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Islamists and Nudity

Nervana

mermaid Statue

( Mermaid Statue in Alexandria – before vandalism)

When Salafi Nour Party M.P. Gamal Hamed called for the abolition of ballet performances in Egypt, describing it as “immoral” and a form of “nude art,” many were shocked and questioned his logic and sense of priority. Surely Egypt has more pressing problems than the debate of the appropriateness of ballet. However, Hamid is not alone; President Morsi has previously expressed how he was troubled by “naked restaurants,” like Hooters in the U.S.  Furthermore, for Islamists, nudity is not just limited to people, but also extends to objects; the Mermaid statue in Alexandria, constructed by my uncle Fathi Mahmoud, depicting a Greek God in the form of a bull hugging a beautiful mermaid as symbol of Mediterranean Alexandria, and its Greek heritage, is one example of an artwork considered by Islamists as absurd nudity, prompting some Egyptian Salafis to temporarily cover it…

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Islamists and Nudity

Nervana

mermaid Statue

( Mermaid Statue in Alexandria – before vandalism)

When Salafi Nour Party M.P. Gamal Hamed called for the abolition of ballet performances in Egypt, describing it as “immoral” and a form of “nude art,” many were shocked and questioned his logic and sense of priority. Surely Egypt has more pressing problems than the debate of the appropriateness of ballet. However, Hamid is not alone; President Morsi has previously expressed how he was troubled by “naked restaurants,” like Hooters in the U.S.  Furthermore, for Islamists, nudity is not just limited to people, but also extends to objects; the Mermaid statue in Alexandria, constructed by my uncle Fathi Mahmoud, depicting a Greek God in the form of a bull hugging a beautiful mermaid as symbol of Mediterranean Alexandria, and its Greek heritage, is one example of an artwork considered by Islamists as absurd nudity, prompting some Egyptian Salafis to temporarily cover it…

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Teen Bicyclist Left Lying In Street In Puddle Of Blood After Hit-And-Run: LAist

A teenage bicyclist was struck by a car Wednesday night in Anaheim and left bleeding on the street. Police today are searching for the hit-and-run driver.

Reported around 11:45 p.m., the accident occurred in the 900 block of Harbor Boulevard south of La Palma Avenue. The male teen, who is believed to be between 16 and 18 years old, was found on the street suffering from a major head injury. City News Service reports that video footage of the accident scene “showed a bicycle with a bent front tire lying next to a puddle of blood in the street.”

Angelina Lucero, who had just finished her shift at Disney’s California Adventure, told a news photographer that the victim was on the street motionless but still breathing when she drove up to the crash scene.

“I saw his white shirt, the boy’s white shirt, and it caught my eye, and I slowed down as I came up and I saw him laying on the ground on his stomach. I saw the bike to his side and I could hear him breathing but I know that he wasn’t moving,” she told reporters.

Lucero called police, and the victim was rushed to UC Irvine Medical Center for treatment. KABC reports that he remained in critical condition Thursday morning.

Anaheim police are seeking the public’s help in finding the driver, who fled the scene of the accident. Anyone with information should call (714) 765-1900.

via Teen Bicyclist Left Lying In Street In Puddle Of Blood After Hit-And-Run: LAist.

Canada Recalls Sprouts for Possible Salmonella Contamination | Food Safety News

Sunsprout and SproutsAlive brand alfalfa sprouts, manufactured by Sunsprout Natural Foods in Branford, Ontario are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

via Canada Recalls Sprouts for Possible Salmonella Contamination | Food Safety News.

Census: Rural US loses population for first time – KansasCity.com Spin – not news

Truth – accuracy – who cares? Eyes on page and profits from advertising – that’s what counts! Rural America is losing population for the first time ever, largely because of waning interest among baby boomers in moving to far-flung locations for retirement and recreation, according to new census estimates.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/12/4289881/census-rural-us-loses-population.html#storylink=cpy

via Census: Rural US loses population for first time – KansasCity.com.

People left rural America in droves from 1914 to 1940 – duh? Someone forget industrialization and the growth of American cities in their rush to appear to be bringing you new dramatic news!

Google to U.S. government: Let us share what you request – Charlotte Business Journal

Grin – When did Google or Facebook ask you if it could data mine all of your activity at their respective sites? Can I get a report on what Google or Facebook has stored on me?

According to a report from the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has followed Google’s lead in asking to disclose more information on FISA requests. Google, Facebook and other companies involved in Prism — the NSA program that gathers user data — have taken to their corporate blogs to defend themselves, our sister publication reports.

via Google to U.S. government: Let us share what you request – Charlotte Business Journal.

Tory youth wing ‘Conservative Future’ still singing “Hang Nelson Mandela” at meetings

A few years ago but they still may be up for it since they were still singing years after SA became free for all people.

Pride's Purge

(not satire – it’s the Tories!)

Well at least until 2006 they were.

Let’s remind ourselves what the Tories used to openly say about Nelson Mandela.

‘Hang Nelson Mandela’ – Federation of Conservative Students

‘Nelson Mandela should be shot’ – Tory MP Teddy Taylor

‘The ANC is a typical terrorist organisation’ – Margaret Thatcher

‘This hero worship is very much misplaced’- Tory MP John Carlisle

‘How much longer will the Prime Minister allow herself to be kicked in the face by this black terrorist?’ – Tory MP Terry Dicks

etc etc etc

OK – that was a long time ago. Most people would say the modern Conservative Party has completely changed now.

Well , maybe.

Strange then that over at the Conservative Home website – a Tory supporter calling him or herself ‘Thatcher’s Stormtrooper‘ – states that members of today’s Tory youth wing ‘Conservative Future’ were still…

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