Archive for the 'Plain Talking' Category

Every now and then, I post about emerging Lebanese blogs.
Todays post will plain talk my relative and personal views on this blog. As the title ‘Blogging Beirut‘ sounds, seems pretty self-descriptive, but this is not your ordinary conventional Lebanese blog. It seems to be a clump of authors, residing mainly in Lebanon, and unlike the native blogosphere, this [...]


The Inner Circle is ‘endorsing’ French web application  deezer.com as an excellent source of streaming quality music of your choice. The songs are endless, and streams instantly. I cannot be blunt any more than this. A personal preference, found in their Vocal Jazz radio of the 20’s.
Flash Player is required. you’d have to be lame not to have [...]


I strongly encourage my readers to watch this movie - Network (1976). imdb


Last year today this poster was trying to soothe Lebanese Society. Reads “100 days of tranquility”. (100, only?)

Abstractions or reality is a funny, funny thing. A compelling thought as I stare at the soldier in the picture, who has changed roles so many times and remained ethical and balanced throughout the way. Tip of the hat goes [...]


France 24, seldom being the first to scoop news on our beloved Lebanon, has stated that the Majority of March 14 have announced Seniora as their choice for Prime Minister.
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose. Somehow, I (personally) think things will be slightly different this time around. Overall I prefer Seniora over young Hariri, [...]


     Israel, where one of the world most innovative tech industry, comparative to Silicon Valley has launched a new web-based idea. Awkward for a country like Israel to come up with a website that allows users to file complaints against anyone or anything, argue their case, have the community choose sides, and ultimately vote on [...]


The internet came along way while Lebanon still lacks mainstream broadband (fast) internet.
Here’s a poem describing our times.

Consider it your lucky day, cause the term RSS (Feed) will be a common word you’ll encounter. RSS is good. What it does is, it keeps you posted on all up to date news that interests you in [...]