O1ne is a new club near Biel that is set to open its doors this winter. 16 International artists have worked a while ago to create this massive graffiti on its wall.
I’m still not sure by the way how are we supposed to spell “O1ne”! one? o-one-ne?
Instabeat and Wally mentioned on Forbes
Forbes recently posted about 10 Middle Eastern startups that will (hopefully) change lives in the MENA region and the world. Two of these startups are Instabeat, which was founded by Lebanese Hind Hobeika, and Wally, which has two Lebanese members on board of its team, Makram Saleh and Maya Zankoul.
You can check the full list here. If it were up to me, I would have also added eTobb.com.
New Lebanese movie – Habbet Loulou
In modern day Lebanon, in a country divided between those who have too little and those who have too much, three women try to defy their social labeling and incapability. “Habbet Loulou” is a story about illegitimate children, prostitution, and abortion. A heartfelt tale that streams from the veins running under the very streets of Lebanon.
Habbet Loulou is a new movie by Layal Rajha and will be out in cinemas on September 26th. You can check this Facebook page for more information about it.
How awful should one be to fail a driving test in Lebanon?
To get such banner, Patrick must really suck at driving!
via @RandyIssa
May El-Khalil talking about Beirut Marathon at TEDGlobal
Little do people know that May El-Khalil was motivated to start the Beirut marathon after she had a near-death experience and was told that she will not be able to run again. Check out this TED Talk she gave at TEDGlobal back in June 2013 talking about her experience with Beirut Marathon. She’s one inspiring woman for sure.
Cool timelapse video from Ehden
Well done Alexy Frangieh!
via @MariaFrangieh
Fail – Real life FarmVille
So they didn’t only copy the name, but also butchered the logo by photoshopping some vegetables into it!
Photo taken by @mhijazi in Mansourieh.
Pierre and Friends among the world’s most awesome beach bars
All women stalk listed Pierre and Friends, which is one of the main attractions in Batroun, as one of the most awesome beach bars in the world.
You know those times when you just want simplicity, no frills, just great drinks and great company in a great setting? Well, then it’s time for Pierre and Friends, one of the most unassuming beach bars in the world. It’s not flashy and it doesn’t rock with the latest tunes, nor do the beautiful and good gather here. But Pierre and Friends occupies a darling little strip of pebbly beach between Byblos and Batroun (closer to Batroun than Byblos). There’s no pretension here, so grab your favorite tipple and settle down to enjoy the company and the endless views of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
You can check the full list here.
via @LeSoupi
Yesterday’s Rouweis bombing
With all the bombings we’ve seen in Lebanon, I was rarely pessimistic about the situation in the country, but witnessing suicide bombers carrying out attacks in Beirut is quite worrying now, so let’s just pray the city won’t turn into another Baghdad!
May all the fallen martyrs rest in peace.
photo via NBC News.
Elissa copies Dalida
Confluence of ideas much? Well done Salim El Turk.