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Archive | July, 2008

Gliding High

We went to visit my aunt in Ginseldorf yesterday. My aunt flies glider planes as a hobby. I went with her for the first time ever. Before take-off I was so excited I decided that I was going to get my own gliding pilot-licence one day. The experience was wonderful, and the free [...] [...more]

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Why I Love Germany

Some people think I’m weird. They ask me “Suhail, why Germany?”. Even some Germans ask me that questions. Most GCC Arabs like to go to the South of France or Spain. Or even London, where they understand the language, but few people go to Germany. When they ask me where [...] [...more]

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Me in a German Circus!

Here’s some news from Germany. The other day my wife, my mother, my cousin Anna and I, took Selma and Laith to a circus. Zirkus Bromach was the name I think. It was one of these -really, really- small, family circuses. The performers were also the people who sold the overpriced popcorn, who were also [...] [...more]

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The Secret of Secrets

As many of you know (or not), I’m an avid student of success. In fact, I’m a fanatic student of success. I’ve studied some of the most successful people in the world, and I’ve even had the privilege of meeting some of them. They all have certain characteristics in common. But there is [...] [...more]

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Two Videos From My Book Launch

Here are two videos from the launch reception of my new book, The Ultimate Self-Defence Handbook. One is from Bahrain TV Channel 55, and the other is from the film crew I had there. Hope you like them! (If you get a message saying the video is no longer available, just trying [...] [...more]

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film2go.net

I was reading through a copy of Gulf Weekly when I came across an article about a group of young entrepreneurs who’ve started a DVD delivery service. Checkout www.film2go.net. I love it! The concept sounds great and I just signed up. I have no idea if it will work or if they will [...] [...more]

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Farewell Teri!

Yesterday we had a small farewell do at Zen-Do. It was Sensei Teri Haggerty’s last day working at Zen-Do. Teri is taking some time off from work before moving back to the UK with her parents. I want to wish you all the best Teri, and good riddance… oops, I mean good luck [...] [...more]

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I'm in Love – Don't Tell My Wife!

Okay, just kidding! Let me get right to the point before nasty rumours start spreading. I’m delighted to announce that we’re pregnant! Technically, only she’s pregnant, but I say “we” to be a supportive husband And I’m already falling in love with the new baby. My wife and I took the [...] [...more]

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