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Was this a decision since Angelina Joli decided to buy a villa there?
by benwj
Nov 15, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Floating in Palm
Replies: 9
Views: 2894

There are obvious reasons why US prison inmates choose this method of intimidation.
It still doesn't explain why it would happen at a school.
by benwj
Nov 18, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Can anyone confirm this story?
Replies: 23
Views: 6721

... buying and building is one big task unless you have the time or the resources to do it i wouldn't recommend it at all... I forgot to mention that you probably won't get finance either. But if you have the cash, it is definately cheaper. Personally, I agree with Maaad. You will need a very thick...
by benwj
Nov 18, 2007
 
Forum: Accommodation in Dubai
Topic: Freehold Property Advice
Replies: 21
Views: 5066

I was referring to the lack of female companionship in prision that forces men choose other forms of gratification.
Without this catalyst, it would not happen, and it certainly isn't glorified in popular culture.
If it were, I would expect a lot more responses that just you.
Thanks anyway.
by benwj
Nov 19, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Can anyone confirm this story?
Replies: 23
Views: 6721

This made it to BBC News today. In response to an appeal the Males' sentences have been increased to 5 years jail and the Female's sentence has been increased to 6 months jail. I was of the understanding that the koran only forbids a male and female who are not married having a physical relationship...
by benwj
Nov 21, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: 200 lashes to Saudi Rape Victim
Replies: 102
Views: 14358

you are missing the point rudeboy. Forget all of the bull shit propaganda coming out of CNN etc. You sound as bad as them. No one denies that rape occurs everywhere. And there are still instances where the girl gets some of the blame and the justice system fails. But the law itself is very clear in ...
by benwj
Nov 22, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: 200 lashes to Saudi Rape Victim
Replies: 102
Views: 14358

How about we close this topic and start a more believable one like "the holocoust never happened".
by benwj
Nov 22, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: How can anyone not question evidence like this?
Replies: 58
Views: 11486

Its funny unless you are the parent of the boy who comes crying to the principal's office because he has just been fudge packed in the boys school toilets.
by benwj
Nov 27, 2007
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: Can anyone confirm this story?
Replies: 23
Views: 6721

Re: tv help...

gezza wrote:As sad as it sounds...I actually miss British tele.Celeb jungle/eastenders/ramsays nightmares/top gear etc.
Is there any way I can get the required channels bar Orbit for bbc prime(load of rubbish)

Thanks :(

The only way that I know of is using a slingbox which seems to work well from the UK.
by benwj
Nov 27, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: tv help...
Replies: 20
Views: 3600

by benwj
Dec 01, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: 12-year-old girl arrested for illicit affairs with men
Replies: 11
Views: 6126

the scams that you are referring to are mainly when people are selling their cars to the showroom and the cheque bounces after the ownership of the car has been transferred. Buying cars is a relatively better experience. Having said that, when was the last time that you met an honest car salesman? T...
by benwj
Dec 01, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Where to buy from
Replies: 6
Views: 3126

Can't he just say that if was a christmas present from the sheik?
by benwj
Dec 01, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Transfering money to UK
Replies: 18
Views: 3574

I would never come here (Dubai) for *the money*. Come here the experience and the difference in culture (or merging of cultures) that it offers. But if you come here for the money you'll be disappointed. So if you didn't come for the money, does that mean that you are earning less than you would be...
by benwj
Dec 06, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Which is better? Living in Australia or Dubai!
Replies: 30
Views: 5363

A person of honour wouldn't give someone some worthless land, and then take it back when it becomes useful. Queue: Jebel Ali Sailing Club, Dubai Water Ski Club, Dubai Country Club, Exiles Rugby Club. They are more comonly referred to by the now outdated term of Indian giver. Oh sorry, Sheik Mo wasn'...
by benwj
Dec 06, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad - A man of honour
Replies: 48
Views: 16312

sorry gt, I should have never mentioned the 4x4 word and I agree with you 100%.
is that an SEL?
I got a SEC560 that needs a bit of work.
by benwj
Dec 06, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Where to buy from
Replies: 6
Views: 3126

philh wrote:You've no idea how happy that makes me.

Very sad, I know.

Festival City M&S is the biggest in the middle east but don't get your hopes up too much.
by benwj
Dec 06, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Major Grocery Store Chains in Dubai
Replies: 15
Views: 4219

Sage,
I am not sure exactly what the term 'gifted' means. It is obviously open to interpretation.
hack,
I am not/wasn't a member of any of these clubs so it doesn't affect me.
I just think that it was wrong and I expected better.
Sorry for passing judgement.
by benwj
Dec 06, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad - A man of honour
Replies: 48
Views: 16312

I'm a step ahead of you. Mine is from Japan, but I found that this was better than most gcc examples I have seen.
by benwj
Dec 06, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Where to buy from
Replies: 6
Views: 3126

Your shop obviously needs to be outside one of the free-zones where you would otherwise be exempt from needing sponsorship from a local.

The dubai government can also act as the sponsor if you would prefer that, but they may be harder to convince that a local.
by benwj
Dec 07, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Opening a store in UAE
Replies: 10
Views: 12261

The food section is relatively small and is probably catering for the small number of M&S addicts who can't do without it and are prepared to pay a lot more than the local products.
by benwj
Dec 07, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Major Grocery Store Chains in Dubai
Replies: 15
Views: 4219

Well... the problem is the fines are simply not enough to deter people from driving badly. At 200 dirhams... some people can afford to drive like a maniac... On the other hand... there's clear indication they could increase it to 300 and make more money... but they haven't so... don't think it's 10...
by benwj
Dec 07, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Dubai Radar Cameras!! For revenues or minimise violations?
Replies: 6
Views: 1432

And I bet you still bring your tipi to work.
by benwj
Dec 08, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Which is better? Living in Australia or Dubai!
Replies: 30
Views: 5363

wigga?
by benwj
Dec 08, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Dubai Radar Cameras!! For revenues or minimise violations?
Replies: 6
Views: 1432

geez, some people are hard to please.
by benwj
Dec 13, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Emiratis get 15 yrs for raping French-Swiss boy
Replies: 14
Views: 5633

^ian^ wrote:They found 1213 Australians in Sydney?

I am amazed :shock:

I think that they meant 1213 "Australians" in Sydney.
by benwj
Dec 13, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Burger War!
Replies: 5
Views: 1031

I don't think I've ever lived in a country where cases of male rape and male on male sexual assaults are so common place. A few high profile cases does not make them common place and they do occur all over the world, although the statistics are highly unreliable. But there is one difference in cult...
by benwj
Dec 13, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Emiratis get 15 yrs for raping French-Swiss boy
Replies: 14
Views: 5633

I don't think I've ever lived in a country where cases of male rape and male on male sexual assaults are so common place. A few high profile cases does not make them common place and they do occur all over the world, although the statistics are highly unreliable. But there is one difference in cult...
by benwj
Dec 14, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Emiratis get 15 yrs for raping French-Swiss boy
Replies: 14
Views: 5633

Let me guess. The guy at the counter wobbling his head while he was telling you this?
by benwj
Dec 21, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: I should have known it was too good too be true..........
Replies: 15
Views: 2192

Don't even bother doing that. You will only get frustrated like I did after asking them 3-4 times to unblock a webiste dedicated to selling raffle tickets to fund the handicapped before they actually realised that it might be a good idea if they unblobked it. Just get a VPN and then you won't have t...
by benwj
Dec 22, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai high tech talk
Topic: Blocked Websites???????
Replies: 4
Views: 2214

Of course its possible. But a good reason will help such as you were born in the UAE and lived there all of your life until you had a little bit too much to drink one night, and got deported sob sob sob etc etc etc. You will need to contact the Naturalsation & Residency Dept to lodge your appeal...
by benwj
Dec 22, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Immigration Black List
Replies: 9
Views: 6299
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