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Honestly I thought at first it might be a prank for some Ramadan show but when I saw the article in Annahar I changed my mind. As it turns out and as shown in the video above, it is indeed a prank staged by LBCI and Ward Al Khal.

The idea is nice but they pushed it too far in my opinion. Expect a lot of dislikes on [YouTube].

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Lol Good one!

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Throughout all of this, I kept wondering: Where are the flight attendants? Aren’t they supposed to maintain order on the plane? Who will cater to my burnt flesh? Who will discipline the wild animals and explain to them that it’s sleepy time for normal, sane people?
Of course, they are all at the back of the plane chatting, laughing and ignoring all passenger requests . . . and possibly finishing the chilled wine, secretly. Customer service at its finest! [Link]

First thought that came to my mind when reading this: What the hell did I just read?

Second thought was a simple suggestion to the article’s author:
- Fly Business next time if possible, if not then get drunk before you hop on the plane or simply change airlines.

Third thought: Why is the article written under “La Wlooo!!!” category? How exactly is that relevant?

The Mzaar InterContinental Hotel is a great place for spending weekends during winter specially when the whole area is covered with snow. However, with all the snow gone and the hotel’s terrace open, nothing beats sitting outdoors, enjoying the view and the delicious open buffet.

I went there a couple of weeks ago and even though it was really hot, none of us was bothered as there was a large tent covering the whole terrace with ventilators all over the place. We had to call and reserve in advance as the place is usually fully booked (mostly families), even though it fits 600 people.

The buffet offers a large variety of food for all tastes. Grilled Salmon, Shrimps, Chicken and Steak, Italian Pasta Stand, Quesadillas, Pizza, all sorts of Lebanese Mezza, Sushi, Salads, Cheese, Raw meat, Salmon and others all for 45$ per person (Drinks not included). There’s also an exquisite dessert stand and arguile is available for those who want. Added to that, there’s a guy who plays the guitar and sings old rock songs and classics every Sunday and he’s not bad at all if you ask me.

Last but not least, the Mzaar InterContinental is truly a 5-star hotel and its service shows it. The waiters are friendly, quick and helpful, the stands are clean, the cooks are professional, the food is great and everything is just impeccable.

For further information or reservation, call +961 9 340 100.

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Sonya (21) was killed by her brother in Bab Al Raml neighborhood of Tripoli on Wednesday at 3:30am. Police reports say the brother killed Sonya because he suspected she was in a relationship. What’s frustrating is that all those interviewed in the LBCI report are justifying that she was a “good girl”, as if being in a relationship with a guy is a thing worthy being killed for.

Sonya was killed, and at least one woman – like Sonya – is killed every month. [Nasawiya]

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I had totally forgotten about this picture until a friend was telling me about how she had a dream the other day that the whole Jounieh coast and sea were invaded by the Israeli Army. I remembered this picture I’d taken back in March 2012 when I woke up and saw a big carrier in the middle of the sea with small army boats around it and helicopters in the air. At first glance, I thought it was some UNIFIL naval unit but then I gave it a closer look and didn’t find any non-Lebanese flags on it so it could be ours.

More maritime maneuvers were performed on July 15 2012 with French naval forces in the presence of “Jean Bart” frigate shown below. I will post some pictures if I find any.

You can check out the Lebanese Army Navy Website [Here] and information about the Lebanese Navy SEALs Regiment, one of the best units in the army.

Picture taken by Bomba08

Rethink, Rejuice, Refresh

I am no brofessional to judge ads but it’s clear that Pampa got “inspired” big time from Reebook’s Zig campaign. It’s too bad because I loved their new TV ad and I love Pampa.

Reezig, Reetone, Reebok

I spotted this beautifully renovated old Lebanese house in Antelias in the street that has all the restaurants/pubs/Shisha places. The house is next to Pinocchio Restaurant and facing Public and Kahwit el Sitt. I am presuming it will be yet another restaurant, or maybe a pub just like Carlitto’s.

It could also be someone’s residence but I don’t think anyone would want to live on this street.

Picture from RagMag

Magna Steyr Torino, RUF Automobile Germany and STUDIOTORINO were among W Motors partners present at the lavish launch event they held at Sursock Palace Beirut a while ago. Those names are enough for you to realize the Arab super car will have an Italian design and German engineering. That is the best combination possible.

Come to think of it, that’s how Pagani started with the Zonda. The difference is, Pagani factory was never under threat of being bombed by Israel! [MotorWard]

For those interested, here are some interesting articles on W Motors and their launching event.
[Speech of Chairman of W Motors Ralph Debbas during the launch party] [Launching of W Motors - RAGMAG] [MotorWard on W Motors] [AutoBlog on W Motors + Pictures] [Beirut.com W Motors Launched in Beirut (In Pictures)] [TopSpeed on W Motors]

You can also check out W Motors website [Here].

We can only wish them the best of luck and wait for the end of 2013 to see if they will pull it off.

The Olympics are two days away now and there’s a whole page dedicated to Lebanon, its history in the Olympics and its athletes. Check it out [Here].

I hope our athletes won’t be forced to withdraw from any competition involving an Israeli athlete. Even Iran, the most hardcore anti-Israeli country, has allowed its athletes to compete against Israelis. [Link]

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From what I heard, they usually show small videos about Lebanon to promote tourism. This however is so weird and random.

Thank you Chahe

AlloFail started in June 2012 in Lebanon by a group of non-sectarian and politically independent Lebanese individuals, which includes a lawyer, a telecommunication engineer and Lebanese PR experts in a bid to exert pressure on the mobile operators to provide better products and services by listening to and acting upon customer complaints. [Naharnet]

I am not sure how much of a difference this initiative will make but it’s worth giving it a try for sure.

You can follow them on Twitter [Here] and join their Facebook page [Here]

Thanks Sandro

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As stated by Annahar today, the video above is not a prank and Ward Al Khal has decided to file a lawsuit against those who prepared the whole thing and posted it online in an attempt to tarnish her image. [Annahar]

Having said all that, I wonder what took her so long to make a statement and denounce the incident?

Picture from Ritakml Blog

We need an urgent fix to this electricity crisis.

In 2008, a World Bank survey said 61 percent of Lebanese businesses identified electricity rationing as a major obstacle,” he told The Daily Star.

Louis Hobeika, an economist at Notre Dame University, estimated that gross domestic product would grow by no less than 30 percent if Lebanon was to offer 24-hour electricity.

In 2011, Lebanon spent around $1.2 billion on subsidizing fuel purchases for EDL. According to Energy Ministry estimates, the Lebanese spent an equivalent amount on private generator subscriptions.

Here’s a link to the full article. [DailyStar]

Hey at least she’s having fun. I’m actually surprised none of the TV stations have contacted her for a reality show since she’s bound to be a lot more interesting than the Kardashians. [YouTube]

You can watch the rest of her videos and subscribe to her channel [Here]

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