Desert Girl on Kuwait

When I was in Virginia, I went through my collection of old books on Kuwait and the Gulf and found a May 1969 copy of National Geographic with an article about Kuwait. Mark from 2:48 will scan it and post a good quality copy of the article in .pdf on...

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I guess the press is too afraid of reprecussions to print the actual technical terms for "genital toy". I am so shy and angelic that I won't either. (Giggles)WHAT store was this? Please don't tell me I have been shopping there this entire time and just didn't...

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I don't know these people, but I read the story in the Arab Times today and it made me so sad. My heart goes out to them.I don't know what I would do if something like this (God forbid) ever happened to me and Desert Dawg. I think I would...

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This is a re-print from the Animal Friends League's website. I heard of one of these cases recently. Be reeeeeeeeeeally careful while walking your dog. The Kuwait Municipality uses strychnine and without any notification. It would be nice if they would use it on some of...

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I'm baaaaaaaack. I had such a great time on my business trip. I went for the AUSA Winter Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale, but I stopped on the way/way back in Virginia to visit my family. The weather was great in both cities. There is still snow on the ground in...

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So here I am in Virginia with like 2' of snow on the ground. It is 40 degrees (American!) and I'm just wearing a sweater. I came back from the "Viet Cong" (that's what my bro-in-law calls the nail salon because all the nail places in Northern Virginia...

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Happy VD everybody!!!! (Giggles) ... Perhaps I like punishment.I had a most excellent weekend. First of all, it was Bobarino's birthday bash on Thursday night at P.F. Changs. They have a hubungous party room and the price (for the group) was really reasonable - leading me to want to host...

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Dude, I'm wondering where the hundreds (riiiiiiiiiiiight) of Valentine's cards are that should come pouring into my office are. So, while I'm pondering the thought, guess what happened? I receive a Christmas card - postmarked 14 December 2009. 2 months to get a CARD (thanks Mrs. Kogan! Love...

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Does anyone have either a listing of places you can rent/charter boats in Kuwait or does anyone have individual numbers so I can do my own list?I get asked every year for such a listing and I have never compiled one. This should be the year since it is such...

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Bobarino's birthday is coming up this week and I can't find a blow-up doll anywhere in Kuwait. Dayam. Where can I find the most vulgar, most offensive gift? Any suggestions?I saw Bu Merdas last night. I know what you are thinking... but ok, dude has been...

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Anonymous 12:13, this one is for you. Another article I wrote that was published locally several years ago. Dudes, I don't want to get comments that say, "Oh, so you think you're so great because you are American, right..." No, I do not. It is just my perspective - it...

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I have a friend who is DEAD ON when it comes to reading coffee cups. She is really accurate. She told me that I would meet SIX new men, 3 of which will be good guys, 2 will pursue me a lot, and that I would probably decide on one,...

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As usual, whenever I shop with Slaperella, I always end up buying something for me (which is yet ANOTHER reason why I never have any money). We went in search of a carpet for her place, and I fell in love with one (b&w) for mine.If anyone is looking for...

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I went to the Iranian Market (road behind Friday Market) and saw these (entrance#1). They look like some kind of endangered species, but I have no idea what kind. I've never seen these patterns before. They looked like the skins from the heads were attached (you can see it at...

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Desert Dawg developed a skin rash on her back ankles (doggy ankles?). It was bothering her to the extent that she was taking her own fur off, so I took her to the doctor."She's bored with her routine," doctor Jaqueline says. Whaaaaaa? My DOG is bored with her routine? What...

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A simple friend identifies himself when he calls. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />A real friend doesn't have to. A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life.A real friend says, "What's new with you?" A simple friend thinks the problems you whine...

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Every once in a while I decide to post an article that I've written and has been published somewhere. I wrote this in 2006 but it seems that there is still quite a requirement for information on the subject (slutty dressers!)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I...

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Jan-24-2010 Source Saudi's Reject Pakistani Diplomat Whose Name Translates to 'Biggest Dick'Tim King Salem-News.com In Saudi Arabia, size does count. Embassy Photo: Lee BerthiaumePakistan High Commissioner Akbar Zeb (SALEM, Ore.) - A high level Pakistani diplomat has been rejected as Ambassador of Saudi Arabia because his name, Akbar...

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I had a problem a while back with one of my very closest friends, The Romanian. She said that I had said something bad about her, but she never told me what it was and she never wanted to have a sit-down discussion about it which would have either 1)...

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I have received a LOT of requests for information on this University and have heard very little from friends about it. Does anyone have any feedback? It seems like they are hiring and a lot of people are interviewing. Their website is http://www.aum.edu.kw/. I know...

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Employee traning is VITAL to retail sales.It takes years to gain a customer and seconds to lose one.Case in point today. I visited Safat Al-Ghanim and X-Cite at The Avenues. The sales people are always nice on the furniture side (but do tend to be a bit clingy and follow...

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Whileback, I was asked to write a restaurant review for a magazine. They decided not to run it (disappointy face) and so I've decided to post it here on my blog. It was one of the more memorable evenings I've had in Kuwait. I think that the owners were still...

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I snore like a mofo. Always have. I musta been snoring in the womb. I'm not going to be shy about it (not that I'm shy about much). But, it seems like it has gotten worse lately and on several occassions, I've woken up and my tongue has appeared a...

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The weather is great, so here are a few things to do:Animal Friends League and K's PATH (which sorry, is a weird name and I don't like it) will be hosting its bi-annual Shelter Open Day. Friday, 29 January from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the sanctuary in Wafra....

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I am loving all the articles about Bedoor Al-Mutairi and the pink taxis; the one today in the Arab Times in particular. The other articles have been discussing the concept and the launch, but this article touches on Ms. Al-Mutairi's difficulties in getting the project off the ground -which ya...

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