Lebanon Tourism, culture, music and events

Cedars under threat from climate change - report : " Lebanon and other developing countries should combine climate change mitigation policies with greater steps to enter the sustainable development market, even as the world struggles to recover from the global financial crisis, a recent United Nations report has urged.Climate change mitigation does not spell the end for economic growth in developing nations. "

Lebanon’s New7Wonders of Nature bid : " In Lebanon, the Jeita Grotto becomes the country’s official finalist candidate to the worldwide New7Wonders of Nature competition. read more "

Chouf embraces architectural heritage : " The Chouf region is digging deeper into Lebanon's broad architectural heritage for the purpose of building or renovating homes and residences.The union of municipalities in the Chouf has recently adopted an initiative to preserve and spread the architectural heritage of the area. "

Climate change 'catastrophic' for health: doctors - AFP : " Times Online Climate change 'catastrophic' for health: doctors AFP PARIS — Failure to tackle climate change at a key UN conference in Copenhagen could be "catastrophic" for health, the heads of 18 doctors' associations warned on Wednesday. In an exceptional joint appeal published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) ... What we urgently need is a new mindset on climate change guardian.co.uk Barack Obama and EU 'clash over climate change' Telegraph.co.uk Climate cuts urged to avert "health catastrophe" Reuters India New York Times - Washington Post - Reuters all 619 news articles » "

Facebook grows and makes money : "Facebook, the world's biggest social networking site, claims 300 million users and making money ahead of schedule."

Lebanon to capitalize on religious tourism : " BESHWAT, Lebanon — Abandoned wheelchairs and crutches are propped up against the walls in the entry hall, left there for good by believers who say she healed them when no medicine could. read more "

Google Releases News-Reading Service - New York Times : " Telegraph.co.uk Google Releases News-Reading Service New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — Google, long seen as an enemy by many in the news industry, is making a bold attempt to be seen as its friend with a new service it hopes will make it easier for readers to view newspaper and magazine articles. ... Google Fast Flip: Reading Online a Bit More Like Print BusinessWeek Google Launches Fast Flip To Accelerate News Browsing InformationWeek Google Tries to Enhance News Browsing With Fast Flip PC World CNET News - The Associated Press - VentureBeat all 129 news articles » "

Zahle in the hearts of Lebanon’s tourists : " Zahle, the historical trading city between Lebanon and Syria, is famous for its wine and arak. Usually a stopping point for tourists traveling to Baalbek and Anjar, the city itself has seen a recent upsurge in activity this summer. Caretaker Tourism Minister Elie Marouni, originally from Zahle, has called it an “unprecedented year for Zahle which the ministry has tried to support financially and non-financially.” "

Photo exhibition highlights Lebanon’s environmental woes : " Lebanon’s Green Party held a photo exhibition in Downtown Beirut over the weekend to highlight the plight of the country’s environment.The “Outdoor Photo Exhibition on the Environment in Lebanon,” which ran from September 11-13 next to the Cervantes Institute and the party’s headquarters, aimed to raise awareness about the problem of pollution. "

Lebanese beauty fever : " The Lebanese are notorious for being image- conscious. But now so-called 'Lebanese beauty fever' is hitting the very young, with the opening of three children's spas this summer. read more "