tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:39:08 +0000visasKillimanjarointroversionAmazonRamadanbreedingshoppinggardenscustomercommunitybirdsAGMCAppleAdvertisingpackingservicevillassafetyEverest Base campSummit HotelSaudi ArabiaKathmandumitabroom cupboardUAESalikTravelRTAspamBAD11dietsfrustrationcredit cardsDuAfricacelebrationWeb siteRoad Safetycyber spaceGitexblogscarsrantharry potterTravellingbuttonsaccidentsmicroloans50dogsGodcustomer serviceemirates banklanguagecatscompanionretweetaccommodationgirlie nightsFrenchTaco BellTeen dramaclimbinghousingcoachhazard lightsBMWMission Himalayatrekking for nepalRussiahangoverflowersShahid KapoorThamelbloggingcontentRas al KhaimahpearlsfinancingSharjahwildlifemovingset upKindleMausamtreksPodcastITSMEreal estateproject financingLondonPosterousmuseumvodkamomosempowermentculturalDigitalsocial networkingcharityChupa ChupsclothesclassRacismAndroiddrivingMiddle EastReligionwild boarorphanstemplesDubaiBhaktapurchildrenMuslimInternetUNICEFJet skisMTVsnobberyorphanageHimalayamallstourismEverestparentingRussianCroatiaPress conferencediners clubNepalGoogleluggagebankstimeLendingnetwork internationalEtisalatfriendshipRAKloansbudgetsfoodpaymentstwittervirusCPI MediahabitsSkinsdress codecommunicationstraffichealthfitnessmoneyThe rants and raves of a 50-something, overweight, almost over the hill, bossy woman who likes all things geekyhttp://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)Blogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-5066836552830977970Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:50:00 +00002012-01-29T23:50:34.352+04:00RAKpearlsRas al Khaimahmuseumfood via livingthetravelchannel.wordpress.com I love Karla's blog. They're interesting and provide a very interesting (and often entertaining) views of things and life. I've lived here 22+ years and have discovered and learnt things about the UAE that I did not know existed. This particular gem is new and in one of my favourite Emirates - so a must visit for me. Especially since it seems to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/ex5V80Ir-iU/pearls-museum-living-travel-channel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/ex5V80Ir-iU" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2012/01/pearls-museum-living-travel-channel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-883158718903869370Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:35:00 +00002012-01-26T11:35:21.139+04:00social networkingintroversion via blogs.hbr.org I found this article - An Introvert's Guide to Networking by Lisa Petrilli on the Harvard Business Review. I have to say I identified with it. Contrary to popular belief I am an introvert except when I am with people I am familiar with. Its one of the reasons I avoid networking evenings unless its a small group or a large group where I am sure to meet a lot of people I knowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/LAxDrBUNJAw/my-introverted-self.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/LAxDrBUNJAw" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-introverted-self.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-1017225878598691862Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:26:00 +00002012-01-15T10:26:12.557+04:00Sometimes its the kids that keep us honest and say what we grown-ups are afraid to say. A friend emailed this to me and I had to share it on my blog. THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES...     See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/-Qczc38YJhY/out-of-mouths-of-babes_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/-Qczc38YJhY" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2012/01/out-of-mouths-of-babes_15.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-2521570501544816269Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:26:00 +00002012-01-15T10:26:09.713+04:00Sometimes its the kids that keep us honest and say what we grown-ups are afraid to say. A friend emailed this to me and I had to share it on my blog. THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES...     See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/MuClNW0bFIA/out-of-mouths-of-babes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/MuClNW0bFIA" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2012/01/out-of-mouths-of-babes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-1964201455180753236Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:35:00 +00002011-12-27T12:35:05.887+04:00DigitalAndroidGoogleAmazonKindleAppleMiddle Eastcontent via blogs.jackys.com This blog post by Jacky's Electronics (click on the link below the photo) shares some very interesting points but I think that just posting this is not enough. I think its time that we (all of us that want legal access) in the Middle East raised our voices in unison and petitioned all of these stalwarts that want our loyalty and our money but do not acknowledge our needs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/P3OJ9Nadq2w/digital-discrimination.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/P3OJ9Nadq2w" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/12/digital-discrimination.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-7058312675909672900Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:27:00 +00002011-12-06T14:27:25.232+04:00parentingsafetyRoad Safetychildren via gulfnews.com Tragic as this is - accidents happen - parents need to be very vigilant about small children. It is sad that it took the lives of 5 small children to get the notice of parents or authorities. Sometimes, parents are so keen to indulge their children, that security and caution are thrown to the wind. Another area of concern - car safety. Maybe the authorities need to clamp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/NtW5hFzAFFk/what-about-child-security-in-other.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/NtW5hFzAFFk" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-about-child-security-in-other.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-6463995116254694644Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:31:00 +00002011-11-28T14:31:36.425+04:00You have to be Indian or been to India to understand that all of these are possible. For everyone else - its a giggle. My personal favourite has to be the 'Beware of Owner' and the Super Saloon!  Thank you Guy for sharing these with me and Posterous for allowing me to post by email! Enjoy!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/lAcEVw66PtI/only-in-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/lAcEVw66PtI" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/11/only-in-india.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-1502060282664579108Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:37:00 +00002011-11-17T17:58:54.264+04:00 Image via CrunchBase I don't attend a lot of conferences and forums but the list of speakers and some of the topics at yesterday's Social Media Forum 2011 got me interested. It was chaired by Alexander McNabb, who is responsible for getting me to dabble in Twitter. Now I'm probably one of the most vociferous ones online - or maybe not. Back to Social Media Forum - there were some very http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/z1EuxLN_fCE/image-via-crunchbase-i-don-attend-lot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/z1EuxLN_fCE" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/11/image-via-crunchbase-i-don-attend-lot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-8312848483010938459Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:55:00 +00002011-11-11T08:55:09.290+04:00 Taken at Al ain road Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/OH9r1tbdpR0/egg-parathas-for-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/OH9r1tbdpR0" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/11/egg-parathas-for-breakfast.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-6453584234397867991Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:41:00 +00002011-11-11T08:41:56.883+04:00 Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/yjPFRj_qDlo/bishray-on-our-way-to-al-ain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/yjPFRj_qDlo" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/11/bishray-on-our-way-to-al-ain.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-5347501441941837654Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:50:00 +00002011-11-08T08:50:32.005+04:00I'm not a big fan of quotes but these are priceless. My favourite has to be the second one from Mark Twain - so true for a few media including 'new media'. Thank you Scott for sharing these 1.      In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a congress.  - John Adams 2.      If you don't read the newspaper you are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/vMQljQ6fvxQ/truth-and-truisms-to-reflect-upon-atb-s.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/vMQljQ6fvxQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/11/truth-and-truisms-to-reflect-upon-atb-s.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-2097381575656255856Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:41:00 +00002011-10-26T07:41:05.368+04:00 via mrsdubai.wordpress.com I keep putting it off but this post from @mrsdubai reminded me that I shouldn't. Especially given my family history. I like the sound of this clinic she went to and the prices seem reasonable too. I so dread the experience and it can be. I have had all the stuff she dreads minus the male doctor. Ladies, if you are over 40 (or is that 35), don't put it off any http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/2JstqevIBB4/don-put-it-off-any-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/2JstqevIBB4" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/10/don-put-it-off-any-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-3577430787400374557Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:42:00 +00002011-10-23T14:42:07.597+04:00SMEset upSaudi ArabiaMiddle East via mideastposts.com Normally my posts are more personal but this is an interesting analogy of a report released recently and Saudi Arabia comes out on top. The post also has a link to the full report but David Westley has helped to summarise what it means and pointers to doing business in the region. Very helpful if you're contemplating setting up business here. Posted via email from http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/8OyBXGXg5ow/news-analysis-saudi-best-for-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/8OyBXGXg5ow" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/10/news-analysis-saudi-best-for-business.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-40003520042177029Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +00002011-10-16T09:00:06.335+04:00BAD11GitexfoodI registered for Blog Action Day 2011 which falls on World Food Day and so this year's theme has to do with food.  So here is my take on food. I love it. As anyone thats met me and knows me will testify. I have the size to prove it. Everything I do - everywhere I go involves food.  I hate (maybe thats a bit strong - dislike is probably better): Fast food  MacDonalds fries (or similar) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/66h1r65SSTM/love-and-hate-bad11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/66h1r65SSTM" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/10/love-and-hate-bad11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-5382877906246783466Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:42:00 +00002011-09-29T07:42:10.144+04:00microloansproject financingcommunityLendingfinancing 71 Stevenson, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94105, USA Home About Us Contact Us Follow us on: Privacy Help Affiliates Risks Agreements Prospectus Terms of Use SEC Filings Statistics * All loans made by WebBank, a Utah-chartered Industrial Bank. Your actual rate depends upon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/DmEojeQyExA/peer-lending.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/DmEojeQyExA" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/peer-lending.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-7801635543696676539Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:51:00 +00002011-09-17T10:51:09.007+04:00 via gulfnews.com This is such an amazing cause so close to home. I think there is a similar place in dubai and I wonder how we can collect clothes and such for these children here too. Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/NshRSq37Fgg/april-jameela.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/NshRSq37Fgg" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/april-jameela.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-3858805415432218094Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:15:00 +00002011-09-15T13:15:17.031+04:00tourismdress codemallsDubai via my.telegraph.co.uk Annabel Kantaria makes some interesting observations in this post (as she does in all her posts) but in my opinion - there should be no debate. Why does being open-minded and inviting tourists mean that they have to allow people to flout their rules. Does not allowing people to dress 'scantily' mean that they're not open-minded any more? Does allowing a public display http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/-0GO7NW8taw/call-me-old-fuddy-duddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/-0GO7NW8taw" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/call-me-old-fuddy-duddy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-2046105264191524125Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:25:00 +00002011-09-15T09:25:15.466+04:00blogsSaudi Arabia By MOLOUK Y. BA-ISA, MOLOUK.BA-ISA@ARABNEWS.COM Published: Sep 14, 2011 17:24 Updated: Sep 14, 2011 17:24 With the coming of Facebook and Twitter, it might be thought that blogging would be considered old fashioned. After all, blogs, originally called web logs, have been around since the early 1990s. But not every thought can be expressed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/f5_MYj9l_f8/blogging-about-saudi-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/f5_MYj9l_f8" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/blogging-about-saudi-experience.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-500436285514113274Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:46:00 +00002011-09-11T09:46:51.175+04:00My friend Rina (a fellow 'bong' ie Bengali) send me this article that can really be appreciated by Indians and better yet other Bengalis. So if you know any, do share - they will giggle I promise you.  To read the original article, go here ------- Loojh Canawn Manas Chakravarty, Hindustan Times - September 03, 2011   I've been reading the rot people have been talking about West http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/U5c8IaqwGPM/loojh-canawn-west-bengal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/U5c8IaqwGPM" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/loojh-canawn-west-bengal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-7946562511343508170Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:46:00 +00002011-09-06T09:46:10.952+04:00 Image via CrunchBaseI get that finding a job is hard but so is finding the right candidate. Its like people see what they want to see or apply for a position that they think might work. As a small business, this is even harder because you have to recruit and manage your HR yourself within limited budgets. I have tried online systems and the last time I used LinkedIn - I had reasonable success sohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/Jxoj11EK104/its-nightmare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/Jxoj11EK104" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-nightmare.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-6870200302328674599Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:37:00 +00002011-09-05T10:37:27.536+04:00Shahid KapoorCPI MediaPress conferenceMausam via themarketbuzz.net I am not a big fan of press conferences as this blog on my work site will prove. But recently I got involved with a press conference for an Indian film star. I did it to help a friend at CPI Media and was dreading it. At a lot of the stages, I almost walked away. I'm glad I didn't. Perhaps I got lucky with the star. He was a PR dream. He arrived on time (about 10-15 minshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/Vhz3wVr7RBo/running-press-conference-market-buzz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/Vhz3wVr7RBo" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/running-press-conference-market-buzz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-8555338926721948458Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:40:00 +00002011-09-04T16:40:29.132+04:00 via mideastposts.com Too often the stories we see in the media are about violence in Palestine and I thought this story was interesting and inspirational. Makes a pleasant change. Lets hope its contagious. Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/uxAxn3IXCeY/how-non-violence-can-work-in-palestine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/uxAxn3IXCeY" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-non-violence-can-work-in-palestine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-6911159976961173818Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:22:00 +00002011-07-28T14:22:20.788+04:00 Image via WikipediaI think I’ve blogged about this before but I am a terrible packer. This trip is worse because we have to prepare for temperatures ranging from 25oC to below zero when we reach the 5000m heights. All this compounded by the fact that I also moved house in the same week!   I thought I would be clever and get a head-start and pack ahead so that in case I wasn’t able to unpack in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/6Z-1Lb8FiGU/im-terrible-packer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/6Z-1Lb8FiGU" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/07/im-terrible-packer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-5866835683469165752Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:34:00 +00002011-07-27T13:34:41.960+04:00 Post a Comment via madfatbatonabikeblog.blogspot.com This blog post from my friend Carol sums up who she is and she's so much better at this rambling bit... Thank heaven I'm not cycling! Posted via email from mitauae's posterous http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/iraq2n_0XJA/wroff-up-big-mountain-batblog-t-minus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/iraq2n_0XJA" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/07/wroff-up-big-mountain-batblog-t-minus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387643047517979673.post-8087853697140156605Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:23:00 +00002011-07-24T07:23:39.337+04:00virushabitsspamtwitter via themarketbuzz.net I wrote this on my company blog for all the b2b n00bs that kept asking me questions about how to and what to do when they join Twitter. I thought I'd share them here because I am getting annoyed with the spam and a lot of them are from people who I follow. I wish people would think twice before clicking on a link. DMs you can delete but @ messages you can't do http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~3/ocLCwZMAq2w/baby-steps-market-buzz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mita Ray)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MitasRamblings/~4/ocLCwZMAq2w" height="1" width="1"/>http://mitasrambling.blogspot.com/2011/07/baby-steps-market-buzz.html