Crackdown on camera phones at Saudi border

by | Nov 18, 2004 | Shutterbug, Tidbits

DOHA: Qatari nationals and expatriates travelling to Saudi Arabia by road or air have been cautioned against carrying mobile phones with cameras.

According to some Qatari nationals who visited the kingdom recently, Saudi authorities at entry points usually ask the visitor whether they are carrying a mobile phone equipped with a camera. These authorities, using a glass-cutter, usually scratch the lens of the camera so that it cannot be used.

The other option offered is to remove the Sim card and leave the handset with the officials, who issue a token. The handset is returned when the visitor leaves the country.

They said that such steps were being taken by Saudi authorities since mobile phones with cameras are banned in the kingdom following complaints of their misuse.

Source: [The Peninsula] Via: [PM]

Now, really, when will the Saudi authorities join the civilized world?!

Conversations with a Doha pastry chef

by | Nov 18, 2004 | Doha affairs, Everyday me!

Jeff's cake Pastry chef: Would you like something written on the cake?
Natasha: Yes, please. "Happy Birthday Jeff"
Pastry chef: Jess!
Natasha: No no, Jeff: J. E. F. F.
Pastry chef: J E S S ?
Natasha: No, no — J E F F. It is F okay?
Pastry chef: Okay.
Natasha: It is F … okay? Please make sure that it is J. E. F. F.
Pastry chef: Okay.
Natasha: Thanks. I’ll pick up the cake around 7:00pm tomorrow.

K-Pax and more

by | Nov 17, 2004 | Film

We had been avoiding watching K-Pax for a while, as most reviews said it was a major disappointment and not something you’d expect from big stars like Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. Today, however, we decided to give it a shot and see if the movie really was that much of a let down.

Well it was bad! The acting was mediocre and the excessive use of storyline clichés was a major turn off! The plot? Well, it started off with a bang but then began to drag after an hour and went down hill to the soppy ending.If you are up for a disappointing turn by Spacey and Bridges, K-Pax is the your film.

Now it is 11:30 pm and the night is young. It’s time to watch The Hours. Gotta go!