Pak Attack On MTV’s Yo Momma Vs Maury

Long time readers of this blog will remember how shocked I was when I watched Maury for the first time ever last year when I was in America. Seriously, it was one major culture shock. I simply couldn’t grasp the concept of the show. Not only that but my mouth was so wide-open, you could […]

You Have GOT To See This…

It’s the first documentary of its kind by an Arab about Darfur. It’s very vivid and it comes with tons of interviews. Those who understand Arabic will find it extremely revealing (non-Arabic speakers, don’t worry there are English subtitles). Click here.

A Degree in Prostitution?

Heh?
Funding for tertiary courses in prostitution could be considered under changes aimed at boosting quality and relevance in the sector, New Zealand education officials say.
But MPs on parliament’s education and science select committee were told today that although courses in the world’s oldest profession might be considered if providers put them forward, they would still […]

Sudanese Refugees In Israel: For & Against

They still continue to make it through into Israel. A few hundred have already gathered.Some are for, others are against.

Solar Cooker Project: A Jewish Conspiracy Against Darfur

I spent 268 hours making sure that Darfur Stoves is not a Jewish conspiracy against Darfur. I was satisfied after convincing myself it isn’t. Now I come across THIS project, Solar powered stoves for Darfur… from the Jewish World Watch and I think to myself “how stupid and naive could you be Drima?”
Next time I […]

The Meeting of the White & Blue Nile

I’ve been looking for decent pictures of this for a fairly long time. Still can’t find any but this is the best I’ve come across so far. Thanks Amjad!

The waters never mix and I was told both retain their own unique properties. It’s truly amazing! You have to be there to really see it.
UPDATE: […]

Opposition Leader Arrested For So-Called Attempted Coup, America Blamed!

Interesting…

(Mubarak al-Fadil)

KHARTOUM, July 15 (Reuters) - Sudanese authorities have arrested 17 people including opposition leader Mubarak al-Fadil and retired military officers, accusing them of trying to overthrow the government, state security leaders said on Sunday.
Fadil and Abdel Jalil al-Basha, both of the Umma breakaway party, were arrested in the early hours of Saturday […]

Sudanese Concert in Central Park, New York

New Yorkers, if you’re interested you could go check it out on the 21st of July. Click here for more info.

Darfur Stoves

Stoves that save lives. Cool! I just found out about them via Black Kush:
How can stoves that use fire wood safe lives in Darfur? Strange, but it is something that is happening. A group of scientists have built a special stove that uses less firewood [75% less] for effective cooking. Result: it reduces the number […]

Where Are You On the Board?

I found this hilarious. It can apply to other countries too, not just Malaysia. LOL!

Sudan, Darfur Rebel Splinter Faction Sign Peace Agreement

Some good news for the people of Darfur:

July 15, 2007 (KHARTOUM) — Sudan and a splinter rebel faction from Darfur have signed on Sunday a peace agreement in the Egyptian capital, the official SUNA reported today.
The Sudanese government and a breakaway faction from the Justice and Equality Movement, (JEM) led by Ibrahim Yahia Abdelrahaman, signed […]

Andrew Natsios the US Envoy to Darfur Gets It

I like the balanced narrative he provides:
Andrew Natsios told a news conference in Khartoum following a visit to Darfur that both sides were to blame for the conflict that has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
… A May 2006 Darfur peace deal was signed by only one rebel faction. Since then rebels have […]

Phew!

Ah, yes finally. I’m back again. Been way too busy. Done with my internship which lasted for about half a year and now getting ready to go back to my campus. Blogging to resume in about 12 hours. Need to get some sleep now.
UPDATE: By the way, I’m in the process of evolving this blog […]

You Might Experience Some Downtime AGAIN!

Sigh! Me sincerely apologize to you all. I’m doing fine and well but just busy with a few things. Blog techie issues also need to be fully resolved. It should take a few days, hopefully 2 or 3 at the most. After that I’ll be back in business with lots of posts. Cheers!

Arab League To Visit Israel

Coooooooool!
More later.

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