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Arab Idol": a Palestinian Victory, at Last*
Volume 11, Number 7 April 30, 2017 "Arab Idol": A Palestinian Victory, At Last* Ronni Shaked and Itamar Radai From the left: Mohammed Assaf, Yacoub Shahin, and Ameer Dandan in "Arab Idol" finale, 25.2.2017. Source: "Arab Idol" website: http://www.mbc.net/ar/programs/arab-idol-s4.html On February 27, 2017, Palestinians in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and the diaspora, as well as the Palestinian citizens of the State of Israel, sat captivated by the broadcast of the finale of the fourth season of the reality television show, "Arab Idol." Held in Beirut, the final round of the Arab Idol competition featured two Palestinian contestants, Yacoub Shahin of Bethlehem in the Palestinian Authority and Ameer Dandan from the Galilee town of Majd al-Krum in Israel, along with a third finalist from Yemen.1 1 The Israeli Hebrew press portrayed the Arab Idol finals as "a competition between an Israeli and a Palestinian," however Dandan was enlisted to the program and presented himself during 1 When Shahin was declared the winner, widely known as "Mahbub al-ʿArab" ("Darling of the Arabs/Beloved one of the Arabs"), it touched off a celebration in Bethlehem’s Manger Square. Thousands of the city's residents had gathered in the plaza outside of the Church of the Nativity, with Palestinian pennants in their hands and the distinct Palestinian symbol, the black and white checkered Palestinian kufiyya (headdress/scarf), on their shoulders. On the east side of Manger Square, the municipality had set-up a big screen for a public viewing of the show's finale. -
Christians and Jews in Muslim Societies
Arabic and its Alternatives Christians and Jews in Muslim Societies Editorial Board Phillip Ackerman-Lieberman (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA) Bernard Heyberger (EHESS, Paris, France) VOLUME 5 The titles published in this series are listed at brill.com/cjms Arabic and its Alternatives Religious Minorities and Their Languages in the Emerging Nation States of the Middle East (1920–1950) Edited by Heleen Murre-van den Berg Karène Sanchez Summerer Tijmen C. Baarda LEIDEN | BOSTON Cover illustration: Assyrian School of Mosul, 1920s–1930s; courtesy Dr. Robin Beth Shamuel, Iraq. This is an open access title distributed under the terms of the CC BY-NC 4.0 license, which permits any non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided no alterations are made and the original author(s) and source are credited. Further information and the complete license text can be found at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ The terms of the CC license apply only to the original material. The use of material from other sources (indicated by a reference) such as diagrams, illustrations, photos and text samples may require further permission from the respective copyright holder. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Murre-van den Berg, H. L. (Hendrika Lena), 1964– illustrator. | Sanchez-Summerer, Karene, editor. | Baarda, Tijmen C., editor. Title: Arabic and its alternatives : religious minorities and their languages in the emerging nation states of the Middle East (1920–1950) / edited by Heleen Murre-van den Berg, Karène Sanchez, Tijmen C. Baarda. Description: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2020. | Series: Christians and Jews in Muslim societies, 2212–5523 ; vol. -
Ethnic Migrant Media Forum 2014 | Curated Proceedings 1 FOREWORD
Ethnic Migrant Media Forum 2014 CURATED PROCEEDINGS “Are we reaching all New Zealanders?” Exploring the Role, Benefits, Challenges & Potential of Ethnic Media in New Zealand Edited by Evangelia Papoutsaki & Elena Kolesova with Laura Stephenson Ethnic Migrant Media Forum 2014. Curated Proceedings is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Ethnic Migrant Media Forum, Unitec Institute of Technology Thursday 13 November, 8.45am–5.45pm Unitec Marae, Carrington Road, Mt Albert Auckland, New Zealand The Introduction and Discussion sections were blind peer-reviewed by a minimum of two referees. The content of this publication comprises mostly the proceedings of a publicly held forum. They reflect the participants’ opinions, and their inclusion in this publication does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the editors, ePress or Unitec Institute of Technology. This publication may be cited as: Papoutsaki, E. & Kolesova, E. (Eds.) (2017). Ethnic migrant media forum 2014. Curated proceedings. Auckland, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://unitec. ac.nz/epress/ Cover design by Louise Saunders Curated proceedings design and editing by ePress Editors: Evangelia Papoutsaki and Elena Kolesova with Laura Stephenson Photographers: Munawwar Naqvi and Ching-Ting Fu Contact [email protected] www.unitec.ac.nz/epress Unitec Institute of Technology Private Bag 92025, Victoria Street West Auckland 1142 New Zealand ISBN 978-1-927214-20-6 Marcus Williams, Dean of Research and Enterprise (Unitec) opens the forum -
LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY the Syrian Conflict: Through the Lens of Realpolitik by Alexander Ortiz a Thesis Submitted in Part
LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY The Syrian Conflict: Through the Lens of Realpolitik By Alexander Ortiz A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements For the degree of Master of Arts in International Affairs School of Arts and Sciences January 2014 To loved ones v Acknowledgments To Professors Salamey, Skulte-Ouasis, and Baroudi. Thank You for everything. Your guidance and help over the length of the program has been much appreciated. To Professor Rowayheb, thank you for being on my thesis board. vi The Syrian Conflict: Through the Lens of Realpolitik Alexander Ortiz Abstract This thesis examines power relations in the security vacuum created by the Syrian conflict. The conflicting nature of Syrian domestic politics has created a political stalemate that needs outside support to be resolved. Inaction on the part of the greater international community has allowed for regional powers to become highly entrenched in the conflict. Regional involvement and the demographics of Syrian parties have been used by popular mediums to describe the conflict as sectarian by nature. The central point of this thesis is to show that the veneer of sectarianism by all parties, both Syrian and regional, is primarily a by-product of competitive self-interest. This is done by showing that the relationships made between Syrian groups and their patrons are based on self-interest and the utility provided in these temporary unions. The seminal political theories of Locke and Hobbes concerning the foundations of political power show the Syrian groups to be acting upon political necessity, not sect. The ambitions of regional powers are analyzed through realist theory to explain power relations in an unregulated political environment both in Syria and in the region. -
Star Academy Middle School Guide 2021 - 2022 PROGRAM and SCHEDULE
Star Academy Middle School Guide 2021 - 2022 PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE Capture Curiosity. Develop Potential. Our Philosophy The best for you & your growing child Our goal is to maximize your children’s academic opportunities during school time, so that families can have their evenings and weekends free to enjoy being together. The Directors of Star Academy have the child’s interests in mind, and also value the interests of the parents. Our extensive school curriculum exposes the children to many different spheres of knowledge and experiential learning during the daytime -- prime time for learning. As a result, many extraneous after school activities become unnecessary. However for those still looking for additional electives, the after school program has ample offerings all under one roof. Thus, we take away the burden of shuffling schedules, circuitous driving, and no family time or weekend time to yourselves. Mission Statement The Star Academy’s primary objective is to capture a child’s natural curiosity and to develop his/her potential as a lifelong learner. Our educational goals are based on our thoughtfully planned recognition of what the parents need for their children and what children need to succeed. Our Philosophy Each child carries tremendous potential within. Our goal at Star Academy is to gently lead each child to realize their innate potential at the highest degree. We teach children to problem solve, develop their social skills, and to steer their natural curiosity toward true knowledge. We strive to accomplish this through: -
Academy a World-Class Education
Helping good parents raise better kids.™ ParentsNovember 2019 Guideof Las Vegas Coral Academy A World-Class Education INSIDE: Lazy Dog Teams Up With Habitat for Humanity Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure How to Make Home(work) For Your Child FREE YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY BEGINS HERE. Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) believes in Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) believes in empowering our community by investing in our youth. empowering our community by investing in our youth. We foster an environment based on 21st Century skills: CWe foster an environment based on 21st Century skills: CCollaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication and Creativity. Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication and Creativity. When students are free to think and dream, anything can be When students are free to think and dream, anything can be accomplished. Applications to this award-winning school being accomplished. Applications to this award-winning school being accepted now through February 28, 2019. accepted now through February 28, 2019. Apply online: www.caslv.org/admission NELLIS AIR FORCE CENTENNIAL HILLS TAMARUS CAMPUS EASTGATE CAMPUS WINDMILL CAMPUS SANDY RIDGE BASENELLIS CAMPUS AIR FORCE CAMPUSCENTENNIAL HILLS GradesTAMARUS : K-3 CAMPUS GradesEASTGATE : K-7 CAMPUS GradesWINDMILL : 4-6 CAMPUS CAMPUSSANDY RIDGE CAMPUS GradesBASE :CAMPUS PreK-8 GradesCAMPUS : K-8 8185Grades Tamarus : K-3 St. 7777Grades Eastgate : K-7 Rd. 2150Grades Windmill : 4-6 Pkwy. Grades : 7-12 Grades : PreK-8 Grades : 7-12 42 Baer Dr. 7951Grades Deer : K-8 Springs Way. Las8185 Vegas, Tamarus NV 89123St. 7777 Eastgate Rd. Henderson,2150 Windmill NV Pkwy.89074 1051 Sandy Ridge Ave. Henderson, NV 89011 1051 Sandy Ridge Ave. -
Song, State, Sawa Music and Political Radio Between the US and Syria
Song, State, Sawa Music and Political Radio between the US and Syria Beau Bothwell Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2013 © 2013 Beau Bothwell All rights reserved ABSTRACT Song, State, Sawa: Music and Political Radio between the US and Syria Beau Bothwell This dissertation is a study of popular music and state-controlled radio broadcasting in the Arabic-speaking world, focusing on Syria and the Syrian radioscape, and a set of American stations named Radio Sawa. I examine American and Syrian politically directed broadcasts as multi-faceted objects around which broadcasters and listeners often differ not only in goals, operating assumptions, and political beliefs, but also in how they fundamentally conceptualize the practice of listening to the radio. Beginning with the history of international broadcasting in the Middle East, I analyze the institutional theories under which music is employed as a tool of American and Syrian policy, the imagined youths to whom the musical messages are addressed, and the actual sonic content tasked with political persuasion. At the reception side of the broadcaster-listener interaction, this dissertation addresses the auditory practices, histories of radio, and theories of music through which listeners in the sonic environment of Damascus, Syria create locally relevant meaning out of music and radio. Drawing on theories of listening and communication developed in historical musicology and ethnomusicology, science and technology studies, and recent transnational ethnographic and media studies, as well as on theories of listening developed in the Arabic public discourse about popular music, my dissertation outlines the intersection of the hypothetical listeners defined by the US and Syrian governments in their efforts to use music for political ends, and the actual people who turn on the radio to hear the music. -
I-Star Academy MAGAZINE
1 2 0 2 B E F - 2 O N E U S S I i-star Academy M A G A Z I N E H E L L O I S S U E 2 P3-4) Interview with Charlotte Earl P5) Colouring Page P6) Guess who?? P7) Dance Q&A P8) Coaches Throwbacks P9) i-star Crossword P10-11) Interview with Sky Flow Artist P12) Family Fitness P13) Dance Wordsearch P14) RG Q&A P15) Design your own leotard P16) Medal Cookies Interview with Charlotte Earl Introduce us to yourself ... Hello, I'm Charlotte Earl. I am a professional circus artist living in London. How long did you train at i- star Academy? I trained at i-star Academy for about 15 years from the age of 4 up until 19 before I moved to London to join the National Centre for Circus Arts. What was your biggest achievement whilst training as a gymnast/dancer at i-star Academy? What has been your most I think my biggest memorable job as a trapeze achievements as a dancer and artist? gymnast at I-Star Academy My most memorable job as an were 1) coming 2nd as a team aerialist would be opening the at the Dance World 2019 Brit Awards live at the O2 Championships in New York arena alongside Huge Jackman 2015 and 2) medaling at the while I was still a student at the British Championships as a National Centre for Circus Arts. group gymnast and the English Champions when I was younger as an individual gymnast. -
Khamis-Lina-Edward-Social-Media-And-Palestinian-Youth
The Journal of Development Communication SOCIAL MEDIA AND PALESTINIAN YOUTH CULTURE: THE IMPACT OF NEW INFORMATION AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES ON CULTURAL AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN PALESTINE Lina Edward Khamis n the last decades Palestinians witnessed a failure to reactivate the peace Iprocess, coupled with the expansionist policies of the current Israeli government, the quest of a two-state solution, is fast disappearing. Barriers to development imposed by the continuing occupation and the separation wall. The consequences of the Palestinian condition as a stateless nation, and nonexistence were evidenced in the lack of communication among people, the distance from places of leisure, culture and social disintegration with all the limitations of life that are accompanied with it. The Palestinians had to invent and create an immediate solution to come alive and adapt to the current situation or else run the risk of engendering a well known form of social pathology. In a country were institutional forms of government are lacking; ‘popular culture has developed on social media platforms free from the governmental authority and power. Facebook provides a free space for self-expression, creativity, civic initiative, anti-politics and the freedom of communication with international society.’ Recent statistics indicate that Palestinian youth are one of the largest users of social media in the Arab World, mainly Facebook (PCBS, 2015). The onset of the use of social media heralded an interest, by scholars in re-defining the lynchpins of democracy in Palestine and the importance of social media in that equation. The effect of new media on emotional life, empathy, political participation, and social mobilisation had a major impact on these deliberations. -
Wikkedwillissaga : the Nine Lives of Wicked William Ebook
WIKKEDWILLISSAGA : THE NINE LIVES OF WICKED WILLIAM PDF, EPUB, EBOOK John Lorna Campbell | 120 pages | 19 Jun 2015 | Grace Note Publications | 9781907676635 | English | Edinburgh, United Kingdom Wikkedwillissaga : The Nine Lives of Wicked William PDF Book Sarpy Moses F. Where do you think the characters in your book -- or rather the people they represent -- will be 20 years from now? We could ask there, we said. There are few points which author should have ore explored that Islam doesn't prohibit aesthetic pleasures or sense of beauty but it prevents from it because several reasons acts of anti-Islamic customs like idol-worship or in context of prophet's PCBUH times when there were munafiqin Arab idol worshipers who pretended to be Muslims. About Turkey she says, "Life here is very hard. Nature, art, foraging, craft, heritage, bread-making, RSPB guided walks, textile workshops, basket-making , drystone walling, island history lectures and local music are some of the 60 events planned. I felt that Islam was a much more familiar culture -- theologically, textually and artistically. It has gone from playing on a rocky pitch in its early days to competing in international tournaments. See All - Shop by Topic. All teaching was in mandarin, and the uigur students were taught to despite their tongue and Islamic culture. In other words, the focus on the heroic, personalized aspects of travel conceals the fact that it is a class activity, enabled by financial status and cultural knowledge. Available on. Log discs and short lengths of branches made the hob and cooker knobs. Bernhard Eder. -
Shabab Live Bridging the Gap Youth and Broadcasters in Arab Countries
Shabab Live www.shabablive.com Bridging the gap Youth and Broadcasters in Arab countries A focus group survey in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine Conducted by Commissioned under Arab World for Research Shabab Live and Development A joint project of DW Akademie, Al Khatt and AL-JANA, funded by the European Union and supported by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office A joint project of Funded by the Supported by European Union Imprint PUBLISHER Deutsche Welle 53110 Bonn, Germany RESPONSIBLE Carsten von Nahmen, Head of DW Akademie AUTHOR Arab World for Research and Development (AWRAD) DESIGN Al Khatt PUBLISHED March 2019 © 2019/DW Akademie All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Union under conditions. Disclaimer This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union and the Federal Foreign Office. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Arab World for Research and Development (AWRAD) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the donors or the project partners. Executive summary This study serves as the corner stone for Shabab Live, a joint project of DW Akademie, Al Khatt, and AL-JANA, funded by the EU and supported by the Federal Foreign Office. Shabab Live aims to strengthen youth participation in broadcasting media in six countries of the Arab region – Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan. The project connects youth with NGOs and various TV and radio broadcasters. With the support of the project, young people, supported by NGOs, may produce content, voice their concerns and reach a wider audience via established broadcasters, who will give youth a say in designing their television and radio programs targeting youth. -
Kuwaittimes 12-2-2019.Qxp Layout 1
24 Established 1961 News Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ‘Priyanka magic’ draws thousands at India rally LUCKNOW: India’s powerful Nehru-Gandhi dynasty which he says has ruined India. yesterday unleashed its newest star with thousands turn- Since the announcement of Priyanka’s entry into poli- ing out to see Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speak at her first tics, India’s financial crime-fighting agency Enforcement rally as the country gears up for a general election. Directorate has questioned her husband, Robert Vadra, Crowds showered rose petals on the great-granddaugh- in a case relating to alleged ownership of $2.45 million in ter of India’s founding leader Jawaharlal Nehru as she undisclosed assets abroad. His lawyer and Congress took an open bus tour through Lucknow, capital of the have dismissed the charges as politically motivated. key northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka - she is usually referred to by just her first The opposition Congress party is counting on the 47- name - bears a striking resemblance to her grandmother, year-old daughter of assassinated premier Rajiv Gandhi former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and is known for to boost its campaign against nationalist Hindu Prime her gifts as a speaker able to connect with voters. Minister Narendra Modi who is expected to call an elec- Congress hopes that the eyeballs she’s able to generate tion in April. Priyanka and elder brother Rahul Gandhi, will turn into votes. “It’s like Indira Gandhi has come the Congress president, waved at cheering supporters back,” said Fuzail Ahmed Khan, 45, a Congress support- who chanted their names while dancing to drums.