Archive for October, 2008
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
The US Presidential Election: An International Perspective
During my time in Casablanca (on and off for the last 3 months) I was lucky enough to find a hotel room that has a TV with one English-speaking channel, the BBC! This is really great news for me, not only because I am a news-junky, but also because it was extremely important to [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Miscellaneous, Morocco by Ceci
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Rabat
Rabat was my final research-related destination in Morocco. As the current capital of Morocco, it acts as the political center and home to government and ministerial offices, embassies, the mausoleum for kings who have passed away, and the King’s official palace. Historically, Rabat had a thriving Jewish community, residing in the mellah and serviced by [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Moroccan, Uncategorized by Ceci
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Marrakesh
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No Comments » - Posted in Moroccan, Uncategorized by Ceci
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Fes
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Fes is probably my favorite Moroccan city, and I regret that I was only able to spend about [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Moroccan, Uncategorized by Ceci
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
First Quarterly Report to Watson Headquarters
Hey everyone! As part of my few requirements for the Watson Fellowship, I must submit 3 quarterly reports on my progress and the triumphs and challenges I am facing as the year continues. Copied below is the report, which provides a good idea of the things I have learned since I have been in Morocco, [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Moroccan by Ceci
Monday, October 13th, 2008
Agadir
Agadir is a lovely beach resort city located on the Atlantic Ocean in the south of Morocco. After many years of reconstruction after an earthquake in 1960 completely devastated the city, Agadir is now one of Morocco’s top beach resort destinations. Wealthy Moroccans, as well as Europeans from the United Kingdom to Russia, frequent the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Moroccan, Morocco by Ceci
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Ramadan
Every year in America the month of Ramadan passes by with little change or notice; however and perhaps obviously, in a Muslim country, life and people’s attitudes and schedules are completely altered as they observe the holiest month of the Muslim Calendar.
The religious obligations for Muslims during Ramadan is to abstain from eating, drinking, and [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Morocco by Ceci
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Rosh Hashana
I would like to wish all my family and friends a Shana Tova U’metuka and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
