“More than 35 years after the rise of the Lebanese left...

?????? ???? ????? ?? ????

“More than 35 years after the rise of the Lebanese left and the start of the civil war, people across Syria have risen up against decades of oppressive Baath party rule in their own country. Since demonstrations began in March, rights groups estimate that security forces have killed more than 1,000 protesters, and rights abuses are believed to be widespread.   

President Bashar al-Assad and his Baathist regime have drawn global condemnation for the brutal crackdown on demonstrators. However, Beirut-based activists, many who have worked together against issues like sectarianism and in support of Palestinian and other Arab revolts, now find themselves split over their positions on the protests in Syria.”

Aroussa Baladi (Lara Baladi)

?????? ???????? ??????????? ??? ?????? ???????? “??? ??????”…??? 5 ???? ?? ?????? ?????????.alert Drills earlyBird Syria lebanon IDF

Aroussa Baladi (Lara Baladi)

In the mountains of Lebanon

“People whom you will meet and, by saying nothing, will approve of their actions are responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. You will be remembered as someone who did collaborate with Apartheid.”

- Joey Ayoub to the co-founder of WikipediaHezbollah moving missile stock from Syria to Lebanon

Martyr square in 1991.

In the 19th century, the square was known as Place des Canons. During World War I, Lebanon was under Ottoman rule. In 1915, Beirut suffered a blockade by the Allies, which was intended to starve the Turks out. The effect was a famine, followed by plague, which killed more than a quarter of the population. A revolt against the Turks broke out which resulted in hanging of many nationalists on 6 May 1916 in the renamed Martyrs’ Square. Among them were Said akl, Father Joseph Hayek, Abdul Karim al-Khalil, Abed al-Wahab al-Inglizi, Joseph Bishara Hani, Mohammad and Mahmoud Mahmassani, Omar Hamad, Philip and Farid el-Khazen, and Sheikh Ahmad Tabbara.

Currently some remains of the old Cinema Opera building (now a Virgin Megastore) and the bronze Martyrs statue are the only features left of the Martyrs’ Square. The statue, riddled with bullet holes, has become a symbol for all that was destroyed during the Lebanese Civil War.

The Martyrs’ Square is a common location for protests and demonstrations, among the more notable demonstrations were the 2005 anti-Syrian protests of the Cedar Revolution and 2007 anti-government opposition protests led by Hezbollah and The Free Patrotic Movement.

I do not own these pictures, only found them at work in an old film.

In the mountains of Lebanon

Bahrain opposition activists jailed for life

[Guardian] Bahrain, Syria and Middle East unrest - live updates[Al-Jazeera] Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents :

Protesters take to the streets, clashing with police after eight Shia activists are given life sentences.

[NPR] Bahrain Sentences Shiite Activists To Life In PrisonBahrain opposition activists jailed for life

Arab Spring exposes Nasrallah's hypocrisy

Finally some results :)

on my fifth week of diet+gym, finally some results are starting to show :) :D

Arm Muscles are getting more tense : biceps, triceps, forarms
Shoulders are tensed and straight :)
No more backache :D
Chest is showing some form :)

On the other hand, belly is getting smaller and not MSHATSHAT :P
Anyway, in resume, right on track :D
Pictures and coming next week for all the ladies ;) :P

As you mau have noticed, our FB page/twitter account are giving you almost daily healt tips, so don’t forget to LIKE/Follow us :)

And for now, some health tips roundup :
- Anti-bacterial soap is no better for you than regular soap, new study says. The germs don’t know the diff 
- Your cereal won’t go mushy if you pour the milk just till the cereal starts to float—then stop.
-  A few small coffee servings throughout the day keep you more awake & focused than a single jumbo one.
- Many sugar free foods are fairly high in calories.
- Don’t forget to have 3 meals a day, with 2 HEALTHY snacks between them : fruit, juice, etc,

 Check me next week ;)

Yours Truly

C

Arab Spring exposes Nasrallah's hypocrisy

America's Next War Theater: Syria and Lebanon?

On March 2, 2007, 4 Star General Wesley Clark sits down with ‘Democracy Now’ to discuss the plans the U.S. has to take over 7 different countries in the Middle East & Africa. 

Keep in mind that this interview is three years old and we’re already starting to see how Libya, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan & Iran.

As we know NATO has already invaded Libya in an attempt to kill Gadaffi.  Syria is experiencing amysterious uprising, Egypt just went through a revolution and now a secret war is being fought in Yemen.  

Iran is two months away from having nuclear weapons and with them sharing borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan, war there is inevitable.  The U.S. is already occupying Afghanistan and allegedly Osama Bin Laden was found in Pakistan where the U.S. violated their sovereignty by carrying out a military mission without any prior notice.

Lebanon Army Special Forces

Their project is an experience designed to raise some questions in the minds of children. Players will get to control a tree wisp born from a barren tree. The wisp is charged with enriching the tree by gathering nutrients from different locations. When mankind decides to cut down the forest to make way for urban expansion, players will get to live a tremendous experience that leaves them with a clear message: The future of our environment is in our hands.

 

“Born This Way” ban has been lifted in Lebanon.

 The Middle East state originally banned the record for being “offensive to Christianity”, but the country’s General Security department has now authorised shipments of the albums to be delivered.

Check out the details here:  http://www.popdaily.net/forum/showthread.php?1129-quot-Born-This-Way-quot-ban-has-been-lifted-in-Lebanon and join in the discussion!

oleander lane by bitzi ? ion-bogdan dumitrescu on Flickr.

America's Next War Theater: Syria and Lebanon?: Clipped from www.globalresearch.caThe envoys of the...

Mosley: GP Bahrain Mustahil Digelar

US defense sales to Bahrain rose before crackdown :

President Obama, Merchant of Death

11-6-2011

Riot police firing from close range at a small group of female protesters in Karzakan village on June 10, 2011:

Worst Internet Countries Ecclestone Berharap GP Bahrain Digeser Lagi: Article by at 2011-06-08 12:00:26

You know you're Lebanese when:

Broumana

Hezbollah sweep Lebanon elections

Fadl Shaker (Arabic: ??? ????)  Lebanese singer 

Euphoria Summer @ #Orchidresort in Jiyeh #Lebanon (Taken with Instagram at Orchid - Private Beach Club)

You woke up as the sun was rising over your beloved city, tinting the sky a peachy pink, the smog...“The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its desire to remain a partner to Lebanon..."


:

Iran Hails New Hezbollah-Dominated Cabinet In Lebanon 

Young soldier in the Lebanese civil war.

Em Welady - Fares Karam

takemeback.takemeback.takemeback.takemeback.

1.. At weddings, it takes the bride and groom four hours to kiss all the guests.

2.. You pity anyone who is not an Arab and think all other cultures are “morally corrupt”.

3.. You brag about your kids even if they are bad

5.. One satellite dish on your roof isn’t enough…you need at least two of them.

6.. You say the letter “H” like “etch”.

7.. You put olive oil on EVERYTHING and brag about how healthy it is.

8.. Three or more relatives live in your neighbourhood.

9..Your favourite food is grape leaves (Warrak Ghaneb), but you are embarrassed to tell your friends that you eat leaves for dinner.

10.. You cook a meal that lasts three days.

11.. You inherited or will inherit land in Lebanon.

12.. You have fruit trees in your backyard and when there in season you live on them.

13.. Your aunt always asks you when she can dance at your wedding.

14.. Your Father swears at you with words that effect himself (Yilaan Abouk.)

15.. You play cards till the break of dawn.

16.. You NEVER run out of “Bizzir” (pumpkin seeds).

17.. You can’t have a meal without KHEBAZ (Leb bread).

18.. If you’re an Arab woman, you dye your hair an obviously fake shade of blond that is non-existent in nature but swear that it’s natural.

19.. You feel proud when someone famous or a celebrity has ANY Lebanese blood in them. (Shakira, Salma Hayek, the big nun in sister act)

20.. You teach your Anglo friends Arabic words (mostly bad ones) and feel proud when they use them in conversations.

21.. Your Mom has a creative nickname for you like “Susu” “Natoosheh” or “Googoo”.

22.. You have someone tell you your fortune through your coffee cup.

23.. You say “Bolice” for “Police”.

24.. If your a single Arab guy you always tell women that you own your own business even though you wash dishes at City Extra.

25.. You get really excited and call your whole family to the room when there is a special or a documentary on Lebanese on SBS or ABC.

26.. Members of your family start to come over your house at 11:00PM and don’t leave until 3:00am.

27.. You are awaken at night by a member of your family yelling over the phone to overseas.

28.. It doesn’t even cross your mind NOT to B-B-Q at two in the morning……. on your front porch.

29.. The say “Wallah” after every sentence.

30.. If you’re an arab woman, you think professional non-Leb belly dancers are hysterical.

31. You always know everyone arab and most of the time your related to them

44.even when your not hungry your mum insists you eat a full meal.

32. Your parents always tell you stories of back home to make you feel greatful for what you have here like: “When i was your age i had to walk in snow up to my waist carring my brother and sister on my shoulders for 20km to get to school each day, and you complain about the bus?”

33. All problems are solved with a kiss from mum. And another bowl of food.

34. all males own at least one white bonds singlet.

35. All arabs know every thing about everything and if you try to challenge that you often don’t wake up the next morning in one piece.

36. You can abuse an arab but if you say anything against their mum you better run….fast.

37. All lebanese mums cook for three weeks before any event and often have two freezers.