Posts filed under 'Media, International'
03 June 2008
Ok I believe most of you already know about this whole Rachael Ray Dunkin’ Donuts commercial that’s been pulled for its “terrorist symbolism”.
Just in case some of you still don’t know what the hell I’m talking about, the thing is, Rachael Ray wore a black-and-white scarf around her neck,that was selected by her stylist, and […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Media, International, Palestine |
15 May 2008
I came across this great website: Expressions of Nakba ,which is an online gallery, an international competition and exhibition to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nakba: the expulsion and dispossession of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes and land in 1948. The competition strives to present the extraordinary narrative of a dispossessed […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Art & Literature, Media, International, Palestine |
03 April 2008
Die hässliche, illegale Mauer, die Israel gebaut hat um sich von der Westbank zu trennen, trennt auch palästinensische Familien, zerstört ihre Wirtschaft, und macht ihr Leben unmöglich.
Eine Gruppe von Palästinensern versuchen von dieser Mauer zu profitieren und sie ins eine alternative, künstlerische Form des Widerstands zu verwandeln.
Wie funktioniert es? Man geht einfach auf die Website […]
Posted in Charity & Human Aid, Media, International, Palestine, Posts in German |
03 April 2008
Marketing and advertising executives from across the Middle East gathered for the first Dubai International Advertising Festival this week.
Featuring high-profile seminars, workshops, exhibitions and screenings aimed at giving creative inspiration, learning and networking opportunities to the advertising and allied industries in the region; the festival attracted hundreds of visitors each day.
The Dubai Lynx Awards, which […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Cool Stuff, Entertainment, Media, International |
02 April 2008
So Queen Rania of Jordan decided to become a Vlogger addressing the problem of stereotypes, in an attempt to reach out to the west and break down these stereotypes.
I believe it’s not unusual for the Queen to come up with such smart and creative initiatives of a huge impact. I personally think that stereotyping is […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Jordan, Languages & Culture, Media, International, Religion |
01 April 2008
Carlos Latuff is a Brazilian Cartoonist, who brilliantly uses his talent in creating artworks that serve important political, cultural and religious issues such as the occupation of Palestine, the war on Iraq, Islamophobia and many other issues.
I personally found his work to be really impressive, and thought I’d share some of his cartoons that […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Media, International, Palestine |
07 March 2008
Definition of Massacre:
the unnecessary, indiscriminate killing of a large number of human beings or animals, as in barbarous warfare or persecution or for revenge or plunder.
a general slaughter, as of persons or animals: the massacre of millions during the war.
In Gaza:
Huge numbers of civilians of all ages are being killed and bombarded (not to forget […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Charity & Human Aid, Media, International, Palestine |
22 January 2008
Anyone out there?
His brother in a Gaza hospital is holding a manual pump for fear of another blackout that will stop his breaching. (Rueters)… The Angry Arab
The lives of premature babies being cared for at Gaza’s hospitals are threatened if incubators can’t be powered. (Wissam Nassar/MaanImages)… EI
When you grow up, you will know that Israeli […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Charity & Human Aid, Media, International, Palestine |
17 January 2008
Genügt es eigentlich orientalisch auszusehen, ein Ferienhaus in einem kleinen Dorf zu mieten, um Terrorverdächtigen zu sein?! die Antwort ist wahrscheinlich JA, es ist ziemlich genug!
In der Tat, hat unser Freund Omar diese schreckliche Situation mit seiner Frau erlebt, als ihre Flitterwochen durch Polizeieinsatz unterbrochen waren!
Ihr angemietetes Ferienhaus wurde ohne gerichtliche Erlaubnis durchgesucht!
“Offensichtlich wurde zuvor […]
Posted in Media, International, Posts in German, Religion |
15 January 2008
Bush’s visit to the Middle East is perfectly showing the world where Bush stands concerning each and every Arab country, and is proving -yet again- how unfair and unjust his statements, decisions, and most importantly his actions have been and continue to be regarding the region.
But still, one way or the other, Bush is made […]
Posted in Arab Societies, Media, International, Palestine |