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...vocal performances were also outstanding. Kassab and Agha sang in a clear, incantatory style similar to that used in tajwid (Qur’anic recitation). During several songs, they launched into melismatic solos that exhibited their incredible range and respiratory stamina. Their performances were frequently interrupted by ecstatic applause from the Sanders audience...

Author: By Bernard L. Parham, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Sheikh Bridges Cultures Through Song | 2/20/2006 | See Source »

...surprising that a class full of mostly non-Muslims was familiar with the Qur'anic term. After all, Americans are taught about Islam in high school. They are taught that Muslims pray in a funny way and that the Muslim mission is Jihad. Of course, this leaves a lot of gaps--gaps that the American media eagerly fills...

Author: By Nader R. Hasan, NADER R. HASAN | Title: Islam Is Not the Enemy | 3/21/2001 | See Source »

...guarantee that it can convert at least $14,487,500 of its Italian dividends into dollars over the next twelve years. It is the largest EGA guarantee yet, the first to an oil company. By the deal, Standard got 50% of the capital stock of Italy's ANIC (Azienda Nazaionale Idrogenazione Combustibili), 40% controlled by the Italian government...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FOREIGN TRADE: Fair Share for Standard | 5/22/1950 | See Source »

Foreign Investment. Two oil companies made the first big postwar investments of U.S. private capital in Italy. Standard Oil Co. (N.J.)* became a partner in Italy's rig ANIC (Azienda Nazalonale Idrogena-zione Combustibili), by putting up $6,000,000. It will get a 50% interest in a new company which will modernize and operate two ANIC refineries, with a combined daily capacity of 16,000 barrels, at Leghorn and Bari. Caltex Oil Products Ho., joint subsidiary of the Texas Co. and Standard Oil Co. of California, bought an interest in Italy's Petrolea S.A., subsidiary of FIAT...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Facts & Figures, Feb. 28, 1949 | 2/28/1949 | See Source »

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