March 2012
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February 2012
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WatchHe has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God.
Micah 6:8
Those who have voices need to begin using them
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WatchMusic that makes you close your eyes, think of a better world, fills you full of hope. Bon Iver seems to have a knack for creating such kind of music.
January 2012
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WatchVery powerful words on war, race, democracy, and the perception of America abroad. Though spoken many years ago, these words are extremely relevant.
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December 2011
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Memories of a Libyan Revolution
I recently finished a project working in relief and development in Benghazi, Libya. It was an incredible experience both in the sense of career experience and life experience. Here are some pictures I took at the khateeba when NTC officials announced the success of the Revolution and the end of the war.
November 2011
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On the Hijab
Over decades upon probably centuries one of the most controversial and most talked about aspects of Islam to Westerners has always been the hijab(the head scarf that a large majority of muslim women wear). It has been the popular perception of many in the western world that the hijab is a symbol of oppression, the lack of regard for woman’s rights, a male dominated religion/culture, or, to...
September 2011
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Benghazi & You
Benghazi, Libya
You may have heard about it for the first time within the last few months when a spirit of revolution ,that would eventually catch on like wild fire throughout almost all of Libya, erupted there.
Benghazi is alot like most the communities many of you grew up in. Its filled with many young and many old with dreams and aspirations to make something of their life. They love their...
July 2011
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May 2011
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Why "The Right to Think" is so important
Probably ever since my trip to Kigali, Rwanda in 2006, I knew that I wanted to devote the rest of my life to, in whatever way or form, to working within the field of human rights.
I remember very early on becoming overwhelmed about which issues in the world I should devote my time and attention to. There were so many. The issue of genocide, going unnoticed by many was the first the grab my...
April 2011
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November 2010
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Bob Dylan and the Source to the World's Problems
After over a year living in the Middle East I’ve heard it all.
Living across the river from the most controversial chunk of land on the planet paired with my love of transparency and hate of opaque relationships, I get the privilege of hearing opinions on why there is war, injustice, lack of peace and love across the river.
“Its the Jews” says one
“The...
October 2010
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Gandhi vs. Michael Jordan
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Today in one of my Advanced level ESL classes the topic was famous humanitarians. One of the examples the book gave was Mahatma Gandhi. I asked students: “What other humanitarians do you know of?” One of my students responded:”Michael Jordan”. This was an interesting response so I asked him to elaborate. The student went on to say...
September 2010
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"So much past inside my present"
At times it seems like just yesterday that I was being bustled of to LAX my family friends Charlie and Corrie. Other days it seems like a decade ago, arriving in Tel Aviv without my luggage and no idea who was going to take me to my new home on the other side of the Other Great Wall.
It has been a year since I left the great state of California for the Middle East.
When I first arrived at my new...
July 2010
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December 2009
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Perspectives on a Holy City
A couple weekends ago, some friends and I from Amman took a extremely quick trip to Al-Quds(Jerusalem). As you can probably expect we were all very excited to explore a city with so much history, conflict, and relevance.
When we had finally arrived, and survived the Israeli border( never a fun experience), we quickly ran up to the Jafra Gate leading into the Old City. We checked into a hostel, we...
November 2009
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“You’ve got a heart on fire,
it’s bursting with desires....”
– Jose Gonzalez-“Killing for Love”
October 2009
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Meet Malek Abdullah.
Here are some of my favorite pictures of the King of my temporary homeland.
The Restaurant they are at is called Hashem. Two weeks ago I’m pretty sure I ate at this very same table.
…He also is a licensed helicopter pilot….no joke.
This is a popular one.
Keep the King and his future decisions in your prayers.
(photos found on the Kings Facebook page.)
So feeling healthy is uuuuuuge. This week, now that I finally felt somewhat close to 100% health, has been great. I’ve really started to enjoy teaching. Getting to know my students has been great. Beginning to see your students improve in their comprehenison and overall understanding of the subject you are lecturing on is truly is a significant experience to be apart of.
I’ve also...
Soo I taught my first class last night. It was a little awkward. There were only two students, one who couldn’t speak really any English at all and a girl from Saudi. We went through all the material really fast and they seemed to understand and pick up quickly what I teaching. The Saudi girl seemed pretty excited about the class… the guy, on the other hand, seemed a bit intimidated....
September 2009
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"Calm like a Bomb"
This week is my first week of work. I’ve started out with very little to do but I’m really excited about the coming weeks. I’m teaching a 6 wk intermediate english class starting on the 4th and it looks like I be able to lead an English conversation-club the next couple weeks…topics will include: week one-Peace: How does one obtain it politically/personally? week two-...
From Bethlehem to Amman
Family, Friends, Associates, 205ers, and lovers of Washington Football(I heard about my dawgs beatin’ dem trojan’s!), If you have not heard already I am no longer in the West Bank. SOS simply didn’t really have anything for me to do. I’m not out for the count yet though…. I’ve been connected with CGE-Jordan with a contact I made a year ago while in Amman. CGE...
West Bankin' Ep.1
Well folks, its been one week…and alot has happened.
First off for those of you who have not already heard, my flight and first night in Bethlehem was no walk in the park. On the flight from LAX to Atlanta at I was told at the beginning that I was going to make it on the flight(i was on a buddy pass and on stand by) and the flight was about to leave and then all of a sudden the lady was...
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August 2009
17 posts
12 days
yup, about 2 weeks till I meet new friends and family in the West Bank.
musicphotooftheday.tumblr.com
the “Music Photo of the Day” series has inspired me. The Series moves to a new site tomorrow.
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"Music Photo of the Day"
“What’s the point…if you hate and kill for love”
Jose Gonzalez
from (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreitalia/2037165815/)
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“It’s In Every Thing You’ll See”
Members of BLK JKS jammin’
from (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harrietsalterego/2449780634/)
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“thaNANNANANANANANANNANANANNNANA…BOYS THERE!”
M.I.A. and the “boyz” hangin out during the filming of her music video for “Boyz”
from (http://www.miauk.com/boys-photos/—-_0161b.jpg)
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“…Everything around is breaking down”
Mute Math live.
from ( gblakeman on flikr)
I’m moving to Palestine in a month to work with a non-profit called SOS Children’s Village. SOS is a really awesome group that works to give the father and motherless a family atmosphere, the underprivledged a fighting chance, those who live in fear a chance for peace of mind. learn more here
I’m….
excited, nervous, sooo ready, not ready, sad to be away from so many...
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"Music Photo of the Day”
“Al-jameela Fairuz”
A crowd’s response to another azeem performance by the legendary Lebanese singer Fairuz
from (http://www.libanvision.com/image/Fairouz_BeDine.jpg)
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A “Gentleman”
African music legend Fela Kuti soakin’ it in
from (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/chenalove/fela.jpg)
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“Where is my love?”
Chan Marshall aka Cat Power using sign language.
from (http://www.kindamuzik.net/gfx/catpower-live1-broddin-1106.jpg)
From this Friday till next Friday I will be posting a ”Music Photo of the Day”. I hope you like it
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( March 15, 2009 by J_Austin )
Today I got a phone call from my friend Hadith. Hadith (or the “somalian gansta” as he once called himself) and I met in Arabic class this past year. I would make the claim the Hadith is among the top 5 funniest people I know A couple month’s ago Hadith moved up to my homestate of Washington to attend U-DUB. During our phone conversation Hadith...
July 2009
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