Italy, Over and Out
In many respects, yesterday’s result should not have been a surprise. When the competition opened, I predicted that Italy would …
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Something Beautiful
Via Roba, perfect for this balmy, heavy scented summer evening: It is fabulous. And as an extra find, Shim el …
On Islam
Although a question that emerges with utmost frequency, I have yet to formulate the answer to ‘What draws you to …
Blogging for Democracy: Abdelkader Benkhaled
Politicians and blogs – the very juxtaposition is enough to prompt cold night sweats and grimaces. But in Algeria the …
O, Canada
You disappoint me so. For years I have been under the impression that you were of the gentle, rational persuasion. …
Zein Al-Jundi
I really should be more imaginative with my post titles, but in this instance the above name should be suffice. …
If You Do One Good Thing Today…
… Let it be this. The following is a first on this site, and a rather lovely one: a call …
The Power of Film
This week has been achingly busy in all manner of ways, not in the least with the culmination of the …
This Is Empowerment: Haneen Zoubi
Over rice crispies this morning I had a discussion with my flatmate about contemporary representations of female empowerment. To look …
Some Music, Via Sweden
Though not wholly originating from Sweden, the following seeped through my presentation-terrorised consciousness via Sveriges Radio P2 Musik’s Kalejdoskop: The …
