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Najib
Jul 15, 2019 05:22
According to a 2011 study, 93% of Beirut's population and a big majority of areas outside Beirut are exposed to high levels of air pollution largely caused by diesel generators. Add to that the increasing air pollution from garbage mountains, and the soon-to-come incinerators, and you have skyrocketing rates of cancer patients. In a 2018 statement by the Ministry of Health, it was reported that the rate of cancer patients in Lebanon has increased by…
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Najib
Jul 14, 2019 03:41
It's been a while since I last highlighted a talented photographer on the blog. I first noticed Nicolas Tawk through his stunning Bcharre & Kadisha pictures and some artistic and daring portrait shots. Nicolas is a self-taught photographer, he's very passionate about photography and has made it his full-time job now. Capturing someone's personality through a portrait shot is very tricky yet he does it so well. He's also exploring new grounds with his latest…
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Najib
Jul 13, 2019 11:47
Three years after shutting down, Beirut's Uruguay Street was reopened for business last week. The street was renovated and reopened with nine new pubs and bars including Wicked, Sugar Fish, Monkey Bar, Mojito, Duval, LA Cantina del Patron, Casa de Uruguay, U Lounge Bar, and Gino Bar. I'm surprised Main Street didn't re-open as it was the most popular pub there when the street was at its peak, that and Checkpoint Charlie . All in…
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Najib
Jul 12, 2019 02:02
Wael Arakji has delivered another strong performance with the Dallas Mavericks against Croatia as part of the NBA Summer League games. Wael played for a total of 13 minutes and 47 seconds, scoring 4 points with two assists and two steals. We need to show this young man all the support we can. He's competing with the best and proving that he has the confidence and skills.
Critiques
7 years ago
Ever since I started blogging here, I hear about Beirut’s airport finally getting some decent (& free) internet and it still did not happen. In fact, we had at least weird looking internet machines few ...
Critiques
7 years ago
I had no idea who Patrick Moubarak was till few days ago, after a recording spread on social media in which he allegedly threatened Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Hezbollah leader. He is also heard ...
Lebanon
7 years ago
A lot of low-cost airlines have been recently expressing interest in Beirut, to be added to their destinations. The latest of these is Ryanair, the Irish airlines which has been booming during the last few ...
Beirut
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