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Reem holds a BA in Journalism, and practiced it as an editor in chief of a small newspaper in Denver for a while. She also served as literary director of an also small art and literary magazine. Needless to say she's dealt with some of the most difficult people on earth, and learned how to deal with the hatred and loneliness that come with the territory of being a figure of authority who wants things done right.

On a lighter note, she loves animals and movies. Add books and traveling to the pile, and she's a really happy camper.

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REEM'S LATEST COLUMN

it is the world cup that binds us
the arab sports mentality
6.25.10 : feature!
There is a saying Arabs use, a proverb: “My brother and I against my cousin, and my cousin and I against the stranger.” It sounds much better in Arabic, but you get the point.

This proverb is significant at this particular moment in time, because as the World Cup is taking place in South Africa, and the United States has secured its advancement to the round of sixteen, thanks to its one-goal win against Algeria Wednesday, I feel I have to explain why I’m not jumping for joy.

It’s this Arab mentality I have, and I will explain it, and through explaining the Arab mentality, I hope to also explain why although I am an Iraqi-American, who’s been in the U.S. since the age of ten, Algeria’s loss in this particular game is more of a big deal to me than U.S.A’s win.

To make it to the World Cup, nations obviously must participate in a long qualification process. The process lasts two years and over those two years tensions can arise between countries, especially when... 
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The Round City
a writing project

A historic fiction novel set in 13th century Baghdad, just before the fall of the Abbasid Empire.


Latest Journal Post: A book proposal
Not really into outlines and plans for creativity, but the current publishing class I'm taking got this "dream" of a book actually moving. Much research is needed for the historic details, but I am now working on figuring out the basic plot, fleshing out of the characters, and some very basic fine-tuning before the nitty gritty begins.
posted: 9/27/2008 5:32:54 AM

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re: it is the world cup that binds us

I really enjoyed reading your article. I am also an American and part Arabic. My grandfather was senator of Lebanon for 20 years. I think it is sad that so many Americans do not have a clue about such issues that you brought out. I do not want this to come out wrong but most of Americans have forgot what made this country great and are laying in the lap of Delilah.

re: their is two much bad spelling four me too bare

This was so damn good!

re: their is two much bad spelling four me too bare

I love that you wrote this.

re: their is two much bad spelling four me too bare

Awesome and bold.

re: the awkward ref

Interesting take on this mess.



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