Open letter to “Super Geek” via Minister Sehnaoui

As posted in yesterday’s blog [So is blogging dead? Super Geek begs to differ] I mentioned how Telecom Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui announced the latest addition to the Lebanese online community hailed as “Super Geek”. According to the Minister’s short announcement via Instagram, “Super Geek is a young Lebanese Geek turned Super Hero… His Mission is to lead the Young Lebanese Digital Lobby to instill change in Lebanon and the World……
So is blogging dead? Super Geek begs to differ

On Tuesday evening Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui put tweeps and facebook followers in a state of suspense for a grueling hour or so, until I personally lost interest. Notwithstanding, I finally caught up with the news, thanks to those who blogged about it.
Using trees as a light source

Science fiction could soon become a reality with glowing plants lighting our streets instead of light bulbs.
Watch the video below for more details.
Choose your favorite Lebanese politician and PRESS PLAY!

Feeling as though you are being played like a fiddle? Sick of the Lebanese ruling elite, which at its worst is nothing less than repulsive? Hopeless? Or maybe even bored with no means of letting out your now rampant frustration? Don’t go out and burn a tire! Instead check out this video game and enjoy bashing the bejesus out of those who are responsible for the **** we are in!…
Tags:Douma , Lebanese politicians , Lebanon , video games , Wixel Studios
CONTRIBUTION: Has Lebanon Sold Out? The Explosive Detector Scam saga continues

Money Over Lives The Explosive Detector Scams The ‘antenna’ shaped dowsing rods are sold in Lebanon as explosive detectors. These devices were the topic of scandals in the international security field. Today, these products have invaded the Lebanese and Middle Eastern markets under different names: Mole, Sniffex, Alpha 6, Quadro Tracker, ADE series… etc. How to Identify Them Every time a brand was nailed down, a new one rose. For…
Its the End of the World, as We know it!

Here Ye! Here Ye! Grab your loved ones, a photo even would suffice, a couple of beers, a prayer book (whatever tickles your fancy really), your pet a pair of your favorite shoes (after all we do live in a material world)…now take a deep breath and brace yourselves and imagine this being said in a
Internet Privacy: The Final Frontier

We have finally reached the final frontier, well not so much, but I thought I’d start with a pinch of drama, add to that the soundtrack of Star Trek playing through my head as I write today’s blog… But seriously the issue of the telecommunications data is one of drama, one similar to stories found on the dusty pages of an old Russian novel. Several tweets, blogs, articles etc. have…
NASA’s first color picture of Mars in 3 minutes…

NASA’s Curiosity rover has transmitted its first color photo and a low-resolution video showing the last 2 1/2 minutes of its dramatic dive through the Martian atmosphere, giving a sneak peek of a spacecraft landing on another world. As thumbnails of the video flashed on a big screen on Monday, scientists and engineers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory let out “oohs” and “aahs.” The recording began with the protective…
Tags:curiosity , hilarious , Lebanon , mars , nasa , science , space
God aka “Higgs” found on the 4rth of July

Yes, the long awaited Higgs-Boson particle may have possibly been found. The particle also dubbed as the “God Particle” is said to solve many of the mysteries involved in the creation of UNIVERSE…sorry had to CAPS LOCK that in a “voice of God” tone [no pun intended]. Meanwhile America celebrates the day of its emancipation from the grip of the English Monarchy. Lets look at peoples reactions throughout today’s twitter-sphere announcements.
Facebook unveils ‘Insha’Allah’ button for Arab market

The Pan-Arabia Enquirer, self claimed ”finest source of made up news”, issued a humorous article a few days ago, following the launching of Facebook offices in Dubai. The idea is based on a new button to be launched by Facebook that would allow users across the Middle East and North Africa to respond with “Insha’Allah” to an event invitation. We thought we would share with you this parody : “Following…