Lebanon Top 5: Things Lebanese are proud of
1. El-Wasta: This form of nepotism is widely used in the Arab world and consists of using one’s connections or influence Continue reading “Lebanon Top 5: Things Lebanese are proud of”
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Living On Alternatives
Thank You… (fill in the blank).
Since decades now and the streets of Lebanon are filled with signboards thanking a particular minister, a member of parliament, a foreign country or simply a rich businessman who wants to make a jump into the political scene. Some argue that Continue reading “Thank You… (fill in the blank).”
Baalbeck Festival in…Metn.
In a statement issued today, the Baalbeck International Festival announced that the 2013 edition will be held at “La Magnanerie” of Jdeidet El Metn. The dates of the shows
Continue reading “Baalbeck Festival in…Metn.”
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What is “Freedom of Expression”?
This term is somehow misunderstood within the Lebanese population. Bloggers, activists, politicians and other individuals striving for a certain cause Continue reading “What is “Freedom of Expression”?”
Bekaa – Please Smoke What You Grow
The same incidents that are taking place this year in the northern part of the Bekaa happened couple of months prior to the 1975 Lebanese war. At that time, many Continue reading “Bekaa – Please Smoke What You Grow”
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Banned Magazines in Lebanon
There are no specific guidelines for banning international publications in Lebanon. It just happens for a particular issue based on the sensitivity of its content.
Got my hand on the list of the banned magazines for this month, Continue reading “Banned Magazines in Lebanon”
Almaza Beer: #1 in the Middle East
Almaza was named #1 beer in the Middle East and North Africa by CNN report; despite the fact of competing in a very “dry” region of the world with few Arab countries Continue reading “Almaza Beer: #1 in the Middle East”
Woman Abuse Gets to Restaurants
This photo was taken from the menu of a well-known restaurant in Byblos. Usually, I order on the fly without looking at the menu, but I was funnily shocked when I Continue reading “Woman Abuse Gets to Restaurants”
How to Brew Your Own Beer
Brewing beer at home is a savvy experience from the cooking to the bottling. No need to be an expert or to have special equipment for that, all you must have is the will and some patience. The following recipe will give you a smooth 5% alcohol beer. The level of alcohol Continue reading “How to Brew Your Own Beer”
Lebanon – Places to Avoid in 2013
(Image by Men Aribo)
Lebanon/Israel borders: Every now and then, Israel trespasses the Blue Line which puts the Lebanese Army in alert. While other Palestinians factions try to fire Katyusha rockets to Continue reading “Lebanon – Places to Avoid in 2013”
The Real “Abou Abdo”!
(Image taken from MTV Youtube Channel)
Every TV character is adapted or copied from someone in real life. The famous character of “Abou Abdo” from MTV’s Ma Fi Metlo is definitely taken from a man located at 43 km from Beirut. His real name Continue reading “The Real “Abou Abdo”!”
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