Read before you venture to work in the Middle East. The truth behind the glitz.

Expats in Dubai become homeless per Harry Newton's column   Dubai did build the world's largest tower (not completed), an indoor ski slope, a honeymoon suite with a live whale shark, the flamboyant Plastik club that billed itself "Exclusively For The Filthy Rich And Aesthetically Perfect," and a beach with underground refrigeration because the sand was too hot..   Dubai turned out to be a nightmare for many. Here's...

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IT'S 112 NOT 999 Emergency Number worldwide for GSM Mobile

Ladies especially... ..please, please read! It's 112 not 999! A young lady was robbed and slashed on the face two days ago in Taman Desa. She just got off from her car and was in front of her friend's house pressing door bell.. She saw a motorbike with two men coming toward her direction but she thought they were security guards. Then before she knew anything, one of the men has already slashed her face with a knife and grabbed her bag....

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You were accused of a crime and either after a trial or a plea bargain, you were found guilty and sentenced to do time in prison. You will spend most of your time in a locked building with people who have done despicable things, some worse than you can imagine. If you behave, it might go easier on you. Nonetheless, you will have to make the best of it if you are going to survive. STEP 1 Think about why you were sent to prison. Is it a serious crime?...

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How to Help a Friend Who Gets Arrested in the Middle of the Night

It is 2 AM and someone you know has just been arrested. You know you need legal help. You do not want your friend to make a confession, be in a line-up, or even get fingerprinted if it can be avoided. It is tough to know what to do or who to trust. Moreover, you do not know who will even answer the phone at that time of day. Here is what you need to know if this happens in the United States of America. STEP 1 Find out where they are being held...

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How to Escape from Handcuffs

Harry Houdini's fame began with his ability to escape from handcuffs, becoming known as "The Handcuff King" in Europe. While you might not be seeking a career as an escapologist, you can still entertain your friends with similar tricks. These instructions will allow you to escape from some brands of handcuffs when your hands are in front of you (but this method is impossible if your hands are at your back with the keyhole facing away, as is the...

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