Jens 'n' Frens
Idle thoughts of a relatively libertarian Republican in Cambridge, MA, and whomever he invites. Mostly political.
"A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures." -- Daniel Webster
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 :::
This coming Saturday at 4:09PM Eastern Time (3:09 Central), the sun will be almost exactly on the opposite side of the earth from Mecca. If you can see your shadow at that time, it will point toward Mecca.
It may also mean another six weeks of Ramadan. I'm not sure — my knowledge of Islam is pretty hazy.