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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 20:43
But honestly there are perhaps many reasons. For example, a friend who is a nutritionist was explaining to me that somewhere in the world (I can't remember) they have been investigating why male seaguls have started nesting with male seaguls. The conclusion was, they attributed it to heavy chemical contamination found in the area which caused hormonal changes within the seaguls. edited by Stardust on 08/11/2011 Good grief.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 20:40
I'm completely outraged by this article I read recently: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-do-those-who-flaunt-the-poppy-on-their-lapels-know-that-they-mock-the-war-dead-6257416.html I think he's got it completely wrong. My daughter, who has never lived in England or a Commonwealth country, knows enough to have brought back a poppy for me when she went to a Rugby Club in Sharjah the other day. My parenting may be bad, but at least she has learned to respect the fallen soldiers of WWI and WWII and the sacrifice they made. Wearing a poppy is a way to manifest this respect, nothing more, nothing less.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 20:33
Stardust, a friend of mine whose son is autistic didn't consider separating the MMR vaccines as she was convinced that he was on the autistic spectrum from when he was quite young and she didn't even look at the vaccine as being a "trigger". Just a thought, but I get the feeling that in modern times, we have become more aware of these things. The old "Village Idiot", or "Idiot Savant", cared for and accepted by the entire local community 100 years ago, is now given the label autistic. Perhaps? Yes I agree with all that but also think that we see more cases of autism today. I have two chidren with genetic issues (not austism though) and at the time of being diagnosed I was told that even though it is the safest time in history to have a baby, equally they are seeing more special needs than ever before. Is that perhaps because we have fewer still-births and much lower infant mortality rates thanks to modern medical methods?
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 19:52
Eau d'orange verte by Hermes for every day, Aqua di Parma for special occasions, when I can find it. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 08/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 19:36
Stardust, a friend of mine whose son is autistic didn't consider separating the MMR vaccines as she was convinced that he was on the autistic spectrum from when he was quite young and she didn't even look at the vaccine as being a "trigger". Just a thought, but I get the feeling that in modern times, we have become more aware of these things. The old "Village Idiot", or "Idiot Savant", cared for and accepted by the entire local community 100 years ago, is now given the label autistic. Perhaps?
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 18:08
Apparently, you have to buy a water connection kit from the manufacturer/distributor - it comes with a fridge fitting, a nylon water line and a T-fitting to connect to the cold water line under the sink. You don't need a plumber to do it, or so says my husband, the fount of wisdom!
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 16:51
Willa, honestly, this is the first I've heard of it, when I was pregnant (albeit a long time ago) the two concerns were Rubella and toxoplasmosis, closely followed by gestational diabetes.. This is what the NHS has to say about chickenpox in pregnancy: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1109.aspx?CategoryID=54&SubCategoryID=137 Of course, whether you want to put your trust in the NHS is another matter ;)
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 16:00
Isn't the Rubella vaccination the most important one to have before you're pregnant?
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 15:11
A friend of ours had her baby prematurely via C-section a few weeks ago at Welcare Hospital. She had been having regular appointments with her doctor there, but he happened to be away at the time she gave birth. She has nothing but good to say about the care both she and the baby (who had to go into NICU for a while) received from doctors and nursing staff.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 12:26
Hi, AustraliaJudy and welcome to Dubai. I found the most useful tip I was given before arriving here was to get the Dubai Explorer book (the Red Tape book is interesting but not necessarily up to date): http://www.explorerpublishing.com/corporate/products/dubai/guidebooks. Good luck with the move.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 23:06
Twin Peaks. Was going to suggest the original Life On Mars, but see OP has it there already. Thirty Something? Gilmore Girls.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 23:01
Thanks! I think you're right, not worth the potential problems. Just a thought though... if he is due to take one or two of the tabs while flying, it would't be an issue if he just took those 2 tabs onboard would it, as he would be taking them before getting off the plane. And would't have the box with him. There's a horror story on the net about a woman being jailed for having codeine in her system on landing in Dubai. Hang on.. http://www.dubaifaqs.com/drugs-dubai.php Tracy Wilkinson
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 22:56
I wouldn't risk it at all - just in case. It seems highly unlikely he will be stopped and jailed, but just in case he's unlucky.. http://www.fairtrials.net/press/article/list_of_controlled_pharmaceutical_substances_in_uae Get your dad to get something else prescribed for his cold/flu. Once he's here, he'll be able to find a pretty strong equivalent sold over the counter.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 20:08
WIS Sunday.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 14:34
This chap sounds ideal for you, but you might have to pay for his ticket out to Dubai: http://www.inter-faith.net/weddings.htm He is the long-term partner of an old friend of mine, though I've never met him.
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 14:32
"It's a Wonderful Life" is the classic American Christmas movie, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart, made in 1946.
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 12:54
My movie suggestion is "It's a Wonderful Life", to be watched on Christmas Eve! I think all these ideas are brilliant, am racking my brains to think of something half as good.. Wish dorter was young enough to want to participate in this kind of Advent Calendar!
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 12:10
Is this any help? http://www.islamicfinder.org/prayerDetail.php?country=united_arab_emirates&city=dubai Sorry, obviously not. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 05/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 22:10
Journey, used other than when physically travelling.
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 19:15
I'd second NKD. Out of curiosity, do any pizza places here do pork?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 12:51
Anthony Worrall-Thompson's books have quite good Low GI recipes, I find (not that I've made any, I've just looked at the pictures). Have protein snacks rather than fruit, perhaps try raw celery sticks, cucumber as little nibbles? I have a feeling that carrots and tomatoes are both bad on a low GI diet, but I might be wrong and cherry tomatoes might be OK. I think the main thing to do is to cut down on carbs and sugars, which I agree is a bore.
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 09:44
I've got 3 Cobone vouchers for half-price brunch (197 instead of 395) at the Meydan which are valid for 60 days after purchase, which was 13.10.2011, if that would help?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 09:24
Do you think they'd do for a fat 55 year old?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 09:23
I make my own crumpets...mmmmmm. So delicious with lashings of hot butter and vegemite. I got the recipe from this blog ( just scroll down a little) http://ivynest.blogspot.com/search/label/food?updated-max=2011-09-22T08%3A56%3A00%2B10%3A00&max-results=20 Oooh, thank you, I got my crumpet rings from Amazon (and then saw them in Lakeland!) but never got round to making them. I haven't noticed any dried yeast here, though, anyone point me in the right direction? And for another stupid question, are shops open over the Eid holidays?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 07:54
So, what is the police number to call to report this, please? Is it 8004353 (a number I found from quoogling but not on RTA page)?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 07:41
Oh, you poor thing, you must be exhausted (and bloated and hungover ;) ). I hope you are safely winging your way back to Dubai by now. Eid Mubarak!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 23:08
Discombobulation.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 20:56
I can't find Kallo chicken or beef stock cubes here, either.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 20:10
Thrice dates from the Middle Ages and comes after twice.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 20:06
The Dubai London Clinic on Jumeirah Road is open 24/7, but doesn't have facilities after-hours to do anything like radiography; ditto the Rosary Clinic in Springs, though I think both can do blood and urine tests and get the results quickly. You might find a hospital emergency department is your best bet. Good luck, hope you're all right.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 19:57
I know nothing of this, but isn't the "dry" time from sunset to sunset, so mightn't they close earlier than 7pm?
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 19:50
Most Gulf Air flights from BAH to DXB have been delayed today, by the looks of it. The 5pm one departed only about 20 mins late, but others have been delayed by 45 mins to an hour. You should leave tonight, with any luck, but you won't get an early night, I'm sorry to say.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 10:23
I leave the meringue in a very low oven overnight if I'm ahead of myself, but if not, I don't bother. I don't see a difference, either way, the meringue sticks to the parchment! I think you're supposed to leave a hollow in the centre of the Pavlova meringue for the fruit and cream, so you don't serve it turned over with the flat side up. But I am not a Kiwi, so I culd be wrong! I don't know about the pressure cooker for condensed milk, I think I read 20 to 25 minutes, but I've no idea really!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 17:03
Oooh, great, congratulations :) I'm off to the Dubai Mall, then :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:36
Ther Mercure hotel in the mountains above Al Ain? Fantastic views, lots to do around there.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 13:53
Carrefour French chickens are "Label rouge" "poulet fermier", I think? These are not organic but corn-fed free-range, to the best of my knowledge. Very tasty.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:54
Try Aston on 0558252423. Also the standards like Molly Maids, Helping Hand Cleaning Services and all the other maids' vans you see around :) Howdra has a good reputation on these boards: http://www.howdra.ae/maid-dubai/maid-service-dubai/
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:50
Is Hunter's at the Westin in the Fine Dining? They do a mean steak, but also not cheap. We go for the salt.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:42
I think some companies have maids who work till 9pm. You have to pay more per hour after 6 pm, that's all.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:06
BFC, that's really interesting. Thanks for the insight.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 10:08
Maybe depends on how long you and your OH had spent in the country of your child's birth and how important the country was to the two of you and to your lives together? If neither of you have any roots or sense of belonging there, then it's not really part of your child's heritage, just an incidental place where your child was born, I would have thought.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 10:02
I'm not sure where to take the right turn, but I think I see.. Will have to do a dummy run some time soon, in the meantime, just enjoying journey to school avoiding DIA, Regent, and Greens!
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 09:45
Thanks for the update, Zoeesta. Am now going to have to find an up to date map to work out what you mean, as don't know where the bridge on Hessa Street is..
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 08:40
Anyone found the Al Khail Road / Emirates Road (Airport direction) from it yet? I made it to Al Sufouh in 8 minutes this morning, including one traffic lights stop. Haven't worked out if it's faster than going via the Greens, though, as have never timed that journey! ET stop stooping. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 01/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 21:05
Dried tarragon works in a bearnaise, faute de mieux.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 20:56
Who?
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 17:36
Don't you get a better rate if you're in the country whose currency you want, whether or not you exchange at the airport?
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 11:52
It leads you straight on to Al Khail, but you can only make a right turn onto it (i.e towards Jebel Ali) and, as you know, the roundabout is now closed so you can no longer go up to there and turn around if you need to go the other way or wanted to get onto Emirates Rd :( You're kidding :) So what's the point? Can't you go towards Al Barsha from there, somehow, and then get on to the Emirates Road via the Motor City interchange? (Sorry, geography and navigational skills atrocious, names of areas and roads worse..)
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 11:46
I think it will, yes, it is shortening the scenic route we have been taking from there via the Greens to get to Emirates Road since the exits from the Jumeirah Village Triangle roundabout were closed. I wish I'd known at 3 this morning as I forgot and and went up to the Green Community roundabout to take our guests to the airport..
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 11:18
I saw mincemeat in Spinneys just this morning - use this recipe, it's really quick, easy and you can pretend you made everything from scratch, like the mother at the beginning of "I Don't Know How She Does It" (book, haven't seen the film) :D It's Anthony Worral-Thompson's recipe, easy as - erme - pies ;) http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/512388
 
 
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