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Authentic Chinese Food vs. Americanized Chinese Food
Thanks for this, it's really interesting. We have a similar thing in London (for American read "Anglicised"). There are some authentic restaurants about, but some of it is also about how authentic we westerners want our food to be.
Telesto, on 08/11/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
Thank you for this good information. I especially like that paragraphs about the differences between the Sunni and Shi'a sects, and how that split happened. Frank's comment is excellent as well.
dustytoes, on 08/11/2014
Turning Back the Clock with RS2006
I heard that Prifddinas was opening. It's really tempting me back!
JoHarrington, on 08/11/2014
Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland
You are very welcome. Scotland is such a beautiful country. You will be very welcome over here in 2015. :D
JoHarrington, on 08/11/2014
Why Does Father Ted Hold Such a Timeless Appeal?
I watched a documentary where they went inside the 'parochial house'. It was like going through the rabbit hole, because the inside is nothing like we expect it to be. The family who live there have so many visitors that they've now opened a ...
JoHarrington, on 08/11/2014
Is Article Marketing Dead?
Nope, article marketing is the most popular and risk free way to jumpstart your own online wealth stream, even if you have no previous experience with internet businesses.
SEO Marsha, on 08/11/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
So true, Frank. Thanks for this.
Sheri_Oz, on 08/11/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
The psychologist Allport distinguished between intrinsic and extrinsic religion. Intrinsic religion is religion because you believe it is a path to the True and the Good. He discovered that it is productive of positive attitudes. Extrinsic ...
frankbeswick, on 08/11/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
Yes, Frank, it is only particular sects within the Sunni that have understood the Quran to mean killing off anyone who does not agree - to the letter - with them.
Brenda - I also wondered on what basis some of the people writing on Facebook ...
Sheri_Oz, on 08/11/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
Thank you for this, Sheri. It clears up a lot for me. I couldn't understand how Islam could be a peaceful religion considering what has been going on in recent years.
BrendaReeves, on 08/10/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
The problems are coming from the Wahabis and the Salafistas,both extreme branches of Sunni. The Taliban, Al Qaeda. Boko Haram and Isis all come from these movements. Some other branches are less than tolerant, but these four are the source of ...
frankbeswick, on 08/10/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
Not since the Inquisition, that is! That was a dark time in Christian history but long over. Now it is time for Islam to rid itself of that remnant from 1500 years ago and for all of Islam to join modern society. With all I have been learning ...
Sheri_Oz, on 08/10/2014
Understanding Islamic Sects: Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi
It was a very interesting read. Although I'm often in a Muslim country, I wasn't really aware of those differences between "sects". To say the truth we rarely talk about these different ways to practice islam since the people I know and I'm ...
holly-day, on 08/10/2014
Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland
Great details of the location shoot. Thanks so much. Would love to see these parts of Scotland I have not seen on previous visits. May be coming over in 2015.
Nancy Bonnar, on 08/10/2014
Which Blogging Platform Do You Use and Why?
I use website builders. I had a bad experience with Weebly though. I like the website builders because you can start free and you can upgrade later. If you decide to upgrade you can get more features. I wrote a blog post about some of the ones I ...
MoonMaa, on 08/10/2014