Muslim Enlightenment: How do we know when it happens?

This paper is an expanded version of a presentation by the author at International Conference of Critical Thinkers for Islamic Reform, Oxford University June-11-13, 2010 Every once in a while a new study surfaces in the United States or some other western country, indicating that the attitude towards Muslims is not only negative but is...

Now we know why flying saucers rotate!

"A NASA probe orbiting Earth has confirmed two key predictions of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which describes how gravity causes masses to warp space-time around them. "...  The experiment used four ultra-precise gyroscopes housed in a satellite to measure two aspects of Einstein's theory about gravity. The first is the geodetic effect, or the...

Saif al-Islam Qaddafi’s friends in high places are typical of the links between wealthy dictators and Western politicians. – By Anne Applebaum – Slate Magazine

  Friends in Embarrassing Places Saif Qaddafi's connections with the British establishment are typical of the links between wealthy dictators and Western politicians. By Anne ApplebaumUpdated Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at 8:09 PM ET Read more of Slate's coverage of the Libyan protests. Saif al-Islam QaddafiEvery British newspaper worth its salt has written about Saif...

Christian author’s book sparks charges of heresy – CNN Belief Blog – CNN.com Blogs

Rob Bell is under fire for his latest book before it even hits the shelves. March 1st, 2011 Christian author's book sparks charges of heresy By Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Rob Bell, a pastor and author who has achieved rock star status in the Christian world, is preaching a false gospel, his critics...

Spinning the Revolution – By Christina Larson | Foreign Policy

  From Glenn Beck to the Taliban, everyone's got something to say about the Egyptian uprising. BY CHRISTINA LARSON | FEBRUARY 16, 2011 One curious thing about events that catch most of the world by surprise: With a bit of clever reflection -- call it 20-30 hindsight -- it's incredibly easy for ideologues of all...

My Computer Store – Free WiFi for Iran umm..

  Reportedly, Senator John McCain wants Predators to provide with uncensored Wi-Fi coverage to the people of Iran. I don't know if this is even technically possible, but its so preposterous and fantastically cool that I love the idea: During the Cold War, we provided the Polish people and dissidents with printing presses. Twitter, Facebook,...

Iranian Activists: Fight for Iran is Battle Over Access to Technology | National Security Network

“we need a Satellite to provide free internet access to Iran” Iranian Activists: Fight for Iran is Battle Over Access to Technology   Press Release 23 March 2010  Iran Green Movement iran Technology Washington, D.C. - After the 2009 political upheaval in Iran, both the strength of the Iranian government and momentum of the Green...

Interorbital Systems – TubeSat Personal Satellite Kit | International Space Fellowship

Personal Satellite for $8000.00 Planet Earth has entered the age of the Personal Satellite with the introduction of Interorbital’s TubeSat Personal Satellite (PS) Kit. The new IOS TubeSat PS Kit is the low-cost alternative to the CubeSat. It has three-quarters of the mass (0.75-kg) and volume of a CubeSat, but still offers plenty of room...

ahumanright.org plans to buy satellite and provide free Internet access for entire world

  By Ben Coxworth 23:46 February 8, 2011   ahumanright.org is a charity group that plans to buy a used satellite, and use it as the first step in a network that would provide free Internet access to everyone in the world For those of us who live in the developed world, internet access has...