Tuesday, August 25, 2015

On this "Late Night": Late thoughts on the #IranDeal & the #Vote4Peace quest.....

I was working away on research in support of the Network while making the rounds on "the Grid".   I ran across this:

My endorsement of the Iran Nuclear Deal--
Posted by Hamid Dabashi on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Professor Dabashi is one of the leading scholars in the World on the Middle East and Islam.   His eloquence in support of the Iran Deal is telling--as it was the leading dissident Nasrin Soutodeh.   Jafar Panahi, the banned Director, also came out in support.    It was also of welcome note that three leading Jewish members of the House of Representatives who have come out in opposition to the Iran deal came out condemning the heated discussions surrounding the deal which I shared on my personal twitter feed earlier: 


We can always disagree without being disagreeable.

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Pounding The Virtual Pavement On This Tuesday.....

It has been quite a whirlwind in #outsiders this morning as the team has been busy w/the Daily Twitter Curations and releasing "Notations" For the day.    As I have been supporting the on-going daily research, I have also been on the "prowl" on an issue I have noted here in my "Corner":  the Iran Deal.  As I was making my personal daily rounds on the grid, I saw this:

I view this as huge as she has suffered so much and I was proud of the fact that I joined the on going "Virtual Agitation" to call for her release.      
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Monday, August 24, 2015

On This Day.......

It has been an interesting morning, to say the least.  As I was working away supporting the Daily Outsider, I ran across this I wanted to note that goes to the heart of being human:

“We are all a people in need.
We are not perfect. 
We are not machines.
We make mistakes.
We need grace. 
We need compassion.
We need help at times.
We need other people.
And that’s okay.”
~ Jamie Tworkowski

 I also saw this on one of the blogs I personally follow and the insights are amazing.  I made it a point of thanking Saad for sharing this as I note this advise from his grandfather here:

Saad Malik's Blog


Posted: 23 Aug 2015 12:41 PM PDT
Advice from my grandfather for me and my siblings, circa 2005. It’s been over ten years since he handed this to me after I taught him how to type on a computer, and I hope I live to pass it down to my children and grandchildren. Nothing has changed and yet everything is different.
For My Grandchildren (July 2005)
Believe in God almighty and always trust in God almighty.
Do not forget your origins.
Do not waste your time.
Do not put off ’til tomorrow what you can do today.
Do not postpone your work for tomorrow as tomorrow never comes: A man who is destined for success makes every minute useful of his life.
Avoid laziness and always be a careful person.
Concentrate on your studies.
For success, following elements are absolutely necessary:
  • Seriousness and concentration
  • Learning and practicing
  • Revisions
  • Concerted efforts
  • Scan everything: what, why and how?
Make your self strong:
  • Physically
  • Mentally
  • Financially
Change/Make your fortune yourself by working hard
You all brothers and sisters give respect to each other and extend help to each other at every moment.
Give unlimited respect to your parents and be kind and sympathetic with them.
Remember, as you sue, so shall you reap.
Give due respect to every human being and help them.
Be patient. Patience makes everything possible.
Take care of your health. Do not forget to exercise and walk.
Attend the library daily for hours and also borrow books for reading at home.
Do not take rest until your good is better and better is the best.
—
Muhammad Iqbal Malik
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