Archive for the 'Afterthought' Category

First morning

Monday, June 16th, 2008

On this first morning of my summer vacation, I watched the sunrise. Check.

What would make KDE 4 cooler

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Konqueror currently has a feature that allows you to preload an instance or even multiple instances of it. As a result, clicking the konqueror button brings up the window immediately, even on a slower machine.
Now the dolphin is the default file manager, it only makes sense to add this feature to dolphin.

Stormy days

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

We’ve had quite a bit of turbulence in our area lately. A storm last week ripped the roofs off of many buildings in our area. Many people were left without power or even homeless. By the grace of God, our neighborhood was spared. My prayers go out to any who were [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

A man asked the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace): “Who should I honor the most?”
Prophet: “Your mother.”
Man: “And then who?”
Prophet: “Your mother.”
Man: “And then who?”
Prophet: “Your mother.”
Man: “And then who?”
Prophet: “Your father.”

Cinematography

Monday, April 28th, 2008

I’ve been producing a DVD for a school that will be closing at the end of the year, and it is interesting how easy it is to manipulate footage. I’m trying not to do that, of course, but I can see how it would be easy to turn a short quote from someone into [...]

Earthquake

Friday, April 18th, 2008

We felt an earthquake this morning. That was my first one. Alhamdulillah, everyone is ok.

Children

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

They are lovely when they’re awake and when they’re asleep.  It’s the transition between the two that can drive you insane.

A Child’s Innocence

Monday, March 10th, 2008

According to “Remember These Children,” between 2000 and 2008, 982 Palestinian children (ages 17 and younger) have been killed by Israelis.  91 Israeli children have been killed.

Jesus was black, Ronald Regan was the Devil, and…

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

…the government lied to you about 9/11.
In other news of corruption:

Papa John’s stole money from me.  We ordered pizzas with Sprite.  They failed to deliver the Sprite and then refused to refund us.  Sure, it might only be $2 from us, but add up how many others they’ve probably ripped off and it becomes massive [...]

Reactions to Vick Sentencing

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

This video is worth a look.  Some fans react to the sentencing of Michael Vick to 23 months in prison.