Is the Internet Killing the Planet?

Surfing online is sapping your environment, Jordan could join the Gulf States in the GCC, and Palestine continues to name things after the Italian hero Vitorrio.

Internet searches via Google are rocketing the Carbon Footprint

Unconventionality [2]

The Internet is Killing the Planet... Really??

Forget driving as damaging your climate and increasing your carbon footprint exponentially- try surfing online: "According to this infograph, statistics show that data centers are consuming so much energy that is enough to power up a country. The more we use the internet to search via Google, the more CO2 emissions are spread."

Untamedshrew [3]

Jordan in the GCC? Bling it on!

"Jordan has been abuzz all week with rumors that the country is being considered for admission into the GCC. Many Jordanians are excited at the prospect of their country joining this hyper-rich club of oil exporters, much in the same way a pimply teenage boy would feel to be invited to a strip club."

Occupied Palestine [4]

Hebron Names Park after Arrigoni

"HEBRON, April24, 2011 (WAFA)- Youth Development Society in Beit Ula, western Hebron Sunday named a park after the murdered Italian activist, Vittorio Arrigoni, in honor of his support for the Palestinian Cause."

Rebellious Arab Girl [5]

Different perceptions of things

More rantings of raving on Arabs by an Arab: "I do find other Arabs amusing. I really do. So here is the 411 on my life, or lack of it. It has been a crazy past couple of weeks. I feel trapped in my own doing, but I have been feeling a bit of a relief from great words of encouragement from you guys. I know you guys are sick of me complaining about my job and my life and everything in between, but hey, would you rather have me complain about other people? . . . . *winking* "