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THE ARAB WORLD In spite of over two thousand years of contact, Westerners and Arabs still do not understand each other. Proxemic research reveals some insights into this difficulty. Americans in the Middle East are immediately struck by two conflicting sensations. In public they are compressed and overwhelmed by smells, crowding, and high noise levels; in Arab homes Americans are apt to rattle around, feeling exposed and often somewhat inadequate because of too much space! (The Arab houses and apartments of the middle and upper classes which Americans stationed abroad commonly occupy are much larger than the dwellings such ...

For the first time ever, American Muslims will see a U.S. postage stamp honor their religion and culture. And they’re delighted - but San Antonio Muslim leaders hope the gesture is only a first step toward grater understanding and respect for Islam in mainstream America. The 34-cent stamp will be available at post offices starting today. It has gold Arabic calligraphy on a blue background, with the English text, “Eid Greetings,” to feature the two most important Islamic festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid ao-Adha. Eid al-Fitr breaks the fast to end Ramadan, the Islamic holy monthly. Eid al-Adha recalls ...

SESNO: Impact on the Republican Party if he does that? Impact on the race? MCCAIN: It's too early to tell. I would very much dislike to see Pat leave. He represents a wing of our party. In fact, he represents a viewpoint that I thoroughly disagree with. Sort of a protectionist, not exactly isolationist but kind of America-first viewpoint that I think is not good for the party or America. But he is an articulate spokesperson for that point of view. We need to have that debate within the party. And I hope he doesn't leave the party