BBC: “At least 36 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded in a string of explosions in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.”

The idea of gOffice.com is brilliant. It is a browser-based online word processor and desktop publishing program. It helps you to create documents, publications, and PDF files from your browser.

Crossroads Arabia: “The summer slowdown seems to have hit the Saudi media.”

NY Times: “A new technology being used by produce distributors employs lasers to tattoo fruits and vegetables with their names, identifying numbers, countries of origin and other information that helps speed distribution.” The new technology will also help the consumers because it will mean the end of those tiny stubborn stickers that have to be picked, scraped or yanked off produce.

You may have noticed that I was blogging less than usual during the past week. Last week was busy and hectic. I had to go to Dammam twice on Saturday and Thursday, and spent the days between in the court in order to finish some paper work regarding my uncle’s will. I thought this paper work would take only like few hours, but surprisingly, it took us three days and I still have to go to the court again to finish it. Honestly, during past week, I saw the Saudi bureaucracy at its best. I got the impression that these over-paid pencil pushers were enjoying making us suffer and run in the dirty hallways of the court like thirsty dogs.

Above are two pictures I’ve taken at the court building. The one on the left is for the office door of Sheikh Mohammed al-Majed, one of the 118 who signed the statement against women’s driving. I really wanted to knock that door, go inside, and ask him one simple question: “What’s your problem?” But I didn’t, because I heard that he has the power to jail me for a month for no reason at all, and without any kind of investigation.

The picture on the left is a warning sign that you will see everywhere in the court building. The sign reads: “Please, do not use musical ringtones inside the office.” At the bottom of that sign, there were a few words handwritten with a blue pen: “Because music is forbidden (Haram)” (نظرا لحرمة الموسيقى). It’s good that someone took a few seconds of his time to explain that to us!

Lifehacker: “Urban Dictionary is an essential resource for those wondering what the hell all the cool kids are talking about these days.”

Our dear friend Farah has posted some nice pictures from Germany. Check them out.