Same Old Situation: U.S. Government still functioning with an archaic view of Muslim world

Here's the ancient map that up until recently was the U.S. government's view of the Islamic world. (Screenshot of the National Counterterrorism Center’s Interactive Map, April 30, 2013.)
Dear US Government: Your ‘Terror’ map of the Muslim World is from the Time of Shakespeare (Kurzman))
The website of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) featured a map that appeared to identify the entire Muslim world as a terror zone.
Source: Informed Comment
Saudi writer: Harrass Saudi women cashiers
A prominent Saudi ‘self-help’ writer has triggered a fierce debate by urging his Twitter followers to sexually molest women working as cashiers in big grocery stores, local daily Gulf News reported on Wednesday.
Source: American Bedu
Mobile phone prices in Lebanon increasing already
The government is cracking down on imported phones in Lebanon so naturally, the prices are climbing!
Source: Plus 961
Friday Prayers for Egypt: Dam, Servicemen Voting
God, perhaps principles mean little in politics and international relations. Where is the balance, and who makes the determination?
Source: A Sense of Belonging
Americanbedu Blog Future
Carol's dying wish was to keep the blog afloat. See how you can contribute by writing something yourself.
Source: American Bedu

















