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OPIUM WAR LEGACY
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PETER JENNINGS, ABC News: Now, when we started this program this morning
your time, tonight our time, we talked about the great Opium War,
and -- which led to the British having Hong Kong in the first place
156 years ago. The British were growing opium in India, exporting
it, stuffing it down Chinese throats. And one of the great Chinese
characters is an ancestor of our next correspondent. He was the Chinese
commissioner of the day who threw the opium away, invoking the British
wrath. We go to Los Angeles and ABC's Carol Lin. Carol, nice to
have you with us. Family ...
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RAMADAN FASTING - EFFECT ON HEALTHY MUSLIMS
Magazine article from: Social Behavior and Personality
; ...effects on healthy Muslims of fasting during Ramadan. We found some changes such as weight...health status. Thus, observance of the Ramadan fasting has both positive and adverse...however, are unlikely to persist after Ramadan or to lead to other complications. Healthy...
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 "The Star (Amman, Jordan)")
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Ramadan: Ritual or spiritual?
Newspaper article from: The Star (Amman, Jordan)
; ...all over Jordan reflect the people's keenness to show how Ramadan brings happiness into their lives every year. Ramadan comes and brings real change to the lives of Muslims. In Ramadan, I prefer to focus on family gatherings, because, as you...
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Ramadan tents, betweenworship and entertainment.
Newspaper article from: The Star (Amman, Jordan)
; ...as bars and discos are closed during Ramadan by order of Ministry of Interior, besides...lot of people have found their way to Ramadan tents, to smoke and chill out with friends...ones used to instill the real meaning of Ramadan to be incorporated in the lives of individuals...
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Ramadan Continues to Inspire the Faithful Throughout the Arab World.
News Wire article from: Albawaba.com
; ...overwhelming 96% of Muslim Arabs are observing the Ramadan fast, 89% view Ramadan as a yearly lesson in self-restraint and discipline...restaurants and hotels region-wide tout their special Ramadan iftar and suhur promotions, a big majority (67...
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Ramadan fasting brings Muslim groups together for a common cause
Newspaper article from: Washington Afro-American
; ...Washington Afro-American 01-05-2001 Ramadan fasting brings Muslim groups together for a common cause Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic (lunar...period from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. Ramadan, known by many people as the fasting...
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 "The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario)")
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Ramadan a time of patience, restraint; Canadian Muslims maintain rituals of fasting, prayer and seeking guidance.(Go Weekend)
Newspaper article from: The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario)
; ...the Mahboobi family marks the month of Ramadan with 30 days of fasting, prayers and...this month. It's different celebrating Ramadan in Afghanistan, Iran or Pakistan, says...example. The children need to know what Ramadan is all about so we show it by practice...
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 "Yemen Times (Sana'a, Yemen)")
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Ramadan in America: Pursuing faith and spirituality (Report).
Newspaper article from: Yemen Times (Sana'a, Yemen)
; ...past year. A day in the life of Wadah in Ramadan is a typical day for many Yemenis in America...seven day work routine does not change in Ramadan. He starts work at 6 am and ends at 6...home reading the Quran and praying. But Ramadan for Yemenis in America is still a special...
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Ramadan fasting diet entailed a lipid metabolic disorder among type 2 diabetic obese women.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: American Journal of Applied Sciences
; INTRODUCTION Ramadan fasting, the ninth month of Islamic Hijri...from food and water from dawn to sunset. Ramadan fasting is commonly seen as beneficial...the other hand, it has been shown that Ramadan fasting can be considered as an ideal...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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RAMADAN: ISLAM'S HOLIEST MONTH.(News)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)
; ...contemplation today with the start of Ramadan, the ninth month in Islam's calendar...in Afghanistan for the month. START OF RAMADAN The month begins with the sighting of...set today, Nov. 17, as the start of Ramadan in North America. ORIGINS Muslims believe...
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Ramadan's beginning to look a lot like . . . A religious month changes for many
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune
; ...cheer is everywhere.For a holy month, Ramadan is not what it used to be. Once an ascetic...fasting, prayer and reflection on God, Ramadan has gradually taken on the commercial...hanging lights that festoon windows to the Ramadan greeting cards and Ramadan sales and advertising...
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