this is an al jazeera english report on the syrian revolution, about 45 minutes long. it includes graphic and disturbing content, but is well worth watching in my opinion. i looked on al jazeera english after hearing this story on npr's soundcheck, about musician malik jendali who wrote a song called "watani ana (i am my homeland)". it's an ( Read more... )

combination of things led to me heating my apartment with my oven this evening ( Read more... )