Explore the ocean with Google Earth 5.0 !!


Its really amazing!

I have downloaded and installed the latest edition of Google Earth which has nice features! you can see global changes with decades of historic imagery, Dive beneath the surface of the ocean and you can even track and share your paths with others!
check it out !

More:
http://earth.google.com/

'Lebanon's Cedar Island' : Will be constructed in the Sea !

Something NOT TO MISS !! Read below :

Beirut - "Noor International Holding", located in Beirut, declared its determination to present to the Lebanese official authorities the development of "Lebanon's Cedar Island" project facing the Lebanese coast in order to get the approvals.

The company revealed also that the project is an artificial island in the sea and it is similar to Lebanon's national symbol. It is worth mentioning that this island will be the biggest artificial tree in the history. This island will include service, entertaining, touristic, commercial and residential compounds characterized by a great luxuriousness that is in harmony with the modern lifestyle, in addition to the availability of the best accommodations.

Moreover, the company mentioned that it will be the main developer of the project and that it has started its calls with many Lebanese investors residing in Lebanon and abroad, with Arabs and other investment parties.

This is exactly what we need!!!

Full Story :
http://www.cedarsisland.com/

The New York Times recommends Beirut as the first place to visit in 2009 !!

The New York Times has named the Lebanese capital among its top "44 Places to Go in 2009.""The capital of Lebanon is poised to reclaim its title as the Paris of the Middle East," it said, carrying a photo of downtown Beirut's Mohammed al-Amin mosque.

The Times said that "two hotels scheduled to open later this year are raising the luxury quotient…. and a clutch of high-profile restaurants are transforming the city's culinary scene."

The feature was published in the Sunday January 11th, 2009 print and online versions of the newspaper.

The destinations were chosen based on their cultural and recreational attractions, their unique landscape and architecture, as well as for the food, festivals, family experience, and resorts they have to offer."From the Aegean Sea to Zambia, this year's most compelling destinations are awash in sublime landscapes, cutting-edge art, gala music festivals, and stylish new resorts," it said.

Before... After...

Well, this is something that really makes me proud of being Lebanese!!
If they just leave us to live in peace, we will really be the best country in the whole world!!

Full Story:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/11/travel/20090111_DESTINATIONS.html?8dpc

More on Beirut:
http://www.downtownbeirut.com/

Thank you, Michael Heart: “Song for Gaza: We Will Not Go Down ”!



http://www.michaelheart.com/Song_for_Gaza.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXia5IAobTg

How michael heart found it in himself to write such a hopeful song for the palestinians in the midst of all this i cannot imagine. but i applaud his creative and uplifting heart!

..."God Bless you for this song"..

A "Usual" Day in the life of a Child !!

This happenned in what George Bush calls the only democracy in the middle east.. The US`s best friend.. : Israel!


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..Well, I got this picture among others by email this morning... I thought of publishing it on my blog, just because i felt an urge to do something for the sake of those dying right now in Gaza.. I picked this picture among others cause I felt it might leave an impact on those who might think that i am biased..


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MS Event : Microsoft Momentum – IT Evolution 09

Microsoft has scheduled an event to cover the latest technologies such as virtualization, business intelligence, web and applications development based on Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, Silverlight and Small Business Server 2008, as well as Essential Server 2008.
I think its an event not to miss !

Date : January 21st 2009
Location : Palais des Congres - Dbayeh - Beirut - Lebanon

More:
http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/itevolution/customers.htm