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I have been thinking about ethical decision-making in research, and recently came upon the following statistic. In a paper published in the Academy of Management Journal, a team led by J. Keith Murnighan of Northwestern University suggested that 87% of subjects opted not to lie for self-gain if they were given three minutes to contemplate their choice, compared with just 56% of participants who were told to make an immediate decision. The researchers suggest that in companies with a "fast pulse" and a tendency to reward quick decision making, employees may make ethical missteps because they lack adequate time for contemplation.
As a researcher you too are faced with short deadlines, speedy decision-making practices and, above all, pressure. How can you be ethical and also get the job done efficiently? Do you have a framework to guide your decision-making in those grey areas of Executive Search Research?
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I started my career in 2006 by joining a small executive search firm and slowly progressed, from a research analyst to more senior positions. Today, I work as a Consultant for Odgers Berndtson and focus on international projects, mainly in Europe, CIS/CEE regions. Currently, I am responsible for execution of projects, closely working with clients and candidates.
2. What do you enjoy the most about your job?
Communication! I frequently talk to executives from various industries and management levels; this helps me to gain deeper knowledge about people, cultures and businesses. Thanks to proper external and internal training, I enjoy leading interviews and advising our clients on correct decisions. Understanding your clients is vital in the executive search industry!
3. What would you say are the career progression options for Researchers?
Researchers really have two options in their career progression. First, to focus on executing the projects that are presented by business development colleagues, and become specialized in this area. Good researchers are the core of our business industry, therefore always needed. Second, become a specialist in business development and focus on acquiring new clients from the market. Both ways have advantages and interesting developments.
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Be honest and fair in your approach to candidates. Before starting to research, understand the profile and create your Litmus test in accordance with a briefing from the client. Maintain high quality work and stay in touch with your client during the whole process. High performance, as well as diplomatic and professional communication is key to success in the executive search world.
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Smirnoff kicks off international 'nightlife exchange' project
Diageo is rolling out a global marketing initiative for its Smirnoff vodka brand aimed at discovering and celebrating the best nightlife from around the world.
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The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project is a call to action inviting consumer-generated ideas from 14 markets that will then be transformed into event experiences.
The drive, a continuation of last year's "Be There" campaign, culminates in a finale on 27 November 2010. On this day each of the 14 countries taking part, including the UK, will exchange the best of their nightlife with a partner country.
Zane Lowe, BBC Radio One DJ and musician, will lead the search in the UK. In addition to the global event experience, which will garner suggestions from the brand's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SmirnoffGB), the campaign will include a global partnership with MTV, a blogger outreach programme, an owned mobile channel, Smirnoff.mob, and 14 national PR initiatives.
A TV and web ad campaign, created by JWT New York, will also run from this month featuring consumers speaking about their best nights out.
The global media partnership with MTV will see in-depth coverage on air and online at each stage of the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project, engaging consumers through a series of news segments and webisodes featuring the project's curators, MTV News personalities and global influencers.
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Anita Robinson, marketing director Smirnoff GB, said: "The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project is an ambitious undertaking, the likes of which has never been attempted before by the brand.
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Weyers Cave will have six new positions. Mount Solon will have three.
Augusta County and Preston L. Yancey in Fishersville will increase the number of firefighters to 15.
Craigsville will add three new positions.
Augusta County Fire and Rescue Chief Carson Holloway said it was hard to decide which stations needed the positions the most.
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"I do stand by this plan, I think it is fair across the board. It does address many needs countywide," said Holloway to the Augusta County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday.
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New Hope Fire Chief Dale Early said with the first proposed plan, they were going to receive three paid staff members.
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Early said most of his staff who are volunteers can't handle the amount of need in that area.
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Christmas Give-Away!Hello watchers,I have not update a lot this past months because of school, but I hope you all doing well. I have been busy with working on commissions and the tutorial I promised! I am almost done with everything. That is why for Christmas I decide to do a small give away!END DATE: 14TH of DECEMBER 2012There are possible for 3 prizes.1st Prize Halfbody CG Illust, 1 Chara Please comment on this journal with your best Christmas memory! I will pick out one I find most funny, touching, amazing, ect. for the winner.Please add "Christmas Memory" on top of your comment!2nd Prize Detailed Coloured Sketch with simple BG OR animated Pixel Icon, 1 Chara Please comment with your Christmas wish for 2012! I will use random numer generator for this!Please add "Christmas Memory" on top of your comment!3rd Prize Coloured Sketch, 1 Chara:thu
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Christmas Raffle// WinnerI generated a number from http://www.random.org/ from 1 to 230 ;v;And the result was 222So Kusumiii:iconkusumiii: wins!Congrats~ I'll send you a note ;v;Thanks for everyone that entered though ^^ <3I might just hold another raffle or something soon ^^Since it is December, and Christmas is all about giving >u< xDAnyways, look out for it~I'll be off to bed now then.. internet speed it getting slower by the minute OTLChristmas is one month away!//got my icon ready for it~So I'm holding a raffle for a christmas icon like theseWinner will be drawn on Tomorrow! 1 December 2012 by a random number generatorI'm still deciding, but if the number of people exceeds a number (still thinking of one) then I'll probably draw more than one winner depending on the amount ;v;So spread the word?If it goes over 300, I'll draw two winners ;v;Rules1. Must be a watcher of mine2. Favourite this journ
CI Monthly Feature - #5Edit:thank you all for the lovely comments and favs.keep your eyes close on 15 of this month then we will make a new poll for this month.Hello dear members of CI It's my turn again to put together 250 deviations of 250 of our members I'll explain this again for our new members:In the 15th of every month, we will post the feature poll. Just leave a thumbnail of one of your works and we will feature you in the 1st of next month.A great opportunity to showcase your works to more than 33k members! BUT make sure you comment before we close the poll. There's only 250 slots!here's this month's feature: LoE : Rescue by JBeanSV Fan dance by kiba-chan27Der erste Schnee by Mottimuoto :thumb339638264: Late in the Forest by ReaperFFseven[Susicivus] Strip: How by heilei:CM: Thor by Kallian91:thumb342027336:Mami chuuu! by StarryPooh
Contests:4TH/5TH PLACESMascot Competition!Submit your entries here!The winners have been announced!WE ASK THAT ALL LLAMA DONATORS GIVE A LLAMA TO EACH PERSON WHO PLACED IN THIS CONTEST. 1ST, 2ND,3RD, 4TH AND 5TH.The winning designs will be reproduced at our discretion in the form of chibis, half body, full body etc. to be used on product designs which we will sell in a cafepress shop for our fans to purchase! All the proceeds will be used for future contests and the like So if you want more contests, better prizes and some toys to boot then buy some products! FYI the shop has only just opened so the amount of products we have are very limited. Only one design for now until our mascot contest finishes in which case we will start producing chibi versions for shi
Submission Rules and Information (LISTED ARTISTS)*** This journal is for LISTED GUEST ARTISTS ONLY***Edit: Please remember the deadline is less than a month away! There's still artists yet to choose a category to be in. Remember it's first come first serve.-------------------Artwork Specifications.Theme: Our EarthThis theme will be divided into four subcatagories of colours; green, blue, red/pink and yellow/orange.For this art book, we would like images depicting nature, our Earth.Each artist will be catagorised under one colour, and must make the colour their main colour. However any shade of chosen colour is accepted.Green could be images of forests, summer, spring, jungles, plains etc.Blue could be winter, oceans, skies, night, water, etc.Red/pink could be sunsets, flower fields, volcanic environments, fi
Pixel Raffle - WINNERSWINNERSThank you guys ; u ; <333I chose 3 winners instead of 2 because the amount of the numbers ; u ;Thanks to all kind people who entered the raffle ;; w ;; <333The winners on 408 numbers are <3333333333:iconNimire: :iconKokoTensho: :iconAmaiCandy:<3333 Congratulationsss > uScreenshots <3Hiiiiiii > u < I'm back <3333I miss you guys <333 ; w ; <333I wanted to do a pixel raffle * o *!!<333 2 free slots for mini pixel like (I changed to 3 because the amount of numbers ; w ; ) <3This is not an icon >u<How to enter Favorite this journal to enter the raffle >v< (you automatically gets a number) <3I'll select 2 person with random generator from this site http://www.random.org/I'll close this raffle in 24 hours <333 >v< Have fuuuuun <333333 <3333
5000 Points Giveaway I'm hosting my first ever point giveaway! So make sure to read the rules before entering!IF YOU DO NOT COMMENT OR FOLLOW THE RULES YOU WILL NOT BE COUNTED. YOU WILL BE IGNORED. PRIZES1st place gets 4900 points, llama, 2nd place gets 90 points, llama,3rd place gets 10 points and a llama. RULES 1. Add this journal to your favorites.2. Comment below and tell me what you've done to earn extra points. I'll make sure you've done them . HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING1. Write a journal advertising this giveaway, and li
-closed-100 point giveawayOkay so I have decided to do another giveaway, since my last one was super successful!Giveaway ends on the 20th of janurarySlot filled so far: 330Winner from my last giveaway- Taiyou67And as for rules, I really dont care what type of account you are, wether you are a point account, double account, new account main account, whatever you are, you are allowed to enter! to enter just simply this journal and you are entered!dont forget you can earn more than one slot(the other 2 are optional), see below for details(random comment are not required, but are quite loved!)you can earn more than one slot(up to 3 to be exact!) watch me(if you do already just let me know!) write a journal to advertise, and make sure to send me the link!If you would like to donate points to help me with future giveays, feel free to ^.^I gives you stuff for donating If you would like to advertise by sending a link to all your friends,
Free Plush ContestI will be hosting an OC contest after the first of the year. I will make the winner's OC into a plush. No Alicorns!!!!!!I will have a list of rules after Christmas.MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!
Christmas Raffle(CLOSED)The raffle is over, here are the results: http://nanami-yukari.deviantart.com/journal/#/d5p6qylHi guys! It's almost Christmas time~I thought I'll do something nice to celebrate Christmas, a point raffle The rules are fairly simple, all you have to do is fave this journal. That's it!I'm giving away 100 ~ Sorry it's not a lot, but I don't have that much unfortunately >_
doodle raffle!/ Winners!!////:iconeager-santaplz::iconeager-santaplz::iconeager-santaplz:// Thanks so much for waiting!! ;w; The winners are : :iconeager-santaplz::iconeager-santaplz::iconeager-santaplz:aaannnd :iconanimealchemist22: and :iconcddmanful: , congraaaaaatss!!:iconiexplodedplz: I will send notes as soon as possible! Thank you so much for everyone who participated! There will be more raffles coming, stay tuned! UCHUUSANTA WISHES YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!:iconfeelingfreeplz:EDITHello everyone!! I thought about making a doodle raffle since it seemed like fun! (>A
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Free SF, Fantasy and Horror Fiction for 5/27/2013
By Regan Wolfrom | Monday, May 27th, 2013 at 12:14 am
What's special about today's free fiction?
- PS Publishing has a story from Nina Allan's fantasy collection
- Pseudopod has a Charlie Harmer story from Brendan Detzner
- Parts One and Two of J M Johnson's The Starbirth Assignment series are free on Amazon today
- @The Front View: " The Last Party" by Claire Hennessy [End of the World]
- @PS Publishing: "B-Side" by Nina Allan [Fantasy]
- @The WiFiles: "Weather is a Zero-sum Game" by Judith Field [Science Fiction]
- @WMG Publishing: "Flower Fairies" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch [Fantasy]
Written – Flash
- @365 tomorrows: [Science Fiction Flash]
- "Old-Time Memory" by Kiel Finger
- "Past Tense" by Robin de Graaf
Written – Serialized
- @Author's Site: Tickling Butterflies by Guy Hasson – Part 6: A Prophecy of Life – "A Prophecy of Life" [Epic Fantasy]
- @Beware the Hairy Mango by Matthew Sanborn Smith: [MuchoMangoMayo]
- Pseudopod #355 – "Charlie Harmer's Day Off" by Brendan Detzner [Horror]
Audio – Serialized
- Classic Tales Podcast #315 – "The Repairer of Reputations" – Part 1 of 2 by Robert W. Chambers [Science Fiction – from 1895]
- Radio Drama Revival #332 – The Will of the Woods – Part 3 [Epic Fantasy]
- @Sci-Fi Radio Theater: Hyper Nocturnal by Charles Davis – Episode 2 [Science Fiction / Horror]
- @Author's Site: THE MVP by Scott Sigler – Episode #33 [Science Fiction]
Free eBooks (at time of listing)
- @Amazon:
- "From Man to Man" (Wroge Elements) by D. E. M. Emrys [Epic Fantasy Short Story]
- The God Killers by David Simpson [Dark Fantasy Novel]
- The Last Praetorian (The Redemption Trilogy) by Mike Smith [Science Fiction Adventure Novel – First of Series]
- The Starbirth Assignment Series by J M Johnson: [Military Science Fiction Series]
- @Tor: Excerpt from A Private Little War by Jason Sheehan [Science Fiction Adventure]
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You have been a homicide detective for how long, and you still expect life to be fair?An After Show of TNT's The Closer, Major Crimes premiered August 2012, starring Mary Mc Donnell as Captain Sharon Raydor, alongside much of the parent Major Case Squad. Raydor takes the helm of the MCS after the departure of Kyra Sedgwick's Brenda Leigh Johnson, the heroine of the parent show.With Captain Raydor taking over the squad, the focus changed from getting confessions to getting plea bargains, which are not nearly as dramatic but which save the city millions in trial expenses. The delicate balance between getting criminals put away even at a reduced sentence and pursuing true justice is a running theme of the series, as is the tension between the squad and their new boss, who, as an Internal Affairs veteran, is not exactly trusted. And finally, the series opens up new insights into its lead character's personal life, mostly through her relationship with Foster Kid Rusty Beck.Even before producing a single episode, the show developed a small but devoted fan following, both from The Closer's existing fanbase and from fans of Mary McDonnell, many of whom turned up because Mary is in it.The Other Wiki has more information.Character sheet can be found here, given that most of the characters were introduced on The Closer.
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This past year the MoMA Archives processed and opened to the public the full record history of MoMA's International Council and International Program, a collection so large that it required the work of three staff members to complete it in one year. One benefit of processing a large collection as a team was the opportunity to share our most interesting discoveries with one another. Read more
Posts tagged 'Ben Shahn'
Modern Art through Contemporary Eyes: Correspondence from MoMA's International Program
Off the Shelf: Our Poetry Muses
The Off the Shelf series explores unique MoMA publications from the Museum Archives.
April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate the final days we thought we'd look at MoMA poetry books. MoMA has published a number of books of poetry, from the lyrically illustrated and hand-lettered A Partridge in a Pear Tree (1951), by Ben Shahn, to 12 Fables of Aesop (1954), illustrated by Antonio Frasconi and narrated by Glenway Wescott. One of my favorites is Three Young Rats and Other Rhymes, the delightfully illustrated book of 83 nursery rhymes selected by former MoMA curator James Johnson Sweeney and illustrated by Alexander Calder. Read more
MoMA's Holiday Card Program
Every year since 1954, we have introduced a new line of holiday cards created by artists and designers from around the world. MoMA's holiday card program was initiated by the Museum's Junior Council affiliate group, which was founded five years earlier as a way to "bring together a group of younger people who have…a desire to see the [arts] fostered soundly and liberally." (The Junior Council subsequently evolved into MoMA's Contemporary Arts Council.)
What the Junior Council started over fifty years ago has become the responsibility of MoMA's Retail department, which has continued to develop the program every year since. Many well-known artists and designers have been commissioned to create MoMA holiday cards over the years, including Alexander Calder, Robert Indiana, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Ben Shahn, and Joseph Cornell.
For the 2009 selections, the Retail department met over several months to pare over three hundred entries down to the final group of twenty-seven new cards for this holiday season. A final selection was made from entries from as far away as Japan and as close as New York. As in previous years, we wanted to create a diverse collection of cards with a variety of themes, colors, interactive features, and construction techniques. In addition to new pop-up cards by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, this year's line also includes cards featuring Santa and Rudolph in a New York City taxicab, a skiing Santa, a penguin couple, a herd of reindeer, a group of snowmen decorating a tree, a pyramid of elves, and more. We also selected cards for celebrating Hanukkah, the New Year, and the general holiday season. And every holiday card purchase supports MoMA's programs! Read more


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CPDR Patient Education Program
Helpful Resources
Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer
Veterans diagnosed with prostate cancer may qualify for service-connected disability compensation.
Information Sheet
Special Clinic at WRNMMC for Men with Prostate Cancer
The Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has a special clinic for men diagnosed with prostate cancer called the "Multi-Disciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinic".
More Information
Patient Education Links
American Cancer Society
Website: Cancer.Org
Phone: 800-ACS-2345
National Cancer Institute
Website: Cancer.Gov
Phone: 800-4-CANCER
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Website: www.nccn.com
Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network
Website: www.ustoo.org
Phone: 800-808-7866
American Urological Association
Website: www.urologyhealth.org
Phone: 800-828-7866
Prostate Cancer Research Institute
Website: www.prostate-cancer.org
Phne: 800-641-7274
Website: www.paactusa.org
Phone: 616-453-1477
PCRI Insights
Website: www.pcri.org
Phone: 310-743-2117
The John Hopkins Prostate Bulletin
Phone: 800-829-0422
Us TOO Hotsheets
Website: www.ustoo.org
WRNMMC Us TOO Newsletter
Website: cpdr.org
Phone: 301-319-2918
September 29, 2014
Genomic Health Announces Positive Results from Latest Clinical Validation Study of Oncotype DX® as Predictor of Near- and Long-term Outcomes in Racially Diverse Group of Prostate Cancer Patients
REDWOOD CITY, CA – Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX) today announced strongly positive results from an additional independent clinical validation study of the Oncotype DX® prostate cancer test, conducted in collaboration with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' (USU) Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) supported by a multi-disciplinary team of investigators under a cooperative research and development agreement with USU. This new large study reconfirmed the biopsy-based test's Genomic Prostate Score (GPS) as a predictor of adverse pathology at surgery and, for the first time, validated GPS as a strong independent predictor of a rise in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) following surgery (biochemical recurrence).
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WRNMMC UsToo!
Quarterly Guest Speakers
Dr. Valencia Clay
Palliative Care Physician, WRNMMC
Dr. Jerry Waddell
Psychologist and Program Director of the Palliative Care Service, WRNMMC
Presentation: "Quality of Life in Disease Progression"
Free and no registration required.
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2014
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Location: America Building, 2nd floor, Room 2525
(above the lab/pharmacy) and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
(Oaks Pavilion, 1st floor, Room 332)
by videoteleconference.
Contact: COL (ret) Jane Hudak for more information at 301-319-2918 or
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D.C. Douglas will forever be known as the sinister voice of Albert Wesker ("Resident Evil"), screaming "Chriiiisssss" as he melts in a lava lake.
This is a far cry from his other roles, such as the persnickety alien Zepht in "Star Trek: Enterprise" or the logical Legion in the "Mass Effect" videogame series. It's especially a far cry from his groovy love-in beginnings in Berkeley, California, where he was born.
In 1996, DC was cast in a small role on the NBC pilot, "Boston Common." The producers (of "Will & Grace" fame) liked his quirky versatility on-camera (and his loud laugh off-camera at the network run-thru) that he returned for 10 more episodes as the anal and humorless "D.C." This became the catalyst to a long career in Los Angeles that encompasses film, TV and video games voice over credits include a national campaign for GEICO, voice matching Kevin Spacey for "Fred Clause" and Guy Pierce for "Factory Girl," as well as voicing dozens of video game characters: The Master in "Buffy," "The Vampire Slayer," AWACS in "Ace Combat 6," Archangel Michael in "Might & Magic Heroes VI," Raven in "Tekken 6? and "Street Fighter X Tekken," and Albert Wesker in "Resident Evil: Umbrella," & "Darkside Chronicles," "Mercenaries," "Capcom Versus Marvel 3" and "Resident Evil 5." He gave voice to the Geth as Legion in "Mass Effect 2 & 3" and can be heard on the new kids cartoon series, "Transformers: Rescue Bots," on The Hub.
Douglas' anime credits include President Paradine in "Tales of Graces f." Alexei Dinoia in "Tales of Vesperia." Kelvin Garr in "Tales of the World," Grimoire Noir in "Nier Replicant," Gabi & Taihaku in ".hack Vol1 & 2," Genji Kamogawa in "Hajime no ippo," and Shori Shibuya in "God, Save Our King!"
Recent television appearances include "Castle," "Workaholics," "Criminal Minds," "NCIS: Los Angeles," and "2 Broke Girls." Highlight credits for fans of sci-fi, horror and fantasy include "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Charmed," "Passions," "Titanic II," and "666: The Child."
Douglas can be seen in the upcoming sci-fi thriller, "Apocalypse Kiss" as the serial killer Adrian (an homage to Albert Wesker) starring alongside Troma Pictures legend, Lloyd Kaufman.


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As soon as you build an interesting application in backbone, one of the challenges you are likely to encounter is wanting to have composite views, or views that are contained within a larger view. I've solved this problem several ways in different projects and I thought it would be fun to walk through the progression and how I've arrived at what I currently see as a preferred solution.
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Stay up-to-date with KAKE News:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Paul McCartney is coming back to Kansas City.
The rock legend's 'Out There' tour that began last year added new dates on Monday, including Kansas City's Sprint Center.
The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16. The former Beatle last played in Kansas City in 2010.
Tickets go on sale next Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. American Express card members can purchase tickets early, beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24.
Below is the full release from paulmccartney.com
Following an incredible 2013 which saw Paul McCartney's universally acclaimed 'Out There' tour launch in Brazil and visit 23 cities across South America, Europe, North America and Japan, Paul has confirmed another three shows on the 2014 U.S. Out There tour. Currently tearing through Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Costa Rica, with Paul's return to Japan and debut in Korea set for next month, the upcoming 'Out There' 2014 world tour will now feature three more U.S. dates:
July will see Paul playing long awaited first ever concerts in two U.S. cities: July 12 at the Fargodome in Fargo ND, and July 14 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE.
On July 16 Paul will return to Kansas City's Sprint Center for the first time since his 2010 'Up and Coming' Tour, a show "most musicians a third of his age couldn't come close to equaling," per the Riverfront Times, and that moved The Pitch to implore, "Please come see us again soon, Paul."
The 'Out There' tour, as always, features music from the most beloved catalog in popular music, as Paul performs songs spanning his entire career - as a solo artist, member of Wings and of course as a Beatle. The set list will also include material from Paul's most recent studio album NEW, a global hit upon its release last year.
The McCartney live experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity; in just three hours some of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music are relived; music which for many has shaped the very soundtrack of their lives. The last decade has seen Paul and his band perform in a staggeringly impressive range of venues and locations, including outside the Coliseum in Rome, in Moscow's Red Square, Buckingham Palace, at the White House, a free show in Mexico to over 400,000 people, and even broadcast live into Space! Featuring Paul's band of the last 10+ years-Paul "Wix" Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums)-the show never disappoints.
The tour also uses state of the art technology and production to ensure the entire audience has the best possible experience. With massive screens, lasers, fireworks, unique video content and, of course, the best songs in the world, a Paul McCartney show is so much more than just an ordinary concert. Paul's shows attract a multi generational audience from different backgrounds all brought together by his music.
2014 got off to an incredible start for Paul as he set a personal career best by winning an incredible five GRAMMY Awards in one night. In the UK he was honored by music bible NME with a special one off award, the 'Songwriter's Songwriter Award' chosen for this unique accolade by his fellow peers.
Tickets for the newly announced dates will be on sale Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. local time.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, April 27 at 10 p.m.
Keep checking PaulMcCartney.com for further announcements and for details of website pre-sale tickets...
PAUL McCARTNEY
Newly Confirmed Dates in BOLD
June 14: Lubbock, TX - United Spirit Arena
June 16: Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
June 19: New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center (SOLD OUT)
June 21: Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
June 22: Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
June 25: Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
June 26: Louisville, KY - Yum! Center (SOLD OUT)
July 5: Albany, NY - Times Union Center (SOLD OUT)
July 7: Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center (SOLD OUT)
July 12: Fargo, ND - Fargodome
July 14: Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena
July 16: Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
August 7: Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena


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Cypress Pointe Villa Rental Photos and Description
A New, Trendy And Modern Villa With A Private South Facing Pool Sleeps 9 People
This trendy and modern styled brand new luxury villa built in 2012 is situated in the new gated community of Cypress Pointe, Davenport. Our 4 bedroom home sleeps 9 people and is located less than half an hour from Orlando International Airport, less than 15 minutes from Disney, 25 minutes from Universal, and less than 3 miles from the prestigious golf resorts of Champions Gate and Reunion. There are numerous shops and restaurants within minutes' reach, and easy access to the I4 means you can visit the Lake Buena Vista and Down town Disney areas that offer many shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment for all ages.
Air-conditioned throughout, the villa extends to approx 2050 sq ft and is fully equipped with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, games room and a south-facing private pool, making it an ideal destination for a family holiday.
Great attention has been paid to the furnishing of our home, comprising 2 master suites, one large bedroom with two double beds and one twin room, all with wall mounted TVs. There is a fully equipped games room, and a south-facing pool with an extended patio area. In short - something for all ages and preferences when you need a little time to relax.
Pool/Deck Area
The south-facing pool has a secluded outlook on to the conservation area behind, with steps into the shallow end and an in-pool seat at the deep end. With sun throughout the day, you can enjoy the pool while the extended deck area means there is room for everyone to enjoy the sunshine, with 4 loungers and 6 chairs around the table, ideal for entertaining and relaxing after a day in the parks. The pool can be heated upon request, and all home exits to the pool are alarmed for your children's safety.
Family Room 1
A second family room with a contemporary leather sofa and accent chair means you can cook, eat and relax at the same time while catching up on news, sport and entertainment from around the world. The Brighthouse TV and WiFi package means you can watch all your favourite football teams from the English Premiership.
The kitchen includes all the appliances and equipment you will need to make the most of your self catering holiday, including an American style fridge freezer with ice maker and cold water dispenser, large oven, blender, toaster, coffee maker, crockery, cutlery & double sink with waste disposal.
Formal dining can take place or the open bar with barstools mean you can keep company with whoever's cooking, or take your breakfast and snacks in a more informal setting.
Family Room 2
This contemporary styled room has leather sofas to relax on, while enjoying the 55' Samsung LED TV Sony DVD/Bluray player and access to Netflix movies.
Games Room
There's more fun to be found in the stylishly decorated games room, with pool table, air hockey and table football. The games room is also air conditioned for your comfort.
Master Suite 1 (Ground Floor)
A beautifully furnished bedroom with queen size bed, walk in wardrobe with safe, Samsung 32' LCD TV a The deluxe en-suite has a bath with walk in shower and a double sink. As with all our bedrooms, the attention to detail in all aspects of the room décor will have you feeling like a very special guest.
Master Suite 2 (First Floor)
The second master suite is extremely impressive, with king size bed, walk-in wardrobe with safe,a relaxing love seat and Samsung 32' LCD TV and clock radio/MP3 player. The luxury en-suite has a walk-in shower, stylish bath & double sink.
Bedroom 3
This Disney styled room has twin single beds, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers, walk in wardrobe and Samsung 32' LCD TV. It shares a bathroom with bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4
This room features two double beds with bedside cabinet, dresser, walk in wardrobe, Samsung 32' LCD TV and shares a fully equipped bathroom with bedroom 3.
For your security, the villa is fitted with the latest ADT alarm system and a safe in each master bedroom for your valuables.
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair accessible
Why Joe chose Cypress Pointe
My wife and I spent part of our honeymoon in Orlando. It was the first time I had ever been. After going back every year, we decided it was time to look for somewhere to call 'home'. We love all the attractions Orlando and Florida has to offer and use the house as often as we can. There is always something to do. It's a great base and ideally situated just 3 miles off the I4, the main interstate for all tourists.
What makes this villa unique
We really wanted a south facing pool and the builders extended our deck so there is lots of space for entertaining or just relaxing after a long day in the parks. There is a conservation area behind the villa so you have total privacy.
The master bedroom upstairs is absolute luxury!
It's heaven getting up every morning and going out and having breakfast on your patio. Total relaxation...
If you can't wait and want to see the photos check out our website - www.cypresspointefloridavilla.co.uk.
You won't be disappointed!


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Chocolate and wine are essential for the romantics favorite day of the year, and if we may, we suggest a third addition to that list: curiously strong mints. If you want your evening to conclude with a goodnight kiss and then some, bypass the typical menthol candy and chewing gum and head straight for the guaranteed halitosis-halter. To sweeten its notoriously powerful product, Altoids invites V-Day lovers and loathers to the launch of its Altoids Chocolate Shoppe (2982 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove), a pop-up store that will be open through Wednesday, February 14. Stop by for free limited-edition Yoko Devereaux tees, heartwarming cross-stitch Love Stinks kits, and samples of Altoids dark-chocolate-dipped mints today from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For vino, hightail it to the Great Wines of Italy trade fair. The boring business part of the two-day fest is almost over, and for $30 you can sip foot-stomped juice from more than 40 of Italys finest wineries tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Grand Hotel.
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Portos Bakery
The potato balls, the potato balls, the potato balls!
They taste almost identical to Grandma Gold's meat knishes. Crispy fried outside, soft potato underneath, seasoned ground beef cener. I'm addicted.
Kidlet likes the creme caramel.
What else is good there?
I like the Midnight Sandwich...
and the cakes are wonderful (my favorites are the triple mousse and the chocolate grand marnier.
The cheese rolls are good as are the strawberry cheese danish....
really good (and cheap) chocolate chip cookies too!
The little tres leches cup with cake soaked in ... stuff... is delightful. A little meringue on top, too. Anything with meringue! The guava cheese strudel. I second the mango mousse. Wish I could third it myself because it's heavenly. The chocolate croissant can be good though it's not always perfectly tender. I am confused by the set up at the new Burbank Porto's, which may be closer to you than Glendale.
Can't say I recommend the sandwiches but lots of people like them. I say too much bread and not enough contents. Kinda institutional.
re: ickster
Yes! The cheese-guava danish thingies!! One of my colleagues brings them in from time to time, and they are SO good. I have to say I was underwhelmed by the cuban sandwich.
Couldn't agree more on the Potato Balls, exceptionally delish. I also like the savory. I can't remember if it's called an empanada? It's like a mini empanada, and I love the one with the chorizo filling. I really like the Lechon --roast pork sandwich. Roasted pork, grilled onions, and some kind of garlicy spead --perfect combination. The sandwiches, which couldn't be cheaper, also come with the mariquitas (sp) plantain chips.
They have this orange candy-coated cocunut things. Not sure what they are called, but really good.
Also-surprisingly- the cafe cubano is not to be missed. For a bakery, a busy one at that, really nice espresso.
I like the guava cheese and the plain cheese pastries. They also make great tiramisu. My hubby works near the glendale one and they always get their company cakes form there so sometimes he brings the leftovers home. They have a good tropical fruit topped cake that's really fresh tasting, and we like the grandmarnier cake and the chocolate mousse cake. The raspberry white chocolate cake is good too, although I've only had it once.
I haven't tried the sandwiches.
re: jackattack
Can't agree with this more, especially with everyone gushing over this place. Porto's is inexpensive and has a lot of different decent eats - but nothing worthwhile for a true chowhound.
re: jackattack
Can't agree with you more, jackattack. Their pastries are okay, but the savories I've tried so far are just plain awful.
re: usrnmna
So we're resurrecting a three-year-old thread?
I like Porto's. Do you consider the Meat Pies and Potato Balls awful?
Yum! I love portos, their mango cheese cake is not to be missed. they also have a pinapple coconut dessert that is really good. I also love the tres leches. And of course the sandwiches and potato balls are yum yum yum! The new Burbank location is really big and they serve you pretty quickly. And everything is so fresh.
Definitely those potato balls... and the guava-cheese strudels (which, for those who care, are called "refugios" and pronounced "ray-FOO-hyoss")... but my secret addiction is the chocolate croissants, especially when they're still warm (or when re-warmed).
I've lived in Glendale for five years now, and have been to Porto's many many times.
For a party(large or small) the fruit tart tastes great and looks fantastic. I'm also a fan of their cheesecake, its not too sweet.
re: fizbo1221
Try the cuban sandwich at The Havana Sandwich Company in El Segundo! I prefer it over Havana Mania
Love the pear croissants and the apricot and cheese...and those little mango turnovers are great. All cakes are great, and they make amazing chocolate chip cookies, but are almost always out of them. They are not crunchy, but are soft and poofy, almost like scones.
The media noche (midnight sandwich) is almost as good as the real thing in Miami (I haven't been to Cuba, but Miami is only 30 miles away!) Also have the ham croquettas and the potato balls are good. They also make great plantain chips (they come with the sandwiches) but order them on the side if you're with a group and they serve it with a garlic sauce. Very good stuff.
re: cincodemayo1
I love the potato balls and the pastries, esp the guava-cheese refugios, but the Cuban sandwich isn't that great compared to others that I've had.
However, no one has mentioned the pan de bistec - a steak sandwich with garlic sauce, onion, and tomato that in my opinion is really excellent.
Dissapointed with their Cuban sandwich, my second visit I had their pastrami and it was perfect. The roll was just the right texture, perfect amount of pastrami, sauce, pickles, muy deliciosooooo! I think I found The One.
My mother took us to Porto's since we were knee high. Quality has been consistent. It does irk me that the potato balls have slowly gotten smaller, I remember when 1 would satisfy me, now I need up to 4.
My fav sandwich is also the Medio Noche, but the Pan con Lechon is running a close second, with the mojo sauce and pan juices all soaked up in the bread, and the sweetness of the grilled onions. The ham croquettes are great... also in sandwich form.
I also think they make better hot/cold espresso drinks better than starbucks, coffee bean and pete's.
Porto's is wonderful. My favorite is, like many others, the guava & cheese strudel. I also like the apple strudel, the mango and pineapple pies, the florentines, and the macaroons. I haven't tried any cakes, doughnuts or croissants.
I did try their Cuban sandwich and that was a disappointment.
What else is good there? In my opinion, nothing. However, that doesn't bother me. I regularly drive 30 minutes there just for the potato balls. They are incredible.
The mochas used to be great before the expansion. I think they got a new machine which has somehow altered the taste.
The cheese rolls.
I live and work in the Bay Area, and my co-employees are mostly foodies. I was in LA and brought back 50 cheese rolls... left them in the kitchen and I got these comments back in email:
> OMGosh...these are the most delicious treats I have
> ever tasted and I don't throw those words around freely.
> Thanks; that was ridiculous!
Also lots of people stopping by my desk to say how great they are.
I'd concur. Of course, your mileage may vary. ;)
Chorizo empanada!
As an LA newbie, I was totally impressed by this place. Didn't know it, looked like fast food/bakery outside, happened to be in the area, needed lunch, walked in expecting blah blah and got Cuban yum yum. For what it is, I'd like one near me (Weho). and will go back when I'm on Magnolia and not heading to Chili John's (usually my reason for being in Burbank).
OMG! I would fly from Boston to LA in a HEARTBEAT to get more of Porto's Refugiado's!!!! My husband and I were visiting LA two weeks ago and found Porto's (my husband is Cuban) and we now wish we'd bought WAY more of them than we did. I'd just like to know if I could get them to ship them to us here in Boston! (sigh)
re: sssuzie1
What are refugiados? Google search brings up photos upon photos of forlorn looking refugees.
Mr Taster
re: Mr Taster
It's the guava-cheese strudel.
re: Mr Taster
The guava cheese thingies, and I bet they would ship -- they're taken frozen from the central factory in Irwindale to the two outposts (and anywhere else what orders them).
But you should post on the Boston board and see if you can get them locally first.


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Ethno Sweden 2014 finished with a great concert at Rättviksparken before a huge crowd. Now all the 90 participants and leaders are back home again, hopefully with pleasant memories from Ethno in Sweden.
Ethno is the world´s largest and oldest international world music camp and this was the 25th edition of this musical adventure. Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Belgium, Croatia, England, Scotland, Germany, Armenia, Jordan, Iran, Palestine, Korea, India, USA, Canada and South Africa represented this year - a United Nations session but with music!
In 2015 Ethno will also celebrate its 25th anniversary with some kind of spectacular extra - more about that later.
Check out the pictures from Ethno 2014 HERE! And here is a link to a lot of film clips on Youtube - playlist Ethno Sweden 2014!
Thanks to all the great participants and leaders, to our partners and sponsors and all the Ethno fans in the world!
Here is the band that will tour Sweden in October! Ethno on the road, excellent ambassadeurs of the whole Etyhno concept, will tour for two weeks and play schools and public venues and also do workshops. The band 201, left to right: Rasmus Olofzon, Sweden, percussion, Säde Tatar, Estonia, flute, Esther Maumela, South Africa, vocals, Afarin Nazari, Iran, quanon and SAlboin Broberg, Sweden, guitar and mandola. A great quintet with leaders and fellow musicians Sandra Marteleur, fiddle, and Peter Rousu, bass and giuitar, joining them on stage.
The tour starts at Folkmusikens Hus, Rattvik October 5 and finishes in Jarna October 17. Don´t miss the public gigs at Mora (Oct 6), Stallet, Stockholm (Oct 8) and Linkoping Folk Music Festival (Oct 11).


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Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
Servings: 8
- 2 1/2 pounds Italian sweet sausages, casings removed, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 5 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (about 4 medium-large tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1 1/4 pounds pappardelle or mafaldine pasta (or any wide, flat noodles)
- 1 1/2 cups grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)
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Sauté sausage in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until brown, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Add oil to drippings in pot. Add mushrooms and onions; sauté until tender and brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped basil, oregano, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add wine; cook until almost absorbed, about 4 minutes. Add sausage and crushed tomatoes; cover and simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 25 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and butter; simmer until tomatoes are soft, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well; return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup basil; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to serving dish. Serve, passing remaining cheese separately.
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Okay, so there's only one reality TV star here. But she's one of the best there is, and her competition was almost British royalty. So cut us some slack, okay?
To the left, Lauren Conrad - the lovely star of Laguna Beach and The Hills - strikes a pose as part of her new MARK Cosmetics ad campaign in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday of this week.
On the right, the newly single Kate Middleton at the Cheltenham Festival in England back in mid-March, when she was still dating Prince William.
Whose classy, trendy and sexy look is tops? You decide.
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Islam is the world's second most prolific religion, second only to Christianity. Several sites built in the name of Islam are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj, is one of the largest human migrations. Islam is a traditional religion in most of North Africa, much of the Middle East and parts of Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Since modern times, there have been Muslims in most of the world's countries.
As Muslim congregations have had a significant role in most communities where they are present, a traveller will learn much from visiting a local mosque, regardless of belief.
The largest branches of Islam are Sunni and Shi'a. There are some minor differences in traditions and customs between the followers of the two, though the Quran is the central religious text for both and they have much else in common.
The division arose after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in AD 632; would the Islamic movement be led by some of his leading disciples (Sunni) or by members of his family, in particular by his son-in-law Ali (Shi'a Ali, or Shi'a for short)? There was a series of wars between the two factions, and there are still tensions between which often lead to serious political conflicts.
One important battle was on the 10th of the Islamic month of Muharram at Karbala, now in Iraq in 61 AH (680 CE); Ali's son Hussein and a band of followers were wiped out. This is still commemorated by both groups; for the Shi'a it is one of the most important religious events of the year. The day is called Ashura (meaning ten); for more detail, see the Iran article.
Originally the Shi'a were primarily an Arab movement; places as far west as Morocco had Shi'a dynasties, and the Shi'a Fatamid Caliphate (909-1170 CE) ruled much of Arabia, the Levant and North Africa. However, Shi'a Islam became the state religion of Iran in the 16th century and today Iran is its main center; nearby countries such as Iraq, Azerbaijan and Bahrain also have a Shi'a majority. Around 90% of the world's Muslims are Sunni and only around 10% of them are Shi'a, but the whole situation is complex; most predominantly Sunni regions have Shi'a minorities and vice versa. Indonesia has the largest number of Sunni Muslims, while Iran has the largest number of Shi'a Muslims in the world. Pakistan has both the second-largest Sunni and the second-largest Shi'a Muslim population in the world.
Muslim groups[edit]
There are a large number of other religious groups in the Muslim world, all basically Islamic but differing considerably in theology and style.
The Sufis are Muslim mystics; there are both Sunni and Shi'a Sufis. Among the well-known ones:
- Omar Khayyam (1048-1131 CE) was important as a mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, but is best-known in the West for his poetry. He lived most of his life in Bukhara. There are multiple scholarly interpretations of his work, and not all experts consider him Sufi.
- There are hundreds of stories about Mullah Nasrudin (or Nasreddin), a Sufi saint who lived in the Konya region of Turkey in the 13th century
- Rumi was a Sufi saint of the 13th century CE, a scholar and judge now known mainly for his poetry. He grew up near Balkh but the family fled west due to the Mongol invasion and he spent much of his career in the Konya region. His son founded the Whirling Dervish order.
- Dervishes are Sunni mystics who practice asceticism and mediation. Some dervish groups also whirl.
The Sufis have been quite influential in the West, at least among the sort of "new age" groups who also study yoga and Zen; Nasrudin tales and Rumi quotes are very common in those circles.
Ismailis are a Shi'a branch sometimes called "seveners" as opposed to "twelvers" for the main (Jafari) Shi'a group; the Jafari list twelve Imams (spiritual leaders) but the Ismaili recognise only the first seven of those and have a different lineage after that. Today there are about 15 million Nizari Ismailis (who consider the Aga Khan the 49th Imam) mainly in the Indian Subcontinent, plus a few smaller Ismaili groups, such as the Druze in the Levant.
Perhaps the best-known Ismaili is Hasan-i Sabbah, who was educated in Samarkand with Omar Khayyam as a classmate and later led a Persian revolt against the Seljuk Turks. There are many rather colourful stories about him, and the English words "hashish" and "assassin" are both derived from his name. His fortress at Alamut, near Qazvin is now a tourist attraction.
Other groups include:
- Alawis are a mystically-inclined branch of Shi'a Islam, centered in Syria.
- Salafi or Wahabi Islam began as a reform movement in the Arab Peninsula in the 18th century, calling for a return to the fundamentals of Islam — the Koran and Hadith — and adamantly opposed to such things as reverence for saints and the creation of shrines. Today it is the state religion of Saudi Arabia and significant in several other Gulf states. Note that, while "Wahabi" is widely used by outside commentators, the adherents of the movement call themselves Salafi and often consider "Wahabi" offensive.
- Deobandi Islam is a fundamentalist movement that arose in India in the 19th century. It became quite influential on the Northwest Frontier and today is the main religious inspiration behind the Taliban.
Islam and politics[edit]
The Muslim world has complicated politics and some, though by no means all, of the complications derive from religious differences. Some of the more obvious cases, which travellers in the region might need to be aware of:
- Iraq is predominantly Shi'a but with a substantial Sunni minority; estimates vary but none are under 20%. Saddam Hussein and most of his key followers were Sunni and were accused of oppressing the Shi'a as well as various other groups. Today's government is predominantly Shi'a and has been accused of oppressing Sunnis. Various opposition groups, including ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) are Sunni.
- In Syria, the Alawi make up only 12% of the population but the ruling family and many senior officials are from that community; most of their opposition is from the Sunni majority.
There are a number of radical Islamic groups active in various parts of the world and their co-religionists in other places are often accused of funding or arming them. For example, unrest in Jammu and Kashmir or Mindanao is sometimes blamed on interference from the nearest Muslim country, Pakistan or Malaysia respectively. Iran is routinely accused of supporting radical Shi'a groups such as Hezbollah further west while Saudi Arabia in particular and more generally the Arabs of the Gulf States are often accused of supporting various radical Sunni groups. In all cases there are local issues that would be a problem with or without outside interference, and it is sometimes hard to tell if the accusations are true.
- See also: Holy Land
In some places, non-Muslims are not permitted to enter mosques at all. If you are invited to visit a mosque, it is appropriate to dress conservatively and show respect; details vary by place but can be expected to include covering your hair, torso, arms and legs if you are a woman, and all who enter will be expected to remove their shoes. It is a very good idea to learn a bit about the local rules before visiting a mosque especially if you're a non-Muslim.
Arabic, specifically Classical Arabic, is the original language of Islam's main religious text, the Qur'an. Other languages spoken by large numbers of Muslims are Urdu, Bengali, Persian, other Indo-Iranian languages, Malay/Indonesian and Turkic languages such as Turkish.
A literal translation of the word "Islam" is "submission", referring to submission to the will of God. The Arabic expression insh'allah (God willing) is common throughout the Muslim world.
There are fine mosques in many places and Islamic traditions in art, crafts, music and architecture. Many fine textiles, especially carpets, are woven in the Islamic world. Many types of beautiful clothing in keeping with standards of Islamic dress as understood in each region of the Muslim world are also manufactured by various means.
A common characteristic of much Islamic art is that they avoid depicting humans, and in some traditions also animals, in artwork. The injunction "Thou shalt make no graven images" is found in the Koran, as it is in the Bible, and Muslims often give it a strict interpretation. As a result, art that uses a combination of geometric designs and stylised plant motifs is typical of Islamic art. Another typical technique in Islamic art is to use highly decorative forms of Arabic lettering in calligraphy of Quran inscriptions and other holy names and phrases, especially the names of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad, either by themselves or in combination with geometric designs. That said, there are many beautiful examples of historical Persian and Mughal paintings that include images of people and animals in gardens and other landscapes.
There are a number of museums of Islamic Art around the world:
- Doha has a large one designed by I. M. Pei
- Istanbul has one
- Kuala Lumpur has one
- The Aga Khan Museum is in Toronto
Of course any museum in an Islamic region can also be expected to have some Islamic art, and other museums such as the British Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum in New York also have sections for Islamic art.
Things that Muslims do include the Hajj and sometimes the Umrah, and other pilgrimages, such as by Shi'a Muslims to the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf and by Sufis and other devotees to the graves of holy men and great scholars.
There are also various forms of devotional ceremonies, most of which include what non-Muslims would consider music (Muslims often consider that sung prayer is not music), and not only Muslims but respectful, properly-dressed non-Muslims are often welcome to witness them. These include Qur'an chanting contests, other kinds of devotional chanting (Dikir Islam in Malaysia is one of numerous examples), Sufi whirling, and various types of classical Indian Muslim musical performances, but there are several times as many examples of Islamic performance genres as there are of Muslim peoples. In the Indian subcontinent, classical music traditionally is all religious, so any specifically Muslim Indian music may be based on a melody of praise to Allah, for example.
Zakat, which is charitable giving, along with the Hajj, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. However, zakat is the minimum amount of charitable giving for observant Muslims, and many Muslims go further and do sadaqah, which is considered a voluntary act of charity rather than the fulfillment of a command. If you would like to be charitable, you may want to investigate the various Muslim and non-sectarian charitable organizations. Some of the advice in Volunteer travel may be relevant to you if you plan on travelling for charitable reasons.
There were universities of Islam in the Muslim world before the first university opened its doors in the Christian world. Some of the earliest are still active today, including the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, which has operated since 859 CE, and the famous Al Azhar University in Cairo, which has operated since 975 CE. There are many Islamic universities throughout the Muslim world today.
Instruction in Arabic, Quran, Islamic law and Islamic religion is needed throughout the Muslim world and beyond. Teachers with native Arabic accents may receive preference in some parts of the Muslim world. If you are a Muslim with excellent command of Arabic who is interested in travelling for work, some of the content of our article on teaching English might be relevant, but most specifics will differ.
It is also quite common for imams to travel or move to communities where they are needed.
Specifically Islamic items to buy include prayer rugs; Haji hats and other specifically religious garb (hejabs, fezes, songkoks, etc.); Zamzam water from Mecca; Qurans and collections of Hadiths (reports on the statements or actions of the Prophet Muhammad); and sacred inscriptions in calligraphy, often framed for hanging.
According to Islam, several foodstuffs are haram, forbidden, the most known being pork. The taboo is in most cases extended to other pig products, such as gelatin and pig leather. Food that is allowed is known as halal. Halal certification is the norm in Muslim countries and is becoming more and more common in Western countries.
The Quran condemns alcoholic beverages. In many Muslim-majority countries, they are strongly regulated, if not prohibited.
See also[edit]
- Architecture
- Travelling during Ramadan, the month of fasting
- Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca