Read and help - I Believe in Angels by Yasmina Hatem

“I believe in Angels” is a new book written by Yasmina Hatem, a 21 year old, who offered the full proceeds of her first novel to the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon. The Lebanese Canadian Bank sponsored this book.

“I Believe in Angels” is, in the words of Yasmina, “a story for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved one…”

You can buy this wonderful book, enjoy the touching story, and, at the same time, touch the life of a child struck with cancer, and help him/her move one step closer to a cancer-free life.

Price=10,000 L.L.

I bought this book from Virgin, but am guessing it can be found in most libraries in Lebanon.

The Art of War: Armed Conflict

This is an extract of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" which I found to be a bit reflective of the current situation in Lebanon and how things should be handled.

Sun Tzu said:

Everyone uses the arts of war.
You accept orders from the government.
Then you assemble your army.
You organize your men and build camps.
You must avoid disasters from armed conflict.

Seeking armed conflict can be disastrous.
Because of this, a detour can be the shortest path.
Because of this, problems can become opportunities.

Use an indirect route as your highway.
Use the search for advantage to guide you.
When you fall behind, you must catch up.
When you get ahead, you must wait.
You must know the detour that most directly accomplishes your plan.

Undertake armed conflict when you have an advantage.
Seeking armed conflict for its own sake is dangerous.