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The Egyptian woman called Amal Solaiman Afifi desire to enter the field “Alma’athoneya” to become the first Arab and Muslim woman working in this area which was restricted to men only, ya3ni bedal mayamlechlek rayaal now it will be female! khalas now its officially approved in Egypt. ya7lailha tabi etwafeg rasain bel 7alal 😛

Elma’athona with her family 🙂

SOURCE.

They waited until I came back to Kuwait to release new stuff at McDonald’s! Grrr!

Its the size of a palm *drools* and it comes with 3 different types of sauces: Garlic & Mayo sauce, Sweet Chili sauce And Barbecue sauce.

Bil3afya loco 😀

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Today me & Yousef decided to add a new section to the blog to contain all of our reviews. Its up there on top, can you see it? if you can’t, no worries, we have it all figured out! Click Here For easy access. But hey, you gotta learn where it is coz this post won’t be on the front page for long. 😛

Posted By Yousef

Remember Mom’s First Post? Well, Yesterday, the 21st, Mom showed me an article posted in AlQabas’ newspaper by A Kuwaiti writer (won’t mention her name). The article was a bit too similar to Mom’s post. Actually, it looked as if the writer was reading our brains! Either that or she read our blog. 😛

Alqabas’ Article

Mom’s Article

“It was no easy duty to go and condole a woman on her loss, It wasn’t easy for other relatives to see a member of their family suffer and go through those horrible days. It was a simple gathering where everything revolved around the family and their grief. it was simple yet very heavy, intense and somber experience. Therefor not everybody was allowed to go, only the eldest of the family would go and represent the rest and do the necessary (wajib).”

Again Alqabas’ Article

Mom’s

“Even little girls are brought to the 3azas. With their hair on their shoulders, Their little plated jewelry and their dazed eyes. The grownups haven’t spared us either, they attend wearing their topnotch abayas, filled with swarovski crystals and what not. Abayas suitable for weddings rather than 3azas!Some even went as far as wearing makeup. The new type of makeup, the “Sad occasions” makeups.”

Coincidence? Or plagiarism? Either way, I’m glad she agrees with Mom. 😛

Posted By Yousef

Wanna see her in concert? then you should get ready for a big splurge. Got the following info from This site, which I was reffered to by Celine’s Official website

THE DUBAI ELITE HOSPITALITY PACKAGE includes:
o Premium Seating in the Elite Seated Area
o Exclusive access to Elite Hospitality area with private toilet facilities
o Welcome drink on arrival
o Cash bar available (pre-show only)
o Selection of hot and cold canapés and an elaborate snack menu
o Onsite Security and secure parking (one vehicle per two packages)
o Official Event Souvenir Programme

Price per person Elite AED2998 / £425 / €638 ex Local Tax (10%)

This is the only package available at the moment. I think there will be other less expensive tickets available soon. There should be IMO. Anyway, The concert will be held in Dubai’s rugby club on the 5th of March.

For more info check Here & Here.

Posted By Mishary.

From KUNA and Alwatan

The cabinet approved Thursday a monthly bonus of KD 120 for Kuwaitis employed in the public and private sectors, retirees and those receiving social assistance as of March 1, and KD 50 for expatriates working in the public sector, said Finance Minister Mustafa Al-Shimali.

Speaking to reporters following the extraordinary cabinet meeting, he said a monthly bonus of KD 120 will be paid as of March 1, 2008 for Kuwaitis employed in both the public and private sectors. He explained that retired citizens would also be receiving this bonus, as well as all those receiving social assistance from the state. Moreover, Al-Shimali said expatriates employed in the public sector would also be getting KD 50 on a monthly basis.

I liked how Mark put it, “I guess now we can all afford to drink KDD milk again.” 😛

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I just got this by email from my friend Abdullah, The newspaper was Alwatan which was on 25.Jan.1983 it says that Madenat alsabeya will be completed on Sep.1987 “hatha kalam el awraaag” but the actual date is still UNKNOWN because my work is in north Kuwait and every day i’m passing this area and until now they didn’t finished any thing! even the streets they didn’t construct it yet! Its been 21 years from that statement and i can assure you guys it needs not less than 5-6 years to complete it.

Finally all what can i say is “Hathy el Kuwait o sal 3ala el neby hathy el Kuwait of feha ely naby” 🙂

My Thanks goes to Abdullah.

Posted By Mishary.

Today Alwatan has announced that they will establish a new english newspaper and they’re going to call it Alwatan Daily. it will get published within the next couple days.

Posted By Yousef

Mariah’s new song “Touch My Body” is set to premiere on B96, Chicago’s top radio station, today the 12th of february at 4:00pm Central time which is 1 am in Kuwait’s time. you can always listen to the station’s live stream by Clicking Here.

Aside from that radio station, all access will make the song available for all of the other radio stations at 6:30pm.

Update!
Thanks to loco for letting me know that the song debuted on B96 a bit earlier than expected!

Here it is

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And here is the HQ MP3 for you to keep. 😀

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It’s a good day for Leopard users, the latest update (10.5.2) is finally being released, and weighs in at a mighty 180MB. As expected this update has a TON of fixes, including stuff in Active Directory, AirPort, BTMM, Dashboard, Dock, Finder, iCal, iChat, iSync, Mail, Preview, Safari, Time Machine, and more… ect.

Some of those fixes:

AirPort: Improves connection reliability and stability, more.
Dashboard: Widget performance improvements (as in Dictionary), more.
RAW support: Now supports more RAW formats / cameras (presumably more on Apple’s site).
Time Machine: Adds a menu bar option for accessing Time Machine features (the menu extra can be enabled in Time Machine preferences), among other things.

SOURCE

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Sony Ericsson finally announce their high end mobile phone for the first time with windows mobile, here is the video and the specs:

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Camera

• Auto focus
• 3.2 megapixel camera
• Photo light
• Video recording

Music

• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• Music tones
• PlayNow™
• Windows Media Player Mobile
• 3D games
• FM radio
• Java
• Video streaming
• Video viewing

Internet

• Internet Explorer® Mobile
• RSS feeds

Communication and Messaging

• Polyphonic ringtones
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• Video calling
• Email
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• XPERIA™ panels
• Optical joystick navigation
• Navigation key
• Picture wallpaper
• Touch navigation

Organiser

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document editors
• Document readers
• Flight mode
• Handwriting recognition
• Notes
• Phone book
• Tasks
• Touchscreen

Connectivity

• aGPS
• Bluetooth™ technology
• Modem
• Synchronization
• USB support
• WLAN

Windows® Mobile® Operating System

• Microsoft® Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
• Microsoft® Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer® Mobile
• Windows Media™ Player Mobile
• Windows Live™
• Exchange ActiveSync®
• Voice control
• Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes

Facts and Figures

• Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
• Weight: 145 grams

Available colours

• Black
• Silver
• Main screen: 65,536 color TFT
• Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
• Size: 3 inches

Memory

• Phone memory: up to 400 MB
• microSD™ memory card support
• Availability and versions

Networks

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
• UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/1700/1900/2100 MHz

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It will be held in Barcelona, from the 11th to the 14th of February 2008. If u dont know what 3GSM is, Then its basically and mainly a mobile-industry show where all the main brands show off their new mobiles and technologies, such like Nokia, Sony Ericsson.. ect. So if ur thinking of buying a new mobile, just wait a couple of days to see if ur interested in the new phones, and if not then you can go ahead and purchased ur lame mobile 🙂

Posted By Mishary.

Yes Apple is offering new capacity for both the iPhone & iPod touch.

 iPhone:

They boost it to 16GB  for $499

iPod touch:

They boost it to 32GB for $499

if you want to order click HERE.

Posted By Mishary.

Just so you know, Applebee’s is Officially open and serving customers in Mishref. i thought i’d post about it since I got a lot of emails asking me to notify or mention it whenever it really opens.

My thanks goes for the blog supporter INM.

For more pictures and info click HERE

Indoor Bugs and What to Do About Them

Your home is your personal sanctuary. It is where we sleep, dine, and spend a great deal of our free time. Unfortunately, we are often not alone in enjoying this sacred space.

Aside from our loved ones and darling pets, many other little creepy crawlies like to make themselves at home in our living space. While many of these creatures are small and often go unnoticed, some of these pests can cause major problems for your welfare. If you suspect you may have some unwanted house guests, here are nine indoor bugs and what you can do about them.

1. Flies

Flies are a nuisance pest that can contaminate food and transmit dangerous diseases. The most common intruder is the house fly, but your home can also suffer from fruit and horse flies as well. These bugs are persistent and plentiful. If hatching occurs, your problem can go from one buzzing bother to many. While house and fruit flies mainly zoom around and pester, horse flies can bite leaving some nasty welts. These pests should be dealt with quickly.

What you should do:

Because they can transmit nasty diseases and contaminate anything they land on, this is a pest you should deal with immediately. To prevent them from getting inside, keep your home as tidy as possible. Block all possible entryways like doors, windows, and cracks. Eliminate any breeding sites. If you suspect an infestation, it would be wise to reach out to a pest control expert to locate the breeding ground and eliminate the problem.

2. Fleas

These pesky parasites feed off warm-blooded creatures and come in many different varieties: cat, dog, and rat fleas. These critters do not fly, but they jump onto their hosts. They bite and leave painful, itchy red bumps. Normally, you don’t just find one. These pests can not only affect your family but your furry friends as well. Enough of these pests can cause your animal’s serious harm.

What you should do:

With fleas, prevention is the best course of action. Keep your yard clean and try to deter any creatures carrying fleas from entering your yard. Seal all cracks and crevices on the outside of your house using silicone-based caulk. In addition, use flea management for your pests: ointments, baths, and other treatments. If you do have an infestation, vacuum the affected area and dispose of the vacuum bag in a sealed garbage bag. Place it outside. If the infestation doesn’t relent, contact a pest control expert to inspect your home. Check out the latest fuze bug reviews.

3. Book Lice or Louse

These little insects are a common parasite often found in damp pantries or storage areas. They feed off mold, dead insects, stored food and other organic matter. These scavengers live indoors, are wingless, and are drawn to places with high humidity and moisture. They don’t cause any physical harm, but they are unwanted, nonetheless.

What you should do:

The best way to keep these bugs out is by eliminating any excess moisture. Run a dehumidifier, make sure your rooms are properly vented, and be sure all your water sources are cared for. If you do find booklice, throw out any contaminated food or items, whether they are cereal, books, flour, or grains. If you wish to keep infected items, like books, seal them in a plastic bag and freeze it. Once the bugs are dead, vacuum up the remains and dispose of them properly.

4. Little Black Ants

Ants are a common invader, especially the little black ants. These pests are normally worker ants searching for food and water for their colony. They act as a search party, checking for ideal places to raid. If you aren’t careful, one can become many and that can be bad news for your pantry.

What you should do:

To protect against these invaders, seal all cracks in your exterior with a silicone-based caulk. Store all firewood about 20 ft from your home and keep your shrubs trimmed. Seek out ant nests and use store-bought killers and repellents to destroy them.

5. House Spiders

House spiders are so stealthy it can be hard to spot them. Cobweb spiders, cellar spiders, and ghost spiders are among the wide variety of housemates you may not know you have. They are very common in homes. They often make webs or hide, making a feast of other possible pests that may reside in your house as well. Less of a pest and more of a small exterminator, house spiders are often harmless if left alone. Many spiders, however, can become an issue.

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Just a reminder for my previous post Cinescape is now officially repricing their tickets, As u can see above starting from 07 Feb. o8 all the week will be KD3 except Monday it will be KD1.5 and the VIP will remain the same. “wedy ashooof yoom el athnaain eshkether za7ma bekooon !”

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We used to know long ago that Kuwait have 5 newspapers and we subscribe in 3 of  the five ” Al-qabas, Al-watan and Al-rai” and 3oqob ma aqaraw ena 3ady yasderoon more than 5  we suddenly found our house FULL of newspapers! we got every day 7 newspapers!

1.Al-qabas

2.Al-watan

3.Al-Al-rai

4.Al-jarida

5.Alam Alyoum

6.Awan

7.Al-nahar

The strange thing that the last four newspaper we didnt subscribe with them or even call them! bas saraw met3awdeen kelyoom edezonlenaa !

The name is Rangoli, located in the Radisson SAS hotel.

We went to Rangoli just over a week ago, last thursday to be specific. we went only days after the restaurant’s opening, thats what we were told.

I liked the restaurant, the place was well designed and the amount of spending was evident once you look around at the decorations and the overall feel of the place. I liked how they built the restaurant just under the “alboom” restaurant (alboom means big ship), it was VERY smart of them to use the boom’s lower structure to divide the restaurant in half.. so when you’re in Rangoli you’ll notice the base of a ship splitting the dining area in half. (shown below)

part of the ship’s base

Now the food. I don’t think you can go wrong with this place, we ordered many things from appetizers to main courses and we were all happy with our orders (or at least thats the vibe i got from the others 😛 ). I’m gonna speak for myself now, I ate some battered chicken for starters, i don’t know its name, but it was goooood! and so was the kebab and some other stuff i forgot, they were all delicious. I didn’t know what to order for the main course so i went with the safest dish.. the lamb baryany. the baryany was great as well. their baryany is one of the best i’ve ever tried, for me it ranks 2nd place (1st place goes to Dubai’s Asha’s).

Now the only thing that really bothered us was the service. it was extremely slow. we waited a lot for the food to arrive, the appetizers and the main courses were too far apart. We complained to the waiter and he said that its their first “real” week, and they weren’t expecting so many customers (it was almost a full house) and that the kitchen was facing problems keeping up.. he also promised to do his best to not keep us waiting. (it would’ve been nicer/professional to bring us some drinks or things on the house while they kept us waiting, imo, but they didn’t).

Anyway, overall, I liked the place and I would definitely go back there soon and also would highly recommend it to my friends and family.

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Whats wrong with the internet guys!? my connection is SO SLOW! i cant even check my blog!

I understood from K.theKuwaiti’s post that the internet cable got damaged and its effects were noticed all over the GCC and they will repair it within 1-2 weeks “wallah tawny 3ad less than a week meshterek eb Zain 7.2” mamdaney tahanait feeeh 😛

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The Full story of the capture of Saddam Hussein. Its around 1 hour movie “wayeeed esara7a 3ajabney” its captured from DISCOVERY Channel. If u want to see it click HERE.

Thanks for 9k2HN