A recent APOD entry showed a simulated photograph of the relative path of the Sun in the Martian sky, a phenomonon known as an analemma. On another entry linked from the first, I found yet another link to a site called The Analemma Project. This is a fascinating article describing one student’s attempt to create his own analemma photograph. What is so fascinating about it is that he describes the entire procedure, step-by-step. It’s enough to make one want to try and attempt it oneself!
Alhamdulillaah, I’ve really been enjoying my stay down here in Houston for the Texas Dawah Convention (TDC). Without a doubt, the lectures, workshops, and other programs are all very beneficial, but what I continue to value the most is the new relationships that I am able to forge as well as taking back the fond memories of time spent with some excellent Muslims. In my experience, nothing comes close to TDC in these regards. Continue Reading »
With much appreciation to Andrei (I make it sound like we’re on a first name basis) and his linkblog, I would very much like to share with you the reason I was laughing hysterically at work today. Reminds me of the hype about duck-and-cover in case of a nuclear holocaust.
I say, if you see a flash or a mushroom cloud, you’d be better off reciting the shahaadah than following these techniques which are frequently considered to be ineffective. Alhamdulillaah their effectiveness hasn’t been tested yet, though, and, in shaa Allaah, never will be. Let’s just hope they remain tools for spreading paranoia, fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) and never enter into practical usage.
