“According to the records, Dubai was born as a city in 1799. In the early 19th century, the Al Abu Falasa dynasty of Bani Yas clan took the creek, and converted it into an area dependent of the settlement of Abu Dhabi until 1833.

In 1820, the sheikh of Dubai along with other regional sheikhs signed with Britain the “General Maritime Peace Treaty”. 13 years later, the Al Maktoum dynasty (also descendants of the Bani Yas clan) departed from Liwa Oasis and captured Dubai, founding and ruling the independent emirate of today. Since its creation, Dubai was in constantly confrontation with the emirate of Abu Dhabi while suffered attempts of pirate’s invasions, including the celebrated Qawasim attack that was thwarted like all other.

In 1835, Dubai and the rest of the Trucial States (Trucial Oman) signed a maritime treaty with Britain and two decades later a Perpetual Maritime Truce. Dubai came under the protection of the United Kingdom (to defend the town against any attack from the Ottoman Turks) by the Exclusive Agreement of 1892. Two years later, Dubai allowed a full tax exemption for foreign merchants attracting first Persian traders, but then agents from the entire world.

This liberal position augmented the commercial activity of Dubai and neighboring places like Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, which took advantage of its strategic location on the route to India. By the end of the century Dubai boasted the largest souks in the Gulf Coast with 350 shops just in Deira.

Two catastrophes occurred during the 19th century. A smallpox epidemic in the Bur Dubai locality in 1841, forcing inhabitants to move east to Deira; and in 1894 a fire swept throughout Deira, burning down the majority of the town.

In 1903, the Dubai’s ruler persuaded a major British steamship line to build a big port of call that brought 25 years of prosperity based on the pearl exportation industry, until 1930.

The population of the town in the early 20th century was 10, 000 (roughly a quarter of the residents was foreign) but the success produced by the relaxed trade environment generated a boom town’s populace double to 20,000 in the first decades of the 20th century and transformed the little town into a worthy competitor of Abu Dhabi.”

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Although historical documentation of Dubai is limited, recent archaeological discoveries have proved that the region was inhabited at least since 3,000 BC by nomads who bred sheep, goats and cattle, and complemented their diet with fish. Agriculture started 5 centuries later with the cultivation of the date palm, principally.

During the Bronze Age, Magan ships sailed to Babylonia, Mesopotamia and beyond, trading copper from Oman and pearls from the mouth of Dubai Creek, where the little Kingdom of Sumer was established. The Magan culture declined by 2,000 BC, but Dubai’s character for commerce remained.

The list of occupiers from that time onwards was large, with one civilization conquering the preceding. The most prominent culture of this long dark period was the Persian dynasty of Sassanid, who occupied Dubai Creek and its surrounding areas in 224 BC, but, as well as others, it was a brief domination.

By the 7th century, the Umayyads from western Saudi Arabia settled in the region introducing the Islam (local people had worshiped Bajir or Bajar before). The Arabs were followed by the Mongols and then by the Ottomans, each leaving their mark on the local society but respecting the rooted Islamic religion.

Since the 8th century Dubai reinforced its position as a premier trade port between the oriental and occidental worlds, with the silk and porcelain trade from China and the pearling industry of the Persian Gulf.

The early Islamic history of Dubai, from the 7th to 14th century is not well documented. The first recorded mention of Dubai as a “vast area” was in 1095 in the “Book of Geography” written by the Andalusian geographer Abu Abdullah al-Bakri. But until 1580, when the Venetian pearl merchant Gaspero Balbi traveled across the area, Dubai (Dibei) was finally recognized as an important region for its pearling industry. Useful documented records of Dubai exist since 1799.

Portuguese were first Europeans who arrived in the region in the 17th century, followed by French, Dutch and British (who finally gained control 2 centuries after). The famous Al-Fahidi Fort, converted now into the Dubai Museum was built in 1787 as a defensive fortification to protect and control trade in the city.

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The Oil and The UAE

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By the end of the 1920s, the pearling industry collapsed by the appearance of artificial pearls, added to the Great Depression; threatened the prosperity of Dubai, which suffered a mass migration. But, the economy had been diversified boosting its distinctiveness as a regional hub and attracting foreign organizations.

Some years later the rival port of Lingah (Iran) lost its status as a free port increasing the importance of Dubai. In 1947 Dubai and Abu Dhabi fought by a border dispute. The Arbitration of Britain helped to resolve partially the hostilities, but it was just in 1979 when an official compromise was sign.

During the late 1940’s and 1950’s there was an extensive modernization plan which included improvements such as electricity, telephone services, the construction of the Al Maktoum bridge over the creek, the opening of the Al Maktoum Hospital and the aperture of Dubai International Airport in 1959.

In 1966 happened the devaluation of the Gulf Rupee that led Dubai to unite to the independent state of Qatar sharing a new monetary unit: the Qatar/Dubai riyal. Oil, which was discovered the same year, transformed the destiny of the emirate by allowing the development of the economic and social infrastructure. Many international oil companies settled in the city and began to export its first oil shipments in 1969. Dubai tripled its size in less than a decade.

On 2 December 1971, soon after the British withdrew the Persian Gulf ending its protectorate, Dubai joined with Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Aiman, Umm Al Quwain, Fajairah and later Ras Al Khaimah to create the federation of the United Arab Emirates. In 1973, Dubai adopted the new uniform currency: the UAE dirham.

Through the rest of the 1970s and 1980’s, Dubai maintained its importance as a commercial route while continued to grow from revenues generated from trade and oil. In this period, Abu Dabi also consolidated its position as the city capital of the emirates.

The Jebel Ali Free Zone was established in 1979. This area that comprised the Jebel Ali port (considered the world’s biggest man-made port), provided foreign corporations unrestricted import of labor and export capital.

The Persian Gulf War of 1990s had a severe impact on Dubai’s economy, unleashing a crisis. Banks experienced a significant withdrawal of funds while many people mobilized out of the country due to uncertain political situation in the region. However, after the war, more foreign businesses returned to the city aided by the increases in oil prices, starting the prosperity that Dubai lives up today.

During the Persian Gulf War and more recently in 2003, during the Invasion of Iraq, Dubai provided refueling bases to allied army at the Jebel Ali free zone. The success of this area permitted the city to copy its model to create clusters of new free zones, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Dubai Maritime City.

In the last decade, Dubai has continued to focus on free trade but also in an aggressive touristy campaign. The world’s biggest and most impressive modern construction are here, including Burj Al Arab (the tallest freestanding hotel), Burj Dubai (the tallest building with 800 m), Palm Islands (the biggest man-made islands), World Trade Centre (the financial capital of Persian Gulf), Dubai International Airport (the Middle East’s biggest airdrome), the largest malls and entertainment centers, the most luxury hotels and beaches, the most exclusive facilities and products, etc.

Aside from the presence of countless international financial corporations and trade zones, Dubai today also hosts the Desert Classic (part of the PGA tour), world-class tennis tournaments, boat and horse races, desert rallies and exciting air shows that attract millions of visitors. Other highlights are the world-famous Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises.

The success of the city is attributed in large part to the vision of Maktoum rulers. They have guided Dubai in its development from a small, old town to a modern metropolis with excellent communication, industrial infrastructure, financial freedom and all the comforts of contemporary life; following the same policies by decades.

But the clever rulers also helped Dubai to not depend on oil and gas which reserves were limited. Nowadays, oil just accounted the 10% of Dubai’s revenue. Petroleum aided to support the region expand the infrastructure needed to make the most of its principal economic activity – trade.

Today the cosmopolitan and tolerant Dubai represents an extraordinary success and cultural diversity in the middle of the desert. However concerns over the widening breach between rich and poor, the rising inflation rates and the sustainability of the city’s quick growth, have yet to be satisfactorily responded.

(Above all From justdubai.org)

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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the current Emir and Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Crown Prince.

The reigning Al Maktoum is also the Vice President and Prime Minister of the Emirates and a member of the Supreme Council of the Union.

Dubai also appoints eight members to the supreme federal legislative body of the UAE, the Federal National Council.

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click here for:  random photos from Dubai

From: kauaimuse@gmail.com
Subject: Larsen’s Beach Access Trail Being Cut Off!

The land behind Larsen’s Beach is being leased for cattle ranching and permits are being sought from the County and from the State Dept. of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) for fencing and brush/pasture management for the coastal (Conservation District) portion of the property.

The proposed fence would cut off access to the gently-sloping trail which most beachgoers use. Although there is county-owned public access easement to the beach, it is a steep, rocky trail, less safe than the traditional use trail that will be blocked.

Historical evidence and maps (not included in the permit application) suggest that the gentle trail, running parallel to the coast, is the historic Alaloa – a portion of the ancient walking trail that follows the coastline from Anahola to Kilauea. It was used by Hawaiians to access fishing and seaweed harvesting areas and kuleana lands. Since then, there has been uninterrupted use of the trail along Larsen’s Beach. To its credit, Waioli Corporation, the landowner, has never declared these trails off-limits, nor blocked access.

But now, the proposed cattle fence is sited to cut off access. It will sever connections to the coastal trails to the north through Waipake and to the south to Moloa’a Bay where it is part of the State’s Na Ala Hele trail system.

What to Do:

Residents have an opportunity – until October 23 – to submit concerns to DLNR. Please write a letter TODAY requesting that the traditional and customary trail remain unblocked by fencing.

Tell DLNR that:

· You do not want traditional public access trail cut off by fencing.

· You do not want access to this coastal recreational area diminished — the county access easement is too steep and difficult for many residents, so the gradual sloping trail needs to remain open.

· The trail is an historic and cultural asset which should preserved simply by moving the proposed location of the cattle fence to the mauka side of the trail.

· An archeological inventory/survey should have been conducted.

Letters to DLNR must be sent by mail, NOT email. Please remember to SIGN your letter and keep a copy for yourself too. Again, letters must be postmarked by Friday, October 23.

Send to:

DLNR (Dept. of Land & Natural Resources)

Office of Conservation & Coastal Lands

P.O. Box 621

Honolulu, HI 96809

IMPORTANT: Please include Paradise Ranch CDUA KA-3525 in the subject line.

Mahalo!

Questions? Please email Richard Spacer at rspacer@yahoo.com

my birthday was nice. went to earthdance. good times and good family. things are changing. im changing. maybe its cause i was sober… maybe its cause im a mom now, but this earthdance seemed so different. great, yet not fulfilling in some ways; not as before. its seemed so lacking in vision and purpose…. (not to mention hella dusty!! ) it was so fun taking my son though. i think he loved it. wow! my birthday. phil came up for it and we went to eat alot and went to big basin. it was fun. going to big basin makes me feel very reflective. the trees have been here so long…. so much longer than me and my ancestors. they made me feel small and temporary. this man at earthdance said that native americans believe that we come in to this world with a number in our hand…. and that number reflects the amount of days we have here on this earth. i wonder what my number is? well, i made it 38 years now. that sounds like so little…. 38. still a baby really…. funny how that seems so young to me now. my point of reference has changed.
part of me feels sad, yet part of me feels encouraged. i have hope for the future and for the humans (some humans that is).
i watched zeigeist movement…. strange how our whole life has been lies. its all deception. its all illusion. what will it be like when the illuison falls away?? …… the future is free…..

summer is almost done. my son is almost 9 months old already. my birthday is coming. could i be that age already? where has the time gone? where ever it has gone… i know i had fun!!

Solar Moon day 25
Year of the Blue Electric Storm

kin 147: Blue Self-Existing Hand
I Define in order to Know
Measuring Healing
I seal the Store of Accomplishment
With the Self-Existing tone of Form
I am guided by the power of Abundance
I am a galactic activation portal    enter me.

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“I lift up my mind and heart to be aware, to understand, and to know that the Divine presence I AM is the Source and Substance of all my good.”

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Results:

mom put money in my account.

i got two new jobs.

my old boss needs me to work this week.

a friend gave us lots of free groceries.

a friend called with free concert tickets.

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its been a good day!

13-Moon Date: Moon 9 Day 16
Gregorian Date: March 23, 2009
Galactic Overlay:

White Galactic Mirror
I Harmonize in order to Reflect
Modeling Order
I seal the Matrix of Endlessness
With the Galactic tone of Integrity
I am guided by the power of Spirit

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“God is lavish unfailing Abundance, the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe.  This all-providing Source of Infinite Prosperity is individualized as me- the Reality of me. “

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back to the beginning to start again….

“the reality of me…. the reality of me…. the reality of me”

I am the rich omnipresent substance of the Universe!

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? Am I just trying to demonstrate money or am I developing a greater consciousness of abundance?√

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Results:

I have a loving family; A good home; and I was able to buy groceries today. Its a good day.

13-Moon Date: Moon 9, day 14
Gregorian Date: March 20, 2009
Galactic Overlay: Yellow Rhythmic Warrior

Yellow Rhythmic Warrior
I Organize in order to Question
Balancing Fearlessness
I seal the Output of Intelligence
With the Rhythmic tone of Equality
I am guided by my own power doubled

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“I keep my mind and thoughts off of ‘this world’ and I place my entire focus on God within as the only Cause of my prosperity.  I acknowledge the Inner Presence as the only activity in my financial affairs, as the substance of all things visible.  I place my faith in the Principle Of Abundance in action within me. “

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Great idea! Keep my mind off ‘this world’. There is so much talk of the economy being poor, blah blah blah…. it will be great to keep my mind off that. and remember: God is my prosperity.

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Results:

Our new house owner says he will just let us pay him when we get the money. No stress. Now that is abundance! And we are keeping on with our plans of the garden and keeping both rooms. Just what i wanted!! Yeah! Now i can unpack and get comfy!

13-Moon Date: Moon 9 Day 13
Gregorian Date: March 19, 2009
Galactic Overlay: Blue Overtone Eagle

Blue Overtone Eagle
I Empower in order to Create
Commanding Mind
I seal the Output of Vision
With the Overtone tone of Radiance
I am guided by the power of Abundance

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“When I am aware of the God-Self within me as my total fulfillment, I am totally fulfilled. I am now aware of this Truth. I have found the secret of life, and I relax in the knowledge that the activity of Divine Abundance is eternally operating in my life. I simply have to be aware of the flow, the radiation, of that Creative Energy which is continuously, easily, and effortlessly pouring forth from my Divine Consciousness. I am now aware. I am now in the flow.”

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give it up for that. I am now in the flow. Trust.

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“Let Spirit surprise you with its delighful ways of showering you with abundance.”

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results:

lots of opportunities showing themselves

13-Moon Date: Moon 9 Day 12
Gregorian Date: March 18, 2009
Galactic Overlay: White Self-Existing Wizard

I Define in order to Enchant 

Measuring Receptivity 

I seal the Output of Timelessness 
With the Self-Existing tone of Form 
I am guided by the power of Heart 

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“My consciousness of the Spirit within me as my unlimited Source is the Divine Power to restore the years the locusts have eaten, to make all things new, to lift me up to the High Road of abundant prosperity. This awareness, understanding, and knowledge of Spirit appears as every visible form and experience that I could possibly desire.”

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“……every visible form and experience that I could possibly desire.”

I desire perfect health and Love for myself and my family. I desire a comfortable home and good, quality food. I desire good friends and good times. I desire a fun life filled with new things and new places and new people. I desire the best medicinal herbs. I desire to stay with my baby and not give him to others to raise. I desire to have so much abundance (and money) that i can easily share with others and help those in need. I desire to make a difference in the world, like a noble peace prize or something for my contributions.

Oh God, these are my desires….  make them my experience.

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right now i dont see the way. 

Let go and stop looking for the way and just be guided!!

13-Moon Date: Moon 9 Day 11
Gregorian Date: March 17, 2009
Galactic Overlay: Red Electric Skywalker

I Activate in order to Explore
Bonding Wakefullness
I seal the Output of Space
With the Electric tone of Service
I am guided by the power of Navigation

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“The Divine Consciousness that I am is forever expressing its true nature of Abundance. This is its responsibility, not mine.  My only responsibility is to be aware of the Truth.  Therefore, I am totally confident in letting go and letting God appear as the abundant all-sufficiency in my life and affairs.”

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Well yesterday we got robbed. Somehow this does not fit into this here abundance plan. or does it?? I like to think of everything as a blessing in disguise but sheesh! what does it all mean? but i must trust that it is perfect somehow right?

well, so getting robbed made me feel kinda desperate about the rental situation we are in so i looked on line for any ideas or leads of potential. i found an intriguing situation that may be a God send. a free rental in trade for gardening! this could be a dream come true. and had we not been robbed i would have never looked for a new situation. as more info. grows, i will post more here. crossing my fingers and trusting in God for the perfect scenario to unfold. I must remember that God knows my needs and desires.

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Results:

we recently moved out of our rental house and the owner erased all past debts we owe him because he felt guilty for asking us to move. almost a $1000 value!!

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“Critical thoughts and feelings of fear will hold back my good, while a consciousness of love and trust will speed up the flow. Love is the fulfillment of the Law, and Faith is the energy that clears the channel.”

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“Verbal Harmlessness. The Wisdom Teachings also tell us that criticism, verbal abuse, selfish speech, and words of hate darken the soul, posion all life, bring retribution, and remove us from the Way of Wholeness. Harmlessness is the destroyer of all limitation.”

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abundance book author: john randolph price