In Jainism, the day of forgiveness (Kshamavani) is similar in concept to what is observed in other religions, such as Yom Kippur in Judaism or Maslenitsa inspired by Eastern Orthodox traditions. This year, Kshamavani in the Jain calendar falls on 5 Sep 2017. The prayer shown in the photo is translated as follows: I forgive… Continue reading Kshamavani – Forgiveness Day
Category: Quotes
Remembering Fidel Castro: In Praise of Fascist Dictators, Oppressive Tyrants, and Militant Despots
On 26 November 2016, at age 90, Fidel Castro passed away peacefully among friends and family after 57 years in public service as Prime Minister and then President of Cuba. The nation is observing 9-days of mourning as Cubans remember the leader they fondly refer to as ‘el Comandante.’ He was described as “sincere” and… Continue reading Remembering Fidel Castro: In Praise of Fascist Dictators, Oppressive Tyrants, and Militant Despots
Jesse Williams Speech at 2016 BET Awards (Video)
In the video below, Jesse Williams gives a passionate speech about the state of the nation with regard to social justice and racial justice. The transcript is below. TRANSCRIPT Peace peace. Thank you, Debra. Thank you, BET. Thank you Nate Parker, Harry and Debbie Allen for participating in that Before we get into it, I… Continue reading Jesse Williams Speech at 2016 BET Awards (Video)
Bevel – A Case Study in Brand Loyalty
A recent ad campaign from Bevel (above) features these words from NAS: “Bevel is home. It’s a part of you and your lifestyle, your look. It’s personal. Bevel is unique. It’s near to my heart, like no other thing I’m doing.” That’s a strong endorsement. To the casual observer, that ad may be incorrectly perceived as marketing hype. The… Continue reading Bevel – A Case Study in Brand Loyalty
25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
[Source: White House Archives – Post 9/11 Quotes about Islam from George W. Bush during his presidency.] Introduction “The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam.” ~ George W. Bush… Continue reading 25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
Breaking News: Barack Obama Goes to Prison…
On 16 July 2015, President Barack Obama became the first sitting president in U.S. history to visit a federal prison. A video of his statement is below. “These are young people who made mistakes that aren’t that different than the mistakes I made and the mistakes that a lot of you guys made. The difference… Continue reading Breaking News: Barack Obama Goes to Prison…
King Abdullah II of Jordan – Video Message – 3 March 2015
“Muslims and Christians, citizens of various origins and affiliations answered the call. We live our lives together, a society of fraternity and compassion, like one family, we build our future fortifying generations’ ideals against narrow-mindedness and intolerance…” ~ King Abdullah II of Jordan About The video above is a message from King Abdullah II of… Continue reading King Abdullah II of Jordan – Video Message – 3 March 2015