March 02, 2010

Oliver! Playdates

Posted by mavis at 09:54 AM
A month and a half since the first rehearsal, all the cast's hard work will soon reap its rewards.  I am truly proud that my daughter Xianelle has taken part in this endeavor and I can't wait to be awed in the audience as she and the entire Oliver cast perform and sing the songs that I have memorized and loved to sing myself. All the best to Oliver! production.   The following are Oliver's playdates. I sincerely hope you could come and watch it. 1. Saturday      April 10th at 3pm2. Sunday        April 11th at 3pm3. Monday       April 12th at 4pm4. Tuesday      April 13th at 4pm5. Wednesday April 14th at 4pm 6. Wednesday April 14th at 8pm7. Thursday     April 15th at 7:30 pmTickets for Oliver (50Qrs each) will be on sale from March 18th from the Senior School Reception deskduring the school day (8am-2pm) and from the dedicated Oliver Box Office situated in the QF Recreation Center from 3pm to 6pm...

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November 25, 2009

Here comes the Monsters and Aliens!

Posted by xtian001 at 05:43 PM

 

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Look at what we got today courtesy of Qatar Airways! It's "The Art of Monsters and Aliens" hardbound book. I entered an online contest last July, I think, through the Qatar Airways website. I was hoping to get the specially selected gift box containing the entire set of Dreamworks Animation’s movies on DVD but winning this is good enough. Xianelle is already on the bed, reading the 192-page book and giggling as she reads. Honestly, I haven't watched the movie yet but will do in the long holiday. I do hope Qatar Airways do more of these contests!

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November 01, 2009

Doha Tribeca Film Festival

Posted by xtian001 at 10:39 PM

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October 28, 2009

Tennis or Films. A Busy Week in Doha

Posted by xtian001 at 02:56 PM
This week is a busy week for events here in Doha. They've already started the WTA Sony Ericsson Year-ending tennis event yesterday at Khalifa Stadium and would last till Sundays' Finals. However, it seems that the organizers of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival also wanted a share of the limelight so they decided that their event should coincide with the WTA event. I don't think that this is a good move on their part as from previous experience, the Khalifa Stadium get filled to the brim when they have these events. Instead of getting more people to watch the films, they tend to get divided. In our case, we've decided to watch Tennis on Thursday instead of attending the Opening of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival.

We actually got our tickets 3 days after they announced that they were already tickets available for the tournament. We were supposed to get the Lower Box Seats but we were told that on the same day that it was announced, the tickets for the lower box were already sold out. Bummer! We were left with the middle section instead. Even if I have a 200mm lens, it would not capture the tennis stars that close. So I've decided, well, forced, to watch and enjoy the game more than taking photos.

We are still going to the Tribeca Film Festival Though. We bought tickets to the documentary "Turtle" for Sunday. I hope Xiane likes the film. But other than that, the films we wanted to watch were playing on the same time as "Turtle" or they were meant to be viewed by adults. I wish they would have scheduled this Film Festival when there were no other major events in Doha. Doha would basically be quiet again next week so why did they not schedule it for next week? I really don't get it.

Anyway, I'm sure you're either going to the WTA event or the Film Festival this week. If you're not going to any, that's one car less on the road!

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June 29, 2009

8MB ADSL Speed from QTEL!

Posted by xtian001 at 06:30 PM
Qtel has further upgraded its ADSL service, with the launch of two new speed ranges offering faster browsing experience for broadband internet users.Customers now have a wider choice of speed options, with 4Mbps or 8Mbps now available with the service. The higher speeds will enable customers to download films, music and games faster and more easily.The enhanced speeds now available are among the many benefits delivered through Qtel’s major ADSL upgrade, which began on 1 April 2009 as part of its ongoing ’Broadband Anywhere’ initiative. The new 4Mbps speed is available for QR400 a month, with the 8Mbps plan costing QR600. Both new speeds are subject to technical feasibility, the company said yesterday.In May this year, Qtel doubled the speed for all ADSL and Mozaic TV+ customers for free, as part of a series of enhancements to the company’s Broadband services.Adel Al Mutawa, Executive Director, Group Communications said, “We are...

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