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« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2008, 08:12:04 AM » |
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The contrast between the folks sitting and waiting for a delivery / loading job and the modern construction seen in Dubai are very very striking. Aside from oil revenue, does Dubai bring in signifigant dollars from tourism yet? I know they have some rather interesting shaped reefs and hotels in places. I hear they are also planning on building an even bigger building, one that would make that new tower in your photographs look like a flower in a forest.
Sidenote, this might make for an interesting read for those who like tall towers (in Dubai) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Dubai
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« Reply #16 on: July 01, 2008, 10:47:28 AM » |
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Most of their non-oil money comes from business. EVERYONE has an office here. Tourism is growing, and that's their long-range plan. I've seen all sorts of stories and reports on their plans. Amazing!
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« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2008, 04:27:01 PM » |
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Is that a young girl in the top shots...she looks old enough that she could get in trouble for having her face exposed. Or am I in the wrong country?
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« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2008, 09:04:59 PM » |
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I'm guessing she was around 20 or so. The "laws" here are fairly relaxed, and the covering of the head and face for women is optional. Many choose to, but lots don't either.
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« Reply #20 on: July 01, 2008, 09:32:20 PM » |
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Joy you should totally rock the ninja look.. its the hotness for sure.
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« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2008, 01:03:00 PM » |
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I would definatly be hot here in in Mississippi...it's about 90-95 here today
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« Reply #22 on: July 04, 2008, 02:31:29 AM » |
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I would definatly be hot here in in Mississippi...it's about 90-95 here today
Awwww... poor muffin!  It doesn't get below 100 here even at 3.00am! Daytime highs are averaging 115-117 |
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« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2008, 11:37:21 AM » |
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Oh, it's hot there too...well, what is the humidity...about 80-90% here...
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« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2008, 08:59:12 PM » |
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Our summer has been milder this far than I can ever remember. I cant complain.
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« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2008, 10:46:35 PM » |
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Oh, it's hot there too...well, what is the humidity...about 80-90% here...
Bite. Me.
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« Reply #26 on: July 09, 2008, 11:48:00 AM » |
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Oh, it's hot there too...well, what is the humidity...about 80-90% here...
Bite. Me. Record so far? 124 degrees and 99% humidity. Beat that!
Nice balmy 72 degree's, cloudless sky in Seattle. There, you're beat!
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« Reply #27 on: July 09, 2008, 12:56:16 PM » |
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It was 33C and humid in Montreal yesterday. Consequently, the scenery on St-Catherine street was just outstanding! 
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« Reply #28 on: July 10, 2008, 11:25:29 AM » |
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