I get so frustrated at how and why flicker group link site is blocked here in UAE.. I can't interact with forums and discussions with regards photography. Anyone here know how to unblock it or any resolution to it?

Hi My mother has just moved to Spain, and she's not able to get Skype to work on her iPad. She's getting her internet from Vodafone, and a quick google suggests that other people have also had the same problem. Does anyone know if there is a reliable voip system she can use to stay in touch...

I know that in Egypt, Facebook was blocked for a few days during the 2011 Egyptian protests but i don't have any idea if the ban still applies. Let me know if you have any ideas. If you have some sources please provide them.