Snow Lofts in Faraya

I noticed on my way up to Mzaar Intercontinental Hotel on Sunday that the snow lofts at the Mzaar's entrance are almost done. From what I read and heard, Bernard Khoury is the architect behind this project even though I couldn't find it on his website in the projects section. The project consists of 10 independent mountain residences located in Faraya San Antonio, Mount Lebanon, 1.600m above sea level. Each villa consists of 5 circular…

Family, friends bid final goodbye to Lebanese Champion Fadi Tannous

Hundreds came to mourn Fadi Tannous today at Sayde Church in Achrafieh Sassine. Members of the Lebanese Fencing team and Fadi's students wore their uniforms and pay their final respects to their role model and champion. Fadi was Lebanon's fencing champion for over 10 years, Secretary General of the fencing federation and part of the Lebanese Olympic delegation flying to London in 2 weeks. May God be with his family and fiancée. PS: I tried…

Rima Fakih in Lebanon

Rima Fakih is in Lebanon and loving life while: - A clash erupted outside EDL's building in Mar Mikhail between the ISF and demonstrators protesting against contract workers. - Protesters have been blocking the Sarba road in both directions for over 3 hours now in solidarity with the Lebanese army. - Syrian troops infiltrated al-Qaa region and opened fire and launched rockets in the area. - A number of youths surrounded a French UNIFIL patrol…

Georges Zgheib sings Abdel Halim Hafez

When I saw his picture on billboards in Adonis and Jeita, I really thought he was a young talent. He can play the '3oud' which is great at his age but his singing is terrible. Maybe he should start with easier songs like Myriam Klink's Antar .
Automotive

ISF Speed Ticket Page not working

14 years ago
The ISF page showing the traffic tickets have been under renovation for a week now. I hope by the time they are done, we will be able to check our speed tickets on the spot ...
Lebanon

Meet Lebanese Jean-Claude Kalache

14 years ago
Jean-Claude Kalache surrounded by Ed Catmul, President of Walt Disney and John Lasseter, President of Pixar Studios. Jean-Claude Kalache went to the United States to continue his studies in 1990, and six years later was ...
Automotive

Lebanese Police respecting the Red Light

14 years ago
[YouTube] It’s not everyday that you see a Lebanese cop stopping at the red light. Check out this one for example going the wrong way. [YouTube] PS: Apologies for the bad quality of the video, ...
Humor

Sheikh Ahmad Al Aseer (الشيخ احمد الاسير) ‘s Reality show?

14 years ago
[YouTube] This guy is living the Lebanese “dream”. He set a tent illegally in the middle of the road, is expanding it day after day, and might host Iftars there during Ramadan. He always wanted ...
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