Personalizing our Arab wedding: For the longest time, I hated them
For the longest time ever, I truly hated attending weddings. I always thought that it was too much of a hassle to get all made up, put on a long evening gown, and pretend to be happy for people I barely knew or barely saw.
Let’s also not forget about what a hassle it is to have to stand in a buffet line while everyone around you tries to cut in. It’s just food, people… Take it easy.
Then things started changing.
Source: Beyond Beirut
Another blow to online media in Egypt
As soon as I read “The National Media Authority “ draft law in Al-Watan Newspaper, I knew that I will be a big blow to Internet media and social media in Egypt.
“The National Media Authority” is a new authority to be founded in Egypt replacing the Current Egyptian Radio and Television Union “ERTU” if its draft law is approved by the upcoming parliament. The draft law does not only regulate the official televised and radio media in Egypt but also any sort of broadcast in Egypt whether through satellite or online.
Source: Egyptian Chronicles
Welcome to the 'We have no water!' club — Tips to California from one of the world's driest countries
Hi, California. Welcome to the “SHIT, WE HAVE NO WATER!” Club. It’s not a very happy club, but you must do what you can.
I’m responsible for introducing new members to club rules.
I know what you’re thinking. I too wish that our club rules are all about guest cards and lower charges for family members under the age of 21, and not about water days and how to brush your teeth. It sucks, ask me. Jordan’s been in the club for decades. We’re almost the leader, with one of the lowest levels of water-resource availability, per capita, in the world. We’re sort of like stars of the scene.
Source: And Far Away
