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Discover a slice of rural life hidden in the Chouf
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May 19, 2012 01:29 AM
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NIHA, Lebanon: From the trail of Niha there is a view of the Mediterranean Sea and clusters of cedar trees, as well as people who can explain the area’s history, sell locally made produce and host you at a guesthouse for the night. “It’s a combination of cultural and natural...
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Facebook rated top site by Lebanese
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May 18, 2012 01:23 AM
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BEIRUT: The Facebook IPO kicks off Friday with worldwide interest expected to be high. While investor sentiment might be hard to gauge in Lebanon, if user base is any indication, then 1.4 million Lebanese who use Facebook will be voting for success with their mouse clicks. According to...
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Telecommuting: bringing the chores of the office to cafes and couches
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May 16, 2012 01:35 AM
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BEIRUT: Sometimes it pays to ditch the office and stay home or go to a cafe. At least that’s what many so-called telecommuters across Lebanon have discovered, as an increasing number do their work from the convenience of ... anywhere. “I can be sitting by the pool with my notebook and...
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EDL contract workers demand security
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May 15, 2012 01:41 AM
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BEIRUT: Electricite du Liban contract and part-time workers held a protest in the capital Monday demanding permanent employment with full benefits and voiced fears of losing their jobs to service providers contracted by the Energy and Water Ministry. “We don’t have good rights or...
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EDL workers hold protest in Beirut
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May 14, 2012 11:27 AM
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BEIRUT: Electricite Du Liban (EDL) contract workers held a protest Monday in the capital demanding permanent employment with full benefits and voiced fears of losing their jobs to private companies.“We don’t have good rights or salaries, and now if the private companies come I’m afraid we could...
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Barbir’s spice shops: purveyors of remedies
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May 10, 2012 01:45 AM
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BEIRUT: Searching for the spice shops of Barbir, which are renowned for the flavor and even the health benefits of their commodities, one need only follow the seductive aromas wafting from the tiny, tucked-away establishments. “We’re here. Can you smell it?” asks the taxi driver...
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Beirut gets seriously juicy with new and old bars
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May 09, 2012 01:49 AM
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BEIRUT: Long before the juice craze reached the California coast, people were lining up at refreshment stands in Beirut, quaffing tasty juices for their daily intake of vitamins, fiber, carbohydrates and anti-oxidants. Throughout Lebanon, small shops and refreshment stands where fresh juice is...
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Breaking bread and raising glasses of Lebanese wine in the Bekaa
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May 08, 2012 01:34 AM
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BEKAA, Lebanon: Away from the posh restaurants of Beirut, Lebanese food and wine lovers are toasting one another at the source of the agricultural chain. “Instead of bringing the garden to Beirut, we’re living in it,” says Kamal Mouzawak, co-owner of Tawlet Ammiq, a restaurant...
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Lebanon’s personal training scene heats up
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May 05, 2012 01:33 AM
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BEIRUT: As the days heat up, so does the pressure to sport an attractive body in the sun. It is now peak season for personal fitness trainers, whose coaching helps clients burn fat and build muscle. “I’m more motivated this time of year, absolutely,” enthuses Mustapha Jundi, who...
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Renovated old-house eateries offer classic flavor
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May 01, 2012 01:22 AM
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BEIRUT: Hidden in the shadows of the steel cranes towering over much of Lebanon are a handful of charming old houses that have been renovated into cozy eateries. “It reminds me of old Beirut when I was young,” London-based Lebanese food writer Anissa Helou says of restaurants in old...
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Woman’s plight spurs push for marrow registry
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April 27, 2012 01:37 AM
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BEIRUT: A Lebanese expatriate in Australia in need of a bone marrow transplant is looking to find a match in Lebanon – and in the process is working to raise awareness to create a national registry of donors in Lebanon. “It would be amazing if there could be a bone marrow registry in...
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Life coaching, NLP gain ground in Lebanon
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April 25, 2012 02:01 AM
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BEIRUT: In one sitting, you can conquer a lifelong fear of commitment, dogs or snakes. At least that’s the experience of people who have had a successful session with a life coach, during which a technique called Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is used to help people overcome their fears...
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Written word animates the cafes of Hamra
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April 21, 2012 12:03 AM
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BEIRUT: At a local cafe, a young woman shares her most intimate feelings about death and politics with a roomful of strangers. “This is dedicated to Zahed Zoughaib, who committed suicide due to unemployment,” says American University of Beirut student Zainab Olleik, as she begins...
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Syrian schoolchildren grapple with poverty and uncertainty
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April 10, 2012 01:50 AM
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TRIPOLI, Lebanon: On a crowded Tripoli street in the middle of a weekday, boys from Aleppo peddle chewing gum and candy, having escaped the crisis at home only to plunge into a new one in Lebanon. They are among thousands of Syrian refugee children who have dropped out of school due to their...
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Speakers’ Corner: A shadow of its former self?
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April 07, 2012 01:11 AM
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BEIRUT: In a corner of a university campus in Beirut, long before the Arab Spring and even before Lebanon’s Civil War, student activists would gather together to speak out about the most compelling issues of their time. “They were the best years of my life,” says Suhail Muasher,...
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