479) Fawazeer Ramadan: When is Laylat Al Qadr?!

I will solve the Last Fazoura myself :)

I waited till the last single night in last 10 nights of Ramadan to post this so that I don't affect anyone's prayers. Laylat Al Qadr this year (1429) was the night of the 25th (last Tuesday/Wednesday night). The Sun and clouds in the 2 pictures (taken both at 6am the following mornings) on the 25th and the 27th can tell you the difference as the Sun is clearly seen as a pie without clouds on the 25th (below) while you can see the clouds and Sun Rays on the 27th (above).

Rabena Yatakabal Mena Gamee3an...

Mohaly

478) Disasters Acceleration - Part II !

I didn't imagine that when I worte Post 469 that the acceleation will keep going on and on in a faster pace! What is happening for 6 succssive weeks:

1st week: Shura Mega Fire

2nd Week: Kindapping Egyptian Ship in Somalia  + Egyptians drown in a boat in Mid-Sea

3rd Week: Talaat-Tamim Case

4th Week: Dewe2a Misery

5th Week: Kidnapping the Tourists + Dewe2a 2

6th Week: National Theatre Fire

Mosh 2oltelko ana khayef men el Eid!

Eihhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Mohaly

477) Fawazeer Ramadan: Love & Hate!

I have always wondered: 

Is it harder to love or to hate?!

Mohaly

476) Wow: Nokia Morph!

Isn't that amazing!! This phone will be the man's best friend, it is everything mobile, computer, music, video, wear, camera, watch, and can be customized as well. This just in the reserach phase kaman.

This phone is a showcase for nanotechnology's ability to bring flexible materials, transparent electronics, and self-cleaning surfaces to mobile devices.With nanotechnology, Morph can take on any shape the user desires. 

The world is moving so fast, and I am afraid that we will be users and only users, not intiators, not developers, not even using it for the right things at the right times. Ya Rab give us the strength to change and make it to the 21st century that we are already 8 years late!

Mohaly

475) Fawazeer Ramadan : Released, Released Not!!

Aslaha kanet na2sa kidnapping!!! Begad Ramadan this year, ew2a el real mosalsalat: Love, Kill, Disasters, Kidnapping, tab eih, ana khayef keda men el Eid!

I was watching BBC in the morning and was VERY sad when the anchor said that this will definitely have a negative effect on Egyptian reputation in tourism and then tab3an karro all the previous terrorist attacks, tab mal el terrorist attacks we el crimial attacks?!!

El mosseeeeeeba that our Foriegn minister said in NewYork ON AIR that they were released although they are not! Fe eih feedha akbar men keda! Fazoura: Are they released or not, and if not, how the hell he had the guts to say it, it is not el dewe2a!!

Masr di kanet bent gameela bas kol el donia eghtasabetha even its own people :(

Mohaly

P.S. El gahreeb geedan that at the same time there were kidnapped, I was so bored and open google earth, and surprisingly I left the whole world and explored the Big Gulf Area where they were kidnapped!!!!

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Nineteen people kidnapped by a gang of masked men in the desert in southern Egypt are still being held despite reports by Egypt's foreign minister that they had been freed, it emerged on Tuesday. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism negotiations for the release of the eleven Europeans, including five Germans, five Italians and a Romanian, and eight Egyptian guides, are ongoing.Conflicting reports from local media said that a ransom between six and 15 million dollars (four - 10 million euros) had been demanded for their release.Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abdul Gheit was quoted during a trip to New York on Monday by Egyptian State news agency MENA as saying that the kidnapped tourists were freed and "in good shape."But foreign ministry spokesman Hussam Zaki said later that the minister was citing unconfirmed reports.

474) Maaaaaaaaaaa !!

I started getting tired from fasting in summer. Water is really a HUGE issue for me. I cant imagine next year when it is in the Cruel August. 

I generally hate the summer (except for the long daytime), and today is the LAST day in the summer :)))

Mohaly

473) Fawazeer Ramadan: Cairo Traffic?

Fazoura: After 50 days of applying the new law, do you think it is really the solution for our chronic traffic problems?

Mohaly

472) Would we Kiss Thanawiya Amma Goodbye?!

If this really happens, then finally the annual terrorism of Thanawia Amma is over.

Mohaly

Thanawiya amma, Egypt’s national secondary school certificate, will be transformed, bringing an end to a system where the future of high school students depends entirely on a single grade.

The new system is slated to include two different types of curricula. The first one includes core requirements obligatory for all students and whose grade will be based on a single exam at the end of the academic year.

The second one includes optional subjects that students choose from according to their interests and from the field in which they plan to major at college. The final grade on these subjects will depend on a final exam at the students’ own school, as well as an evaluation of their performance throughout the year.

Students will be required to take standardized entry tests to determine their acceptance into their field of choice at university.

471) Fawazeer Ramadan - The 5 pounds!

Fazoura: What is the difference between the 2 announcements!!

It reminds me of Ahmed Helmy's new Movie: Rakam Khamza bedahakak!!

Mohaly

470) Fawazeer Ramadan - Al Ka3ba!

Why aren't we allowed inside El ka3ba?!

Mohaly

469) Fawazeer Ramadan : Disasters Acceleration!

Fazoura Begad!

Why does the acceleration of natural and man-made disasters dramatically increase in Egypt during the last couple of months?

Mohaly

Natural: Death of great Egyptian Intellecutals and honorable people (Mahana, Badawi, Nakkash, Younan, Messiri, Chahine, AbuGhazala,..etc.

Man-Made: Tremendous inflation, Darayeb Akaria, Thanawia Amma Cheating, Shura Fire, Talaat-Tamim, Deweaa (yes man-made), Hijacking our ships, Prison Riots, .... etc.

Yaah, dol keteer begad!

468) Fawazeer Ramadan : 9/11 !

I can't believe that there are some people who do really celebrate Sept. 11th, greeting each other, and even writing that on MSN and Facebook!!

No matter what Bush does to the world, we should never mix that with our sympathy for those who lost their loved ones in that horrible day that changed the world to a much worse place to live.

El Fazoura: Why should anyone be happy because of 9/11?!

Mohaly

467) Fawazeer Ramadan - The Proof ?!

There are 2 statements that I always read and hear to the extent they are dealt with as known facts:

1. The Egyptians are the most relegious people.

2. The Egyptian Kids are the smartest in the world.

I really want to know what is the proof? This question has turned into a real fazoura coz What I see and experience myself is almost the total oppoiste!

Mohaly

466) Help Deweaa's People!

It is Ramadan and the spiritual feeling are higher than any month. In this disaster (not natural one as it results from careless attitue of government and people), we should be giving a hand in saving these fellow Egyptians (muslims and non-muslims). If you want to help, please find the info below:

(Thanks for Sanaa Tobah)

1. El Bedaya is accepting in-kind donations at its premises in Ezbit Bekhit behind the Sheikh Kassem Mosque which is on the main road along the railway. We are at the Community Center (Markaz El Khadamat), 1 Kama'en St, last floor. You can call any of these numbers for assistance in delivery or pickup of donations Sanaa 012 216 0332Ashraf 011 2727789Shefa 012 8684425Mohamed 012 8401476 Needs include: bottled water (0.5 liter and 1.5 liter), 200ml and 500ml containers/boxes of milk, 200ml containers of juiceclothing for children and adults (galabeyas for men and women)floor mats (plastic or straw) 200 pcs neededdry or canned food El Bedaya has also started a relief fund for immediate needs, but also to refurbish new homes for those families who have lost absolutely everything they own. The account number is: Bank Misr, Mouski Branch, El Bedaya Association for Education, account no: 103/1/28910.

2. ADEW (the Association for Development and Enhancement of Women) headed by Dr. Iman Bibars are accepting inkind and cash donations at their offices at 8/10 El Mathaf St., 5th floor, apt 12, El Manial You can call Magda, Sanaa or Nermine on 016 551 8588 or Magda on 010 154 0486 The needs list for inkind contributions is the same as El Bedaya's (above)

3. Sama for Development (23 Sakr Koreish St., Masakin Sheraton across from Oriental Weavers; call Khaled 010 111 3461) are delivering prepared meals including beverages. You can deliver unprepared or prepared food. They also need manpower to help package and deliver food(i.e. use your own car or pay for a pickup) to the site. Also check out their group on facebook : Ramadan Mo خtalef

4. The Food Bank is also delivering prepared meals but they are covered for the next 10 days. They are accepting donations in all major banks account number 888777. You can also call 16060. In the short-term they will be delivering food to relocated families who have lost their homes and belongings. I have to say, everyone, that the ineptness of the 'system' in the rescue effort is shameful and has caused a lot of anger in the community; but the tireless efforts of local youth and NGO members who have gathered to help gives me hope for this country yet. They are really quite impressive.

May Allah bless all who died, and cure those who are still in hospitals, and us all thawab el mosa3ada.

Mohaly

465) Fawazeer Ramadan : The One!

How do you know when you meet someone that she or he is the one?!!

Mohaly

464) Fawazeer Ramadan: Talaat - Tamim, Why?!!

Of course the series that everybody is watching in Ramadan is the Hisham Talaat & Suzan Tamim story which is a new season in a long series since 90s including many businessmen!

Tab3an if this incident was in Egypt with an Egyptian singer, the whole thing would have been buried, but you can tell the power of Dubai here that obliged Egypt to sacrifice one of the most prominent business figures here in order not to loose Dubai.

El mohem, the question that really bothers me and I consider it Fazooret Ramadan 2008: Why the hell such successful person would plan to kill a semi-known singer? Whatever she did, why did he want to kill her?!

Mohaly

463) Ramadan Kareem.... & Balanced :)

I wish you all a very happy Ramadan. It is the best time in the year to balance our lives between work, family, health, and religion (Mind, Heart, Body, & Soul) so don't miss the chance.

Mohaly

462) Political Olympics & Masturbation!!

With the wonderful race taking place between the Democrats and Republicans, I am overwhelmed with 2 thoughts:

1. The Olympics is not over, may be on the sports side, but there is definitely a "Political Olympics" taking place in the US where some Olympic records will be scored (African President, Female Ms. America vice-president nominee, ...etc).

2. Watching this race for Egyptians is like watching a porno movie while you are a single teenager, you get aroused but you can't turn it into satisfactory action (having real sex), and probably end up masturbating!
Can say that in Egypt we are watching the "Hot" American Race and "masturbating"?!

Mohaly

P.S. I wanna VOOOOOOOTE ;)

461) The Chinese Century!

I really want to express my deep appreciation for the Chinese people who taught the world a BIG lesson in dedication, discipline, and persistence.

Who on earth just 10 years ago could have believed that China will be able to beat the US and Russia who has been winning all the games since 50 years? The Chinese did, and made it true.

2008 Olympics will be a milestone, and it is just the threshold for the coming Chinese century.

I advise you to start reading about China because by the time our kids are in Junior High, China will be the key player along with Europe.

Will we learn from this people ANYTHING, ever?!

Mohaly

P.S. Sorry I wasnt in town and didnt have access last week.

460) Egypt is On Fire not only Shura Council !

I am really sad to see part of our history gone within hours....

I can see the fire blaze that has eaten up the Egyptian upper house of Parliament as a symbol of the Egyptian scene:

1. No Precautions.

2. No Planning.

3. Silly Chaotic Reactions from officials and people.

4. No Corrective / Preventive Attitude.

The whole of Egypt is on fire not only the Shura council, we don't learn from our mistakes, and tomorrow there will be another, and another, and another disasters...

We didn't learn from Opera House, or Cultural Center, or the Train...etc, We didn't learn from El 3abara or Zelzal...and will never learn as long as we are behaving this way.

We need to stop and think:

1. What went wrong?

2. How can we make it right?

3. How to maintain and develop.

Without answering these questions and TAKING actions, Egypt may soon be on fire like in Jan 1952!! and I really don't want to live and see that day!

Mohaly

459) The Forbidden Pizza !!

Couple of days ago an Arab friend asked me where to go eat in Zamalek after mid-night, I told him of course Maison Thomas it is 24/7 since it was opened. El Mohem he went there at 2:20 am and asked for the Menu, and surprizingly the waiter told them that they wont be able to serve the menu inside the restaurant, but they can take "to-go" or take-away as we say in Egypt. When my friend asked for the reason, they told him that there is a high profile official who moved to the neighborhood and hence for security reasons they cant have people in the restaurant after 2am till 7am!!!

Tab3an it didn't take much guessing from hime to know that this official is Mr.Gamal Mubarak. But the things I don't get till now:

1. How does my friend's Margareta affect the security of Gamal Mubarak?

2. Why is it safe for Gamal Mubarak to eat Pizza in-Thomas @12:30am and not @2:30am, what is the difference?

3. Is this applicable to all kind of pizza, ya3nee if my friend wanted SeaFood Pizza, would it have make any difference?

If someone knows the answers to my questions about the "POLITICAL PIZZA", please let me know!!!!!!!!

Ana go3t 3ala seeret el pizza, bas etsadet nefsee mesh 3aref leeh ;)

Mohaly

458) FUN::: El "Marsheedes" Office !

If he is not a Mercedes Car dealer, it will be just ridiculous!

Mohaly

457) The Gumus (Noor) Mania !

I usually don't judge stuff before experiencing it, and hence, I didn't want to write about Gumus or Noor Soap Opera before at least watching an episode which I finally did, and I even couldnt finish it.

I have nothing against the series itself, although I find it VERY boarding (Bold & the Beautiful style), but what I really don't like about it the insanity and the way Arab people dealing with it. I can simply say I HATE it because of: (from least important to most important)

1. It is taking much more area in our lives and discussions than it deserves. "Eshal" Noor on TV, magazine, newspapers, talks, ads, video clips,...etc...Just too much.

2. It makes girls look silly with their un-justified mania about Mehmet (Mohannad in the Arabic version of the series; although it means Mohamed in Turkish!). Nice romantic model, so what, not the first, not the last!

3. It encourages the Arabs to show the "Safah" part in our culture; e.g. Kuwati business man decided to have his wedding in the Villa Mohannad and Noor are living in and invited the audience (including tickets from and back to Kuwait).

4. Egypt lost a lot of cash coming from Arab Tourism that shifted to Turkey this summer (actually I blame the zillion Egyptian TV productions here coz they couldn't attract Arabs as Turkish Noor did).

5. It caused A LOT of problems and broke up families (3 divorces and counting)!

I can't -and I don't have the right - to say Stop Noor and Boycott Noor as Saudi's did, but we should:

1. Study why did it succeed to that extent.

2. Make use of that in empowering our productions.

3. Dig into the real causes of the problems (in relations, tourism,...etc).

4. Put it in its real size, we kefaya Noor ba2a, coz I am afraid someday I open the fridge and find Noor Ad!

Mohaly

456) Mauritania : Gat El 7azina Terfa7 !!

I really cant find better than this colloquial proverb to describe democracy in the Arab World. After we considered Mauritania a new promising democratic model and the Arab India of democracy, a sever and fatal drop happened after going back to the military actions!

I think the only happy people are the non-Democratic Arab leaders who will consider it a proof that "el democratia matenfa3sh ma3 el 3arab"!

we kol enkilab wentom taybeen :(

Mohaly

455) Nazif's log on the Blog!

The head of the Egyptian Government has confirmed commenting online on a blog, being the 2nd Arab official after King Abdullah of Jordan to enter the blog world himself...

بدا مدونون مصريون غير مصدقين وهم يعقبون على مشاركة نادرة قام بها رئيس مجلس الوزراء المصري الدكتور أحمد نظيف، في مدونة ذات توجه يساري تدعى "على اسم مصر" للمدون مصطفى محمود، وفقا لتقرير نشرته صحيفة "الشرق الأوسط اللندنية السبت 9-8-2008. وأكد نظيف لصحف محلية لاحقا أنه صاحب الرد، وهو ما تزامن مع مطالبة ناشطين بالإفراج عما قالوا إنهم مدونون معتقلون.

ورد الدكتور نظيف على انتقادات حادة حول توجهات حكومته الاقتصادية، وبخاصة تجاه التعليم، بثتها مدونة يسارية متشددة ترفع أعلاما لأحزاب وحركات شيوعية، قائلاً في مشاركته: "أعبر عن خالص تقديري للحوار البناء عبر المدونات، وأنا سعيد بحيوية الشباب المصري في التعبير الحر عن آرائه بشأن القضايا الاجتماعية والسياسية التي تواجه مجتمعنا وتستحق منا كل الاهتمام. وأحسب أن الآراء المطروحة في المدونات يمكن أن تفيد في توجيه السياسات العامة للدولة. وهذا ما دفعني إلى متابعة الحوار الدائر بالمدونات، فأنت وزملاؤك من المدونين، تشكلون واجهة مشرقة لمستقبل واعد بمزيد من الديمقراطية"

.وبدت لغة رئيس مجلس الوزراء، وسط سيل من تعليقات مكتوبة بلا تحفظ، مثيرة لانتباه مشاركين في المدونة، وخاصة أن نظيف ذكر -في رده على اتهامات المدونة لحكومته بأنها منحازة لرجال الأعمال- أرقاماً محددة عن زيادة موازنة دعم التعليم في السنوات الأخيرة، وتحدث بلسان رجل اقتصاد ليبرالي لا يريد التخلي عن الفقراء، وهي سمات بدت لعديد من المدونين قريبة الشبه بتوجهات الحكومة المصرية بقيادته، ولا سيما ختامه لكلمته التي قال فيها على المدونة: "جُملة القول، إن ما نحتاج إليه حاليا لتحقيق هذا الهدف (تطوير التعليم) هو زيادة وتنويع مصادر التمويل المتاح، وتحقيق كفاءة التمويل، وتفعيل المشاركة المجتمعية، وتطبيق مبادئ الحوكمة، وصولاً إلى تأسيس البنية الأساسية اللازمة لإنتاج ونشر المعرفة لصالح كل الثروة البشرية التي تمتلكها مصر على مختلف المستويات الاجتماعية"

.تعقيب رئيس الوزراء المصري لم يمنع بعض المشاركين على المدونة من التشكيك في الأمر، مستبعدين أن يكون نظيف لديه وقت للدخول على الإنترنت، فعلَّق من يطلق على نفسه "جبهة التهييس (الهبل) الشعبية" بقوله: «هههه.. ده أحمد نظيف رئيس الوزراء بجد؟ طب يدينا أمارة (أية علامة). ويذكر أن الجبهة المذكورة هي اسم مدونة تكتبها نوارة فؤاد نجم، ابنة الشاعر الشهير أحمد فؤاد نجم.ورجح مشارك آخر، لم يذكر اسمه، أن يكون المتفاعل مع المدونة هو رئيس الوزراء ذاته، بقوله: "والله جايز.. ليه لأ؟ خصوصاً إن الكلام رسمي وشبه كلام الوزراء في التليفزيون، ليه نستبعد إن ده كلام نظيف؟ ماعتقدش يا جماعة إنها متفبركة، وبعدين مين هيجي على باله فكرة زي دي؟ وتفتكروا إيه مصلحته؟ أنا شايف إنها بداية كويسة إن صوتنا يتسمع في المدونات والحوار بينا وبين الحكومة يبقى مباشر؟ يمكن فعلاً يبقى عندنا ديمقراطية"

يشار إلى أن مركز المعلومات ودعم اتخاذ القرار بمجلس الوزراء المصري وصف في تقرير له أصدره أخيراً، المدونات بأنها أدوات مهمة في تشكيل مجتمع معلومات قائم على الديمقراطية، لكنه قال أيضاً، إن عدم وجود رقابة على المدونات، يعد من مواطن قوة المدونات وضعفها أيضاً.وذكر التقرير، أن عدد المدونات المصرية بلغ 160 ألف مدونة حتى شهر إبريل/ نيسان الماضي، بنسبة 30.7% من المدونات العربية، و0.2% من إجمالي المدونات على المستوى العالمي.

Source: Bloger Times
Mohaly