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The Emir of NYU: John Sexton’s Abu Dhabi Debacle
Will a controversial Middle East campus lead to the downfall of the university’s embattled president? Source: The Atlanic, by Zvika Krieger In February 2008, I attended an New York University faculty meeting about the school’s plans to open a new campus in the tiny desert emirate of Abu Dhabi. I was there reporting for a [...]
Getting a Little Closer to Understanding God
When Azi was born, I wanted nothing more than to create an entire world for him. I didn’t want anything in return other than the satisfaction of knowing I was giving him this thing that he might love. It doesn’t really matter if he remembers or appreciates it. All that matters is it [...]
Happier with Children?
I came across an excellent article by Mark Tapson that in a nutshell gets at why anyone in their right mind would ever want kids. Brilliant as usual, Mark starts off with a relatable scene: “No sooner had I cleaned my seven-week-old daughter’s poop off my lap the other day (don’t ask) than my two-year-old [...]
What’s Getting Into Gaza?
We hear talk across several channels, with most staying Palestinians have been denied basic supplies. And then there’s this image. What’s really going on? Share your thoughts here:
A Sufi-Inspired Eid Centerpiece
So this was year one of making Eid fun for the boy. I made all the decorations this year, and will add to it next year with leftover discount Christmas items. Star garlands weaved through Sufi quote cards make up the table centerpiece. My favorite Sufi quotes lets me personalize the holiday and [...]
American Leadership Ten Years After 9-11
Liberals may joke about people who live in the sticks – the truck driving, plaid wearing variety. The type that sit on their front porch chewing a blade of grass with a shotgun resting on their lap. They may be labeled as uncultured but they definitely cannot be labeled stupid. If you trespass with intent [...]
9-11 Ten Years Later: Where Liberal Media and Muslim Narratives Fail
When watching G.I. Joe as a kid, I knew Cobra Commander was an inherent baddie. Of course, I was about 20 years too late for the propaganda to have any effect on me; the Cold War was long over. G.I. Joe would never survive today. And for that I feel a little at loss knowing [...]
“Obama Got Osama”
Original Source: Viewpoint Online TV channels are showing a popular reality show these days all over the world called “Obama Got Osama” and we the poor, captive audience tend to believe what we see without asking any question! Although the death of the terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is good news for the whole world, [...]
Contiguous State Deception
In a recent major speech at the State Department, President Obama, addressing the ‘democratic’ revolution in the Middle East and North Africa and predictably Israel became the main point of attention again. Obama, like many of his predecessors (Carter, both presidents Bush, Clinton) has made another attempt to resurrect the peace process between Israel and [...]
Response to National Review’s Feature Article “Uncharitable: Zakat is Not About Charity, but Jihad”
Response to National Review’s Feature Article “Uncharitable: Zakat is Not About Charity, but Jihad” Dear National Review Editors, Your publication of Andrew C. McCarthy’s piece, “Uncharitable: Zakat is Not About Charity, but Jihad”, featured April 23, 2011, is a complete disappointment to your standing as a leading conservative publication, as well as to journalism [...]
