Our culture is not your fraternal evening
In 2003, Sigma Chi organized a "Viva Mexico" party. It was a party where fraternity members dressed up as border patrol agents, handed out green cards, and danced in construction vests. Speaker…
An Alitalia employee who saved Jews from the 1967 pogrom in Libya – Culture
(ANSAmed) - ROME, 10 MAG - An unsung Italian story of heroism and solidarity involving the Jews of Libya during the 1967 pogrom returned to center stage on Monday night at an event in the…
The escalation of Ramadan in Jerusalem
(May 8, 2022 / Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) There has been a history of violence during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in recent years, but it's not like Islamic law calls for an escalation during this time. There has been…
After controversies, Georgetown law students call for culture change |
When Nick Rawlinson, a third-year student at Georgetown University Law Center, heard that a poet accused of…
May marks the end of the semester and the start of AANHPI Heritage Month | Culture
May 1 marked the start of this year's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage…
The escalation of Ramadan in Jerusalem | The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com | Amb. Golden…
Photo credit: Jamal Awad / Flash 90Palestinian Authority Arabs pray during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque within the Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem's Old City, April 15, 2022.
Using…
McConaughey Narrates Texas Wildlife Movie | Arts & Culture
Longview native Matthew McConaughey recounts deep in the heart, a visually stunning film about the wildlife…
Nothing Can Undermine the Palestinian Question: An Iranian Cleric – Society/Culture News
Ramadan this year, like last year, coincided with a new wave of Israeli aggression against Palestinians, which infuriated Muslims around the world, prompting them to attend mass protests to condemn the regime's atrocities. Israeli against…
La Culture Couture returns in person after two years | Campus News
Culture Couture returned in person for the first time in two years to the Becker Amphitheater on April 28.…
The Absolute Best Mediterranean Restaurants in the United States
Chef Enrique Limardo is the originator of Imperfecto's fusion concept. The menu changes daily with an ongoing commitment to exploring the interplay between Mediterranean and Latin American cuisines. The white and blue hues…
Palestinian culture of seeking martyrdom Reason for Zionists’ failure: Hamas official
TEHRAN (IQNA) — A senior Hamas official has pointed out that the Zionists' failure is due to the culture of seeking martyrdom among Palestinian fighters.
Addressing the International Quds Day rally in Tehran on Friday, Khalil…
Berlin’s Gropius Bau hosts Beirut and the Golden Sixties exhibition
A work by Aref El Rayess at the exhibition.
Mohammad Yusuf, Feature Writer
Beirut and the Golden Sixties: A Manifesto of Fragility, is an exhibition at…
Mainstream media against resuuuuurch culture., by bluediamond | Surfing Forums
"Monbiot never wrote a column about the worst attack on press freedom in a generation: the political persecution of Julian Assange. Soil erosion, he said, took precedence. Now, it prioritizes a witch hunt against left-wing heretics in…
AAUP errs in taking sides on definition of anti-Semitism (opinion)
The American Association of University Teachers for a hundred years has protected its political neutrality by not taking a position on controversial issues unrelated to academic freedom. Academics on both sides of current policy debates…
Russian cyberattack could capitalize on electoral doubts | app
As the war in Ukraine continues, the United States is warning that Russia and aligned criminal groups could…
Celebrating the contribution of Arab-American artists to culture – Eurasia Review
By Rawaa Talas
On April 1, US President Joe Biden released an open letter extending his "warmest greetings" to the Arab-American community in honor of Arab-American Heritage Month. Such a gesture was welcomed by many, including…
Geography Quiz Creator Discovers Many World Borders Are In Different Places For Different People |…
The geography quiz game Globle was a product of quarantine boredom, its popularity a happy side effect.While…
The Finnish Kiasma museum reopens with a space dedicated to Middle Eastern art
HELSINKI: Two years after being forced to close due to pandemic restrictions, Helsinki's Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art has reopened in Finland's capital with a newly renovated interior and a sprawling exhibition that takes up all…
Celebrate the contribution of Arab-American artists to culture
HELSINKI: Two years after being forced to close due to pandemic restrictions, Helsinki's Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art has reopened in Finland's capital with a newly renovated interior and a sprawling exhibition that takes up all…
In defense of the Mongols – Culture – Al-Ahram Weekly
The Mongols have not always had good press. Despite their extraordinary geopolitical success – the Mongol Empire stretched across Asia from China to Europe at its height in the 13th century CE – for many people their name is still…
Katara peaks Ramadan nights in culture and literature
Doha: The Katara Library of Arabic Novels concluded its Ramadan nights in culture and literature by bringing together Arab communities, including Palestine, Morocco and Palestine.
Both evenings were hosted by Khaled Diab Al Mohannadi,…
Double Time: Mt. Vernon Jarrards win 2021-22 Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Year honors…
Mt. Vernon's Amhad Jarrard, left, and Armon Jarrard were named the 2021-22 Daily Reporter All-Hancock County Boys' Basketball Players of the Year.
Tom Russo | Daily reporter
FORTVILLE – Armon Jarrard knows better. At the same time, he's…
Why Globle’s Online Geography Game Was a Hard Puzzle to Create
The geography quiz World was a product of midlife boredom, its popularity a happy side effect. While working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, 26-year-old Abe Train from Toronto decided to study web development, quit his corporate job…
The role of dabke in preserving Palestinian culture in Argentina – Middle East Monitor
Being a Palestinian refugee is not a matter of choice, but working for Palestine is. Millions of Palestinians found themselves uprooted after the Nakba in 1948 and the June 1967 war. Argentina is one of the countries that now has a…
Fall River Nonprofit Hosting Lively Juneteenth Celebration
After a successful inaugural event last year at Kennedy Park, The Doors of Hope Opportunity & Open Diversity Inc. (D'HOOD) is gearing up for another Juneteenth celebration that will unite the SouthCoast community in a day-long event at…
Why Israel cannot defeat the Palestinians – Middle East Monitor
There is a reason Israel insists on linking the series of recent attacks by Palestinians to one specific location, namely the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. In doing so, the beleaguered government of Naftali Bennett can…
our inevitable return to the 2000s
The year is 2008. The day is Friday. The location is your elementary school. It's your classmate's birthday, so your multiplication table lesson ends an hour early for the cupcakes and the party. Your teacher is playing "The…
Don’t listen to wealthy lobby groups. Our fisheries are carefully managed and well protected
Are our coastal fisheries being unfairly criticized?OUR 19 year old son has just bought his first fishing boat, having spent the last two years working for my husband, a semi-retired fisherman. It was his dream to follow the long family…
UMich students celebrate Palestinian culture with food, music and talk
Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE) welcomed approximately 300 members of the campus community to celebrate Palestinian culture Thursday night at the Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom. The event was organized in conjunction…
Ukraine says 410 bodies of civilians have been found near kyiv in recent days
Visiting West Bank, Bennett says Israel is on the lookout for 'hints' of attack
Visiting the headquarters of the Shin Bet security agency in the northern West Bank, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Israel was entering a…
Convicted felon found with illegal weapon
A Johnson City man is charged with threatening another man with a loaded 9mm handgun on Reynolds Road on Wednesday, March 30.Johnson City Police say convicted felon Jimmy Garcia, 27, is charged with felony possession of a weapon and felony…
Bashing Mark on Geography / “Sea” of Galilee
I am criticizing an article from the website titled Vridar (a "top 30 atheist blogs"), titled "Mark: Failed Geography, But Excellent Bible Student" (8-6-10). The words of the author, Neil Godfrey, will be in blue.
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Mark 7:31 (KJV)…
New haggadahs for 2022: politics, pop culture, art, history, QR codes and more
Over the centuries, the Passover seder — and the reading of its guidebook, the haggadah — has proven to be one of the most malleable rituals of the Jewish people. In the hands of scholars, artists, writers and all types of Jews, the…
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Over the centuries, the Passover seder — and the reading of its guidebook, the haggadah — has proven to be one of the most malleable rituals of the Jewish people. In the hands of scholars, artists, writers and all types of Jews, the…
Is Israel using the Ukraine crisis to tilt demographics in its favor?
The Middle Eastern country's concern about the European conflict may go beyond humanitarian reasons.…
Archbishop of America: We have a culture that is the foundation of all the great aspirations of…
In his speech, Archbishop Elpidophoros underlined that "we have a culture - a civilizational experience which is the foundation of all the great aspirations of Western civilization - democracy, the art of politics, theatre, poetry, the arts…
Pro-Israel cancel culture denounced by artists supporting pro-Palestinian rapper – Middle East…
Dozens of musicians and celebrities have shown their support for rapper and Palestine solidarity activist Kareem Dennis, better known by his stage name, Lowkey. The British-Iraqi artist has been the subject of a hostile smear campaign…
Recognition of the People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk
Areas controlled by the self-proclaimed people's republics of Donetsk and Luhansk just before the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For approximate changes that have occurred since then, see our Ukraine control map.…
West trying to ‘cancel’ Russian culture: Putin
President Vladimir Putin on Friday criticized the West for discriminating against Russian culture, which he compared to Nazi supporters burning books in the 1930s, AFP reported.
“Today they are trying to cancel a millennial country,”…
Owner of Arabic Culture Kiosk in downtown Amman
Arab Culture Kiosk owner Hasan Abu Ali in downtown Amman died on Friday morning, after battling illness for months.
The late Abu Ali is considered a famous cultural figure. It was born in 1944, and one of the most important landmarks in…
Ukraine: Map of Russian control as of March 24, 2022 (Subscription)
SUBSCRIBERS CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO ITEM AND MAPNewer versions of this map are available. To see them, check out all articles about Ukraine on PolGeoNow. Search for Djordje Djukic. Map by Evan Centanni and Djordje Djukic
A month after…
Salah swears revenge as Egypt and Senegal battle for World Cup spot
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they face off again in a World Cup play-off on Friday 2022.The failure of the continental…
In a country of sprakkar … | Books
What seems like ages ago I lived in Iceland. This was long before it became a top tourist destination. It…
Frankston Crosswalk Brings Culture and Art to Downtown | News
FRANKSTON - In 1988, Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia performed a duet of…
Takeaway: Joy, tears and culture wars dominate Jackson’s audience | News
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not just Supreme Court nominee Justice Ketanji…
Art exhibition delves into Palestinian identity, landscape and heritage | Culture & Society
Ammon News - An art exhibition titled "Nostalgic Heart 2", which explores Palestinian towns, villages and nature, opened Monday at the Foresight32 art gallery in Amman.The exhibition, which features 34 paintings by artist Dalia Ali, is…
In an English-language plea, Zelensky calls for worldwide protests against Russia
UN Human Rights Council report accuses Israel of apartheid
UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk accuses Israel of apartheid in a report submitted Tuesday to the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
“With the eyes of the…
THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART EXHIBITS THE WORK OF SWISS WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND CULTURAL ICON…
- Charlotte's Museum of Modern Art Presents America's First Photography Exhibit - CHARLOTTE, North…
Westport Photographer Captures Ukrainian History in Poland
When Westport's Alexander Carrigg first saw the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he did what many of us would never have thought to do. He booked a ticket to Poland.Ukrainians are fleeing to Poland by any means necessary, and Carrigg wanted to…
Israel claims it will lend Palestinians money after the most high-level talks in recent years
JERUSALEM in the month day of August (Reuters) The Israeli government Israel will provide the financially strained Palestinian Authority more than $150 million following their biggest gathering in many years, Israeli officials said on!-->…
Aeromexico emerges from bankruptcy with $5 billion investment plan and fleet changes
MEXICO CITY, March 17 (Reuters) - Mexican airline Grupo Aeromexico (AEROMEX.MX) said on Thursday it had emerged from bankruptcy protection, adding that it now plans to spend $5 billion over the next next five years for its fleet…
Clintwood Man pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud | USAO-WDVA
ABINGDON, Va. â A Clintwood, Va. man who concealed his stake in a waste management company and did not report his employment and income from that company when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, pleaded guilty yesterday to…
State senator’s ex-husband sued over bankruptcy debt
A Tri-City executive is being sued in U.S. bankruptcy court by a creditor seeking more than $1 million for an unpaid loan balance, interest, and legal fees.
The case against Fraser S. Hawley, a developer and business executive who…
What is bankruptcy and how does it work? • Legal Scoops
There is no way to approach the topic of personal bankruptcy without first addressing the basics. If you are considering bankruptcy as a solution to your financial problems, it can be helpful to understand what it involves and how it…
Communicating Distress in the Digital Age – Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Restructuring
United States: Communicating Distress in the Digital Age…
Puerto Rico officially emerges from bankruptcy after largest public debt restructuring
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico â Puerto Rico's government officially emerged from bankruptcy on Tuesday, completing the largest public debt restructuring in U.S. history after announcing nearly seven years ago that it was unable…
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Eases Burden of Establishing Administrative Claim –…
United States: Delaware Bankruptcy Court Eases Burden of Establishing Administrative Claim…
Warren, Rhode Island’s Lizzie Murphy made baseball history
Spring baseball training has begun and it's Women's History Month. You might wonder what one has to do with the other, but you probably don't know the story of Warren, Lizzie Murphy of Rhode Island.Murphy, born in 1894, dubbed herself the…
SBA may deny PPP loan due to bankruptcy, appeals court rules
REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSummaryLaw firmsRelated documentsBankrupt Vermont hospital not eligible for pandemic aid, court rulesGrants, not loans, protected by bankruptcy…
LATAM Airlines bankruptcy judge clears $734 million in financing charges
A LATAM Airlines plane carrying cargo in Montevideo, Uruguay February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mariana GreifJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSummaryLaw firmsRelated documentsOpponents called the fees unreasonably highThe…
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Ukraine: Map of Russian control as of March 15, 2022 (Subscription)
SUBSCRIBERS CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO ITEM AND MAP
Newer versions of this map are available. To see them, check out all articles about Ukraine on PolGeoNow. Search for Djordje Djukic. Map by Evan Centanni and Djordje Djukic
The invasion…
Central Warehouse owner returns to bankruptcy court to continue building
ALBANY â The owner of the central warehouse is heading back to bankruptcy court to try again to keep the huge property.Evan Blum's company, The Phoenix of Albany LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy…
Phenomenology and social sciences – Peace Research Institute Oslo
New tools for the field of peace and conflict studies.
Over the past 20 years, phenomenology has experienced an intellectual resurgence, both as a philosophical method and as a theoretical framework guiding…
Trial set to consider approval of Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan
DOVER, Del. (AP) â More than two years after the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection amid a spate of child sex abuse allegations, a judge will determine whether to confirm its proposed…
I graduated from college at 40, but defaulted on my student loans. How can I treat?
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2021 Annual Review Corporate Restructuring + Insolvency – Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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2021 has been a productive year for the Corporate Restructuring + Insolvency group at Morrison & Foerster. We want to offer our…
Chaskiel Strulovitch’s bankruptcy saga comes to an end
David Aviram of Maverick Real Estate Partners (Maverick Real Estate Partners, LoopNet, Apartments.com, iStock/Photo Illustration by Steven Dilakian for The Real Deal)
The grueling three-year battle between Brooklyn landlord Chaskiel…
Mammoth Energy Statement on Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Developments
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUSK) ("Mammoth" or the "Company") today issued the following statement in response to Porto Rico governor governor by Pedro Pierluisi try to end…
Syria changes some aspects of Arab political culture
In 1968, the Soviet Union invaded the former Czechoslovakia. The "Prague Spring" was trampled by Warsaw Pact tanks. Alexander Dubcek, the communist who wanted to renew socialism and give it a "human face", was sent to Moscow. Europe was…
New Bedford School for Girls welcomes volunteers
Since opening in 2008, Our Sisters' School on Brownell Avenue in New Bedford has sought to educate and inspire girls in grades 5-8, providing strong academic programs combined with positive character development. .School principal Sarah…
Enriching encounters with ‘Jewish Voice for Peace’ – Mondoweiss
A LAND WITH A PEOPLE: PALESTINIANS AND JEWS CONFRONT ZIONISMA collection of personal stories, history, poetry and artEdited by Esther Farmer, Rosalind Petchesky and Sarah Sills200pp. Monthly press review. Kindle Edition $13,…
2022 Hawaii Triennial highlights local culture in global exposure
But unlearning paradise has precedent in Chiu's practice, as evidenced by “Paradise Now?: Contemporary Art from the Pacific,” the 2004 exhibition she curated at the Asia Society and Museum in New York. Rethinking Hawai'i beyond the prism…
Confrontation with the “Hasbara Culture” with Yakov Hirsch – Mondoweiss
In this episode, we have a conversation with Phil Weiss and Yakov Hirsch about the cultural sources of pro-Israel movements in American politics.
For several years, Hirsch has examined what he calls “hasbara culture” – how a…
David Smith obituary | Geography
My friend David Smith, who died at the age of 85, was Professor of Geography at Queen Mary University of London and author of 21 books focusing primarily on the intersection between human geography, ethics and moral philosophy.Much of his…
Op-Ed: Ukrainians have already fought for our culture and we will not back down
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By Alexandra Holyk
My earliest memory of Ukrainian activism dates back to November 2004 during the Orange Revolution. At almost three years old, I was wrapped head to toe in an orange scarf, hat and…
Rebuilding Culture – GulfToday
Samir Mansour, Palestinian owner of the eponymous bookstore and publishing house which had the largest collection of English literature in Gaza, stands in front of the rubble of his…
US Census undercounted minorities in 2020, new data shows | Demographic News
The undercount could affect federal funding, political representation of blacks, Latinos and other minority communities in the country.Blacks, Latinos and Native Americans were undercounted in the 2020 U.S. National Census, according to new…