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Kuwait Weather Site

August 30th, 2010

At last I found a site, which belongs to Kuwait, and i can get full details about Kuwait weather…

The Website for them : Kuwait Meteorological Center

It evens gives Voice as well fax reply to your weather request. The various services provided are mentioned below :

 Forecast

Warnings

Climate Numerical Models

Observations

Satellite Imagery

Weather Radar

Surface Chart

Aviation Services

A cloudburst is an extreme form of rainfall, sometimes mixed with hail and thunder, which normally lasts no longer than a few minutes but is capable of creating flood conditions. (Wikipedia)

Microsoft releases emergency patch for Windows flaw

August 3rd, 2010

This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Windows Shell. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if the icon of a specially crafted shortcut is displayed. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.

The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting validation of shortcut icon references. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.

This security update addresses the vulnerability first described in Microsoft Security Advisory 2286198.

Recommendation. The majority of customers have automatic updating enabled and will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871.

For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.

See also the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, later in this bulletin.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-046.mspx

IMAX film kicks-off the summer in The Scientific Center

June 23rd, 2010

Chairman and Managing Director of the Scientific Center, Mijbil Almutawa, announced the launch of the film “Arabia 3D” on the giant IMAX screen in the Scientific Center from Thursday, June 24. Mr. Almutawa added that this film is the first 3D film to be filmed in the region. The film “ARABIA 3D” is based on the book “The Kingdom”, written by the British author Robert Lacey, which was released in 1981 and enjoyed a very popular following, having been translated into several languages includ­ing French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. The book details the emergence of Saudi Arabia. The events of September 11, 2001 played a major role in working to produce this film as a result of a misunderstanding of the Islamic religion and the customs and traditions of the Gulf population.

The film shows the impact left by the Muslim scholars in history, during the golden age of Islam, as well as customs and traditions of the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and the impact that these habits make on the present. The film discusses the efforts made for opening up the educational revolution and production to keep the pace with global developments in this area.

ARABIA 3D combines footage captured by cameras for 3D, with impressive computer graphics that have been designed specifically for this film. This met with applause from all audiences in IMAX Theaters in the United States and London and received special attention by international dignitar­ies, including Prince Charles, Prince of Wales.

Visitors to the Scientific Center can book their tickets to see “ARABIA 3D” or any other attraction via Scientific Center’s internet site www.tsck.org.kw or to call 1 848 888. IMAX will only be showing “ARABIA 3D” until the third of July, and then the film will be merged with the rest of the films that are currently showing.

IMAX film kicks-off the summer in The Scientific Center

IMAX film kicks-off the summer in The Scientific Center

Bangladesh Embassies new location address

June 1st, 2010

Bangladesh embassy in Kuwait is being relocated to House no. 11, Street No. 29, block 2, Khaldiya from Sunday, 27th of June 2010. all concerned are requested to contact at the above address from June 27th 2010 for any service.

Opening of the exhibition dinosaur “Sue” in the Science Center

May 3rd, 2010

In the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Education and  His Excellency Minister of Higher Education. D. Modi Abdul Aziz Hamoud, opened the Scientific Center, “Tyrannosaurus Sue gallery” in the hall of exploration.

Includes the exhibition, which is located on an area of more than 418 square meters, three-dimensional replica of a life-size dinosaur “T – Rex” with a length of 13 meters and a height of 3.5 meters. The show also includes a series of interactive exhibits on the characteristics of dinosaurs, where the visitor can through the vision through the eyes of Tiranasors dinosaur Rex (T – Rex) or other characteristics Khacp smell and jaw movement during eating and movement of limbs.

This dinosaur was discovered in the northern United States in the summer of 1990. The Field Museum in Chicago purchased the amount of 8.4 million U.S. dollars to maintain it for future generations, being the only skeleton that was found fully 90% (the structures that were found by not more than 60%). A team from the museum for more than thirty thousand hours for the manufacture of 250 pieces of bones and teeth are identical to the original.

This exhibition has toured more than 40 cities in the United States and Central America, Japan and some East Asian countries.

The exhibition includes a site for the exploration for Children to dig in the sand, and look for dinosaur bones. It is worth mentioning that these exhibits will remain in the Hall of exploration until the thirtieth of October 2010, will be sent to the Centre for further scientific and receive a new set of mobile and interactive exhibits that will be ready for visitors to Science Center in Eid Al Adha.

This is the interactive exhibits is the second in a series of exhibits which will be mobile by bringing scientific center for the Discovery and continue for six months. These will ensure that the new policy of the Centre for Scientific Dear visitors a chance to see a new interactive exhibit at Discovery Place every six months.

Gallery Dinosaur “Sue” was under the patronage from Zain Telecom, which is one of the largest communications companies in the world, which saw in this exhibition to enhance its social prominent in the state of Kuwait.

Kinder Garten / Nursery in Kuwait

April 26th, 2010

List of Kinder Garten / nursery in Kuwait

http://www.askq8.com/education/Kinder-garten.html

Microsoft Office 2010 arrives May 12

April 23rd, 2010

Chances are, you’re still using Office 2003 or earlier, but get ready for the next gen: Microsoft Office 2010 is coming, and sooner than you might think.

ZDNet reported that the software was Chinese sweatshops so it can be on Best Buy and Office Depot shelves in time for Memorial Day.

What’s the horoscope for Office 2010? (A Taurus, by the way.) Will it be a hit?

Microsoft thinks so, noting that three times as many people beta-tested the Office 2010 suite as previewed Office 2007 — a launch that was plagued with bad juju because it was tied in with the launch of Microsoft Windows Vista.

Office 2007 also introduced a new and wildly unpopular file format for native storage. Incompatible with older versions of Office, users of prior versions of the suite had to download and install a bulky converter pack to read the Office 2007 files. Most users eventually gave up and simply started saving files in the older format so they could communicate with their colleagues without getting an earful about it. As a result of these factors (not to mention launching an expensive software application amid a burgeoning economic downturn), Office 2007 never seemed to pick up much traction.

So what’s really new in the new Office? Microsoft has plenty of selling points to tempt you, but highlights include new search features, a co-authoring tool that lets multiple users edit a document simultaneously, more online features letting you find your documents using any Web browser, new diagramming and charting features, language translation, and numerous cosmetic changes. Most of the Office suite now supports much larger file sizes and bigger data stores, reflecting the increasing amount of data we have to contend with on a daily basis.

Businesses with volume licensing agreements will be able to get Office 2010 early, starting Tuesday (April 27). Retail customers will have to pay $150 (Home & Student Edition) to $500 (Professional Edition) for the boxed version of the software.

Reported on Yahoo News

10th Anniversary of Scientific Center

April 13th, 2010
The Scientific Center celebrates 10th Aniverssary

The Scientific Center celebrates 10th Aniverssary

The Scientific Center will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary on April 17, 2010. To honor this very special day, celebrations will be held on Friday, April 16th at 4pm.

There will be workshops by Discovery Place and face-painting and magicians for the kids courtesy of Burger King.

The main events will begin at 6:30pm with a speech by Chairman & MD Mr. Mijbil Almutawa and hosted by Entertainer Shaaban Abbas.

A documentary showcasing The Scientific Center’s first 10 years will be introduced to the public followed by an interactive video show.

Miami 2 will rock the Central Court and a traditional Kuwaiti dance troupe, Al-Jinadriya, will perform.

The grand finale of the night will be marked by a spectacular fireworks display.

The Scientific Center opens at 2pm on Friday.

To enter the Scientific Center on April 16, purchase a ticket to any 1 of the attractions: IMAX, Aquarium or Discovery Place.

As this is a huge celebration, only ticket holders will be allowed entry.

For more information, please visit the website at www.tsck.org.kw or call 1 848 888.

Name the Penguins Contest in Scientific Center

February 24th, 2010

Name The Penguins Contest

Name The Penguins Contest


In commemoration of the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday and the occasion of the National and Liberation Day, The Scientific Center Kuwait is offering discounts of up to 50% on individual attraction tickets as well as the combo tickets for all visitors from February 25th to March 1st. The first day of celebrations will also mark the beginning of our ‘Name the Penguins’ contest. Visit the 8 African penguins in the Aquarium, choose names and enter the contest using the interactive screens! 8 winners will win a Samsung laptop and a $300 (cashU) card. The African penguins are officially sponsored by ExxonMobil, while contest prizes are provided by Andalus Trading Company and Cameo Computer Services. The ‘Name the Penguins’ contest runs from February 25th to April 1st. Winners will be announced on April 16th, during The Scientific Center’s 10th anniversary celebration. Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Mijbil Almutawa and the staff at The Scientific Center would like to take this opportunity to extend their congratulations to the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and to all of Kuwait on these joyous occasions.
The Aquarium and Discovery Place hours have been extended until 11:00pm from February 24th -February 28th, and will also be open at 9 a.m on Friday the 26th of February. For more information call 1 848 888