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Roy Imad crowned Mr.Lebanon 2011 at Casino du Liban

Roy Imad crowned Mr.Lebanon 2011 at Casino du Liban

On December 15th, Mr. Lebanon 2011 pageant took place at Casino du Liban where Roy Imad was crowned Mr Lebanon.

“Hi, Kifak, Ca Va?” is not Arabic!

By Dana Khraiche: The whole “Hi, Kifak, Ca Va?” is a problem that we face; we might not see it now but later when our grand grand kids are unable to say anything except for Teta, and that’s not even Arabic, we will have to face Arabic language’s slow extinction in Lebanon.

Lebanon breaks Guinness World Record for largest wine glass

Lebanon breaks Guinness World Record for largest wine glass

On October 29th, Lebanon has broken another Guinness Book World Record, something that has become quite popular these days, making the largest wine glass in the world part of Vinifest 2010

Harris School of Public Policy holds annual inaugural dinner in Lebanon

Harris School of Public Policy holds annual inaugural dinner in Lebanon

On October 27th, Najib Mikati invited intellectuals and media personalities to attend the The Harris School Dean’s International Council annual inaugural dinner at Le Maillon

Mouhalabieh, Baklawa...Cupcakes? Lebanon's latest guilty pleasure

Mouhalabieh, Baklawa…Cupcakes? Lebanon’s latest guilty pleasure

By Noor Jabra: I have recently noticed in Lebanon that the catering in birthday parties consisted of intricately decorated cupcakes; sticky little sponges drizzling with chocolate and pastel-colored sprinkles.I would go out with friends and hear the frequent mention of cupcakes. To my surprise, this was also the case with my male friends who shared an equal craving for these lavish treats.

We're easily distracted ... by politics !

We’re easily distracted … by politics !

By Dana Khraiche: We are easily distracted by daily politics and it’s evident since most of us have suffered tremendously from it. But I think, and give me a chance here, politics is a tool of distraction; it’s a tool for us not to see that street lights have not been switched to solar energy, that traffic is an hourly event, that water is polluted spreading diseases, that our electricity is a private generator…

Bee Gees Robin Gibb to perform live at Biel November 20th

Bee Gees Robin Gibb to perform live at Biel November 20th

On November 20th, Music Is My Life is proud to present legendary lead singer of the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb, live in concert on November 20, 2010 at BIEL. Tickets are available at all Virgin Megastore Ticketing Box Office branches starting at $60. Info & VIP Hotline: (961) 03 311 344

Is plastic surgery our pride and culture now?

Is plastic surgery our pride and culture now?

But is it quite natural for a country to advertise itself under the label of “premium medical care” viewing every possible cosmetic surgery clinic in the country and completely ignoring the world leading hospitals that save the lives of thousands of local and foreign citizens every year?

Lebanese Edition of World Cup Fever

Lebanese Edition of World Cup Fever

By Dana Khraiche: It’s a disease but it’s not fatal. It’s scary but not dangerous. It’s weird, exciting and almost idiotic but it’s all for the love of the game of Football and since this is Lebanon; we take it to the next level.

A sexy Valentine's with K-Lynn at Ca/Barré of Rikkyz

A sexy Valentine’s with K-Lynn at Ca/Barré of Rikkyz

Inspired by Moulin Rouge de Paris, K-Lynn hosted their famous annual show at Ca/Barré of Rikkyz in Faqra on February 12th