I FOUND THE EVIL TEDDY BEAR!!!

I KNEW IT!! Stupid me! I knew it all along at the back of my mind. I KNEW IT!!
I should have never wasted my time writing that article condemning the Sudanese teddy bear circus. Why the hell did I even bother rounding up opinions from Sudanese bloggers? And who the hell translated the damn round […]

The Taqwacores

The first time I read about “The Taqwacores” was in Sandmonkey’s blog. Later on he’d tell me about a video he watched of the bands crashing an ISNA show (ISNA = Islamic Society of North America). “A band of Canadian Pakistani lesbians?! At an ISNA event?! No way!” was my reaction. He giggled… and he […]

The Sudanese System & Way of Life - Part 2: Family, Marriage and Obligatory Hospitality

The following two posts (both by Westerners writing about their experiences in Sudan) are extremely fascinating. The observations they make come naturally to them since they’re outsiders. Our culture is foreign to them.
As a Sudanese, it’s difficult for me to spot the things they highlight. Much of what they note is as normal to me […]

Bhutto Assassinated

This is sad. Last year, around this same time, it was Saddam Hussein. Most rejoiced. Now, we have this shit.
May she rest in peace.
For information and updates, I recommend checking out Ali Eteraz.

What Will 2008 Hold?

1. It will be a year in which Sudan will sit at the edge of the cliff and either descend back into civil war or manage to salvage whatever is left of the current peace.
2. It will be the year of the US elections, the year Bush departs and a new president (most probably a […]

The HoboHookah: Party With Style This New Year’s Eve!

I know, I know, the title of this post sounds like an advertisement. Well, it is! Erm, kind of. Hell, you can consider this an endorsement. Why? Because I’m a huge fan of the “modification” I’m going to tell you about.
Mike is a friend of mine. He’s from Wisconsin. Met him a few months ago […]

Merry Christmas!

Have a good one people!

Chages In US Policy Towards Sudan On the Way?

There have been many mixed signals coming from the US in regards to matters on Sudan and Darfur. Those gave me some serious headaches and after much thinking it occurred to me that there are struggles within the US government regarding what the exact policy towards Sudan should be.
Today I came across the following from […]

Haboob | Hajaj | Katta7a

Those are three different names it goes by. I’ve experienced it many times and I seriously miss it. Here’s a video from Ikbis (the Arab Youtube) of a few Egyptians in Sudan enjoying an encounter with a gigantic dust storm.

Ayn Rand Speaking to the Elephants

It might seem odd to many (especially Muslims), but I am deeply intrigued by Ayn Rand. Up until recently, I only knew small bits of information about her and the views she espoused. Lately though, I find myself getting acquainted better and the more I read, the more I’m fascinated.
The woman was tough and confidently […]

Eid Mubarak!


It’s Time for Some Drima Stories

A few nights ago I was at a party and networking function for social entrepreneurs. The MC’s accent sounded American to my ears and so during the break, I approached, curious to know which part of the United States she was from. Stupid move. The reply was very defensive.
“I am not American. Not American. I […]

An Interesting Survey of American Jews

Defusing distrust:
Two-thirds think America should have stayed out of Iraq. Just under a third feels relatively unconnected to Israel, while those who affiliate with Jewish institutions and synagogue life tend to feel much more connected. And 98 percent think anti-Semitism is a problem in the Muslim world.
The first part I highlighted in bold contradicts what […]

Sudanese Nectar

… is a new blog that has been added to the blogroll under “Sudanese Bloggers”. Head over boys and girls to show some love and support.
This blog is dedicated to promoting Sudanese arts and culture as well as highlighting the impact of infectious diseases on communities in resource-constraint settings
For a while I was depressed […]

“Freedom” from “Freedom”

I’ll call it “photo of the day”. I found it at Miss Egyptiana’s blog. It displays a very comfortable coexistence between the secular and religious. There is the big umbrella of freedom under which exists mini-”freedoms”. Think about it.
You’ll find other pieces of art bearing strong similarities here, here and here.

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