What does Kuwait think of new neighbors to the Gulf club?

"A week ago we conducted a survey regarding Jordan and Morocco to join the GCC. The survey is a very important tool that helps us to get a general idea on the subject, and to have conclusions drawn for discussion and sharing of thoughts."

Results reflect the mixed spectrum of views in the region generally.

When a storm threatens to drench these tourists' spirits and plans in Beirut, we hear about what Beirut could offer to compensate for such a rude reception!

"But Day 2, Sam's birthday, we awoke at 5 am to a loud clashing. Once I realized in my groggy haze that it was not the call to prayer, nor was it an air raid, but ordinary thunder, I quickly fell back asleep. But when we went down for breakfast later that morning, we learned that a storm system had hunkered down right above us, and that we should expect heavy rain all day long. This dampened our plans but not our spirits. We bought an umbrella and went to town, determined to see as much as possible."

Ever have one of those days where you know you WANT to write something good and your readers expect you to because it’s one of the days you generally publish – but as hard as you try – you got nothin’!