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Against Scholar Hasan Mahmud's claim that "the Prophet even did not use bad words toward them (apostates)", Muhammad had, clearly, ordered the killing of every apostate, who came within his power. And he desperately wanted that those apostates were successfully executed.
[Read the first part of this article: What the Quran Says about the Apostates of Islam? "Just Kill Them"]
Muhammad's dealing with apostates in the hadith
Scholar Hasan Mahmud claims: Not a single hadith gives evidence of killing apostates
Scholar of Islam Hasan Mahmud, who rejects opinions on Islam of the greatest Islamic scholars in history, claims that he had thorough read all of the 23,000 Sunni hadiths and another 16,000 Shia hadiths, and none of them give specific evidence of killing apostates (see the video). He makes similar claim about the Sira (see below).
Bizarre claim! This can only happen if one reads the collections of hadiths with her/his eyes closed and mind disabled. Many authors have listed the hadiths that commands the killing of apostates and incidents of killing them. So, I will not spend too much time on the hadiths in this article. I will spend more time on the evidence of Muhammad's order to kill his apostatized disciples and the incidents of killing them under his supervision as described in the Prophet's biography (Sira).
Below are two hadiths that gives clear evidence that Muhammad commanded the killing apostates:
Bukhari 52:260: "...The Prophet said, 'If somebody (a Muslim) discards his religion, kill him.'"
Bukhari 83:37: "Allah's Apostle never killed anyone except in one of the following three situations: (1) A person who killed somebody unjustly, was killed (in Qisas), (2) a married person who committed illegal sexual intercourse, and (3) a man who fought against Allah and His Apostle, and deserted Islam and became an apostate."
When Ibn Warraq quoted the first hadith (Bukhari 52:260) in the debate – "Kill those who change their religion" – Scholar Mahmud retorted: "whoever changes his religion from Judaism and Christianity to Islam, kill them too?"
What a senile way of doing a debate! Muhammad founded a new religion and was inviting everybody from other religions to join Islam. In this context, when Muhammad said, "Kill those who change their religion", even the stupidest person in the whole world would know that Muhammad was talking about a Muslim's changing of her/his religion from Islam to another. Is scholar Mahmud suggesting that Muhammad was inviting Christians and Jews to embrace Islam for killing them after they embrace Islam? Either Scholar Mahmud is senile, or his beloved prophet was senile.
Here is one hadith, which describes Muhammad's disciple Mu'adh bin Jabal's killing of one Muslim for reverting to Judaism based on the "judgment of Allah and His Apostle":
Bukhari 9:84:58: Narrated Abu Burda: "…The Prophet then sent Mu'adh bin Jabal after him and when Mu'adh reached him, he spread out a cushion for him and requested him to get down (and sit on the cushion). Behold: There was a fettered man beside Abu Muisa. Mu'adh asked, "Who is this (man)?" Abu Muisa said, "He was a Jew and became a Muslim and then reverted back to Judaism." Then Abu Muisa requested Mu'adh to sit down but Mu'adh said, "I will not sit down till he has been killed. This is the judgment of Allah and His Apostle (for such cases) and repeated it thrice. Then Abu Musa ordered that the man be killed, and he was killed..."
There are numerous more hadiths, referring to the prophet's command of killing the apostates of Islam, and the incidents of killing them as per the command of Muhammad and Allah, which can be read in this article: Punishment of Apostates in Islam is Death by Beheading.
Muhammad's dealing apostates in the Sira
Scholar Hasan Mahmud claims: Prophet Muhammad Let Apostates Go Scot-free
In the debate with Ibn Warraq, scholar Hasan Mahmud, referring to Ibn Ishaq's Sira of the Prophet, says:
We have four cases of apostasy in front of Prophet in his life-time... Abdullah bin Sa'd, Al-Harith, and Ubaidullah. These three persons left Islam in prophet's time, and prophet did not put them to death, did not punish them in anyway, even prophet did not use bad words toward them.
These are probably the biggest lies ever told, because Prophet Muhammad had ordered the killing each of his apostatized disciples that came within his power, including these apostates cited by Scholar Mahmud.
It should be mentioned beforehand that there were hardly any typical apostate amongst Muhammad's disciple, who chose to leave it, because they didn't like it. A few cases of apostasy amongst Muhammad's disciples that we know were actually forced by circumstances, namely they made a grievous mistake for which Muhammad would have killed them. So, they ran away in trying to save their life; they didn't leave Islam because of their dislike of it.
Here are five cases of apostasy cited in Ibn Ishaq's Sira, and three of them has been mentioned by Scholar Mahmud:
1) Abdullah b. Sa'd: Abdullah b. Sa'd is the most well-known amongst the few of Muhammad's apostatized disciples. He had emigrated with Muhammad to Medina, and acted his secretary for writing down the revelations. According to Ali Dasti, Dashti (Twenty Three Years, p. 98):
[Abdullah] had been one of the scribes employed at Medina to write down the 'revelations'. On a number of occasions, with Muhammad's consent, he changed the closing words of verses. For example, when Muhammad said "And God is mighty and wise", Abdullah Sarh suggested 'knowing and wise', and the prophet answered that there was no objection. Having observed a succession of changes of this type, Abdullah renounced Islam on the ground that the revelations, if from God, could not be changed at the prompting of a scribe such as himself. After his apostasy, he went to Mecca and joined the Qorayshites.
So, Abdullah's was a classic case of apostasy under Muhammad, because he understood the falsity of Muhammad's revelations, and left Islam. And immediately, he fled to Mecca to be safe from Muhammad's punishment. And how did Muhammad deal with him when he fell into his power on the day of the conquest of Mecca? Let us here it from Ibn Ishaq's Sira, which Mr. Mahmud has used as his sources:
The apostle had instructed his commanders when they entered Mecca only to fight those who resisted them, except a small number who were to be killed even if they were found beneath the curtains of the Ka'ba. Among them was 'Abdullah b. Sa'd, brother of the B. 'Amir b. Lu'ayy. The reason he ordered him to be killed was that he had been a Muslim and used to write down revelation; then he apostatized and returned to Quraysh… (The Life of Muhammad, Karachi, p. 550).
However, Muhammad desperate wanted to have him killed, but could not due to intervention of his son-in-law Uthman, the third caliph of Islam, who was Abdullah's foster brother. Ibn Ishaq's following account makes Muhammad's desperate intention crystal clear (p. 550):
…[Abdullah] fled to Uthman b. Affan whose foster-brother he was: The latter hid him until he brought him to the apostle after the situation in Mecca was tranquil, and asked that he might be granted immunity. They allege that the apostle remained silent for a long time till finally he said yes. When Uthman had left, he [Muhammad] said to his companions who were sitting around him, 'I kept silent so that one of you might get up and strike off his head!' One of the Ansar said, 'Then why didn't you give me a sign, O apostle of God'. He answered that a prophet does not kill by pointing.
2) Abdullah b. Khatal: Abdullah b. Khatal (not mentioned by Mr. Mahmud) was another disciple of Muhammad, who had apostatized. Once, Muhammad had sent him, along with an ansar and a slave to collect "poor tax" (zakaat). On the way, they halted, and "he ordered the slave to kill a goat for him and prepare some food, and went to sleep." When he woke up, he found that the slave had not prepared any food, and out of anger, hungry Abdullah bin Khatal killed the slave. And knowing how Muhammad will deal with him for killing the slave, who was Muslim, he fled to Meccan and thus he became an apostatized.
So, Abdullah bin Khatal was not a classic case of apostasy, i.e. he didn't leave Islam because of his dislike for it. He made a grievous mistake, and in fear that Muhammad would kill him, he left Muhammad's camp. And Abdullah bin Khatal was among those Muhammad had ordered to be killed on the day of capturing Mecca. His two singing-girls, Fartana and her friend, were also ordered to be killed, because they used to sing satirical songs about the apostle. Abdullah b. Khatal was killed by Sa'id b. Hurayth al-Makhzumi and Abu Barza al-Aslami acting together. One of his singing-girls was also killed; the other girl could escape and was later pardoned. (Ibn Ishaq, p. 551)
3) Miqyas b. Hubaba: Miqyas was another of Muhammad's disciples (not mentioned by Mr. Mahmud), who had turned apostate, but not out of his own choice. He killed an Ansari as revenge, because that Ansari had killed his brother. And he too had to flee to the Quraysh, fearing that Muhammad would kill him. So, Miqyas also did not leave Islam, because he disliked it. And his name was in the list of those Muhammad had ordered to be killed upon capturing Mecca. Muhammad disciple Numayla b. Abdullah killed Miqyas, and his sister wrote (Ibn Ishaq, p. 551):
By my life, Numayla shamed his people
And distressed the winter guests when he slew Miqyas.
Whoever has seen a man like Miqyas
Who provided food for young mothers in hard times.
So, Miqyas was a kind and generous person, who made a mistake, which had some justification, but Muhammad did not forgive him. He was killed as per Muhammad's order.
4) Al-Harith b. Suwayd b. Samit: Al-Harith was a disciple of Muhammad (i.e. an ansar), who, joining Muhammad's party in the Battle of Uhud, killed two Muslims, named al-Mujadhdhar b. Dhiyad al-Balawi and Qays b. Zayd. He did this as revenge, because al-Mujadhdhar had earlier killed his father (it seems Qays was targeted, but got killed by mistake). And knowing that Muhammad will kill him for killing another Muslim, although he had some justification for committing the crime, he immediately fled to Mecca. Let's hear from Ibn Ishaq about how Muhammad dealt with him? (p. 384):
Now the apostle, as they say, had ordered Umar to kill him [Al-Harith], if he got the better of him, but he escaped him and was in Mecca.
Scholar Hasan Mahmud says, concerning the case of Al-Harith's apostasy, verse 3:86 was revealed, which says:
"How can God guide a people who have disbelieved after their belief, and after that they have testified that the apostle is true and proofs have been given to them. God will not guide an evil people."
Mr. Mahmud claims that Allah only expressed His frustration in this verse, but didn't command his killing.
Scholar Mahmud is wrong again. We have to understand that Muhammad had already ordered Al-Harith's killing before this verse was revealed. After this order to kill him, Ibn Ishaq, on the authority of Ibn Abbas, says that Al-Harith sent his brother al-Julas to the Prophet informing of his repentance and seeking his forgiveness, so that he might return to Muhammad's community (So, Al-Harith never really left Islam in effect). And, to his, God sent down verse 3:86. If one reads Allah's words in verse 3:86, bearing in mind that Muhammad had already order Al-Harith's killing, Allah clearly did not forgive him. Instead, Allah only justified Muhammad's order of killing him by refusing to guide him back to Islam in saying "How can God guide a people who have disbelieved after their belief" and that "God will not guide an evil people." The verse clearly says that Allah refused to forgive him and accept him back as a Muslim. That means, Allah held Muhammad's order to killing him valid in verse 3:86.
5) Ubaydullah b. Jahsh: Ubaydullah, husband of Abu Sufian's daughter Umm Habiba, was the fifth apostate among Muhammad's disciples. He, along with Umm Habiba, went to exile in Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 615. It is there in Abyssinia that he was impressed by the Christian faith, embraced it, and died there as a Christian. (Ibn Ishaq, p. 527)
Ubaydullah was the only apostate, whom Muhammad did not order to be killed. And expecting the same is also stupidity for a number of reasons: 1) Ubaydullah was living in a far-away country, and he died there even before Muhammad's military power had been firmly established; 2) Muhammad needed a safe haven for his emigrated disciples there, many of whom stayed there until 628, and Ubaydullah had died before that; 3) Abyssinia was also a very powerful kingdom, which Muslim could never conquer, despite its close proximity to the Arab Peninsula.
Nonetheless, Ubaydullah's conversion to Christianity seemed to have angered Muhammad, and he tried to relieve it somewhat by adding his wife Umm Habiba into his harem, who returned after Ubaydullah's conversion to Christianity turned their marriage null and void. Muhammad also added Ubaydullah sister Zanab bte Jahsh to his harem, for which he even had to break Allah's earlier command of four wives per Muslim, as his harem already had four.
Let me sum up Muhammad's dealing with his apostatized disciples. Against Scholar Hasan Mahmud's claim that "the Prophet even did not use bad words toward them (apostates)", Muhammad had, clearly, ordered the killing of every apostate, who came within his power. And he desperately wanted that those apostates were successfully executed. It is beyond my comprehension: How decent people, such as scholar Hasan Mahmud, could engage in lying and deceiving so nakedly and so shamelessly, when it comes to defending Islam.
In the first part of this article, What the Quran Says about the Apostates of Islam? "Just Kill Them", I shown conclusively that when Islam became powerful, Allah commanded clearly and unequivocally to kill the apostates of Islam. In this part, we see that Muhammad made desperate efforts to kill each of his disciples, who had apostatized. So, Allah commanded killing the apostates, Muhammad executed the command with utmost sincerity.
M A Khan is the author of Islamic Jihad: A Legacy of Forced Conversion, Imperialism and Slavery.
written by Salladin , April 12, 2012
written by Malem , April 12, 2012
written by Salladin , April 12, 2012
You see, we can agree on things. My pseudonym is Salladin, not salad. I call you Malem all the time as you call yourself. Now who is at fault Malem?
Maybe from now on we could have a civilized conversation i.s.o calling eachother names and playing the person i.s.o. the ball. Thanx in advance.
written by anders , April 12, 2012
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written by Salladin , April 13, 2012
Don't take conclusions because of one debate. Maybe Ibn Warraq should stick to his accadamical approach. Maybe he was afraid of a fatwa :-)
written by The Fog Horn , April 13, 2012
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Get rid of the OT and denouce it because in there lies your problem.
written by Archpagan , April 13, 2012
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written by Editor, M A Khan , April 14, 2012
1) I have insider knowledge about how this debate was set-up. It was not a debate per se, as you see there are no audience. According to people familiar with the debate, Mr. Mahmud came to New York to join a rally in support of NYPD's surveillance of Muslim radicals, where he met Ibn Warraq, a New Yorker. After the rally, Mr Mahmud, who had come prepared, invited Ibn Warraq to the debate. He was obviously not prepared for it. And you see, Mr. Mahmud had memorised every point he wanted make. Ibn Warraq had to look through pages of a book he had with him for everything he said.
2) I have met Ibn Warraq. He is too much of a gentleman, speaks too softly; he is not a demagogue. He is not debater personality which is so obvious, so suggest your comment, "He mumbled "Yes," and "Right," and "OK," all through".
You noticed how Mr. Mahmud debated. Anything went against him, he talked like senile person -- like about the hadith in which Muhammad said "Kill those, who leave religion." A debater would charge Mahmud "senile" for his comment regarding that hadith.
When he mentioned about the views of the revered stalwart Islamic scholars, Mr. Mahmud said: just ignore them. A debater would score big time by asking back on what ground Mr. Mahmud -- a small-time scholar he is -- claims to be a higher authority than those great scholars.
And you also noticed how Mr. Mahmud engaged in lying or disinformation, which has been made crystal clear in this article. Since, Ibn Warraq didn't come prepared and he could not cross-check those references on the spot, he had to accept Mr. Mahmud's d lies or disinformation. Ibn Warraq is such a gentleman that had he even known that Mr. Mahmud was lying, he wouldn't probably point it out, in order not to embarrass his opponent, especially when the latter is a personal friend.
Having said that Ibn Warraq's scholarship should not be judged by this debate, which is demagogy, not scholarship. His scholarship lies in his writings and books, and the judgement should be made based on those works.
written by VRM , April 14, 2012
A good debater may not necessarily be a good scholar and same is true the other way round.
Take the case of Zakir Naik. He always appears to be victorious in any debate,but careful examination of his claims clearly show that he has very limited knowledge of Islam and he mixes all kinds of lies with some facts.
I request Mr. khan to please refer to opinion of some leading muhaddith on the authenticity of a hadith while quoting it, so that some of our friends here can't claim that chain of narrators is weak or so and so scholar has declared it a weak hadith.
written by Salladin , April 14, 2012
written by Taru Dutt , April 14, 2012
I can understand that a good scholar may not be a good debater, but a good scholar must not then agree to a form of debate for which he is not equipped. Mr. Warraq chose to agree to Mr. Mahmud's request. In that case, he, Mr. Warraq, must be considered not only a poor or totally incompetent debater, but a man of poor judgement as well.
Another point: the quotations from the Koran about there being no direct injunction to kill apostates, but to leave them their punishment in the afterlife, is the FIRST baseline of defence used by ANY apologist for Islam. It would be astonishing if Mr. Warraq were not aware of this commonest of opening gambits by an apologist. There is really no great "preparation" for debate required to answer this objection; it is an objection that, as a thinker and polemicist on Islam, Mr. Warraq ought already to have asked himself many times.
The only way possible, it seems, for Mr. Warraq to redeem himself from the devastatingly poor showing (I have watched the "debate" and can safely say that "devastatingly poor showing" is no exaggeration) is to publish Mr. Mahmud's questions and objections and answer them, one by one, if he is able. Otherwise, we who look for answers to Islamist apologetics will have to seek them elsewhere and can no longer look to Mr. Warraq for effective refutation of said apologetics.
written by Editor, M A Khan , April 14, 2012
He also does not invite people to look for answers from him.
It's clear how Hasan Mahmud set up the so-called debate, to which Ibn Warraq repeated said I have nothing to debate.
Ibn Warraq and Hasan Mahmud are buddies of sorts -- however opposed their stands are. But he certainly had a lesson as to how someone -- a good buddy and excellent gentleman -- can lie and deceive -- when he/she is on the Islamic side.
Hasan Mahmud was invited to a written debate -- a rematch, but he declined, claiming written debate is not useful.
written by Taru Dutt , April 14, 2012
Actually, Ibn Warraq's entire work is a refutation of Islam - including his "How to Debate Muslims." Therein he specifically sets out how to debate Muslims, but did not take his own advice in the "debate" with Hasan Mahmud, it would seem.
You certainly seem not familiar with his works.
Ad hominem and baseless assumption.
It's clear how Hasan Mahmud set up the so-called debate, to which Ibn Warraq repeated said I have nothing to debate.
No, he didn't say "I have nothing to debate," at all. He said that he has "no stake in this." Not the same thing. He was affirming his lack of personal stake, of personal bias. At no point did he refuse the debate.
But he certainly had a lesson as to how someone -- a good buddy and excellent gentleman -- can lie and deceive -- when he/she is on the Islamic side.
Totally agree. Let us hope that Mr. Warraq will profit by that lesson.
Hasan Mahmud was invited to a written debate -- a rematch, but he declined, claiming written debate is not useful.
In that case, he is a dishonest person who is taking advantage of Mr. Warraq's shyness and retiring nature in their "debate." He is afraid, it seems, to face Mr. Warraq and others in a written exchange of ideas. Thank you very much for this information. It truly shows how very cunning many apologists for Islam can be, when they take unfair advantage of their opponent's personality traits to push their regressive ideology. By the way, I should add that I wholly support the work Ibn Warraq and many other courageous apostates have done, and continue to do, to expose, with unflinching dedication, the unsavoury side of Islam. And in spite of the debate, I remain totally unconvinced by Mr. Mahmud's views - to put it mildly. What kind of a loving God would punish people with hellfire for not believing in him? It's ludicrous.
Also greatly appreciate your allowing me to comment on this forum. It has been a pleasure. Please accept my sincere admiration for the work you are doing to expose the regressive aspects of Islam, which are many, starting with its insistence that one believe that a book, ANY book, can be the Word of God. Islam is an ideology and therefore should never, in any way, shape or form, be exempt from the most searching criticism.
written by Salladin , April 14, 2012
written by Editor, M A Khan , April 15, 2012
Actually, Ibn Warraq's entire work is a refutation of Islam - including his "How to Debate Muslims."Ibn Warraq's major work are:
1) "Why I Am Not A Muslim?"
2) "Which Koran: Variants, Manuscripts, Linguistics"
3) "What the Koran Really Says: Language, Text and Commentary"
4) Leaving Islam: Apostates Speak Out
5) The Origins of the Koran: Classic Essays on Islam's Holy Book
6) The Quest for the Historical Muhammad
7) Koranic Sources: Pre-islamic, Christian, and Qumranian Influences
8) Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays
Many of these books are basically compilation of essays of other academics and scholars that were going to be lost. And none of these books are set up as debate/refutation of Islamic apologists or scholars. They are not refutation of Islam either, can't even be called critique of Islam. They are basically an attempt at establishing what Islam truly is, how it came about etc.
Even if you call it refutation of Islam, it is hugely different from debating Islamic apologists and scholars.
No, he didn't say "I have nothing to debate," at all. He said that he has "no stake in this." Not the same thing. He was affirming his lack of personal stake, of personal bias. At no point did he refuse the debate.Listen to the video again. He certainly said, "I have nothing to debate" -- at least once. Also it's expected that when one take a side in a debate, he/she has a stake on the issue. Participation in a debate automatically involves a stake in it.
Your conclusion about his work based on his one small essay -- "How to Debate Muslims?" -- and suggesting that "Ibn Warraq's entire work is a refutation of Islam" need a lot more justification with references from his entire work.
Moreover, "How to Debate Muslims" was just an essay of a writer, not necessarily a demagogue's invitation/challenge to debate -- which are different things.
Since this argument is not what the article is intended to be, I may not comment any further on this.
We highly appreciate your praise of our work.
written by Abc , April 15, 2012
Fred Donner, a professor in Near Eastern studies, notes his lack of specialist training in Arabic studies, citing "inconsistent handling of Arabic materials," and unoriginal arguments, and "heavy-handed favoritism" towards revisionist theories and "the compiler's [i.e. Ibn Warraq's] agenda, which is not scholarship, but anti-Islamic polemic
Daniel Martin Varisco has criticized Ibn Warraq's book Defending the West: A Critique of Edward Said's Orientalism, writing that "This modern son of a bookseller imprints a polemical farce not worth the 500-plus pages of paper it wastes.
Ibn Warraq claims to subscribe to secularism and freethinking, yet he objects to Islam only and aligns himself with Christian fundamentalism, which raises questions about the true thrust of his mission" and added that "the more rigid and biased the Orientalists, the better for Warraq".
This is what non Muslim academics think of warraq.
written by vbv , April 15, 2012
I hope you find my response quite fitting to your incoherent babbles.
written by Taru Dutt , April 15, 2012
Just something to keep in mind for the future when you are tempted to use the length of writing as directly propotional to salience.
Ibn Warraq did not refuse the debate, and it's quite false to claim that "he doesn't claim to refute anybody." He DOES refute people, he DOES refute ideologies - his whole work says so; his whole work is a much needed antidote to unquestioning belief in Islam and in Orientalism. The books you pointed out all have to do with Islam. Perhaps you're not familar with Ibn Warraq's well-known refutation of Edward Said's highly influential "Orientalism." Again, that book of Mr. Warraq's IS a refutation of Said's work. It's called "Defending the West - a Critique of Edward Said's Orientalism."
Thanks for your time. I stand by my contention that Mr. Warraq never refused a debate with Mr. Mahmud; that he came off poorly; and that throughout his work he refutes, exposes and critques the belief system called Islam. However, although on this occasion Mr. Warraq came off second best, that does not therefore mean that his refutations and critques of Islam are no longer valid - far from it.
written by Real Salladin , April 15, 2012
written by Editor, M A Khan , April 15, 2012
His extra-Islamic work, namely those addressing Said's Orientalism, are certainly refutation, which is all too obvious. So, I admit to my mistake for not clarifying that I was talking only about his work on Islam.
And I still feel that his works on Islam are not refutations of Islam. I'm quite familiar with his work in this area, because he was kind enough to gift me a whole set of his books for free when I had an opportunity to meet him in a conference, and before that I had already read his "Why I Am Not A Muslim" and "Leaving Islam: Apostates Speak Out." His works are basically "are basically an attempt at establishing what Islam truly is, how it came about etc." as I claimed in the earlier comment. He doesn't refute Muhammad's claims, Quran's claims, Hadith's claims -- which would constitute refutation of Islam. If you think that doing things other than these is refutation of Islam, then I would say, I have problem with understanding the issue.
written by vbv , April 16, 2012
written by Salladin , April 16, 2012
written by Yibel , April 17, 2012
He is the All-knowing Allah of Islam who selected Muhammad to spread His message/will/commands to mankind, and to avoid any misunderstandings or confusions, He instructed Jibril to use the Arabic language for His revelations to simplify things to the finite mind of the "Prophet."
There are at least 11 verses in the Qur'an that emphasize the selection of the Arabic language as a privilege, as a simple measure to insure the clarity of the message, and a way of undermining the power of Shaytan who managed to infiltrate the ranks of The People of the Book (Jews and Christians), and forced them to commit the ultimate evil of rejecting Allah's Prophet and his teachings.
"A Book, whereof the verses are explained in detail; a Qur'an in Arabic, for people who understand... " 41:3
But, Arabic is one of the 4 hardest languages to learn. So, why oh why, did Allah (Al-Hamid) pick such a difficult language and then say it was for "the clarity of the message"? And, why oh why, do we need additional outside sources in order to understand and clarify the "message" if it is so easy to understand? And since when is the Arabic language (a language BTW which is thoroughly disgusting to the ear) a "privilege?
And how do we know that this book is inspired and full of truth? Well, Muhammad says so, that's how we know:
"By the declining star, your compatriot (Muhammad) is not in error, nor is he deceived. He does not speak out of his own fancy. This is an inspired revelation. He is taught by one (Jibril) who is powerful and mighty." 53:1-6 Yeh, Riiiiight!!!
written by The Infidel Alliance , April 17, 2012
Good points about Arabic in Islam. On a similar note, we have to wonder why the all powerful Allah would have picked Muhammed as his messenger when it was a known fact that he was illiterate.
Isn't it a bit ironic that Muhammed couldn't even read the very Koran which was supposedly spewed from his grotesque mouth?
How perfect could the Koran be if Islam's perfect man, Muhammed, couldn't even read it to verify if what his supplicants wrote was correct?
Muhammed is the greatest fraud ever perpetrated on humanity, and when Muslims finally have their eyes opened that their perfect man, their insan al-kamil, was just another murdering, raping, enslaving, thieving, lying, torturing, sexually deviant pervert criminal sociopath, they will be ashamed and embarrassed at their own stupidity for venerating this Meccan Charles Manson.
~ The Infidel Alliance
written by davids , April 18, 2012
written by Yibel , April 19, 2012
There is no evidence in the Qur'an that Muhammad ever had access to any of the information in the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). Some of Muhammad's Biblical tales are twisted stories taken from the Talmud, but are not found in the Torah. They are just too mixed up and bear so little resemblance to any of the Jewish scriptures that the Jews just laughed at him.
While scholars differ as to the identity of the man that helped Muhammad translate the Talmud (a Jewish book of commentary, stories, and legal decisions) and perfect his Qur'an/Recite, Salman the Farsi is generally considered to be the most likely suspect. Other possible suspects are Suhaib bin Sinan and Ada the Monk.
Muhammad was trying to get the local Jews to join his cult of maraudering cut-throats, but his lack of any real knowledge of Jewish history (Torah) gave him away. When the Jews refused to accept him as a prophet, or his god as their god, he turned on them and ordered them to be anniliated. This worked out well for him because he got lots of booty, the town of Yathrib which he renamed Madinah, and slaves to sell in order to buy horses and weapons for further conquests.


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CHUN BOARD OF DELEGATES MEETING Capitol Hill Community Center April 10, 1980 The meeting was called to order by President Dan Paulien at 7:4-0 pm. In attendance were Delegates Lynn Adams, Pauline Bryans, Jo Campbell, Dene Clark, Patsy Frannea, Bob Fuller, Scott Hardy, Mike Henry, John Hitch, Marcia Hughes, Bill Johnson, Bernie Jones, Tobi Kanter, Sally Kurtzman, Janet Moore-Kirkland, Leon Sanders, Joyce Thorn, Charlie Trainor, and Sandy Weston. Also present were Delegates-elect Elizabeth Bobrovolny and Elizabeth Singer. Others in attendance included staff members Nancy Rettig and dock McNulty; Leslie France, Kirsten Hartman, Barbara and Howard Holme. The minutes of the March Board meeting were approved without corrections. Ethlyn Christensen gave an update on the purchase of old Emerson School by the Capitol Hill senior's organization and its certificate of need (both actions previously supported by CHUN), and asked CHUN's support at a public hearing later in the month at which the need for a Capitol Hill health station (for all ages) is to be determined. Expressions of support were voiced by several persons. The Treasurer's report was given by Dene Clark, who reported an April 7, 1980 bank account balance of $1258.99 after expenditures of $34-60.60 and revenues of $2226.53 during the last quarter. Dan Paulien announced that Delegate Ken Freed had resigned from the Board; since the new Board is to be seated in May, no move was made to fill this vacancy. CHUN Office staff person Jock McNulty announced his resignation effective mid- May. Jock will be taking another position in light of his recently expanded family responsibilities (Congratulations Jock and Ann on the arrival of your daughter). Dan made a statement of appreciation for Jock's services. Leslie France, Chairperson, reported the work of her nominating committee. The committee nominated 11 persons at large, six persons as Neighborhood Assembly Delegates in areas 1, 3, and 9 where assemblies didn't produce nominations. Marcia Hughes moved approval of this list, leaving to the discretion of the President and the committee to add names in other yet-unfilled categories as needed . The motion passed unanimously. Nancy Rettig, People's Fair Coordinator, reported that the finances of the fair are looking good, as applications for booths had been coming in at a good clip. A decision was made that some PF funds should be put into interest-bearing accounts for a few months til expenditures come due later. The food booth that CHUN will have was discussed by committee convener Sandy Weston. Coca-Cola was donated supplies, and hot dogs and buns are being lined up. A sign-up list for persons to staff the booth was circulated. Sandy then reported on the April 24- Annual Meeting, which is to be held at Botanic Gardens. The focus was to be Downtown: Good Neighbor or Nemesis? After discussion about the (outrageous) $200 fee being charged to us, Marcia Hughes moved we go ahead and use the Botanic Gardens. The motion passed 12-7-1. Sandy was thanked for her work in orchestrating the meeting. Dan Padlien and Janet Moore-Kirkland led a discussion about the filling of the CHUN staff position. It was noted that we need two kinds of work done, administration and community development (volunteer coordination and resource development), and that an ad hoc committee had begun thinking about the issue. That committee is to meet again on May 29, and will work with the People's Fair Committee to see how that work can be woven into the picture. The thinking of the committee was that close to a full-time year-round staffer is needed, and that would require a rethinking of our budget and ways of generating income. For the time being, it was moved by Mike Henry that we fill the existing office position on an interim
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It is a tragedy when one's religion is so toxic that it prevents a person from loving someone else, regardless of the gender of that person. Tragic but it still happens everyday across our nation and until it changes, so many more senseless tragedies will occur.
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An internship is one of the best ways to test out a potential career or employer—a sort of trial run to see if a company or field suits you. Internships vary in length: they can last two weeks or a full year, though most tend to be around three months. Many take place over the summer, while others occur over the fall or spring semester, or a duration of your choosing. The majority of internships are full time, though plenty are part time.
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If you're reading this guide, you probably know that the job market is still grim. At the end of 2009, many economists predicted a jobless recovery, and that has generally proven to be the case. With a dearth of available jobs, the recession made the internship even more important to starting a career off right. Large companies are much more likely to hire you if you were an intern, not just someone off the street. Even if you don't end up working for your internship employer, you'll have gained some invaluable and hard-to-get experience. If you're a recent or soon-to-be graduate, having some internship experience under your belt is crucial for your full-time job search.
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Internships aren't just for students anymore. In Vault's undergraduate internship recruitment survey, about 60 percent of undergraduate career centers reported an increase in the number of soon-to-be graduates accepting internships rather than full-time positions for after graduation. Internships are also a good way for professionals to transition to a different career path or to sneak into a competitive field.
Although it's true that many programs require that interns be current students, many others accept (some exclusively) recent graduates and seasoned professionals. So, if your career isn't getting off to as fast a start as you might like, or you are looking to change careers after a setback, take a look, you might be able to intern at a company that interests you—an ideal way to network your way into a full-time job.
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Don't think that doing an internship means giving up on pay all together. It's true that many internships are unpaid or offer only academic credit. At the same time, these are often small, interesting organizations or companies in glamorous industries. But many other programs offer some kind of payment, from a stipend or travel allowance to a very generous salary or a scholarship for any remaining academic requirements. Others offer interesting perks, including travel and the chance to attend exclusive industry events.
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Network, network, network. An internship is a great way to meet insiders in the industry of your choice. Don't limit yourself to your immediate co-workers or supervisors. Introduce yourself to others at the organization. Ask them to spend some time talking with you about their jobs and careers. You'll learn a lot about potential jobs and career paths, and potentially meet mentors, sponsors and friends who can help you in the future.
Talk about your expectations for the internship with your contact or supervisor. This will help your internship employer know what you want to do and give you the sort of experience that you want from your internship.
Don't burn bridges. You will learn that in the working world everyone has something to offer. At your internship see everyone as a potential source of advice, contacts and career growth.
Take full advantage of perks. If you're given the opportunity to attend a lecture from the CEO or go to a conference, go. In addition, many programs organize social events for the intern class. Attend as many as you can; you'll likely cross paths with your fellow interns again, and they may be in a position to help you or the other way around.
Stay in touch. Make sure you get the contact information of everyone you've met at your internship and keep them posted on your career and educational progress.
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Preston Burger is a 27-year-old professional dancer who graduated from Princeton University in 2007. He is full of energy and ambition and is ready to take the dance world by storm.
As a youngster, Burger was diagnosed with autism.
"This is very real and I'm never going to be cured nor do I want to be, necessarily," he says. "Like, it was miserable at the time but on the flip side, I don't want to be cured."
A new report finds that some people with autism may indeed outgrow or "recover" from it. Researchers with the National Institutes of Mental Health find "some children who are accurately diagnosed in early childhood with autism lose the symptoms and the diagnosis as they grow older."
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Three Families, Three Stories explores the lifestyles of three different families from London Town's colonial history. To heighten your experience, you will be invited to dress in period clothing. The tour begins in the Lord Mayor's Tenement with the Midiates, a shipwright and his family. After learning about the Midiates, the tour goes into the William Brown House (a National Historic Landmark) where participants learn about the Browns, a tavernkeeper's family. The tour ends with participants learning about the other 'family' that lived in the Brown household, enslaved Africans.
Museum Myths and Misconceptions will take you through the William Brown House where our experienced guides will discuss some of the "myths" that are often repeated at many historic sites and museums throughout the country. During the tour you will learn about "poisonous" tomatoes, four-foot tall people, and other misconceptions that though may be based in truth, have become misunderstood throughout the years. Maybe you'll have a few myths and misconceptions to share.
Additionally, you will be able to see our two new interactive, temporary exhibits in the Visitor Center, designed for family entertainment. Architecture Nook includes a display of architectural artifacts that have been found in Anne Arundel County and allows participants the challenge of building a brick wall. Batteries Not Required: Colonial Games examines some game-related artifacts excavated at London Town and includes the opportunity to play a variety of colonial-era games with family and friends.
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We can always use guest speakers and musical/drama performances for the program clients and guests. Pastors, lay leaders and others in ministry are encouraged to share their faith and passion during our morning chapel services. Youth groups and choirs are also welcomed to minister to our clients. You can sign up for a regular rotation or a one-time visit. Every visit is appreciated!
For more information, please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
A great way to serve! Every day we serve up to 1,200 meals. Church groups, youth groups and families come every night to serve hot dinners to homeless men and women at the Mission. Dinners begin at 5 p.m. at the Mission and adjacent city-owner shelters. Church groups are invited to share their faith with the men and women at the Mission. Groups can bring their prepared meals and Mission staff will heat them up to health codes before serving, or we can do the cooking and you can serve: Your choice! Either way, this is a special time to minister to the hurting and a great way for your church or group to get involved.
Morning person? Each day, we pass out doughnuts, pastries, fruit and drinks to about 200 homeless men beginning around 6:30 a.m. We also serve a hot breakfast to women and children at 8 a.m. We help them start their day on the right track and would love for you to join us!
To learn more, please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
If you have a trade such as electronics, furniture repair, appliance repair, etc., we could use your expertise to repair items while training a client in the basics. This is perfect for retirees and the self-employed who want to help others! We also have special projects for youth, college and church groups!
Please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
It takes a community effort to combat homelessness, hunger, addiction and abuse.
We're always looking for business partners to team up with us in our efforts. Big or small, your business can make a difference!
Please call Luis Santoni, director of development, at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16 to find out how you can get involved today!
Every Thanksgiving Day, we serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner downtown and at several senior citizen centers to as many as 1,200 needy men, women and children. We also have several thousand winter coats and supplies on hand to give away to all in need.
We have limited opportunities for this event, but we need servers and general use volunteers.
If you'd like to help out, please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
Our largest event of the year is our annual Christmas Day dinner and present giveaway, held at our downtown Mission and at several local senior citizen centers. We need food servers, entertainment and general-use volunteers.
For more details, please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
Throughout the year we conduct numerous special events designed to brings services to those we serve or attention to their plight.
Some of those events include:
• Walk a Mile in My Shoes. Held the last Saturday in February, this growing event features a mile-long walk from downtown Reno to the Mission.
• Christmas in July. Held every July 25, this special dinner and gift giveaway brings a summertime Christmas to the hurting and a message to the community that the homeless and needy eat year-round.
• Street Treats. Held the last Sunday in October, this event features Mission staff and other groups dressing up themselves and their cars to pass out "treats" (hygiene and other items) to the needy.
• Random Acts of Kindness. On the Tuesday before Christmas, Mission staff and volunteers spread out through the community to bring meals, baked goodies and fresh Christmas trees to those who answer the random knock on their door.
If you'd like to volunteer or want more information on any of these events, please call Tammie (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
Throughout the year, the Mission distributes hundreds of socks stuffed with basic hygiene necessities to men and women both in our recovery program and those coming in off the street.
A creative way to make a hygiene kit is to place one new, rolled up tube sock inside the other, then stuff the latter with small, travel-sized items such as a toothpaste, shampoo, disposable razor, shaving cream, lip balm, comb, soap, lotion, sunscreen and pocket packs of facial tissue, etc.
This is so easy and practical that we have church groups, school clubs, workplaces and others that get together to help the needy!
If you'd like to help, please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16 or bring the socks to the Mission (355 Record St., Reno) or the warehouse (2115 Timber Way, Reno).
If you want to volunteer but don't see something that interests you,
please call Tammie at (775) 323-0386, Ext. 16.
We'll find something for you!
You can also check out our Ways You Can Help page for
even more chances to volunteer or help!


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This is a talk given by myself (Andre Wood). The talk is about a research project entitled Building Blocks.
Building blocks is best understood as an ongoing research project exploring how the use of visual editing processes or mind maps can aid in developing creative ideas/ways of thinking.
The talk explores how the editing/organizing of visual media enabled my practice to develop and how this way of editing/organizing visual media relates to broader issues. Such as how the two hemispheres of the brain work (particularly in relation to people with dyslexia), how our society has been shaped by ideas surrounding structure and order which emerged out of the enlightenment and how the global community interacts/digests media through digital technology.
the talk is around 30mins in length but also includes a 4min music video and at the end around 40mins of questions and answers.
By shifting emphasis from the 'end process' to the 'development process'. I hope Building Blocks will create debate and develop skills around the creative processes we employ to enable new ideas/thoughts perceptions to come into being.


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Early Jan. Utilities Meeting Expected to Shed Light on Ortley Repopulation Schedule
Residents cannot return to Ortley Beach homes without utilities certifications, according to township
Last week, officials announced that unrestricted access to barrier island neighborhoods will resume on Jan. 7, with one exception — Ortley Beach.
The section of Toms River was badly battered by Sandy; roads and utilities in the area remain unrepaired. Township officials expect to have a better idea of when residents can repopulate the area following a meeting with utility companies scheduled for Jan. 4.
William Kuzbyt, a 9th Avenue resident, told the Township Council this week that he is one of the fortunate few on his street whose house is habitable. He wants to return home.
"We're not getting any definitive information as to what's going on with the utilities," he said. "We're paying mortgages, we're paying taxes. So what are we supposed to do?"
Before Toms River can allow repopulation of that barrier island community, officials must certify with the county and governor's office that utilities are available, said township Business Administrator Paul Shives.
Holiday Road resident Pete Suriani wanted to know if the township had developed "a concrete plan" to get residents back to their homes.
"What's the timeframe?," he said. "It's now eight weeks."
"Next week we hope to have a schedule and say, 'here's what we're doing,'" Shives said. That information — what Shives called the "definitive dates" — would then be posted to the township website.
Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher said last week that Ortley is not included in the repopulation plan because some streets are still non-existent or covered with sand, and utilities — including natural gas meters and water mains — are still not repaired in some areas of the neighborhood.
Shives said that the township has been working "hand-in-hand" with JCP&L to set up meters in the north beaches before moving south.
"The idea is once that site is complete we're going to move on to Ortley," he said.
Sewers in the area are functioning on generator power — which is acceptable, according to Shives — but potable water quality remains in question. Utility poles in the area were toppled and must be replaced through a JCP&L reconstruction plan. The township is also working on plans to rebuild roads washed away in the storm, which will be completed once underground utility work is done.
So far, Shives said that JCP&L has been "very good" working with township and officials are in regular contact with gas, water and sewage utilities.
Suriani requested that once officials meet with utility representatives, extra help — like that seen in the immediate aftermath of Sandy — is brought in to assist getting Ortley reopened as quickly as possible.
"We need that kind of expedited support and urgency," he said.
Peter Guidice
8:14 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
How are the utilities supposed to rebuild when homes are still in the middle of some roads, Debris along route 35 is still piled high at the curbs, homes with the big X are just rotting away. Where is all the nationwide support for Ortley that we read about, If we are one of the hardest hit by Sandy, why are there not more resources dealing with these safety issues.
Wallace C Smith Jr.
8:44 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
Those poor people in Ortley. I uploads some before and after pictures, how sad
9:04 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
why have we been put on the bottom of the list.... answers would be appreciated....
Peter S
9:26 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
Ortley Beach residents need to be more vocal and visible about the need for a plan for repopulation. It is a devastated area but unless there is action to address the devastation, we could still be talking about it in another 8 weeks. By the time the meeting happens on January 4, it will be over 10 weeks since we were evacuated. To not have a plan in place is unacceptable, contact your elected and public officials.
butch cassidy
5:16 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012
i dont get it either peter what is taking so long...i hate that storm
Pat S.
10:02 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
Please encourage any and all homeowners in Ortley Beach to attend Council meetings to see their government in action. We need to get the constituents fired up; Ortley needs a voice. Write to the mayor/town council; ask for answers which residents deserve. We've been left behind and "Ground Zero" is nearly forgotten.
10:10 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
Can anyone reach out to Lavellette, this is a clear cut case of our mainland government ignoring our communities needs. It's time to become part of a community that represents its residents and understands the needs, concerns and how to maintain Dunes to protect their property. It's time to FREE ORTLEY BEACH!
Pat S.
12:02 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
I have spoken- did you miss the topic being discussed?
Pat Bansch
12:57 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
Easment has NOTHING to do with getting utilities back into the habitable areas of town. What happened to the plan to phase in the areas where there was less damage (i.e. the middle section of the town)...NJNG seems to have their act together and should be the model for the other utilities and the township administration should be fighting for it's residents!
I have spoken
2:40 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
Really...Nothing to do with easements....Think about that!!
Ortley Joe
4:36 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
Where is this meeting of the minds going to happen so that we can come.
7:51 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Ortley Beach. First rate taxes. Being treated like second class citizens by Toms River Township.
12:41 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Sue;Right on SO many levels....I feel the pain of all trying to get concrete answers from an inept run Toms River Mayor & council...No clues on what, where, who or how to make this happen !!!The blind leading the blind....Surprised Boss Hog hasn't propped up the former re-elected Sheriff ( RIP -Bill ) and made him head of Emer. Mang'mt....in OC..Injustice in action...at the tax payers expense..Insult to injury IS there motto & platform...
butch cassidy
5:18 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012
chief mastro will be new sheriff in town then it will be his job til he dies...and so on
1:14 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012
While taxpayers/homeowners of Ortley Beach languish in limbo-land, our Ward One Council woman Maria Maruca was too busy to attend the last TR Council meeting on 12/26/12 In addition 2 other Councilmen ( Manforti & Wittmann) failed to attend and a 4th Councilman Sevastakis ( dressed for a beach outing!) spent most of the meeting playing with his smart phone (see below link of meeting)! This is truly a sad, incompetent bunch and it looks like we're on our own! The message is crystal clear the Council could not care less.
Keeping Ortley Beach closed allows the FEMA tab to continue!
12:48 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
that town council meeting was a joke...still no answers just excuses and pawning off responsibility on everyone else...it's clear that ortley is their last priority....and they can spend 100000 dollars on brand new trucks because their other ones have "outlived their usefulness"...I think the council members have outlived their usefulness can we get new ones of them too? what are their trucks 5 years old? I wish I could buy a new vehicle everytime I have to fix mine...what priorities they have...I see plenty of towns using 99 single cab pickups for parks department and whatnot...maybe if they stopped getting all these pretty new trucks that we pay for they'd have more money for things the town truly needs...and I love the part about asking Santa for more money...what a joke...I think everyone in ortley should be at that meeting on the fourth
1:00 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
Does anyone have details of that January 4th meeting with the utilities? Are they required to make it an open meeting under Jersey Law?
Kimbo Sliceopizza
5:59 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
I know it's the holidays, but the last few days there has been absolutely zero activity by utilities or the township in Ortley. The trash trucks sit idle, no power, water or gas trucks at all, meanwhile Lavallette & Seaside are getting back to normal & we haven't begun. Better start calling Christie, Runyan and the media.


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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tzatziki Chicken Salad
I got this recipe from this months Cooking Light. Remember my chicken salad extravaganza? This was part of that and also my Fiance's favorite of all the chicken salads I made.
So I am trying my best to open up to you guys a little bit more lately. It's been very easy to hide behind photos of pretty food.
I plan to post some more photos of myself soon, but today, along with sharing a tasty greek chicken salad, I thought I could tell you five things about me that don't have to do chips and dip.
1. I'm a natural red head, but I've been highlighting my hair blonde since highschool. I don't really tan but I get a golden peach color. Red hair runs in my family and I'm crossing my fingers we don't have a redheaded boy (But of course I will love him no matter what. Life can just be harder for redheaded boys, sorry but it's true).
2. I wear leggings constantly. Leggings to the store, to the gym, in the house, even out at night if I can get away with it (with boots they can work!)
3. We change the lyrics of songs to incorporate the name of our dog (Honey) and or things she might say if she could talk and sing all the time. Most recently it's Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain" -- we have changed it to "Set Fire to the Crate." So silly.
4. I hate birds, they scare me. I was attacked by mocking birds when I was 14, (okay, okay attack is a strong word). They built a nest outside our front door and if you go near their babies they are extremely protective and will swoop down and hit you with their wings.
5. If I could live anywhere, I would move to New Orleans and live in the French Quarter. I've only been there once but it's one of my favorite places. (Not during Marti Gras though, it's not about the party scene for me, but the architecture, the food and the overall enviornment)
Tzatziki Chicken Salad (Recipe from Cooking Light)
2/3 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cucumber, seeded and shredded
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
3 ounces multigrain pita chips or tortilla chips
1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; toss to coat. Serve with pita chips or in a wrap.
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Thanks for sharing these personal tid-bits! I LOVE red hair! It's so unique and pretty. But, unfortunately, you're right - there are a lot of people that are bigoted toward red-haired people. It's ridiculous!
I live in (and grew up in) Toronto, a big, multi-cultural city. Growing up, there were so many people of different ethnicities (many of them new immigrants), that I never even heard the term "ginger" until I went to university in another, smaller town. It's a term that white people use to discriminate against other white people, when there is no one else to discriminate against. I think it's sad and pathetic!
Be proud of your red hair, and if you have a child with red hair teach them to be proud too!
(P.S. I got an error message the first time I hit publish, so I apologize if you get the same comment twice from me.)It's nice getting to know you a little better, Michelle. I also love tzatziki and make a great low fat version of it. Rather than put the chicken into it as a salad, I make grilled chicken sandwiches and slather the tzatziki on both slices of bread. It happens to be our favorite sandwich to pack for road trips with our doggie. :)


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Age/Mileage Eligibility | 7 years / 85,000 |
Lease Term Certified | Yes |
Point Inspection | All TCUV vehicles must pass a comprehensive checklist that includes a 160-point inspection. This way you can rest assured that your pre-owned Toyota is in perfect condition. To see full inspection list visit http://www.toyotacertified.com/inspection.html |
Return/Exchange Program | No |
Roadside Assistance | 1-year of Roadside Assistance from date of TCUV purchase. |
Transferrable Warranty | Yes |
Warranty Deductible | $50 |
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Nalgene* Conical Oak Ridge Centrifuge Tube; Graduated, PPCO
Thermo Scientific Nalgene Conical Oak Ridge tubes combine the better separation and pelleting of a conical tube with the superior sealing capability of an Oak Ridge tube.
Tube can spin up to 50,000 x g in a refrigerated or non-refrigerated centrifuge, conical tube adapter required. Can be used with sealing caps, sold separately, for added leakproof performance >10,000 x g. Superior clarity. Autoclavable/Biohazard/Graduated/Leakproof.


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HEAT oven to 425°F. Mix flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in water with fork until well blended; press onto bottom of 8-inch square pan.
BAKE 20 min. or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
BEAT eggs in same bowl with mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored. Stir in coconut. Spread preserves over crust to within 1/4 inch of edges; cover with coconut mixture. Bake 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting to serve.