Best Sources about Damascus ??

Hi there,

I'm on my way to Damascus, to live and learn there.
I do understand it's not the best time to do so, therefore I'm trying to get a better picture of the place beforehand. (I've been there before)

So, my questions:
- Do you know of any good internet resources about Damascus?
- Any blog in particular I should follow to get a good understanding of the current situation?
- Also, are there more Expat networks I should have a look at?

Thanks everyone for any help,
Flow