Little Johnny in Class

Little Johnny Does Different Maths 
Little Johnny was busy doing his homework. As his mother approached she heard:
"One and one, the son-of-a-bitch is two."
"Two and two, the son-of-a-bitch is four."
"Three and three... " 
His mother interrupted, asking where he had learned this way of doing math. Little Johnny remarked that his teacher Ms. Margo taught him. His mother was rather upset and told him to stop the homework. 
The next day she stormed into Little Johnny's classroom and confronted Ms. Margo. Little Johnny's mother told Ms. Margo about Little Johnny's different way of doing math, and his claims that Ms. Margo taught it that way to the class. The teacher was flabbergasted. She said that she couldn't understand why Little Johnny had said what he did. 
Then suddenly, Ms Margo exclaimed, "Oh, I know, here in school we say, one and one, the sum-of-which is two." 
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Peeping Johnny 
A new teacher was giving an assignment to her class one day. It was a large assignment so she started writing high up on the chalkboard. Suddenly there was a giggle from one of the male students.
She quickly turned and asked, "What's so funny Pat?"
"Well teacher, I just saw one of your garters."
"Get out of my classroom," she yells, "I don't want to see you for three days." 
The teacher turns back to the chalkboard. Realizing she had forgotten to title the assignment; she reaches to the very top of the chalkboard. Suddenly there is an even louder giggle from another male student.
She quickly turns and asks, "What's so funny, Billy?"
"Well teacher, I just saw both of your garters." 
Again she yells, "Get out of my classroom!" This time the punishment is more severe, "I don't want to see you for three weeks." 
Embarrassed, she drops the eraser when she turns around, so she bends over to pick it up. This time there is an all out belly laugh from another male student. She quickly turns to see Little Johnny leaving the classroom.
"Where do you think you are going?" she asks.
"Well teacher, from what I just saw, my school days are over." 

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Pet Peeves: What Dogs hate about humans

'1' Blaming your farts on me..... not funny... not funny at all !!! 
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'2' Yelling at me for barking.  I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG 
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'3' Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway? 
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'4' Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose. Stop it! 
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'5 ' The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain. 
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' 6 ' Taking me to the vet for 'the big snip', then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back! 
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' 7’ Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet . 
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' 8 ' Dog sweaters. Hello ??? Haven't you noticed the fur? 
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' 9 ' How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth. You're just jealous. 
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Now lay off me on some of these things. We both know who's boss here! You don't see me picking up your poop do you? 

EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY. 

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Magnus setting up the small camera on the big tripod for the video podcast!!

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This is a series of jokes that end with the punch line "And that's when the fight started..."... Enjoy!

One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a New Year gift...

The next year, I didn't buy her a gift.
When she asked me why, I replied,
"Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!"

And that's how the fight started...
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My wife and I were watching "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" while we were in bed.
I turned to her and said, "Do you want to have Sex?"
"No," she answered. I then said,
"Is that your final answer?"
She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying, "Yes."
So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend."

And that's when the fight started...
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I took my wife to a restaurant.
The waiter, for some reason, took my order first.
"I'll have the rump steak, rare, please."
He said, "Aren't you worried about the mad cow?"
"Nah, she can order for herself."

And that's when the fight started...
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My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she
kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table.
I asked her, "Do you know him?"
"Yes", she sighed,
"He's my old boyfriend... I understand he took to drinking right after we
split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn't been sober since."
"My God!" I said, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?"

And then the fight started...
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When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me
that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take
care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer... Always something more
important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point.
When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily
snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for
a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and
when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, "When you finish
cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway."

The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.
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My wife sat down next to me as I was flipping channels.
She asked, "What's on TV?"
I said, "Dust."

And then the fight started...
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Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, and
slipped quietly into the garage. I hooked up the boat up to the van, and
proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour. The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I
pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the
weather would be bad all day. I went back into the house, quietly
undressed, and slipped back into bed.. I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a
different anticipation, and whispered, "The weather out there is terrible."
My loving wife of 5 years replied, "And, can you believe my stupid husband
is out fishing in that?"

And that's how the fight started...
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My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary.
She said, "I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds."
I bought her a bathroom scale.

And then the fight started...
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After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security.
The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's License to verify my age.
I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home.
I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later.
The woman said, "Unbutton your shirt."
So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair.
She said, "That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me" and she
processed my Social Security application..
When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office...
She said, "You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too."

And then the fight started... 

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Hello people. Allow me to introduce you to my happy family - Theres Partha, Dhanashree, and our son YOJIT !!!!

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My new watch. My first indulgence in 8 months!!!!

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London what?? Boulevard?

I just returned from watching an intensely crazy movie. I don't mean this in the good sense at all. I mean - this is 2 hours of my life I will NOT get back in my life!!

The story - with all due respect to Ken Bruen - was absolute rubbish! Only Ray Winstone and Colin Farrell did any job of acting. Farrell's brit accent was iffy to say the least. I cant hold an accent long enough, but if paid to do it, I might hold it longer than he did :P. Keira Knightly was wasted! Sanjeev Bhaskar was a surprise - and was not funny.

The plot was very stringy, uninteresting and all over the place! It was difficult to follow especially when, if you yawn, you miss a possibly critical part of the movie and then *BAM* you lost track of what you were seeing! And I was yawning - so bored was I! 

One minute Mr Farrell was saving a womans life, then he was in the mansion trying to be normal and then all of a sudden he was trying to eliminate the gang boss :| - see what I mean - it's confusing!

Anyway - the money is gone, the time is gone, and I will not recommend this movie to anyone who asks me. I would probably go watch Source Code again instead!

*/rant* (cant use HTML parenthesis - my blog will explode - LOL) 

Good Night!

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Maybe Starbucks should change their logo!!!

Taken at Starbucks @ Mercato

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What is a Deadlock?

From To Message Boss Secretary For a week we will go abroad, so make arrangement. Secretary Husband For a week my boss and I will be going abroad, you look after yourself. Husband Secret lover My wife is going abroad for a week, so let’s spend the week together. Secret lover Small boy (whom she is giving private tuition) I have work for a week, so you need not come for class. Small boy Grand-father Grandpa, for a week I don't have class 'coz my teacher is busy. Let’s spend the week together. Grandpa ( The Boss :) ) Secretary This week I am spending my time with my grandson. We cannot attend that meeting. Secretary Husband This week my boss has some work, we cancelled our trip. Husband Secret lover We cannot spend this week together; my wife has cancelled her trip. Secret lover Small boy This week we will have class as usual. Small boy Grandfather Grandpa, my teacher said this week I have to attend class. Sorry I can't give you company. Grandfather ( The Boss ) Secretary Don't worry this week we will attend that meeting, so make arrangement.   This is called a Deadlock!!!

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Creeping on @aabo0 's turf

Thanks,
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The light was pure chance!

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And this is the new MEE!!

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This is old news

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The real cost of social media [infographic] - Holy Kaw

Full-size version at Focus.

Tons of social media resources.

via holykaw.alltop.com

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My table top. My work space. All gadgetised

Taken at Market Buzz

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Cheese muncher!!!!

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My net book has a pet. #otterbox logo is cute

Taken at Market Buzz

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Read what this says @wildpeeta (for @mita56 and @shelo9)

Taken at Wild Peeta Open Space - والد بيتا أوبن سبيس

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A true tribute to #goampeeta by @wildpeeta - this is for @mita56 and @shelo9

Taken at Wild Peeta Open Space - والد بيتا أوبن سبيس

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Kung Fu Tofu??? That's innovation!!!

Taken at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Barsha 1

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A friends way to say thanks!!!

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#RandomTweetsofMadness - continued

#RandomTweetsofMadness : When you run to answer the telephone, you will pick up the receiver just in time to hear the other party hang up on you. (Principle of Dingaling)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : The call you've been waiting for all day will arrive when you are about to make a call. Or just after. (Principle of Bellsouth)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : If there are only two programs on TV that are worth your time, they will always be on at the same time. (Law of wasteland)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : The cost is always higher than one budgets for, and it is exactly 3.14 times higher, hence the importance of pi. (Law of pi eyed)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : The probability that one will spill food on one's clothes is directly proportional to the need to be clean. (Law of Campbell scoop, Children's edition)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : The probability that one will spill food on one's clothes is directly proportional to price of the clothes. (Law of Campbell scoop, Adult edition)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : Sitting down on the commode will cause the doorbell to ring. (Law of O Golly Gee!)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : Wind velocity will increase proportionally to the cost of one's hairdo.(The donking principle)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : One week after discarding something you haven't used for years, you will need it. (Law of fatal irreversibility)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : Arriving early for an appointment will cause the receptionist to be absent, and if you arrive late everyone else will have arrived before you. (Law of deLay)

#RandomTweetsofMadness : Do not take life too seriously, because in the end, you won't come out alive anyway." (Theory of absolute certainty)

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Profound: There is always room for...

The philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks about 2" in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. 

They agreed that it was.

So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. 

They agreed it was.

The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

He then asked once more if the jar was full. 

The students responded with an unanimous yes.

The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and proceeded to pour their entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the grains of sand.

The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things -- your family, your spouse, your health, your children -- things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

"The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the rocks first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and asked, "What does the beer represent?"

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers."

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Bulletstorm: Oh boy what a ride!!

We just got our Xbox into the home. It was won while we were attending a Dubai GeekFest at the Shelter. The sponsors: Microsoft. So yeah - you get the picture :)

We were looking around for good deals on games and I was asking around to see if I could lay my hands on a few games for a couple of days. Suddenly I see EA Middle East tweeting about Bulletstorm - and I am now inquisitive! After some give and take, they decide to surprise me and give me a copy!!

That weekend - I was bulletstorming my way through the XBOX - wondering why the system was reacting so slowly to my every command - such was my impatience ;). I loved EVERY bit of that game! The way the game is played - key strokes in particular is pretty standard; its the gameplay and the story line that BLEW my mind! I was taken away by the detailing in the game! The characters have their own - for want of a better word - characteristics (I KNOW, creative! - LOL)!! 

I really loved how engrossing it was. Before I knew it - I had invested my entire weekend into the game and there was not an ounce of regret - in fact you could have probably heard a few growls from my family members who wanted the TV for some regular watching!! :P 

My favorite bit? Trying to get a Bulletstorm Skill Shot out of killing every dead island inhabitant - and each boss I trumped resulted in loud and exultant rejoicing on my part! My favorite gun is the Sniper gun!! WICKED Skill Shots out of that. The Plasma Leash has some cool applications as well! My least favorite guns (still trying to figure out how to use the damn things) the Chain Grenadier and the Bouncing Bomber!

The game cover still proudly sits on my XBox waiting to be loaded into the system (it was momentarily replaced by Fight Night Champion) as I have to yet complete the game!

PS: I have a few more games to review - have completed them a LONG time ago :P just being lazy I suppose!

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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

I have been playing a few games in the past 2 - 3 months. One of these were given to me by the good folks at PC World ME. When I got Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, I had no idea what I was getting into. The game seemed interesting. Kane & Lynch (the first one) was decent - so I am told but I was not sure. It was pegged to be like any other RPG FPS. So when I popped it into the console, I was a little apprehensive.

When it loaded up, it looked very plain. nothing fancy. A layered story line that allows multiple restarts from a checkpoint, and not very creative gameplay made for a short fix on the XBOX for me. I could not change my character, but moving through the timeline opened up a world of gun options. Unfortunately, that did not do it for me. I found the game play and the story line to be quite lame. 

I still continued to play through nearly 2 levels of the game and found it quite repetitive (reload gun, sneak up on bad guys, shoot said bad guys, walk away). Each checkpoint took about 2 tries, since the AI was pretty slick and made completing it a little hard.

Anyway, here is the link to the video preview of what you can get if you decide to play it:

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Talk about unusual combinations

Thanks,
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Indian History

Supposedly written by a schoolboy; with all original spellings: 

The original inhabitants of ancient India were called Adidases, who lived in two cities called Hariappa and Mujhe-na-Daro. These cities had the best drain system in the world and so there was no brain drain from them. 

Ancient India was full of myths which have been handed down from son to father. A myth is a female moth. A collection of myths is called mythology,which means stories with female caricatures. One myth says that people in olden times worshipped monkeys because they were our incestors. 

In olden times there were two big families in India. One was called the Pandava and the other was called the Karova. They fought amongst themselves in a battle called Mahabharat, after which India came to be known as MeraBharat Mahan. 

In midevil times India was ruled by the Slave Dienasty. So named because they all died a nasty death. Then came the Tughlaqs who shifted their capital from Delhi because of its pollution. They were followed by the Mowglis. 

The greatest Mowgli was Akbar because he extinguished himself on the battlefield of Panipat which is in Hurryana. But his son Jehangir was peace loving; he married one Hindu wife and kept 300 porcupines. Then came Shahajahan who had 14 sons. Family planning had not been invented at that time. He also built the Taj Mahal hotel for his wife who now stays there. 

The king sent all his sons away to distant parts of India because they started quarrelling. Dara Seiko was sent to UP, Shaikh Bhakhtiyar was sent to J & K, while Orangezip came to Bombay to fight Shivaji. However,after that they changed its name to Mumbai because Shivaji's sena did not like it. They also do not like New Delhi, so they are calling it Door Darshan. 

After the Mowglis came Vasco the Gama. He was an exploder who was circumcising India with a 100 foot clipper. Then came the British.They brought with them many inventions such as cricket, tramtarts and steamed railways. They were followed by the French who brought in French fries,pizzazz and laundry. But Robert Clive drove them out when he deafened Duplex who was out membered since the British had the queen on their side. 

Eventually, the British came to overrule India because there was too much diversity in our unity. The British overruled India for a long period.They were great expotents and impotents. They started expoting salt from India and impoting cloth. This was not liked by Mahatma Gandhi who wanted to produce his own salt. This was called the Swedish moment. During this moment, many people burnt their lion cloths in the street and refused to wear anything else. The British became very angry at this and stopped the production of Indian testiles. 

In 1920, Mahatma Gandhi was married to one wife. Soon after he became the father of the nation. In 1942 he started the Quiet India moment, so named because the British were quietly lootoing our country.

In 1947, India became free and its people became freely loving. This increased our population. Its government became a limited mockery, which means people are allowed to take the law in their own hands with the help of the police. Our constipation is the best in the world because it says that no man can be hanged twice for the same crime. It also says you cannot be put in prison if you have not paid your taxis. 

Another important thing about our constipation is that it can be changed. This is not possible with the British constipation because it is not written on paper. The Indian parlemint consists of two houses which are called lower and higher. This is because one Mr Honest Abe said that two houses divided against itself cannot withstand. 

So Pandit Nehru asked the British for freedom at midnight since the British were afraid of the dark. At midnight, on August 15, there was a tryst in parlemint in which many participated by wearing khaki and hosting the flag. 

Recently in India, there have been a large number of scams and a plaque, it can be dangerous because many people died of this plaque in Surat. 

Scams are all over India. One of these was in Bihar where holy cows were not given anything to eat by their elected leader. The other scam was in Bofor which is a small town in Switzerland. In this, a lot of Indian money was given to buy a gun which can shoot a coot. 

Presently India has a coalishun government made up of many parties, left, right and centre. It has started to library the economy. This means that there is now no need for a licence as the economy will be driven by itself. 

India is also trying to become an Asian tiger because its own tigers are being poached. Another important event this year was the Shark meeting at Malas Dive. At this place, shark leaders agreed to share their poverty, pollution and population 

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Boo Yaa - This is advertising at its best

It may be old - but it is still effective and wow! I mean How :P

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Female Syrian blogger jailed for 5 years for espionage

Damascus - A 19-year-old Syrian blogger, Tal El-Melouhy, was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday after being found guilty of disclosing information to a foreign country.

Her sentencing came just days after Washington called for her immediate release.

Washington also denied that El-Melouhy, who was arrested just over a year ago, had spied for the United States.

A statement from a leading Syrian human rights association said she was charged 'under the umbrella of emergency law.'

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights called on the authorities in Damascus to respect international obligations concerning the protection and promotion of human rights.

El-Melouhy's family had been unable to confirm her whereabouts for the first 10 months of her disappearance, until local Syrian news website dp-news reported she was held at Duma women's prison, some 20 kilometres north-west of the city.

At the time of her arrest, El-Melouhy was a student and active blogger, writing articles supporting the Palestinian cause and criticising the French initiative for peace between Israel and Syria.

(Source: http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1619260.php/Female-Syrian-blogger-jailed-for-5-years-for-espionage)

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Mark Makhoul, 2:48 AM, Benihana and blogs!

Mark Makhoul, a blogger living in the Middle East, is now the subject of a US$18,000 lawsuit filed by the Kuwaiti franchisee of global Japanese restaurant chain Benihana. Mark's crime? Posting a mildly critical restaurant review on his blog, 2:48AM (judge for yourself by reading his review here: http://www.248am.com/mark/kuwait/my-benihana-experience/). We’re sure that you’ll agree with us that a frank but even-handed review, even if negative, does not warrant legal action and that this is not how global brands like Benihana should engage with bloggers.

Despite a massive outcry on blogs, social and mainstream media, both Benihana in Kuwait and Benihana of Tokyo, the New-York based franchisor, have steadfastly refused comment and the court case is, as of the time of writing, still set to commence on the 8th March 2011. Although the suit is for minimum damages of $18,000, it could be for considerably more, being lodged in the distinctly un-blogger-friendly legal system of the state of Kuwait.

Benihana in Kuwait first deleted critical comments from its Facebook page and then blocked anyone who had been outspoken against them. Benihana of Tokyo has not replied to a single request made using the contact form on its website, despite a promise to return comments within 24 hours. Neither has it responded to calls on this from bloggers and journalists.

DEFENDING BLOGGERS' RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

We believe that suing a consumer for expressing an opinion is totally unacceptable. We believe that a company arrogant enough to ignore the very real expressed concerns of thousands of consumers is arrogant enough to think it can press ahead with this suit – one which would set a very worrying precedent indeed for the bloggers of the Middle East who already post their views in an environment of widespread government and commercial censorship. We want to send a clear message out – that today’s consumer has the right to express an opinion online – whether that be satisfaction or dissatisfaction – without fear of bullying and litigation from companies.

If you’d like to know more before deciding whether to post something on this, some of the coverage this case has been generating is linked on Mark’s blog here:http://www.248am.com/mark/kuwait/media-coverage-on-benihana-lawsuit/ 

http://www.fastcompany.com/1723689/benihana-kuwait-lawsuit-mark-makhou-mike-servo

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/kuwait-restaurant-sues-blogger-for-bad-review

The full story is summed up here:http://uaecommunity.blogspot.com/2011/02/benihana-kuwait-and-justice.html 

Just so we’re clear – this didn’t originate with Mark.

Have you been "Benihana" 'd yet?? #BenihanaKUW

So I am part of the Middle East bloggers community now - not very famous (hell not famous at all) but I am part of it. When a person of this community gets attacked for no reason at all, that is an attack on all the bloggers in the community!

That is why, when Mark Makhoul gets sued for just expressing his thoughts, for writing his feelings and speaking his mind - IT JUST BLOWS MY MIND! Point is - as a blogger and a person with the right to free speech, I believe that I have the right to say it, without worrying about people getting rubbed the wrong way (unless these people are either a) a whack job of the first order or b) completely guilty [P.S. I am going for both in the case of M/s Benihana Kuwait - especially the GM]

Anyway, for those who were not following the Benihana case (to be truthful, neither was I until 2 weeks ago), it started with a pretty sharp but personal objective review of Benihana in Kuwait! The company in turn decided to sue this blogger. Problem? D-uh!! 

Mark Makhoul is only one of Kuwaits more well known bloggers and his blogs (he has 2) have a very large reach. While the review was initially quite soft (to the naked casual eye) after the GM of Benihana Kuwait commented, it raised some eyebrows. No one cares much about Benihana Kuwait especially after the way they have conducted themselves, reacting to a sundry blog post. All they needed to do was bridge the gap with some love. Instead they created a fracas. Now the world is screaming and the voices have become louder.

I am now one more voice in this shouting! "I am Mark Makhoul! Come Sue Me!!"

Have you been "Benihana" 'd yet??

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muppet cupcakes on Twitpic

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Are they not adrooolable???

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Ooh - Now that is beautiful!

In more ways than one that is :)

I was recently introduced to Arva - a great food lover and reviewer as I found out later, but a great blogger to begin with!

I saw her blog and was blown away by the detail that each post covered with respect to the food, the behind-the-scenes look and all the intense detail that is every single compositing factor in a recipe! She takes great photographs (still need to find out what she uses to capture those moments!) and displays it with style!

Now this style is not limited to only her blogging style or the way she presents her photographs or her taste preferences... but her blog has also been tastefully designed!

Using basic wordpress.org, with an OS theme in the form of Sandbox, Autofocus and a penchant for all things beautiful, her blog just oozes simplicity, and just  impresses me no end. I like her use of simplicity in every  manner possible, and it becomes a part of the review and the way she addresses most things!

Do read her blog and send her your bouquets or send me your brickbats :)

Cheers!

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Masdar City

These are only the photographs for the time being - Will write up the blog post in a while.

Here is a video of how we reached the main building of Masdar Institute.

Cheers,

Partha

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James and I

So it began on Wednesday 19-Jan-2011 that we had to bid for a few items for a good cause! Raise funds for the 8 Day Academy. (You can read about the 8 Day Academy on their website here.) There were a lot of unique products up for #twauction. The "#Twauction" was an auction on Twitter for several items donated including an iPod from Nahel, a Nicole bag from Tilly and Pinch, 3 James originals, home made Godiva cake from Nick, Niftee’s 2 beautiful T-shirts and a Shawl and so many more. If you’re on Twitter – follow #twauction #run41 and support the causes the best way you can.

Well I was bidding on a James original and a bunch of cupcakes - and guess what - I won the shirt and our team of Shaahima Fahim, Lenaro, Wajiha Said, and Ahmed Shaikh won 25 Strawberry Cheesecake cupcakes made by Nick! Well I have yet to get the cupcakes, but today I managed to get my James Original (I have the Autumn Pullover)!! It's classic really! Have a look at the pics and you will see that I am the proud owner of number 15 of 20 of this particular design of the James Original, and you can get yourself one as well. 

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The Tea Junction

Had met Farida Ahmed, R K, Vineeth, Love, Mehul, Ekta and others at The Third Line for a great artistic event known as the Pecha-Kucha (see www.pechakucha.org for more information). Separate blog post on that!

After the event was over, all of us headed over to Movenpick Hotel, Oud Metha for a cuppa tea. Now the place we were headed to was not in the hotel, but actually a new tea serving joint that opened barely 4 days ago. 

Welcome to Dubai and the world - "Tea Junction". Congratulations Shanil - you have the makings of a great hangout joint :)

The place looks great - nice earthy warmth emanating from the environment in the cafe, great decor, comfy sofas, good music, and a tea menu that will leave you spell bound. This cafe can serve you a drink to suit your fancy - any tea in the world, in addition to coffees, iced teas, and tea based mocktails!! His food menu is just as impressive and the quality of food is fabulous!

I had a Moon chai - which is the foreign version of what Mumbaiiyas call a "Paani Kum" literally meaning less water. The tea was brewed to perfection.. great flavour - without the sugar, the sweetness of the leaves used was filtering through nicely! Fragrance was nice, and milk was just right in quantity. I savoured the tea - and I wanted to drink some more!!

Does it drill a hole in your pocket?? Hell no - 7 of us, 7 chais's, 1 omlette (which Mehul said was "nice"), 1 BBQ turkey on a bun - which was nicely assembled and looked nice when served. I was too hungry to be patient to photograph it when it was served. I just gobbled it all in. All this was 65 AED!! Considering the serving size and the place we were in - it seemed reasonable. The food was satisfactory in quantity and flavour, and the chai's are priced just right :)

A few more photographs taken by Farida can be seen here.

A few additions are expected to the joint in the near future, and I wish Shanil and his team a bright and prosperous future with The Tea Junction.

I know I am going back soon - will you join me??

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