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Najib
Apr 30, 2015 06:27
Fixr.com put together a map of the world with the most-Googled for object in each country, using the auto-complete formula of "How much does * cost in ". Of course the results aren't scientific but they are fun to look at. Here are some of the findings from the Arab world: - People want to know how much a wedding and a PS3 cost in Lebanon. - People want to know how much a loaf…
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Najib
Apr 30, 2015 07:01
The short movie Waves ’98 by 2012 cinema-grantee Ely Dagher was selected by the 2015 Short Films Competition of the Cannes Festival out of 4550 short films submitted. These films will all run for the 2015 Short Film Palme d’or, to be awarded by Abderrahmane Sissako, President of the Jury, at the official prize-giving ceremony of the 68th Festival de Cannes on 24th May. This will be the first Lebanese film in the official selection…
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Najib
Apr 29, 2015 05:29
The above screenshot is taken from the front page of the DailyGuideGhana and shows a picture of the Turkish power ship Fatmagul currently docked near the Zouk Power plant in Lebanon. Apparently Ghana has an electricity crisis and its Power Minister is seeking help from Turkey through emergency power barges. I think it's funny that the ship looks Lebanese because of the flag and that some people might think we are able to provide electricity…
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Najib
Apr 29, 2015 08:59
The first World Happiness Report was released in 2012 and ranked Lebanon in the 97th position worldwide and 8th position among Arab countries. In the 2015 World Happiness Report, Lebanon dropped 6 spots and was ranked 103rd, which makes sense given the stressful times we've been through in the past couple of years. The report also found that "GDP per capita was one of the most important explanatory variables in determining national happiness, along with…
Business
10 years ago
We all know by now that Lebanon’s oil and gas reserves off its coast might be the richest and best in the Mediterranean, and a lot of Lebanese are thrilled about this discovery and already ...
Humor
10 years ago
This is the ultimate page for all Ragheb Alama fans, the only page that immortalizes Lebanon’s favorite pop singer. It has already 5000+ fans and the comments are epic. Check it out [Ragheb Alama]. ...
Events
10 years ago
Every time Achrafieh 2020 organizes a car-free day, I get more convinced that Lebanon needs a car-free day at least once every month. On Sunday, thousands went down to Mar Mikhael to have fun, have ...
Events
10 years ago
via LiveLoveBeirut Hollywood star Salma Hayek arrived to Beirut a couple of days ago and visited yesterday the museum of Lebanese-born poet and philosopher Gebran Khalil Gebran in Bcharreh. Salma is here for her movie ...
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