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It’s summer time, time to relieve the stress that governed both fall and spring semesters and time to celebrate if you’re graduating… But it’s also the time to think of all the coming challenges; graduates are steps away from decisions that will mark the rest of their career life and students that didn’t do well have to re-think their academic strategies. It’s been quite a dynamic year full of activities and ups and downs that The Gate has lived along with its readers. Now enjoying your summer time is a must! And what’s better to be proud of than our annual festivals that will be taking place all over the country? The Gate gives you a glimpse in this issue on the main biggest summer festivals. And that’s definitely not all. You just need to go through the issue and make sure not to miss a page of it! One of the important matters to stop at is the featured reportage conducted with J.A.D (Jeunesse Anti-Drogues). This dangerous - and unfortunately “taboo” – phenomenon keeps circulating among the youth and through the media, but yet the reality of the situation looks very challenging… This syndrome is spreading dangerously within the youth, endangering not only their own future, but that of our society, of our community, of our nation! Social mobilization should be the mission of university students’ communities in the coming time. Being the supposedly most dynamic sector of society, youth need to be sensible towards such and other social and national issues. Awareness is never enough, action is needed…
Bernard Hatem General Manager
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Featured: World Cup 2010: The Stadiums!
p. 18 CAMPUS ACTIVITIES : AUB, AUD,AUST, AUT, HAIGAZIAN,LAU, NDU, USEK
Sports & Athletics
World Cup 2010: The Stadiums! Johannesburg will have two stadiums in the World Cup 2010 and also boasts the opening match, one semi final and the final match of the tournament. Soccer City is the jewel in South Africa’s crown, built in 1987 and with a capacity of 94,700 (excluding Media and VIP’s) it is sure to offer a great atmosphere for the lucky few that get tickets and hopefully as the stadium to be used for the first game, provide an excellent springboard for a magnificent tournament.
Soccer City
Ellis Park was constructed in 1982 as a modern, integrated stadium offering outstanding sight lines from every seat. The Stadium stands within a world class sporting precinct, barely 15 minutes’ walk from the Johannesburg City Centre, and offers outstanding office, security and medical features. For 2010, new upper tiers will be constructed behind each of the goals, at the north and south ends of the venue, increasing the net capacity by 10,149 seats to a total 60,000. Ellis Park will host one quarter final match.
For 2010, the upper tier will be extended around the stadium, an encircling roof will be constructed, new changing room facilities will be developed and new floodlights will be installed.
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World Cup 2010: The Stadiums! Only minor renovations will be required to bring the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace into line with requirements for a stadium able to host first and second round matches at the 2010 World Cup. The stadium will have a capacity of just over 40,000. For 2010, essentially cosmetic measures such as installation of new electronic scoreboards and upgrading of the floodlights and public address system will render the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace ready to welcome the football supporters of the world.
Rustenburg Stadium
Group matches to be played in Rustenburg • 12th June - 8.30pm: England v USA • 15th June - 1:30pm: New Zealand v Slovakia • 19th June - 4.00pm: Ghana v Australia • 22th June - 4.00pm: Mexico v Uruguay • 24th June - 8.30pm: Denmark v Japan
The main west stand of the Loftus Versfeld stadium was completely rebuilt in 1977, and the other three stands have been rebuilt since, creating an impressive arena, that rises steeply on all sides and incorporates some of the country’s finest facilities for corporate hospitality. Minimal upgrading will be required for the stadium to qualify as a venue for first and second round matches, but the floodlights, sound system and scoreboards will all be improved. The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and this will probably rise to 50,000 for the World Cup.
Pretoria Group matches to be played in Pretoria • • • • •
13th June - 4.00pm: Serbia v Ghana 16th June - 8.30pm: South Africa v Uruguay 19th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Denmark 23rd June - 4.00pm: USA v Algeria 25th June - 8.30pm: Chile v Spain
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The roof over the existing west stand of the Peter Mokaba Stadium will be removed and replaced by a roof that covers the entire western stand of the new Stadium. An additional 20 rows of seating will be built around the entire stadium to increase capacity to 40,000. In addition to the structural work, the Peter Mokaba stadium will be provided with first rate equipment, including an electronic scoreboard in the northern stand, new floodlights, a modern sound system and a fire detection and protection system.
Polokwane Stadium
Group matches to be played in Polokwane • 13th June - 1.30pm: Algeria v Slovenia • 17th June - 8.30pm: France v Mexico • 22nd June - 8.30pm: Greece v Argentina • 24th June - 4.00pm: Paraguay v New Zealand
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will have a capacity of 49,500 and will be a multi purpose facility launched at the World Cup in 2010.
Group matches to be played in Port Elizabeth • 12th June - 1.30pm: Korea Republic v Greece • 15th June - 4.00pm: Ivory Coast v Portugal • 18th June - 1.30pm: Germany v Serbia • 21st June - 4.00pm: Chile v Switzerland
Port Elizabeth Stadium
• 23rd June - 4.00pm: Slovenia v England
Bloemfontein Stadium
In advance of 2010, a second tier will be added to the main grandstand of the Free State Stadium on the western side of the ground, increasing the net capacity beyond the 40,000-mark required for venues to stage first and second round matches. Additionally, new turnstiles will be erected, the floodlights will be upgraded, electronic scoreboards will be installed and the sound system will be revamped to the required standards.
Group matches to be played in Bloemfontein • • • • •
14th June - 4.00pm: Japan v Cameroon 17th June - 4.00pm: Greece v Nigeria 20th June - 1.30pm: Slovakia v Paraguay 22th June - 4.00pm: France v South Africa 25th June - 8.30pm: Switzerland v Honduras
Cape Town is building a new stadium for the 2010 World Cup in the suburb of Greenpoint, 500 metres from the Atlantic Ocean with Table Mountain as a backdrop. Upon completion, the stadium should seat 70,000.
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Group matches to be played in Cape Town • 11th June - 8.30pm: Uruguay v France • 14th June - 8.30pm: Italy v Paraguay
Cape Town Stadium
• 18th June - 8.30pm: England v Algeria • 21st June - 1.30pm: Portugal v Korea DPR • 24th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Netherlands
Durban will boast the new Moses Mabhida stadium, unveiled on June 15th 2006 at Durban’s ICC by KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier Sbu Ndebele and eThekwini Mayor Councillor Obed Mlaba. The stadium will be built on the site of the existing King’s Park stadium and has been designed as a firstclass multi-purpose sporting facility with a seating capacity of 70,000. The stadium is named after named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the SACP.
Group matches to be played in Durban • 13th June - 8.30pm: Germany v Australia • 16th June - 4.00pm: Spain v Switzerland • 19th June - 1.30pm: Netherlands v Japan • 22th June - 8.30pm: Nigeria v Korea Republic • 25th June - 4.00pm: Portugal v Brazil
Durban Stadium Construction of the new Mbombela Stadium on open land just eight kilometres north of Nelspruit will confirm the recently rising fortunes of this far north-eastern corner of South Africa. The Mbombela Stadium has been designed to ensure it enjoys a prosperous life beyond the tournament as an adaptable, relevant multisport, entertainment and exhibition venue. The stadium will be specifically constructed to ensure that it meets all FIFA Requirements and presents a compact and attractive venue for both first and second round matches with a capacity of just over 40,000.
Group matches to be played in Nelspruit • 16th June - 1.30pm: Honduras v Chile
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• 20th June - 4.00pm: Italy v New Zealand
Nelspruit Stadium
• 23rd June - 8.30pm: Australia v Serbia • 25th June - 4.00pm: Korea DPR v Ivory Coast
Campus Activities
Campus activities AUB student Najla Khatib grabs $11,000 leadership award Najla Khatib, an AUB graduate student in public health, picked up the annual AUB BCG Promising Leader Award, at a ceremony held on campus on June 4, 2010. The AUB BCG Promising Leader Award was created last year by the American University of Beirut and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help celebrate and develop future leaders from AUB. The award also offers the recipient the opportunity for a fulltime job interview at BCG along with an $11,000 cash prize. BCG is the fastest-growing global management consulting firm serving the Middle East and North Africa from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The award was presented to Khatib by Dean of Student Affairs Maroun Kisirwani and Vice President of Development Imad Baalbaki from AUB and Ziad El Baba from BCG.
Outdoors 2010:
36th Folk Dance Festival enthralls AUB Fifteen dance groups, representing schools, colleges, and dance centers, participated in the 36th Folk Dance Festival, held on AUB’s Green Oval on Sunday, May 30, 2010. As the Master of Ceremonies announced each troupe’s name, members paraded gracefully, displaying their colorful costumes before taking their allotted positions.
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Families thronged to the AUB campus on Saturday May 21 and Sunday May 22, 2010 to take part in the vibrant circus and carnival at this year’s Outdoors festivities. Food, games, concerts, parades, and an assortment of carnival shows made the AUB campus the place to be this weekend. Rich in variety, food choices ranged from Chinese noodles, to Saudi kabseh, to the usual carnival treats like popcorn, hotdogs, and cotton candy. A number of food sponsorship was by seafood distributor Siblou, but other eateries were also present: Crepaway, Costa Coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Baskin Robbins. Meanwhile, a number of AUB student clubs hosted carnivalstyle games at the Outdoors fair. These included paintball, car races, arcade games, pinball, t-shirt painting, fortune telling, water-dunking, rock-climbing, and much more. At one of the stands decked out with colorful flags, the Saudi Club was hosting a Playstation 3 World Cup tournament. Biology Sophomore Mishari Al Abdulwahed said, “We brought the World Cup 2010 season early to AUB. Our aim is to foster friendly competition and contribute to the carnival atmosphere.”
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AUD School of Business Administration proves Award Winning Education
The School of Business Administration (SBA) at the American University in Dubai (AUD) - widely recognized by students and employers for its tradition of combining academic rigor with practical applications in teaching and research, has just added another success story to its record. Accounting and Finance Program student Ms. Priyanka Lalwani has just received the prestigious Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Foundation’s Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Award. The ACFE is the world largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. This award is given once a year to only 30 students, mainly students in the US. AUD’s Lalwani is the first student to receive this honor in the GCC region, and has put AUD at the forefront of anti-fraud education in the region.
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Real World Training for AUD Information Technology Stu
can University in Dubai (AUD) has The Information Technology Department at the Ameri rvice platforms to be used in recently received 20 Cisco 3600i and 2600ii series multise from SITA - world’s leading bution the AUD Network Infrastructure lab, a generous contri logy solutions. techno ation inform and specialist in air transport communications unity in Dubai. comm IT the with cted conne stay to is y strateg The AUD IT Department’s tives in various execu and ers “Thus, we are in continual contact with some senior manag in touch with remain to efforts our of duct companies. The relationship with SITA is a bypro ation Inform of sor Profes nt Assista dine, Zeined Hassan Dr. our surrounding”, comments Technology at AUD. allows AUD students to investigate Having a relatively large number of routers in the IT lab now be closer to real industry can ts projec their ce, data networking scenarios; for instan
structures rather than just academically simulated environments. The new routers will reduce resource contention among the students and widen their senior projects options. After setting up these devices besides the existing ones (Cisco 1800 series), the AUD IT Lab will have 26 operating routers; thus, every student in a data networking class can have a dedicated router throughout the term, which he/she can configure and reset at his/her will as part of any laboratory training.
AUST
AUST hosts CCE & Medical Engineering Exhibition anized its 6th annual AUST’s CCE department org ened jects fair. The fair was op students graduation pro f, GM sse You m nhe Me l Dr. Abde by MP Nidal Tohme and ent of sid Pre r, Sak am Hiy . Mrs of “Ogero”, in addition to Affairs Dr. Nabil Haidar and AUST and VP of Academic VP Mr. Riad Sakr. ing winners: The Jury selected to follow and Michel Makhoul ad dd Computer: Geryes Ha i and Alaa Haji Communication: Ali Harajl (Computer) Masters: Mohamed Alwani unication) mm (Co First in the fair: Jet Mil
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g competitions in the dents entered live cookin stu area ent em nag Ma tel Ho AUT ril 30 at the BIEL exhibition d April 27 and ended Ap : ted pe com nts de HORECA event that starte stu our two competitions in which nts in Beirut. Below are the h 4:00-6:00pm (AUT stude 27t ril Ap y sda Tue : ion etit mp Co f’s Che ior Live Jun r 2) istian Daou; team numbe student Mansour Fakhry and Chr 29th 4:00-8:30 pm (AUT ril Ap ay rsd Thu : ion etit mp Co ich dw Junior Live San 5) Imad Eid participant number 2, and Wissam Maalouly participant number (10 Medal! Bronze the d awarde were Daou Christian Mansour Fakhry and universities were competing). the region’s Wissam Maalouly, was awarded a special certificate from Boecker – ds. standar hygiene best for – largest Food Safety services
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NDU exposes student films, winners at the Abu Dhabi, Monaco and Cannes Festivals
NDU’s Audio-Visual department has conducted a press conference at the Pierre Abi Khater auditorium announcing the student films that won awards at the international festivals for student films in Monaco and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed University. The films of Jessica Younes and Naji Bechara were awarded in the competitions that involved tens of films from around the world. Three films that participated at the Cannes and Cermont Ferrand festivals were also showed. Afterwards, discussions took place between the student directors and the audience.
“Nutrition and Mental Health” at NDU The nursing and health sciences faculty at NDU organized, in cooperation with the nutrition and health club a conference about “nutrition and mental health”. An audience of experts, psychologists, faculty staff, deans and students attended. Doctors Michel Sofia, Yousra Hawli, Michel Nawfal and Antoine Farhat and Psychology expert Rana Zayek discussed the several aspects of the topic.
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Haigazian
HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY INAUGURATES ITS NEW HERITAGE BUILDING
Haigazian University held the inaugural ceremony of the Heritage Building as a proud culmination of five years of fundraising, planning, construction and hard work. This building, whose construction notably took three years of dedicated effort that preserved the Lebanese architectural heritage of the exterior, will serve a dual administrative and academic purpose with its 6 floors, including offices as well as classrooms. The Heritage Building originally built around 1930 does not only serve as a valuable addition to an educational institution, but also stands as an effort by Haigazian University to preserve the Lebanese cultural heritage in general and of the traditional and prestigious neighborhood of Kantari in particular. With this addition, Haigazian University now possesses two buildings of Lebanese architectural heritage as classified by the Ministry of Culture. This grand event was conducted under the High Patronage
of the President of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Mr. Saad Hariri, represented by the Minister of Culture, Mr. Salim Wardé. Also in attendance at this impressive occasion were Minister of State Jean Oghasabian, members of Parliament Walid Joumblat, Hagop Pakradounian, Tamam Salam, Arthur Nazarian, Serge Toursarkissian, and Shant Chinchinian. Representatives of the Commanders of the Army, General Security and Internal Security were also present, in addition to the Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Ashod Kotcharian, President of the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Community in Syria and Lebanon, Rev. Salim Sahyouni, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East, Rev. Megrdich Kargeozian, Bishops Kegham Khatcherian and Vartan Ashkarian, previous ministers and members of parliament, community leaders and dignitaries, in addition to Haigazian faculty, staff and students.
USEK Job Fair at USEK huge number of stude nts flocked to the fair in order to submit the al The Faculty of Business and Commerci ir resumes and meet the representative Sciences, in collaboration with the Student s of the different companies. Affairs Office, at the Holy Spirit University of The main objective of this 2010, Kaslik organized on April 22 and 23, fair is to pro vid e students with job op job a year, e consecutiv and for the third portunities in local and foreign ma fair on its main campus, in the presence rkets. It also allows employers to benefit fro of Fr. Hady Mahfouz, USEK President, Eng. m the wide ran ge of specializations off Lebanese the of Nehmat Frem, President ered by the University in order to be Industrialists Association and guest of able to choose the most suitable candid honor, representatives of the participating ates which meet the requirements of their co staff members, organizations, besides Faculty mpanies. The Job Fair strives, in and students. this scope, to offer More than fifty eminent companies nationally interesting job opportunities that the ma in economic and technolo and internationally renowned in the fields gical actors can pro vid e g, for engineerin media, the enthusiastic and highly of banking, insurance, logistics, etc… participated in this job fair. A skilled students.
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LAU
Students play their part for honest elections
uate political science and About 40 LAU undergrad monitor nts volunteered to help international affairs stude effort an l elections last month in the nationwide municipa s. ces pro ral cto in Lebanon’s ele to enhance transparency ps ho rks wo g inin tra ve eral intensi After participating in sev Elections, ociation for Democratic Ass se ane Leb the led by dy to be rea re , the students we a civil society organization ges of sta r fou the r country ove scattered throughout the Mount in 30 and 23 9, 2, y on Ma voting, which took place rth, No the Bekaa, the South, and Lebanon and Beirut, the respectively.
Empowering audiences through dance LAU, of English and dance at Dr. Nadra Assaf, lecturer elmingly rwh ove the by ” ed ast describes being “flabberg ction, I most recent dance produ positive reactions to her Matter. ater ghout May at Monnot The Performed 15 times throu the e, up Al-Sarab Dance Tro by 17 members of Assaf’s ophy piece plays on the philos ce dan l ica atr interactive the tters ma e, tim in nt me mo any at that anyone and everyone, se. in the big picture sen and makes a difference
LAU hosts first annual NGO fair Nearly 70 NGOs participated in the first annual LAU NGO Fair — setting up stands across the Byblos campus on May 21 — in an effort to expose students to the culture of community activism. Representatives from the NGOs engaged with students throughout the day, encouraging them to volunteer and support causes ranging from human rights to environmental protection.
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Academics & Career: Cisco internships Job offers
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NGOS AND YOUTH : Jeunesse Anti-Drogues (JAD): “Students must be more involved in social service”
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LIFESTYLE: Lebanon 2010: A new hot summer of festivals
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Since 2006, Cisco offered internship programs for around 100 Lebanese who were impressing in their performance as Mr. Akiki describes. Akiki adds that it would be a pleasure for Cisco to keep them but “they have to get back to Lebanon”. As Akiki explains, the goal of these programs is to make them capable of benefiting their country. “We received around 1,000 applicants, almost 500 of which have complete applications and out of which 27 are selected for the last batch this year. The advertising of the program happened through Amideast and the selection process takes place with complete transparency” explains Akiki. The program includes a 6-months professional training in the USA followed by an 11-month sponsored internship in a Lebanese company, getting trained and applying knowledge in several fields such as network engineering, IT, business, sales, marketing, education, management, HR and more…
“We cover everything in matter of costs. The program’s budget was of around 3.5 Million Dollars all in all, including costs of labs, desks, laptops, mentors and other expenses as well” says Akiki. This group of 27 Lebanese students will constitute the last batch of interns, by which the program will be completed. However, Akiki expresses Cisco’s willingness to continue offering this program if proper funding can be found.
The Cisco Net working Academ y
The Cisco Networking Other activities and opportunities Academy hosted its Middle East regional conference The longer our interview with Mr. Akiki extended, at the Lebanese American the further information we were getting about University campus in Byblos multitudes of programs aiming at developing skills on Saturday April 17th. 2010. and providing a push for creative initiatives that This year, Lebanon was would have a role in economic development selected to host the regional as well. In that regard, Cisco is allocating event in recognition to the several funds to be invested in entrepreneurs, role that Cisco played in the providing them with experts from abroad, Partnership for Lebanon and the working on attracting investors and mentors… outstanding progress of Cisco Networking Academy as a result In brief, Cisco is one of the excellent of this successful initiative. Further outlets for Lebanese university students to to the recognition to LAU (please approach in order to surf through the various expand) as the 1st Cisco Academy opportunities available for them to become Training Center (CATC) in the ME leaders in their professions, especially when region. it comes to the worldwide renowned certificates that give an ultimate boost to 105 academy instructors and delegates their CVs. attended this year’s conference from Saudi, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Pakistan, UAE and Bahrain. The Cisco Networking Academy Program has close to one million students currently enrolled worldwide in 165 countries out of which 19 countries in the Middle East are and its delivering quality ICT training to over 62,000 ation about Cisco rm fo in r he rt fu r Fo students. It is worth noting that the Middle sco’s website programs, visit Ci East region has witnessed the highest growth www.cisco.com. among all regions of the Cisco Networking Academy Program for the past two years. ation about the For further inform visit banon program, Le r fo p hi rs ne rt Pa The theme of this year’s event is “Education their website Means Development”, highlighting what Cisco forlebanon.com www.partnership Networking Academy is doing from networking, creating sustainable academy communities, concluding very successful Government Partnerships, collaborating and driving the ICT education forward.
Career Orientation
Job listings Cost &Contract Manager: The Cost & Contract Manger is responsible for the cost, relationship and contracts between the company and suppliers / vendors such as direct contractors and sub-contractors. Duties & Responsibilities: Able to handle the cost management and maintain the control system or expedition. Responsible for the preparation of RFB and tender documents. Maintain up-to-date construction rates in the regions. Intrested candidates send your cv to: eliane_lteif@hotmail.com A leading Fashion company is seeking to recruit a sales Attendant with min 2 years experience in fashion preferably high end or in customer service. The right candidate should be Fluent in English and Arabic with excellent selling techniques and communication ...skills as well as High sense for fashion and visual merchandising. 6 working days , 8hrs per day. The salary is around USD 700+ Commission + NSSF + end year Bonus. Interested candidates please send your CV as word document to admin@businesslobby.net SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Responsible for ASP.Net / VB6 development with SQL Server Database. Requirements: -Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree -1/2 years experience in development -.Net coding skills including ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Javascript, HTML, CSS, XML -SQL Server knowledge and SQL coding skills -VB6 Knowledge -Trilingual (French, English and Arabic) E-mail: hr@c-o.com
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Needed Waiters / Waitresses for a Reputable Lebanese Coffee Chain with a minimum of 1 year experience.English or French is a must, both is a plus. Candidates should be flexible in time.
Interested candidates should send their resumes on liban.recruit@gmail.com
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Junior & Senior graphic designers (part timer or full timer) Because our circle is getting bigger… CIRCLE - visual communication is seeking a talented individual with strong designand communication skills. Required skills: - Highly organized and able to work with multiple projects. - Excellent sense of design, layout and typography. - Ability to meet deadlines. - Web and multimedia design experience is a plus. For those who are interested please sendyour CV & portfolio to: info@circle-vc.com
Urgently needed for a 4* Hotel in Ein El Mreisseh / Hamra a male Receptionist / Night Auditor. For More Details please send your CVs to a.jaber@hotmail.com
A renowned boutique in Down Town Beirut is seeking a young female to join its sales team as a sales associate. Full time job, from 10.00 am till 7.00 pm, with one hour lunch break. English is a must, French is a plus. Minimum experience in ret...ail industry is preferred. Attractive package. Interested candidates, please send CVs to marwa.geafar@gmail.com Quantity Surveying Manager needed for an architectural woodwork company. Please send CVs to nadineh@the-unit.biz Needed a fresh graduate (Female) for an administrative Assistant position. Company located at Antelias. Job Description: Knowledge in Microsoft officeespecially Excel Languages: Arabic; English. Salary: According to qualifications Interested candidates please send your CV to: sales@techni-med.com Fresh Civil Engineers are needed for a well known engineering company specialized in inspection, audit, and certification. The salary is negotiable.
NEEDED for a Manufacture in Kafarshima Sales Coordinator. Degree in Business Administration or any related field. Computer literate. Trilingual: Arabic, English & French. E-mail CV’S to: rcrtrhr@gmail.com Needed urgently for a new restaurant located in beyrouth: - 3 bar tenders - 9 waiters or waitresses - 5 commis - 1 hostess - 1 kitchen chef -1 kitchen sous-chef contact :70335559 -70121572 or by mail: jobsforleb@gmail.com A reputable Construction Company located in Zouk Mkael is seeking a Graphic Designer: Skills & Requirements: - BS in Graphic Design or equivalent - Three years experience and above - Proven leadership capability and experience in managing teams - Team working spirit Technical Knowledge: - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Web Design ...- Crafting Corporate Identity of the company with Websites, Logos, Flyers, Brochures, Business Cards… N.B. The person should have the willingness to travel. For the interested candidates, Please send your CV’s to: pa_invest@igcgroup.net (Att: Ms. Azo)
NGOs and Youth
Jeunesse Anti-Drogues (JAD):
“Students must be more involved in social service” Several statistics and articles have tackled the issue of drugs among youth and university students. Drugs have been a source of alarming danger on everyone that gets related to them in a way or another, not only from a legal perspective but also in matter of health and social future… The Gate University Students Magazine met Mr. Joe Hawwat, head of J.A.D or “Jeunesse AntiDrogues”, to shed the lights on the reality of the situation and to expose youth and university students to the social duties and opportunities to counter this phenomenon.
J.A.D J.A.D was founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization active in 5 sectors, mainly drugs in addition to AIDS, Alcohol, Smoking and misuse of internet among children. Its role is essentially focused on awareness as well as on psychological, medical and social assistance. It operates through 32 offices in Lebanon and 7 offices abroad, while being the first organization to be allowed to operate within the European Union.
The hard battle The first impression given by Joe Hawwat, head of J.A.D is: “The problem is much bigger than J.A.D… We’re unfortunately failing the battle to limit the spreading dangers of drugs.” No matter how tragic that seems to be, J.A.D’s small office in Jbeil was “crowded” with youngsters, parents, friendly NGOs coming either to be served or to offer service. Hawat’s phone is always on alert receiving all kinds of calls from people concerned in a way or another with the issue… That still proves the amount of attachment to the cause that J.A.D keeps carrying no matter the hardships…
Challenges “We are unfortunately witnessing deliberate neglect from governmental authorities. Unfortunately also, we are receiving no aids whatsoever from the UNDCP (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) in Beirut. Besides, we keep witnessing some kinds of quarrel and corruption among many organizations that claim to operate in the anti-drugs field…” complains Hawwat openly.
Volunteering: tragic status
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J.A.D is an organization that is 100% based on volunteering. As Hawwat explains, new teams of activists are formed in average every 3 years. “Youngsters are neglecting social activities. University students barely count 2-to-3 percent of the organization’s volunteers while they should be the avant-gardes in this battle” says Hawwat.
Here Hawwat stresses on the importance of social studies in universities. “Students abroad are usually obliged to perform social activities and serve for a graded minimum number of hours per week” he adds.
Universities “Some universities welcome us and offer us all kinds of facilities we need, while some other don’t even allow us in… What we wish from universities is that they assist in volunteering programs and impose on students to register social service hours and most importantly cooperate with us to spread awareness on drugs as universities are the most targeted places and communities for dealers” says Hawwat. With regard to the situation of drug use among youth and university students, Hawwat admits the situation can be classified as catastrophic but still the numbers being published are not accurate and do not represent the reality of things…
Current and Future Projects As Hawwat exposed, J.A.D is currently focused on lobbying for a regulatory law for alcohol, besides the lobbying against energy drinks with labels of drugs. On another hand, J.A.D is organizing “sports against drugs” and “parents against drugs” campaigns and activities, practically in all Arab countries. “The dream however remains to establish an official/public rehabilitation center in Lebanon” says Hawwat. “We don’t want that drug addicts remain to be placed with criminals only to leave detention carrying more dangerous effects and probably becoming dealers themselves instead!” he adds.
Featured Interview
Tania Awad Ghorra “I feel I can do something… and I started!”
Despite the annoying image that many keep because of her voice over the famous “you’re out of units” message they get on their mobile phones, Tania Awad Ghorra carries multitudes of talents and ambitions that hours failed to reveal in her conversation with The Gate University Students Magazine.
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“39 and kicking” Having no problem at all in exposing her age, living effectively a very dynamic 20-year-old spirit, Tania Awad Ghorra has always been a famous figure in Lebanese Media. Media has been her field of study as she completed her DES in Journalism at the Paris II University. Tania is now a mother of three kids but yet insists: “I’m not a mom in the classical meaning of the word!” AUNOHR Her commitments to the better life of her society were not restricted to media. As we spoke of university days, Tania revealed to The Gate a one-of-its kind project, that is the foundation of AUNOHR, a recognized university for specialization in non-violence and HR. “73 students are currently enrolled for the offered programs from various Arab countries. To be eligible to enroll, you have to be a professional first of all. The Board of Trustees is composed by many worldwide renowned symbols of non-violence, such as the grandson of Ghandi and Patch Adams and many others as well. It’s a summer university that goes from July to August with a very intensive program going from 9 to 9 even on Saturdays. AUNOHR is affiliated to the Universite de Paix in Belgium. It’s a revolutionary accredited university with ng local and international support, which is maki nt viole from ng comi le attractive even to peop activism backgrounds. The program doesn’t des end with classes and seminars but also inclu of us famo most the ground commitments, which being the late Laique Pride and Civil Marriage campaigns that took place in Beirut” she explains. Non-violence “I feel I can do something and I started… I introduced conflict resolution in the school of my children and trying to create some dynamism to introduce it to all schools as well. It can all be learned through games that would make students feel they’re playing while reaching the desired goals. It makes of them better listeners and helps them express themselves better. After all a conflict is not a bad thing, what matters is how to solve it” she adds. The success story… Tania exposes her success story briefly to The Gate as follows: “I started my first steps in media while looking for a job before even going to university, and that was through my
voice. I had a chance around year 1990 at Radio Magic 102. Bassem Christo did my voice test back then. Around a month passed and I thought I failed it but yet they called me back and I was selected among 70 other girls. It was the beginning of my career. I started as a DJ and even participated in many championships as well. During university days, I started recording advertisements. I also joined the chorale and took vocalize sessions with the great Zaki Nassif. Then I did camera tests at ICN TV and apparently I was the only one accepted also. I worked as a news reporter as a first step into the TV world and the chain went on… I’m still in the TV field but my work is more focused behind the camera now.” Dynamism It’s definitely hard to be sitting with Tania Ghorra and yet not feeling the amount of energy, commitment and dynamism she carries and expresses for practically everything that surrounds her. “We live once” she says. “I’d rather burn my wings while trying to do everything I want rather than not doing anything; I feel like every day is a gift for me, a bonus.” she adds. “I do what I feel like doing. I worked as a news reporter, as a caricature presenter on TV, then at MTV I presented the weather forecasts for life 5 years. I did interviews with famous personalities like Sir Sean Connery and Paul Anka… I continued work as a freelancer with Al-Jazeera, ART, Orbit, had voice overs in three languages on advertisements, phone companies’ messages, airport messages, phone banking etc… for more than 21 years already, although the average is between 5 to 9 years at most! After all, voice affects a lot even if you don’t notice it.” Being famous “It’s nice to be famous. I would be lying if I say otherwise. The most important however is to know how to deal with people. I respect everyone. Even when it comes to professional media work, I never treat anyone with superiority. Everyone has to learn after all, just like I took time to learn myself as well” says Tania. We are creative and capable Tania believes that Lebanese talents are very creative and can actually compete with all the world. “We’re always witnessing new blood in the world of advertising. I’ve personally worked in ads that were done for companies in Syria, KSA, Egypt, Iran, UAE and more… I’m proud to be part of this creative world.
Lifestyle
Lebanon 2010:
A new hot summer of festivals!
Like every year, even during hard times, Lebanon’s summer festivals keep rocking and attracting thousands of local and international tourists! Summer festivals have become a trend in almost every region of Lebanon… The Gate University Students Magazine takes a glimpse at some of the top upcoming summer festivals that are definitely a must-see for everyone questing for unforgettable memories in highly entertaining cultural events.
Batroun Festival 2010
www.batrounfestival.org
30 - July- 2010
Electro-Accoustic Waveform
15/16 - July- 2010 SUKHISHVILI
The Fire of Georgian Dance Tour 2010 - The Georgian National Dance Company
Zeid and The Wings - Tango Remote Control Mekanik Kantatik - Daedelus
17 - July- 2010
31 - July- 2010
“Eclectic Classical and Jazz Sounds”
Ragheb Alameh
with Pamelia Kurstin and her theremin accompanied by Pete Drungle and his piano
22 - July- 2010
Haifa & Bassem Feghali
06 - August - 2010 Open Air Party
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27/28 - August - 2010 “Jubran Lawhet Om’r”
Baalbeck Festival 2010
(http://www.baalbeck.org.lb):
24 - June- 2010 Mika
POP CONCERT The Courtyard of the Two Temples
24- July- 2010 9 - July- 2010
Kevin Mahogany Quintet Odean Pope’s All Star NONET TWO JAZZ CONCERTS IN ONE NIGHT The Courtyard of the Two Temples
Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre Of SaintPetersburg
A BALLET PERFORMAN CE OF “ANNA KARENINA” The Courtyard of the Two Temples
31 - July- 2010
Naseer Shamma
17 - July- 2010
Orkiestra Sinfonietta Cracovia
DIRECTED BY PENDERECKI CELEBRATING CHOPIN’S BICENTENARY The Courtyard of the Two Temples
WITH THE ARAB OUD ORCHESTRA (30 musicians) The Courtyard of the Two Temples
05-06-07 - August - 2010
TOO MUCH LOVE … KILLS
A MUSIC AL BY MELHEM BARAKAT & GHASSAN RAHBANI The Courtyard of the Two Temples
8 - July- 2010
Beiteddine Festival 2010 www.beiteddine.org
IL DIVO
25 - June- 2010 Lifestyle
Dr. Walid Gholmieh - Hiba el Kawwas
Grand Opening
10 - July- 2010 Tribute to Abdel-Halim Hafez
28 June - 1st July- 2010
ierree
Victoria Chaplin and Jean-BaptisteTh
31 - July- 2010
14 - July- 2010
Krakow Chamber Ensemble
Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester
3 - July- 2010 Pink Martini
21 - 22 - July- 2010 Ballet Preljocaj, Blanche Neige
2nd- August- 2010 Diana Krall
17 - July- 2010 Ziad Rahbani in “DAKT” Konzert
6th- August- 2010 Ustad Mohamad-Reza Shajarian & The Shahnaz Ensemble
27 - 30 - July- 2010 Zorro le Musical
26th June 13th August- 2010
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The Jameel Prize 2009 – The Victoria and Albert Museum
Byblos Festival 2010
www.byblosfestival.org
1st - July- 2010
i Tribute to Wadih el-Safl.org):
(www.batrounfestiva Najwa Karam & Wael Kfouri
20 - July- 2010 Gorillaz
9 - July- 2010 Mashrou’ Leila
21 - August - 2010 Riverdance
14 - July- 2010 Caetano Veloso
26 - July - 2010 Archive
16 - July- 2010 Jesse Cook
30 - August - 2010
suits your taste and to enjoy the spirit of Now it’s up to you to pick up and select the best that r in Lebanon! festivities all throughout summer time in every corne
Le Nozze di Figaro
Food For Thought p. 40 HEALTH AND NUTRITION : Summer p. 42 PSYCHOLOGY: Helping others p. 44 SEXUAL EDUCATION : Gaining the Upper Hand on Birth Control! p. 48
SPORTS & ATHLETICS: Red Bull gravity challenge
Health and Nutrition
Summer !!!!! by Dominique Dano, nutritionist, info@dominiquedano.com, 03/661046
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Thirst Quenchers
what you to stay hydrated. But watch When you’re hot, you need containers ce st. If you’re drinking 12-oun choose to quench your thir e drinks, juic or ks, sweet tea, energy drin of beer, sweetened soda, . pop a ries ut 150 calo you’re probably taking in abo s of ck, choose lite or diet version To keep liquid calories in che r type ula reg the of s limit your portion your favorite cold drink, or ter, wa up jazz can You ter. wa ice-cold of and satisfy your thirst with dge we t, min ned tea with a sprig of sparkling water, or unsweete t juice. citrus, or splash of 100% frui
Salad Toppers A salad can be the perfect no-cook summer dinner, light, refreshing, and a perfect way to get your produce and lean protein. But if you top your salad with high-calorie items, it can go from lean to fattening in a hurry. High-calorie dressings, fried chicken strips, bacon, cheese, and croutons are among the biggest offenders. An ounce of croutons (142 calories, 6 grams fat), 3 strips of crumbled bacon (124 calories, 9 grams fat), half a cup of cheese (228 calories, 18 g fat), 3 crispy fried chicken strips (350 calories, 19 g fat) and a pouch of creamy Caesar dressing (260 calories, 26 g fat) and your salad weighs in at 1,129 calories and 78 g fat. Instead, top your greens with grilled chicken, strips of lean meat, or eggs, then pile on the veggies. Finish it off with a small amount of regular or low-fat cheese and a little light vinaigrette dressing for a light but filling summer salad.
Sweet or Salty Snacks A handful of any kind of snack won’t do much harm, but when you have your hand stuck in the bag or box all day long; it can really sabotage your diet. Each ounce of potato chips or cheese puffs is roughly 160 calories and 10 grams of fat. Try snacking on fruits, raw veggies with lite dip, or small portions of fat-free popcorn instead.
Fried Chicken A bucket of fried chicken is an easy way to feed a crowd, but it can wreak havoc on your waistline (and arteries), A 3.5 oz. skinned chicken breast has only 167 calories and 7 grams of fat, compared to a KFC fried chicken breast with 360 calories and 21 g fat “Marinate in a light dressing, use a dry spice rub, and top it with a fabulous fresh salsa and while it may not be crispy, it will be delicious and much better for you,”
Summer Food Safety!!! Food safety starts with proper food handling. That begins at the time of purchase and continues all the way to storing leftovers. When you get ready for outdoor events, remember the following: • • • • • •
Wash hands before, during and after handling food. Bring sanitizing gel or towelettes. Keep cold foods below 4.4 degrees celsius and hot foods above 60 degrees Celsius. Store cooked foods separate from raw foods. Don’t let perishables such as meat, fish, poultry and dairy foods sit out for more than one hour. Transport foods to the grill on one plate and off the grill on another plate. Store leftovers in tightly sealed containers.
Helping Others just do it! Psychology
Never mind selfish or selfless reasons,
By Sawsan Razzouk, Psychology psychology@thegate-me.com
Did you ever allow your friend to cheat off of your exam, all the while knowing you might get caught? Some people might say this is a selfless act, because they (and even you) may assume you’re gaining nothing when helping this friend copy some of your answers. Although that is a very possible scenario, the fact is that you may have gained your friend’s attention, appreciation and gratitude. Moreover, it can be quite an ego boost to know that you are needed and that you are able to complete a difficult test with no help. Did you ever give money to a beggar and put it down as a selfless act? Some people agree that it was purely an act of good will towards a fellow human being, especially if you did not have that much money to spare or if the beggar was particularly annoying or rude. Others may argue that you felt good after helping a fellow human being, specifically because you rose above your feelings or hesitation, leaving you with a sense of pride and achievement.
Did u know? You are more likely to help someone who is more similar to you than any other person in need? This can be explained by the evolutionary principle of kin selection—where you are prone to help an individual who is related to you, before someone who is not, in order to somehow preserve your genes.
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There is a never-ending controversy regarding altruism, and whether such acts of concern towards the welfare of others are truly “selfless”. Some contest that these prosocial acts of almost always have an ulterior motive. But what does it really matter? At the end of the day, are you not helping someone? This topic is much debated in many disciplines such anthropology, sociology, neurobiology, genetics and social psychology to name a few. The latter proposes several theories regarding the behavior of helping others. Disputing this under the light of the comprehensive, social psychological theories would be quite interesting. Please, do not be too literal and misunderstand me. This article is not meant to encourage or discourage you from helping someone cheat in an exam. I am merely discussing a pragmatic viewpoint to this debate with the mention of a few somewhat shocking aspects. A few months ago, investigators said that as many as 20 people were involved in or stood and watched the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside a California high school homecoming dance Saturday night. This is all too similar to Kitty Genovese’s case, which is discussed in almost every introductory Psychology course. Kitty was a woman who was raped and stabbed to death near her home in New York, in 1964. Apparently, she too had an audience, and none of the reported 46 neighbors called the police. As horrific as these cases sound, and how much we would like to place all of the blame on the passivity of the people involved, social psychological studies have made sense of what may have caused their reaction.
Research indicate that there are some refers to how an individual feels dynamics that govern such situations when h/she sees the inaction of the and the manifestation of prosocial surrounding crowd in an emergency, behavior in general, be it helping a and h/she assumes that someone has poor man eat or aiding a victim of a certainly already called for help. mugging. These dynamics include the Back to Kitty’s murder, according to bystander effect, which refers to cases these factors, her neighbors may have where individuals seem to offer no thought: A) surely someone called for help in a situation—possibly an urgent help, B) maybe that is her boyfriend and one—where others are present. The this is a moment of heated passion, and more the bystanders, the less likely C) if no one is down there helping, then it is that someone will help. In other apparently there is no need to. words, if you are stranded on a road Although, I personally do blame the with a flat tire, you would want it to “audience” that were in front of the be a somewhat less crowded road, California high school, particularly than is a highway for instance. A factor because the event took place over contributing to this effect is “social 45 years after all these studies on influence”. It refers to the phenomenon helping behavior were generated, and of an individual monitoring the reactions much awareness is being (or should of others around him/her in order to be) raised pertaining to the training of ascertain what actions h/she should individuals who may be placed in such take. So if everyone does nothing, they a situation. In fact, some walked away may assume that it is not an emergency. reminiscing about what had happened The underlying principle of this to that young girl, instead of being phenomenon is pluralistic ignorance. at least horrified if not suffering from This refers to a situation where an unwavering guilt. But then again, who individual decides to take no action is to say; maybe these very bystanders because no one else is, even though were as innocent as are others in any they may privately think they should do textbook situation? something. In any case, if you would like to mull Individuals may also find the situation over issues of morality, the existence vague—they may be unable to pure good will, and true intentions determine if it is an emergency or not. behind helping behavior, be my guest. If you see a woman or a man being You may like to ruminate about how the approached with force, you may very altruistic act affects others, such assume that as questioning if you are truly helping a “since no one is helping, maybe these beggar if you give him/her money—you two individuals are friends, or maybe know: the aging “give a man a fish” this is a private matter that we should debacle. not interfere with”. Whatever philosophical line of reasoning Diffusion of responsibility is another you wish to follow, when in an dynamic that could contribute to the emergency, just act. No one cares what bystander effect and cause an individual you really wanted from them when you to remain passive during a situation decided to help them at that time. And, where help is needed. This dynamic no one is going to learn something of “deeper meaning” or a life-changing lesson when they see that not a soul comes to their rescue when their house is on fire or when they are left for dead after a rape or theft.
Joke: The business man was rather put off when the bum approached him and asked for 5 dollars for a cup of coffee. “You can buy a cup of coffee for 60 cents,” he responded tartly. “Right you are,” conceded the bum cheerfully, “but I like to leave a big tip.”
Sexual Education
Sex out Loud!
Gaining the Upper Hand on Birth Control! Samer Abi Chaker, MD, MPH
Let’s take for example a university couple that you know well. From there on, we’re gonna create a hypothetical situation, though you can say it’s too hypothetical but you’ll see it can be closer to reality than you think! They’ve been with each other for quite a while, and definitely enjoying every bit of their time together! They are so joyful together that even you enjoy every second of their company. Every time you think or talk about them you say that no problem can scare this couple. They’re so in sync that it’s so hard for them to freak out or even pick a fight! Yet, one day, out of the blue you cross paths with one of them and you note the unusual: a grim and very worrisome face… , minds Later in the day as you hang out with them they seem so distant wandering in a different place…
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So why do we adopt such methods? Probably because You’re so puzzled by their looks that you try hard to decipher their expressions. You notice that she is feeling scared, you even notice that sometime she’s talking to herself!!! On the other hand, he feels no less of a burden, and is as lost in his thoughts as she is. Since you’re a good friend, with an air of sympathy, you attempt to inquire upon the troublesome attitudes. However, you’re met by a very reluctant look so you elect not to press further but rather give them more time. You made your point; you’re available for them, when they’re ready they will talk... Two days later, you happen to cross paths, and you note: everything is back to normal. Even better, they can’t keep their hands off each other! Naturally you’re happy for them, but there’s a burning desire in you to know what was going on. You ask why? And the answer was simple, she had her menses… Phew!!! How many times have you heard about or lived such a scare? No matter what culture you live in, early or unplanned pregnancy is a great burden. And for good reason, I mean you’re bringing a child to this world! The risk of conceiving a pregnancy is real in every unprotected sexual encounter, whether it is simple flirting without penetration (yes it can happen though chances are minimal) or sex as we know it. Still, the will to have sex without conceiving a child is omnipresent. The methods we adopted to avoid pregnancy are plenty and quite exotic. For example, in an effort to incapacitate growing spermatozoids, Japanese men used to submerge their testicles in hot water every day. More popular around the world is withdrawal (or “wasta” as we call it in Arabic), the action consists of the male partner withdrawing his penis from the vagina just before ejaculating; therefore the semen would be released outside the body. Another common method consists of counting the days of the menstrual cycle, and based on the cycle days; choose to engage in sex just after menstruation or just before menstruation. However such methods are ineffective and many unplanned pregnancies end up happening.
1. we are not aware of
other alternatives, or
don’t know ho 2. if we are aware, we 3. believe they can be
w to use them
harmful.
Current methods of contraception can be broken up into groups. We have the “Hormonal Contraceptives” such as the oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), morning after pill, transdermal patch, or vaginal ring. We also have the “Barrier Contraceptives” such as the male condom, the diaphragm, or the cervical sponge. Lastly “miscellaneous” methods such as the intrauterine devices and spermicides… As you can see the choice is quite vast! In this article I will address the most commonly used ones, still I would greatly advise you to learn more about the other methods (just check out the link at the end of the article). First and foremost, don’t be alarmed by the word “Hormonal”, in our society we are accustomed to directly negate anything that has the word “hormonal” in it! “Yiii tante, el Hormonet ma byeswo!!! Ana sme3et 3an mara 7aram saret kteer nas7a min el hormone! W we7deh tenyeh kel el wa2et byouja3a dahra! Shou baddik bhal shaghleh, and ba3ref tabib a3sheb gheir shekel bdalneh rou7 la3endo!!!” Unfortunately we are a poorly informed community, and we tend to listen and remember what we want from a story and retell it in our own way “to make it interesting” yet the story suddenly misses the whole point!!! I assure you OCPs and morning after pills are safe to use, given that they are used properly and recommended by a physician (a real one). So what are OCPs (or the “pill”)? Basically OCPs come in two forms, progestin-only pills or estrogen-progestin combinations. Both of which work to prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg, and when the egg is not available, fertilization cannot take place. With perfect use, i.e. when taken without missing any dose, OCPs are than more 99% effective. With typical use, i.e. if you missed one dose they are usually 92% effective. Therefore if by any chance you missed one pill at any given day, it’s ok, just check out the foot note to see what to do!
Sexual Education
know It is important for you guys and girls to y, in nanc preg ents that although the pill prev ted smit tran ally sexu NO WAY does it prevent ng havi and pill the on diseases!!! So if you are ’t don you e eon unprotected sex with som r but know well, pregnancy would not occu ted smit tran ally sexu your risk of acquiring a main the ever How e! disease remains the sam ed cern con are en issues that usually wom about have much to do with some misconceptions associated with the side effects of the pill. Highest on the list is the issue of weight body gain. Everyone is trying to keep up the of lot a g takin it’s image ideal and already ld wou that r facto ther effort! So why add ano ’s here , Well ult?! make the task more diffic way) the deal. Studies (a lot of them by the ht weig e caus not do have shown that OCPs a as ting bloa bit exhi gain per se, but rather ess. fatn y impl ly false side effect which may water And what they also cause is increased as d slate tran be also retention, which may the e onc fact In y! increased fat in the bod ths, OCPs have been taken from some mon nt of exte the and ined the excess water reta l unti ntly, ifica sign bloating would dissipate all! it’s not noticeable at Other people believe that the pill is not lems safe and that it can cause fertility prob for t rtan impo is or birth defects. So it you to know that drugs that are on the market always go through extremely rigorous studies and take a lot of time to be available. This is mainly done to are ensure safety of the drug. All OCPs that ne ergo und have et available on the mark lly these tests and are completely safe! Fina h whic ed tion men one thing should be is is break through bleeding or BTB, this on are you n common to happen whe OCPs. It is a normal occurrence, and should not be of concern to you! So that’s one type of pill, however there’s another pill. This one is the “morning-after pill” or in French “la pillule du lendemain”. This pill should be taken after a suspected unprotected intercourse. But to be effective this pill should be taken within 3 days or 72 hours of the suspected unprotected intercourse.
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Otherwise there is a risk of pregnancy!
Why am I mentioning this? Well because many times when we engage in unprotected sex, the idea of being pregnant freaks us out. A common reaction to this kind of threat is ignoring that it exists. So given that someone ends up postponing the pill, they end up forgetting. Little does one know that the fear will come and haunt you back when menstruation is about to start and no blood trace shows up! This is associated with a bout of stress, which often makes the situation even worse! (stress is known to withhold menstruation in some cases) And from there it becomes a perpetual cycle! In most cases menses eventually start, even though later than usual. But the story does not always have the ending we seek. And some people end up being pregnant an issue that complicates further actions…
So in short what to do? Simple: prevention, prevention, prevention!!! And prevention starts with condom use. Guys, condoms are the best way available today for preventing BOTH pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. They are cheap, easy to use, and available at all pharmacies! Still if you feel that you and your partner have been in a relationship for a while and you trust each other enough, and would like to have unprotected sex, make sure that you are on OCPs. Still, if you happened to have unprotected sex without being on OCPs, the morning after pill is also available in most pharmacies, do not hesitate in asking for it, pharmacists would be more than willing to explain how to use that pill! Lastly if you do get pregnant, life might look grim to you, choice may be limited and prospects of you being able to talk to others may be even more restricted. But I tell you one thing, do not despair, there are many people you can approach, ďŹ rst thing I would do is go straight to the youth-friendly clinic at your university, from there on you can explore all possible options available. Illegal abortion is not the answer, and more often than not can do more harm than good‌
For more info on contraception check out: www.kinseyconfidential. org/resources/birth-controlpregnancy/ In case you missed an OCP pill: In all cases you should contact your gynecologist, but if this is not possible follow the instructions on that website: www.wdxcyber.com/bcp.htm
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Red Bull Gravity Challenge Press Release
Red Bull Gravity Challenge was held this year in many Lebanese univers ities. The event has brought lots of excitements to the students, knowing that participants had to drop an egg from the dizzy heights of 15 meters and get it to land safe, sound and unscathed. And the challenge consisted of defying gravity with wit and a great deal of imagination. The contest was open to all members of the university (Students, Professors, Tutors, Lecturers and Assistants), as well as all direct descendants of Sir Isaac Newton who were invited to develop a flying device that allows an egg to safely land after having been dropped. Each team consisted of a maximum of three members, whereby only one contestant was allowed to go on to the flying platform which was a scissor lift brought specially for this event!
And below are the results: NDU, Zouk Mosbeh, 26th of April 2010 at 12:00 up to 1:15 pm Participants: 14 teams DJ: Mark Tayah MC: Tanguy Jury: 1. Abdo Feghali , Red Bull Athlete in motor sports 2. Dr. Beyrouthy , NDU instructor and chair person for hospitality and management 3. Dr Fakhoury, Ophthalmologist Winners: 1st place : Joe Khoury – Jessica Zakhem – Christian Attalah won a weekend full of activities at “La reserve”, Cessna over Lebanon and a Red Bull racing cap and Handbag 2nd place: Joe Sabbagh- David Ghanameh – Samer Kaad won scuba diving lessons and certificate with a Red Bull racing Hand Bag 3rd place: Imad Hayek – Anthony Hneineh – Fadi Debeis won a 100 dollars voucher from Mike Sport and a Red Bull racing Hand Bag LAU Jbeil on the 28th of April from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Participants: 12 teams DJ: Mark Tayah and Akram Kheirallah MC: Tanguy Jury: 1. Abdo Feghali , rally champion 2. Elie Stephan, former captain of champville basketball team. Member of the Lebanese National Basket ball team 3. Ramy Harik, Dr. in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering.
Winners: 1st place : Joe Rouhana – Ryan Malek – Fouad Dagher won a weekend full of activities at “La reserve”, Cessna over Lebanon and a Red Bull racing cap and Handbag 2nd place: Edith Hajjar – Souraya Maalouf – Joumana Souaid won scuba diving lessons and certificate with a Red Bull racing Hand Bag 3rd place: Gianny chamoon – Rachel Bou Melhem – Fouad Chmely won a 100 dollars voucher from Mike Sport and a Red Bull racing Hand Bag USJ, ESIB, Mansourieh on the 4th of May 2010 from 11:45 to 12:45 Participants: 13 teams DJ: Mark Tayah MC: Tanguy Jury: 1. Sylvio Chiha, Red Bull Athlete in winter sports 2. Roland Salloum, CEO of Biotech Medical & Hospital Supplies 3. Eid Maalouf, Affair Extérieurde l’amical de L’ESIB Winners: 1st place : Khalil Farha – Jad Nasr won a weekend full of activities at “La reserve”, Cessna over Lebanon and a Red Bull racing cap and Handbag 2nd place: Joe Saab, Abdallah Chalhoub – Rawad Baroud - won scuba diving lessons and certificate with a Red Bull racing Hand Bag 3rd place: Tatiana Samaha – Victoria Abou Khalil – Tarek Waked won a 100 dollars voucher from Mike Sport and a Red Bull racing Hand Bag
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AN EGG, AN IDEA, AN EVENT. It was about 300 years ago, while Sir Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree in Cambridge having his afternoon nap, when suddenly something hit his head. If the history books are to be believed, that something was an apple. However, reliable contemporary witnesses were ready to swear an oath that it was in fact, an egg (wherever this egg might have come from). Apparently there were even philosophers who pursued the theory, that the first chicken was hatched from this very egg... Well, be it as it may, this fortuitous event granted mankind the law of gravity! Since then physicists, mathematicians and other renowned scientists worldwide are racking their brains as to how one could defy and outwit this natural phenomenon. THE CHALLENGE: Who can manage to drop an egg from the dizzy heights of 15 meters and get it to land safe, sound and unscathed? This challenge consists of defying gravity with wit and a great deal of imagination. The contest was open to all members of the university (Students, Professors, Tutors, Lecturers and Assistants), as well as all direct descendants of Sir Isaac Newton who were invited to develop a flying device that allows
an egg to safely land after having been dropped. Each team consisted of a maximum of three members, whereby only one contestant was allowed to go on to the flying platform which was a scissor lift brought specially for this event! Not only was the well-being of the egg being judged, but also the creativity of the protective “Egguipment” and its team were evaluated by an independent jury (which is not made up of chickens’ by-the-way). The event took place in three different universities. They enrolled around 40 teams divided among the three locations: • Notre Dame University (NDU, Zouk Mosbeh): 26th April, 2010. • Lebanese American University (LAU - Byblos): 28th April, 2010. • Universite Saint Joseph (USJ - ESIB): 4th May, 2010. A student DJ was adding to the atmosphere an energized ambiance and with the collaboration of the famous MC “Tanguy Faucon” who heated up the crowd and coordinated the event flow. Apart from fame and honor and maybe even an entry in the history books there were some truly up-lifting prizes for the first three teams in each university!!
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CREATIVE WRITING The hypocrisy
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Multimedia REVIEW Movie review: Robin Hood Book review : A tale of two cities
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TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
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Students come up with innovative solutions from household items for this year’s IBDAA
April 27, 2010 . part 2
Creative Writing
(continuity of part 1 that appeared in may 2010 issue)
The Hypocrisy “Ah, those good old days,” John started, still releasing a chuckle every once in a while, “When we were young and free...and naive” then he pointed at Richard, “at least some of us were.” Richard frowned. “Buddy?” John continued, “How well do you know me?” Richard smiled slyly and answered, “I know you enough to confidently say that you are among the most big headed people I’ve ever met...and you’re a cold hearted bastard.” “Knowing that,” John continued with a smile, “Would I be so foolish as to get tangled up in affairs of the heart?” Sarcasm dripped heavily from his voice. “I’m listening,” Richard said as he leaned forward taking in everything John was saying. “Listen little boy, we’re almost twenty five years old, and not that we’re old or anything, but you and I both know that nice innocent girls don’t come by too often these days. You know, with the whole ‘women have rights now’ and all that crap.” Richard raised an eyebrow, obviously waiting for more. “You can’t control them anymore or sway them however you like. They can choose to not be with you if you don’t play your cards right.” “What are you getting at, Johnny boy?” Richard asked. “I know I’m young now, but I won’t be for long. At one point in my life I will not be able to depend on my good looks...” Richard chuckled. John ignored him and continued, “and we both know I’m not the richest guy in the world. So, I found someone, maybe a little bit earlier than I expected, but I found a lady I can trust enough to know how she thinks and made her need me in a way where I know she would never be able to leave me. Count all the teddy bears I got her... she really should grow up.” John leaned back on the couch and added, “Do you think just one woman, even one as wonderful as Ashley, could satisfy me?” Richard also leaned back and said slowly, “You sick bastard.” John said as he smiled, “That I am, my friend.” “Keep that pretty car,” Richard said, “Natasha is expecting me.” “Natasha?” John said sarcastically. “Johnny, we were friends all throughout university. Do you really think our views on things, including views on women, are that different?” “Good point,” John smiled. “You will pay up, won’t you?” Richard smiled, “I hate you.” John’s smile broadened, “I can live with that.” He walked him out the door then headed to the bed room to change into his gave a small, “What the...” as he entered. He pajamas. A red faced, teary eyed Ashley was sprawled on the bed with a small mountain of used tissues on one side. “Ashley...” he started. She didn’t look up. “I didn’t hear you come back in...” “I’ll call the lawyer tomorrow,” she said weakly.
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John bit his lip and sat on the bed next to her. He placed a hand on her shoulder. He was surprised she didn’t push him away, with that he realized that the damage he had caused was much greater than he thought. “You weren’t supposed to hear that,” he whispered. “Is it true?” she asked, a tiny flicker of hope could be heard behind the words. “I’ll explain everything if you give me a chance,” John said. Ashley shrugged, “Trust me, at the moment, I’m not going anywhere.” He took a deep breath, and started, “I’ve known Richard all through out my university years. He is one of the lowest people I’ve ever met,” John smiled, “He was always jealous of me, especially that I got the girls.” Ashley didn’t think that was amusing at all, “is there a point to what you’re saying?” It wiped the smile off of John’s face, “He just wanted to beat me at anything. I kicked his butt in almost everything we did, including any bet we ever made... even setting the dean’s office on fire...” Ashley had a look of disgust on her face, “Both of you are children.” “He bet that I would let go of whatever life I was leading, which by the way I’m not proud of now, and settle down with a woman...and care for her...” John sighed, “He won.” Ashley looked confused. “He won,” John said again simply. “But you said....” Ashley started. “Does it matter what I said,” John pleaded, “Listen to me. The bet was major, why do you think I didn’t contact him all those years?” Ashley stared at him. “Did you really believe the crap I said about losing touch with him?” John voice was becoming more anxious now. “Umm...yes?” Ashley replied. “Baby,” John grabbed her arms, “I was scared of meeting him and having him find out about you,” John took a deep breath, “the bet was, if he won, he takes whatever car I’d be driving and I’d have to come clean to the dean about the fire. I’d have to pay for the damages which can be over four thousand dollars and maybe a trip to jail!” Ashley was frowning, “What about him? If he had lost.” “I’d also get whatever car he would be driving and...his summer house which he should have inherited by now.” “Oh...” Ashley started, “I wouldn’t mind a summer house.” John smiled, “And a new car?”
John was lying in bed looking at the ceiling, thinking. ‘How easy it is,’ he thought, ‘to fool people.’ He pondered that a little bit more before turning on his side to try getting some sleep. His last thought was, and he didn’t realize that he said it out loud, “How easy it is to be a hypocrite.” Little did he know that Ashley was still awake at his side listening. She wondered who of them he had fooled, herself or Richard.
... the end Reem Abou Ismail
Multimedia Review
Robin Hood Genre: Action Cast: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt, Matthew Macfadyen, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Lea Seydoux, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Alan Doyle, Danny Huston, Max von Sydow Director: Ridley Scott Duration: 140 min Rating: PG-13 for violence including intense sequences of warfare, and some sexual content. Release Date: 13 May 2010
In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people. “Robin Hood” chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion, a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff. With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.
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A tale of two cities, by Charles Dickens
The Book
With 200 million copies sold, it is the most printed original English book, and among the most famous works of fiction. It depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution, and many unflattering social parallels with life in London during the same time period. It follows the lives of several protagonists through these events, most notably Charles Darnay, a French oncearistocrat who falls victim to the indiscriminate wrath of the revolution despite his virtuous nature, and Sydney Carton, a dissipated British barrister who endeavors to redeem his ill-spent life out of love for Darnay’s wife, Lucie Manette.
The Author Charles Dickens was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and one of the most popular of all time, responsible for some of English literature’s most iconic characters. Many of his novels, with their recurrent theme of social reform, first appeared in magazines in serialized form, a popular format at the time. Unlike other authors who completed entire novels before serialization, Dickens often created the episodes as they were being serialized. The practice lent his stories a particular rhythm, punctuated by cliffhangers to keep the public looking forward to the next installment. The continuing popularity of his novels and short stories is such that they have never gone out of print.
Critique This novel which parallels the rise of the French revolution compares and contrasts life in two cities Paris and London. It also develops a very intricate plot that is difficult to follow if one does not read steadily. In other words, it’s not a light plot that you can set down for a few days and pick back up. On the other hand, it’s extremely engaging and you won’t want to put it down.
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Technology Review
TECHNOLOGY REVIEW iPhon e Unive rsal Remo te
* ZR3 0w S-I PS LCD Mo nit or HP’s First 30-inch Performance Display
has just released its first 30-inch monitor which displays a * HP plethora of over 1 billion colors – HP XR30w S-IPS LCD Display. As the latest addition to the company’s line of performance displays, this monitor delivers 30-bits per pixel color resolution and 1.07 billion displayable colors. This makes the HP XR30w S-IPS LCD perfect for professionals working in game development, animation, broadcast, as well as in design and graphic arts where precise color is important.
To convert the iPhone into a universal remote, just download the application for free. Next is connect the IR adapter then you are now in control of a wide array of devices with their respective built-in codes. In case som e of your devices are not incl uded in the directory, you can learn and create the specific codes from the original rem ote and save them as new dev ices in your iPhone. You can easily choose from a thousand of codes for different devices and switch between them withou t much complexity. Compar ed to regular universal remote control available, the i-GotControl iPhone Universal Rem ote offers a new way to control devices through an intuitive touchscreen interfac e. It works without the need of a battery too.
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs ope ned the 2010 Worldwide Developers Conference tod ay by announcing the latest iPhone incarnation, the iPho ne 4. As expected, the late st handset features a high-res olution display, a faster pro cessor, and video calling, but it also sports unexpected additio ns like a new antenna and a gyro scope. It will be available exclusively with AT&T starting June 24. The price with serv ice is fair--$199 for the 16GB pho ne or $299 for the 32GB device--and both models com e in white and black version s.
Wearable, Water Resistant MP3 Player To celebrate the launch of the most anticipated METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER, Sony has released a special limited edition Walkman W252. This is a water resistant and wearable MP3 player with exceptional green camouflage finish. This all-in-one, wire-free MP3 player is also preloaded with six music tracks from the mentioned game. In every pack of special edition WALKMAN, you’ll also find a coupon containing a unique code that can be used to unlock hidden characters. Since it is made to fit today’s dynamic lifestyle, the Walkman W252 is the first ever wire-free Sony MP3 player that’s resistant to water splashes. So you can use it even when it’s raining or when you’re working out in a gym.
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widely used and standard port to set * most up communication between devices and a
Universal Serial Bus or USB ports became the PC since 1998. It was aptly named Universal because of the sheer number of devices you can hook up using this connection method: mice, keyboards, printers, webcams, digital cameras, portable media players, mobile phones, flash drives, external storages, TV tuners and the list can go on and on. USB ports are not even exclusive to personal computers anymore, other gadgets like smartphones and gaming consoles use a USB port. It can even serve as a power cord and AC adapter for these multiple devices and gadgetry
Sharp BD-HDW 700 and BD-HDW 70 Blu-ra y Disc Record ers
Foreve r White Teeth Whiten ing Headse t and Kit
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A Hollywood caliber, killer smile wouldn’t be complete with those sparklin g white teeth; so unless you have a genetically goo d lineage of perfectly white teeth or an employer generous enough to provide dental health plans, your chances of landing a spotlight in a toothpaste commercial is close to nil. Well, not anymore with the new Forever White Teeth Whitening Headset and Kit. The original and affordable 1 hour at home teeth whitening solution is now made even better by including a headset. No, music won’t make your tee th any whiter but having something to listen to while you boringly bleach your teeth in LED lights is better than nothing.
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Sharp has just announced a couple of new Blu-ray Disc Recorders, where they will be known as the BD-HDW700 and BD-HDW70, respectivel y. These two new AQUOS Bluray Disc Recorders are no ord inary Blu-ray Disc Recorders, since they support playback of Blu-ray 3D discs to help usher in a brand new age in the world of home theater entertainment. In a nutshell, the BD-HDW700 and BD-HDW 70 Blu-ray Disc Recorders will be able to handle Blu-ray 3D disc s that contain 3D Blu-ray con tent recorded in conformanc e with the MPEG4-MVC techni cal standard for compresse d 3D video. As you connect it to the 3D-compatible AQUO S Quattron 3D LCD TV, you will then be able to enjoy view ing 3D video with a realistic sen se of depth. Apart from tha t, these units will feature a ster eo headphone jack which supports Surround Sound Aud io Output for that added touch of class, producing imp ressive surround sound so that listeners can enjoy aud io with an exceptionally rea listic sense of presence even wh en using headphones.
Arts and Talents
Amanda Kik
Making of photography and artistic composition Passionate about her photography, camera, pictures and colors, Amanda Kik, first year student at the Universite Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK) majoring in audiovisual studies, exposes her work and opinions on photography through The Gate University Students Magazine…
“Photography makes me create my own universe and expose things with my own vision” says Amanda about what photography means to her. She’s still not a professional as she says, yet at amateur stages, despite the opinion of her fans and friends, as she doesn’t use highly professional equipment yet at least. “I dream of having my own studio, my own space one day. But it’s fine I’m still 19 and time is still ahead to develop” she adds. But how did it start? Just like many things nowadays, Amanda Kik happened to post pictures she took on facebook and the intensity and amount of comments pushed her to the first step: Get a camera. Amanda is still not sure whether she wants to develop a profession in photography itself. She believes that the world of pictures extends beyond simply photography, into movies, films, cinema etc… Her passion for photography seems very much concentrated in colors, besides the composition.”The message “way of photography” as she describes it and the image’s composition. behind my pictures is simple: It doesn’t have to be a crowded one” she says. Amanda doesn’t place any restrictions on the kind of pictures she likes to take or “compose”. “I don’t choose what I want to picture. I just capture the moment” she explains. Despite that, when it comes to people, Amanda Kik believes that the success of her picture is very much related to her feelings for the person she’s picturing. “It might not sound professional, but if I don’t carry nice feelings for the person I’m photographing, the picture would just not look nice” she says. Amanda yet likes to express beauty in her pictures, as ugly elements would make ugly pictures according to her. Her challenge is the challenge of every artist in Lebanon. “Becoming a professional photographer in Lebanon would mean that you’ll do almost nothing but picture and film wedding ceremonies” she believes. “Abroad it’s different but the good is that awareness on photography and talents is increasing among new generations” she adds. On the time where she would do her first exhibition, Amada Kik says: “Just when I’m convinced myself that my pictures are beautiful.” With regard to the use of technology, Amanda Kik stresses on the importance of using Photoshop that makes things easier for photographers. “I use it for retouching so I can deliver it like I want it to be at the end.”
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Students with innovative solutions from household Featured Documentary
come up items for this year’s IBDAA
Coinciding with International Biodiversity Day was AUB’s very own student poster exhibit on May 21, 2010, highlighting ways that can both preserve biodiversity while finding solutions to common problems. Bad smells, fungus, cigarette smoke could be completely eradicated with household items such as cinnamon, charcoal, and thyme. Similarly, hair collected from beauty salons could serve to clean up an oil spill, and the miswak plant could replace traditional toothbrushes and toothpaste… These are just a few examples of the dozens of projects which more than 300 students from a variety of disciplines took part in. Dubbed IBDAA [Arabic for innovation and an acronym for International Biodiversity Day at AUB], the poster exhibit is an annual event that has been attracting bigger participation and a bigger audience each year. Held this year between West Hall and College Hall and organized by Ibsar, the Nature Conservation Center for Sustainable Futures at AUB, the exhibition aimed to teach students about nature and help them appreciate its value by learning “how to perceive it, how to conserve it, and how to use it sustainably.” Participants consisted of students from several science and nonscience courses, including chemistry, biology, environmental health and civil engineering graphic design, mythology, English, and ceramics. The artistic contributions from the ceramics course showed some abstract representations of environmental destruction. One work of art called ‘Nature’ consisted of three sculptures, one represented the heart of nature with stitched-up scars indicating the damage inflicted on earth by humans.
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Other projects also included a microbiology study carried out at the Jeita Grotto to show signs that the ecological balance there has been upset. For instance, there are already traces of E. coli in the caves, probably due to sewage disposal, and phototrophic bacteria which would not naturally be found in such a dark environment. Other students found that adding zero valent iron to drinking water could neutralize the effects of certain harmful chemicals that may be present.
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NIGHTLIFE Playmates in Lebanon (texts and pictures courtesy of www.beirutnightlife.com)
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PRESS RELEASES
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GAMES
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HOROSCOPE June Horoscopes
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Bande Dessinee
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Nightlife
h c r a m s e t a Playm k i l s a K b u l to Cellar C
The Playboy Playmates Fashion Week 2010 march to the Lebanese night life did not stop on the borders Beirut‌. The army of sexy, hot, steamy bunnies continued its mission to Cellar Club Kaslik, holding yet one more sexilicious night out of 6 after parties.
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source: www.beirutnightlife.com The Playboy Playmates Fashion Week bunnies are still on a mission, this time in Downtown Beirut at ibar. The seductive hot models enjoyed yet another clubbing experience at ibar, with drooling men and jealous women…
Playmates ‘turn on’ L-Club Beirut Nightlife
source: www.beirutnightlife.com The playmates invasion to the clubs in Lebanon has began ladies and gentleman. L-Club was sexed up with the the hottest bikini’s and a fashion party like you have never seen before. Crowds roared, you can only see smiles on the faces of men, and jealousy in the eyes of women… The Fashion, Beauty, Supermodels & Celebrities came together at L-CLUB Beirut to celebrate the sexiest Fashion Event in the whole world.
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’ p u x e s ’ s Playmate !! Noir source: www.beirutnightlife.com Playboy playmates are still in a mission to spread the HOT SEXY and FABULOUS shows all over nightlife in Lebanon… Noir was not black anymore, it was a RED DISTRICT, and the heat was increasing in Gemmayzeh street….
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Press Release
omp” adidas Originals takes Beirut by “ St In one of the liveliest and most prominent shopping districts in Downtown Beirut, an adidas Originals store, carrying the ultimate street fashion label, opened up to the country’s lifestyle consumers. A group of funky dancers adorned in the latest collections showed of their best dance moves while stomping through the venue declaring the arrival of the much awaited lineup.
adidas celebrated their opening of the adidas Originals new outlet on May 5th, 2010.
Fascinated bystanders looked on as the neighborhoods came to life, with graffiti artists spray painting walls, with slogan s such as ‘Celebrating Originality’. Some of the best graffiti artists transformed the downtown area into an official ‘Originals’ zone. The artists were painting the streets in the trademark colors of the brand, demonstrating their skills, while showcasing their creativ ity and imagination. “We are thrilled to introduce the first adidas Originals store in Beirut, Lebanon, which has already attracted hundreds of free-spirited individuals,” said Zeina Hallak, General Manag er of adidas in the Levant. “The store will offer these consum ers an intimate buying experience. The venue breathes authen ticity and will give shoppers the freedom to discover rather than just observe the products.”
The official opening was followed by a launch party in the store, revolving around the theme of ‘Beirut Originals’, where adidas Originals’ colors and emblems were featured around the store, creating a feel of the true adidas spirit. A giant blue adidas Originals shoebox was placed outside the store with a special DJ rocking the best rhythmic beats of our time. The party hosted celebrities and artists such as Michel Elefteriades, Krikor Jabotian, Roy Malakian, and many more admired figures in Lebanon. They all joined together in the most original and exciting event, setting the benchmark for all other events to come. Hallak extended her thanks to the honorary guests that livened up the event. What happened inside did not stay inside. The party was one that took Beirut on a whole new level of music and dancing. The Originals collection, deriving inspiration from the large adidas sports history, is part of adidas’ Sports Style Division and represents a perfect fusion of sport authenticity and global street style.
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Climb 4 Lebanon At precisely 6.20AM Saturday 22nd May 2010 Elia Saikaly, trustee of Climb 4 Lebanon, becomes the youngest Lebanese national to stand on the summit of Mt Everest – at 8848m it is the highest point in the World. Climb 4 Lebanon has spurred a following of people all around the world watching closely every stage of the climb from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, to the Khumbu Icefall, Camps 1, 2, 3 & 4 on the South Side of Mt Everest, to the summit of the highest mountain in the world and back down again. CLIMB 4 LEBANON - Beirut, May 22, 2010 1 month and 25 days- that is how long it took Elia Saikaly to climb to the highest point in the world- the summit of Mt Everest. At 8848m, it is a gigantic mass of snow, rock and ice - notorious for claiming the lives of those who attempt to conquer it. Elia was one of the fortunate ones, all in the name of Lebanon and Philanthropy: the two pillars that Climb 4 Lebanon is founded on. Through this journey, he has managed to raise funds for ChildHaven International to help with the much-needed expansion of their schools in Nepal. All along the way, Elia raised awareness for this cause as well as the importance of helping people that are less fortunate than ourselves. Saikaly, representing the Republic of Lebanon during his climb becomes the 2nd (and youngest) Lebanese National to summit Mt Everest. He is a trustee of Climb 4 Lebanon, an organization that is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for worthy causes in Lebanon using the medium of mountaineering (please visit www. climb4lebanon.com for more detail). Climb 4 Lebanon was founded
in London in 2007 and has since managed to raise just under 3mio US Dollars to go towards worthy causes throu gh corporate and individual sponsorships of climbs at high altitude. Saikaly, a philanthropist, filmmaker and Foun der of ‘FindingLife’ is returning to Mt. Everest and this time he is taking hundreds of Canadian school kids with him. Over 130 schools follo wed his expedition. Through the use of innovative technology Saikaly and his team created incredible content on Mt. Everest that was accessed on a daily basis. Expedition 2010 was a shared experienc e for thousands following the journey. Students and fellow Lebanese aroun d the world were taken to the mountain from their computer scree ns and communicated with the expedition team via Skype, Sat Phone and BGAN satellite Internet network technology. “Expedition 2010 will be their lasting legac y. By giving back, we’re teaching students that they have the pow er to change the world,” says Saikaly. “Expedition 2010’s goal is to spark the imagination, inspire students everywhere and to serve as the catalyst for youth engagement and lasting positive change. We hope we can replicate the same thing with schools across Lebanon.”
“EmBODYments” Press Release
by Artistic Photographer Rasha Shammas hold On the 9th of June, 2010 Lebanese born Rasha Shammas will exclusively take place will EmBODYments book launch and exhibition showcase. The showcase at The Running Horse Gallery, followed by the launching party at BO-18. Middle EmBODYments is the first artistic photography project of its kind in the one thing East. It black & white portraits of over 150 Lebanese people who have als individu in common: they all have tattoos of various styles and sizes. Everyday aspects from all walks of life, professions and religions are captured revealing ng, and of themselves, their characters and their fantasies. This series is a surprisi . sometimes shocking, peek into a society that is all too often misunderstood first Her Rasha Shammas has been a full-time artistic photographer since 2004. then exhibition, Perspectives, took place in June 2007 to positive reviews. Since and Noun as she has continued with her photography working for magazines such te. corpora doing private portrait sessions for select clientele, both individual and her , Today, she continues to display her talents to the world with EmBODYments first large scale studio series and second major showing. 6:00pm The Exhibition Showcase at The Running Horse Gallery will take place from – 9:00pm The Book Launching Party at BO-18 will take place from 9:30 – 1:30am
n no ba Le om fr ts en ud St ty si er iv Un Participation of in Microsoft’s international “Imagine Cup”competitionby Microsoft Lebanon encourages talented university students who are passionate about world conflict resolution to participate, through technology, in the “Imagine Cup” competition in Poland. Within its total commitment towards society, Microsoft has taken the to initiative to search for talents in local universities in order to expose them ide. worldw grow the world and offer them the opportunities to in This competition is first of its kind in the technology field, as specialized their and s passion their encouraging the youth to apply their imaginations, talents in technological innovations that can make a difference in the world. In that regard, students from AUB, LAU, USEK, AUST, USJ and AUL participated in the “Imagine Cup” competition. Jeffrey Khater, Georges Noun and Touma Chams from USEK won through by their “CO2 Numbers” project, which aims at preserving the environment . regions t monitoring and controlling CO2 levels in differen
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s te ra u g u a in n io t a d n u Fo d e le a Al-W the advanced technical training center in Saida With the direction of His Excellency Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saoud, President of the Al-Waleed Bin Talal Foundation, represented by Vice President Her Excellency Minister Leila el-Solh Hamadeh, the Mechanical, Electornics, Electrical and IT advanced training center of the “Hay’a Islamiyya lil Ri’aya” was inaugurated in Saida, after being renovated by the foundation. That was in the presence of Judge Cheikh Ahmed Zein as well as the head of the Management Board Hani Abou Zeinab and Executive Manager Mr. Mouta’ Majzoub and the
members. Head of the center, Mr. Tarek Zarif, thanked Al-Waleed’s foundation for its initiative. Judge Zein also commended it asking Minister Solh to offer further assistance to the city of Saida, which lacks the least life basics. Minister Solh then had a word saying: “We came to you today to support the youth in their final formation stages before facing the challenges of life, and also to support the organizations that work in the service of their community and region, one of which is this organization that we have known closely and sensed their credibility at work, so we congratulate Saida for it. We came today amidst all that to prove that the process of Al-Waleed Bin Talal’s Foundation that started more than 6 years ago is on-going, with God’s will, to keep a space of hope for many of our compatriots that still believe in a promising future, away from frustrating crises. Dear brothers in Saida, I have spoken to you as Vice President of
the foundation but I wish to get back to my roots, to my lovely city Saida, and say a word of truth . My visit today carries lots of meanings, but also lots of wish es. People of Saida, what’s happening? When people plant their soil with martyrs and irrigate it with their blood, they recolt disp ute instead of amity, slavery instead of independence, humiliati on instead of pride and separation instead of unity? You are the people that liberate d your souls first from the remaining of the mandate periods , thanks to the sense of citizenship of Riad el-Solh. You were always where your country needed you to be, surrounding it with its flag and the spirit of Riad el-Solh. You are the ones that were never divided neither by churches nor by mosques, than ks to the pact of Riad el-Solh. What’s happening? I only see qua rreling parties, racing for crises and political wars. You would be wrong to continue so. Remain one people at the image that my father Riad el-Solh loved, so we may always have cities to live in and countries to govern. And thank you.” Then Minister Solh was granted a trophy followed by a tour in the center’s laboratories.
Press Release
ought to life br ng gi sa es m d an g kin or tw ne l cia So with the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 Beirut, Lebanon - Nokia has announced three new handsets - the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 - designed to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world, at affordable prices. These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks. “Our messaging device range is very successful,” said Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia’s Head of Markets. “Services that provide easy access to the world’s consumer and corporate email and instant messaging are really popular on our QWERTY smartphones such as the Nokia E71 and Nokia E63. People want the best messaging and social networking experience on an affordable device, whether it’s sending a simple text or instant message, an email, or a direct message from their Twitter account. The Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 are made for just that.” The Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world’s most popular mobile phone platform - Series 40 - and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the homescreen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The Nokia C3 also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning first time users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. Other notable features are the Wi-Fi connectivity, a two megapixel camera, rich color 2.4 inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010 in a variety of appealing colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink. The Nokia C6 is a Symbian-based smartphone combining the benefits of a 3.2 inch touch screen with a full slide out keyboard. The large screen provides a great Internet
experience, as well as offering access to Facebook feeds directly on the homescreen. A full suite of email and social networking capabilities means the Nokia C6 is perfect for people who want to stay up to date while on the go. Expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010, the Nokia C6 has an impressive feature set including a high quality five megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, and Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation. In addition, thousands of apps - from games and videos to news aggregators and web services - are available in the Ovi Store. Rounding off the trio is the latest addition to the Nokia Eseries range, the Nokia E5. Designed for those that want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives, the Symbian-based Nokia E5 follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63. The Nokia E5 combines high quality business features with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone. The Nokia E5, expected in the third quarter of 2010, is perfect for managing busy schedules with a variety of productivity applications available in the Ovi Store. And with direct access to over 90 percent of the world’s corporate email through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, it’s easy to keep in contact from anywhere. For more information, visit www.nokia.com/press About Nokia At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia’s NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
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Mr. Moody grumbles about bad time-keeping trains from morning till night! On one particular morning he was quiet justified. His train left on time for the one hour journey, to Clarksville, and it arrived 5 minutes late. However, Mr. Moody ‘s watch showed it to be 3 minutes early, so he adjusted his watch by putting it forward 3 minutes. His watch kept time during the day, and on the return journey in the evening the train started on time, according to his watch, and arrived on time, according to the station clock. If the train travelled 25 percent faster on the return journey than it did on the morning journey, was the station clock fast or slow, and by how much?
Horoscope
JUNE 2010 horoscopes Aries Groundbreaking Change Your pioneering spirit awakens this month, and not just with a fresh cycle of opportunity. You now have the chance of a lifetime to break free from you past and make major headway toward positive change. You are being given a glimpse of your future, but it’s up to you to battle insecurities and morph this vision into reality.
Taurus Dreaming at the Speed of Light The future is coming up fast this month, offering you a glimpse at what’s coming next in life. You are being challenged to break from the past now, and should feel the motivation to transform yourself and your way of thinking to start reaching for your dreams. Fresh ideas abound, yet you still must maintain discipline in your finances and other resources.
Gemini Break on Through to the Other Side You may feel disoriented as you adjust to the major shifts and changes this month brings. Angst is provoked when the old battles with the new, and unfortunately this can’t be cured by any particular course of action. Still, you can expect the pace of your life to kick up a notch now, but there may be so much to do that it’s tricky to keep up with it all.
Cancer Hungry for Change Your attention is drawn to your career life this month, and restlessness about your job could provoke you to do battle with others or seek a totally new profession. Just think twice before you leap in any direction -- even if you don’t act right away, the near future brings plenty of chances to pull the trigger of professional change.
Leo Ready to Rock and Roll There’s great potential for change this month, as long as you remain open to what lies ahead. As obstacles drop away and you are able to see the bigger picture, you must prioritize your choices so you don’t become so overwhelmed that you end up doing nothing at all. Luckily, it should be easier to narrow your focus now and concentrate your physical energy toward the actions you choose.
Virgo Counting on Change Major opportunities can come and go in a flash, so grab them while you can. You must keep pace with the movers and shakers of the world now, and should, thankfully, receive a boost of energy this month. But it’s time to take the initiative and begin new projects rather than using your newfound energies to simply defend what you already have.
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Libra Quantum Leap You are finally free from the oppression of details, and are able capitalize on the present moment. Unusual people come into your life now to open your mind to unorthodox ideas and exciting new ways of interacting. Yet while your horizons are being broadened, you could feel so overwhelmed that you’d rather go into hiding or flee all together.
Scorpio Breaking the Silence June kicks off an exciting three-month period of brand new work opportunities and a chance to develop new skills. Becoming a more effective team player is necessary as you’re forced to deal with uncooperative colleagues or unexpected crises. Just beware forging ahead blindly -- romantic or financial schemes that arise now could prove to be unrealistic.
Sagittarius Surf’s Up! This is a month for taking chances and having fun, Sag. Love is in the air now, and there’s opportunity to improve your relationships thanks to a boost in your self-confidence. New ideas and unconventional, spontaneous people are set to enter your life, and you’re ready for the ride -- just don’t lose sight of the most practical issues.
Capricorn Growth Spurt Powerful changes are brewing this month while you’re busy dealing with a million-and-one tasks at work and at home. You may feel inspired to relocate, redecorate or even launch your own business now, but you’ll need to manage details carefully. June is about thinking outside the box and making bold moves -- just measure the runway before you take off!
Aquarius Future Shock This June offers a shocking glimpse at what’s ahead in life -- not just in your distant future, but also the immediate present, as your long-term goals seem close enough to touch now. Restrictions fall away and you’re able to change your outmoded habits to obtain a much broader perspective, yet all this enthusiasm is no excuse to shirk responsibilities or run out on promises.
Pisces Financial Frenzy There are big money-making ideas floating out there this month, and you feel the urge to shake the money tree. As you catch sight of a new path to professional fulfillment, be sure to analyze your facts carefully, since reckless behavior is a possibility now.
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