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”
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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”!”
Modern Islamic Fatwas
Having no centralized Islamic authority, any Muslim cleric can issue a fatwa these days. It became so trendy that many are issued on monthly basis to meet the changes of the modern life. Initially, fatwas are harmless and Continue reading “Modern Islamic Fatwas”
How Lebanon is being “Americanized”
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Lebanese Ataturk
Despite the bloody history of the Ottoman empire and the violence that occurred at the beginning of the 20th century, Turkey successfully shifted to a new era with Mustafa Kamal “Ataturk”. He was able to save the empire from being divided by separating religion from the state, he opened the borders with Europe, gave woman her political rights, and boosted economy. He also implemented a new alphabet for Continue reading “Lebanese Ataturk”
The Marriage “Yes”
Each region of the world has a unique reason(s) behind the “YES” term that leads to a marriage. Some are ironic, other funny and many are unfortunately true. Continue reading “The Marriage “Yes””
Road Signs 2.0
(Image taken by Noura @haykhabriyeh)
That’s surely a spoof and not an official road sign set by the Lebanese government. Saying so, those who are behind it should continue Continue reading “Road Signs 2.0”
Living the Lebanese NEWS
Image from Google
Lately, I realized that you could live the NEWS in Lebanon without the need to watch it on TV or read about it in the newspapers. Continue reading “Living the Lebanese NEWS”
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