Faihan Al Arbeed Famous for his roles in الأقدار and إلى أبي وأمي مع التحية has passed away the day before yesterday. May he rest in peace. Allah yer7omah.

I loved him in إلى أبي وأمي مع التحية in both part 1 and part 2 as Bo Adnan the baqala owner. He was so real in that part and his acting was effortless.

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Interesting…

Thanks Ahmad

My friend Nasser managed to send me some pictures from inside the exhibition. He told me that Zain will kick off their yearly exhibition titled Zain City tomorrow at 4:30pm. The Exhibition will include many new technologies, offers, discounts and surprises. The guys are still working there till this hour (i’m writing this post at 12:37am).

Exhibition is open everyday from April 22nd to May 1st.

Thanks Nasser

More pictures

All of us get annoyed from the endless title screens, trailers, and warnings primarily because you’re often prevented from skipping them once the DVD starts playing. But with this trick you don’t have to wait through the warnings any more. To skip over the warnings and stuff just press Stop -> Stop -> Play in your remote control. For more information see the video above.

Thanks Ahmad

We’re in the middle of building an extension to the dewaniya, and one of the guys suggested we build a Fireplace in there. We all agreed to the idea and we liked the effect it’d add to the interiors. Finding a place that builds (reasonably priced) Fireplaces and chimneys was a nightmare. We’re on a budget, if you aren’t on one you’d breeze through the process, but we do have a budget and we’re trying to stick to it. We combed Shuwaikh and asked everybody.. We were out of luck, we didn’t find a single place that does them, and every builder we called was out of the country.

We learned later from a friend that they did a couple of Fireplaces with help from IGNEFERRO in their Abdali farm and He recommended Bu Hassan the chimney specialist. We’re now in the process of building the thing, we’ve chosen the colors and the rocks that’ll go into making it. So far this guy seems to know what he’s doing, especially when it comes to the tricky ventilation part. Apparently getting the smoke of the chimney top without smoking back the fumes into the room is a tricky matter, and not everyone is qualified enough to prevent that from happening.

I’ll keep you posted about this guy’s work, and will post the final pictures when he’s done incase someone else is thinking about building a chimney.

I got to know about The Protégés a couple of days ago and I really like what the program is all about.

The Protégés is a national program for the youth to help build their personalities so that they become the most qualified leaders in future years. We will teach them about Kuwaiti culture, art, music, theatre, religion, politics, sports, and everything that was a part of building Kuwait. This program will broaden their horizons by teaching them about things they do not experience on a day-to-day basis. We will shed the light on unpopular yet influential people, events, and issues that seem to be forgotten in today’s media. What makes The Protégés unique in that it approaches the curriculum in a creative manner. Students will not be bored by typical lectures because our program is all about activities, fun, games, trips, significant social figures, and more! After all, the program will take place in summer and no one wants to be bored on his or her vacation.

The Protégés made its first public appearance on April 14th in Kuwait University’s CBA and is setting a booth in CBA this week to encourage students to register and collect applications. We will soon be moving to GUST, AUK, and other colleges and high schools.

Mentors: (order according to attached picture left to right)

• Meshari Al Mufareh
• Yarub Burhama
• Rana Al Khaled
• Shamlan Al Bahar
• Bedour Al Shebli
• Reem Al Hunaidi
• Aziz Al Adwani
• Hamda Al Yousef
• Hamad Al Sayer
• Abdulla Al Essa
• Abdulaziz Al Loghani (isn’t in the picture but worked hard to establish the program)

Applicants can register on our website or at our booths.

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Thanks Maryam

So, Electrozan were kind enough to send us the iPad yesterday to play around with it and review it, okey.. you all know how much I love Macs, but this is different! I’m sure most of u will say that it’s just a big iphone, but this is a kind of product that can’t be in the same room with you, without you finding yourself itching to have your hands all over it! I mean even my mom asked to have a look at it and try it! I know this might sound like a childish expression but “it’s really really COOL”!

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Saw this cookie tag in a meeting. It’s either Moroccan or American, can’t be both!

We shouldn’t?

I don’t know this guy and I didn’t know he existed till 10 minutes ago, when I read a mobile message with a link to his article published on Qatar’s AlWatan newspaper dated April 11th 2010.

I’m all for accepting other people’s opinions, but for some reason I didn’t accept one word from this article, and thought it was a cheap attempt and uncalled for, Especially that it’s on a Qatari newspaper. My blood is boiling 🙂

Sorry no english translation this time around. It’s too much to translate as you can see.

بدر صفوق

مجلس «البزران».. الكويتي

الديمقراطية حلوة جداً.. لمن يتعامل معها بشكلٍ راق.. ويقبل بنتيجتها.. أيا كانت فهي عبارة عن لعبة شد وجذب..ومن وجهة نظري البسيطة ان أول من وضع قانون ديمقراطي في العالم العربي الاسلامي هو الصحابي معاوية بن أبي سفيان عندما قال «والله لو بيني وبين الناس شعرة ما انقطعت» ككناية عن الشد والجذب.. اللذين تتعامل بهما النفس البشرية الواثقة من نفسها والتي تتقبل اختلاف الرأي.. والتباحث به بكل أنواع.. الدهاء.. الحنكة.. الخبرة سمها عزيزي القارئ ما شئت «حتى لا أصادر عليك رأيك».

ولكن ما يحدث في الديمقراطية الكويتية الآن.. «وبمجلس الأمة تحديداً».. منطق «بزارين». والبزارين لمن لا يتكلمون الخليجية تعني «أطفالا»..«وليس أي أطفال بل.. أطفال شوارع صايعين وحرامية.. وبلطجية.. ويشفطون باتكس» بعد.. والباتكس نوع من أنواع الغراء التي يلصق بها عمال الأثاث المنزلي السجاد على أرضية المنزل يستخدمها للتوهان أطفال البرازيل الذين يسرقون المارة عنوة في شوارع ريو دي جانيرو «شفتهم بفيلم».

وبما ان لدينا الآن خمسين «بزراً» بجانب الحكومة التي لاتختلف عن عقلية هؤلاء البزارين ولكن توّها.. «مخليّه الباتكس» فقد صدمت بمستوى الحوار الهابط الذي يتم داخل قاعة الشيخ عبدالله السالم «أبو الدستور» فهناك نائب يقول للآخر «جــب» والآخر يقول لآخر «كِل تبن».. وثالث يصرّح ان ثلاثة أرباع المجلس «مفوشحين» والفوشحه طريقة للمشي لمن تمت له عملية «طهور» وهو كبير في السن.. وآخر يردح لنائبة في المجلس بأنها «حرامية» والبنت تبكي وتقول له باللهجة الكويتية الجديدة «بأتحداك ازا عندك ورق فرجيني اياه».. وبزر يريد مقاطعة البزر الآخر لأنه يتكلم عن بنت خالة زوجته التي تعمل مديرة ادارة.. وذاك يقول لزميله البزر «الأقدم منه عضوية» في الشارع.. عفواً مجلس الأمة الكويتي.. اذا فيك خير.. اطلع بره.. وهذا يقول لذاك أنت كذاب أبن كذاب.. والآخر يرد أنت واطي ولا أنت كفو.. وآخر يقول ان زملاءه البزور.. كلهم «هابشين من الحكومة الّي توها مخليه الباتكس وطايحة بالشم».. وأخر يقول لآخر «أنت مو ولد أبوك» مما جعلني أرى ان مجلسنا غير الموقر.. وحكومتنا ربع الموقرة «عشان لا يقطعون الراتب» يجب أن يعتمدوا شرط عمل فحوصات الـ «d.n.a» لكل من يتقدم للترشح لمجلس الأمه أو من يتم اسناد وزارة اليه.. حتى لا يدخلوا البلد بحيص بيص.. وتعال فاكك عاد.

وبما انني أحترم مبدأ الاختلاف وأؤمن بالديمقراطية والحوار مع «الرجال فقط» فإنني أرى أن يتم تحويل المجلس بأكمله مع الحكومة «ربع الموقرة» لسجن الأحداث لأنني أعرف ان هناك عقابا لكل من يشتم زميله في ذلك السجن «التربوي» بطريقة تجعله يفكر ألف مرة قبل أن يشتم مرة أخرى زميلا أو مشرفا أو حتى عامل النظافة الآسيوي.

وبما ان شتائم البزور الآن أصبحت حديث الساحة الخليجية والعربية وخوفاً من أن نصبح مثل برلمان تايوان وكوريا الجنوبية الذي وصل فيه الأمر لتبادل الضرب بين أعضائه فإنني أقترح توزيع حارس بين كل «بزر» و«البزر» الذي يجلس جواره حتى يستطيعوا التفريق بينهم لو فكر أحد باستخدام السلاح «الأسود» الذي يتم وضعه فوق الرأس ويسمى في اللهجة الخليجية «العقال».

أخيرا:

!!! «البلد تسير الى الهاوية منذ وقتٍ طويل.. ألا يوجد فيكم.. «حكيم

Link to the article

Thanks Fawaz

UPDATE:

And Kuwait’s AlWatan newspaper responds!

Thanks Khalid for the update.

Heavy smokes coming from Sabah AlSalem. I hope no one got hurt.

Thanks M7

I tried this flavored croutons the other day and I loved it. Its very tastey and a very welcomed change from the usual lays chips at cafes. Its available in starbucks, check it out.

P.s. Get the same flavor in the picture and not the other one.

Update:
Also available in most co ops and baqalas for 200 fils. Thanks Scotch for the info.

Just found on YouTube some sound tracks made from Apple’s OSX and Windows Vista & XP. Its really interesting !

Windows XP & 98:

Windows XP & Vista:

Apple OSX’s:

“The country’s biggest bank, posted on Saturday a first quarter net profit of $264 million, up 20 percent from the same period a year ago.” – Reuters

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My friend is selling his Buggy. The specifications are:

• 2008 Model.
• Manual Gear: 4 shifts and 5th R.
• 800cc Engine Power.
• Winch.

Price KD1500

For questions you can either comment below or call #55555791.

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Tmreya is a traditional Kuwaiti dish that has been on our menus before we even knew what a menu is. It’s famous for it’s nutritious values and vitamins. The Tmreya dish was revived by a local business and is now back in a new shape with many different added flavors.

Tmreya offer the traditional dates puree dish with a twist that is both nicer and more practical. The tmreya served in a stick, and with different flavors, like; Cinnamon, Oreo, M&Ms, Darabeel, Marshmallow, Digestive, and many more. There are also 3 dipping sauces to choose from: Chocolate, Caramel, and Hardah هردة (Sesame paste / Tahini).

I like it that they took an old traditional dish and turned into a modern presentable dessert, exposing the new generation to the old recipe.

Tmreya is located in: Khaldiya and Qadsiya Co ops.
Phone # 2492-6422 and 2253-1929

Tmreya

It was 7:30am and I was planning to go to Abdali and on my way I faced real heavy rains! I’m speachless but gonna keep you with the pictures. Its really dark!

P.S. I parked my car just to let things cool down and start write and edit my post.

UPDATE: Ali’s dish just fell down from the roof due to the heavy wind 🙂

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Ahlam gave birth to a cute little baby girl. They named her Lolwa, Mabrook mayahom! 🙂

Thanks M7 for the picture.

These litte velvet cakes were brought in at a gathering and they were a hit.

The place is called ButterMilk Bakery. The cake’s design looked cute and fun, it smelled good as well! I really loved the frosting, it was so sweet and buttery. The cake’s tasted less sweet which complimented the whole mix quite nicely.

I think they did a good job with this one, but the size was a bit bigger than expected. Midway through the cake I felt like they should’ve made the portions a little bit smaller. They have a bigger version of the velvet cake as well. Try them out they’re worth it.

The little ones are KD12 a dozen.

ButterMilk Bakery
Phone # 9936-1981

Just came cross resayel’s blog and found out that Low fat was shutdown by the Municipal authorities. I Dont know why but there are a lot of rumors flying around, Does anyone know the reason behind the shutdown?