PHYS.Org - Lebanon: 400,000 years of climate and landscape history rediscovered

See also: A couple of complementary studies published in Communications Earth and Environment.
Post Author: /u/JapKumintang1991
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PCOS/PMOS support in Lebanon (Affordable)

Shortcuts from my terrible PCOS PMOS experiment in Lebanon (& what works!)

I saw so many people post about an OBGYN for pcos/pmos and wanted to share shortcuts from my experience.

Please & i mean PLEASE! learn from all my mistakes.

I went to SO many obgyn's each one worse than the other.

At AUBMC, CMC, etc etc etc - the best doctor is Dr. Rafka Bou Habib. She is the BEST.

But, unless you have insurance coverage - you are likely (fkd) :(

I see so much about how to heal pcos online - from different herbs, routines, things to do not do, girls in their early 20s trying to sell you their affiliate codes or teas or medicines or lord knows what.

PLEASE HEAR ME OUT!

all clinical research for non hormal (aka no birth control) ways of supporting PCOS is

1. GLUCOPHAGE - metformin; tackles insulin resistance - the engine that keeps your pcos running.

2. FOR EXTREME CASES: Celine - herbal supplement, every herb you'd see all tik tokers, doctors, naturopaths, dietitians, and infleuncers say you need for $1.4/day. get it. its worth it.

Pleaseeee remember - PCOS can be managed & not healed - but it is worth the try with the right medical support!

i did not have my period for 6 years & those 2 things really helped when it came to medical intervention.
Post Author: /u/lesgetit_lesgo
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Got scammed with a fake Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) on OLX (Verified Shopper)

Hey guys, watch out if you're buying a Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) in Lebanon right now. Clones are circulating everywhere, and sellers are blocking people the second they get called out.

The seller who sent me this goes by "Shopy" on OLX and Facebook. They deliver sealed boxes through private drivers, take cash, and blocked me on WhatsApp as soon as I showed them proof that the hardware was fake.

If you are buying one, try to buy it in person from a real shop. If you order online, inspect the box before handing your money to the driver:

On the box (Front and Back):

- Fake says "Ok Google" in the speech bubble. The authentic one says "Hey Google". Google stopped using "Ok Google" on boxes years ago.

- The "3rd Gen" label on the fake has a thin, weird font in a small box. The real one uses Xiaomi's usual bold font.

- The back of the fake has a Mario Bros picture saying "700,000+ movies" with an unofficial Google Cast logo. The authentic one has the standard Google TV graphic that says "Browse 400,000+ movies and TV episodes" with official HDMI and Dolby logos.

- The orange spec icons on the side (Quad-core, 32GB, Wi-Fi 6) look faded and badly spaced on the fake.

On the bottom of the device:

- The "(3rd Gen)" text and the CE icons on the fake are thick, blurry, and smudged. The real one has clean, sharp laser engraving.

Inside the software (if you already opened it):

- Install AIDA64 from the Play Store. The fake shows an Allwinner H618 chip (a cheap generic processor) claiming to run at 2.5 GHz. Real Xiaomi boxes use Amlogic chips.

- In the Play Store under Settings > About, it permanently says "Device is not certified", and your Google account sees it as an "A1 ADT-3" board.

- The fake cannot run the real Android TV Netflix app. It comes with the mobile version instead.

- Setting it to 4K 60Hz causes black screens and flickering because the board is terrible, forcing you to drop to 1080p.
Post Author: /u/Itsmeyousef
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Fake 'Simpsons' ads - ال غالبون

Anyone else getting these ads, if so do you know the Google sponsor? Reminds me MLGA? Usual narratives about Iran +Hezbollah in Lebanon.

https://preview.redd.it/eydvrkdj2aph1.png?width=505&format=png&auto=webp&s=54adc7ded9f8811030e502dc6d9b1ec3ac13d49a
Post Author: /u/Mojoneutron
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We are not a normal country

Recently I made a post about Geagea complaining that foreign minister Rajji who he appointed is being excluded from the ongoing negotiations, and people were rightly puzzled as to why I was objecting to this. After all he is the foreign minister, officially at least it is within his purview. So why am I, someone who supposedly wants an empowered state in Lebanon objecting to this? After all isn't including the people who were officially appointed a sign of respect for our institutions?

I think i was being a bit sarcastic in that post, but please understand I don't begrudge people for buying this argument. This misunderstanding comes from a good place usually, and the party leaders know this and play on it in order to make themselves seem legitimate. However you need to understand that what they are saying and what you are hearing are two very different things. In order to explain why I need to explain the political system that was formed after the civil war.

Most people know that the Lebanese civil war was a horrible period in our history with lots of different factions involved. The violence wasn't just between people of different religions, it was between warlords who were competing for power with the protection of their sect as an excuse. The war wasn't just between Christians and Muslims, it was sometimes between different leaders of the same sect. Notably Aoun's war was a war between two Christian leaders, Michel Aoun who led the army at the time and Samir Geagea who led the LF, not to mention the violence between Hezbollah and Amal among other things.

The notable thing about the Lebanese civil war is that nobody really won. The war ended with the Taef agreement, which had to put in place a system of power sharing that allowed representation of all major parties involved in the civil war without one being able to dominate the others with maintaining peace between the parties as the goal. The president's power was significantly curtailed, and a system was put in place where everything from political app...
Post Author: /u/gnus-migrate
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Help me find a legit place that sells this product pleaseee I need it

These photos are from the websites of 2 stores selling it but one went out of stock and the other looks sketchy, if anyone bought the product and had a positive experience please tell me where you got it from, online or offline doesn't matter. Thanks 🙏
Post Author: /u/Fadi_96
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Looking for a job at 15

Hey so i am in Lebanon and i am looking for any service i could provide that will get me a bit of money, so if anyone is willing to hire me for anything here are my capabilities:
-VERY good with tech for my age so i can write programs automate things fix things etcc..(hardware and software)
-I have a lot of knowledge about financial markets (investing, trading, many concepts)
-MUN experience: researching complex topics, arguing positions, presenting, negotiating, and communicating clearly .i won Secretary General (1st place) in LAUMUN Middle School and diplomacy (2nd place) in USJ High School
-AI and automation: I can work with AI tools and build AI-assisted workflows, including integrating AI into software and automation systems.
-12 years drumming experience with 7 diplomas from Elias Rahbani music academy
-Fluent in English and French

and all of their derivatives
Post Author: /u/jad00msd
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I’m building an app for figuring out where to go in Lebanon. Would you actually use it?

Hey everyone, we are working on an app called Layle, coming from the usual “shu aam naamel l layle?” conversation.

The idea is to bring together events, afterparties, and places like pubs, clubs, beaches, and cafés, so you can find something to do and make a plan with your friends.

I know Tick’it exists, and there’s definitely overlap around events and tickets. What we are trying to build with Layle also covers those nights when you don’t have a specific event in mind. You just want somewhere to go, something different to try, or a party worth joining.

You’d also be able to host paid or free events, save plans, leave notes for friends in different places, add friends, and chat with people you connect with. The social side would stay simple, with no posting feed or stories.

It’s still being built, starting with Beirut. Before taking it further, I’d like some honest feedback:

How do you currently find places and events? And what would make you bother using another app for it?
If this sounds useful, there’s a waitlist at layle.app. But feedback is welcome either way, including if you think something already does this well.
Post Author: /u/DragonBreathBurns
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International Driver's License

Hi guys,

Has anyone got an International license made from ATCL? I recently got one from an agent but I'm not sure if it's legit or if I got scammed. For one, it doesn't say ATCL on it anywhere, and I read online that ATCL is the only official authority to issue an international license. It has an LAA stamp (Lebanese automobile authority) though.

In appearance it looks similar to this: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmIx05l1kqJPNd1b2CSNHxlYqKnJoow7yppSPKk8UEbvSWl35hpzIotgA&s=10

I'm going to the US next month and my whole trip depends on a car rental I have booked with Avis.
Post Author: /u/Random35yo
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A historic step: The LF declared it will defend "all Lebanese lands"! When do you think they will start organizing the resistance?

So the context was the fear in the Bekaa of a Syrian invasion, and Ja3ja3 said Hezbollah should dismantle its military wing and the LF would defend, not only the Bekaa, but "all Lebanese lands" just like it defended its presence before!

The mods don't allow me to share my agenda in the post so here are q's here, and my position is in the comments:

• Do you think by "all Lebanese lands" includes the South?
• When do you think the LF resistance against the Israeli invasion and any potential future Syrian invasion will start organizing?
• Do you think it's a good thing for the LF to move from defending only its positions to defending all Lebanese lands?
• Do you think it's good to have the LF defend Lebanon instead of Hezbollah or of strengthening the Lebanese Army?

Here's the source with the full context.
Post Author: /u/kyuri0us
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How to make money at 15

Hey so i am looking for a way to make some money but the options are terrible in lebanon so does anyone know how or has an idea?
Capabilities:
-VERY good with tech for my age so i can write programs automate things fix things etcc..(hardware and software)
-I have a lot of knowledge about financial markets (investing, trading, many concepts)
-MUN experience: researching complex topics, arguing positions, presenting, negotiating, and communicating clearly .i won Secretary General (1st place) in LAUMUN Middle School and diplomacy (2nd place) in USJ High School
-AI and automation: I can work with AI tools and build AI-assisted workflows, including integrating AI into software and automation systems.
-12 years drumming experience with 7 diplomas from Elias Rahbani music academy

and all of their derivatives
Post Author: /u/jad00msd
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what if the whatsapp tax in 2019 was accepted?

Then we wouldn't have the following events:

2019 → banking/financial collapse + proposed WhatsApp tax → October Revolution
2020 → Beirut port explosion
2021 → fuel, electricity, medicine shortages + >100% inflation + Tayouneh clashes
2022 → food/fuel shock + cholera + banking crisis + presidential vacuum
2023 → lira collapses beyond 100,000/$ + Israel-Hezbollah fighting begins
2024 → full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war + \~1.2m displaced + massive destruction
2025 → reconstruction + unresolved banking crisis + continuing Israeli strikes + new/adjusted fiscal charges
2026 → another devastating war + mass displacement/deaths while the state simultaneously introduces/extends higher consumption, gasoline and import taxes/fees amid an already severe cost-of-living crisis.
Post Author: /u/Business_Writer4634
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What to do in Beirut on Sunday + weekday nights? Drinks / people watching / maybe dancing

Hey everyone! Visiting Lebanon and I’m in Beirut for another week. Trying to figure out what the nightlife scene looks like on Sunday and weekday nights, especially tonight (Sunday).

Not necessarily looking for a huge club (but wouldn’t say no if there’s an option that fits the bill). Ideally somewhere I can grab a few drinks, people watch, good music/atmosphere, and if the night turns into some dancing, even better. Bonus points if good for solo!

So far I’ve done MALT Gallery on Friday and really enjoyed it. Also went to a random pub around Gemmayzeh, which was just okay. It was extremely cramped and the music was so loud that you couldn’t really talk, which isn’t really my thing.
I’m 32 and looking for somewhere lively/social without necessarily being packed shoulder-to-shoulder in a tiny bar.

Anywhere in Beirut is fine — Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, Badaro, Hamra, Downtown, etc. Happy to Uber/taxi wherever.

Where would you go on a Sunday night? And are there particular places/nights that are good Monday–Thursday?
Would love some recommendations from people who actually go out here!
Post Author: /u/BioticBard
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Anyone uses Aramex Shop and Ship ?

I have this problem with my package in Shop and Ship and somehow it had to happen during the time they're closed. I tried to change the delivery address but still nothing. I think it's buggy the delivery address page like I tried to change it a lot but most time doesn't work and the website doesn't tell what's wrong when I enter a address or change it. I think it's buggy or maybe inaccurate for Lebanon like what3words seems not working when I add it.
Post Author: /u/OneGeologist1143
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