Watch Eddie Griffin (from Malcolm & Eddie) crash an Enzo:
[Via 2:48am]Wednesday, March 28, 2007
It's Not a Book, It's a Pillow
If you've ever awakened with the imprint of a book on your face, you probably wish you'd fallen asleep on one of these pillows that looks exactly like a way-thick textbook. Put one of these pillow/books on your desk and the boss might just think you're bookish enough to forgive you for sleeping on the job. You'd better be well-heeled for this pillow, though, it'll set you back $102.
[Via Gizmodo]
[Via Gizmodo]
Faith In GPS Sends £96k Mercedes Downstream
So far, over-dependence on GPS devices has resulted in more inconvenience than actual danger, but things took a turn for the worse earlier this month when a U.K. woman sent her £96k Mercedes SL500 flying into a river, trusting the car's optimistic GPS guidance instead of the road signs warning of impending doom. Matters were made worse as the river was swollen from recent heavy rains, which caused the vehicle to be swept some 200 meters downstream before the woman was able to escape. While she emerged unscathed, the car unfortunately wasn't quite so lucky, remaining stuck in the river for a week after the incident and now believed to be a complete write-off.
[Via Engadget]
[Via Engadget]
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
We Need Them...
ok you will notice that am really bored...i was going through wikipedia and now am searching the keyword "saudi" in the Time Magazine site...i found this article named "The Devil We Know" by Peter Beinart...to be honest i didnt really understand what he wanted to say, am not into politics at all but i found this interesting sentence...
"The U.S. can't completely distance itself from the Saudis--in our weakened position, we need their help."
if anyone understand the main idea behind this article then please tell me...
"The U.S. can't completely distance itself from the Saudis--in our weakened position, we need their help."
if anyone understand the main idea behind this article then please tell me...
Starbucks
i also searched starbucks...well nothing interesting except that i found out that starbucks is planning to open its largest branch here in dubai and its planned to open in the center of Mall of Arabia...
The First McDonald's
Whenever i get bored, i open Wikipedia and start typing anything that comes to my mind...this time it was McDonald's and actually found some interesting stuff...here they are...
"The business began in 1940, with a restaurant opened by siblings Dick and Mac McDonald in San Bernardino, California. Their introduction of the "Speedee Service System" in 1948 established the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant. The present corporation dates its founding to the opening of a franchised restaurant by Ray Kroc, in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 15, 1955, the ninth McDonald's restaurant overall. Kroc later purchased the McDonald brothers' equity in the company and led its worldwide expansion."
Revenue: $20.460 Billion USD (2005)
Net income: $2.602 Billion USD (2005)
Employees: 447,000 (2005)
I thought that they make more money than that...another interesting thing i found was a picture of the first McDonald's...looks kind of cool...
"The business began in 1940, with a restaurant opened by siblings Dick and Mac McDonald in San Bernardino, California. Their introduction of the "Speedee Service System" in 1948 established the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant. The present corporation dates its founding to the opening of a franchised restaurant by Ray Kroc, in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 15, 1955, the ninth McDonald's restaurant overall. Kroc later purchased the McDonald brothers' equity in the company and led its worldwide expansion."
Revenue: $20.460 Billion USD (2005)
Net income: $2.602 Billion USD (2005)
Employees: 447,000 (2005)
I thought that they make more money than that...another interesting thing i found was a picture of the first McDonald's...looks kind of cool...
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Car Accidents in the UAE
- Men recponsible for 92% of deaths.
- Drivers from the age group 18 to 27 have been held responsible for 37% of deaths.
- Last year's death average was one every 28 hours.
- Pakistani drivers were responsible for 25.6% of deaths, Indian drivers caused 20% followed closely by UAE nationals at 19%.
- The number of accidents in 2006 was 243,386...an increase of 61% compared to 2005.
- In these 312 people were killed while 1,812 were injured.
- Fatal accidents at night made up 45 per cent of the total number of fatalities.
- Private vehicles caused 1,164 accidents killing 167 people.
- Heavy trucks were responsible for 128 accidents causing 32 deaths.
- Light trucks were responsible for 133 accidents and 25 deaths.
- Emirates Road continues to remain the most dangerous road, topping the list with 128 accidents in which 40 people were killed.
- Sheikh Zayed Road stood second with 122 accidents although the death toll here increased to 45.
- Al Khail Road followed closely with 34 accidents and nine deaths.
- Dubai-Al Ain Road recorded 33 accidents and nine deaths.
- Sheikh Rashid Road had 29 accidents and six deaths.
- Al Ittihad Road had 24 accidents and seven deaths.
[Via Emirates Today]
Crazy Buliding In Singapore
Singapore is building this crazy housing block with four towers kind of hanging off the sides of another, central tower.The 153 meter tall tower will be located at the intersection of Scotts Road and Cairnhill Road, in close proximity to Orchard Road, Singapore’s famous shopping and lifestyle street. With 20,000m² of built floor area, the building will provide 68 high-end apartment units with panoramic views. The design strategically maneuvers within the highly regulated building environment to maximize the full potential of the site: Four individual apartment towers are vertically offset from one another and suspended from a central core.
[Via Boing Boing]
Congrats Itti
as most of u know the day b4 yesterday the saudi team alittihad played against alahli and won 3-0...here are the links of the goals...enjoy
First goal
Second goal
Third goal
First goal
Second goal
Third goal
Review: 300
yesterday i watched the movie 300...it was a good as i expected and i would rate it as 9/10what i like in the movie:
the graphics, the actors, the music and the best thing was the fight scenes.
what i hate about the movie:
too many weird creatures that r not needed at all.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Prison Break's third season to get a new name?
FOX has officially announced today that Prison Break would be back for a third season. But many sources say that the show will get a major overhaul, including a possible change in the show's title.
The FOX's press release announcing the renewal gives nothing about what Season 3 may hold. But series creator Paul T. Scheuring has been giving many hints, including at least one that may have fans shake on their seat hoping that the creator changes his mind.No matter what, Prison Break was never intended to be a long-running series. At first, people behind the show though it could last three seasons being laid out as follows: Season 1 = in prison, Season 2 = on the run, Season 3 = back in prison; but that the best plan was surely only two season.
However good ratings have made FOX order a third season. With how they mapped the second season, which includes wrapping up most (if not all) of the storylines, Prison Break needs to reinvent itself and here is how they plan to do it.
Read More...
The FOX's press release announcing the renewal gives nothing about what Season 3 may hold. But series creator Paul T. Scheuring has been giving many hints, including at least one that may have fans shake on their seat hoping that the creator changes his mind.No matter what, Prison Break was never intended to be a long-running series. At first, people behind the show though it could last three seasons being laid out as follows: Season 1 = in prison, Season 2 = on the run, Season 3 = back in prison; but that the best plan was surely only two season.
However good ratings have made FOX order a third season. With how they mapped the second season, which includes wrapping up most (if not all) of the storylines, Prison Break needs to reinvent itself and here is how they plan to do it.
Read More...
The People of Saudi Arabia
These are TV commercials airing in the United States, paid for by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington.
The theme is “The People of Saudi Arabia: Allies Against Terrorism”.
[Via Ad Blog Arabia]
The theme is “The People of Saudi Arabia: Allies Against Terrorism”.
[Via Ad Blog Arabia]
Ctrl + Z
This ad is also the winner of the Print category Grand Prix in Dubai Lynx Awards...it deserves it...
in case u dont know: Ctrl+Z = Undo
Saudi Arabia Did it at Lynx...
TV/Cinema Category:
Gold: GPS - Abdul Latif Jameel - Toyota Land Cruiser.
Print Category:
Silver: Smoke Detector - Goody - Hot Sauce.
Direct Straw - Pepsi International - Diet 7Up.
Bronze: Pool - Pepsi International - Pepsi.
Dots - Henkel Arabia - Persil.
Outdoor Category:
Gold: Pool - Pepsi International - Pepsi.
Direct Category:
Bronze: Gillette M3Power - Al Naghi Proctor & Gamble - Shaving Razor.
For the full winners list visit Dubai Lynx...
Dubai's Krispy Kreme
Well first of all to be honest...i have never heard of krispy kreme until a month ago when everybody started saying that it will open in dubai...I got to know that its a really well-known doughnut place and i also got excited about it...so today i went to krispy kreme to see what the fuss is all about...i bought like 6 different kinds and they are alll really good...but the Original Glazed one is just delicious...it was good enough to let me write a post about it :D for all of you who didnt try it, go and try the original galzed...
Giant Sticky Notes
I think this is the best idea ever, you can get it for a £100, which is a bit pricey for a table with sticky notes but i think it could be worth it...it has 300 sheets and u can refill it once ur out of notes...
For more info or if u r intrested to buy one, visit Arash + Kelly
For more info or if u r intrested to buy one, visit Arash + Kelly
Galeries Lafayette To Open In Dubai Mall
More than three million square feet – 80 per cent – of the retail space in the Dubai Mall has been leased, according to a senior executive.
“We are quite selective, as we need the right tenant, the right store and the right merchandise,” Emaar Chairman Mohamed Ali Alabbar said, after announcing the launch of French department store Galeries Lafayette’s first foray into Dubai.
Dubai Mall, which is part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, has a total gross building area of 5.8m sq ft, and leasable space of 3.77m sq ft.
“Our store will cover 192,000sq ft of retail space, and will be a key anchor tenant for Dubai Mall,” said Galeries Lafayette Group Chairman and owner Philippe Houze.
The department store will reflect a mix of European and Arabian culture and passion. “Dubai is our first step into this region. We see a lot of opportunities here, but we will go step by step,” Houze said.
Leading European brands have already ventured into Dubai, with the United Kingdom’s Harvey Nichols opening a store in the Mall of the Emirates, following a joint venture with Al Tayer Group. Saks Fifth Avenue, an American department store chain, has also opened a store at BurJuman.
[Via Emirates Today]
“We are quite selective, as we need the right tenant, the right store and the right merchandise,” Emaar Chairman Mohamed Ali Alabbar said, after announcing the launch of French department store Galeries Lafayette’s first foray into Dubai.
Dubai Mall, which is part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, has a total gross building area of 5.8m sq ft, and leasable space of 3.77m sq ft.
“Our store will cover 192,000sq ft of retail space, and will be a key anchor tenant for Dubai Mall,” said Galeries Lafayette Group Chairman and owner Philippe Houze.
The department store will reflect a mix of European and Arabian culture and passion. “Dubai is our first step into this region. We see a lot of opportunities here, but we will go step by step,” Houze said.
Leading European brands have already ventured into Dubai, with the United Kingdom’s Harvey Nichols opening a store in the Mall of the Emirates, following a joint venture with Al Tayer Group. Saks Fifth Avenue, an American department store chain, has also opened a store at BurJuman.
[Via Emirates Today]
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Hooters Opening In Dubai Soon :s
I just found out that U.S. restaurant chain Hooters is planning to open at least one of its famous Hooters restaurant in Dubai sometime in the next 2 years. This is what Reuters reported yesterday ...
"The opening of Hooters in Israel is part of the chain's global expansion. Privately held Hooters said it planned to open 17 restaurants in Colombia, Dubai, Guam, New Zealand and India in the next two years."
With all the things taking place in Dubai, I don't know ... but I'm not surprised any more ...
[Via UAE Community Blog]
"The opening of Hooters in Israel is part of the chain's global expansion. Privately held Hooters said it planned to open 17 restaurants in Colombia, Dubai, Guam, New Zealand and India in the next two years."
With all the things taking place in Dubai, I don't know ... but I'm not surprised any more ...
[Via UAE Community Blog]
British Airways Sat Corpse In First Class
A BRITISH Airways passenger travelling first class has described how he woke up on a long-haul flight to find that cabin crew had placed a corpse in his row.
The body of a woman in her seventies, who died after the plane left Delhi for Heathrow, was carried by cabin staff from economy to first class, where there was more space. Her body was propped up in a seat, using pillows.
The woman’s daughter accompanied the corpse, and spent the rest of the journey wailing in grief.
Paul Trinder, who awoke to see the body at the end of his row, last week described the journey as “deeply disturbing”, and complained that the airline dismissed his concerns by telling him to “get over it”.
“It was a complete mess — they seemed to have no proper plans in place to deal with the situation,” said Trinder, 54, a businessman from Brackley, Northamptonshire.
The woman died during a nine-hour flight on a Boeing 747. Trinder was catching up on sleep when he was woken by a commotion and opened his eyes to see staff manoeuvring the body into a seat.
“I didn’t have a clue what was going on. The stewards just plonked the body down without saying a thing. I remember looking at this frail, sparrow-like woman and thinking she was very ill,” said Trinder.
“She kept slipping under the seatbelt and moving about with the motion of the plane. When I asked what was going on I was shocked to hear she was dead.”
The woman’s daughter and son-in-law arrived soon after and began grieving. Trinder said: “It was terrifying. I put my earplugs in but couldn’t get away from the fact that there was a woman wailing at the top of her voice just yards away. It was a really intense, primal sound.
“I felt helpless. Grief is a very personal thing; it’s not as if there was anything I could do or say.”
Trinder, chief executive of Capital Safety, which makes products for the building industry, holds a BA gold card and travels more than 200,000 miles a year with the airline.
He became particularly concerned about the state of the body. “When you have a decaying body on a plane at room temperature for more than five hours there are significant health and safety risks,” he said.
After the plane landed, those in first class remained on board for an hour before police and a coroner gave the all-clear.
“The police even started interviewing me as a potential witness, although I had no idea what had happened to the woman. I just kept thinking to myself: ‘I’ve paid more than £3,000 for this’,” Trinder said.
When contacted by BA about the complaint, Trinder says he was told he would not be compensated and should “get over” the incident.
BA said the dead woman was taken into first class because the rest of the plane was full.
A spokesman said: “When a customer passes away on board it is always difficult and we apologise for any distress caused.”
He said there were about 10 deaths each year out of 36m passengers.
Other carriers use different procedures. Singapore Airlines has introduced “corpse cupboards” on its Airbus 340-500 aircraft. Cabin crews use the locker if there is no empty row of seats to place a corpse.
[Via Times Online]
The body of a woman in her seventies, who died after the plane left Delhi for Heathrow, was carried by cabin staff from economy to first class, where there was more space. Her body was propped up in a seat, using pillows.
The woman’s daughter accompanied the corpse, and spent the rest of the journey wailing in grief.
Paul Trinder, who awoke to see the body at the end of his row, last week described the journey as “deeply disturbing”, and complained that the airline dismissed his concerns by telling him to “get over it”.
“It was a complete mess — they seemed to have no proper plans in place to deal with the situation,” said Trinder, 54, a businessman from Brackley, Northamptonshire.
The woman died during a nine-hour flight on a Boeing 747. Trinder was catching up on sleep when he was woken by a commotion and opened his eyes to see staff manoeuvring the body into a seat.
“I didn’t have a clue what was going on. The stewards just plonked the body down without saying a thing. I remember looking at this frail, sparrow-like woman and thinking she was very ill,” said Trinder.
“She kept slipping under the seatbelt and moving about with the motion of the plane. When I asked what was going on I was shocked to hear she was dead.”
The woman’s daughter and son-in-law arrived soon after and began grieving. Trinder said: “It was terrifying. I put my earplugs in but couldn’t get away from the fact that there was a woman wailing at the top of her voice just yards away. It was a really intense, primal sound.
“I felt helpless. Grief is a very personal thing; it’s not as if there was anything I could do or say.”
Trinder, chief executive of Capital Safety, which makes products for the building industry, holds a BA gold card and travels more than 200,000 miles a year with the airline.
He became particularly concerned about the state of the body. “When you have a decaying body on a plane at room temperature for more than five hours there are significant health and safety risks,” he said.
After the plane landed, those in first class remained on board for an hour before police and a coroner gave the all-clear.
“The police even started interviewing me as a potential witness, although I had no idea what had happened to the woman. I just kept thinking to myself: ‘I’ve paid more than £3,000 for this’,” Trinder said.
When contacted by BA about the complaint, Trinder says he was told he would not be compensated and should “get over” the incident.
BA said the dead woman was taken into first class because the rest of the plane was full.
A spokesman said: “When a customer passes away on board it is always difficult and we apologise for any distress caused.”
He said there were about 10 deaths each year out of 36m passengers.
Other carriers use different procedures. Singapore Airlines has introduced “corpse cupboards” on its Airbus 340-500 aircraft. Cabin crews use the locker if there is no empty row of seats to place a corpse.
[Via Times Online]
Monday, March 19, 2007
Car Plate Sells For 3 Million Dirhams
A two-digit car number plate has fetched more than Dh3 million at a Dubai auction. The “E 15” serial number broke all records at the Dubai Roads and Transport Department (RTA) number plate auction.
The number was sold for Dh3,120,000 with potential buyers locked in a fierce bidding battle.
The number was sold for Dh3,120,000 with potential buyers locked in a fierce bidding battle.
Jumeirah Beach May Be Closed From Next Week
A mystery behind the fencing of Jumeirah Open Beach has been solved after it was reported a property development is to take shape at the popular spot.
Joggers who found scaffolding around the beach early this week reported being told the area will be closed to the public from next week because of a new coastline property to be built by Zabeel Investments.
The beach is one of the greatest attractions of Dubai for tourists and residents alike. Zabeel Investments confirmed it is building a new coastal development off Umm Suqeim along Jumeirah Beach. The project will comprise residential, commercial and hospitality facilities, reflecting a beachfront lifestyle.
“Located on the prestigious stretch in Umm Suqeim, the development will cover both existing and reclaimed land and will overlook the Burj Al Arab which is just down the coast.
“The development will add to the existing beachside environment.The new project will further extend Dubai’s coastline and provide additional opportunities for a beachfront lifestyle,” said Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi, Executive Chairman of Zabeel Investments.
Refusing to reveal details about the project, he said: “We are in the early stages of this development and will shortly announce details of the project when it’s finalised.” Upon visiting the beach, Emirates Today found a 17-km iron fencing is being built along the beach stretching from Burj Al Arab to Port Rashid.
A worker who declined to reveal his name said: “We don’t know whether the beach is being fenced off to facilitate the new construction along the coastline, but we are also making gates that will allow access to the beach.” It was also said, though not officially confirmed, that the fence is being built to restrict entry to the beach through tickets.
The contracting company building the fence said it has no idea what, if any, construction project is being built on the beachfront.
“We have received the contract to construct a fence. Beyond that we have no clue,” said an official from PHD Modular Access, the company executing the contract.
Joggers who found scaffolding around the beach early this week reported being told the area will be closed to the public from next week because of a new coastline property to be built by Zabeel Investments.
The beach is one of the greatest attractions of Dubai for tourists and residents alike. Zabeel Investments confirmed it is building a new coastal development off Umm Suqeim along Jumeirah Beach. The project will comprise residential, commercial and hospitality facilities, reflecting a beachfront lifestyle.
“Located on the prestigious stretch in Umm Suqeim, the development will cover both existing and reclaimed land and will overlook the Burj Al Arab which is just down the coast.
“The development will add to the existing beachside environment.The new project will further extend Dubai’s coastline and provide additional opportunities for a beachfront lifestyle,” said Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi, Executive Chairman of Zabeel Investments.
Refusing to reveal details about the project, he said: “We are in the early stages of this development and will shortly announce details of the project when it’s finalised.” Upon visiting the beach, Emirates Today found a 17-km iron fencing is being built along the beach stretching from Burj Al Arab to Port Rashid.
A worker who declined to reveal his name said: “We don’t know whether the beach is being fenced off to facilitate the new construction along the coastline, but we are also making gates that will allow access to the beach.” It was also said, though not officially confirmed, that the fence is being built to restrict entry to the beach through tickets.
The contracting company building the fence said it has no idea what, if any, construction project is being built on the beachfront.
“We have received the contract to construct a fence. Beyond that we have no clue,” said an official from PHD Modular Access, the company executing the contract.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Makkah to Get World’s Tallest Clock Tower
MAKKAH, 14 March 2007 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah ordered the largest clock tower in the world to be built in Makkah, according to a statement issued by Makkah Gov. Prince Abdul Majeed yesterday.The clock is set to be placed on the fifth tower of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project at a height of 380 meters and could be seen from all sides. The name of Allah will be inscribed on each of the four clock faces. Two of the clock faces including the inscription will be 80 meters in height and 65 meters in width, and the dial diameter will be 39 meters.
The other two clocks will be 65 meters in height and 43 meters in width while their dial diameter will be 25 meters. Two lifts will take visitors to a balcony with a width of five meters below the clocks. The landmark edifice will also carry intricate Islamic decorative artwork.
The Makkah clock tower when completed will be the tallest in the world — taller than Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science in Poland, London’s Big Ben, Rajabai Clock Tower in Mumbai, India, and the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower in Milwaukee, US.
[Via Arab News]
Jumeirah Essex House
I just stumbled upon the new Jumierah Essex House site...it looks like a really good hotel...
Jumeirah has something good going for them...
Jumeirah has something good going for them...
‘Ireland’ sold for Dh142m
The deal brings the total number of islands sold on The World to 40 per cent, the statement said.
Irish developers John O’Dolan, Noel Connellan, Ray Norton and Andrew Brett, who jointly purchased “Ireland”, said they will develop a project called Ireland In The Sun – a 225,000-squarefoot resort with a collection of homes, apartments, restau rants and retail amidst beaches, boating and leisure opportunities.
“We are delighted that Ireland will be developed with a distinct Irish theme reflecting the culture and heritage of Ireland. These are the type of developments we welcome on The World,” said Hamza Mustafa, General Manager of The World.
In true Irish tradition, O’Dolan presented Mustafa with a bowl of shamrock, customary for Irish business people and diplomats, while standing on the island of “Ireland”.
“The World is one of the most innovative developments I have ever seen and I admire the vision that is behind this project. The islands are truly spectacular and we look for ward to developing Ireland, which will provide the Irish homeowners with their very own place they can call home in the sun,” O’Dolan said.
The World is a series of 300 manmade islands shaped to form the map of the world and is located 4km off the Dubai coast. The project measures approximately 9km in width and 7km in length. It covers more than 9.5 million square metres and is visible to the naked eye from space.
The World, whose sales are by invitation only, is now 92 per cent reclaimed, Nakheel’s statement said, with full reclamation for all islands and breakwaters expected to conclude on schedule by the end of 2008. Nine islands, including “Ireland”, have been sold so far this year.
[Via Emirates Today]
The Kingdom
I was surfing the net a while ago when I found out that there is a new movie called "The Kingdom" which is going to be about the attacks that happened 2 years ago in Saudi Arabia...and as usual, in the movie, USA will come in and save the day as if Saudi Arabia couldn’t do anything for themselves...
Its just frustrating to see that in all American movies, they always show that all countries are helpless and they are the untouchables…but when u look back 5 years ago where were the untouchables when the attacks happened on the twin towers…am not happy about what happened, it was a tragedy and I felt sad about it because all the people who died were innocents…I just don’t like how they are presenting their selves as the perfect nation…
I saw the movie’s trailer; it’s full of stars such as Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman and Chris Cooper…in my opinion it just seems like a stupid movie about a pointless thing…
Its just frustrating to see that in all American movies, they always show that all countries are helpless and they are the untouchables…but when u look back 5 years ago where were the untouchables when the attacks happened on the twin towers…am not happy about what happened, it was a tragedy and I felt sad about it because all the people who died were innocents…I just don’t like how they are presenting their selves as the perfect nation…
I saw the movie’s trailer; it’s full of stars such as Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman and Chris Cooper…in my opinion it just seems like a stupid movie about a pointless thing…
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Business Bay Bridge Is Half Opened
The newly opened Business Bay Bridge remained relatively quiet yesterday, but offered little to the congestion on Garhoud Bridge at peak hours, Emirates Today observed.
Between 1pm and 2pm yesterday, a day after its official opening, the new bridge presented an unusual sight for Dubai motorists, who associate crossing the creek with heavy traffic.
Driving in both directions on the bridge, which connects Oud Metha Road in Jeddaf with Al Rabbat Road in Deira, was a stress-free experience as there were very few cars using the new facility.
This was in marked difference to the other three crossings, which motorists said were much busier at that time.
Just 1.5 kilometres away from Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Bridge provides an easy link for motorists using the Al Khail, Ras Al Khor and Dubai-Al Ain Roads looking to cross the Dubai Creek to the other side of town. Heavy vehicles have been banned from using the new road link.
The bridge is currently operating at half capacity with only three lanes open from Deira to Jeddaf and two lanes in the opposite direction.
The whole project is expected to be completed within two to three months, when there will be 13 lanes servicing traffic in both directions.
Motorists coming from Al Khail Road or the Dubai-Al Ain Road are required to take the Bu Kadra Interchange in the direction of Al Wasl Hospital and go onto Oud Metha Road, from where there are plenty of signs showing the way for the new bridge. Once past it, drivers go on Al Rabbat Road where a new interchange offers connections to Ghusais, Sharjah, Nad Al Hammar, Al Warqa’a, Rashidya and further to Emirates Road.
The new link also offers an easy connection for motorists coming from the Airport Tunnel into Jeddaf.
The new bridge is part of the Dh1.8bn Ras Al Khor project, which will eventually provide a free-flow connection between the Airport Tunnel and Interchange One on Sheikh Zayed Road, also known as the Defence Roundabout.
Commuters yesterday welcomed the move, with many saying it is good to have another alternative to Garhoud Bridge where a Dh4 road toll will be introduced from this July.
However some motorists said they did not know about the opening of the bridge.
“This morning I saw the messages saying the Business Bay Bridge is now open displayed on the electronic message boards,” said Rachel, who lives in Sharjah.
“But I did not know which bridge this was. I though the project was called Ras Al Khor Bridge.This should have been made clear to the public in advance.”
Between 1pm and 2pm yesterday, a day after its official opening, the new bridge presented an unusual sight for Dubai motorists, who associate crossing the creek with heavy traffic.
Driving in both directions on the bridge, which connects Oud Metha Road in Jeddaf with Al Rabbat Road in Deira, was a stress-free experience as there were very few cars using the new facility.
This was in marked difference to the other three crossings, which motorists said were much busier at that time.
Just 1.5 kilometres away from Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Bridge provides an easy link for motorists using the Al Khail, Ras Al Khor and Dubai-Al Ain Roads looking to cross the Dubai Creek to the other side of town. Heavy vehicles have been banned from using the new road link.
The bridge is currently operating at half capacity with only three lanes open from Deira to Jeddaf and two lanes in the opposite direction.
The whole project is expected to be completed within two to three months, when there will be 13 lanes servicing traffic in both directions.
Motorists coming from Al Khail Road or the Dubai-Al Ain Road are required to take the Bu Kadra Interchange in the direction of Al Wasl Hospital and go onto Oud Metha Road, from where there are plenty of signs showing the way for the new bridge. Once past it, drivers go on Al Rabbat Road where a new interchange offers connections to Ghusais, Sharjah, Nad Al Hammar, Al Warqa’a, Rashidya and further to Emirates Road.
The new link also offers an easy connection for motorists coming from the Airport Tunnel into Jeddaf.
The new bridge is part of the Dh1.8bn Ras Al Khor project, which will eventually provide a free-flow connection between the Airport Tunnel and Interchange One on Sheikh Zayed Road, also known as the Defence Roundabout.
Commuters yesterday welcomed the move, with many saying it is good to have another alternative to Garhoud Bridge where a Dh4 road toll will be introduced from this July.
However some motorists said they did not know about the opening of the bridge.
“This morning I saw the messages saying the Business Bay Bridge is now open displayed on the electronic message boards,” said Rachel, who lives in Sharjah.
“But I did not know which bridge this was. I though the project was called Ras Al Khor Bridge.This should have been made clear to the public in advance.”
[Via Emirates Today]
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Renault Dahboard Gadget Holder
Everyone has seen those little sticky/grip pads for a car, but those things work as well as an ice cream sandwich in hell. This dashboard tray can definitely hold your gadgets regardless of how reckless your driving is. Renault calls it the "Grass Mat" dashboard, and this mat is actually integrated into their vehicles.Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Starship Voyager Apartment Now Up For Sale
Tony Alleyne, the man who turned his apartment into the Star Trek Starship Voyager and went bankrupt has decided to place his humble abode up for sale. The one bedroom apartment is not cheap at £500,000 (approx $967,000 US) but it does seem like a bargain in comparison to the first time he tried selling it on eBay for over $2 million USD. 
The apartment is located in Hinckley, Leics, UK and has moulded walls, touch-panel blue lighting, and a command console. He even built a life-size model of the show’s transporter room with reshaped windows to look like portholes and set up vertical lights to give the illusion of being beamed up. He started transforming the apartment after his wife left him when he replaced the refrigerator with a ‘warp coil’.
The apartment is located in Hinckley, Leics, UK and has moulded walls, touch-panel blue lighting, and a command console. He even built a life-size model of the show’s transporter room with reshaped windows to look like portholes and set up vertical lights to give the illusion of being beamed up. He started transforming the apartment after his wife left him when he replaced the refrigerator with a ‘warp coil’.Here is Tony’s Official Website: 24th Century Interior Design
For more images of the apartment, click here
[Via The Uber View]
Playstation Home Coming in October; Beta Next Month
You PS3 owners who want to get Home will have your chance soon enough. There will be a 15,000 person private beta starting in April, with a 50,000 person public beta starting in August in anticipation of an October launch.
It's also been revealed that the Home software will come in at under 500MB, and Sony is looking to get some Home action on the PSP. What that might entail is anyone's guess, but it'll be interesting if Sony gets PS3/PSP integration working before Nintendo gets Wii/DS integration.
[Via Gizmodo]
House Is An Island
Developers have turned a house into an island in China after the owner refused to move out.
The villa now stands alone in a 30ft deep man-made pit in Chongqing city, reports Jinbao Daily.
The Chongqing Zhengsheng Real Estate Company wants to turn the area into a £40m 'Broadway' square, including apartments and a shopping mall.
But the owner of the villa says he won't move out unless the company pays his price - the equivalent of £1.3 million.
"The villa owner refuses to move, so the real-estate developer has had to dig out all around it to force him to," says a saleswoman at Weilian Real Estate Sales Company.
"He wants 20 million yuan, or he'll stay till the end of the world."
The villa now stands alone in a 30ft deep man-made pit in Chongqing city, reports Jinbao Daily.
The Chongqing Zhengsheng Real Estate Company wants to turn the area into a £40m 'Broadway' square, including apartments and a shopping mall.
But the owner of the villa says he won't move out unless the company pays his price - the equivalent of £1.3 million.
"The villa owner refuses to move, so the real-estate developer has had to dig out all around it to force him to," says a saleswoman at Weilian Real Estate Sales Company.
"He wants 20 million yuan, or he'll stay till the end of the world."
[Via Ananova]
Monday, March 12, 2007
SMS Flight Tracking
This simple to use service means that flight information can be delivered direct to your mobile phone with an UAE- Etisalat SIM card installed. The total cost for receiving the specified flight information will 18 fils if you are within UAE and 60 fils if you are abroad.
To use Flight Notification service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FI then space then the flight number ( Example: FI EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately
Note: (-2 to +22 hours) Arrival/Departures Flights available for this service.
To use Flight Tracking service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FIT then space then the flight number ( Example: FIT EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately, and keep tracking the flight for you
To use Flight Notification service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FI then space then the flight number ( Example: FI EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately
Note: (-2 to +22 hours) Arrival/Departures Flights available for this service.
To use Flight Tracking service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FIT then space then the flight number ( Example: FIT EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately, and keep tracking the flight for you
Dubai International Airport Resumes Normal Operations
Dubai International Airport resumed normal operations at 1400hrs following an eight-hour closure. The airport closed all operations following an accident involving Biman flight BG006 at 0630hrs this morning.
The closure affected a total of 71 flights, of which 36 flights – that were ex-Dubai – were cancelled while 35 incoming flights were diverted to airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, and to Muscat (Oman), Kuwait and Shiraz (Iran). Less than 20 minutes after returning to normal, Dubai International Airport received its first flight, an Emirates airline flight from Islamabad, Pakistan.
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I just got my new du line today...they have a really good campaign going on...well soo far it seems really good and after a week or so i will be posting to tell yoy if its better than etisalat or not...Making The Sky The Best Place On Earth
I saw this ad in Emirates Today paper...it caught my attention...
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Retro Mod Round Dot Led Clocks From I.D.E.A.
Cool LED clocks keep popping up on the radar lately, and this week I came across these nifty round LED alarm clocks out of Japan.
Designed for I.D.E.A., the clocks feature round LED pixel dots instead of traditional segments, and look great in either brilliant blue or green variants (they also come in traditional red if you prefer.)
For those of you who don’t feel like setting your own time, the clocks feature automatic time-setting via radio broadcast signal (although I’m not sure this feature will work in all countries.) They can be found at online retailer Rakuten for ¥6,300 (appx. $54 USD.)
Designed for I.D.E.A., the clocks feature round LED pixel dots instead of traditional segments, and look great in either brilliant blue or green variants (they also come in traditional red if you prefer.)
For those of you who don’t feel like setting your own time, the clocks feature automatic time-setting via radio broadcast signal (although I’m not sure this feature will work in all countries.) They can be found at online retailer Rakuten for ¥6,300 (appx. $54 USD.)
Russel Peter Tickets
Russell Peters has added more gigs to his Dubai tour to satisfy the cravings of his fans. The organiser, Midas Promotions, has announced a third and fourth date for Canadian comic Peters’ tour in Dubai.
Peters, whose second show sold out within just 30 minutes, will take to the stage twice in one evening to satisfy the overwhelming demand of his Dubai fans.
Canada’s finest will perform on March 18 at 7pm and then again at 10pm at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom.
“The response to Russell Peters’ shows has been uprecedented. The demand for tickets has been so great, that the Time Out Ticket online store crashed at one point, due to the sheer volume of fans logging on to purchase tickets.
“Although Russell Peters is on the final leg of an extremely demanding world tour, he did not want to disapoint fans in Dubai, so he agreed to perform two more dates, said Mel Tyer, group operations director, Midas Promotions.
“Many fans had been left disappointed following the ticket sales frenzy that took place after the first and second shows went on line.
“However, fans will now get another chance to purchase tickets when they go on sale today at 6pm.”
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"Emirati Dimensions"
“Emirati Dimensions”, an exhibition displaying works of some of the most prominent UAE national artists as well as emerging talents started yesterday at Qanat Al Qasba in Sharjah.
The idea for “Emirati Dimensions” originated with the objective of fostering talent among the UAE artists.
This event is designed to create a platform for artists from different genres to exhibit their work.
Thirty Five professional UAE nationals will display their work at the exhibition that will run until May 2 from 10am to 10pm daily.
The exhibition features a diverse painting and mixed media category, and beautiful Arabic calligraphy in March, while April will showcase local photography. It will close with the digital art presentation.
Metro Work Goes Underground
The Dubai Metro project is moving forward at a rapid pace. Right on schedule, work will soon start from the Jebel Ali Industrial station, moving towards Dubal station, and from Al Barsha station moving towards Tecom station.
Digging for the second tunnel will begin from March 25 from Al Rigga towards Deira City Centre. As a result, traffic in this area will be affected temporarily, and travellers are advised to take alternative routes. Efforts have been made to minimise vibrations to buildings along the route of the tunnel.
For the two new stations, there will be seven launching girders working on the Red Line with one already in operation near Interchange 5.5 on Sheikh Zayed Road.
This machine has completed laying six spans of track, each span 38 metres long, said Adnan Al Hammadi, Director of the Construction Department at Dubai Rail.
Progress is most visible in the construction of the 44.1 kilometres of elevated track on which the Metro’s trains will travel.The track is supported by an estimated 1,171 steel and concrete piers, which will be tested to take up to four times the expected load.
The viaduct along which trains will run will be laid out by seven machines called “launching girders”, which will lift the viaduct segments and lay them on the piers.
“We have chosen this method because it provides the best mechanism method of construction that has minimum disturbance to traffic,” said Al Hammadi.
Work is progressing on the line’s four underground stations in Deira and Bur Dubai. Motorists on Sheikh Zayed Road have already had the first glimpses of what the Metro’s 44.1 kilometres of elevated tracks will look like.
Behind the Dubai Municipality building, where Union Square station is located, a $7 million (Dh25.7 million) tunnel-boring machine has already started its journey, which will eventually see it passing under Dubai Creek and into the BurJuman Metro station.
“The operation went very smoothly from day one,” said Al Hammadi.
He said since the digging operation started, there have been no cases of water leakage anywhere.
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