No country for old buildings
This landmark had stood in Clemenceau for at least 75-100 years, local residents said. Here is what it…
Tragedy and Patriotism
The American flag has figured prominently in the coverage of the murderous Boston explosions. Similar to the September…
Abandoned Clemenceau villa
Like many abandoned Beirut mansions, this one in Clemenceau is covered in a jungle of weeds. I wonder…
Zein takes Hamra
Herbal cream televangelist Zein El Atat has moved off the television informercials and onto the streets of Hamra.…
The weather…
Brought to you by someone who belongs in a Gap commercial… For elves.
Insulting the host government
Isn’t US Ambassador Connelly lucky? She was invited for a half-hour long interview on Lebanese television. She spoke…
Psy is Lebanese news?
Surprised to find this segment on Lebanese news tonight. Apparently Psy’s new video is news, a whole package…
Itching for a Middle East connection
Fox News showed this image repeatedly tonight during its coverage of the Boston bombings. And what do these…
A parade of experts
Screen shot of the latest murder trial that aired endlessly last month Governments fall, wars erupt, refugees suffer,…
Run out of internet? Try the park
Like many Lebanese, I’m already out of internet this month (yes that is possible) which means I’m charged…