2 New Alshaya Restaurants? Looks like it...

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant

Pei Wei Asian Diner


I noticed Alshaya advertsing on Monster.com for staff for these two restaurants and the location is Kuwait. So could be that both will be opening here in the near future. Yay! Both look great.

2012 Burns Supper

Calling All Tango Lovers! 2nd Argentine Tango Seminar 2012

Directly from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the land of the beautiful tango, come two talented instructors, Oscar Gauna & Cecilia Diaz Gauna, to teach the elegant style of Argentine Tango for the second time in Kuwait. This intensive tango seminar is perfect for amateurs & aficionados alike. Don't miss out on this AMAZING opportunity to learn one of the world's most beautiful dance styles. Limited seats available, so make sure to book.


-Level 1: Beginners

-Level 2: Advanced Beginners (For those who took the Tango seminar in October).

-Mondays: There will be optional "Lady Styling & Techniques" for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediates.

-Wednesdays: There will be an optional "Milonga" seminar for advanced beginners consisting of 4 classes.


What you will need:
For men: Shoes that don’t obstruct you from making pivots, like trainers or shoes with thick rubber soles.


For women: If possible, shoes with at least small heels, which hold your feet properly. No flip flops, platforms or trainers with thick soles.

For everyone: The eagerness to have fun learning a beautiful dance.


When: Beginning Monday, January 30th
Where: Argentine Embassy, Mishref, Block 6, Street 42, Villa 57, Basement Salon
For more information or to book your spot at the seminars kindly send an mail to: LauraSPereyra@gmail.com


Via GIK

Happy Chinese New Year - Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Chinese Zodiac - DRAGON

PERSONALITY
Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, this passion and enthusiasm can leave Dragons feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled.

While Dragons frequently help others, rarely will they ask for help. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colorful personalities, but deep down, Dragons prefer to be alone. Perhaps that is because they’re most successful when working alone. Their preference to be alone can come across as arrogance or conceitedness, but these qualities aren’t applicable. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast!

HEALTH
Considering their hard-working nature, Dragons are healthy overall. They do get stressed and suffer from periodic tension/headaches, likely because they take so many risks. Dragons could benefit from incorporating mild activity into their lives. Yoga or walking would be good as these activities can work both their minds and their bodies.

CAREER
Dragons prefer leading to being led. Jobs that allow them to express their creativity are good choices. Some good careers include: inventor, manager, computer analyst, lawyer, engineer, architect, broker, and sales person.

RELATIONSHIPS
Dragons will give into love, but won’t give up their independence. Because they have quick, sometimes vengeful tempers, their partners need to be tough-skinned. Dragons enjoy others who are intriguing, and when they find the right partners, they’ll usually commit to that person for life.

Dragons and the 5 elements

METAL Dragons – Years 1940 and 2000
Metal strengthens this already strong sign. Metal Dragons are more determined and they’ll fight for what they believe in. They enjoy the company of those who feel mighty enough to challenge their beliefs. They’re true leaders and usually find plenty of others willing to follow.

WATER Dragons – Years 1952 and 2012
Water calms the Dragon’s fire. Water Dragons are able to see things from other points of view. They don’t have the need to always be right. Their decisions, if well-researched, are usually better since they allow other’s to become involved.

WOOD Dragons – 1904 and 1964
Wood Dragons also are willing to entertain the opinions of others. Their artistic side is strong, and Wood Dragons enjoy being creative and innovative. They get along with others, but will always be the dominating force.

FIRE Dragons – 1916 and 1976
A Fire Dragon’s emotions can flare instantly. Fire Dragons put themselves on pedestals, and because they react quickly and recklessly, they sometimes make wrong decisions. Fire Dragons need to slow down and keep their tempers in check as that’s when they’re best.

EARTH Dragons – Years 1928 and 1988
More rooted in the ground, Earth Dragons make better decisions because they act more rationally. Earth Dragons are level-headed and able to control their behaviors. They’re more supportive of others, but they prefer being admired by others.
Compatibility

Dragons are compatible with the Monkey or Rat and incompatible with the Ox and Goat.

 

To check your own sign [link].

 

LWDLIK - I'm  a tiger and husband's a rooster, he's got no chance LOL :OD

 

A Classroom Full of Macs in Kuwait

The writing training center at Gulf University. A room filled with new Macs. There's space for 24 students. This takes teaching to a new level.

LWDLIK - Thanks John had to borrow this one, quite impressive stuff. Nice to know GUST is offering great technology for the fees they charge. Wouldn't it be great if all schools in Kuwait had this. Shouldn't be so difficult surely, rich country like Kuwait keen on developing and progressing. Ok so I'm slightly delusional ;O) but still hopeful. Sometimes seems hope and oil is all Kuwait has. Time for some doers, movers and shakers!