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Paris Hilton: How Do You Say ‘Huge’ in Arabic?
In case you haven’t heard, Paris Hilton is in Dubai looking for a new BFF (best friend forever). She’ll be taping her reality series “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” for the next three weeks. This wouldn’t have happened without the approval of Dubai’s leader, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. I guess times must really [...]
Arranged Marriage: The New Trend in America?
Looking for love and marriage isn’t so easy for some people. Arranged marriage, or having others assist in finding a spouse, could be a solution and it seems to be catching on. Of course, arranged marriages are nothing new and have been around for a long time. In Gaza, Hamas has taken the initiative to [...]
A Website to Spread Al Jazeera English.
Finally, there is a website that helps viewers generate pressure on American cable and satellite TV providers who have not included Al Jazeera English in their offerings. Some fear consumer backlash or say there is not enough demand. It should at least be available to American viewers to decide, rather than letting the corporations that [...]
Remembering Iraq: House of Saddam
It’s not that difficult to understand why US media is so reluctant to condemn Israel for the mass murder of civilians in Gaza. Remember shock and awe? Remember the thousands who died long a before a single battalion set foot in Baghdad? Remember the deck of cards and the innocents who perished so they could [...]
Who Says Islamofascists Don’t Have a Sense of Humor?
Because everyone needs to let loose sometimes.
The Shameless Media Blackout Continues
The Israelis are once again proving to be masters of propaganda… at least in the gullible eyes of the US public. They have embarked on a concerted media campaign that has had marked success in the West. While US news anchors often mention that Israel is keeping the media from the scenes of devastation in [...]
Israel Bombs Refugee Camps – Do Americans Even Know What Refugees Are?
These maps combined show the areas hardest hit by Israel in Gaza (left) and Gaza’s refugee camps (right, in red). There is a clear overlap. Refugees, a class of persons normally in need of the most protection, and in fact afforded special coverage under international law, are suffering the most in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. [...]
A little more than a shameless plug
Like Will, I too have been contemplating the growing acceptance of Arabic-sounding names in the US mainstream. To be fair, there have been quite a few in recent times, even if they aren’t necessarily Arab (e.g. Fareed Zakaria, John Abizaid, Fawaz Gerges, Farid Nassar). Of course, you also have those of Arab descent with more common-sounding names (e.g. Helen [...]
Iraqi Muhajabeh Character on ATWT
How did this ludicrous, crown jewel of a TV storyline concocted by the good people at As the World Turns (ATWT) fall under my nose? This As the World Turns storyline, which aired first aired February 22nd of this year, focuses on a mutually beneficial relationship. Ameera Ali Aziz (AAA), an Iraqi native college student, needs [...]
Noor: The Conspiracy Against the Arab Family and Unromantic Arab Men
A Turkish TV soap opera, ‘Noor,’ is making the Arab world, and especially, but not exclusively, the women, into captive zombies. They are mesmerized by the lead male, Mohannad, played by a tall young Turk — a former basketball player — with icey blue eyes (the model, Kivanc Tatlitu). Noor is a modern fashion designer. [...]
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