Announcing Feb. 30th as Democracy Day in the Arab World

Dear bloggers and readers,

I hereby declare the day February 30th of every year Democracy Day in the Arab World. The goal of the Day is to simply celebrate Arab democracy achievements and to thank Arab leaders for their non-stop support and dedication to all democracy causes throughout the region. I would also like to remind you to spend the day remembering our fellow citizens of the world who are still waiting for the bless of democracy to enter their lives, namely those in the so called developed world.

Our Democracy Day Foundation has already put in place celebratory events in cooperation with the Jordanian Parliament and the council of Arab Prime Ministers. The flagship event will be held near the fourth circle in Amman to celebrate the following:

1. the end of poverty in Jordan
2. the establishment of Democracy International (a center on democracy educating developed nations on how to carry out and nurture democracy in their respective countries)
3. the recent election of the Jordanian Prime minister
4. the recent advancements in Science and technology in the Arab World
5. the completion of one of the circles in Al Mudawwara

Celebrations will commence at 6pm by a parade lead by the Royal Unicorn Stables; followed by a breathtaking fire displays by the Fire Engine Dragons Troupe; lastly, the skies of Amman will be lit by a naturally occurring Double Rainbows with real fairies dancing end to end.


Hope to see you there.

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اصوات الحيوانات

الاسد: الزئير
الديك: الصراخ
الافعي: الفحيح
المواطن الكريم: مأمأة
الحكومة الرشيدة: خوار

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This is a job I would love to have

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Bio Fuels? استغفر الله

Wow. As if the debate around using ethanol to fuel cars weren't already complicated enough, now an Islamic scholar has suggested that driving or even riding in a vehicle fueled by ethanol could be considered a sin for observant Muslims.
The opinion comes from Sheikh Mohamed al-Najimi, of the Islamic Jurisprudence Academy in Saudi Arabia. It is based on the part of Islamic law derived from a statement by the prophet in which dealing with alcohol in any form--including purchase, sale, transport, consumption, and manufacture--is strictly prohibited.

source.

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Flowchart: How to Deal with Forwarded Emails

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Slumdog and Abu Raed. Jordanian Kids suck at acting

I have recently watched both movies (you, too, can watch them. Abu Raed, Slumdog) It just came to me that the acting skills of Jordanian kids in Abu Raed were really bad. any thoughts?

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The Best Part of the Oscars. Unbelievable!

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Why Wouldn't Jordanians Complete the damn circle

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Things I Thought I'd Never Do

I am answering Naserz' Tag of "movie moments" that you though you would never do.

I thought about this tag for too long to be able to come up with precise moments that happened in my life that would be considered "movie moments." However, a major occasion, which very much changed the course of my life, was moving to the US. In the days preceding the move, I had wandered many times and imagined how life would be. I day dreamed for hours aided by scenes of American movies and shows I had watched on Channel 2. The following is more like the opposite of what the tag actually called for. These are what I thought I would do, but did not!

• Being the passionate soccer player, I would dominate soccer fields from Maine to California. Upon arrival, I saw that soccer has already entered the US. Forcefully. Apparently, Latinos already knew how to get here and continue playing futbol.
• Being the good cook that I am, I would open up a restaurant and sell magloubeh and strike it rich. For obvious reasons (see below), it did not pan out as planned. "Mag..What?" Americans would soon say!
• I would be the new kid on the block, Arabs are a rarity. After a few days, and a few sightings of King of Falafel, Sindbad, and Truly Mediterranean, I changed my mind. Actually, Arabs are على قفى مين يشيل in the US. They are everywhere.
  
• mab3oos, مش تعملها عشيرة من اول سنة, or so they thought. My friends back home, also Hollywood watchers, thought that I would have girls waiting for me at landing. Sad it may be, I was lonely at first. How the hell was I supposed to talk to girls if I did not know much English or that I literally translated Jordanian, cheesy pick up lines?
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• this could go on for ever.....
  

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Freedom Blanket with Sleeves is as Jordanian as Jameed

its called فروة

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100,000 signatures to declare Qwaider.com a religion-free zone

There you have it. I said it. I am just sick of having half the posts about religiously related subjects. I am seeking your support in turning Qwaider.com into a secular place for all to enjoy.

Or I will Kick your ass

the fine print:
I am not directing my post at anybody in particular, و حياة السبعة إللي فوق
posts about cats and feelings annoy me just as much
copy and pasters are equally regarded as criminals
feel free to create the group on facebook if you have nothing else to do, otherwise focus your energy on being a good person (whatever that means in your own belief system).

© 2009 Garfan Publishing Group. All rights reserved. This post is intended for U.S. residents age 18 and over. For more information about mab3oos®, contact your lawyer and have him talk to my lawyer. mab3oos^® is a registered trademark of the Garfan Publishing Group.

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صابونة نعامة

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Naked Eye

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American Presidents Age Twice as Fast While in Office. Jordanians Too!

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mab3oos ties the knot!

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You know you are an Arab when....

1. you use the words Penis, breasts, and butt the whole time, but never their Arabic equivalent because it's "عيب"
2. you would forward all the emails coming into your inbox
3. you never use the "Subject" line in an email
4. there are seventeen different spellings of your name
5. the website you created has more blinding, annoying, and irrelevant ads and banners than actual content
6. you think some of the major Arab web 2.0 websites are truly innovative, although they are basically a copy of a Western, 5 years old website
7. you keep searching for (يو توب) instead of learning how to spell the damn word and typing it into the address bar
8. you would copy and paste other "you know you're an Arab..." lists
9. your country holds festivals and national celebrations, and might declare a national holiday, just because some other Arab was mentioned in the footing for a research paper
   
10. you keep making lists stereotyping Arabs!

this post was brought to you by a generous donation from the بني صخر endowment.
"together we will crush them"

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Queen Noor in a Romantic Relationship With Carlos Slim of Mexico!

I am not one that likes to gossip, but I couldn't let this one go by. According to this Mexican Daily newspaper, Queen Noor and Carlos-deep-pockets-Slim have been courting since last summer.

the article above is in spanish. You might want to use google translate.

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And you thought the name mab3oos was bad. (rated very R)

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In What Language Do You think?

Most of the bloggers in the Jordanian (and Arab) spheres speak at least two languages. Sometimes they write in one language intermittently, while focusing on the other. However, one language has to be the dominant in terms of thinking. It might signal superior skills in one over the other. So, in what language do you think?

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النفاق العربي و صلاة الإستسقاء

إنا إللّي ملاحظه إنه كل مرة العرب (و الاردنيين من ضمنهم) بيقيموا صلاة إستسقاء، الدنيا بتنزل شتا ثاني يوم. زي ما تقول إنّه الحكومات العربية عندها معلومات سرية بحالة الطقس (يعني النشرة الجوية من واحد من هالمواقع) و بعد ما يصّوروا حضرة جلالته/فخامته/سموه/معاليه بالصلاة، بيقولوا "تكرّم الله على القيادة الحكيمة بنعمته".

إي ربنا يوخذكوا قد منتوا منافقين

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This is for Evolution Believers

This link will open and start playing right away (so you might want to adjust your volume as not to alert your manager that you're watching videos at work you lazy ass ingrato). Its the 3rd episode of the second season of Friends (The One Where Heckles Dies).

Evolution comes into play when Phoebe questions it and Ross tries to convince her otherwise!

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Did you ever buy this in Downtown Amman?!

This kit will make of you an instant artist. I don't know if they still sell it. But, I remeber buying it for ربع ليرة and getting bored an hour later!

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digitally remastered mab3oos logos and art work!

thanks Summer for the song.

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In which country is Jordan?!!

Yo, click it

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Ideas for a Memorable Jordanian Valentines Day

Guys, here are some ideas to woo your Valentine sweetheart come Feb 14th:

1. Chocolate covered tormos or Balila
2. You can make your own piece of jewelery by getting 7ajar 9owwan and strapping it to an electric wire
3. You can buy one of these grandma underpants (that look like huge, baggy flannel shorts) with a picture of Muhannad (the turkish guy, not Arabiat) ironed on
4. Arrange for a trip to Sabeel El 7ouriat, souq el sukkar, or sagf el Sail
5. Get the Baraziq, Bitifour, and Ka3ik Valentine's Package at ma5abiz Jawad
6. Get the صابونة نعامة، ليفة حمّام، و حجر تنعيم Bath kit from مرج الحمّام آند بيوند
   
7. ضمّة ورد من جنينتنا ناخدها و نعطيها من عاشق..
8. get a red Teddy-Kharouf from ضراغمة
   
9. Get a heart shaped صينية هريسة
10. Get a heart shaped, dyed red جاعد
    

Happy Valentines Day suckers!

This post was brought to you by the Jordanian Association of Romantic Singers:
محمد وهيب، إبراهيم خليفة، غزلان،و سميرة توفيق

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A Letter to My Third Nipple

My Dear third nipple:

You are due a well deserved letter for a while now. But life has gotten in the way of having the quality time needed for such a letter that gives you the respect and dignity you are entitled. You have been there for me all those years in a fashion not exhibited by any other part. Therefore, I salute you for a job well done and for being the nipple closer to my heart.

Although I still don't know your exact purpose, and the fact that you're only about 80% the size of your neighbors, I have enjoyed the feeling of being special. Being blessed with three little wonders is a feat that only a few enjoy. And knowing that you're called Supernumerary nipple, makes me more the Super.

My dear third nipple,

Since the day I met you, and your two more universally accepted peers, I have treated you with nothing short of full respect. I have managed to fend off all those ridiculing comments from the ignorant and from the deprived. I have also resisted those calls for a “nippictomy” that would have separated us and, quite possibly, deprived us of being the duo that we are.

My dear super nipple,

I have enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy, your company. I promise you to always be there for you and to nourish your existence.

Yours truly,

-mab3oos.

Read: a letter to my big toe!

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Jordan's Population: Pie chart

p.s. The hareeseh was made following the recipe on mimicooks' blog.

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This is Jordan

Oh, and this one...

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