Category Archives: Kuwait

The World is Round

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Ian

The world is round even in Salmiya, Kuwait. Continue reading →

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Kuwait Men’s World Open 2009 squash

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Ian

Last week the championships were held on Green Island with the world’s top squash players. Continue reading →

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Ruby Tuesday Overbearing Service

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Ian

They need to train the people more in the restaurants how to provide nice responsive customer service without overdoing it and annoying the customers. Continue reading →

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Kuwait: the good, the bad and the ugly

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Ian

Traditional Traditional Music, Tribalism and health Continue reading →

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Lean On Me – Kuwait International Youth Choir

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Ian

Kuwait International Youth Choir under the direction of Richard Bushman sings Lean on Me at the first Concert of Hope in the Al Hashemi II ballroom on Oct. 31, 2009. The Al Hashemi has the Guinness World Record for the … Continue reading →

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Autumn is Starting in Kuwait

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Ian

The Kuwait Agriculture and Food Directory has climate information indicates we may be right on track for normal weather this year meaning we will get rain as in a normal year instead of none like the last two years. Continue reading →

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Cost of eating healthy in Kuwait

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Ian

Some fruits and vegetables are not too expensive but it is too expensive for good whole wheat flour to make bread. Here is costs 2.5 KD at The Sultan Centre which is approximately 5.3 UK Pounds at today’s rate. Other … Continue reading →

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Bad Smell Outside

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Ian

It was smelly outside and it was permeating the house and making my throat sore. It is either the refinery or from sewage due to the failed Mishref sewage treatment plant. And it looks like we might get rain! Continue reading →

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Beach in Mangaf at Night

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Ian

I put a larger one here on flickr. Taken around 6:10 p.m. when it is now almost totally dark. Very nice weather warm and humid with a nice breeze.

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Let’s debate the theology of the burka

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Ian

Farzana Hassan of the Calgary Herald was inspired by a phone debate on a Montreal-based radio station to investigate the theology of the burka and whether the Qur’an mandates it. He researched it and the Herald article discusses his findings. … Continue reading →

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