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@douglas1969

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Canadian looking for information about Libya

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Lives in Tripoli

Registration: 11 June 2010

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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Good Luck and Bye!Ahh Gee! don't you think that year you mentioned is around 900 days away? Just curious why 2014 :)yes, joan.pal 2014 is a very long ways away. anything could happen by then -- it could swing both ways, either for the better or for ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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Hi Guyz telling truth is very high valueThat is what exactly Douglas does, but quite emotionally. Lucky you having not heard of any bad news.I fail to see the emotionality of it. Expats ran back to collect double salary as soon as their employers ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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You douglas are not polite, that's what me and some of the users try to point out. Thanks to you the whole discussion turned ugly.Yes, you're right. I am not polite - didn't know it was a requirement of this forum -- but I have little patience for ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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I'm sorry Dougdrivel snipped for posterity. Actually did live in Libya long time. Recall I didnt know too many people outside the circle of expats we knew. The number of Libyans I know I could count on one hand and I lived there a long time. ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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..they have shown that it most definitely IS the extremists who are trying to destabilise the country - AND that Benghazi as a whole most certainly does NOT want these extremist crazies ruling their lives..You have very little understanding of what ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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..they have shown that it most definitely IS the extremists who are trying to destabilise the country - AND that Benghazi as a whole most certainly does NOT want these extremist crazies ruling their lives..You have very little understanding of what ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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I am STILL strongly in support of the revolution and have not done ANY 180 degree turn, as you accuse me of - but I also know that all the REAL tuwar are now also fully supportive of the rule of law, and want this in place as soon as possible - it ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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Jeez Doug.... what crawled up your ... and died to make you in such a bad mood as to go into attack mode?Absolute drivel. You both strutted around here propping up the violence 1.5 years ago when it seemed to suit your "democratic values" (remember ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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to stop the crazies shootingYes, I remember you as well South African. I think it's in extremely poor taste that someone who championed the young Libyan men when they raised arms and put their lives and the lives of their families on the lines to ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

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I have been on this site for a long time now and have concerns for the people on it especially those with families living there. If you look at my posts, you will see nothing but my profession of love for Libya.Yes, the above is true, she also has ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
dewi_wahyuningsih

Libya - Palm City Residences by dewi_wahyuningsih

I'm in the process of moving to Libya and wanty to ask about the Palm City Residences whether there was someone who lived in Palm City Resident? whether Palm City Residences is already operating?

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I am sorry to hear about your troubles jotox. Another update on life at Palm City: - The supermarket has improved the variety of products. Still expensive. - The internet speed is still crap. - During the weekends,e specially on fridays the ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
dewi_wahyuningsih

Libya - Palm City Residences by dewi_wahyuningsih

I'm in the process of moving to Libya and wanty to ask about the Palm City Residences whether there was someone who lived in Palm City Resident? whether Palm City Residences is already operating?

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..I'd continue to call it "unstable" What happened at the airport, the attack against the British in Benghazi, kidnappings and armed robberies. Things are still not looking good.The answer to the mystery question, "Where did the flags come from?" ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mark_smith

waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith

Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...

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Let me share my experince or rather my friends experiencesSo did you go there with your family and work there or not?! Its one thing to expeirnece it yourself and its another thing to re-tell stories from other people. Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mark_smith

waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith

Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...

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No management positions are offered to expats in any of the local oil companies. Expats are hired to do the technical work.I believe that will change soon.What makes you believe that?Just a guess -- no one can predict the future, but I am ... Read More

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douglas1969 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mark_smith

waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith

Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...

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No management positions are offered to expats in any of the local oil companies. Expats are hired to do the technical work.I believe that will change soon. Read More