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OMAN   The Future, What I know and don’t know

June 28, 2014by twintman 1 Comment

    (I have officially reached the US. My time in Oman has come to a close, but I thought I would share this letter with you all.)  I am […]

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KL YES Capstone: Cultivation From A Desert Realm

June 28, 2014by twintman Leave a comment

  1. Introduction   At the forefront of globalization, Oman has brought forth an educational renaissance allowing it an even greater national transformation. Prior to 1970, less than fifty years […]

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Even Under A Tree

April 27, 2014by twintman 1 Comment

Imagine less than 50 years ago, in 1970, on the eve of the current Sultan Qaboos deposing of his father Sa’id bin Taymur, there were no more than three schools […]

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Relearning English for the World at Large

April 27, 2014by twintman 4 Comments

Second language English class can often be  rather arduous and dull, however there is always that occasional  writing prompt to distract from the drudgery of learning another language, and for […]

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Baluchis

March 3, 2014by twintman Leave a comment

This is the 3rd installation of my kbillas of Oman series. Baluchis play a very significant role in Oman’s history and have the largest population in Oman of all non-Arabs. […]

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The hijab and the female identity

March 3, 2014by twintman 4 Comments

There is something I have been meaning to address on this blog for quite some time. One of the questions I get asked quite frequently is if I regularly have […]

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Dune Bashing

March 3, 2014by twintman 2 Comments

Dune bashing. The name sounds like some form of medieval torture. However I can assure you, here it is considered a leisurely and enjoyable pastime. Don’t get me wrong though; […]

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Music

March 3, 2014by twintman Leave a comment

While music here is not as pervasive as it is back in the US where pop songs and musak are piped in throughout malls and stores, Oman has still maintained […]

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Lawatis

March 3, 2014by twintman 1 Comment

Here it is! The 2nd edition to my k’billa series Lawatis are a prominent kbilla, tribe, held in much esteem within the gulf, especially in the Muscat area. Many Lawati […]

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Muhammad Ali

March 3, 2014by twintman Leave a comment

Before you read this I would like to warn you Muhammad Ali is a more complex figure than my article leads you to believe. Many people believe he exploited native […]

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Thank you for perusing my blog. I have the wonderful opportunity to spend sophomore year of high school abroad in Muscat, Oman. I am excited to share with you my experiences. Please check back regularly for updates. Inshallah!

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