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Have you ever left your car in the work carpark, thinking its safe especially with 24hours security? Well, some of us learn the hard way. This morning it was discovered that large stones had been thrown over the security fence in my work carpark from the adjacent woodland, which has damaged my pride and joy. The damage caused is a smashed sun roof and quarter light and numerous hits to the bodywork.So what help is the company I work for providing? Well, that’s where it gets interesting. I spoke to the Legal and Insurance teams. There is no insurance policy that covers the damage done to my car (parked on company property) whilst away on business at a different site. However, an ex-gratia payment can be made at the manager’s discretion. Interesting…

Problem 2, which manager? With the modern way organisations are set up I have an assignment manager and a career manager, the cost center is central and so who makes the decision? No one knows. My assignment manager is now getting HR and Resource Manager involved, I have a funny feeling that Project Management Practice Manager will also get involved. I know that my assignment manager would do anything to help but the rest, only God knows.

Watch this space, I’ll give you an update when possible. I’m not going to sit quietly as I believe the company should help as it was for work and not pleasure that I had to leave my car behind. 24hour security, what security? the main infa-red camera does not work, is there a third party liability/negligence case to answer?

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This is a review of a dear friends site which I have been reading almost daily since it was launched in June 2007. Not because of its a friends site, not because it has beautiful photos or other art. But because the writer is a young Muslim Professional writing from his perspectives on Islam and Islamic Life. He is not a preacher nor a scholar however, he has found the balance between what makes a good post and how to deliver his message accurately.

I hope he does succeed in whatever topic he covers on Islam. I also hope he still writes in his blog for a long, long time. I would give this site a higher score, but I don’t want him to stop trying to better himself.

Islam plays a central role in my Life and the hidayablog is a good source for information on what is important and a great reminder for how Islam can influence ones life. I espcially like the blog on United We Stand and The Importance of being Earnes.

Keep up the good work. Allah willing you will soon have a large following for your blog.

Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.

Booker T. Washington

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On Saturday, a few friends and I attended a talk in Birmingham organised by the friends of al-aqsa. It shed some light on the issues surrounding the state of the Palistinion people and the holy land of Al-Aqsa. This is a brief of my understanding and god willing I shall be taking steps to increase my knowledge and understanding.

The land of Al-Aqsa is one of three holy places for Muslims. Ibraham with his son Ishaq built a place of worship on this land 40 years after Ibraham built the Kaba (Mekka, Saudi Arabia) with his son Ismail. Therefore this goes back to times before Christianity and Judaism. Many people throughout history have died trying to take control of the land including the Roman empire. This piece of land is holy to all major religions of the world and therefore must be accessible to all.

Today, it’s the Israelis trying their utmost to take control and to place restrictions. Jews believe that God appointed the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set an example of holiness and ethical behavior to the world.

The siege bestowed on the people of Palestine, the killing of innocent humans, the constant bombardment, the unlawful demolition of houses, the occupation of Palestinian land, the restrictions imposed on the Muslims visiting/praying on the holy land is anything but ethical behavior.

As a nation of peace lovers, what are we doing? Is this a problem for the Palestinians only? Is this a problem for the Muslims only? No, as a citizen of the world it is all our responsibility to take action.

So what actions can we take which is non-violent? There is plenty we can do, learn about the problems, the plight of the people (many Christians have lost their life too which the media forgets to mention), lobby the government, write to your member of parliament and boycott corporations supporting the Israeli army to mention a few. Wake up and take action before it is too late.

To learn more about the issue visit Friends of Al-Aqsa.

We are what we pretend to be, but we better be very careful what we pretend

Kurt Vonnegut

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Have you ever wondered why the government is always over budget for projects? In business people have their necks on the line for project failure, however, in government you get promoted.

It’s hilarious the government paid a private company £400K to design the 2012 London Olympics logo. My kid brother who’s 12 years old could have done a better job, which would have been all singing and dancing Flash animated. Next time the government wants a logo designed, if it is to be at this standard, give the contract to my brother’s school who could do with the money. Oh, I shouldn’t have said that, there goes the income tax saving next year.

In the world of real business the marketing and brand managers would have been shot at dawn for such a ridiculous design, whom ever the target audience. Who’s been shot here? Many companies have initiatives targeting younger audiences. For example News Round by the BBC or the Urban Cricket brand at England npower Test Match Cricket.

Can you blame the marketing company? They probably recognised that there would be uproar and this will probably lead to another £400K for a redesign. As it’s a government project - Quid’s in. Another government project over budget. As taxpayers we are the real fools.

The government should be ran as a FTSE 100 company; the ministers should be ruthless shareholders and the project board responsible for their actions. As a taxpayer I want my money spent shrewdly and not wasted on failing projects.

Keep Britain tidy

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I am a Muslim Professional working as a Project Manager for a large multi-national company. The aim of this blog is to give you an insight into the life of a Muslim and a Project Manager. I will be covering the good times and bad (hopefully not many), the frustrations and the rewarding aspects of life. I hope to make it as interesting as possible and hopefully this will lead to you visiting on a regular basis.

Please feel free to make any comments you feel appropriate

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