LG stands for 'Looking Good!' with the Next Generation Optimus L Series

With more than 10 million Optimus L Series phones sold in the first 10 months, L Series II looks to continue this momentum; a new Mufti in town; the policy delusion in Syria; smoking ban in Beirut gets ugly; and Port Said: City of resistance and agony.

LG brings a leaner, meaner design to their already famous Optimus phone. (pic courtesy of technobuffalo.com)

Jazarah [3]

LG Introduces Next Generation Optimus L Series at Mobile World Congress

With more than 10 million Optimus L Series phones sold in the first 10 months, L SeriesII looks to continue this momentum with its sophisticated style and differentiated features.

A Sense of Belonging [4]

Friday Prayers for Egypt: A New Mufti

Not much is known widely about the new mufti, though he is suspected to be generally non-political. He may not be able to remain so much longer.

Karl reMarks [5]

The Policy Delusion in Syria: The Myth of Constructive Meddling

Obama’s reluctance stems from the apprehension about the rise of Jihadis within Syria, particularly of outfits like Jabhat al-Nusra that have a history of insurgency in Iraq and connections to al-Qaeda.

Beirut Spring [6]

On Smoking Ban, one Beirut Restaurant Lives up to its Name

A club owner calls a female writer a slut because she dared to ask, " Why don't people read the non smoking signs?"

Egyptian Chronicles [7]

#PortSaid : The city of resistance and Agony

Port Said has been completely neglected by peace makers and businesses. The people of Port Said have to be extremely angry. People have forgotten their agony and tragedy as they always do.