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June / 14 / 2017
Issue #6
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“Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition”—Abraham Lincoln"
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LACD NEWS
LACD Boston Chapter’s First Annual Picnic!
The first Boston LACD annual picnic to be held on June 25 is a fun event for the general public! Entertaining games, fun competitions, music (professional DJ), and raffle drawings! Over
twelve raffle prizes including an
airfare ticket to Lebanon, a gift from Homsy jewelry, PGMA’s recent book ما به أؤمن , several restaurant gift certificates, and many more… From vendors: A sumptuous variety of traditional Lebanese and American food, pop corn, cotton candy, hookah, and sweets!
THE BIGGEST BOSTON EVENT OF THE 2017 SUMMER!! DON’T MISS OUT!
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Lebanon Stands Firm Against Terrorism:
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that Lebanon was “determined to combat terrorist organizations and uncover all terror rings”.“The army is still carrying out air and land strikes against terrorist organizations’ bases, leaving major losses among the ranks of terrorists,” President Aoun said during his meeting with US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Joseph Votel, at the Baabda palace. U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard was also present at the meeting.
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U.S Military Support for Lebanon Better than Ever!!
On June 7, U.S. Central Command Commander General Joseph Votel visited the eastern border town of Arsal along with Lebanese Army chief General Joseph Aoun and hailed the “progress” that has been made in “securing Lebanon’s borders with Syria.” “It is wonderful to be back in Lebanon. We deeply value the relationship with the Lebanese Armed Forces and the work they are doing to keep Lebanon safe, as we’re seeing here today,” Votel said at the Dahr al-Jabal overlook in Arsal. “I had good visits yesterday and this morning with President Aoun, with Prime Minister Hariri, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Bassil, Speaker of Parliament Berri, and with the military leadership, namely the Minister of Defense Sarraf and General (Joseph) Aoun, the Chief of Defense,” the U.S. General added.
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Justice for Roy!
Roy Hamouche was killed on June 7, as three gunmen inside a tinted vehicle chased him and his friend in Jal-el-Dib. Roy was with his friend in the latter's car, when they engaged in a dispute with three gunmen aboard a tinted BMW. After chasing the pair, the gunmen managed to stop the young men's car and shot Roy Hamouche in the head, killing him instantly. His friend managed to escape and contacted the police who rushed to the scene and initiated a probe into the homicide. On June 8, security forces arrested two associates of Roy's suspected killer Mohammed al-Ahmar, as Roy was laid to rest in Mansourieh by an outraged community..
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Lebanese General Security and Internal Security Forces agents arrested seven suspected terrorists affiliated with the ISIL Terrorist Group, destroyed their terror network and foiled a number of planned mass attacks. According to a statement released by the General Security Directorate, Lebanon's intelligence agency, the arrests were made during a joint operation by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces. Sources added that the detainees included a Yemeni, a Syrian and five Palestinian nationals, who had confessed to planning a series of bombings and assassinations against armed forces and civilians.
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MISCELLANEOUS (CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH)
Dying is happier than you think
! Fear of death is a fundamental part of the human experience – we dread the possibility of pain and suffering and we worry that we’ll face the end alone. Although thinking about dying can cause considerable angst, new research suggests that the actual emotional experiences of the dying are both more positive and less negative than people expect.
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It is OK to be smart
. It's always fun to learn something new. PBS Digital Studios' channel is perfect for exploring science, physics and more in a way that's easy to understand.
It's Okay to be Smart
, from PBS Digital Studios. It's an educational channel that explores science, our universe and the excitement of learning new things. It's especially great for kids, but you'll find that you learn a lot too watching these videos. Here's a sample to give you an idea of what it's all about.
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What does the future hold?! Apple revealed its 10-year plan for the future this week. If you don't remember that slide from the hours of presentations Apple execs made on stage during the company's developer conference on Monday, you're not alone. Apple didn't explicitly call it a 10-year plan. And the company was very subtle about how it showed this roadmap. Instead of introducing flashy new products that will change your life today, this year's WWDC conference was all about putting the pieces in place for what comes next. A new augmented reality platform, virtual reality development tools, the HomePod speaker, and improvements to iOS 11 on iPad may not feel revolutionary or even particularly useful right now, but they are the building blocks for the technologies Apple is betting will power our future. A list of the new products can be found
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House GOP Passes Bill Gutting Dodd-Frank. On June 8, Paul Ryan’s caucus passed a bill that would gut Dodd-Frank’s financial reforms, allowing banks to escape regulations that limit their capacity to make risky investments, along with requirements to undergo annual “stress tests.” The bill would also neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, stripping the agency of the power to regulate both payday lenders and arbitration clauses that financial institutions use to keep consumers from being able to hold them legally liable for malfeasance in court.
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Why is Amazon SO Big? Unlike Apple, Google, and Microsoft, Amazon is not fixated on a tightly designed ecosystem of interlocking apps and services. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos instead emphasizes platforms that each serves its own customers in the best and fastest possible way. “Our customers are loyal to us right up until the second somebody offers them a better service,” he says. “And I love that. It’s super-motivating for us.” That impulse has spawned an awesome stream of creative firsts.
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President Trump IS NOT UNDER INVESTIGATIONFormer FBI Director James Comey has confirmed something that Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed - that he is not personally under investigation. In a statement prepared ahead of testimony on Capitol Hill, Mr Comey said that at an intelligence briefing with the President-elect on January 6, he discussed with the FBI leadership team whether he could assure him “that we were not investigating him personally”.
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How much would you pay for a lunch with Warren Buffet? $100? $1,000? $1,000,000?
How about $2.7 million?! An anonymous bidder paid just shy of $2.7 million to enjoy a power lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The annual auction, which benefits Glide Foundation, a San Francisco charity, was held on eBay’s website. The winner could almost be said to have got a bargain, with this year’s top bid of $2.68 million is down from the $3.46 million bid that won last year’s auction and tied a record.
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From Lebanon
Sidon (or Saida)
is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is in the South Governorate of Lebanon, on the Mediterranean coast, about 25 miles south of the capital, Beirut. Important Archeological sites include Sidon Sea Castle, Sidon Soap Museum, the Castle of St. Louis, Khan El Franj, and Eshmun Temple. The little level land around the city is used for cultivation of some wheat, vegetables, and fruits, especially citrus and bananas. However, Sidon is particularly known for its fishing activity.
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A Picture Is Worth One Thousand Words!
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LACD Newsletter Team:
Joey Chbeir: Media Group President
Marlene Sabeh: Media Coordinator Sami Arayssi: Senior Contributor Andre Jbeily: IT Coordinator
Contact: media@lacd.us
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