“Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom – and lakes die.” ~Gil Stern

According to economist Fahed Fanek, Jordanians enjoy too many holidays, with some taking up to 150 days a year, including weekends, which is “double the average number of holidays in more developed countries”. The economist estimates the national loss in production opportunity of each day off at JD22 million. “If every Jordanian worker takes 16 [...]

I would like to wish all Muslims of the world a Happy New Hijri Year May it bring you all joy, happiness and good health. Here you go a special section that provides very interesting information about the Islamic Calendar, the significance of the migration (Hijrah) of the prophet and his followers, e-cards for the [...]

[Via: Rafah Pundits, Source: The Guardian]

While automotive safety continues to improve, traffic accidents still account for around 50,000 casualties every year on European roads. And one of the most frequent and scary problems is a breakdown or worse, a crash in the middle of nowhere and no immediate help at hand. Or even if aid does arrive, it could be [...]

The response of Palestinians to the Sharm al-Shaikh Summit varied from cautious optimism to hopeless disappointment. While many consider the whole summit a waste of time and a repetition of the failure of previous summits and gatherings, some consider it a step forward in putting an end to the bloodshed and believe it will bring [...]

British sailor Ellen MacArthur sealed her place in sailing’s pantheon by breaking the solo round-the-world record, a fantastic feat that establishes her as arguably the greatest sailor Britain has ever produced. Ellen MacArthur will arrive back in Britain today after sailing solo around the world in record time. She crossed the finish line at 2229 [...]

2 weeks ago a client called and asked for an original document they claim they’ve mailed to us earlier. The document was highly important and it needed to be found as soon as possible for an urgent matter. After the call:Day 1: I checked all the folders in my office concerning this client, went to [...]

Patrick Seale wrote a very interesting article in Dar Al Hayat commenting on the voting in both Palestine and Iraq, what it meant to the occupiers and for what reasons did Palestinians and Iraqis actually vote. “What is the reality behind these elections? What did Palestinians and Iraqis actually vote for? In both cases, the [...]

“ There’s a cure, either psychological or medical, for every addiction except for internet-addiction. I tell my kids: get over it by practicing your hobbies, they say: but surfing the net is a hobby. I tell them: don’t waste your time, go learn something. They reply: daddy, internet is knowledge we learn everything online. I [...]