Thoughts from here and there!

April 6, 2007

Hello world,,

When I was typing the URL address to access my blog I didn't have any plans on what topic to write, I only felt the urge to write something, anything. It became a habit to post every couple of days, regardless of the circumstances. This time I had a lots of thoughts going through my mind, and I thought, well, let's these with my dear fellows in the blog.

Thought no.1 : After seeing many places across the island, I realised how beautiful and modernaised the country is becoming and the changes occured in construction, roads and land. There are many places that I want to take photos of before returning back to UK.

Thought no.2:  I went to Geant Hypermart in Bahrain mall in the mid of last week for the first time during my short holiday here in Bahrain, and as usual when I go there, I went first to the electronics section and my eyes glimpsed this camera (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50). I have this obsessive desire to own the latest gadgets, eventhough my current gadgets are not that bad and my financial status is disastrous. It's just when I want something, I really want it very bad.For instance I am thinking of selling my current camera (Canon Powershot A640) and my 12.1" iBook G4 just to afford buying this camera. Oh! talking about photography, you can view some updated images on my flickr page.

Thought no. 3: My siblings have moved number of my valuable possessions to their rooms while I was away. So for all of you who are leaving the country for long periods I say (hide your valuables from your dear ones!) – (My sister will certainly read this line and will come with furious anger and vengeance to this line!).

Thought no. 4: When I came to Bahrain I thought I would spend more time reading and studying for my finals and finish any uncompleted coursework, but the contrast is happening right now!

 

This is the amount of paperwork I should read to prepare for 4 exams for this semester and I haven't read a single sheet so far! 

Furthermore, I have to do my master's dissertation proposal (I'll put another post to talk about it which you'll certainly find interesting) which I have to submit within 10 days from now and to read journals (shown above in the picture) in supply management, service management, consumer behaviour and project management. In addition to that I have to do my part in the group assignment about the silly Apple iPhone as well. I am thinking of doing most of the work in a coffee shop, because I feel I won't achieve any progress while I'm at home. Any suggestions my dear friends for a nice, cosy coffee shop with free wireless internet opening till late night, where I can carry my work happily and peacefully? (You know me, I don't know much places around the island and I always depend on people to take me to the places I want).

Well, I guess I'll stop writing down my thought for now, although there are some other thoughts but I don't wanna bore you with all these personal thoughts and make this post look very long.

Until then stay safe people and wait for your suggestions :)


News from Bahrain

April 4, 2007

Upcoming Thanaweya graduates get happy! or may be it is just a dream?!

  

For more details click here.

MP Mohammed Khalid is in charge of this proposal. In my opinion, خريجين الثانوية يمشون بوزهم because four years ago he came to the UK and when he saw our saddening financial situation (Students sponsored by Ministry of Education) he promised in helping to raise our monthly salaries and I graduated a year ago and still nothing have changed and students are still suffering from the situation and the increasing prices in the UK! He speaks and does nothing as usual. Don't be overwhelmed!


Boys and men ,,, prepare to grow up your hair! Read below and know why:

Thank god I only have a hair cut twice or thrice a year!


The last bit of news is the urgent proposal from some MP's to grant BD300 for unemployed graduates. Don't get too excited you lazy people coz there are exceptions! Click here for details

On the way:

  • I am thinking of moving the blog to http://tito84.blogspot.com for better control on a lot of features that I can't have here? what do you think about it? I have this perception that visitors will be less when I move,, correct me if I am wrong.
  • Anyone got an F1 ticket for tito84? It is my first time to come to Bahrain in this time of year and it is my chance to go to the event and I don't wanna miss it but without paying ,, I want to have a ticket plzzzzz!

Best wishes!


Grants for Phd and Masters

April 3, 2007

Here is the Juicy offer as I've seen it in Alwasat Newspaper dated Monday 2nd April 2007.

I hope I can get one of these grants but I bet it'll be extremely competitive. The question remains, is that what the company means by "initial acceptance". Because as you know some institutions may not issue clear acceptance until the end of the summer (August/Sept.). Anyways I will call and ask for more details.

The other question I thought of is the type of contract the company will sign with perspective student and would it be a similar in term to the ministry of education contract. I'll call and see!


Wanna study in UK?

March 27, 2007

Hi,

There will be an event held for study opportunities in UK, specifically in my current university (University of Bath). There will be representatives to promote the university and answer all visitors and perspective students enquiries. This is the first year that University of Bath representatives come to Bahrain, but it will held on an annual basis from now on. 

 

For anyone intrested in any undergraduate, postgraduate, Phd or any other degree you might find it useful to spare some time for this event.There will be a Jordanian representative called DR. Hadi Aboulroub.

Here are the details that I was asked to spread out copied from the email:

Bahrain:

Thursday 29th March: 16:30-21:00 public session
Friday 30th: 10:00-13:00 and 16:30-21:00

Venue: Awal Ballroom, Gulf Hotel. 

Regards,

Tito 


مبروك لأكاديميين جامعة البحرين

March 8, 2007
 
كتب‮- ‬مهند سليمان‮: ‬
علمت‮ »‬الأيام‮« ‬أن رئيسة جامعة البحرين ورئيسة مجلس الجامعة الشيخة مريم بنت حسن آل خليفة قررت زيادة رواتب أعضاء الهيئة الأكاديمية بالجامعة بواقع ‮٠٠٤ ‬دينار لكل عضو،‮ ‬وأن أكثر من ‮٠٠٧ ‬مدرس بينهم ‮٠٠٣ ‬عضو أكاديمي‮ ‬بحريني‮ ‬استفادوا من القرار الذي‮ ‬يهدف الى تعديل أوضاع الهيئة الأكاديمية خاصة في‮ ‬ظل العروض المغرية التي‮ ‬يتلقونها للعمل في‮ ‬الخارج‮.‬
ولم‮ ‬يشمل القرار تعديل أوضاع الإداريين بالجامعة الذين سجلوا احتجاجهم رسمياً‮ ‬في‮ ‬رسالة إلى مجلس النواب للتظلم مما وصفوه بتحيز إدارة الجامعة إلى الأكاديميين وإهمال الإداريين ومن في‮ ‬حكمهم،‮ ‬وذكرت الرسالة أن رواتب الموظفين الإداريين أقل بكثير من رواتب أعضاء هيئة التدريس‮.‬
وأشار الإداريون في‮ ‬رسالتهم إلى أن مبدأ التمييز والتفرقة في‮ ‬المعاملة بين أعضاء الهيئتين الأكاديمية الإدارية لم‮ ‬يكن وليد الساعة،‮ ‬بل هو امتداد لحقبة سابقة كان فيها الأكاديمي‮ ‬هو المفضل لدى إدارة الجامعة وأن الموظف الإداري‮ ‬ما هو إلا خادم أو ميسر لأمور أعضاء هيئة التدريس على حد تعبير الرسال
 
 
ملحوظة مني
إن شاء الله (بعض) الأكاديميين يصحى ضميرهم شوي ويحللون هالمعاش ويرقون شوي بمستوى التعليم في الجامعة ويساعدون هالمساكين اللي رايحين يدرسون