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Middle east is famous for its authentic shawarma. And so when we placed orders for delivery from Baguette, I opted to try its shawarmina. It was neatly wrapped like a shawarma is prepared, but with real chicken meat filling in it. It was good but it could have been better if it is hot and spicy. Oh well, seems like I am back to my food adventure.
Shawarmina, what a weird yet cute food name.
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The Firm held its annual party in Al Sahra Dessert in Dubailand (they started calling it that way instead of plain Dubai) the other night. I came in with so little preparations, a summery top, a vintage necklace and eyebags on the side… and yeo, ready to go! Jumana Show: The Secret of the Dessert was the highlight of the annual party. It aired for 65 minutes. More photos here and video here.
The dinner was set in an arabic ambience and food was more of a combination of a little oriental and persian.
I enjoyed exploring the sweets that I met the first time in my life, except for the fruit salad (which I explored too, since it got a twist of strong wine in it, tasted great!).
The dance floor was throroughly occupied and while the DJ mixed 80% of indian songs that night with reggae on the side, other nationalities have blended so well. It is quite interesting to discover other moves in the dance floor, with a Mc Donald’s step, hulabaloo and such that Filipinos are mostly influenced by western moves.
We were back home at 3am. While the highlight of the party is the Jumana show, for me it was each minute spent with all the Filipinos as those from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai offices gathered. It felt so much like home.
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Well, aside from that it is a cost-effective protest:
(a) Nowadays you can’t find anything that is not made in China. But take note of those made in Taiwan, India, Mexico, Indonesia, etc.
(b) So, the fat guy is made from where? Lol.
(c) However, just because people want a free Tibet they cannot use Chinese goods? Millions of people hate the American government but they still use American goods.
(d) Whatelse?
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The rice shortage in the Philippines is alarming. I am not sure though if the newsfeeds I am seeing in ABS CBN are hyped or not. I understand that the huge problems of daily nutrition is worldwide. But what about the Philippine government’s contingency planning on these? President Arroyo’s pictures and statements are now in Business 24/7 (one of the leading business broadsheets in UAE). She announced two rice tenders and pledged to track down on hoarding. Anyone found guilty of “stealing rice from the people will be jailed”, she said.
Source: US Department of Agriculture, Graphic: Reuters
Philippines is (or was?) primarily an agricultural country and it is a hard truth that as of today, it is the top (number 1) importer of rice, Japan as number 13. If Japan obviously regained itself after the World War 2 (not limiting to the agricultural issues), we can, too.
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Why a rice shortage in the Philippines?
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Singapore’s Chinatown
Universal Studios Singapore (2 of 2)
Universal Studios Singapore (1 of 2)
The most famous ogre
Petronas Towers
