Arab Reform Bulletin changes name to Sada.

Arab Reform Bulletin published since 2003 by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has recently changed its name to Sada.

ISSN:1942-5805

"To better reflect the current developments on the ground and the breadth of the debate occurring in the region, [Arab Reform Bulletin] was relaunched as Sada, meaning reverberation or repercussion in Arabic. Sada offers original, bilingual analysis of political change and reform trends in the Arab world from leading thinkers and new voices in the region."

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BROOKS "YOUNGER " BROTHER

Last week, Brooks Brothers opened up its Flatiron Concept Store, situated in New York's first Skyscraper at 175, Fifth Avenue. Brick walls and wooden beams are exposed. This store is "Not Your Dadddy's Brooks Brothers" it's geared for a younger customer. The store showcases an assortment of men's and woman's sportswear including Levi's jeans. Preppy is the key word brought together in a creative, playful way. (pics via the urban class boutique)

Open Access Journal: International Journal of Modern Anthropology

International Journal of Modern Anthropology

ISSN:1737-7374
eISSN:1737-8176

Association Tunisienne d’Anthropologie
Published in : Munastīr, Tunisia
Frequency: Annual
Vol. 1, (2008)-

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Open Access Journal: Alternatives : Turkish Journal of International Relations

Alternatives : Turkish Journal of International Relations is a journal of Yalova University and published by Center for International Conflict Resolution.

e-ISSN: 1303-5525
Published : Istanbul, Turkey
Frequency: Quarterly
Vol. 1, no. 1 (spring 2002)-

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Treating Guests Like Children?

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Some people feel that in being asked to remove their shoes, they are being treated like children.

They may find it obnoxious, having to follow a house rule. They may think it is fine to ask children to take off their shoes, as who knows what they might step in, but they feel patronised to be asked to take off their own shoes. They believe that adults can be trusted to wipe their feet on the doormat.

What I would say to these people is that there are many good reasons why hosts may ask them to take off their shoes. I suggest they try not to think of it as a house rule, but just as a polite request (like somebody asking you to hold their umbrella). These people probably go shoeless sometimes in their own homes, so it should not be too onerous to do this when at the homes of others.

The fact is that wiping your feet will not remove all the dreadful stuff that your shoes pick up. You may try to be careful what you step in, but a lot of the worst things, like lead or weed killer is unseen.



Other people may feel that removing their shoes makes them feel childish. They do not feel terribly grown up skipping around a house in their bare feet or padding in their socks. What I would say to those people is that they should bear in mind that in many cultures, going shoeless indoors is the norm. In Japan or Sweden, nobody thinks it childish to be in socks or bare feet. There are plenty of situations in the UK where adults will be without shoes; such as on the beach or in a Yoga class. I suggest that when they visit shoeless homes, they ought to bring some slippers to wear.

KICK SOME ASS

This is booty-licious, don't know which to choose, shall I go for Alden, Red Wing, Quoddy or Sorel?

Life ain't easy.......

ACL @ UNIONMADE, FRISCO

Michael Williams of ACL posted a great piece of Unionmade, San Francisco on his site. Above you see a selection of his photo's, for more pic's and the article click here!