Entitled the “Sarhan Well” – with the word sarhan meaning “daydreaming” as well as the name of the oil well in the valley known as “Wadi Sarhan” – I think Emad Hajjaj’s latest caricature perfectly describes this country’s pipe dreams when it comes to oil production; a topic that has picked up some steam recently [...]

The man who stabbed the German tourist a few weeks back has been charged by a military court with committing a “terrorist act”, after earlier being passed off as a mentally deranged person with no terrorist intentions by the Interior Minister. The charge has to be approved by the attorney general and it probably will [...]

Two articles of interest caught my attention today, both related to water in Jordan, or the lack thereof: Jordan has invited private firms to tender for the Disi project — estimated to cost 944 million dollars — on a build, operate and transfer basis under a 25-year-concession agreement. “The treasury will handle around 220 million [...]

The latest draft of the new traffic law has been given urgent status in the Lower House, and will likely be put up for discussion but seeking an endorsement after the recess. Running a red light will now cost you 250JDs, that’s twice the average monthly minimum wage, which the average Jordanian earns. If you’re [...]

All the lessons of history in four sentences: Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad with power. The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small. The bee fertilizes the flower it robs. When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. – Charles A. Beard

It may be hard to believe but March is almost over and the summer blockbusters are only a few weeks away. There are too many movies coming out, including Iron Man, Speed Racer, and Adam Sandler’s Don’t Mess With the Zohan, but here’s a selected list of the ones I’m personally looking forward to.

To break the political monotony of the last couple of posts here are a few of my delicious pickings for the last couple of days that are more entertaining than serious. – Recycled Wonderlands: Simply put, some of the craziest architectural creations you’ll ever see. – Muppet President: You know how they say every president [...]

…when all the water fountains on all the major traffic circles are working: mildly important person, e.g. Foreign Ministers …when all the water fountains on all the major traffic circles are working, and security at the Four Seasons is increased: pretty important person, e.g. Conddie Rice …when all the water fountains on all the major [...]