Spiritual Journeys

The British Museum concludes its three part series of spiritual journeys with:

Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam

I first heard about the exhibition on NPR a few days ago, and would love to visit the museum and explore all the exhibit has to offer.  In the meantime, visit the museum’s webpage for ‘Hajj stories’; a beautiful collection of personal memories from pilgrims.

image source: The British Museum

Why Women Let “Men Rule” in Politics

Women in Politics Institute recently published a report on the under-presentation of women in U.S. politics.

The study is a somber remember of gender gaps, cultural and political differences, “self-doubt” regarding the qualifications of women.  And low recruitment efforts by political and non-political organizations to endorse female candidates on local, state and national ballots.

Study: “Men Rule: The Continued Under-Representation of Women in U.S. Politics”

‘The Paris Exposition of 1900′

The Library of Congress (LOC) collection is impressive.  The above photo is part of the ‘Prints & Photography’ collection highlights’ of LOC and is found in ‘The Paris Exposition of 1900′.  So, for those of you who have yet to experience the grandeur of LOC, make it a New Year’s resolution to start exploring all the library has to offer.

image source: LOC

Happy Kwanzaa!

WISHING EVERYONE ALL THE BEST FOR KWANZAA

FYI

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE

What would the Spartan say?

J’crisse mon camp!

Asteroid Flyby

I missed Asteroid 2005 Yu55 flyby.  Nonetheless, I got to enjoy a brilliant Jupiter, shinning away in the night sky!

Also check NASA for close up images of 2005 Yu55

Oh, Happy Halloween!!!

Cartoon source: Aislin Cartoon – The Montreal Gazette

‘Impact of Anita Hill Testimony – 20 Years Later’

’20 Years Later’

Hear her views on gender, politics, sexual harassment, public policy and much more.

image source: Brandeis

What would the Spartan say?

“You want them, come and get them”