Omar & Devi, wonderful.
346969
What a wonderful read. What do you get when you put two people who work together, are friends and need a really important contract and invitation to a getaway. A wonderful story. Omar is a hard working man who has taken over the business his father left him, he has been trained to think of business first and family is not everything. He doesn't really talk to his mother and brothers, and doesn't feel the need for a decent relationship. Then you have Devi who is Omar's assistant, she was raised by her grandparents and loves her job but she has a try anything attitude. They have become friends in the 5 years they have worked together and she is trying to get him to loosen up a bit. The is a customer that Omar really wants to get to sign a contract with them and this man says he wants to work with a firm that is family oriented, Omar believes if he talks to him he change his mind, but it doesn't work. So he asked Devi to be his fake fiance to get this customer and they get invited to the week getaway. I won't tell you the rest you just have to read it. But I can tell you that I couldn't put it down. I look forward to more
4793153
I absolutely loved this story. The rocky path from enemies to true love that Maria & Naameh walked was riveting, poignant, etc, etc. They first meet by chance in a cave and Maria saves a scared young Naameh. As adults botched peace between their clans & an ever looming Appollyon almost break them before they get the chance to understand & love each other. But to watch them along their path to love is utterly enjoyable. Don't miss out!
I received an ARC from the author.
3319682
Both of these stars are favorites of mine, and they are so wonderful together in this story.  I love that all of this is told in a descent and respectful way.  I abhor the open immorality often portrayed in films lately, and it is so unnecessary!  This film is whimsical and fun and makes some valid points about what priorities should be in life!
1434129
Two young women, one an Orthodox Jew and the other a Muslim, begin their professional careers as elementary school teachers in Brooklyn. They develop a friendship, but their personal lives are strained by the pressures from their respective families to find a husband - in the traditional ways.  What happens when the expectations of Rochel and Nasira, and the expectations of their parents, don't match?

This is a wonderful, uplifting movie of friendship and exploration... in spite of family.  Recommended for all ages and religions.
2773999
I'm glad I watch Tia & Tamera on The Style Network or I may have never known about this song. There was an episode -&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tussle-and-Flow/dp/B00AIIIMPY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tussle and Flow</a>&nbsp;- where Jerome Wiggins recorded 'I Will' with his cousin, Tamera Mowry-Housley, and as soon as the show was over I downloaded this MP3. 'I Will' is a beautiful song of praise. Jerome and Tamera are gifted singers.
1585986
Really enjoyed this one. Low-key and affectionate, it's a charmer that even the wooden Kunal Kapoor can't spoil. The supporting cast are stellar, including a wonderful Seema Kaushal as the chachi.
522556
A very fresh approach as far as Rai music is concerned. As usual, Mami has maintained his excellent standard in blending modern beats with traditional music. Though one hearing may not be enough to fully appreciate the overall quality (music, melody, voice, style, etc..) of each song, and would seem more modern with little traditional Arabic/Algerian influence.
Most of the scores in the album are very catchy. Especially the numbers, 'Le rai c'est chic', which has Sting's voice in the background, adding to magic of the song, 'Mandanite' and 'Rim Lathiva', which show off the volatility of Mami's voice. I think, the scores, 'Yahamami' and 'Ana Oualache' steal the show, as Mami gets to explore his soaring range, talent and skill. There's some excellent keyboarding too, in 'Yahamami'. These scores are very emotional and touching (Saida style), the kind Mami is universally unbeatable at.
For those who have heard his 'Haoulou' (album-'Let me Rai'), may find the modern version quite different. Though, one doesn't get to enjoy his sublime voice as in the original score.
On the whole, it will make a valuable addition to your 'Mami' collection and definitely is very addictive !
1231000
So I was a huge fan of "THE SHIELD" (gritty cop stories) AND "L O S T" (mind blowing story telling). THE WIRE is a majestic fusion of the two. Not that there are time traveling polar bears or anything, but the series is LOST-ish in the respect that all the characters unknowingly cross paths with each other and in the end your mind will be blown by the sneaky origin stories of your favorite characters....I.E. You see how Omar became Omar with out Omar even being there.... (boom!)W I R E.

Is this the best show ever? Probably a solid contender for the title. I have never been so satisfied with a finale before. So good while being filled with such a tragic stroy of Baltimore crime. If it's good to be bad, this show is just gangsta, I suppose.
1885021
This series is top drawer! Each season built on the last and did not disappoint. Every character was very believable and done wonderfully by the actor playing them. My favorite is Omar. Get to know Omar folks, he's a great guy!
4241035
Since I was first introduced to the jewels of Cuba's past, I have craved more and more of this wonderful music. Omara's solo CD does not dissapoint, her voice is beautiful and the orchestrations are superb. Detractors of Ry Cooder's slide guitar will be happy to know that it is absent from this release.
4574728
I've been entranced by Deva since I found Gayatri Mantra on her Essence CD. Not long ago a friend turned me on to the song In the Light of Love from the CD Deva Premal & Miten In Concert - wow. So I went to see them in concert last week. Amazing, the whole concert. Yet as the last song of the concert she sang Mere Gurudev from the Password CD and it lit my heart up. (And that's saying something after a couple hours of them playing live!) I came home and bought the Password album as a download because I couldn't wait to hear it again. If you like Deva and Miten and Manose, this is an excellent album. If you don't know their music well, take the plunge here. You have nothing to loose but your stress. Blessings.
4137636
I own 'Free As A Bird" and "Opal Fire" and have never been too impressed with his music. But the sound on "Secret Journey" crushes my earlier notion of Omar. His skills and production have grown tremedously!
He picks up the tempo on this album and my ears and heart responded accordingly. A great CD for a Sunday drive or working out in the gym. I can't wait for his next one.
916727
What can I say? If you love the general ambience of The Mars Volta, and are especially impressed with Omar Rodriquez-Lopez's solo endeavors, then you will probably enjoy this album. From my understanding two or three of Omar's siblings are part of this band, and it seems that, if this is true, then there must be some shared musicianship amongst his family. Much of the guitar work is, at the least, reminiscent of Omar's style, but is detached enough that Zechs Marquise does not sound like some sort of copy.

There is certainly a catalogue of difference here, which makes it fun to listen to.
860191
This film deals with the problems of races and classes in London. But this film doesn't provoke me to anger as in Hollywood films. This film (and it may sound unusual to people who have seen My Beautiful Launderette) is beautiful and calm to me: the growing love between Johnny and Omar, the squelching sounds of their funky launderette, the aqua color, the questions that the film raises -- to me these are very impressive and seductive and calming. But my focus will be on the women. There are four women in the film: Tanya (Nassir's daughter. Nassir is Omar's uncle), Rachel (Nassir's mistress) and Omar's mother (she is talked about by Omar and Nassir in the course of the film). Nassir thinks that for people like them, Pakistani-British, their position in England is determined by wealth. The film focuses on how and others in the family want to make money. But the women don't have any money. They are dependant on the menfolk, completely. Tanya blames Rachel for living like a parasite on her father and which is the truth. But Tanya herself, a grown woman, close to Omar's age lives off her father as well. She could have helped her father in business as she points out to Omar. But business belongs to men. Nassir would give the business to his brother's son (Omar), not to his own daughter. Money and who controls it is a powerful subject in the film. Women in it don't have money and are therefore weak and powerless. At a family party, at Nassir's house, women are separated from men. Women are in a open and bright living room. There is laughter and talk there. But we (spectators) are not able to hear them. Their conversations are unclear and not translated into English. (They are speaking Urdu -- the language spoken in Pakistan).
Men on the other hand, seem to talk about important things in dark corners of the room. And it seems like women are forbidden to enter this place. Tanya defies this. When Omar first visits Nassir's house, Tanya shows defiance by lifting her sweater and exposing her breast to Omar. She is standing outside the house, and through the window lifts her sweater to unnerve Omar.
I have sympathy for Omar's mother. We got only ghostly glimpses of her from Omar and Omar's father, a journalist and activist is disillusioned by Britain. He vents his pent up anger and frustrations on her wife. Finally, she can't endure any more, and throws herself on a railway track. In traditional eastern families (and this includes India, Korea, and other eastern countries), a husband's violence on his wife is tolerated as his right. His wife is thought of as a part of her husband's possession. And when a husband keeps a mistress, she can't oppose it. But if she were to have a boyfriend, she would be kicked out of the patriarchal husband's house. In My Beautiful Launderette, I find women in this Pakistani-British family neglected. They are powerless, rejected, dependent, and victims of men. At the end of the film, Tanya leaves her father's house. She is the first one to resist against a system of patriarchy. Her father is stunned, anguished.
1853996
The late Cheikha Remitti is a legend amongst fans of Algerian rai music. With her husky, passionate voice, she performed continuously from the '40s right up until her death in 2006! And she never lost any of her passion, intensity or presence. Her music has gone onto influence today's Rai singers like Khaled and Rachid Taha. This CD, yet another great release from the Institut du Monde Arabe, showcases just why Cheikha Remitti was so great. Tracks like 'Fatma,' 'Sidi Taleb,' 'Ya Lemmima,' and 'Ya el-Hmam, ya el-Hmam' demonstrate why Cheikha Remitti rightfully deserves recognition. And if 'La Camel' sounds familiar, it should, because it was made famous in the West as a cover by Khaled. Anyone who appreciates Rai music owes it to themselves to check this CD out. It is an essential part of Algeria's cultural heritage. Especially if you've never heard of Cheikha Remitti (or HAVE heard of her, but have yet to actually listen to one of her CDs). Remitti was, and still is, one of the most important names in Arabic music! So thank you once again Institut du Monde Arabe, for giving us yet another great recording of Arab music from 'back in the day.'
537715
Charming and not truly a "cozy" mystery, yet with a certain kindness among the characters, this , third in the series, is delightful., These books have well-developed characters (who grow with each book).  clever insights, a love of Mumbai  all of which the writer shares generously with his readers, pulling us in and letting us enjoy a marvelous imagination.  This  writer makes me believe a baby elephant can detect  dangerous gangsters in the middle of the  stifling Indian night -I can feel little Ganesha trundling along ever faster to rescue Inspector Chopra.  Delicious.  Read all three books.
195817
All I want to contribute is that if you are reading reviews wondering which of the mountain of Omar albums is the best Omar album, this is a good enough place to start. I probably prefer A Manual Dexterity, but this is my second favourite of the seven or eight I own. The line up from song to song is pretty much the Mars Volta, but it's clearly Omar's show. The vinyl sleeve looks excellent too.