Month: December 2012

I didn’t know Aladdin was Chinese!

Although Aladdin is a Middle Eastern tale, the story is set in China, and Aladdin is explicitly Chinese.[5] But it makes sense, it could be set in Xing Xang (China) or Turkestan...where there are many Read more [...]...
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When policies change

Like the poor nurse that committed suicide, the "good" out of it is it highlighted issues. The Australian Communications and Media Authority, the country's media regulator, has said it will be "engaging Read more [...]...
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Okara

[My phone doesn't work no more! Driving. Pulled over at an oil changing station.]1: Hi, excuse me, can I use your phone.[The man ran to the back instantly.]1: Thank you. My phone isn't working.[phone call Read more [...]...
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Turkmem, Azeri

1. I have an interest in languages. 2. Oh yeah, so you like this? 1. Yes. I see Armenian. 2. Yes. 1. What about Arabic? 2. Of course man, it's got to be here. There. Iqra, Read. 1. Yes. 2. How about Read more [...]...
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The keys of Power

Working on the Champion for Life™ and focusing on Native Indigenous languages right now. This project has really opened up my eyes in many ways. Does this say READ in Ojibwe? Well it can say read or Read more [...]...
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Go back to your country

@ the gym and noticed these Somali youth chatting among themselves and laughing. I just thought they were a little loud, but like all young guys, it happens from time to time...it's just that they were Read more [...]...
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Passion vs Identity

It's funny how you always hear people interpret "what you do" as passion even if it isn't full time. I will argue there is a difference between passion and identity. Passion is something part time. Read more [...]...
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Is Allah in there?

What’s that? The Kaba Why? We pray towards it I want to go to the Kaba Pray and we’ll go Is Allah in there? In the Kaba? Yes Uhmm…well he is everywhere…that’s just the direction we all pray in Oh...
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Juma and the lady

Parking lot was rammed.  I managed to squeeze the car in but in the meantime, I missed Juma.  I notice so many ladies.  Then I realized there was a funeral.  Typically when you see so many people on Read more [...]...
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