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Najib
Sep 09, 2015 03:46
Picture via Simon Khoury taken at Bab el Ramel Street - Tripoli That's probably the worst thing you could possibly do during a sandstorm but Arguile is a top priority for some Lebanese.
Posted By
Najib
Sep 09, 2015 09:16
NASA Worldview image of the sandstorm in the Middle East The sandstorm sweeping the Middle East is so large it can be seen from space. You can see above an image shared by NASA. We usually get sandstorms during the summer in Lebanon but this one is by far the most intense one we had in years. Source: HuffPost Source: HuffPost
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Najib
Sep 08, 2015 10:25
Wael Hamzeh / EPA The American University of Beirut Medical Center published today few tips on how to protect yourself during the sandstorm. Five people already died and over 750 cases of asphyxiation or shortness of breath were reported so it's important to stay safe and follow these health and safety tips: 1. Avoid going outside except when necessary. Avoid outdoor activities and keep your windows and doors closed. 2. Opt for air conditioning instead…
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Najib
Sep 08, 2015 02:56
via BBC Unlike Germany and Sweden, Denmark does not want to be part of a common European asylum policy and has made its intentions clear by placing ads in different Lebanese newspapers "announcing tighter regulations and cuts in provisions for asylum seekers." The ads state that: - Social assistance for newly arrived refugees will be reduced by 50 percent. - New refugees will have to be able to speak and understand Danish in order to…
Advertising
10 years ago
It’s not easy to tackle a situation as tricky as the one we are in right now in Lebanon, especially when you are selling a product or managing a brand. In fact, I’ve noticed that ...
Humor
10 years ago
Screenshot taken from the song – Panique bil parlement Just like #YouStink demonstrations apparently need to have an etiquette in Lebanon, participants in the National Dialogue session have to abide by a set of rules ...
Critiques
10 years ago
I’m sure you all remember this funny video of an over-excited protester at the early #YouStink protests. Well he showed up again at the Aounist rally organized last week but apparently was drunk and went ...
Lebanon
10 years ago
Monday Coffee – by Polsamuel You can follow LiveLoveBeirut on Instagram on [Instagram]. I’m also on Instagram and you can follow me [here] if you like. Protests and sunsets – by Tarek Bekdache Tannourine by ...
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