Gaddafi and Condy Rice Sitting in a Tree.....

Gaddafi harbors a not-so-secret crush on 'Leeza' Rice, because she's a fellow "black of African origin."

Challenging homosexuality as taboo in Islam:

"As scholar Scott Kugle knows well, to be both Muslim and gay means the possibility of having to "come out twice"—with the likely chance of encountering either homophobia or Islamophobia (or both), depending on the context."

Self-taught Islam: "I do a have roller coaster experience with my religion. Belonging to a family which is not religious and have your own mind is a tricky business. I taught myself how to pray, my parents used not to pray...."

"Some Muslims will have read or recited the Qur'an over the 30 days of Ramadan or, in a more intense manner, over 7 days, as part of their spiritual renewal during this holy month."

"I like to check the pro-regime website, Syria Comment, every now and then just to see what the 'other' side is up to. Today they had a report by an American woman - she's described as a business owner - basically saying that everything in Latakai is actually ok."

"I’ve been goin’ to the same barber (or “coiffure” bil lebnene) for 4 years now.

I remember the first time I went to that "wozzeh."

He was quite the perfectionist."