Archive for September, 2005

Captions: Israeli and Palestinian hopefuls have been taking part in a beauty pageant meant to bridge the Middle East divide. It is the second year the Miss Seamline contest has taken place, but the first time with Palestinian contestants. All eight last year dropped out after receiving death threats from militant organisations. “Of course I [...]

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I’ve launched my own radio on the sidebar by using radio.blog, a pretty neat application. Anytime I talk about a song it will probably be up there to listen to. Anything on the playlist is probably what I’m listening to that week. To Check Out: Institute is Gavin Rossdale’s, former Bush* frontman, new rock band. [...]

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Goo Goo Days

20Sep05

I just downloaded this song (legally) and it sort of conjured up a symphony of exisetential thoughts. First, in a wave of music that is about sex, drugs, pimps and what have you, it’s kind of nice to see a song that actually means something. One of my all time favorite bands, the Goo Goo [...]

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My Aqaba Trip

16Sep05

I can’t believe a week has gone by already since I left Aqaba. Feels like yesterday. I hadn’t seen it for about 3 years and truth be told I had no idea it was Aqaba until I saw two things: a Jordanian flag and a picture of His Majesty’s family. It has changed so much. [...]

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Dear Everyone… I’m writing to say that I am moving. I’ve found a new home with better rent and lower maintenance fees. Visit me when possible. (house-warming gift is optional)

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Unpack, Unfurl

14Sep05

So this is the new site but same ol’blog and same ol’blogger. I kind of like the look of it but the address is the nice part (i think). I’ll tweak as I go along and leave the old blog for sentimental value. So here we go.

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Back in Canada

13Sep05

After a long vacation, a long flight and even longer transit… Border Control Officer: Do you have anything to declare? Me: Yeah, Don’t go to Amsterdam [stay tuned for aqaba pictures]

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