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Najib
Jun 24, 2017 01:02
The Beirut Cultural Festivals kick off on June 28th and preparations are still underway for the two brilliant productions that will be exclusively orchestrated and executed by talented Lebanese musicians and artists, and will be projected on the largest screen in the world. Many asked me if it was truly the largest screen in the world and the Guinness World Record people were here yesterday to confirm that the 2,446 square meters screen set up…
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Najib
Jun 24, 2017 07:15
Coca-Cola's Happiness truck has been roaming the world for years now and it has finally come to Lebanon! The concept is simple yet creative and highly engaging: A rigged Coca-Cola truck roaming the country delivering doses of happiness, connecting with as many people as possible and putting a smile on their faces. I got a text late last night from my friends at Uf Concepts, who designed this awesomely Ramadan-branded Coca-Cola truck, asking me to…
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Najib
Jun 24, 2017 06:30
The first successful heart transplant for a pediatric patient in Lebanon was performed on a five year child at the American University of Beirut Medical Center on June 14. The child was "successfully taken off the breathing machine. The child, in good condition, smiled at his mother, held her arm, and asked for a cup of water". The surgery was led by Dr. Issam El Rassi, Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at CHC…
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Najib
Jun 23, 2017 11:42
There's a list being shared online showing the names of 17 victims of violence in the past 21 days. That's a shocking number to say the least but I did check every single one of them and the list is unfortunately accurate. 1- Lamis Nacouche: 8 year old killed by mistake during a gun fight. 2- Palestinian Ali Harouk: Killed by mistake by his friend. 3- Sheikh Nidal al Danaf: Killed during a gun fight.…
Critiques
8 years ago
Qatar issued a memo yesterday adding Lebanon to its list of countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirement. The memo issued by Qatar’s Airport Passports Departments stated that tourist visas will be granted instantly ...
Advertising
8 years ago
Here are some of the best Father’s Day ads I spotted this year as well as one horrible ad that I kept for last. My favorites this year are Exotica and Al Rifai. WHYYY?? ...
Fun
8 years ago
Update [July 11 2017]: Duncan Bureau from Air Canada tweeted that the request for a direct flight between Montreal and Beirut got refused by the Federal Government of Canada. There are ongoing talks between the ...
Food
8 years ago
CNN asked food experts and members of the global academy that appoints panelists for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for their recommendations for underrated restaurants, and Burgundy Beirut made it to the list. Here’s what ...
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