Pick a flag, any flag
Tyre, yesterday. Supposedly there is a 1945 law which states no flag other than the Lebanese one should…
Self-regulating intersection
There is a certain time almost every afternoon when the traffic policeman on duty at this busy intersection near…
Happy Ramadan from The Four Cats
“A special performance for Ramadan,” this TV commercial promises… Featuring music from renowned female ensemble, The Four Cats:…
“Charly Brown” Pub
From a November 1986 newspaper: And still going strong apparently, despite war in the headlines: Anyone ever been…
Too cozy? PR and journalism in Lebanon
My monthly Media Uncovered column published in Bold Magazine, August 2013 The PR Press Nexus By Habib Battah…
888 minutes left to upload your video
I’ve been uploading this 1 minute 24 second video since last night. That’s over 12 hours and it…
Hanging political currency
Originally published in Bold Magazine By Habib Battah Not long after our new prime minister Tammam Salam took…
Nabih Berri…forever?
Nabih Berri has been speaker of Lebanon’s parliament for over 20 years. Finally, he’s getting some recognition. The…
Early print from The American Press
A day after posting about the old The American Press, housed in a 1920s barn still standing in…
Aoun, Geagea and Lebanese news judgement
Yesterday, LBC interrupted its regular programing to bring us a live speech by Samir Geagea, head of the…