Another "humorous" home-made comical video, a parody of Snoop Dogg's "Drop it like it's HOT".
Quite surprisingly, the custom of child marriage still exists in some of the most rural parts of the world. Unfortunately, since these prehistoric traditions - mind you, not associated to national culture or religion - have been handed down from past generations, they can not be eliminated so swiftly. Additionly, they do not receive the spotlight of the media, since such incidents give nations a bad name, and so they continue to exist without any government interference, even though where they exist, at least in the following case, such acts go against the religion that the nation upholds with such fervor.
One girl from Pakistan, Amna, has decided to break this trend with her opposition to this long practiced custom, following the footsteps of the brave and determined Mukhtar Mai, to step forward and speak out against this oppressive and binding tradition called "Vani". Read about it here.
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".
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Type the word 'Failure' in google without the quotation marks and click on "I'm feeling Lucky" and observe the result. Enjoy!
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.
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
An example of the devasation caused by
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.
