The dark treatment of the “My Name Is Trouble” is countered with this all-white video for the second single from Keren Ann’s album 101. “Sugar Mama” is one of the stronger tracks on the disc. Although we would have opted for “All The Beautiful Girls,” we are keeping our hopes high for a third single release.
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Sexy Track: “All The Beautiful Girls” by Keren Ann
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Keren Ann has recently wowed us with her single “My Name Is Trouble,” but there are more gems from her album 101. “All The Beautiful Girls” is an exquisite chill track that simmers down every grudge on earth. It saunters in as a progressive folk number and then incorporates jazz elements that make this track a great amalgamation of all things serene. However, the melody might be on the placid side, but the lyrics pack the punches ranging from vengeful to nostalgic until she gets over it. This is a lovely little ditty the will make your late night more pleasant with a glass of Cabernet Merlot.
Sexy Track: “My Name Is Trouble” by Keren Ann
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Keren Ann did it again. She successfully merged pop mentality with lullaby-making. This song is a fresh spring morning with a love story behind it. It infuses simple yearning lyrics with a wandering melody that flutters throughout her lazy vocals. It’s not a stretch from what she does, but does introduce a new sound to her oeuvre. Taken from her new album 101, this is probably one of the best tracks of the year. The video is not too bad, either.
Video Premiere: “My Name Is Trouble” by Keren Ann
3This almost passed us by with us knowing of its existence. This little number is a beautiful ditty from the same person who brought us the clap-tastic “Lay Your Head Down.” It is the lead single from her album 101 and is highly recomended by the Loft. Go get it!
New Rules 3.26
Palestinian demonstrators take inspiration from Avatar
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Approximately two weeks after we declared Avatar to be “the greatest movie made about US foreign policy,” this shows up. Palestinian demonstrators against Israeli oppression and aggression took to the street dressed as the Na’vi tribe from planet Pandora from the movie Avatar. It’s a great analogy and, in this case, it was affective in getting them exposure.
Middle Eastern drag queen living it up in New York City
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That’s the spirit. Doing some belly dancing on the side is always good, especially if you know how to. Sister’s strutting it!
Kuwait: Best place in the Middle East for press freedom
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Speaking technically, Kuwait is currently #1 in the Middle East and the Arab World when it comes to freedom of the press. As much as we’d like to boast and rant on this accomplishment, it was not really due to Kuwait’s adamant effort on rectifying some of its freedom faults, but is a result of other countries faltering. This comes on because of Israel’s atrocious behavior in handling media rights during the horrific Gaza Strip massacre. Yes, Kuwait rose to #60 and became the Middle East’s champion merely because Israel fell hard. Inching closer is Lebanon right after at #61 (rising). Then the UAE at #86 and Qatar at #94, both of which steeply down. Still, is #60 good enough? It’s 60 out 175, which gives Kuwait a grade of 65.8/100. That’s a D!
Oppression vs. Exploitation
Barack does Cairo
So, I stayed up ’til 6 am to watch Obama’s speech on live stream through YouTube and I must say it was worth it. Maybe, he came of as too catering to the expectations of the region and, maybe, he gave the conservatives in the US enough material to taunt him for the rest of his incumbency. But, to make recollection, there has never been a US President so humble, understanding and keen on helping the world as he is. It could be just propaganda, but that rhetoric is truly new territory for a President of the US and its foreign policy. He did his research and he looked as confident and direct as ever. It’s nice to have that after 8 years of buffoonery.
The advent of swine flu
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Obama picks Arab channel for first presidential interview
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This is a great article on how the Israeli government’s siege on journalists and some journalist’s indifference failed to portray the Gazan massacre adequately.
The weakest argument on Gaza
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Israel to pull out before Obama inauguration
Wow, how nice of them!
Queen Rania describes Gaza as “Hell on earth”
1Gaza: The winning ticket…
The difference between the Palestinian and Israeli sides…
A song for Gaza…
Gaza death toll about to reach 1000
It’s at 947 now. Two-thirds are civilians. The West is not doing anything and the East is quiet. This has got to stop. Israel knows very well that this culture of aggression will breed more violence, but they like crying “terrorist” whenever half a missile is dropped on them to get sympathy for their horrid cause. Treat humans humanely and then you might have good negotiations. What an atrocity!
