Arabisc: Egyptian Bloggers Tie the Knot  · Global Voices
Amira Al Hussaini

Like in Egyptian movies, there is a thin line between imagination and reality in Egypt, where two politically active bloggers get close to each other at an anti-government rally, then fall in love and finally get married.
Blogger Albara Ashraf reports this happy story, without failing to conjure some of the feelings of insecurity many Egyptian bloggers feel.
Congratulations to Radwa and Amr, whose wedding, at a park, was attended by a host of bloggers, including Malek X who took some video footage and photographs.
Just like any bride, Radwa had her moments before the wedding.
Let's now move away from feelings to th emore materialistic things in life. Cars are a status symbol in Gulf Arab countries, especially in the more affluent Saudi Arabia.
Saudi blogger Essam paints a hilarious picture of some of the drivers he encounters in his capital, Riyadh.
Essam‘s model driver is that who benefits for his time in the car and listens to things he can learn from while driving – like listening to the Holy Quran, for instance.
From Jordan, Batir Wardam is in shock after university professors refused to answer a questionnaire for a study.
Wardam is also quick to point out that university professors have another passion closer to their hearts, and that includes filling their wallets by signing lucrative deals with consultative agencies.
Meanwhile, in Kuwait blogger Frankom wonders why Arab countries block blogs and internet sites.
Our last stop this round up is in Palestine, where blogger Al Horani informs us about a new book to hit the shelves, which claims that Former Iraqi president Saddam is still alive.