it’s the second day, and no I didn’t stay in bed to avoid temptation. I did get out of bed later than usual though, around 9 I think. The first thought? gotta shower quick so I can get my first “hit”, but then remembered that I’ve quit, cold turkey. I wasn’t disappointed at that realisation, …
Transport ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have approved a feasibility study for the establishment of a multi-billion-dollar railway network, the project coordinator said yesterday. They “approved a preliminary study to build a railway network. The study shows the project is highly feasible and … will have tremendous returns,â€? said Hamed Khajah, who …
He arrived in a 40-degree heat with no contacts, no means of electronic communication and a 1989 tourist map of the city. His luggage suggested a Boot-like blend of foresight and naivety – a roll-up panama, a compass, a gas mask, a bullet-proof jacket, three golf clubs, two tennis racquets and some Arabic language tapes. …
Just back from the QuixotiQ book signing at Booksplus at the Seef Mall where I met with Ali Al-Saeed. Ali was very composed I thought, but a tad nervous. You probably can read about his experiences on his own blog. Anyway the Minister of Information, who was sponsoring the event, arrived a few minutes late, …
and the tunnel vision is getting worse. surreal. I can probably see about 70-degrees right in front of me, the periphery is out of focus, but the periphery covers the remaining 100-degrees of vision… headache is manageable. much better than before, now it just feels like a blunt axe was used to cleave open my …