PPublic Services Read More 1 minute read Who needs hover boards….byHabib BattahMar 28, 2013 Wired.com While the film “Back to the Future II” promised the futuristic floating skateboards would be the norm by 2015……
CCulture & Heritage Read More 2 minute read When downtown Beirut was busybyHabib BattahMar 27, 2013 I found this picture today on the Facebook group قديماً one of many sites now posting pictures of old Beirut.…
Read More 1 minute read Investing in Iraqi freedombyHabib BattahMar 26, 2013 According to figures published by EuroNews, the US government has spent $1.7 trillion on its war in Iraq…
Read More 1 minute read Mikati statistically on track?byHabib BattahMar 24, 2013 Lebanon has had 6 prime minister administrations over the last 10 years. On average, that’s a new prime minister…
CCulture & Heritage Read More 1 minute read Quote of the weekbyHabib BattahMar 24, 2013 “There is no need to worry,” said Culture Minister Gaby Layoun, following the theft of 46 items from…
Read More 1 minute read Fear not Lebanese republic…byHabib BattahMar 22, 2013 The prime minister may have resigned, but you still have Dr. JUJUBA! He’s got you covered no matter…
Read More 1 minute read Context in TripolibyHabib BattahMar 22, 2013 The fighting in Tripoli is often covered in two ways: either a five minute report or field dispatch…
CCulture & Heritage Read More 2 minute read Glass sidewalks from NYC to BeirutbyHabib BattahMar 22, 2013 I’ve been fascinated by glass sidewalks ever since I noticed them in the ruins of downtown Beirut. Buried…
Read More 1 minute read Bus safetybyHabib BattahMar 21, 2013 Because who needs regulations like keeping doors shut while driving down the highway when you can just put…
Read More 1 minute read The ironies of air travelbyHabib BattahMar 21, 2013 A plane full of Lebanese waits patiently in line behind Israel.