Ashleigh Kenny

Ashleigh Kenny

Ashleigh Kenny poses with Congressman Jack Kingston and the RIP the US Constitution t- shirt that is causing such angst in progressively liberal circles. Like those inhabited by Oliver Willis. As you can see the front of the t-shirt reads "RIP The US Constitution" while the back of it has a quote from Ronald Reagan: Now it's certainly true that national health care (which is the cause of the current anxiety which led to the shirt being made) is not in fact a constitutional matter.

The quote from Reagan though, well, you certainly can argue either way on that: the health care system is at least 50% run by government so it would be fair to say that government has caused at least 50% of the problems with it. However, the t-shirt is not purely and solely about national health care. As Ashleigh Kenny explains it herself: Perhaps one’s perception of the shirt depends on his or her perception of our Constitution. Personally, I believe it is a fundamental document that was written to insure that the government never became greater than the people. When I look at today’s society, the government’s control seems to increasingly outweigh the people’s.

The 21-year-old hopes to spread awareness with the sale of the shirts. She said, “Our government is getting too big. How big can be debated, but the truth is, the government is bigger than the people. Therefore, the constitution is under attack. No matter which way you look at it, it is.” She hopes to make a difference with the message, and she invites others of her generation. She wants her peers to throw on a t-shirt, walk around, and spread the word. She got national recognition when she appeared on the Bill Maher Show on HBO.

Marriott Hawaii

Marriott Hawaii

The Marriott Hawaii is celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a great contest called “Tweet Yourself to Hawaii” which uses social media to give away vacations on Hawaii. The contest website is marriotthawaiitweets.com. The contest is predicted to gain interest and popularity via social media sites such as twitter, facebook, blogs etc. Join in and maybe you can win a trip to Hawaii!

With summer almost over, now is your chance to take one more vacation or plan a fall getaway to incredible destinations around the globe at rates we've never offered before. As we celebrate 25 years of unforgettable vacations, get away to one of more than 50 resorts worldwide and save 25 percent off room rates starting at $74 per night* at participating Marriott Vacation Club resorts. Travel to Spain's Costa del Sol region or escape to paradise in Hawaii. Enjoy the beauty and vistas of California's Lake Tahoe or Utah's Park City. Visit places filled with history and charm like Boston and Williamsburg. Play at the famed theme parks or golf courses in Orlando. Relax and rejuvenate on coastal South Carolina's Hilton Head Island or Myrtle Beach.

Orlando, Fla. - August 20, 2009 - With summer almost over, now is your chance to take one more vacation or plan a fall getaway to incredible destinations around the globe at rates we've never offered before. As we celebrate 25 years of unforgettable vacations, get away to one of more than 50 resorts worldwide and save 25 percent off room rates starting at $74 per night* at participating Marriott Vacation Club resorts. Save money and spend time in a spacious and luxurious villa, surrounded by amenities you and your loved ones can enjoy at your leisure. Our resorts are located in over 30 of the most sought after destinations providing all the comforts of home and plenty of room for the entire family.

Ramadan 2009 Calendar

Ramadan 2009 Calendar

Checkout Ramadan2009 Calendar and Islamic Society of North America 2009 Here.When is Ramadan in 2009? On the 29th of Shabaan ( ie 8th month of the Islamic calendar. Shabaan is the month that comes before Ramadan) Muslims will start looking in the sky for the New moon. If a Muslim sees the New moon at Maghrib time or after Maghrib he will inform others and the start of Ramadan will be announced and the special Taraweeh prayers will be prayed after the Isha prayer of that night. When dawn comes the Muslims who are required to fast will observe abstinence from food, drink and sex until the sun sets.

Ramadan 2009 will be start most likely on either 21 or 22nd August 2009. Exact date will be known after 11.50 pm (UK time) on 20th August 2009. The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), based in Plainfield, Indiana, USA, is a Muslim umbrella group that describes itself as the largest Muslim organization in North America. The vision of ISNA is “to be an exemplary and unifying Islamic organization in North America that contributes to the betterment of the Muslim community and society at large.” ISNA is an association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations. ISNA’s annual convention is generally the largest gathering of American Muslims in the United States.

Islamic Horizons is the bi-monthly publication of ISNA. A speaker at the 2009 national convention, Warith Deen Umar, a New York imam, asserted that the Holocaust happened to the Jews “because they were serially disobedient to Allah.” He went on to allege that a group of Jews close to President Barack Obama “control the world.” ISNA immediately condemned the tenor of the comments.