Although its satire, it is on the mark. Thanks to the onion for a nice perspective piece. Please don't click the link if you are not comfortable with foul language.
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/american_muslims_to_fort
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
As everyone I am sure knows, Mike Tyson was arrested yet again. This time he was in the airport, and he supposedly clocked a photographer because he's iron Mike. He claims he was defending his family, and both he and photographer are pressing charges against each other.
I was there in 1995 at the headquarters of the Islamic Society of North America, when Mike was released and he stopped by to offer prayers and move on to his new life. The masses of media that came that day included hundreds of reporters, at least 3 or 4 helicopters, etc.
I saw very clearly the aggressiveness of the paparazzi then, when we stood up to pray and many of them stepped in to the sacred prayer to fake praying to try to get the picture. During the prayer, when we got up from prostration, one turned and took a flash picture, disturbing all those around him. After the prayer, I think everyone pointed him out, and the body guard graciously took him outside.
So when I read this most recent tragic episode in iron Mike's life, in a sense I feel its not unexpected for him to lose his cool. In another sense though, I feel sympathy at the obvious frustration he and other celebrities have with the aggressive antics of the paparazzi. It could be argued that not only what he did was in self defense, it was truly justified, as the paparazzi begged for it or instigated it.
Surprisingly coming to his defense is iron Mike's victim of "eargate", Evander the real deal Holyfield. I must say, I have to applaud Evander for his commentary. Mike, after losing the only real sincere and positive influence in his life, his trainer Cus D'Amato, went to prison, and turned to Islam to right his ways. As Evander says it, the media insisted on prodding and kicking Mike until he returned to his old uncontrolled ways. They couldn't leave him be.
http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/11/13/evander-holyfield-rightfully-swings-to-mike-tysons-defense/
Obviously, Mike, like all of us, has his vices and his demons. And like every one of us, he has to fight hard internally to control his demons. I pray for his strength to overcome this pitfall and others that befall him, for a serene and peaceful future to his life, and for him to become a positive contributor to humanity.
I was there in 1995 at the headquarters of the Islamic Society of North America, when Mike was released and he stopped by to offer prayers and move on to his new life. The masses of media that came that day included hundreds of reporters, at least 3 or 4 helicopters, etc.
I saw very clearly the aggressiveness of the paparazzi then, when we stood up to pray and many of them stepped in to the sacred prayer to fake praying to try to get the picture. During the prayer, when we got up from prostration, one turned and took a flash picture, disturbing all those around him. After the prayer, I think everyone pointed him out, and the body guard graciously took him outside.
So when I read this most recent tragic episode in iron Mike's life, in a sense I feel its not unexpected for him to lose his cool. In another sense though, I feel sympathy at the obvious frustration he and other celebrities have with the aggressive antics of the paparazzi. It could be argued that not only what he did was in self defense, it was truly justified, as the paparazzi begged for it or instigated it.
Surprisingly coming to his defense is iron Mike's victim of "eargate", Evander the real deal Holyfield. I must say, I have to applaud Evander for his commentary. Mike, after losing the only real sincere and positive influence in his life, his trainer Cus D'Amato, went to prison, and turned to Islam to right his ways. As Evander says it, the media insisted on prodding and kicking Mike until he returned to his old uncontrolled ways. They couldn't leave him be.
http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/11/13/evander-holyfield-rightfully-swings-to-mike-tysons-defense/
Obviously, Mike, like all of us, has his vices and his demons. And like every one of us, he has to fight hard internally to control his demons. I pray for his strength to overcome this pitfall and others that befall him, for a serene and peaceful future to his life, and for him to become a positive contributor to humanity.
Freddie Roach determined to protect fighters like Manny Pacquiao - SI.com - Magazine
I must confess. I am a boxing addict. I used to box when I was younger, not formally, but with my friends. And as a teen I got into plenty of fights, almost daily at one famous school. As I grew older, and my sports addiction grew, I followed boxing, especially the heavyweight championships religiously. I bet that I have seen the majority of Muhammad Ali's fights, even though most occured before I was born.
But as I grew older (and dare I say wiser), I came to realize the harm of the way of the pugilist. I was in California for a summer camp about 15 or so years ago, and a friend had brought gloves with him. He asked me if I wanted to spar with him. He was a bit larger than me, but I never turned down a challenge. I knew myself in the sense that I needed to get hit a couple of times before I became focused. So after a couple of nose shots from him, he swung, I dodged, and I followed through with right cross that caught him flush across his exposed face. Immediately, I felt bad. I may have hurt the guy. I dropped the gloves and apologized to him. He complimented me on the punch, and we both moved on. Thank God he was not hurt. There was no sense in some silly physical game resulting in injury to anyone.
As I watched more and more boxing during these years, especially in the lighter weight categories, I became more and more disgusted with the sport and with myself for watching it. When you watch two flyweights throw and land hook after hook and remain standing delirious yet opposed to each other, there is something wrong.
People used to always say that Muhammad Ali got parkinsons because of boxing. I used to always dispute that, especially in observing parkinsons in others, such as Michael J. Fox. But when Parkinsons hit my family, it hit home, and the causes of it became very important for me to investigate and discover. (For a while I even was suspicious of suffering from it myself).
The below article puts the spotlight on Freddie Roach, the famous boxing trainer who just coached Manny Pacquaio to another victory (yes I confess I did watch the fight). Mr Roach is himself a former boxer and a victim of parkinsons. The article begins with a reference to his brother's death (his former boxing partner). It goes on to discuss the other boxers he has seen deteriorate or have neurological disorders or symptoms, and his efforts to "protect" his fighters.
Now with the growth of MMA (I confess, I do follow it too), and even less protection and more possible damage to fighters (have you ever seen one fighter mount another and throw a barrage to the other's head?), the issue of these sports and the permanent damage they may cause needs to be looked at. The article briefly mentions some potential solutions that have been thrown out there for boxing(eg. no punching in the head, wearing headgear, etc). The challenge of facing another man in the ring is one that I enjoy doing and watching, but there must be limits and there must be measures to protect those involved. I would endorse following the example of amateur and olympic boxing - headgear, lesser number of rounds. It may not be an ideal solution for the purists, but lets start the discussion to come up with the solutions that we can collectively accept.
Freddie Roach determined to protect fighters like Manny Pacquiao - SI.com - Magazine
(PS. It's not just boxing, with the recent highlight on neurological issues for old football players and older studies on soccer players).
But as I grew older (and dare I say wiser), I came to realize the harm of the way of the pugilist. I was in California for a summer camp about 15 or so years ago, and a friend had brought gloves with him. He asked me if I wanted to spar with him. He was a bit larger than me, but I never turned down a challenge. I knew myself in the sense that I needed to get hit a couple of times before I became focused. So after a couple of nose shots from him, he swung, I dodged, and I followed through with right cross that caught him flush across his exposed face. Immediately, I felt bad. I may have hurt the guy. I dropped the gloves and apologized to him. He complimented me on the punch, and we both moved on. Thank God he was not hurt. There was no sense in some silly physical game resulting in injury to anyone.
As I watched more and more boxing during these years, especially in the lighter weight categories, I became more and more disgusted with the sport and with myself for watching it. When you watch two flyweights throw and land hook after hook and remain standing delirious yet opposed to each other, there is something wrong.
People used to always say that Muhammad Ali got parkinsons because of boxing. I used to always dispute that, especially in observing parkinsons in others, such as Michael J. Fox. But when Parkinsons hit my family, it hit home, and the causes of it became very important for me to investigate and discover. (For a while I even was suspicious of suffering from it myself).
The below article puts the spotlight on Freddie Roach, the famous boxing trainer who just coached Manny Pacquaio to another victory (yes I confess I did watch the fight). Mr Roach is himself a former boxer and a victim of parkinsons. The article begins with a reference to his brother's death (his former boxing partner). It goes on to discuss the other boxers he has seen deteriorate or have neurological disorders or symptoms, and his efforts to "protect" his fighters.
Now with the growth of MMA (I confess, I do follow it too), and even less protection and more possible damage to fighters (have you ever seen one fighter mount another and throw a barrage to the other's head?), the issue of these sports and the permanent damage they may cause needs to be looked at. The article briefly mentions some potential solutions that have been thrown out there for boxing(eg. no punching in the head, wearing headgear, etc). The challenge of facing another man in the ring is one that I enjoy doing and watching, but there must be limits and there must be measures to protect those involved. I would endorse following the example of amateur and olympic boxing - headgear, lesser number of rounds. It may not be an ideal solution for the purists, but lets start the discussion to come up with the solutions that we can collectively accept.
Freddie Roach determined to protect fighters like Manny Pacquiao - SI.com - Magazine
(PS. It's not just boxing, with the recent highlight on neurological issues for old football players and older studies on soccer players).
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"I'd like to apologize to all the fantasy football players out there. Sorry for taking the knee."
-- Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew.
Can you believe this?
Mark Sanchez called the play for which MJD is apologizing "An MVP Play"
Was his apology in jest?
I don't think so.
It just goes to show how big fantasy football is now. Players have to apologize if they do something which results in a higher likelihood of victory for the team, but diminishes their fantasy result.
BTW if you missed it, he had the opening to go into the end zone with a minute plus left. Instead he got to the one yard line and took a knee. His team wound down the clock, and kicked the winning field goal with no time left.
... And no, I didn't have him on my fantasy team
... and my fantasy team lost anyways.
-- Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew.
Can you believe this?
Mark Sanchez called the play for which MJD is apologizing "An MVP Play"
Was his apology in jest?
I don't think so.
It just goes to show how big fantasy football is now. Players have to apologize if they do something which results in a higher likelihood of victory for the team, but diminishes their fantasy result.
BTW if you missed it, he had the opening to go into the end zone with a minute plus left. Instead he got to the one yard line and took a knee. His team wound down the clock, and kicked the winning field goal with no time left.
... And no, I didn't have him on my fantasy team
... and my fantasy team lost anyways.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Surprisingly, a positive piece from Geraldo Rivera of Faux News (Fairly unbalanced) on the Ft Hood tragedy and the service of the Muslims in Uniform:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/11/06/geraldo-rivera-ft-hood-hasan-murder-muslim/
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/11/06/geraldo-rivera-ft-hood-hasan-murder-muslim/
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Our Community in Flint steps up to assist the victims in the Fort Hood tragedy.
Donate now at http://www.forthoodfamilyfund.com
Donate now at http://www.forthoodfamilyfund.com
Monday, November 09, 2009
The American Muslim community has setup a fund to benefit the victims of the Ft Hood tragedy. Tax Deductible donations can be made at http://www.forthoodfamilyfund.com
This is sponsored by the Islamic Society of North American, in collaboration with various national Muslim and interfaith organizations.
This is sponsored by the Islamic Society of North American, in collaboration with various national Muslim and interfaith organizations.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
"Man attends his own funeral"
I don't make this stuff up.....
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/11/08/walking.dead/index.html
I don't make this stuff up.....
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/11/08/walking.dead/index.html
The last few days have been a blur for me. (True I did go on a 2000 mile road trip in 3 days, but still).....
When I heard the news at Fort Hood, everything went numb.
Such a horrible tragedy. So many questions. Could it have been avoided? Why would a physician, a psychiatrist who treats his own colleagues, go and mercilessly mow down his colleagues? Did he himself have issues? If he was against deployment (as has been portrayed in the media as a possible motive), why not just take the conscientious objector route?
I can't answer these questions. All I can say is lets all pray for an end to these senseless crimes (the next day a guy in Florida shot 6 people. And a few days before, a guy in Ohio was found with many bodies in his house. and thats just the domestic news.). Lets pray for the victims who survive to have a full and speedy recovery. Lets pray for those who passed and their families.
For me as an American Muslim, this, like the sniper episode, puts another stain on the face of our community when we need it least, when the rabid Islamophobes are pushing harder and harder to demonize our community. And for our men and women in uniform, I can't imagine the pressure they are under now. I am sure they, if they haven't already experienced it, are viewed with suspicion by even those who are not bigotted, let alone the bigots. I pray for their strength, perseverance, and the ability to set the record straight about the service of Muslims in the armed forces to our nation, and about what Islam truly stands for. As God tells us in the Quran, "whosoever takes one life, it is as if he has taken the life of all of humanity, whosoever saves one life, it is as if they have saved the life of all of humanity". This is also the irony of a Muslim physician perpetrating such an act. It violates every moral, religious, occupational or other principle that he stands on.
My friend Junaid Afeef put together an excellent perspective on the event, read it here at
http://americanmuslimjournal.typepad.com/an_american_muslim_journa/2009/11/nidal-malik-hasan-the-ft-hood-massacre-responses-reactions-the-day-after.html
When I heard the news at Fort Hood, everything went numb.
Such a horrible tragedy. So many questions. Could it have been avoided? Why would a physician, a psychiatrist who treats his own colleagues, go and mercilessly mow down his colleagues? Did he himself have issues? If he was against deployment (as has been portrayed in the media as a possible motive), why not just take the conscientious objector route?
I can't answer these questions. All I can say is lets all pray for an end to these senseless crimes (the next day a guy in Florida shot 6 people. And a few days before, a guy in Ohio was found with many bodies in his house. and thats just the domestic news.). Lets pray for the victims who survive to have a full and speedy recovery. Lets pray for those who passed and their families.
For me as an American Muslim, this, like the sniper episode, puts another stain on the face of our community when we need it least, when the rabid Islamophobes are pushing harder and harder to demonize our community. And for our men and women in uniform, I can't imagine the pressure they are under now. I am sure they, if they haven't already experienced it, are viewed with suspicion by even those who are not bigotted, let alone the bigots. I pray for their strength, perseverance, and the ability to set the record straight about the service of Muslims in the armed forces to our nation, and about what Islam truly stands for. As God tells us in the Quran, "whosoever takes one life, it is as if he has taken the life of all of humanity, whosoever saves one life, it is as if they have saved the life of all of humanity". This is also the irony of a Muslim physician perpetrating such an act. It violates every moral, religious, occupational or other principle that he stands on.
My friend Junaid Afeef put together an excellent perspective on the event, read it here at
http://americanmuslimjournal.typepad.com/an_american_muslim_journa/2009/11/nidal-malik-hasan-the-ft-hood-massacre-responses-reactions-the-day-after.html
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Department of Treasury recently released a statement regarding the start of Ramadan. You can read it here. While the greeting for this blessed month is a pleasant and well received initiative, let's hope this marks progress towards open communication and transparency for the government and the community. In this post 9/11 era, the issue of Islamic charities has been one of suspicion, fear mongering, and a complete lack of fairness and due process. Islamic charities have been raided, closed, and investigated without the proper judicial process having its due course. As part of this, millions in funds that Muslims have given these charities have been seized or decimated in legal fees, without any recourse or due process. As a result, many Muslims have been hesitant to give their obligatory zakat or voluntary sadaqa. Even organizations that opened their doors and books to the authorities were not exempt from disparaging and unfair treatment.
Lets hope and pray this era has ended, and opened the door to a new era of cooperation and transparency, both from the chairities side and from the government.
As another positive tidbit, the Boston Globe has now posted its annual Ramadan pictorial, which is wonderful. Enjoy it at
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/ramadan_2009.html
Lets hope and pray this era has ended, and opened the door to a new era of cooperation and transparency, both from the chairities side and from the government.
As another positive tidbit, the Boston Globe has now posted its annual Ramadan pictorial, which is wonderful. Enjoy it at
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/ramadan_2009.html
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Recently, there has been a lot of press about a Malaysian model who was sentenced to be caned for drinking in public. The Malaysian authorities decided to postpone the punishment until after the holy month of Ramadan. See eg.
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/08/24/malaysia.model.caning/index.html
What struck me from this story are a few things:
1. She plead guilty and asked for the punishment
2. The authorities delayed her punishment.
While it might not be evident to most people, the two things listed above are what make the spirit of our religion special.
Most would take the view that this is some prehistoric archaic form of law and punishment, and we need to wake up and join the civilized world.
In the revealed religions, the concept of divinely ordained punishments is one consistent throughout history. From "an eye for an eye" to the famous stoning statement "let he who is without sin cast the first stone", certain crimes deserve certain punishments in this life in order to prevent the person from suffering eternal punishment in the afterlife.
In Islam, those crimes and punishments are known as Hudud Øدود
1. Adultery and Fornication
2. False accusation of Adultery/Fornication
3. Drinking Alcohol
4. Murder
5. Theft
Each one of them has a prescribed punishment.
But what makes these crimes and punishments illustrate the spirit of God in the religion is that in the proper application, with the exception of murder and theft, and even for murder and theft for that matter, the majority of the time someone will be punished for a crime is when they themselves come forward and seek penitence by confessing and asking for the punishment. Which is why #2 is listed, unless you have 4 witnesses who saw the actual specific physical act of Adultery, to accuse someone is punishable.
In addition, the idea of forgiveness is very much entrenched. If someone comes forward to confess, the traditions say you must not rush to punish them. You must verify the facts, and allow for possible ramnifications to manifest.
So if a thief stole because he was hungry and poor, it is not a punishable offense. You also can give them a chance to change their mind. Also, if you are the victim of a crime, you have the ability to forgive the criminal and prevent the punishment.
As I read it, the Malaysian authorities have taken the step of delaying the punishment of this lady for the sake of this blessed month. And she has opted to accept the punishment in this life rather than fight the punishment here for the sake of her salvation in the hereafter. What is so wrong with that?
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/08/24/malaysia.model.caning/index.html
What struck me from this story are a few things:
1. She plead guilty and asked for the punishment
2. The authorities delayed her punishment.
While it might not be evident to most people, the two things listed above are what make the spirit of our religion special.
Most would take the view that this is some prehistoric archaic form of law and punishment, and we need to wake up and join the civilized world.
In the revealed religions, the concept of divinely ordained punishments is one consistent throughout history. From "an eye for an eye" to the famous stoning statement "let he who is without sin cast the first stone", certain crimes deserve certain punishments in this life in order to prevent the person from suffering eternal punishment in the afterlife.
In Islam, those crimes and punishments are known as Hudud Øدود
1. Adultery and Fornication
2. False accusation of Adultery/Fornication
3. Drinking Alcohol
4. Murder
5. Theft
Each one of them has a prescribed punishment.
But what makes these crimes and punishments illustrate the spirit of God in the religion is that in the proper application, with the exception of murder and theft, and even for murder and theft for that matter, the majority of the time someone will be punished for a crime is when they themselves come forward and seek penitence by confessing and asking for the punishment. Which is why #2 is listed, unless you have 4 witnesses who saw the actual specific physical act of Adultery, to accuse someone is punishable.
In addition, the idea of forgiveness is very much entrenched. If someone comes forward to confess, the traditions say you must not rush to punish them. You must verify the facts, and allow for possible ramnifications to manifest.
So if a thief stole because he was hungry and poor, it is not a punishable offense. You also can give them a chance to change their mind. Also, if you are the victim of a crime, you have the ability to forgive the criminal and prevent the punishment.
As I read it, the Malaysian authorities have taken the step of delaying the punishment of this lady for the sake of this blessed month. And she has opted to accept the punishment in this life rather than fight the punishment here for the sake of her salvation in the hereafter. What is so wrong with that?
Israel stands accused of harvesting the organs of the dead and injured Palrestinians. They deny the claims, but it is far too consistent with their policies and methods to be simply disregarded. What especially lends credence to the accusation is the Israeli response of accusing the source of "anti-semitism".
It is a long standing habit of the Israelis and their zionist supporters to avoid actual debate and discussion of the facts and to sidestep valid criticism by levelling this type of accusation in response. It gets even funnier when Jews and other Semites are the ones levelling the criticism, as they become "self loathing". If you have no merit to your action, what better way to defend your crimes then by turning the tables and accusing the other side of being a racist.
It's not a matter of if but when: the world will no longer tolerate the violations of humanity by this regime and its criminal supporters. Let's just hope its sooner rather than later.
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/23/israel.sweden.organ.harvesting/index.html
For more on the Israeli occupation, vist www.occupation101.com
It is a long standing habit of the Israelis and their zionist supporters to avoid actual debate and discussion of the facts and to sidestep valid criticism by levelling this type of accusation in response. It gets even funnier when Jews and other Semites are the ones levelling the criticism, as they become "self loathing". If you have no merit to your action, what better way to defend your crimes then by turning the tables and accusing the other side of being a racist.
It's not a matter of if but when: the world will no longer tolerate the violations of humanity by this regime and its criminal supporters. Let's just hope its sooner rather than later.
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/08/23/israel.sweden.organ.harvesting/index.html
For more on the Israeli occupation, vist www.occupation101.com
Ramadan is a time of forgiveness, a time of self sacrifice, a time of giving, a time of mercy, a time of peace.
I guess these guys misinterpreted the giving and peace parts (let me give you a piece of my mind), as well as the forgiveness, sacrifice and mercy (I am gonna sacrifice you with no mercy and no forgiveness)
I guess these guys misinterpreted the giving and peace parts (let me give you a piece of my mind), as well as the forgiveness, sacrifice and mercy (I am gonna sacrifice you with no mercy and no forgiveness)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Interesting Story
A married man bought his wife nice jewelry every time he cheated on her. After he and her passed away, the daughter sold off this guilt jewelry for almost half a million dollars.....
http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE57H4YG20090818?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews&rpc=69
While it is a funny story, I personally find the tragedy of it that the daughter is putting her family legacy in the dumpster. I know this day and age is all about information and sharing and exposing, but to protect the legacy and name of your parents after they die is truly a virtue. I don't think the disclosure resulted in the diamonds selling for more.....
A married man bought his wife nice jewelry every time he cheated on her. After he and her passed away, the daughter sold off this guilt jewelry for almost half a million dollars.....
http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE57H4YG20090818?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews&rpc=69
While it is a funny story, I personally find the tragedy of it that the daughter is putting her family legacy in the dumpster. I know this day and age is all about information and sharing and exposing, but to protect the legacy and name of your parents after they die is truly a virtue. I don't think the disclosure resulted in the diamonds selling for more.....
What was the CIA thinking?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090821/us_time/08599191775900
So not only are we outsourcing our torture and rendition, we are also outsourcing assassinations. Hey if we can't legally do it, why not outsource it, great thinking.
The legacy of the Bush administration lives on, and we will see more and more of this type of opportunistic garbage come out in the open, which tragically and unfortunately was perpetuated in all our names. We should be offended and ashamed.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090821/us_time/08599191775900
So not only are we outsourcing our torture and rendition, we are also outsourcing assassinations. Hey if we can't legally do it, why not outsource it, great thinking.
The legacy of the Bush administration lives on, and we will see more and more of this type of opportunistic garbage come out in the open, which tragically and unfortunately was perpetuated in all our names. We should be offended and ashamed.
Today is the first day of Ramadan, our holy month of fasting.
I hope and pray that each and every one of us is blessed this month and always, makes the most of this blessed month, and comes out of it a better person.
Ramadan Mubarak
Also, President Obama wanted to send his own message....
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Ramadan-Kareem/
I hope and pray that each and every one of us is blessed this month and always, makes the most of this blessed month, and comes out of it a better person.
Ramadan Mubarak
Also, President Obama wanted to send his own message....
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Ramadan-Kareem/
Friday, August 21, 2009
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...."
Boy did that proves it merit.
The tragedy in Kuwait where 40+ women and children died when the tent in which the wedding party they were attending took place burned took an even more tragic turn when the fire turned out to be arson. Not only arson, but some odd form of vengeance. The ex-wife of the groom carried in tanks of petrol and spread it out over the tents before setting them alight.....
Wow. Read for yourself....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/17/kuwait-wedding-fire-woman-confesses
Boy did that proves it merit.
The tragedy in Kuwait where 40+ women and children died when the tent in which the wedding party they were attending took place burned took an even more tragic turn when the fire turned out to be arson. Not only arson, but some odd form of vengeance. The ex-wife of the groom carried in tanks of petrol and spread it out over the tents before setting them alight.....
Wow. Read for yourself....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/17/kuwait-wedding-fire-woman-confesses
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
WOW
it never ends for the Lions
A year after setting the futility mark of 0-16, the Lions retooled. New management. New coaching staff. New free agents. We are on track. Hear us roar....
oops.
Bryant Johnson our new wide receiver to complement Calvin Johnson misunderstood the roar part. He thought it meant what you do when you inadvertantly roll a golf cart onto your leg while goofing off. I am not making this up.
http://larrybrownsports.com/football/bryant-johnson-injured-golf-cart-accident/8420
it never ends for the Lions
A year after setting the futility mark of 0-16, the Lions retooled. New management. New coaching staff. New free agents. We are on track. Hear us roar....
oops.
Bryant Johnson our new wide receiver to complement Calvin Johnson misunderstood the roar part. He thought it meant what you do when you inadvertantly roll a golf cart onto your leg while goofing off. I am not making this up.
http://larrybrownsports.com/football/bryant-johnson-injured-golf-cart-accident/8420
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
I hope you enjoy these as much as I do...
Whats in the drinking water in Berlin? The last two "why not to drink" were both Berliners, and here's another:
......
And haven't we all always loved the Oscar Mayer WienerMobile? I guess this homeowner is not so much the fan....
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes into Wis. home
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gs854NVzCcyzjbK_mD1eMF_wZEegD99GHKMG0
Whats in the drinking water in Berlin? The last two "why not to drink" were both Berliners, and here's another:
Man tries to fix airbed, blows up apartment
http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE56E3XV20090715?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews&rpc=69......
And haven't we all always loved the Oscar Mayer WienerMobile? I guess this homeowner is not so much the fan....
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes into Wis. home
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gs854NVzCcyzjbK_mD1eMF_wZEegD99GHKMG0
Monday, July 20, 2009
Recently, a group of Israelis with consciences did a review of the recent Gaza atrocities. And the results are even more shocking. They used Palestinians as human shields. They shot anything that moved, including women, children and elderly. They used illegal and inhumane phosphorous weapons on a densely populated urban area. The instructions they were given were quite clear:
"'Everyone is your enemy,' Israeli soldiers in Gaza told"
Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20090715/wl_mcclatchy/3272283
With all this shocking information revealed, the world leaders stepped up and .......
.......
Uh....
Well I guess they were busy....
For more on the occupation, check out www.occupation101.com
"'Everyone is your enemy,' Israeli soldiers in Gaza told"
Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20090715/wl_mcclatchy/3272283
With all this shocking information revealed, the world leaders stepped up and .......
.......
Uh....
Well I guess they were busy....
For more on the occupation, check out www.occupation101.com
More from the media supporting why not to drink....
Interestingly, both from Germany...
First, guy's girlfriend leaves him at the bar, so he steals a tractor and leads police on a 40 minute low speed chase..... I did not make that up.
http://in.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idINTRE5665EH20090707
Second, Brilliant gentleman locks himself in a luggage locker to show he could fit himself in it.
http://in.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idINTRE56G5LQ20090717
The title tells the story aptly,
Interestingly, both from Germany...
First, guy's girlfriend leaves him at the bar, so he steals a tractor and leads police on a 40 minute low speed chase..... I did not make that up.
http://in.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idINTRE5665EH20090707
Second, Brilliant gentleman locks himself in a luggage locker to show he could fit himself in it.
http://in.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idINTRE56G5LQ20090717
The title tells the story aptly,
And WHY did they let him out?
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
The Houston Chronicle had a nice profile of an exhibit put on showcasing the historical achievements and pioneering by Muslim scientists. Very nice and enlightening piece....
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6513023.html
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6513023.html
Can you believe in the midst of this week of news flashes (Deaths of Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays, Steve McNair; resignation of Sarah Palin; Wimbledon and Federer; etc) we missed a big one:
Congresswoman on aid mission arrested in foreign country.
She was just released too!
Why didn't we hear about it?
Take a wild guess.
Lets see.... Which former congresswomen ran and lost against an opponent funded almost exclusively by the PACs of a foreign country?
Cynthia McKinney. (she has since been reelected)
And which foreign country was that?
Israel
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2009/07/05/mckinney_israel.html
She was on her way with a group of other aid workers to deliver needed aid supplies to one of the most afflicted areas of the world, the Gaza strip. The root cause of the crisis in the Gaza is the deliberate actions and occupation of the Israelis, which we unfortunately continue to subsidize (irrespective of the added debt it adds to us and the world shame it brings upon us). Truly a tragedy that the media, which is oh so fair and balanced, seems to have missed this story. Where's the outrage, where's the political pressure and action?
For more on the occupation, check out www.occupation101.com
Congresswoman on aid mission arrested in foreign country.
She was just released too!
Why didn't we hear about it?
Take a wild guess.
Lets see.... Which former congresswomen ran and lost against an opponent funded almost exclusively by the PACs of a foreign country?
Cynthia McKinney. (she has since been reelected)
And which foreign country was that?
Israel
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2009/07/05/mckinney_israel.html
She was on her way with a group of other aid workers to deliver needed aid supplies to one of the most afflicted areas of the world, the Gaza strip. The root cause of the crisis in the Gaza is the deliberate actions and occupation of the Israelis, which we unfortunately continue to subsidize (irrespective of the added debt it adds to us and the world shame it brings upon us). Truly a tragedy that the media, which is oh so fair and balanced, seems to have missed this story. Where's the outrage, where's the political pressure and action?
For more on the occupation, check out www.occupation101.com
The amount of debt we are carrying as a nation is inconceivable. So much so that the website linked below, which I can not verify the accuracy of, goes from being ridiculous to truly plausible. When will we stop and think about the long term implications? I still remember the accomplishment of Bill Clinton (do we remember him for anything other than Monicagate?) when he actually balanced the budget and even had a surplus. Unfortunately, four years of Bush opportunism and corruption has truly set us back ....
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
I won't even post any of the details.
Just click through to the Telegraph and enjoy (or be horrified, disgusted, faint, et al.)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5748855/Man-cuts-off-own-penis-during-drunk-DIY.html
Do it yourselfers, remember, its hard enough to do it yourself, it gets even more interesting when you add intoxication to the equation!
Just click through to the Telegraph and enjoy (or be horrified, disgusted, faint, et al.)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5748855/Man-cuts-off-own-penis-during-drunk-DIY.html
Do it yourselfers, remember, its hard enough to do it yourself, it gets even more interesting when you add intoxication to the equation!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Salary.com's 9th Annual Mom Salary Survey Reveals Stay-at-Home Moms Would Earn $122,732 in the U.S. and $135,661 in Canada.
Read more at http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Salarycoms-9th-Annual-Mom-iw-15133965.htmlSaturday, May 09, 2009
Another email forward, headlines that the proof readers missed:
When the road was closed that goes across the dam at Celina, Tn., the paper reported
DAM ROAD CLOSED
Proofreading is a dying art, would you say?)
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
I just couldn't help but sending this along. Too funny.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No, really? Ya think?
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
Miners Refuse to Work after death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape? Oklahoma's new construction program!
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
When the road was closed that goes across the dam at Celina, Tn., the paper reported
DAM ROAD CLOSED
Proofreading is a dying art, would you say?)
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
I just couldn't help but sending this along. Too funny.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No, really? Ya think?
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
Miners Refuse to Work after death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape? Oklahoma's new construction program!
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
For those of us who enjoy life in the fast lane, the news article below is our dream to find or be a part of:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/24/exotic.speeding.oregon/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
WOW
Must be nice, the closest I have ever been was with a group of six seemingly brand new corvettes in Northwest Indiana.
Too bad I was in a little Honda Civic HX, although it was a manual, and it did afford me the ability to beat the vets by maneuvering traffic, until things opened up for them and the rest is obvious:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/24/exotic.speeding.oregon/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
WOW
Must be nice, the closest I have ever been was with a group of six seemingly brand new corvettes in Northwest Indiana.
Too bad I was in a little Honda Civic HX, although it was a manual, and it did afford me the ability to beat the vets by maneuvering traffic, until things opened up for them and the rest is obvious:
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Years ago, I had this little sister, who was a free soul, doing things as she pleased. She was portrayed in an article roller blading while wearing her religious headscarf (or veil as it seems to be called generally, although I would say a veil is more of a face covering than a headscarf literally), and writing an article about why she wore her headscarf.... She is now the mature, married, mother of two wonderful little nephews of mine, and that little article is published in a book and used in many academic courses for its cultural value. I cut and pasted an excerpt below from the book website, http://www.bodyoutlaws.com/, and the book is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other booksellers.... (I know I hardly say it, but I am proud of you sis)
Veiled Intentions:
Don't Judge a Muslim Girl by Her Covering
by Maysan Haydar
I have a confession to make.
I’ve been covering my hair, as is prescribed for Muslim women, since I was twelve years old. And while there are many good reasons for doing so, I wasn’t motivated by a desire to be different, to honor tradition or to make a political statement.
I wanted the board game Girl Talk.
When girls from our small, Midwestern Muslim community donned their first hijab (headscarf), their families rewarded them with parties and monetary gifts. At twelve, I wasn’t nearly as physically developed as a Muslim girl is supposed to be when she starts covering, but I desperately wanted Girl Talk. I knew that if I announced my intention to begin veiling in the board game aisle at Kmart, I could ask for anything and receive it.
Now that I’m twenty-five and have worn a veil for more than half my life, I can admit to this shallow beginning, which is so far from my reason for veiling today. As an adult, I embrace the veil’s modesty, which allows me to be seen as a whole person instead of a twenty-piece chicken dinner. In spite of the seeming contradictions of my life--I’m married to a white man who was raised Catholic, I love heavy metal, I consider myself a feminist, and I sport a few well-disguised piercings--I follow my religion’s standard of modesty and appearance. It’s only now, after comparing my turbulent teen experiences with those of other women, that I can fully appreciate how much of a saving grace this small piece of cloth was..
Maysan Haydar is a social worker in New York City. Like everyone else in Manhattan, she’s originally from the Midwest—specifically, Flint, Michigan. She doesn’t enjoy sailing, biking and long walks on the beach. She does like heavy metal and books on immigration and refugee policy. She has written and edited for the Nation, HUES, Spin, CMJ and Venus.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
You just can't make this up! In the news....
PETA activists win hot dog eating contest....
Yankees decide top prospect is too expensive to sign...
Top executives return bailout salaries and bonuses out of sympathy for the rest of us...
16 arrested in fight at nonviolence concert
Next ....PETA activists win hot dog eating contest....
Yankees decide top prospect is too expensive to sign...
Top executives return bailout salaries and bonuses out of sympathy for the rest of us...
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Excerpts from a book,
Disorder in the Court: Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History,
to lighten your day:things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters who had the torment of staying straight faced while these exchanges were actually taking place:
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you #*%^@ % me?
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
_____________________________________
ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: Would you like to rephrase that?
____________ __________________________
ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WITNESS: Oral.
_________________________________________
ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
______________________________________
ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him!
___________________________________________
ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Huh....are you qualified to ask that question?
______________________________________
And last but not least!!
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive,nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Israel today threatened more state sponsored terrorism against Gaza/Hamas if rocket attacks continue.
Now this bit of news should shock no one. But the irony of it is this:
Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease fire.
Rockets have been fired by Fatah affiliated groups, ie those affiliated with Mahmoud Abbas.
Abbas sits calmly in the West Bank, collecting cash for himself and his cronies, while claiming to represent the Palestinian people. Mind you he was never elected.
If Abbas' folks are violating the cease fire, Shouldn't Israel go after Abbas?
Wouldn't that be something. Then there would be some truth to the whole conflict.
The truth is Abbas is nothing more than an Israeli collaborator and agent put in place, and recognized by them and the world community that listens to Israel as the leader of the Palestinian people.
His associates are not sending rockets in to fight Israel. They are doing so to give Hamas, Gaza and the Palestinians a bad name, and to give Israel the justification they want to continue their unabated state sponsored terrorism. Israel will continue to go after Hamas, the democratically elected leaders of the Palestinian people and the organized resistance to Israeli occupation and oppression, until when?
As if the massacre of 1300 wasn't enough.
True peace will take the truth to be recognized and accepted. Under these circumstances, one can have little hope for true peace.
The best we can do is speak the truth about what happens, call for change, and pray to God who can change the situation. May God uplift those under oppression, and grant true justice both in this life and the hereafter.
Now this bit of news should shock no one. But the irony of it is this:
Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease fire.
Rockets have been fired by Fatah affiliated groups, ie those affiliated with Mahmoud Abbas.
Abbas sits calmly in the West Bank, collecting cash for himself and his cronies, while claiming to represent the Palestinian people. Mind you he was never elected.
If Abbas' folks are violating the cease fire, Shouldn't Israel go after Abbas?
Wouldn't that be something. Then there would be some truth to the whole conflict.
The truth is Abbas is nothing more than an Israeli collaborator and agent put in place, and recognized by them and the world community that listens to Israel as the leader of the Palestinian people.
His associates are not sending rockets in to fight Israel. They are doing so to give Hamas, Gaza and the Palestinians a bad name, and to give Israel the justification they want to continue their unabated state sponsored terrorism. Israel will continue to go after Hamas, the democratically elected leaders of the Palestinian people and the organized resistance to Israeli occupation and oppression, until when?
As if the massacre of 1300 wasn't enough.
True peace will take the truth to be recognized and accepted. Under these circumstances, one can have little hope for true peace.
The best we can do is speak the truth about what happens, call for change, and pray to God who can change the situation. May God uplift those under oppression, and grant true justice both in this life and the hereafter.
RECESSION (another email forward)
Ali Baba and the forty thieves are now Ali Baba thirty thieves. Ten were laid off!
Iron man now "air-pooling" with Superman to save fuel costs?!!
Women finally marrying for love! And not money!
The only "deposits" being made on a Ferrari are the ones made by birds flying over them.
Q: With the current market turmoil, what's the easiest way to make a small fortune?
A: Start off with a large one.
Q: What's the difference between an investment banker and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four.
The credit crunch is getting bad isn't it? I mean, I let my brother borrow $10 a couple of weeks back, it turns out I'm now America's third biggest lender.
Q: Why have Dubai real estate agents stopped looking out of the window in the morning?
A: Because otherwise they'd have nothing to do in the afternoon.
Dow Jones is re-branded as "Down Jones".
Goodyear is now re-branded as "Bad Year".
Money talks. Trouble is, it knows only one word: goodbye.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
You know I really don't like beating a dead horse. But I have been shocked of late to find friends, colleagues and the like who either fall prey to the spin or are just plain ignorant of the facts when it comes to the Gaza crisis. Especially in light of the news that Israel would defend any of its soldiers accused of war crimes; For someone who knows the history, not surprising, For those who do not, how can you not think of a criminal syndicate speaking and not a "democratic state" or one that respects human rights.
Henry Siegman, a former president of the American Jewish Congress, lays the facts out bare in spite of the spin for anyone who cares:
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v31/n02/sieg01_.html
A Jewish member of Parliament presented a passionate speech about how the Israelis are no different than the Nazis, in whose name Israel constantly tries to invoke sympathy and justification.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMGuYjt6CP8
Lastly, here's a compilation of the bs intermixed with the facts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfteCNdBMk
Henry Siegman, a former president of the American Jewish Congress, lays the facts out bare in spite of the spin for anyone who cares:
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v31/n02/sieg01_.html
A Jewish member of Parliament presented a passionate speech about how the Israelis are no different than the Nazis, in whose name Israel constantly tries to invoke sympathy and justification.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMGuYjt6CP8
Lastly, here's a compilation of the bs intermixed with the facts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfteCNdBMk
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Two pieces of news stood out in the sporting world today, and I don't think either one of them involved a typo of the missing 000 or a proportional difference in currency valuation.
Yankees need $370 million in public funds to complete the Yankee Stadium project.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/nyregion/17bonds.html?_r=1
I guess if the stadium costs $370 million, it costs $370 million. Not that shocking huh? Well, I forgot to mention this is in addition to the already paid $942 million, making the project a $1.3 billion in public funding....
The Aussies on the other hand want to make some renovations and add another covered arena for the Australian Open Venue.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/aus09/news/story?id=3861270
Its not 1 billion, 300 million or even 100 million. It's 3.3 million.....
The Yankees have always had the gigantic payroll for their 25-40 players as compared to the other major league teams. I guess the contractors and construction workers decided they want their proportional share too...
Unfortunately, this speaks volumes on how we as Americans waste.
Yankees need $370 million in public funds to complete the Yankee Stadium project.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/nyregion/17bonds.html?_r=1
I guess if the stadium costs $370 million, it costs $370 million. Not that shocking huh? Well, I forgot to mention this is in addition to the already paid $942 million, making the project a $1.3 billion in public funding....
The Aussies on the other hand want to make some renovations and add another covered arena for the Australian Open Venue.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/aus09/news/story?id=3861270
Its not 1 billion, 300 million or even 100 million. It's 3.3 million.....
The Yankees have always had the gigantic payroll for their 25-40 players as compared to the other major league teams. I guess the contractors and construction workers decided they want their proportional share too...
Unfortunately, this speaks volumes on how we as Americans waste.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Usually, when you turn on the tv, radio or open to the news websites, you come away depressed, frustrated, maybe even angry. Definitely pessimistic. The world is a cold ugly place that doesn't seem to want to change except for the worse. What couldn't have been fathomed before is almost normal.
But sometimes, you get a little hope, a little optimism. I wanted to share some of that type of news with you.
The Obama campaign was supposedly all about change. Now that he is in office, he has to "put up" or "shut up"
And Put up, it seems he has:
http://us.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/21/guantanamo.hearings/index.html
3 executive orders planned:
- Close Guantanamo
- Ban torture
- Review detention policies
Not bad. What there's more?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/20/national/inauguration09/main4741434.shtml?source=mostpop_story
- Freeze staff salaries
- Limit lobbyists access
Not bad for a first day
He even revived the Freedom of Information Act (I did not know it was dead???)
http://www.slate.com/id/2209524/?from=rss
Can there be good news about Gaza? Well I guess there can be something refreshing that grants us optimism that there is still good in people in this world, no matter their affiliation or label. Our Jewish community in LA took a positive stance about Gaza
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/01/jewish-activist.html
So there is hope for humanity?
Especially in light of the rest of the news.....
But sometimes, you get a little hope, a little optimism. I wanted to share some of that type of news with you.
The Obama campaign was supposedly all about change. Now that he is in office, he has to "put up" or "shut up"
And Put up, it seems he has:
http://us.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/21/guantanamo.hearings/index.html
3 executive orders planned:
- Close Guantanamo
- Ban torture
- Review detention policies
Not bad. What there's more?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/20/national/inauguration09/main4741434.shtml?source=mostpop_story
- Freeze staff salaries
- Limit lobbyists access
Not bad for a first day
He even revived the Freedom of Information Act (I did not know it was dead???)
http://www.slate.com/id/2209524/?from=rss
Can there be good news about Gaza? Well I guess there can be something refreshing that grants us optimism that there is still good in people in this world, no matter their affiliation or label. Our Jewish community in LA took a positive stance about Gaza
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/01/jewish-activist.html
So there is hope for humanity?
Especially in light of the rest of the news.....
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
With all the hoopla about the inauguration, we almost forgot about the crisis in Gaza. The Israelis now claim they are out all the way. What they fail to mention is the tragedy they have left behind.
The following set of pictures illustrates the terrorism of the Israelis. It is of a son sitting with his dying mother, weeping. I am sure this family once had a home and land, and was, like so many others, forced to move to the slum refugee camp that is Gaza. And I am sure that they had been suffering for years to survive, under the oppression of the Israeli regime. What was his crime? What was hers? Who will raise him?
At least now, the mother will hopefully be in a better place, and let us pray that this boy does not have to live under these conditions for much longer. Let's hope for an end to injustice, and for true peace.
The following set of pictures illustrates the terrorism of the Israelis. It is of a son sitting with his dying mother, weeping. I am sure this family once had a home and land, and was, like so many others, forced to move to the slum refugee camp that is Gaza. And I am sure that they had been suffering for years to survive, under the oppression of the Israeli regime. What was his crime? What was hers? Who will raise him?
At least now, the mother will hopefully be in a better place, and let us pray that this boy does not have to live under these conditions for much longer. Let's hope for an end to injustice, and for true peace.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Some creative individual put together a solicitation letter from the GWB presidential library, outlining his legacy. Sorry, don't know who you are so I can't give proper credit (another classic email forward)
The George W. Bush Presidential Library
Dear Fellow Constituent:
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages
and accepting donations.
The Library will include:
1. The Hurricane Katrina Room, which is still under construction.
2. The Alberto Gonzales Room, where you won't be able to remember anything.
3. The Texas Air National Guard Room, where you don't even have to show up.
4. The Walter Reed Hospital Room, where they don't let you in.
5. The Guantanamo Bay Room, where they don't let you out.
6. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Room, which no one has been able to find.
7. The National Debt Room, which is huge and has no ceiling.
8. The Tax Cut Room, with entry only to the wealthy.
9. The Economy Room, which is in the toilet.
10. The Iraq War Room. (After you complete your first visit, they make
you go back for a second, third, fourth, and sometimes fifth visit.)
11. The Dick Cheney Room, in the famous undisclosed location,
complete with shooting gallery.
12. The Environmental Conservation Room, still empty.
13. The Supreme Gift Shop, where you can buy an election.
14. The Airport Men's Room, where you can meet some of your favourite
Republican Senators.
15. The Decider Room, complete with dart board, magic 8-ball, Ouija
board, dice, coins, and straws.
Note: The library will feature an electron microscope to help you
locate and view the President's accomplishments.
The library will also include many famous quotes by George W. Bush:
1. 'The vast majority of our imports come from outside the country.'
2. 'If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.'
3. 'Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother
and child.'
4. 'No senior citizen should ever have to choose between prescription
drugs and medicine.'
5. 'I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and
democracy - but that could change.'
6. 'One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and
that one word is 'to be prepared'.'
7. 'Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.'
8. 'I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments
in the future.'
9. 'The future will be better tomorrow.'
10. 'We're going to have the best educated American people in the world..'
11. 'One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some
fantastic pictures.' (during an education photo-op)
12. 'Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not
having it.'
13. 'We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.'
14. 'It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the
impurities in our air and water that are doing it.'
15. 'I stand by all the misstatements that I've made.'...George W.Bush
to Sam Donaldson
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
Sincerely,
J. A., Co-Chair
G.W. Bush Library Board of Directors
The George W. Bush Presidential Library
Dear Fellow Constituent:
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is now in the planning stages
and accepting donations.
The Library will include:
1. The Hurricane Katrina Room, which is still under construction.
2. The Alberto Gonzales Room, where you won't be able to remember anything.
3. The Texas Air National Guard Room, where you don't even have to show up.
4. The Walter Reed Hospital Room, where they don't let you in.
5. The Guantanamo Bay Room, where they don't let you out.
6. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Room, which no one has been able to find.
7. The National Debt Room, which is huge and has no ceiling.
8. The Tax Cut Room, with entry only to the wealthy.
9. The Economy Room, which is in the toilet.
10. The Iraq War Room. (After you complete your first visit, they make
you go back for a second, third, fourth, and sometimes fifth visit.)
11. The Dick Cheney Room, in the famous undisclosed location,
complete with shooting gallery.
12. The Environmental Conservation Room, still empty.
13. The Supreme Gift Shop, where you can buy an election.
14. The Airport Men's Room, where you can meet some of your favourite
Republican Senators.
15. The Decider Room, complete with dart board, magic 8-ball, Ouija
board, dice, coins, and straws.
Note: The library will feature an electron microscope to help you
locate and view the President's accomplishments.
The library will also include many famous quotes by George W. Bush:
1. 'The vast majority of our imports come from outside the country.'
2. 'If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.'
3. 'Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother
and child.'
4. 'No senior citizen should ever have to choose between prescription
drugs and medicine.'
5. 'I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and
democracy - but that could change.'
6. 'One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and
that one word is 'to be prepared'.'
7. 'Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.'
8. 'I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments
in the future.'
9. 'The future will be better tomorrow.'
10. 'We're going to have the best educated American people in the world..'
11. 'One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some
fantastic pictures.' (during an education photo-op)
12. 'Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not
having it.'
13. 'We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.'
14. 'It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the
impurities in our air and water that are doing it.'
15. 'I stand by all the misstatements that I've made.'...George W.Bush
to Sam Donaldson
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
Sincerely,
J. A., Co-Chair
G.W. Bush Library Board of Directors
The BBC carried a nice piece about something you don't hear enough about. The legacy of the Islamic civilization, especially as it related to science. Long before Isaac Newton, there was al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7810846.stm
The contribution to the knowledge of the human civilization by the likes of al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ibn Rushd (Averroes), AlKhawarizmi (founder of algebra, algorithms, etc), and others have long been neglected as a result of historical revisionism...
It's refreshing to see credit where it is properly due. Now if only the Muslim peoples could get their act together and get back to the ideals that made them the leaders of the world during the supposed "Dark Ages". Instead of looking like fools, as aptly illustrated by this genius below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7810846.stm
The contribution to the knowledge of the human civilization by the likes of al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ibn Rushd (Averroes), AlKhawarizmi (founder of algebra, algorithms, etc), and others have long been neglected as a result of historical revisionism...
It's refreshing to see credit where it is properly due. Now if only the Muslim peoples could get their act together and get back to the ideals that made them the leaders of the world during the supposed "Dark Ages". Instead of looking like fools, as aptly illustrated by this genius below:
Right before taking office, Obama has set it straight on torture. It will not be tolerated in any form. The hypocrisy that was the US for the last 8 years hopefully will be righted one step at a time. Let's hope our foreign policy, especially as it is directed towards the US, will get the tweak necessary to foster peace and a positive view of the US...
I am obviously against the whole concept of the lottery. The people who lose in the lottery are usually the people with the most to lose. The harm of it definitely outweighs the benefit.
Anyways before I get carried away on that rant, a bit of irony. A lottery which was for the benefit of victims of sex abuse was won by whom? You guessed it ... A sex offender.
Read on if interested.
Anyways before I get carried away on that rant, a bit of irony. A lottery which was for the benefit of victims of sex abuse was won by whom? You guessed it ... A sex offender.
Read on if interested.
Monday, January 19, 2009
So ends the legacy of President GW Bush....
And with it one last example of his shameless tyranny. He gave Israel a pass, a nod and a wink.
Israel took full advantage of the pass given to them, and lets looks at the preliminary results:
5,000 homes destroyed
20,000 houses damaged
16 government buildings destroyed
20 mosques destroyed
80% of the crops destroyed.
1300+ killed, at least 159 of whom were children.
5400+ injured
I mean what can be said? And all GWB could do is barely blink.
Even Israelis themselves were shocked.
A Palestinian doctor who contributed to the Israeli tv affiliate of CNN throughout the ordeal himself suffered at the hands of the Israeli monsters. His own children were killed when his home was shelled. See for yourself and the reaction of the broadcasters on the Israeli tv live:
More on the doctor
More on other victims
A relative of a Gazan in Chicago shared her family's experiences in an op ed in the Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-oped0108attackjan08,0,7499009.story
GWB didn't take a second look when the UN's own building was bombed by the Israelis. In a scene reminiscent of the massacre of Srebrenica, the Israelis instructed the refugees to go to the UN building for shelter, and then mercilessly slaughtered them.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090115/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_palestinians_725
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/09/zeitoun.gaza.israel/index.html
They even used the banned phosphorous weapons on the UN building...
http://uk.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUKN15406345
And weapons that had depleted uranium
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090119/ap_on_re_eu/eu_nuclear_israel_gaza
Keep in mind these were used against a very densly populated refugee camp. A nice primer on the background and circumstances of Gaza was published as an Op Ed by the NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/opinion/08khalidi.html?_r=2
These war crimes didn't even stir W. He had better things to do and care about. I guess packing and preparing his defense for his own future trials for his crimes. He did though want to save face a little, by leaking that he had rejected a request by Israel last year to attack Iran. Bravo....
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-01-10-bush-israel_N.htm?csp=34
The Wall Street Journal carried an editorial by George Bisharat about the Israeli War Crimes.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123154826952369919.html
If you want on the ground reporting, the BBC is carrying a relief worker's blog from Gaza during the ordeal.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7802295.stm
The best the Israelis could do is half apologize to the UN, and question all the reporting being done on their crimes as being fake, concocted or otherwise not true. Especially considering they had done their best to prevent media and aid workers from being in the area and covering their actions.
See eg. http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/09/gaza.video.accusations/index.html
Robert Fisk poses the question again, Why do they hate us? in reference to the Arab and Muslim world. Isn't it obvious? You fund, supply and support such oppression, and expect everyone to love you?
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-why-do-they-hate-the-west-so-much-we-will-ask-1230046.html
In Haaretz, an Israeli paper, a columnist made the basic argument about if the roles were reversed, how would they expect to act or respond...
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1052057.html
And with it one last example of his shameless tyranny. He gave Israel a pass, a nod and a wink.
Israel took full advantage of the pass given to them, and lets looks at the preliminary results:
5,000 homes destroyed
20,000 houses damaged
16 government buildings destroyed
20 mosques destroyed
80% of the crops destroyed.
1300+ killed, at least 159 of whom were children.
5400+ injured
I mean what can be said? And all GWB could do is barely blink.
Even Israelis themselves were shocked.
A Palestinian doctor who contributed to the Israeli tv affiliate of CNN throughout the ordeal himself suffered at the hands of the Israeli monsters. His own children were killed when his home was shelled. See for yourself and the reaction of the broadcasters on the Israeli tv live:
More on the doctor
More on other victims
A relative of a Gazan in Chicago shared her family's experiences in an op ed in the Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-oped0108attackjan08,0,7499009.story
GWB didn't take a second look when the UN's own building was bombed by the Israelis. In a scene reminiscent of the massacre of Srebrenica, the Israelis instructed the refugees to go to the UN building for shelter, and then mercilessly slaughtered them.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090115/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_palestinians_725
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/09/zeitoun.gaza.israel/index.html
They even used the banned phosphorous weapons on the UN building...
http://uk.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUKN15406345
And weapons that had depleted uranium
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090119/ap_on_re_eu/eu_nuclear_israel_gaza
Keep in mind these were used against a very densly populated refugee camp. A nice primer on the background and circumstances of Gaza was published as an Op Ed by the NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/opinion/08khalidi.html?_r=2
These war crimes didn't even stir W. He had better things to do and care about. I guess packing and preparing his defense for his own future trials for his crimes. He did though want to save face a little, by leaking that he had rejected a request by Israel last year to attack Iran. Bravo....
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-01-10-bush-israel_N.htm?csp=34
The Wall Street Journal carried an editorial by George Bisharat about the Israeli War Crimes.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123154826952369919.html
If you want on the ground reporting, the BBC is carrying a relief worker's blog from Gaza during the ordeal.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7802295.stm
The best the Israelis could do is half apologize to the UN, and question all the reporting being done on their crimes as being fake, concocted or otherwise not true. Especially considering they had done their best to prevent media and aid workers from being in the area and covering their actions.
See eg. http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/09/gaza.video.accusations/index.html
Robert Fisk poses the question again, Why do they hate us? in reference to the Arab and Muslim world. Isn't it obvious? You fund, supply and support such oppression, and expect everyone to love you?
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-why-do-they-hate-the-west-so-much-we-will-ask-1230046.html
In Haaretz, an Israeli paper, a columnist made the basic argument about if the roles were reversed, how would they expect to act or respond...
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1052057.html
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
The Jerusalem Post quotes Roseanne Barr, the famous comedian and actress who also happens to be Jewish, as referring to Israel as a Nazi State
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1230733139909&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
You have to give her credit, she says it like it is.
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1230733139909&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
You have to give her credit, she says it like it is.
More from Gaza:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/4143303/Israel-strike-kills-up-to-60-members-of-one-family.html
Israel murders 60 members of one family
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06437468.htm
Obama breaks his silence on Gaza (He deferred to President Bush for comments on foreign policy, which is pretty weak considering he has not deferred on other issues. Lets give him a chance, albeit a brief one to make this right immediately after inauguration)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_ISRAEL_REPORTING_THE_WAR?SITE=MTMIS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=national-2008.php&CTIME=2009-01-05-17-14-29
Israel denies entry to Gaza for Journalists and Human Rights Workers
From the Daily Show, watch especially the last 30 seconds
Lastly, were you aware that Congresswoman and former Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney was on a relief boat headed to Gaza with other concerned dignitaries, physicians, and activists? Did you also know that Israel rammed that boat? I didn't, and I can thank the fair and balanced media for this.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/4143303/Israel-strike-kills-up-to-60-members-of-one-family.html
Israel murders 60 members of one family
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06437468.htm
Obama breaks his silence on Gaza (He deferred to President Bush for comments on foreign policy, which is pretty weak considering he has not deferred on other issues. Lets give him a chance, albeit a brief one to make this right immediately after inauguration)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_ISRAEL_REPORTING_THE_WAR?SITE=MTMIS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=national-2008.php&CTIME=2009-01-05-17-14-29
Israel denies entry to Gaza for Journalists and Human Rights Workers
From the Daily Show, watch especially the last 30 seconds
Lastly, were you aware that Congresswoman and former Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney was on a relief boat headed to Gaza with other concerned dignitaries, physicians, and activists? Did you also know that Israel rammed that boat? I didn't, and I can thank the fair and balanced media for this.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
The zionists and their media buddies keep trying to spin this. "Dozens of Palestinians die and more terrorist attacks on poor Israeli citizens" is as good a summary title of the news spin as I can come up with.
Leave the spin out, and what are you left with?
Genocide.
Attacks on an impoverished area of refugees in slum camps who were already facing a humanitarian disaster as a result of a blockade, by a powerful military subsidized by the US. From the same folks who have been stealing the land of these refugees for years. Attacking all those who have been democratically elected in favor of someone the Israelis, the US and seemingly everyone else wants to impose on these people.
Today, 40 civilians were killed in a UN school. Many had gone there to take shelter from the ongoing attacks.
Yet the world is silent. The US vetos potential UN security council resolutions.
We hear more about the dead cat of the Bush family and the dead son of John Travolta than of the 629 killed and 2700 injured.
If President Elect Obama really is about change, he should listen to what the world is saying. Forget about the facts on the ground.
The world as a whole is outraged. How dare this be allowed to go on? This is murder plain and simple. This is a violation of every human right the UN and US stand for. This is a violation of the US Arms Export Control Act.
Obama and every human being on this planet have a duty. To prevent oppression. to prevent genocide. Speak out. Pray. Do not allow this to go on without any action by you. How would you want it to be if the roles were reversed, and the Palestinians were watching you be victimized? Write to your representatives and to the President elect. Write to your local paper. Speak out on the radio and the forums
Some more to read and do:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090106/ts_nm/us_palestinians_israel_139
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/05/gaza.voices/index.html
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/05/gaza.children/index.html very powerful point that such oppression and apathy by the rest of the world breed desperation which breeds vengeance and continued conflict
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/28439763#28433263 Interview with Zbiginew Brzezinski about the implications on US foreign policy
http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/04/action-gaza-can-we-spare-60-minutes-can-we-walk-the-talk/ What you can do?
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=11553&tr=y&auid=4376621 take action with Amnesty International
http://www.counterpunch.org/gordon12312008.html Where's the outrage over Israel's bombing of a university?
http://www.counterpunch.org/eno01022009.html The irony and tragedy of Israel creating Warsaw type ghettos and oppressing a population.
http://planetirf.blogspot.com/2009/01/comment-what-israeli-doctors-are-saying.html
What Israeli doctors are saying.
http://www.elfarra.org/gallery/gaza.htm Gallery of pictures - please exercise caution when opening.
http://www.occupation101.com/ Occupation 101 - an awesome documentary on the occupation
Leave the spin out, and what are you left with?
Genocide.
Attacks on an impoverished area of refugees in slum camps who were already facing a humanitarian disaster as a result of a blockade, by a powerful military subsidized by the US. From the same folks who have been stealing the land of these refugees for years. Attacking all those who have been democratically elected in favor of someone the Israelis, the US and seemingly everyone else wants to impose on these people.
Today, 40 civilians were killed in a UN school. Many had gone there to take shelter from the ongoing attacks.
Yet the world is silent. The US vetos potential UN security council resolutions.
We hear more about the dead cat of the Bush family and the dead son of John Travolta than of the 629 killed and 2700 injured.
If President Elect Obama really is about change, he should listen to what the world is saying. Forget about the facts on the ground.
The world as a whole is outraged. How dare this be allowed to go on? This is murder plain and simple. This is a violation of every human right the UN and US stand for. This is a violation of the US Arms Export Control Act.
Obama and every human being on this planet have a duty. To prevent oppression. to prevent genocide. Speak out. Pray. Do not allow this to go on without any action by you. How would you want it to be if the roles were reversed, and the Palestinians were watching you be victimized? Write to your representatives and to the President elect. Write to your local paper. Speak out on the radio and the forums
Some more to read and do:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090106/ts_nm/us_palestinians_israel_139
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/05/gaza.voices/index.html
http://us.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/05/gaza.children/index.html very powerful point that such oppression and apathy by the rest of the world breed desperation which breeds vengeance and continued conflict
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/28439763#28433263 Interview with Zbiginew Brzezinski about the implications on US foreign policy
http://muslimmatters.org/2009/01/04/action-gaza-can-we-spare-60-minutes-can-we-walk-the-talk/ What you can do?
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=11553&tr=y&auid=4376621 take action with Amnesty International
http://www.counterpunch.org/gordon12312008.html Where's the outrage over Israel's bombing of a university?
http://www.counterpunch.org/eno01022009.html The irony and tragedy of Israel creating Warsaw type ghettos and oppressing a population.
http://planetirf.blogspot.com/2009/01/comment-what-israeli-doctors-are-saying.html
What Israeli doctors are saying.
http://www.elfarra.org/gallery/gaza.htm Gallery of pictures - please exercise caution when opening.
http://www.occupation101.com/ Occupation 101 - an awesome documentary on the occupation
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