The Wall Street Journal On Israel’s Gas Bonanza
Great article on the frenzy surrounding Israel’s latest gas find:
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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Blogging Lebanon since 2005
UNSC Rebuffs International Crisis Group For Advocating “Moderation” On STL
George Malbrunot cites an anonymous diplomat at the United Nations (My translation. Hover for french original):
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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Is Open Source Software Right For Lebanon?
There’s a movement to promote the use of free open source software in the Lebanese government. The idea is that this will help cut costs for the cash-strapped government.
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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A Syrian Trap For America ?
Michael Young is upset that the US has confirmed the appointment of the new American Ambassador in Syria:
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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What Do The Lebanese Talk About On Twitter?
Krikor has the rundown (Spoiler: food, shopping, cars, tweetups and sushi)
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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How To Make Baklava In Less Than 10 Minutes
Joumana has the details (Video!)
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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“What is so awesome in ‘Make A Wish Come True’?”
Youmna is sick and tired of the dull and uninspired advertising campaigns for Lebanese malls
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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What Alquaeda Thinks Most About
I found an article that analyzes the most common keywords used by top Alquaeda commanders in their last 34 speeches since 2009. Being a visual person, I took it a step further and created a tag cloud out of the keywords, where the bigger word means more prevalence. The three little specks are “Chechnya”, “Yemen” and “Guantanamo”.
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
The Standard Case For Why The Indictment Will Hurt Hezbollah
Zeina Karam and Bassem Mroue of the AFP explain why the indictment could be a “blow” to Hezbollah. In a nutshell, that its reputation (“its most important foundation”) will be sharply diminished and that Israel would immediately pounce once they become compromised.
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 30, 2010
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Can Social Media Restore Zajal?
There’s a Daily Star article about how Youtube and Facebook are causing a Zajal “tentative comeback”. It’s an interesting read, especially when one learns about enthusiasts like Fady:
Mustapha Hamoui · Dec 29, 2010
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