Archive for December 16, 2009
Dubai
“a city-state that welcomed all comers — from Iranian and Israeli executives”.
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Flash
Mini-Hariri (the man of grand eloquence) met with Hugo Chavez in Denmark.
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
grading
back to stressful grading now.
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Piety and modernity
“Piety and modernity are thus linked on two levels: in the first, because the forms of piety that require women’s public participation are locally understood as both modern and as a crucial aspect of community progress. And in the second, because t…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Military training of dogs: not only in Israel
Dina sent me this (I cite with her permission): ” I was reading your link about that israeli dog in Montana, mikey… anyway, israel is NOT the only place in the world that trains dogs for the military… that article is wrong. what about schutzh…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
The US does not intervene in the affairs of other countries
” “The savage crime committed by the U.S. air force shows the real face of the United States,” said the northern rebels, who often report attacks by the Yemeni and Saudi fighter planes, on their website. There was no immediate report of U.S. comment…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
royal special forces
“Arab states in the world’s top oil-exporting region have agreed to create a joint force for quick intervention to address security threats, a senior Gulf official said on Tuesday.” Well, based on the performance of the Kuwaiti armed forces in 19…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
You would not know from the US press
“Israeli troops burst in the refugee camp of Al-Aroub located near the ancient city of Hebron in the south of the West Bank on Tuesday wounding two Palestinians, Voice of Palestine radio said.The troops boarding armored vehicles rumbled into the cam…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Israel: malicious spies unto the nations
” Using computer networks for espionage — by hacking into databases — or to carry out sabotage through so-called “malicious software” planted in sensitive control systems has been quietly weighed in Israel against arch-foes like Iran. In a policy …
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
can there be less exaggeration please?
“The sexual harassment of women in the streets, schools and work places of the Arab world is driving them to cover up and confine themselves to their homes, said activists at the first-ever regional conference addressing the once taboo topic.” Yes,…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Lies of the Times: the case of Ethan Bronner
I got my NYT this morning and was pissed to read a big headline of an article by Ethan Bronner. The headline said that Israelis and Palestinians are “pondering” Netanyahu as a “peace maker.” And I made a mental note to say something about the headlin…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Good news to report: smuggling, and more smuggling
“–Smugglers along the border of Egypt and the Gaza Strip will continue moving goods through tunnels despite the recent construction of an underground wall. “Let the Americans and the Israelis pay for the wall,” Ismail*, a smuggler, told Al-Masry Al…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Don’t you love the press of the Gulf ruling dynasties?
” Abu Dhabi and the UAE Central Bank’s decision on Monday to extend $10 billion (Dh36 billion) as financial support came as no surprise to Gulf News readers, who said that this was proof of the unity of the federation.” (thanks Fahad)
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
What is his name? The guy who makes you miss William Safire?
“If we want a peaceful, tolerant region more than they do, they will hold our coats while we fight…” Yes, the US has contributed to so much to the peace and tolerance of the region. The exemplary model of Iraq speaks for itself. I will now reach …
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Only expensive prostitutes are allowed into Bahrain
“The small island kingdom began stepping up measures to curb prostitution last summer, rounding up and deporting scores of alleged prostitutes and banning one and two-star hotels from selling alcohol to prevent cheap flophouses from turning into bro…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Here we go
“Hundreds, if not thousands, have been lining up for hours every night at the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in a Cairo neighborhood just off the Nile. Many of them claim that a mysterious light hovering above the church’s domes is an apparition of the…
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Propaganda of the Israeli Foreign Ministry
So the Israeli Foreign Ministry of occupied Palestine sends out propaganda press releases. For some reason, I am on that mailing list and I receive those announcements addressed to me as “Angry Arab News Service.” Obviously, the propagandists of the …
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
No dignity in Arab ruling courts
You can’t serve Arab rulers and maintain your dignity. Here is the new prime minister of Jordan, Samir Rifa`i (son of Zayd Ar-Rifa`i who attended all secret meetings between Husayn and Israeli masters) appearing dignified with King PlayStation. (AFP)
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad
Gaza Freedom March
Comrade Joseph talks about Gaza. (thanks Hani)
Posted on December 16, 2009 by As'ad