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Movie Review: 2012

November 21, 2009

This movie had so much potential. What went wrong?

They had all the money, actors and special effects they needed so how did they manage to screw this one up? Obviously they thought exiting moments were more important than developing deeper characters and that’s why this story that had great potential stayed so shallow. The dialog was always cheesy and none of the ‘hero’s’ in this film really showed any real emotions nor did they give any of those speeches that give the audience goose bumps. Another thing that really bothered me was that so much was almost going wrong the whole time. Every second of the film had a ‘close call’ which made the film seem totally unrealistic. Examples are planes taking off just before the runway collapses or driving just fast enough to not get hit by an explosion. This can be very cool if it doesn’t happen 100% of the time and I have never seen a movie abusing this way of creating excitement to this extent. So to sum up: If you feel like turning your brain off and watching special effects and big explosions with a very shallow storyline then this movie is for you. But if you feel like watching a movie with a bit of depth then go and see something else.

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Hamleys racist?

November 21, 2009

This pic was taken from the Hamleys in Dubai Mall, we can clearly see that the darker doll is priced at 95 dirhams whereas the white doll is priced at 139 dirhams.

The two dolls are the same sizes .. tsk tsk .. racist hamleys!

Thanks Naser ;)

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We’ll never forget you …

November 18, 2009

H M AL-KHALIFA 1928-2009

Dear Grandpa,

It’s tragic to wakeup hearing that you passed away, it’s more tragic going to school knowing I lost you for good, and it’s so painful to lose a loved one, especially someone I adored so much.

When we were burying you yesterday, it started raining, it rained heavily, the sky cried, and so did your loved ones, we heard thunder, but it was muffled by your families’ cries, it was indeed a sad day.

You were the best grandfather a grandchild can wish for, always there for us, cheered us up, prayed for us, encouraged us, what else could we ask for?

During your tough journey with cancer, I prayed for you every single day, asking god to bring the old you back to life, but apparently cancer, that harsh disease, got to you faster than I thought.

November the 17th, will always be a sad day for me, may you rest in peace, and may god gives us, your family and friends, the strength to bear life without you being around. 

 We will never forget you … :(

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World Diabetes Day 2009

November 14, 2009

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World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness.

Warning signs of diabetes:

warning-signs

  • Frequent urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Increased hunger
  • Weight loss
  • Tiredness
  • Lack of interest and concentration
  • Vomiting and stomach pain (often mistaken as the flu)
  • A tingling sensation or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Blurred vision
  • Frequent infections
  • Slow-healing wounds

If you show these signs, seek medical attention!

o ulla yishafee il jamee3 :)

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Desert Outing

November 13, 2009

Its the weekend .. the weather is cooler now .. what else to do in kuwait than the vast desert?

So after a nice lunch .. i set off with my cousin and uncle to go Bird Hunting .. in kuwaiti called il guna9 ..

The place is called il manageesh .. and its adjacent to an oil field or something (what a place to go shooting i thought :P )

But all in all it was great fun .. and we got 5 birds for dinner (all we think about is food eh? :P )

I’ll leave u with the pictures :)

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the vast desert!

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the Nissan Patrol .. our official carrier

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Rifle .. check!

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Ammunition .. check!

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We're good to go!

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Catch of the day!

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looking for more birds

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heading back home after an enjoyable day!

 

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Xbox console ban is ‘permanent’

November 12, 2009

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Thousands of Xbox 360 owners who have been cut off from Microsoft’s Xbox Live service will have to buy a new console if they want to play online again.

Now THAT my freinds is a bold move from Microsoft!

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8356621.stm

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Kuwait Airways .. in 2 years!

November 9, 2009

You guys must have heard about the Indian company buying Zain telecom .. and u must have watched their indian ad. either on youtube or tv.

Now what u dont know is that an Indian company is also buying Kuwait Airways .. i got some shots taken from the test flight they had from Kuwait to Bombay :)

Economy Class

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Business Class

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First Class

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LOL!

No offence intended to Kuwait Airways or any Indian companies thinking of buying Kuwait Airways ;) :P

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20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

November 9, 2009

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what a story!!

visit www.berlintwitterwall.com to tweet on the anniversary of Germanies’ i’d like to say FREEDOM! (that’s today the 9th of November)

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Linda’s corner?! :S

October 30, 2009

The past month, I started a habit of listening to some music in the morning whilst preparing for school .. it wakes me up :P

My iPod died on Suday last week .. so who’s saving the day? 99.7 ..

.. well are they?

I mean have u heard that program in the morning? i guess its called Linda’s corner or something similar

The presenter/ DJ has an annoying voice .. is so lame .. and doesnt know how to behave on the radio!

And the dedications .. mostly from kids .. dedications from classes, schools and even buses :P

Then in the middle of the so called show i hear the movement of her chair :S

Compared to Marina FM’s Diwaniya show which i listen to on the way back from school .. its a laugh!

so who do we blame? the ministry? the producer? Linda?

Or do i just fix my ipod asap and forget i even listened to the radio? :P

 

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Climate change day: 350

October 25, 2009

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That was the only image i had from yesterdays succesful Climate Change day, 350 in Kuwait ..

the image was taken from the offcicial website www.350.org

I’d like to thank Kuwait sport club for their support to climate action .. great stuff !!

btw anyone attended the walkathlon in the scientific centre? how was it?