Sierraprasada
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Motivation: Education
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About me:
I'm a regular podcast host and a freelance journalist currently based in Beirut, Lebanon, as well as the author of the book "Creative Lives: Portraits of Lebanese Artists" (Turning Point Books, Beirut, 2009).


Joined: August 11th, 2009
Last Login: April 20th, 2011
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Desmond, you make some very good points about the translation here. In this case, Elias and I opted for a more literal translation, but the ... Levantine: Ends of the Earth Sat 19th Mar 11
Yes, in this case, the standard terms are the one used. Levantine: Latest fashion Mon 14th Mar 11
Yes, Maasbar, you are absolutely right. Sorry about that! ذلك is that (as shown in the transcript) and not "Beach"(!)

Thanks for pointi...		 About to do Something Sat 12th Mar 11
Thanks, Desmond, for the clarification re: the numbers in Lebanese writing. In my experience, it's very common for people in the Levant to w... Levantine: Latest fashion Thu 10th Mar 11
Thanks for letting us know, maidaothanh! Levantine: Latest fashion Mon 7th Mar 11
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