tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834181371541610582011-04-21T23:11:52.810+03:00Ahlan wa sahlan..... Let's talk about food, shopping, salons, work, family,politics,the lot.Escargo(t)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11544456474615008927noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83418137154161058.post-2278718012708626522007-08-13T10:19:00.000+03:002007-08-13T10:20:20.562+03:00

Monday 14th AugustSheesha 'growing pastime' for womenPublished Date: August 12, 2007 By Nawara Fattahova, Staff Writer KUWAIT: Smoking a water pipe or 'sheesha' is a common pastime practiced by many people in the Arab world. A similar activity was the 'Gidu' that was smoked by men in traditional cafes. The pastime of smoking sheesha wasn't a very popular activity in Kuwait but then it spread and

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When any child goes missing it is tragic. This story has certainly pricked the imagination of 1000s of people and the theories abound on message boards around the world on what happened her- she was kidnapped , she was murdered, it was a revenge kidnapping, the mother lost her temper, a paedophile did it, she ran away,it goes on and on.What cannot be denied is that the parents were careless in

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In Islam, the Isra and Mi'raj ( الإسراء والمعراج) are the two parts of a journey that Mohammad (PUH) took in one night of the year 1BH (621AD) Isra is an Arabic word referring to what we regard as Muhammad's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem — specifically, to the site of Masjid al-Aqsa (Al Aqsa Mosque). Mi’raj is an Arabic word referring to the second part of the journey,

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Rain.

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I have been thinking about this for ages. I really miss the snow and people say Dubai is great ( in the absence of a free ticket to Switzerland).

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Heavy rain will be interspersed with light rain and dark clouds. As the clouds break they will make way for more rain and light showers which will occur between the rain. There may be rain later.Oh super.

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Koran tells us that 'paradise lies beneath the feet of mothers'. We should respect our mothers whatever and I am always shocked to the bone to hear of people who don't. They insult them, show them no kindness , understanding or charity.In fact in some cases they even enjoy tormenting them even when they know their mother is old, alone and ill. What will become of these people ? What will their

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The Daily Mail today reported that 'as many as ' 1/11 of all British Muslims suported suicide bombers.Wouldn't it have been more heartening for them to report that 'as many as ' 10 /11 deplore suicide bombers?Guess they have a little bit of a biased view of things- maybe their glass is half empty-mine is half full.

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Well not many voted but it was a close thing: the 'yeas' have it...(7 against 5).....but what are the logistics? Where could we open it? Who would come? Who would bust it ?And does your health really need it ?Dentists at the King Faisal Hospital in Jeddah have reported the following :“Many people here think that smoking sheesha is less of a health hazard than cigarettes because there isn’t much

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I've lived in Kuwait too long. Please help.What does 'chav' actually mean ?

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Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter who is 5 today!

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17 years ago Iraq unleashed its might on the small state of Kuwait and its people. We can forgive but we will not forget. Today we remember those who died for Kuwait on this day in 1990 and through the many days of torment that followed until liberation.

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A shoulder.........to cry on,An arm .............to twist,A leg.................to pull,An ear.............to bend,An eye...........to bat,A finger.......to twist around,A stomach.......to turn,A back..........to get up,A head.......to turn,A (helping) hand......to give, Any more spare parts greatly appreciated.

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For the old golfers among you, especially thse in Spain, here's a little story....A nun is sitting with her Mother Superior chatting. "I used some horrible language this week and feel absolutely terrible about it," the nun said."When did you use this awful language?" the Mother Superior asks.Answered the nun: "Well, I was golfing and hit this fabulous drive that looked like it was going to go 280

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To the citizens of the United States of America, In the light of your failure to elect a competent President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective today.Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories. Except Utah, which she does not fancy. ...

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Just went shopping to the local Spar ( on holiday still ). Shopping list as follows:1 litre milk1 packet pancakes3 pastries2 small Milky Ways4 ice lollies1 box strawberries1 newspaper= £8.50This works out to be 4KD. Now am I dreaming or is that extortionate? I'm sure it would be half the price in Kuwait. I feel sorry for people living here now. How do they live?

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Quite honestly-bar one fat exception- I have always preferred working for a man.More gullible.The ManagerYou and Your Female Boss: The Subtle DifferencesIf you take a long time, you're slow. But if your boss takes a long time, she's thorough. If you don't do it, you're lazy. But if your boss doesn't do it, she's too busy. If you make a mistake, you're an ass. But if your boss makes a mistake,

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Britney has been up to her old tricks again. What a super role model she is for our young girls- not- on a par with Paris perhaps.Troubled Britney hit the news again this week after she vomited over herself during an interview and photoshoot with OK! Magazine in the US. A source from the magazine claimed Britney's eyes were rolling back in her head, she was terrified the ceiling was about to cave

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I thought my kids were allergic to MSG ( a major ingredient of noodles / magi/ indomie). I fed them allergy mixtures every night- spent 17KD to buy a miracle cure. After 5 weeks in the UK, eating Batchelors noodles ( with MSG) and not a cough , I have come to the conclusion they are allergic to something in Kuwait.......what is it in our atmosphere which makes children sniff, sneeze and splutter

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Yin Yang, Shambo the bull,Qi Gong- what is all this nonsense?Whatever happened to going for a brisk walk and eating well? More silliness from the local English rag today about balancing your Yin and Yang. I thought Yin was 'one' in Scotland.''Concentration boosts effectiveness; Qi-Gong balances yin, yang in bodyThis week we are continuing with the 24 important rules that are necessary to know and

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The Businesswoman:HOW TO TELL A BUSINESSMAN FROM A BUSINESSWOMANA businessman is aggressive; a businesswoman is pushy.A businessman is good on details; she is picky.He loses his temper because he's so involved in his job; she is bitchy.When he is depressed (or hung-over), everyone tiptoes past his office; she is moody, so it must be her time of the month.He follows through; she doesn't know when

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Submitted by a friend.....thanks C.If you are in the UK at the moment, these may be what you need.

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Having got through the 'terrible twos' I was led to believe that was it.....I have now decided that there is also the 'thran threes' (thran is an Irishism meaning difficult and moody). Here are some others:Finnicky fours : don't want that, want that, no that, yes, no, blah, blah, blahFrightful fives : Don't leave me! I hate school ! Please don't leave me! I'll dieeeeee...Silly sixes : Hee hee

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We all of us want to work, and just get out a bit. If we were in the UK the cost of childcare would be sky high and deter many of us from working. In Kuwait we are lucky enough to have live in child care at a cheap price-the maid. But at what cost really ? Why shouldn't we use the maid? But we really need to check her out first- you would take care before you handed your car keys to someone.So,

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So five weeks in the UK now and rain everyday bar 4. I am longing for heat and dust. I miss air conditioned shopping malls, Starbucks on every corner and shwarma restaurants. I miss American Idol on a Friday night ( even if it is last year's ). You can only have so much of green fields, sheep and clouds before it becomes tedious.

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So re the latest attempt to keep us all indoors, here is a letter from the Arab Times online. What are your thoughts? Should all women be banned from working after 8 pm ? Does that mean that we can stop working at home after 8 pm too?''Sir I am sitting at my computer reading the on line version of the Arab Times trying to understand how this new 8 pm curfew on work will unfold. If I go out

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Time for bed, and so I sign out on my first evening. You've all been invited-keep it clean.:)

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Which salon do you go to ? Do you visit a 'western' one or stick to the Arabic ? Which is best wax or shira? Pluck or thread?

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http://www.maryamsboutique.com/images/2pc%20xlong%20hijab%20set%20%202.jpgHow do you wear it ? What is the new way ?

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A nod and a wink to the veilReva KleinPublished: 01 September 2006A study of Middle Eastern youth culture takes detours through history as it unpicks present-day contradictions, Reva Klein discoversMuhajababes. By Allegra Stratton. Constable & Robinson. £7.99The very term Middle East provokes a negative reaction in many of us, churning up images of a vast conflict-ridden region where widespread

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