Monthly Archives: January 2008

BBC NEWS | Technology | Severed cables disrupt internet

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Ian

BBC NEWS | Technology | Severed cables disrupt internet Internet services have been disrupted in large parts of the Middle East and India following damage to two undersea cables in the Mediterranean. This is part of the trouble living in … Continue reading →

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Driving in Kuwait – going by an accident

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Ian

Update This was in the newspaper today about the accident along with a small photo (I could have sent them mine, but I’m not sure if I’m such a voyeur.) Typical reporting on the many accidents. Car flips over A … Continue reading →

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Stapedectomy at House Ear Institute

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Ian

I’m in the final packing now. Not too much to take. I plan to augment my wardrobe with some shopping in Los Angeles. The surgery is scheduled for the early morning on January 9, 2008. The surgeon is Jose N. … Continue reading →

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Hoax nuke blast seen on Czech TV weather report

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Ian

A Czech art group hacked the TV stations site so that a fake nuclear explosion was broadcast. They won a prize and are now being prosecuted! Hoax nuke blast seen on TV weather – CNN.com

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What are dreams made of

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Ian

Psychology Today: Dreams: Night School

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I passed the Grade 8 Science test, you can take the test too

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Ian
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Woman Goes Undercover to Experience Life as a Man

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Ian

Interesting story. She certainly had dedication to the task. ABC News: A Self-Made Man

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International Driving Permit

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Ian

I may get one if there is time and depending on what happens tomorrow (stay tuned) On the web there are a number of different phone numbers etc. Kuwait Automobile and Touring Club (KATC) Airport Road, Khaldiyah PO Box 2100 … Continue reading →

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Counting down now to the stapedectomy

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Ian

It’s my turn in 8 days, the right ear though, and I don’t know if they’ll video it. Stay tuned. And here’s a prior post I did way back on my otosclerosis.

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