Gap launches its latest Fall ‘Dress Normal’ collection and updates the cool, authentic style staple that is black denim this season with jackets, jeans and shirts in renewed fits and not-so-classic washes from jet to worn-in grey. During an event held at the store in Beirut Souks, GAP hosted media, bloggers, customers and fashionistas to come discover the new collection and experiment with their ‘normal’ in line with GAP’s ‘Dress Normal’ campaign.

Gap’s Black Denim Collection includes destructed and coated skinny jeans for women and men; a collarless denim jacket for her and a vintage style for him to #DressNormal in their own unique way. Iconic classics like the leather moto jacket and relaxed black leather slip-on sneakers compliment the assortment.

The event celebrated the art of dressing normal complete with photography sessions held by Lara Zankoul, one of this season’s Styld.By collaborators and styling tips by Style in Beirut’s very own Alice Abdel Aziz.

GAP stores are located at Le Mall Sin El Fil, Beirut Souks and Le Mall Dbayeh.
Follow GAP on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GapLebanon)and Instagram (@GapLebanon).

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Johnnie Walker, the iconic whisky brand, launched its new campaign on Wednesday. Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker, unveiled the campaign to a buzzing crowd of more than 300 people, including Lebanese VIPs, notable achievers, and media representatives at the world-renowned club, BO18. The Johnnie Walker brand has long stood for remarkable achievements and a progressive spirit, but this year, the campaign recognizes the collective and inextinguishable Lebanese spirit that keeps the nation moving forward against all odds.

Previous Johnnie Walker campaigns featured well-known Lebanese achievers such as Bernard Khoury, Elie Saab and Nadine Labaki, but the new campaign’s theme focuses on force in each and every one of us that keeps us walking and ignites our passion to persevere and continue achieving in Lebanon despite all, according to Marwan Badri, the Regional Director of Diageo Middle East and North Africa.

The inspiring “Keep Your Flame Alive” message was introduced in a three-minute motion picture showing a flame burning in the midst of a tumultuous storm, metaphorically resembling to the storm the country is currently facing. The film aims to not only spark a conversation, but also seeks to encourage people to overcome challenges, to persevere and achieve their dreams in Lebanon. Beyond launching a marketing campaign, Johnnie Walker went further by creating a platform for national engagement to inspire the public and foster a spirit of hope despite strife and instability.

Diageo’s guests were asked to make the first expressions on social media channels by posting their own inspirational messages of determination, hope and perseverance using the hashtag #KeepWalkingLebanon. Then, all posts were written in fire and transformed into artistic imagery by a fire calligrapher during a live, on-the-spot performance. The artistic fire calligraphy will continue for two weeks, depicting the inspirational messages of hope collected from around the country whenever someone posts using the campaign’s hashtag.

Lebanon will keep on walking and the flame will always stay alive. All fans and users are invited to log on to the Johnnie Walker Facebook page or their personal Twitter and Instagram accounts and start posting their messages. The Keep Walking Lebanon campaign’s theme will be activated throughout all market touch points to inspire Lebanese everywhere to keep their flame alive.

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Wow! What an achievement this week for Lebanese singer Naji Osta as his new song “Men 7akki” hits the top of the chart on The Official Lebanese Top 20. By doing so “Men 7a22i” becomes Osta’s 7th Lebanese Number 1 a feat never achieved before! Najo Osta reached pole position so far with “Kebrane B Rassa, Kezzabi Enti, Mich Tabi3i, 3ataki 3omro, Ossit Watan, & Set El Sabaya”.
This week also marks the 19h week in which we’ve introduced the new OLT20 compilation formula which now takes into account the Anghami Lebanon streaming figures. The OLT20 Chart figures are now based on Lebanese Radio Airplay as usual, but also on the Anghami Streaming Figures, all compiled by Ipsos Lebanon’’.. This of course enables The Official Lebanese Top 20 to become even more representative of the Lebanese music scene.. Soon, and within the next few months, we will also include the real actual Downloads from the iTunes Lebanese store into the OLT20 Chart figures as well ..
From the New Entries of the week, we have “Worriors” at Number 2o from American Band Imagine Dragons, “Heroes” at Number 18 from Swedish DJ & Producer Alesso featuring Swedish singer Tove Lo , and “Don’t Tell Em” at Number 17 from American Recording Artist Jeremih featuring US singer YG.
On OLT20 this week we have 8 Local or Regional artists, and 12 Occidental ones!
Note that you can check out the latest videos from your favorite singers on the TV show “Hits N Bits / OLT20” on Future TV every Friday evening around 11:00pm, and Sunday evening at around 7pm for the re-run.
Check the new & complete OLT20 chart by clicking on www.olt20.com now, or via the OLT20 App available for Download on all Platforms.
Finally, note that OLT20 can be heard every Sunday from 7pm on Sawt El Ghad 96.7FM, and every Monday from 7pm on NRJ Lebanon 99.1FM ! – It is also played 5 times on daily basis as a compact Top 20 Countdown on Future TV, and published weekly via all our 21 Media Partners (Dailies, Weeklies, Monthlies, Online, Outdoor, OLT20 Mobile App, and on Location)…

Answer the following question and you’ll be in the draw to win tickets to watch the movie before anyone else. The premiere is happening at VOX Cinemas in Beirut City Center on Tuesday November 25th, 2014 at 8:00 PM. We’re giving away 2 tickets to 5 winners, just answer this question:

Who directed the movie “Northmen – A Viking Saga”?

Yaduna Foundation celebrated its Women Heart Health Center (WHHC) first anniversary in leading woman’s heart disease awareness, developing new diagnostic tools, and advancing specialized care for women in Lebanon. A Gala dinner headed by the President of Yaduna Mrs. Wafaa Sleiman took place at Biel to shed light on the women’s number one silent killer, its symptoms and the WHHC preventive approach designed to help women reduce their chances of heart disease, including state-of-art screening and testing.

“WHHC was created to decrease the death rate from cardiovascular diseases, considered as the leading cause of mortality both in Lebanon and worldwide”, said Mrs. Sleiman while stressing the major difficulties and obstacles the center encountered. “Now that the Center’s work has gained momentum on the ground, it is important to assess the performance in light of the results achieved as measured against the initial objectives”.

Since the opening of the center last September, more than 600 screening were conducted from which 47% were diagnosed with calcification of the coronary arteries. This test classified 12% of screened woman at high risk which implicated strict prevention recommendation and further coronary artery disease workup.

The Women Heart Health Center strives to improve the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in women and reduce the burden of the diseases through awareness and prevention programs, early diagnosis and initial treatment. WHHC’s goals could only be achieved through the collaboration with The American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine & Medical Center (AUBMC/FM) and Saint Joseph University Faculty of Medicine (USJ/FM).

It is worth mentioning that the cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death among women in the world. In fact, 56% of deaths among women are due to cardiovascular diseases while 64% of them did not appear to have any symptoms. Preventive examinations are crucial for women above the age of 45 and can be done at the Women’s Heart Health Centre in collaboration with eminent cardiologists regardless of their social background as the center is run by Yaduna, a not-for-profit foundation.

Al Massaleh Real Estate, a Kuwait based leading real estate development company, announced the launch of its latest state-of-the-art residential development, Saifi Crown; a 23 story building with reintegrated Roman ruins that were found and preserved within the edifice. Saifi Crown is located in one of Beirut’s most affluent districts; Saifi, andoverlooks both the Mediterranean coastline and Beirut’s skyline.

The event was held under the patronage of his Excellency, Mr. Raymond Araygi, Minister of Culture, represented by Dr. Assaad Seif who highlighted the significance of these Roman remainsand the commendable effort and investment made by Al Massaleh Real Estate to preserve them; adding to the country’s historical wealth.

The launch event was also attended by Mr. Mohammad Saoud Al Wugayan the Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Kuwait in Lebanon, along with high profile business figures and representatives of the local media. Upon arrival, guests were given a guided tour of the archaeological site, which was followed by a speech from His Excellency, the Minister of Culture, Mr. Raymond Araygi addressed by Dr. Assaad Seif and from Al Massaleh Real Estate’s Chairman, Mr. Hamad Al Eisa.

Dr. Seif stressed on the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors in order to preserve the archaeological heritage, especially in terms of keeping it in place of discovery through the adoption of sophisticated methods of in situ integration or reintegration into the construction projects built in urban spaces. He added that these findings represent a great importance on the historical,patrimonial and archaeological levels.Their reintegrationin their place of discoveryis of a grate public interest, not only in terms of preserving the “spatial memory”;but also in the consolidation of the links between the population and thematerial culture related to their history and heritage drawingbenefits in terms of strengthening the cultural identity of the community as a whole byallowing them to visit these sites and cultural monuments and interact with them. He also thanked the working team of archaeologists, Lebanese University doctors and architects who played a primary role in the success of the project, especially regarding the archaeological, scientific and technical aspects.

Commenting on this event, Al Massaleh Real Estate Chairman, Mr. Hamad Al Eisa, said, “At Al Massaleh Real Estate, we aim at making each new development an architectural monument, by constantly look into new designs that differentiate our projects from others, quality materials that ensure durability and longevity, and last but not least, prominent locations that enrich our land bank. By following this strategy, we find ourselves developing world class projects that bring added value to our shareholders, customers and the communities in which we operate.”

Saifi Crown consists of twenty-three storey overlooking the Mediterranean coastline and the heart of Beirut. It features 20 spacious apartments with six different layouts, varying from duplexes to simplexes. Attention to detail extends to every feature and can also be seen in the interiors and room layouts which provide ample natural lighting, along with its spaciousness and modern style, in addition to complete package of services available to all residents of the Tower.

Residents and visitors alike are not only taken by the layout of the building, but by the history it bears, where Al Massaleh Real Estate, in collaboration with The Directorate General of Antiquities (DGA)uncovered, carefully excavated and preserved a 2,000 year old archaeological ruins that include a Roman bath, a unique granite one-piece labrum, marble paths and mosaics. The ruins have been reintegrated within the architectural design, and are showcased through the landscaped exterior and displayed at the entranceof the building. Residents of the Saifi Crown enjoy a museum like environment at the comfort of their own home.

Mr. Hamad Al Eisa said, “On behalf of Al Massaleh Real Estate I would like to thank His Excellency, Mr. Raymond Araygi, the Minister of Culture, for the kind patronage of this event and for his continuous support and cooperation throughout the development of the tower. I would also like to give a special thanks to Mr. Gaby Layoun, former Minister of Culture, and to the DGA, especially Dr. Assaad Seif and Mr. Frederic Husseini for facilitating the reintegration process. I would also like to thank the Hawa Mujaes for the architectural design and NATCON for contracting who played an integral role in the successful completion of this project.Special thanks also go to Mr. Mohammad Saoud Al Wugayan from Kuwait Embassy for his presence here today and for taking the time to celebrate this momentous occasion.”

Massaleh has expanded regionally and now it operates in the Gulf, Middle East and Europe.

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Answer the following question and you’ll be in the draw to win tickets to watch the movie before anyone else. The premiere is happening at VOX Cinemas in Beirut City Center on Monday November 24^th , 2014 at 8:00 PM. We’re giving away 2 tickets to 5 winners, just answer this question:

Who directed the movie “Horrible Bosses 2”?

Congratulations this week to our friend Salim Assaf for shooting straight to the Top of the Chart and scoring his 1st ever Lebanese Number 1 song with “Iza Fik” his latest single.. Salim Assaf who is a passionate musician, composer, and singer will be our guest on the next edition of The Official Lebanese Top 20 on Sawt El Ghad. “Iza Fik” becomes Assaf’s 3rd Top 5 hit in Lebanon following “Lawwali Albi” (2012) which went to Number 2, and “Mech Khayef” (2014) which went to Number 4.

This week also marks the 20th week in which we’ve introduced the new OLT20 compilation formula which now takes into account the Anghami Lebanon streaming figures. The OLT20 Chart figures are now based on Lebanese Radio Airplay as usual, but also on the Anghami Streaming Figures, all compiled by Ipsos Lebanon’’.. This of course enables The Official Lebanese Top 20 to become even more representative of the Lebanese music scene.. Soon, and within the next few months, we will also include the real actual Downloads from the iTunes Lebanese store into the OLT20 Chart figures as well ..

From the New Entries of the week, we have “LA Love (lala)” at Number 19 from American recording artist Fergie, “Castle in the snow” at Number 15 from Kadebostany a band from the Swiss town of Geneva , “Baddo Galbi” at Number 13 from Ali El Deek, and “Ah Mennak Ya Hawa” at Number 10 from Lebanese singer Yara.

On OLT20 this week we have 9 Local or Regional artists, and 11 Occidental ones!

Note that you can check out the latest videos from your favorite singers on the TV show “Hits N Bits / OLT20” on Future TV every Friday evening around 11:00pm, and Sunday evening at around 7pm for the re-run.

Check the new & complete OLT20 chart by clicking on www.olt20.com now, or via the OLT20 App available for Download on all Platforms.

Finally, note that OLT20 can be heard every Sunday from 7pm on Sawt El Ghad 96.7FM, and every Monday from 7pm on NRJ Lebanon 99.1FM ! – It is also played 5 times on daily basis as a compact Top 20 Countdown on Future TV, and published weekly via all our 21 Media Partners (Dailies, Weeklies, Monthlies, Online, Outdoor, OLT20 Mobile App, and on Location)…

There is nothing unfamiliar here: these foods are all popular grocery store staples. But whether you are looking to lose weight or stay healthy, these are the foods you should avoid.

Processed Meat  

Processed meats are high in calories, fat and sodium. Consuming these products regularly (meaning several times a week) puts you at risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

What exactly are processed meats, anyway? Any meat that has been salted or endured a chemical process – such as hot dogs and lunch meats — fall into this category.

“Low-Fat” Foods                

 For decades now, the grocery store shelves have been filling with products marked “low-fat” and yet the American population just keeps getting fatter. How is this happening? These low-fat foods are filled with trans-fats which are bad for our hearts and cholesterol levels, and they also compensate for the loss of flavor with high amounts of sugar and sodium. A lose-lose for everyone.

Mayonnaise                    

Okay, nobody is fooling themselves into thinking that mayonnaise is a health food, but you may not realize just how unhealthy it is. One tablespoon contains 90 calories, 10 g of fat, and and 90 mg of sodium. This is one condiment that should be used very sparingly.

Frozen Dinners        

Americans just love convenience, and this has helped frozen dinners to become a mainstay at the grocery store. While some manufacturers have worked to create healthier options, most are exceptionally high in calories and sodium.

Margarine                      

Margarine gained its foothold in the market because consumers were choosing it as the healthy alternative to fatty, sinful butter. But margarine is chock full of hydrogenated oils (trans-fats) which are known to cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more.

Soda and Sweet Drinks        

Looking to lose weight? Soda is almost always the first thing that doctors suggest you eliminate from your diet. But soda isn’t just a concern for obesity. Regular and diet sodas have also been linked to kidney damage, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and diet soda has been linked to an increased risk of stroke.