tagged w/ Middle East Culture
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Since chivalry has its roots in medieval times, is it possible that it developed as a direct response to attitudes toward women that were observed in the Middle East during the Crusades? It seems plausible that crusaders might have been exposed to practices such as stoning to punish adultery and honor killings which seemed to treat women poorly, and decided to adopt attitudes that focused on honoring the woman instead...
http://talkingskull.com/article/ladies-first-exploring-origins-of-chivalrySince chivalry has its roots in medieval times, is it possible that it developed as a... more
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An article in the January issue of Middle East Architect initially had me chomping at the bit to read more about what I view a rather exciting topic, or rather marriage of topics; sustainability, lighting and design. The author, however, falls short of answering his own question. Readers are left, then with the challenge of exporing these complex subjects themselves.
How have developments in design and particularly lighting design impacted architectural practice and have such developments led to gains in sustainability?
http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-7297-sustainability--is-it-only-performance/An article in the January issue of Middle East Architect initially had me chomping at... more
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Jeff Roberts at Middle East Architect explains that not only have many Middle Eastern based developers and architectural firms begun to recover from the economic crisis they are positioning themselves to be better prepared for future shocks through diversification.
http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-7523-dont-ask-why-diversify/Jeff Roberts at Middle East Architect explains that not only have many Middle Eastern... more
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Saudi Arabia has announced another expansionary budget for 2010, confirming that it will continue to spend heavily on key development projects.
The government has projected expenditure of US $144 billion (SR 540 billion) against revenue of $125 billion and has promised to allocate significant funds to transportation and utilities infrastructure.
It was confirmed that around $3.2 billion has been allocated for road construction projects in 2010. The length of roads to be constructed this year will total around 6400km.
This makes Saudi Arabia a market that no construction supplier can afford to ignoreSaudi Arabia has announced another expansionary budget for 2010, confirming that it... more
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A presentation of facts aggressively repressed by the Baha'i sect based in Haifa Israel which facts reach into the very core of the Jewish, Christian and Moslem Faiths and which will ultimately unite them and the entire population of the world, both religious of all faiths and secular.A presentation of facts aggressively repressed by the Baha'i sect based in Haifa... more
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This is a documentary - portrait of an immigrant singer trying to make it in New York City whose number of audience is proportional with the size of his community . Although it is about a Turkish singer, it shows the universality of appreciation of music and art. It also shows that American culture is very diverse and not limited to pop/rock music.This is a documentary - portrait of an immigrant singer trying to make it in New York... more
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This is the story of a husband and wife from Lebanon who serve food to Boston University students out of a trolley cart. Meet Diana and Nadim!This is the story of a husband and wife from Lebanon who serve food to Boston... more
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Contemporary artists from the Middle East were largely overlooked at last years major fairs and biennials. 'Self Representation in the Arabian Gulf' not only showcases the immense talent from this region but perhaps more importantly, in the words of Isak Berbic, highlights key issues of the rapidly changing terrain in the Gulf.Contemporary artists from the Middle East were largely overlooked at last years major... more
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This is pretty fascinating - either the best idea ever or the worst
there's two more videos on that website...This is pretty fascinating - either the best idea ever or the worst
there's... more
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MTV Arabia was launched over the weekend, giving young Arabs a tailored and sanitized taste of the hip-hop-pop-reality tv channel. MTV Arabia is to feature 60% international music and local adaptations of the popular non-music shows (The Real World, Dubai?)
"But MTV, which is known for airing provocative videos featuring scantily clad women, says the Arab version of the pop-culture channel will show less bare skin and profanity."
MTV is moving in as big competition for a market dominated by locally produced music video channels. Do you think MTV should be expanding its world domination? Or do you think this is going to have a negative effect on Arab music culture?MTV Arabia was launched over the weekend, giving young Arabs a tailored and sanitized... more
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Wow for that much $, we could have developed flying cars that run on poop!
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What a surprise. Fox news failed to inform us of the whole story, Fair and Balanced my A#@.What a surprise. Fox news failed to inform us of the whole story, Fair and Balanced my... more
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President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a speech at Columbia University to an audience of students and the press. In a question and answer period following his speech Ahmadinejad talks about the issue of homosexuality and womens rights in his country of Iran.President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a speech at Columbia University to an audience... more
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