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  So, Was That US VP Joe Biden Messing Up Mecca St?

  Tell ya, today was not the day to have breakfast on American soil in Jordan. The embassy was abuzz, most certainly over the US Vice President Joe Biden’s arrival from Israel. After all the extra... Posted Mar 11 2010, 12:34 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Life, Events

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  DemoCamp Dubai 5 – March 8th 2010 – The Agenda

  As previously announced, the fifth DemoCamp Dubai will be taking place today at the Dubai Knowledge Village Auditorium on March 8th 2010 at 6:30PM. The following six demos will be taking place at the event... Posted Mar 08 2010, 05:58 AM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Events, United Arab Emirates, DemoCamp Dubai, democamp, democampdubai

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  And no one died!

  Our latest catchphrase in our family is "And no one died!" and we laugh. I don't even remember how it came about last week, but now we use it regularly to mock the breastbeating which goes... Posted Mar 05 2010, 03:09 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: News, Events

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  {A quick update}

  Oh I miss blogging so much! I don’t have the time to do anything I like these days!! My trip was a success thank God here are a couple pages I made just to give you a general idea about the trip... - I... Posted Mar 04 2010, 11:44 PM by Craft in Style Filed under: Events, Digital Scrapbooking

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  ARAMEX Wins the Dead 2 Red!

  GAM comes in 2nd Dashing Dudes take 3rd and broke their own personal best record by 45 minutes, running 250km in 14 hours and 38 minutes ! What makes them the coolest: cheering the rest in before heading... Posted Mar 04 2010, 11:14 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, friends, Regional Issues

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  Dead 2 Red LIVE!

  Dashing Dudes was in the lead for the first 2 km, due to the amazing fast sprint of Jon Gries. Aramex followed their strategy and later took the lead. Aramex is still in the lead. Sigh. Surprise, the GAM... Posted Mar 04 2010, 12:48 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, friends, kid's issues

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  QRCE hosts the first ArabNet pre-conference workshop

  Couple of hours ago we were at Al-Hasan Science City (the campus that hosts QRCE) interacting and working together to explain the idea behind the first international conference for the Arab web industry;... Posted Mar 03 2010, 02:40 PM by Kermit the Blog Filed under: Events, QRCE, ArabNet, Ideation Labs, YEA

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  Marilyn Monroe wig required, enema optional

  A friend was getting dressed up for a Hollywood costume dance, where you were supposed to go as a Hollywood celebrity, living or dead. She was going as Marilyn Monroe. It was a stretch, because she's... Posted Mar 03 2010, 01:39 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, crime, Death, Hollywood

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  Dead 2 Red Preparations

  Lotsa D2R buzz these days. Running, jogging, shuffling, cycling, friends of many forms and styles will be joining at 3pm at the Dead Sea Thursday. This year 30 teams will be vying to claim ARAMEX’s... Posted Mar 02 2010, 11:24 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events

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  Yo, Canada!

  Mabruuk!!!!! Read More... Posted Feb 28 2010, 09:25 PM by my treasure Filed under: Events, great

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  A near miss

  Last night, as I turned the corner on a dark street, I nearly hit a jogger. He was running directly at me, and the roof pillar of the car concealed him since he was approaching at the same speed as the... Posted Feb 28 2010, 07:53 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, night

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  Global Technology Forum 2010, March 18th: Arab and American Venture Capitalist & Investors Converge in Silicon Valley -Discounts to ArabCrunch Readers.

  0 Since around 2 years ArabCrunch has been fighting through this blog to help Arab startups and the technology industry in this region. Before us, Arab American technology professionals came together to... Posted Feb 27 2010, 07:23 AM by ArabCrunch Filed under: Arab World, international, Events, Europe, USA, Web 2.0, Asia, Startups, Startup News, TechWadi, forum., Latin America, VC & Capital, Silicon Valley, Global Technology Forum, investors

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  Killer whale, duh

  So I heard about the poor Orlando SeaWorld trainer, Dawn Brancheau, who was killed by one of the killer whales, Tillikum. He's one of the wild-caught whales, and has lived in captivity for decades... Posted Feb 26 2010, 03:59 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, Animals, Death

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  قريبا

  Read More... Posted Feb 24 2010, 01:39 AM by Khobbeizeh Filed under: Music, Jordan, Amman, art, Interesting, Events

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  Dead2Red – Dear Baalkum Aramex! Muhaha!

  Planning on running the Dead2Red? If you haven’t registered, NOW IS THE TIME! Registration BEFORE the run 1. RUNNERS & CYCLISTS: Please register and pay by February 25th, 2010 at Pascal &... Posted Feb 23 2010, 02:26 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Events, friends

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  Mabruuk SYNTAX, Media Plus and Urdunmubdi3

  Jordan’s Best Website 2009: SYNTAX Jordan Web Company of the Year 2009: Media Plus The Pan Arab Awards Committee awarded Urdunmubdi3 the Annual Honorary Jordan Web Award yesterday 20 Feb 2010. Read... Posted Feb 23 2010, 02:04 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Blogging, Events, friends, Activism

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  Events in Amman, Feb 21 – 27

  This week’s highlight is Amman’s home-grown comedy festival featuring 14 young local comedians. You also have a great variety of live music throughout the week, and a number of lectures, book... Posted Feb 20 2010, 09:16 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Jordan, Amman, Culture, art, Events, film, Dailies, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  Thailand here I come!!!

  Tomorrow I’m leaving on a business trip to Thailand with my dad (captain of the flight :P) and I’m so excited about this whole experience!! Ted and Sarah will not be joining me this time but hopefully... Posted Feb 19 2010, 02:45 PM by Craft in Style Filed under: General, Events

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  Nakhweh.com official launch is on the the 27th sponsored by the Arab Bank

  After 6 months of launching the pre-beta version of nakhweh.com and under the patronage of Her Excellency Hala Bseiso Lattouf – Minister of Social Development; an outstanding social event sponsored... Posted Feb 19 2010, 03:16 AM by Kermit the Blog Filed under: Events, QRCE, Nakhweh, Madrasati, Arab Bank, Zikra Initiaitve, Hikmat Road Safety, Ta3leeleh, Raneen, JRF

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  A Spelling Bee!

  Brighter Horizons Academy is sponsoring a city-wide spelling bee. Pretty fun. My kids are so quiet, they are studying those lists (800 words for 6th graders!) like busy bees. Any of your kids participating... Posted Feb 16 2010, 06:42 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Events

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  Reflections on Google Arabia 2.0

  Google Arabia 2.0 was held last week in Dubai and I was lucky enough to attend such a high caliber assembly. Smartly organized, with a touch of Google creativity and joyful culture. taking advantage of... Posted Feb 16 2010, 12:58 AM by Sha3teely Filed under: Technology, Events, web

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  ArabNet Conference (Beirut-March 25-26, 2010 ) to Bring Key Speakers in the Arab Internet Industry and Startups Together

  Smilier to our last year ArabCrunch DEMO 09 event, International Business Alliance Group is organizing ArabNet in Beirut, Lebanon-March 25-26, 2010. The Conference will be bringing together people from... Posted Feb 15 2010, 06:37 AM by ArabCrunch Filed under: Arab World, Events, Web 2.0, arabcrunch, ArabCrunch DEMO

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  DemoCamp Dubai 5 – March 8th 2010 – DKV Auditorium

  After over a year since its last edition, DemoCamp Dubai is back for its fifth edition, and hoping to be even bigger than its previous editions. The Dubai-based launch event for new products, technologies... Posted Feb 14 2010, 04:43 AM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Events, event, United Arab Emirates, demos, DemoCamp Dubai, democamp, Dubai Internet City, Argaam, democampdubai

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  LotR PREQUEL!

  I missed this in December,but it seems another big LotR fan decided wringing her hands over the untold story in a two paragraph reference to Aragorn’s parents wasn’t enough, she created her... Posted Feb 11 2010, 02:15 AM by my treasure Filed under: Events, great, stunned

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  A nice party, but...

  Our crazy next door neighbor invited us over for the annual Super Bowl party. Lots of food, lots of loud conversations, lots of people we don't know. Actually, we know some of their friends, but neither... Posted Feb 09 2010, 02:44 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, neighbors

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  Join us!

  Dear all; This is a reminder of the City mall bazaar which will be held in the dome area starting next Thursday February 11th till the 14th from 12:00pm- 10:00pm it will be a great pleasure to have you... Posted Feb 09 2010, 10:56 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Events, crafts

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  Events in Amman, Feb 7 – 13

  Watch films from Arab and Latin women directors every evening this week at the Royal Film Commission’s Film House. Get Rana Husseini to sign you a copy of her book “Murder in the Name of Honour”... Posted Feb 06 2010, 10:40 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Amman, Culture, art, Events, film, Jazz, Dailies, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  Interrupting Amman – Behold!

  BIGTHINGS COMING UP IN march STAY TUNED! Read More... Posted Feb 02 2010, 03:19 PM by Anonymous Filed under: Amman, Design, Culture, art, Events, Blog, Announcements, March, interruptions, interrupting, upcoming

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  It's Groundhog Day!

  February 2nd is Groundhog Day. I am told that Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania) did indeed see his shadow today, so that means six more weeks of winter. Whatever. But I really... Posted Feb 02 2010, 08:54 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Movies, Events, holidays

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  New Year's Resolutions - check, check, check

  I made a few New Year's Resolutions. And I'm trying to check them off as I go. Stop drinking Diet Coke, and drink water instead. Check. (Okay, I've had a couple Diet Cokes, and it makes me... Posted Feb 01 2010, 05:31 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, contemplation

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  {Spring Garden}

  I know it’s way too early to talk about spring and colorful flowers, but since it’s my favorite season of the year and because I’m so obsessed with colors somehow I was inspired to create these pen-topper... Posted Jan 31 2010, 05:08 AM by Craft in Style Filed under: Events, Paper Crafts

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  Events in Amman, Jan 31 – Feb 6

  Music is the highlight of this week in Amman – so many concerts and gigs taking place. A group of local artists and musicians put together an event titled “Exit to School” to support... Posted Jan 30 2010, 08:00 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Amman, Culture, art, Events, Jazz, Dailies, Concerts, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  ...كما قال الشاعر: رب قوم راحو يعملو فيلم عن درويش

  كما قال الشاعر، الوثائقي الذي عُرض الأسبوع الماضي في مركز الحسين الثقافي (بتذكرة 5 دنانير)، كان من المفترض أن يكون "مقاربة شعرية لحياة الشاعر والأديب والإنسان "محمود درويش""، جميل!... Posted Jan 27 2010, 03:02 PM by Smokes Blow Filed under: Palestine, Amman, Events, review, درويش

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  The Morning Alarm Which Shall Not Be Ignored

  At 5:30 AM yesterday morning, in my drugged sleep, a distant metallic honking began in the hallway outside my room. Then the fire alarm began shrieking INSIDE my room. It was not to be ignored or denied... Posted Jan 27 2010, 12:36 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Travel, Events

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  The Aleutian Islands campaign

  I have studied a lot of history, but apparently I have forgotten some of it. I saw a program on The History Channel the other day about the history of Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands Campaign in... Posted Jan 25 2010, 11:34 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: history, Events, places, Weather

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  No, I don't want to give a donation for Haiti

  As if it weren't enough that the United States is sending the equivalent of an entire division of soldiers (10,000) to Haiti to help with earthquake relief , and celebrities are doing telethons on... Posted Jan 25 2010, 02:31 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, Death, Disasters

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  Abby’s Sailing Around the World

  Did I ever tell you sailing was my life passion in my teens? Abby Sunderland, a sixteen year-old Cali girl, began her attempt at solo trek around the world. This was a childhood dream of mine, after I... Posted Jan 24 2010, 09:49 PM by my treasure Filed under: Uncategorized, Family, Events, hayk

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  Events in Amman, Jan 24 – 30

  This week’s highlights are two interesting documentaries: the first is “As the Poet Said,” which premiered last month at the Dubai Film Festival and which takes viewers on a journey through... Posted Jan 23 2010, 08:49 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Amman, Culture, art, Events, film, Dailies, Concerts, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  Upcoming concert: Nizar Rohana

  Read More... Posted Jan 18 2010, 07:05 AM by Khobbeizeh Filed under: Music, Palestine, Amman, art, Events

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  More on How to Help Haiti

  Our email in-box has been virtually flooded with requests for prayer for people we know who are connected to people on the ground in Haiti. Surviving the earthquake was one thing, dealing with the aftermath... Posted Jan 16 2010, 11:43 PM by my treasure Filed under: Events

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  Global Technology Forum 2010 – March 18th 2010

  TechWadi, the leading networking association for Arab American professionals in the Technology industry, has announced a new conference under the title ‘Global Technology Forum 2010‘, which... Posted Jan 16 2010, 11:00 PM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Events, TechWadi, President Barack Obama, Global Technology Forum 2010, TechWadi Global Technology Forum, OPIC, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, PlugandPlayTechCenter, Global Technology and Innovation Fund, GTIF

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  Events in Amman, Jan 17 – 23

  In commemoration of the war on Gaza, the Royal Film Commission is screening a collection of excellent films on Gaza for three days starting today. Films include the documentary “The Shooting of Thomas... Posted Jan 16 2010, 10:22 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Amman, Culture, art, Events, Dailies, Concerts, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  On Robertson, Wrath and End Times Judgement

  Many of us Christians are face-palming again over Pat Robertson, this time over his connection of the horrific tragedy in Haiti and a legend. Yes, voodoo and witchcraft can bring calamity, but the scriptures... Posted Jan 16 2010, 12:58 AM by my treasure Filed under: Events, faith, nag, Christianity, stunned, disgusted

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  Dubai Tech Nights – February 9th – RIT University (DSO)

  A new tech-oriented initiative is seeing the light in Dubai in the form of meetups under the name of “Dubai Tech Nights” that are planned to be held every month on the second Tuesday of the... Posted Jan 15 2010, 03:47 AM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Events, United Arab Emirates, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Tariq Al Asiri, Meetup, RIT University, Mohamed Alzubi, Dubai Tech Nights, Omar Al-Mahmoud

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  Yes, we have no PSPs

  A nice lady called me today and left me a message, telling me that she was very interested in the PSP that I had for sale, and asking whether it was a "slim" PSP or some other type. I was pleased... Posted Jan 13 2010, 02:08 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, machinery

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  Nurturing the Internet Ecosystem in the MENA

  Highly anticipated and finally here is the first international conference for the Arab internet industry: IBAG, International Business Alliance Group, presents ArabNet 2010: Trends and Opportunities in... Posted Jan 13 2010, 01:28 AM by Kermit the Blog Filed under: News, Internet, Technology, Events, Conferences

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  ArabNet 2010: Trends and Opportunities in Arab Web Business

  IBAG, International Business Alliance Group, presents the first edition of a new international conference for the Arab internet industry, ArabNet 2010, under the tagline of “Trends and Opportunities... Posted Jan 13 2010, 12:47 AM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Lebanon, Events, Advertising, mobile, Conference, e-commerce, QRCE, Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Content, Syrian Young Entrepreneurs Association, SYEA, ArabNet 2010, International Business Alliance Group, YallaStartup!, Endeavor Jordan, IBAG, ArabNet, Endeavor

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  Today at Darat al Funun

  Read More... Posted Jan 12 2010, 01:11 AM by Khobbeizeh Filed under: Movies, Jordan, Amman, art, Events

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  Events in Amman, Jan 10 – 16

  If you’re interested in architecture and urban planning, you’re in for a treat this week; there are two very interesting lectures taking place – the first by renowned architect and writer... Posted Jan 09 2010, 10:19 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Amman, Culture, art, Events, Dailies, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  Al Shurtiyya

  I had the joy of driving through Sport City Circle four times this Thursday afternoon. The first time through, it was all the usual chaos, six cars lined up in the place where only three should fit, side... Posted Jan 07 2010, 11:03 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Events, Regional Issues, women's issues

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  Never own a house facing the end of the street

  Never own a house facing the end of the street. For one thing, car headlights shine into your windows at night. That's always annoying. For another thing, cars occasionally crash into your house. This... Posted Jan 03 2010, 02:34 PM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, crime, Death

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  Winter Wonderland Awards

  This was some Christmas, 2009. Most notable difference: no police patrols at churches. Secondly, many people I talked to have mentioned the proliferation of outside Christmas lights this year. It really... Posted Jan 02 2010, 12:41 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Events, silliness

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  Meeting The Arab Observer

  After ‘knowing’ each other for probably four years as commenter/bloggers (and on Facebook), tonight I met the Arab Observer in person at the La Sharaf Fil Jareemah meeting. Too fun. I didn’t... Posted Jan 02 2010, 11:29 AM by my treasure Filed under: Blogging, Events, Activism

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  new year's at 1st cirlce ...who knew ?!!!

  Walla w 3amman 3mlat new year's eve in a public place and IT WAS GREAT!!! no fights, no harassing no ***, I will be there next year for sure,and it'll be better ! I'm really -happily- surprised... Posted Dec 31 2009, 04:24 PM by Smokes Blow Filed under: Amman, Events, happy new year

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  Be a Part of Ending Daughter Slaughter in 2010

  Join the La Sharaf Fil Jareemah folks Saturday, January 2, from 4-5pm at the Bakehouse and see what you can contribute to seeing dis-honor killings become a relic of the Noughties and previous millenium... Posted Dec 31 2009, 04:58 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Events, Abuse, Regional Issues, women's issues, nag

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  Looking for a Family-Friendly New Years Celebration?

  According to Nas, Ahmad Humeid has planned a a net-spread party idea for tonight. If you are looking for a less expensive, less alcohol-focused, less ear-splittingly loud place to make memories for your... Posted Dec 30 2009, 10:34 PM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, friends

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  كميل وزميل، شو عاملين عالنيويير؟

  كميل: شاب عمّاني طويل ورأسه بارز بشكل مربع بعض الشيء، نحيف ويلبس جوكيت جلد بنّي ما عندو غيرو، بنطلون جينز أزرق -كاحت- وبسطار أسود مش لابق مع الجوكيت البنّي، يوحي بالعباطة لكنه طيب وعلى نياته، نفسو "يعمل... Posted Dec 30 2009, 01:02 PM by Smokes Blow Filed under: Amman, Events, زهق

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  Best Christmas on Record

  Although I am sleep-deprived and sugar-highed, this Christmas has been the best our family has yet experienced. The late nights, frantic cleaning, strategic shopping, and constant flying cookies were all... Posted Dec 27 2009, 09:58 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Events, Writing, friends, faith, Christianity, cookies

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  A Christmas Present for My Readers

  HELLO!!! Oh my, Daar Al Kounouz went to JERUSALEM!!!!!!! We had never been before, as neither of us felt it would be right to go and visit a place that our friends who were born there, and should be able... Posted Dec 23 2009, 02:17 AM by my treasure Filed under: Family, Events, friends, faith, Christianity, kitchen, cookies

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  Disappointingly disorganized

  I got my Christmas cards (! paper !) out late this year. There's a bunch I didn't send because my address book is quite out of date, and I didn't have my bag o' cards received from last... Posted Dec 22 2009, 11:39 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events, holidays, contemplation

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  Events in Amman, Dec. 20 – 26

  It seems cultural activities are slowing down a little bit with two weeks left of the year, so this week’s roundup is not as jam-packed as last week’s. But there’s still great live music... Posted Dec 19 2009, 07:55 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Amman, Culture, Events, Arts, Dailies, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups

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  Sunny Art Fair & The pictures I once ripped off a magazine

  I made it to Sunny Art Fair today, it was the last day, and it was better than expected for the most part, hey Sunny people if you're reading this please let it not be the 1st (is it the 1st btw?)... Posted Dec 19 2009, 02:27 PM by Smokes Blow Filed under: Amman, art, Events

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  Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful,

  …but the soba’s* SO delightful, and since I’m already back home, let it pour let it pour let it pour! Woohoo, was that a great downpour tonight!!! Couldn’t you almost hear the thankful... Posted Dec 17 2009, 01:36 PM by my treasure Filed under: Events, Regional Issues

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  CERT|Wharton Entrepreneurial Planning and Innovation Competition (EPIC)-DeadLine, 20th of December.

  The CERT (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training) Group of Companies the largest private education provider in the Middle East, has launched in collaboration with the Wharton School in... Posted Dec 16 2009, 03:54 AM by ArabCrunch Filed under: Arab World, Arab, Events, UAE, startup, business plan competition, VC & Capital, CERT, Wharton

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  A call to blog/tweet about the upcoming Gaza Freedom March

  The International Coalition to End the Illegal Siege of Gaza an organization formed after the 22-day assault on Gaza in winter2008-2009 is holding and coordinating the Gaza Freedom March which will take... Posted Dec 15 2009, 07:22 AM by WEBsessed Filed under: Palestine, politics, Events, world, Gaza, Peace, activisim, Gaza Freedom March, Women & Human rights, Buzz

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  CERT-Wharton Entrepreneurial Planning & Innovation Competition (EPIC)

  For the first time in the Middle East, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), have partnered to launch a business plan... Posted Dec 14 2009, 10:02 PM by StartUpArabia Filed under: News, Events, United Arab Emirates, competition, business plan competition, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, CERT-Wharton Entrepreneurial Planning & Innovation Competition (EPIC), Wharton School, CERT-Wharton EPIC, entre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), CERT

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  It turned out that . . .

  It turned out that . . . My friend came and retrieved his junky boat on Friday before I got home. The blue-lit boat that I liked so much in last week's boat parade won "Best In Show" so I... Posted Dec 14 2009, 04:21 AM by An Alien Mind Filed under: Events

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  David Letterman discovers Twitter through the Twitter Machine!

  Here is a funny bit from Late Show host David Letterman, who is not so excited about twitter so far, until he get the twitter machine In case you missed his bit with Kevin Spacey about twitter, you can... Posted Dec 13 2009, 11:22 AM by jazarah! Filed under: media, Events, cool, Stuff, Online, Clips

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  Events in Amman, Dec 13 – 19

  If you were to pick one cultural or artistic event to go to this week, it has to be the Sunny Art Fair at Zara Center, where Jordan’s most important galleries have come together under one roof. It’s... Posted Dec 12 2009, 11:34 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Music, Amman, Culture, art, Events, christmas, Arts&Culture | فنون وثقافة, Roundups, "Sunny Art Fair"

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  The Nutcracker in Amman – Another Memory Maker

  One of my fondest and most vivid childhood memories was going to see the Nutcracker performed by the San Francisco Ballet with my paternal grandmother, Dodo (you can read the story here, if you are wondering... Posted Dec 12 2009, 12:19 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Family, Events, mother's issues