But using the Bible (New International Version) as a sort of Michelin Guide to Lebanese territory and history, it's clear that the culture of mayhem--and the propaganda that often accompanies it--goes way, way back.

FORBES: Land Of Strife

Subaru announced at the New York International Auto Show it will add a more SUV-like version of the Impreza model, called the 2013 Suburu XV Crosstrek, with sales starting this fall.

FORBES: New York Auto Show: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Ups the Outdoorsy Image

As MacRumors noted yesterday, a look at the download options for the latest Apple TV software update also revealed a new "AppleTV3, 2" model, which it speculated could be an international version of the device -- although it of course remains to be seen if it and this model are one and the same.

ENGADGET

So, the other day, as a remarkably distinguished member of the international media, I had the opportunity to play a pre-release trial version of the new "SimCity, " thus making it a five-star weekend.

CNN: Apparently This Matters: The new 'SimCity'