Dvorak Uncensored » An experiment that hints we are wrong on climate change — Again! We should not waste energy and try to all consume less. But I wonder if the science is all right. I blogged about this in May 2005 after reading Michael Crichton’s State of Fear on my old journeyoflight.org blog. And [...]

Kevin, M.D. – Medical Weblog: The curse of praise#comments#comments We all know this but read the comments: … People worry too much about their children. I never ever recommend child-rearing literature to my patients, advising them instead to call their grandmothers. # posted by Anonymous : 7:28 PM The problem of course, is that after [...]

Seven days a week, 8-year-old Jasmina Khatoom rises before dawn to fetch water for the household where she works as a maid. She washes, sweeps and hauls until about 11 at night, when she lies down to sleep on the floor by the bathroom door. I saw this article in the International Herald Tribune and [...]

Finally, it is Report on the Sexualization of Girls. The proliferation of sexualized images of girls and young women in advertising, merchandising, and media is harming girls’ self-image and healthy development. This report explores the cognitive and emotional consequences, consequences for mental and physical health, and impact on development of a healthy sexual self-image. While [...]

Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock: Fade Up to Harsh Reality – Gizmodo

This is a real Email, and I can’t resist: I would appreciate if you can circular my contact numbers to all who is inquiring about service in order to avoid any incontinence or misunderstanding.

We went for dinner at the KOC Hubara Center in Ahmadi and the lights are quite something. I may go back next weekend with the real camera and tripod. These are from the camera phone. And it is a blend of two images. Click thumbnail for full size image.

We happened on the start of it before the crowds. I was there in Eureka to return my iPod for repairs. Last year the Hala (shopping) festival was cancelled due to the death of the Emir. Here are some photos I took with the camera phone. Click on the photos for larger versions.

Cate Blanchett’s relaxed concentration (kottke.org)