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Posted: April 27th, 2016, 6:44pm UTC by Roba
My dear idiot countrymen and women,
Thank you for jading me. Numbing me. Locking me into a bubble. Thank you for making me not care anymore, about ...
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Posted: April 27th, 2016, 6:31pm UTC by Roba
I don’t think I’ve done this before, but kudos must be given when kudos are deserved: Thank you Al-Markazia (Toyota Jordan) for your efforts in spreading comedy in Jordan, ...
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Posted: April 21st, 2016, 4:02pm UTC by Roba
The Atlantic collects beautiful photos from 1986. This was the world when I was one.
Better? Worse? At least it felt hopeful.
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Posted: April 20th, 2016, 4:19pm UTC by Roba
This is the best thing I’ve seen online in ages.
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Posted: April 19th, 2016, 11:12pm UTC by Roba
Here’s a genius idea on what we can do with the horrendous towers shamefully lining Amman’s skyline with their constant reminder of corruption, retardation, and poor planning.
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Posted: April 18th, 2016, 4:36pm UTC by Roba
Okay, so turkey.
I have been exercising regularly for almost three months. I’ve never been much of an exercise person, so it’s actually a big deal for ...
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Posted: April 16th, 2016, 4:10pm UTC by Roba
I urge you to take 15 minutes to read this piece about a Pakistani classically-trained signer called Farida Khanum, ملکہ غزل (Queen of Ghazal).
Khanum is ...
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Posted: April 14th, 2016, 4:10pm UTC by Roba
A haunting post by a peace activist from the border area of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
I know the Americans think me an opponent of their ...
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Posted: April 13th, 2016, 4:00pm UTC by Roba
How I Feel About the World These Days...
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Posted: April 13th, 2016, 3:56pm UTC by Roba
Watching Rami start Toffimelt during the past 3 years has been an eye-opening experience, especially in regards to how difficult the government makes it to start a business. ...
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Posted: April 12th, 2016, 8:37pm UTC by Roba
Little pockets of wise insightfullness are not usually found in publications like The Guardian. Until they are, that is.
Here’s a ...
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Posted: April 11th, 2016, 8:27pm UTC by Roba
Just found out that Lama Qubbaj, who won gold at the World Jiu Jitsu Championships in November, is now fourth in world rankings. The January rankings by ...
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Posted: April 7th, 2016, 5:00pm UTC by Roba
I’ve always been humbled by the wonderful attitude and dynamics of Filipino communities outside the Philippines. They have an inherent ability to connect, grow, and thrive, even in the ...
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Posted: April 5th, 2016, 6:11pm UTC by Roba
The Roman road in Um Qaiss, the ancient city of Gadara
Living in Jordan means we get to walk on a lot of ancient Roman roads. Some ...