May 3rd of every year coincides with the World Press Freedom day, today is the 18th occurrence of this celebration. On this occasion, I wish to recognise hardworking journalists everywhere and pay them the respect that a lot of them deserve. I would also like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends …
Sinecio Confusus (Mexican Flame Vine), originally uploaded by malyousif. I’ve had moderate success with this plant. It grows okay for a season or two and then gets either attacked by the mealy bug and dies, or just dies by itself. Nevertheless, while it is alive and blooming, i am sure you will agree with me …
When I first started blogging, way back in 2001 when blogging was the new new thing, this site used to be called Kick the Dog! What reminded me of that time is my updating some preferences in blip.tv which offers the opportunity to automagically cross post your videos to various services, one of which is …
Did you read that ludicrously “spinned” piece in the GDN that Bahrain is supposed to be the “Happiest place in the region“? That certainly made me sit up and smell the coffee, only to be left gasping for breath at the level of spin this “report” has received! Delving just a little bit deeper, we …
Night flowering Cereus, originally uploaded by malyousif. A wonderful cactus in full bloom at The Garden Nursery in Barbar. With the soup of a dust storm outside (thanks to Iraq for this gift!) you’d better stay inside and watch TV or cruise some sites. Have a wonderful Friday my friends, I hope tomorrow will be …