Happy Independence & Liberation Day

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

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!!!

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

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!!!

More on TMZ

La Duree at 360 Kuwait

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

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

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

Auto Wudu Washer

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)

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)

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

(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

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

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

Zain Africa's Music Ad

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

Trailer Time: Angels & Demons

(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

(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

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

(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!!!

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!!!

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

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

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

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