The reign lives on King.
We are strong in moments you are remembered.
Through your songs, your dance, and your geniune character.
God Bless.
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June 27, 2009.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Jackson's death has led to skyrocketing sales of his music and videos, with major retailers like Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes and Noble Inc. selling out of products that have regained immense popularity overnight.
Bill Carr, Amazon's vice president of music and video, said Friday that once the world learned that the pop icon had died Thursday, the Web site sold out within minutes all CDs by Michael Jackson and by the Jackson 5, the group Jackson and his four older brothers formed out of Gary, Ind., in the late '60s.
Sixty percent of Amazon's CD orders Thursday were for Michael Jackson music, something Carr called "stunning." He said he'd "never seen anything like this" before at Amazon after the death of a pop culture icon. As of Friday afternoon, Jackson's albums accounted for all 10 of Amazon's "Bestsellers in Music" list, with the 25th anniversary edition of the celebrated "Thriller" album taking the top spot.
Meanwhile, Barnes and Noble's Web site and retail stores are currently sold out of most Jackson CDs, DVDs and books, Chief Merchandising Officer Jaime Carey said. Like Amazon, its 10 bestselling CDs were Jackson titles.Both companies said they were working to get the products back in stock.
Apple Inc. would not describe the level of demand for Jackson's music at its iTunes online store, but his dominance of iTunes' top-seller lists Friday speaks for itself.Around the time of Jackson's death, only one of his albums ranked in the top 100 on iTunes in the United States. By Friday morning, eight of the top 10 albums were Jackson's.
An "Essential" collection of Jackson's songs compiled by Apple's iTunes music team was the top-selling album, followed by "Thriller."Five of Jackson's singles made it to iTunes' list of most-purchased tracks -- "Man in the Mirror," ''Thriller," ''The Way You Make Me Feel," ''Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," and "Smooth Criminal" -- in what may be one of the best barometers to gauge his most popular songs.
With Amazon sold out of Jackson CDs, Carr said many customers were buying Jackson's music in digital form. Sales of Jackson-related videos are also up on Amazon -- Carr said most DVDs, including the 1978 movie musical "The Wiz," are currently out of stock.Carr said it was difficult to say whether the increased sales would persist, saying Amazon for now was taking things "minute by minute" and reacting to customers' orders.
"They love him, he's a legend, and they're anxious to make sure they have his music in their collections," he said.
Source : Google Weblog. (c) 2009.
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HuSaLler. 1`.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
King of Pop. Ends his Reign at 50.
Today has been a sad day for the music industry. A legend who innovated style and dance in music has departed this earth. Take a moment to rememeber Michael Jackson. With 750 million albums sold worldwide, and the largest selling album of all time, take a moment to celebrate the artwork and lasting influence MJ has had over the past three decades. From his first performance in Motown records, to maturing in style, creating smash hits, and choreographing short movie pieces to accompany his masterpiece music videos, try to explore your favourite MJ song, video, or live performance. He has reigned for over three decades (1969 - Jackson 5, 1979 - Off the Wall, 1982 - Thriller, 1987 - Bad, 1991 - Dangerous, 1995 - HIStory, 2001 - Invincible).
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OMG have you heard about Michael Jackson. May he rest in peace. I spent like 4 hours watching videos and exclusive interviews with him. He really was a good guy. He cared about humanitarian causes, and didn't let the celebrity life get to him and his ego. He left his mark in the music industry as a pioneer of style, dance choreography, and hit albums, all while being a legend in songwriting and stage performance. I loved him man! It shook me deep that he has departed.
But to be honest I am kind of happy for him. His suffering and negative public image will wither away. He will be recognized for his artwork as a crucial contributor. He will be celebrated for days, aside from being mourned. Sometimes it takes a death to come to terms with how much a person's work was a contribution for the industry they are in, and Michael Jackson was just that. He was a star, a real person, genuine character, with sincere emotion and affection. Why do you think fans across the world were so moved and overconsumed by MJ fever. He was a shining entertainer, and people love a true performer. He was a true artist to the core, he put his 110% into each of his "masterpieces", and I don't say that lightly. May his shine carry on posthumously, for he definitely lit a brilliant light on an international scale at his prime when his presence filled TV stations, radio, and music stores. He will live on strong in the minds and hearts of his dearest fans and any modern day true artist. Much love for the legend in late 70's, 80's and 90's reigning as the "King of Pop". May he rest in peace.
Moment of Silence. *Candle Lit*
RIP. Michael Joseph Jackson.
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009.
You will live in the minds and hearts of adoring fans, with your permanent imprint. God Bless.
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OMG have you heard about Michael Jackson. May he rest in peace. I spent like 4 hours watching videos and exclusive interviews with him. He really was a good guy. He cared about humanitarian causes, and didn't let the celebrity life get to him and his ego. He left his mark in the music industry as a pioneer of style, dance choreography, and hit albums, all while being a legend in songwriting and stage performance. I loved him man! It shook me deep that he has departed.
But to be honest I am kind of happy for him. His suffering and negative public image will wither away. He will be recognized for his artwork as a crucial contributor. He will be celebrated for days, aside from being mourned. Sometimes it takes a death to come to terms with how much a person's work was a contribution for the industry they are in, and Michael Jackson was just that. He was a star, a real person, genuine character, with sincere emotion and affection. Why do you think fans across the world were so moved and overconsumed by MJ fever. He was a shining entertainer, and people love a true performer. He was a true artist to the core, he put his 110% into each of his "masterpieces", and I don't say that lightly. May his shine carry on posthumously, for he definitely lit a brilliant light on an international scale at his prime when his presence filled TV stations, radio, and music stores. He will live on strong in the minds and hearts of his dearest fans and any modern day true artist. Much love for the legend in late 70's, 80's and 90's reigning as the "King of Pop". May he rest in peace.
Moment of Silence. *Candle Lit*
RIP. Michael Joseph Jackson.
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009.
You will live in the minds and hearts of adoring fans, with your permanent imprint. God Bless.
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Iraq's Newly Bred Epidemic
Iraq's Children Drug Addicts, Dealers
By Afif Sarhan, IOL Correspondent
BAGHDAD — In new Iraq, many children do not go to school or play in the streets but rather hid in corners to take drugs or even worse sell them. Ahmed, 12, is one of them. "Smoking marijuana makes me happy even being orphan," the child, who has lost his parents to the bloody violence, told IslamOnline. net.
Iraq's Lost Children Iraq Orphans Neglected, Abused
"I like to feel the sensation that, for a period of time, can help me forget all the problems I have," said Ahmed, not his real name. "I do it as much as I want, until I feel safe again just like I used to feel before my parents were killed."
Experts say many children, especially orphans, have fallen prey to drugs over the past few years. "Prior to the 2003 US-led invasion, drug addiction, mainly among children, was practically non-existent, " said Ameer Mohammad Bayat, a psychologist working with child addicts.
He notes that in many cases children turn to drugs to lessen the pain and sufferings inflicted by the war. "Years of violence have driven those innocent to drugs." Other children, who suddenly found themselves the breadwinners of their families, also find their way to drug addiction on the streets, Bayat added.
UNICEF reports have warned that drug addiction is becoming more of a phenomenon amongst Iraqi children. There has been a 30 percent increase in addiction among children since 2005, according to specialists. Since last year alone, the number of child addicts jumped by nearly 10 percent, they estimate.
Dealers
The problem goes far beyond addiction, with many children being trapped in a thriving drugs trade in new Iraq. "There is a huge market for drugs in Iraq where children are the main columns inside the drug dealing gangs," Yehia Khalil, who works for a local NGO tackling the issue in Baghdad, told IOL. He said gangs usually target children who lost a beloved one or those working on the streets. "The dealers offer job and relief, easily bringing drug dependence among those innocent kids."
It is not uncommon to see children selling drugs in some districts of the capital as well as in some poor neighborhoods in southern provinces. "Children can move easily delivering drugs without raising suspicion," says Khalil. The scenario is almost the same in all cases. Children roam the streets, showing themselves to residents who get used to their faces and when they need, they ask the child for the specific drug and quantity. After less than hour, another child delivers the drug and takes the money. Children can also find easier access to selling drugs near and inside schools.
Raid Abdullah, 13, is working for drug gangs. Everyday, he roams Baghdad streets looking for "clients". "My main clients are young men but women are also buying a lot and pay even better," he told IOL. "They [gang] pay me five percent from all my selling, and once a week I get some marijuana for my personal use," Abdullah said. "I have to divide the drug with my brother who found the job for me."
Neglected
Experts lament that the children drug plight goes unnoticed by the government. "[The problem is] worsened as the government neglects the chaotic situation children are living in," said Bayat, the psychologist. He notes that the only help children get comes from independent aid agencies and volunteers, who usually face a tough, sometimes dangerous, mission. "Security issues make it harder for volunteers to reach dependent children and offer help, as armed drug dealers can anytime take revenge against aid agents who try take children off the streets." Khalil, the NGO worker, agrees. "Anyone who tries to help them [children] puts himself in harm's way."
He cites how two volunteers of his agency were killed last year while trying to take addict children to a rehab center. Rand, not her real name, was lucky enough to find somebody to help. She was forced by her addict uncle, whom she moved in with after her parents' death during the invasion, to sell drugs in order to get him free stuff. Soon after, she became an addict herself.
A couple of weeks ago, Rand was raped by a drug dealer who told her that he had bought her uncle's silence with a large quantity of cocaine. She managed to run away, and it was then that a local aid agency found the traumatized child and offered her treatment and protection. "I feel empty inside, but thank God there are still good people in this world who want to help people like me," she said tearfully. "Drugs are the worst things in life."
Source:
http://www.islamonl ine.net/servlet/ Satellite? c=Article_ C&cid=1230108463947 &pagename= Zone- English-News/ NWELayout
By Afif Sarhan, IOL Correspondent
BAGHDAD — In new Iraq, many children do not go to school or play in the streets but rather hid in corners to take drugs or even worse sell them. Ahmed, 12, is one of them. "Smoking marijuana makes me happy even being orphan," the child, who has lost his parents to the bloody violence, told IslamOnline. net.
Iraq's Lost Children Iraq Orphans Neglected, Abused
"I like to feel the sensation that, for a period of time, can help me forget all the problems I have," said Ahmed, not his real name. "I do it as much as I want, until I feel safe again just like I used to feel before my parents were killed."
Experts say many children, especially orphans, have fallen prey to drugs over the past few years. "Prior to the 2003 US-led invasion, drug addiction, mainly among children, was practically non-existent, " said Ameer Mohammad Bayat, a psychologist working with child addicts.
He notes that in many cases children turn to drugs to lessen the pain and sufferings inflicted by the war. "Years of violence have driven those innocent to drugs." Other children, who suddenly found themselves the breadwinners of their families, also find their way to drug addiction on the streets, Bayat added.
UNICEF reports have warned that drug addiction is becoming more of a phenomenon amongst Iraqi children. There has been a 30 percent increase in addiction among children since 2005, according to specialists. Since last year alone, the number of child addicts jumped by nearly 10 percent, they estimate.
Dealers
The problem goes far beyond addiction, with many children being trapped in a thriving drugs trade in new Iraq. "There is a huge market for drugs in Iraq where children are the main columns inside the drug dealing gangs," Yehia Khalil, who works for a local NGO tackling the issue in Baghdad, told IOL. He said gangs usually target children who lost a beloved one or those working on the streets. "The dealers offer job and relief, easily bringing drug dependence among those innocent kids."
It is not uncommon to see children selling drugs in some districts of the capital as well as in some poor neighborhoods in southern provinces. "Children can move easily delivering drugs without raising suspicion," says Khalil. The scenario is almost the same in all cases. Children roam the streets, showing themselves to residents who get used to their faces and when they need, they ask the child for the specific drug and quantity. After less than hour, another child delivers the drug and takes the money. Children can also find easier access to selling drugs near and inside schools.
Raid Abdullah, 13, is working for drug gangs. Everyday, he roams Baghdad streets looking for "clients". "My main clients are young men but women are also buying a lot and pay even better," he told IOL. "They [gang] pay me five percent from all my selling, and once a week I get some marijuana for my personal use," Abdullah said. "I have to divide the drug with my brother who found the job for me."
Neglected
Experts lament that the children drug plight goes unnoticed by the government. "[The problem is] worsened as the government neglects the chaotic situation children are living in," said Bayat, the psychologist. He notes that the only help children get comes from independent aid agencies and volunteers, who usually face a tough, sometimes dangerous, mission. "Security issues make it harder for volunteers to reach dependent children and offer help, as armed drug dealers can anytime take revenge against aid agents who try take children off the streets." Khalil, the NGO worker, agrees. "Anyone who tries to help them [children] puts himself in harm's way."
He cites how two volunteers of his agency were killed last year while trying to take addict children to a rehab center. Rand, not her real name, was lucky enough to find somebody to help. She was forced by her addict uncle, whom she moved in with after her parents' death during the invasion, to sell drugs in order to get him free stuff. Soon after, she became an addict herself.
A couple of weeks ago, Rand was raped by a drug dealer who told her that he had bought her uncle's silence with a large quantity of cocaine. She managed to run away, and it was then that a local aid agency found the traumatized child and offered her treatment and protection. "I feel empty inside, but thank God there are still good people in this world who want to help people like me," she said tearfully. "Drugs are the worst things in life."
Source:
http://www.islamonl ine.net/servlet/ Satellite? c=Article_ C&cid=1230108463947 &pagename= Zone- English-News/ NWELayout
The Year Ending 2012.
There is much speculation about the cosmically significant date of Dec. 21 2012. What will happen when the mayan calendar ends. Is it an apocalyptic date, or a time to become free from the physical suffering in this 3rd Dimension and the beginning of an enlightened age of the mind and soul. Does the scientific phenomena of field effect reversal and Earth's axis shift hold any truth. One thing for sure is the Earth will be at alignment with the sun at the centre of the Milky Way, which is an event occurring once every 25,800 years, and the aftermath of such a phenomenon could be a natural shift or a global catastrophe. Enjoy the videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lhs7VR52Bg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r75pXWJTCAs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahoPGzL50Q
PS. I am still learning how to post videos directly on the blog, so bear with me and click on the links for now. :).
Friday, December 19, 2008
Response to "Arab Money"
Great men do great things. As a result of a stand made by an Iraqi MC, the arab community received an explanation and somewhat of an apology for the song "Arab Money" made by veteran hip hop artist Busta Rhymes. This is a great example of how two knowledgable individuals can discuss the intent behind their artwork and settle any misunderstandings that result. It is true that a mere phonecall can provide clarity and closure from any offence that is the product of miscommunication, because we all know that artists cannot necessarily accompany a paragraph to explain the thought process put in to making each of their songs. Some can spark controversy, and others can bridge gaps by paying homage to an adjacent culture in our multi-cultural intermixed societies. Enjoy the read.
-Husam.
Busta Rhymes Apologizes for song "Arab Money".
-allhiphop.com
Dec 09, 2008:-
Only hours after expressing his outrage over Busta Rhymes' controversial song "Arab Money," Iraqi-born rapper The Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com that he received a personal phone call from Busta himself last night (December 8), apologizing for the misunderstanding created by the song.
According to Narcicyst, the two rappers spent nearly half an hour on the phone discussing Busta's original intent in making the song, which the veteran rapper says was meant to pay homage to Arab culture.
The Narcicyst, whose family fled Iraq years ago after they were displaced by the political turmoil said he came to understand that there may have been a bigger culprit in Busta's lyrical misstep.
"It was a thorough explanation and he was a very respectful man," the Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com. "He explained to me his experience as an African-American man in the States and [it] seemed to me as an experience that I can correlate as an Arab being in the Middle East and having been displaced from my nation and seeing my country being bombarded in the media, being misrepresented."
According to Narcicyst, Rhymes revealed that he didn't purposely disrespect Arab culture and that representing it "in a positive light" was important to his fellow rapper.
"He also acknowledged that it was definitely something that spun out of control," Narcicyst continued. "You know, when you put out a song, you can't really put out an essay on why you put out the song. And it's always hard to explain to the masses."
While some YouTube posts of the song and/or video have already been removed from the popular website, there is no word on when or if the controversial song will be officially removed from rotation.
The song is already banned in the U.K., where award winning DJ Steve Sutherland was temporarily suspended by Galaxy FM, for playing the song.
As a result of Busta's apology and The Narcicyst has also agreed to pull his response to the song, a track titled "The Real Arab Money."
"This is an example of how two people can come together and create something bigger than them," The Narcicyst concluded. "I'm a strong believer in truth and breaking stereotypes down and not allowing people to box you in. And this whole experience has been a huge eye opener for me. This is what Hip-Hop is about. Two brothers from another mother can come to a peaceful and just conclusion for all sides."
Source: http://community.allhiphop.com/go/thread/view/12461/5202248/Busta_apologizes_for_Arab_Money_Misunderstanding
-Husam.
Busta Rhymes Apologizes for song "Arab Money".
-allhiphop.com
Dec 09, 2008:-
Only hours after expressing his outrage over Busta Rhymes' controversial song "Arab Money," Iraqi-born rapper The Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com that he received a personal phone call from Busta himself last night (December 8), apologizing for the misunderstanding created by the song.
According to Narcicyst, the two rappers spent nearly half an hour on the phone discussing Busta's original intent in making the song, which the veteran rapper says was meant to pay homage to Arab culture.
The Narcicyst, whose family fled Iraq years ago after they were displaced by the political turmoil said he came to understand that there may have been a bigger culprit in Busta's lyrical misstep.
"It was a thorough explanation and he was a very respectful man," the Narcicyst told AllHipHop.com. "He explained to me his experience as an African-American man in the States and [it] seemed to me as an experience that I can correlate as an Arab being in the Middle East and having been displaced from my nation and seeing my country being bombarded in the media, being misrepresented."
According to Narcicyst, Rhymes revealed that he didn't purposely disrespect Arab culture and that representing it "in a positive light" was important to his fellow rapper.
"He also acknowledged that it was definitely something that spun out of control," Narcicyst continued. "You know, when you put out a song, you can't really put out an essay on why you put out the song. And it's always hard to explain to the masses."
While some YouTube posts of the song and/or video have already been removed from the popular website, there is no word on when or if the controversial song will be officially removed from rotation.
The song is already banned in the U.K., where award winning DJ Steve Sutherland was temporarily suspended by Galaxy FM, for playing the song.
As a result of Busta's apology and The Narcicyst has also agreed to pull his response to the song, a track titled "The Real Arab Money."
"This is an example of how two people can come together and create something bigger than them," The Narcicyst concluded. "I'm a strong believer in truth and breaking stereotypes down and not allowing people to box you in. And this whole experience has been a huge eye opener for me. This is what Hip-Hop is about. Two brothers from another mother can come to a peaceful and just conclusion for all sides."
Source: http://community.allhiphop.com/go/thread/view/12461/5202248/Busta_apologizes_for_Arab_Money_Misunderstanding
Arab Money Offence
It is great to see a member of the Arab community make a stand and rebuke the song made by a longstanding veteran in the hip hop community who should know better. Busta Rhymes released the song "Arab Money" with what is seemingly a mock rather than a celebration of Arab culture. The truth is the song sounds stereotypical in that an arab is an Audi driving oil slick, with money touching the ceiling from petroleum refineries. And to add insult, the hook was seemingly a bunch of jibberish made to sound like an arabic phrase, which leans toward an insult to a language rather than an artistic piece. And you would think any experienced artist would only put out songs with a hook that would sum up the verses and not have incomplete sentences to place in a chorus. Either way, the Iraqi-Canadian ambassador in hip hop was outraged and put out his response to the song, being "the Real Arab Money", and put his education to use in ways that would put out any heat resulting from such an ignorant song. I'll let him do the talking...
-Husam.
Iraqi MC Offended by Busta Rhymes’ “Arab Money”
9-Dec-2008
Written by: Ashlee Todd
While hip-hop junkies and partygoers are currently bopping to Busta Rhymes and Ron Browz's new hit single, “Arab Money,” one fan feels the song is nothing to dance to. While hip-hop junkies and partygoers are currently bopping to Busta Rhymes and Ron Browz's new hit single, "Arab Money," one fan feels the song is nothing to dance to. Iraqi MC, the Narcicyst, is outraged by the lyrics and claims the track to be racist and degrading to his culture and the Arabic community. "Once again, Arabs are represented as these arm flailing, oil rich, loft having, private jet taking, camel toe lady bangin', desert camel riding, bearded sand men," said the Narcicyst, who deemed it a bigger disappointment that the song came from the hip-hop community.
Disturbed by the song’s message, Narcicyst took a break from his current project, a feature film he was shooting in Dubai, UAE, to record a response track entitled "The Real Arab Money." According to the rapper, entertainment companies are being suspended for playing Busta’s version in the UK and most citizens have publicly announced they are heavily offended by it. The Narcicyst says he admires Busta Rhymes’s talents as an artist and in no way will stop being a loyal fan to him, but wants the MC to acknowledge this time he may have gone too far.
"You would think, at a sensitive time like this, that if anyone knew what it felt like to be boxed in it would be the African-American community in America. We are of the same strife. Public Enemy #1 is now Arab/Muslim males. What did they try to do to Obama during his campaign to destroy him? They made him out to be a closet Muslim. Like that is a bad thing, to be a Muslim. It's all one big f**k-up, as you can see, it’s deeper than the song itself, it’s the principle."
Narcicyst believes strongly in rebuilding Iraq and dispelling any stereotypes cast upon its society. The rapper is set to release his new album , PHATWA, in early 2009. A full remix to "The Real Arab Money" has been added featuring Arab rappers Omar Offendum, Cilvaringz, Salah Edin, and Palestine.
"As a person of his [Busta Rhymes] stature, I would have expected more and would have loved to see our people celebrated for our culture and not our money. I just think the song wasn't calculated right. Get an Arab dude on the hook, talk about the reality. I respect that it was an attempt at bridging the gap, but unfortunately it did the total opposite," said Narcicyst.
Source: http://thecelebritycafe.com/features/22477.html.
-Husam.
Iraqi MC Offended by Busta Rhymes’ “Arab Money”
9-Dec-2008
Written by: Ashlee Todd
While hip-hop junkies and partygoers are currently bopping to Busta Rhymes and Ron Browz's new hit single, “Arab Money,” one fan feels the song is nothing to dance to. While hip-hop junkies and partygoers are currently bopping to Busta Rhymes and Ron Browz's new hit single, "Arab Money," one fan feels the song is nothing to dance to. Iraqi MC, the Narcicyst, is outraged by the lyrics and claims the track to be racist and degrading to his culture and the Arabic community. "Once again, Arabs are represented as these arm flailing, oil rich, loft having, private jet taking, camel toe lady bangin', desert camel riding, bearded sand men," said the Narcicyst, who deemed it a bigger disappointment that the song came from the hip-hop community.
Disturbed by the song’s message, Narcicyst took a break from his current project, a feature film he was shooting in Dubai, UAE, to record a response track entitled "The Real Arab Money." According to the rapper, entertainment companies are being suspended for playing Busta’s version in the UK and most citizens have publicly announced they are heavily offended by it. The Narcicyst says he admires Busta Rhymes’s talents as an artist and in no way will stop being a loyal fan to him, but wants the MC to acknowledge this time he may have gone too far.
"You would think, at a sensitive time like this, that if anyone knew what it felt like to be boxed in it would be the African-American community in America. We are of the same strife. Public Enemy #1 is now Arab/Muslim males. What did they try to do to Obama during his campaign to destroy him? They made him out to be a closet Muslim. Like that is a bad thing, to be a Muslim. It's all one big f**k-up, as you can see, it’s deeper than the song itself, it’s the principle."
Narcicyst believes strongly in rebuilding Iraq and dispelling any stereotypes cast upon its society. The rapper is set to release his new album , PHATWA, in early 2009. A full remix to "The Real Arab Money" has been added featuring Arab rappers Omar Offendum, Cilvaringz, Salah Edin, and Palestine.
"As a person of his [Busta Rhymes] stature, I would have expected more and would have loved to see our people celebrated for our culture and not our money. I just think the song wasn't calculated right. Get an Arab dude on the hook, talk about the reality. I respect that it was an attempt at bridging the gap, but unfortunately it did the total opposite," said Narcicyst.
Source: http://thecelebritycafe.com/features/22477.html.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Release the Shoe Thrower.
Iraq TV Demands Release Of Bush Shoe Attacker
Monday, Dec 15, 2008
BAGHDAD (AFP)--
An Iraqi television station Monday demanded the immediate release of one of its journalists who caused a furor when he hurled shoes at visiting U.S. President George W. Bush.
Muntazer al-Zaidi jumped up as Bush was holding a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Sunday, shouted "It is the farewell kiss, you dog" and threw two shoes at the U.S. leader. Bush ducked and the first shoe hit the U.S. and Iraqi flags behind the two leaders, while the second was off target.
Zaidi, a reporter with the Al-Baghdadia channel which broadcasts from Cairo, was immediately wrestled to the ground by security guards and frog-marched from the room.
"Al-Baghdadia television demands that the Iraqi authorities immediately release their stringer Muntadhar al-Zaidi, in line with the democracy and freedom of expression that the American authorities promised the Iraqi people," it said in a statement.
In Cairo, Muzhir al-Khafaji, programming director for the television channel, described Zaidi as a "proud Arab and an open-minded man."
"We fear for his safety," he added.(END)
Dow Jones Newswires
Monday, Dec 15, 2008
BAGHDAD (AFP)--
An Iraqi television station Monday demanded the immediate release of one of its journalists who caused a furor when he hurled shoes at visiting U.S. President George W. Bush.
Muntazer al-Zaidi jumped up as Bush was holding a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Sunday, shouted "It is the farewell kiss, you dog" and threw two shoes at the U.S. leader. Bush ducked and the first shoe hit the U.S. and Iraqi flags behind the two leaders, while the second was off target.
Zaidi, a reporter with the Al-Baghdadia channel which broadcasts from Cairo, was immediately wrestled to the ground by security guards and frog-marched from the room.
"Al-Baghdadia television demands that the Iraqi authorities immediately release their stringer Muntadhar al-Zaidi, in line with the democracy and freedom of expression that the American authorities promised the Iraqi people," it said in a statement.
In Cairo, Muzhir al-Khafaji, programming director for the television channel, described Zaidi as a "proud Arab and an open-minded man."
"We fear for his safety," he added.(END)
Dow Jones Newswires
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Commencement into Professionalism.
Bismillah Arrahman Arraheem.
I start this journey with my feet to the ground, ears to the streets, eyes on the prize, and head held up high. I move forward, after I get a chance to reflect on some of my experiences that leave me moved and in contemplation. This is somewhat like therapy, I write to get things off of my chest, cleanse my soul, and lighten up my psyche. Plus this can be a platform for information sharing, where observations from the world around us can be put into perspective, discussed objectively, and given a medium to birth new knowledge and gain clarity for our minds to be stimulated, hearts to be fulfilled, and souls to be nurtured.
This can be a healthy outlet, aside from music making, and poetry. Enjoy being on the browsing end of the web-log, for this can be a long term relationship between the reader and the writer, where we write through the tough times, coast through the mundane, and reflect on the good days. So here is a toast for a healthy bond of a companionship, where I hold up my end in not being biased or place for personal attacks, and you become a regular visitor and a loyal reader to my home cooked material.
This is the era of the Self-Made Thousandaire. Bless up~!
PEACE and Hair Grease, Finance never lease.~!
I start this journey with my feet to the ground, ears to the streets, eyes on the prize, and head held up high. I move forward, after I get a chance to reflect on some of my experiences that leave me moved and in contemplation. This is somewhat like therapy, I write to get things off of my chest, cleanse my soul, and lighten up my psyche. Plus this can be a platform for information sharing, where observations from the world around us can be put into perspective, discussed objectively, and given a medium to birth new knowledge and gain clarity for our minds to be stimulated, hearts to be fulfilled, and souls to be nurtured.
This can be a healthy outlet, aside from music making, and poetry. Enjoy being on the browsing end of the web-log, for this can be a long term relationship between the reader and the writer, where we write through the tough times, coast through the mundane, and reflect on the good days. So here is a toast for a healthy bond of a companionship, where I hold up my end in not being biased or place for personal attacks, and you become a regular visitor and a loyal reader to my home cooked material.
This is the era of the Self-Made Thousandaire. Bless up~!
PEACE and Hair Grease, Finance never lease.~!
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