Interesting blog post below that perhaps sheds a little more light on the recent Emergency
Message for U.S Citizens in Kuwait – Demonstration Notice that states, "
monakareem.blogspot.com
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Emergency Message for U.S Citizens in Kuwait – Demonstration Notice
Emergency Message for U.S Citizens – Demonstration Notice 13-2011
September 14, 2011
Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions immediately to all U.S. citizens within your area of responsibility.
Youth activist groups have called for a demonstration on Friday, September 16, 2011 in Kuwait City during the early evening hours at Safat Square and possibly Determination Square located opposite the National Assembly. An increased police and security presence is expected throughout the day in and around the capital.
Spontaneous and planned demonstrations take place in Kuwait from time to time in response to world events or local developments. At times, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. Do not let curiosity get the best of you; avoid the areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any large gatherings. Please stay current with media coverage of local events, be aware of your surroundings, and practice personal security awareness at all times.
For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, as well as the Country Specific Information for Kuwait can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). You can also download our free Smart Traveler App for travel information at your fingertips and follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot 14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling +965-2259-1001 and requesting the duty officer.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Kuwait are encouraged to enroll in the Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad".
This message may be accessed on the Embassy website, http://kuwait.usembassy.gov
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2011 is posted on http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/
September 14, 2011
Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions immediately to all U.S. citizens within your area of responsibility.
Youth activist groups have called for a demonstration on Friday, September 16, 2011 in Kuwait City during the early evening hours at Safat Square and possibly Determination Square located opposite the National Assembly. An increased police and security presence is expected throughout the day in and around the capital.
Spontaneous and planned demonstrations take place in Kuwait from time to time in response to world events or local developments. At times, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. Do not let curiosity get the best of you; avoid the areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any large gatherings. Please stay current with media coverage of local events, be aware of your surroundings, and practice personal security awareness at all times.
For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, as well as the Country Specific Information for Kuwait can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). You can also download our free Smart Traveler App for travel information at your fingertips and follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Street, Block 6, Plot 14, Bayan, Kuwait. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of emergency assistance in Kuwait, you may reach the U.S. Embassy by calling +965-2259-1001 and requesting the duty officer.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Kuwait are encouraged to enroll in the Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad".
This message may be accessed on the Embassy website, http://kuwait.usembassy.gov
Please note that the Consular Section is closed for U.S. and most local holidays. The current holiday schedule for 2011 is posted on http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/
Monday, September 12, 2011
A lot of GOOD NEWS from the Middle East!
A lot of GOOD NEWS (all we usually hear is the bad) from the Middle East being posted on en.v :
About en.v:
Through a multi-faceted approach, The en.v Initiative seeks to further and support the research and development of individuals and organizations in the fields of education, health, environment, economics, business, culture, human rights, etc. Furthermore, The en.v Initiative attempts to employ an innovative attitude and methodology that will communicate itself to all sections of society without bias to age, gender, ethnicity, race, or nationality.
We ultimately hope to nurture the development of a new kind of citizen in the Arab world – one who is alert, aware and conscious of the effects his or her decisions and actions have on society at large and on the environment as a whole.
http://www.envearth.com/index.php?file=c-static&page=About_Us
www.envearth.com
Forty years ago the Arabian Oryx was
extinct in the wild. Today this large antelope, native to the Arabian
Peninsula, is back from the brink with 1,000 animals across five Middle
Eastern countries, thanks to a breeding program and series of
re-introductions. It is an unprecedented conservation succe...
www.envearth.com
Despite the tough conditions, many young
entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the new-found optimism to start
businesses and help build their country's economic future. Cairo's
notorious traffic inspired Mostafa Elbeltagy and four friends, all aged
between 23 and 30, to start Bey2ollak, a smartphones...
www.envearth.com
A farm in the Mujib Biosphere Reserve has
started producing organic crops and herbs with the aim of providing a
model that encourages water-efficient techniques and the use of
chemical-free fertilisers in agriculture. Spread over 10 dunums, the
model farm is cultivating medicinal herbs and vegetable...
www.envearth.com
Qatar's new mosques will be built according
to environment friendly models, a special committee appointed to review
designs of the religious buildings has said. The panel formed to review
designs of all mosques in the country is studying 18 model designs to
select the most appropriate to meet the re...
www.envearth.com
Come September 17 you will be able to get a
wide range of organic fruit and vegetables, all grown locally, at the
click of a mouse or at a weekly farmers' market. Making this possible is
a Dubai company called RIPE which will supply fresh produce at various
points, including twice weekly at farmers ...
www.envearth.com
More signs that the Gulf States are slowly
recognizing the importance of food sustainability. Qatar has announced
plans to establish 1,400 farms to improve its food production and also
train more people to work in the agricultural sector to improve
productivity. Existing farms were working at only ...
and more: http://www.envearth.com/index.php
Through a multi-faceted approach, The en.v Initiative seeks to further and support the research and development of individuals and organizations in the fields of education, health, environment, economics, business, culture, human rights, etc. Furthermore, The en.v Initiative attempts to employ an innovative attitude and methodology that will communicate itself to all sections of society without bias to age, gender, ethnicity, race, or nationality.
We ultimately hope to nurture the development of a new kind of citizen in the Arab world – one who is alert, aware and conscious of the effects his or her decisions and actions have on society at large and on the environment as a whole.
http://www.envearth.com/index.php?file=c-static&page=About_Us
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Haggerty's "Current Tendencies" opens tonight!
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| Lisa Hecht's awesome installation for "Current Tendenies" |
A reception for the second iteration of the Haggerty's "Current Tendencies" show will be held tonight with the 10 artists selected for this showcase of local artists.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
How Lesbians Live in Iran
A controversial new movie explores the lives of lesbians forced to live in the shadows. By Omid Memarian.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Gaddafi's Libyan rule is crumbling!
Al Jazeera English
Libya Live Blog | Al Jazeera Blogs
blogs.aljazeera.net
- Muammar Gaddafi's government appears to have started crumbling on Sunday as hundreds of euphoric Libyan rebels overran a major military base defending the capital, carted away truckloads of weapons and raced to the outskirts of Tripoli with virtually no resistance.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
lecture at Milwaukee Art Museum: Emperor Qianlong & Tibetan Buddhism
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The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, mid-18th century, Tibetan but face painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) , (Italian, 1688-1766) |
I am back in Milwaukee (Aug. 1-16) and I plan on going to this... hope to see you there!
Lecture: Palace Tantra: Emperor Qianlong’s Fascination with Tibetan Buddhism
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011, 6:15 PM
Lubar Auditorium of the Milwaukee Art Museum
Free with Museum admission (first Thursdays of the month are FREE!!!)
Explore the emperor's interest in Buddhism, as reflected in his art collection, with John Johnston, Coates-Cowden-Brown Curator of Asian Art, San Antonio Museum of Art.
Sponsored by the Fine Arts Society
This lecture is presented in conjunction with the Museum's summer-long CHINA series, five exhibitions covering 3,000 years of Chinese art and culture.
John Johnston assumed the Coates-Cowden-Brown Curatorship of Asian Art at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) in February 2009. Mr. Johnston received his training at the University of Hawaii (MA, 1995) and the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He has conducted lengthy art historical fieldwork in Bhutan, China, Thailand, and Japan. Previous work includes university-level teaching and auction house experience. Mr. Johnston's research interests include the Buddhist art of Bhutan, Chinese porcelain and ceramics, jade, and the history of printing. Mr. Johnston speaks locally, nationally, and internationally on these and other topics.
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