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| View of Egerton Road - Aiwan-e-Iqbal, PTCL Tower and Holiday Inn in sight |
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Mystic Misty Lahore!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The brilliant Pigeon Impossible!
Brainchild of the writer/director Lucas Martell, this amazing animation project took 5 years and more than 100 artists, experts and musicians to complete. The 6 minute clip has been screened at many international film festivals where it won various awards and honorary mentions.
Pigeon Impossible is the tale of Walter, a rookie agent who has to fight a hungry pigeon in the most unexpected circumstances to save his job and yes, the world from a nuclear threat! :)
Enjoy Pigeon Impossible and learn more about it by visiting pigeonimpossible.com!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Copenhagen Diary: Street Performer at Strøget (the Pedestrian Shopping Street))
One thing I would suggest for sure; never use the services of money changers located at the beginning of the street near Radhuspladsen. They seriously overcharge and do not give you a worthy rate for your foreign currency.
More on Strøget in Copenhagen Diary will follow soon.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Life's not all fair
Spent, worn and tiredness rife
Efforts that one puts in life
For all they work for and spend and spare
Not all get their own fair share
It's easy to brag, it's easy to blare
But then, Life is not always fair...
Efforts that one puts in life
For all they work for and spend and spare
Not all get their own fair share
It's easy to brag, it's easy to blare
But then, Life is not always fair...
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Back to Earth!
Just been back from Pluto after a long hectic flight and it feels so nice to be among my friends, family and relations again.
The world has not changed enough since I left for my long journey apart from rising garbage mounds in Naples and the fact that biofuel suddenly has become the new 'killer' of mankind. :S
Interestingly, when attending a dinner by the AEMOP (Association of Expat. Mercurians on Pluto), although I was the 'star' of the evening, almost everyone complained of us humans as being the most polluting creatures in this universe and that everyone else feared the day when we, the humans will start making landfills on other planets.
Later that week, I had discussions with a delegation from Venus who were very excited about our very own Venice. Along with showing an interest in declaring Venice and Venus 'sister' townships they also signed a MoU to protest the Moon's activities that are threatening the survival of 'our' Venice.
And last but not least the most serious matter was discussed with representatives from Mars regarding their reservations on declaring the discovery of water on their planet and that they have installed a safeshield over the reserve preventing its visibility to human eye or telescope. Their concern was that if humans ever found out where on Mars water is, they would invade the planet to capture the source just as they did with a country called 'Eeeraak' on their very own planet.
I had no explanations to make :S
The world has not changed enough since I left for my long journey apart from rising garbage mounds in Naples and the fact that biofuel suddenly has become the new 'killer' of mankind. :S
Interestingly, when attending a dinner by the AEMOP (Association of Expat. Mercurians on Pluto), although I was the 'star' of the evening, almost everyone complained of us humans as being the most polluting creatures in this universe and that everyone else feared the day when we, the humans will start making landfills on other planets.
Later that week, I had discussions with a delegation from Venus who were very excited about our very own Venice. Along with showing an interest in declaring Venice and Venus 'sister' townships they also signed a MoU to protest the Moon's activities that are threatening the survival of 'our' Venice.
And last but not least the most serious matter was discussed with representatives from Mars regarding their reservations on declaring the discovery of water on their planet and that they have installed a safeshield over the reserve preventing its visibility to human eye or telescope. Their concern was that if humans ever found out where on Mars water is, they would invade the planet to capture the source just as they did with a country called 'Eeeraak' on their very own planet.
I had no explanations to make :S
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Interesting Labels - by mistake
Daily Times is one of Pakistan's many popular English daily newspapers. Today, I was browsing through their website when I came across these two images mistakenly posted under each other's label and description.
The result is, hilarious!
Check out for yourself:
Image:1
Image:2
Links:
Image:1 - Daily Times
Image:2 - Daily Times
The result is, hilarious!
Check out for yourself:
Image:1
Image:2
Links:
Image:1 - Daily Times
Image:2 - Daily Times
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
I'm from Pittsburgh!
I may be sitting a long way from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, i.e. 7,204 miles (11,592 km) according to GEOBYTES' Distance Calculator, still, YouThink says that I've got a Midland accent in spoken English!
Note on Return:
It's been a long time since I last updated this place of mine. The return, however, is here. I may not be posting regularly from now on, still, I'll try to!
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Note on Return:
It's been a long time since I last updated this place of mine. The return, however, is here. I may not be posting regularly from now on, still, I'll try to!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Celebrating the festivity; It's Eid Day!
Today is Eid-ul-Fitr and I would like to wish all those who are celebrating, or in some parts of the world, have already celebrated the event, a very happy and blessed Eid Day!
~':^Eid Mubarak!!^:'~
see end of this post for a surprise!
Eid-ul-Fitr comes as Ramadan, Islam's holiest month comes to ending. The joyful event is declared with sighting of moon for the next Islamic month.
People start their day with Eid prayers that are held throughout Muslim communities across the world. As they head home after the combined prayers, those who are able enough, give charity and alms to those who deserve.
Over the day, festive social and family gatherings are arranged, grand reunions are planned with festivities and celebration moods stirred up. Children get 'Eidi' in terms of cash from their elders while others share gifts with their loved and dear ones.
Eid is one event that all Muslims look forward to throughout the year. Afterall, we are left with only a few events of happiness and rejoicing with family and friends
Eid is definitely one of them!
paste the following code in the address bar.....and feel the magic with links on this page!:
javascript: i=0; c=["red","green","blue","yellow","magenta","orange","black","white"]; a=document.links;setInterval('i++;a[i % document.links.length].style.color=c[i % c.length]',10);void(0); alert("'WISHING U A VERY HAPPY EID!',\n Best Wishes; Hasan Mubarak");
Enjoy!
~':^Eid Mubarak!!^:'~
see end of this post for a surprise!
Eid-ul-Fitr comes as Ramadan, Islam's holiest month comes to ending. The joyful event is declared with sighting of moon for the next Islamic month.
People start their day with Eid prayers that are held throughout Muslim communities across the world. As they head home after the combined prayers, those who are able enough, give charity and alms to those who deserve.
Over the day, festive social and family gatherings are arranged, grand reunions are planned with festivities and celebration moods stirred up. Children get 'Eidi' in terms of cash from their elders while others share gifts with their loved and dear ones.
Eid is one event that all Muslims look forward to throughout the year. Afterall, we are left with only a few events of happiness and rejoicing with family and friends
Eid is definitely one of them!
paste the following code in the address bar.....and feel the magic with links on this page!:
javascript: i=0; c=["red","green","blue","yellow","magenta","orange","black","white"]; a=document.links;setInterval('i++;a[i % document.links.length].style.color=c[i % c.length]',10);void(0); alert("'WISHING U A VERY HAPPY EID!',\n Best Wishes; Hasan Mubarak");
Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Stepping out of Teens
Today, I turn Twenty!
yeah, it's my Birthday...
As I cut my birthday donut with shouts of Birthday wishes from family; I pray that may all of them be with me when I celebrate my 80th...! :)
Thank you so much for your love and rememberance.
I really cherish my relations!!
yeah, it's my Birthday...
As I cut my birthday donut with shouts of Birthday wishes from family; I pray that may all of them be with me when I celebrate my 80th...! :)
Thank you so much for your love and rememberance.
I really cherish my relations!!
Sunday, October 08, 2006
October 8, 2005 - A day that changed everything
Imagine yourself sleeping comfortably on your bed. Suddenly, you feel violent shaking that wakes you up. You sit up and try to figure out what's going on. Windows start rattling in high pitch while wall-hangings, things on your fireplace and study desk start falling off. Scared like hell, you put your feet on the ground just to feel it pounding like if you stepped on a strong water current.
You know something dangerously deadly is going on. At last, gains of full consciousness triggers you to run for shelter under the nearest door panel. As the realization comes, fear overcomes your whole body and mind while you experience a violent, ground shaking earthquake.
It's 8:55 in the morning and five minutes of fierce ground movements have made you feel like you are standing on board a ship in severe thunderstorm. The earth, that you always took as unharmful for granted is in wave motion under your feet as you feel violent thuds and whirlpool movements under each of your feet.
The noise and shaking mounts to an extent when you are feel sure that a railway engine is just going to rip the wall in front of you and turn your place into a rubble. Every single second dreads you with the fear that this structure, under what you are standing for shelter, may fall down of violent shaking with everything coming to an end.
The tremors stop at 9:00 am. But, your legs are still quivering due to the ripples; the waves of fear and immense worry that were transmitted all through your body, right from tips of toes to the brain. Moving away from the panel you start worrying about the after-effects; are your family safe? Did anyone get hurt? What about your relatives and loved ones living in the neighborhood, city and at other places? What about the 9-storey plaza under-construction nearby? What about someone who was driving on a sharp turn?
I was lucky to be in Lahore; more than 550 km away from epicenter of this tragedy, and I experienced the earth shook to horrifying extremes.
And if, either, you or I had been in Balakot, a small town of 25,000 inhabitants in Northern Pakistan, that morning, we would have lost nothing but half of our bustling tourist town's population of men, women and children, plus, each and every structure that ever stood to any height.
Today, Pakistan marked first anniversary of the worst natural disaster that ever struck its land and people. It was October 8, 2005 when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred with epicenter just outside Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Administered Kashmir, killing thousands and reducing millions of homes, schools, hospitals and other structure to absolute rubble. The shocks were felt as far away as from Afghanistan in the east to Western Bangladesh.
More than 75,000 people perished, including 18,000 children that died in schools alone. 80% of all health facilities were totally destroyed while 3.5 million people were made homeless.
Time has passed. And although millions still live in temporary shelters and relief camps, people have started rebuilding their homes and lives. What happened can never be forgotten, for the trauma, the pain is too intense to be forgotten in decades for millions of men, women and children that saw their parents and families being crushed and dying of sheer pain under the rubble of this tragedy.
There was not a single person that was left un-affected by this tragedy.
For me, myself; I forgot to stand firmly on ground. Fearing that this earth, that we stand on for support, stability and steadiness, will betray, I, alongside, millions of others, can never trust it again!!
We pray for all those who were affected directly or indirectly. May God give us all the strength to overcome fear of tragedy and agony of pain that we share with our brothers and sisters who lost everything but faith; faith in God's existence and His command over nature's every power. Amen!!
You know something dangerously deadly is going on. At last, gains of full consciousness triggers you to run for shelter under the nearest door panel. As the realization comes, fear overcomes your whole body and mind while you experience a violent, ground shaking earthquake.
It's 8:55 in the morning and five minutes of fierce ground movements have made you feel like you are standing on board a ship in severe thunderstorm. The earth, that you always took as unharmful for granted is in wave motion under your feet as you feel violent thuds and whirlpool movements under each of your feet.
The noise and shaking mounts to an extent when you are feel sure that a railway engine is just going to rip the wall in front of you and turn your place into a rubble. Every single second dreads you with the fear that this structure, under what you are standing for shelter, may fall down of violent shaking with everything coming to an end.
The tremors stop at 9:00 am. But, your legs are still quivering due to the ripples; the waves of fear and immense worry that were transmitted all through your body, right from tips of toes to the brain. Moving away from the panel you start worrying about the after-effects; are your family safe? Did anyone get hurt? What about your relatives and loved ones living in the neighborhood, city and at other places? What about the 9-storey plaza under-construction nearby? What about someone who was driving on a sharp turn?
I was lucky to be in Lahore; more than 550 km away from epicenter of this tragedy, and I experienced the earth shook to horrifying extremes.
And if, either, you or I had been in Balakot, a small town of 25,000 inhabitants in Northern Pakistan, that morning, we would have lost nothing but half of our bustling tourist town's population of men, women and children, plus, each and every structure that ever stood to any height.
Today, Pakistan marked first anniversary of the worst natural disaster that ever struck its land and people. It was October 8, 2005 when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred with epicenter just outside Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Administered Kashmir, killing thousands and reducing millions of homes, schools, hospitals and other structure to absolute rubble. The shocks were felt as far away as from Afghanistan in the east to Western Bangladesh.
More than 75,000 people perished, including 18,000 children that died in schools alone. 80% of all health facilities were totally destroyed while 3.5 million people were made homeless.
Time has passed. And although millions still live in temporary shelters and relief camps, people have started rebuilding their homes and lives. What happened can never be forgotten, for the trauma, the pain is too intense to be forgotten in decades for millions of men, women and children that saw their parents and families being crushed and dying of sheer pain under the rubble of this tragedy.
There was not a single person that was left un-affected by this tragedy.
For me, myself; I forgot to stand firmly on ground. Fearing that this earth, that we stand on for support, stability and steadiness, will betray, I, alongside, millions of others, can never trust it again!!
We pray for all those who were affected directly or indirectly. May God give us all the strength to overcome fear of tragedy and agony of pain that we share with our brothers and sisters who lost everything but faith; faith in God's existence and His command over nature's every power. Amen!!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Cane Syrup; a commoner's summer delight
In months of scorching heat and humidity, it's a routine for common people to have a chilled glass of sugarcane syrup, commonly known as 'gun-nay ka russ', while on their way to work or back to their homes.
A glass of 'gunnay ka russ' often comes with a pint of salt sprinkle added to freshly extracted suyrup right in front of you.
For a person suffering from South Asian summers, one glass of this drink can reinject the freshness and activeness to keep him/her going for a good time.
If visiting my country, trying this drink from a roadside stall is a must!
A glass of 'gunnay ka russ' often comes with a pint of salt sprinkle added to freshly extracted suyrup right in front of you.
For a person suffering from South Asian summers, one glass of this drink can reinject the freshness and activeness to keep him/her going for a good time.
If visiting my country, trying this drink from a roadside stall is a must!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Blue Whale in the Sky!
While travelling almost a month back, I noticed this piece of a cloud in the sky.
Just couldn't resist sharing one of my favorite shots with you!
Saturday, September 02, 2006
--- being back in business ---
I know, I know it's been so long since I last updated my blog.
My exams went fine and got pretty good results. Now, I'm preparing for the ultimate finals that are going to be here pretty soon. I need your best wishes for that too.
There have been many inquiries on why I wasn't writing.
Well, life was getting busier plus I was busy coping with the inner confusion & restlessness in my mind. Interestingly, no apparent reason existed for the state that I was under. I guess it was pretty normal to take a break and have time for one's own self and family.
However, from now on I would definitely try to be regular and reconnect with my precious friends and acquaintances that I've made through this beatiful channel of friendship and cross-continent communication.
My exams went fine and got pretty good results. Now, I'm preparing for the ultimate finals that are going to be here pretty soon. I need your best wishes for that too.
There have been many inquiries on why I wasn't writing.
Well, life was getting busier plus I was busy coping with the inner confusion & restlessness in my mind. Interestingly, no apparent reason existed for the state that I was under. I guess it was pretty normal to take a break and have time for one's own self and family.
However, from now on I would definitely try to be regular and reconnect with my precious friends and acquaintances that I've made through this beatiful channel of friendship and cross-continent communication.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Exam Stuff
I'm having my Semester finals throughout the next week. It's the second last semester so I need to perfom at my level best.
I'll surely be back blogging again after it's over. Till then, wish me good luck!
I'll surely be back blogging again after it's over. Till then, wish me good luck!
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Chocolaty Come Back!
A box of choice for all those who missed me during my absence...
By the way, which one, among these, is your favorite???
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Earth Day 2006
"When I first conceived of Earth Day, a global holiday to celebrate the wonder of life on our planet, I thought long and hard about the day on which it should fall. It must be meaningful. One that might be accepted universally for all of humankind.
When the Vernal Equinox dawned on me, I immediately knew it was right. The Earth tremor that shook our California dwelling at that moment seemed an omen of confirmation. What could be more appropriate than the first moment of Spring, when day and night are equal around the world and hearts and minds can join together with thoughts of harmony and Earth's rejuvenation. Just as a single prayer can be siginificant, how much more so when hundreds, thousands, millions of people throughout the world join in peaceful thoughts and prayers to nurture neighbor and nature." - John McConnell, Founder of Earth Day
Our Earth is beautiful and it is our responsibilty to keep it the way nature balances it.
Unfortunately the toll of human development has been too heavy on our environment resulting in problems, that, if not resolved soon, would surely change the face of the Earth for the worst.
As the world celebrates Earth Day 2006, there has been a growing awareness among the online community through websites and webpages that are celebrating this event.
Google:
Google was one of the first ones to change it's logo to Earth Day theme and provide a direct link to Earth Day searches.
Yahoo:
Yahoo celebrates the Earth Day by putting up an Earth Day quiz, a Question/Answer box, providing information on Hybrid cars and taking pledges from visitors to help slow down climate change.
NRDC:
There's another great link to Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC)'s wesbsite that provides readers with tons of helpful information about environmental issues, global warming, wildlife, green living and solutions to many problems.
Communityschool.Net
A topic of study at the webpage lists down some interesting tips for celebrating the Earth Day.
EARTH DAY TIPS:
- Plant a tree that will shade your house as well as reduce the need for air conditioning.
- Participate in your community's recycling program and recycle all you can.
- Combine short car trips, or use a bicycle or walk instead.
- Improve your home's energy efficiency by adding insulation and caulking, and regularly cleaning heating and air conditioning filters.
- Compost yard trimmings and food waste in a backyard compost bin. Don't bag grass clippings - either leave them on the lawn or compost them.
- When buying paint, cleaners or other chemicals, buy only what you need and use what you buy.
- Practice water conservation - install a low flow shower head or make an Earth Day pledge to take shorter showers.
- Use compact fluorescent lights to conserve up to 75 percent of the energy consumed by incandescent bulbs.
- Purchase durable goods and choose products made with recycled materials and with minimal or recyclable packaging.
- Reduce the amount of unwanted junk mail - have your name removed from mailing lists.
The Nature Conservancy:
The Nature Conservancy's Earth Day 2006 page helps you to share your message of hope explaining how we can preserve our Environment, to send Earth Day e-cards to friends & family and to learn about messages of different celebrities participating in the event.
Some celebrity 'Messages of Hope' from the website:
"We cannot continue to push nature to the brink and then hope that by miracle it will return. We must be vigilant, active defenders of our natural resources and prompt our leaders and fellow citizens to join us as such. We must follow our faiths and common sense, which I believe will guide us into the future on this better path." - Jimmy Carter; former U.S. President
"I hope that the world gains an appreciation for what’s here and does everything it can to protect it. I want for my children and all of their children to enjoy the same wonders I experienced as a boy." - Tom Hanks; Oscar-winning Actor
"My hope for the planet is that the world’s businesspeople, consumers, activists, and politicians will work together to find new ways to create sustainable economic growth.
The good news is that we have the ability to provide for all the people in our world, and to do so in ways that are environmentally sustainable. Our financial and natural resources are abundant and sufficient, if we manage them wisely. We have human ingenuity, through which we create amazing new products, technologies and energy sources. And we have the motivation of wanting to preserve our planet for future generations." - Ken Lewis; Chairman, CEO and President of the Bank of America Corporation
"My hope for our planet is that more adults will spend time with children to teach them to respect and learn from nature These experiences can shape children’s lives in countless positive ways and can imprint their souls with lasting memories. Children need strong, caring, role models that share in their world, no matter how small or insignificant that time may seem. This is my wish for this Earth Day." - Ward Burton; NASCAR driver
EarthDayShirts.com:
Want to wear the cause?; get your own personalized Earth Day 2006 T-shirts for as little as $6 at earthdayshirts.com. Some views of the 2006 line:
StopGlobalWarming.org:
You can also join "THE STOP GLOBAL WARMING VIRTUAL MARCH" to be a part of the collective voice to demand that the governments, corporations & people the world over commit to reduce global warming at Stopglobalwarming.org
Some Important Marchers:
"Global warming and the pollution and burning of fossil fuels that cause it are threats we see here in California and everywhere around the world. These pollutants blanket the globe, trapping heat and creating the "greenhouse" effect - the warming of the earth's atmosphere. All of this impacts California's water supply, public health, agriculture, coastlines, forestry, and much more." - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
"The scientific consensus is clear: human activities are increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, causing our planet to warm. If we don't act soon to reverse this trend, future generations will pay the price. There are cost-effective measures we can take now to begin to address this critical issue, but Congress has been unwilling to lead." - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
"Thousands of climate scientists agree that global warming is not only the most threatening environmental problem, but one of the greatest challenges facing all of humanity." - Leonardo DiCaprio
"Our generation faces the greatest moral and political crisis in human history. Will we take the steps necessary to avert catastrophic global warming or will we doom our children to a new Dark Ages in a world that is biologically and economically impoverished and defined by ever diminishing quality of life." - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"The vast majority of the most respected environmental scientists from all over the world have sounded a clear and urgent alarm. Global warming is real, it is happening already and the anticipated consequences are unacceptable. The evidence is overwhelming and undeniable." - Al Gore
When the Vernal Equinox dawned on me, I immediately knew it was right. The Earth tremor that shook our California dwelling at that moment seemed an omen of confirmation. What could be more appropriate than the first moment of Spring, when day and night are equal around the world and hearts and minds can join together with thoughts of harmony and Earth's rejuvenation. Just as a single prayer can be siginificant, how much more so when hundreds, thousands, millions of people throughout the world join in peaceful thoughts and prayers to nurture neighbor and nature." - John McConnell, Founder of Earth Day
Our Earth is beautiful and it is our responsibilty to keep it the way nature balances it.Unfortunately the toll of human development has been too heavy on our environment resulting in problems, that, if not resolved soon, would surely change the face of the Earth for the worst.
As the world celebrates Earth Day 2006, there has been a growing awareness among the online community through websites and webpages that are celebrating this event.
Google:
Google was one of the first ones to change it's logo to Earth Day theme and provide a direct link to Earth Day searches.
Yahoo:Yahoo celebrates the Earth Day by putting up an Earth Day quiz, a Question/Answer box, providing information on Hybrid cars and taking pledges from visitors to help slow down climate change.
NRDC:
There's another great link to Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC)'s wesbsite that provides readers with tons of helpful information about environmental issues, global warming, wildlife, green living and solutions to many problems.
Communityschool.Net
A topic of study at the webpage lists down some interesting tips for celebrating the Earth Day.
EARTH DAY TIPS:
- Plant a tree that will shade your house as well as reduce the need for air conditioning.
- Participate in your community's recycling program and recycle all you can.
- Combine short car trips, or use a bicycle or walk instead.
- Improve your home's energy efficiency by adding insulation and caulking, and regularly cleaning heating and air conditioning filters.
- Compost yard trimmings and food waste in a backyard compost bin. Don't bag grass clippings - either leave them on the lawn or compost them.
- When buying paint, cleaners or other chemicals, buy only what you need and use what you buy.
- Practice water conservation - install a low flow shower head or make an Earth Day pledge to take shorter showers.
- Use compact fluorescent lights to conserve up to 75 percent of the energy consumed by incandescent bulbs.
- Purchase durable goods and choose products made with recycled materials and with minimal or recyclable packaging.
- Reduce the amount of unwanted junk mail - have your name removed from mailing lists.
The Nature Conservancy:
The Nature Conservancy's Earth Day 2006 page helps you to share your message of hope explaining how we can preserve our Environment, to send Earth Day e-cards to friends & family and to learn about messages of different celebrities participating in the event.
Some celebrity 'Messages of Hope' from the website:
"We cannot continue to push nature to the brink and then hope that by miracle it will return. We must be vigilant, active defenders of our natural resources and prompt our leaders and fellow citizens to join us as such. We must follow our faiths and common sense, which I believe will guide us into the future on this better path." - Jimmy Carter; former U.S. President
"I hope that the world gains an appreciation for what’s here and does everything it can to protect it. I want for my children and all of their children to enjoy the same wonders I experienced as a boy." - Tom Hanks; Oscar-winning Actor
"My hope for the planet is that the world’s businesspeople, consumers, activists, and politicians will work together to find new ways to create sustainable economic growth.
The good news is that we have the ability to provide for all the people in our world, and to do so in ways that are environmentally sustainable. Our financial and natural resources are abundant and sufficient, if we manage them wisely. We have human ingenuity, through which we create amazing new products, technologies and energy sources. And we have the motivation of wanting to preserve our planet for future generations." - Ken Lewis; Chairman, CEO and President of the Bank of America Corporation
"My hope for our planet is that more adults will spend time with children to teach them to respect and learn from nature These experiences can shape children’s lives in countless positive ways and can imprint their souls with lasting memories. Children need strong, caring, role models that share in their world, no matter how small or insignificant that time may seem. This is my wish for this Earth Day." - Ward Burton; NASCAR driver
EarthDayShirts.com:
Want to wear the cause?; get your own personalized Earth Day 2006 T-shirts for as little as $6 at earthdayshirts.com. Some views of the 2006 line:
StopGlobalWarming.org:
You can also join "THE STOP GLOBAL WARMING VIRTUAL MARCH" to be a part of the collective voice to demand that the governments, corporations & people the world over commit to reduce global warming at Stopglobalwarming.org
Some Important Marchers:
"Global warming and the pollution and burning of fossil fuels that cause it are threats we see here in California and everywhere around the world. These pollutants blanket the globe, trapping heat and creating the "greenhouse" effect - the warming of the earth's atmosphere. All of this impacts California's water supply, public health, agriculture, coastlines, forestry, and much more." - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
"The scientific consensus is clear: human activities are increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, causing our planet to warm. If we don't act soon to reverse this trend, future generations will pay the price. There are cost-effective measures we can take now to begin to address this critical issue, but Congress has been unwilling to lead." - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
"Thousands of climate scientists agree that global warming is not only the most threatening environmental problem, but one of the greatest challenges facing all of humanity." - Leonardo DiCaprio
"Our generation faces the greatest moral and political crisis in human history. Will we take the steps necessary to avert catastrophic global warming or will we doom our children to a new Dark Ages in a world that is biologically and economically impoverished and defined by ever diminishing quality of life." - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"The vast majority of the most respected environmental scientists from all over the world have sounded a clear and urgent alarm. Global warming is real, it is happening already and the anticipated consequences are unacceptable. The evidence is overwhelming and undeniable." - Al Gore
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Eid Milad-un-Nabbi - Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s Birthday
I would like to wish all my friends a very happy and blessed Eid Milad-un-Nabbi. May you all be blessed with the best of health, wealth, happiness & peace.
Eid Mubarak!
Muslims, all over the world, celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi; Prophet Muhammad(PBUH)'s birthday yesterday. Holy Prophet(PBUH)'s birth anniversary falls on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal of the Islamic lunar calendar year.
For Muslims, Eid Milad-un-Nabi is the regarded as an highly important event and is celebrated as a third Eid.
On this occasion public meetings & processions are held in masjids where religious scholars and prominent figures make speeches on different aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet(PBUH).
The stories of the Prophet’s birth, childhood, youth and adult life, his character, teachings, sufferings, and forgiveness of even his most bitter enemies, his fortitude in the face of general opposition, leadership in battles, bravery, wisdom, preaching and his final triumph through Allah’s mercy over the hearts of people are narrated in detail.
Salutations and songs in his praise are recited. In some countries, streets, mosques and buildings are decorated with colorful buntings and pennants and well illuminated at night. Affluent Muslims generously donate to charity. Feasts are arranged and food is served to guests and the poor.
Muhammad(PBUH); One of the World's Most Influential Persons
“My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.
Of humble origins, Muhammad founded and promulgated one of the world’s great religions, and became an immensely effective political leader. Today, thirteen centuries after his death, his influence is still powerful and pervasive.
Muhammad was a secular as well as a religious leader. In fact, as the driving force behind the Arab conquests, he may well rank as the most influential political leader of all time.”
Michael Hart, The 100; A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
Sources:
BBC Religions & Ethics
GEO News
Eid Mubarak!
Muslims, all over the world, celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi; Prophet Muhammad(PBUH)'s birthday yesterday. Holy Prophet(PBUH)'s birth anniversary falls on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal of the Islamic lunar calendar year.
For Muslims, Eid Milad-un-Nabi is the regarded as an highly important event and is celebrated as a third Eid.
On this occasion public meetings & processions are held in masjids where religious scholars and prominent figures make speeches on different aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet(PBUH).
The stories of the Prophet’s birth, childhood, youth and adult life, his character, teachings, sufferings, and forgiveness of even his most bitter enemies, his fortitude in the face of general opposition, leadership in battles, bravery, wisdom, preaching and his final triumph through Allah’s mercy over the hearts of people are narrated in detail.
Salutations and songs in his praise are recited. In some countries, streets, mosques and buildings are decorated with colorful buntings and pennants and well illuminated at night. Affluent Muslims generously donate to charity. Feasts are arranged and food is served to guests and the poor.
Muhammad(PBUH); One of the World's Most Influential Persons
“My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.
Of humble origins, Muhammad founded and promulgated one of the world’s great religions, and became an immensely effective political leader. Today, thirteen centuries after his death, his influence is still powerful and pervasive.
Muhammad was a secular as well as a religious leader. In fact, as the driving force behind the Arab conquests, he may well rank as the most influential political leader of all time.”
Michael Hart, The 100; A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
Sources:
BBC Religions & Ethics
GEO News
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