I was looking forward to a quiet family holiday in New York this summer with my three children, our dog Maxmillian and my husband, who is being treated for a heart condition that developed while he was a political prisoner in Pakistan from 1996 to 2004. I thought we would go to the theatre and spend time walking in Central Park, as well meeting up with friends for nice, long chatty dinners. But in this surprisingly momentous summer of 2007, our quiet family vacation disappeared as we found ourselves caught up in the media attention on my country Pakistan, and its fast changing political situation.
Daily Archives: December 27, 2007
Rap mogul, Jay-Z steps down as president of Def Jam
Shawn Carter, also known as “Jay-Z,” announced that he is stepping down from his post as president of Def Jam Records at the end of this year.
Wesley Snipes trial stays in Ocala, Fla.
OCALA, Fla. – Wesley Snipes’ federal tax-evasion trial will go forward next month in this central Florida city, despite arguments by the actor’s lawyers.