Monday, December 28, 2009

UPCOMING MOVIE : Robin Hood



Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe TEAM UP AGAIN !! i love the actor, and the director even more!
Plot:
The story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood. ( of course later leading into the whole steal from the rich and give to the poor )

Really looking forward for this.

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MR. Funky Camel

Movie REVIEW : Downfall (German Movie)



I have to say that it has been a while since i've seen a good movie, especially a WW2 movie (or any war movie at that). But this one just blows your mind away.
The movie is about the last couple of days before Adolf Hitlers suicide and the end of his reign as Germany's leader. The movie is well directed with a brilliant unknown cast (well unknown to us, but i think their pretty famous in Germany). The actor who took on Hitlers role was FANTASTIC!
The story is well told, through the eyes of Hitlers secretary at the time and it shows you how Hitler was both a kind and generous person, and yet ruthless and merciless. Besides the obvious, i can describe him into two words AMBITIOUS & GENIUS; the man has to be one of the most underrated minds in this world. YOU MUST WATCH THIS MOVIE.
I'll leave you with one of his sayings during the movie which really left its mark in me:
Hitler to his Generals & Commanding Officers - "You all are dishonorable men, traitors who lack discipline. Waving around your Military Academy certificates. And yet with all your education at this fancy academy, you do nothing. I on the other hand, with no privilege of attending such a prestigious academy managed to conquer all of Europe and North Africa"

RATING : 5/5

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MR. Funky Camel

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Food Review : P.F. Changs


Just tried the new "it" restaurant in Kuwait, P.F. Cheng located at the Avenues Mall besides Lenotre'.


I have to say i love chinese food and the thing with the chinese places in Kuwait is the common dishes in all their menus and the similarity in taste. "Peacock" located at the Radisson SAS hotel was my favorite (and after my trial with P.F. Changs, still is).
I swear Kuwaitis will do anything and buy anything as long as it is new, and EVERYONE goes to it, i went there once, tried it, will NOT do it again.
Although i must admit that it did offer a diverse menu with a new selection of dishes, (although the favorites were still there, Example: Cajun Chicken, Sweet & sour Chicken, Spicy & Sweet Prawns, Black pepper beef and so on)
I only like 3 dishes:
1) Chicken Lettuce Wrap (very unique)
2) Black Bean sauce Chicken (very tasty)
3) Mongolian Beef (i love the word mongolian... well the beef was good to)
But the hype about it being the best and all, i don't know seems overrated to me (maybe what's No.1 in the states doesn't necessarily mean Numero Uno in Kuwait)

Anyway try it yourselves and let me know what you think.

RATING:2/5

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MR. Funky Camel.

Monday, December 21, 2009

"Chronicles of a Traitor" : Journal One




Day 44
Year 23 of Solamin the mercenary
“Beginning”


At the age of 20 one would like to think that there are no disturbing issues resting on their shoulders, would like to think being the necessary point. As a boy I always presumed that a man would reach at least the maturity age of 30 before harboring any real concerns.
I proved myself wrong, thinking that at this tender age the top of my concern list should include how to attract the attention of the opposite gentle sex, or who might be the strongest in combat of men in my generation, was a false presumption on my behalf.
Today is a special day, it is the day I have made a declaration, a vow, a promise to myself that I Qaiser son of Theab shall shake the very core of the city of Madeeha, that core being our beloved ruling family.
The word “beloved” would be a clear and utter overstatement, never has a ruling family existed as hated as Madeeha’s family, the Ashraa’q Family.
Ashraa’q came into power during Madeeha’s sixth year anniversary, with no governing power their existed family and business feuds that shed blood and destruction throughout the city streets. Family leaders finally decided on a truce, gathering for the first time after many sufferings. Long did the meeting last before a final agreement had been reached, that agreement being the appointment of a neutral family that had no relations to the feuding families and a just one at that.
A man by the name of Mercy Ashraa’q worked in Madeeha as its medicine man, living with his wife and only son with no other family relatives. Mercy was known for his kindness and equal treatment to all, poor and rich, old and young, man or woman. On certain occasions, some would even ask for his advice with family issues, business deals gone wrong, many if not all had trust in Mercy Ashraa’q.
What Mercy had not realized is that on that very night he had been elected King and Ruler of Madeeha. Soon would he hear a loud knock on his slightly cracked wooden door, deep into the night, thinking it an emergency call, breathing slowly, a sorrowful reflection on his bedside mirror revealing his hate of the ongoing hostilities.
Ashraa’q did not know that even after attempting to refuse this declaration, by early next morning he was officially appointed King Mercy Ashraa’q, Ruler of Madeeha.
Little did the citizens of Madeeha know that Mercy Ashraa’q would be the first and last just leader of the citizens. 315 years later, we find ourselves under King Solamin the Mercenary; labeled as a mercenary for his greed of money, ruling on the principle of what is yours is his.
Discussing my main point, my vow to myself, to my family and friends to release Madeeha from the grips of Ashraa’q. I have yet to devise a plan that can deceive and infiltrate the family, but at the least I have placed the unyielding foundation of determination to destroy them.
My newfound obsessions started during father and myself were on our return journey from the yearly “Traders Guild” meeting. The convention representing all traders from nearby cities registered in the guild would gather and share stories of their travels, deals, and unique items, while auctions would be held as each trader places an item her or she would like to be sold. Father never cared to sell; rather he loved collecting such objects for his priceless storage room.
That year he had purchased a cane said to belong to the first ever journeyman trader, although the source of authentication came from the same man who tried to sell a plant seed that could grow meat. Father did not care, the cane looked strange enough, “stuff of legends” as he would say.

It was a two-week journey from Madeeha to the usual meeting place in the desert for the traders, father and I were discussing on how we might smuggle in some of our new crop of inventory without the city guards confiscating something under the import taxation law. The frustrating part is that the guards can be bribed, more often than not their bribery cost more than the taxation, so it was better to pay the tax than bribe a guard.
My father, Theab was not worried claiming that he had already dealt with the matter, saying he had already bribed or blackmailed now that I think about it, a guard who took station from evening till dawn.
We arrived at the stone gates of Madeeha, which once had more than four gates now reduced to a single gate to prevent any illegal smuggling, in our out of the city. Archers stood atop the gate ready to shoot down any irregularities, at the same time a single squad of ten men stood guard at the gate alongside a judge appointed by the king himself to inspect the ingoing merchandise and confiscate whatever he deemed necessary.
It is here where my story begins dear reader, the spark that ignited my flame. As we waited for our turn in line to be inspected, one of the guards approached us, I recognized him immediately as the city’s butcher’s son, called Zeyad. He seemed quite nervous as continued his path towards us, standing before us he whispered in my father’s ears, which I suspected was instructions because as soon as he walked away my father quickly turned to me saying “Take our new belongings southwest of the gate and wait there. Hurry!”
Doing as he says, I quickly gathered the sacks and one of the camels and rushed quietly to where my father had instructed leaving him behind.
The sun had been scorching on that day and the arrival of night had been a welcoming sign but in current matters I didn’t realize its presence; it irritated me more and more as I continued to ride the camel to my waiting point. It was never like father to send me off, it was just a small case of bribery there was no need for me to leave his side.
It was already late into the night before I had reached my destination, quickly taking a swag of water I sat patiently annoyed for my fathers arrival or whatever he had set-up for me. I had that sick feeling in my stomach all night as I waited I couldn’t find my appetite. The night grew longer, my eyes were weary but I couldn’t help but stay awake for any intended appearance that was supposed to exist. Tiredness crawled my hands became numb from writing, although I am trying to continue to write to keep my mind active as to not fall asleep...

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Old Memories : "Al Metlaa'" or El Me6laa3


A well spent holiday sunday.... going to the camping area where me and my family used to camp every year back in the 90s. Fun memories were brought back in my head ( my dad burying me in the sand leaving only my head and eating lunch infront of me, climbing the small rocky hills and being pushed downhill again by dad. (you can see his sense of joke is slightly dangerous and apparently fun to him)
I always complained why some of the campers set up tent near the chalet areas, right beside Mcdonalds and Hardeez or by "Um Al Hayman"
The IT place to camp is the Me6laa3 area, its fun, its rocky, and it has quite a few hills you can entertain yourself by climbing and watching some view. I think i might make it a weekly trip where i go in the morning have coffee and tea on a nice camp fire and head back home. its a nice 25 min drive from home.

So my recommendation is try a nice picnic with family or friends, and enjoy it.

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MR. Funky Camel

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Dooms Day in Norway

The video reminded me of the same light animated as the plague in the animation movie Prince of Egypt. Good luck to all if its the same ;p

Friday, December 11, 2009

Tis The Season


Yes it is the season to be jolly, but NOT because its christmas, no offense to my christian friends.
ITS THE SEASON OF MIDNIGHT BBQ !
Yes my friends, the best thing of winter is sitting freezing your butt off either camping or Chalet and sitting by the coal fire and grilling your meat.
i love WINTER ! the chill that reaches to the bone gives off such energy and movement that one cannot contain himself. I try to understand those who set themselves glued to T.V. or just coffee places just because its good weather, fine the weathe is good but enjoy it in a different manner.
you tell me what sounds better ? sitting at any of the cafe's and surrounded by the other people "enjoying" the weather
OR
sitting with friends over a grill and smelling that crispy meat or chicken thats being grilled?

Fellow Camels its time you appreciate the simpler things in life rather than the shallow version of life that doesn't last. I still remember the day when i soaked my friends with Barbeque sauce as i attempted to shake the bottle, but i cant remember the days i went to cafe's.

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MR. Funky Camel

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Health & Fitness


Its been a while since i last posted my fellow camels, and i am sorry for that (not that it seems anyone missed me besides the site ;p)
El mohem.... I was thinking about what to say or talk about and found myself just thinking about how tired and exausted i am after my Health & Fitness class at Uni. (Tarbeya Badaneya 7ag rabe3na bel 7ikoma ;p)
Shay laaa yo9adaq !! my heart is beating faster than an 8 cylinder car driving at 280 km/ per hour. Not really bas yalla allah kareem.
When one finds himself running around campus for two laps ifront of friends. its quite entertaining.... for th ones watcing. ra7 awreehom.
but i found out that in the past couple of weeks i have been slightly improving and its actually helping my football stamina (ee al3ab kora, o al3ab akthar min mara bel esboo3... o la2 mo 7aares)
Also i realised from the diversity i our class.. from the fit, to the smoker, to the body builder that NO ONE has stamina and is fit.
Those body builders are all injections & pills OR they dont run they just pump their muscles which are just for looks and no effect.
Smokers are out of the picture, and the fit (y3ni bas eth3af for looks) are also running beside me at the end of the line.
So people if you can just get three laps a week each lap lasts 45 min, then you can keep yourself fit for anything.
GOOD LUCK

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MR. Funky Camel

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

What would you do?

Unable to sleep after claiming to have a headache all day as usual, i lay in bed thinking (as usual again) about past events, my day, people i met and so on, and i keep asking myself "waai3, laish sawayt chithy?" OR "S**t why did i say that?". All in all i keep trying to make the day better in my head (no luck so far with that). SO i decided to add a new thing to the blog, which is called WHAT WOULD YOU DO? ill ask a series of what would you questions and see what im trying to get to with your kind answers (although my luck is bad with the lack of comments AND it seems even though im a marketing major, i suck at marketing my own blog)

1) What would you do if you realize that the people you called friends were not, and the people you didn't did?
2) What would you do if you lived in a country that did not suit your personality even the people in it?
3) What would you do if you ate a KFC Zinger supreme and turns out to be another sleep over in your own bathroom?
4) What would you do if your favorite team lost and again your the mockery of the day?
5) What would you do if after all these years you finally remembered where you left your favorite toy?


FINALLY

6) What would you do if you feel like nothing in life is real?

deep questions with a couple of random light hearted things. Just keep your head spinning. THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A DEPRESSING SUBJECT - its supposed to enlighten yourself.

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Mr. Funky Camel.

Friday, November 20, 2009

ZAIN - SMS Report service


Well if they thought this will bring our worlds closer then they are definitely wrong !
It is enough that with the Blackberry you have the stupid "D" & "R" to know if your messages have been delivered and read by the receiver. Well what if i DONT want him to know that o read or received a message from them? suppose they are an annoying person we are trying to avoid?
He / she WILL KNOW that we tried to avoid them and they can argue "yes you did receive the message".... just going to put us in awkward situations.

ALSO they say its for free and i will shave my SHANAB if its really for free ! they'll just try to sneak the service fee somewhere along with your 5000 night phone calls or your 10,000 SMS messages during the day (yes i know exaggerated, but thats what they do).

GOOD LUCK TO ALL who seek to avoid annoying messengers.... your days are numbered... so are your excuses.

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MR. Funky Camel

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The BLUE Bloods.



I remember when i was a kid i was so ignorant to family names, and heritage & who comes from where and what. I remember the only reason my dad or mom asked me about my friends family names was so they could feel safe that i was going out with a well raised son (mo shar6 weld ba6enha aw 3nda efloos). Now even the kids start shouting out "you know who i am? you know what i own?"
1) i don't give a rats ass who you are, i still don't like you.
2) you could own a whole freaking island and see if i care.
EVERYWHERE i go all this nonsense about my great grandparents were from here & there, my family married into this family, yes i am royalty. No your not, your just another insecure little bastard who thinks that to improve his self-esteem he/she should wave around their wallets and passports.
I got news for you, as long as you & me both hold the Kuwaiti passport & citizenship you can shout all you want, but don't ever think you can wave your big head my way and start mouthing off your heritage.
Yes your dad did this, your grand dad did that, and your past family owned whatever, but the question is "why the hell are you bragging about other family members accomplishments?"
When you start up a new company that had nothing and build it into a well tuned engine that is a force in the nations economy, ONLY THEN.. MAYBE... MAYBE i might respect you. Also IF I DO respect you, it is because of who you are not what the passport says or what name is written in your Civil ID.

I keep telling my friends how i hate rappers because all they ever sing about is money (heres a famous line used on ALL of their songs - "i got my mind on my money, my money on my mind" - idiots).
Kuwait sadly is turning into those rappers, all they think about is money, and funny enough if you have a couple of Million in your bank account, that makes you a fully fledged, blue blooded, nations royalty.

What a wonderful world we live in....

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MR. Funky Camel.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"6ay7aw el Qirooth" ??!!! No wonder !


For the past couple of months i have been working part-time at one of our local banks. Before working with the bank, i worked for an Insurance Company ( so basically i have robbed and scammed so many in just 4 years, working with the most & best scam artists in the business, i am not proud).
When i worked with the insurance company i always was surprised with the clients that come and beg to reduce the bill if not by at least 50KD, and how they beg for pardon or special circumstances and so on. I used to say come on, its just 50KD or a 250KD, the rest is paid by the insurance company (although now i know how they feel as i just fixed my cars gear for 900KD).
Now that i work at the bank, as a call center agent, i recieve many & various phone calls from all sorts of clients. From the clients that ask what happened to the 50 fils that has been deducted (ya3ni abi aj3as) to the most heard question "CHAM YESTI7EQLI 7AG EL QARTH?" (translated to english: How much loan credit do i deserve?)
i have realised (in a very sad way) that i think 60% of Kuwait's population are living off debt. It is in no wonder that they keep calling "BO RAMYA !! sh9aar 3ala 6ay7at el qirooth??!" (translation: what happened to the loan pay off from the government?)
i for one am against it, why? because it is unfair to the people who DID NOT take a loan, who have worked their butts off to pay bills and support their family, while these folks take loans to buy fancy cars, pay for expensive trips and so on.
60% of this nation are in debt!! that is alot!!
In my opinion, Personal Loans should be stopped for the next five years (not corporate loans, since the banks do need some sort of income, i am generous in that matter) . People need time to settle their debts if not atleast pay off some load. Just watching the numbers makes me feel bad, like this whole load on my shoulders, no wonder many call shouting & screaming, but i do blame them, they put themselves in those situations. Albeit that many really do need those loans, but those people are a rarity.

STOP THE LOANS!! WORK HARDER & LIVE WITHIN YOUR OWN MEANS!! it is this shallow society that we live in that really pisses me off, people have to have the latest cars, mobiles, houses, and looks is everything. I can get you a guy driving around in an Aston Martin who has only 15 KD in his bank account (10 KD belonging in the account, so 5KD is only available for use) & a guy driving around in a Toyota Corolla with MILLIONS in his bank account.

Its all about self confidence and how much you appreciate money and the life you live.

Fellow Camels, Looks is not everything, because it never lasts. That in my opinion is the biggest rip off in the history of business, something called "ITS THE NEW THING IN TOWN". I call it, the new blood sucking invention.

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MR. Funky Camel

Monday, November 16, 2009

STORY : Epilogue


Before i post the chapter, i decided that with my reviews of restaurants and movies and books, i will post on a weekly basis a chapter of a story i am writing. Enjoy.

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“Defend thee stranger from thy enemy, defend thee friend from thy stranger, and defend thee family from thy friend.”


“To the bearer of this letter,
I write this letter, my will, my testimony or better said, this is my confession. A confession that one-day will either bring great shame to my name, or hopefully a bards song.
It has always been a philosophical debate whether the end does justify the mean. I have always stood in the middle concerning this matter, different situations require different methods and each method has its own. Some matters require extreme means to acquire the needed result, while others need small well thought plans to get it.
A simple example of that is, one has a chicken farm that is daily raided by hungry coyotes that not only attack he chickens but also tend to harm the farmer and his family;
1) As an extreme measure you decide to grow potatoes and therefore kill all the chickens in the farm, preventing both attacks on chickens and your family, this is a case of extreme measures.
2) You build a well-supported strong fence around the hen, while also employing the eyes of a watch dog, a case of simple thought that saves the luxury of your chicken farm.
In both cases the end was meant but in option one, the farmer lost his ambition of being a chicken farmer and changed his trade in order to rid himself of the wild coyotes. In this circumstance the farmer should have opted for the second alternative. A well thought out plan with few casualties and maintaining of the chicken farm.
This is where my story begins, in my current state of affairs, although it Is my high belief that should anyone be reading this it means that something has befallen me and I am no longer able to explain it myself.

It is always my belief that a father knows what’s best for his child, and it is his duty to care for that child with each father executing his own unique technique into raising that child and molding him into a person ready to serve both family and community.
A leader, a king is the same concept. Rule justly, provide care, provide rules, benefits and rewards, all those will benefit the community both morally and for the future. To know that one has a higher power caring for them and helping them necessarily is a comfort that everyone is entitled to.
Sadly that is not the case in my city. In my city money hungry tyrants rule us, a royal family that has plagued this city and its people with harsh treatment and ill care. One cannot even utter the words unfair, unjust, to do so one must face criminal penalty usually death or my favorite banned from the city.
You might say that being banned is far better off than death; I disagree. When one is surrounded by pure desert, without any supplies and the nearest place you can call a village is 300 miles away, my dear reader you are already dead without knowing it.
It was the third year of King Soliman’s reign. I was born into a traders family, my father was the local raw materials importer. Whatever the local shops needed for raw material, my father provided, so you could say we did well enough, especially if you count the taxes, and a third of the profit goes to the royal family.
This is not a diary; this was a small taste of what the people and my family went through under this royal family.
Through the years I have devised a plan, so great and yet that had me pay such high penalties that I believed will change the city forever. It did.
Through this scheme, I have been disinherited by my family, I have lost all my friends, and I have lost myself.
The confession that you have been waiting for reader is this….
I, Qaiser ambassador to the city of Madeeha, have completely over thrown the royal family.

Qaiser Theab
Madeeha Ambassador

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Freezing our a** off ?


Yes the weather these days is beautiful, light breeze with a hint of cold air. BUT COME ON !
What's with all the winter coats and jackets ?? what's with the winter fashion so early ?!
I was sitting at college and i see people coming and going and i am really suprised to see people actually sporting the winter season clothes !!
WTH ?! you get a light breeze and you suddenly rush to the closet for a jacket ? I don't see you wearing a jacket when you're in your house and the AC is on 15 Degrees ?? its barely 28 outside & people are wearing a jacket..... just sad.
I told my friends that if you want to know the people who are desperate for winter to come because during the summer they were shopping their butts off for winter (and we get winter only for 2 months a year, REAL winter i mean) and they cant wait to show off their new STYLE and glamour and limited edition whatever.... again so sad.
SO BEAR IN MIND that whoever is wearing winter clothes these coming weeks, that they had just bought whatever they are wearing and they barely have the patience to wait it out.
It is nice weather, slight chills, but NOT cold, and NOT freezing enough for the guy to wear his new navy blue Abe&Fitch zipper jacket.

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MR. Funky Camel.

Why women should NOT drive.




Now you know....

This has been a public safety warning, you have been warned.

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MR. Funky Camel.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Travel Destination: Cape Town, South Africa.

The Eid is coming, and many people are travelling and looking for places to go to (my family is leaving me behind for India). And if you're one of the lucky ones with the extended vacations (unfortunately i am not one of them, damn work) and you do not know where to go, then this place is for you. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. (best place in the world.
Book your stay at the Table Bay Hotel, fantastic view, fantastic service, great concierge with touring packages and a great place to just relax for 5 - 10 days (i can live there if i had the option). Also one MUST pay a visit to the beautiful Table Mountain, shown in the pics (you will realize why it is called TABLE mountain). Words cannot describe this place, so i will just show you the pics.
ENJOY !!

RATING : 5/5 *****

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MR. Funky Camel.


Friday, November 6, 2009

Book Review: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown


I was thinking on how i should start to write this post, but i must say one word comes to mind, disappointed.
I am a big fan of Dan Brown and his books (before the movies came out people). Surprisingly i read Angels & Demons before The Da Vinci code in which he is most famous for, then again in the end i did read his entire book list. I loved all of his books, because they all had that gripping thriller and no end to all the plot twists and suprises but always leaving you with a happy ending.
Then comes his latest addition, The Lost Symbol. Dan Brown has dug himself too deep into this whole Religion vs Science war and in his latest book, some scientific terms were very too well scientific, most of the audience i think were dumbfounded at the terms used and Space age fans with all their knowledge on gizmos and gadgets were caught by suprise.
This book has failed to deliver on its promise, lacks the thrill its predescors had, lacks the quality in story itself (although the potential was there) and the ending was just sad, very very annoying.

RATING: 3/5 (very generous, i would give it a 2.5/5 but i like him and hope he does better next time.)

READ IT YOURSELF.

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MR. Funky Camel

Thursday, November 5, 2009

UPCOMING MOVIE : Prince Of Persia

I always loved the video game, ever since the PC game on Windows 95 (yes i am old). I hope the movie turns out to be good, only downside is Disney is the production company (maybe a cliche family film more than an adventure bloody one it deserves). Also what i was really disappointed to see was that Jake Gylenhall is going to be the Prince himself, i was hoping for more of an authentic look like get a real asian to act (they originally wanted Amir Khan - too bad that didn't happen) anyway check out the trailer. Looks good (although all trailers do)

Pure Entertainment


Hello Fellow Camels, its been a while yes,
in my case you have to thank the lovely folks at the University for placing so many Mid-terms in one day, AND my last thank you goes to work, who in light of my epidemic studying situation have failed to give me a day off. THANK YOU.
Now onto more interesting things, for the best 4 years the Market in Kuwait in watching T.V. series and shows have gone way way up. Prison Break, Lost, Heroes, Desperate Housewives, House, One Tree Hill, The OC and so on and so forth.......
Even people i know who hate watching T.V. or the effort it takes to buy a DvD and watch it have been going on and on about these shows.
But i have something even better ( i always do, do not deny it ). I am a huge fan of the Japanese Culture, and also their entertainment. First you have to understand, that in Japan shows with stories like the shows in the U.S. exist in a more gripping and sensational manner, the only difference is that its not live action, its an anime. Yes grown people in Japan watch cartoons. Not just any cartoons, but ANIME. Did you know they had Anime that only showed at midnight? those shows usually attract a more mature 18+ viewers, yes my fellow camels... Cartoons for people aged 18+. And i for one have watched many and many of those, and i think they are far more entertaining than the shows shown on T.V.
F.Y.I - Cartoons like Khomaasi, Voltron, Grendizer, Ninja Ninja, are all ANIMES from Japan, but those usually target the smaller generation. But the ones that are for 18+ are not usually translated to Arabic and shown on Space Toon.
Therefore i will give you guys a small taste of what kind of world of entertainment that exists on the other side of the world.
This show is called DEATH NOTE, it is a show that ends after 37 Episodes each episode being 25 min Long. I have to say that thank god i watched it during the holidays because i was stuck in my room for 3 days glued to the T.V.I have to say that it is one the best shows out there, with great imagination to create the story as well as the characters.
I have received many critics not because the show was bad, but because i am a 23 year old who watches cartoons. Simple folk really. But heres a small plot summary of what the story is about.
Yagami Light is an ace student with great prospects, who's bored out of his mind. One day he finds the "Death Note": a notebook from the realm of the Death Gods, with the power to kill people in any way he desires. With the Death Note in hand, Light decides to create his perfect world, without crime or criminals. However, when criminals start dropping dead one by one, the authorites send the legendary detective L to track down the killer, and a battle of wits, deception and logic ensues...

RATING : 5/5
CHECK IT OUT !

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MR. Funky Camel

Monday, November 2, 2009

Genius + Spare time = THIS

No Comment, Seriously.


"Free Trade Zone" - Not So FREE.


While in class today, studying about "Business Ethic & Law" the class entered into a heated discussion with the professor about foreign investment and how Kuwait's Commercial laws & regulations protect the interest of the locals from foreign invasion.
We all know the "51% to 49%" of ownership rule, the higher percentage always going to the Kuwaiti Sponsor. Also there are such rules that foreigners do not have estate purchase power, and the 15% income tax that has been enforced ( which was an astounding 55% just a couple of years back ! ) All these rules were placed to protect the greater good of our beloved Camels.
Along Came the KFTZ ( Kuwait Free trade Zone ) to save the day.... not. Here is a brief description of what the KFTZ is all about.
"Kuwait's newly privately-managed FTZ is located in Shuwaikh and ALLOWS 100% foreign ownership within the ZONE ( Nice work gents, very clever ). No Import Duties& foreign corporate income TAX FREE ( sounds fishy but OK ). All commercial, industrial & service licenses are available WITHOUT the need of a Kuwaiti Sponsor ( Ok too good to be true ). -http://www.kishtpc.com/Free-En/free_kuwait.htm
They have their own site which is www.kuwaitfreezone.com which is yet to operate. ( Excellent Customer Serivce )
Speaking about customer service they HAVE THEIR OWN HOTLINE !!! just simply dial : 1802808 ( Doesn't work, or nobody picks up, i wonder how many tried to actually contact them but could not )
The real question fellow Camels, how come this sweet deal exists and yet when one enters the FTZ all he/she sees are shops, cafe's, offices and so on ALL sponsored by Kuwaitis? Why aren't there any foreigners? oh and the Ministry of Higher Education have 10 buildings in there ( although i did hear it was temporary until they move into their new building in South Surra, Good luck to who lives there )
So i leave you fellow camels to think for yourselves and voice your own opinions on this matter ( please do comment, let me hear your thoughts ).
i inquired to the current situation of the FTZ and heard that it belonged to a family group, then it changed owners to a single person nicknamed the "White Lion" ( never heard of him, but going to find out )
I believe its high time that Kuwait realize that no matter for how long they protect the local interests and try to persuade them to invest locally, they are not, and Kuwait has the potential to be the best, and yet development is still underway with the many complications stopping the construction. Open the doors to the outside world, since they can do a better job than us ( especially since i just heard that the 25th largest bank in the world, which is german has enough assets that is worth all the banks together in the Arab World, thats just the 25th guys )
Kuwait was the G.C.C., now its Kuwait is back at a desk job. We MUST improve.

Signed, Sealed & Posted.
MR. Funky Camel

Sunday, November 1, 2009

MOVIE REVIEW : District 9


If you hate space, if you hate aliens, then GO TO THIS FILM !! 
Before going in to see it i was not looking forward to it, the only thing that got me hooked on seeing it is that Peter Jackson ( director of Lord of the Rings, King Kong ) was the producer. Nonetheless i was still not that excited because i thought it was going to be one those "Jack get the TX-3980 laser beam shooter of the future" kind of thing.  It wasn't.
Peter Jackson and Neill Blomkamp made a superb film.  The characters are unforgettable, very emotional script, and well developed, considering its an independent film, and one of the things i focus on is the OST or movie scores, the movie did not fail to deliver.  Brilliant movie, Brilliant unknown cast. A MUST SEE !
Anything with Peter Jackson or Quentin Tarantino on it is a must see in my opinion.

RATING : 4.5/5

Signed, Sealed & Posted
MR. Funky Camel.  

Food Review : 86 Bistro


Before i start, i would like to say one thing.... 
Fellow Camels, we all must admit that we are all pretenders.  You will understand at the end of this post.
"86 BISTRO" in all ways serves its purpose, that purpose being unique.  A unique menu, with a unique chef.  The atmosphere was nice, not too crowded with a certain buzz around the seated customers; the service was excellent, the waiter kept checking up on us and asking us our opinion... although i know it wont last since this is its opening months.
I headed over there looking forward to all the hype of those "Cheese burger Spring rolls", extremely disappointed, not a shred of beef, just oily and cheesy.  The sauces placed with the entree's we ordered were all tasteless and no flavor ( i must admit i am a saucy guy - lame i know, get over it ).  
The chicken dishes tasted the same, although the Beef Mignon was FANTASTIC !! Crispy from the outside, buttery and juicy within.
Halfway through the meal, ( this is the pretender part i mentioned earlier )...  a waiter approached our table with a dish we did not order, i was like "OK, don't even think about saying i ordered it when i did not."
But the waiter destroyed any ill thoughts in my mind with two very simple words...... "Complimentary Dish"
"OK my friend !! set it right here !" - We camels, like to pretend that we have cash and we like to spend, but the day we get something FREE we go crazy and say GOD LOVES US !! its my day !!
Anyway, back to the dish which was a mix of Mashed potatoes and Grilled eggplants dressed in some tasty flavory sauce (YUMMY).. i hope it becomes set in the menu.

MY RATING : 3/5
TRY IT OUT !!!

signed, sealed & posted.
MR. Funky Camel.

A New Blogging Angle !!


Welcome to the Funky Camel blog !! 
Yes you read it correct, Funky Camel.  If you're a Kuwaiti, or a non-Kuwaiti, it does not Matter ! 
As Long as you all live in this lovely, over heated, over dry, over humid, over dust, over drought... well you get it, of a country THEN you ARE all Funky Camels.

Now now, don't get too excited at the word funky.  Being Funky can be a good thing and a bad thing at the same time, its up to you !!! to decide where you belong ! 
FOR EXAMPLE fellow camels : your smell is funky <---- BAD SIGN !!!  
 
So my dear new readers, ( well i hope i marketed this damn blog right )
This blog has been created with a base of humor, a dash of sarcasm, and a lot of love for the public.  Most blogs usually look like a cool version of a news center, what's new, what's not and so on with the blogger posting his opinion.....  i would like to say i am more of the type of person to see the humor in everything, this is what this blog is all about seeing the humor in everything.

SO WITH ALL YOUR ATTENTION i thank you for reading, and i hope you enjoy what's gonna come your way and please fellow funksters please spread the word.

Signed, sealed, & posted
MR. Funky Camel.