Tribunal says Hezbollah: Lebanon stays low, keeps 'Arab Summer' free of Arab Spring or Civil War

Lebanon has not broken out in all manner of civil unrest or even revolution after the tribunal results pointed that provocative finger at Hezbollah; Remembering domestic worker suicide in Lebanon- through pictures and thoughts; and some exhausted, frustrated and disappointed blog posts to mark events and non-events alike; and Arabs ahead of July 4th.

It's business and summer as usual in Beirut - which means tourists and congestion and night-life in full throttle. Gemayze is alive and kicking post Special Tribunal announcement. Photograph by Michel Pharaon.

Lebanon Spring [2]

Special Tribunal for Lebanon indictment is here: Observations

No reaction: So the Lebanese are still resisting strife and civil unrest- bravo! "The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) has issued its indictment to the Lebanese authorities today. STL was formed in The Hague by the United National Security Council in 2007 through the 1757 Resolution. Its remit is to investigate and try the responsible for the assassination of the Lebanese Prime Minister then Rafiq Hariri, and others who died with him on February 14th 2005."

Beirut Beauty [3]

Disturbing Images of Domestic Worker Suicide in Saida, Lebanon

"I know this incident happened six years ago but I couldn't help but share. Her name was Sushar Rosky, a Sri Lankan domestic worker. Absolutely disturbing."

Jaraad [4]

The Arabic guide to living in the US: The 4th of July

"One of the most prominent Arab poets, Al-Mutanabbi, said once “Man achieves not all he hopes for, Winds blow contrary to the will of ships.” It seems my Arabic guide series is going slowly. Sorry for those who were exited and encouraged me to write it. Summer session for me is no fun. I am teaching a course and working on my research. But I will try to write whenever I can."

Maysaloon [5]

The musings of an exhausted blogger

"I have been asked why my writing about events in Syria is sparse, and the truth is that I have been feeling quite emotionally drained lately. Since January I have been on a roller coaster ride with political ups and downs - what with Tunisia, the subsequent downfall of Egypt's Mubarak, the bloody crackdown in Bahrain and a civil war in Libya. But it was the Syrian uprising which, naturally, had the higher mental impact on me. "

Blog Baladi [6]

What’s with the very very late performances?

"It is reasonable for artists in pubs or night clubs to start singing at 11 or 12 pm (sic) as the party would not have kicked in yet, but why is it becoming a trend in most restaurants nowadays?"

Nasser K [7]

Jordan social media Bullshit day

"Jordan celebrated social media day yesterday in some café in Jabal Amman, I was reluctant to go for many reasons, one of them is the high blood pressure condition I developed recently associated with the words "twitter, #jo, and #reformjo", not to mention that "Social Media" has became a trend, and I just don't like anything trendy, in the sense of everyone wants to do it for the sake of becoming one esteemed member of the herd. Nevertheless, when I found coworkers heading to Rainbow St. anyway, and found out that some friends are attending and one of them is speaking (@alidahmash), I thought why not, I'll go see my friends and hopefully meet some of the few interesting people in the Jordanian blog and twit spheres. But let's discuss something 1st shall we?"