14 June, 2009
9 May, 2009
7 May, 2009

If you are not prepared to be wrong, you will never come up with anything original.

Sir Ken Robinson

2 April, 2009

Mr. Mattessich, 23, has devised a pair of small turbines — one spun by the pressure of escaping exhaust and another by steam produced from the exhaust heat — that can generate electricity to help charge a hybrid car’s battery. Systems for scavenging waste heat for electricity have worked at the scale of a giant power plant for decades. But Mr. Mattessich has devised something small enough to fit in a compact car.

What are you doing with your time?

Source: NYTimes.

20 March, 2009

this is the beginning

This is the beginning of a long journey. The story of my life, as time passes by. I sit here, at my desk, staring at an empty cup of coffee, Sigg water bottle, Timbuk2 messenger bag, and a fairly new aluminum Macbook. Am I obsessed with brands? Some may say yes. Others may say that I enjoy quality. My life, as a consumer, often overrides my life as a person. Constantly looking for and reading about the next best thing has become a habit that is difficult for me to break. It is certainly not, what is the next best thing for me. It clogs my brain, hijacks my thoughts, and complicates my life. Now is the time to change. 
18 March, 2009
17 March, 2009

Learning Arabic

I’ve wanted to learn Arabic for what seems like a century. I crave it. So much so, that I talk about it almost everyday. I spend countless hours, searching and searching the internet to find ways that would allow me to learn this language in the least amount of time. The main reason I want to learn this beautiful language is to understand the Qur’an. Therefore, since I recite the Qur’an several times EVERYday, I am constantly reminded of the astounding, heartbreaking fact that I don’t understand what I am saying. 

However, this goes to another level. I have now amassed so many resources to help me learn this language that I should be an expert by now. The problem is… I don’t use them. It’s not the resources; it’s me. It’s definitely a harsh reality that I have to face. Today, I found myself searching for more resources, looking for the perfect solution, only to feel as if I haven’t found it. However, I have found one thing. I have to make a better effort if this is something I really want. If Allah allows me, I will begin today. 

17 March, 2009
Pen tricks.

Pen tricks.