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February 2008 - Posts

Monday, February 25, 2008 12:33 PM

No Middle East controversy at Hollywood Oscars this year, but third world resentment grows

It was kind of a relief not to have a big controversy at the Oscars this year over some Middle East battle. There have been a few int he past, some high profile, many just lingering behind-the-scenes. But then as I scanned Google News for anything related
posted by RayHanania | 1 Comments
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:25 AM

Saudi Arabia: Awards to Female Journalists

In another push by Saudi Arabia to recognize women’s accomplishments, the Prince Ahmed Bin Salman Institute for Applied Media in Riyadh has created a new prize for distinguished Saudi female journalists. The prize – which are scholarships adding to
posted by LaraSalahi | 2 Comments
Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:01 AM

anti-Arab bias in the American media? Naaaay!

Marty Peretz, the publisher of the New Republic, says he doesn't care if he loses readers because of his "pro-Zionist stance." But what Peretz recently really said in an interview with Haaretz, an English language newspaper in Israel, is that he is a
posted by RayHanania | 0 Comments
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 11:48 PM

Another blogger!

First of all I’m thrilled to be a member of the Society of Professional Journalists… and blogging as an Arab American Journalist!???  I don’t know at what point in our career we can officially assume the title “Journalist.”  I’m still in the
posted by LaraSalahi | 0 Comments
Sunday, February 03, 2008 10:56 AM

Burst of new Arab and Arab American films and a book that should be a film

Here is some information on some new films by Arabs and Arab Americans: "Caramel" by Nadine Labaki ... In Beirut, five women meet regularly in a beauty salon, a colorful and sensual microcosm of the city where several generations come into contact,
posted by RayHanania | 2 Comments