April 2005

More of ‘New York Times’ Distortion

by Haitham Sabbah April 30, 2005

Following the CNN sample of misleading reporting when it comes to Palestine/Israel conflict, another classic example of how the US media adopts the version of the Israeli Occupation Forces, This study consists of a statistical examination of The New York Times’ news coverage of the first year of the current Palestinian uprising, and of its [...]

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The New York Times ignores international consensus — again!

by Haitham Sabbah April 30, 2005

In an April 24, 2005 column, �The Hottest Button: How the Times Covers Israel/Palestine,� The New York Times’ Public Editor Daniel Okrent dismisses the broad international consensus that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law. (See below for full article.) The NYT continues to mislead its readers by not telling [...]

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Nature Against Occupation

by Haitham Sabbah April 29, 2005

The US-led occupation forces in Iraq face violent attacks and suicide bombings, but nature has its hazards as well – like this dramatic desert sandstorm. The storm hit on Tuesday, at the former Iraqi airbase at al-Asad, about 180 km (110 miles) west of Baghdad, now home to a US marine corps unit. The sandstorm [...]

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Kuwait trip diary

by Haitham Sabbah April 29, 2005

I was born at Kuwait and lived there for 18 years. But this was my first visit to Kuwait since 16 years. Although it was for business, however, it was emotional too. Emotional in the sense that my first reaction when I landed at the airport was strange. I just stood at the arrival hall [...]

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Short trip to Kuwait

by Haitham Sabbah April 27, 2005

I’m out of town for a couple of days. Will be back by Friday, April 29. Stay tuned!

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Happy 15th birthday Hubble

by Haitham Sabbah April 26, 2005

Happy 15th birthday Hubble. One of the coolest slide shows ever.

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Anti-TV guerrillas

by Haitham Sabbah April 26, 2005

Anti-TV guerrillas: Switch off and get a life say protesters armed with remote control device that can blank out sets from 45 feet.

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GM industry puts human gene into rice

by Haitham Sabbah April 25, 2005

Scientists have begun putting genes from human beings into food crops in a dramatic extension of genetic modification. The move, which is causing disgust and revulsion among critics, is bound to strengthen accusations that GM technology is creating “Frankenstein foods” and drive the controversy surrounding it to new heights. Even before this development, many people, [...]

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Kamel, the Robot Jockey

by Haitham Sabbah April 25, 2005

October 2004, I posted a news article about the intentions of Qatar to substitute robots for jockeys in camel races. Now the robot is ready and was tested last week. The following photos shows ‘Kamel’, the robot jockey, rides Ghazil, a Qatari camel, during a test-run at the Shahaniah camel race track in Doha, Qatar. [...]

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Tooth for Sight!

by Haitham Sabbah April 25, 2005

Russian doctor makes artificial eye out of patient’s teeth

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Nicknames

by Haitham Sabbah April 24, 2005

One of the best ways to make your mark on the world is to have a catchy nickname. You say you want fame? Fortune? Fans galore? Well, first we need to fix your name! The Sopranos Gangster Name Generator and Mob Nickname If you are a Computer Programmers, here is your Nickname Generator Wondering what [...]

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Wadi Rum

by Haitham Sabbah April 24, 2005

Horse riders from the Middle East compete in a 120 km (75 miles) International Endurance Race in the desert of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan April 23, 2005. Some 70 riders took part in the prestigious race which was also a chance to boost tourism in the kingdom. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji I love Wadi Rum. It’s [...]

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Saudi ‘Star Academy’ Detained!

by Haitham Sabbah April 24, 2005

Saudi singer Hisham Abdel Rahman poses by his ‘Star Academy’ award upon his arrival at Jiddah airport, Saudi Arabia, in this file picture dated Saturday April 16, 2005. Religious authorities briefly detained Saudi singer Hisham Abdel Rahman, made famous in the Arab World by winning this year’s ‘Star Academy’ reality TV show for causing an [...]

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Emeriates Palace

by Haitham Sabbah April 23, 2005

United Arab Emirates builds gold hotel that is a geeks dream palace. It boasts more than 1,000 miles of fiber optic & broadcast cable among its many tech innovations. (Related site: Emeriates Palace)

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MS Longhorn

by Haitham Sabbah April 23, 2005

Microsoft’s New Mantra – ‘It Just Works’

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