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Rani the Brainy » Jordan is The Oscar Locker! "The Hurt Locker" wins 6 Oscar Academy Awards, Movie Director Thanks Jordanians!
In one of the world's biggest events, on one of the most significant stages, and next to Hollywood Red Carpet, shortly after becoming the first woman to win the Best Director in the Oscar Award's History, "The Hurt Locker" director - Kathryn Bigelow - thanked Jordanians and paid tribute to the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ... [Link]
my treasure » World Day Against Cyber Censorship March 12
From Naseem Tarawnah of the Black Iris, join the FB group here Dear Jordanian Bloggers and Tweeps. March 12th is the World Day Against Cyber Censorship, which has been organized by the French-based organization, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) for a few years now. RWB will also be releasing their annual “Internet Enemies” list, which compiles the names of governments that … [Link]
my treasure » MFW – Muslim Friendly Worship Songs
After hearing some of Maher Zein’s inspiring music, it reminded me of how many songs I hear and love are suitable for Muslim worshippers of The One also. I have a whole stash of songs I have set aside to share, after having watched them and listened to see if there are words and images that might not be appropriate. … [Link]
my treasure » BLOG About Jordan Day! Bardo March 12
Hey bloggers, it looks like a perfect convergence of passions coming Friday, Blog About Jordan Day coincides with World Day Against Cyber Censorship. Let’s unite our minds and keyboards together to cover both, as gate-keepers of internet freedom AND lovers of this land. Yella, especially those of you who have gotten a LLEEEEEEEEEEEEEETLE lazy out there!!! Start a post now … [Link]
my treasure » Hurt Locker Details from JT
For the local angle on the responses! http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=24~ By Taylor Luck (sorry for a total cut-n-paste, Taylor!) AMMAN – The 82nd Academy Awards proved a big win for the Kingdom, with “The Hurt Locker” receiving six Oscars, including Best Picture. On one of the world’s largest stages, shortly after becoming the first woman to win Best Director in the award’s … [Link]
Jaraad » Think green – Sharing & Reusing
I will be writing couple of posts about this topic; thinking green. My objective is to learn to be more considerate to the future generations who want to consume and make use of the earth’s resources as much as I do. I will explain why frugal living should be “in” or “cool” and abundance consumption and extravaganza spending are not. … [Link]
Gradly » God of War III reviews are live and praising
God of War III Reviews The God of War III review embargo has lifted and if you doubted the game’s imminent success, well then you were wrong. We’ve gathered up a list of reviews for you, all expressing some sort of desire or positivity for God of War III. To sum up all of the reviews: amazing visuals, huge scale, … [Link]
my treasure » Command Post (please leave comment for excited boy)
That is, ‘post on command’. Project Boy is so very proud of his latest project that he insisted I use evening family time to blog about it (he reached over my shoulder and typed ‘very’ while I was talking to another child). His teacher, (who would have been nominated for VIVA’s article about best teachers in the Kingdom had I … [Link]
my treasure » Kristof of NYT Mentions INJAZ!
Soraya Salti of INJAZ is one of my local heros. Nicholas Kristof mentions INJAZ in his tribute to change-makers on Women’s Day Thanks, Nadine, for mentioning it. Who need to read the news when Facebook friends provide all the needed stuff? [Link]
Memories Documented » #B4JO: Blog for Jordan in 3 days, Tips and ideas to blog
3 days to go, if you're struggling with writers' block on what to write on the big day, I hope these ideas can help. But please, do not limit yourself to these. Be as creative and as talented as you are. Also, who can guess the most important celebrity who's going to Join us this year in blogging? Make the … [Link]
And Far Away » CommentLuv and Twitter Link Added to AndFarAway
‘Tis the season for changes. First of all, I’m happy to tell you that I discovered a great Wordpress plugin that will, I hope, strengthen our blog community. It’s called CommentLuv, and I love it because commentors can now share their latest posts right beneath any comment they add on AndFarAway. This way, I can instantly check out when the … [Link]
my treasure » Hey, it’s Not Islam OR Christianity in the News This Time!
Well, glory be. For those a little tired of media highlighting the worst of our faiths, take a break and see what the NYT says about Scientology, yella hona. [Link]
my treasure » Happy Women’s Day!
I am cooking, went on a power walk with The Hub, and am now cleaning up after a birthday party. In addition to trying to schedule life for the rest of March. Not blogging, today. Lots to say, just not today. Busy doin’ my ‘woman thing’. [Link]
And Far Away » Oscars Outfit Frenzy, 2010 Edition
Although I am neither into fashion nor into movies, my annual “Oscars Outfit Frenzy” post is one of the things I am ALWAYS looking forward to (Oscars Outfit Frenzy 2007, Oscars Outfits Frenzy 2008, Oscars Outfit Frenzy 2009). And now, for the moment we’ve all been waiting for, Hollywood’s plastic wonder people. Presenting: The Went-to-the-Oscars- Drunk Group: Exhibit A: Do … [Link]
my treasure » Hurt Locker Wins Big!
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Mov~ “The Hurt Locker” won six Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director, making Kathryn Bigelow the first woman to win the directing award — and making her Iraq War drama the lowest-grossing film to take Hollywood’s biggest prize One of my son’s contemporaries, Jordanian-American Christopher Sayegh,plays Beckham. Beckham is a 12-year-old Iraqi boy who sells various electronic items outside … [Link]
ضجيج » عن الأوسكار
“حتى الآن، وبعد فترة قصيرة من الثورة البلشفية، يفترض معظم صانعي الأفلام إنهم يعرفون كيفية صناعتها. مثل كاتب سيء لا يسأل نفسه ما إذا كان قادراً فعلاً على كتابة رواية – يظن إنه يعرف. لو كان صانعوا الأفلام يصنعون الطائرات، لكان هناك حادث في كل مرة أقلعت واحدة. لكن في الأفلام، هذه الحوادث تسمى جوائز [...] [Link]
And Far Away » On February
This is a very late “On February”, but my March has been hectic. February… one word… bleh. Can you really archive time? 2007: On March | On April | On May | On June | On July | On August | On September | On October | On November | On December 2008: On January | On February | On … [Link]
ضجيج » صور من أعمال ستيف مكوين
ستيف مكوين فنان بصري ومخرج سينمائي بريطاني، اشتهر بفن الفيديو، وبتجربته الإخراجية السينمائية الأولى في فيلم ‘جوع‘ ، الذي حاز على جائزة الكاميرا الذهبية في مهرجان كان لعام 2008. الصور أعلاه من أعماله التي عرضت في جاليري ماريان جودمان في باريس. مصنف تحت:فن [Link]
my treasure » Another Side of The Hijab Story
Farah Al-Sharif tells her side of the hijab story at 7iber [Link]
360east | design, media, technology » Counterparts - Ammani House 28 in transition
Photo: Dina Haddadin House 28 on the corner of Rainbow Street is in a state of flux. The old landlady and her old, bed-ridden husband have passed away. It seems like yesterday she was showing Ahmad Sabbagh and me through the apartment under the main house. That apartment became what I called the “SYNTAX house”. A succession [...] [Link]
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