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LBC’s Cheyef 7alak Tackles Serious Problems with Humor
Oct 6th
It’s about time Lebanese mainstream media leveraged their power to promote social change in Lebanon. LBC’s Cheyef 7alak is a new initiative that is actively utilizing social media to encourage (well, by first embarrassing) respect among citizens in Lebanon.
One of their categories is about traffic. We’ve all been there. Their More >
[WTF] Brain Pampering for Girls?
Aug 24th
I received this ad in my inbox (i.e. spam) and its weirdness (“archeological” digging AND a make-over?) led me to check out their page on Facebook.
First of all they say on Facebook that this “Just for Boys” workshop also welcomes girls. Well then why call it “just for boys”?
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Talk with Sister Jayanti
Jun 6th
Talk with Sister Jayanti on June 9 at 7pm in Unesco Palace. Free of charge. Click on the flyer above for details.
Muhammad Bouazizi
Jan 21st
Muhammad Bouazizi, ignition behind Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution. More cartoons from Carlos Latuff.
Odd Advertising for Bic in Toronto
Sep 4th
Isn’t it weird that the illustration of the woman is used in a serious manner to advertise for the Bic shavers? “For legs that beckon?” I thought we were over these stereotypical depictions of women, Canada? Photo taken on the subway in Toronto and posted via my new iPhone app!
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How Slow Internet in Lebanon Is
Jun 14th
This is how slow the internet in Lebanon is. We rank 165 in download speed and 175 in upload speed among 178 countries. Thanks to Lynn and Poupi for laughing with me about this today! It’s no laughing matter though; it’s pretty pathetic. Test conducted on http://www.speedtest.net. Click on the More >
