Archive for March 22, 2006
This is an amusing article on sleepiness by Lebanese columnist Samir `Atallah.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“In the wider region, we will continue to support efforts for reform and freedom in traditional allies such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia.” (The report is referring to the “reforms” of the House of Saud and of Mubarak)
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“FBI, police spying is rising, groups allege”
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
The minister in question denied the charge today. But do you trust something that a Saddam minister says? I sure dont. They lied for Saddam, and they would lie for anybody else.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
Those who think that Israeli occupation soldiers can intimidate Palestinians should look at this picture.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
A Palestinian climbs on an Israeli occupation tank trying to halt its advance.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“U.S. moves to halt infrastructure development aid to Palestinians”
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
Workers of Dubai Unite!
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
List of airlines banned from EU (but why are most of them African airlines, I ask?)
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“Remember the whiny, insecure kid in nursery school, the one who always thought everyone was out to get him, and was always running to the teacher with complaints? Chances are he grew up to be a conservative.”
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“Lifting of a four-year ban has opened an unexplored job market for Bangladeshis in Lebanon, but overseas employment promotion officials say the opportunity may be lost if Bangladesh fails to maintain the required standards.” (thanks Robin)
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
`Abdul-Halim Khaddam has admitted that he built “a barrier” to prevent the sea waves near his castle in north Syria. But he denied other corruption charges.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“A Givati Brigade officer will receive NIS 80,000 in compensation from the state after he was cleared of all charges in relating to the death of 13-year-old Palestinian girl, Iman Al Hamas, in the much-publicized “confirmed kill” affair.” (thanks Mouin and Maryam)
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
State of occupation (Notice the last item) Click to enlarge.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
For those who are impressed by fancty titles, “prestigious” names, and designer brands: the man who wrote those silly words is a well-known professor of political science at Harvard University. “”Though it’s clear that women can be manly, it’s just as clear that they are not as manly or as often manly as men.””
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“Aids threat grows for Arab women” (thanks Ema)
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“Poll: Israeli Jews shun Arabs: The poll presented Wednesday showed that 68 percent of respondents said they do not wish to live next to an Arab neighbor, compared with 26 percent who said they would agree.”
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“Nearly every foreign group working in Iraq has felt it necessary to hire a PSD, or “personal security detail,” from more than sixty “private military firms” (PMFs)—Triple Canopy, Erinys International Ltd., and Blackwater USA—now doing a brisk business in Iraq. In fact, there are now reported to be at least 25,000 armed men from such [...]
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
“Meat-Industrial Complex”
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad
In the Iraqi law-under-occupation, terrorism is defined as “any violent actions against people, instiutions, or property and the damage to security, stability, and national unity, or the spreading of fear and chos.” Stalin would have loved that.
Posted on March 22, 2006 by As'ad