Author: Time Bandit
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Qatar Quick Wednesday 11th September 2024
It’s Wednesday, the 11th of September In today’s news The Peninsula say that Parents at Birla public school are filing complaints with the Ministry of Education and Higher education as well as the Indian embassy. Regarding the schools decision to introduce shift timings in its campus. Which apparently it announced without any prior warning. Also…
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Qatar Quick 10th September 2024
It’s Tuesday, the 10th of September James Earl Jones has passed away at the age of 93. The legendary stage and screen actor best known as the voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, passed away yesterday September 9th Yesterday also saw the launch of Apple‘s iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple…
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On this day in history Sep 9th
On this day September 9th 1976 the death of Marxist Revolutionary Mao Zedong Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British history, surprising Victoria’s record reign of 63 years 216 days American comedian and actor Adam Sandler, who was best known for his portrayal of infantile but enduring characters was born in 1966 …
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On this day in history September 8th
It’s Sunday the 8th of September. And on this day in history. In 1989 my son was born. Also called Brian… yes I know, no points for originality in my family. And there he is, my wonderful son in all his cuteness. Happy birthday son. 1966 saw the very first episode of Star Trek aired…
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On this day Sep 4th
It’s the 4th of September 2024, and on this day in history Los Angeles was founded by the Spanish settlers who laid claim to it in 1781 In 2006 we lost a real celebrity treasure. Steve Irwin the famous Australian wildlife conservationist and TV personality was killed by a venomous bull stingray. Kelly Clarkson became the…
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The History of Qatar from 1507 to 1913
I paid a visit to the National Museum of Qatar and used my phone to photograph all of the information panels from 1507 to 1913. What follows is all 40 of those information panels, so that when you visit the museum you will be primed and ready, to enjoy the experience even more. NOTE This…
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The Number One Thing I Love About Qatar
When I get asked what my favourite thing about living in Qatar is, I always say, “safety.” I love the fact that I don’t have to watch my stuff. I’ve been in Qatar now for 16 years, and in that time, I’ve never been the victim of any criminal activity whatsoever. And what’s more, neither…
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Must resist nice free food
One of the hardest things about being on a diet, is when there is delicious food available free of charge. Like these delicious croissants in the Mandarin hotel this morning. I’ve munched on these delicious pastries many times before while waiting for guests. But today… no free pastries for me. I have to resist. I’m…
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Warrior Fit Day 1
I’m just back from the gym. Yes, you heard right, a gym! Last week I completely buggered my knee, and so presently walking is restricted to paying work only. But I had just got into the habit of working out in the mornings. Well, if you can call walking working out. So I turned to…
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‘The 5am Club’ a book I highly recommend
Using the simply awesome ‘Libby’ APP which is completely free. Linked to my local public lending library, which in my case is ‘Qatar National Library’. I’m listening completely free of charge to an audiobook by Robin Sharma. Although I’m only 27% through, I already feel confident enough to recommend it to you. Buy it, borrow…