Movie Review: Tomb Raider [2018]

When I first heard about the reboot of Lara Croft, I admit I had some doubts but after watching it last night, I can easily say this movie broke the long dreaded video game film curse and one of the best video-game adaption I've seen. Alicia Vikander is a kick-ass Lara Croft and the movie is fast-paced and enjoyable despite being two hours long. Here's a quick review: Lara Croft played by Alicia Vikander is…

Fancy Fruits Shop Owner Tries to Justify LL200,000 “Janerik”

The owner of the shop selling "Janerik" for 200,000LL per kilo showed up on LBCI a couple of days ago and claimed that it cost him almost $100 per kilo to get the fruit all the way to Lebanon and that he didn't make much money out of it. Everyone's been trolling the shop ever since that picture came out, and his justification only made things worse. He bought 7 kilos for barely 100$ and…

Careem is Introducing MOTO rides

I just noticed on my Careem app that you can now book a motorcycle ride inside Beirut by clicking on the MOTO icon. I had seen an announcement earlier this month but just noticed the icon. It's definitely a time savior if you're driving in peak time but I would never ride a motorcycle in Beirut or anywhere in this country. It's too damn risky with all these crazy drivers around. On another note, can…

After Rola Hoteit, Erica Chbeir Becomes Second Female Pilot to Join the MEA

Rota Hoteit is no longer the only female airline pilot in Lebanon as Erica Chbeir has recently joined the Middle East Airlines and is currently a First Officer aka Copilot. I was also told that a third female cadet pilot might be joining soon but I can't confirm it yet :D Given that only 3% of the airline pilots around the world are women, I think it's great to see two female pilots . Thumbs…
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Emirates to Operate First Ever Airbus 380 to Beirut

7 years ago
On March 29th, Emirates will operate its first ever A380 flight to the Rafic Al Hariri International Airport, making it the first ever scheduled A380 service to Beirut. The Emirates A380 service will operate as ...
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Lebanese Women’s Struggle in One Infographic

7 years ago
Megaphone shared an infographic showing the various obstacles that Lebanese women had to overcome over the years in their struggle for women’s rights, and the many struggles that remain. The infographic showcases ten key stages ...
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Abou Fouad From the “Yes” Commercials Has Passed Away

7 years ago
I just read that Robert Helou, better known as “Abou Fouad” from Procter & Gamble’s “Yes” commercials in the 70s, ’80s and even’ 90s has passed away. His commercials were the best back then and ...
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Expats Will ONLY be Charged 1000 LL for Issuing a Lebanese Passport

7 years ago
I saw a tweet yesterday by Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs minister stating that Lebanese expats will now be able to get a Lebanese passport for only 1000LL and that it will be delivered to them free ...
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