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Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11315084)

It does apart from in the DIFC which has entirely its own rules for various things. The rest of the financial world doesn't take it easy for a month every year so it's just not viable there either.

The DIFC is an offshore financial centre. It has (in theory) nothing to do with Dubai - and operates its own legal system and courts.

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Originally Posted by Inselaffen (Post 11314595)

we just got an email telling us the reduced working hours but in practice that won't happen.

Can non-Muslims work shorter hours during Ramadan? | The National

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As the company is breaking the law by not offering shorter working hours to everyone, you should report it to the Ministry of Labour

Why not report your employer to the Ministry of Labour? Will do your career out here the world of good.

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Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11315084)

It does apart from in the DIFC which has entirely its own rules for various things. The rest of the financial world doesn't take it easy for a month every year so it's just not viable there either.

our business has nothing to do with this part of the world either so thats why we expect to work pretty much our normal hours Mon-Fri.

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Originally Posted by Norm_uk (Post 11315692)

I include all those sugars like corn starch in my statement.

The journal Nature published an article a while back stating sugar (including sucrose and high fructose corn syrup) should be included alongside alcohol and tobacco in terms of regulation. More and more scientists in the West are backing up this claim. At some point politicians will see it costs a lot in health bills and do something.

In the UK scientific bodies that advise the government are already saying sugars (all sugars, including natural honey and fruits) should not make up more than 10% of our daily diet.

Just google things like 'sugar debate' or 'government debates sugar'. We're talking about it. I can't see instant change but like booze and fags it will happen as the costs are just too high for diabetes and cancer and all the other things too much sugar is causing.

As for replacing with another poison - 100 years ago we put lead in everything and used tasty preservatives like formaldehyde and borax. Why worry about the next one before we have eliminated the current problems? We can't fix everything all at once.

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Thing is, how many big businesses have sugar as a key ingredient...I'm sure they lobby hard like booze/tobacco firms. Off the top of my head I'm sure the likes of Coca Cola, Pepsi, McDonalds (I'm sure that shit is rammed with sugar) etc etc etc?

Search online, I think it's on You Tube. The Men Who Made Us Fat. 3 parts I recall. Worth a look for anyone who takes their diet seriously.

I can't wait to break my fast. I've got my eyes on a KFC family bucket, extra coleslaw and a large coke.

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Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11318562)

I can't wait to break my fast. I've got my eyes on a KFC family bucket, extra coleslaw and a large coke.

Why stop at just one bucket? And surely you need some syrup-drowned arabic sweets to finish the meal off.

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Originally Posted by Norm_uk (Post 11318611)

A neighbour from Louisiana showed me how to make home fried chicken. I actually cannot eat KFC any more after learning that.

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I wouldnt mind learning that. Got a recipe or something?

Just heard two people in our office having a heated discussion on cleaning your teeth before work, haraam or halal.

My view is that if they come in with stinking breath it's an HR issue.

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Originally Posted by NorthernLad (Post 11322474)

My view is that if they come in with stinking breath it's an HR issue.

agreed
brushing your teeth properly even when fasting is totally allowed and those who do not are filthy ***ers!

my lot don't except after eating in the morning
so they get up for food at 3:30, brush teeth, then that starts the fast before prayer time

But you have to use an Islamic Toothbrush !

I'm going to test the patience, willpower and resolve of my guy today. Got a bacon and cheddar sarnie in my bag. It's hot, fresh and waiting to be demolished. Gonna see if he flinches when I get it out to eat.

Then I'll feel bad and go smash it into my big gob in the kitchen.

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Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11323367)

Got a bacon and cheddar sarnie in my bag.

Bacon: Gods own food
Cheddar: Gods second favorite food

Together: Scamp you should burn in hell

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Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11323367)

why?