Travel
The Myth and Mystique of “Machu Pichu”
In the middle of a tropical mountain forest about 2,430 meters over sea level in an extraordinarily beautiful setting lies Machu Pichu–regarded as the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire.
Maryam Jameelah: ‘With An Eyeful Of Madina’s Dust’
“You have to read these”, my friend compelled me, giving me a couple of yellowed, printed-long-ago sort of books. That gave me my first glimpse into the fascinating life and inspiring works of Maryam Jameelah.
HAJJ: The Global Annual Congregation of Muslims
“There were tens of thousands of pilgrims, from all over the world. They were of all colors, from blue-eyed blondes to black-skinned Africans. But we were all participating in the same ritual, displaying a spirit of unity and brotherhood ……. You may be shocked by these words coming from me. But on this pilgrimage, what I have seen, and experienced, has forced me to rearrange much of my thought patterns previously held.”
- Malcolm X
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Circassian Cuisine (Al Jazeera Report)
Travel– Circassian cuisine
Growth and Decay in Michigan’s Memory Lane
This summer, I packed my four kids into my Corolla and headed for the highway going south from Boston towards Michigan, where I was born and spent my first 28 years. Returning home was a very moving experience, both uplifting and disturbing.
The Decade of the CIVETS
A guide to the fast-rising economies of Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa
Asia’s Biggest Food Street
Port Grand is the biggest food street of Asia located near the Netty Jetty bridge in Karachi,Pakistan.
Saving Lives, One Hash Tag at A Time
According to a report conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), UAE residents are “…seven times more likely to die in a car accident than those living in the UK.”
Expensive Eyewear
For the person seeking refuge from the sunlight, and who has several thousands of dollars just lying around, Al Jaber Optical has a new pair of sunglasses that are certain to put a dent in your bank account.
A Deadly Dinner
I never understood why, at the end of every one of his shows, TV game show host Bob Barker always refrained “Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. Goodbye everybody!”
Striving for Greatness
The municipality of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has a reputation for larger than life projects that always succeed despite obstacles and delays.
The Race to be Slim
The race to be slim transcends race, gender and even socio-economic status.
The Spelling Bee
The very first spelling bee was held in Birmingham, Alabama on July 17th 1876.
Desert Dumping Grounds
“As a matter of fact, an ordinary desert supports a much greater variety of plants than does either a forest or a prairie.” ~Ellsworth Huntington
Egypt Entrepreneurs See New Dawn Post-Revolution
after mass protests ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak last February, Ahmed Essam resigned from his job at a well-established software company to set up a six-person venture developing applications for smart phones.
Tiny Qatar Wielding Powerful Political Punch
From its startling winning bid to host the 2022 soccer World Cup and mediating roles in Middle East and African conflicts to its role leading Arab efforts to isolate Syria, tiny Qatar is aspiring to an ambitious role: global powerbroker.
Mad About Ma’moul
One of the benefits of living in the Middle East is the availability of Arabic dessert delicacies, like Baklava and Kanafa.
Ringing in the New Year
By Sumayyah Meehan, TMO The time has come to bid adieu to yet another year. Countries around the world, from Russia to Japan, will ring in 2012 with the pomp and pageantry befitting of a new year. However, for many, bidding farewell to a passing year and welcoming in another one is mere ritual. For [...]
