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...sermons. “Podcasts serve a slightly different demographic—a bit younger and possibly more tech-savvy,” Justin P. Schoolmaster, director of development and administration at Memorial Church, wrote in an e-mail. “Churches are always looking for ways to attract and retain younger members.” A sprinkling of professors has begun to podcast classes within the Extension School and the College. Computer Science E-1, “Understanding Computers and the Internet,” was number one on Wired Magazine’s list of university...
...followers of the Sunnah, or Way, of the Prophet. Since the Caliph was often the political head of the Islamic empire as well as its religious leader, imperial patronage helped make Sunni Islam the dominant sect. Today about 90% of Muslims worldwide are Sunnis. But Shi'ism would always attract some of those who felt oppressed by the empire. Shi'ites continued to venerate the Imams, or the descendants of the Prophet, until the 12th Imam, Mohammed al-Mahdi (the Guided One), who disappeared in the 9th century at the location of the Samarra shrine in Iraq. Mainstream Shi'ites...
...favorite for Best Picture, the film has a shot at winning, despite its unflattering portrayal of American soldiers. More commercially successful films like “The Departed,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” and “Babel” however, might attract more Academy voters. It was an ambitious year for British films, too, many of which were honored with some kind of nomination. “The Queen” grabbed the fifth Best Picture nomination and a Best Actreess bid for Helen Mirren. The U.K.’s Paul...
...When the rail project was launched in 2001, the Tibetan government-in-exile called it "a disaster for the Tibetan people," and warned that it would attract huge numbers of ethnic Chinese to the province and upset fragile ecosystems. In a 2003 white paper Chinese officials denounced those concerns as the work of the "Dalai [Lama] clique and the international anti-China forces" who ignore "the progress in the ecological improvement and environmental protection work in Tibet." The paper argued that economic development was necessary to protect the province's environment. But officials in Dharamsala argue that average Tibetans...
...reform. “We’re reluctant to let good teachers go,” says Donoghue on the constant turnover in the department. But he also points out that many lecturers are writers first and teachers second, so the five-year term is perfect for attracting talented authors who still want to continue their writing careers after a brief teaching stint. Donoghue sees this as the reason that the department is constantly able to attract a steady stream of literary luminaries.In the past, creative writing courses have been taught by literary heavy hitters such as Seamus Heaney...