Economic reports indicate that the Lebanese Industry Production is down by 24% in the month of June 09.

Toufic Asmar of Lebanon has successfully produced a new tractor for agricultural usage that operated on Solar Power. Asmar's pioneering of this Eco-riendly machine was financed by Lebanon, England, Poland, Morocco, Jordan and Italy.

A schism has surfaced within the Majority between Warlord Samir Jaajaa and his ally PM Designate Saad Hariri over the governmental seats of power.

A schism has also surfaced within the Minority between Warlords Nabih Berri and Michel Aoun for the same reason: Power Control!

Samir Jaajaa has threatened Hariri of boycotting the cabinet if he does not get the Power he is asking for.

As it appears publicly and as a long term strategy over the next 3 to 5 years, both warlords Samir Jaajaa and Mishel Aoun are being slowly but surely pushed aside as so-called Christian leaders and are being replaced by Feudal Lords Sleiman Franjieh and Sami Gemayel.

The street (non-official) exchange rate of the Lebanese pound to the US dollar has seen a dramatic upward move in favor of the pound over the past few days. The rate has changed from 1,515 pounds to the dollar down to 1,495.

The Lebanese Authorities are studying the possibility of setting-up a train system to transport people between Beirut and Tripoli and from Beirut to Tyre.

powerful Armenian Party Tashnag is out of any new Hariri Cabinet.

It is reported that Michel Aoun has been left out of any discussion leading to the formation of the new government.

The Former Officers of the Lebanese Forces are calling for a meeting to restructure the organization which was founded by the late President Bashir Gemayel but which seems to be headed by Samir Jaajaa who refuses to relinquish his power to anyone.

In the world of Sport, Michael Shumakher (Shumi) is set to come out of retirement to rejoin the Ferrari Formula 1 driving team at the age of 40. Shumi replaces Massa who broke his skull in a trial accident a week ago.

Reuters news agency is reporting that the feudal lords of Lebanon have finally agreed on the composition of the new Cabinet one month after the nomination of Saad Hariri to head the Government.

The new Cabinet will be comprised of 15 Ministers from the Majority, 10 Ministers from the Minority and 5 will be nominated by the President of the Republic.

The next round of battle will be over who gets which ministry and then the following battle will be over the program of the new cabinet. Will it be supportive of Hezbolla's weapons? Of course it will.

"I am No Longer Sure Who Killed Rafiq Hariri" - Walid Jumblat to the Tunisian Press. Can you believe this Dude !

Bishop Haddad reveals that kidnapped Engineer Joseph Sader is alive.

The Lebanese Authorities are looking into expanding the Beirut International Airport.

UAE based EMAAR is set to develop million of square meters of prime land in the Mar Chaaya - Broumana area for Arab and Gulf Investors. For more information, follow this link: http://www.beitmisk.com/

The National Debt in Lebanon is expected to reach 58 Billion US Dollars by the end of 2009.

While Nabih Berri's Amal Movement insists that the Opposition is not seeking a 3rd of the Seats in the new Cabinet, Hezbolla's Representatives are making public statements that they do insist on having the 3rd.

Independent Observers noted the negative and cautious face of Tony (Son of Sleiman) Franjieh at the gathering between Feudal Lords Amine Gemayel, Sami Gemayel and Sleiman Franjieh which took place in Bekfaya yesterday.

31 year old Christian Orthodox Deputy Nayla Tueiny to wed 28 year old Shia Muslim TV Host Malek Maktabi.

Feudal Lords Franjieh and Gemayel expected to lunch together in Bekfaya.

A priest in Asfahan, Iran sends an urgent message to the Christians of the Middle East to Unite in order to avoid eradication.

Once again in the Lebanese Politics: It is the Shia Way or No Way.

Michel Aoun's new battle is now open. His new target is to claim power over the Ministry of Interior; thus removing Ziad Baroud as the best Minister that ever existed in any Lebanese Government. Also, giving this Ministry to a pro-Hezbolla's Minister would give Hezbolla, Syria and Iran the upper hand in controlling the Lebanese Security and Intelligence apparatus.

Aoun accuses Al-Wali Jumblat as being like a Taxi Driver, changing routes depending on the Passengers!

Unconfirmed reports reveal that Feudal Lord Amine Gemayel will host his fellow Feudal Lord Sleiman Franjieh for lunch in Bekfaya tomorrow.

Even though everyone dislikes the maneuvers of Warlord Al Wali Jumblat, yet he remains the most thought after personality by foreign, regional and local dignitaries while the People of Lebanon remain numb by his devious politics, tactics and behavior.

Israel accuses the Lebanese Army of breaking the UN 1701 Resolution while its armed forces and air force break the Lebanese sovereignty on daily basis.

Explosions are reported in the Northern Lebanese City of Tripoli.

31 year old Christian Orthodox Deputy Nayla Tueiny to wed the love of her life 28 year old Shia Muslim TV Presenter Malek Maktabi on Sunday.

Observers are raising a question whether the Lebanese Constitution would allow Tueini to remain a Deputy for the Orthodox sect after she weds a person from another sect or even a religion.

Last minute security glitch stopped a long awaited meeting between arch enemies and warlords Al Wali Jumblat and Michel Aoun.

Al-Akhbar newspaper is reporting that a certain Lebanese government agency is collecting up to US $15,000 to give away official government jobs to Candidates applying within the agency.

As-Safir daily on its part reports that Free Lebanon radio station which was founded by the Christian Maronite Kataeb Party has been fully owned by the Sunni Muslim Hariri Family since 2004.

Shia Muslim Hezbolla forbids UNIFIL and the Lebanese Army from undertaking their peacekeeping mission in Southern Lebanon.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese Army arrests a Sunni Muslim Fundamentalist Terror Cell originating from various Arab countries which was preparing to attack the UNIFIL in the South.

The Jeita Grottoes make it to the final round of the New World Natural Wonders competition.

Certain media report that Iran and Israel will fight their next battle in the Lebanon.

Do you remember who is the PM Designate in Lebanon? It appears that Mr. Saad Hariri is in a political coma, unable to deliver a new government to the People of Lebanon. R A P I O

Al Wali Jumblat stuns his so-called allies by calling for a new Muslim coalition without any Christian participation. The new wisdom brought forward by the Druze Wali would comprise, in addition to his untouchable personality, it would include the Fuhrer Nasroulla, the Warlord and Eternal Speaker Nabih Berri and the Grand Master Saad Hariri.

As Safir Daily reveals that 600 Teachers were kicked out of their Jobs.

R A P I O will be back to publication on Wednesday, July 22nd 2009.

A major explosion is reported in Southern Lebanon. Due to the tight control of Hezbolla, it has been difficult to pinpoint the source and reason of the incident.

Al Wali Jumblat states that he has no objections to meeting his current foe but up-coming Syrian ally Michel Aoun.

At least 35 people have food poisoning in the Beqaa.

Feudal Lord Amine Gemayel reveals that his relations with Syria never stopped.

Warlord Samir Jaajaa reveals that he is ready to meet his arch enemy Feudal Lord Sleiman Franjieh.

Former Lebanese PM Amine Hafez passes away. Hafez is remembered to be the ONLY PM who was a gentleman and honest.

Nearly three years after directly accusing Syria for the assassination of his Father, Al Wali Jumblat calls for a renewed relations with Syria. What a slime ball!

Warlord Samir Jaajaa hosted a private dinner for nearly 400 guests in his private mansion in Maarab to honor members of his Lebanese Forces who won the Parliamentary elections.

People are wondering where does Jaajaa get his money from to own such a super luxury residence and to pay for all the bodyguards he has gotten.

President Sleiman goes to Sharm El-Sheikh today.

Lebanon commemorates the 3rd Anniversary of the vicious Israeli-Hezbolla bloodshed which resulted in destroying Lebanon's economy and infrastructure, to the emigration of thousands of Lebanese to foreign land and to the killing of thousands of innocent lives. Unfortunately today, nothing has changed in the Israeli-Hezbolla conflict.

A second small earthquake within a week's time shakes Southern Lebanon.

Lebanon awaits the designation of the new Ministers by the International Community.

The Israeli Northern Front Military Chief of Staff has revealed that Hezbolla is increasing its arsenal.

The Jerusalem Post on its part sees a no way out without another confrontation between Israel and Hezbolla.

Car theft in Lebanon is on the rise.

The Lebanese American University Medical College takes over the operation and ownership of the Risk Hospital located in the Christian District of Ashrafieh in East Beirut.

Feudalism in Lebanon is stronger than ever and the People of Lebanon remain impartial to it.

Police has arrested Two men in connection with the recent forest arsons in Northern Lebanon.

17 year old Fatima Kanso ranks 1st in Lebanon's Experimental Science High School Official Tests. Fatima attends a Public School in Southern Lebanon. Congratulations Fatima. RAPIO

A minor earthquake hit Southern Lebanon last night.

Charles Aznavour conducts his last live concert in his life in Beiteddine as he bids goodbye to all his fans.

French Foreign Affairs Minister and Clown Kouchner gives Syria the green light to officially re-interfere in Lebanese internal affairs when he stated yesterday "Solving Lebanon's issues by ignoring Syria is an ignorance to the history of both countries".

With Statements like these, Lebanon will NEVER be FREE - RAPIO

The son of a French Security Officer was kidnapped in the Christian Sector of Badaro and released later on. Guess by Who !

Meanwhile, the Syrian Baath Regime kidnaps a Balestinian Journalist working for the Lebanese Daily As-Safir.

A Lebanese Army Major is reported to have deserted to Israel after being suspected of working for the Israeli Intel. community.

The First professional Circus School has seen the light in Lebanon. I guess Founders of the school forgot that we have a Parliament!

French Foreign Affairs Minister Kouchner is scheduled to arrive to Lebanon. Kouchner is also expected to meet with Representatives of Hezbolla, if not with the Fuhrer himself.

Poland is reported to withdraw its contingent from UNIFIL by the end of 2009.

The King of Pop - Michael Jackson - is put to rest in an extraordinary memorial ceremony in California yesterday.

Lebanon is seeing the highest growth of Hotel rooms' reservations in the Middle East.

PM Designate Saad Hriri is loosing Momentum over the appointment of the new cabinet as he awaits the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Syria to decide for him.

A local survey reveals that Hariri will not be able to form a government.

Heavy rain in the mountains of Lebanon puts some strains on the International Rally car racing which was easily taken by Lebanon.

High clergymen from both Shia Muslim Hezbolla and the Druze Muslim communities meet in the Chouf to iron out their differences.

Maronite Feudal Lords Sleiman Franjieh and Sami Gemayel meet for the first time in order to sort out their future territories after the fall of Christian Majority Leader Michel Aoun.

The meeting between the feudal lords is also seen as a weakening of Warlord Samir Jaajaa's power.

The Christian Allies to PM Designate Hariri threaten to boycott the new government if he visits Damascus before the formation of the Cabinet.

The International Car Rally Race kicks off in Lebanon.

Paris Hilton arrived to Beirut on board an MEA flight from Dubai.

RAPIO wishes its U.S. Readers a Happy 4th of July.

ظاهرة بارود تخيف الطبقة الفاسدة

عشية تشكيل الحكومة الجديدة، يبدو وزير الداخلية زياد بارود المطمئن الوحيد إلى حفاظه على حقيبته.الأمر يغيظ كثيرون ويزعج من يوتره سماع الناس يتحدثون بحماسة عن هذا الوزير الشاب، لكن "ظاهرة بارود" تستحق التوقف عندها لثلاثة أسباب رئيسية تجعل منه أكثر من مجرد وزير عابر

خلافاً للمنطق اللبناني، لا يأتي بارود إلى السلطة لا بفضل انتمائه إلى حزب كرس شرعية وزارية بفضل السلاح، ولا بفضل ثرواته التي اشترت له نفوذاً يوفر بريستيج الوزارة، ولا بفضل انتمائه العائلي إلى إحدى العائلات - الثوابت في الحياة السياسية أو صداقته لأحد الزعماء. ورغم ذلك يبدو الرأي العام سعيداً بهذا الوزير، وكأن الرأي العام يقول من خلاله إنه يؤيد هكذا تجربة، ويؤيد الخروج من دائرة الطبقة السياسية المغلقة

مقارنة مع معظم الوزراء الآخرين، نجح بارود، دون أخذه الحسابات الانتخابية بعين الاعتبار، بتحقيق إنجازات في وزارته كإتمامه العملية الانتخابية في يوم واحد وإشراكه المجتمع المدني في إدارة هذه العملية وتوفيره هبات عينية تتخطى قيمتها السبعين مليار دولار لإنجاح الانتخابات (حبر، عازل، صناديق الاقتراع...). وتحقيقه بعض الخروقات الأمنية، وتوقيف المشتبه بهم دون مراعاة الحسابات السياسية. وموافقته على إلغاء القيد الطائفي إضافة إلى معالجته نحو 4000 من ملفات "إعطاء الجنسية لغير مستحقيها" السبعة آلاف. وقد فعل بارود مراعاة وزارة الداخلية والبلديات لحقوق الانسان محاولاً الموازنة بين هيبة قوى الأمن وإشعار الناس أن الوزارة تعنيهم. مع العلم أن الناس يلاحظون بعض التفاصيل الصغيرة كتراجع عدد التراخيص للزجاج القاتم، واهتمام بارود بالسجون، وإنشائه موقعاً إلكترونياً إنتخابياً يعرض القوائم الانتخابية ونتائج الانتخابات

ابتسامة بارود وكثرة حركته؛ فالناس ملوا من الوزارء الذين يطلون متجهمين، عابسين، يمنّنون الناس لمجرد قيامهم بواجبهم فيما تطمئن ابتسامة بارود المواطنين وتخفف المسافات بين الوزير والناس.ختاماً، يفترض بالزعماء التقليديين أن يتمعنوا قليلاً في "ظاهرة بارود"، ويستخلصوا العبر. فقد لا يكون لهذه الظاهرة نتائج انتخابية أو شعبية تؤثر عليهم نظراً لحدة الانقسام السياسي، لكن الأكيد أنها حين تعرف كيف تنسج علاقات مع ظواهر مشابهة ستؤثر كثيراً في صناعة رأي عام وصناعة مسؤولين.وربما هذا ما يجعل بعض السياسيين وبعض الإعلاميين يحقدون على بارود

Outgoing Minister of Energy Alain Taborian accuses outgoing PM Fouad Saniora for blocking all plans for the provision of electricity in the Lebanon on 24 hours basis - - - ! ! !

As-Safir Daily reports that PM designate Saad Hariri will rule Lebanon by a Saudi-Syrian agreement - - - ! ! !

The Christian Sheeps in Lebanon prepare themselves for the next generation of Cowboys to lead them after the breaking down of Minority Leader Michel Aoun.

The new set of Cowboys to lead the Christian Herds are: Sami Gemayel, Samir Jaajaa and Sleiman Franjieh.

"We don't know anymore who is forming the new Government. Is it the U.S.? is it France? Is it Saudi Arabia? Is it Syria?" - Former PM and Minority Leader Michel Aoun.

The Lebanese Army claims to have arrested 21 of the perpetrators who took the streets of Muslim West Beirut earlier this week which resulted in the killing of one innocent lady. The question remains whether these thugs will have their weapons taken away and jailed or will the Judge come under political pressure to release them?

Fires continue to rage from the Chouf mountain to North Lebanon. Two people were caught and are charged with arson.

Fires rage throughout Lebanon burning what is left of what we call "Green" starting from Jezzine to Ain Saadeh and Batroun.

Security sources reveal that more and more citizens are taking-up arms in Lebanon.

The Lebanese Police to receive more US Army Surplus Transport vehicles as if to say that Lebanon is now the dumping ground for used US Army trucks and Jeeps!

Palm Islands National Reserve opens for tourism today.

Meanwhile, travel agents are reporting hundreds of airline and hotel cancellations are taking place after the street fights that enraged Muslim West Beirut earlier this week.