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Pakistan acid-burn victims turned beauticians
Saira Liaqat squints through her one good eye as she brushes a woman's hair. Her face, most of which the acid melted years ago, occasionally lights up with a smile. Her hands, largely undamaged, deftly handle the dark brown locks.
A few steps away in this popular beauty salon, Urooj Akbar diligently trims, cleans and paints clients' fingernails. Her face, severely scarred from the blaze that burned some 70 percent of her body, is somber. It's hard to tell if she's sad or if it's just the way she now looks.
Liaqat and Akbar are among Pakistan's many female victims of arson and acid attacks. Such tales tend to involve a spurned or crazy lover and end in a life of despair and seclusion for the woman.
The two instead became beauticians. Saira Liaqat squints through her one good eye as she brushes a woman's hair. Her face, most of which the acid melted years ago, o... more -
Living With Terror (TV-MA)
Inspired by true events, this film is a must see for those interested in film and/or politics including terrorism, Bin Laden, George Bush, 911, etc.
I don't know why the video isn't playing on current (I did upload it) but you can see it on my website.
http://www.charlesdewandeler.com/id68.htm Inspired by true events, this film is a must see for those interested in film and/or politics including terrorism, Bin Laden, George B... more -
Coffey Anderson
He combines a cowboy hat, acoustic guitar, and a little rapping to make one damn fine combination. Meet Coffey Anderson, the new Southern Man. He combines a cowboy hat, acoustic guitar, and a little rapping to make one damn fine combination. Meet Coffey Anderson, the new South... more
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