How To Stop Celebratory Gunfire In Lebanon

Pictures via Amr Celebratory gunfire is dangerous as the falling bullets off walls, break through glass windows and occasionally cause injuries or tragic deaths. This is a known fact and we've had quite a few awareness campaigns against it but nothing has changed and the proof is what happened today. When I tweeted today that Nasrallah should ask his followers to stop shooting guns in the air, I was told he has already warned against…

Inside O1NE Beirut By SKYBAR: Lebanon’s Hottest Night-Life Venue In Winter

If Skybar is the place to be during summer in Lebanon, O1NE Beirut is the best place to party during winter. What started out as a huge pink round building was transformed into a true artistic landmark for Lebanon and the region. Talented graffiti artists from all over the world came to Lebanon to interpret the theme of music on the 3,000 sqm wall and the outcome is an awesome venue featuring the world’s largest…

The First Naturalized Foreign Citizen In China’s History Was Lebanese-American

This is a rather old story but a fascinating one and I am surprised I've never heard about it until now. It's about a Lebanese-American doctor called Georges Hatem, also known as Ma Haide or Dr. Ma, who became the first foreigner to be granted citizenship in the People's Republic of China. He was also the first foreign member of the Chinese Communist Party and Mao Zedung's personal doctor. Who is Georges Hatem? George Hatem…

A Reminder To Lebanon’s Young Generation of Just How Bad Things Were In 2006

I was surprised to see so many Lebanese excited about the possibility of a new war between Lebanon and Israel yesterday. Taking aside politics and the fact that Israel admitted defeat in its 2006 adventure into Lebanon, there's nothing good about war and we shouldn't get too excited about the prospects of a new one. I refuse to live in a basement not because I am afraid of Israel but because I want to have…
Humor

How A Lebanese Southerner Reacted To The Israeli Bombings

10 years ago
An Arguile is harmful but it’s definitely better than celebratory gunfire. [YouTube] ...
Humor

Teaching Lebanese News Portals How To Verify A Picture

10 years ago
I’ve spotted at least 3 or 4 old or fake pictures being shared by various Lebanese TVs and news portals ever since the Hezbollah attack on the Israeli convoy. Here’s one of them showing a ...
Critiques

Fired Casino Employee Spotted Asking For Casino Du Liban Directions To Protest

10 years ago
So first we have people demonstrating against 24-hour electricity in Zahle and now we have employees protesting after they got fired for not showing up to work. The title is of course a joke but ...
Humor

Lebanese Songs Like You’ve Never Heard Them Before

10 years ago
I love how serious both of them are. Action, Brandor Action! [YouTube] Full Version: [YouTube] Thanks Menaribo ...
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