Morsi is the President and 52% of Egypt celebrates

It is official and we have the Egyptian reaction, which is one of pride and trepidation; 'Gulfies' are heavy because of Americans and their love for war and fast food; witchcraft in Saudi; and a comic to start your day.

Morsi wins and the world takes a puase and a breath

Egyptian Chronicles [2]

The 5th President of Egypt is ….Mohamed Morsi

"The presidential elections committee “PEC” has announced that Mohamed Morsi is the 5th President of Arab republic of Egypt by of the 51.54% votes. Thousands are celebrating in Tahrir square currently. I see floods of the Egyptian flags. The protesters say "We will not leave , the military leave" I am happy that Ahmed Shafik has lost and I am happy that after #Jan25 we got the first civilian , a university professor to rule Egypt. Mursi is the fifth President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the 16th ruler of Egypt since 1805.He is the second political prisoner after Sadat to become the president of Egypt."

248 AM [3]

Obesity, the Other Gulf War Syndrome

"According to surgeons like Al Sanea, the bariatric boom can be traced to the buildup to the 1991 Gulf War. That was when hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops descended on the Gulf nation, bringing with them Taco Bell, Hardee’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, among others. "

American Bedu [4]

Saudi Arabia and Witchcraft

No Harry Potter in this place: "While today movies about zombies and vampires seem to be the rage, in Saudi Arabia witchcraft remains a serious issue. So serious that if an individual is found guilty of witchcraft or practicing sorcery, the punishment is death by beheading."

XKCD [5]

Weekends

A mildly funny look at how to keep weekends a permanent thing.