Secular Israelis on buses strike a blow for religious freedom
AT THE Clock-Tower Square in Jaffa, dozens of Israelis wait in the winter sun for a bus home after a Saturday afternoon in nearby restaurants and bars. Any other day of the week this would be normal, but for today’s passengers there is a subversive thrill.For over 70 years buses and trains have not run…
Qatar, the Gulf emirate famed for openness, is silencing critics
FOR DECADES Qatar has promoted itself as a beacon of openness in a repressive region. It hosts Al Jazeera, a popular Arab satellite station that broadcasts opinions suppressed elsewhere in the Middle East. And it is a haven to those fleeing Arab despots. But its emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is less tolerant of…
One law for the mighty in Kenya
NAIROBI’S B-CLUB is popular with Kenya’s gilded classes. Those unfortunate to live within earshot are less keen, and last October won a court ruling revoking its licence. But legal orders matter little to politically connected nightclub owners. Few Kenyans were surprised when CCTV footage emerged on January 17th showing an MP, Paul Ongili (pictured), propping…
Dog Owners Take More Pics Of Their Pet Than Family And Spouse, Study Says
A study from Rover.com reveals that 65% of dog owners confess to taking more photographs of their pooch than their significant other. If you catch yourself posting more pics of your hound than your spouse you are not unaccompanied. Rover.com, a website that connects dog sitters with dog owners, uncovers the results of the never-ending…
3 Great Examples Of Bad Products Suffering From Feature Bloat
Do you have a long list of features lined up for your product? If yes, you may want to think twice about doing so. It’s normal to think of additions and improvements to one’s product; however, having too much can break it. Adding features is easy, and product developers love doing this to make their…
Porn Film Shot At Public Library During Business Hours Sparks Outrage
A porn skit seemingly done to get clicks is triggering uproar after news surfaced that the scene was filmed inside a local public library. The adult flick was tapped on the streets of Santa Monica, then inside the Santa Monica Public Library and is ten minutes in length. The video – which displays a woman…
Beauty Bloggers to Follow On Instagram
What did celebrities do before Instagram? It boggles the mind to imagine a world without it now. Presumably, celebrities would have to scamper around to studios hoping to get a break in movies or fashion magazines. Even so, it wasn’t until social media came along that the concept of an “influencer” became popular. Beauty bloggers…