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Najib
Jan 24, 2016 12:24
Picture by Joelle Boutros The picture above shows the "Garbage valley" in Beit Mery . The municipality, just like many other municipalities around Lebanon, has been illegally dumping trash in the valley for months now. What they're doing is a crime against nature and against the residents, and the worst part is that the government won't be removing any of that trash anytime soon. So the question is: who's going to clean our mountains and…
Posted By
Najib
Jan 23, 2016 04:42
I compiled a list of old pictures of the American University of Beirut from 1890 until today to celebrate its 150th anniversary. I found old photos from 1890, 1907, 1910, the 1920s, 1930, 1942, 1953, 1969, 1971 and 1980 all from three main sources , Life and AUB. I also added a couple of recent pictures. I always miss AUB and try to visit it every now and then. I miss hanging out with friends…
Posted By
Najib
Jan 22, 2016 03:32
On January 18, 1976, Beirut experienced a major blackout for a total of 20 minutes due to the ongoing fights. A 20 minute blackout was considered a scandal at the time even though the country was at war, and the story was mentioned in most newspapers. Can you imagine how the Lebanese would react if the current goes out for only 20 minutes these days? They would probably panic at first, then they would hit…
Posted By
Najib
Jan 22, 2016 09:25
We are currently witnessing the world's worst refugee crisis in decades and the victims are first and foremost the children. Millions of refugee children are unable to attend schools and end up on the streets leading a catastrophic lifestyle which poses many risks on their physical and mental well-being. I never tire of repeating that any form of education is better than no education especially for refugee children and education remains the best weapon against…
Advertising
10 years ago
After seeing those ads, I think we owe Seif Beauty clinic an apology. ...
Advertising
10 years ago
Iza Mich el Tanen, el Khamis. A friend weirdly emailed me horoscopes yesterday and told me that I should read them. Of course I was about to delete them at first but then I noticed ...
Lebanon
10 years ago
If you’re just getting started with Netflix, here are 8 tips for making the most of a Netflix streaming subscription: 1- Choose the right subscription plan: It offers three types of subscription plans; Basic, Standard ...
Health
10 years ago
What happens when a Lebanese guy decides to come out? This animated video by the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health explains a young man’s struggle and how the majority of Lebanese still perceive homosexuality ...
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