This is terrifying.

Dayton Daily News: Chemical Irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton

fear in the air some people are wondering if this is a side effect of the "Obsession" hate-filled dvd's that were recently distributed as "ads" in newspapers across Ohio (and across the country).

after the markets news today, this was even more horrible news. really shocking. But it's also a reminder of just how vulnerable mosques in the usa are: their doors usually open all day 7 days a week, their open, welcoming design an inherent risk, the low budget "security" systems no

Eidkoum mebrouk chouiya en avance :) Hope everyone has a beautiful Eid with family and friends! Allah yetqabel menna wa menkoum. It's pouring rain here this morning. Shocking. Didn't expect this. Must have been sent over from all you east-coasters :o) I hope it doesnt' rain Eid morning too!

After a really rough Ramadan I am a bit sad to say I'm relieved and glad to be done with the fasting. I usually feel a bit sad at the end of Ramadan, but this year I'm just worn out, kept getting sick from the fasting, and couldn't eat suhour because it would make me so nauseaous. As a result, I've been subsisting on one light soup and salad each evening, accompanied by bread or crackers, and some fruit, and the required 12midnight cookies snack. hmm.. although I did have deep dish pi

I'm very curious to know if any of you got this dvd "Obsession" in your newspapers earlier this month? Been following along the stories and glad NPR finally (!) decided to make mention of it, alongside a few other small-time papers (more ! points).
pasting in some emailed news clips that were forwarded around. Very curious to know how I can get a copy. I want to see it for myself. Maybe I should just write to this shady Clarion Fund and ask point blank. Dear Clarion Fund, Can I please get a copy of your DVD?

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"DON'T LET DVD'S HATE INFILTRATE U.S."

By Shams Ghoneim and Jeffrey Portman
Iowa Press-Citizen, 9/25/08
Click here to read the entire article.

Recently, 28 million copies of the film "Obsession: Radical Islam's War against the

Here is one of the most interesting articles that I've read in a long time. It deals with the dual language system in Morocco and its effect on social/economic growth. It also talks about the problem of having darija and fus'ha; very light discussion. No deep mention of tmazight.

Can Morocco chart a linguistic path for itself, or is it something endogenous to its cultural evolution? Which drives which, culture drives language, or the other way around?

Would love to hear thoughts on this.

I have started a website that I hope you will find useful. It has lots of useful information and links to make your trip to Morocco as enjoyable and stressfree as possible including transport information, climate and weather, car hire. Please let me know what you think of it and what else I should add to it.

www.simplymorocco.com
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www.SimplyMorocco.com

Hi Raioosters,

I have the option of writing a paper on either agricultural policy or energy policy in Morocco. Anyone knows of good references? In particular, if anyone knows where to get the details of the five year plans that Morocco announces it would be very helpful.

Jah bless,

R gee

I always liked that word in french; sounds even better in arabic: refiqan. the moroccan version of it is fun: beseyas (seyasa is related to it) and bellati which is short for bellati hya ahsan. I saw this article in today's asharq al awsat that I wanted to share it with you. Very well written and very helpful especially during this month.

I hope the fasting has not beaten you up too much. Remember, suhoor is the best remedy to hunger, but you have to wake up for it :)

R gee

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1185143625/bctid1790976980

It's been a while since I last wrote something in this forum. But It's nice to see new discussions and new people.

I want to ask, especially those living in America, a question about finance. What are the rules and regulations of 401k for foreigners when it is time to withdraw it? by foreigner I mean someone with a status other than US citizenship or resident alien (green card holder). And the same question but for green card holders.

I found this article that partially answers the questions, but what is missing are the rules or treaties between the Moroccan side and the US regarding accounts like 401k. I'm not sure where to get the info there, but will start the search

I'm wondering if there are any moroccans out there who play and/ or are interested in playing golf ~ Boston Area....?