Michael Hinckley
Masters of Arts in Middle East history and conversant in Arabic with a smattering of German thrown in to boot. Living in "The Heart of it All" while looking for interesting websites.
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How to Land a Job Teaching at a UniversityWhat you need to know in order to land a job in academia.
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A Review of the Crater Lake Lodge in Medford, OregonOregon's Crater Lake is a wonderful place to visit any time of year, and knowing a little bit more about the lodge's facilities and what to expect may help you decide to visit this natural wonder.
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Mycoplasma Fermentans & Gulf War SyndromeThis hard-to-detect microbe may be at the center of the mysterious Gulf War Syndrome that many veterans still deal with today. Knowing more about the disease can help those you love when nothing else seems to work.
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Coenzyme Q10 DeficiencyCoenzyme Q10 is a naturally-occurring element which regulates several key processes in the body. If your body is unable to process or uptake this vital enzyme, you can experience a range of problems.
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Quinine AllergyQuinine is derivative of Jesuit's Bark and was mainly used to combat Malaria. Some people can develop an allergy to Quinine and knowing more about the allergy could save your life.
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Gettign the Job as a Massage Therapist: Interview Techniques and Common SenseThe hardest part of being a massage therapist is actually nailing the interview; it is so much unpaid work to do what you need to in order to get the job, but if you do it right, that next career path may be yours.
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Working as a Massage TherapistTHere are many ways to find employment as a massage therapist, and an increasing call for massage therapy in managing pain, speeding recovery, and increasing overall quality of life.
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How Historical Perspectives Affect the WorldExamines the way that perception of history affects, and is affected by, the ways that people of all nations see the world. This relationship is key to understanding the reasons countries, organizations, and individuals do the things they do.
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Portable Photo PrintersA few photo printers I and a friend reviewed that are popular in England right now.
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Saving Printing Costs at the OfficeSaving printing costs at the office is easy, painless, and makes sense. What is there to lose. -
Vivera Ink by Hewlett-PackardWhat's the big deal with Vivera ink? Read on and find out!
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A Look at Brother Multi-Function PrintersExamines some Brother multi-function printers that are popular in Britain right now.
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African Spotted Neck OttersAfrican spotted neck otters as seen at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California -
Asian Small Clawed Otters at the Monterey Bay AquariumCute Asian Small Clawed Otters romping at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California. -
Becoming a Camera OperatorGetting a job in film or television can be easy if you want to work behind the scenes.
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Becoming an Associate ProducerGetting a break in film and television can start by being an associate producer.
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Ultrasound Technician JobsFinding a job once you're done ultrasound technician school is easy with this guide.
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Baby StrollersKnow what you're looking for with a quick overview of baby strollers.
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Baby CarriersThere are lots of different types of baby carriers, here's a look at a few different types.
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Ultrasound Technician SchoolsChoosing a career in the medical field, especially as a ultrasound technician, is a wise move in a contracting economy, but you have to choose a good school first.
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Baby SlingsHow do bond with your baby and still keep your hands free? Get a baby sling!
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Aged Scotch WhiskeyLooks at the history of aged scotch whiskey.
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AARP Automobile InsuranceWhat can AARP car insurance do for you?
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500 Gigabyte HarddrivesWhat are these extra-large hard drives and what can they cost me?
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Tours of Medieval Egyptian Houses in CairoA travelogue with a physical description of Cairo's medieval "quarter" including a tour of a medieval-style house with all of its "modern" conveniences.
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Nile River Cruise: Nubian Museum, Philae and Abu Simbel Temples, Parts 2 and 3A travelogue of visiting the Nubian Museum, Philae, and the great temples at Abu Simbel in Egypt on the Nile River cruise. -
Nile River Cruise: The Valley of the Kings, Part 1The Valley of the Kings is just that - a valley in which many kings (and a few queens) are buried. -
An Examiination of History WritingExamines the practice of writing history from multiple theoretical perspectives, using "Writing History: Theory & Practice" as a reference.
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Book Review: Historical Theory by Mary FulbrookExamines how the theory of historical analysis and interpretation is understood, using Mary Fulbrook's "Historical Theory" as a reference.
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Ordinary Horror: How "Normal" People Could Become NazisUses "Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland" and "Neighbors: the Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland" as a point of departure in analyzing the history, and future, of evil. -
Why Terrorism Went GlobalReview of Fawas Gerges' "The Far Enemy: Why Jihad Went Global" and examines his critique of global terrorism as well as his writing style.
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America's Latin American Empire: How Chiquita Made "Banana Republics" PossibleReviews Steve Striffler's "In The Shadows of State and Capital: The United Fruit Company, Popular Struggle, and Agrarian Restructuring in Ecuador, 1900-1995." -
Explanation of the Names Karnak and LuxorOur guide, a trained Egyptologist, explains how the temples of Luxor and Karnak came by their names. He explains the influence of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Arabic, and Latin upon the final names of Luxor and Karnak. -
Opening of Mazaher's ConcertMazaher is a folk music which fuses Egyptian, Muslim, and Eastern African musical traditions. This video is meant to compliment my previous article on Folk and African music in Cairo (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/994796/folk_and_african_music_in_cairo.html?cat=16) but can be viewed -
Abd Al Karim, a Professional Egyptologist, Explains Abu Simbel's SignificanceProfessional Egyptologist, Abd al Karim, explains how the temples of Abu Simbel were used to reinforce the belief that the God-King, Rhamses II, was a god and could perform magic. -
300 Degree View of the Courtyard of Luxor Temple, EgyptA 300 degree pan of the courtyard of Luxor temple in Luxor, Egypt. -
Persian Love PoetryReviews Vesta Sharkhosh Curtis and Sheila R. Canby's "Persian Love Poetry" which highlights the universal love of beauty and eloquence as evidenced by this body of ancient poems.
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Freeloader's Guide to the Internet: How to Get Free StuffUpfront, I must tell you that getting free stuff is fun and addictive; once you get a few free items, you want to find more! This is not a comprehensive guide to all the free stuff in the Internet world, but it is a good starting point.
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Khan El-Khalili: A Travelogue of Cairo's Most Famous BazaarA travelogue, observation, and information about Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's most famous - and largest - shopping plaza. -
The Citadel of SaladinA travelogue of my visit to the citadel of Salah al-Din (Saladin) in Cairo, Egypt. -
A Walking Tour of Alexandria, EgyptThe place I wanted to visit the most when I arrived was the New Library of Alexandria; its modern architecture and top-of-the-line resources are meant to make it the premier library in the World, as its predecessor was in ancient times. -
Folk and African Music in CairoA travelogue of Cairo, Egypt where I discover and discuss "Zar" music, a female-led combination of African and Arabic music that is dying out.
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Art, Nightlife and Marriage in Cairo, EgyptA travelogue of my time in Cairo, Egypt where I discovered a lot about the underground art scene and what it takes for an Egyptian to marry the one he loves. -
Visual Guide to EgyptA compilation of photographs from Egypt, including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel -
The Enlightenment of BadenAnalyses Dagmar Herzog's book which looks at "middle tier" thinkers in 19th German society, utilizing Baden, Germany as a case study.
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A Brief Discussion of Global Trade in the Pre-Modern EraPosits that the very efficiency of Muslim and Chinese traders may have provided the impetus for Christopher Columbus to search for an alternate route to Asia by sailing west. Original research conducted by Michael Hinckley, MA University of California at Santa Barbara.
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Re-examining Revolution in EgyptExamining the way two scholars interpret the events and motivations of Gamal Abd al-Nasser during the early days of Arab Nationalism and the so-called "Arab" Cold War. Original analysis conducted by Michael hinckley, MA at the University of California at Santa Barbara. -
Truman's Recognition of Israel: Jewish Votes, Religion or Cold War Politics?Examines the motivations behind Truman's recognition of Israel that go beyond his religious background and his desire to court the Jewish vote. Original research done at the University of California at Santa Barbara, 2007-2008.
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5 Summer Melon RecipesNothing says summer better than these 5 fresh and fun melon recipes. -
Exploring the Great Pyramid at GizaA travelogue of the day I explored the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, including prices to enter, what to expect when visiting the Pyramids, and what the inside of the Pyramid is like. -
Cairo, Egypt: Travel GuideA starting-point guide to visiting Cairo, both for short vacations and longer durations. -
What Went Wrong: America's Army in Iraq Before the SurgeWhy didn't Iraqis welcome American troops with flowers? Why did it take so long to figure out what was wrong in Iraq? How could we have "Accomplished" the mission and avoided Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay? Original research my Michael Hinckley, MA UCSB
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Racism in the British Empire During World War I: A White Man's BurdenThe official policies and society of Britain not only maintained racism, but encouraged it - even toward other "British subjects" - and we're still paying the price today. -
Clash of Civilizations: The West and the Middle EastDo Europe and America hate Muslims, Orientals or Arabs? This original analysis by Michael Hinckley (MA, UCSB) examines this question as posited by three scholars of the Middle East. -
Musical Dissent in Muslim AlgeriaWhat makes music dangerous? Original research by Michael Hinckley (MA, University of California at Santa Barbara) show that, whatever the reason, Algerian governments and rebels alike will KILL to stop it.
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The End of Empire in Africa: Reviewing, Analyzing Tony Chafer's BookDid France get dismantling their overseas empire right? Tony Chafer proves that the French aren't as nice as they'd like everyone to think they are. Original research and analysis by Michael Hinckley, MA University of California at Santa Barbara. -
Egyptian Nationalism Under British OccupationOppressed and occupied Egypt was not a passive member of the British Empire before 1952. Original research conducted by Michael Hinckley, MA University of California at Santa Barbara. -
How Nato Made America an "Empire"Without NATO, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, and Rock and Roll might never have become global phenomenons and Americans would still be "junior" partners to Europeans. Original research by Michael Hinckley, MA University of California at Santa Barbara. -
LonnieA humorous short-story with a )hopefully) surprising twist. Original fiction by Michael Hinckley.