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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Lebanon Top 5: Funny Politicians
1. Wi’am Wahhab
The third person to come in the Druze political hierarchy surely deserves the first place in this list. Behind Walid Joumblatt and Talal Arslan comes
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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).”
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The Rise of Ahmad Al-Assir – You Are All Guilty
How many times did you hear people describing Ahmad Al-Assir as a “funny guy”, or “He talks the reality about Hezbollah”, or “Leave him in peace, he is harmless”? How many times you gave him credits JUST because you disagree with the politics of Hezbollah, Bachar El Assad, Michel Aoun or the March 8th movement? How many times did Ahmad Al-Assir trespass the red line in many of his speeches and no one raised his voice to stop him?
All of you are responsible, I will name you one by one
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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”?”
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.
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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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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
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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”
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