The Lebanese version of “El Classico”: Hekmeh vs. Riyadi

We have our own version of El Classico in Lebanon, the one opposing Hekmeh and Riyadi basketball teams; however the only difference is that El Classico games between Real Madrid and Barcelona always come to an end, while Hekmeh Riyadi games are 90% interrupted for some reason and end up in riots and fights. I was just flipping through TV when I saw Hekmeh and Riyadi playing, and all of a sudden some fan jumps…

Visiting 7 Churches in Lebanon

I've always liked this tradition every year on Holy Thursday, not just for the religious part, but also because I love visiting new churches in Lebanon and I must say every year I discover some beautiful ones I haven't heard of before. One of the churches I visited this year was inside the Notre Dame University in Louaize and was within our Lady of Louaize monastery. It's a beautifully renovated complex with the church right…
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Balkis Afandi

14 years ago
I love Balkis in general and I tried out today their latest product, which is Balkis Afandi. It tastes very fresh and really good. Afandi is tangerine for those unaware of it. ...
Critiques

Update on the 7 Kidnapped Estonians

14 years ago
It’s been almost a month since the Lebanese security forces announced that they located the seven kidnapped Estonian tourists and that their release should be very soon [Link]. My first reaction to this news was ...
Design

The Daily Star with a bit more personality

14 years ago
Around 10 days back I posted about the new updated website for The Daily Star. My biggest issue with it was the fact it lacked any personality. So I decided to spend 15 minutes quickly ...
Lebanon

A better bank commercial

14 years ago
Yesterday Najib posted a bank commercial that he thought was lame so I decided to post a bank commercial that I think is pretty cool. The one above is for Banque Libano-Francaise. [YouTube] ...
Lebanon

Great war photos

14 years ago
I just found an amazing collection of Lebanese war photos taken by Roger Moukarzel back in the 80’s. My favorite from the bunch has to be the one above. If you want to check them ...
Lebanon

How to park like an asshole

14 years ago
Spotted at City Mall. ...
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Which Lebanese ad is lamer?

14 years ago
or [YouTube] Tough call. ...
Lebanon

Tornado near the Beirut coast

14 years ago
I was driving back from AUB when my friend spotted this seemingly tornado in the sea facing the AUB beach. Apparently tornadoes at sea are called waterspouts. It is touching the water even though it ...
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