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  1. UnknownNovember 16, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Hi! This is Krista Abboud.. I just read your commentary on my article. Beautiful thoughts and page you have!

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    1. BeirutistaDecember 8, 2015 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks, Krista! I'm glad you like it! Happy reading.

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  2. sala6a blogApril 12, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    Very nice... Just had a look at your blog and interview @ Media Source... Happy Blogging !

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    1. BeirutistaApril 12, 2016 at 2:34 PM

      Thank you, fellow blogger, Mokhles, and welcome to Beirutista :)

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