A lifer expat mummy in Kuwait blogging on things to do in Kuwait for kids and adults, places to visit, fun and cultural events, general info, shopping bargains and interesting stuff. Email: LWDLIK@gmail.com
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Mario Balotelli Dedicates Italy v Germany Goals to Adoptive Mother
Mario Balotelli, bottom, greets his mother at the end of the semi final match between
Germany and Italy. Photograph: Maurizio Brambatti/EPA
Mario Balotelli dedicated his match-winning performance in Italy's Euro 2012 semi-final against Germany to his adoptive mother.
At the final whistle, the Italy striker embraced Silvia Balotelli, who brought him up from the age of two after he was born in Italy to Ghanaian immigrants.
"After the game, when I went to my mum I said 'these goals are for you'," he said. "I waited for this moment for so long and I wanted to make my mum happy.
"Tonight was the most beautiful of my life – but I hope that this Sunday is even better."
Balotelli's double was enough to see Italy through to a meeting with the holders Spain in Kiev.
It extended Italy's remarkable record against Germany in tournament matches, the 2-1 win meaning the two sides have now met on eight occasions and the Azzurri have never lost.
"With Spain we are the two best teams in the tournament," said Balotelli. "Can we win? I'll tell you on Sunday."
Balotelli broke the deadlock when he rose to power home Antonio Cassano's 20th-minute cross.
His second was a belter, striding clear of the Germany defence to collect Riccardo Montolivo's superb through ball before blasting an unstoppable shot past Manuel Neuer.
It took Balotelli to three goals for the tournament and he is now favourite to win the coveted Golden Boot prize.
"In the final I hope to make it four," he said. "I will try to score another goal but in football you can do that a lot and still never score. Sometimes you need a bit of luck."
Balotelli's efforts earned the praise of the Italy manager Cesare Prandelli.
"He was excellent, like the entire team," said Prandelli. "I really believe that a team needs to have an idea of the way they play, and he really subscribed to this playing style.
"He ran into space high up the pitch, was always available, and put in a very good performance this evening."
For the Germany manager Joachim Löw, it was another shattering disappointment.
Despite reaching the last four for the fourth tournament running, they are still to end their wait for a trophy, which stretches back to Euro 96.
"We've had two great years," said Löw, whose side suffered their first defeat since the World Cup semi-final against Spain two years ago.
"The team has really developed well. We won 15 games in a row but lost today against an incredibly strong Italian side, with a strong axis and two great strikers.
"There's no reason to doubt ourselves. Our team was the youngest team here. Even though there's disappointment today, we played a wonderful tournament and I am sure we will be able to cope with this defeat."
Mario Balotelli dedicated his match-winning performance in Italy's Euro 2012 semi-final against Germany to his adoptive mother.
At the final whistle, the Italy striker embraced Silvia Balotelli, who brought him up from the age of two after he was born in Italy to Ghanaian immigrants.
"After the game, when I went to my mum I said 'these goals are for you'," he said. "I waited for this moment for so long and I wanted to make my mum happy.
"Tonight was the most beautiful of my life – but I hope that this Sunday is even better."
Balotelli's double was enough to see Italy through to a meeting with the holders Spain in Kiev.
It extended Italy's remarkable record against Germany in tournament matches, the 2-1 win meaning the two sides have now met on eight occasions and the Azzurri have never lost.
"With Spain we are the two best teams in the tournament," said Balotelli. "Can we win? I'll tell you on Sunday."
Balotelli broke the deadlock when he rose to power home Antonio Cassano's 20th-minute cross.
His second was a belter, striding clear of the Germany defence to collect Riccardo Montolivo's superb through ball before blasting an unstoppable shot past Manuel Neuer.
It took Balotelli to three goals for the tournament and he is now favourite to win the coveted Golden Boot prize.
"In the final I hope to make it four," he said. "I will try to score another goal but in football you can do that a lot and still never score. Sometimes you need a bit of luck."
Balotelli's efforts earned the praise of the Italy manager Cesare Prandelli.
"He was excellent, like the entire team," said Prandelli. "I really believe that a team needs to have an idea of the way they play, and he really subscribed to this playing style.
"He ran into space high up the pitch, was always available, and put in a very good performance this evening."
For the Germany manager Joachim Löw, it was another shattering disappointment.
Despite reaching the last four for the fourth tournament running, they are still to end their wait for a trophy, which stretches back to Euro 96.
"We've had two great years," said Löw, whose side suffered their first defeat since the World Cup semi-final against Spain two years ago.
"The team has really developed well. We won 15 games in a row but lost today against an incredibly strong Italian side, with a strong axis and two great strikers.
"There's no reason to doubt ourselves. Our team was the youngest team here. Even though there's disappointment today, we played a wonderful tournament and I am sure we will be able to cope with this defeat."
LWDLIK - What an awesome player. I'm thinking our boys (England) did pretty darn good keeping him at bay in their match. WTG Italy!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Lights and Power Go Out in Mahboula After Power Plant Caught Fire
They're without electricity in Mahboula because the power plant caught fire. No lifts, no lights, no traffic lights so it's like wild west out here, no a/c at 50+...No joke!!! Not expected to be fixed until tomorrow either :o(((
A Trip to Garo Island with Nuzha Touristic Enterprises
Nuzha Touristic Enterprises
Are going to have a BBQ fun trip to Garo Island on July 20, 2012.
KD 25.000 per person the price includes transportation, BBQ, and DJ. For those who are interested, you can contact us on this numbers 25755825/35 and 97158539.
LWDLIK - If you haven't had the chance to get out to the islands this would be a perfect one. The waters are pristine and more beautiful than some in the Caribbean.
World’s Biggest McDonald’s Restaurant is Coming to the London Olympics
Forget about supersizing some fries, how about supersizing an entire McDonald’s.
The fast-food giant has jumped on the pop-up restaurant bandwagon for the 2012 Olympics by building a flagship restaurant of world record breaking size in east London.
The two-story restaurant, which is next to the Olympic Stadium, will be its biggest and busiest in the world, seating 1,500 diners and serving up to 14,000 people a day.
According to the Daily Mail, the 3,000 sq. ft. the building, which features recycled timber, will be dismantled after six weeks. The materials and most of the furniture and fittings will be reused in other McDonald’s restaurants after the games. The restaurant will have special waste-sorting facilities will ensure that most garbage gets recycled, executives said.
The restaurant, and three other outlets at the Olympics venue, will be staffed by 2,000 McDonald's best employees.
The fast-food giant is a top Olympics sponsor with exclusive rights to sell branded food products inside the venue. The company says that all the beef will come from British farms, and the chocolate used in muffins will be fair-trade.
But British doctors have complained that the food choices at the Olympics restaurant are largely identical to McDonald’s fare around the world — Big Macs, milkshakes, fries and chicken nuggets.
The only addition to the menu is iced fruit smoothies, which haven’t yet been introduced in other British McDonald’s.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/26/worlds-biggest-mcdonalds-restaurant-is-coming-to-london-olympics/?intcmp=trending#ixzz1z2SappeB
Saudi 'Drifter' Sentenced to Death by Beheading
Published June 27, 2012
FoxNews.com
A middle-aged man in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to execution by public beheading after killing two people while ‘drifting’ his car, Reuters reports.
The man, who identified himself to police as “Mutannish,” which is Arabic for “he who ignores,” was engaging in a particularly reckless form of outlaw driving that is popular in the Kingdom and locally known as “Hagwalah.”
In videos posted to YouTube, large crowds are seen gathering by the side of the road to watch drivers skid their cars – often typical family sedans like Honda Accords and Hyundai Sonatas – through traffic at high speeds, sometimes heading in the wrong direction.
Several of the clips show out of control cars crash into the spectators causing serious injury, or even death. One particularly graphic video that surfaced in the internet in May a car rolled through a crowd as several passengers were thrown from vehicle. It has since been removed.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/06/27/saudi-drifter-sentenced-to-death-by-beheading/#ixzz1z1zzzg8b
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Bahrain Summer Festival 2012
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Quote of the Week
“My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 large slices of carrot cake and 3 lemon cupcakes... I feel better already.”
- Kim at Truly Scrumptious Bakery.
- Kim at Truly Scrumptious Bakery.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Expat Female had her Feet Handcuffed, Head Split Open and was Beaten in Custody of Police
From the husband..
"I am a UK citizen and am proud to live out here in Kuwait. I have met some wonderful, warm and remarkably talented people. The issue, for me, though, is the attitude of some in positions of power and control. My wife had been to an event watching the England vs Italy Euro 2012 game. She had been drinking wine - and this is illegal in Kuwait and I do not intend to argue that she wasn't in the wrong on this. What shocked me though was that, when stopped by police on the way home, her treatment was medieval in the extreme. Handcuffed by the ankles and dragged up the police station steps by her feet (splitting her head open and later requiring stitches), beaten so much that the doctor in the hospital insisted on taking detailed photo evidence. Her passport dissappeared in the police station and, bizarrely, her release was going to be conditional on supply of her passport.......
But we need to balance this by saying that this was the action of a few individuals. The desk officer when I arrived was a decent guy and the look of shame in his eyes was evident. The investigating officer was more concerned with not having the situation escalated - and I hope his internal investigations reflect the feeling of disgust he clearly felt with the treatment she had received in his care.
Not all people are good and not all are bad and we shouldn't paint a nation by a single brush stroke. My hope is that, those so called men who took pleasure in beating a defenseless woman, will look into themselves and their belief systems and realise that they are the reason Kuwait is ranked 76 (division 4) in the human rights league table - the same league as the Congo, Uganda etc.
But it will change, as evidenced by the Kuwaiti guy who arrived at the police station to secure her release. He paid the KD50 out of his own wallet and was offended when I insisted on re-embursing him. A truly decent individual and a glimmer of light for the future."
But we need to balance this by saying that this was the action of a few individuals. The desk officer when I arrived was a decent guy and the look of shame in his eyes was evident. The investigating officer was more concerned with not having the situation escalated - and I hope his internal investigations reflect the feeling of disgust he clearly felt with the treatment she had received in his care.
Not all people are good and not all are bad and we shouldn't paint a nation by a single brush stroke. My hope is that, those so called men who took pleasure in beating a defenseless woman, will look into themselves and their belief systems and realise that they are the reason Kuwait is ranked 76 (division 4) in the human rights league table - the same league as the Congo, Uganda etc.
But it will change, as evidenced by the Kuwaiti guy who arrived at the police station to secure her release. He paid the KD50 out of his own wallet and was offended when I insisted on re-embursing him. A truly decent individual and a glimmer of light for the future."
LWDLIK - Dear Anon, I am sad to hear about your wife, this is horrifying. I hope she is okay and recovering from this horrible incident. Thank you for sharing this story with us it could well help others. You didn't say if she was driving or if she was in a taxi. I do hope people, if imbibing, take a taxi only the driving is crazy and dangerous enough. Always wise for a woman to travel with a male companion late at night under these circumstances too. Her treatment was uncalled for and very cruel. It seems the kind Kuwaiti gentleman who helped you out was extremely embarrassed that his country folk could act so shamefully.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
NCCAL Kids and Youth Workshops
From 24 June - 12 July NCCAL and LoYAC are holding workshops for kids aged 7-13 yrs in the morning and ages 13-18 yrs in the evenings. The morning workshops are 9 -11.30am will include calligraphy, glass painting, pottery, piano, violin, fabric printing, painting with acrylics. Evening workshops are 5-7pm and include the above plus pencil drawing, drama, photography, caricatures, doll making. Fee is KD 10. Tel 1804500 after 5pm for registration.
Locations change so please check the above tel number for venues. NCCAL FB page is in Arabic. Most of the LoYAC volunteers speak good English though.
C'mon England!
So starting to fret, from now, about the game tonight. Hope the Italians are not too cute; it could sway my loyalty (joking dear). Have crossed all that can be crossed. Really hoping we win tonight but if we don't it's not so bad 'cos the prospect of taking on Germany will be way too stressful for little old me ;O)
Agapanthus Summer Silk Fair
AGAPANTHUS
SUMMER SILK FAIR
MONDAY JUNE 25TH 10 – 1PM, 4 – 8PM
AT ADAN BLOCK 7 ST 2 HOUSE 48
9728 8853
SARONGS, SCARVES, TIES (BOW AND STRAIGHT) ROBES IN SILK OR PASHMINA AND NEW MEGA CHIFFON SCARVES IN SILK OF ARMANI, MISSONI, VALENTINO, FERRE AND ETRO.
PROCEEDS TO CHARITY SO PLEASE COME ALONG WITH FRIENDS AND DO SHARE INFO.
DIRECTIONS:
FROM 30, EXIT ON 207 AWAY FROM SEA
LEFT AT FIRST LIGHTS
2ND RIGHT
STRAIGHT OVER O
1ST LEFT
NO 48 IS 3RD HOUSE ON RIGHT.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
The Truly Scrumptious Bakery is now Open for Business
Tel. 99380307
Facebook: Truly Scrumptious Bakery
Twittering: @TSBakery
Cakes
Lovely moist lemon drizzle cake KD 7
Sublime orange and cranberry marmalade cake
(sprinkled with almond slices) KD 9
Divine chocolate bumpy road
(with caramel, peanut butter and walnuts) KD 9
Superb Victoria sponge cake
(fresh cream and strawberry jam) KD 8
Yummy caramelised pineapple upside-down cake KD 8
Cupcakes
Lemon, vanilla or rose pink with TDF frosting 6 pcs KD 4.500
Cupcake order with a greeting KD 1 extra
Lovely moist lemon drizzle cake KD 7
Sublime orange and cranberry marmalade cake
(sprinkled with almond slices) KD 9
Divine chocolate bumpy road
(with caramel, peanut butter and walnuts) KD 9
Superb Victoria sponge cake
(fresh cream and strawberry jam) KD 8
Yummy caramelised pineapple upside-down cake KD 8
Cupcakes
Lemon, vanilla or rose pink with TDF frosting 6 pcs KD 4.500
Cupcake order with a greeting KD 1 extra
Free delivery for orders over KD 10
LWDLIK - :O) These are the best darn cupcakes on the planet. More fabulous goodies are to be added to the above list.
LWDLIK - :O) These are the best darn cupcakes on the planet. More fabulous goodies are to be added to the above list.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Lamborghini Aventador from Kuwait Towed in St. Tropez
It seems that Kuwaitis have already started their usual summer European vacations and also started violating some traffic laws to show off their flashy cars. Watch the video below of this Orange Lamborghini Aventador and a Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, also from Kuwait, being towed in St Tropez. Both cars where parked in the taxi bay on the quay. See how they lifted the Aventador and hear the crowd cheering.
With thanks to Qabag blog.
Finally Some Good News - High Intake of Cholesterol Shown to Actually Repair Damaged Brains
(NaturalNews) Including high-cholesterol foods as part of a healthy diet may not be the poor dietary choice we have all been told it is, suggests a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine. It turns out that cholesterol actually helps increase production of an important component of the nervous system that facilitates proper nerve cell communication, and prevents the onset of brain diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
The study focused specifically on patients with a condition known as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), in which nerve cells are unable to properly manufacture protective myelin sheaths. It is these myelin sheaths, which are composed of lipid fats and proteins, that allow nerves to communicate and send appropriate electrical signals that trigger movement and cognition, and that protect nerves from damage.
Cholesterol, which is commonly dismissed as harmful and something that people should avoid, actually contributes to producing and maintaining myelin sheaths. Without it, as evidenced by the recent studies, individuals with PMD -- and potentially all individuals -- are at a higher risk of developing cognitive illness and brain degradation. And particularly those with PMD, low-cholesterol diets are almost sure to leave them exceptionally prone to nerve damage.
"This six-week-long cholesterol treatment delayed the decline in motor coordination," wrote the scientists in their report. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine in Germany fed a group of mice with PMD a high-cholesterol diet for six weeks, as well as another group of PMD mice a low-cholesterol diet. Those on the high-cholesterol diet stopped experiencing cognitive decline, while the low-cholesterol mice continued to get worse.
The study focused specifically on patients with a condition known as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), in which nerve cells are unable to properly manufacture protective myelin sheaths. It is these myelin sheaths, which are composed of lipid fats and proteins, that allow nerves to communicate and send appropriate electrical signals that trigger movement and cognition, and that protect nerves from damage.
Cholesterol, which is commonly dismissed as harmful and something that people should avoid, actually contributes to producing and maintaining myelin sheaths. Without it, as evidenced by the recent studies, individuals with PMD -- and potentially all individuals -- are at a higher risk of developing cognitive illness and brain degradation. And particularly those with PMD, low-cholesterol diets are almost sure to leave them exceptionally prone to nerve damage.
"This six-week-long cholesterol treatment delayed the decline in motor coordination," wrote the scientists in their report. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine in Germany fed a group of mice with PMD a high-cholesterol diet for six weeks, as well as another group of PMD mice a low-cholesterol diet. Those on the high-cholesterol diet stopped experiencing cognitive decline, while the low-cholesterol mice continued to get worse.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
McDonalds and Animal Poems
McDonalds on the Gulf Road with the Malibu view |
My daughter and I went off to McDonalds today for some comfort food and there's not much that's more comforting than a McDonalds' breakfast. I received this lovely poem from a reader whilst I was there that had me crying on my pancakes. Thank you Shabana x
"An Animal Poem"
You are mute
But you communicate better
Than most people
You seem
To understand
What baffles
My human mind
No matter how agitated
I am
I always see
Peace when I look
Into your eyes
You are calm
When I fret
Proactive
When I only react
Receptive
Where I am callous
I call out to you
But you reach out to me
Always
I may buy, adopt or take you in
But truly it's you
That accepts me
I may see breed or lineage in you
You only see
Me
You might be the one
To die on me
But I'm the one
Who has learned
To live from you.
© 2012 / Shabana Shaikh
(Warning: Contents not to be used or reproduced without prior consent of author)
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
I Can't or Won't Believe Our Baby Boy Maury is Dying :O(
Maury the Lovebug, our beloved Japanese Spitz dog - whom we got from an animal shelter here in Kuwait - has neurological complications from an old case of distemper. For those who have dogs that have been around Maury we have been assured by the vet that this is an old case that is not contagious. This canine virus has left him with degenerative brain damage. Sadly distemper and parvovirus are very common in Kuwait. Please ensure your dogs are vaccinated and boosters are given.
We are so very sad. The vet has told me today there is nothing they can do for him and it might be a matter of months. I can't believe that he can be so ill. Apart from the twitching he seems fine, he does falter sometimes with his left front leg when walking but he still likes to play, eats well and is as sweet natured as ever.
We've only had him two months and have fallen madly in love with him and I think he has with us too. I noticed a twitching ear that had gotten worse and now his leg has started too. Yesterday one of his eyes started winking and half of his face was twitching. I thought maybe an old trauma to the head, epilepsy or a tumour - all of which might be treatable - but it seems not :O(
So for as long as we have him it'll be oodles of love, double portions of peanut butter (he adores it) and his favourite meal of boiled chicken.
Our stories with Maury so far..
Our New Member of the Family: Maury
Maury Gets a Make-over
Doggy Poop Dramas
The Murder Scene
An update on Maury the Lovebug
Maury's doing just fine he has just recovered from an aural hemaetoma that he got from scratching his ear too hard but other than that he's fine. I'm still in shock at the vet's diagnosis and delivery of that info which has led me to think a) vet has no clue what he's doing. b) he has zero compassion. We're all just so happy Maury's doing okay. Spoke with other vets who seem to close rank a bit but are happy that Maury's decline has been very minimal, in fact, he seems to be a bit better these days still twitches but his balance is better.
Must be all the TLC he gets ;O)
Kuwaiti Court Ruling to Annul Elections Unprecedented
KUWAIT, June 20 (KUNA) -- The ruling by Kuwait's Constitutional Court to annul the recent parliamentary elections and reinstate the former dissolved parliament is the first of its kind since the court's inception in 1973.
The court, chaired by Head of Kuwait's Judiciary Council Faisal Al-Rashed, annulled the National Assembly elections held on February 2, 2012 and cancelled the membership of its declared winners.
The court based its decision on the grounds that two decrees to dissolve the former parliament and to call for fresh elections were illegal.
The ruling also stipulated that "the previous parliament regains its constitutional powers as if it had not been dissolved."
The ruling comes two days after His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's decree to suspend parliament sessions for a month, following rising tensions between the parliament and the government.
In early December last year, HH the Amir issued a decree to dissolve the parliament, issuing another decree a few days later inviting Kuwaitis to elect a new parliament on February 2.
The Kuwaiti parliament has been dissolved four times since 2006, but this is the first time in the history of the country that the parliament was dissolved by a constitutional court ruling.
The court, chaired by Head of Kuwait's Judiciary Council Faisal Al-Rashed, annulled the National Assembly elections held on February 2, 2012 and cancelled the membership of its declared winners.
The court based its decision on the grounds that two decrees to dissolve the former parliament and to call for fresh elections were illegal.
The ruling also stipulated that "the previous parliament regains its constitutional powers as if it had not been dissolved."
The ruling comes two days after His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's decree to suspend parliament sessions for a month, following rising tensions between the parliament and the government.
In early December last year, HH the Amir issued a decree to dissolve the parliament, issuing another decree a few days later inviting Kuwaitis to elect a new parliament on February 2.
The Kuwaiti parliament has been dissolved four times since 2006, but this is the first time in the history of the country that the parliament was dissolved by a constitutional court ruling.
Current Parliament is Unconstitutional and Illegal to be Dissolved Permanently: Last Elections Void
Breaking News..
Seems the current parliament will be not suspended for a month but dissolved permanently as it is deemed unconstitutional and illegal. The former late Amir, Jaber Al-Ahmed had dissolved a previous parliament and that issue was unresolved, and so these elections and parliament are illegal. The previous parliament is to be re-instated.
LWDLIK - Can we get an 'Amen'
No longer a rumour [link].
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Japan Karate Association
Beside the adults training for both ladies, gents and kids 12 years up to 60+ age
We have a special program as well special instructors for Youth and Juniors as follow:
About Youth Training (7-12 years old)
We are the only professionals who accept Youth (boys and girls) from age 4 to 6.
Youth training is twice a week
Thursday and Friday 6 - 7 PM.
About Kids Training (4-6 years old)
Training is lead by JKA Kuwait 2008 Kumite (Sparring) Silver Medalist, KATA Gold Medalist - Senpai Manayer Salmeen.
Kids Training 3 times a week
Training Schedule:
Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 06:00 pm to 7.30 pm
Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 06:00 pm to 7.30 pm
Infunity's Got Talent!
Infunity in 360 Mall is organizing an event on the performance stage. It will take place on Thursday, June 21st, 2012, from 7 PM - 10 PM. This event is on the occasion of the World Musical Day. CBK will be sponsoring the event & will be distributing lots of prizes to the kids. There will also be a special prize for the winner of the competition "Infunity Got Talent."
K'S PATH Party Animals
Presenting K'S PATH's Party Animals! Have K'S PATH's adorable animals visit your event, family fun day or child's birthday party for an interactive session on basic animal care. Feed the donkey! Walk our dogs! Groom cats! Pet the tortoise! More details in this flyer. Contact (+965) 67001622 or events@kspath.org for bookings.
Attention: Minister of Interior
This is fun!? Spoiled crazy kids driving like maniacs on the same streets you and I take our kids to school on. Here's video evidence that these people put on YouTube. One or more people will wind up dead driving like this.
Monday, June 18, 2012
$250 million Jackson Pollock Art Returned to Iran Museum
Mural on Indian Red Ground was seized by the country's customs service on 11 May after being on loan to Japan.
The service said it confiscated the work over money owed by the Ministry of Culture, which runs the museum.
The ministry said the painting had been returned "after negotiations".
The artwork was on its way back to Iran from the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, where it was displayed in an exhibition celebrating the centenary of the artist's birth.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration seized it at the Imam Khomeini International Airport due to the culture ministry's reported delay in repaying its debts.
Mural on Indian Red Ground is considered one of the prize pieces in the Tehran museum, which also features works by Gauguin, Picasso and Sir Henry Moore.
Most of the collection was built up by Iran's former queen Farah Pahlavi, who deployed a team of experts to tour Western auctions and buy prestige paintings and sculptures to boost her country's cultural profile.
LWDLIK - Anyone else surprised that the Tehran Museum has a $250 million Jackson Pollock? And I wonder if the Gaugin is one of his famous Tahitian topless ladies?
Hydro-Jet Levitation Toys are Here Already
LOL.. I knew it wouldn't take long. This was taken at Khubar Island at the weekend. My previous post on Jetlev [link].
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