FACTBOX: Facts on Lebanon's economy
Reuters) - The economy of Lebanon, which is set to hold a parliamentary election on June 7, has shown what the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described as "remarkable resilience" in the face of the global credit crisis.
Following are some of the economy's main features:
GROWTH
The economy grew by more than 8 percent in 2008 according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite a first half marred by the worst bout of internal fighting since the 1975-90 civil war and the onset of the global financial crisis. Policymakers are projecting growth of 4 percent or more in 2009.
BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visited Beirut Friday in what U.S. officials said was a show of support for Lebanese independence prior to legislative elections. While in Lebanon, Biden was expected to announce U.S. military aid for Lebanese forces. He is scheduled to meet with President Michel Suleiman, pro-Western Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is aligned with the Hezbollah bloc, the British broadcaster said.
In a ceremony at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Biden presented tons of military equipment. "Mr. minister, general, it's a delight to be back in Lebanon, and thank you for the warm welcome," Biden said in opening his remarks. A transcript of his remarks did not identify who he was addrssing. "General, we're going to leave some of this behind," Biden continued, "but you cannot take my plane. Air Force Two I get to keep, and the helicopters I get to keep. Other than that, the rest is going to be yours." "I'm also here to assure you … the United States of America considers itself a partner in your effort to defend your sovereignty -- the sovereignty of the Lebanese state and the security of all the people of Lebanon," Biden said.
النظريات الإجتماعية عند فيجوتسكي وباندورا
من المعروف أن علم النفس ،كعلم قائم بذاته، هو علم حديث. وعلى الرغم من حداثته فقد استطاع أن يطال باهتماماته معظم مناحي الحياة، إن لم نقل جميعها على الإطلاق.
ومضى قدماً في دراسة الخصائص النفسية لأوجه النشاط المختلفة التي يمارسها الإنسان وأثرها في سلوكه، ومحاولته الوصول إلى أدق القنوات التي تربط الفرد بالآخرين خلال مراحل حياته.
فقد كان من نتائج التقدم السريع للعلم والتقنية في عصرنا، ونشوء ضروب جديدة من النشاط الإنساني، أن وقف علم النفس أمام زيادة كبيرة في حجم اهتماماته تكافئ ما استجد من قطاعات إنتاجية وخدمية وسواها وما سُخر في سبيلها من أدوات ووسائل وآلات. وكان عليه أن ينهض بمسؤولياته ويواكب، بل ويسهم، في تهيئة أسباب التطور اللاحق وتحسين شروطه وأدواته. ومن خلال هذا المسعى ظهرت فروع علم النفس وتشعبت استجابة لمتطلبات العصر وأهداف المجتمعات وحاجات الأفراد المتزايدة.
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Written by Malek el Khazen
Khazen History


Historical Feature:
Churches and Monasteries of the Khazen family

St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ballouneh
Mar Abda Church in Bakaatit Kanaan
Saint Michael Church in Bkaatouta
Saint Therese Church in Qolayaat
Saint Simeon Stylites (مار سمعان العامودي) Church In Ajaltoun
Virgin Mary Church (سيدة المعونات) in Sheilé
Assumption of Mary Church in Ballouneh
1 - The sword of the Maronite Prince
2 - LES KHAZEN CONSULS DE FRANCE
3 - LES MARONITES & LES KHAZEN
4 - LES MAAN & LES KHAZEN
5 - ORIGINE DE LA FAMILLE
Population Movements to Keserwan - The Khazens and The Maans
ما جاء عن الثورة في المقاطعة الكسروانية
ثورة أهالي كسروان على المشايخ الخوازنة وأسبابها
Origins of the "Prince of Maronite" Title
Growing diversity: the Khazin sheiks and the clergy in the first decades of the 18th century
Historical Members:
Barbar Beik El Khazen [English]
Patriach Toubia Kaiss El Khazen(Biography & Life Part1 Part2) (Arabic)
Patriach Youssef Dargham El Khazen (Cont'd)
Cheikh Bishara Jafal El Khazen
Patriarch Youssef Raji El Khazen
The Martyrs Cheikh Philippe & Cheikh Farid El Khazen
Cheikh Nawfal El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Hossun El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Abou-Nawfal El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Francis Abee Nader & his son Yousef
Cheikh Abou-Kanso El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Abou Nader El Khazen
Cheikh Chafic El Khazen
Cheikh Keserwan El Khazen
Cheikh Serhal El Khazen [English]
Cheikh Rafiq El Khazen [English]
Cheikh Hanna El Khazen
Cheikha Arzi El Khazen
Marie El Khazen