Lit Up Mecca

… from space.

(hat tip: Kevin Kelly)

The Definition of a Blogger

… or to be more specific, a political blogger, especially in our super democratic part of the world.
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More than Just “Genocide”

Thanks to the sensationalism of the mainstream media, Sudan has become synonymous with genocide. Oh and not to forget, evil teddy bears. But there’s more to us than just that - a lot more.
In fact, Andrew Heavens knows what I’m talking about.
Here’s the first. Meroe pyramids, about three hours drive out of Khartoum. You can […]

Somewhere In South America


You Started It!

“No, the Eskimos did! No wait, you started it first! Aaarrgghhh!”
I almost died with laughter when I saw this cartoon. Hilarious and pure genius! Can’t we all just get along? Why not?
Come on Danes and Jews, we promise to stop but only if you do so first. Cool? Seriously, because if you don’t, I’m telling […]

The Life of an Internet-Addicted Blogger

So true. Although I must say I have greatly improved.

In the Eyes of the Beholder


Determined Against the Odds

Again, it’s one of those pictures that evoke such conflicting emotions.
I love it.
(hat-tip: geraldine)

“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.

Prostitution in Dubai

PBS has an excellent report about prostitution in Dubai. It comes together with a 12 minute video clip which is very revealing and unique. It’s worth your time.
What caught my attention in this short documentary is that some women in Dubai aren’t forced into prostitution but that they actually voluntarily get involved in it. […]

Omar al-Bashir Meets the Pope!!!!!!!!


Ehm. Caption?


Cool Photo!


Saudi American Love

Awwww, aren’t they cute?

By the way since when has homosexuality stopped being a crime in Saudi Arabia? Oh but wait, it’s not in the United States. Hmmm, now it makes sense.

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: […]

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