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August 14, 2008
Letters to the Editor - August 14, 2008
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:46 August 13, 2008
Not to admire in cages
It really doesn't matter how many people write to express their dismay about the Dubai Zoo, as there seems to be no change.
I have lived in the UAE since 1997 and I have heard of 'plans' to build a new zoo and relocate all the animals to a larger, natural environment.
It's been 11 years and this has still not materialised. I think most residents are horrified with the conditions of the zoo.
If the persistent delay in re-housing these animals continues, residents of the UAE would probably donate enough to see an appropriate home for these animals.
The fact that they live in extremely small cages is bad enough coupled with the fact that the weather is so hot nowadays. Animals are not something to admire in cages.
From Ms Kim P.
Dubai
Don't lie, please
My parents have always taught me not to lie, by citing examples of the problems it could cause. So strict were they, that I would be punished if ever caught lying.
It's much easier being honest and sticking to the truth, instead of wasting time fabricating stuff and remembering the when, what, where and who.
Some people do not consider white lies to be a lie. A lie is a lie. And it's just not worth breaking anyone's trust for it.
From Mr Shail Shah
Dubai
No exaggeration
This is no exaggeration. Recently, I was waiting for a taxi to take my two-year-old daughter from Deira to Sharjah.
The time was around 11am, but I could only get a taxi after nearly two hours. A kind taxi driver, who was waiting for a passenger at the bus stop, tried to stop a taxi for me, but with no luck.
Some of the reasons taxi drivers gave for not stopping were scheduled work hours being covered, taxi companies refusing to pay overtime and orders for pick up - the refusal of which would lead to them being fined.
Short text messages and call facilities for booking a taxi are great, if a trip has been planned in advance, but not when one has to run an urgent errand.
How are we supposed to get taxis in this case?
From Ms Caroline Ayad
Sharjah
Brighten the day
Every single day I read and see how miserable my country is. As a Filipino, I want to read something good about the Philippines.
I do not want to see any more disappointing pictures that project the country in a poor light.
I believe my country can offer more. Some good news about anyone's country brightens up the day.
From A Reader
UAE
Name withheld by request
Taking it easy
A few days ago, I was at a shopping mall and saw two people smoking in front of its main entrance.
When I told them that it was against the law to do so, they replied by asking who would stop them and that I could complain to the security if I wanted to.
I did call the security personnel, who warned the smokers, but it had no effect on them. Soon the security guards left the area.
From Mr Faisal Shams Al Deen
Dubai
Good for students
Well this certainly is an inexpensive alternative to a full-size and full options laptop ("Carapelli sets trend for $130 computers", Gulf News, August 10).
This would be great for students as long as they can produce Word documents and save the data on a USB drive.
For professionals? Not a chance. Anyone using this laptop for official use will have to rely on other programmes such as MS Office and Adobe.
I welcome this for my child who is a student. I live in the US and read Gulf News online every day. It is very informative.
From Mr Keith Schulze
Florida, USA
Key role
Prices play a key role in buying a product, but for me a good brand is more important than the price when buying a laptop. Low-cost notebooks are helpful for students.
But it might not be very attractive at a professional level. Laptops that are at a reasonable or low cost usually have a low level configuration and minimal features.
I don't think this will be a very popular laptop. However, despite these reasons, I welcome the new technology.
From Ms Sana
Ajman
More buses, please
It is a pleasurable experience to travel via the free bus transport in Abu Dhabi.
However, the buses do not operate to New Mussafah and Shabia Khalifa areas.
Will the authorities consider running a two-way free bus service from the Shabiah Khalifa area, via the New Mussafah market?
Additionally, a bus service should be introduced between New Mussafah market and the Shabia Khalifa area, as it is very difficult to get conveyance to these areas.
From Mr T. K. Sekar
Abu Dhabi
Setting a limit
The new rule may further increase the rents as families who want to live in Sharjah would now have to arrange for separate accommodation ("Residence visa renewal linked to tenancy contract in Sharjah," Gulf News, August 10).
The authorities should also put a rule for a minimum salary to be paid to all employees for people to afford renting an apartment on their own.
From Mr Kashif
Sharjah
Full name withheld by request
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