I've been recommended the following blogs about Oman. A cursory look suggests fun reading. Nothing like dictatorship-fuelled gossip...

1) Muscat Confidential
2) Muscat Mutterings
3) Angry in Oman

Since it's been a while, here's two links that I've particularly enjoyed the past year: Arts & Letters Daily and The Big Picture.

New York twinned with London. The world's two greatest cities in one place.

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After months in the wilderness, I'm back! I just need to remind myself not to go 45 days without logging-in. Do you UK Nova?

Courtesy The Telegraph.

I've been saving up some awesome links. Enjoy!

1) Historical KitsAn unique time-waster. Not only can you see every single kit used by every single English & Scottish club since league football began (including those of clubs that don't exist anymore), but you can even order your favourite ones (including some from the 19th century!). Don't forget ( Read more... )

On Thursday I completed my first night shift. They run from 7pm to 7am the next morning but we only get paid for 11 hours. After completing some administration work in the first coupla hours, my colleague and I (only two people work the night and weekend day shifts) watched a movie that hasn't even been released in British theatres yet! American ( Read more... )