Posted By
Najib
Sep 05, 2012 10:58
Origins of BDS? I always used to doubt boycott campaigns but I was proven wrong with the Red Hot Chili Peppers boycott as it achieved unprecedented successes that we, Lebanese and Arabs, should all be proud of. In fact, aside from convincing Lebanese band Mashrou3 Leila to drop their opening act in the RHCP concert, the boycott achieved the following: - The UN met in an urgent session and asked all countries to cancel any…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 05, 2012 12:21
Update: Poll is closed. I will be announcing the winner in few minutes. Following my review last week, St. Elmo’s were kind enough to send a dinner invitation for our readers to win. For those of you who haven't been there yet, here's your chance to try one of my favorite places at the Zaytounay bay. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post with a proper email address. I will…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 05, 2012 07:57
Picture from the Daily Star According to their study, there should be no amendments to Law 174 as this will harm not only people's health, but the national economy as well. The study comes as a response to the original E&Y study made earlier this month. Following the spread of inaccurate information regarding the alleged negative impact of Law 174 on the economy and touristic establishments, the AUB Tobacco Control Research Group and activists from…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 04, 2012 08:18
And if you find a local talented, yet unknown to the world, band ditching an opportunity like the one presented to you, let me know please. I was told they received threats from BDS and other groups since RHCP will be performing in Tel Aviv in a week time, but I've come to know that's not the way BDS operates, regardless of whether I agree with what they do or not . This being said,…
Animals & Wildlife
13 years ago
More than 25,000 people support the campaign to enact animal welfare law! Thank you to everyone who signed the petition to take a stand against animal abuse. Over the next weeks the petition will be ...
Lebanon
13 years ago
[YouTube] Roswell is a Lebanese Alternative/Rock band located in Beirut-Lebanon.The band started in 2005,the first album “Reflections” was released in 2006.Second Album “Out Of Reach” is now available at all Virgin Megastores branches. I honestly ...
Information
13 years ago
[YouTube] The Achrafieh car-free day has turned out to be a very successful event and has been the talk of the town for few days now. I think it should become a monthly event in ...
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