Posted By
Najib
Aug 23, 2012 07:31
Pope Benedict XVI seems determined to visit Lebanon in mid-September despite the chaotic situation here. His "papamobile" has already landed in Lebanon and was immediately taken to the presidential palace amidst security escort, in presence of Apostolic Nuncio Gabriel Katchea, Embassy First Secretary Monsignor Paolo Borgia, and representatives of Presidential Palace. The popemobile most often used by Pope Benedict XVI when traveling abroad is a modified Mercedes-Benz M-Class sport utility vehicle with a special glass-enclosed…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 22, 2012 09:20
As expected, the controversy that surrounded Gretta Taslakian and her coach at the London 2012 Olympics will remain unsolved as the Lebanese Federation dismissed any sexual harassment and asked Gretta for a verbal apology. What I find unacceptable about this whole story is that a member of the delegation was the one who reported Gretta to the Olympic committee and caused her ban from the Olympic village. They should have waited till they got back…
Posted By
Najib
Aug 22, 2012 10:27
I like the initiative but I still think nightlife in Jounieh needs a serious improvement. The city of Jounieh will celebrate on Tuesday evening the World’s Longest Bar extending from Jounieh’s square all the way to the municipality building. This is not the first time Jounieh attempts such a stunt. Last years bar measured 370 meters, with this year's expecting to reach 450 meters.
Posted By
Najib
Aug 22, 2012 10:18
Screenshot of the hacked page I found on Zone-h.org La Libanaise Des Jeux Official website has been hacked by Anonymous today. Website is still inaccessible until this hour . Thanks Alex!
Food
14 years ago
Drinkers in Lebanon are the secular-minded wealthy? Read the whole article [Here]. Thanks Sandro! ...
Information
14 years ago
No more Arguile? Law 174 will be implemented on September 3rd 2012 and will consist of including a “No Smoking” sign and prohibiting smoking in all public places. Somehow I don’t feel like anyone is ...
Food
14 years ago
If you happen to be around Achkout, make sure you pass by Awwad and give it a try. Their Achta is really good. The shop is on the Achkout main road facing the Kataeb house.
Critiques
14 years ago
Picture from Al-Akhbar Isn’t it ironic how all this information is available to the public and no one can do anything about it? Firefighters in Lebanon need substantial financial support to do their jobs properly ...
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