So finally an excuse to put cat-pictures on the blog (tip from Laura for these Cat-Tastic fashions). Now I had just posted about the fantastic science section at Kinokuniya bookstore in Kuala Lumpur. Well, well. It seems this cat is also all dressed up for Kinokuniya - though probably in Tokyo):
Hey - c'mon. This is related to the previous post :) . And just for the heck of it, here is a bonus pic:
Now, I hope my cat - Billy the Kit (yes, he is from New Mexico) - also reads this post and learns a bit about fashion. Forget about dressing up, he makes it harder for me to even blog:
What is Irtiqa?
Irtiqa is Salman Hameed's blog. A few years ago (before Facebook killed many of the blogs), it used to track stories of science & religion, especially those related to Muslim societies. That is still one of its foci, but now it dovetails more of Salman's interests including film, astronomy, science fiction, and science outreach in both Pakistan and the US.
Irtiqa literally means evolution in Urdu. But it does not imply only biological evolution. Instead, it is an all encompassing word used for evolution of the universe, biological evolution, and also for biological/human development. While it has created confusion in debates over biological evolution in South Asia, it provides a nice integrative name for this blog. For further information, contact Salman Hameed.
The blog banner is designed by Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad. You can find all his creative endeavors at Orangie.
Salman Hameed
Salman is an astronomer and Associate Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, Massachusetts. Currently, he is working on understanding the rise of creationism in contemporary Islamic world and how Muslims view the relationship between science & religion. He is also working with historian Tracy Leavelle at Creighton University to analyze reconciliation efforts between astronomers and Native Hawaiians over telescopes on top of sacred Mauna Kea in Hawaii. He teaches “History and Philosophy of Science & Religion” with philosopher Laura Sizer, and “Science in the Islamic World”, both at Hampshire College. Salman and Laura Sizer are also responsible for the ongoing Hampshire College Lecture Series on Science & Religion, and you can find videos of all these lectures below. Contact information here.
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8 comments:
"Billy the Kit"...nice combination of Urdu and English for a name. This is at least better than my friend's dog's name, that is Billy.
Good catch. Yes, I had to find a name that balanced out New Mexico (where I was at the time) and Pakistan. So of course he is also Bill-ly.
Hi, Salman –
Wow – those cat pictures are really something. Just what kind of research are you doing in Malaysia, exactly? ;)
The “Haute Cature” fashion designer’s comments on that website were great – I like that after you dress your cat up, you should “cheer or yell.” (I think more detailed instructions are warranted. Are you yelling FOR the cat? AT the cat? What should you yell? “Tuna!”?) Your cat looks like he is really doing his best to help you compose your blog postings – using both paws AND his face. He also looks very content, despite his lack of “haute cature.” My cat also likes to be very near to my computer when I am writing, and sometimes gets very opinionated about which one of us is allowed to be on the keyboard at a particular time. She also likes to walk across it at inopportune moments. But perhaps I am just not recognizing her genius in typing words like “llkejjrjrklseee.” Maybe she is trying to tell me something in Icelandic?
Kate
P.S. Sorry for the deleted comments. I was trying to undo the username Google had assigned me. Better now. Phew.
Kitteh Fashion FTW
Cute Billy the kit. I hope he is not a declared outlaw.. :)
Billy is adorable. And so helpful! Hi to Laura, too!
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