2006-12-25
Attention all Kuwait Blog Readers / Bloggers / etc.
3baid has a very nice quiz about the different Kuwaiti blogs. I took the quiz and did not do so well but it was still fun. If you are interested, you can take the quiz here.
2006-12-24
Funny Billboards
Here are some hilarious billboards to brighten up your day. You can find them here.
2006-12-23
Do you need a lie detector?
Skype v 3 the infamous instant messenger and voice communications software has a lie detector from kishkish as part of its suite of extras. It allows you to measure the stress level of the person you are talking to and let you know if they are truthful or piling it high and deep.
I have not tried it out yet.
Here is the install screen:
and here is the stress analyzer:
Of course, we all trust our friends and love them but it helps sometimes if we can cut the BS:
This will help our friendships be longer lasting and more robust.
I have not tried it out yet.
Here is the install screen:
and here is the stress analyzer:
Of course, we all trust our friends and love them but it helps sometimes if we can cut the BS:
This will help our friendships be longer lasting and more robust.
2006-12-22
Televison Proposition
I was walking fast in Sooq Sharq yesterday and as I was walking past the water clock in the middle of the Mall I got approached by a strange lady. "Excuse me! Excuse me!", she called out to me. In the past, I would stop and answer thinking those strangers needed help / directions / or knew me from before. Most times, they wanted to sell me some product I don't need, or wanted me to fill up a survey that "only would take 5 minutes" and end up taking something like 45 minutes.
This time, I turned to her still walking fast in the same direction I was going and the little lady was trying to catch up, "Yes?" I asked. "Do you want to be on Television?", she asked back.
Television, why do they want me on Television? I am not famous, so it would not be an interview, I was not wearing anything weird or have one those haystack haircuts that that the kids are sporting these days, so it was not for my looks. Flashbacks of different people on Kuwait Television answering an obscure Arabic literature question and getting it absurdly wrong came to my mind. I was never strong in Arabic Literature or poetry, so did not feel like being publicly embarrassed today. I replied to her, "Sorry, someone is waiting for me, maybe another time", and my fast walk turned into a brisk run as I headed towards the other side of the Mall.
This time, I turned to her still walking fast in the same direction I was going and the little lady was trying to catch up, "Yes?" I asked. "Do you want to be on Television?", she asked back.
Television, why do they want me on Television? I am not famous, so it would not be an interview, I was not wearing anything weird or have one those haystack haircuts that that the kids are sporting these days, so it was not for my looks. Flashbacks of different people on Kuwait Television answering an obscure Arabic literature question and getting it absurdly wrong came to my mind. I was never strong in Arabic Literature or poetry, so did not feel like being publicly embarrassed today. I replied to her, "Sorry, someone is waiting for me, maybe another time", and my fast walk turned into a brisk run as I headed towards the other side of the Mall.
2006-12-20
The Loans Issue in Kuwait
Have a look at this video about clearing the debt of Kuwaiti citizens.
It would be nice to have your debts cleared by the government and maybe get some extra cash but come on boys and girls (in the video) you make it sound like you are dying of hunger and your means of transportation is a skinny donkey that you have not fed for the last 3 days. Rather you are wearing the latest fashions and holding the latest mobiles and I can bet your luxury limousine is parked nearby with the driver waiting for you to bark your orders on his mobile.
Here is another video of the parliament session that was held a few days ago.
Sa3at yfashloon rabi3na.
It would be nice to have your debts cleared by the government and maybe get some extra cash but come on boys and girls (in the video) you make it sound like you are dying of hunger and your means of transportation is a skinny donkey that you have not fed for the last 3 days. Rather you are wearing the latest fashions and holding the latest mobiles and I can bet your luxury limousine is parked nearby with the driver waiting for you to bark your orders on his mobile.
Here is another video of the parliament session that was held a few days ago.
Sa3at yfashloon rabi3na.
2006-12-19
Indian Movie
If you ever saw an Indian movie, you will be amazed at the special effects, the endurance and suffering the hero must bear, and the love lost and regained for the customary happy ending. Here is a fine example of an Indian movie in cartoon form:
2006-12-18
Good Luck Car For Sale
Translation:
Cars for sale owned by the Businessman Hassan Ibrahim Al Mulla Al Jaaferi
For sale by installments. Cars will bring you good luck and it is said will give you a pleasing attitude that will affect you positively in your emotional and professional relationships.
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2006-12-13
How Smart Is Your Right Foot?
This is so funny that it will boggle your mind. And you will
keep trying it at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot.
But you can't!!!
1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the
floor and make clockwise circles with it.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with
your right hand. Your foot will change direction!!!
I told you so... And there is nothing you can do about it. Make sure
you pass this on to your friends. They won't be able to believe
it either!
keep trying it at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot.
But you can't!!!
1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the
floor and make clockwise circles with it.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with
your right hand. Your foot will change direction!!!
I told you so... And there is nothing you can do about it. Make sure
you pass this on to your friends. They won't be able to believe
it either!
Fight Scenes
We all like fight movies like Rocky and the different sequels, they show the struggle of a man trying to make it and overcome obstacles to reach his goals. Another great fight movie is Kill Bill 1 and 2 with Uma Thurman taking revenge on the people that tried to kill her.
We have our own fight movies, I present to you a Sudanese fight:
and a Saudi fight:
We have our own fight movies, I present to you a Sudanese fight:
and a Saudi fight:
2006-12-12
Dentistry
If I wanted to study to become a Doctor, I would choose to be a dentist. A Dentist has the best job. During his studies all he needs to learn about are teeth for 5 years then he can be in business. He has his patients open their mouth and he takes a quick look in, if anything looks bad or smells bad, take out the tweezers and pull that sucker out. As a dentist there is no way you can accidentally kill your patient unless you drop something in his mouth and make him choke on it. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment also, a standard tool set from your local harware store is more than enough.
2006-12-11
Stress at Work
If you feel stress at work, take a little break. Don't overwork yourself until you burn out or explode. Don't let this happen to you:
2006-12-09
Mayor Asks Kuwait to Build Police Station
It's the idea of one local mayor, and it's getting mixed results and raising some eyebrows.
"You mean Kuwait the other country? Why would we go to another country and ask for money," asked Allison Link of Manasquan, New Jersey.
That's the question a lot of people in this area are asking after word got out that 81-year-old Larry Chiaravallo, the Mayor of Lake Como, has been negotiating with the government of Kuwait to pay for a 3.7 million dollar police and fire headquarters in the tiny town, 2/10ths of a mile square.
Read the remaining here.
Unbelievable!
Can anyone blame Kuwaitis for asking for their debts to be paid up by the goverment, if they don't someone else will enjoy the extra cash floating around the country.
"You mean Kuwait the other country? Why would we go to another country and ask for money," asked Allison Link of Manasquan, New Jersey.
That's the question a lot of people in this area are asking after word got out that 81-year-old Larry Chiaravallo, the Mayor of Lake Como, has been negotiating with the government of Kuwait to pay for a 3.7 million dollar police and fire headquarters in the tiny town, 2/10ths of a mile square.
Read the remaining here.
Unbelievable!
Can anyone blame Kuwaitis for asking for their debts to be paid up by the goverment, if they don't someone else will enjoy the extra cash floating around the country.
2006-12-06
Arranged Marriage
In the traditional Kuwaiti marriage, a boy expresses his wish to get married to his family. His close female relatives check out the available young ladies at different social events like weddings, receptions, friends from school, neighbors, etc. then come back to the boy with their field report. The boy tries to get a glimpse of the different candidates somewhere public and if he likes what he sees, an informal visit or two get started by the boy's family. Later on things might progress to a formal engagement and if all goes well, a big wedding.
Things in the Caucasus area to the South of Russia are a little different, if a boy happens to see a girl he likes, he gets together with the stronger members of his family and friends and arranges to kidnap her. The abducted girl is taken to a secret hiding place and the boy's the womenfolk are sent to pressure and convince the girl to marry their son. When she eventually breaks down, a quick marriage is held.
Here is an example of a modern day bride kidnapping.
Quick, simple and a convenient way to avoid rejection and social awkwardness.
Things in the Caucasus area to the South of Russia are a little different, if a boy happens to see a girl he likes, he gets together with the stronger members of his family and friends and arranges to kidnap her. The abducted girl is taken to a secret hiding place and the boy's the womenfolk are sent to pressure and convince the girl to marry their son. When she eventually breaks down, a quick marriage is held.
Here is an example of a modern day bride kidnapping.
Quick, simple and a convenient way to avoid rejection and social awkwardness.
2006-12-05
Goverment Job
Jobs at the Goverment have the wrong reputation of being boring, no fun and monotonous. You go to work get bored out of your skull then come back home. Well, it is just the opposite, have a look:
Fun, fun, fun :-)
Fun, fun, fun :-)
2006-12-04
Paying and Winning
When shopping in Kuwait or going to one of the bigger supermarkets or even fixing your car, after you hand over your cash you are presented with your invoice and tickets to fill up so that you can win the car displayed outside, exotic villa or the next hot thing in Kuwait.
The number of tickets you get depend on the amount you paid. You could end up with 10 or more tickets to fill. Writing your information on those ticket stubs is a painful process ,you need to micro-write your name, address, Civil ID number, house phone, mobile phone, email, invoice number, date, salesman's name, retail branch's name all in a tiny 1 cm by 1 cm box on the paper.
I never bother to fill these tickets and find the nearest bin to throw them in.
Samsung Plaza in Korea had a draw for a Ferrari and ended up with 444 winners. Read the whole story here.
Did you ever win anything here in Kuwait or elsewhere?
The number of tickets you get depend on the amount you paid. You could end up with 10 or more tickets to fill. Writing your information on those ticket stubs is a painful process ,you need to micro-write your name, address, Civil ID number, house phone, mobile phone, email, invoice number, date, salesman's name, retail branch's name all in a tiny 1 cm by 1 cm box on the paper.
I never bother to fill these tickets and find the nearest bin to throw them in.
Samsung Plaza in Korea had a draw for a Ferrari and ended up with 444 winners. Read the whole story here.
Did you ever win anything here in Kuwait or elsewhere?
2006-12-03
Belly Blog
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two top officials at Japan's Health Ministry are to start a blog about their efforts to lose weight, including pictures of their bellies, as part of a campaign to encourage healthy lifestyles. (full article here)
What will they think of next, any suggestions?
What will they think of next, any suggestions?
2006-12-02
Dance
“Let us read and let us dance - two amusements that will never do any harm to the world.”
François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire
2006-12-01
Don't Lose my number
Ever lost a friend's number and needed desperately to call them?
You can put an ad in the paper:
Or sing about it:
You can put an ad in the paper:
Or sing about it:
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