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It;s got nothing to do with nannies looking after the children, it's to do with parents not taking responsibility. Many of these children were left on their own! Why aren't windows having restrictors put on them, or why are they even allowed to open at all?

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Ah that's so great! I spent time on HMS Ocean. She's an amazing piece of kit and all the crew and people who serve on her are truly lovely and wonderful people.

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What Drew says is true, however, we do have to bear in mind that many of us come from countries where we've had education and awareness campaigns for years and people are punished for neglect. Did we wear seat belts etc in the70's and early 80's? er nope. You forget that this country is ONLY 40 year...

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Bethsmum , Oh the 80's retro gigs are usually packed to the rafters here. People love it!

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Actually he was brilliant at the Here and Now event a while back. He's a right laugh and generally all round funny bloke.

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OK so how do I quote another post? The 'quote' button has disappeared, you can't seriously tell me I have to copy and paste a quote in.

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LOL land at the airport - oh hello Mr police officer. Expect to be taken down into the cells and remain there until you can find someone to pay the 100,000 dhs or it's 1 day in jail for every 500 dhs you owe!

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in a word NO! You need to make arrangements and start paying them before you get here, otherwise you will literally be bang up from the moment you hit immigration.

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Actually if you only hit 'reply' it merely brings up the persons name,. not any text quoted.

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No, insurance won't pay out on that, because it's his fault it got nicked in the first place. NEver EVER leave your car/house/flat unlocked or with valuables on display. I hope you reported it to the police. I'd would have said that because its a Honda Accord, the best you can hope for is that whoev...

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erm people don't just break into cars in the UAE, especially not cars like that. So it's going to be pretty hard to come up with a convincing story. Plus he'll have to report it to the police before he can even go to the insurance company.

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Bake cakes. Make bread and butter pudding, custard, lots to do with eggs.

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Yo yo! Big Tic! Where ya beeeeeeeen? Well I'm actually on stage for this too so shall I bring my whip? lol

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benwj , LOL you just beat me to it. I love these guys - such a good band. Although I'm not a fan of these Sandance things, always seems to end in carnage, although they've been bringing some superb acts.

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Actually at Here and Now it was just Boy george. Culture Club haven't been reformed that long, they're performing in Sydney for NYE, so I think this is kinda their warm up gig.

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Actually I know alot of people who take part in activities in these areas, but they're mountain bikers, hikers etc - not into quad bikes as they're a menace at the best of times.

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Not my scene really, but I'll make an exception for these guys - (calls to put oneself on the guestlist)

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Bethsmum , er no! Perk of the job!

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Oh no when COldplay played Emirates Palace a couple of years ago it was the best gig I've ever been to. It totally chucked it down with rain, was a massive thunder and lightning storm but they carried on and turn in a fantastic show. They're an extremely talented group, definitely one to see live.

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Of course. If it's someone I really want to see, then of course I'll fork out for tickets, but if I get offered them, then why not?

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Oh so my post is idiotic and other posters calling you a thief aren't? So you admit to being a thief then? And what insurance? Banks here do not have insurance policies to cover such things like other countries do - that IS a FACT!!! You might be a transit passenger, but how do you know they might n...

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Visa cancellation can be quick or a lenthy process, depending on whether they want to be difficult. Your un-used leave should be paid along with end of service gratuity, which I think is 21 days pay per year worked. Normnally final payments are made to the bank and your account could be frozen whils...

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This guy is totally hectic, watched a few of his shows, he's pretty good. As to the question, I think it's a forgone conclusion, because man by nature is greedy and selfish.

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BM, if you want people to let you out into traffic, forget indicating, you need to wind the window down and stick your arm out, works everytime. SSl, welcome to the forum. There's nothing wrong with w Wrangler - the new ones are fab and perfect for here. As BM says, avoid small cars and get a decent...

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There's nothing I really want, I'll just be thankful for anything anyone's taken the time and thought to get for me. Don't go in for the whole flashy gift thing.

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Hey All, If you celebrate then Merry Christmas and to everyone, I hope you have a super New Year and 2012 brings success, good fortune and everything you wish for :D I'm lucky in I get to celebrate two Christmases, the German/Polish one today with an amazing 12 course meal prepared by some lovely fr...

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9 months is not a long amount of time for this sort of thing. Another forumers had his case back and forth in and out the courts for 2 years! In all honesty you might have to wait, if you can't then take what they're offering you and forget about it and move on. Sometimes it's just not worth the has...

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The point of probation is so that either you or the company can agree to part ways within that period of time without any hassles, but it should state that in your contract. If you do decide to leave, if they've already processed your visa, then you are liable for paying the company back the costs o...

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If you don't celebrate Christmas, then I can say Happy Winter Solstice then. Thanks Zonker, I'm all ready to go and can't wait to done my apron and get stuck in. Mel, lol eating healthy is on the list every year, as is do more exercise etc etc. I don't really make resolutions as I always end up brea...

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Nah he's pretty open about lots of stuff, if that was the case he'd have made it known. He nearly died of pneumonia and was being treated in Austria as they have speciliast equipment that stops the lungs from being damaged during the recovery process. Being bed-ridden for weeks on end, fed only thro...

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