"The Protester": Time Magzine's Timely Choice for "Person of the Year"

Mohamed Bouazizi's mother, Mannoubia Bouazizi, looks on to his memory. (Image courtesy of "ibtimes.com")
Time Person Of The Year 2011: 'The Protester'
In a surprise twist, Time magazine named someone entirely unexpected as its "Person of The Year": "The Protester", a.k.a Tunisian Mohamed Bouazizi who set himself on fire in protest against the oppressive natures of the Tunisian regime. Who would have thought that a scale confiscation would result in one of the Arab world's biggest moments?
"From the Arab Spring to Athens, From Occupy Wall Street to Moscow."
"From the Arab Spring to Athens, From Occupy Wall Street to Moscow."
Source: The Huffington Post
#Egyelections : Second stage
For those who are confused by the Egyptian election, this Egyptian blogger offers detailed (but simple) lists, charts and commentary on the second phase of the Egyptian elections.
"There are 3,387 candidates across the 9 governorates competing for 180 seats in this stage..."
"There are 3,387 candidates across the 9 governorates competing for 180 seats in this stage..."
Source: Egyptian Chronicles
Right-wing Take Over. Left-wing Call to Arms…er…Feet.
I’m sure I’m not the first person to notice this trend toward conservatism," exclaims a Canada-based blogger. Surprised at the surge of conservatism she is witnessing around the world, particularly around the West, she is rallying for some action from the world's left-wing.
"As a great…Yoda…once said, “Try not. Do or do not. There is not try.” And I say, don’t react, act. "
"As a great…Yoda…once said, “Try not. Do or do not. There is not try.” And I say, don’t react, act. "
Source: Suffonsifisms
To Invent a Catastrophe
Palestine has had its share of tragedy, but one blogger states that the true tragedy is if people forget about those tragedies or, worse, deny their existence. The Palestinian are not "invented" and neither is their plight.
"But this only goes to prove Gingrich’s point: You can actually invent a people, he just got the wrong people."
"But this only goes to prove Gingrich’s point: You can actually invent a people, he just got the wrong people."
Source: Cinnamon Zone
Music Industry 101
If you thought you knew everything about the music industry, think again! Elia from Beirut shares his insider information on the music industry and artists' biggest misconceptions.
Source: Elia's Blog Mssawir

















