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  و خلصت الحرب…

  بعد المجزرة الدموية اللي صارت و كان نتيجتها اعدام حسابي و صفحة مدونتي الخاصة على ال Facebook حذفا من ال Database بدون شفقة. و بعد المعركة الحامية الوطيس بيني و بين بعض العاملين على الموقع و اللي خلالها... Posted Sep 01 2010, 12:08 AM by Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن Filed under: Jordan, Amman, الاردن, Fazlakat, فزلكات

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  فيديو: معلمون يضيئون الشموع احتجاجا أمام رئاسة الوزراء

  تصوير محمد القاق بالأمس وبعد الإفطار تظاهر حشد من المعلّمين أمام رئاسة الوزراء في الدوار الرابع، جاءوا من جميع محافظات المملكة ليطالبوا بإحياء نقابتهم من جديد وببعض حقوقهم الشرعية المفقوده. Read More.... Posted Aug 31 2010, 11:04 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, politics, protest, teachers, الاردن, اعتصام, Dailies, Activism | حركات, المعلمين

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  نظرية الشحدة

  مشان الله تقرأني، الله يخليك لإمك تكبس علي وتقرأني مشااااااااااااااااااان الله.. والله مش لاقي حد يعبّرني مششششششششششششششااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااان الله تقرأوني يا جماعة الخير *يلطم النص على... Posted Aug 31 2010, 01:17 PM by Smokes Blow Filed under: Jordan, fuck this., Ramadaneyyat

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  Euro-Mediterranean School 2010 Open For Entrepreneurs’ Applications

  The Euro-Mediterranean School (EMS), which is an initiative that aims to offer young entrepreneurs from the Euromed countries an opportunity to follow a learning program in the field of business management... Posted Aug 31 2010, 10:37 AM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Events, Training, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Euro-Mediterranean School, Milan Chamber of Commerce, Lombardy Region, Fondazione per la Sussidiarietà, EMS 2010

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  Euro-Mediterranean School 2010 Open For Entrepreneurs’ Applications

  The Euro-Mediterranean School (EMS), which is an initiative that aims to offer young entrepreneurs from the Euromed countries an opportunity to follow a learning program in the field of business management... Posted Aug 31 2010, 10:37 AM by StartUpArabia Filed under: Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Events, Training, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Euro-Mediterranean School, Milan Chamber of Commerce, Lombardy Region, Fondazione per la Sussidiarietà, EMS 2010

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  Royal Conversation VI

  Note: if you wish to leave a comment, please do so as an anonymous. ( King Abdullah summons Dr. Khalid Al Karaki and Dr. Walid Maani to the Royal Court. meeting attended by PM Al Rifai ) Al Karaki: دمتم... Posted Aug 31 2010, 01:08 AM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, Democracy, government

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  It's My Life

  More than a year has swept by since I last dusted the soles of my shoes at the towering gates of school, since I took those wary first steps into the unknown world of higher education, making the daring... Posted Aug 30 2010, 04:15 AM by Qahwa Saada Filed under: Personal, Jordan, Amman, Irbid, Jordan University of Science and Technology

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  On Jordan’s Cyber Crimes Law

  In the past few weeks, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed the significant increase in criticism of the Rifai government. It is a government that has been around... Posted Aug 29 2010, 03:46 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, media, Blogging, Commentary, Jordanian Politics

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  an Egyptian in Jordan: Racism and hot chicks

  An Egyptian friend of mine was in Amman for the Summer. Here are a few of his observations: His Jordanian landlord in Jabal Elweibdeh flinched when heard of his nationality and tried to over charge him... Posted Aug 29 2010, 12:35 AM by mab3oos Filed under: Egypt, Jordan, Culture, Arabs

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  How to Lose a Home

  A while ago, my cousin told me he was doing his graduation project on homeless people. He would grab a camera and go to downtown, photographing and chatting with several homeless people. I found the story... Posted Aug 27 2010, 02:29 PM by Cinnamon Zone Filed under: Jordan

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  حرص…

  لابد ان ما يحدث حاليا من انقطاع مستمر للمياه عن بيوت الكثير من المواطنين ما هو الا ثمرة حرص حكومتنا الرشيدة على مصالحنا التي باعتقادها فنحن لا نعرفها من الأساس. حيث انه و باعتقادي بان حالة الانقطاع ، و... Posted Aug 27 2010, 02:08 AM by Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن Filed under: Jordan, Amman, الاردن, Fazlakat, قضايا شعبية

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  Photo of the Day: Homeless in Amman

  Photos by Abd Al-Rahman Abu Al-Ragheb Location: Downtown – Amman Read More... Posted Aug 26 2010, 04:36 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Amman, photo, downtown, Dailies, Society | اجتماعيات, Picture of the Day, Homeless

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  King Abdullah's International trips Vs US Presidents

  So far this year, King Abdullah was on the road visiting the following countries: January 4th Egypt January 5th Saudi Arabia January 21st Bahrain January 22nd Oman January 27th Spain January 28th Switzerland... Posted Aug 26 2010, 01:24 AM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, government, motorcycle

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  For the Love of Animals

  It’s a universally acknowledged fact that kids love animals, but for Ghazal, my 3 year-old niece, it’s not only love, it’s a passion. You can see it in her eyes when she sees a cat, a... Posted Aug 25 2010, 12:55 PM by Cinnamon Zone Filed under: Jordan, pictures, Animals, Zoo

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  KHCC & My Little Girl

  I’ve always used to see the ad of KHCC donation (King Hussein Cancer Center) in restaurants, but never thought I would be involved personally! Next time when your check includes that contribution try to... Posted Aug 25 2010, 08:41 AM by rare Filed under: Personal, Jordan

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  Ramadan in Jordan

  This is my first Ramadan in Jordan since I was 15. Ramadan has always been a special time, family gathering, food, atayif, family, food, TV shows, and did I mention food? Always enough to go around and... Posted Aug 24 2010, 01:32 PM by Wintersamar's Blog Filed under: Jordan, Family

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  Royal Conversation V

  Note: if you wish to leave a comment, please do so as an anonymous. (15 minutes Later Dr. Abu Hammour zooms into the Royal court with a folder under his left arm, thick-framed eyeglasses, panting and sweating... Posted Aug 24 2010, 02:30 AM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, Democracy

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  طريق إلى التطرف؟

  بقلم لينا شنك بعد غض النظر عن الجماعة التي تقف وراء صاروخ العقبة، وبغض النظر عن الأهداف ودون الخوض فيما اذا كانت هذه الأعمال “مشروعة” أم أنها “ارهابية”، فإنني أتفق تماما مع ما قاله... Posted Aug 24 2010, 02:00 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, politics, universities, Opinions | أراء, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي, Extremism, political freedom

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  At The Time of Facebook Location’s Launch, Jeeran Ventures Into the Location Game But with No Check-in

  The launch of facebook locations has taken lots of buzz, the service allows users to check in using their touch phones into different location, know where their friends are and get information about places... Posted Aug 23 2010, 09:11 AM by ArabCrunch Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, Internet, USA, Facebook, iPhone, mobile, Social Media, Portals, Mobile 2.0, Startup News, Reviews, Where 2.0, LBS, jeeran, Qaym, Foursquare, Gowalla, Amman Local, Local Arab Portals, Facebook Places, Jeeran Local, Location based services, Jeeran Places, Foursqoure, Amman Places

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  At The Time of Facebook Location’s Launch, Jeeran Ventures Into the Location Game But with No Check-in

  The launch of facebook locations has taken lots of buzz, the service allows users to check in using their touch phones into different location, know where their friends are and get information about places... Posted Aug 23 2010, 09:11 AM by ArabCrunch Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, Internet, USA, Facebook, iPhone, mobile, Social Media, Portals, Mobile 2.0, Startup News, Reviews, Where 2.0, LBS, jeeran, Qaym, Foursquare, Gowalla, Amman Local, Local Arab Portals, Facebook Places, Jeeran Local, Location based services, Jeeran Places, Foursqoure, Amman Places

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  Jordan at the Worldcup

  Not the basketball player. The Basketball team! Regardless of all the difficulties and challenges they have faced, Jordan National basketball team will be playing this Saturday, Aug 28 his first game,... Posted Aug 23 2010, 12:46 AM by JanMania Filed under: Jordan, Sports

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  Through the Veil, by Lisa Ohlen Harris

  I am on page 205 of a book that is making me remember. I started it on the flight yesterday. Books read on planes during life-season changes become banners for the new, and this is one. This is a must... Posted Aug 22 2010, 01:11 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Life, Writing, friends, Relationships, kid's issues, women's issues, kitchen, mother's issues

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  أصوات أردنية حرة: ريما…ثقافة الإتكالية…مسجد قرطبة في منهاتن…قانون جرائم الإنترنت

  رصد حبر: “أن تعرف ريما …هو أن تعرف أنها كانت فتاة قروية صغيرة بأحلام كبيرة…أنها فنانة في قلبها …أنها اثبتت نفسها لتصبح منسقة اللغة الإنجليزية في المنطقة في جامعة فيلدلفيا…”أنها... Posted Aug 21 2010, 02:02 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Blogs, charity, Blogroll, 7iber, women abuse, حبر, Activism | حركات, Society | اجتماعيات, Roundups, Cordoba, قانون جراذم الإنترنت, cyber law, التصدق, قرطبة, عنف ضد المرأة

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  Adventure

  I have decided to start a new blog, in a new place and new objective. I moved back to Jordan about 9 months ago. I had been living in the US for a good 8 years and decided I needed a change. I graduated... Posted Aug 20 2010, 02:15 PM by Wintersamar's Blog Filed under: Jordan, Family, Adventure

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  Reema

  Reema’s story is one of tragedy, ignorance and sadness at a promising life lost at the hands of superstition and patriarchy. That this happened in Jordan in 2010 beggars belief; already struck by... Posted Aug 19 2010, 07:45 AM by Caledoniyya Filed under: Jordan, middle east, Women, Culture, honor killing, Domestic Violence, Womyn, Patriarchy

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  20 Things I would Like to Stop Hearing About

  (Or reading for that matter) 1. Why Apple is better than Microsoft and why Microsoft beats Apple. 2. How a Hijab restrains women’s freedom and the ban Hijab/allow Hijab war. 3. The heat: it’s summer, what... Posted Aug 19 2010, 03:54 AM by The Blog of the Ugly Duckling Filed under: work, Jordan, Arab, Relationships, Girls, twitter, fail, Guys

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  Fifteen minutes at Carrefour

  I went speed shopping at Carrefour recently. Carrefour is the Jordanian version of Target (say Tar-zhay) but they really are French. I despise shopping so I set sight on my target and head towards the... Posted Aug 19 2010, 02:00 AM by This Limerick Called Life Filed under: Jordan, images, pop art, Andy Warhol

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  Thursday Feel Good Post | Driving In Jordan, Hilariously

  It’s been a while since I’ve published a Thursday Feel Good Post, and with so many negative vibes these days, perhaps it’s timely. Driving in Jordan is usually not the best topic for... Posted Aug 18 2010, 09:25 PM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, Funnies, Weekender

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  To Know Reema

  She was too young to deserve this. She was too beautiful inside and out to endure this torture and misery. To know Reema, is to know that she was the youngest sister in a family of 4 brothers and 6 sisters... Posted Aug 18 2010, 05:18 PM by Aboosh's Blog Filed under: Jordan, violence against women

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  Royal Conversation IV (Crimes against Women)

  Note: if you wish to leave a comment, please do so as an anonymous. King Abdullah: Abu Zaid, can you please give Abu Hammour a call. Ask him to come over. Al Rifai: 7adir sidi. Queen Rania: Abu Hsain,... Posted Aug 18 2010, 03:34 AM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, Democracy, Women rights

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  صورة اليوم: خبر عاجل

  تصوير سماح عرفات منطقة الغويرية/الزرقاء Read More... Posted Aug 18 2010, 12:17 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Photography, Dailies, Picture of the Day, zarqa

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  “Jordan’s Tech Locomotive” QRCE featured in Venture magazine

  To think that a singular effort would create Jordan’s ecosystem for entrepreneurship makes for an unreliable model. Real change will only come from the seamless integration of all the stakeholders working... Posted Aug 17 2010, 05:28 AM by Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship Filed under: News, Jordan, innovation, QRCE, Tech, QRNEC, Featured, Magazine, Article, Venture, Locomotive

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  Ode to Atayef

  Pillowy pancakes stuffed with cheese or nuts Gotta have some. No ifs, ands, or buts. With your syrup so sweet You make our Ramadan complete How we love you to fill our guts. . . Steaming fresh rounds made... Posted Aug 16 2010, 05:58 PM by This Limerick Called Life Filed under: Jordan, Poetry, ramadan, Limerick, atayef

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  Jordan Needs Help

  Jordan is Wonderful, Jordan is Amazing, Jordan helps people around the world get proper education, health and more, Jordan breaks stereotypes, Jordan helps kids everywhere, Jordan helps Haiti and Pakistan... Posted Aug 16 2010, 02:18 PM by JanMania Filed under: Jordan

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  You will not die in vain

  حسبي الله و نعم الوكيل.. إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون. اللهم إغفر ذنبنا و اهد قلوبنا و صبرنا على ما أصابنا. اللهم تغمد برحمتك فقيدتنا و ارها مقعدها من الجنة و شفعنا بها يا أرحم الرحمين A tragedy has struck... Posted Aug 16 2010, 01:35 AM by Aboosh's Blog Filed under: Jordan

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  مبادرة أردنية: وويلز اكسبرس

  فريق وويلز اكسبرس. (تصوير جوزيف زاكاريان) بقلم شادن عبد الرحمن مبادرات الأعمال في الأردن استقطبت ولا تزال تستقطب اهتماما محليا ودوليا كبيرا و بخاصة في العامين الأخيرين، فمن بعد شراء ياهو لمكتوب، بعد أكثر... Posted Aug 15 2010, 10:59 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Business, Interviews, Entrepreneurship, ريادة, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي

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  Ramadan Kareem With CMJ!

  Just another reason to love it! The Children Museum will be doing lots of special activities in Ramadan ,, and yes the kind that even us -the grown ups- like,, Check out the poster below it explains all... Posted Aug 15 2010, 09:25 AM by Miss Arafat Filed under: Jordan, Amman, رمضان, Childhood, Activities, Teens

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  The Charity Problem: Creating A Culture Of Dependence

  For myself, Ramadan has always been one of those months that reminds me of the fact that there people who are worse off. Charity has always been an interesting concept and one that I’ve been involved... Posted Aug 15 2010, 04:35 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, society, Commentary

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  صورة اليوم: عصافيري | Photo of the Day: Mini Qatayef

  في كل عام يأتي رمضان مع تقاليده المميزة وطقوسه الخاصة، بعضها قديم ومتوارث منذ أجيال، والبعض الآخر برز حديثا وأصبح مرتبطا بهذا الشهر. نود في حبر أن نبحث عن صور تعكس “رمضان في القرن الحادي والعشرين”... Posted Aug 15 2010, 12:11 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Amman, ramadan, Dailies, Picture of the Day

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  عذرا يا دولة الرئيس…

  لربما ليس لي ذلك الباع الكبير من السياسة و دهاليزها. ولكن و لما كان لهذه السياسة من تأثير عليَ ، كمواطن اردني عادي ، احسست بضرورة مراجعة الكثير من التطورات التمتسارعة على الساحة السياسية الأردنية منذ قدوم... Posted Aug 14 2010, 05:06 PM by Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن Filed under: Jordan, Amman, مقالات, Fazlakat, قضايا شعبية

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  Aramex Releases its iPhone App

  Aramex the Jordanian based international delivery company has been always been in the forefront when it comes to utilizing technology and the web to add more value to its customers. The company which was... Posted Aug 14 2010, 01:38 PM by ArabCrunch Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, Arab, iPhone, mobile, arabcrunch, Aramex, delivery, iPhone app, iPad

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  Arab Crunch Vs. State Department !!

  Knowing how careful  Arab Crunch with its English and Arabic websites are careful to stay away from politics in the Middle East makes me surprised with all the buzz about their clash or competition... Posted Aug 13 2010, 01:26 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Jordan, media, citizen Journalism, Arab, politics, America, Geek, CIA, State Department, Arab Crunch

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  Royal Conversation III

  Note: if you wish to leave a comment, please do so as an anonymous. King Abdullah: we would like to talk to you about our embassy in Washington. who do you have in mind? Al Rifai: Sidi, one thing...who... Posted Aug 12 2010, 10:13 PM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, Democracy

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  عن رمضان وشوارع عمان

  رمضان كريم يا جماعة. مش بس كريم، ومبارك وسعيد وشهر تأمل وهدوء وسكينة وركزولي على هدوء وسكينة. 0 طبعاً السكينة والهدوء في رمضان بتيجي من عدة أسباب. في ناس لما ييجي رمضان بترتفع عندهم الروحانيات وبنشغلوا... Posted Aug 12 2010, 02:53 PM by Cinnamon Zone Filed under: Jordan, ramadan

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  The Question Of Everyday in Egypt : Who Will Rule After Mubarak !!??

  Nobody has commented on this weekly issue of Dostor , I do not know if it was because of Ramadan or because the question it asks has not got no answer up till now. "Egypt awaits its …coming president"... Posted Aug 12 2010, 08:03 AM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, media, citizen Journalism, Photos, politics, Democracy, National, Follow Up, Mubarak, health, Gamal Mubarak, King Abdullah II, Presidential elections 2011, Abu Mazan, Jordan Egypt, Dostor

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  Female Bedouin Jordanians’ Rights…Overdue

  By Lahib Bani Sakher What started as a peaceful day turned out to be one of the most important days of my life, or at last, our lives. By ‘we’ I mean female Bedouin Jordanians. Yes, if you... Posted Aug 12 2010, 12:35 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Women, rights, government, Dailies, Opinions | أراء, Society | اجتماعيات, representation

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  Disabled Facebook Account and Page

  Dear friends and blog’s reader, I apologize for being out of touch for a while and I want to thank all those who tried to check on me and whether I was ok or not. Thank you so much, it really means a lot... Posted Aug 10 2010, 01:12 PM by Fazlakat - Jordan... فزلكات - الأردن Filed under: Jordan, Amman, Fazlakat

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  Ramadan Kareem!

  To all the readers of the Black Iris, a Ramadan Mubarak inshallah, and may your prayers and fasting be accepted! If you’re in the giving mood, as well you should be, please take some time to head... Posted Aug 10 2010, 11:59 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, society, Islam, Religion, Activism, Me, Myself and I

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  ISRAEL’S PILLARS OF SAMSON: NOT QUITE ARMAGEDDON, BUT….

  Dr. Alan Sabrosky We know about Israel’s control of the Congress and the media, and I think people on our side generally understand about their control of political appointments that absolutely keep opponents... Posted Aug 10 2010, 09:31 AM by Intifada Palestine Filed under: Palestine, Jordan, middle east, media, Israel, Lebanon, Nakba, Arabs, Iran, opinion, war, Palestinians, U.S., United States, Featured, Israeli occupation, Jewish, Barak, Ehud Barak, middle east conflict, Israeli lobby, aipac, Avigdor Lieberman, Jewish state, rahm Emanuel, Greater Israel, Chas Freeman, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Arabs, Netanyahu, Congress, Jewish lobby, americans, Lieberman, World News, American jews, Admiral Michael Mullen, Dr. Alan Sabrosky, WAR WITH IRAN?, Helen Thomas, News/Politics, catastophe, Persion Gulf, Israeli ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, Admiral (ret.) Dennis Blair, BUT…, ISRAEL’S PILLARS OF SAMSON: NOT QUITE ARMAGEDDON, CNN editor Octavia Nasr, Scooter” Libby, General David Petraeus, General Stanley McChrystal, Admiral William Fallon, Israeli penetration of the telecommunications security and cybernetic systems in the US, America’s Jewish Wars, Israel’s control of the Congress and the media, US national security

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  Volunteering in Jordan

  A while ago I was asked by Angela Corrias, a friend I met on twitter, to answer couple of questions regarding Jordan & Volunteerism there in her efforts to write an article highlighting this matter... Posted Aug 10 2010, 02:47 AM by Jawaz Safar Filed under: Personal, Jordan, Amman, Travel, volunteering

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  How Amman Uses Visual Distractions To Slow Down Traffic

  Near my home exists a giant traffic circle. Actually, the street is home to three traffic circles that are no more than 200-300 meters apart from one another. It is, perhaps, a symbolic representation... Posted Aug 09 2010, 04:08 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, environment, Ranting, Rambling, Raving, Commentary, Jordanian Politics, observationals

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  On Going back to Amman

  Going back to Jordan always has its impact on a personal level. Despite I only lived there for 4 years, I still feel that I’ve gained much from this country. As an expat living in Saudi Arabia, I... Posted Aug 08 2010, 04:34 PM by Jawaz Safar Filed under: Personal, Jordan, Amman, Travel

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  Forced Fasting and Other Conforming Conundrums

  Moey has a post of interest on fasting Ramadan, and how Kuwait will now impose a fine and jail sentence on anyone caught eating or drinking (smoking too?). I am fine with abstaining in public to respect... Posted Aug 08 2010, 10:38 AM by my treasure Filed under: Jordan, Islam, friends, Regional Issues, faith, Christianity

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  We Need A Better System To Handle Traffic Accidents In Jordan

  There really must be a better system when it comes to handling traffic accidents in Jordan, because the current one is simply horrendous. I’ve been in at least a half dozen road-related accidents... Posted Aug 08 2010, 04:59 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, Me, Myself and I, Ranting, Rambling, Raving

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  In Case You Didn’t Know

  At work, we placed an ad in the newspaper last week announcing a job vacancy for a position, let’s just say that this position requires excellent communication skills (verbal and written) more than any... Posted Aug 08 2010, 01:55 AM by The Blog of the Ugly Duckling Filed under: work, Jordan, Arab, fail, a guide to:

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  “JODI”: A FILIPINA’S STORY

  Interviewed by John Lillywhite The following account is that of a Filipina house-maid in Amman who asked to be known as “Jodi.” The interview took place on 27th February 2010, four months after she ran... Posted Aug 08 2010, 01:15 AM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Human Rights, Jordan, Labor, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي, Society | اجتماعيات, filipinas

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  Royal Conversation II

  Royal Conversation I King Abdullah: Crowd Sourcing is the future?! I might get the next cabinet formed that way. (phone rings) King Abdullah (sees caller ID): ...جبنا سيرة القُط King Abdullah: Abu Zaid... Posted Aug 07 2010, 09:24 PM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, Democracy

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  The Results Of The Tawjihi System

  The title of this post can be read in two different ways. Yes, that was intentional. So what were the results? 118,031 students sat for the exam. 50,362 students passed, i.e. less than half. Of course... Posted Aug 07 2010, 03:20 PM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: News, Jordan, society, Ranting, Rambling, Raving, The Crazies

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  Competitions and I

  I never been in a competition before.. a real competition. and I was never the competition type of girl and will never be.. First time for me was the TwisitJordan competition by Queen Rania. It’s... Posted Aug 07 2010, 09:10 AM by JanMania Filed under: Jordan, friends, TwisitJordan

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  A Royal Conversation

  it's impossible to know what really goes on during a meeting that includes King Abdullah and his extended family, or even one that includes the heads of other branches of government, such as the prime... Posted Aug 04 2010, 08:31 PM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, politics, Democracy, Corruption

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  Photo Of The Moment | Islamists Boycotting Jordanian Parliamentary Elections; A Wise Move?

  REUTERS: Jordan’s Islamic Action Front Party leader Hamzi Mansour gestures during a news conference in Amman August 2, 2010. The Islamic Action Front, the political wing of Jordan’s Muslim... Posted Aug 04 2010, 12:49 PM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: News, Jordan, Jordanian Politics, Portraits

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  The Aqaba Terror Attack: A Comment

  By Mohanned I guess one can say that it is unfortunate that the PM of Jordan was abroad after the rockets of terror landed in Aqaba Killing Subhi Alawneh, a father, a husband, a son, and a most importantly... Posted Aug 03 2010, 10:36 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, politics, Terrorism, aqaba, Attack, Opinions | أراء, Featured | قصص مختارة, Headline | المقال الرئيسي

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  Breaking: Jordanian Parliamentary Elections to be held on facebook

  in an effort to solidify the notion that Jordan is fast becoming the center of tech entrepreneurship in the Middle East and in preparation for the 10 10 10 ICT Forum, Jordanian Prime Minister Samir Al... Posted Aug 03 2010, 09:04 PM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, Democracy, Announcement, government, Voting

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  Arabs’ Ties with Israel Damages the Palestinian Cause: Prof Gilbert Achcar

  by Kourosh Ziabari Israeli society has been continuously shifting to the right so that more and more extreme branches of Zionism are governing Israel, and therefore it's extremely difficult to imagine... Posted Aug 03 2010, 07:29 AM by Intifada Palestine Filed under: Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, middle east, Israel, Lebanon, Arabs, Gaza, United Nations, Iran, opinion, Palestinians, United Arab Emirates, Israelis, Jews, Featured, Israeli occupation, Zionists, Gaza Strip, Israeli war crimes, Zionisim, Jewish state, Israeli Blockade of Gaza, Israeli siege of gaza, Goldstone report, Judge Richard Goldstone, Blockade of Gaza, News/Politics, Media Information, European Jews, Israeli society, Gaza Freedom Flotilla, Christians and Jews., Kourosh Ziabari, Ant-War Activist, Qatar and Oman., United States hegemony over the Middle East, Israel's occupation of West Bank and Gaza., Islamic solidarity and integrity, f Muslims, Iran's government to the state of Israel, Saudi King, Prof. Gilbert Achcar, Israeli assault on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, Lebanese academician

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  Arabs need to Read!

  This article made me think of the countless attempts at, and gross inefficiency, of many of the Jordanian government's initiatives, programs, and plans, aiming at improving the future of young Jordanians... Posted Aug 02 2010, 09:03 PM by mab3oos Filed under: Jordan, Culture, Arabs, language, government, research study

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  Not All Who Wander Are Lost

  Photography and words by Jeff Kaiser. Last night I decided to play photographer and talk a walk through Jabal Natheef just before sunset. I bought myself some sunflower seeds and wandered about as slowly... Posted Aug 02 2010, 08:28 PM by 7iber Dot Com Filed under: Jordan, Arab World, Amman, Dailies, Photo and Video, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, eat amman

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  Rockets Hit Aqaba In Another Terrorist Attack On Jordanian Soil

  As most have heard by now, the city of Aqaba experienced a bit of terrorism earlier this morning, at 7:45am, when a Grad-type Katyushas landed in a hotel area, killing one (thus far) and injuring several... Posted Aug 02 2010, 03:38 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: News, Jordan, Israel, Terrorism

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  Breaking News : Rockets Hit Eilat and Akaba

  Eilat in Israel and Akaba have been hit by rockets in the morning and currently all the accusations fingers are pointing to Egypt , to Sinai to be specific. There are no causalities in reported in Israel... Posted Aug 01 2010, 09:06 PM by Egyptian Chronicles Filed under: Egypt, Jordan, middle east, citizen Journalism, Israel, Arab, politics, mideast, Arabs, National Security, Arabic X-Files, breaking News, Eilat, Akaba

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  iDiscover: Roman Amphitheater and Amman Citadel

  I’m too late to write this post about my visit to the Roman Amphitheater and Amman Citadel. I wasn’t thinking of visiting any place in my weekend but now I thank god for letting that happen... Posted Aug 01 2010, 10:32 AM by I'm Moe Filed under: Jordan

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  A Process Story: On The Upcoming Jordanian Elections

  It was Albert Einstein who supposedly defined insanity as performing the same act over and over again, and expecting different results. There is perhaps no better way to describe the Jordanian electoral... Posted Aug 01 2010, 01:27 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan Filed under: Jordan, Commentary, Jordanian Politics