Monday, February 22, 2010

Israeli in Dubai


Shahar Peer pulled off a magnificent upset Wednesday morning in Dubai, defeating top ranked Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championship.

Peer’s victory carries some heavy political baggage. Last year, organizers of the Dubai event forbid her from participating due to her nationality as an Israeli. The WTA imposed a fine of $300,000 and security for Israel’s tennis star was especially tight.
For more on Peer’s big win and how the rest of the Dubai Championship is shaping up

Jewish Press International
 
BTW; this comes while a big raw by Dubai Police Chief, on the Israeli plot to murder Hamas Leader (AlMabhouh).. He wants the Head of Mousad to be prosecuted for the assassination..!! Despite the fact that many European Capitals contributed to the campaign, for using their national passports; the whole thing is serving a different political agenda that has no place for Dubai..!! Neverthless, Dubai Police would not know about the killing, while had treated the case as accidental death by electrocution, till a tip came from Syria that the guy was murdered.. Then; the media circus was assembled..!! I hope Dubai would not follow the Qatari mind-set..!!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

The Meaning of Love...


Since a very long time ago, people have searched for the meaning of love. But even the great philosophers, with their profound definitions, could not fully touch its true essence. In a survey of 4-8 year olds, kids share their views on love. But what do little kids know about love? Read on and be surprised that despite their young and innocent minds, kids already have a simple but deep grasp of that four-letter word.

"Love is that first feeling you feel before all the bad stuff gets in the way."
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love."
"When someone loves you, the way she says your name is different. You know that your name is safe in her mouth."
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other."
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your french fries without making them give you any of theirs."
"Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don't yell at him because you know it would hurt his feelings."
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK."
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My mommy and daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss but they look happy and sometimes they dance in the kitchen while kissing."
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
"Love is hugging. Love is kissing. Love is saying no."
"When you tell someone something bad about yourself and you're scared she won't love you anymore. But then you get surprised because not only does she still love you, she loves you even more."
"There are 2 kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them."
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they've know each other so well."
"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore."
"Love is-if you hold hands and sit beside each other in the cafeteria. That means you're in love. Otherwise, you can sit across from each other and be okay."
"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night."
"Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken."
"Don't feel so bad if you don't have a boyfriend. There's lots of stuff you can do without one."
"Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford."
"If you want somebody to love you, then just be yourself. Some people try to act like somebody else, somebody the boy likes better. I think the boy isn't being very good if he does this to you and you should just find a nicer boy."
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day"
"When you're born and see your mommy for the first time.
"Love is what makes people hide in the dark corners of movie theaters."
"Love goes on even when you stop breathing and you pick up where you left off when you reach heaven."
"My enemies taught me how to love."
"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."
"You have to fall in love before you get married. Then when you're married, you just sit around and read books together."
"I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her."
"Love cards like Valentine's cards say stuff on them that we'd like to say ourselves, but we wouldn't be caught dead saying."
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you."
"Love is when mommy sees daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross."
"You never have to be lonely. There's always somebody to love, even if it's just a squirrel or a kitten."
"You can break love, but it won't die."

Thanks to Amela..

Monday, February 8, 2010

Moses Bath..


An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred recently in the United Nations Assembly and made the world community smile.
The Palestinian Representative's Speech at the UN
'Before beginning my talk I want to tell you something about Moses. When he struck the rock... and it brought forth water, he thought, 'What a good opportunity to have a bath!'
He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the water.
When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished.
An Israeli had stolen them.'
The Israeli representative jumped up furiously and shouted, 'What are you talking about? The Israelis weren't there then.'
The Palestinian representative smiled and said:
'And now that we have made that clear, I will begin my speech.'See more

Thanks to Labiba..
The merit as I see it; everything became a of game of words.. Rights and allegations are only a matter of expression; not the lawfulness..
The world was never alike few decades ago; when people used to work had, not to talk hard..!!
This what defines who is eligible, and who gains..!!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Sometimes, a hug is all what we need..


In moments of sorry, sorrow, sadness, or even a confusion; a sincere simple hug would worth the life itself..
A mysterious practice that widespread among our spices..
No wonder it is the historical universal symbol of solidarity, compassion and passion..
Yet, confused with our contemporary excessive ideologies, which void our simple humane expression; loading it with insanity, materialism and devaluation..
Petty for all who seek, greater for who cannot give, and greatest to who misbehave..!!

Hug as a term is a physical embracing between two persons, yet as a feeling; it is that sincere emotional sharing of the moment..
Orientals & Southern in general, and Muslims in particular; find it provokes the social code of conduct, as violates certain rulings..
However; it is not necessarily to be physically across gender.. yet humanly would do..




Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal. As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring. In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person
More to read
Wikipedia

Saturday, February 6, 2010

NSFW Diplomat..

No one can blame the Saudis, it is a PR issue.. I think Pakistanis were a bit foolish to nominate him in 1st place.. Usually there is a KYC process before such nomination..



Pakistani ambassador rejected because his name is NSFW in Arabic

Posted By David Kenner Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 4:48 PM Share
Despite having served for years as a distinguished Pakistani diplomat, Akbar Zeb reportedly cannot receive accreditation as Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The reason, apparently, has nothing to do with his credentials, and everything to do with his name -- which, in Arabic, translates to "biggest dick":
In Saudi Arabia, size does count.
A high level Pakistani diplomat has been rejected as Ambassador of Saudi Arabia because his name, Akbar Zib, equates to "Biggest Dick" in Arabic. Saudi officials, apparently overwhelmed by the idea of the name, put their foot down and gave the idea of his being posted there, the kibosh.
According to this Arabic-language article in the Arab Times, Pakistan had previously floated Zeb's name as ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, only to have him rejected for the same reason. One can only assume that submitting Zeb's name to a number of Arabic-speaking countries is some unique form of punishment designed by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry -- or the result of a particularly egregious cockup. 
http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/02/03/ambassador_at_very_large
http://salem-news.com/articles/january242010/big_dick.php

Monday, February 1, 2010

Unempolyed


For the last 200 days, I was and still unemployed..!!

I had lost about $90,000 as income, earned about $20,000 as debts, and suffered the stress trio: Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Insomnia (a short term or chronic inability to get high quality sleep). Despite the agony, associated with pessimism and other types of emotional decline; the period was fruitful to get to know and do things; which I did not have much time for. In all of those, I had the time to explore the reflections of today’s world, mind-set, relationships, debates, and standards. Certainly, all conventional outcomes of such personal crisis had registered in my daily routine: Disappointing networks, Unexpected responses, Out-of-the-blues-supporters, and Deep self-realization..
Being a migrate-worker had added lots of psychological pressure, where means of survival are limited and constrained. Even legitimate presence in my current location (Dubai, UAE) requires being employed to continue residing there, regardless how long you had been, or how hard you faithfully served..
During the period, I had rediscovered my Sudan, got closer, knighted a futuristic network; despite my unshaken decision of not to go back for living..!! Being abroad for such long (19 years so far) had restructured my daily expectations, assumptions and acceptance criteria; which would make it is very strange to adapt or adopt in beloved Sudan..
I had lots of regrets for things I did not do, choices I did not take, and mistakes I easily committed.. I think; I had great opportunities, which would put me somewhere else, but for reasons, which sounded reasonable, I lost them.. However, when things come to “Rizq” or earning living, I deeply and unshakably believe it is not a choice, but an adaptable route to take..
Launching my blogs was the best thing I did; where I had felt that time comes to unconditionally share all what I had learned with everyone else. My joy for traffic hits, comments and suggestions are extremely joyful. I do realize the age frame that encloses me, and how controversial are my between-the-lines feelings verses my realistic chances.. However, it will be my legacy, if called so; when living all age-groups at once..!!
I conceptually planned for my retirement: should it be in Istanbul.. I rephrased my resume: should it be towards Training.. I redefined my being: an open Personality.. I restructure my liabilities: it is a big Scam..!!

Last word: Sufism is never definable, as never meant to be addressed to fellow human-beings.. I’m scared of the immortality of after-life.. Controversial questions of our existence are keep popping-up in my head, day and night.. Subsequent behavior is ruling my thoughts and actions.. However; I enjoy both anxiety and worries of being in that interval between life and death..!!