iPhone in Dubai
October 30, 2007
Ever since the launch of the much coveted iPhone in the US I have been patiently awaiting its release here in Dubai. A lot of rumors floated around here pre-Gitex about a possible surprise launch, but that turn out to be the iPod Touch, which is another gadget I would like to have after I get my hands on the iPhone.
Well, it seems it would be at least a few more months before we even could get a launch date here and I have decided to shop around for one of the unlocked iPhones being sold in the market here.
I found a few that had completely unlocked iPhones that work with either Etisalat or DU and I’m very tempted to buy one this weekend. By reading some of the forums, it seems that these unlocked phones are working without a hitch, and in any case, until Apple decides to tap into this region, it is the only way I can boast to my friends about this gorgeous gadget, or should I wait of the Google Phone??
Iraqi Blues
October 30, 2007
“An Arab Woman Blues - Reflections in a sealed bottle…” - One of the better blogs to come out of post “liberation” Iraq. It is written, beautifully, by a 40 something woman caught in this nightmare.
The language is eloquent and the insights into a society that has been smashed into a millions pieces is both fascinating and harrowing for those of us that still live in sheltered bubbles.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
October 29, 2007
An amazing and extremely exhausting tale of unnamed man and his unnamed son journey across a post-apocalyptic land known formerly as the
Garry Kasparov Vs. Bill Maher
October 28, 2007
Real Time Bill Maher goes head to head with chess master Garry Kasparov and gets check mate everytime. One of the better clips from the Real Time show I have seen in a while, though the show itself is pretty good overall.
Thanks to YouTube for the Clip.