Blog Archives
It’s nice to see an intelligent woman actually getting media coverage.
Russian Billionaire’s Presidential Bid Makes His Sister a Star – NYTimes.com
From The Guardian: Julian Assange’s extradition battle enters final round
It’s important to note that the British Court isn’t ruling on the merits of charges at this point. The issue the Court is looking at is whether a prosecutor has the authority to require a person’s extradition (whether a prosecutor … Continue reading
The lovely and brave Sonya Rose
My friend Sonya, who is a beautiful person on the inside and out, has advanced breast cancer. She’s giving it all she has and really fighting hard. She’s got an incredible spirit. But she needs help with her out of … Continue reading
Fantastic article by Nadine
Arab Americans have been subjected to vilification, racism, discrimination, racial profiling, intrusive security monitoring, surveillance, FBI entrapment, violation of rights and liberties, extraordinary rendition, torture, intimidation and hate crimes … [a]ll in the name of responding to 9/11.” Nadine Saliba … Continue reading
Tea Bagger Madness . . .
On Monday, while I was waiting for my MINI to be serviced, I met a manager with Dress for Success. We were discussing current events and politics, and she surprised me by saying that many of her employees are staunch … Continue reading
Murder City
Charles Bowden’s book, Murder City, should be required reading for every US citizen. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
A cajeta longing
For days, I have had a terrible craving for cajeta … I haven’t been able to get to the store to buy any, and that’s probably a good thing. A friend suggested that I make it myself because it’s so … Continue reading
Beirut’s development dilemma
Amid the towering building projects dotting the cityscape of Beirut, that ancient city where Poseidon was worshiped millennia ago, a battle rages between the guardians of the past and the developers for the future. Read more here.
Adam in Malta
Postcard from Malta … thanks Adam!
Nostalgia de la luz
http://youtu.be/2ylH4xOnorU