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Subiya Hotel & Resort in Kuwait

2009-03-23T12:14:00.003+03:00

Project: Subiya Hotel & Resort

Developer: KAMCO

The project is located at the northern part of Kuwait on Khour Al Subiyah overlooking the Bubiyan Island. The beach front extends to about 500 meters and is regarded as a shallow water area with a high percentage of deposits due to its proximity to the Shatt Al-Arab Delta.

The resort components are a hotel with 100 double-rooms, a resort with 63 chalets, various cafes and restaurants, a Spa & health club and marina complex for servicing private and rental boats of sea-bound visitors.

3Z Scale Bulldog R/C Rider: The World's First Rideable R/C Car

2009-03-15T11:47:00.006+03:00

I really want one!!! This way I could ride to the desert on the 3Z truck (not haul my current Baja 5B around on my back), have fun, and go back on the 3Z truck itself... Now if they could only make a tiny plane or boat :)

According to Autoblog...

The Bulldog is a 1/3 scale remote control vehicle that sports a stadium truck body, 110cc four-stroke engine, disc brakes, automatic transmission, independent suspension and aluminum wheels. You can pilot the big R/C all day long behind a 2.4 GHz radio transmitter, but when that gets old, the Bulldog converts into a rideable ATV of sorts. (Autoblog)

Video of the 3Z Bulldog in action HERE

3Z Website HERE

More on 2012 - Both the Movie and the End of the World

2009-03-15T11:42:00.003+03:00

CharlieFrost2012 on YouTube is a series of viral videos to promote the upcoming movie "2012" and also explain current predictions as to how the world would eventually end. (YouTube)

Website: http://www.thisistheend.com

Comedy Break: Monkey on a Bike

2009-03-11T08:45:00.003+03:00

I love the way this little guy watches out for traffic and knows how to to a standing wheelie... and that bike zips off quite FAST!!! (YouTube)

Kuwait's Future Tallest Skyscraper

2009-03-10T11:36:00.004+03:00

By the time this gets built (if ever), it would either be a catastrophe greater than The Sheikh Jaber Stadium or considering how fast skyscrapers are being built... The shortest!!!

Information:

Name: Burj Mubarak al Kabir. (Sounds like a great name)
Where: Kuwait's City of Silk. (An amazing concept)
Cost: $11.26 billion. (Of which $5 billion will unfortunately be "misplaced")
Estimated completion: 2016. (YEAAAAAAAH RIIIIIIGHT!!!... More like 2116)
The challenge: Erect a 1km highbuilding that’s strong enough to withstand 240km/h winds. (This thing is definitely going to crumble like a cookie with the unique cost-cutting/profit-making techniques of Kuwaiti construction companies)

More information on Popular Science

Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

2009-03-05T09:39:00.003+03:00

This SUV/SAV/Whatever they are calling them these days is still a concept. However, to me the whole thing looks like the unwanted child of a Ford and Infiniti FX. Let's hope that if this thing ever sees the light of day that it would at least have better proportions (especially nixing the front grille and putting in something smaller and that rear end is waaaay too large).

More Live Pictures and Information on Autoblog

Kuwait: 7alaw El Majlis

2009-03-04T08:25:00.005+03:00

According to ArabianBusiness.com...

Kuwait's ruler has decided to dissolve parliament, Al Jazeera television reported on Tuesday, after Islamist lawmakers asked to question the prime minister over his government's handling of the economic crisis. (ArabianBusiness)

I am extremely happy that this is happening and I think that it is a few months overdue. These idiots in Parliament (speaking generally here... there are a few decent people in the Parliament too) should be put down and know that their unjustified, false accusations come with drastic consequences. This is one huge leap forward for our beloved country and I hope the people who wrongly voted in the last election would take some time and think about who they would like to represent them in the next National Assembly.

UPDATE: This is still an ongoing discussion and a decision will probably be reached within 48hrs-1week.

Locations of Speeding Cameras in Kuwait

2009-03-03T09:53:00.003+03:00

For a more detailed view, to zoom in and out, and to move all around the Kuwait map go to Google Maps

The Expendables

2009-03-03T08:51:00.004+03:00

I know it's a bit too early to talk about this movie since it still hasn't gone into production... but just look at the cast!!! This is going to be the best action movie EVER!!!

Cast:

Mickey Rourke - Emanuel
Jason Statham - Lee Christmas
Sylvester Stallone - Barney Ross
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sandra Bullock (rumored)
Jet Li - Kong Kao
Ben Kingsley (rumored)
Eric Roberts
Dolph Lundgren - Gunnar Jensen
Forest Whitaker - Agent Will Sands
Danny Trejo (rumored)
Robert Knepper - Richard (rumored)
Scott Adkins (rumored)
David Zayas - Garza
Randy Couture - Hale Caesar
Aaron Aguilera - Hector

Plot: A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.
Release Date: 2010

More Info on IMDB

News article on Yahoo! News

Happy Independence & Liberation Day

2009-02-25T23:38:00.002+03:00

Above is a great ad which I truly think portrays the Kuwaiti dream and is a perfect representation of what people should think about during this and every independence & liberation day. (YouTube)

An Arabian Pimp

2009-02-23T14:03:00.003+03:00

I heard of this guy when I was with my friends in Dubai (they told me he looks like exactly like a pimp) and I never thought that he literally looked like Snoop Dogg threw up on him. He is nicknamed MAC and is a restaurant chain owner in Ajman, UAE. It is said that he has a lovable personality and you can usually find him sitting in Starbucks Mercato in Dubai.

BTW, all clothing and accessories are original!!!

The Early Bird at the Chalet!!!

2009-02-22T08:24:00.004+03:00

The Early Bird is my favorite breakfast restaurant in Kuwait (if not the GCC). I absolutely love the food there... Simple and extremely yummy!!! The past weekend I booked them to cater to me and my family at the chalet and their food and service was nothing short of amazing. They usually come at anytime you want and have to leave before 3 to arrive back to Fahaheel and help close up their store. You usually have to book in advance (usually 3 days prior) and set-up the menu for the food you want served with the owners (they also print out the menu for your guests to see). Prices range from KD120-KD180 for a 15-20 person gathering (also depending on the types of food you order - some are pricier than others). All in all, I highly recommend The Early Bird at the Chalet.

BTW: The picture above is the tiny second serving prepared for the late guests... I was just too hungry to take a picture of the huuuuuge first serving which nearly covered the whole table and a table nearby!!!!

For bookings call +965-2392-5814

Website: http://www.theearlybirdkw.com/

Rihanna Beaten Up

2009-02-20T21:17:00.003+03:00

The pictures above are of Rihanna after the attack on her by Chris Brown. I really thought he just hit her once and that little to no physical harm happened to her... but ouuuuuch!!!

La Duree at 360 Kuwait

2009-02-19T14:03:00.004+03:00

La Duree is set to open soon at 360 Kuwait. I absolutely love what they have done to this place. The lighting is warm and cozy and the whole design gives you a relaxed European feeling.

UPDATE: Apparently these pictures are of the Bar at Ladurée on Champs Elysées, Paris, France. I'll hopefully post some Kuwait pics as soon as I could get them.

Nuclear Power in Kuwait

2009-02-19T08:10:00.003+03:00

According to instant news,

Kuwait is considering developing nuclear power with the help of a French firm to meet demand for electricity and water desalination, a Kuwaiti newspaper quoted the country's ruler as saying today. (InstantNews)

Is this what the 5.4 million nuclear pills are eventually for? This is definitely not a good idea considering the many idiotic ways most of the major companies try to cut costs in order to get a bigger profit margin from the construction contract (Let us just imagine that this is not a factor with the French group for now), the heat in Kuwait is a major problem too, the poor maintenance I bet this thing will have, the terrible ways Kuwait will think of for dumping the nuclear bi-products, etc.; we are surely going to see a nuclear meltdown, leak, or contamination and be needing those pills sometime in the future.

Toys 'R' Us Coming to Kuwait

2009-02-19T08:04:00.003+03:00

Apparantly the Al-Futtaim Group is getting Toys 'R' Us along with Marks & Spencer and Intersport to 360 Mall. (Arabian Business)

Auto Wudu Washer

2009-02-17T08:42:00.004+03:00

This seems like a very clever new way for Wudu. Although my one concern here is that people would just place there hands, feet, and face into it and let the water flow without rinsing themselves with their hands; which to me is a really, really lazy and ignorant way to get ready for prayer.

Sony Idou (12.1 Megapixel Phone)

2009-02-16T08:11:00.005+03:00

I hope the lens on this phone is good because most photographers will tell you that the headline megapixel count is not as important as the quality of the lens and numerous other things. While Sony has somewhat of a decent track record in the field of producing good quality camera-phones, I doubt the lens in the Idou will be anywhere near as good as the average purpose built digital camera. (More information on Engadget)

Facebook in Arabic (Beta)

2009-02-16T07:55:00.002+03:00

If anyone was wondering, Arabic was only available in Facebook as a translation application which didn't work that well. Now Arabic is a full option in the settings panel for any user to add. The interface is completely in Arabic and was translated by facebook users themselves (All translated content could be commented and voted on by users in order to verify its accuracy).

Wrestling back in Kuwait

2009-02-14T01:57:00.004+03:00

(YouTube)

Back in the 1990s the WWE toured Kuwait several times and held tournaments, but other than talent visits to military bases professional wrestling has been banned in Kuwait for over 10 years. This might be all tied to an infamous appearance by Vader on Good Morning Kuwait that led to Vader being held under house arrest for 10 days in 1997. (Video Above)

According to WrestleZone:

Now East Wrestling Championship is promoting the first pro wrestling championship competition ever organized in Kuwait, and the 1st cards in 10 years, held during the 19, 20 and 21 of February on the celebration of HALA February 2009 in Salmiya Sports Club, with famous international former WWF stars and Champions from around the World competing for the East Championship Belt. The spectacular event will precede and conclude with phenomenal ceremonies of lazer & firework displa. The event hopes to draw up to 90,000 spectators watching this show live at the arena, which will be simultaneously televised for 3 days. (Wrestlezone)

Wrestlers Competing:

1. Bambi Killer (Austria)
2. Gangrel (USA)
3. Micheal Kovac (Austira)
4. The Hawk (Lebanon)
5. The Sledgehammer (canada)
6. Joe E. Legend (Germany)
7. Alofa the Wild Samon (Samoa)
8. El Mariachi (Mexico)
9. The Arabian Giant (Palestine)
10. Nour Loubnan (Lebanon)
11. Kurgan (Canada)
12. Bruiser Bradley (USA)
13. Jean-Pierre Lafitte (Canada)
14. The Ring Unbreakable (Lebanon)
15. Gama Singh Jr. (India)
16. Fahad Al-Khaleej (Arabian Gulf Region)
17. Shak Khan (Pakistan)

Vehicle on Fire in Bnaider

2009-02-13T20:02:00.005+03:00

A car was on fire at the dunes in Bnaider about an hour ago. Some people say that the guy was stuck in the sand and the car burnt from overheating. However, others say that it was set on fire deliberately. Thank god no injuries or deaths were sustained.

Cancelled & Suspended Projects in the UAE

2009-02-11T23:20:00.002+03:00

Ouch... The Financial Crisis has really taken its toll on the UAE.

Zain Africa's Music Ad

2009-02-10T15:15:00.002+03:00

Zain is expanding into Africa and this is their new advert.... I really like it. (YouTube)

Trailer Time: Angels & Demons

2009-02-08T12:44:00.003+03:00

(TrailerAddict)

IMDB information: (IMDB)

Release Date: 15 May 2009 (USA)

Plot: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.

Trailer Time: Crank 2 - High Voltage

2009-02-08T12:29:00.003+03:00

(YouTube)

IMDB information: (IMDB)

Release Date: 17 April 2009 (USA)

Plot: Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

A Dubai Desert Trip

2009-02-08T10:52:00.006+03:00

A European family wanted to spend some time in the Dubai desert on a cool afternoon. Since they did not own a 4x4 they decided to park their car on the side of the road and camp close by. A local man driving by with his 4x4 noticed the car on the side of the road and foot prints leading into the desert. Out of concern he ventured in with his 4x4 and followed the trail to make sure everything was ok. Not too far away he came by the family happily camping and taking pictures. He greeted them and welcomed them to Dubai with some traditional local coffee he kept in his car.

Who could this kind and generous local man be? The number plate gives it away!!

BTW... These photos were taken by a member of the European family...

The Black Stig is Back

2009-02-08T09:58:00.002+03:00

(YouTube)

Press release:

"Until now, the original Stig from BBC Top Gear was thought to have been killed back in 2003, when he drove a modified Jaguar XJS off the end of HMS Invincible aircraft carrier at 109mph. The nation was shocked that the Stig was dead. However, recent footage has been found on YouTube showing that he miraculously survived.""How he survived, nobody knows. Some believe he used the nitrous octane equipment from the Jag to breathe. Some believe he can communicate with dolphins and they cared for him. Has he returned because he can sense White Stig has had his identity exposed?" (BlackStigBack)

I Inherited $20.5 million!!!

2009-02-08T09:37:00.001+03:00

I just got this as a message on Facebook:

From the Legal Desk Of Bar.Kelvin Koffi Esq , (Principal Partner)
Keffi & associates (Legal Practionnal/Advocates)
Lome Togo. West Africa.
+228 9222708.

Greetings.

Dear as it may be of your keen interest. I am Bar.Kelvin Koffi Esq, a solicitor at law, personal attorney to Mr. P.B. (My family name here), a national of your country and a contractor with Togo Regional Water Scheme in Lome Togo. Here in after shall be referred to as my client.

On the 21st of Feb 2002, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you. I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at US$20.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the (AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ADB-LOME TOGO) where this huge amount were deposited.

This said (AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ADB-LOME TOGO) has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated if no response within their next Board Meeting. Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 4 years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you. Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.

I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim. All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.

Please get in touch with me directly at my private email for more details. (k.kelvin42@yahoo.com)

Best Regards.
Bar.Kelvin
Koffi, Lome Togo.

Are there any idiots who really fall for this scheme? How stupid do you have to be?

Oh wow!!!! $20.5 Million... Now I could finally retire.

Interactive Table at Souq Sharq!!!

2009-02-03T11:57:00.003+03:00

An Intertek Multi-touch interactive table stunned people in Souq Sharq . The table application contains the mall map with information and pictures of the mall's stores. It also contains event pictures and information about Souq Sharq itself. (YouTube)

Marryoke: Marriage + Karaoke

2009-02-03T11:40:00.003+03:00

I am praying that this never catches on here in Kuwait. (YouTube)

Jennifer Page, a former producer for the BBC, runs 4 Life Films, a wedding video production company that specializes in novelty wedding videos, dubbed Marryoke. The videos are elaborate productions in which the bride and groom (the wedding party fills out the supporting cast) take staring roles in short musical films. In the video above, Andrew Coates and his wife Caroline dance through the streets and lip sync to "That's How You Know" from Disney's Movie 'Enchanted'.

Packages start at £595 but can cost up to £1,995. (Telegraph)

Hero on the Hudson

2009-02-03T10:17:00.010+03:00

Remember the recent heroic plane crash in the Hudson. A Flash game was created quickly by Orb Games Limited, supposedly to "remind everyone about this miraculous event." Its very, very

easy; I got a great landing from the first go.... Good Luck. (Addicting Games)

The First Lingerie Store in Fujairah

2009-02-01T13:00:00.002+03:00

Uhmmm... Ooooookaaaayyyy.... Are they studying for something here?

Iraqi Shoe Thrower Gets his own Shrine

2009-01-31T23:55:00.003+03:00

Remember the guy who threw the shoe at Former-President George Bush.... Apparantly an orphanage created a monument in his honor. (CNN)

WTF... I want a shrine too :( I'm throwing something at someone important soon... IMPORTANT PEOPLE BEWARE!!!

Harvey Nichols to Open in Kuwait

2009-01-31T01:16:00.003+03:00

This may be 2 years off, but Harvey Nichols is finally going to open in Kuwait in 2011!!!

According to Telegraph...

The three-storey Kuwait store will be part of The Avenues, a shopping centre that is already home to the likes of Ikea and Debenhams and which is slated to be one of the five largest in the world when it is finally completed. The store will run be as a franchise by MH Alshaya Co, the successful retailer that operates Starbucks outlets throughout the Middle East and Russia. (Telegraph)

The Palm Villas

2009-01-29T14:44:00.004+03:00

I never thought it would turn out this nice (BTW, this actual villa was not fully completed yet)... But wooow, The Palm Villas are something else!!! I visited a villa of a friend of mine a month ago and the view and aura of the place just got to me. It's like being at the shalaih all week long (minus the loud jet-skis and bikes). I LOVE IT!!!

President Obama's First Interview on the Middle East

2009-01-29T09:40:00.003+03:00

Part 1: on YouTube

Part 2: on YouTube

Comedy Time: Saudi Mortal Kombat

2009-01-27T23:32:00.001+03:00

This is one of the main reasons why they should never ever ever have arab-centric video games. (YouTube)

Death to all the what???

2009-01-27T08:36:00.003+03:00

Indonesian Obama

2009-01-23T17:28:00.002+03:00

The resemblance is scary.

Keep Kuwait Clean

2009-01-23T00:27:00.004+03:00

The %$#*% in the car next to me threw what he and the three idiots riding with him had as leftover trash from McDonald's out the window and onto a public road... People please keep our country clean!!! (YouTube)

Oh Crap!!!

2009-01-23T00:17:00.002+03:00

Kuwait Purchases 5.4 Million Doses of Emergency Nuclear Radiation Drug from Nukepills.com

According to Life Sciences World...

Nukepills.com today announced the sale of 180,000 units (5.4 million doses) of ThyroShield™ Potassium Iodide to the Kuwait Ministry of Health. Worth approximately $1.4 million, the sale was brokered by Nukepills.com and signifies Kuwait's proactive course in protecting its citizens during a nuclear radiation emergency. (Life Sciences World)

The government won't take this sort of action unless we were in real danger of Nuclear contamination/ disaster.... Now what gave the government that idea?

Top Gear's White Stig Revealed!!!

2009-01-20T08:22:00.002+03:00

According to Telegraph UK...

For years the identity of The Stig has been a closely guarded secret, but Collins – who has previously competed in Formula Three, Le Mans, GT and NASCAR – has apparently outed himself to staff at a Bristol gallery.
The 33-year-old let his secret slip when he asked them to help him produce a limited-edition print of The Stig in action. Gallery owner Simon Whitehead, 27, said: "I was absolutely amazed when he said he was The Stig, it was quite a big thing in a weird way."
Builder Jason Goody, 21, also discovered The Stig's identity when he did some work at Collins' home and found the famous white suit and gloves on display in a cabinet.
Other fans of Top Gear, presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, have been closing in on Collins in recent months. One YouTube clip shows The Stig, in full disguise, talking with a Bristol accent to a foreign TV crew – and then cuts to Collins sounding very similar.
The first Stig, stunt driver Perry McCarthy, lost the job after outing himself in his book Flat Out, Flat Broke, published in 2002. He was known as The Black Stig and always wore a black suit and helmet before he was "killed off" during the third series in 2003. Collins has since become The White Stig, and wears an all white helmet and suit.
The identity of White Stig has not been officially revealed and is regarded as a carefully guarded secret by the BBC. A Top Gear spokesman said: "We never comment on speculation as to who or what The Stig is." (Telegraph UK)

For those of you wondering where the name Stig is derived from: "The Stig's name derives from Clarkson's days at Repton School where, he said, new students were always called "Stig"."

Indonesia's Rashed Al-Majed

2009-01-18T11:52:00.002+03:00

This guy is actually pretty good. (YouTube)

What RRR really stands for...

2009-01-15T13:20:00.003+03:00

A couple of the explanations I got before finding this were:

Rashed Richie Rich
Rich Richie Rich
Rashed Rally Racing
Rashed Road Racing
Really Rich Royal
Royal Racing Rally

I can go on forever..... But I never got the real answer "RICH IN REALESTATE RESOURCES"!!!!

Amazing Ford in Qatar

2009-01-15T11:25:00.002+03:00

I would love to see this thing in something other than chrome... It looks amazing!!!

Trailer Time: Fast & Furious

2009-01-15T08:21:00.003+03:00

I hope they never stop making F&F movies!!! (YouTube)

Plot: Heading back to the streets where it all began, two men rejoin two women to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cars across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert. When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Connor. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: pushing the limits of what's possible behind the wheel.

Release Date: 3 April 2009 (USA) (IMDB)

Fox cancels Prison Break!!!

2009-01-14T09:13:00.002+03:00

Fox has slammed the cell door on Prison Break. The network announced today that this is the final season for the show, which will be seen beginning April 17th.
The show is just played out," Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly told The Hollywood Reporter. "Creatively everybody feels enough stories have been told ... we want to finish strong and not just give out next season."

Reilly hinted that while the show has "a cool ending,"and that there may be a couple extra episodes tacked on this year, to really wrap things up. Those episodes have not yet been shot. (CinemaBlend)

I'm going to apply for this job

2009-01-14T09:00:00.002+03:00

That's it... This offer is just too enticing to refuse:

The job pays 150,000 Australian dollars (105,000 US dollars) and includes free airfares from the successful applicant's home country to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's state government announced on Tuesday.
In return, the "island caretaker" will be expected to stroll the white sands, soak up the sun, snorkel the reef, "maybe clean the pool" -- and report to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates for six months.
The winner, who will stay rent-free in a multi-million dollar three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy, must be an excellent communicator and be able to speak and write English. (Yahoo News)

So let me get this straight... I have to live on a beach, dive, stroll the white sands, get a tan, blog, make videos and take photos while living in a multi-million dollar beach home with a pool and buggy!!! That sound sooo tiring compared to the company I am valuing right now... NOOOOT!!!!

To apply visit www.islandreefjob.com

Mind Flex

2009-01-14T08:52:00.003+03:00

Mind Flex is a brain-powered game that relies on your mental activity to control the height of a ball suspended in a column of air. Wear the headset then start concentrating to make the purple ball rise; relax and it lowers. There are six total game types but they all consist of getting a ball over, under, and through a variety of hoops and the like, sometimes against a clock so that you can challenge your friends. Sadly you have to actually reach up and turn the dial to move the ball around the course (Available this Fall for $80)

BTW... Do the warnings state this ---> Caution: Player may suffer severe headaches after prolonged periods of playing... Panadol sold separately. (Engadget)

VIDEO HERE

Classic "Duck Hunter" Nintendo Game now Interactive

2009-01-14T08:45:00.002+03:00

I can't wait to get my hands on Duck Hunter from Interactive Toy Concepts.

The Duck Hunter takes the Nintendo classic 'Duck Hunt' and moves it into the physical world... minus the real fire arms and bloody carcasses that would normally be involved. A small version of their iFly line of robotic fliers is painted up to look like a duck and fitted with a sensor. After launching your target, you have 30 seconds to hit it three times with the included light gun while it flies through the air. Succeed, and it shuts off and plummets to the ground like a lead balloon.

A base version of the Duck Hunter (as described above) will run $30 while a premium version (including a controller so one person can actually fly the duck while another shoots) will cost $40 and will be available this Spring. (Gizmodo)

Santa delivers gifts by Harley in Kuwait

2009-01-14T08:43:00.001+03:00

Santa was in Kuwait this past Christmas delivering gifts on his Harley!!! (Youtube)

Post 100

2009-01-14T08:41:00.001+03:00

That's right... The BIG 1-0-0!!!

Gold Plated RR Phantom

2009-01-14T08:34:00.003+03:00

Apparently this guy wasn't at all affected by the economic downturn... Now if I can just get the address of where he lives and scrape off a few grams to make up for my losses. (Jalopnik)

Amazing site for watching TV shows and Movies ONLINE!!!

2009-01-14T08:30:00.002+03:00

Some of the movies may be bootlegged copies... But overall, it's good.

BREAKTIMETV

Evolution of Dance 2

2009-01-14T08:26:00.001+03:00

Apparently the most watched video EVER on YouTube now has a sequel. (YouTube)

Pictures that make you say WTF!!!

2009-01-08T10:46:00.002+03:00

Trailer Time: Street Fighter - The Legend of Chun-Li

2009-01-08T08:45:00.006+03:00

I hope this movie is watchable.... I used to love street fighter games when I was a kid and it would be an abomination if they destroyed the legacy of this amazing franchise. (IGN) (YouTube)

Release Date: 27 February 2009 (USA) (IMDB)

Sony Vaio P

2009-01-08T08:27:00.003+03:00

This would be the perfect laptop for work.... Considering you can link it to W-Net or E-Go and get rid of that ever-bugging restrictive work proxy. The only downside here IMO is that the thing runs on Vista (which I despise). Hopefully Windows 7 will soon be out and installed. According to Engadget...

The hotly anticipated VAIO P is for real, and it's coming in as the world's lightest 8-inch netbook at just 1.4 pounds. The Vista-based device packs an almost unbelievable 1,600 x 768 resolution LED-backlit XBRITE-ECO LCD display, 802.11n WiFi, 3G WWAN, Bluetooth, a battery good for four hours (eight hours with the optional high-capacity cell) and a GPS module for good measure. You'll also find an instant-on mode that launches directly into Sony's Xross Media Bar interface, and the inbuilt webcam will keep the video chats going well into the morning. It'll start shipping in early February. (Engadget)

Hands-on videos and pictures HERE

I absolutely love these KTM concepts

2009-01-07T08:19:00.002+03:00

These are six concepts designed by industrial design students at FH JOANNEUM University...

KTM AX - A radical off-road four-wheel vehicle concept
KTM sr 85 Deuce - An environmentally-friendly lightweight vehicle
KTM CX - A racing vehicle that brings motocross to the water
KTM 360° - A super-light, silent electric bike
KTM Ascender Flight Vehicle - A gas turbine-propelled flying vehicle
KTM Barracuda - A hydrofoil boat

I hope that they at least make the KTM AX.... The machine looks mean!!! (Autoblog)

The MacBook Wheel

2009-01-06T08:02:00.002+03:00

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

Ok... These guys have a knack at making insane topics serious and I enjoy a joke as much as the next person; But WTF is the point of going through all that taping, editing, and software production? + This is exactly what I need... A more complicated way to input data into my computer!!! (Onion News)

This is the World's only Immortal Animal

2009-01-05T21:09:00.005+03:00

In theory, this organism could live forever (being in a stable environment). According to zmescience...

They’re able to return to polyp stage due to a cell change in the external screen (Exumbrella), which allows them to bypass death. As far as scientists have been able to find out, this change renders the hydrozoa virtually immortal. (zmescience)

To put this all in laymen's terms, this organism is able to revert to it's adolescent form after living it's full mature life... which IMHO is really interesting!!!

Comedy Break: If you come today...

2009-01-05T20:50:00.005+03:00

OK, so let me get this straight... If I come today it's too early, but if I come tomorrow it's too late... So when am I supposed to be there??? Is this a damn riddle or a music video? Ahhh Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick Tick!!! (YouTube)

Hedgehog Launch

2009-01-04T08:32:00.003+03:00

How far can you launch the hedgehog? (Bored)

Segway - So simple a chimp can ride it

2009-01-04T00:23:00.004+03:00

This is to all the people who told me that driving the Segway was hard... A chimp can do it and so can you!!! (YouTube)

Comedy Break: Borat with Regis

2008-12-30T13:57:00.003+03:00

I still can't get enough of this guy... LoOoL (YouTube)

Tair El Himamee

2008-12-26T01:20:00.002+03:00

Oo tair el himamee... "lai aftali bakra fee wast kachra lah talah gashra wil shakil sinjab" LooL (YouTube)

Here is the original song (Youtube)

RR Phantom Mobile Store in India

2008-12-24T17:17:00.007+03:00

What do you get when you cross a mobile store with a RR Phantom?.... An actual "mobile" mobile store!!! Now if you think about it, renting an actual store would cost about just the same and it would look only half as cool... but if it sells, why not sell and look cool too?

P.S.: I absolutely love the plastic on the floors. It gives the phantom that rustic, ghetto look.

More information and pictures at Team-BHP

Upcoming Cinema Venues in Kuwait

2008-12-24T14:16:00.004+03:00

Here is a list of the upcoming cinema venues in Kuwait...

Al-Bairaq Cinema: 3-screens (Late 2008)
Project 360: 16-screens including VIP theaters and IMAX (2009)
Al-Hamra Tower: 10-screens including VIP theaters and IMAX (Mid 2010)

More on the iPhone Nano

2008-12-24T01:22:00.006+03:00

The news will be official next week, but the rumors are pouring in. XSKN is already selling silicone cases for the iPhone Nano HERE

Comedy Break: How to Fight English

2008-12-22T08:16:00.005+03:00

So this is how they train for football game after-fights... Is bringing the Asians in a good idea though? Are they outsourcing this too?

New Average Speed Cameras!!!

2008-12-21T08:19:00.004+03:00

I just got this in an e-mail...

These are not just nicer looking radar cameras - they are a lot more lethal, so be careful. (So far this is just in the UAE.... Hopefully it won't catch on here in Kuwait)

First thing is that these cameras do NOT flash. They can take photos in complete darkness through ultra-light sensors, so even if it does not flash, it could have caught you. They also automatically read your number plate from the picture taken.

Now, comes the thing that catches most people. These cameras are continuous photo-taking cameras and they will take your photo regardless if you have been speeding or not. Then the next camera in 3-5 kms again does the same. Now, instead of checking your speed through advanced radars, these cameras are very simple and all they do is calculate how fast you traveled between the 2 cameras. If you arrived at the next camera with an average speed of faster than 120 km/h (or whatever the speed limit is) then you get fined.

What does this mean?
It means that you can stop speeding up between cameras and slowing down as it does not matter anymore. If you are speeding in between 2 cameras you will get fined.
Furthermore, don't be fooled by no flash flashing that the camera is not working.

The Solution?

After the first camera speed-up to over 200 km/h and just before the second camera stop at the side of the road and have a coffee break for 5 min. That way your average speed will be 20-30 km/h and you won't get fined.

Internet is Slooooow!!!

2008-12-20T00:04:00.010+03:00

I noticed that the internet has been slow for quite a while now (even restarting the router and main server doesn't fix the problem like it usually does). Apparently, two undersea cables in the Mediterranean suffered severe damage and are the prime cause of this dilemma. This will take several days to fix and will affect internet connection speeds and cause disconnections to some due to the high traffic experienced in the remaining cables.

According to Times Online...

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) throughout the region, including those in United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, also reported problems. International telephone calls, which have also been affected, are being rerouted to work around the problem. (Times Online)

UPDATE: It turns out that 3 out of the 4 cables are cut. (Engadget)

UPDATE 2: Slowly but surely, speeds are getting back to normal.

UPDATE 3: Repairs begin on undersea cable.

According to BBC...

They (the cables) were cut within 5 minutes of each other, possibly by a trawler net... It is unclear how long repairs will take, as a ship could have dragged the cables several kilometres from their normal positions. (BBC)

"FLAME" Body Spray by Burger King

2008-12-19T00:22:00.004+03:00

This must be the weirdest body spray out there. Ever crave that exquisite Whopper scent? Now you can have it with "FLAME" by Burger King. "FLAME" captures the essence of the Whopper and gives it to you. Behold the scent of seduction, with a hint of flame-broiled meat!!!.... What next? A cologne for men that captures the mild, tantalizing aroma of smoking tires after a good burnout?

Only $3.99, check it out here ----> Burger King "FLAME"

Chris Tucker in Hajj!!!

2008-12-17T21:43:00.004+03:00

Actually it's his body-double Omar Regan, a Hollywood actor who appeared as a double for Chris Tucker in the film Rush Hour 2. He seems to be great, down-to-earth guy... All the best Omar.

Spy Shots: 2010 Nissan Patrol

2008-12-17T21:38:00.009+03:00

I don't like the look of this at all, it looks too Land-Cruiser-ish.... The interior is better, but the exterior has gone downhill.

According to Autoblog...

It is expected that the new Patrol will remain body-on-frame, and that it will pick up a 4.8L V8 for the engine bay. Other engine options will likely include a 4.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 diesel (co-developed with Renault) that is rumored to produce 265 hp and 405 ft-lbs of torque. (Autoblog)

Better transportation for troubled times

2008-12-17T14:59:00.007+03:00

Efficient, effective, cheap maintenance, reliable, no taxes or harmful emissions... what's not to like about this?

Comedy Break: Mcain & Palin - Vice President

2008-12-16T16:22:00.003+03:00

I know the elections are over and this video is outdated... But it's really, really funny!!! (YouTube)

A new pizza chain in Kuwait - Pizza Inn

2008-12-16T16:11:00.003+03:00

Pizza Inn has just opened in Al-Rai and is going to open a in a second location before the end of the year. In my honest opinion I don't think we need any more pizza stores here; What we do need is something diverse like a Waffle House.... Mmmmmmm, Yummy!!! (FoodReview)

Trailer Time: X-Men Origins - Wolverine

2008-12-15T23:32:00.004+03:00

Here is the official site for the trailer: Myspace.com/x-menorigins,

Here is the official site for the movie: X-MenOrigins.com.

Release Date: May 1, 2009 (IMDB)

Comedy Break: Shanghai lady drives off with a tow truck

2008-12-15T21:41:00.004+03:00

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A Chinese Chevrolet Captiva owner is angry that her SUV is going to be towed so she gets into her car, starts the engine, and begins driving off... while pulling the tow-truck with her. (YouTube)

Is this the iPhone Nano?

2008-12-15T20:05:00.005+03:00

The pictures above are a mock-up of the skin (case/cover) to be sold as an accessory for the upcoming Apple iPhone Nano. This same thing happened for the iPhone 3G and it turned out that the mock-up cases were real and true to the 3G's size and design. This occurs because Apple sends their upcoming phone dimensions and designs to the case/cover producer ahead of time so that the cases would be on sale on or sometimes before the release date. The iPhone Nano is said to be a shorter, chubbier version of the iPhone 3G. According to iDealsChina sources, the phone will apparently have EDGE data, but otherwise seems identical in specs to other iPhones, other than the obviously smaller screen. All I can say is we all have to wait for MacWorld in January to know if this is true. (Engadget)

$50 Billion fraud by one man - Bernard Madoff

2008-12-14T22:48:00.006+03:00

This is being called a scandal as big as Enron... To have made away with that much money and not get caught until reaching the $50 billion mark, I categorize this man as a genius. On the other hand, not fleeing to Mexico or anywhere in South America after his first $10 or $20 billion gets him an idiot status too. (Yahoo News)

View the alleged Ponzi scheme victim list HERE

Fluteboxing

2008-12-14T10:30:00.002+03:00

What do you get when you mix a flute melody with beat-boxing? Absolute rhythmic genius!!!

Upcoming Hotels in Kuwait

2008-12-13T14:35:00.002+03:00

Yippee!!! Kuwait is finally picking up the pace and starting to focus on touristic endeavors. It's about time they started doing this... Now build that bridge to Sabiyah so you can start on the Silk City project in order for my grandchildren to enjoy it's Grand Opening in 2108.

According to the Kuwait Hotel Owners Association, over twenty-five new hotels are planned or in construction, including the following:

Golden Tulip Kuwait - Opening late 2008
The Regent Messilah Beach Resort & Spa - Opening late 2008
Hotel Missoni Kuwait - Opening Q1 2009 (the world's first Hotel Missoni)
Hilton Olympia Kuwait - Opening Q2 2009
The Monarch Luxury Hotel & Conference Center - Opening late 2009
InterContinental Kuwait Downtown - Opening early 2010
The Square Capital Tower - Opening late 2010
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at The Gate of Kuwait - Opening 2011

Crazy Japanese inventions

2008-12-13T01:28:00.004+03:00

I thought I was crazy with the idea of inflatable bumpers for cars (That way we could crash into one another and just bounce back). These guys have gone that one step further and put their ideas into production. I have to be honest though, I love the idea of the baby floor cleaner thingamajig (They crawl all around the house, why don't they clean the floor while they're down there?... Great idea!!!)

Bentley GTC on the dunes of UAE

2008-12-11T22:26:00.003+03:00

Another sad case of too much money but no brains!!!

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum gifts an island to Michael Schumacher

2008-12-10T11:44:00.004+03:00

Michael Schumacher just got a piece of "The World" as gift from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. The island is estimated at $7,000,000 and will be located in the southern hemisphere as part of the "Antarctica" island cluster. This island is expected to have it's own professional go-kart racetrack too!!! (The one above is just a photoshop) (EuroSport)

The Meat Co. Kuwait

2008-12-10T11:36:00.003+03:00

I found this on The Meat Co.'s website. I'm guessing that they are either opening in The Avenues Phase III or in the new 360 Mall. Whether it's this or that, expect to indulge yourself in a scrumptious piece of steak in 2009. (The Meat Co.)

A keyboard for blondes

2008-12-10T02:03:00.004+03:00

This keyboard is for real (priced at $50) and it is something else LooL... "Enter" is "Yes I Want It", "Delete/Backspace" is"Oops!", but my favorite must be the "Caps Lock" which is "WARNING! Size XXL Letters." Repaint this grey or black, translate into Arabic, and resell it as a perfect Kuwaiti Grandparents learner keyboard (No more headaches explaining what that button with the up-pointing arrow or left-pointing arrow does anymore).

More information on Keyboard For Blonde s

LSE Range Rover Coupe

2008-12-09T01:19:00.004+03:00

This SUV really looks nice; Aggressive, yet elegant (Also, I'm betting that this is waaaay better quality than the UAE job). However, I'm guessing that the guys at LSE didn't get the memo about the worldwide financial crisis because prices for this chopped-up Range Rover start at $250,000... Oh, and only 200 will be built so get your orders in ASAP.

According to GlobalMotors...

LSE Coupe comes with LED running lights, custom panels and bumpers. In addition to all the digital goodies passengers can take a good look at the outdoors via the Sport Coupe’s full-length panoramic glass.

Engineers have also worked on the engine and thanks to hardware and software upgrades LSE Coupe has more than 500 bhp. Customers can choose either 20-, 22- or 24-inch wheels for their custom built LSE Coupe. Behind these massive wheels you can find either Brembos, vented steel discs or carbon ceramics. It’s up to your wallet!

Financial times maybe hard, but this car should go fast as only 200 units will be built, out if which only 50 will make it to the States. Prices start at $250,000. For more information contact LSE Design Limited.

Heroes Webisodes

2008-12-07T17:53:00.003+03:00

Heroes have come up with online episodes where us, the viewers, have made and voted for the character. I think this is a cool idea and these episodes are worth watching. You can either watch them on the original site or on YouTube. Also, there are a bunch of interactive stories on the Heroes website which seem to be interesting.

Hotel Missoni Kuwait

2008-12-07T12:16:00.005+03:00

This seems to be good news in the way that there still is investment in tourism in Kuwait. A modern hotel for a modern Kuwait opening in April 2009. It's stated that it would be the first of it's kind (which I doubt will happen due to delays in kuwait construction projects) with the second opening in Scotland. All in all, this looks good.... although the design elements do create an eyesore followed by a severe headache.

More information on Wikipedia

Kuwait banks to dismiss employees

2008-12-04T23:23:00.003+03:00

I have been hearing rumors about the upcoming lay-offs for quite some time now. With the current crisis this move should have been easily foreseen. People just have to hope for the best but prepare for the worst I guess.

According to Zawya...

KUWAIT: Mansour Ashour, the Chairman of the General Union of Banks announced that some local banks plan to dismiss a large number of employees, in the wake of the global economic meltdown.

This move will negatively impinge on bank employees who rely on their salaries to provide for their families, reported Al-Qabas. Ashour said that employees are apprehensive about the banks' decision to cut jobs and that he has requested the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait to intervene. Ashour said that the Central Bank should lay down certain conditions before shoring up local banks. (Zawya)

Busta Rhymes (Feat. Ron Browz) - Arab Money

2008-12-04T09:14:00.006+03:00

Hahaha... I guess rappers gave up on rapping about US money because it is on it's way to being worth less than the paper it's printed on. However, this does seem to be a bit on the racist/ offensive side, especially with the words "hallali halli la la". Any Arab rappers out there want to sing a song entitled "We gettin' rid of US money"?

Geant to open in Kuwait

2008-12-04T08:35:00.004+03:00

French hypermarket Géant is set to be introduced in Kuwait with the opening of the 360° Kuwait Shopping Center in the Spring of 2009. Designed as a massive 13,000 square meter store, Géant will surely be a large part of the mall. You might have seen a couple of these stores in Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The basic concept of this store is similiar to Carrefour where they have all kinds of items available under one roof - from common household items and food to computers and home theater systems.

Officially official: US is in a recession

2008-12-02T23:59:00.004+03:00

It's about time they published this... I can understand pride in one's financial system; but come on!!! A little too late... A 5 year old can spot that the US is in recession right now with one question "Mommy, what am I getting this christmas?" and to this the mother only replies "You are getting the wheels for a new bike, for your birthday you might get the frame, and the horn is what you got on thanksgiving". There, the five year old got it in one question and these people analyze an endless amount of data to arrive at this conclusion. Just get your heads out of the ground and when you begin to see that Americans have already begun buying medicines from Canada or fuel from Mexico or that CostCo. (Discount Store where you buy in large quantities for a fraction of the price) sales have gone up you might notice this too. In brief, here's what the geniuses had to say...

"…a peak in economic activity occurred in the U.S. economy in December 2007. The peak marks the end of the expansion that began in November 2001 and the beginning of a recession. The expansion lasted 73 months; the previous expansion of the 1990s lasted 120 months… A recession begins when the economy reaches a peak of activity and ends when the economy reaches its trough. Between trough and peak, the economy is in an expansion."

Full article HERE

For all you wanting investment tips, I would suggest investing in the following...

Obesity: store you hard earned money on your hips, cheeks and arm flaps.
Buy an Iraqi oil field: "Iraqi Oil Fields open to bidders (CNN)" Why worry about rising energy cost when YOU could be making tons of money with it. Forget about the puny little discussion about drilling offshore and get the Oil directly from the Middle East. Secure your claim NOW!
Become a gun dealer: undercut competition and import some guns from Russia and China (if it's from China be sure to get your money upfront and go for one-time deals... they might be faulty or cheap knockoffs).
Open a Guinea Pig restaurant: Guinea Pigs are nutritious and thanks to recession overly abundant in pet stores. Start your own Guinea Pig restaurant and be one of the first to cash in on the new fashion trend.
Rice: Invest in Rice! Check the recent development of Rice on the global markets and you will realize that the price has nearly tippled. There is no end in sight and the price of rice will keep going up and if it does not, you can still eat your investment. What other investment does nourish you during bad times? Essentially you cannot go wrong. Either sell the rice back to the market or live off it.

But seriously, what I suggest as good investments (NO JOKES HERE) are the following...

Precious Metals: Precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum, are a tried and true investment for those looking to get out of the stock market. Many currencies were tied to precious metals in the past, which solidified their place as a currency hedge. Gold, silver and platinum, while they correlate somewhat to each other and the stock market, do not correlate absolutely, which makes ownership of each precious metal a good diversification option.
Timber: Timber is a solid commodity with steady demand that does well during stock market declines because it is not correlated to the market. Its returns reliably outperform the market, and its value increases over time, even without investor input.
Foreign Currencies: As the U.S. economy weakens and the dollar continues to lose value, it makes sense for investors to consider owning blocks of foreign currency. “Currencies have different pricing mechanisms, and low correlation to other dollar based assets, therefore providing an excellent diversification tool, and hedge against a falling dollar,” Chuck Butler, president of the EverBank World Markets, said.
Equities in countries with low correlation to the mother country: Investments in foreign countries whose economies aren’t tied to the U.S. economy could be helpful for investors hoping to diversify their portfolios in case of recession. (Risky at time of Global Recession)
Real Estate: Real estate can be a prime investment in times of recession. In times of financial uncertainty, real estate investors should focus on cash flow (Rental Properties) rather than appreciation. Cash flow is easy to see—the numbers either work from the start or they don’t.

Paris Hilton Towers Dubai

2008-12-01T08:59:00.004+03:00

These guys have totally lost their minds!!! Was the Jessica Alba Tower project already taken? I have an idea... How about I propose building a tower made out of pancakes with a waterfall of maple-syrup and a parking with cars made out of large genetically-enhanced strawberries.... Dubai, Would you build it? What if I promise it will be the biggest and the only one in the world?

More information on GulfNews

Comedy Break: T.BearSACHS Financial Tips

2008-12-01T08:56:00.002+03:00

Now you know what to do with your money... Hide it under you mattress and bail out!!!

Comedy Break: Sha'abiyat Al Cartoon - Duroos Khusoosiya

2008-11-30T08:52:00.003+03:00

شعبية الكرتون الحلقة الثالثة عشرة دروس خصوصية

Hahaha... "Hambity Dambty sat on za wall oo Uncle Ali had a farm... I get one sandaweech for you" LooooooooL. I'm not one to make fun of other accents (our own Kuwaiti accent is funny enough) but this is too much.

Comedy Break: Achmed the Dead Terrorist is Back!!! (Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special)

2008-11-27T15:13:00.003+03:00

Part 1:

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Part 3:

This guy is the best ventriloquist out there!!!... " Achmed where's our son??? Over there..over there... and up there" LooooooooooooL