poetry is prayer
light dancing inside words
five times a day
I try to write
step by step
I move towards the mihrab
I prepare to recite
what is in my heart
I recite your name
- E. Ethelbert Miller

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AMMAN (JT) - A piece of legislation praising Jordan’s July 31 municipal elections passed the US House of Representatives Wednesday, a statement by a US lawmaker’s office said.
The resolution, introduced by Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) and co-sponsored by Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commends the Kingdom for holding free […]

Via: 7iber dot com

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Forever Begins - Common | I’ve been really into Common’s latest album, Finding Forever. He is one of the handful of artists I would consider to be a reflection of genuine hip hop. His lyrical sophistication outshines the rest. In his latest Kanye West-produced album, Common finds familiar ground for his music. From kicking it […]

“What are you doing here?!” That’s usually the first question I get asked by those who discover I have a Canadian passport. The idea that I would choose to live in Jordan is unthinkable. There’s a long list of reasons and they usually run through my head the moment I’m asked but my answer tends […]

I’ve had my own run-ins with bad hospitals in Jordan. But this is a story about the Prince Hamzah Hospital: a public hospital, and a “new and improved” one at that! Sadly, it is a reflection of the current disparaging state of the public health system that is available to most of the country that […]

I first passed by Readers a few weeks ago, in July, soon after they launched on the day the last Harry Potter book came out. At the time, I was impressed but I didn’t get the chance to really browse through the place. First of all, it’s easily accessible which I love, especially when compared […]

Last night the Al-Hussein Cultural Center hosted Sacromonte, a Flamenco concert, organized by the Spanish Institute in Amman. It was a stellar performance that left everyone applauding endlessly. It was composed by a group of young artists who have strongly influenced in the Andalusian and Spanish flamenco panorama in the last years. The Sacromonte quartet […]

Let me make this clear right off the bat. I don’t watch much TV. Ever since I got back to Jordan I’ve been avoiding it like the plague. Don’t get me wrong, I have a TV in my room but it is dedicated solely to movie watching, which I do plenty of. But no actual […]

The Israeli military has said a tank fired at three Palestinian children who were killed in Gaza on Tuesday because troops mistook them for militants.
The three cousins - two boys aged 10 and 12, and a 12-year-old girl - were playing near rocket launchers outside Beit Hanun, a military statement said.
An internal army investigation found […]

First came this. Then came this:
AMMAN (Petra) - Minister of Interior Eid Fayez on Saturday issued a circular banning the sale of liquor in bars, liquor stores, nightclubs and restaurants during the Holy Month of Ramadan. In addition, restaurants and coffee shops will be closed during the day. The minister stressed the need to preserve […]

As of yesterday, I’ve finally been able to conclude the summer blockbuster season, and on a high note too. So here’s a list of the movies and some quick reviews. I’ll keep it short and sweet.
The Bourne Ultimatum: If you haven’t seen any summer movie, then I’ll tell you know that this is the only […]

My favorite part about this? The King’s “double dare” application right beneath his photo reads: “I double dare King to do Crazy”.
If you can’t find humor in that, then you’re just not having enough fun in your life.
(I wonder if the Royal Guards will have something to say about the poking feature)

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