Lebanon’s Super Night Club Industry
Thanks to a post by Mark, I found the Foreign Policy article “Sex for Sale in Beirut” by Sulome Anderson.
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 11, 2012
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Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
❊ Lebanon and Satellite TV Channels
A row between Aljazeera and Lebanese cable providers reveals much about Lebanese consumption of Satellite TV.
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 9, 2012
Israeli Facebook Group Asking Netenyaho to Postpone Bombing Iran Till After Madonna’s Concert
This is either an extremely crass and classless act, or a brilliant plan hatched by a peace activist to raise awareness of the possibility of war.
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 9, 2012
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How I Keep Up With the News
What’s the first website you visit when you wake up?
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 8, 2012
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Being A Foreign Woman in Beirut
It’s always nice to read the accounts of foreigners who visit Lebanon and give advice to other wannabe visitors . But they’re often sloppy, riddled with clichés and patronizing. Not that of MacKenzie Lewis, the Managing editor of TimeOut Beirut . I found her “Eight things to know before visiting Beirut” refreshingly funny, well written and non-judgmental. Do check it out. (Thx Azmi).
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 8, 2012
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“a clarifying moment” In the Syrian Conflict
Randa Slim on what the Chinese and Russian vetoes mean:
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 7, 2012
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❊ When is Donating Arms the Ethical Thing to Do?
Let’s say someone somewhere set up a website that allows you to buy guns that will be sent to the resistance in Syria. Forget for a moment that this is a brilliant idea for a scam and imagine it’s a legitimate site. Would you donate to it with a clear conscience?
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 7, 2012
❊ No, This is not a Tyranny of the Online Activists
Here’s an interesting comment I got from blogger and friend Tony Saghbiny:
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 6, 2012
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Speaking Of Tasteless and Irresponsible TV
Lest you think MTV is the only offender, how about a good dose of beating women and other humorless fun in other Lebanese TV “comedy” shows? Click here for an English version.
Mustapha Hamoui · Feb 6, 2012
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