The Lebanese were right-- they are the center of the universe

Published April 6th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

The Lebanese have been, for better or for worse, stigmatized with an elitist pride of their heritage.

Study confirms that Lebanon is indeed the centre of the universe

In what has been dubbed ‘the biggest I-told-you-so moment in the history of mankind’, a four-year scientific study has confirmed that Lebanon is indeed the centre of the universe.

Source: Karl reMarks

Where is Syrian humanitarian aid money going?

The international community pledged more than $1.5bn in humanitarian aid to Syria, but most has not been handed over.

Source: Al Jazeera Blog

Syrian, Iraqi jihadi groups said to be cooperating

Uh-oh! Jihadis in Syria and Iraq are sharing secrets and Iraq has asked for some American drone help, pronto!

Source: Diaa Hadid

ISLAM, POLITICS AND ACADEMIA

This is from a piece I wrote for The Chronicle of Higher Education looking at the fights that have erupted, after the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, over the role of religionon campus.