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Uni fees

published by TPOS on 13 October, 2010 - 21:35

Business Secretary Vince Cable has given the government's approval to a report calling for an unlimited level of tuition fees for students.

Mr Cable told the House of Commons he endorsed the "persuasive proposals" of Lord Browne's radical funding reforms.

A backbench rebellion by Lib Dem MPs has been threatened - but Mr Cable defended the plans as "fair and progressive".

Students have warned that raising fees would mean "crippling debts".

Mr Cable told MPs that his previous pledge to scrap fees was "no longer feasible" - and that he saw Lord Browne's proposals to raise fees as "on the right lines".

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Religion in everyday life

published by TPOS on 11 October, 2010 - 22:14

How much does religion affect your everyday life?

Is it just on a personal level?

Do you find it hard to implement any religious teachings? If yes, what and why?

Do you discuss religion often, with family/friends?

Do you think there's a time when you just shouldn't talk about it?

Do you think people will think you're crazy/weird/social outcast etc if you talk about religion a lot?

Anything else?

Customs Regulations in Saudi Arabia

published by TPOS on 17 July, 2010 - 22:00

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Alcohol-containing items, flavoring extracts, cooking wines, wine making kits, books on manufacturing of such drinks or any foods with alcohol, etc.
Narcotics
All kinds of medicines
Medicine MUST be accompanied by doctor's prescription and is to be for personal use only
Radio transmitter/communication equipment (including walkie-talkies, short-wave, VHF, marine, police band equipment, etc.)
Binoculars or telescopic equipment
All types of statues
Objects of human or animal form (statues, figurines, carvings, etc.)
Games of chance (chess, dice, backgammon, etc.)
All weapons and firearms (real or ornamental), including guns, ammunition, fireworks, spears and other edged weapons, etc. (owner subject to investigation, fines, and/or imprisonment)

Converts

published by TPOS on 22 June, 2010 - 20:55

I don't want to marry a convert cuz they're more likely to turn back to their "old ways" and not be very Islamic

That is along the along lines of what someone said to me a while back [can't remember exactly]

I don't know any converts so i couldn't comment on how much they've changed or even just what they're like now and the possibility of them changing.

However do converts not have the same chance of falling off the path as a born Muslim. Like if they've made the big decision of accepting the shahadah then they're hardly likely to go back on that faith and that is the main thing.

Islamic Courses At Uni

published by TPOS on 22 June, 2010 - 20:38

I was just thinking, and will start researching, on how many different types of Islamic courses are there at unis?

Just thought u guys could might be doing a course or something and could help by telling me the sort of course u can be taught and how do u know if you're being taught the "right" stuff. Like what do they use to teach the info, will be taught according to sects etc?

And any recommendations - uni/course?
or any other info.
thanks.

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