| The Development of a Jihadist's Mind
I remember one particularly defining moment in an Arabic language class when I was sitting beside a Christian friend named Nagi Anton. I was reading a book entitled Alshaykhan by Taha Hussein that cited the Prophet Muhammad's words: "I have been ordered by Allah to fight and kill all people [non-Muslims] until they say, 'No God except Allah.'" Following the reading of this Hadith, I decisively turned toward Nagi and said to him, "If we are to apply Islam correctly, we should apply this Hadith to you." At that moment I suddenly started to view Nagi as an enemy rather than as a longtime friend. What further hardened my attitude on this matter was the advice I received from many dedicated Muslim fellow students, who warned me against befriending Christians. They based their counsel on the following verse: "O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends: They are but friends to each other.
Photos: Suzuki Auto Debuts All-New SX4 Sport and 2008 Line-Up at 2007 ...
DALLAS, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Making its 2008 auto show season debut at the State Fair of Texas, the all-new, four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport is poised to impress show goers with its standout styling cues and performance-oriented capabilities. Suzuki also brings its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, including the XL7 midsize crossover SUV and bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover. In addition to Suzuki's full-line of vehicles on display at the show, Texas auto enthusiasts will be treated to a look at the BaseCamp, one of the company's dynamic "Suzuki LIVE Series" concept vehicles based on the XL7. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/suzuki/29939/ "We're excited to introduce the all-new SX4 Sport to the Lone Star State, as well as showcase the rest of Suzuki's 2008 full-line of vehicles, including two regional favorites -- the Grand Vitara and XL7," said Mark Harano, president of ASMC Automotive Operations.
Biz briefs, Sunday, Feb. 17
Biz briefs, Sunday, Feb. 17 Attorney Jason Panos of Peabody, an associate at the law firm of Devine Millimet in Andover, was recently elected to the board of directors of the North East Builders Association of Massachusetts Inc. Panos is a member of Devine Millimet's Real Estate Practice Group. The goal of the North East Builders Association and all chapters of the Builders Association is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for all consumers. nnn Tim Noonan, former GE-Lynn area executive and Salem native, was elected to the GE Propulsion Hall of Fame on Jan. 25 during ceremonies at Aviation headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. Noonan was inducted by Aviation President and CEO Scott Donnelly. The prestigious award was bestowed in recognition of Noonan's operational excellence and impact on the many plants he led during his 38-year career.
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Think about a picture and what comes to mind is a flat image of something with very little depth. The technology to make actual 3D images has been around a while, but it's not mainstream and isn't seen often. Researchers at Stanford have created a new camera chip that can see in 3D that could lead to better images, especially at higher ISO settings where grain is a big issue. Anyone who shoots with a digital camera that offers adjustable ISO settings has seen the noticeable grain that shows up in images. The quality of the camera will affect how high the ISO setting can go before grainy images are a significant issue. The new Stanford chip has a three megapixels rating and rather than using one single large sensor, the prototype chip breaks the image up into many small and overlapping 16 x 16 pixel patches known as subarrays.
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Nature Tots: Furry Friends: Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the furry mammal friends on the refuge through stories, songs and fingerplays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. For ages 3-5 with indoor and outdoor activities, so dress for the weather. Participants should meet at the Visitors Center. Registration is required. Program is free but space is limited. To register, call 978-465-5753 and press "0" to talk to a staff member. Registration is not complete until confirmation is made by a staff member. For more information, visit www.parkerriver.fws.gov. Drop-in art activity: Paste Paper, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Art Studios, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. Made possible by the Lowell Institute and American Dental Partners.
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