An Anti-Pope demonstration planned in Lebanon?

I've heard of Anti-Pope protests due to the Vatican's views on homosexuality, abortion, contraception or even Pope Benedict XVI's comments on Islam, but organizing a protest due to some report on corruption and immorality in the Vatican seems to me a bit silly. What exactly are these people trying to prove? That out of all the people who visit Lebanon, the Pope is the last thing we need here? Really? I am against banning the…

Lebanese Edward Maalouf competing at the Paralympic 2012 Games

Edward Maalouf at the Beijing Games in 2008 Edward Maalouf will be the only Lebanese athlete competing at the Paralympic 2012 Games in London. Edward is an exceptional athlete who has received very little support from the Lebanese authorities throughout the years, yet has won 2 Bronze Medals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing 2008. Edward will be competing in two cycling road events, the Men's Individual H 2 Time Trial on September 5 and…

Another solution to the electricity crisis in Lebanon

Despite the severity of the electricity crisis in Lebanon, there are plenty of solutions to end this crisis, but no will to do so. I've heard lately that two offers were made to the energy ministry and the Lebanese government that ended up being declined for unconvincing reasons. I will not go into details though as I cannot confirm 100% my sources. Annahar published yesterday a very interesting study done by Electrical Engineer Ahmad Habli…
Critiques

Twisted logic

13 years ago
[YouTube] On July 26 2012, Sonya (21) was killed by her brother in Bab Al Raml neighborhood of Tripoli because he suspected she was in a relationship. Not a single person protested her death in ...
Humor

Fout Shim Al Hawa …

13 years ago
[YouTube] I like the ad but it would have been better if the girl just jogged past the table. Who would want sweaty people near his food? Via Joe ...
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Achrafieh 2020: A dream in action

13 years ago
[YouTube] We can only hope this project will become a reality! The first step of the Achrafieh 2020 initiative will be on September 2, 2012 which will be declared a yearly car free day in ...
Humor

Zouk Mikhael municipality takes up the challenge

13 years ago
I don’t see how barbed wires are going to stop some Lebanese from throwing garbage around the No-Garbage sign but that’s a step in the right direction. Next step should be setting up a watch ...
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