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Beirut Twestival 2011 Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Mar 16th
Twestival is the twitter community’s way of giving back to social organizations through raising awareness, fund raising, and mobilizing resources. It’s happened twice in Beirut and this year is its third edition. The community is organizing a dinner on Thursday, March 24 in Tawlet with some amazing local dishes and all proceeds More >
A Beginner’s Guide to Twitter in Lebanon
Jan 22nd
So you’re interested in Twitter. Welcome. Here is a guide to help you through your first couple of weeks. It will seem odd and pointless at the beginning but I promise you it’s worth it.
BasicsFirst, register an account. Pick a cool username but keep it short. You will one day More >
On Slactivism, Old and New
Jan 22nd
On a flight back to Beirut yesterday, the captain made an announcement that his flight attendants would be passing UNICEF envelopes to all passengers who would like to donate change (in any currency). I received mine and shoved it immediately into the seat pocket in front of me. A thought More >
Muhammad Bouazizi
Jan 21st
Muhammad Bouazizi, ignition behind Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution. More cartoons from Carlos Latuff.
Apartheid in the Israeli Education System
Jan 21st
South Africa established separate education systems for Blacks, Whites and Coloreds. Non-white education systems were seriously underfunded. 1984 per capita spending on white children was 1,654 SAR, black children 234 SAR.
Israel has established separate Hebrew and Arab education systems. A 2005 study showed that within Israel, Jewish students receive 4,935 More >
It’s My Birthday! And Here Is My Wish
Jan 11th
Hello friends! On Monday, January 17, I will be turning twenty-nine. W00t! This year, I am asking you for a special wish that will make me and my loved ones (you) very happy. Instead of buying me gifts and wishing me happy birthday on my Facebook wall, please consider donating More >
Second Year Commemorating War on Gaza
Dec 26th
Many things you can do this year and resolve to do in 2011:
- You can join the twitter campaigns on December 27 to promote justice for Gaza and remember the atrocities committed by Israel in December – January 2008. The two campaigns are #Gaza2 and #BoycottIsrael.
- Wear Red on Monday, December 27.
- Join and support More >
