Double the Trouble

One baby is hard to handle, and when two babies come at the same time, chaos is sure to ensue. Though there will surely be tough times, twins equals double the blessing. In Bahrain, Shaik Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, son of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, was blessed with twin boys.

HM King Hamad received a letter from King Mohammed VI of Morocco to congratulate him and his family and to bless the newborns. The Moroccan king expressed his joy and wishes health and prosperity upon the Bahraini people. He prays that happiness is to ensue the delivery of the twins.

Congratulations HM King Hamad!

To read entire article, please visit Bahrain News Agency.

A Sad Day for Romantic Comedies

Hopeless romantics everywhere are shedding tears for the prolific writer and filmmaker of some of the most classic romantic comedies yet. Films like “When Harry Met Sally” and “Sleepless in Seattle” are some of Ephron’s best work that earned her Oscar nominations. She also received an Oscar nomination for "Silkwood", as well as wrote and directed "Julie and Julia" which earned Meryl Streep a best actress Oscar nomination.

Nora Ephron leaves this world at the age of 71 after having touched the lives of many through her screenwrites, novels, and essays. Ephron died on Tuesday in a hospital in New York surrounded by her relatives. She was reportedly undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.

She changed romantic comedy for everyone after her time. Her talent will be missed, but her accomplishments will reign forever.

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Donations for a Brighter Tomorrow

Scholarships are a prestigious thing to receive and would not be possible without the help of certain individuals. In Bahrain, the Crown Prince already has an International Scholarship Program aimed at helping students attain higher education so as to become effective members of their local community.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Hawaj, Ahlia University chancellor, presented a check in the amount of BD 50,000 to the program to continue to help striving students reach their goals. He hopes that this will help to develop young talents and encourage students to study in renowned international studies, a goal of the Crown Prince International Scholarship Program.

Bahrain is continuously trying to enlighten the youth and encourage them to amount to their fullest potential. Congratulations to Ahlia University for realizing the need for a brighter tomorrow and for their donation to an outstanding program.

To read the entire article, please visit Bahrain News Agency.

Quench Your Thirst

What’s the best type of drink on a hot summer day? Some may say water while others may choose their favorite drink, but there are numerous who would vouch for iced tea! Have it sweetened, unsweetened or any mixture in between. Pour some lemonade in it and you can have what we call an “Arnold Palmer”, named after the famous golfer.

June is National Iced Tea Month, and it’s important to get the message out before the month runs out! Now is the perfect time to try different types of iced teas from green tea to raspberry tea. The best part is that you can make the tea all your own or even decide to mix the teas together.

Iced tea is made like regular tea, by brewing it, but the difference is you allow the tea to naturally cool or pour ice in it to cool it down making it the perfect cool drink.

This summer grab yourself a nice cold glass of iced tea, in any flavor that you like. It’s the perfect quench for that summer thirst.

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Presidential Elect Call for Congrats

Everyone wants to succeed. There are many times when we don't, but when we work hard enough to earn something, it is always nice to hear others recognize your hard work.

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa congratulates the newly elected Egyptian President Dr. Mohammed Morsi. The democratic elections will hopefully bring about further progress and prosperity to Egypt. The friendly Egyptians need someone to help bring about their ambitions and aspirations for the country they deserve.

HRH expressed hope for a brighter future for Egypt and that it play an important role in not only Arab relations, but regional and international relations as well.

Congratulations Egyptian President Dr. Mohammed Morsi!

To read the entire article, please visit Bahrain News Agency.

Olympic Star in the Making

Swimming is a leisurely activity for many who love the water. It is not a skill easily acquired though, going from splishing and splashing to performing full on backstrokes is not the easiest thing to do. Noone knows this better than Missy Franklin. 

The 17-year old swimmer from Colorado learned to swim at the age of 7, and with her continuous dedication and hard work has headlines streaming her name. Franklin is being dubbed sport’s “next big thing”. 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps has even called her a “stud”.

 Many believe she will be the United State’s new swimming star after Phelps’ retirement following the London Olympics. Franklin is entered in the U.S. Olympic trials in Omaha, Neb. competing in five events – the 100 and 200 backstroke, the 100 and 200 freestyle and the 50 free.  

Good luck to Missy and to Team USA!

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