Archive for August, 2005
31 August 2005
Sabbah tagged me to celebrate Blog Day. In order to do that, I’m supposed to introduce you to 5 new links that belong to different cultures.
Here’s my list:1.Azza Jabr, from Palestine, I just adore her blog for one simple reason: she writes real stories, personal diaries and reports real life encounters and what the people […]
Posted in Languages & Culture, Media, International |
28 August 2005
[AFP/JAMAL ARURI. Le Monde]
“I am Avi the cellistI am Yossi the flutistI am Nurit the violinistI am Moshe the trumpestWe could not believe that we were in Ramallah. And we were sure it was not easy for the audience to envisage Israelis without their army uniforms, and not on special duty raiding homes […]
Posted in Entertainment, Media, International, Palestine |
27 August 2005
So ladies and gentlemen, after spending A LOT of time checking on latest news concerning the Webster Dictionary Issue and making sure they are accurate, it’s time for a “ progress report”
After reading my blog, Mr. Nadim Abuljobain supported me every step of the way. He kept me updated with the latest news […]
Posted in Arab Societies, General, Languages & Culture, Media, International |
22 August 2005
Wherever you look you find headlines of the “Historical Moment” of Gaza Settlers evacuating their fancy homes…Pics of sad faces, angry features, falling tears, prayers, fights… etc. The “withdrawal”, the “disengagement”, the “forced evacuation”, the “compulsory deserting”… wait there is more: flashbacks of memories, bitterness, dislocation, what else? I guess any sympathetic word would fit […]
Posted in General, Media, International, Palestine |
22 August 2005
What a week! Last week was a disaster, I had loads of work to do at the office many tight deadlines, felt a bit sick, and heard my share of bad news.Most disturbing news was that of the bombings in Aqaba. In this crazy time we’re living, I’m not shocked to hear of disgusting terrorist […]
Posted in General, Jordan, Media, International |
20 August 2005
Ok I know it’s a whole week late but well, what can I say, life can get us really busy!
So the last meetup of the Tunisian Bloggers was in Kelibia, one of my favourite places in Tunisia besides the beautiful Bizerte and Djerba. To be honest I only went twice to Kelibia, and it was […]
Posted in Tunisia |
11 August 2005
After the terrible London bombings, more security procedures have taken place, and many critical decisions were taken as well. One of these decisions was deporting Muslims who are in suspicion. The reaction of the world was mostly supportive to this decision, among the supporters were many Arab Muslim Bloggers who are pro deportation of […]
Posted in General, Jordan, Media, International |
11 August 2005
The great Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish arrived to Tunis yesterday and met the Minister of Education as well as the Palestinian Ambassador in Tunis. Mahmoud Darwish will be participating in the Carthage Festival by reading some of his amazing poems tonight. [Source:Assahafa (AR)].
I’ve always been a fan of Mahmoud Darwish, and I’ve always […]
Posted in Art & Literature, Languages & Culture, Palestine, Tunisia |
07 August 2005
I wanted to write about this irritating topic a while ago, but it took me some time to make some research and have my post based on evidence and facts rather than simple news I’ve read. It’s a bit long, but if you’re Arab, you HAVE to read it…The thing is, a while ago Serdal […]
Posted in Arab Societies, General, Languages & Culture, Media, International |
07 August 2005
My depest condolences to the families of those who died in the TunInter Plane Crash…
Posted in General, Tunisia |