Asra Nomani has come up with an Islamic bill of rights for women in the mosque. Women have an Islamic right to: enter a mosque. enter through the main door. visual and auditory access to the main sanctuary, or musalla. pray in the main sanctuary without being separated by a barrier. address any and all… Continue reading Women’s Bill of Rights in the Mosque
No Fly List
Flying frequently between Altanta and Newark, there was a time when I was selected for secondary screening often at the Newark airport but rarely at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson. But that was in the few months after September 2001. Nowadays, I am almost never singled out for secondary screening. I didn’t mind the extra attention, but would… Continue reading No Fly List
Words Fail Me
I don’t have the words to blog about the atrocious killings in Beslan, Russia. These terrorists are the worst creatures on this earth. At least 200 people have been killed during the bloody climax of a three-day hostage crisis at a school in southern Russia, health ministry officials say. Hundreds of people were injured when… Continue reading Words Fail Me
Where Have I Been?
I have been busy with my daughter. She’s now 23 days old and a much more interesting baby than she was earlier. She smiles, rolls over from her back to her side and recognizes both Amber and me. She’s more attached to Amber than to me, but that’s due to breastfeeding (at least that’s my… Continue reading Where Have I Been?
George W. Bush: Words Speak Louder Than Actions
You must watch the Bush video made by the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. It’s really good. It is titled “George W. Bush: Words Speak Louder Than Actions.”
Michelle’s Pictures
Take a look at Michelle’s photos below the fold…
Immigration Tales
I have ranted about USCIS on this weblog a number of times. Today, we bring you stories of the stupidity of immigration authorities around the world. Let’s start with the United States. Via Head Heeb comes the story of poor Jimmy Mote, a native of the Marshall Islands. Under the Compact of Free Association between… Continue reading Immigration Tales
Michelle’s Birth Story
The due date for our baby was August 18. After the 36th week of pregnancy, we had doctor’s appointments every week. On August 11, we had an appointment with Dr. Cernadas at 3:15pm. She did a vaginal exam and told us that the cervix was still completely closed. The fetal heart rate seemed normal. However,… Continue reading Michelle’s Birth Story
Pakistani Women Olympic Athletes
I have recently been focussed more on negative aspects of Pakistan recently on this blog. A long time ago, I had plans of “good news” posts about Pakistan, but that never materialized. Now, there is a weblog, Pak Positive, blogging news items of general interest about Pakistan. As the blogger mentions: One fine evening, after… Continue reading Pakistani Women Olympic Athletes
Labor and Delivery: A Technical Note
During labor, an external fetal monitor is used to record the baby’s heart rate and the uterine contractions. The sensors are placed on the mother’s belly. Later, during the pushing phase of labor, a sensor is connected to the baby’s head to record her heart rate more accurately, thus becoming an internal fetal monitor. Older… Continue reading Labor and Delivery: A Technical Note