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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 18:40
more importantly, why would you want to? http://www.cspinet.org/quorn/ Rather that than horsemeat. Also, the article talks about it causing allergic reactions - like a lot of other foods so just a bit sensationalist me thinks. I have to carry an epipen for food that I'm allergic too.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 09:13
Maybe looking at different schools would help. Maybe dess or Desc as they have a lot of emirates kids and are cheaper than the gems school. I would say 30k for a family of 5 would be too tight for my liking, especially as this includes housing.
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 09:09
Spinneys usual have some and sometimes the big LuLus near MoE.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 19:51
this is not a pay cheque to pay cheque country And yet, circumstance has meant that it has become such a country by default. The expat who gets all the big bills paid by their company and can afford to save a large chunk of their salary is now the exception, not the rule. There are many people here who still want the old expat in Dubai, flash lifestyle, which comes with a price tag And can you blame them, given that Dubai deliberately markets itself as the place where you can live a luxury tax-free lifestyle you can't afford in your own country? Seriously, how many people would want to live here if they weren't experiencing a significantly improved lifestyle? Why else would you choose to go to a country where you had virtually no legal rights, where most things were artificial rather than natural and where the weather for a large chunk of the year was brutally hot and humid? "Come to Dubai, live in a small apartment, run a cheap second-hand car and don't indulge the luxury lifestyle" - yeah, that'll work as a marketing strategy rethink. edited by Madge_Gustard on 01/09/2013 That is where I stand. No one is blind sighted. Everyone is aware of the marketing of the lifestyle, if they buy into it, whose fault is it? Nothing is hidden, it is all transparent (that the lifestyle is marketed, that debt unpaid is criminal etc), so if someone dies not heed this, then why should the government go out if their way to make amends for that? AE is prod if their country an generally do believe in this lifestyle. Summer breeze, I agree! But with all of the backlash when things go wrong, AE just sits in the tags if other countries for being the bad ones who came down on someone who 'hit tough times'. A levy or security sum would create jobs (for inplemntation), would give ever expat a residence gratuity, and would give small stipends to the country for thise who do run away. If 5% of your salary was in an account assignable to you when you leave and you were aware of it when applying for a job, youdbqreange your finances around this. I have a problem with keeping money here, especially as it is dh who works. Frozen bank accounts and no interest (not that it is high at home at the moment, but every little counts).
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 18:40
Or, maybe the government sets up a program similar to superannuation that docks a percent of wages, all returned when leaving. That would be a forced savings and a security for the country, so if in debt this can be accessed. edited by AmyAus82 on 01/09/2013 But why should people like myself be penalised? I have no debts anywhere on the world. Mortgage was paid off years ago, cars paid for using cash, credit cards paid in full when used, savings in the bank. Why should people in my position have enforced savings because other people cannot or will not live within their means? I know I'm probably in the minority but still.....
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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 17:05
Make sure you ask for their best rate as many will do better than advertised on the boards particularly if it is a largish amount.
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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 17:03
The North Face in Mirdif CC.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 16:39
Photography or look on meetup.com for ideas. There are many groups he can join where you just dip in when you want to.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 13:08
I bought my dog a fairly expensive dog bed - he wouldn't go near it. So I bought a double quilt from ikea, folded it in 2, made a cover from a cheap sheet to make it easier to clean & he loves it. Whole cost was around 35aed.
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 19:08
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2402741/Parents-horror-Chinese-boy-6-eyes-GOUGED-OUT-kidnapped-organ-trafficker-stole-corneas.html Horrific attack on a young boy.
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 18:55
I think the gluten free supermarket sell them (obviously a gluten free version)
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 14:09
I stayed at a place called Villa Sonia a few years ago. And having stayed in lots of hotels across the world, I still have fond memories of this one. Beautiful setting and lovely staff. I remember one night it was raining so hard that we couldn't go to the restaurant that we liked just up the road, so they got us a menu and then collect the food and served it on the terrace. http://www.villasoniaubud.com/
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 09:53
Spinneys sometimes sell GF cake mixes.
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 07:54
Walking with lions in either Zimbabwe or Zambia.
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 16:55
Ikea have some for 59aed - I just bought one today! http://www.ikea.com/ae/en/catalog/products/90209463/ <em>edited by summer breeze on 21/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 15:38
http://pacsafe.com/travelsafe-100-portable-safe I have a pacsafe rucksack that I take my valuables in and it contains a portable safe.
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 10:15
Private Baldrick: Coq au Van, Sir. Captain Blackadder: Coq au Van, Baldrick? Private Baldrick: Yes Sir, it's Cockeral that's been Captain Blackadder, Private Baldrick: Run over by a van. (Original was rat au van)
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 07:46
I hope she told him that a car can't run smoothly with an inadequate piston in the crank shaft...... Or a small gear stick. Sounds to me like there is a problem with the dipstick and maybe there is a lose nut behind the wheel.
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:48
As a rule of thumb most schools here will have kids back in on the second Sunday of September. In the UK most schools will start back in the first week of September..
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 07:06
http://www.dubai.ae/en/Lists/HowToGuide/DispForm.aspx?ID=44 According to this no you don't need it, but I suppose it could change depending on day, time, who is processing :)
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:10
Sorry to gatecrash this thread. We recently moved here and are starting to think about holidays. Could you tell me how you go about booking please? Do you use an agent or what websites do you recommend? Thank you in advance. I just do it myself on the Internet - far more fun than walking into an agent. I use skyscanner.net to find cheap flights and booking.com to find hotels (although not exclusively - these are just the ones I use most).
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 07:45
I've not even been on this summers holiday yet but already looking at Feb, April and July next year. Love planning holidays. I like to book flights as early as possible to get cheap deals :)
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 08:36
Again not specifically answering the question, but get the husband to apply for the divorce at the Sharia Council as I am led to believe that they make things way more difficult if the woman applies.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 15:07
I can't even manage to "fast" between meals. Kudos to those who observe Ramadan, especially in this heat.
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 10:15
Level 4, Major Incident Emergency response. :\: a tad extreme, no? This only applies if Baskin Robins run out of ice cream and Asda run low on Pimms, so justifiable.
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Latest post on 16 July 2013 - 16:16
Maybe have a look on here http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/weddings/attending-a-wedding/wedding-gifts They have some unusual ideas. All great ideas, but where can I find between now and Thursday morning???? Well had you have said in your post that it was for Thursday I obviously wouldn't have posted something that you couldn't get in that time frame!
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Latest post on 16 July 2013 - 16:06
Maybe have a look on here http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/weddings/attending-a-wedding/wedding-gifts They have some unusual ideas.
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 13:12
When you take the dog out for their walk take the maid with you. After a couple of times get the maid to hold the lead. Also get the maid to help with feeding the dog. Get the maid to put the food in the bowl and you put the bowl down, then the next step would be to let the maid put the food down.
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 16:37
http://cms.flightstats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/FlightStats-On-time-Report-June-2013-.pdf
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 23:06
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2360154/Paralysed-man-raises-20-000-treatment-help-walk--gives-away-help-disabled-child-steps.html What a better place the world would be if there were more people like him. I hope he is able to raise enough cash to help himself when the science has evolved sufficiently.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 21:54
I am very disappointed by the lack of empathy on here. The poor girl should have gotten in despite not meeting the targets set out by the school and having been given numerous warnings simply because she is obviously special. Her mum has obviously drilled that into her long enough - rules are for other people not her 'pretty' little pumpkin. Anyway, nice to see that the benefits stretched to buy her a prom dress made by the only blind designer in the UK.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 21:48
Well as she's a commoner living in what is to all intenets a purpose is a council house I'm going Chardonay for a girl and Jayden for a boy. PS that's a joke folks.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 08:11
I am contemplating a career change and considering going back to the books. I am originally from Oz & wonder if anyone has any experience in studing teaching from abroad or any suggestions on where I could start...? TIA If you already have a degree you could consider a PGCE which is a one year full time course in the UK. I believe the University of Sunderland offers it here. Or some Oz unis offer a postgrad diploma which I think is a two year full time course. Both these would allow to teach. <em>edited by summer breeze on 10/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 08:03
EVERYONE takes a picture of the thermometer in their car and posts it on Facebook and makes stupid comments about how hot it is as if it is something new in this part of the world. Your shoes stick to the Tarmac when you cross the road. <em>edited by summer breeze on 10/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 11:04
My husband just emailed me about this (he's a lawyer in the UK) and he reckons that Saatchi has had really bad legal advice . He said you can only plead unreasonable behaviour if it is truly unreasonable. Whether Nigella consents to the divorce is irrelevant as there is no such thing as divorce on demand. The petition should be thrown out and she should be told that if she wants a divorce she should petition him for unreasonable behaviour . Said he was his solicitor he certainly wouldn't not have advised him to petition on those grounds! Come to think of it I wish he was his solicitor....I quite fancy the fees from this one! Oh yes I think only the legal teams will be the winners in this. What amazed me was he said"we are tactile". Great so next time someone annoys me and I punch them, my defence will be "I'm a tactile person!". Millionaire moron.... <em>edited by summer breeze on 07/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 07:25
I would train staff to order new stock before old stock ran out. Nothing more frustrating than going to buy an Irn Bru to find they don't have any left (oh yes first world problems are a real drag). <em>edited by summer breeze on 07/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 07:17
Didn't sleep much last night as I had a nightmare about a plane crash. It looks like the plane held up well and glad to see so many survived.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 08:17
I just always assume that the deposit will never be returned. That way if you get something back its a bonus, if you get nothing it's what you were expecting.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 08:15
Not a banned product as Avon UAE sell it. http://www.avonuae.com/PRSuite/skin_aug6.page
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 06:10
If you are looking for teaching admin or teaching assistant jobs you will more than likely need to have a visa already. Most schools don't provide them for these positions.
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 06:14
Hopefully, one day UAE will follow in the footsteps of some Canadian cities. http://www.citynews.ca/2011/09/21/toronto-bans-the-sale-of-cats-and-dogs-in-pet-stores/
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:19
I would be sorely tempted to load the rubbish into the car and take half to the real estate agents office and dump it on her desk and then take the other half to the brothers house and dump it on his doorstep. Not very practical solution, but it would give me great satisfaction if I could actually do it......
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 12:31
If its a proper formal (tuxedo/ball gown) event then a corsage is nice. If its more of a leaving diner (cocktail dress and suit) then a small bunch of flowers if he is picking her up from home would be a lovely touch.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 12:07
Don't think you'll get very far or if you do, not very much. Look at the poor girl in AD who sustained serious injuries in a hotel and they are life threatening, not just minor cuts to the foot. My advice would be to move on, accidents happen. edited by summer breeze on 12/06/2013 i know, that girl in AD is a different case. i just want this store to learn a lesson. they seemed very lax on everything and i want them to realize that even though its a minor wound, they should also do follow up on those who are injured at there store. Maybe just don't frequent the store again?
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 12:05
Don't think you'll get very far or if you do, not very much. Look at the poor girl in AD who sustained serious injuries in a hotel and they are life threatening, not just minor cuts to the foot. My advice would be to move on, accidents happen. edited by summer breeze on 12/06/2013 Yes, but in all fairness, she had checked in with a man who was not related to her, so the hotel knew that the ball was in their court. But fortunately we don't live in a society that is full of ambulance chasing lawyers nor is it a cash bash society. Not everything is worthy of a law suit. And a cut foot, come on. Sounds like op is making a meal out of it with her sleepless nights and trauma.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:58
Don't think you'll get very far or if you do, not very much. Look at the poor girl in AD who sustained serious injuries in a hotel and they are life threatening, not just minor cuts to the foot. My advice would be to move on, accidents happen. <em>edited by summer breeze on 12/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 16:14
Dragonmart will probably have loads.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:04
Useful website with answers to a lot of FAQs: http://dubai.ae/en/pages/default.aspx
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 08:02
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 08:11
In case Malaysia turns out to be the only viable option, Have you looked at other schools in KL as a comparison? I'm sure the garden international will be cheaper than Alice Smith.
 
 
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