Berdawni River Turns Red

People have been sharing pictures of a red Berdawni river since yesterday. It appears that color originated from a chemical or a dye from a nearby factory in Hzerta. This is not the first time such a thing happens after Beirut's river turned red few years back and the Litani River turned white. Since we're polluting all our rivers, someone should tell these guys to wait for Valentine to color it in red, or maybe…

Can #Plogging Work in Lebanon?

I was reading the other day about a new trend in Sweden called #Plogging, whereas people go for a jog and pick up litter at the same time, and was thinking if it would work here in Lebanon. Not only does this eco-friendly activity help the Environment but it apparently makes jogging a more effective exercise. Since I always walk/jog around the house, I thought of giving it a try last weekend so I took…
Critiques

When Trashing Each Other and Spreading Hate Become a Trend

7 years ago
I barely commented on what happened in the past week, from Murr’s controversial comments on MTV’s high advertising rates and audience, to MTV reporting videos & posts bashing them on Facebook and the reactions that ...
Automotive

Malls Should Fine Cars Taking Up Two Parking Spaces

7 years ago
Don’t you just hate cars who take up two parking spots at the mall? Especially when it’s peak time and you’ve been driving around for half an hour looking for a spot? Of course this ...
Critiques

UNDP Latest Poverty Assessment Report: 30% of Lebanese are Poor

7 years ago
The last “Rapid Poverty Assessment in Lebanon” report conducted by UNDP was back in 2008 back when the Syrian Crisis hadn’t begun yet. That’s why a more recent one was conducted over a year ago ...
Critiques

Syrian Student Pledged Not To Love/Marry a Lebanese Woman in Exchange of VISA

7 years ago
Since we’re still celebrating Valentine this week, here’s one interesting and disturbing piece of news that Legal Agenda reported this week, whereas a Syrian student was apparently forced to sign a pledge for the General ...
Critiques

Awesome LOGI Video Raises Concerns On Proposed Oil & Gas Draft Laws

7 years ago
LOGI (Lebanon Oil and Gas Initiative) is an independent Lebanese NGO that’s working hard to advocate for transparency in Lebanon’s Oil & Gas Industry. I love their work and the follow-up and commitment they’ve shown ...
Critiques

AUB President Clarifies Appearance in Makhzoumi Electoral Video

7 years ago
I was surprised to see LAU & AUB presidents featured in Fouad Makhzoumi‘s latest electoral video, as it looked like some sort of endorsement for the candidate. However, AUB president Fadlo R. Khuri clarified the ...
Critiques

Why I don’t Bother Going to Mzaar/Kfardebian on Weekends Anymore

7 years ago
Whether I’m planning to go ski, take my kid to play with the snow or go out with the family to have lunch, Kfardebian & Mzaar are always last on my list. I love it ...
Critiques

What are We Teaching Our Children? What Were These Parents Thinking?

7 years ago
The video showing two young Amal supporters holding machine guns and cursing Gebran Bassil & President Aoun is still going viral and I can’t finds the right words to comment on it. Why would any ...
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