Friday, March 03, 2006

From Islamabad to Islamaworse Today the New York Times published a photo of a banner saying "President George W. Bush -- A Friend of Pakistan" draped across a building  at Chaklala Air base near Islamabad to commemorate Bush's visit. This must be the handiwork of the same people who were responsible for the infamous "Mission Accomplished" banner, especially since it's in English rather than Urdu and is therefore intended for an American audience. That's one more reason why, to his many Pakistani detractors, their country's leader is known as Busharraf. 2:07:18 PM    comment []

The Dubai World Ports Tennis Championship Too bad this match won't be televised, not even on the Tennis Channel.  At least Al Jazeera should show it. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the top two players in the world, will clash for the first time since the French Open semifinals in the Dubai Championship final on Saturday. According to the event's official web site, it is: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai Now there's a title Bush must be in awe of, since it makes Commander-in-Chief sound chintzy by comparison. 1:29:12 PM    comment []