The Black Iris
The Black Iris is a Jordanian blog by Naseem Tarawnah. This Facebook Page is a virtual space where I can share the scattered material that interests me on a daily basis with my readers & where my readers can provide their own interesting links.
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Amman, Jordan
 
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Yes, it took a while. But after many sleepless nights the new 7iber is finally up. There’s still a lot to do, but we’ve moved in without rattling the neighbors. Suffice to say, Jordanian bloggers and techies were there to help out in the past few weeks. Wa...
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Around 100 university students gathered on Saturday to review political reforms and means to improve their participation in civic activities...
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The Black Iris Clever Hajjaj caricature on Israel's illegal settlement building & Obama's lack of teeth

Source: mahjoob.com
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The Black Iris 4yr-old who memorized inspiring pre-game speech
from the movie “Miracle.” Illustrating neurological power of passionate repetition h/t: daniel coyle

Source: www.youtube.com
Herb Brooks' pre-game pep talk before the famous 1980 "Miracle" game against the Soviet Union. as performed by "Rizzo" (4 yrs old)
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On Thursday, Jon Stewart hosted two interesting guests on The Daily Show, Israeli-Palestinian peace activists Anna Baltzer and Dr. Mustafa Barghouti...
Nuha
Nuha
Thanx for sharing!
October 30 at 10:29pm
Inas H Bseiso
Inas H Bseiso
Thank u for sharing Naseem
October 31 at 1:19pm
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“As we work with Arabs and Israelis to expand the circle of peace, we take inspiration from what Jordan and Israel achieved fifteen years ago, knowing that the destination is worthy of the struggle.” - US President, Barack Obama on the 15th anniversary of the Jordan-Israel peace treaty. Mo...
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The Black Iris What's George W. Bush been up to these days? Hitting the lecture circuit for $19! Jon Stewart naturally finds this funny

Source: www.thedailyshow.com
George W. Bush speaks at a motivational lecture where tickets go for $19 per office. Airdate - 10/27/2009
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AP PHOTO - Laith Shbailat, a prominent Jordanian opposition figure, is seen at a hospital in Amman Sunday Oct. 25, 2009, after he was attacked Sunday morning by unidentified assailants...
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The Black Iris China's 338 million Internet users includes 162 million bloggers. One word: insane.

Source: mozy.com
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In a recent annual report on press freedoms by the French-based rights organization, Reporters Without Borders, Jordan improved 16 spots this past year to rank 112th out of 175...
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The Black Iris Infograph: how Germany's smart grids cemented its place as a world leader in energy efficiency & renewable energy

Source: www.ngpowereu.com
Germany is set to revolutionize the way we save preserve and produce energy, and smart grids are at the forefront of their plans.
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Likely to be one of the most important documentaries of the past decade, Food Inc is a terrifying tale of how the food we consume is produced. From the seed and the pesticide that garnishes it, to the crop, to the animal, the slaughterhouse and the grocery store shelf. Food Inc...
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REUTERS PHOTO - A man looks at Jerusalem city through binoculars on the Syagha-Madaba city mountains, 30km southwest of the capital Amman, October 23, 2009, during a trip organized by the Jordanians Engineers Association...
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The Black Iris Amman: East | West...a new documentary by Dalia Kury.

Source: www.youtube.com
عمان شرقية | غربية فلم وثائقي من اخراج داليا الكوري انتاج الجزيرة الوثائقية © الجزيرة الوثائقية 2009
Sara
Sara
I wish there was a translation for this video, as my Arabic is not advanced enough to understand it all. None the less the editing does portray some meaning.
After living 5 months in East Amman, I would love to understand and reflect on this documentary.
October 27 at 1:19pm
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