Jo needs some suggestions for a project to work on.

Mad M quits blogging because he thinks there are far better things to waste time on, and because “it’s NOT worth it.”

Ashlee Simpson thinks that blogs are time consuming. Exactly!

Jason Kottke is wondering about what kind of information his toaster could print on a bread. Weird idea!

I went to buy this album after listening to Chris Martin singing the song “Fix You” in the Live 8 concert, and for my surprise, I was not disappointed. This album is one of the best album I listened to in a while. My favorite tracks include “Fix You,” “X&Y,” and “Talk.” My rating: 4/5.

Gainan al-Ghamdi thinks that King Abdul-Aziz City of Science and Technology (KACST) have done nothing to benefit the country. “What are the achievements of KACST, except the internet censorship?” he asks.

Alhamedi said the King’s decision banning kissing his hand makes no sense, because everybody still kisses him on his right shoulder, which cannot be done without bowing. Khalid Al-Suleiman thinks that the ban should extend to what he points to as the “unusual practice” of kissing the shoulder. “I hope that those who insisted on kissing hands will also realize that kissing shoulders is equally distasteful to the king. The proper greeting for royalty is now clear: a handshake rather than a kiss,” he said.