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Clark Nielsen for the Win
My old college roommate and I had become infected with a disease, but this isn’t necessarily bad news. The “disease” allowed us to see ghosts, and the ghosts that hung around our apartment were smokin’ hot! There was a boy ghost, though, who didn’t like that we could see his...
How to Remember Chinese Tone Order
There are four tones in Chinese, they’re numbered from one to four, and Chinese speakers often refer to them as “first tone, second tone, etc.” To review, the first tone is flat (mā), the second rises (má), the third dips (mǎ), and the fourth falls (mà). Okay… that’s swell and all,...
I know, I know, this comes pretty quickly off the heels of the last set of reviews, but… I’ve been playing a lot of games lately. Gimme a break! Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360) My opinion of this first-person shooter would probably change drastically if I had an Xbox Live account, since...
The Best Amusement Park in Xuzhou
One weekend, a friend and I decided to visit Xuzhou, a city in northern Jiangsu province. Xuzhou is significantly bigger than Changzhou, though it has very little going for it. They do have a small terracotta warrior museum, but the city itself just felt very sleepy and boring. While there, we...
… and I’m ready to go back. Nah, just kidding. There are certainly things I miss about China (my girlfriend being first and foremost), but I really wasn’t getting much enjoyment out of teaching, and there are so many things about China that drive me crazy and would have continued...
In China, I watched a lot of TV series and started writing short reviews to keep me busy. Now that I’m back in the US, my entertainment focus has shifted from TV back to good, old video games. I used to write in-depth reviews for gaming sites, but I don’t...
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An Advice to all Arab/ Muslim bloggers
You don't realize how little accuracy there is in network TV reporting until they cover a story in your hometown. ~Robert Brault I came across this post about a dog. As I understand, a guy did something nice to a dog, and as a result he deserves to be praised. Accidently, the...
Pepsi World Cup Commercial: Messi, Kaka, Drogba, Lampard, Henry, Arshavin
This is one cool commercial! Messi's part is so authentic! I also have to say, what a creative method to win a game :)...
I guess you don't really believe in the Global Weather Change until you see it yourself. Dubai experienced a wet and windy weather that has almost never happened. Especially in February! But it was a cool change!...
This is for all of you who occasionally shop for gadgets and electronic stuff. Some time circa 2007 or 2008 a new retailer opened in UAE, and from what I understand it has similar retail outlets around the GCC and maybe even beyond. This retailer is Sharaf DG, or in some...
Half-Baked Ideas: Life, Raising Kids, and Arab's Memory
Of Life and Expectations. Life happens in a very random way. It's somehow depressing yet refreshing to know that your plans will most likely fall apart. So my advice is never plan farther than a year or two. Don't assume or expect. Things and people change. Life twists and turns in...
Chapter 3: Jordanians " The Hair Shirts "
THE HAIR SHIRTS You need a Polo shirt, Diesel Jeans, Clarks shoes, and a Breitling. You need a BMW or an SUV, a BB, a so-called exquisite taste, and a 5-number car plate. These are the pre-requisites to the League of Extraordinary men and women. If you have the pre-requisites, then you're...
NicoleB Photography
Crab fisher in Nabq - Click for biggerA (Bedouin?) woman doing some crab fishing (I guess) out on the Coral reef. I would bet, that’s not exactly legal…. Update from Bernadette: It is legal to fish for Bedouins, IF they fish for their own needs only! ...
The crane is the one that is NOT white ;) - Click for biggerWhile visiting the sewers the other day I found bunches of storks in big flocks. I took some pictures. Later at home I got a little surprise again. My first Common Crane. Not a great picture, but proof Gifts and Cards...
April asked yesterday if we did eat in one of those Restaurants above the water. Yes, we did. It was a nice place, food was delicious (I had fish), staff was alright, the bathrooms clean (yes, they had some) and they even served cold beer I’m sure there are better Restaurants in Dahab,...
Dreamy Dahab Restaurants at the seaside
In December we when we went to visit St. Catherine’s a trip to Dahab was included in the afternoon. It’s about an hour from Sharm el Sheikh and a quite beautiful small village. Yes, with tourists, but it still has managed to keep some of it’s original dreamy flair. I hope I can...
The Lovilla (Lullia) Shipwreck
The Lovilla (Lullia) ShipwreckThe Lovilla or Lullia has been a commercial freighter and ran aground on Gordon reef, near Tirna island, in Sharm el Sheikh in 1981. It stands above ground for almost 10 meters and can be seen from Shark’s Bay all the way up to Nabq. ...
Red Footed falcon, Rotfussfalke, Falco vespertinus, Faucon kobez, Cernícalo Patirrojo, juvenile, south sinai, egypt( Click for bigger )Went through my archives today and found a falcon that didn’t seem to fully match up with my usual common Kestrel sightings. Neither male nor female. So I asked at the Birdforum again and patiently as...
Rincon, Puerto Rico
Local farmer's market have been popping and there is one in Aguadilla that deserves particular attention: La Tierra Prometida Farmer's Market. La Tierra Promedita is a non-profit home... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
In 1986, Richard Fitzgerald, while taking a group of people fishing, had problems with his engine. As he looked over the engine, he noticed rows of algae on the bottom of the ocean floor. ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!...
This Sunday February 28, in Mayaguez the 15th Bomba and Plena Festival will rock and roll at Boulevard de Mayagüez, right next to the Municipal parking lot. Festivities start at 10... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
One Ten Thai Aguadilla Puerto Rico
During dinner at Mia Bistro, the person introducing the small brewery beers identified himself as Chef Andrew Klein, owner of a small restaurant in Aguadilla. He mentioned his restaurant served... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Mia Bistro Mayaguez Puerto Rico
I've been visiting Plaza Colon for its neat night time activities. Last time I had the opportunity to sample food from the makeshift restaurants in the plaza. One restaurant in particular... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Mayaguez 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games Schedule
Rincon has BMX and Mountain Bike. This schedule seems incomplete because the Triathlon will be held the 24th and 25th in Rincon and I don't see it. Click on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
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Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election Day
Live blogging the Iraq elections...
Viewing the Iraqi Elections Across the Middle East
Newspapers from the Arab world devoted little attention to the Iraqi parliamentary elections; instead, many led their Web sites with news of the weekend's fighting in Jerusalem....
Junta in Myanmar Begins Privatizing Assets
Authorities have begun what diplomats and businessmen say is the largest sell-off of state assets in the country’s history, including a large stake in the national airline....
Clashes Kill Dozens in Central Nigeria
Clashes between Muslims and Christians have been reported near the central Nigerian city of Jos, where sectarian violence flared in January....
In Basra, Iraqi Shiites Face Off Again
The fact that men on opposing sides in a war have become mere political rivals in the space of two years is a testament to the progress made by Iraq’s democracy....
HSBC Disappoints on Profit and Warns on Bad Loans
The bank’s profit for 2009 rose 1.9 percent to $5.8 billion, but the number was lower than analysts’ expectations. The bank also said it set more money aside for bad loans....
Expat Professional & Business Success Tips
Are Your New Year's Resolutions Supporting or Preventing You from a Successful Life Abroad?
I chose to wait to post this blog post until February. The reason? Many people make at least one New Year's resolution. Research shows that over 45% of people who make New Year's reoslutions break them by the end of the first month. Why is this important to point out?...
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Expat Networking: Holidays are a Great Time to Nurture and Grow your Network
December and January are usually some of the slowest months of the year for companies hiring across the globe. In some countries, very little business is done at all in December. As a result it is often said that you can't make much progress in a job search during the...
Ongoing Career Management is No Longer Optional for the Expat in Today's New World of Work
Recently I was honored to be asked by fellow career and resume specialists Miriam Salpeter and Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter to join a community of career bloggers called "Career Collective". Their brainchild came from their desire to build a strong collective of career expert voices and a sustainable community of career expert...
Is an Online Degree a Smart Choice for Expats?
This guest post is by expat Michelle Fabio of BleedingEspresso.com. Michelle also writes about how to choose a master's degree program at MastersDegreeProgram.org. In today's ever-changing, always competitive job market, expats must strive to make themselves as marketable and employable as possible, constantly honing skills and adjusting with the times...
Brits in Bosnia - toddlers, dog and all
If I pretend not to notice then it isn't happening
We had an unexpectedly late night last night. Blame Risk. The taking over the world board game. Apparently we are all evil dictators at heart, and you can never trust anyone, they will always betray you. But it was a late one. 2am late. The kind of late that I...
We are currently without the use of our car. There's nothing wrong with it, we just aren't allowed to drive it at the moment because we haven't been able to register it for this year. We haven't been able to do that because our visa hasn't been extended yet. So...
Sticky Fingers Gallery: Beauty
That ever so clever Tara over at Sticky Fingers has had a fantastic idea that really appeals to me. "Every week I will give you a prompt, an idea, a notion and you go out and take a photograph using that prompt. Or just use a photo you already have.The...
When we getting ready to come out to Bosnia we looked into the possibility of getting a GPS system for the car. Or more accurately Dave looked into it, being a fully signed up technophobe I muttered something about being able to map read just fine thank you and what...
Dear So and So: Bosnian edition, part IX
Oh, I have a few things to take aim at today. My pencil is sharp and I am ready to go!*****************************Dear Bosnian Visa Authorities,We can't renew the registration of our car until we have our visas. Which means that whilst our visa renewal application is STILL sitting in the pile...
Today I went to Banja Luka ....
.. and saw this signLook and learn Tuzla, look and learn....
Just a Plane Ride Away
Three days of gorgeous, sunny weather with amazing blue skies. That’s what we enjoyed Friday-Sunday. Sadly, I had two sickies in the house–Mr. DJ and Roxi with matching head colds. Sunday, Mr. DJ felt well enough to take me and Trudy for a walk in a sunny park. Notice I...
And pretty much a Wordless Thursday too…
Spring has sprung chocolate-wise, at least. I’m moving the majority of my art studio downstairs (a lot of junk!), so I’m just popping in to share this adorable store front with you. I may need to get one of those chocolate chickens!...
Wordless Wednesday ~ 33: Stand on the Right (London)
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It’s a glorious morning here in The Hague. Blue skies, sun, milder temperatures. I’ve shed my winter coat for now and am enjoying this warm respite. I see we have “heavy snow” predicted for Saturday. Boo! Winter, you were charming at first, but I’m so over you. Lucylucia asked me yesterday if...
Yes, we are back. Yes, we had too much fun. No we did not want to leave. I think that bodes well for our return to the UK this summer :-) We lucked out and had beautiful weather on Friday, our last full day in London. Roxi and I went to...
No, we didn’t get to go. We just happened to be in Leicester Square yesterday and saw the crowd. These Johnny Depp fans were great! Edward Sissorhands, Sweeny Todd, Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka and The Mad Hatter. Let me just point out that we were there about 1:00 and the premier was...
The Mexile
Every year I make the same post. For the same reason. The Jacaranda trees are blooming and painting a vivid splash of lavender across the grey of the city. It’;s dry. And warm. It’s my favourite time of year. ...
I had no idea that Mexico City had two major zoos. I’ve been to Chapultepec Zoo, the more famous (by far) of the two and marvelled in a sarcastic way at the terribly cramped conditions that they keep their animals in. The Aragon zoo, I think, is a slightly better...
If you’re a tourist visiting Mexico, then chances are you’ve got at least a couple of old churches and cathedrals on your itinery. And no doubt you’ll pop into a few more that you happen past. But there is a church that is less frequented by tourists than others. Actually...
George Bush gets too much bad press you know. Blair too. Even Stalin and Hitler might feel they are a bit hard done by in history books. What about people like Michael E. Szymanczyk and Daniel M. Delen? Where’s the balance? These two are top of the tree in an industry that...
Another month is finished and another nine faces await your verdict. Hot or not? No, no, no…this is supposed to be about my talents, or lack of, regards photography! Anyway, click here to be whisked as if by magic to my photography blog where you can cast a vote for...
Yesterday I set off with my camera on a mission. There are still big patches of the city I haven’t properly explored, and the Santa Maria la Ribera neighbourhood has been top of my list for a while. Aside from the fabulous Arabic styled Kiosko Morisco, there’s a huge abundance...
English Man In Moscow
Fitness clubs and keeping fit in Moscow
Last week, I started to go jogging as it gets lighter earlier in the mornings in Moscow. I open one old, tired eye and tear myself from my bed womb, put one foot onto the cold wooden floor, drink a disgusting fruit tea, put on my long johns (man tights!),...
On arriving at the airport in Moscow you can breath in that fresh Moscow air, look up to the blue sky and feel happy to be back in Russia. Well, you could if it were the reality. I know I often give Moscow a bad time in my negative thoughts...
Went to an excellent photography exhibition yesterday in Moscow. It was called "The best of Russia". When we arrived with junior, in his pram, my heart sank when I saw the long ques at the single "Kassa" ticket box. This box was outside the building, it was, and is cold...
A rejected man- Stamps, procedure and paperclips, a narrow escape!
In reply to my job attempt to break into the British Embassy services as a rubber stamper, paperclip form pusher. See their letter of rejection below:Original story: The British Embassy in Moscow - Give me my Valium "Dear Mr Englishman In Moscow,Thank you for attending the interview for the...
Teaching the Russians and spring time
I am not a stay at home dad totally. In recent months, I have taken to doing some teaching for hard, dirty cash. I had my own school in Slovakia and taught Slovak adults for six happy years. Mostly, they were a joy to teach, they had a great sense...
The Britsh Embassy Moscow- Give me my Valium!
Recently, I heard about a local job going at the British embassy here in Moscow. It was a job in the visa section. I was told about this job via the expat grape vine back in December. I eagerly downloaded the application form and description from their website and thought...
Emm in London
Guest Post: Perchance to Dream: Seriously Fine Dining
Chris Zwierzynski, from Tripbase.com shares some expert advice on fine (read: really rather expensive) dining in Britain. Barely a day goes by when we don’t hear of someone’s tales of woe with regards to their finances. Maybe nary a day goes by when you don’t think of your OWN...
Wordless Wednesday ~ 13: Spring!
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Theatre: The Little Dog Laughed
On Tuesday night, we went to see the Garrick Theatre production of Douglas Carter Beane’s The Little Dog Laughed. The Little Dog Laughed is about a rising Hollywood star Mitchell (Rupert Friend) who in the words of his agent “suffers from a slight recurring case of...
A Yank Back to England: The Prodigal Tourist Returns
Quite a few of you will already know about Denis Lipman and his wonderfully charming book A Yank Back to England: The Prodigal Tourist Returns. Strangely enough for someone who spends her time touring around, taking photos and blogging about it, I had never read a travel memoir before; but...
Concert: ShockWaves NME Awards Tour 2010
NME is the biggest alternative music publication in the UK. Each year they showcase some of the biggest up and coming indie alternative bands in the run up to the NME Awards. This year The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Big Pink and The Drums hit the road on...
Wordless Wednesday ~ 12: Me Time
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