Using these tools, Hossam did a great job spreading the word about the kidnapping of Philip Rizk during Friday evening, as well as in the last few days - despite the fact that the popular blog he is running has been disabled since last week. Thanks to him
Finally, and more encouragingly, the response to Philip's abduction from friends, colleagues and fellow-activists hints at the potential of the growing opposition in Egypt. Taking advantage of technology such as microblogging, Egyptian activists are able