Category Archives: USA! USA! USA!

Why the TED talks are special: Sarah Jones

For those that are not aware, the TED talks are talks take place annually in California, see more at the wikipedia entry here. One reaspn I like them is because of he broad range of speakers they have, with interesting … Continue reading

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Allah Made Me Funny: BBC interview

“Allah Made Me Funny” They are such lovely people, they play a big show in London tonight. They were on BBC Breakfast this morning and now have an interview on the BBC website. I went to see them last year, … Continue reading

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Obama, Twitter, Expectations and Mid-East Policy

Lower your expectations now and increase your output. I watched the full inauguration live on the BBC.  I even covered in on Twitter.  I stopped after Obamas speech, and was surprised at the full coverage of Obama dancing at Inauguration … Continue reading

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The Daily Show: Strip Maul

To add to the saturation coverage of the tragic events in the Middle East. The Daily Show With Jon StewartM – Th 11p / 10c Strip Maul Barack Obama Interview John McCain Interview Sarah Palin Video Funny Election Video

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Three Things: Pop Quiz: ????? thrown at Bush

What was thrown at Bush this afternoon at a press conference in Iraq? Weapons of Mass Destruction Mud Shoes Insults and Shoes Oh I can’t be bothered, taking the pee out of Bush is like shooting fish in a barrel … Continue reading

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20/32 Eid: Ateeq and Irfan

Today it is the third day of Eid – it is meant to be Three Days as far as I know.  No doubt many of you have consumed meat in various quantities and styles, with curried, biryani and kebabs featuring … Continue reading

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Muslim Umbrella Groups unfurls 'Michael Jackson is a Muslim' banner. Again.

Muslim Umbrella Groups (MUGS) has once again dusted off its ‘Michael Jackson is a Muslim: Welcome to the Tent of Islam’ banner regarding Michael Jackson. MUGS has a special ‘we-heart-MJ’ shelf with banner, white glove and small monkey. The draft … Continue reading

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It Was Their Election: Now what for British Muslims?

Now that the election in the USA is over and some of us are still in the glow, while others are still not impressed, the question is posed:  What now for Muslims in the UK? Of course, if we were … Continue reading

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The context…

There is a quote about Sarah Palin not knowing who is in NAFTA (Everyone knows is Nepal, Afghanistan, Fetuccinia, Tiramasu and Azhar-bhaijaan).  There are also reports of her referring to Africa as one country.  Now, she doesn’t deny the quotes, … Continue reading

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Three Things: Todolist b.arackhussein

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