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Besides weight savings, are there any other advantages of using a quilt rather than a sleeping bag?I was perusing Nunatak's web site, checking out some of their offerings. I came across a sleeping bag and its quilt counterpart:Alpinist (sleeping bag): http://www.nunatakusa.com/site07/other_bags/alpinist.htmArc Alpinist (quilt): http://www.nunatakusa.com/site07/arc_products/arc_alpinist.htmAll things being equal (size, temperature rating, etc.), there does not seem to be that much of a weight savings benefit (for quilts). For example, a medium-size 20 deg F bag using Nextec weighs in 25 oz, whereas its quilt counterpart weighs in 23 oz (note: the bag is slightly taller and wider than the quilt).I'm sure the quilters here aren't doing it for just the weight savings alone (or are you?). So, I was wondering are there other qualities of quilts that led you choose them over sleeping bags.I am aware of the "the down you're laying on is compressed, thus not providing any insulation value" argument. So, I was wondering if there are other arguments for quilts (weather conditions, sleeping style, type of shelter--bivy only, bivy + tarp, tarp only, tent, etc.).I writhe around in my sleep a bit (alternating between back-leftside-rightside--never stomach), so I am wondering if that should be a consideration.Also, if there are arguments for choosing a sleeping bag over a quilt, I would be interested in hearing those as well.Thanks...
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I prefer a sleeping bag over a quilt because I don't want to risk waking up from a draft every time I turn around during the night.If I would only go to warm areas where a small draft is not much of a problem, I would definately consider a quilt as you can move more freely in/under one.
I enjoy the quilt a lot more than my bag more for the wiggle room than anything. My set up is now an Exped UL Synmat7, A Sierra Sniveler quilt, and a sea to summit fleece bag liner that fully unzips to flat. This set up is lighter than my Marmot bag alone, packs just a little bigger and is very flexible and comfortable for me. Admittedly, I've only had it down to 30 degrees a few times but it was plenty comfortable.
It's not really bags vs quilts, it's (mass) market preferences that drive production orientation. UL backpackers are merely a very small tail, while the main body of the dog is the broad middle market.The fat middle not only prefers bags, but they also demand a sturdy value proposition. That means price vs (perceived) quality, with weight perhaps coming in 3rd. In other words, most manufacturers are geared towards producing a decent quality bag, with a limited number of high-end bags maybe looking something like this:*bag with two full length zippers*500-800FP down*30d or heavier fabricThis is where you are getting your 23-25oz numbers - they are constrained by production & market realities. To get a really light bag, you need to look outside the mainline manufacturers. These are the people producing quilts, because (a) they are simpler to make; and (b) dropping zippers and excess fabric saves weight.But more importantly, some of them produce quilts with 850-900FP down, along with 20, 10 or even 7d fabric. If you look at some of their numbers, you'll soon realize that 20 degree bags can be made that weigh around 16-18oz. This is where the weight savings are - the cottage guys or MYOG people focusing on material, down and design.
as stated above usually its the construction that affects the weight of a bag, most manufacturers use 20D+ even in their "high end" bags ...so see what real en-rated bags by a major manufacturer can be done at ... just take a look at the ueli steck sleeping bag ... en-rated to 32F male for < 16 oz ... for a comparison the arc/ghost are between 14-17 oz +1.5 oz for a down hat ... the zpacks are 13.5-14.5 oz + 1.5 oz ... and the katabatic is 17 oz + 1.5 oznow it does cost ~400 smackaroos, but thats the price range of many of the other quilts as well once you add in the down hathttp://www.mountainhardwear.com/Mtn-Speed™-32-(Regular)/OU8479_R,default,pd.htmlIMO bags tend to be more flexible as you can use em as quilts ... and when zipped up you dont need to worry about drafts ... if i had to own one single bag, a 20F bag is a do it all IMO ... add a light synth quilt for those hot summer months and as used as an overbag in winter, and yr all set without having a million bags in yr closet like some people ;)
Eric - you forgot to mention that that MH bag will only fit the narrowest of people.I like quilts for one primary reason - I can move and don't feel constricted. They are also superior to use when layering, i.e. wearing insulated clothing to bed to push the limits of your sleep system. From this perspective, quilts are far more modular.I also like the fact that there are no zippers to snag and nothing to break. Apples to Apples (same fabrics and down fill) a quilt will always be lighter.
the MH bag seems to have more or less the same room as the summerlite according to the listed measurements ...which is used my many here ... id be interested to hear from yr experience trying on the bag ...as to layering under a bag, i do it just fine with my cats meow ... personally i think layering under a down bag in certain conditions is not the best idea ... yr bag becomes the last layer and possibly subject to condensation
It's a weight savings issue (and freedom of movement). The insulation on the bottom of a bag gets compressed by your body. When compressed it is barely more than useless, so it's become dead weight. Remove the bottom and you save weight with out necessarily decreasing warmth.What people fail to mention is that without any bottom (which is a quilt, a top bag still has a bottom just no insulation in it) drafts become an issue. Not too bad in warmer weather but definitely becomes an issue in sub freezing temps. You also have no head warmth, which again is an issue in sub-freezing temps (above freezing you probably don't need a full down hood and a simple beanie you'd already have could work). So for drafts you crawl into a bivy to keep wind off and for warmth you add a down hood or beanie (which depending on selection increases total weight by at least 6 oz over just a quilt). So even the weight savings isn't that valid of an argument.What happened is BPL posted an article on the merits of using alternative sleep systems and at the time bags were universally much heavier than quilts (quilts came from cottage with lighter fabrics/down then what the big names were using). So this was an apples to oranges comparison. Now that lighter materials are being used, bag weights are dropping. As you clearly showed, and many ignored, a bag and a quilt from THE SAME COTTAGE MANUFACTURER only have a 2oz weight difference. Now looking at the specs I would question either the weight, size, or the temp ratings (adding 1 oz of fill to cover two sides of your body in a bag vs just one side in a quilt should not equate to an equivalently warm garment). If you compare GoLite to GoLite their 3 season bags are 7oz more than their quilts but their 1 season bags and quilts are equivalent in weight.Now the quilt setup does provide some flexibility. It's easier to regulate temperatures, if rain is unlikely you can cowboy camp in a bivy even if bugs are present (you can kind of do the same with a bag but it's less protected from the elements and slightly less convenient using a mosquito head net). A quilt also isn't as confining.So here are the reasons:Philosophical: it doesn't make sense to bring an item where you'll crush/negate up to 35% of it's insulating value, that's dead weight.Versatility: increased by some metrics, works if you like actually sleeping in quilts.UL credibility: Perception is everything on the internet (even though I use a 20F bag and have no problem getting under 10lbs base weight).Weight: significant if comparing a standard manufacturer's bag to just a quilt. Potentially a savings of a quilt+bivy to just a bag but depends on gear selection.MYOG: much easier to make a quality quilt than a proper differentially cut sleeping bag.
I don't have issues with drafts because I use a quilt with a differential cut that widens to 58". I simply suff the sides and use the pad straps in cold weather (too many people cut them off in my opinion).It is your pad that provides warmth protection from conduction anyway. With the advent of pads like the NeoAir, more and more people are able to use quilts in sub freezing temps. Easily because they can also layer in effectively.Eric- I don't fit in a Summerlite. In fact, based on the width of my shoulders, I can't actually zip the bloody thing up. I need a minimum of 64" in girth.Having used a quilt exclusively for some time now, I just can't use a mummy bag. In fact, I just sold my last one off a couple of weeks ago."So for drafts you crawl into a bivy to keep wind off and for warmth you add a down hood or beanie (which depending on selection increases total weight by at least 6 oz over just a quilt). So even the weight savings isn't that valid of an argument."Nope. I always wear a synthetic hoody around camp and use this as part of my sleep system. I am not adding anything extra because I already have the hoody. Don't forget the that one of the primary tenets of employing an UL approach is using gear that doubles in use. So for me, at least, this IS a valid argument and a strong one at that.
Quilts need not produce a draft. Take a look at the Katabatic Gear quilts. They are the best on the market IMO at the moment. They feature a clip attachment system that keeps the quilt on top of your sleeping pad and thus hold the heat in. That attachment system is optional. As has already been mentioned, if you are a side sleeper, quilts are much easier to move around. Try pulling your knees up in a conventional mummy bag.Another advantage of quilts is by having your head outside the bag and using a cinched draft collar you do a great job of preventing exhaled moisture from entering the inside of your bag. Far more moisture compromises bags from breathing than sweat so that isn't a small detail.I can't think of a single function that a traditional mummy bag performs better than my Katabatic Gear quilt.
i can ... bivies on a poor ledge ... but then thats beyong the scope of BPLthats something a quilt isnt that useful for as you may be scrunched up or at an angle ... or sleeping sitting down..but then thats beyong the scope of BPL ...the point though i believe by the OP ... is that comparable quilt/bags from a particular highly regarded manufacturer do not have that great a weight difference ... id like to hear about yr experiences randy using quilts at temps below 0F ...
I've been on the fence with this myself, but I'm leaning toward the bag because my primary use will be in temperatures at or below freezing, and it just feels like quilts require too many compromises at those temperatures to work effectively (namely, you wind up trying to turn them into something resembling a bag).If my primary use were summer temperatures with occasional dips to freezing, I'd be solidly in favor of the quilt.And this may be a minor quibble, but regarding down on the bottom of a bag, it's really only an issue for bags that have side block baffles, not a problem intrinsic to all bags.
I personally prefer an over-sized mummy style bag with a draw cord box and no hood because it can be used as a sleeping bag, quilt or center zip bag. I also prefer synthetic over down, especially for warmer weather (+40 degrees).
Never touched the Katabatic, so just only have the photos on their website as a guide. It seem they are fully enclosed to about the top of the leg and then clips which go under the mat from top of leg through to the shoulder? If that photo is right its got hardly any quilt features at all, e.g. the legs are still inside a mummy?Does anyone do a hybrid approach? A non-enclosed something over a less-insulating inner mummy bag? That way you own 2 items and mix them to the seasons/conditions?I ask because I just last week laid down $300 for a with-zip bag to go over my zipless (for weight reasons) 3-season bag.This http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/product_info.php?cat=79&products_id=335Over/around this (which I owned already):http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/product_info.php?cat=79&products_id=292I figured between these 2 I'd go from a quilt-like with the unzipped down to a full-only mummy in the combinations.
I have personally never camped at or below 0 F temps and doubtful I will ever intentionally do that. I have camped in temps in the 20's in a quilt, no issues. I take my Katabatic Gear 40 degree quilt down to about 30 with no issues as long as I wear my Down jacket and Balaclava. That's more a function of the fact that KG is conservative on their temp ratings.
"If that photo is right its got hardly any quilt features at all, e.g. the legs are still inside a mummy?"The most important aspect of the quilt for me at least is the extra room in the torso/shoulder. Freedom of movement. The other major quilt feature is the lack of an integrated hood.
I've switched to quilts entirely. I reguarly camp down to the low 20s and occasionally dip a little lower. I use Katabatic quilts and haven't had an issue with drafts; the strapping system and adjustable neck collar seal up the quilt very well.The advantages to this system, for me, are the improved freedom of movement and temperature regulating flexibility. I toss and turn in my sleep, swithch from one side to another, from stomach to back, etc. In a traditional mummy bag, I inevitably end up twisted up in the bag with the hood in my face, etc. I also struggled with mummy bags that were quite snug; perhaps I picked the wrong bags but ones like the Mountain Hardwear Phantom that had a shorter half-length zipper drove me crazy because I couldn't adequately open up the bag when I was hot.With the Katabatic quilts, the quilt attaches to cords that run around the sleeping pad, so the quilt stays put (on top of me) and the pad stays put under me while I can move around in between. If it's hot, it's easy to just drape the whole quilt over me or hang a leg out and if it's cold, I can cinch it up close around me and "lock" it in place so I stay nice and warm, and so far haven't had an issue with drafts. A seperate down hood that moves with me is really nice too as I had trouble using built-in hoods on mummy bags because of my tossing and turning.
You can also wear a bunch of clothes under a quilt without squishing the insulation.
Like bivys, are something that's most about street credibility than any functional advantage. Unless you feel physically constrained by a mummy bag, which some people do. A sleeping bag can be used as a quilt, or a mummy bag, and as you pointed out only clock in at 2oz difference. I don't totally get the quilt fetish around here, personally.
"With the Katabatic quilts.....hang a leg out "How do you do that when it looks like its a mummy quite high up on the leg? I guess it depends on the model?http://katabaticgear.com/shop/images/447
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The project had been helmed by Edgar Wright for many years until recently when Marvel announced that Wright would be leaving the project and Peyton Reed would be directing the project moving forward.
MTV reported that actor Simon Pegg is taking to his Twitter account to show his support for the original vision for Ant-Man.
Feel lucky that I got to read @EdgarWright and Joe Cornish's Ant-Man script. Daring, fun, funny and hugely exciting. Shame we won't see it.
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) June 9, 2014
Wright and Pegg have often worked together on a number of projects. This tweet explained that Pegg did have a chance to read the screenplay for Ant-Man and that it might have been as great as fans had been hoping for.
Ant-Man currently stars Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas, The Guardian reported. Douglas recently spoke out about the departure of Wright and that he was "very disappointed" by the news.
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Napoleon, when first consul, & madame Josephine, (his first wife) in the Garden at Malmaison
Napoleon stands to Josephine's right as she sits on a bench in the garden at their chateau, Malmaison. Napoleon is wearing his military uniform and hat. Josephine is wearing a white dress with a red shawl and gold headband. Behind the two is their property. What is shown includes the chateau itself, a guesthouse, and a path connecting the two. Both the chateau and the guesthouse are white and appear to be well-kept. There are few trees or plants.
Copyright 2009, Department of Special Collections, Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Primary Works:
A Vindication of the Rights of Women
Bonaparte at Malmaison
Empress Josephine
Accession Number:
CA 8939 v.1
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Printing Context:
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte volume I (1828) by William Henry Ireland
Associated Events:
George, Prince of Wales, became King in 1820. Cruikshank had previously depicted the Prince in humiliating activities. However, with his succession to the throne, Cruikshank and his brother Robert signed a contract with the king agreeing to desist from creating images of him in immoral situations (H. Evans, Man Who Drew 5).
Associated People:
Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855)
Isabey studied under skilled miniaturists of the time and entered the artistic world painting snuff-boxes. After several years of rising in Parisian society, he was introduced to the Napoleonic court. There Isabey became close with Bonaparte's first two wives. Later, he was promoted to principal decorator of the Imperial Theaters. He eventually lost popularity because he failed to venture out of what was comfortable for him, although his style of watercolor portraits are still revered and coveted today (R. McClean, "George Cruikshank" GAO).
Associated Places:
Malmaison is the chateau that is both mentioned and depicted in the image. Shortly after the marriage ceremony, Napoleon left to fight in Egypt. Meanwhile, Josephine purchased the chateau for their newly formed family. Much to Napoleon's dismay upon his return, the chateau was both extremely costly and dilapidated. It began as a source of tension for the couple; however, Napoleon and his family soon saw it as a source of comfort (R. Asprey, Reign 270).
Associated Texts:
The image is drawn from the original portraits of Jean-Baptiste Isabey, the miniature portraitist for Napoleon (1767-1855). Isabey rose in the Napoleonic court, and was very close with Josephine and, later, with Bonaparte's other wives. Cruikshank combined several images of Isabey's work in order to create this piece, including Bonaparte at Malmaison (exh. Salon 1802; Malmaison, Château N.) and Empress Josephine (after 1803; Angers, Mus. Turpin de Crissé).
Text from the book relating to the image:
"They had to meet the enemy on the opposite side of the Alps: and if Hannibal had crossed these mountains before, it was on account of his not having had such heavy and embarrassing ordnance to transport" (W. Ireland, Life of Napoleon Bonaparte 273).
"It required two days to climb the ascent; not because of its height, but on account of the ice which constantly envelops it" (W. Ireland, Life of Napoleon Bonaparte 273).
Napoleon and Josephine pose in the garden of their chateau, Malmaison. The image is a combination of historical accuracy and fictional representation: while Napoleon and Josephine are depicted realistically, their property is represented in much better condition than it actually was.
The clothing and positioning of Napoleon and Josephine are both intended to play off gender stereotypes. Napoleon, although standing outside his chateau, is clothed in full military garb. Conversely, Josephine wears a feminine dress and pleasantly sits upon a bench. Her skin is unnaturally white, as if to force the idea of her purity.
The Romantic period engendered the rising status of women in society. With the aid of Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, as well as the liberal views of men like Percy Shelley and William Blake, women began the gradual ascent to equality. Although Josephine had a heavily publicized promiscuous reputation, the liberal attitude toward women's sexuality made her actions less controversial. These attitudes were so liberal, Shelley even advocated open marriages in order to free women from "the insubordination in marriage" (N. King, Romantics 40). Such changing perspectives may have resulted in Napoleon's acceptance of Josephine's past.
Cruikshank depicts Napoleon and Josephine with historical accuracy and thus without overt exaggeration. However, the inaccuracy of the historical depiction of Malmaison results in near propaganda. Historical documentation reveals Malmaison was not luxurious nor even in good condition.
Asprey, Robert. The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. New York: Basic Books, 2000.
Evans, Hilary and Mary. The Man who Drew the Drunkard's Daughter: The Life and Art of George Cruikshank (1792-1878). London: Frederick Muller Limited, 1978.
Ireland, W.H. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte volume I. London: John Cumberland, 1828.
King, Neil. The Romantics: English literature in its historical, cultural, and social contexts. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 2003.
McClean, Ruari. "Cruikshank." In Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online, http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/grove/art/T020466pg3 (accessed March 28, 2009).
Long Title:
1 leaf, 260 p. : col. plates. ; 25 cm.
Image Date:
26 November 1824
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- Islam Hukuk Terminolojisinin Olusumu ve Ilgili Literat�r.
Sahin, Osman // Journal of Islamic Law Studies; 2009, Issue 13, p131
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- S�Z KIRAATLAR VE ISL�M HUK�KU A�ISINDAN DEGERI.
�nder, Muharrem // Journal of Islamic Law Studies; 2009, Issue 13, p163
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- ICNA Launches Campaign on Understanding Sharia.
Fozi, Rida // Muslim Observer; 6/10/2011, Vol. 13 Issue 24, p2
Information on the highlights of the Islamic Circle of North America-Muslim American Society (ICNA-MAS) Convention held June 5, 2011 in Hartford, Connecticut is presented.
- SEVK�N�'NIN NAKILLERI �ZERINE BIR M�TALAA: (Neyl�'l-evt�r'in Buy� ve Nik�h Bahisleri �zelinde Hanef� Mezhebine Atfedilen G�rü...
Rahmi Telkenaroglu, M. // Journal of Islamic Law Studies; 2011, Issue 18, p45
Naylu'l-awtar is one of the most of important Works of Shawk�n�. Who is from thirties ages the absolute in the case-law and within any sect to limit himself, the Yemanian scholar Muhammed b. Ali ash-Shayb�n�. This work, with general terms surrounding of jurisprudence to...
- 'Alive in the presence of their Lord.'
Sheler, Jeffrey L. // U.S. News & World Report; 10/1/2001, Vol. 131 Issue 13, p38
Explains what the scriptures and traditions of Islam teach about waging jihad, or holy war. Definition of jihad; The rules of jihad which forbid targeting non-combatants; Koran and Islamic traditional teachings on martyrdom and suicide.
- Stop Islamization of America.
Gelbman, Itamar // Ellis County Press; 5/24/2012, Vol. 21 Issue 7, p3
The author discusses various aspects of the Sharia law which he considers incompatible with value system in the U.S.
Isla // Islamic Business & Finance; 2012, Issue 74, p3
In this article, the author discusses the submission received by the periodical for the Islamic Business and Finance Awards.
- Turkey eyes INCEIF example to develop Islamic finance education.
Isla // Malay Mail; 10/22/2012, p19
The article reports that Turkey is considering collaboration with the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) as part of the country's efforts to develop education in Islamic finance based on Malaysia's experience.
- Oaths in spoken Iraqi Arabic.
Masliyah, Sadok // Journal of Semitic Studies; Spring99, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p83
Explores the oath formulae used by Iraqis in their daily interactions and attempts to trace back these formulae to the Qur'an and Hadith and show the situations in which they are used. Role of the oath in the social life of the Muslim; Special rules regarding the oath in Islam; Ancient Arab...
- SHARIAH Charade.
Bathija, Sandhya // Church & State; Dec2010, Vol. 63 Issue 11, p13
The article discusses issues concerning a ballot initiative that would amend the Oklahoma constitution and prohibit courts from considering Shariah, Islamic law, when handling cases. According to Barry W. Lynn of Americans United executive director, this suggestion only aims to create fear to...
- Reinterpreting Islam.
Akbarzadeh, Shahram // Eureka Street; 4/11/2008, Vol. 18 Issue 7, p25
The author shares his views on whether Islamic law is compatible with secular law. The announcement of the Archbishop of Canterbury about the possibility of incorporating aspects of Islamic law in the British legal system has led to debate on whether Muslims can remain true to the precepts of...
- Catholic experts criticize Shariah law bans.
Fraga, Brian // Our Sunday Visitor; 6/24/2012, Vol. 101 Issue 8, p5
The article reports that other religions are criticizing a new Kansas law that bans judges from basing their decisions on Islamic Shariah law and all other foreign legal codes.
- In Revolution City.
Liu, Melinda; Norland, Rod; Dickey, Christopher // Newsweek (Atlantic Edition); 4/21/2003, Vol. 141 Issue 16, p26
Describes the looting in Saddam City, a Baghdad slum in Iraq. Need for armed personnel to defend Saddam General Hospital from mobs and vandals; Indication that most of the inhabitants are Shiites who have been oppressed by the Sunni-dominated regime of Saddam Hussein; Presence of Hizbullah...
- Islamic finance assets may hit US$5 tln - Moody's.
Liu, Melinda; Norland, Rod; Dickey, Christopher // MiddleEast Insurance Review; May2010, p83
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Liu, Melinda; Norland, Rod; Dickey, Christopher // Middle East Reporter (Daily Edition); 7/30/2010, Vol. 191 Issue 4906, p1
The article reports that the Baabda Arab summit may consider the postponement of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) indictment for several months to avert a political strife in the country.
- East Asian Insurance calls for co-operation in takaful.
Liu, Melinda; Norland, Rod; Dickey, Christopher // MiddleEast Insurance Review; Dec2010, p20
The article reports on the keynote of Indonesian finance minister Agus Martowardojo during his official address at the opening of the 25th East Asian Insurance Congress wherein he stressed the tremendous potential of Shariah-compliant products as alternative to the traditional insurance.
- GCC: New Shariah standards to help FIs tackle banking, finance and investment issues.
Liu, Melinda; Norland, Rod; Dickey, Christopher // MiddleEast Insurance Review; Dec2010, p20
The article reports that the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and Minhaj Sharia'h Financial Advisory have launched a set of new standards for Islamic financial institutions to tackle banking, finance and investment issues.
Oakes, Edward T. // First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life; Nov2012, Issue 227, p10
A letter to the editor is presented about societies arranged under constitutional democracy and Sharia, or Islamic, law, in response to the article entitled "Public Life Without Political Theory," written by Paul J. Griffiths and published in the August/September 2012 issue.
Oakes, Edward T. // Middle East Reporter (Weekly Edition); 9/3/2011, Vol. 141 Issue 1267, p1
The article reports that the demonstrations in Tripoli, Lebanon have shown signs that condemn the oppression of the Syrian revolutionaries and honor the sacrifices of the Syrian people.
- Kano state blends secular and religious law.
Gani, Balarabe S. // Parliamentarian; 2005, Vol. 86 Issue 2, p156
Explains the Sharia law in Kano, Nigeria. Definition of Sharia; Importance of Sharia in Islam; Changes made by the British government in the Islamic law of Kano and of the entire region of Nigeria in 1955; Provisions of the constitution of Nigeria.
Gani, Balarabe S. // Journal of Law & Religion; 2012/2013, Vol. 28 Issue 2, pxvii
An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including relationship between religion, culture and the shari'a courts, Dutch conflict over accepting gay teachers in schools, and integration of the Islamic law in Turkey.
- Patterns of Mate Selection: A Comparative Study Between the Kuwaiti and the Omani Societies.
Al Naser, Fahad A.; Sulaiman, Suad M. A. // Journal of the Gulf & Arabian Peninsula Studies;
In most Middle Eastern societies, mate selection operates within rather carefully defined limits. The state of Kuwait & Oman are two of them. The youth, for instance, are expected to marry someone who shares his/her own religion, caste, nationality, age and socioeconomic status. This practice is...
- Shariat bill.
Haque, Mohammed Zahirul // Economic Review (05318955); Sep98, Vol. 29 Issue 9, p5
Reports on proposed legislation to adopt Islamic law in Pakistan. Criticisms against the proposal; Concerns over plans by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to eliminate court, the constitution Parliament and provincial autonomy; Possibility of Pakistan's return to the era of Ranjeet Singh, a...
- A Western question to the Middle East: `Is there a human rights discourse in Islam?'.
Strawson, John // Arab Studies Quarterly; Winter97, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p31
Focuses on Western discourses on the human rights movement in the Islamic Middle East. Characterization of Islamic societies as being under oriental despotism; Overview of Islamic legal traditions; Nature of Islamic law.
Briston, Richard; El-Ashker, Ahmed // Accountancy; Oct86, Vol. 98 Issue 1118, p120
Discusses the elements of auditing in the context of the Islamic law. Provision of advice; Audit of the Zakah fund; Articles of association; Religious auditing reporting; Procedure to ensure compliance.
Briston, Richard; El-Ashker, Ahmed // Islamic Business & Finance; Nov2012, Issue 76, p50
A calendar of events related to Islamic finance and banking in December 2012 is presented which includes World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) at Bahrain, the third Global Islamic Marketing Conference (GIMC3) at Cairo, Egypt and Islamic Business & Finance Awards at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- New Jersey Legislature Approves Islamic Law.
Briston, Richard; El-Ashker, Ahmed // Church & State; Sep2000, Vol. 53 Issue 8, p22
Reports on New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman's signing of a legislation to enforce Islamic food preparation standards. Estimated number of Muslims living in New Jersey; Questions on the legality of the New Jersey law.
- A legal analysis of euthanasia in the Islamic criminal code of 2011.
Salimi, Ensieh; Mohammad Javad Fathi // Iranian Journal of Microbiology; Dec2013, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p1
Euthanasia or mercy killing is a new and challenging topic in medical law. This article examines all types of euthanasia based on the Islamic criminal code of 2011, and demonstrates that active and involuntary euthanasia is murder if conditions exist; the basis for active and voluntary...
- Sharia Makes Stealth Inroads.
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The article discusses how Sharia, the Islamic law, is making its way into the U.S. as evidenced by several stories which favors the Muslims in certain places in the U.S.
Muhammad, Fidlizan; Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin; Salwa Amirah Awang; Abdul Majid Tahir Mohamed // Jurnal Syariah; sep-dis2012, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p329
This article aims to analyse the zakat payment method implemented by the Pusat Pungutan Zakat - Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP). Based on data from 2003 to 2009, PPZ-MAIWP has recorded a positive trend of total annual zakat collection. This increasing trend was driven by the PPZ-MAIWP initiative...
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Malay Muslims are regarded as loyal adherents of Shafi'i madhhab since they embraced Islam centuries ago. The strict adherence to the madhhab, however, sometimes leads them to some difficulties when some ShÄfi'Ä« standpoints do not suit certain circumstances or needs. Hence, they start to...
- Contemporary Islamic Knowledge In Malaysia.
Toriman, Mohd Ekhwan // Advances in Natural & Applied Sciences; 2011, Vol. 5 Issue 5, p400
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Toriman, Mohd Ekhwan // MiddleEast Insurance Review; Mar2013, p16
The article discusses the study on the taxation of Islamic finance supported by the International Tax and Investment Centre which shows that Turkey and the Qatar Financial Center (QFC) were the most friendly tax systems for Islamic finance in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.
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Toriman, Mohd Ekhwan // Arab American News; 5/10/2014, Vol. 30 Issue 1474, p10
The article reports on the unanimous voting of the City of Beverly Hills to pressure the government of Brunei to divest its ownership of the Beverly Hills Hotel after the enactment of the sharia law prompted protest movement.
- No Freedom of Conscience for Afghans, Mr. Obama?
Spencer, Robert // Human Events; 12/6/2010, Vol. 66 Issue 42, p13
The author calls for U.S. President Barack Obama for the removal of the clause which mandates the supremacy of Islamic law in the Afghan Constitution, to declare his support for full freedom of conscience, and to encourage release of Said Musa, an Afghan citizen who was arrested for apostasy.
- Moving Toward War?
Minchakpu, Obed // Christianity Today; 04/24/2000, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p29
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Minchakpu, Obed // Saudi Arabia Country Profile; May2014, p57
The article discusses the legal system of Saudi Arabia which is based on Sharia with no written constitution, and also mentions the establishment of Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia in1970.
- Repeating the crime between Islamic Shari'ah and Kuwaiti Criminal Law.
Khalid Mesh'al Al-Otaibi // Journal of Sharia & Islamic Studies; Dec2013, Vol. 28 Issue 95, p17
The article discusses the concept of repeating the crime between the Shari'ah law and the criminal law in Kuwait. Topics include the concept of crime, the treatment of crimes when made in the first and second time, and punishments. Also provided is information on the law in accordance with Fiqh...
- Turkey's Hidden Islamist Agenda -- Myth or Reality?
Eshel, David // Military Technology; 2007, Vol. 31 Issue 7, p7
The author reflects on the rumored move of the Turkish government to re-impose Islamic law in the country. He adds that analysts have warned that the country is predominantly Muslim, and returning to its roots is not impossible. However, he notes that if Turkey decides to implement Islamic law,...
- The Islamist Challenge to the U.S. Constitution.
Houck, David Kennedy // Middle East Quarterly; Spring2006, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p1
Focuses on issues related to the petition made by Muslim groups in the U.S. to establish enclaves in which they can uphold and enforce greater compliance to Islamic law; Information on the internal Muslim enclave proposed by the Islamic Center for Human Excellence in Arkansas; Existence of...
- Notes on church-state affairs: Pakistan.
Beck, Rosalie; Hendon, David W. // Journal of Church & State; Summer91, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p640
Reports that Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif introduced on April 10, 1991 an bill to amend the nation's constitution to give precedence to Islamic law over civil legislation.
- Women in Islam.
Bem, Kazimierz // Christian Century; 12/2/2008, Vol. 125 Issue 24, p6
A letter to the editor is presented in response to Brian McLaren's review of "Who Speaks for Islam?" from the October 7, 2008 issue, discussing women's legal rights of property.
- Women in Islam.
McLaren, Brian // Christian Century; 12/2/2008, Vol. 125 Issue 24, p6
A reply by the author is presented to a letter commenting on his review of "Who Speaks for Islam?" from the October 7, 2008 issue, regarding women's legal rights of property.
- Every 15 minutes, a Muslim Couple Gets Divorced in Malaysia.
Kaos Jr., Joseph // Muslim Observer; 5/6/2011, Vol. 13 Issue 19, p3
The article reports on the reaction of Datuk Fatimah Hamat on the high statistics rate of divorce among Muslim couples in Malaysia.
ABDULLAH, MUHAMMAD; REHMAN, NOSHEEN; KHAN, IFTIKHAR; RIAZ, QAMAR // Pique; Apr2014, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p8
Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues related to the crisis in Pakistan including the amount of gas that is being flared into the atmosphere at the Qadirppur gas field, the alleged abuse of Muslim law, and the infiltration of militant groups...
- Reviews of books: Near East.
Powers, David S. // American Historical Review; Oct95, Vol. 100 Issue 4, p1270
Reviews the book `The Renewal of Islamic Law: Muhammad Baqer as-Sads, Najaf and the Shii International,' by Chibli Mallat.
- Islam and Human Rights.
An-Na'im, Abdullahi // Tikkun; Jan/Feb2003, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p47
Provides information on the role of Islam in promoting human rights. Ways to respond to human rights violation; Details of the concept of Shari'a, ultimate source of the teachings of Islam; Factors that influence the success of internal and cross-cultural discourse.
- Taliban 1, Army 0.
Moreau, Ron; Hussain, Zahid // Newsweek (Pacific Edition); 3/2/2009 (Pacific Edition), Vol. 153 Issue 9, p5
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I am trying to get away from caffeine a little. What is everyone drinking out there in the winter? Thanks
I drink chai tea or hot chocolate year around.
Hot spiced cider, herb tea, hot cocoa.Hey Eric, chai tea is redundant. Like ATM machine.
Carnation Instant Breakfast Drink - Rich Milk Chocolate.220 calories per cup and a nice mix of nutritional stuff.
Miso soup is a nice trailside warmup. I'm a coffee in the a.m. kinda guy, myself.Hot chocolate and brandy at night!
Richard, I've been told frequently, again and again, that I am often serially redundant. :) Thanks for reminding me of Carnation Instant Breakfast, Bill. I used to drink a lot of the stuff. I'm not sure why I stopped. I'll add it to my list. I assume you add powered milk to it or does the Ensure serve that purpose?
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I drink herbal tea, a lot of it. Celestial Seasonings is my favorite brand.Now, in town, I live on Tazo Passion herbal tea, mixed with steamed lemonade. Yum! Something I can get at almost any Starbucks.
Miso soup in the PM, Japanese green tea or "Hoji cha" in the AM. Hoji cha is green tea that has been roasted. It produces a rich nutty flavored brew. A nice change of pace from the lighter green, which can get monotonous on longer trips. I love coffee, but it is heavier and bulkier. Also, it has a strong smell which can advertise a human's presence to bears. Don't know if they're coffee drinkers, but it sure let's 'em know you're around.
Hot Spiced Cider with a little Yukon Jack is always nice!
Eric,I discovered that if I added a scoop of Carnation Instant Breakfast mix to my feeding tube liquid stuff I could drink it by mouth. That one thing was how I was able to start gaining my weight back. By drinking my liquid stuff by mouth I didn't need to spend the 3 to 4 hours a day with a feeding tube plugged into me. My weight went up fast as I was able to go to a thicker (more calories) mix by drinking it. When I had gained 20 of the 35 pounds I had lost I asked to have the feeding tube connector removed. Out it came.That was a happy.For my hike I will still add a scoop of the Carnation mix to each serving of my Dry Ensure but I will also carry enough Carnation mix for a warm drink each night. I will mix it with NIDO Dry Whole Milk mix. I can drink the Dry Ensure warm when or if I want to heat the water. I am not carring much in the way of cooking gear but will have a small pot (BMW SUL-500 Ti Cook Pot) and a way to make a small fire. Esbits - Esbits.
Almost always Tea (earl grey) or coffee (Java Juice). Coco sometimes when I am in the mood to pack it.
Tea and cocoa are my luxury/pick me up item. I usually only make a hot dinner but have enough esbits for some tea on a cold morning or a rainy stop. Tea with a little honey makes me smile.
Ever try "honey packets" from fast food stores that sell biscuits. Any good southerner will tell you that a biscuit is properly eaten with honey.... ;) Anyway, I digress. I thought these were awful and I found out why. The ones I found weren't honey! They were "honey sauce" (ungh!) which was basically corn syrup. I drink my tea and coffee without sugar but I thought this was funny.
Bill, I've never considered drinking Carnation Instant Breakfast warm. More food for thought. I'll try it. I've said it before but, it makes me very happy that you're out on the trail.
Honey is difficult to carry. Mexican restaurants sometimes have honey packets for sopapillas.I would be very interested in containers to carry bulk honey.Hot Jello is another idea. I hike with a guy that likes hot Gatorade - go figure. Sometimes I do not get enough fiber with hiking food so I carry orange jello mixed with soluble fiber.I have a conflict of interest because my daughter works for Celestial Seasonings. Eric, you should see her roll her eyes when I tell her that chai tea is redundant.
SARBAR's website (URL available in her BPL profile) lists a couple sources for small serving honey packets.I haven't been in a Mac&Don's for a couple years but they used to have honey packets as a dip for chicken nuggets. Maybe still do.
Richard, my mother used to make hot jello for me as a kid when I would get sick. I haven't had that in years. That's another good idea. I remember it tasting good but my tastes may have changed. I'll try it again. I work in Boulder, not far from where your daughter probably works. I haven't been on a tour of the plant yet but I'm told the peppermint room is something else.
You want honey packets? Get to Starbucks ;-) Best source around. Also Minimus.biz carries them.
Indeed I checked their web site and McDonalds honey is in fact honey. I forgot they served biscuits too. Oh well, that was a long time ago! :)
I've found that Egg McMuffins - both plain and with sausage - travel very well in a backpack and make a great first-day lunch and trail snack. They take up very little room in your pack and can easily be eaten while on the go. I always leave town with at least 2, usually 4.
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East side access to Grand Central
The Mass Transit Authority gave a tour of the new tunnels that will connect the LIRR to Grand Central in Manhattan. (Jan. 29, 2013)
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