Author Archives: Mash

Clueless: The Church Of Plagiarism

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Mash

I dedicate this column to Ann Coulter, the reason liars invented plagiarism. In response to the arguments of Coulter’s publisher, I say: Waaaaaaaaaah! Boo hoo hoo! If you are upset by what Ann plagiarized about the Dickey-Lincoln Dam, try turning the … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Media, Politics | 11 Comments

Allez Les Bleus!

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Mash

    Allez Les Blues! France are through to the 2006 World Cup Final after a fiercely contested semifinal against Portugal. Zinedine Zidane converted a penalty kick after Thierry Henry was fouled inside the box by Portugal’s Ricardo Carvalho. The … Continue reading →

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Muslim. Immigrant. American.

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Mash

This Fourth of July was bittersweet for me. It was the first one I spent without my daughter since her birth 5 years ago. I watched our community’s big fireworks show from my driveway rather than the park where family’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Immigration, Islam, Personal, Society | 28 Comments

How To Ruin A World Cup

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Mash

Today the German soccer team plays Italy for a berth in the World Cup final. However, Germany will be playing without Torsten Frings. Frings was suspended after FIFA reviewed video of the disgraceful brawl that took place after Germany defeated … Continue reading →

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Bend It Like…Hagi

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Mash

Tomorrow brings the first of the two semifinal matches of the 2006 World Cup. My money is on Germany tomorrow and France the next day. In the meantime, here is another classic moment from a previous World Cup featuring another … Continue reading →

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