Interesting Finds, Part II

30 Mosques 30 States
I came across a really interesting blog about two brothers taking a road trip across the US, visiting 30 different masajid, breaking their fasts in different communities in 30 different states. What an extraordinary way to experience Ramadan- while exploring the variation and diversity in communities representing over 7 million Muslim-Americans. I'd love to participate in something like this in Canada!

A MUST-READ.
Correcting the Distorted Lens of Islamophobia

An excellent collection of personal stories of Ramadan and Islam from Muslims in America and elsewhere.

Another great read on Islam.
What is 'True Piety' according to the Qur'an?

This kind of stuff never gets old.



Finally, the the spread of bedbugs is being taken seriously!

This could be useful...
Google tests a hidden 'instant regrets' e-mail button

...[truly pious are] they who keep their promises whenever they promise, and are patient in misfortune and hardship and in time of peril: it is they that have proved themselves true, and it is they, they who are conscious of God (2:177, Qur'an).

Telling it like it is.

This is my final post on this whole drama. I have to start off by saying that it is really something else to hear someone passionately defend what is just and true. It's difficult to comprehend the hysteria surrounding this Center, particularly hearing and reading the absurd, unsettling and mostly offensive vilifications that have been made of an entire community. The tendencies in many European nations (France, Switzerland, Germany, etc) vis-a-vis human rights and religion is extremely troubling for those that believe in social justice and equality. Hopefully the U.S. and Canada can avoid stepping into this vacuum of intolerance and bigotry. I truly believe that if we hold true to essential values and principles that we thankfully find in our Constitutions and other international conventions, that we can live in peace and harmony. Here's to hoping for a better tomorrow!



There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. -Elie Wiesel

Recipe: homemade hair removal wax.

More insight into DIY beauty. This is a good alternative to expensive (and sometimes more chemical-laden) consumer products. Don't get me wrong- the ones offered in stores are quite effective, but for someone whose run out of wax strips and are stuck in a hairy situation (ha!) or are interested in trying something different, or possibly looking to save a bit of money...this is a great option! Since this recipe uses very similar ingredients to store sold products, I think it should work just fine! But, I have not had the chance to try it out myself, so I can't vouch for its effectiveness just yet, but once I do so I'll be sure to update this post!

Let's get back to basics.

When we deviate from our core values and principles, injustice like this occurs:

The Memory Hole

And when we stick to them, harmony and justice surely prevail.

White House Iftar Dinner- Text of Obama's Speech
"Political Wisdom..."


In the famous words of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. " Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere."

Interesting Finds.

Idiocy. There just isn't any other way to describe the World Sauna Championship, except perhaps with the word tragic.

Inception de·ci·phered.
Christopher Nolan's work of art, this movie is pure genius.
A look at different theories/interpretations of the film.


Interesting movie trailer.


The link between Salmonella and cancer.

Honourable work.

The case for the humane and loving treatment of animals :-)

Genius.

This.is.incredible.

Any way I can save some money, I'm game ;-)


***UPDATE:
So I finally tried this and this is what I found:
-it was somewhat painful! The face can be really sensitive. Between 3 of us who tried it- 2 of us experienced a bit of temporary redness, stinging and slight swelling of the treated area.
-I wouldn't recommend doing this 'treatment' too often. Maybe once a month or every 6 weeks.
-It'll get rid of peach fuzz wherever you do it! This could explain the pain ;-)

Great reads!

Finally, voices of reason in the battle against ignorance and narrow-mindedness! Common sense approaches to simple (non)issues.

Michael Bloomberg delivers stirring defense of mosque
Just How Far Is the "Ground Zero Mosque" From Ground Zero?
Build that Mosque
Mosque Uprising

Veiled Threats?

Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sick shit.

This is absolutely horrifying.
I can't imagine what kind of beasts would harm an animal like this and leave them to die. There is a world of cruelty and inhumanity that exists in regard to the treatment of animals that is just plain barbaric. I suppose our knowledge of atrocious human rights/life violations occurring at the rate they are today, should make a story like this less shocking. And yet, it does not.

South African reserve’s last rhino butchered for her horn
(Warning: Graphic Picture)

When will the monstrosity end?