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...Paul Böhm, a German architect behind a new mosque planned for Cologne, minarets are a crucial part of designing a proud and honest building. "We believe this building should show its intent, and the minarets can help it do that," he says. "The Muslims of Germany have, over the last 40 or 50 years, been hiding in basements and [abandoned] manufacturing areas to pray. [Many Germans] have never recognized that they are part of society. Giving them a building which brings them up to the same status [as other faith groups] can help us understand and accept them...
...living in London: "Late in the afternoon, Christian would sit regally on the furniture in the shop window, in the spotlight and watch the activities of the World's End. He was the star attraction, and the people, particularly children, loved him and were very proud of him. He seemed to belong to all of them. In the window he drew appreciative crowds of regular admirers or astonished newcomers. These were happy hours. If there were too many people and his view was obscured, he simply changed windows. Several motorists, seeing Christian unselfconsciously displaying himself, bumped into the cars...
...aims to ensure that even the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged will receive a tangible benefit from new inventions and discoveries arising from Harvard’s research enterprise—a fact of which I am, and the greater Harvard community should be, justifiably proud...
...best by the Crimson in over a year—since an 11-2 victory at Hartford on March 11, 2008. Harvard held a 34-14 shot advantage and grabbed 44 ground balls, led by sophomore midfielder Andrew Parchman, who claimed six. “I was really proud of the way the guys competed today,” Tillman said. “We all felt the disappointment from the loss [against the Hoyas], but I was proud of how they picked themselves up and went out and grabbed this win.” Playing in an area where...
...leeches are not looked upon as exotic or primitive. Under Communist rule, leeches were readily available for sound therapeautic purposes. "It was mandatory for each pharmacy to have 25 leeches in stock at a time," says Nikonov, who has worked at the Center for 19 years. He is very proud that the rest of the world is now catching up to Russia. (Check out the story of a modern-day exorcist...