Posts filed under 'General'
09 November 2005
3 horrible explosions took place about an hour ago in Amman, in 3 hotels: Radisson Sas, Grand Hyatt Amman, and Days Inn… one of them targeted a wedding! The explosions were caused by suicide bombers!What the hell is wrong with those stupid people! First Aqaba and now Amman, plot after plot, terrorist act after terrorist […]
Posted in General, Jordan, Media, International |
29 September 2005
Now that the students are back to their educational routines, I remember the atmosphere of university when I used to be a student, and I especially remember the new comers.
It’s really sad to say that universities nowadays don’t have the value they once had. Not all students of course, but quite a number considers university […]
Posted in Arab Societies, General, Just Personal |
26 September 2005
Spanish Court gave Aljazeera reporter Tayssir Allouni a 7-year sentence. He is guilty of interviewing the terrorist Osama Bin Laden; i.e. he is guilty for doing his job as a journalist.I believe it’s so unfair!! FREE ALLOUNI
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MORE: Taysir Alluni Sentenced to 7 years in jail.
Posted in General, Media, International |
26 September 2005
I’m so angry and upset!
I’m fed up with Palestinians being portrayed as terrorists! I’m fed up with media filling the world’s heads with lies! I can’t stand listening to biased reports or misleading messages! This is really disgusting!
It seems no news channel has the courage to show EVERYTHING! They only show one side of the […]
Posted in General, Media, International, Palestine |
16 September 2005
About 300 women from 25 countries will be riding bicycles to pedal for peace. The around 300-km ride, starts in Beirut today and goes through Syria and Jordan ending in Ramallah-Palestine.This bike ride is called “Follow the Women” and is meant to send a message to world leaders to stop the suffering caused by the […]
Posted in General, Media, International, Palestine, Women |
14 September 2005
Bike PathsHorraaaaaay! Finally, Jordan will be constructing a path for bikes in King Abullah 2nd Street. The path will be around 6 km long and will be surrounded with a safety fence. If proven to be practical and successful, more paths around the Kingdom will be constructed! Isn’t this just perfect? I’ve always wished […]
Posted in General, Jordan |
04 September 2005
Every morning, before heading to work, I turn on TV to news channels to know what’s the situation like now in the regions being hit by Hurricane Katrina… or the Monster Hurricane as it’s called.Whenever I try to write something about it I find myself left with no words strong enough to express my feelings […]
Posted in General, Media, International, Nature & Environment |
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 |