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Coptic Christmas : More than celebration in 2012
2012-01-07 00:27:00 And tonight is the Coptic Christmas aka Orthodox Christmas Eve , it is a great event without doubt and this year it is extremely important for three reasons : The Holy Family in Egypt "Virtual Khan" The first Christmas mass after the revolution. The first Christmas mass after a tough year where tens of Christian protesters were killed in clashes with security forces including the Maspero clashes. The first Christmas mass after the meteoric reason of Islamists in Egypt. There is no doubt that from 7th January 2011 to 7th January 2012 there is a huge change in the Egyptian Christian community , people are not afraid especially the Christian youth who began to refuse the Church guardianship when it comes to politics after years of Church?s domination. This Christmas Egyptian Christian youth held online Campaign to send a clear message to the Orthodox Church : Do not receive representatives of SCAF. Mina Daniel and his brothers were not killed in vain because actually his bloo...
#CopticXmas : The hanging Church in Egypt
2012-01-06 23:43:00 The hanging Church in old Cairo is one of the most oldest churches not only in Egypt but the world. Here is a wonderful slideshow from Flickr with photos from the hanging church. Please enjoy it. Flickr : Hanging Church in old Cairo Technorati Tags: Egypt,History,Photos,religion,C-hristianty,Hanging Church,Old Cairo
Egypt?s Salafi al-Nour Party Outflanks the Muslim Brotherhood | Foreign Pol
2012-01-06 06:48:00 These guys make the Muslim Brotherhood look like latte liberals. … The Brotherhood has found itself outflanked on the right by the Salafi al-Nour Party, which has challenged the movement’s religious credentials and gained a surprising degree of traction in the process. The Salafis appear poised to claim between 25 and 30 percent of the ...
By: 1913 Intel
Meanwhile Outside Cairo : Sohag , Alexandria and Sharm
2012-01-06 00:04:00 Meanwhile outside Cairo and the political jazz taking place there as well outside the circus of the parliamentary elections from one side and the Mubarak?s trial from another side. First of the crisis of the butane gas cylinders continues through Egypt in extreme cold weather. The prices of the butane gas cylinder hike up to the sky and average Egyptians are cursing everybody especially those in power more than those in the street. Here is a video showing a protest in Girga of Sohag , Upper Egypt of angry citizens protesting the lack of butane gas cylinders at the city council. Sohag : Protesters want gas cylinders Now what is extremely interesting in this video that the people of Girga are protesting at the city council accusing its officials of creating this crisis , this shows you that people are not afraid to stand for their rights anymore. Sohag : people of Girga do not want the head of their city council Second Alexandria is having its own sea in the cit...
#Mubaraktrial : Prosecution demands Mubarak?s execution
2012-01-05 19:54:00 And the prosecution ended its case on Thursday in the shooting of the protesters case demanding the execution of Mubarak , El Adly and 6 of El Adly?s former assistants. Today the prosecution revealed a lot of interesting and controversial points : The prosecution compared on how Mubarak acted in the 1997 Luxor terrorist massacre and how he acted in January 2011.In 1997 he replaced the minister of interior El Afly wit the head of the state security El Adly then after the murder of couple tourists where as hundreds were killed in 2011 and he did not move to stop their systemic shooting of the protesters. Mubarak claimed in the prosecution?s investigations that he did not know what was really happening and that the protesters were getting killed. ?Habib El Adly is in deep trouble? El Adly from side claimed that he could not shot a single live bullet without Mubarak?s permission and that Mubarak held two meetings ordering El Adly to stop violence against protesters...
#Mubarak trial : Mubarak arrived late and the prosecution continues its cas
2012-01-04 22:31:00 And it is session no.14 , the prosecution should continue its case that will supposedly end tomorrow Thursday. Mubarak arrived late because of the bad weather conditions , he is being transferred by a helicopter from the international medical center in Ismailia ? Cairo highway to the police academy where the trail is held at New Cairo. There was thick mist earlier today. Mubarak and other defendants in the trial got their own signature Chinese skippers now !! Oh yes slippers with the photos of Mubarak and the rest of the gang are being sold for the first time in the trial today. I did read what the prosecution said yesterday but some got leaks and it seems the prosecution?s case was not that strong , may be we need it to be transferred on air on TV so the prosecution would have a stronger argument to impress the public. Still today according to news reports the martyrs? families who attended the session applauded the prosecution?s case today. According to what was publish...
The New Egypt: We Will Never Recognize Israel | FrontPage Magazine
2012-01-04 10:01:00 Muslim Brotherhood deputy leader Dr Rashad Bayoumi started off 2012 with a belligerent interview published in the Arabic daily al-Hayat, in which he insisted that his organization will not recognize Israel “under any circumstance.” Bayoumi added that “we do not recognize Israel at all. [Israel is] an occupying criminal enemy.” Bayoumi’s declaration came less than ...
By: 1913 Intel
#Egyelections : The 3rd stage of Parliamentary elections
2012-01-03 23:56:00 Queue outside a polling station in Matrouh "RNN" Earlier today the 3rd stage of the parliamentary elections in 9 governorates in Egypt. There was not high turnout like in the previous two stages. According to news reports the turnout also differed from an area to another and from a governorate to another. The governorates participating in the last stage of the parliamentary elections are : Minya , Qalyubia , Gharbia, Dakahlia , North Sinai, South Sinai, New Valley , Matrouh, Qena. Throughout the day there is nothing new when it comes to violations from everybody especially campaigning outside the polling stations. Now there are interesting points in this stage : After 24 hours from the start of the race the independent candidates are reportedly advancing in in Upper Egyptian governorates which is no surprise considering the families and tribal relations there. Dakahlia got amazing combination of candidates , first the Revolution continues coalition got a strong opportunity in...
US Embassy slams Al Masry Al Youm
2012-01-03 22:43:00 The US embassy in Cairo has issued a short statement today slamming Al Masry Al Youm after what the famous daily newspaper claimed that the American administration has pressed the Arab countries in the Gulf not to aid Egypt financially. Here is the statement : There is no truth to press reports alleging that the States has asked Arab countries to refrain from providing financial assistance to Egypt. To the contrary, we are continuing to engage other international partners to look for ways to support Egypt during this transitional period AMAY allegedly claims that the American administration has pressed the Gulf countries not to aid Egypt financially because SCAF appointed Ganzoury instead of Mohamed ElBaradei as PM. You must know these sources of Al Masry Al Youm are the same source of Mr. Emad El Din Adeeb. ?????? ??? ?? ???? ???? ???? (???? ????? ????? ????? ?? ????) ??? ????? ????? ??? ????? ????? ?? ????? ??????? #Egypt #Noscaf #Tahrir ? ehab zelaky (@zelaky) January 1, 20...
The photo of the week : A look and a look
2012-01-02 22:19:00 I will work hard to return this sweet post on a weekly basis insh Allah. A look and a look "Al Masry Al Youm" From Mubarak?s trial today by the photographer of Al Masry Al Youm Technorati Tags: Photo of the week,Mubarak's trial,Mubarak,Politics,Egypt
Meet our latest potential presidential candidate : Lt.General Khairallah ,
2012-01-02 22:13:00 Official photo for Khairallah I think I owe you an apology because I know about this newcomer to the presidential race but I was too lazy to blog about it, anyhow at least we got more news now than just friends chitchat. A former Lt.General called Hossam Khairallah announced his presidential candidacy today in Cairo in Grand Hyatt hotel in a press conference attended by newspapers and TV channels. The presidential program of the former Lt. General that denies to be the candidate of the military is focusing mainly on education and civility of the state. From the name or rather the military rank you will know immediately that we are speaking about military man , a big military man. Well for sure he is a big military man but there is a twist in our tale here. 1945 born Hossam Khairallah is a Yemen war and 1973 war veteran who joined the Egyptian intelligence aka GIS from 1977 till 2005. Lt. General Hossam Khairallah had served in the GIS in the information and estimation unit for y...
#Mubaraktrial : Session No.13 or session no.6
2012-01-02 18:21:00 It is session no.13 in Mubarak?s trial !! Can you believe it !? Session no.13 in the most boring trial of the century anyhow some says that this session no.6 of the trial of ousted/former president Hosni Mubarak in Cairo. There is nothing new to be honest , same old fights between the families of the martyrs and the security forces , same slogans calling for Mubarak?s execution as well the same old Mubarak supporters who want to be free once and return to rule the country and save it from the dark future waiting it including infamous Sheikha Magda !! Mubarak arrived on a stretcher as usual yet this time he is wearing a black sunglasses. Cairo : Mubarak?s arrival to the court Again there are contradicting media reports about the health of Mubarak and whether he should be transferred to Tora prison?s hospital or not. And Alaa and Gamal Mubarak avec Habib El Adly arriving to the court. Cairo : Alaa and Gamal Mubarak as well Habib El Adly at the court Alaa Mu...
#EgyElections : The Shura Council elections
2012-01-01 23:19:00 So we are going to have Shura council and Shura council after all despite all the recommendations , advices and scenarios to cancel it in order to have early presidential elections. Today Field marshal Tantawy , the head of SCAF has issued a decree with the date of the Shura council?s elections that will be as follows : The Shura council?s elections will be held on two stages. Each stage will be held on two days , there will be reruns as well. The first stage will be held on January 29th and 30th in Cairo, Alexandria, Dakahalia , Gharbia , Damietta, North Sinai, South Sinai , Fayoum, Asuit, Qena , Red Sea and New Valley. The runoff will be on February 7th,2012. The second stage will be on February 14th and 15th in Giza, Suez, Qalubiya , Sharkia, Kafr El Sheikh, Ismailia, Port Said , Suez, Matrouh , Ban Swaif, El Mania, Sohag, Aswan and Luxor.The runoff will be on February 22nd. The first session of the Shura council will be held supposedly on February 28th ,2012. The first se...
Nagham El Halbawy , more than just one case in a critical time
2012-01-01 22:38:00 Nagham Nagham El Halbawy , a 16 years old girl lives in Alexandria who was kidnapped from her house while she was alone on December 29th,2011. It was not the first kidnap or disappearance case in Egypt after the revolution nor it would be the last yet there was something special about Nagham?s case unlike other kidnap case : The political background. Nagham?s case came to the media especially social media?s attention after it was known that she is the younger sister of Sheikh Mohamed ElHelbawy , the coordinator of potential presidential candidate Sheikh Hazem Abu Ismail. The famous Islamist controversial presidential candidate did not waste any time and believed that the kidnappers had political motives. ?It has got the state security stamps on it? Abu Ismail claims There were some strange remarks about the kidnap according to her brother Sheikh El Helbawy.The kidnappers did not call up till now to ask for a ransom and there was nothing valuable stolen from their...
#Tahrir : New Year Eve at Tahrir square
2012-01-01 02:23:00 Thousands of Egyptians have celebrated the new year?s eve at Tahrir square tonight in a big celebratory mood full of hope. For the first since two months thousands gather in Tahrir square without gunshots or injured or tear gases instead there are balloons with the faces of the martyrs and fireworks. The Egyptians at Tahrir by RNN Tahrir square by 25TV The Kasr El Dobra church held its new year mass dedicating it to Egypt and to the martyrs of revolutions whose photos were hanged in the church including Sheikh Emad Effat. After the mass that was attended by Christians and Muslims , hundreds headed in a march to Tahrir square to join the hundreds celebrating the new year eve chanting pro-revolutionary and anti-SCAF chants. at the church The March from Kasr El Dobra Church by Wael Abbas The spirit is extremely high at Tahrir square tonight , there was a candle vigil dedicated to the martyrs whether our revolution martyrs or our two Saints Church?s martyrs. The v...
#1960s : Egypt in colored footage
2011-12-31 15:51:00 This clip is amazing , it is from that promotional material produced in Egypt for tourism in 1960s. Cairo and Alexandria in 1960s It is a glimpse from our past in Cairo and Alexandria, please enjoy it with the amazing sound of Dalida.
The Egyptian Chronicles? women of the year 2011 : Ladies who made their own
2011-12-30 22:42:00 These lists or rather names have no order. All these names in this list already found their lives turning upside and down in this year 2011. Needless the owner of this blogger herself found that her life has changed upside down in amazing way this way. The Egyptian woman in 2011 just like in 1919 stood and defended the freedom in her country like no other , the Egyptian woman is usual stunning for me just like Egypt. Historical Mentions : The blue bra girl whom I will not share her photo despite it has been engraved in the memories of many as one of the worst moments in our revolution respecting her wish. Strangely when I remember this is not the first time something like to happen when security conscript whether from army or police strips a lady from her clothes in the street in a crackdown. It happened before in the 1990s during the terrorism years , when the security forces used to strip the mothers , wives and daughters of terrorist suspects from their clothes wheth...
#NGORaid : And The NGOs are being raided
2011-12-29 23:13:00 Today 6 human rights organizations and NGOs have been raided by public prosecutors guarded by police and military police in what officially considered another episode of the the NGO?s foreign funding cases. The 6 human rights organizations are : The Arab Center for Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) , National Democratic Institute ?NDI? , Republican Institute ?IRI? , Freedom house and Budgetary and human rights observatory . The public prosecutor officers took documents and computers from these offices. There is one detained researcher from the Budgetary and human rights observatory in the raid and according to lawyers he may be released tonight insh Allah hopefully. By Dear Sarah Carr from the NDI Official MENA reports that 17 headquarters of NGOs were raided today , I believe that they meant offices followings these NGOs and not 17 NGO because so far 6 human rights. Now for the record for weeks the National Democratic institute ?NDI? and Republ...
#Mubaraktrial :Beware the wrath of 2012 if Mubarak is not back in power !!
2011-12-28 22:33:00 And so after two months we are back with a new episode of the long Mubarak and co. trial. Despite some Egyptians have lost hope in this trial and consider it as charade and other Egyptians are just unconcerned with it because they got their own lives , I am from that team of Egyptians who follow it because they are finding it important from historically perspective despite my logic doubts that we may reach to a real just verdict in this case. I also find it amusing thanks to the unusual theatrical performance of Mubarak?s supporters ,the defendants? lawyers ,some of the plaintiffs and of course Mubarak , his sons and Habib El Adly. Starting with Mubarak and his iconic appearance !! Mubarak , the sick old man !! Sadly enough Mubarak and the rest of the defendants do not wear handcuffs unlike the wounded defendants arrested at the last clashes in Tahrir square. In nutshell the judge has adjourned the killing of the protesters case to January 2nd,2012 insh Allah....
IDF assessing plans to counter possible Cairo threat | JPost
2011-12-28 08:10:00 Considerations come in light of likely Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egyptian elections; plan would reestablish units dismantled seven years ago. … As a result, the IDF Planning Directorate has recommended that a Muslim Brotherhood victory in the ongoing Egyptian elections serve as the cutoff line for when the military should begin establishing long-lead items – ...
By: 1913 Intel
Masrena : Our Egypt
2011-12-27 20:37:00 Here is a sincere attempt to move forward and together , Maserna movement or our Egypt is launched to unite Egyptians with their different background. Among the members of Maserna : Wael Ghonim , Wael Khalil,Mohamed Diab, Ziad Aly, Khaled Mansour , Moatez Abdel Fatah and Bara?a Ashraf. I hope that people especially youth join this movement and I pray they fulfill the mission of Maserna. Technorati Tags: Citizen journalism,Egypt,Democracy,Poli-tics,Post Revolution,Wael Ghonim,Wael Khalil,Mohamed Diab,Ziad Aly,Moatez Abdel Fatah
#Virgintygate : More than important court rule
2011-12-27 20:03:00 Today the administrative court has suspended the practice of the virginity tests officially in Egypt. This verdict was the first fruit of the lawsuits filed by human rights organizations on behalf Samira Ibrahim. The rest of the fruits is the investigation with that doctor conscript that did that virginity next Sunday. The administrative court will also see if Samira should be compensated or not. According to the administrative court : The virginity tests are violation to the sacred women?s body as well a clear violation to the constitutional declaration. Ibrahim underwent the virginity tests after her rest in the clashes of March 9th sit in dispersion along with other girls ?about 7 girls? , only Samira had the courage to sue SCAF and the army. Ramy Essam with Samira Ibrahim "by Mostafa Nagah Of course the head military judiciary had to fire back reminding us that the verdict is invalid because there is no virginity tests in the military laws.Ironically when I remember it SCA...
Did the EU commission really issue that statement !?
2011-12-27 14:46:00 First of all we all know that some bad , some illegal gases were used against the peaceful protesters at Mohamed Mahmoud street without doubt based on the testimonies of protesters and doctors in those 48 hours then and based on that videos showing the side effects of these gases. Today Tahrir newspaper published a report spread online as report issued by the European commission to prove that the army committed war crimes against the protesters in Egypt , that report appeared at first in Mujaz.me news website and you can imagine the buzz it caused. The report in Mujaz was first published by journalist Mohamed Abdel Khalek in Rosa Al Youssef Daily newspaper. It was also published in Al Fagr newspaper website. First thing we can?t find any reference for this report internationally or in the European commission website. I tried to find it in English but failed so far. Most of reports speak and spoke that the security forces used CR gas then yet that report boldly claims that t...
#2012 : My 2012 Wishes for Egypt
2011-12-27 14:43:00 I do not want any Egyptian to be killed or injured by the hand of another Egyptian or any Egyptian to be abused or tortured or bullied by another Egyptian People would have a real vision , mission, strategy and tactics for the new Egypt and her future. Unity Justice for everybody not only for the martyrs and the injured but for everybody in this country. The transitional period to become a true transitional period and not vindictive period. A true independent judiciary A new constitution that suits a country like Egypt and preserves my rights as Egyptian representing all Egyptians. A new elected interim president for this transitional period who understand its challenges . A new parliament whose members do not care for the position or for their party as much as they do care to pass this transition period successfully. A new government whose ministers care for the people for true and make to real achievements and positive change in the lives of the Egyptians. An army and int...
From a Year ago
2011-12-25 21:16:00 On December 25th,2010 I began to blog about that thing taking place in Tunisia and on December 25th ,2011 I am watching an interview with the new president of Tunisia on Egyptian TV channel. On December 25th, 2010 I wrote ? Sidi Bou Zid revolt : It is a bias world my dear? I was criticizing how the media , the international and regional media completely ignored this revolt taking place growing in to uprising growing in to a revolution. I can?t express my words on how I feel when I remember these day , when I began to read more about Tunisia and learn the names of its cities by heart like all those cities I knew in Libya , Yemen , Bahrain , Oman and Syria. Have I ever imagined it !? Well I used to call it uprising before it would turn in to revolution but I never imagined these protests in Sidi Bou Zid would turn the world upside down including my own personal world. Am I a little jealous from Tunisia ? Well yes a little but I know it will not be an easy ride for Egypt because W...
Egypt: As islamists take over, will the jizya return as well?
2011-12-19 12:51:00 For those not in the know, jizya is the protection “tax” infidels pay when muslims rule the land. It is one of three options you have as an infidel, the other two being convert, or die. Jizya allows you protected status as a dhimmi, a bit lower than a second class citizen. The Specter of ...
US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian attack
2011-12-14 23:21:00 US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian attack As the US completes its final withdrawal from Iraq, American special forces troops have been diverted to positions in Jordan opposite a Syrian tank concentration building up across the … Continue reading →
By: TexasFred's
Muslim Brotherhood Takes Egypt by Storm
2011-12-02 01:20:00 YAY Arab Spring!!!! Judges overseeing the vote count in Egypt’s parliamentary elections say Islamist parties have won a majority of the contested seats in the first round. The judges spoke on condition of anonymity because official results are expected to be released later Thursday. They say the Muslim Brotherhood could take 45 percent of the ...
By: GayPatriot
Egypt Holds First Elections In History, Today
2011-11-28 20:25:00 Today is a historic one in Egypt, as the nation holds its first elections in its history. According to Aljazeera, “large numbers” of voters turned out to participate in what is the first day of “a three-stage” election process. Egyptian voters are electing a new lower house of parliament today, and are choosing 168 of (Read More...)
Sunny Egypt Interested in? Wind Power
2011-11-08 15:01:00 Egypt currently has a total electricity capacity of about 23,500 megawatts, which the government hopes to increase to 58,000 megawatts by 2027. A prime potential element in increasing this electrical output? Renewables. One might think, given Egypt’s climate, solar? Wrong again – wind power, which currently contributes less than 1 percent to Egypt’s energy mix. In 2003 Egypt had its wind potential assessed and published a wind atlas, which found that with wind speeds of 7-10 meters per second, almost the entire nation was ideal for wind power installations, with the country’s best areas being along the Gulf of Suez coast. Two years later the atlas’s coverage was expanded to mapping the country’s wind potential in detail . . . → Read More: Sunny Egypt Interested in… Wind Power
By: Jutia Group
How to Reduce the Stress of Adapting to Living in Egypt
2011-10-29 11:09:00 Moving abroad is a very exciting experience, and living in Egypt can be quite the adventure. You will be making friends, having new experiences, and learning about a different culture. However, living in Egypt can also be stressful as well.
Should You Rent Before Buying Villas in Egypt?
2011-10-29 11:09:00 Egypt is a beautiful country with a long and fascinating history, spectacular ancient ruins, sandy beaches, amazing deserts, friendly people, and a unique culture.
Things to Do While on Holiday at Your Egypt Property in Cairo
2011-10-29 11:09:00 One of the most popular locations for owning Egypt property is in the country's capital, Cairo. This exciting city has plenty of Egypt property to choose from and is famous for its long and fascinating history.
Staging the Kitchen When Selling Your Property in Egypt
2011-10-27 10:24:00 Staging is the art of cleaning, decorating, and preparing a home for sale so that it looks as beautiful and inviting as possible to the potential buyer.
Tips for Selling Your Property in Egypt if You Have Pets
2011-10-27 10:24:00 Selling your property in Egypt would usually be relatively straight forward, as Egypt is a popular destination and many people are looking to buy there.
Making your Rental Property in Egypt Child Friendly
2011-10-27 10:24:00 Many people who own real estate in Egypt choose to rent out their properties when they are not using them to make an income.
Egypt?s Road from Revolution to Troubled Transition
2011-10-20 00:16:00 It’s been 8 months since Arab Spring revolution swept Egypt and led to the end of Mubarak’s regime. The uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February has hammered the economy and sparked a wave of sectarian and other violence that the ruling army and its interim cabinet has struggled to control. Fearing the radical Islamic movement of ...
Wave of revolt comes from Egypt over to Libya
2011-02-24 04:15:00 That is what Kadhafi has earned during past forty years of rule? Related: Freedom uploading
By: Light Within
An Aggravating Factor
2011-02-16 21:57:00 World Bank warns of ?dangerous? food prices? Chris Mayer with two investment take-aways. Inflation red flag: Producer prices up 3% in four months. Investors dump gold ETF? but not necessarily gold itself. Ray Blanco on how a Big Pharma takeover is a sign of the times? and how to play it to your advantage. Readers weigh in on Monopoly money, Chinese inflation, piracy.
From Liberation Square - Egypt is FREE!
2011-02-11 18:21:00 "The Egyptian people remind us that we have the power to determine what is worth fighting for, and with persistence and a community of like-minded others, it can be attained."
Help the Cats and Dogs of Egypt!
2011-02-09 21:47:00 Reader Jennifer Habley alerted us to this plea to help the cats and dogs of Egypt, written by Gwen Cooper (Homer's mom). We've reprinted it below. If you can help in any way, please do so, and please pass the word along!!!
How Egypt Cut Off the Internet
2011-02-04 23:05:00 The Basics of an Internet ConnectionOn the simplest of levels, your computer connects to the internet through an internet service provider (ISP) TeData, LinkDotNet.. etc. Your service provider then either connects directly to all the other internet service providers around the world or to a larger internet service provider that then connects to all the others.When you open up your web browser and type a domain name into the address bar, say google.com, for instance your service provider sends a lightning-quick request to whichever service provider Time.com uses to make its web pages publicly available on the internet.The computer that holds all of google.com's web pages sends a response back through its internet service provider basically saying, "Here's the web page you requested."The Border Gateway ProtocolIn order for ISPs to establish broader connections between the computers on their networks and the rest of the computers on the internet, traffic is routed through the Border ...
By: Foo bar Lab
America should stop interfering in Egypt
2011-02-04 18:50:00 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2011Contact: Wes Benedict, Executive DirectorE-mail: wes.benedict@lp.orgPhone: 202-333-0008 ext. 222 America should stop interfering in EgyptWASHINGTON - Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle released the following statement today:"Media reports tell us that the Obama administration is heavily involved in the current crisis in Egypt. It shouldn't be."Personally, my sympathies are with the Egyptian protesters. Our very own Declaration of Independence said that government exists to secure people's rights, and 'whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.'"However, it would be wrong for me to force all Americans to adopt my point of view and support my choice in this crisis. But that's exac...
Google, Twitter Launch Speak2Tweet To Help The People Of Egypt; YouTube, An
2011-02-04 05:48:00 Egypt is going through a difficult time due to the political unrest. The protest against president Hosni Mubarak continues. The agitators want Mubarak to vacate his chair. The fights between government supporters and the anti-government protesters have become a routine activity and the army authorities have been instructed to take necessary action to maintain peace. But as the days are passing by, restoring peace and tranquillity is becoming a remote possibility. The situation has become worse with the Egyptian government blocking the internet and other communication services. Twitter was blocked by the government followed by the blocking of Google. Thereafter, Facebook saw a drop in their users and concluded that the social network must have been blocked in Egypt as well. A tweet from an Egyptian user, Ahmed Shalaby, confirmed this, “FYI | We don’t have SMS, Fb, twitter, very very slow internet connection Till Now! & the worst is coming soon” Another tweet from a dif...
By: WATblog
Silver?s Record Month
2011-02-02 22:17:00 Totaling up silver?s record month... and a chart that means good things for gold. Zombie alert: Wall Street pay and benefits reach a record high... as does the number of Americans on food stamps. Why Egypt is a mess... and why it?s a ?canary in the coal mine? for other emerging markets. Conflicting indicators: In an era of $3 gas, people shun carpooling and seek out the bus. Reader points out a crucial connection between rare earths and Obama?s State of the Union.
Pet Reporter Replies from Egypt
2011-02-02 18:42:00 Q: What are you doing in Egypt in first place?A: "I live and work in Egypt since 2003. Various top management positions in private Egyptian companies. Besides regular cat writer for print mags in Germany, South Africa and Costa Rica. Also writing on women issues, cooking, Egypt, pets for Egyptian print mags."Q: Where are you now?A: "40km northwest of downtown Cairo in an area called Sheikh Zayed in 6th October governorate."Q: Various sources say things had been peaceful over the past few days, but becoming violent again? And if Mubarek doesn't leave soon all hell will break loose - and the army may then turn on their own people.A: "Demonstrations were very peaceful until last night. Hundreds of thousands joined...
The Indifference of the Elites
2011-02-01 20:55:00 "The indifference of the elites"... Byron King on his time in Egypt, and why he's selling Egypt-focused energy stocks now. Street celebrates as manufacturing measure turns in gangbuster performance... Why we're not joining in the festivities. Housing milestone: "Homeownership" rate returns to near pre-bubble levels... while the ARM makes an improbable comeback. Byron's Egypt commentary stimulates reader request for more charts, and a query about Mexico.
In support of Egyptians
2011-02-01 07:53:00 May be we cant relate what is happening in Egypt here yet. We can sure learn a few lessons about when is the time to step down. More here
By: Light Within
Rahm, Egypt, and the culture of willful ignorance and stupidity
2011-01-30 20:29:00 Our shared sense of ignorance and stupidity when it comes to the news |
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