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...
View ArticleMovie Review: Tons of Fun in Toy Story 3
By Ian Gibson: The kiddish sense of wonder and light-hearted play that made the original such a hit return in spades in Toy Story 3. Everything has been cranked up a notch, from the flurry of slapstick...
View ArticleMovie Review: Serious Moonlight a Serious Failure
By Ian Gibson: With pacing more suited for the stage than the screen and dialogue so abysmal as to encourage suicide, Serious Moonlight is absolutely remiss of any redeeming qualities. The most telling...
View ArticleStar Scene’s World Cup Predictions contest winner is Rakan Diab
Rakan Diab was the person with the most points scoring the number one spot for the last week of the World Cup although many were advancing.
View ArticleAbove & Beyond: Passion, collective work drive success
In an interview with Star Scene, Jono Grant, one third of Above & Beyond speaks to us about the trio's success, passion for music, expectations for their concert in Lebanon and their future
View ArticleActivists demonstrate to save Beirut’s heritage
It is a common scene in any developing country to witness real estate take over what seems to be old buildings and replace them with sky scrappers thinking it is the way to a civilized country. But...
View ArticleUp close and Personal with Erhab Records
By Rakan Diab: Erhab Records is an independent rap group and record production. They are the founders of Arabic rap music in Lebanon. The lyrics focus on Lebanon’s everyday problems that no one dares...
View ArticleActivists protest against animal abuse
By Simona Sikimic and Carol Rizk: Dogs and cats at many of the nation’s pet shops are starving to death, being abused and left to die in tiny cages and all in the name of a quick profit, activists said...
View ArticleWe’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...
View ArticleMouhalabieh, 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...
View ArticlePaul, the Oracle Octopus, dies of natural causes
Paul will be truly missed at the next Euro and World Cup, but hey, I hear there's a flying monkey in Argentina, maybe he's the next big Paul...or not!
View ArticleMovie Review: The Social Network a Riveting Film
By Ian Gibson: The Social Network focuses on the character of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, a fascinating narcissist portrayed brilliantly by Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland, Adventureland). From the...
View ArticleRed Cross Lebanon enters Guinness Book for largest handprint painting
By Mohammed Zaatari: A 4,600-square-meter painted canvas was assembled at the Cite Sportive stadium in Beirut Sunday, breaking the Guinness world record for the largest handprint painting.
View ArticleStriking against high oil prices, should we do it the French way?
By Dana Khraiche: But if we learned anything from the French and I’m pretty sure we have, is that a strike a day does not keep the system in check. It has to be long, well planned and effective. Others...
View Article“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...
View ArticleAll begins with a minor step; Peace Peaking campaign for Lebanon
By Janus Langhorn: Along with Lebanese friends, we climbed to the top of Kornet El Sawda and together tied the piece of white cloth on the metal pyramid at the summit. It fit perfectly and looked...
View ArticleMovie Review: Faster a Thrilling Ride
By Ian Gibson: Where Faster gets interesting is in the thrilling cinematography. Nearly every shot is carefully planned and orchestrated to be original and invigorating. The emotions of the scene drive...
View ArticleToday, Yehya Saade’s funeral at St.Dumont Church, Zouk
The funeral for the Talented Lebanese director Yehya Saade who passed away on December 17th in Izmir, Turkey will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Mar Dumont Church in Zouk
View ArticleTop Five Worst Christmas Gifts
We can’t tell you what to get your loved ones, but we sure can tell what NOT to get...Put That electric can opener down!
View ArticleTips from So7i Wa Sari3’s Monique Bassila Zaarour for healthy New Year...
If you are planning such a new step in your life, here are some preliminary tips to begin and maintain your resolution by owner and director of "So7i Wa Sari3" company Monique Bassila Zaarour.
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