Qwaider Planet

August Books

My World and More .. — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:09:00 GMT

I love Susanne monthly list of books she read. I love books , i love looking at them, reading them, flipping through their pages. Libraries are one of my favorites places. But sometimes i am completely...(read more)

Dublin Crowd Throws Bottles at “Axl Rose” because he is late

Mini T blog — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:02:16 GMT

Now this is something that I hate,these stupid ass singers who kind of forgot that Fans are the ones who gave them a career. I saw the same thing when I was backstage on Amro Diab event on north coast...(read more)

Arab American documentary “hold on to the American Dream”

Mini T blog — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:32:01 GMT

Fordson” is a feature length documentary film that follows four talented high school football players from Dearborn Michigan as they gear up for their big senior year rivalry game during the last...(read more)

09/1/10 PHD comic: 'You autumn leave'

PHD Comics — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:30 GMT

Piled Higher & Deeper by Jorge Cham www.phdcomics.com title: "You autumn leave" - originally published 9/1/2010 For the latest news in PHD Comics, CLICK HERE!...(read more)

The price of love

Breath notes — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:19:26 GMT

Disclaimer: I am a person who realizes and practices the fact that love is really not primarily about a man and a woman. that being said, I mean here all kinds of love, even towards oneself. Everything...(read more)

Short Arab Films

Improvisations: Arab Woman Progressive Voice — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:41:00 GMT

You can watch many short Arab films online here . There are films from Palestine, Morocco, the Gulf, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Lebanon. This is a project initiated by the Goethe Institute...(read more)

زي ما حكت الحيطة !!

Shajar El Ba6a6a — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:11:28 GMT

يمسيكو بالخير يا جماعة… اليوم ونا ماشي، صادفتني كلمة مكتوبة على حيطة بسيطة جدا بس بتجمل كلام كتير المفروض يتحكى إشي لازم يكون موجود بكل بيت فلسطيني و كل مكان و الجملة هي “كلنا اهل” !...(read more)

Relax & Enjoy ^_^

Where Change Starts Within ... — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:21:16 GMT

Unchained Melody - (Righteous Brothers - Sonny Rollins - George Benson) Read More......(read more)

Sincere apologies that you did not get the memo

Creative Jordan أردن مبدع — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:16:42 GMT

Nadine Toukan added a blog post Sincere apologies that you did not get the memo Dear: GAM, Amman Institute, Master Planners, City With A Soul, Traffic Dept, Public Transport Dept, Sanitation Dept, Urban...(read more)

Happy Thursday Song – It’s never too late to get back up again

my treasure — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:00:16 GMT

Spikekid, my music source, introduced me to Toby Mac and this song of hope for those who have lost their way. I got together with a special friend today who felt she couldn’t get up again. She is...(read more)

Is terrorism over?

Jaraad — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:19:47 GMT

This note was posted near my lab in the first week of school which was last week. The question is why American students are not interested in counter terrorism any more? Here is an online counter of how...(read more)

فتى من بلاد الشمس

الرحيل إلى الله — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:47:54 GMT

كان بعمر الزهور لوحته الشمس حين فاجأه الموت على حين غرة ، و دخل في معركة معه ، سرطان في الدماغ … حلقوا شعره الناعم الذي كانت أمه تعشق تمشيطه … جلسات أشعة أسبوعية و على مدى عامين … انتكاسات...(read more)

In four years..

A Busy Mind in a Colorful Scarf — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:00 GMT

Good morning, I'm so sleepy this morning. I don't get enough sleep at all these days. Anyway, I hope I will get better sleep in the week left of Ramadan. My husband is coming today, and I guess...(read more)

International

Things I Like To Whisper About — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:00 GMT

Apple reinvents iPod nano with multi-touch interface new built-in clip for instant wearability

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:47:44 GMT

Apple today unveiled a completely redesigned iPod nano featuring Apple’s Multi-Touch™ interface that lets users navigate their music collection by simply tapping or swiping a finger on the display...(read more)

GoNabit launches first phase of its rewards scheme

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:40:45 GMT

Pioneers of group-buying in the Middle East GoNabit.com today unveiled the first phase of its rewards program – a financial incentive scheme designed to reward customer loyalty and value evangelism...(read more)

Landmark Group appoints JiWin as partner for public relations and corporate affairs

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:35:10 GMT

Landmark Group, the multi-billion dollar conglomerate operating in the region’s retail and hospitality sectors, today announced the appointment of Dubai-based JiWin Public Relations, leading communications...(read more)

2010 Pakistan Floods Relief

Hicham Maged's blog — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:34:10 GMT

This post issues reflection on 2010 Pakistan Floods and list international relief agencies who try to help in reliefing through by disasters emergency plans « POST SUMMARY. POST STATISTICS » it credits...(read more)

Webology completes 3rd deployment of MyRetail e-commerce solution

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:14 GMT

Webology, an integrated online development and online marketing company, focused on innovative online solutions & ventures, announced the launch of their e-commerce platform to meet the needs of a...(read more)

University of Dubai launches unique MBA program

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:17:38 GMT

The University of Dubai (UD), a prestigious university in the UAE established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is launching a unique MBA programme accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education...(read more)

Weak Minded Cowards! Arghhhhhhhhh!

Haitham's Aerie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:16:00 GMT

People usually think that strength is intimidating in nature, i.e. kicking other people butts or scaring the *** out of them by shouting, but in all honesty, I find that a sign of feebleness! This weakness...(read more)

Posters War in Egypt

Egyptian Chronicles — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:38:04 GMT

At first Egyptian Activists tried to put ElBaradei and NFC posters in different cities and all what they got was being arrested and humiliated by police forces then we found Gamal Mubarak support group...(read more)

On the subject of MuhajaBABES & MuhajaBITCHES

Moey's | unusual observations, art, and existence — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:17:19 GMT

Posted by Walid Zou’bi on Wednesday, September 1, 2010: Hello Skinlovers… You know them you’ve seen them and you’ve crashed into them ladies & germs, let me present to you...(read more)

Ramadan’s Arabian Nights : Ma’aruf The Cobbler {21}

Egyptian Chronicles — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:12:05 GMT

We are in the 21st night of our old radio Arabian nights , we are still following the strange adventure of Ma’aruf the cobbler who escaped from his awful wife in Egypt to the unknown. Last night we knew...(read more)

'A Jihad for Love' comes to Beirut

Karl reMarks — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Looks like a minor controversy is brewing in Beirut around the screening of Parvez Sharma's A Jihad for Love . The film explores the relationship between Islam and homosexuality through the eyes of...(read more)

Apple’s New Products, Unified again

Moey's | unusual observations, art, and existence — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:56:17 GMT

Apple announced a slew of new products, including an updated Apple TV that will make a play for cable and Netflix; an entire new line of iPods; and a refreshed version of iTunes. All of these are geared...(read more)

Don’t sell me features!

StartUpArabia — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:16:51 GMT

I want to emphasize the importance of selling benefits, not features. Every business owner, marketing professional, or sales person needs to realize that their customers buy benefits, not features (although...(read more)

10 Days Off – 10 Things To DO

JanMania — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:11:34 GMT

As most of you already know, I’m changing careers/jobs. with this move I got 10 days vacation which I will be spending in town. (aka home aka bed) lol well, most of the time at least! My To Do List...(read more)

جسدكِ ليس للعبور

مرافئ النورس — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:31 GMT

قبيح من يختصر قيمة الجسد بالشهوة ، فالجسد هو صورة الروح و به تختبر نقائك ….. وطن أنت يا جسد مملكة من ياسمين و ريحان و بخور فأنت روح الحياة موطن الحياء و لست مكان عبور امتلأت بنقائك بكل ما فيك و أنا...(read more)

Hello, My Name is…

Shalabieh's World — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:59:44 GMT

I have a every English sounding name and coupled with the whiteness of my skin, the blondness of my hair and Americanized accent I have always had a hard time asserting my Arabhood. This has been something...(read more)

Are you creative with managerial skills ,or do you know somebody who is?

Creative Jordan أردن مبدع — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:16:44 GMT

abu mahjoob creative production added a blog post Are you creative with managerial skills ,or do you know somebody who is? Edit Are you creative with managerial skills ,or do you know somebody who is?...(read more)

فيس بوك... تشوك جوزال

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:03:54 GMT

لعشّاق المسلسلات التركية Read More......(read more)

Moment

Jar of Juice — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:58:34 GMT

For the first time, in a very long time, if not ever, I decided to “live the moment”. And for a while I have never experienced such ecstasy before… every day was not only a new day, but...(read more)

Digla: Egypt Rock 'n' Roll

Improvisations: Arab Woman Progressive Voice — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:18:00 GMT

Bold If True

Life In Technicolour — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:43:08 GMT

I have seen this post in many blogs, so I’ll post it back as a reply to every blog I read it on. I am a cuddler. I am a morning person. I am an only child. I am currently in my pajamas. I am currently...(read more)

Links for 2010-09-01 [del.icio.us]

Politikia and the Society — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sony and Vue deal will see more 3D films shown in British cinemas | Technology | The Guardian امتى مصر بقه يا كلاب RT @guardiantech: Sony and Vue deal will see more 3D films shown in British cinemas http...(read more)

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Cinnamon Zone — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:08:24 GMT

For most of my adult years so far I used to do a lot of rounding when it came to my age. For example, when I was 21 and 7 months I said I was 22 and so on. But that was until I was 25, for from then on...(read more)

اسطول بحري مصمم من اعواد الثقاب

مدونة ندوش - عالم الترفيه والمتعة — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:55:34 GMT

وارين فيل البالغ من العمر 79 عاما من المملكة المتحدة “بريطانيا”،قضى 62 عاما من عمره في بناء اسطول بحري فيه 432 سفينة منها 60 من السفن الامريكية و 370 من السفن البريطانية حيث قام بتصميمها من...(read more)

Things That Annoy Me

Life In Technicolour — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:02:50 GMT

Bitching time J Get ready, ‘cause here it comes: 1- In many photo-editing softwares there is a “Red Eye Reduction” button; why isn’t there a “Teeth Whitening” button? 2- Boyfriends bossing around there...(read more)

Why I Blog

The Blog of the Ugly Duckling — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:59:00 GMT

I was first writing part of this post as a comment on Haitham’s post , but then I found I have a lot to say (doh) and thought I should write it here instead, because it wouldn’t make sense if a comment...(read more)

self-censored

7ajara Waraga Makas — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:48:00 GMT

It's not gonna make a difference for much longer, anyhow. Read More......(read more)

كل عام واصحابنا بخير

Anosyat — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:09:26 GMT

كل عام واصحابنا القريبين والبعاد بألف خير وصحة وسلامه ومنحكيلهم مبارك عليكم الشهر مع انو قرب يخلص ومباركه عليهم مناسبتهم ودايما مندعيلهم بالتوفيق والسعاده 2/9/2010 Read More......(read more)

Lindt Lindor Truffles and Roger Federer “Airport” TV Commercial

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:49:35 GMT

Well, Roger Federer is not only a tennis star, he is a TV star as well! Here is a cool commercial for Lindt Lindor Truffles featuring Roger, cool, isn’t it! No Related Post Tweet This! Share this...(read more)

Top Ten Signs You’ve Purchased a Bad iPhone!

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:43:03 GMT

Here are the top ten signs that you’ve purchased a bad iPhone, wouldn’t you be scared if you found naked photos of Steve Jobs in it? Watch this top ten list from the Late Show with David Letterman...(read more)

Alterian Acquires Intrepid, an international social media analytics firm

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:28:16 GMT

Alterian (LSE: ALN), the leader in customer engagement technology and solutions, today announced that it has acquired Intrepid, an international market research and social media analytics consultancy....(read more)

Gunman At Discovery Channel

my treasure — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:12:00 GMT

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/01/police-reports-of-armed-man-at-discovery-channel-headquarters/?hpt=T1&iref=BN1 He isn’t a Muslim, a Christian, a right-winger or even a militia man, but a...(read more)

A Birthday Limerick for Ola

This Limerick Called Life — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:06:51 GMT

Today fellow blogger Ola of Cinnamon Zone celebrated her birthday. I had to honor her with a limerick, and sometimes I write poems that make myself laugh. Happy Birthday to my friend, Ola Eliwat Wish...(read more)

Ramadan Thoughts

لَسْتُ أَدرِي — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:31:21 GMT

I am not constantly posting my Ramadan Thoughts because I am slightly busy these days. I have, however, few thoughts in draft and shall try posting them one by one.. As for today, I couldn’t really...(read more)

History

Wintersamar's Blog — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:26:40 GMT

Something inside me has been awakened. It started with a message and turned into a frenzy of activity. I think some of the greatest ideas, movements, and periods start with something as simple as a thought...(read more)

My Selma's favors

Jeedo's — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT

I started working on these key chains before I gave birth to baby Selma. Iwanted to make something "useful". I gave some to my students and their mothers when the paid me a visit back in CA....(read more)

Ramadan 2010 around the world

أفندينا — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:53:00 GMT

* * The crescent moon is seen near mosques in old Cairo on the fifth day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on August 15, 2010. (REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih) * * 45 pictures from around the world about Ramadan...(read more)

The old Man of The Middle East !!

Egyptian Chronicles — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:19:03 GMT

These photos show a kind soft side of Obama who is listening carefully to an old Middle Eastern man visiting him at the White House . That photo shows the concern of Abbas, Abdullah and Obama. Mubarak...(read more)

The Reason Behind the Series Of Unfortunate Events

7aki Fadi — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:05:42 GMT

It was indeed PROVEN, with not a shadow of a doubt that all the trouble coming lately into my life is from the Evil eye . It’s an eye I thought was the eye of a friend, but no, this eye turned out...(read more)

MENA ICT Forum Overview, Announcement and Invitation | منتدى تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات - منطقة الشرق الاوسط وشمال إفريقيا

Jordanoholic — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

What is MENA ICT Forum? MENA ICT Forum is a premier biennial Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Enabled Services (ICTES) industries event for MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region...(read more)

Israeli Shin Bet Electrocuted Child Prisoners to Extract Confessions

Intifada Palestine — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:09:54 GMT

Middle East Monitor Abdul Hamid Abdul Latif Sa'id Abu Haniyeh was beaten up severely before being hit hard by a large jolt of electricity. Read More......(read more)

Office of Brand of Abu Dhabi to launch annual ‘Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes’ photography competition

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:06:38 GMT

Under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD...(read more)

Bonhams appoints Z7 Communications as their Middle East PR agency

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:02:14 GMT

Bonhams, one of the leading auction houses in the world, has announced the appointment of Z7 Communications FZ-LLC as its PR agency for the Middle East. The Dubai headquartered agency will now be responsible...(read more)

Beladcom to launch the region’s first virtual world in partnership with MindArk

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:58 GMT

Jordanian game developer Beladcom recently signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the renowned Swedish software company MindArk to create an online virtual world in Entropia Universe. Beladcom is revolutionizing...(read more)

Performance PR appointed to support Abu Dhabi International Motor Show 2010

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:51:40 GMT

Performance PR has been appointed to provide communications support for Abu Dhabi International Motor Show 2010. The automotive and sport PR specialist was selected by show organiser, Reed Exhibitions...(read more)

Qatar Foundation signs strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:42:22 GMT

Furthering its commitment to the development of knowledge based society in Qatar, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU...(read more)

Blair on Iran - some thoughts

Maysaloon - ميسلون — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:24:00 GMT

The ripples from Tony Blair's memoirs continue to spread throughout the news although I am not sure whether I will take the time to read them yet; I have a lot of other books to read and not very much...(read more)

'General Suleiman': Lebanon’s elusive self-portrait

Karl reMarks — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:16:00 GMT

In Orhan Pamuk’s The Black Book, the protagonist Galip undertakes a strange journey to find his wife who had mysteriously and inexplicably disappeared from their flat. In keeping with Pamuk’s obsessions...(read more)

Not Guilty. The Israeli Captain who Emptied his Rifle into a Palestinian Schoolgirl

Intifada Palestine — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:33 GMT

Chris McGreal Palestinian witnesses said they saw the captain shoot Iman twice in the head, walk away, turn back and fire a stream of bullets into her body. On the tape, Capt R then "clarifies"...(read more)

Ramadan Menu 22

Simplicity's table by the sea ... — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:22:00 GMT

Greetings dear friends in the Blogosphere! Today is the 22th day of Ramadan! Ramadan is soon coming to a close ... so today I am speaking about the thrid part of the last ten days of Ramadan ... 3-Seeking...(read more)

Sami Moubayed: Abu Mazen’s Mission Impossible

Intifada Palestine — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:19:12 GMT

Sami Moubayed Uri Avnery, an Israeli peace activist and Arafat friend, once wrote: "If you are a Palestinian in Jenin [in the West Bank] with a rifle, and you hear their names [Abbas and his team...(read more)

MOOZ-lum Official Trailer

Mini T blog — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:02:42 GMT

The story follows a young African-American Muslim college student in the wake of the 9/11 attacks as he questions his individual and collective identity. Basir, himself a young African-American Muslim...(read more)

Helicopter taxi ….the latest on “Sarcasm in Egypt”

Mini T blog — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:52:03 GMT

I was shuffling between Blogs in Kuwait until I found one of the blogs posting and admiring a funny sarcastic new on masrawy website Cairo will soon provide a new means of transportation via Helicopter...(read more)

RJ Auction has begun - get your ticket!

Play 99.6 Blog — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:49:08 GMT

The Royal Jordanian Ramadan Auction has begun. The Auction will take place daily during the Big Breakfast Show starting August 29 - September 8. All proceeds will go to charity. Here’s how it works: Every...(read more)

Ramadan’s Arabian Nights : Ma’aruf The Cobbler {20}

Egyptian Chronicles — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:56:02 GMT

Here we are in the 19th night of our Arabian nights my dear readers and the second part of Ma’aruf the cobbler’s tale. Do you know Ma’aruf the cobbler’s tale was presented in the Egyptian cinema as a film...(read more)

Beladcom to launch the region’s first virtual world in partnership with MindArk

Creative Jordan أردن مبدع — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:46:33 GMT

Mohammed Hujeij added a discussion Beladcom to launch the region’s first virtual world in partnership with MindArk Jordanian game developer Beladcom recently signed a mutual cooperation agreement...(read more)