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In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
I have been watching with amazement the political rhetoric of some politicians who vow to defend "religious liberty." In several states, politicians have either enacted, or tried to enact, laws that are clearly discriminatory against LGBT fellow citizens, in the name of "religious liberty." The latest is Mississippi, which passed a law, HB 1523, which:
promises that the state government will not punish people who refuse to provide services to people because of a religious opposition to same-sex marriage, extramarital sex or transgender people.
How can this not be considered discriminatory? How is this any different than refusing to serve a client who is Muslim, or African-American, or has attached earlobes? Can you imagine what would happen if a Muslim business owner refused to serve an LBGT client out of his "religious beliefs"? There would be howls of protest that these Muslims are seeking to "impose Sharia law" on the rest of the country. In fact, one such site has it's first sentence of the article saying: "Muslims are determined to push their religious doctrines on the American people."
Yet, more than one state is seeking to protect individuals who refuse to serve people due to their sexual orientation, in the name of "religious freedom." Isn't that "pushing religious doctrine" on other people, as well? Moreover, what about all the states that have laws banning "Sharia"? What about the religious freedom of Muslims?
Religious freedom is sacred in our country; it is one of the most beautiful aspects of America, and it is one of the things about which I am most grateful to God for being an American and living in America. Yet, my religious freedom does not give me the right to discriminate against other people.
For example, I do not drink, out of my religious beliefs. But, I would NEVER refuse to treat someone in my ICU for alcohol withdrawal because his or her actions "violate my religious beliefs." If any doctor ever did that, Muslim or otherwise, he or she would be wrong and unethical. Period. And, for the record, if a Muslim business owner would refuse to serve an LGBT customer, in the name of Islam, I stand against that. That customer is a human being with dignity and deserves respect, regardless of his or her race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Although it is 2016, we still grapple, as a nation, with issues of racism and discrimination. It is quite troubling that, now, some politicians are using "religious liberty" as a cover to shield that discimination. As a person of faith, it is quite troubling indeed.
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
In the aftermath of another terror attack committed by the savages of ISIS (or as I like to call them, KIL), yet again people like to link their actions to all of Islam and Muslims. Politicians use such attacks to smear all Muslims with the sins of its criminal fringe and hide behind "dispensing with political correctness." With wall-to-wall coverage of the crimes of groups like ISIS, it is easy to think that Islam is somehow behind the terror we see in its name.
Yet, listen to those who are truly experts on terrorism, and the truth is very different. Joshua Holland, writer for The Nation, wrote a piece back in December about ISIS' real motives:
Despite the existence of a good deal of research about terrorism, there's a gap between the common understanding of what leads terrorists to kill and what many experts believe to be true.
Terrorist groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda are widely seen as being motivated by their radical theology. But according to Robert Pape, a political scientist at the University of Chicago and founder of the Chicago Project on Security and Terrorism, this view is too simplistic. Pape knows his subject; he and his colleagues have studied every suicide attack in the world since 1980, evaluating over 4,600 in all.
He says that religious fervor is not a motive unto itself. Rather, it serves as a tool for recruitment and a potent means of getting people to overcome their fear of death and natural aversion to killing innocents. "Very often, suicide attackers realize they have instincts for self-preservation that they have to overcome," and religious beliefs are often part of that process, said Pape in an appearance on my radio show, Politics and Reality Radio, last week. But, Pape adds, there have been "many hundreds of secular suicide attackers," which suggests that radical theology alone doesn't explain terrorist attacks. From 1980 until about 2003, the "world leader" in suicide attacks was the Tamil Tigers, a secular Marxist group of Hindu nationalists in Sri Lanka.
What's more, Professor Pape spoke about the motivations of suicide terrorism in particular:
What 95 percent of all suicide attacks have in common, since 1980, is not religion, but a specific strategic motivation to respond to a military intervention, often specifically a military occupation, of territory that the terrorists view as their homeland or prize greatly. From Lebanon and the West Bank in the 80s and 90s, to Iraq and Afghanistan, and up through the Paris suicide attacks we've just experienced in the last days, military intervention—and specifically when the military intervention is occupying territory—that's what prompts suicide terrorism more than anything else.
You can read the rest of the entire article here. In fact, as Lydia Wilson (also of The Nation) found when she interviewed ISIS fighters, many of these "holy warriors" have no idea what Islam is all about:
They are woefully ignorant about Islam and have difficulty answering questions about Sharia law, militant jihad, and the caliphate. But a detailed, or even superficial, knowledge of Islam isn't necessarily relevant to the ideal of fighting for an Islamic State, as we have seen from the Amazon order of Islam for Dummies by one British fighter bound for ISIS.
"But," I can hear people saying, "these terrorists use Islam as the justification for their barbarism. These terrorists use Islam's holy texts as proof that what they do is truly 'Islamic.'" No. They twist the teachings of Islam to sanctify their crimes. They are no different than a gang or a drug cartel, but – and this is what enrages me the most about them – they garb themselves in the clothing of Islam and religion to hide who they truly are: psychopathic and bloodthirsty savages.
So, when we say that ISIS has "nothing whatsoever to do with Islam," we are not "whitewashing the truth" or "being politically correct." We are telling the truth about who they really are.
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
I leave aside the fact that no other community is expected to condemn the actions of its criminal fringe. I leave aside the fact that the perverse logic of assigning blame to the whole for the actions of a few tends to be applied to Muslims preferentially. I leave aside the fact that most of the victims of "Islamic terror" are other Muslims themselves. I leave aside the fact the attention of the world to acts of terror in Western countries is much more than that in Muslims countries (see recent attacks in Turkey and compare for yourself).
I put all of that aside today. I put all that aside and condemn what happened in Brussels – which took the lives of 34 people – with all of my heart, all of my soul, and all of my mind.
It's very true that such terror is being rained on scores of innocent Muslim populations by their own governments on a daily basis. It's very true that terror has no religion or ethnic group or nationality. It's true that Western governments have supported brutal dictatorships in the Muslim majority world to serve geopolitical interests. That is all true.
That's does not even begin to justify, however, attacking innocent people anywhere in the world. And just as the double standards with respect to Muslims and Islam must be called out every time, terror in the name of Islam must also be called out and condemned for what it is: pure unadulterated evil.
Occasions such as these give fuel to those who want to assign blame to all of Islam (see Trump's statement: "Islam hates us"). Occasions such as these allow politicians to cynically use them for political advantage (see Sen. Ted Cruz saying Muslim neighborhoods need to be "patrolled"). Nevertheless, attacks such as these – for which the savages of ISIS have claimed responsibility – must be condemned with every cell in our bodies.
And the reason such violence in the name of Islam needs to be condemned is not because our silence denotes our complicity. As I said above, no other religious group is expected to condemn the actions of its criminal fringe. Rather, when the savages – "barbarians" is too nice of a word – of ISIS, or the Taliban, or Boko Haram, or Al Qaeda commit violence and cloak it in the garbs of Islam; when they touch our holy scripture with their blood-soaked hands; when they call upon the holy name of God as they commit savage acts of brutality: they defile our faith. For that, we Muslims – and all people of faith, frankly – must take great offense.
I can almost hear detractors, as they read this, say that my forceful condemnations almost never come out when a Muslim capital or city is ravaged by the terror of these savages, whether it be Istanbul, or Baghdad, or Beirut, or Ivory Coast. I must confess that, emotionally, I was much more affected by the attacks in Paris (a city which I visited and then fell in love with a few months before) than those in Beirut. Yet, that does not mean that I felt any less pain at the deaths in Beirut.
I do not feel any less pain when I see images of people being killed by savage terrorists in any city anywhere in the world. All life is sacred. And as the Qur'an says, the taking of one innocent life is like taking the lives of all of humanity. No matter who is killed, it hurts me on a personal level.
And when I realize that the murderers behind a terror attack are savages who act in the name of my faith, I seethe with outrage for they use the beautiful faith I know and love and twist it to justify their murderous savagery. That's why I condemn them now. That's why I will condemn them perpetually.
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
I was so very pleased to see "A Girl In The River" win the Oscar for Best Documentary Film (Short Subject). The film tells the story of Saba, an 18-year-old girl who was brutally attacked by her father and uncle because she married someone against their will. In an interview on NPR, which will air on March 7 (the same day the film will air on HBO), director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy told Steve Inskeep:
Saba was engaged to a young man and she wanted to get married to him. The family was okay with it, but the uncle was not. He decided she should marry someone else. Bravely one morning, Saba ran away from home to a local court and got married. Her father and uncle came to her in-laws' house and said, "Let us take her back to our home, and then you come take her honorably so neighbors and society don't look upon us as a family that has been shamed."
But instead, they put her in a car, took her to a wooded area, beat her for a long time before shooting her, put her in a gunny sack, and threw her in a river. She miraculously survived.
In a year where diversity (or lack thereof) in Hollywood and the Academy was the talk of the town, it was wonderful to see the Academy recognize not only this film, but also shine a spotlight on the horrific practice of (dis-)honor killings. In fact, according to Ms. Obaid-Chinoy, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has vowed to change the laws in Pakistan as a result of this film:
The prime minister came out and said that he wanted to work on the issue of honor killings, and he has since then met with me. He has spoken with members of his political party to plug loopholes in the law. He's saying that there is no place for honor killings in Islam, and we must make that clear to everybody.
If this law passes, the honor killings will be a crime against the state. A lot of things can go wrong [in trying to get this law passed]. But if three or four people go to jail, the fifth person will think twice before shooting someone in his family.
This is truly wonderful. This barbaric savagery known as (dis-)honor killings is a stain on the fabric of the societies – Muslim or otherwise – in which they occur. As a father who lost his daughter, I am utterly shocked that this man could actually try to kill his own daughter. He told the Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy:
Yes, I killed her. She's my daughter and I wanted to kill her. I provided for her. How dare she defy me? How dare she go out without my permission? And I am ready to spend my entire life in jail because this is something I did for my honor, the honor of my family. She has shamed us.
Truly disgusting. He is the one who shamed his family, not his daughter. He is the one who has brought dishonor on his family, not his daughter, by this horrific crime. He is the criminal in this case, not his daughter, who will forever live with the trauma of almost being killed by her own father. And even though she may have been pressured to forgive him, he will not escape Divine Justice:
And do not think that God is unaware of what the evildoers are doing: He but grants them respite until the Day when their eyes will stare in horror (14:42).
Thank you very much, Academy, for doing an enormous service by recognizing this film. Thank you, Ms. Obaid-Chinoy, for making this film and telling this story. And, most of all, thank you, Saba, for your tremendous courage in telling this story for all the world to see. God bless your ways forever. Amen.
In the Name of God: The Eternally and Extremely Loving and Caring
"I have always been fascinated by God."
So says Morgan Freeman, the Academy Award-winning actor known, among many other things, for playing the role of God in films such as Bruce Almighty. Now, he sets out on an amazing journey to study God and how He is worshiped all across the globe.
Premiering Sunday April 3 on National Geographic Channel, "The Story of God":
seeks to understand how religion has evolved throughout the course of civilization, and in turn how religion has shaped the evolution of society. Although in our current geopolitical landscape, religion is often seen as something that divides, the series illuminates the remarkable similarities among different faiths, even those that seem to be in staunch contrast. This is a quest for God: to shed light on the questions that have puzzled, terrified and inspired mankind, not to mention Freeman himself.
Said Morgan Freeman himself about the series:
Over the past few months, I've traveled to nearly 20 cities in seven different countries on a personal journey to find answers to the big mysteries of faith. I've sung the call to prayer at a mosque in Cairo, taken meditation lessons from the Buddhist leader of the oldest line of reincarnating Lamas, discussed Galileo with the head of the Papal Academy of Sciences and explored the first instructions for the afterlife rendered in hieroglyphs inside the pyramids. In some places I found answers, and others led to more questions. The constant through it all is that we're all looking to be part of something bigger than us. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we certainly are.
It will be six-part series, and each episode will explore different aspects of faith: Creation, Who is God?, Evil, Miracles, End of Days, and Resurrection. In a time where religion seems to be a liability to our world, "The Story of God" will give viewers a unique perspective on faith as the believers view it. As a person of faith, I welcome this series.
"The Story of God with Morgan Freeman" is produced by Revelations Entertainment for National Geographic Channel. For Revelations Entertainment, Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary and James Younger are executive producers. For National Geographic Channel, Michael J. Miller is executive producer; Kevin Mohs is vice president, production and development; Alan Eyres is senior vice president, programming and development; and Tim Pastore is president, original programming and production.
In the Name of God: The Everlastingly and Extremely Loving and Caring
Native Deen is one of the oldest and most popular American Muslim hip hop groups. It is my absolute favorite, and I have grown up listening to their songs. In fact, way back in the 1980s group member Joshua Salaam and I went to the same religious summer school, and I remember listening to him drop hip hop rhymes with effortless mastery way back then. Their songs are at once educational, inspirational, and consoling, all the while treating listeners with amazing hip hop beats and lyrics. If you haven't heard of them, do yourself a favor and check them out.
Yet, it is natural to wonder: what are their musical talents individually? What would they do if they broke up? Thank God, they are not breaking up. But, each has embarked on his own solo project, and the first one to release an album was Naeem Muhammad: "I Love When You Use Your Words."
As soon I as I started listening to it, I got a glimpse into Naeem's musical mind, and the word "jazz" kept coming up again and again. The album is very much jazz infused. Yet, he has many musical influences, as Naeem himself says:
My mom's eclectic record collection and music taste of folk, jazz, soul, rock, and pop seemed to have forged my of own musical affinities. I can remember growing up with LPs of America, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Neil Young, and many other folk luminaries. So for me, creating an album of inspired folk rock songs, was like coming home.
And, staying true to the "Native Deen" style, each song has a particularly beautiful message. My absolute favorite song is "We Shall Overcome." Not only does it have an uplifting message, that nothing is impossible without God, but it has a very awesome musical background. He even includes a freshly remade oldie, "Rain Song," which tells the inspiring tale of the coming of rain after a prayer is made to God.
I have met Naeem Muhammad, and he is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. That sweetness is most definitely seen in his music, and "I Love When You Use Your Words" is a musical treat that should not be missed.
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
Don't get me wrong. Even one American Muslim either thinking about, or planning, or trying to commit an act of terror is too many. Each case is a failure, on multiple levels. Yet, if one hears pundits, so-called "terrorism experts," and politicians – especially those in the GOP – speak, he or she would think that there is a Muslim waiting on every corner of this beautiful country ready to pounce and kill at will.
The truth, thank God, is very different than the rhetoric.
Since 2010, Charles Kurzman, Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and specialist on Islamic movements, has been publishing a report on Muslim-American terrorism. His latest was released on February 2:
Eighty-one Muslim-Americans were associated with violent extremist plots in 2015, the highest annual total since 9/11. A majority of the individuals identified in 2015 innolved travel (22 individuals) or attempted travel (23 individuals) to join militant groups based in Syria. Three joined militant groups in Pakistan or Somalia; and four were accused of helping others travel to Syria. Twenty-eight were associated with plots against targets in the United States. One person both traveled to Syria and allegedly plotted against targets in the United States upon his return.
Each year since 2010 when I began doing this report, I try to remind readers … that among the threats to public safety that Americans face year in and year out, Islamic terrorism has played a very small role. Even the numbers of disrupted plots remain much lower than the public debate would lead us to believe. And yet it remains the focus of so much of the security discourse in American politics.
And that's the larger point I want to make. There are those in our country, including individuals running for President, that are trying to stoke up fear of Muslims for some sort of gain: political, financial, or otherwise. Yes, since 9/11, the report states that a total of 69 fatalities have occurred as a result of Muslim extremists. That is way too many. Yet, in 2015 alone, 134 Americans were killed in mass shootings.
Of course, one statistic is not better than the other. The murder of anyone, whether by a Muslim savage terrorist or a petty thief, is an enormous tragedy. But the fear of Muslims is not based on evidence, and we must resist the "otherization" of any community in this country by any and all. With the Presidential election now in full swing, I pray that more and more Americans take this lesson to heart.
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
I could not believe my eyes when I read the headline: "ISIS Militant 'Kills His Own Mother' In Public Raqqa Execution."
A member of the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) killed his own mother in a public execution in the city of Raqqa on Thursday, according to activists.
The U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), which monitors the Syrian civil war using a wide network of sources on the ground, and Raqqa is Being Silently Slaughtered, an activist group inside the ISIS-held city, both reported the execution.
Ali Saqr, 20, reportedly killed his 45-year-old mother Leena Al-Qasem "for apostasy" in front of an audience of hundreds of people outside a post office building where she was employed in the city.
I didn't think the savages of ISIS could stoop any lower than killing innocents in Paris or Istanbul. Clearly, however, I was wrong.
Yet, such savagery shows that these monsters cannot be reading the same Qur'an as the rest of the Muslim faithful. Nowhere in the Qur'an is there ANY whiff of justification for such brutish brutality as killing one's own mother. The Qur'an is absolutely clear on kindness to parents:
NOW [among the best of the deeds which] We have enjoined upon humanity is goodness towards parents. In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth; and her bearing him and his utter dependence on her took thirty months. (46:15)
And [God says:] 'We have enjoined upon man goodness towards his parents: his mother bore him by bearing strain upon strain, and his utter dependence on her lasted two years: [hence, O humanity,] be grateful towards Me and towards thy parents, [and remember that] with Me is all journeys' end. (31:14)
AND WORSHIP God [alone], and do not ascribe divinity, in any way, to aught beside Him. And do good unto your parents, and near of kin, and unto orphans, and the needy, and the neighbor from among your own people, and the neighbor who is a stranger, and the friend by your side, and the wayfarer, and those whom you rightfully possess. Verily, God does not love any of those who, full of self-conceit, act in a boastful manner; (4:36)
Say: "Come, let me convey unto you what God has [really] forbidden to you: "Do not ascribe divinity, in any way, to aught beside Him; and [do not offend against but, rather,] do good unto your parents; and do not kill your children for fear of poverty – [for] it is We who shall provide sustenance for you as well as for them; and do not commit any shameful deeds, be they open or secret; and do not take any human being's life-[the life] which God has declared to be sacred -otherwise than in [the pursuit of] justice: this has He enjoined upon you so that you might use your reason; (6:151)
For your Lord has ordained that you shall worship none but Him. And do good unto [thy] parents. Should one of them, or both, attain to old age in thy care, never say "Ugh" to them or scold them, but [always] speak unto them with reverent speech (17:23)
The message is absolutely clear: one must always show kindness to his or her parents: it is given the same weight in the Qur'an as the worship of God Himself. Moreover, we cannot even say "Ugh" or even sigh out of frustration in response to our parents, as verse 17:23 says.
So how in God's Most Beautiful Name can these savages of ISIS be even remotely considered "Islamic"?
What's more, even if one's parents strive to make someone worship other than God Himself, which is the worst thing a person can do in Islam, that person still must treat his parents with kindness:
"'[Revere thy parents;] yet should they endeavor to make thee ascribe divinity, side by side with Me, to something which thy mind cannot accept [as divine], them not; but [even then] bear them company in this world's life with kindness, and follow the path of those who turn towards Me. In the end, unto Me you all must return; and thereupon I shall make you [truly] understand all that you were doing [in life].' (31:15)
The fact that this mother was trying to get her son to leave ISIS shows that she cared about him; she didn't want him following this band of sick murderers and savages. And for him to kill her, it reveals a savagery that is truly breathtaking in its brutality.
These guys must be reading a different holy book than the rest of us Muslims, because there is no way any reading of the Qur'an could justify anything that they do, most especially the murder of one's own parents. And this begs the question, once again:
How in God's Most Beautiful Name can these savages of ISIS be even remotely considered "Islamic"?
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
Whenever a transition in time occurs, such as the passing of the New Year, it is natural for human beings to reflect over the past and look forward to the future. Hence, many people will be making New Year's resolutions, and there will be no shortage of people telling you and me how best to improve ourselves in the coming year. This is all well and good.
Yet, the best "expert" on self-improvement is looking straight at us in the mirror. We know ourselves the best, and we are the best judge of what flaws we have that need improvement. And we can let Scripture help us on this journey of self-betterment.
Just as I wrote during the Islamic New Year, the Qur'an offers several verses and passages that can be used as "personal improvement checklists." Here is such a verse:
For submitting men and submitting women, believing men and believing women, devout men and devout women, truthful men and truthful women, patient men and patient women, humble men and humble women, charitable men and charitable women, men who fast and women who fast, men who guard their private parts [i.e., chastity] and women who guard [i.e., their chastity], men who remember God often and women who remember [God often], God has prepared forgiveness and a great reward. (33:35)
Here God states that He will prepare "forgiveness and a great reward" for those men and women who:
- Submit to God
- Believe in God
- Possess devotion to God
- Are truthful
- Have patience
- Have humility
- Are charitable
- Fast (and more generally, willfully deprive themselves for the sake of God)
- Guard their chastity
- Remember God often
We can use this as a "rubric" against which we can grade ourselves on a moral and spiritual level. How much do we believe in God? How much does that belief translate into action? How devout are we? How much devotion to God do we have? How truthful are we? How humble are we? And so on.
The beauty of this, and other such "checklists" derived from Scripture, is that they can be done in private, with only our own inner voices – guided by the Word and Wisdom of God – speaking to us. There is no one else pointing a finger at us, where are liable to get defensive and shut down our listening.
And, using this checklist, we can set personal goals for the coming year, and the hope is that, by this time next year, we will have achieved those goals and be better people than we are today. For some of us: we may need to work on one thing; for others of us, we may have to fix several flaws. The number doesn't matter. What matters, rather, is that we are always working to make ourselves better human beings.
Now, some of us may say to ourselves, "Well, I am perfect the way I am. I do not need to use this or any other checklist." Here, we have to be honest with ourselves: none of us is perfect. The only Perfect One is God Himself.
There is always room for improvement, on both an individual and collective level. Human society and civilization would never have progressed to where it is today if there was not a constant quest for betterment. We should never delude ourselves into thinking that we cannot become better people. If we are not moving forwards, then we are greatly liable to move backwards.
Thus, as we mark the end of one year and the beginning of another, it is my hope and prayer that each one of us can take some time to reflect and find ways in which we can improve and become better people. And with Scripture as our guide, our journey toward self-betterment will be both blessed and successful.
Happy New Year, everyone. May 2016 be filled with love, happiness, plenty, blessing, and incredible self-improvement for all of us.
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring
Christmas time every year is always slightly different: the weather is different, the cultural context is different, and even the political climate is different. The Presidential Election season definitely has changed the flavor of this Christmas season, especially with respect to Islam and Muslims. Yet, unlike any other Christmas in decades, perhaps, this year Christmas will be completely unique.
December 24, Christmas Eve, will also be the very same day that many Muslims around the world will be commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). While it is not the same as Christmas, the Prophet Muhammad's birthday – also known as Mawlid-un-Nabi – is a special time for Muslims, where they commemorate the birth of the man who brought salvation to them as well. The reason it fell this year around Christmas time is because of the Islamic lunar calendar, which circumnavigates the solar calendar backwards. Thus, this year it is on December 24, and next year it will be around December 12.
The celebrations around the Muslim world commemorating this day are as varied and beautiful as the cultures from where they hail. Many Muslims hold festivals where poetry extolling the Prophet's virtue are read and sung; other Muslims fast and have communal meals; others have elaborate dances and other celebrations; many Muslims distribute candy and other sweets to children. It is a very special day for many, many Muslims around the globe, and it is amazing that this year it will fall right around the day Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ (pbuh).
It is my hope and prayer that this fact of Christmas in 2015 will allow a moment of pause and reflection over relations between Muslims and Christians. While many Muslims may not be officially celebrating Christmas, it does not mean that Jesus Christ is not special in their hearts. There is a great deal about Jesus in the Qur'an, in fact, and Christ is mentioned more by name in the Qur'an than the Prophet Muhammad himself (peace be upon he and Jesus both). The Virgin Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur'an. These are facts, and I wish that more people would know these facts about Islam and its honor for Jesus and Mary.
In addition, if both Jesus Christ and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them both) were alive today, they would be extremely close. The Prophet Muhammad called Jesus, and all other Prophets, his "brothers," and he commanded us to make no distinction between any of the Prophets of God. That is why, despite the hostility of some Christians towards the Prophet Muhammad, no Muslim would ever dare attack or malign Jesus Christ or his mother. That would be utter blasphemy.
At a time when some Christians believe Islam is "inspired by Satan himself," and other Christians dispute whether they and Muslims even worship the same God, it is my hope and prayer that the common love for Jesus between Muslims and Christians can bring them together. There is so much more in common between Christianity and Islam than there is in distinction. I hope and pray that more people come to know this and resist the forces of division and hatred that seek to tear our two communities apart.
From my family to yours, a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy Mawlid-un-Nabi to one and all.


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Need help on deciding if trades are fair
A team that is in last place in my league (let's call them Team 1) is trying to make 2 trades that I'm not sure if I should let pass:
Trade 1
Team 1 to trade AJ Pierzynski, Jayson Werth, Michael Young, Rafael Soriano, Wei-Yin Chen and 16th and 17th Round Draft Picks
Team 2 to trade Ryan Doumit and 1st and 2nd Round Draft Picks
Trade 2
Team 1 to trade Nick Markakis, Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Nathan, Bruce Chen and 18th and 19th Round Draft Picks
Team 3 to trade Martin Prado and 1st and 2nd Round Draft Picks
What do you guys think?Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Let the guy manage his team and quit trying to interfere. He is in last place and is trying to set himself up for next year. Honestly the only guy that may even be considered a keeper is R. Zimmerman so he is making some good trades.
1st and 2nd rd picks with 3 keepers means 2 top 60 players or close to that. The players coming back don't even remotely compare to that value. So I'd say that trade is junk regardless of who the teams are trading.
2nd trade I can see it more just because of Zimmerman, although I've always thought he was highly overrated, but at least there is a piece similar to one of the draft picks value.
Imo both trades are pretty junky. If they are put through though, then Team 1 should be ecstatic.
- 1 Reply to Eric
so this guy is trading for 2 first and 2 second, gaining 4 top 60 players
Also, it's a 12 Team H2H Keeper League (3 keepers)
- 2 Replies to Ryan
i have no problem with either of them. so he is tanking this year, but next year he will have 3 first rounders and 3 second rounders with only 33 players kept. Is it bad for right now, yeah. Is it bad for this manager next year? not at all.
dearmr.fantasy dearmr.fantasy Aug 5, 2013 10:54 AM Flag
I don't think either are "fair." Especially because the main culprit is in last place and out of playoff contention.
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List of PG-13 teen movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. Be sure to also take a look at the best comedies on Netflix Instant and Amazon Prime, as well as the best dramas on Netflix Instant and Amazon Prime, to see if your favorite PG-13 teen movie is currently streaming.
The good teen movies on Netflix are usually classics like Ferris Bueller's Day Off. This includes lots of teen girl movies and movies with teenage girls in them. Maybe because they always feature heart throbs, but a lot of times the good teen movies you're looking for are often good movies for teenage girls. "Teen girl movies" is kind of a weird way to put it, but when you're looking to entertain your daughter or want a girls' night in, checking out these fun girl movies on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu or wherever you want to watch your teenage girl movies is a good idea. A great idea, too, would be to vote on the best ones on this list after you see them, so that it remains a list of the absolute best movies for tweens and teens looking to identify with something tangible.
This list takes the best PG-13 teen movies and pits them against each other to see once and for all what the greatest PG-13 Teen movie of all time is. This list of popular PG-13 teen movies includes information like who directed the film, when it was released and which actors starred in the movie. If you think the top PG-13 Teen movie isn't as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great PG-13 Teen films on this list.
If you're trying to find a specific PG-13 Teen film you can search this list and filter to find what you're looking for.List ranges from Ferris Bueller's Day Off to Twilight and more. If you're trying to find out "What are the best PG-13 teen movies?" and "What are the most famous PG-13 teen movies?" then this list is the perfect resource for you.
Use this list if you're looking for some new teen movies that are rated PG-13. Between Netflix, Hulu and other services there are thousands of great teen movies rated PG-13, so get out there and start watching. Share this list via your social media so that your friends can get in on it too.
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Clueless Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd
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17 Again Zac Efron, Michelle Trachtenberg, Matthew Perry
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10 Things I Hate About You Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, Heath Ledger
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John Tucker Must Die Jenny McCarthy, Sophia Bush, Brittany Snow
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Step Up Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Heavy D
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Bring It On: All or Nothing Hayden Panettiere, Solange Knowles, Francia Raisa
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Beastly Vanessa Hudgens, Neil Patrick Harris, Mary-Kate Olsen
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Twilight Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene, Anna Kendrick
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Juno Jennifer Garner, Ellen Page, Jason Bateman
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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kimberley Nixon, Gurinder Chadha
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Blake Lively, Lucy Hale, Alexis Bledel
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Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen Lindsay Lohan, Megan Fox, Adam Sandler
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Bring It On: Fight to the Finish Christina Milian, Giuliana Rancic, Holland Roden
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Never Been Kissed Jessica Alba, Drew Barrymore, James Franco
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It's a Boy Girl Thing Sharon Osbourne, Kevin Zegers, Brooke D'Orsay
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Picture This Ashley Tisdale, Shenae Grimes, Robbie Amell
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Can't Buy Me Love Paula Abdul, Patrick Dempsey, Seth Green
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"Just fucking bounds of unfettered creativity pouring out of us."
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Channeling dark forces of Unsanity, indulging in fits of Neurosis under a Black Flag, Kowloon Walled City is heaviness. The piercing sludge they churn is not of lesser evils; rather, they find means for revelry amidst the overpopulated 'crete towers and blight which surrounds the hideout where their music is born. Thirty-thousand people living on seven acres? It sounds exactly like that.
Name, rank, job, why you're here.
I'm Jason Pace, I play guitar and drink Tecate. Scott Evans is the guitar in your other speaker, the screaming, and our fearless leader. Jeff Fagundes plays drums really fucking loud. Ian Miller plays bass and continuously acquires new gear. We're here because we like masochistic, extravagant hobbies that offer few rewards beyond hearing damage. Scott recorded the band Ian and I were in previously, then snatched us up when it dissolved.
What the hell is a Kowloon Walled City?
Scott and Ian heard about it on some Internet geek forum and latched onto its awesomeness. It was an enclave in British Hong Kong unclaimed by both the Chinese and the British. It went through several stages, first being a fort, torn down by the Japanese in WWII, then a Triad-ruled haven for crime through the '70s—then just a fucking monolith of sin, squalor, and desperation until it was leveled by the Chinese in 1993. It was this neglected, lawless place, and at its peak had well over 30,000 people living on seven acres. Many or most of the residents were families, immigrants, and dissidents—those left behind. It developed its own economy, all under the table. You need an unlicensed dentist? Check. Some cocaine? You got it. Dog meat and a hooker (not necessarily at the same time, though I do recommend it)? Yours. Pretty metal.
The new record's called Turk Street. Turk runs through SF's Tenderloin neighborhood, which is where you guys practice. Any similarities between that part of town and the real KWC?
Well, it's a good comparison to draw as far as the squalor, prostitution, and drugs factor (although the locals favor crack and heroin to opium). You can't walk through that part of Turk Street without having a transgender prostitute urinate a syringe onto your leg. Actually, it's more like "Hamsterdam" in the HBO show The Wire. The city shovels a lot of desperate people into a few blocks and lets them fester. It's a containment thing. If you walk two blocks, you're at a classy tourist hotel (we ghetto-ize our tourists as well, like any good city). In front of our practice space are usually about 20 people standing around, smoking crack, fixing, whatever. When a cop drives by everyone scatters, and then the cop busts one of us for jaywalking. It's a pretty fucked up, consciously neglected part of town. The unfortunate part is you also see families walking around there—statistically, the TL has the largest population of children in SF. Fucked.
Vinyl? And the label's called Wordclock? Genius. What prompted the decision to press vinyl in today's musical climate?
Today's musical climate is the very thing that prompted the vinyl. That and we like things that look cool. We noticed lots of bands we like pressing bad-ass, short runs of vinyl and including the CD with it—Torche, Baroness… We couldn't afford a monster gatefold with CD die cuts or anything, but I think ours looks fantastic—Eric Anderson, the guy who designed it, did a bang-up job. So basically we're giving away MP3s for free, selling hand-screened CDs if you want 'em, and then we've got the killer vinyl. It's a strange, kind of cool time to be in a band, when music is essentially free—people just download it. For example, everyone's heard the new Gojira, and it's not due for another month (and I notice they have 180-gram gatefold purple vinyl available for pre-order). Nobody makes money making rock music. That's fine. We're waiting for a spot in some shitty horror movie soundtrack for the beer money jackpot. Saw XV, are you listening?
Just what is a wordclock?
Digital audio is broken down into little slices—samples. On a CD there are 44,100 of these per second. When you mix two digital signals, you need the samples to happen in sync, or everything sounds phase-y and fucked up. That's what a wordclock is for: A master clock signal that all the sources sync to, to prevent digital fuckery like jitter. Which we've found is good for Ian, since he drinks all those crappy energy drinks. You made me cry with your vinyl/digital joke, but digital recording enabled us to get exactly what we wanted in our own rehearsal space, on our own terms. Neve consoles and giant mic collections are nice, but the pressure of spending $1,000 a day? Not so much. Plus, we're not making Steely Dan records here.
What are they gonna do with the old Bay Bridge once the new one's finished?
They'll both be lost in a horrible, massive earthquake, drifting slowly to the bottom of the bay in parallel, like two great gods of the sea, the fire and destruction above barely visible from the quiet depths.
Talk about living with a halfpipe.
Jeff could address this a little better, since he lives there. But it's a huge warehouse over in Bayview, across the street from Thrasher. I guess this is a good time to shamefully admit that none of us can skate worth a shit. We'd have about a one-to-one ratio of drop-ins to broken arms. But the warehouse has been a boon to us for silkscreening flyers and stuff. We have all that ramp space to lay shit out to dry, and you can make a mess. As I type this, though, the future of said warehouse is in jeopardy. Fucking sucks.
Shiny club, the ramp, someone's kitchen. Which is the preferred venue for KWC?
Playing above the ramp is the best shit ever. You're up there rocking out while people are tearing it up. It's good-old fashioned party overload. I gotta say I was jealous when I saw dudes from the other bands just killing it on the halfpipe. I tried to compete by being the best beer drinker I could be.
Professor Adrian North of Heriot-Watt University recently finished a study concluding that musical tastes and personality types are closely related. Here's his assessment of people who like rock and heavy metal: Low self-esteem, creative, not hard-working, not outgoing, gentle, at ease. Speak to his findings.
North can suck it. We have enough self-esteem—or we're just of the age where you stop giving a fuck what people think—and all of us work our asses off in most anything we do. I'll admit to creativity. Just fucking bounds of unfettered creativity pouring out of us. And gentleness. We make up for our gentle natures in decibels, though. Gentle giants. '70s prog references.
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7 Jan. 1997Episode #1.14
Fresh off pledging his commitment to Eva and his plan to move in with her, Jack returns to Liz and proposes they renew their vows. The family is torn about whether to trust Jack, and Eva sets her sights on manipulating Sue and winning her favor.
17 Apr. 1997Episode #2.1
Jack secretly rekindles an old romance, while Trish pursues a new one--with her high school English teacher. As the increasingly fragile Sue feels the pressure of wedding planning, she begins to lash out at Liz and accuses her of neglectfulness.
24 Apr. 1997Episode #2.2
Sue finally reveals to Liz that she's been meeting with Eva secretly. But it's not Liz's jealousy she'll have to worry about--it's Trish's. Jack reconsiders his loyalties after he learns Eva has planted evidence of their affair for Liz to find.
1 May 1997Episode #2.3
With their parents away, John Paul and Anthony play. Elsewhere, the church becomes the stage for a highly charged confrontation between Liz, Jack, and Father McGinley. Will Jack be able to convince Liz of his love, or will this be the last time he wrongs her?
8 May 1997Episode #2.4
Despite Jack's reputation, Eva takes him in when Liz kicks him out for good. When the teacher Trish has been seeing breaks off their relationship, she threatens to get him fired by exposing their affair.
15 May 1997Episode #2.5
Trish takes a stand against going to school, but Eva breaks through to her. Debbie grows suspicious of Nick's meddling in Eva and Jack's affairs, while Liz wrestles with regret and self-doubt as her disgraced husband carries on with his second wife across the street.
22 May 1997Episode #2.6
After spending a passionate night with Father McGinley, Liz feels ashamed of their tryst. She burns a bridge by expressing her reservations to Sue about her fiancé. Meanwhile, Debbie gets close to Nick's dark secret--perhaps closer than she'd like.
29 May 1997Episode #2.7
Debbie leaves Nick after he divulges his attraction to Eva, who must now sort things out between them. John Paul visits the church to seek advice from Father McGinley, but finds himself consoling the drunk priest and learning something he shouldn't in the process.
5 Jun. 1997Episode #2.8
Sue implores Liz to put on a good show and gather the family round for her fiancé's parents, who are dropping by for dinner on less than a day's notice. Given the fractured state of the Freemans, it should be a lively feast.
12 Jun. 1997Episode #2.9
Trish's melodramatics reach a new low, and no one escapes from her wrath unscathed. The incident leads to a fight between Eva and Liz and destroys any pretense of friendliness between them.
16 Jun. 1997Episode #2.10
After her fight with Eva and the fallout with Trish, Liz is paralyzed by depression and loneliness, afraid of losing everything. Now John Paul and Anthony, the only remaining children still loyal to Liz, must try and resist Eva's temptation.
17 Jun. 1997Episode #2.11
Jamie and Sue have their bachelor and bachelorette parties, but what should be a night of rowdy celebration turns out to be relatively dull. Behind the scenes, however, the ultimate betrayal takes place.
18 Jun. 1997Episode #2.12
Liz sits at home, nine months pregnant, and reflects on Jamie and Sue's wedding. She's due at any moment, surrounded by her caring family. When the time finally comes, though, it's Eva who offers to take her to the hospital.
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my dirty old tennis ball, belly rubs, wrestling, cheese, peanut butter, squirrels, nice people who give me treats, calm kids who hug me and scratch my chest (not necessarily in that order)
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"No Excuses" at Iowa City
The August 27th "No Excuses" card at the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds in Iowa City will showcase a wealth of local and top talent.
Featured in separate bouts are sisters and Iowa City fan favorites Emily "The Enforcer" Klinefelter and Katy "The Dream" Klinefelter. (more…)
Shaw on Ryan
Frank's memory should not be about boxing, although he worked with my fighters. Frank should be remembered for his founding of The Bony Pony Ranch, and the great charitable work he did there for underprivileged children, as well as the work he did, pro bono, for former gang members, removing their old tattoos. But most of all, Frank should be remembered as a great friend, who always had a smile on his face, and was always available to help. My wife Judy and I will miss him.
Ticket Alert: Bute-Brinkley
InterBox has announced that tickets for the October 15th Lucian Bute vs. Jesse Brinkley IBF super middleweight title bout at the Bell Centre in Montreal will go on sale Thursday at 10 AM. Tickets will be available by visiting www.evenko.ca and at the Bell Centre ticket office by dialing 514-790-2525. Lucian will depart for a 6 week training camp in Florida towards the end of August. The undercard for the InterBox October 15th 2010 Gala will be disclosed in the next few weeks.
Margarito: Day of Decision
Today is the day former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito will attend a licensing hearing with the California State Athletic Commission in a bid to get back his boxing license. The CSAC's decision could impact the location of the November 13 Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito fight, although regardless of the outcome Margarito will be fighting Pacquiao on that date for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Las Vegas and Dallas are the two frontrunners to host the mega-event. TopRank.com will carry a live webcast of the proceedings beginning at 12:55PM ET/9:55 AM PT at www.toprank.com/TRLiveStream.
126lb Explosion: Hernandez-Aguilar
Two born-punchers collide in an explosive combination this Saturday night in Tijuana as featherweight Joksan 'Torito' Hernández (23-2, 13 KOs) from Ensenada faces Marlon 'Rata' Aguilar (24-9-1, 17 KOs) at the Municipal Auditorium in Tijuana in a ten-rounder. Hernandez will share top billing with WBC female interim super bantamweight titleholder Jackie "Aztec Princess" Nava, who will defend her belt against Colombian Maria 'Pantera' Miranda.
"I will face an experienced opponent," stated Hernandez, 23, who trained for seven weeks in Ensenada. "I know him, he's my height, a similar style and I said that this fight will be a war. We are both punchers, we like the trade and I'll go out to finish it from the first round because I don't think this fight comes to a decision. Aguilar is the latest obstacle I have to overcome to get a world title fight and I'm ready to win." (more…)
Uicab to face Dapudong
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On Tuesday, a fight was announced between Mexican Wilbert Uicab and Filipino Edren Dapudong for the WBC Silver flyweight championship to be held on September 17 in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The international evening called "Caribbean Rumble" will be promoted by Hector Garcia's HG Boxing, Pepe Gomez' Cancun Boxing and Banner Promotions. (more…)
Teerachai grabs PABA 147lb title
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PABA#9 Teerachai Or Ekarin (9-0, 5 KOs) successfully captured the PABA interim welterweight title as he stopped PABA #13 Moses Seran (21-18, 11 KOs) in round two on Tuesday at Bodindecha school in Bangkok, Thailand. Teerachai survived from a big right hook at the early of round two, displaying his effective bodyshots which dropped the Indonesian twice and finally scoring a KO at 2:03 of this round. In other action, PABA#11 and Thai flyweight title holder Denchailek Tithiphongsatorn displayed a one-side attack on Nung-ubon Sor Tanapinyo, forcing the referee to stop the bout in round four. TBC #4 lightfly Inthanon Sithchamuong outpointed Palangchai Or Tobwongsi in a six round non-title bout. Petchbodin Sithmorseng outpointed TBC #4 feather Suor Carryboy in a six round non-title bout. And Chartchai Pitthayakomschool outpointed Durong Sor Vorasing. This event was promoted by Galaxy Boxing Promotion.
WEC weigh-in slideshow
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Sadam Ali set for PPV slot
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A product of Brooklyn's tough Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, junior welterweight Sadam Ali will put his perfect 8-0 record on the line when he steps into the ring at Newark's Prudential Center for the third time on Saturday night. In an eight-round welterweight bout, Ali (8-0, 4 KOs) will fight Costa Rica's, Lenin Arroyo (20-12-1, 4 KOs). This fight will be shown on "The Big Challenge" PPV telecast. For more details and photos click here…
WEC at the scales
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From the Palms Casino in Las Vegas for tomorrow night's WEC fight on Versus:
WEC Bantamweight Championship:
Dominick Cruz 134 vs Joseph Benavidez 134
Shane Roller 156 vs Anthony Pettis 155
Cub Swanson 146 vs Chad Mendes 145
Scott Jorgensen 135 vs Brad Pickett 136
Bart Palaszewski 156 vs Zack Micklewright 156
Anthony Njokuani 154 vs Maciej Jewtuszko 155
Javier Vazquez 145 vs Mackens Semerzier 146
Ricardo Lamas 155 vs Dave Jansen 156
Fredson Paixao 145 vs Bryan Caraway 145
Danny Castillo 156 vs Dustin Poirier 156
The hand that will KO Couture
Photo: Fightnews shooter "Big" Joe Miranda attended a media workout for James "Lights Out" Toney, where he asked the former champ what hand he'll use to knock out UFC legend Randy "The Natural" Couture. Toney looked at both hands, then held up his right – "This one." On Aug. 28, Toney will face Couture in the co-main event of UFC 118.
Adamek v Grant PPV Preshow
Preview of the Adamek v Grant PPV Boxing event on Saturday, August 21st at 9 PM ET
Grappling superfights added
They are known for putting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the map. Using revolutionary techniques that changed the face of combat sports forever, the legendary Gracie family consists of some of the best grapplers in the world. Now, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship® prepares for its debut in the city of Boston, the Gracie family returns with its sights set on further solidifying its grappling domination. (more…)
Boxing Buzz
Promoter Roy Englebrecht today announced that Whitfield Haydon will assume the position of Director of Fighter Relations & Matchmaker for Roy Englebrecht Promotions, replacing current REP matchmaker Arnold Berber. Berber will return to school as he looks to enter the medical research field. Haydon will get busy quickly over the next two months, as Roy Englebrecht Promotions has a September 15th Televisa show at the Las Vegas Hilton featuring two IBO World Title bouts, an October 16th show at the Silverton Casino & Lodge in Las Vegas, and the October 28th Battle In The Ballroom show.
Hennessy Sports Canada has signed amateur sensation Tyler Asselstine to a long term exclusive promotional agreement. Asselstine was a member of Canadian National Team in 2009 and this month he won the 2010 Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Along with being promoted by Hennessy Sports Canada, Asselstine is trained and managed by Eric Belanger in Ottawa, Ontario. Campaigning in the featherweight division, Asselstine will have his professional debut announced shortly.
Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan, 50, a mainstay at all of Golden Boy Promotions' major West Coast boxing events has passed away following injuries sustained in a car accident in Ventura County, California. Dr. Ryan volunteered his time as an on-site plastic surgeon for fighters when they got cut or suffered a facial injury during their fights. He was a close friend of Oscar de la Hoya.
Maurice Harris a player again
The roller-coaster career of Maurice "Sugar Moe" Harris, winner of the 2002 'Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament," is riding high once again, coming off of his solid August 6 victory against IBF #15 prospect Nagy "Dominican Dynamite" Aguilera for the vacant USBA heavyweight title. Harris (24-14-2, 10 KOs), who has beaten some of the best and also lost to journeymen, out-boxed and out-worked the much younger Aguilera (16-3, 11 KOs) to earn a unanimous decision (117-111 twice, 115-113), as well as the USBA belt. (more…)
Huck-Godfrey workouts
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WBO cruiserweight champion Marco "Captain" Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) and challenger Matt Godfrey (20-1, 10 KOs) today participated in an open media work-out in front of more than 500 fans in Erfurt, Germany. Captain Huck is determined to defend his title for a fourth time on Saturday night. "My fans love my aggressiveness and explosiveness and I will make sure Matt Godfrey will get a good taste of it," Huck said. "I am just too explosive for him. The belt stays in Germany. I want to put on another spectacular performance and defeat Godfrey in style."
Even though Godfrey has left Ulli Wegner guessing in what stance he will fight, the German star coach said it does not matter. "I have prepared Marco for both a southpaw as well as an orthodox stance," he stated. "Even if Godfrey intends to switch, it will not be a problem. Marco has worked hard in practice. If he listens to his corner, he will defend his title with another great victory." For more details and photos click here…
Berto to defy WBC order?
Looks like the team of WBC welterweight world champion Andre Berto may bypass Berto's WBC-ordered mandatory against WBC Silver champion Selcuk Aydin. "I talked to HBO and I heard that [Berto's promoter Lou DiBella] doesn't want Berto to face Aydin and is working on other opponents," said Aydin's promoter Ahmet Öner. "But in boxing you can't always get what you want. We are talking about a mandatory fight here. The WBC has ordered the fight and the reigning and defending champion should respect this decision. Of course, I understand that as a promoter DiBella is looking to protect his fighter and give him an easy win against an opponent with a good reputation. But this is not a problem of HBO being interested in the fight or not. It's not my problem that Berto isn't big enough of a star in the US that the general interest in his fights depends on the opponents. If Berto alone isn't interesting enough for HBO we can easily do the fight in Turkey. Nobody cares about Berto there but TV and fans care enough about Selcuk Aydin to pay good money for the fight. We can make an offer to Berto and DiBella today to fight in Trabzon which guarantees him probably more money than he'll ever get from HBO. The WBC is not called World Boxing Council for nothing. There is no rule that championship fights including US fighters have to be in America."
Erik Morales speaks
Photos by Big Joe Miranda
At a press conference on Monday at the El Paseo Inn on the historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles, Erik "Terrible" Morales previewed his comeback and upcoming championship bout against Willie Limond. "I'm not doing this for economic reasons," he said. "I'm not doing this for ego. I just want to come back and do it for the joy of boxing." (more…)
Klitschko-Briggs set
Word is WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will defend against Shannon Briggs on October 16 according to BILD. The bout will take place at the o2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany and be officially announced later this month. It will be Klitschko's first fight in eleven years in the city he lives at least part-time in. "Briggs is a very strong challenger," Klitschko told BILD. "I will prepare myself very intensely for him with my trainer Fritz Sdunek. He has many more professional fights than me and is one of the hardest punchers!"
Pacman-Margarito Update
The LA Times is reporting that "a source close to site negotiations" has confirmed that the November 13 Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito clash will take place in Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. Margarito has a special hearing scheduled for tomorrow with the California State Athletic Commission in hopes of regaining his boxing license, however the CSAC decision is not binding in other states.
Bautista/Banal headline in Dubai
Former world title challenger Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista (28-2, 21 KOs) of the Phillipines and world ranked A.J. 'Bazooka' Banal ( 22-1-1, 18 KOs) also of the Philippines will headline in seperate bouts October 29th in Dubai. Both fighters are promoted by the well known Filipino based ALA Boxing Promotions who are promoting the event. Bautista will take on power punching dominican Hector Avila (47-4, 42 KOs) in the main event which will be scheduled for 12 rounds and the IBF intercontinental featherweight title. In the co-feature Banal will meet former world champion Luis Perez (26-4, 17 KOs) in a scheduled for 10 round bout to be fought at a contracted maximum weight of 120 pounds.
Roller finds his balance
Story by Anthony Springer Jr.
Photos by Chris Cozzone
While training for fights, Team Takedown's Shane Roller fights two battles every day.
His first battle takes place in the gym. In an effort to be the best, Roller knows he must work on—and improve—everything: striking, grappling, jiu-jitsu and conditioning. One look at his record, an impressive 8-2, reveals that the hard work has definitely paid off . . . Click here for more
Molitor-Booth 24/7
For the first time FTM SPORTS will be giving fans a chance to get a 'behind the scenes' look at the countdown to a world title fight. Jason Booth takes on Canadian Steve Molitor for his IBF Super Bantamweight title on September 11th and all of the build up will be available on www.frankmaloney.com. Molitor v Booth 'Inside Out' will be based on the successful HBO 24/7 show and Sky Sports Countdown programs which have given fans a chance to understand the build up and preparation a fighter has to make. (more…)
Sexton: Rocky can't help Chisora
Sam Sexton says Derek Chisora will need more than the backing of Sylvester Stallone to record victory in their British and Commonwealth heavyweight title fight. The pair meet on September 18 at the LG Arena, Birmingham. Last week, Chisora met up with Stallone at the premiere of his latest film, the Expendables. And the Rocky actor gave him his full support ahead of his fight with Sexton. But the Commonwealth champion has hit back at his domestic rival. (more…)
FNF winding down for 2010
By Karl Freitag
No more ESPN2 Friday Night Fights scheduled for this year that actually take place on a Friday night. This week's ESPN2 show will be a Wednesday boxing telecast featuring jr middleweight Erislandy Lara against Willie Lee. The final show of the "boxing season" as ESPN likes to call it, will be on Saturday August 28 from Montreal. That card is seeking a new main event after hot middleweight David Lemieux (23-0, 22 KOs) had to pull out with an injury. There may be some FNF special telecasts cropping up on occasion until the weekly boxing series returns in January.
Luckily fight fans will still have plenty of boxing on Friday nights with SHOWTIME's popular ShoBox series, TeleFutura's weekly Solo Boxeo series and Telemundo's Boxeo Telemundo.
CES back in Rhode Island
The next generation of New England boxers, led by undefeated Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse, will be showcased Friday night, Sept. 3 on the "Labor Daze" card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI. Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player, is coming off a nationally-televised win against "Irish" Joey McCreedy in which the Cape Verdean native won an 8-round decision for the New England super middleweight title. In his first main event, Biosse will defend his title against an opponent to be determined in an 8-round bout. (more…)
WEC workout gallery
Photo gallery from today's WEC fighter workouts at the Palms in Las Vegas: Dominick Cruz, Joseph Benavidez, Shane Roller, Anthony Pettis, Cub Swanson, Chad Mendes and more! Click here for gallery by Chris Cozzone
"Terrible" Returns Sept. 11
Photos by Big Joe Miranda
Integrated Sports Media, North America's undisputed Pay-Per-View distribution leader of major boxing events, will showcase Mexican great Erik "Terrible" Morales to American boxing fans once again September 11, headlining the "Mexican Fiesta" pay-per-view event live from Mexico City. "We're excited to bring U.S. boxing fans the second comeback fight for living legend Erik Morales, who is the last man to defeat Manny Pacquaio," Integrated Sports Media president Doug Jacobs said. "It's a privilege for Integrated Sports Media to air this living legend's continued comeback. The rest of the card is loaded with interesting fights that insure an entertaining night of boxing."
"Mexican Fiesta," presented by Grupo Empresarial Matiz, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view for a suggested retail price of $29.95. For more details and photos click here…
Franco, Gesta showcased
TeleFutura's Sólo Boxeo sets down at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona on Friday with a tough test for featherweight Michael Franco (16-0, 10 KOs) as he puts his "0" on the line against Adolfo Landeros (20-14-1, 9 KOs) in an eight-rounder. In the co-feature, another unbeaten star on the rise unbeaten 22-year-old lightweight Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta (18-0-1, 8 KOs) risks his perfect record against Mexican veteran Genaro Trazancos (24-11, 14 KO's) in another eight round bout.
In other notable undercard action, hot Ghanaian welterweight prospect Abdullai Amidu (14-0, 12 KOs) and power punching heavyweight Eric Woods (5-1, 4 KOs) feature in a six rounders against opponents to be named.
Cruz ready for Benavidez
Photo: WEC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz (15-1) puts the finishing touches on his training, today at the Palms in Las Vegas. On Saturday, Cruz will take on No. 1 Contender Joseph Benavidez (12-1) at the Palms, televised on VERSUS. Stay tuned for a full photo feature on today's workouts.
Lesnar takes on Velasquez
The baddest man on the planet, UFC® heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, is back in the main event for UFC 121, and unbeaten Cain Velasquez is looking to take his belt and become the first man to knock him out. Lesnar proved he had beaten the severe illness that kept him sidelined for a year by withstanding the onslaught by Shane Carwin at UFC 116 and defending his heavyweight title with a slick submission in the second round. His opponent at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on October 23, 2010, Cain Velasquez, has already made short work out of the heavyweight division and he promises to make the most of his first shot at the title. (more…)
Moreno to Showtime Tourney?
By Gabriel F. Cordero
WBA bantamwweight world champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno wants in on the proposed SHOWTIME bantamweight tournament. The final format still hasn't been worked out, but names like Vic Darchinyan, Joseph Agbeko, Yhonny Perez, Abner Mares and Fernando Montiel have been mentioned. Moreno (30-1-1, 10 KOs) retained his belt on Saturday night with a hard fought split decision over Nehomar Cermeno.
Johnson, Williams victorious
By Sam DiTusa at ringside
Promoter Chris Jones fight card was a big hit Saturday night at the Elks Club in Tacoma, Washington. The card featured bouts for Washington State titles in the welterweight and jr welterweight divisions. Dashon Johnson (11-2-3, 3 KOs) defeated tough veteran Paul Mpendo,(7-6-4, 3 KOs) for the Washington State 147 lb title, and Willie Williams topped Jason Saunders for the State 140lb belt. (more…)
Salita opponent named
Former world title challenger and New York-based Dmitriy Salita (30-1-1, 16 KOs) will meet Dominican Franklin Gonzalez (13-5, 9 KOs) September 1st at the Oceana Hall in Brooklyn, New York. Salita will test out the welterweight waters as the bout will be fought at a contracted weight of 147 pounds maximum. The bout will also mark the reunion of Salita and trainer Nirmal Lorick. Lorick is best known for training former world champions Luis Collazo and Travis Simms. Lorick worked with Salita back in his amateur days and in the earlier part of Salita's professional career. Salita is training out of the Universal Boxing Club in Ozone Park in Queens, New York. The bout will be broadcast exclusively on The Jewish Channel. Tickets are $60, $100, $150 available at dsalita.com or the Oceana Box Office. Dmitriy will be playing dual roles as both fighter and promoter.
Jones to lose WBA title?
By Gabriel F. Cordero
Current WBA cruiserweight world champion Guillermo "Felino" Jones of Panama could soon be stripped of his crown. Jones won the title in September 2008 and has yet to defend. The WBA World Championships Committee is expected to vacate the belt shortly, thereby opening the door to challengers in the division that desire to fight. "We have been flexible with Jones," said WBA President Gilberto Mendoza. "It's sad, but the moment to decide has arrived. He couldn't have expected more."
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German Declension Trainer
Appicenter LLC
- November 18, 2015
( 218)
Learn and practice German Declensions (Deutsche Deklinationen)
of nouns, adjectives and articles/determiners.
Finally, get a grip on definite German articles: der die das and indefinite German articles: ein eine ein
Also available:
of nouns, adjectives and articles/determiners.
Finally, get a grip on definite German articles: der die das and indefinite German articles: ein eine ein
And improve you grasp on the gender of German nouns along the way.
Ideal for everybody who wants to learn German and as a preparation for trips to Germany, Austria and Switzerland and other German speaking countries.
•Small size
•Works off-line
•Spaced learning algorithm to reduce study time
•Highly customizable drills
•Voice output (optional)
•Move to SD card
•Optimized for Tablets
Also available:
•Pro version with more nouns, adjectives, articles/determinters in preparation.
•Companion language learning app: German Verb Conjugator, German Verb Trainer
Learn German and improve your grammar with this handy study aid.
Great for practicing declensions Thanks for fixing the genetive errors in the pro version. This app has really helped me get faster at declensions. Could you also include an option for choosing plural nouns with no articles, just adjectives?
Sehr gut
Wrong declinations Please, double check before releasing it with mistakes. It may induce people to learn wrong forms.
What's New
This is our first release and it might be a little rough around the edges.
Please send comments and suggestions to firstname.lastname@example.com
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