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Latest Updates from Cedars of Lebanon Club.

Nat Geo Genetic Project: Findings - Dunedin Lebanese Community
21st February 2014

Hi Everyone, We are excited to announce the findings of the National Geographic Genetic Project that was performed on the Dunedin Lebanese Community, by Dr Lisa Matisoo-Smith. Please take a look at the links below for the general overview of what was found in the community compared …

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Scattered Cedars - Book Launch
17th December 2013

Greetings Folks, We wanted to let you know that the book launch function for our revised edition of Lebanon's Children book called 'Scattered Cedars' will be held on Saturday 8th March at the Dunedin Club.  More details to follow closer to the time. We hope to see as many of you …

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Katrina Kallil - Suter Cafe, Nelson
28th November 2013

Here is an article on Katrina's very successful cafe in Nelson 'Suter Cafe'.  The article appeared in The Nelson Mail on Monday 18th November.  If you're in Nelson - be sure to stop by. Good luck with your relocation, Katrina.

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Emma Farry & Mark Grocott - "Best of all worlds by the beaches of Karitane" - ODT Article
1st November 2013

Click here to read an article that appeared in the ODT about Emma Farry & Mark Grocott's business and operation from beautiful Karitane.

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Last day to get genetic mapping done!
27th September 2013

For those of you who missed out getting the DNA swab done in Dunedin for the National Geographic Genetic Mapping project, Lisa will be sampling at the Otago Museum this Sunday the 29th as part of a DNA day. This will be the last general Dunedin sampling.  So if you …

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Arabic Language - Otago University Summer School
24th September 2013

Hi All, Afife Harris has just let me know that The Otago University have confirmed to run an Arabic language paper during Summer School, lectured by Afife herself. Dates are: January 6 - February 20th 2014 . If you want to learn/brush up on your Arabic, then please click the …

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Ben LaHood - Achievements in his field
14th August 2013

We have a lot of talent in our community, and Ben LaHood is certainly testament to this. Please see the accompanying picture to read the article on Ben LaHood in the Magazine of Ophthalmic Optics. It covers the fact that Ben was the first person ever to be awarded …

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Genetic Mapping - Next Wednesday
31st July 2013

The Longest Journey: From Africa to Aotearoa – Genetic Mapping Greetings Folks, We have the privilege of having Lisa Matisoo-Smith, who is a Professor of Biological Anthropology at the University of Otago, coming to talk to our Lebanese Community on Wednesday 7th August at the upstairs function room at …

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Call to Action - Revised edition of Lebanon's Children
22nd July 2013

Hi All, As most of you will be aware, we are currently finalising the revised edition of the book ‘Lebanon’s Children’. We are so pleased with the way it has come together, it looks fabulous, and is a very special document on the Dunedin Lebanese families. The next …

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Ruby Taylor-Sayed's Website
18th July 2013

Ruby Taylor-Sayed has sent me through an email with her website link, to inform us all of natural product she is involved with. Please read below an excerpt of her email to me, and visit her website for more information (link below). "I am lucky enough to be involved …

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