Apocalypse Now, May 21st: Is the End near?

The end of the world is very near according to some, while others remember the also very close Nakba. News of Asma Al Assad's Vogue profile disappearing and last but not least some laughs on mother in laws.

Salon [3]

Why the world might end next Saturday?

“Though mainstream churches reject the notion that doomsday can be predicted by any man, fringe scholars continue to work feverishly pinpointing the moment of the final, divine revelation”. A group of outspoken spiritual devotees, not tied to any particular church but rather to Internet and radio-based ministries say this world is coming to an end, on the 21st of May to be exact.

Under my olive tree [4]

Remembering Al Nakba by empowering

May 15, 2011 is the 63 anniversary of Al Nakbeh (Catastrophe). The state of Israel was created on May 15, 1948 on the account of innocent Palestinian lives who are the original inhabitors and were forced to live in Diaspora and as refugees”. Check out this event on Sunday to empower Palestinian refugees in Jordan.

Gawker [5]

Vogue Disappears Adoring Profile of Syrian Butcher’s Wife

Remember when we featured Beirut Springs post about the Syrian first lady and her vogue profile? http://www1.albawaba.com/vogue-profiles-syrian-first-lady Since then “her husband has presided over the murder of more than 300 demonstrators and jailed more than 10,000 political prisoners in a bloody crackdown. Now Asma has fled to England and Vogue has tossed the profile down the memory hole.”

KABOBfest [6]

6 Types of Arab Mother in Laws

We’re getting used to KABOBfest and their funny lists, so here’s another one: the 6 types of Arab mother in laws. This includes The Auditor, The Friend, The One From Hell, The Passive Aggressive, among others. Read and tells us which one is yours.