Monthly Archives: April 2009

MUGS cautiously applauds Swine Fever initiatives

The Muslim Umbrella Groups (MUGS) today cautiously applauds the measures undertaken to prepare for a porcine influenza pandemic.  MUGS will not make a pigs ear of this issue.  Rumours that we will stand by and do nothing are hogwash. Amongst … Continue reading

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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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[22/32] The unknown Japanese-Italian Qari

I was walking up the street, on my lunch break when a colleague pulled up to drive me the short walk back to our workplace. Gratefully, I got in the car. There was some excellent recitation playing. “Aah”, I said, … Continue reading

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World Autism Day

Today, Wednesday 2nd April, is World Autism Day. Here’s the main website: Wonder-blogger Yakoub Islam, whose son has autism, has posted up a personal and witty introduction to autism today (it’s just under 10 minutes): (Topi tip to Yahya Birt … Continue reading

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