charity begins at home

Indeed it does - and I am happy to have come across an individual and his selfless efforts.

The cause is positive and the efforts so very commendable. Would highly encourage those of you to put forth any spare change or contributions of your choice towards Jalal's chosen charities.

freej fans

Freej fans out there - the new season is out. Will it tickle more than the first season? Apparently, there is a new character this time - Abood, Umm Saeed's grandchild.

It'd be splendid, if this series had an English version or English subtitles. The UAE expat community could be missing out on some fine homemade series.

etiquette?

I am not an admirer of A'dinejad (or GWB) - however strongly feel against Columbia University president Lee Bollinger's actions.

It's not polite to invite a nation's president and be rude to the guest whilst addressing an entire faculty/university, that's just bad sermon. Bollinger's actions placed him quite low and undermined etiquette & credibility. There are multiple ways & tones with which to disagree. Columbia is a world renowned educational institution, not a public school for the juvenile.

for your entertainment

WTF and a 1/2? Let's debate the southern way.