Yousif just finished and released the Xaraya to WordPress converter which helped me enormously to convert this site from Xaraya to WordPress. The program is based on the Microsoft .Net platform and details on how to use and install it as well as some limitations are explained adequately on the program’s own site. To download …
I write to inform you about a new essay contest launched by the American Islamic Congress on civil rights in the Middle East. Anyone under the age of 26 can enter, and finalists can win up to $2,000 in cash prizes. The “Dream Deferred Essay Contest” (see http://www.hamsaweb.org ) challenges young Americans and young Middle …
Ok, I got fed up waiting for the board of the Bahrain Cinema Club to respond to my proposal to start a videography/filmmakers group under their auspices, so I’m going it alone, starting immediately. If you would like to join, register at the Rebels site. Is your video camera ready? There are so many devices …
This is a reminder of our meeting tomorrow night, please make sure you attend. Location: Dar Al-Bareh Art Gallery Cafe, Adliya Time: 7.30pm Date: 8 Mar ’06 Price: approximately BD 5 per head (yes, we’re actually having dinner this time!) The agenda is: 7.30: Welcome and introductions. 7.45: visit the Contemporary Huroof Art exhibit at …
Prepare yourself for another 100,000+ person march this weekend (yes, the F1 weekend!) to blackmail the parliament to rescind the Family Law the government sent it yesterday. Our e-steamed clerics are adamant that the proposed Family Law which concerns the Ja’afari sect (Shi’a) NOT be discussed and passed into law by parliament. What are their …