tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13029236779962272842012-02-16T15:19:59.066-06:00Carrollton DiaryCivic Affairs of CarrolltonMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-1980815576482707612012-02-11T16:39:00.002-06:002012-02-11T16:39:34.930-06:00Israel and Palestine: looking for peace on the horizon Who am I to worry about Israelis and Palestinians? What inspires me to be involved in the Israel Palestine conflict? The following is the story of my struggle to see a cohesive world, the story will take you through different emotions but at the end, I hope you feel a sense of completeness of the story. Please let me know. Thank you.
HUFFINGTON: ContinueMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-71140843904623270122012-02-07T18:03:00.002-06:002012-02-07T18:03:31.719-06:00TEXAS FAITH: Across religious spectrum, voters increasingly identifying themselves as Republican. Why? Every religious group is clamoring to have their personal religious interests take precedence over the interests of America. In the long run it is not sustainable and does not bode well for America. There are two critical factors in the play to explain the voter shift towards Republicans; unemployment and religion.
TEXAS FAITH: Across religious spectrum, voters increasingly identifying Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-32709245533307434392012-01-19T06:20:00.003-06:002012-01-19T06:25:32.956-06:00Standing with ChristiansJesus Christ’ ultimate dream was to create a kingdom of heaven on the earth; it is the idea where no human has to live in apprehension, discomfort or fear of the other under one God. It is the same idea repeated and revived by several great reformers of the world including but not limited to Zarathustra, Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Confucius, Muhammad, Nanak, Bahaullah, Gandhi, MLK and others.Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-46501375639251828592012-01-18T17:24:00.002-06:002012-01-18T17:24:46.152-06:00Texas Faith: Beyond King, who has has had major impact. Beyond King, which religious leader has had a major impact on American Politics and culture. Ten Texas Faith Panelists share their thoughts, here is Mike’s perspective, to see them all including this, please go to Dallas Morning News:
http://religionblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/texas-faith-beyond-king-which.html
Mike Ghouse, President, Foundation for Pluralism
I am pleased to Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-43473240327583124272012-01-14T10:57:00.001-06:002012-01-14T10:57:06.637-06:00Dallas school districts controversial use of religious buildings
Dallas Morning News writes a report on the topic and includes some of my comments in the article following my notes.
The School District’s decision to hold the commencement ceremonies at churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious buildings without restrictions does not bode well in the long haul.
A few religious places will be generous in their offer; however, it implies an Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-50641689447317925412012-01-14T10:48:00.002-06:002012-01-14T10:48:55.742-06:00Mitt Romney, you can do this, others don’t have the balls.
I was concerned with Romney's statements earlier on that bordered on bigotry, but he has done very well with his response to a question by a woman, "Do you believe in the divine saving grace of Jesus Christ?"
"I would hope that there are people in our nation that have different beliefs. There are people of the Jewish faith and the Islamic faith and other faiths who believe other things,Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-46552537718469376972012-01-12T16:08:00.001-06:002012-01-12T16:08:31.995-06:00TEXAS FAITH: Evangelical leaders finding an alternative to Romney
The Dallas Morning News' Wayne Slater and Texas Faith moderator Wayne Slater reported last week that a group of prominent conservative evangelical leaders are gathering at a Texas ranch this weekend to decide about a candidate they could unite behind as an alternative to Mitt Romney.
The invited include James Dobson of Focus on the Family, Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-49578984249592014812011-11-23T00:13:00.000-06:002011-11-23T00:13:42.079-06:00Thanksgiving CelebrationsI am pleased to share the following articles about thanksgiving and it’s significance in our lives. I am committed to mitigate conflicts and nurture goodwill amongst people of different affiliations, that is my passion and I speak about it.
Dallas Morning News: Why should we be thankful?
It is a day to pull ourselves together and tie up the loose ends of life. Through the year we Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-16144714174661570612011-09-18T07:39:00.003-05:002011-09-19T05:56:21.321-05:00President Obama, you must vote for Palestine nowSince President Truman, none of the American presidents have had the balls to take a stand and do the right thing; facilitate a lasting solution for the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The talk of two states remains a hoax without recognition of Palestine as a nation. It is a necessity for the security of Israel to recognize Palestine; it will tie the loose ends.
Two videos:..
Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-72295627444906020402011-09-07T15:21:00.000-05:002011-09-07T15:21:08.217-05:00Do Jews, Christians and Muslims better understand each other since 9/11? TEXAS FAITH: Do Jews, Christians and Muslims better understand each other since 9/11? Abstract: Jews need sincerity and not duplicity. Native Americans need an apology and there is a good amount of phobia embedded in Hindus about conversions. We believe in Jesus as a Prophet and not as a son of God. Unless we deal with tough issues about our differences, we will continue to fake being Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-45036953124722873032011-09-05T21:50:00.002-05:002011-09-05T21:50:50.099-05:00Dallas Muslims and 9/11You would be pleased to know that Muslims have taken initiatives to work towards a cohesive America and I am pleased to invite you to the 7th Annual 9/11 Memorial, the Unity Day USA on Sunday Sep 11 at 5:00 PM at the Unity Church of Dallas on Forest Lane. Details are at www.UnitydayUSA.com. Kindly rsvp to Unitydayusa@gmail.com Thank you
Mike Ghouse, Texas faith panelist
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Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-80971909071086075872011-08-30T15:07:00.001-05:002011-08-30T15:07:51.496-05:00Texas Faith: Is America a "Christian Nation" and what does that mean?Do you agree with those religious leaders who say that America is a "Christian nation" or a "Judeo-Christian nation?" and what does that mean in practice? Our Texas Faith panel weighs in at Dallas Morning News. http://religionblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/texas-faith-is-america-a-chris.html
MIKE GHOUSE, President, Foundation for Pluralism, Dallas
I welcome the Judeo-Christian labelMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-9595138764598005252011-07-16T16:18:00.001-05:002011-07-16T18:39:28.219-05:00SHARIA ISSUES IN 2012 AND SOLUTIONS.www.ShariaLaws.com
Sharia will become a dominant theme in the 2012 Presidential Elections; the one who speaks the loudest earns the tea party support. I am not sure if we the Americans would gulp down their rhetoric or would have the time to question the veracity of the comments made by the candidates.
The responsibility falls squarely on us, the American Muslims to become contributors Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-11877263331368834282011-07-14T17:47:00.000-05:002011-07-14T17:47:02.260-05:00Inclusive Prayers at City of CarrolltonInclusive Prayers at City of Carrollton Inclusive Prayers at City of Carrolton
Tuesday, July 12, 2011By Mike Ghouse
I am proud of my City, the city of Carrollton for adopting inclusive prayers prior to the City Council Meetings. Tonight was my fifth time this year and we began this process about three years ago. We are a blessed city to have taken the lead in the nation to say who we are Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-44308275408216654682011-07-04T17:26:00.000-05:002011-07-04T17:26:51.830-05:00
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Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-2033381222342486562011-06-30T17:25:00.000-05:002011-06-30T17:25:11.389-05:00At 34, new Carrollton mayor is council’s veteranBy DIANNE SOLÍS, Staff Writer dsolis@dallasnews.com
Published 28 June 2011 10:39 PM
CARROLLTON — Matthew Marchant took office as Carrollton mayor last month with two primary ambitions: develop the area around three new DART stops and combat apartment crime.
Selling the city is the part of the job Marchant, a real estate attorney, said he likes best. He said he wants to stay focused on that, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-58662559907656763162011-06-25T09:27:00.000-05:002011-06-25T09:27:47.530-05:00SHARIA, NOT IN AMERICAThe intent of the Sharia laws was to construct a complete justice system with fairness to all members of society. Peace and a sense of security are the products of justice in a given society. The violations of justice and the rule of law are found in every faith, culture and political system, to varying degrees. In this respect no community is free of blame and no one can cast the first stone Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-42610339551737792492011-06-25T00:48:00.000-05:002011-06-25T00:48:05.589-05:00Carrollton Conversation is in the VideoThe Candidates forum was held in June,
all candidates were given the same questions on the same email
and in the forum, each of the candidate was given about 2 minutes each to respond
no one had more time, or no one was aske a question that sligthed any.
We are glad we had a full recording of the event
and no matter what any one said or not said, it is all here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-33022172534676577522011-06-24T12:38:00.000-05:002011-06-24T12:38:21.590-05:00Bigotry of Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain and Right wing RepublicansI am starting a series to take on the the Right wing Republicans... There are many things in this article that will become talking points to moderate Americans who want to fight back the right wingers attacking Muslims, Hindus, Jews and others, there is short poem written as an example tomake Texans, New Yorkers and Californians angry, it is to make the point about false accusations against Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-18685277988700653572011-06-18T02:28:00.000-05:002011-06-18T02:28:31.305-05:00Carrollton City Council candidates asked about race, civil unions, immigration changesBy DIANNE SOLÍS
Staff Writer
dsolis@dallasnews.com
Published 13 June 2011 10:36 PM
CARROLLTON - The runoffs for two City Council seats feature both the expected and the unexpected. There's debate on the budget and the effects of the recession, but in this diverse city of 130,000, there are also questions rising on civil unions and immigration.
In Place 2, former council member and attorneyMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-65741733968685842292011-06-14T11:42:00.000-05:002011-06-14T11:42:41.718-05:00VIDEO - Carrollton Candidates ForumHere is link for video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6A5hnQAKuQ&feature=channel_video_title Your comments are welcome Mike Ghouse Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-11676788622578211242011-06-10T16:43:00.002-05:002011-06-10T16:43:56.351-05:00PLEASE VOTE – EARLY VOTINGIN CARROLLTON
I just voted as an early voter in Carrollton; no lines not need to rush through. Just do it. For Carrolltonians, please read about the candidates who participated in the forum of building a cohesive Carrollton, and I will also post the video., listen to them and vote. Details of the meeting are at www.Carrolltondiary.com . Ask your friends to do their civic responsibility to vote. I asked Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-78683873624032125952011-06-08T21:52:00.004-05:002011-06-09T15:15:17.752-05:00Shaping Carrollton PoliticsShaping Carrollton Politics tonight in Candidates ForumSponsored by: Barbeque Tonite, Carrollton
Video & Photo: Bombay Photography
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The program was videotaped and will be on YouTube with a title “Shaping Carrollton Politics” and other sites including www.CarroltonDiary.com
It is not a run of the mill candidate forum and it is not about the typical budget issue. It is about Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-36171978850187512112011-06-08T11:31:00.000-05:002011-06-08T11:31:25.768-05:00Candidates Forum - Reshaping Carrollton politics tonightCANDIDATES FORUM:
Re-shaping Carrollton tonight
It is not a run of the mill candidate forum and it is not about the typical budget issue. It is about building a cohesive Carrollton where no resident has to live in apprehension of the other and more importantly, they need to feel welcome.
Program: Candidate’s forumDate: 6: 30 PM, Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Place: Barbeque Tonite Restaurant, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-32029667842621327482011-06-07T17:43:00.004-05:002011-06-07T18:33:19.651-05:00PRESS RELEASE: Reshaping Carrollton TonightIt is not a run of the mill candidate forum and it is not about the typical budget issue. It is about building a cohesive Carrollton where no resident has to live in apprehension of the other and more importantly, they need to feel welcome.
Program: Candidate’s forumDate: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Time: 6:30 PM Place: Barbeque Tonite Restaurant, Address: 2540 Old Denton Road, Suite 173, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-28234659130745907032011-05-31T18:06:00.006-05:002011-06-02T23:05:19.363-05:00Runoff Elections in City of CarrolltonPRESS RELEASECandidates Forum for the runoff elections in Carrollton, the conversation will be about building a cohesive Carrollton. The City of Carrollton has earned a reputation for its greatness and location, and now it is our duty to set ourselves as an exemplary town in social cohesion, where the God given diversity of each one of the 130,000 of us would function cohesively to build a safe, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-49995804578160200442011-05-30T18:39:00.000-05:002011-05-30T18:39:04.093-05:00Carrollton Runoff Elections & Candidates ForumFour positions were up for elections at the council and in the elections on Saturday, May 14, 2014, Mr. Matthew Marchant was elected as Mayor with a clear majority and Mr. Terry Simmons was elected from Place 6 unopposed. However, for place 2 and 4 no candidate received the required 50% votes leading to a runoff election on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The Candidates are:Place 2: Bonnie Kaplan and Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-46061769807585624392011-05-30T17:55:00.003-05:002011-05-30T18:40:51.592-05:00Pluralism Prayers at Carrollton City CouncilPrayers at Carrollton City Council Invocation prayers at Carrollton City Council 7:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2011A Carrollton traditionBy Mike Ghouse, Pluralist# # #
The following is an inclusive prayer called the prayer of Pluralism. We pray for the well being of every resident of Carrollton.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mc9D9guPMY
Let’s reflect, wish and pray:
Dear Creator of the Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-81635261026906022052011-05-24T05:05:00.005-05:002011-05-24T05:07:36.832-05:00Pluralism prayers at Carrollton City HallPrayers at Carrollton City Council Invocation prayers at Carrollton City Council 7:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2011A Carrollton traditionBy Mike Ghouse, Pluralist# # #
The following is an inclusive prayer called the prayer of Pluralism. We pray for the well being of every resident of Carrollton.
Let’s reflect, wish and pray:
Dear Creator of the universe,Please accept our gratitude in every name we Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-54000022698546119862011-05-14T23:57:00.003-05:002011-05-15T00:22:47.830-05:00Congratulations to Matthew Marchant
Congratulations to Matthew Marchant for winning the Mayoral election. We are looking forward for his leadership, while appreciating the work done by our former mayor Ron Branson.
I believe there will be run off elections as none of the candiates in place 2 and 4 has secured over 50%
Place 2 - Bonnie Kaplan and Anthony Wilder
Place 4 - Bob Garza and Cathy Henesey
Carrollton election resultsI Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-32450342189622540992011-05-02T21:33:00.001-05:002011-05-03T00:12:43.164-05:00Question for the CandidatesCritical questions are often overlooked.
If you recall, this was the same question I have been asking from the previous meetings. Because it is my drive and am going on a nation wide speaking tour to build a cohesive America, I want to start it at my home.What are your plans to bring Carrollton together?
What have you done in the city to build bridges?
What have you done elsewhere to bring Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-50013637021726830952011-05-02T20:33:00.000-05:002011-05-02T20:33:19.414-05:00Carrolltonian Mike Ghouse on Fox News4Imam Zia Shaikh and I are in the VIDEO Fox 4 News in Dallas at: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/050211-north-texans-react-to-bin-laden%E2%80%99s-death
We had a similar take on the issue, but Fox chose to show two different takes. That is their choice that is not all the things I have said. The following is my take and it will appear in Huffington Post is at: http://Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-58868301550276472012011-04-14T14:48:00.008-05:002011-04-14T15:24:34.798-05:00Carrollton Candidates and their plans for the Cityhttp://carrolltondiary.blogspot.com/2011/04/carrollton-candidates-and-their-plans.html
Today is the last day to register your name for voting in the upcoming city elections. Please visit the Carrollton Diary for details.
I am pleased to share our candidates appeal. To be fair to every candidate, every one was asked on the same “to all email” and was reminded three times.
The City of Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-11374833257319126192011-04-13T23:14:00.003-05:002011-04-13T23:17:30.551-05:00Carrollton Voters, please register to vote today.Today is the last day to register your name for voting in the upcoming city elections. There are many individuals who are willing to meet with you to register. Your vote determines who you elect to run your city, please do not miss this opportunity. If you have committed to a candidate, please call them to find the place for you. Candidate information is at http://carrolltondiary.blogspot.com/Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-67462301753696779412011-04-08T16:02:00.000-05:002011-04-08T16:02:24.858-05:00Candidate Informationhttp://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=1509
This page contains information on public filings for elected office. The filings include applications for each candidate. Names are listed in order of filing.
March 14, 2011 is the last day to file an application to have name placed on the ballot for the May 14, 2011 Municipal Election.Click here for a Contact List for Mayor & Council Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-52489806072367096492011-04-08T15:57:00.000-05:002011-04-08T15:57:28.476-05:00Voter's Registration Information:You must register to vote before April 14, to vote in the upcoming elections. At H Mart on Old Denton by George Bush, there will be several individuals ready to register you as a voter, make sure you take your drivers license copy. More information is below.
http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=215
The City of Carrollton will hold a General Election on May 14, 2011.
The Mayor, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-51373492217349090552011-04-08T09:01:00.004-05:002011-04-21T21:30:56.595-05:00Prayers at Carrollton City CouncilInvocation prayers at Carrollton City Council
7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 05, 2011A Carrollton traditionBy Mike Ghouse, Pluralist# # #
ON YOU TUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Git_8Grd3A
Dear Friends, The following is an inclusive prayer called the prayer of Pluralism, indeed, Carrollton is only City in the United States where inclusiveness is appreciated and this is the 9th time in the last Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-40009286129156855602011-04-08T02:06:00.006-05:002011-04-08T13:51:05.068-05:00Municipal elections in City of Carrolltonhttp://carrolltondiary.blogspot.com/2011/04/municipal-elections-in-city-of.html
I am committed to the well being of our City and will continue to support the efforts in building an exemplary city of peace where no one is apprehensive of the other.
Election season has just begun in North Texas Municipalities and most of the city council elections are scheduled for May and I urge you to Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-3827948416125810652010-12-02T23:51:00.003-06:002011-04-08T01:11:32.427-05:00Dallas Conference on building an inclusive AmericaPRESS RELEASE | INVITATIONContact: MikeGhouse@aol.comYou are invited, details below
No American has to live in anxieties, discomfort or fear of the other. The purpose of this conference is to remove such myths in an open forum and restore the cohesiveness of our society and work towards building a safe and secure America.
Since our independence in 1776, we have been tested time and again by Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-77046078102269217162010-10-14T05:38:00.002-05:002010-10-14T05:38:56.067-05:00Quraan (Koran) Conference in Dallas, an American effort to build cohesive societiesThe Conference puts a Quraan in the hands of panelists made up of Pastors, Rabbis, Pundits, Shamans, lay persons, elected officers and the public. It is to demystify the myths about Quraan and Islam. An American effort to build cohesive societies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct 10, 2010 - DALLAS, TEXAS - The Foundation for Pluralism and the World Muslim Congress have announced a conference on QuraanMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-9732702085562508692010-07-25T05:46:00.002-05:002010-07-25T05:47:11.790-05:00Unity Day USA - a 911 Memorial event We are pleased to invite you to Unity Day USA; a purposeful event to bring Americans together. The idea for Unity Day USA was first conceived on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 and took its current form on Sunday, September 11, 2005. We cannot let things happen and drift into the abyss of incoherence. It is an initiative to come together to stand up for the safety, security and cohesiveness of Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-47636942383683840002010-01-16T18:25:00.001-06:002010-01-16T18:30:59.700-06:00Press Release, Holocaust and Genocides in DallasPRESS RELEASEContact: Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916,email: MikeGhouse@aol.comevent email: HolocaustandGenocides@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.holocaustandgenocides.com/III ANNUAL REFELCTIONS ON THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDESDALLAS – (January 14, 2010) –The Foundation for Pluralism announces the 7/7 speakers Panel to reflect upon the Holocaust and Genocides event at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2010 atMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-8424919403559526822009-12-24T01:40:00.002-06:002009-12-24T01:41:03.503-06:00A tribute to JesusA tribute to Jesus on this Christmas;What does it mean to be religious?Mike GhouseThis column is dedicated to Rev. Petra Weldes of the Center for Spiritual Living in Dallas. Some of my conversation with her inspired me to write this tribute to Jesus and what it means to be religious.Continued: http://worldmuslimcongress.blogspot.com/2009/12/tribute-to-jesus.html~~~Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-36203065471915541462009-06-12T10:12:00.004-05:002009-06-12T10:20:25.483-05:00Carrollton's Ghouse calls for Interfaith Carrollton's Ghouse calls for Interfaith Understanding after Holocaust Museum Slaying6:25 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 PermalinkDianne Solis/Reporter Bio E-mail News tipsLike many, Mike Ghouse was horrified and worried when he heard about the fatal shooting this week at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.Who was the killer behind the death of security guard Stephen Johns?The Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-70607110395802331552009-06-04T09:21:00.003-05:002009-06-04T09:26:08.722-05:00Carrollton quilt project stitches community togetherThere are so many ways of forging the communities to come together for the well being of itself, and the Carrollton quilt project stitches community together and will go down in the history as a record of doing it.The idea is brilliant and the focus is right. This is one simple way to bring the communities together.I pray every community and every city starts working on it... it is in our Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-33830878381309199492009-03-20T14:02:00.002-05:002011-04-08T09:36:39.026-05:00Carrollton CandidatesPlease feel free to write your comments below
Thank youMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-84458468963576423992009-03-20T13:53:00.001-05:002009-03-20T13:56:33.526-05:00Carrollton ElectionsCity of Carrollton General Election May 9, 2009NOTICE OF CITY OFFICERS' ELECTIONTo the Registered Voters of the City of Carrollton, Texas:Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009, for voting in a General Election to elect four Council members - one for Place 1; one for Place 3; one for Place 5; and one for Place Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-88688587135881984562009-02-27T19:24:00.002-06:002009-02-27T19:27:12.641-06:00Carrollton DailyBig screen dreamsFilmmaking is becoming a popular pursuit among Carrollton natives and residents. - Wednesday, February 25, 2009 12:44 PM CSTCity to offer incentives for new signs near downtownThe city of Carrollton plans to actively go out to businesses on Belt Line Road, between Josey Lane and Myers Street, to let them know of a new program that will provide incentives for new signs. - Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-14914144066244552402009-01-18T18:06:00.002-06:002009-01-23T16:30:04.570-06:00PR - II Annual Reflections on Holocaust and GenocidesII ANNUAL REFLECTIONS ON HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDESOur Mission is to create awareness of the inhumanity in all of us, and discover and create solutions for peaceful co-existence. We need to remind ourselves frequently to do our share to make the world a better place to live, vow to say “never again” to human atrocities, and at this annual occasion dare to practice the power of forgiveness.II ANNUAL Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-38986703718364282632008-12-27T20:39:00.000-06:002008-12-27T20:40:07.399-06:00All articles listMarch 2008May 14, Carrollton interfaith LuncheonTown hall meeting on 4-22-08National Day of PrayerCarrollton Early ElectionsRegister to Vote by the 9thMeet Mayor this Sunday.Interfaith LuncheonApril 2008Keep Carrollton BeautifulGreat American Clean upPublic input on GrantsHonoring Cesar ChavezMayor Becky Miller honoredBecky Miller for MayorCarrollton Interfaith groupPrayers in City HallObama, theMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-83677719682966036942008-12-24T10:47:00.001-06:002008-12-24T10:48:57.697-06:00Christmas - Kwanza - Zartosht Diso - Muharram - YaldaDECEMBER FESTIVALS -2008 Christmas - Kwanza - Zartosht Diso - Muharram - YaldaSummary of other Festivals of December in the link at the bottom of this page"If your festival is missing, please share it with me and my world of friends"Let's learn a little bit about our friends, neighbors and co-workers, and how they commemorate or celebrate their lives. Friendship is an amazing thing, it Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-35565127665629837212008-07-21T16:17:00.002-05:002008-07-21T16:25:28.025-05:00Gas Hills of Carrolltonhttp://carrolltondiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/gas-hills-of-carrollton.htmlThe following Dallas news story gives a lot of hope, particularly to the North Carrollton residents living around the Indian Creek community. I am glad to see this happening, and hope a similar step will be taken by the DFW Landfill. Conservation is good!Mike GhouseEditorial: Gas from garbage09:04 AM CDT on Friday, July 18, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-49231777067438169232008-07-20T15:48:00.007-05:002008-08-05T00:22:46.994-05:00Carrollton Immigration issueshttp://carrolltondiary.blogspot.com/2008/07/carrollton-immigration-issues.html The following letter was published in Dallas Morning News -http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/letters/stories/DN-letters_0725edi.North.Edition1.12605da.htmlAs a Carrolltonian, I ask the Mayor and the City Council to stop wasting their time on matters that are not going to make one bit of a Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-30417907896820431952008-06-28T09:01:00.000-05:002008-06-28T09:05:14.479-05:00Volunteer opportunitiesVOLUNTEER SIGN UP SHEETWe go through day-to-day without realizing how much we owe to many nameless faceless people, collectively called volunteers. They help and touch our lives unbeknownst to us and without a charge. We can never repay them individually, but we can honor them by extending their services by volunteering ourselves. The gift of time is more personal than the gift of money. To Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-91049677085331554992008-06-09T13:30:00.000-05:002008-06-09T13:34:34.340-05:00Teen Advisory Receives ScholarshipsImmediate Release:June 6, 2008Contact: Sharon Goddard, Founder and Executive Director972.466.2121, sharonsdivinenature@yahoo.comTeen Advisory Board Receives Scholarships Carrollton – Keep Carrollton Beautiful’s Teen Advisory Board graduating members received college scholarships for their volunteer efforts. They are the leaders of Keep Carrollton Beautiful’s community service volunteers at the Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-80510586061648174702008-05-26T00:41:00.000-05:002008-05-26T00:42:12.449-05:00The Final Journey of Najma GhouseThe Final Journey of Najma Ghousehttp://mikeghouseforamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/profile-of-najma-ghouse.htmlMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-24187538776356835072008-05-21T23:29:00.001-05:002008-05-21T23:50:38.270-05:00Farewell to Becky MillerThe following Farewell speech was made by Mayor Becky Miller on her last day in the office on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.I was not able to attend the event, as I am sitting by my wife, who could embark on the eternal journey towards the lord any time now.Becky is a compassionate and caring individual who has served her office of the Mayor very well. I was hoping she would be re-elected, as she ran a Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-27294863084945071392008-04-18T23:01:00.002-05:002008-04-18T23:07:59.924-05:00May 14, Carrollton interfaith LuncheonInterfaith Luncheon.Public is invited - Must RSVPCarrollton Interfaith Group LuncheonMonthly Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2008We are a group of about 25 Members from different faith backgrounds and meet once a month for about 9 times a year. Each month a place of worship sponsors the event and those interested are invited for fellowship on lunch.Metrocrest Ministers Fellowship MeetingDay: Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-78585683208888060032008-04-15T01:22:00.001-05:002008-04-15T01:25:16.124-05:00Town hall meeting on 4-22-08Town Hall Meeting with Senator Shapiro & Representative AnchiaState SENATOR FLORENCE SHAPIRO & State Representative Rafael AnchiaWILL HOST A TOWN HALL MEETINGTuesday, April 22, 20087:00 pm - 9:00 pmCarrollton City Hall1945 E. Jackson RoadCarrollton, Texas 75006Among Topics to be Discussed:· Education Issues· Transportation Issues· Safe Neighborhoods Package 81st Session· Legislative Agenda for Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-36920853597265350672008-04-11T13:43:00.000-05:002008-04-11T13:45:03.878-05:00National Day of PrayerGreetings!On Thursday, May 1st, the National Day of Prayer will be celebrated by a wonderful gathering of leaders in the areas of government, education, churches and businesses from the cities of Carrollton, Addison and Farmers Branch. The METROCREST MAYORS’ PRAYER BREAKFAST, hosted by the mayors of all three cities and facilitated by the pastors and staffs of key area churches, will be a time toMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-38214450914500991422008-04-11T01:07:00.000-05:002008-04-11T01:08:57.945-05:00Carrollton Early ElectionsEarly Election info has been a point of discussion lately, so here is a link to the city's web site with all of that informationhttp://www.cityofcarrollton.com/government/City%20Secretary/election/election.aspMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-79303314437642099002008-04-08T01:05:00.001-05:002008-04-08T01:17:50.705-05:00Register to Vote by the 9thMeet & Greet Becky Miller this Sunday was a successful event.Mayor Becky Miller has a genuine interest in being the mayor of every Carrolltonian, as such she makes a point to meet members from every community, she has the enthusiasm and interest to reach out and include every one from Carrollton. Her inclusive attitude has brought her respect and admiration in the community.Thanks to every one Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-41331597721681507592008-04-03T19:39:00.006-05:002008-04-04T19:11:43.258-05:00Meet Mayor this Sunday.http://carrolltondiary.blogspot.com/2008/04/meet-mayor-miller-this-sunday.htmlWe are pleased to invite you to meet and greet Mayor Becky Miller of the City of Carrollton, this Sunday at an informal gathering.Day: Sunday, April 6th, 2008Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PMPlace: Barbeque Tonite Restaurant’s next door Banquet Hall.Address: 2540 Old Denton road, suite 173 – Carrollton, Tx 75006Intersection: S. E. Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-9605204382521324732008-04-01T13:34:00.005-05:002008-04-04T19:12:11.088-05:00Interfaith Luncheon.Carrollton Interfaith Group LuncheonMonthly Meeting on Wednesday, April 9We are a group of about 25 Members from different faith backgrounds and meet once a month for about 9 times a year. Each month a place of worship sponsors the event and those interested are invited for fellowship on lunch.Metrocrest Ministers Fellowship Meeting Day: Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.Host: Tim Clowers at Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-79197427433636906712008-03-31T23:08:00.006-05:002008-03-31T23:18:09.407-05:00Keep Carrollton BeautifulImmediate Release:March 31, 2008Contact:Sharon Goddard, Founder and Executive Director972.466.2121, sharonsdivinenature@yahoo.comMedia Photography Opportunity: Sat, April 19th, 12:00 – 1:00, City Hall parking lotPhotos – 1. Last year, Boy Scout Troop 114 did a great job.2. Girl Scout Troop 1348 has helped every year.Texas Trash-Off Countdown in CarrolltonDallas/Carrollton – Dallas County welcomedMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-86555009822876441922008-03-28T13:30:00.002-05:002008-03-28T17:25:17.300-05:00Great American Clean upGreat American Cleanup 2008Keep Carrollton BeautifulGREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP 2008 Saturday, April 19th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, City Hall parking lot, 1945 E. Jackson Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, takes place annually from March 1 through May 31, involving an estimated 2.8 million volunteers and Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-86741215112741928362008-03-27T10:07:00.002-05:002008-03-27T14:57:13.010-05:00Public input on GrantsCity Seeks Public Input on Federal Grant FundingOn October 1, 2008, the City of Carrollton will receive approximately $799,275 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). According to Federal law, these funds must be utilized for the principal benefit of persons of low- and moderate-income in Carrollton. In addition, Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-52183289911723456092008-03-27T00:50:00.004-05:002008-03-27T14:57:46.188-05:00Honoring Cesar ChavezHonoring Cesar ChavezDinner ProgramMonday,March 315:30 to 7:00 PMCuquita's RestaurantFarmers BranchI am pleased to invite you to a dinner event, If you can make it, please let me know. It is $35/person. Funds will go to Dallas Peace Center.The Dallas Peace Center will be honoring Cesar Chavez, this Monday, March 31 at Cuquita's Restaurant in Farmers Branch.Dinner will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-70886209499722688232008-03-11T09:41:00.005-05:002008-03-27T19:57:26.889-05:00Mayor Becky Miller honoredCongratulations to our Mayor Becky Miller, the newly elected President of Association of Mayors. This puts us prominently on the state map.Tuesday, February 5, 2008Carrollton Mayor Becky Miller elected president of state associationBY PEGASUS NEWS WIRECarrollton Mayor Becky MillerCARROLLTON — Carrollton Mayor Becky Miller was recently elected President of the Association of Mayors, CouncilmembersMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-21567006238079101432008-03-07T12:00:00.004-06:002008-03-27T14:59:27.707-05:00Becky Miller for MayorBecky Miller for MayorMike Ghouse, March 07, 2008 I am pleased to announce that Mayor Becky Miller is running for the 2nd term as a Mayor. In the last few years I have grown to understand and respect her leadership in taking Carrollton forward. She has what it takes to pull different resource and people together to make it happen.At this juncture of City’s growth, DART coming to town, H-Mart Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-73091066898709289562008-03-06T19:16:00.001-06:002008-03-27T15:00:03.132-05:00Carrollton Interfaith groupCarrollton Interfaith groupMonthly Meeting on Wednesday, March 12We are a group of about 25 Members from different faith backgrounds and meet once a month for about 9 times a year. Each month a place of worship sponsors the event and those interested are invited for fellowship on lunch.Metrocrest Ministers Fellowship Meeting Wednesday, March 12, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m.Location: Farmers Branch Church ofMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-16101607925979614032008-03-06T18:47:00.001-06:002008-03-27T15:00:44.038-05:00Prayers in City HallALL INCLUSIVE PLURALISM PRAYERSCity of Carrollton, March 4, 2008.Hon. Becky Miller, Mayor of City of Carrollton introduced Mike Ghouse to do deliver the invocation at the Carrollton City council - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Good evening;Greetings, I am pleased to share the various, but not all the Carrolltonian greetings in alphabetical order, I will pause after each one, and you are Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-21120500486589107542008-03-06T18:42:00.002-06:002008-03-27T15:01:32.809-05:00Obama, the ShepherdOBAMA, THE SHEPHERDMike Ghouse, February 27, 2008Obama Party in Carrollton, Sunday, March 2 - details below.This is the first time in our nation's history that some one is speaking the needs, wants and voices of a majority of the people. He is neither a right winger extremist, nor a leftist but a moderate right down the middle embracing and bringing every American together to participate and Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302923677996227284.post-75169817131601336552008-03-06T18:36:00.002-06:002008-03-27T15:02:17.013-05:00Obama RallyObama - Rally in Carrollton Register to attend "Yes we can Obama Rally" on Sunday, March 2between 4 PM and 6:30 PMhttp://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=43583Sunday, March 2, 20084:00 PM to 6:30 PMBarbeque tonite Restaurant2540 Old Denton road, suite 173Old Denton at Trinity Mills (Bush Frwy)http://www.mikeghouse.net/For the first time in our history, we have a candidate who is Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.com0