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May 30, 2008

Your partner in LIFE

I called my cousin to check her condition. Last time we spoke, she’s pregnant and was so happy to relate the news to us, to become pregnant after 2 years of marriage. I was glad to know that she got matured in some ways. Her husband was so supportive on her needs. She even divulges that both of them decided to take a life insurance for their future. She enlighten me all the features of it and how important to insured your life.

Having got all the information from my cousin, I noticed that she really change a lot. From shopping till you drop, now she focuses her life on her family.

After my conversation with my cousin, I remember that my dad got a lump sum money from his disability insurance company when his health deteriorates and my mom received something as beneficiaries when dad died.

This is really beneficial to your love ones to acquire life insurance, now I’m thinking of acquiring one.

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May 27, 2008

Do you have the right FACE?

If you think you have the right FACE, then you are IN.

Dubai will open a new nightclub who have a face controlled recognition to allow people inside their club. Meaning if your face matches their system you are IN, if not better luck next time.

It's my first time to hear a bar like Club Envy. Hmmm, it has cons and pros on it's rule, for sure people here will react. I will wait on that...

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May 25, 2008

No PDA Please

PDA (Public Display of Affection)

Women get jail and face deportation for kissing on Dubai public beach.

This morning, Gulf news article got my attention on two women (a Lebanese and Bulgarian) who got jailed and face deportation for hugging and kissing on public beach. Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!

Dubai is one of the seven Emirates (state) of UAE. Even though Dubai is being develop and promoted as the main tourist spot in the UAE, the strict rule on public display of affection like kissing and hugging is a BIG taboo here.

UAE is an Islamic country though they permit other religions here, Expats who are working or visiting must follow that rule or face the consequences. Expats must keep in their mind to be aware on their adopted country, their rules and regulations and respect it.

This adage enters in my mind
‘When in Rome, be a Roman!’


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May 24, 2008

Hassle-free Shopping

I received an overseas call from my cousin yesterday and she was so excited to share her good news. First she’s pregnant and was so excited being a first time Mom and two about the 2008 thanksgiving specials. I was confused about the second news because I couldn’t relate to the subject. Then she explained to me that in the US, Black Friday is day after Thanksgiving and it is the start of Christmas shopping season. So I learned another thing from her.

Aside from that, she heard that Black Friday website list all the retailers with discount products, offers direct links to all the stores and you could shop online without the hassle of going to the stores as early as 5am just to fall in line with other shoppers. She was so thrilled and thankful because it will be convenient and safe for her to shop online now that she’s pregnant.

So as early as yesterday she asked me what book I want as Christmas gift because Amazon store is included in the list. I was moved because until now she still remembers what I want. Then she also shared that Babies R Us and Toys R Us stores are included in the list which will be helpful for her to shop for her baby.

Hmm, this is good for I will be worried for her current condition once she shops because I knew her well regarding shopping.

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May 22, 2008

Last Minute Notice

Last week, my friend SOE was suffocating from her boss. The reason, the boss wanted her to book a hotel accommodation in four different cities in the US. She was only given a week notice inorder to finish the task. She was so worried and haggard from other work plus the fact that it was hard for her to find a room. She was instructed to find the most affordable room. So I offer my services and found out the tasks from her boss.

I listed the cities and instructions. First, I was to find cheap New York City hotels for the first stop and book for 3 days and as much as possible near the Statue of Liberty. Then another cheap Miami Hotels for 2 days, I was lucky to found one in Miami with all hotels being fully book. Another 2 days stay at cheap Los Angeles Hotels and the last stop is to find cheap San Francisco Hotels for 5 days but should be near in San Francisco International Airport.




After an hour, I called SOE to inform her that all has been accomplished and not to worry about his superior’s order. I even inform her that I downloaded some photo's.

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May 21, 2008

Hacked

I was shocked when i read that one of the local newspaper website here in UAE was hacked. Yes it's true, Al Khaleej Times website has been hacked by Persian nationalist according to this story. It's good to know that the website coordinator noticed the bug immediately and was able to fix it within an hour.

Whew, what a day! I don't want to experience another hacking of site. It's still fresh from my mind when my hosting site company where i hosted my personal site got hacked and takes a month before restoring everything. Sad to say, all my previous posts were erased.

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May 20, 2008

New WAVe in the blogsphere

Have you heard the newest WAVE in Europe’s advertising agency?

Bloggerwave is the name. They join the new trend in blog world, offering big opportunities to bloggers and advertisers to make money and advertise the services or products. Bloggerwave is intending to be the leading advertising channel in the blogsphere amongst Europe.

So don’t be left behind, join the wave!



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May 19, 2008

The Right Treatment

I witness a shocking moment in my life. Little did my brother know that I saw him sniffing marijuana during his wife’s wake. I couldn’t tell my parents or my sisters what I saw so I kept quiet.

At first, I understand my brother, to lose a wife and left with 3 kids. So I continue my silence and pray that my brother would not lead to Drub Rehab.

I remember my uncle who got addicted to marijuana until my grandmother decided to put him under Marijuana Addiction Treatment. When my uncle was released, everything went well with him but the ordeal of my grandma started again when friends of my uncle started giving him cocaine. My uncle got worst because he started stealing money from my grandma or sometimes sell appliances from their house. My grandma got alarmed and called the police. He was put under Cocaine Addiction Treatment.

After a year, my uncle was released and my grandma decided to sell their house and left the place to avoid my uncle’s friend.

Everything went well with them as well as with my brother.

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May 18, 2008

IT Summit & Construction 360 Trade Show

For the past years I have been active on attending events here whether for IT or any related field in Construction. My career path diversified since I arrived here. From IT software programmer, hardware & network admin, AutoCAD, and now more on health and safety environment coordinator. As a prerequisite to newly acquired knowledge, my company urges me to widen my horizon. So aside from reading materials, I also engage myself by attending events or seminars related.

Last year I attended the Middle East IT security summit. Aside from the talks and workshop, what attracted me most in the exhibition were the state of the art trade show booths. The Pipe and Drape system used on every booth was really awesome and the backdrops draperies were very colorful. You can tell from the banner stands that the organizer really work hard for the event. Even the reception area had a calm façade with matching attractive table skirts welcoming the attendees.

Now that the Construction 360 event is near, I am excited to attend the summit workshop and to check how the organizer and sponsors will present their products.

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May 16, 2008

The Adventure continues...of Indiana Jones

When I heard that Spielberg, Lucas and Ford were filming the fourth installment of Indiana Jones, I was thrilled about it. I admit that I am a big fan of Indy. I like the adventures and stunts and I was thankful that the local channel here is airing the past three movies. I don’t get tired watching it over and over.

But there’s a big question that lingers on my mind. Can Harrison Ford excite the audience on his stunts and roles now that he’s 65 years old? Is it bad news for moviegoers for an action-adventure pack movie?

Well, let's wait and watch the movie on its worldwide release on May 22.

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May 15, 2008

Disastrous Earthquake

Another breaking news from China that really struck the world, a disastrous calamity hit the province of Sichuan China.

As of today the death toll rises from the powerful earthquake that hit the province. Rescuers even appeal to the public for donations of equipment like hammers and shovel to help stranded/buried people from the landslides.

It was so disheartening watching the news that I remember the same scenario that happened in our country before in Baguio. It’s good to know that Chinese community here in Dubai made an effort to help the victims. They even offered prayers and lightning of candles in the street.

To all of you, let’s pray for the departed soul caused by an earthquake in Sichuan, China.

Let's pause for a while and offer a silent pray.

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May 14, 2008

Unique Number for you

Are you the type of person who wants to be different from others? Are you tired of usual things that surround you? Do you like personalized items that suit your taste? What about the number plates on your car? Interested to own a plate number that really fit to your lifestyle?

Don’t worry because the Number Plates that you wish will be granted. They will assist you to acquire a perfect number plates for your personality. Not only that, they extend their services from choosing the right number plate for your beloved car down to the transfer of work. In short, they will never leave you unsatisfied.

And if you are planning to sell your cherished plate number, you are on the right track, they also buy quality private number plates and rest assured they will handle all the paperwork for you.

So what are you waiting for? Check them out and find for yourself how to make a different.

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Dubai Police on dealing with special needs people

I read from the local newspaper today that the authorities, especially Dubai Police is conducting a workshop to their personnel on how to deal with special needs people.

This is a good way of supporting people with special needs and treating them with respect in the society. Another positive point for the Authorities to organize such workshop, and this will serve as a model to the society.

If only our local police back home will do the same, to become a role model of the society, I guess our country will improve.

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Down Under

I had a brief yet funny chat with my long time friend (Mel) yesterday. She was my former colleague back home and I'm a Godmother to her eldest daughter. Our friendship reunited when I visited her in Bangkok 2 years ago. Now that she’s in Oz, again she invited me to visit there and even extended her invitation to the Thursday Club. Both of us love to travel and she knew that I like staying in the hotel.

For one, I found out that there’s a Novotel and Radisson in Oz. I like Novotel because that is the place where I lived when I used to work in Bangkok. Radisson Hotels is familiar to me because there’s Radisson here in Dubai. Then I got a tempting bargain from Ibis Hotels, which is very convenient place to stay because it is near in the airport and commercial area. I also check Quest Apartments just in case Thursday Club wants to visit Mel. Thursday Club Family opted to stay together in one big place the same thing that we did in Bangkok.

Hmmm, another adventure, another travel, but when will I squeeze this to my calendar? Just hang on Mel, Thursday Club Family will invade you soon.

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May 11, 2008

Mother's Day in Vegas

Today is mother’s day and I wanted to greet all the mothers in the world a Happy Mother’s Day especially to my Mom.

Then I called my cousin to greet her as well as my Aunt but I found out that my Aunt and Uncle are having a grand vacation in Las Vegas hotels. Oh wow, that’s my dream for my Mom too.

I found out also that my cousin was able to grab a Las Vegas hotel deals last week and immediately booked her parents right away. I knew my Aunt, she’s a big fan of Elvis Presley and the Rat Pack boys especially Frank Sinatra. It’s her big dream not only to play in the casino but to watch a live entertainment in the Theater Lounge. My aunt has a golden voice and I knew she will be enjoying her vacation there.

My cousin was so delighted telling me these stories, upon giving her parents the tickets and booking confirmation, my Aunt cried a lot. What a happy moments for them. She wanted to give her Mom and Dad a special wedding anniversary presents that’s why she kept on looking for Vegas hotels until she found the great deal. What a coincidence for her, because it’s a double celebration, a Mother’s Day and Aunt and Uncle’s Wedding Anniversary.

To my Aunt and Uncle, enjoy your stay.

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May 9, 2008

Hot in the City - 3

After my conversation with some colleagues yesterday, another group approaches me today and even joke around that my space became a travel advisory corner. It’s good that my workload is less that I could entertain my multiracial colleagues.

Spending summer here is not their cup of tea, so these people are running fast to get out from the heat. One colleague asked me about Munich. I was taken aback for I don’t want to revoke a gloomy episode of my saga.

Instead, I called our travel agency to give us travel advisory to Germany. She’s quite handy and came to our office. According to her, reservation for accommodations in Berlin Hotels, Frankfurt Hotels, Munich Hotels and Köln Hotels are all conveniently located to tourist destination and open for travelers. The four mentioned major cities should not be left out in our itineraries and amongst tourist favorites place to visit in Germany. Olympia Park in Munich, St. Paul Church in Frankfurt, Pergamon Museum and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge in Köln or Cologne, are some of the places that she recommended to us to visit.

Hmmm, this is interesting, let me check my calendar.

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May 8, 2008

Hot in the City – 2

Summer is fast approaching and my colleagues won’t stop pestering me regarding travel tips.

So here’s another update, I mention to my colleagues about the travel packages being offered in France and UK and they were all excited.

For some who wants to go to Paris, I refer them to my previous post ‘Next Stop:France’ to get more information, tips, tourist destination and accommodation especially in Paris Hotels.

Then I discussed to other group about UK packages which is being offered by our official travel agency. I pointed out that Buckingham Palace, Opera House and Victoria Square must be on their top 3 priorities to visit. Knowing these people who don’t want any unexpected situation to happen, I informed them beforehand that these tourist sites are located in different cities, so they must ensure their accommodations and look for London Hotels, Birmingham Hotels and Manchester Hotels which are the key cities for the top 3 destination.

Wheew, what a day! Maybe I should shift my career into a travel adviser.

Two down, more to go…


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Artificial Rain

Two days ago, residents and locals of UAE were surprised due to thunderstorms and unexpected rain. A rain in the month of May! It should be hot and humid because summer starts on June.

I checked GulfNews.com and found out that officials of NCMS (National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology) conducted a cloud seeding test. This is not my first time to experience an artificial rain because in our country government were performing this test especially during El Nino to prevent bigger disaster on agriculture, water resources, hydropower generation and other sectors.

NCMS objective for this project is to enhance the country’s national water resources, ground storage and recycling of freshwater.
- Al Mandoos, Gulf News


It’s good to hear that UAE got involved in this kind of project. A lot of residents and locals will benefit from this cloud-seeding testing especially during summer. Summer is really hottttt here.

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May 7, 2008

Gift Tips - 1

Are you looking for a nice gift to your Mom this coming Mother’s Day Celebration?

Why don’t you try an environmentally friendly soy based candles. A way different from an ordinary candle. Soy based candles burn cleaner and cooler which makes the fragrance lasting and it does not lose the scent easily.

Aside from that, there are lots of scents available. Don’t worry, soy based candles are not expensive. Check it out and choose for your Mom.

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Into the BUZZ world

BloggersReview is not an ordinary blog for pay to promote Advertiser’s products or services and pay Bloggers but a marketplace that offers solutions and satisfactions to the Advertisers and ensures that Bloggers are well compensated.

It is also a blog advertising company that gives assistance to the Advertisers, promotes the business operation, increase the publicity of the site and match the Advertisers nature of business whether small or large company to suitable Bloggers.

BloggersReview also provided a competitive amount amongst Bloggers. They mold the Bloggers to become a good writer by giving tips on how to write a good review and if by chance that a Blogger’s review have been rejected, the team will notify the concern one immediately and point out the reason and will give the Blogger another chance to update the review and to resubmit it. Aside from that, the team exposes the Bloggers in an advertising world and giving them opportunities to select an Advertiser of their choice.

Don’t think, join now.

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May 5, 2008

Make it Safe

Did somebody call you reminding about your overdue bills yet you didn’t received anything? Did you missed any special occasions for not receiving an invitation? Did you experience losing important mails? If you answer yes to all, I think it’s about time to change your mailboxes.

If you think your mailbox is not important in your life, think again because mailboxes can save your life. Don’t take your mails for granted, always remember that all important mails, papers and notices will all directly goes to your mailbox. And if you think of changing it, do it now before it’s too late.

Mailboxes nowadays offer enormous selection to suit your needs. Whatever styles you need, whatever kind you want and whatever house you have, there is always a solution for that. It’s not expensive to decide because warranty is included.

So, don’t leave your mailboxes behind.

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May 4, 2008

Are words enough as reward or you prefer cash?

Word of praise or cash as reward for a job well done? What will you choose?

I read in the local newspaper about this article regarding what will you choose as a reward, cash or word of praise?

Most of the people working here, be in white collar or blue collar jobs are expats. These people were working hard away from their homeland and I am one of them.

In the present world we live in, I would prefer to receive a cash reward. Let’s be practical, all prices, foods, rents and other basic commodities are getting higher. Even shopping online shipping taxes are soaring high. So a cash reward is more rewarding and fulfilling thing to receive because once you received a cash reward, automatically it means you perform good. Word of praise will come later.

We might disagree on something, but I am open on your opinion.

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May 2, 2008

Use your time wisely

Tired of scanning the newspaper classified ads and found nothing that suit to your taste and needs? Tired of comparing the advantages and disadvantages of buying used cars? Why suffer comparing and enduring your time when you can shop online and ask the experts advise?

I know that acquiring used cars needs a lot of thinking especially the model, maker and the previous owner. Take it from me, I undergo the same experience like you. It’s good that I listen to my friend to seek help from the expert.

Buying used cars is not easy but when you hear an expert tips, you will be amazed. They will give you checklist and reliable buying advises. From model, price range, mileage, color, owner, owner’s reason why they want to sell their cars, foul smell, weird sound and a lot more. Also, they will give you choices of places where you are located because they have list of regions/city for your convenient. Your adviser will also inform you about the best time of the day to inspect the car and the more important thing is your allotted budget.

So don’t feel shy to inform your adviser and ask everything you need. Remember it will be your car. It’s better to lay down all your plans and be truthful on your needs because your adviser will give you list of pointers on how to avoid being conned.


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Let’s Talk about Fashion

In my previous posts, I mentioned that Shopping is one of my hobbies. That’s true, but due to climate change here, humid starts to engulf the city and worst, some people are agitated on small things. I would rather stick to my place after work, rest and get refresh from toxic day and start shopping online. One of the benefits of shopping online is that you can select, browse and feel relax anytime you want. No need to worry of walking around till your legs starts to ache, or developed muscles on your legs or build-up varicose veins.

Since summer is coming, I need to change my outfit for lighter clothes. I might be out of fashion today because I rarely watch TV or movies but it is a heaven sent that I heard about the 4 women lives and tips on fashion, books and travels. What a lovely coincidence because we share a lot of common things and it is just a web away. Yes, my dear friends it is not a Grapevine, these four women really share their fashion tips as well as their professional skills, family life, hobbies and strategy in life and they are giving their viewers a chance to share their own insights as well.

Have time to check on them, I tell you, it’s worth your time.

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May 1, 2008

New Marketplace in the Web

Another marketplace in town just launched but this time with a difference.


Get Paid To Post is the newest website to join. How does it differ from others, you can post your campaigns or assignments anywhere in the web or post it on a required site. Just issue a correct identity to authenticate your post and the correct URL where you posted your campaigns.

So bloggers out there, what are you waiting for? If you wanted to be rewarded by your post, join now.


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