An article on the BBC makes a good example of how FUD have taken over US politics and life. It also shows how stupid people can be: The Arabic TV channel al-Jazeera will not film a report about the US-Mexico border after a civilian border patrol group condemned the idea. The Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Middle East'
Al Jazeera A “Terrorist TV Station”……..
July 1st, 2005 · No Comments · Freedom & Democracy, Middle East
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Funny Iraqi War Cartoon
June 22nd, 2005 · No Comments · Humor, Middle East
Just found this funny cartoon on Sabbah’s Blog that I wanted to share.
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Dubai To Build Worlds Largest Theme Park (Dumb Idea)
June 22nd, 2005 · 3 Comments · Business, Middle East
In what is one of the dumbest ways to invest money, Online Insider reports that Dubai wants to build the worlds largest theme park: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Disneyland in the desert, you could call it. “Dubailand,” though, is the chosen moniker for the massive project now rising in the Middle East. By any [...]
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Tuesdays With Saddam
June 21st, 2005 · No Comments · Middle East
The BBC has an interesting article on a GQ Magazine interview with one of Saddam Husseins guards: He described the former leader’s daily routine of toilet visits, mealtimes, recreation and regular medical check-ups. In his cell there was a bed, a toilet, a chair, a towel, some books and a prayer rug. The former leader [...]
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A Brief Summary Of Middle East Grievances Towards The West
June 10th, 2005 · No Comments · Middle East
I just read this GREAT opinion piece on Aljazeera.net. It pretty much sums up why so many Arab people have a problem with the west and is a MUST read if you want to have at least a basic understanding of why things are the way they are in the Middle East. Excerpt: Why do [...]
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Top Israeli Firms Ran Spy Ring
May 31st, 2005 · No Comments · Middle East, News, Security
The BBC reports that some Israeli companies have been very very naughty: Police in Israel say they have uncovered a huge industrial spying ring which used computer viruses to probe the systems of many major companies. At least 15 Israeli firms have been implicated in the espionage plot, with 18 people arrested in Israel and [...]
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Prayer Calls Driving People Mad In Cairo
May 4th, 2005 · No Comments · Humor, Middle East, Religion
The BBC reports this amusing story: Just before dawn, Cairo resident Muhammad Ahmad is jolted out of his peaceful sleep by a thunderous azan, or call to prayer, roaring out from huge speakers attached to a very modest mosque two streets away. A few moments later a second, even louder muezzin’s voice joins in – [...]
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Most Wired Hotel In The World
April 26th, 2005 · No Comments · Business, Cool Geeky Stuff, Middle East, Security, Telephony
Or so they boast at the Emirates Palace, a mammoth beachfront resort in Abu Dhabi. In addition to the usual video-on-demand, WiFi and remote-control everything that discriminating travelers have come to expect, the hotel has boosted its security, with no fewer than 16 firewalls, secure telephones and 3.5TB of secure storage. Summoned Up: A hackers [...]
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Oil To Hit $380 A Barrel By 2015
April 23rd, 2005 · No Comments · Business, Middle East
Some unsettling news posted at AlJazeera: A report prepared by energy economists at the French investment bank Ixis-CIB has warned crude oil prices could touch $380 a barrel by 2015. Analysts Patrick Artus and Moncef Kaabi said in the next 10 years demand for oil will outstrip supply by around 8 million barrels per day [...]
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Simpsons Quote Of The Day
April 18th, 2005 · 2 Comments · Humor, Middle East, Quotes, TV
I’ve just watched The Simpsons 16×15 (Future-Drama) and came across another excellent Simpsons quote I thought I’d like to share: “Sex on prom night is as American as our 51st state, Saudi-Israelia” Script writing at it’s best. This portrays the feelings of many Arabs towards America’s relationship with the Middle East at the current time.
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