Season 3 of Heroes has been a treasure trove of interesting themes to explore, which makes people like me very happy. Last week’s episode (number 11) might have disappointed on some fronts (especially with Sylar killing Elle – although that wasn’t too much of a surprise), but when it came to themes, it delivered. Since… Read More Follow-up – Review: Heroes, Season 3, Episode 11
Everyone who has been reading Sahar’s blog long enough knows that I’m a proponent of awareness only when it is accompanied by action. Awareness is essential; the Internet makes it possible for everyone. But often, we tend to become aware and then, well… Nothing. What’s the point of knowing about something if you aren’t going… Read More CNN’s Planet in Peril: a great tool to further the environmental discussion
The Internet has changed everything; we all know that, and it’s being proven time and again. The latest and best example is the US elections of last month, where the Internet played a crucial role in raising awareness. Did the Internet help fan the flames of Twilight-mania? Of course they did! From endless numbers of… Read More My Obsession with Edward Obsession: the Essential Role the Internet played
While I do not wish to start a regular review of each LMOTP episode (yet…?), I was inspired to share the following exchange, which I found absolutely priceless. On Episode 7 of Season 3, Fred Tupper (a local rather abrasive radio talk show host) and Fatema (the rather opinionated owner of Café Fatema) had a… Read More Commentary: Little Mosque on the Prairie, Season 3, Episode 7
Dearly beloved reader, I’m afraid my fascination with the Edward Cullen/Twilight phenomenon is far from over, and I loved the following review so much that I felt compelled to share some of it with you. Twilight, the flim, is actually … good? By Darren Mercer I could barely tear my eyes and ears away from… Read More It wouldn’t be an obsession were I to stop looking into it
Ah, the joy of the Holiday Season. Shopping mall mania, credit cards maxing, relatives coming, receipts to keep track of… Well, I am always willing to help, so if you have a Twilight fan on your shopping list in need of perfume, find some great suggestions here. And… Good luck!
In need of a mid-afternoon pick-up? Check this out: For a little bit of background and a little more amusement, go here. Enjoy 😉 PS: Yes, it’s snowing on Sahar’s blog.
I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined,and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.
Something disturbing is yet again happening in Zimbabwe, and I don’t know how to help – at least, not directly. UK PM: Zimbabwe cholera outbreak is ‘an international emergency’ (CNN) — UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has branded the cholera crisis in Zimbabwe “an international emergency” and called on the world community to confront President… Read More Zimbabwe: the new international let-down scandal?
It seems like the month of December isn’t just ushering in cold winds from the North (can’t Santa stop being so generous and keep those winds for himself?), but also a whole slew of obsessions. From the avid Twilight fans that seem to wait for me at every street corner to my personal obsession with… Read More The resurgence of an old obsession: Welcome back, Harry!