Curry and Rice Girl

The great internet fad of conjuring up one's creativity, coupled with a lack of responsibilities has caught on amongst the South Asians, as is evident in the following video. Presenting to you, a masterclass, quite aptly from 'Fobbed out entertainment', "Curry and Rice Girl".

Bonsai Kitten

Recently, there has been a petting floating around the internet via email, in the form of a chain letter. That itself should be enough information for most internet enthusiasts to that it is a hoax and a waste of time. The letter asks people to electronically sign their names in the email and then forwarding it to everyone they know. The 'petition' will be used to have this website shutdown, which the email claims was shut down last year, but is back up again.

This website is ridiculous and is an act intended to anger animal rights activists, left-wing liberal democrats, and the 'tree-huggers'. Please do not spend more than 5 minutes on this idiotic website, as their claim to sell kittens boxed in glass cubes is simply false. The makers of their website are charlatans, just as the makers of the http://www.manbeef.com website were, which claimed to sell human beef to 'special customers only', and was exposed a couple of years ago.

The site was run by a 16-year old, who had excellent web designing and authoring talent, and who convinved many people to believe in the authenticity of the website. The site has now been turned in to an adult website. Please disregard any emails that claim to be petitions and are circling around from inbox to inbox in the form of a chain letter. It's a waste of time and bandwidth as this website so appropriately claims.

Bus Driver - Symbol of Bravery

This is an amazing story of a man in India, who risked his life to save the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians. He has become a symbol of bravery in his region, and all that is noble and righteous. Read the full story here.

The David Blaine Charm

Hello folks,

I've posted some pretty amazing tricks by David Blaine before, but this next one surpasses all other tricks he has attempted before. Check it out:

David Blaine Levitation

Here is another cool trick by David Blaine the illusionist:

David Blaine Risking it

Enjoy!

Ali G vs Beckham and Posh Spice - Comedy

I was looking through the huge collection of humorous and some very intersting videos at Metacafe, and I found this comic relief episode featuring the notorious Ali G interviewing David Beckham and Vidtoria 'Posh Spice. It is quite hilarious, yet, somewhat offensive.

Useless Disclaimer: The following video contains some explicit humor and may be offensive to some people. It may not be suitable for all ages, races, genders, nationalities, and even followers of certain religious ideologies and/or cults.

Watch the video here.

French Riots

Image Courtesy: CBS News

The people of North African descenct (i.e., Algerians and Moroccons, etc) have been living in France for over several generations now, and of course, due to their extremely rich and diverse religious, and geographical culture, they have not been able to mingle with the average Frenchman, mostly, because the intolerant and traditional egotistical nature of the French. Minorities in other European nations face the same issues, but they all have a plan to tackle these problems.

The UK was the first to experience a major wave of immigrants from India and Pakistan, which lead to the creation of the derogatory slur: "Paki", which was used to patronize people of South Asian (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indian and Sri Lanka) and even Middle Eastern descent, and there is still a lot of contention between the local white populace and the immigrants, however, due to the huge population of the latter, the British locals are kept in check.

The French on the other hand, never bothered to address the issue of racialism, intolerance, and inter-racial relations, nor did they ever consider these immigrants as equals, or even close. After years and years of repression by the French people and the government, and with the government stamping new sanctions on what people can and can not wear in public schools, the inner hatred in this massive minotry blew up in the face of communal riots.

There was a protest in progress, where two middle eastern kids were standing amongst a group of people, when they thought the police was beginning a chase after them. They ran twoards a fence that was armed with high voltage electricity, and because they were so scared, they jumped on to it, and were badly charred and electrocuted to death. One of the three kids somehow managed to survive, and told this to local officials.

Some local politician visited these ghettos where the North Africans (Berbers, who were taken over by the Arabs during the Goldern Era of the Islamic civilization many centuries ago. These berbers mixed with the Arabs, but there is still discord between the two groups in the North African nations) live, and called the protests and the area as "gangrene" and "rabble", which sparked huge riots in the city of Clichy and even Paris and the outlying suburbs.

Till date, over a thousand cars and trucks have been torched amidst these riots, and there have been peaceful protests in other places, but the whole situation is being handled in a very unorganized fashion by the authorities. France needs to address the issue of inter-racial mixing before a second revolution is stirred up.

The Daily 49er

Hello everyone! I had submitted an article to my University newspaper, and they were kind enough to publish it! Please take a few minutes and read it. Your support is wholeheartedly appreciated. Thanks!

Article available at:

The Daily 49er

Eid Mubarak - Eid Mabrook - Eid Greetings!

Image Courtesy: Eid-Cards.com

Hello friends. The enduring month of Ramadan has culminated, and will be followed by a day of feasting, joy and celebration! Eid is an event of jubilation, commemorating the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. During Eid, Muslims perform an early morning congregational prayer in a Masjid (Mosque – A place of worship for Muslims), exchange gifts, wear new clothes, visit each other, and pay a small amount of money to the young ones – in short, display our unity and love for our brothers and sisters. It is a special occasion of rejoice, and you can smell the aroma of tantalizingly appetizing meals from nearly every house celebrating Eid. Eid away from home is quite understandably not the same as it would be with the family, however, on this occasion, it is our friends that become our family. I wish you all a very safe, happy, and blessed Eid!

Something Interesting

Type the word 'Failure' in google without the quotation marks and click on "I'm feeling Lucky" and observe the result. Enjoy!

A day without....

Imagine a day without eyesight....

You are unable to see the lovely faces during the day, the vividly colorful flowers, the lush green grass of the fields, the radiant blue sky, the translucent, turquoise ocean....

Imagine a day without the sense of smell.....

You are incapable of distinguishing between the mouth watering aroma of a freshly baked apple pie and an oven toasted butter croissant, nor are you able to enjoy the near eupohric fragrance of your favourite cologne or perfumes. You are indifferent to the tantalizing smell of a healthy, bloody-red rose as you are to the pungent odor that radiates from a dead, rotting fish....

Imagine a day without the sense of hearing....

You are immune to the annoying, sound of the heavy-doppler-effect-creating 18-wheelers that flash past the balcony of your aparment, and at the same time you wish you weren't. You are able to see lips all around you constantly opening and closing, but they all seem like fishes that do so repetitively without being audible. You want to go to the movie theater, but you can't because you can't appreciate the boisterous, yet crystal clear sounds generated by the huge, commercial speakers that make watching movies in theaters a unique experience....

We as humans take everything we possess for granted, without realizing the importance of certain possessions or gifts from God. If we were to God forbid lose one of our senses, or an important organ one day, could you possibly fathom how difficult life would be, being aware of the fact that you once had something priceless which you no longer have, and may most likely never again possess? Close your eyes, walk up to someone in the house, and without uttering a word, ask them to take you to the fridge, and if you can accomplish the two, block your nostrils by pinching your nose and holding it down while eating an entire meal. Think about what it would feel like to live your life in the above manner for the rest of your life, without the sense of eyesight, without the sense of hearing, or without the ability to speak. Think.

Lessons for Ramadan

Hello folks,

I read this article and I thought it was worth sharing with you all. For those of you who fast, read it, and apply it in your lives. Fast for the sake of Allah, and May He accept them.

Ayah from The Noble Qur'an on fasting:

" O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-"

Please read the following article on Fasting:

http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0311-2133

Devastation Strikes South Asia

An example of the devasation caused by
the massive, richter 7.6 earthquake

Pakistan, India and Afghanistan were struck with one of the region's worst ever Earth quakes a couple of day ago. Pakistan was most affected by the severe jolts that were felt across the entire Northern Region of Pakistan. The resulting death toll from the earthquake is estimated to be over 20,000 and rescue operations are in full effect. President Musharraf has declared an implicit state of emergency by sending in relief efforts and pleading for International aid to the affected region.

On October 8th, 2005, as little children innocently sat in their classrooms, women washed the dishes and prepared meals for their families, the old and the feeble rested comfortably in their houses, unaware of the terrible wrath that awaited them, disaster struck. The entire Northern region of Pakistan and the outlying areas were afflicted with one of the most devastating natural calamities in recent times, not to forget the massive earthquake that destroyed the city of Bam in Iran last year. The roof of a Pakistani school collapsed and killed 250 girls on the spot, and another 250 soldiers who were stationed in the Himalayan range were also killed. According to current estimates, approximately 20,000 people have been reported dead, while over 40,000 have been injured. Rescue operations have already begun in most parts of the affected areas, however, there are certain low-lying regions and valleys that are extremely inaccessible; firstly, due to the nature of the landscape and secondly, due to the sheer amount of rubble that has cluttered the area due to this monumental earthquake.

When last year’s Tsunami unfolded on the 26th of December, 2004, donations and aid efforts were immediately underway. Unfortunately, since the media is unable to cover the extent of the damage caused by this catastrophe, people around the world are unaware of the severe agony that the victims of this earthquake are going through at this time. Death and destruction anywhere in the world is equally saddening, but if one were to compare the death toll that resulted from hurricane ‘Katrina’ to the earthquake in South Asia, we find that the difference in significant. While the final reported death toll from Katrina was close to 1,000, the estimated dead reported within two days from the South-Asian earthquake is close to 20,000, and some reports suggest that it may be closer to 30,000. Since human life all over the world should ideally be judged equal, the amount of aid required to assist the victims of this Earthquake should be twenty to thirty times more in this case. In fact, in the case of Katrina, some early warnings were issued before obliteration struck, whereas in the case of this Earthquake, people had absolutely no information about the annihilation that was coming their way. Furthermore, the resources available at Pakistan’s disposal in comparison to the US are infinitesimal, and hence they will require much more foreign assistance.

Wealthy nations such as the US and UK have already promised assistance and conveyed their deepest condolences, but that is only a fraction of the help that these innocent people require. Kuwait and the US have pledged $100m and $50m respectively, which will mostly cover the cost of food, clean water and other supplies for 40,000 displaced people. Coping with such large scale disasters requires not only food and supplies, but monetary assistance to clear out the rubble using expensive machinery and equipment, along with funds to support temporary refugee camps and set up relief centers. Religion and culture aside, it is our duty as fellow human beings to help those affected by this terrible infliction in their time of desperation. Many of those affected by this disaster are innocent children who do not have the strength to life the heavy bricks and cement walls under which they lie in agony, helpless and hopeless. Together, we can bring them hope by donating to this generous cause. A few dollars that we spend on buying coffee, cigarettes, and snacks can be utilized for a better purpose by contributing to numerous charities and relief funds that are working day and night to help save people who are still alive and stuck underneath massive piles of rubble. I urge all of you to help out in every way possible, so that the feeling that humanity has lost hope is proven wrong.

Please help the victims of this terrible tragedy by donating generously at the following relief centers:

Edhi Foundation (Recommended)

Islamic Council of North America

Kashmir International Relief Fund

International Federation of Red Cross

OXFAM

Islamic Relief

Thank you and May God Bless you all.

War on Humanity!

President Bush says the Iraqi insurgents
are waging a war on humanity

First, Mr. Bush declared a war on terror, then a war on poverty, then a war on hunger, and now he has declared the Iraqi resistance a "War on Humanity"! Mr. President says the resistance from Iraqi insurgents and other "Islamic" militant organization (An indirect strategy to defame the religion, even though not all the Iraqi insurgents may be Muslims. In fact, the insurgents are fighting for their country, and not religion, but who's going to tell that to Dubya?)

Here's an article on BBC reporting Mr. Bush's new slogan, since the old one's such as: "Progress", "War on Terror", "Weapons of Mass Destruction", and "No timelines" are getting old.

Ramadan Kareem!

A very happy and Blessed Ramadan to all of you! For those of you who are unfaimiliar with this term, it is a month of fasting that was ordained by God to his righteous followers. It is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, which happens to be a purely Lunar Calendar. During this month, Muslims all around the world eat and drink before sunrise till the sun goes down. At sunset, they resume eating and drinking with a heavy meal in some places, whereas some prefer to simply 'break' their fast by having a few dates and water, the traditional way followed by the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). However, those who do not indulge in eating a heavy meal, do have dinner, but usually an hour or so after breaking their fast.


Various dishes for the breaking of the fast
The most important rules to follow while fasting are quite simple actually. Most importantly, we are to live our lives as pious muslims - something we should be doing normally as well. During Ramadan, we are to especially observe strict adherence to the fundamental Islamic laws. These 'laws' are simply principles of life that are sanctioned by God, apart from not eating and drinking; respecting others, not stealing, not lying, not hurting anyone, praying 5 times (on time), and following various other moral rulings. The month of Ramadan is our opportunity to receive salvation by following the canons that govern fasting. For one whole month, each day, we wake up in the morning to eat and drink, and then cease to do so until sunset. The month of Ramadan is followed by a celebration called "Eid", which marks the end of the arduous month of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone once again!

Tagged...

Tagged by: Raheel

The rules:
1. Go to your archive.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Find the fifth sentence (or closest)
4. Post the text of the sentence with these instructions.
5. Tag 5 people.

The fifth sentence of my 23rd post was:
So grab your hookah and tea and read on!
*This came from my post about new updates that I was going to post on the site.*

I have to Curse err... Tag 5 more people.
1) Maria
2) Danika
3) Shirazi
4) Natasha
5) Abbas

Moving....

It's such a hassle. During the last couple of days, I've been busy moving my stuff and hence I haven't been able to post anything new. I'll be back again soon once I've move everything in to the new apartment and get back on track with my studies! Take care folks!

Tom DeLay in trouble - News

"I'm an Israeli at heart.
Go on killing Palestinians."

Mr. DeLay, The Republican majority leader has been charged with a criminal conspiracy by the grand jury in Texas. I hope this racist scum goes behind bars for a long period. He is one of those people you would like to issue the captial punishment to, but you can't becuase of their position in the government. Take a look at his view on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Here is the full report on the details of the charges against him:

"Bush ally faces criminal charge"

Ol' Billy the Bully - Talking Point

"Loud means right!"

Abbas Halai posted this masterpiece on his blog titled "Hulleye Comes by", which I absolutely had to share with everyone. All those who seek impartial News sources are probably already familiar with conservative talk show host, Bill O' Reilly and his ranting on FOX News' "The O' reilly factor". O' Reilly had recently invited former talk show host, Phil Donahue on the set to question his stance on supporting Cindy Sheehan, mother of U.S. Army Specialist, Casey Austin Sheehan who was killed in action during a reuses mission for which he volunteered.

Sheehan has held many protests against the war in Iraq and represents the sentiments of many mothers who have lost their children to this over-stretched occupation of Iraq. Although I do not support her stance on pulling the troops out of Iraq so hastily, I do feel sorry for the loss of her son.

Bill O' Reilly has this repugnant attitude of screaming and shouting to get his point through, especially when his opponent in the argument is right. This is exactly what he did when Donahue appeared on his show, pointing his finger at the guest, screaming and throwing a fit; in simple words, being himself. Here is a transcript of the conversation and here is the video. Enjoy! Thanks to Abbas Halai once again.

The USDA Food Pyramid

The USDA food pyramid was updated a while back. Make sure you take a look at it and most importantly, follow it! Eat healthy, keep healthy!

USDA Food Pyramid

Mukhtar Mai: A Symbol of Bravery - Perspective

Almost two years ago, a woman was forcibly gang raped by the orders of "tribal elders" in a village in Pakistan. What was the woman's crime you may ask? She belonged to a rival tribe, and her brother was involved in a relationship with a girl from the other tribe. When the elders from the girl's tribe discovered this, serious repercussions were warranted according to this feudal tradition. In order to appease the tension that was to erupt, this woman, the subject of his horrendous rape ran to the elders to ask for forgiveness. The elders decided, according to the judicial law developed by these tribes in that region (locally known as jirga) that five men were to openly ravage this poor woman.

Today, this dauntless woman has stirred the nation by standing up for her right by filing a case with a court in Pakistan. This woman needs the support of all the people around the world because it is so sad that such heinous acts of barbarism continue to haunt the societies of today. For more information on Mukhtar Mai's personal story, please follow the link below:

www.Mukhtarmai.com