It’s been a few weeks since I returned from my monthlong stint in the sandpit. It’s hot in Miami right now, but not nearly as hot as it was in Doha! I didn’t spend much time outside – mostly from the car to the building and vice versa. The only day I spent ‘considerable’ time … Continue reading
Habemus Papam! I wasn’t too excited at first, but I have to admit, I’m much more impressed than I was when Ratzinger stepped out 8 years ago (apparently this guy was the runner up back then). I am glad to see they’ve finally chosen a non-European pope… even if he is of European descent. Even … Continue reading
Benedict XVI has become the first pope to abdicate in nearly 600 years. In his last public address to his followers he said he was “simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimage on this earth.” He seemed relieved as he turned back inside, a genuine smile on his face gave him an aura notably different than … Continue reading
Karim Haddad 