Checkout Islamic Science Rediscovered at the TechMuseum November 26, 2011
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We finally made it to the Islamic Science Rediscovered exhibition at the TechMuseum.
A lot of thought and preparation has gone into the exhibit which originated in Dubai. The highlights of the exhibit were the sections about Muslim Explorers, Literature and the inventions. The most fascinating being the Elephant Water Clock. If you have young children, make sure to allow enough time to visit the main museum as there may not be as much to engage them in the exhibit which is more for young adults and adults.
You can get a 25% MCA discount by entering the code “mca” to buy the tickets. There are also holiday hours, which are here for the Thanksgiving weekend and then later.
Attendance at the exhibit has been low, and if enough people don’t attend the exhibit will be cut short. Please attend, invite other friends, neighbors and coworkers. It’s a great way to learn and share about the rich Muslim culture and heritage, plus its impact on the world.
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From The Last Person to two peas in a pod November 16, 2011
Posted by muslimouttakes in Community.Tags: corruption, focus, india, occupy wall street
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Thomas Friedman can be bigoted at times, and many of you may read his op-eds. However, he is also a visionary and I wanted to share the following just in case you missed it, as it contains fascinating insights. Both stories relate to having focus, and determination. The Last Person, discusses a wonderful story about coming up with a computer for the poorest of the poor, for under $50.
This was this an amazing feat, considering that it had to cover the bill of materials, design, and to make it profitable. The concluding statement of the IIT univeristy (think MIT) directors statement, of not expecting others to solve India’s problems, and not wanting recruiters to come near their campus is also mind blowing. The director wants their graduates to be the next CEOs, and entrepreneurs, and is a small peak into the genius of the Indian mind.
In India and America, two peas in a pod, compares the Indian campaign to stop corruption versus the “Occupy Wall Street” movement. The article shows the importance of having focus and clarity of goals. Both individually and collectively as a community, and nations if we can apply these principles, we can move mountains.
