My Ten Favorite Ice-cream Bars

Here's a list of my favorite ice cream chocolate bars, from the real cheap frozen Trio bar to Wall's Magnum Almond. 1- Vanilla & Strawberry Imperiale - Bonjus Chocolate and almond coat, with a vanilla filling and some strawberry as well. 2- Chocolate Cornet - Cortina This is my favorite cone among Lebanese brands. I'm struggling to find shops selling Cortina though this year for some reason. 3- Double Cream - Cortina I have no…

A New Garbage Mountain in Saida?

The Lebanese Transparency Association are sharing a video showing a new garbage mountain emerging in Saida. Just when we thought they got rid of the 30+ years old mountain garbage in Saida, the company in charge of recycling garbage and putting an end to the garbage crisis off the coast of Saida is apparently not doing its job properly. The video is showing a pinkish area flooded with garbage right next to the garbage mountain.…

(Updated) A Lecture On How To Cure Homosexuality in Tripoli

Update: The lecture was cancelled following a letter sent to the order of Physicians. “Homosexuality: A Disease and Treatment”. This is the title of a lecture being held tomorrow in Tripoli by Dr. Adnan Traboulsi under the patronage of Metropolitan Ephraim Kyriakos. The first thing that came to mind was that lecture held by AUB's Insight Club on homosexuality that was hosted by "two doctors and university professors who believe that homosexuality is an illness…

Why Don’t We Have Side-Walks on The Way to Harissa?

Every year during May, tens of thousands of Lebanese visit the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. Many choose to go by foot during the day and even organize night hikes to dedicate them to the Virgin Mary. Unfortunately though, the roads to Harissa are ill-equipped and don't have any sidewalks or path ways for pedestrians and we've witnessed several incidents in the past where people get hit by speeding cars. Having said…
Art

My Favorite Red Bull 2017 Doodle Entries & The Region Winner

8 years ago
Red Bull Doodle Art winners are out and it’s Samer Nehme from Alba who emerged as a region winner. Red Bull Doodle Art is organized yearly where doodlers are asked to get creative and use ...
Art

Are we getting an Opera House in Beirut?

8 years ago
The Lebanese Ministry of Culture is seeking funds to open an opera house in Beirut and “has signed an agreement with China for a grant of $35 million to develop the National Conservatoire for Music ...
Critiques

Riad Salameh Re-appointed as Central Bank Governor for 6 More Years

8 years ago
That’s probably the best decision our politicians have taken ever since we had a new president and government. I find it hard to believe that some were against renewing for Salameh after all that he’s ...
Architecture

AKK Architects Are Renovating a 19th Century Ottoman Mansion in Beirut

8 years ago
It’s always great to hear old Beirut houses being renovated, rather than being demolished and replaced by skyscrapers. Beirut-based Annabel Karim Kassar (AKK) Architects, which is founded by Annabel Karim Kassar, has launched the restoration ...
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