April 2012
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Ketchup/Catsup: Villa Mamas →
alraees:
Situated in the heart of Saar, in a new compound right opposite to Saar Cinema (it’s the one with the DNA-looking fence, you can’t miss it), Villa Mamas turned out to be quite a delight with a Bahraini food menu that is hard to get outside of a “real mom’s” kitchen.
I’ve been hearing…
Click on the title for the full review
March 2012
3 posts
Anonymous asked: Help! My twitter accnt was suspended 3 days and I reported it and they havent answered. Worse than that i set up another one and that got suspended within half an hour. Whats going on? is someone campaigning against me, and if I set up a 3rd one how do I make sure it doesn't happen again? Please help/
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#Movie Review: Act of Valor
I’ve been suffering from movie-deprivation recently & I finally caught a break & went to see the February box office leader “Act of Valor”.
To sum up the film’s plot I’d put it this way: “Action unfolds for a group of Navy soldiers as a small rescue operation turns out to be bigger & riskier than what they bargained for. Fast-paced action with big...
February 2012
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#Movie Review: #Chronicle
Chronicle is one of those movies that you better walk into without any idea whatsoever about the film’s plot or anything because for me I saw the trailer & went in which kinda spilled the whole plot. That being said, you may proceed reading my review of the film.
The plot revolves around 3 teenage highschool students who after a certain incident discover they have newfound super...
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#BahrainCinema This Week 2-8 Feb. '12
Man on a Ledge
Starring: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks & Jamie Bell
Genre: Crime | Thriller
Rating: PG-13 (for violence and brief strong language)
Runtime: 102 minutes
Synopsis:
As a police psychologist works to talk down an ex-con who is threatening to jump from a Manhattan hotel rooftop, the biggest diamond heist ever committed is in motion…
Trailer:
J. Edgar
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January 2012
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#BahrainCinema This Week 26 Jan. - 1 Feb. '12
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson & Michael Caine
Genre: Action | Adventure | Family
Rating: PG (for some adventure action, and brief mild language)
Runtime: 94 minutes
Synopsis:
Sean Anderson partners with his mom’s boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.
Trailer:
One for the...
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Snow White Comes Alive
The classic fairy tale is coming alive this year in 2 different versions. Mirror Mirror due for a March release & Snow White & the Huntsman is coming to cinemas in June
Mirror Mirror
An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
Trailer:
Snow White & the Huntsman
In a twist to the fairy...
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The witch hunt has begun
After MegaUpload’s takedown by the FBI, other sharing sites began to fear the same fate. Users of famous site FileSonic will now be greeted by this whenever they try to download a file:
Check out this thread from The Escapist about other sites taking precautionary measures following MegaUpload’s takedown: Click Here
shortformblog:
imwithkanye:
so sad.
At the very least they...
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“An unknown chapter lies ahead. The lines that have divided the clans have now...”
– Selene, Underworld: Evolution
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Top Must-Have Jailbreak Tweaks And Apps For Your... →
The title says it all. If you own an iPhone 4S, then these tweaks MUST be on your device. Great functionality. Thanks to RedmondPie for compiling the list
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How To Add Comment Box On Your Tumblr Blog with...
coffyangel:
1. You have to create an account at disqus.com.
2. Register your Tumblr blog then click continue.
3. Choose settings for your Tumblr blog comments.
4. Click Tumblr’s icon.
5. Log in to you Tumblr account then go to Customize page. Type your disqus shortname.
6. Save your theme and you’re done.
Here’s my comment box.
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#BahrainCinema This Week 19-25 Jan. '12
Contraband
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi & Kate Beckinsale
Genre: Action | Crime | Drama
Rating: R (for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use)
Runtime: 110 minutes
Synopsis:
To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills.
Trailer:
A Monster in Paris
Starring: Mathieu...
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Say NO to SOPA & PIPA (Anti-SOPA Blackout)
I hereby declare that in support of the Anti-SOPA Blackout taking place tomorrow January 18, 2012 I’ll not be posting my regular weekly BahrainCinema post in addition to maintaining a 24-hour twitter silence starting at midnight tonight.
Many famous blogs / websites are joining the cause. Wikipedia English site will have an Anti-SOPA blackout tomorrow & Google will protest SOPA on its...
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Welcome to Alcatraz
From the great mind of J. J. Abrams the genius behind shows like Alias, Lost & Fringe comes “Alcatraz” another mind-boggling Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
If you have been lucky enough to be born in the ’80s or before then you probably know or at least heard a thing or two about the infamous Alcatraz prison. For quick movie-history lesson you can refer to the highly acclaimed...
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The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2012
The Road to Oscars starts right here! Catch all the Glitz & Glam, and check out Who won What in the 2012 Golden Globe Awards!
I’m not gonna spoil the results for anyone who hasn’t seen the awards ceremony so here are the links & you can check them out for yourselves ;)
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2012
Synopsis via: @IMDB
Red Carpet Photos via: @GossipCop
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The 10 Most Ridiculously Awesome Geeky Computer... →
Disclaimer: Get a sense of humor.
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#BahrainCinema This Week 12-18 Jan. '12
Trespass
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman & Cam Gigandet
Genre: Crime | Drama | Thriller
Rating: R (for violence and terror, pervasive language and some brief drug use)
Runtime: 91 minutes
Synopsis:
As they’re held for ransom, a husband and wife’s predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception.
Trailer: Click Here
Torrent: Click Here
You...
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Control your PC from Anywhere with LogMeIn
In recent years the drive towards mobility has been increasing rapidly. Without thinking consumers assume their latest gadget/laptop/tv/mobile would support such functionality from having your data stored remotely on the cloud, to being able to chat with friends & family from your iPad at home & continuing that conversation from your iPhone on the go, to being able to control your...
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"Pushing Boundaries" - Samsung's CES 2012... →
Samsung is no stranger when it comes to innovation. In recent years they have surpassed Sony in the TV market & are giving leading camera & laptop makers a run for their money.
This year in CES 2012 “Consumer Electronics Shows 2012” they have once again introduced some truly innovative products, & built-up on what already was an excellent design. So here is just a...
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#BahrainCinema This Week 05-11 Jan. '12
The Double
Starring: Odette Annable, Richard Gere & Topher Grace
Genre: Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller
Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of action and violence, some disturbing images and language)
Runtime: 98 minutes
Synopsis:
A retired CIA operative is paired with a young FBI agent to unravel the mystery of a senator’s murder, with all signs pointing to a Soviet...
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Weild the Force →
The Ultimate compliment for the Ultimate MMO. “Razer” unveils its Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ gaming peripherals. The set comprises of: Mouse, Mat, Keyboard & Headset. They’re available for pre-order through Amazon from the below links:
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Gaming Keyboard by Razer
Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ Gaming Mouse by Razer
Star Wars™: The Old...
December 2011
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Times Square Official New Year's Eve Ball Drop App... →
If you can’t be in New York for to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, you still can check it out LIVE with: Toshiba’s Times Square Official New Year’s Eve Ball Drop App for iPhone, iPod
Anonymous asked: What do you know to answer? I want to know what to ask
The wait is over : Ask Ali Fareed is here ! →
If this was The Matrix, she’d be the Oracle to my Neo. Thanks Bahrainipreneur for the lovely introduction & warm welcome =D
Here we go… (again).
“Blogging is so last year”
That is what I kept telling myself for the past couple of years or so. Nevertheless, here I am again back at the blogging-seat!
I’ve had a good run in 2006-2007 back in the day of forums, sharing stories, giving out tips, making new friends but then after a while n00bs started pouring in & people lost interest. Around that time the facebook...
