Model shift: Could older be the new black?
Among the more avant-garde looks shown on the runways of New York, London, Paris and Milan was one that seems ho-hum in real life: gray hair.More mature models - some…
'Call of Duty' creators come back in partnership with EA
The creators of the hit videogame franchise Call of Duty, who were fired by Activision Blizzard last month, launched a new studio Monday and announced a partnership with Activision rival…
Could thinner girls be more at risk from breast cancer?
PARIS Girls who are thin at the age of seven are at higher risk of breast cancer after menopause than chubbier counterparts and more vulnerable to a worse type of…
(Respectable) Acts of Voyeurism
The victimization of Lebanon in art has become both boring and redundant to the Lebanese; their experiences have has left indelible marks on the memories of the children of the…
Part History, Part Sass: Bokja Furniture Charms
One of the most delightful stores to visit whilst in Beirut is Bokja, a local furniture brand. Set up by two women, Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri, Bokja's appeal lies…
Lebanon Special: 961 Beer: A Beirut Microbrewery Does it Best
961 beer is a beer for just about everyone it seems, or at least that is what its founder and producer Mazen Hajjar is aiming to achieve. "I'm trying…
News in brief
NDB says reduces 2009 net loss to $83 mln Egypt s National Bank for Development (NBD) said on Thursday its net loss for 2009 fell to 458.1 million Egyptian pounds…
Bahrain: Banking on the Future
BAHRAIN: Bahrain is looking to consolidate its position as one of the key players in the Islamic finance sector, working to build on its current position of strength and ensure…
Arab bank to lend Zambia $90 mln for key road
LUSAKA, Zambia: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa has approved a $90 million loan to Zambia to build a road that will link it to Angola and boost…
