Syria's Anniversary Overshadowed By Assad E-mail Reveal

With brutal massacres, countless bloodshed and the Assads' irreparable image, what's next for Syria this year?
One Year On...
If the Guardian hadn't strategically dropped one of the biggest stories of the decade (and it's only 2012), it could have been said that the Syrian revolution had very little to show its self. So, raise a glass to this gory revolution because it may have just ended with an E-mail- or 3,000.
"It has been one year since the Syrian revolution began. So many people have died, and all for the vanity of a foolish man who never earned his throne or wealth. There's not much more I wish to say apart from how tragic this all is. Good night."
"It has been one year since the Syrian revolution began. So many people have died, and all for the vanity of a foolish man who never earned his throne or wealth. There's not much more I wish to say apart from how tragic this all is. Good night."
Source: Maysaloon
Printed Encyclopaedia Britannica Comes to a Close
It's the end of an era and you can't blame us for feeling sentimental. Encyclopedia Britannica will no longer be printed. So, the 2010 edition of the set will be the last ever to be published in print form. Don't you feel practically ancient?
"Encyclopaedia Britannica will soon cease from printing its trusty and reliable reference books. Company president Jorge Cauz announced their plan on Tuesday."
"Encyclopaedia Britannica will soon cease from printing its trusty and reliable reference books. Company president Jorge Cauz announced their plan on Tuesday."
Source: Waleg
Paper Books Belong to the Past
What does Encyclopedia Britannica officially going out of print mean for printed books? This blogger thinks tablets are the way of the future.
"If you love books, you’ll be sad. But if you love reading, the future ahead is bright and exciting."
"If you love books, you’ll be sad. But if you love reading, the future ahead is bright and exciting."
Source: The Cube
Babe-Bombing Salafi Demos
Are you female? Not overly conservative? Bored? Try babe bombing! But tread with caution- assault is highly possible.
"This idea is so amazing I want to give it a name: Babe Bombing (A slight variation on photo bombing). It should spread to all Arab countries, as it has a great potential for hilarity and social/political commentary. But a word of warning: For this to work, there has to be a strong media and security presence, or the girl would be assaulted and then blamed.."
"This idea is so amazing I want to give it a name: Babe Bombing (A slight variation on photo bombing). It should spread to all Arab countries, as it has a great potential for hilarity and social/political commentary. But a word of warning: For this to work, there has to be a strong media and security presence, or the girl would be assaulted and then blamed.."
Source: Beirut Spring
















