Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Thor's Helmet from CFHT

Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight, CFHT
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Explanation: NGC 2359 is a striking emission nebula with an impressive popular name - Thor's Helmet Sure, its suggestive winged appearance might lead some to refer to it as the "duck nebula", but if you were a nebula which name would you choose? By any name NGC 2359 is a bubble-like nebula some 30 light-years across, blown by energetic winds from an extremely hot star seen near the center and classified as a Wolf-Rayet star. Wolf-Rayet stars are rare massive blue giants which develop stellar winds with speeds of millions of kilometers per hour. Interactions with a nearby large molecular cloud are thought to have contributed to this nebula's more complex shape and curved bow-shock structures. NGC 2359 is about 15,000 light-years distant toward the constellation Canis Major.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Inconsistencies in Islam



Here's another good one courtesy of elvoivsdiablo:

"-Insist that violent passages in the quran only apply to long-ago historical incidents, but then also insist that the quran is a book of guidance "for all times and all people."

-Insist that mOhammad 's actions can't be judged by today's more humane human rights standards, while at the same time, insist that he is the perfect "Model for all Mankind" today.

-Insist that islam is a "religion of peace", while at the same time, brag about the great military victories of mOhammad.

-Insist that "truth stands from error" and that islam can stand on its own merits as the "one true religion", while laboring endlessly to squash all criticism and discussion of islam.

-Insist that the laws in Saudi Arabia and Iran are unIslamic while trying to get them implemented in the west, India and other kafir societies.

-Insist that women achieve TRUE liberation through islam! Never mind those pesky ideas about real equality with men in all areas of life, men and women are so different, and shariah "realistically" acknowledges these differences, unlike those evil man-made law systems that suggest otherwise!

-Insist how "liberating" it is for women to wear a piece of cloth on their heads.

-Insist that jihad has nothing to do with violence. It’s simply struggling with pen, tongue etc. at the same time looking for atomic bombs to use in kafir countries.

-Insist that most of the scientific inventions were foretold in quran but no one ever invented anything out of the quran.

-Insist that muslims should enjoy all human rights and make infinite number of mosques in western countries but ban kafirs from Mecca and Medina. Preaching of any other religion is not allowed in any islamic country .

-Insist that women in islam are privileged in an unparalleled manner and their equality with men have never been achieved in history like it was done in islam, yet use every trick in the book to show that they lack the wisdom and fair judgment of men and consequently, men must reserve the right to beat them if they go astray, of course as a "last resort".

-Insist that islam is against slavery and then demonstrate how humanely mOhammad treated 'his slaves' as proof of it.

-Insist that islam "Is a complete way of life", not just a religion. But when others criticize things like the burka and honor killings, say that it's the fault of "culture", not islam.

-Insist that the quran is the word of god, is protected against corruption, and is unchanged since mOhammad's death, despite the existence of multiple versions and histories attesting to changes that were made

-Insist in demanding for more rights and perks from kafirs in kafir countries via freedom of religion, while condoning the killing of the kafirs in islamic countries and preventing them from following their religion.

-Insist that islam liberated women when no islamic society treats them fairly.

-Insist that islam will one day dominate the world when muslim countries are sinking deeper in poverty and soon will face massive starvation.

-Insist that mOhammad was a perfect role model and a Mercy of God among men and hide the fact that he lied, raped, tortured, killed, robbed and was a pedophile

-Insist that quran cannot be translated into any other tongue except Arabic, the language of God, when those who say this themselves do not know how to speak Arabic"

-Insist that islam is a "way of life." but never mind that this "way of life" is the way of life of a bunch of savage desert dwellers of the 7th century.

-Insist to subject oneself in full surrender to allah. Pray five times a day, fast for one month (sleep during day and feast and riot at night), read the quran every day, expend years learning the "arts" of defecating, copulating and cleanliness and other useless rituals and dream of conquering the infidels and taking their money to compensate the consequences of one's laziness and unproductiveness.

-Insist that terrorist attacks in the name of islam are not perpetrated by muslims, but the countries who are the victims of the terrorist attacks deserve it because of their foreign policy towards islamic countries.

-Insist on the evils of the Western culture and the virtues of islam but at the same time do everything possible to immigrate to the West in order to escape oppression of the islamic countries.

-Insist that muslims are persecuted in Israel, India, Philippines, Thailand, etc but continue expanding islamic terrorism around the world

-Insist that islam is a logical religion and everyone with pure motives will become a muslim while forgetting that their own ancestors were forced to accept islam and many were killed for resisting.

-Insist that only islam is the Absolute Truth and that every other religious book is corrupted and unreliable, but at the same time try to 'prove' islam by referring to the same "corrupted" sources that they decry.

-Insist that islam has no superstitions while there are prescribed prayers and rituals to combat black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, evil eyes, stone throwing jinns etc

-Insist that kissing a black stone, walking several times around the kaba, throwing stones at a pillar and using prayer-beads has nothing to do with superstition.The quran is the most horrible book ever written! It is filled with lies, threats, torture, errors, and absolute bullshit. It drives its message home with fear. Indeed, many muslims only came to be muslims by threats of death!I believe that muslims are the worst victims of islam, being imprisioned by it's blood-thirsty lies and ridiculous rituals. Islam can only be trusted to be islam, evil, intolerant, and imperialistic, and calling for a war on terror is like deciding to stop the bullets instead of stopping the people who are shooting at you, decades of terror and the persistant denial is breathtaking. One cannot speak about love to people whose worship is to exterminate you, therefore I dont see any point liberating islamic countries from self-inflicted submission and subjugation and I certainly dont support allowing muslims into our countries because muslims will not integrate and insist on preaching the bile that is islam.For islam demands submission. Submission is all. Not thought, not questioning, not deciding that some parts must be rejected. Submission to the will of allah. It is a religion that encourages mental slavery, that demands mental slavery. Some escape by becoming apostates. Others can't do that, don't know quite how to do that. So they pretend and live a lie, based on willful ignorance..."

Jewish New Testament - David Stern


A while ago I bought 'The Jewish New Testament", as translated by David Stern and the Commentary that goes with it. If you want to really understand and enjoy the NT, I highly recommend both. Here's a little example, taken from Mark 3:5
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"Then, looking them over and feeling both anger with them and sympathy for them at the stoniness of their hearts, he said to the man, "Hold out your hand." As he held it out, it became restored."
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Commentary: And sympathy for them. Greek sullupoumenos, found only here in the New Testament, means "grieving with someone." Such a mixture of two emotions, anger and at the same time sympathy, is a normal and appropriate reaction to people whose hearts display stoniness (Greek porosis; see Ro 11:7-8 and notes). Stoniness - dullness, insensitivity, intellectual blindness, stubbornness.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

7 Steps to Islamization...



This is a great article from http://eloivsdiablo.blogspot.com, originally from ibloga. :

"Islamic intimidation in action, the seven-step staircase to Hell, analyses how an infidel nation becomes Islamised. Here are some excerpts:"The basic development process seems to follow pattern where eight phases can be discerned.

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1) The starting point is a Western society with a normal development Social peace, satisfactory economic growth, ordinary crime levels, and changes in government depending on democratic elections. The number of Muslims in the population is very low, and their influence on society negligible.Current examples: Finland, Baltic states.

2) An initial phase when the proportion of Muslims is still fairly small, certain areas of human life of the immigrant population are in practice left alone by the authorities. This allows repression of girls and women in many Muslim families....A high birth rate among Muslims and a high level of immigration from Muslim countries is promoted inside the Muslim society.Infrequent proposals aiming at establishing sharia regarding various matters, acknowledging Muslim holidays also are presented. Another characteristic is increasing levels of crime motivated by attitudes often connected to jihad e g an increasing level of rapes of non-Muslim women. ..... This does not only reflect the dysfunctional relations between sexes in the Muslim part of society but is also a sign of an early "light-version" example of the influence of jihad thinking in the countryCurrent examples: USA, Sweden, Norway, Denmark.

3) Preparations for jihad: Beginning of geographic no-go areas for the police and public administration officials. Frequent physical attacks and even single infrequent murders of policemen or persons opposing political Islam. Death threats against adversaries are common. An increasing physical destruction of property by groups, influenced by the radical imams and the jihadists...... Property crimes of various types in order to finance the beginning of a domestic jihad movement.Current examples: France; beginning in England, Holland.

4) Start of jihad: Murders of individual policemen or active anti-Muslims with a certain frequency, which murders carry an evident political message. An organized countrywide Islamist movement appears, and some mosques start to retreat from liberal versions of Islam used as a deception during the initial stages ( 1-3). Establishment of definite no-go areas where militants put taxes on corporations and individuals. Extortion of individuals outside these areas.Current examples: Beginning in France.

5) Development of jihad: Frequent murders of policemen, teachers and well-known individuals opposing political Islam. ........Militants start to openly show weapons and declare far-reaching political goals e g taking over a region or the whole country.Current example: South of Thailand

6). Jihad: Insurgency ... Campaigns by the Islamic movement to convince media and the population of their right to dominate certain areas of the country proclaimed to be Muslim. Constant murders and kidnappings of opponents and well-known persons.Current example: The Philippines.

7). Jihad to Civil war. Large-scale military fights when the domestic forces fight the Islamic movement's goal to dominate a geographic region, or the country. Militias and the national Home Guard complement the army. Widespread executions, terror, cruelty, mayhem and widespread destruction reign in urban areas. Definite separation between Muslims and non-Muslims leads to large-scale movements of the population.Example: Lebanon during the seventies – end of eighties."

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Castle and Sky


.Credit & Copyright Paco Bellido
Explanation: While Comet McNaught ruled southern skies, last week's conjunction of the Moon and Venus could be enjoyed by denizens of both hemispheres of planet Earth. The two more commonly viewed celestial beacons produced this lovely twilight scene, recorded last Saturday in skies above Almodovar near Cordoba in southern Spain. Brilliant Venus and a slender crescent Moon seem to overlook the small town, along with a well-lit Castle Almodovar. The impressive castle's construction began in the 700s on the strategic site of a Roman fort. It was extensively restored in the 20th century.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

www.3xterrorists.com


A worthy site to visit: www.3xterrorists.com. I have great admiration for anyone who would put their lives on the line for truth!
Sorry, this is long, but if you live in Michigan, near Ann Arbor, please read:

Below is National Press Release. Please all those withing 100 miles of Ann Arbor please support these brave men and advise your Pastors and Rabbis in the Ann Arbor area to announce the event and request support at thier Churches and Synagogues.

Death Threats Against Anani: A Prelude to Upcoming Michigan Event

Three Former Terrorists to Speak on World's Greatest Threat
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three former terrorists will give "Terrorism: The World's Greatest Threat" presentation at University of Michigan event:
WHO: Three Former Terrorists
WHERE: University of Michigan
Rackham Auditorium
915 East Washington Street (between South Thayer and Fletcher
Streets)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
WHEN: Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Zachariah Anani, a former terrorist-militant and refugee from Lebanon, will join two other former terrorists, Walid Shoebat and Kamal Saleem for
"Terrorism: The World's Greatest Threat," a presentation at the University of Michigan on Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
All three former terrorists risk their lives daily to relay their important message. See:
http://3xTerrorists.com. Recently, Anani has been targeted by Islamist groups because he lives near the event. These groups have mounted a public witch hunt against him.
Prior to the highly publicized controversy surrounding his recent talk at the Campbell Church in Windsor, Ontario, (across the border from Detroit), Anani received death threats warning him against speaking at the university.
The controversy at the church in Windsor is a reaction to billboards placed in the Detroit Metro area, which advertise his participation in the university event.
Walid Shoebat believes that the extremists who are trying to stop Anani's freedom of speech are also seeking to stifle the important education Anani and his colleagues have to offer on terrorism.
"In order to understand the negative affects of narcotics, reformed drug addicts are often called upon to talk about their experiences," says Shoebat. "It is the same situation here. Three former terrorists are educating the world on the phenomenon of terrorism, so that people can understand."
The event is free and open to the public.
For directions go to:
http://www.ums.org/s_tickets/directions_parking.asp
Walid Shoebat is the author of "Why I left Jihad." His new book, "Why We Want To Kill You!" will be released in February. See: http://shoebat.com.
Contact: Maria Sliwa of M. Sliwa Public Relations for the Shoebat Foundation, +1-973-272-2861 or msliwa@msliwa.com

Hey Ho Diddley Bop


Hat tip: AC
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"Hey, ho, diddley-bop
I wish I was back on the block
Bo Diddly, Bo Diddly where you been?
Round the world and back again. "
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Certain things stick in your mind, but get muddled as time passes. If you ever saw "Blue Lagoon", it showed a good example of this. The kids remembered bits and pieces of old songs and stories. The above is something I was trying to remember from Basic training, and AC remembered it! We would march around sort of 'singing' this song... also the C-130 song from a previous post. When I first arrived at Basic, I was horrifed by the heat and 'in your face' behavior of the TIs, but by the end I had nothing but admiration for them (the TIs that is:>)).
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btw, the mystery of the carnage at the park was solved. Mr Eyes examined the remains (being an ex-trapper/hunter) and said it was probably a local resident who enjoys the taste of fresh Nutrea. Actually, Farmer John guessed this also:>)