Abed Hamdan

The amazing cartoonist David Baldinger wrote about the following event:

The Wall Will Fall (Spirit Is Stronger Than Concrete)

HANDALA 2007

Handala means bitterness. It’s the name of a desert plant growing in Palestine. It was also the name of a cartoon figure � a boy who never shows his face - created by famous Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali.

Naji al- Ali was assassinated in 1987 while living in London. This means 2007 will be the 20th anniversary of his death.

A cartoon exhibition featuring the works of world wide cartoonists will commemorate Naji al-Ali and 60 years of Israeli occupation.

This exhibition will be accompanied by painting action with international and Palestinian cartoonists on the Wall. Workshops in schools with schoolchildren and college students in Ramallah, Abu Dis, Jenin, Nablus, Al Khalil, Tulkarem, Bil’in etc.

+David Baldinger Blog+

In the name of Palestinians, and the free men in the world, I am wholeheartedly thanking you David Baldinger for this breathtaking cartoon.

My favorite sketch of Hanthala is this:

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Yesterday was a day to remember, for many reason’s, Macadi Nahhas’s concert was one crucial reason. There I met Hayat, her foreign friend (I forgot his name?), and my friend Ghassan (the one who writes comments with the name m3awwz). The fellow blogger Roba was also there. It’s good to see you all

Macadi’s performance was awesome, and there’s something about her voice, something that can’t be described by words. I’m really impressed ! She sung many songs without musical instruments, mawaweel, and those were amazing. Her voice reminded me of Fairouz. I’m not saying she’s better than Fairouz, and I’m not saying Fairouz is better either. She’s just different. And she’s young, she has all the future waiting for her. Way to go Macadi

She was obviously nervous at the very beginning of the concert, she was singing more like Om Kolthoom, and yes her clothes also reminded me of Om Kolthoom. Don’t get me wrong here, I love Om Kolthoom, I’m talking positively. But then she broke the ice with few jokes.

“Natalie” was the song of the concert, and the song Macadi tried to promote in her new album Khilkhal.

Finally I would like to thank Macadi for the autograph she signed for me, and the one she signed for MaYoSh (who introduced me to Macadi). Thanks for your nice words

you can listen to some songs of the concert on Roba’s blog.

=== update ===:

Khobbeizeh was also at the concert! He recorded some songs!

Well guess what??

Macadi Nahhas, remember her ?

The young promising Jordanian singer, with her decent songs, and incredible performance, passed by my humble blog and left you us these words:

Click Here

Macadi Nahhas

Dear All,

Hope this finds you all well,

this is Macadi Nahhas, I want to thank you all for being interested in my musical work, I hope you all can find an access to it and to the latest release ( Khilkahal) Album that’s available in all music shops in Amman- Jordan and Virgin Megastores in Lebanon.
Also would like to invite you all to my Concert on the 30th.May.2007 in Royal Cultural Center- Amman at 8:pm - free enty.

I want also to thank you Abed Hamdan for your effort and your nice work.

thank you so much

*** Hope all of you can check my website www.macadinahhas.net that’s soon will be activated.

Regarda,

Macadi Nahhas

Now this is my answer to you Macadi :

First of all, thanks a million for visiting my humble web space, and I’ll be on the first seat at your concert, my friends and I are coming

PS: please sing us (3asfour tall mn el shebbak - Omayma)

Concert Details:

MACADI NAHHAS LIVE IN CONCERT:
Macadi Nahhas live in Concert during the Spanish Cultural week in Jordan performing songs from her latest album KhilKhal. Free Entry.

Time and PlaceDate:
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
The Royal Cultural Center
City/Town:
Amman
Contact InfoPhone:
077.723.2444
Email:
fadi@orangered.net

Update: Download song here ==> http://www.fileflyer.com/view/BkpOhAX

Thanks abu el sharif

Drops of Jupiter - Train

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Now that shes back in the atmosphere
With drops of jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that theres time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like june, hey, hey

Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the milky way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking at yourself out there

Now that shes back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, hey
She checks out mozart while she does tae-bo
Reminds me that theres time to grow, hey, hey

Now that shes back in the atmosphere
Im afraid that she might think of me as plain ol jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never did land

Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the milky way
And tell me, did venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you even when I know youre wrong
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance five-hour phone
Conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had . . . and me

Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back toward the milky way

It’s very disappointing and exasperating to see how two girls can be best friends one day, and worst enemies the other day!

I tried to understand the complicated motivations and sick intentions of some girls. I mean why on earth would I hate someone to the point that I become obsessed with everything related to him? Actually I have no time for childish hatred!

I’m astonished how one girl can keep on hurting another with no acceptable reason Or are “jealousy” and “envious” acceptable reasons? you tell me.

I recall becoming furious from some of my friends in the past,but how did I react? did I hurt them? not in million years! I merely ignored them, and that was more than enough. My parents raised me well.

So tell me, why some girls are too lame, stupid, ignorant, clueless, punks, and limited minded that they can’t get over their jealousy from each others and stop hurting each others??

I know we were not all raised in the same circumstances, and not everybody out there is well behaved. but hey, at least there are some smart ways to show jealousy, rather than hurting each others. or better yet you can go get yourself a god damned life instead of hurting others.

and here I would like to end this with a saying of the holy prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings being upon him):

المسلم من سلم المسلمون من لسانه ويده

“The Muslim is the one whom other Muslims are not hurt by his/her tongue and hand”

Did you hear that girls ? stop hurting each others with your shit full tongue.

To Pee ?? or Not to Pee ??

That’s the question !

watch it to the end, the last two scenes are hilarious! lol

enjoy

The rich, the filthy rich, and the not so filthy rich. I’m not sure if we can distinguish between different levels of filthiness. I’m not an economist, never was, and never will be. But Amman is becoming worse everyday.

People are either too rich, too cool, or else they are classified as Nawar. The 7afartal. Those evil poor guys who don’t have enough money to buy clothes from expensive malls, those girls who aren’t cool enough to drive Mercedes Benz and can’t afford a Chanel dress.

This is nasty.

I’m not talking about private corporations. Those illegitimate private tyrannies ! No, this is not what I’m really talking about. I’m talking about people. About “cool” people who walk in the streets of Amman, with headsets and empty brains. Those who don’t know anything about the history of Jordan. Those who can’t talk about their country abroad.

Those fools, who classified people as either cool or 7afartal. How could they judge the poor ?? Just because they don’t have enough money to buy cars (or they’re not stupid enough to take loans to buy cars) and use public transportation!

Speaking of public transportations, I used to roam East Amman with less than 1 JD! can anybody tell me why can’t we go to certain places in West Amman using public transportation ?? Abdoun for example ??

Jordan is not West Amman. West Amman is not Jordan. Jordan is Petra. Jordan is Kerak, and Umm Qais. Jordan is the beautiful mountains of Ajloun. Jordan is the strong Refugee camps. Jordan is land of Jordanians, Palestinians, and Caucasians. All under one flag, with common convictions, sharing one beautiful dream of living peacefully.

Being filthy rich means you’ve got lots of money. Nothing wrong with having so much money that it comes out of your nostrils. But it’s a felony to forget about those who live in slums! In refugee camps, in villages. Not only did they forgot about those poor, but also they’re classifying them as the ” evil not-so-cool 7afartal ” who uses public transportation and who don’t go to “Blue Fig” cafe.

What can I say ?? Ignorance is awful.

What can we do?

I urge all my fellow bloggers to write about this very same issue. Even if you’re not in Jordan, write about it in your country.

Talking and writing about an issue can affect the way people think and behave, so don’t underestimate the power of ideas!

If you’re not a blogger, you can always talk about this ugly disease to your friends, family, colleagues, ..etc. Nothing is inevitable, everything can be reversed.

My lovable brother TheArabObserver has also initiated a tag about the very same topic but from a different perspective. Click Here.

=== Update ===

My fellow sister SimSim wrote neatly about the subject. From a different perspective, of course. Click Here.