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Archive for February, 2006
February 28, 2006 @ 22:29
Postcards From The Edge… Er… Mecca…
Isn't it getting ridiculous? Not only are people getting killed over cartoons which depict "He Who They Say Cannot Be Named", but now they are saying that mosques are off limits. Oh, and Mecca too.
Police in Indian Kashmir fired teargas on Tuesday to disperse hundreds of Muslims protesting the magazine publication of a picture of a playing card showing an image of Mecca, police and witnesses said. They said at least 10 protesters were detained.
More than 400 Muslim youths gathered near Lal Chowk, in the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, shouting "La Ilaha Illallah" (there is no god but Allah) … down with India Today."
In its latest issue, the weekly published pictures of playing cards, one showing an image of Mecca. The protesters are angry because gambling is forbidden by Islam. Youths pelted police with stones and set fire to copies of the magazine, witnesses said.
This is getting sooo weird. Next thing you know, they will say everyone should always wear blindfolds… Oh wait, I think they already do that in some parts of the world. Here is a recent postcard from the region.
Michelle Malkin has more on all the "no-no's". You better pay attention… You never know what will be next.
February 28, 2006 @ 12:18
Chikungunya Fever
The number of people in Mauritius infected with a mosquito-borne disease which is ravaging through the Indian Ocean region has risen to 962 from 341 the previous week, the government said.
"Chikungunya" fever, for which there is no known cure or vaccine, has been spreading through islands off the southeast coast of Africa since January, affecting more than 150,000 people in Reunion, Seychelles and Mauritius.
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The disease, first recognised in Tanzania, is marked by high fever and severe rashes, and while most people recover, it is extremely painful.
The World Health Organization says it does not believe the tropical virus is fatal, but health experts say it can weaken the immune system, allowing other deadly diseases to set in.
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Around 157,000 cases have been detected on the volcanic French island of Reunion, where health officials say there have been 77 deaths directly or indirectly linked to the virus.
[Source: Reuters via Yahoo! News]
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February 28, 2006 @ 11:17
Mad Mikey Taking It Day By Day
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February 28, 2006 @ 00:02
National Pancake Day
On February 28, 2006 from 7 AM to 2 PM IHOPs across the country will celebrate National Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) by offering our guests a free short stack of pancakes*. This is going to be our biggest one day celebration in our history.
National Pancake Day has a rich history that stretches back centuries and has always been a time of celebration. National Pancake Day always falls on Fat Tuesday and this year it will be a celebration at IHOP.
So gather your friends, family and neighbors and come to your local IHOP and enjoy a short stack of pancakes on us. All we ask is that you consider making a donation to a great charity like First Book or other local, worthy cause. Where else would you celebrate National Pancake Day than IHOP? See you there.
* Limit one free short stack per guest. Valid for dine-in only, no to go orders. Not valid with any other offer, special, coupon, or discount. Valid at participating restaurants only, while supplies last.
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February 28, 2006 @ 22:29
Postcards From The Edge… Er… Mecca…
Isn't it getting ridiculous? Not only are people getting killed over cartoons which depict "He Who They Say Cannot Be Named", but now they are saying that mosques are off limits. Oh, and Mecca too.
Police in Indian Kashmir fired teargas on Tuesday to disperse hundreds of Muslims protesting the magazine publication of a picture of a playing card showing an image of Mecca, police and witnesses said. They said at least 10 protesters were detained.
More than 400 Muslim youths gathered near Lal Chowk, in the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, shouting "La Ilaha Illallah" (there is no god but Allah) … down with India Today."
In its latest issue, the weekly published pictures of playing cards, one showing an image of Mecca. The protesters are angry because gambling is forbidden by Islam. Youths pelted police with stones and set fire to copies of the magazine, witnesses said.
This is getting sooo weird. Next thing you know, they will say everyone should always wear blindfolds… Oh wait, I think they already do that in some parts of the world. Here is a recent postcard from the region.
Michelle Malkin has more on all the "no-no's". You better pay attention… You never know what will be next.
February 28, 2006 @ 12:18
Chikungunya Fever
The number of people in Mauritius infected with a mosquito-borne disease which is ravaging through the Indian Ocean region has risen to 962 from 341 the previous week, the government said.
"Chikungunya" fever, for which there is no known cure or vaccine, has been spreading through islands off the southeast coast of Africa since January, affecting more than 150,000 people in Reunion, Seychelles and Mauritius.
…
The disease, first recognised in Tanzania, is marked by high fever and severe rashes, and while most people recover, it is extremely painful.
The World Health Organization says it does not believe the tropical virus is fatal, but health experts say it can weaken the immune system, allowing other deadly diseases to set in.
…
Around 157,000 cases have been detected on the volcanic French island of Reunion, where health officials say there have been 77 deaths directly or indirectly linked to the virus.
[Source: Reuters via Yahoo! News]
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February 28, 2006 @ 11:17
Mad Mikey Taking It Day By Day
Mad Mikey needs our help. Head on over there and make a donation.
February 28, 2006 @ 00:02
National Pancake Day
On February 28, 2006 from 7 AM to 2 PM IHOPs across the country will celebrate National Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) by offering our guests a free short stack of pancakes*. This is going to be our biggest one day celebration in our history.
National Pancake Day has a rich history that stretches back centuries and has always been a time of celebration. National Pancake Day always falls on Fat Tuesday and this year it will be a celebration at IHOP.
So gather your friends, family and neighbors and come to your local IHOP and enjoy a short stack of pancakes on us. All we ask is that you consider making a donation to a great charity like First Book or other local, worthy cause. Where else would you celebrate National Pancake Day than IHOP? See you there.
* Limit one free short stack per guest. Valid for dine-in only, no to go orders. Not valid with any other offer, special, coupon, or discount. Valid at participating restaurants only, while supplies last.
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