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DropBox amazing file storage and synchronization service
Wednesday, 8 Apr, 2009 – 1:14 | No Comment
DropBox amazing file storage and synchronization service

I have nearly 4 computers that I work with all the time…nearly well one of them is a virtual machine so its nearly a machine. Each terminal is used for specific purpose like my laptop is Kubuntu [Linux] for open-source development, my office terminal is a Mac [OS X] for design and media, and two [...]

Taste of Dubai: Foodie festival: 11th-14th March: Dubai
Monday, 9 Mar, 2009 – 10:43 | One Comment
Taste of Dubai: Foodie festival: 11th-14th March: Dubai

If you are travelling to Dubai over the upcoming weekend holidays, then you can catch ‘Taste of Dubai’ foodie festival at Dubai Media City between 11th-14th of March. Entry is DHS 50 only. Here is the excerpt from their promo..
Where can foodies get up to five hours of fun, friends and fraternising with top chefs [...]

I opted out of VIVA
Sunday, 11 Jan, 2009 – 10:00 | 7 Comments
I opted out of VIVA

Well after a couple of months of VIVA excitement building up across Kuwait and at ChillNite.com and with me, I had my last chance to opt for VIVA on 10th Jan. I had booked 2 numbers and they were good numbers. But after looking at user feedback, service charges, and service offerings, I decided that [...]

Download new International call rates list from Kuwait: MOC reduces tariff by 50%
Tuesday, 6 Jan, 2009 – 11:31 | 2 Comments
Download new International call rates list from Kuwait: MOC reduces tariff by 50%

As I had mentioned previously that MOC Kuwait was planning new call rates for International destinations from Kuwait. Here is the updated list of new call rates. And yes rates have been slashed by upto 50% for many countries.
Download International call rates list [CLICK HERE] PDF version

To VIVA or not to VIVA?
Monday, 5 Jan, 2009 – 11:52 | 12 Comments
To VIVA or not to VIVA?

Just got this SMS from VIVA that my number(s) are ready to be picked up by Jan 10th. The question is whether to switch from my current provider Wataniya to VIVA or not. Well lets look at what VIVA is offering me:

I use monthly plan from Wataniya, obviously would like the same from VIVA
Connection charges [...]

SlapChop the Bruce Lee of kitchen gadgets
Wednesday, 17 Dec, 2008 – 19:27 | 3 Comments
SlapChop the Bruce Lee of kitchen gadgets

This is one awesome gadget for the kitchen. It’s like the Bruce Lee of kitchen. Chops pretty much everything..with slap slap. Would be great to relieve the pressures of everyday life by slapp slapppping every goddamn thing in your fridge
Love the ease of use and cleaning. Only problem is that I will have [...]

Mobile Internet access [GPRS/EDGE] rates for Kuwait: Dec-08
Sunday, 14 Dec, 2008 – 10:39 | 5 Comments
Mobile Internet access [GPRS/EDGE] rates for Kuwait: Dec-08

Now since the dust has settled with VIVA coming into the market with its services, and free incoming calls, the race is now on for competitive add-on packages that mobile phone companies are now offering. Zain, Wataniya and VIVA are all offering mobile internet access [GPRS/EDGE] services. Do not confuse this service with 3G video [...]

ALERT: Melamine found in Nesvita [Nestle milk powder] in Saudi
Wednesday, 3 Dec, 2008 – 12:17 | 2 Comments
ALERT: Melamine found in Nesvita [Nestle milk powder] in Saudi

Saudi authorities have found high amounts of melamine in one of the batches of Nesvita [Nestle milk powder]. Melamine is considered very dangerous chemical composition not suitable for consumption. Shoppers should be vary of this.
They named the product as the 400-gramme Nesvita pro-Bones and said the indicated batch was produced on May 6, 2008 by [...]

VIVA rollout begins today
Tuesday, 2 Dec, 2008 – 9:48 | 6 Comments
VIVA rollout begins today

VIVA the 3rd telecom operator in Kuwait is rolling out services starting today and during this whole week. They will be sending in SMS’s to all those who have registered on their website for a new connection.
VIVA has opened a branch in Marina Mall and at the Kuwait International Airport.
So those of you who have [...]

Babies eating lemons=super cuteness
Wednesday, 29 Oct, 2008 – 17:50 | No Comment
Babies eating lemons=super cuteness
Review: Best samosas / sambousaks in Kuwait from Louzan
Saturday, 27 Sep, 2008 – 21:30 | 3 Comments
Review: Best samosas / sambousaks in Kuwait from Louzan

Samosas or sambousaks as they are known in the Arab world, are a favourite across nationalities in Kuwait. Samosas are triangular pattys filled with assortments from mince meat, to mix vegetables, to cheese. You can find samosas in nearly all the Indian and Pakistani restaurants. Although the tradiotional way to enjoy to samosas is in [...]

5 days – 5 discounts offer from United Networks on residential DSL connections
Tuesday, 26 Aug, 2008 – 11:05 | No Comment
5 days – 5 discounts offer from United Networks on residential DSL connections

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United Networks is offering major discounts on its DSL offerings for 5 days only starting today [26th August] till 30th August…rush in for your connections..
Connection prices start from as low as 2.5 KD for 128 Kbps connections
United Networks [LINK]

WTF: Ostrich eggs in Lulu Center
Sunday, 10 Aug, 2008 – 9:56 | 2 Comments
WTF: Ostrich eggs in Lulu Center

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I cant imagine a reason for taking home an ostrich egg. I have to admit I was shocked at the size and sight of these. At KD 2.150 a pop, you can grab these biggies from Lulu Center in Shuwaikh. Look in the eggs section [duh]
Its hard to find recipes for [...]