Who’s not familiar with that blood-curdling cry before the hapless messenger gets kicked into the well to his death? Very few I think. That particular scene in the film 300 must now be one of the most popular in film history. That shout conjures up images of pride, determination and patriotism. To me, the word …
One of the things I love about blogging is the creative and intellectual energy that the process generates which I in turn invest in every post. Yes, the results may vary, but each post holds an issue that I cared enough about to voice. I miss this. When I stopped blogging, virtually since that fateful …
I’ve had the privilege to meet with Dr. Saad bin Tifla Al-Ajmi several times through the various conferences we happen to attend together, and the panels we shared at those conferences. The most recent one was a preparatory meeting for the forthcoming FIKR6 to take place in Manama in December 2007. The convened panel this …
The Dream Deferred essay contest’s deadline is looming. If you are considering submitting your story, then do so now. You have until Jan 31st, 2007. Don’t miss this opportunity to make sure your voice gets heard. For contest information and rules, please click here.
pitguy, originally uploaded by malyousif. as opposed to “pit babe”! This was shot during the 2005 F1 in Bahrain, and as I was going around taking pictures of people, he jumped in front of me and I couldn’t resist shooting him! Doesn’t his beaming smile make you smile too? I wish everyone an excellent and …