Lebanese Bridal Needs versus Guests'

Lebanese brides should should not have their thunder stolen by female guests? Don't forget Lebanese politics, a new sparky Jordanian mag on the scene, and ingredients of a successful relationship.

The form that fills these elaborate dresses must be suitably made-up to match the dress; hence the big trade of wedding make-up.

Beirut Drive-By Shooting [2]

Lebanese Bridal Makeup

Follow up from yesterday’s ‘Lesbian’ wedding ad...

Jadaliyya [3]

Democracy Now; Interview with Bassam Haddad on Syira

"This is an interview conducted with Jadaliyya Co-Editor Bassam Haddad on Tuesday, April 19 in reference to polarizing regime-protesters dynamics in Syria. The interview addresses the recent events in Homs, the 1982 legacy of regime violence, and the nature of contemporary oppositional forces including their relations with the United States. Transcripts of the interview follow the below video."

Qifanabki [4]

The General Begs to Differ

"In a week from today, Lebanon will have been without a functioning government for three months. That’s not quite as long as the four and a half month stint that the country endured in 2009 following the legislative elections, but it’s still an embarrassingly long delay."

Kinzi Blogs:My Treasure [5]

April Go Mag Blogger of the Month – Mike Derderian

Introducing a new and Jordanian magazine called 'Go magazine', "I’ll be posting fun stuff I get to write for Go magazine. They are very, very fun to work with, creative, clever and inspiring."

Zeidspex Devil’s Mind [6]

Practical Advice on Interpersonal Relationships

"In the past, I have addressed interpersonal relationships from a theoretical standpoint. While I consider the theory of relationships to be extremely important, yet the practice of relationships is equally as important. Theoretical understanding of relationships is not complete without a practical approach that allows the theory to become reality." "The basic guidelines to the survival of relationships includes five important tenets: 1- Being realistic and grounded 2- Being attentive and appreciative 3- Openness 4- Verbal communication 5- Honesty Allow me to elaborate on those five general guidelines:"