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Cheer for the athletes, don't pity them!

Published September 11th, 2012 - 12:55 GMT

Are we to say things like"Thank God they have something to do!" for the Paralympians? This blogger gives a resounding "NO!"; Lebanon has an amazing graffiti problem; the rich in the Lebanese government get richer; and a tour of Beirut from 100 years past.
Cheer for them but do not mock them by feeling pity.
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Green Data [2]
It's Paralympics not Pitylympics
We should cheer the athletes for their amazing athletic abilities, not shout words of pity and tote condescending cliches!
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Massive graffiti in Hamra street
Lebanon has a situation with graffiti-- a great situation! Some of the best in the world have been invited to paint the town red, grean, and any color to spice things up and promote an exhibition to be held at the Beirut Art Center .
Abir Ghattas [4]
Ministers and MPs in Lebanon receive 8 Billion L.L in salary increase
What accomplishment did you do?? What problems did you solve? This is not the time for such increase. Shame on you.
Tabsir [5]
Buried Cities Recovered #2
Ever wonder what a tour of the Holy Sight in Lebanon was like 100 years ago? This post covers old transiprts of a ' typical devout travel account for an American audience by an author who served both a political and religious role. '
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[4] http://abirghattas.com/ministers-and-mps-in-lebanon-receive-8-billion-l-l-in-salary-increase/
[5] http://tabsir.net/?p=1875