"Died of Magnum"

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:46:36 +0000

Anybody noticed the Alert above? I see that Wayne Miller "died of Magnum". Really? I had no idea it was so dangerous.

Photo Agency search photographer in Oklahoma

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:45:47 +0000

Photo Agency search photographer in Oklahoma. Please contact us to: redazione@nurphoto.com

instant news updates?

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:36:38 +0000

Hi, I'm here to ask if anyone can help me find a place where I can get instant local news. I am asking this because I have come to a dead end in my photography, I'm taking photos of people and places but none of it means anything! I want to start getting shocking, thought provoking photographs but I am starved of resources. I've often thought about war photography but would not know where to start to get into that field. Any suggestions are welcome, I'm just looking for something exciting and meaningful, which I'm struggling to find in the small town I live in. Thanks, Liam!

Career Flatline...

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:38:40 +0000

Am I the only one that feels this way? I just really believe that I am going nowhere fast with photographic work...not even paid work... but work I really just want to get seen... Any ideas on how to administer CPR to a photographic career on which it looks like the life support is failing? Help please...I think its just about to flatline...

Cambodian Photo Project Needs Your Help

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:18 +0000

Cameras — Check Flash Cards — Check Lesson Plans — Check Airline tickets — Check Funding — Uh... We’re leaving in a week but still need your support for The Cambodian Photography Project. See the website www.thecambodianphotographyproject.com or read about it on Facebook. All donations are fully tax deductible. Cheers.

Fixer/Stringer in Bangladesh !!

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:26:16 +0000

I work as a professional Fixer/Stringer for foreign journalists, photographers, documentary film makers & News Agencies with a journalism background. Contact me if you are planning for any assignment in Bangladesh. My email: roni_law.du@hotmail.com —Thanks

emphas.is launches own crowdfunder for journalism platform

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:01 +0000

Emphas.is has produced more than 50 stories by 60 journalists in 60 countries by putting the people who want to tell a story in touch with the people who want them. Now they need the community's support to continue giving the issues you care about the coverage they need. http://www.emphas.is/web/guest/discoverprojects?projectID=837

Cameraman Needed in Equatorial Guinea

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:03 +0000

Urgently looking for stringer to help cover Equatorial Guinea’s upcoming general elections. This is for "Africa Journal," a weekly programme that airs on around 49 networks in 42 countries.

Venice Biennale

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:18 +0000

I'll be shooting the opening of the Venice Biennale next week - has anyone out there covered this in the past? Any tips or suggestions on logistics would be much appreciated.

Cairo fixer

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:28 +0000

I am a pragmatic and responsible Egyptian man seeking to bridge East and Western understanding through the channels of journalism and mass media. Since last year’s historical uprising, I have been given the opportunity to materialize my aspirations by assisting renowned Western journalists with arranging interviews with key local figures, translating Arabic into the English and Italian language, finding unique and original stories, and providing general guidance into the culture and politics of Egyptian society.

Soundperson needed, Venice, Italy?

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:25 +0000

Can anyone recommend a good soundperson in Venice, Italy? needed ASAP. It's a one day job on May 28th or May29th. thanks! contact: Cynthia Johnson cell: +39 333 699 0397 pazzawinyan@yahoo.com Skype: cynthia.johnson75

Photographer available for assignments in Ireland and UK

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:23 +0000

Documentary and Fine Art photographer based in Dublin available for assignments, both editorial and commercial, in Ireland and UK. Please contact me at trishutchinson@gmail.com

Why is Lightstalkers an untrusted site?

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:17:28 +0000

Out of all the websites I regularly visit Lightstalkers is the only one that is always declared "unsafe" by my browsers (Firefox & Safari). I have to go through a bit of a BS work-around to log on with what I hope is some sort of security but it is bothersome. LS's "security certificate" is screwed up, evidently. Why does this happen? Can it be fixed? What's the problem?

Time Lapse/ Card Write Speeds

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:02:29 +0000

Hi guys- I have just started doing a timelapse project and am running into some buffer issues. I was hoping someone out there had an answer for me. . . I am using a Canon 5d Markii. When I use Sandisk Extreme 60mb/s cards I run into no problems when shooting with a 1 second interval. But when I use a new Lexar Professional 1000x card, the images are not processed fast enough and everything gets bogged down and it can't handle the continuous 1 second intervals. I've read reviews online and people seem to recommend the Lexar cards for timelapse, though they arent working for me. Any ideas? Thanks!

Navigator/Translator for Istanbul

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:49:06 +0000

Hello all, I am looking for someone to help navigate/translate in Istanbul between June 27 and July 3, 2013. Doing research on food studies and culture and would like the help of someone who has some insight on the food system. Also, any idea as to what the equivalent of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich in America is in Istanbul? please respond to post or email me at marceloflores@utexas.edu

juarez fixer/translator/driver

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:17 +0000

I am looking for someone in Ciudad Juarez June 13-17th to help me out as I search for a documentary project. I am not seeking stories directly about violence/narcotrafficking/femicide, but instead, am interested in recovery (emotional, economic, physical) and reclamation of the city by its residents. Maybe that is not happening... but if it is, I'd like to explore it. I am interested in public arts projects, circuses, comedy performances, music, venues where people are feeling safe enough to enjoy life. I want to talk to people about what, if anything, has changed recently in Juarez. I am not interested in placing myself or anyone I work with in a dangerous situation. I hope to find someone who knows the city well, can translate (I speak ok spanish, but not good enough for interviewing), and can drive me. I hope to shoot stills and video and end up with a short multimedia project. I also need suggestions on a reasonable rate of pay. My accommodation is set, and I may have access to a car that we can use.

Fixers Wanted for U.S. TV Program

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:13 +0000

Hi Everyone, I work for a U.S.-based television company that is producing a program about travel fixers and travel guides. Due to the often times delicate and dangerous nature of this profession, we are looking for experienced fixers who would be willing to share their stories and convey what their day to day life is like. Obviously safety is of the utmost concern so your confidentiality is something we take very seriously. This program is for a major cable network, and we would like to find people very soon. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this opportunity, please let us know so we can discuss further. Best, Casting Team fixershow2013@gmail.com

DokuPhoto

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:11 +0000

Dear Photographers, We are thrilled to announce the launch of call for application for the DokuPhoto Documentary Photography Workshop with Pep Bonet, to be held during this edition of DokuFest in Prizren from 17th until 25th of August. DokuPhoto workshop will bring together regional documentary photographers who will be led by the co-founder of Noor Images Agency and award winning Spanish photographer Pep Bonet to create a visual story on Kosovo. The workshop will also include a one-day master class with renowned English photographer Andrew Testa. The selected photographers will be invited to Prizren for six intensive days of photographing and editing. The work produced will be shown in DokuFest and in exhibitions around the Balkans and beyond. Who can apply? The program is aimed at 10 professional documentary photographers from Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. What is covered? DokuFest will cover the expense of travel to Prizren, the costs of accommodation and an allowance for daily expenses. TO APPLY: 1: You should send a bio (maximum 300 words) explaining why would you like to attend this documentary photography workshop. 2: Personal documentary photography project with no more than 15 images and text explaining the project. Applications should be sent to dokuphoto@dokufest.com Deadline for application is 30 June 2013 Requirements: - The workshop will be conducted in English, so the participants must have good command of English Language. -Photographers should have their own photography and editing equipment.

Looking for Assignments all over the world

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:57 +0000

Hi I am a experience photojournalist currently in south east asia. Looking for assignments all over the world. email: baaboon3@gmail.com

Fixer in Istanbul

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:18 +0000

I'm looking for a fixer in Istanbul--any suggestions for someone who is reliable and works on a tight budget?

Crowd funding campaign for photo book "Looking into the eyes of Made in China"

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:59 +0000

Hi all, I just launched my crowd-funding book project on Emphas.is: http://www.emphas.is/web/guest/discoverprojects?projectID=817 Please click on the link and read the description. The idea in one word is to meet the people who produce the Made in China products we use every day face to face. This 100-page book will come to life with your help. How can you help? 1. Pre-order one copy for $50 and receive your dedicated book as soon as it's published with all my thanks! 2. Please share the link with all your contacts, on your facebook, everywhere. In case your friends experience difficulties in backing the book, give them my e-mail photolucas@gmail.com and tell them to ask me for help. Thanks in advance! Lucas Portfolio: http://www.pictobank.com

Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator for Cairo and Egypt

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:24 +0000

Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator and Freelance Journalist in Cairo, Tanta, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, Port Said and Egypt Ahmed Seddik is around now to report and/or translate for the media. http://www.facebook.com/CairoFixer Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator for Cairo and Egypt Arabic <> English There is a highly recommended fixer/translator in Cairo, Egypt call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com -—————— Ahmed Seddik has worked with BBC, CNN, CBS, FT, Time Magazine, France 2… ——————————————— Testimonials: I have hired Mr Seddik on two occasions – once in Egypt and once in Libya. On both occasions he was working as a translator and fixer for the BBC team. We were working in a high pressured environment, doing very long hours and I was extremely impressed with him. He has excellent English – better than any other translator I have worked with so far in the region. He is confident in dealing with journalists and communicated with the people we interviewed in a respectful and friendly manner. He has a vast knowledge of politics and current affairs as well as the history of Egypt and the wider Middle East. This was invaluable both for interviews and in general conversation. He is also particularly good at turning dry facts into fascinating anecdotes and was often able to entertain and educate us with interesting stories about Egypt’s history. He is obviously passionate about the country, its history and culture. What most impressed me about Mr Seddik however is his energy and enthusiasm, even after working for extremely long hours. Many other translators I have worked with have been irritable after working for very long hours, but Mr Seddik remained alert, cheerful and hardworking no matter how many hours he had done. He was always punctual, courteous and is good at taking the initiative when needed. Helena Merriman Broadcast Journalist BBC World Service -————————— I am a producer for The CBS Evening News, a national nightly newsprogram in the United States. In early February, Correspondent Terry McCarthy and I were sent to Egypt to cover the events of Tahrir Square, and we hired Ahmed as our interpreter, our guide, and what we in the news business call a “fixer” – that is, someone who can arrange the interviews we need, sort through the facts we want, and generally make our lives easier in a foreign country. Ahmed was amazing. He helped us navigate through Cairo at a very difficult time with a combination of street smarts, great attitude, and an uncanny command of the English language. Also, there is no higher-pressure environment than television journalism, and we had Ahmed working for us about 20 hours a day for 3 weeks; he never failed to jump at the assignment and he never complained. In Ahmed we found not only an amazing producer, but a great resource for all things Egypt. His offhand knowledge of Egyptian history, of pharaohs and antiquities, of hieroglyphics and pyramids is astounding. He can quote ancient Egyptian texts from memory. In many ways he was our tour guide and history professor on top of everything else. Sincerely, Erin Lyall George Producer The CBS Evening News -—————————————— COPPER POT PICTURES hired Ahmed Seddik to be our fixer when we traveled to Egypt in June 2012 to film WE MUST GO, our documentary about the Egyptian Football team. Though we had tried to sort out various rights and permissions prior to traveling to Egypt, it wasn’t until Ahmed came on board that we started to see results. From permissions with the various football associations to permits from the Egyptian government to our daily transportation, Ahmed arranged everything. It was unbelievable. He is a motivated and capable fixer who assured that everything was taken care of prior to our arrival. Ahmed paved the way for a smooth shoot; we didn’t have to worry about anything except doing our jobs. He met each new challenge and wrinkle to the shoot with a positive attitude and a willingness to see that our wishes were carried out. His services were invaluable. We have shot documentaries around the world and much of the success (or failure) for our projects depend on the talents of our local fixers: I am pleased to say that Ahmed is the best we’ve worked with and I look forward to a continued partnership on WE MUST GO and future Copper Pot projects shot throughout Egypt and the Middle East. My only hesitation in writing this glowing review is that I want to make sure no one else hires him when we need him! — Dave LaMattina Producer/Director | COPPER POT PICTURES ———————————————— I am a correspondent with BBC News, based in London. I worked alongside Mr Seddik for almost 2 weeks earlier this year when I was on assignment in Egypt. During that time I found him to be an outstanding individual who would be an excellent asset to any organization. Specifically he has an acute awareness of how the media works, the demands that the modern media operates under, and the need to handle such demands with clarity, consistency and integrity. His language skills, especially his knowledge of English, are absolutely first class and he has an ability to express himself in a manner that many native English speakers would find difficult to improve upon. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Ahmed Seddik. Yours sincerely, Michael Buchanan Correspondent BBC News -————————————— BBC TV’s ‘Newsnight’ programme employed Ahmed Seddik as a translator, researcher, fixer and guide for two weeks in Cairo in November 2011 and found him to be a resourceful, highly-informed, hard-working and invariably good-humoured colleague. Ahmed has a vast store of knowledge about Egypt and its history, as well as a valuable network of well-placed contacts in many walks of life. He is a constantly engaging and informative companion and is able to work calmly and effectively in highly pressured circumstances. Ahmed was unfailingly cheerful and cooperative when required to work the extremely long hours often required by TV crews. He is not only an excellent interpreter/translator with an astonishingly rich and accurate knowledge of English, but also a fixer with the imagination and resourcefulness to contribute his own ideas. Tim Whewell Correspondent BBC Newsnight ———————— TIME Magazine’s Cairo Bureau has periodically employed Mr. Ahmed Seddik for translating assignments since 2004. He has performed all his tasks with a high degree of expertise and professionalism. Mr. Seddik is also extremely well educated and informed about all aspects of Egyptian life, including politics, culture and society. In every way, he has greatly assisted TIME correspondents in their work. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Seddik’s services, and would be delighted to receive any requests for further elaboration on my recommendation. Scott MacLeod TIME Middle East Correspondent(since 1995) -————————————— I had the opportunity to work with Ahmed Seddik last summer in Cairo, where I was temporarily based as a correspondent for Time Magazine. Though he clearly was far too qualified for the task, he cheerfully served as my translator for a couple of stories. I found him to be a precise interpreter, providing me with excellent translations of what was said in interviews, often a rarity where the need for speed overrides the desire for colorful, exact phrasing. He also demonstrated a willingness to work long hours, and at the last minute. If I have the opportunity to return to Cairo, I will be sure to use his translation services once again. Regards, Aryn Baker, Associate Editor, Time Magazine Asia Siamo stati al Cairo per un weekend lungo, purtroppo durante i disordini di piazza di novembre, che ci hanno impedito di visitare il museo egizio a Piazza Tahrir. Ma anche senza il museo, il viaggio è stato straordinario. Meravigliose le piramidi e il plateau di Giza, bellissima la visita alle moschee e alle strade del cairo islamico, entrambi posti che abbiamo visitato con la nostra guida Ahmed Seddik, la cui mail era indicata sulla Lonely Planet e che abbiamo contattato dall’Italia subito prima di partire. Ahmed ha fatto una grande differenza: è affidabile, preparato, pieno di entusiasmo, appassionato di storia, archeologia, letteratura, geroglifici e conosce i luoghi come le sue tasche. Alle piramidi ci ha fatto vedere tombe delle quali non avremmo mai capito neanche la presenza, ci ha portato a vedere un panorama strepitoso da un posto un pò più lontano ma senza turisti, e ci ha pagato addirittura lui il ritorno con il cammello come “regalo” di benvenuto. Con lui ci siamo avventurati in posti dove non saremmo andati da soli, abbiamo capito tanto della storia dell’egitto e delle piramidi e anche dell’orgoglio degli egiziani di oggi. Insomma, posti meravigliosi, clima perfetto.. speriamo che la situazione politica si tranquillizzi presto, perchè non vediamo l’ora di tornarci e di portarci anche i nostri figli! Silvia Cavallo “You are a student of the finer point of the English language.” Hugh Sykes, BBC, the World at One -———————————————— I have the privilege to recommend to you Ahmed Seddik as an excellent guide and efficient informant. I am fortunate both to have known Ahmed as a fellow student at the American University in Cairo and to have seen how he developed his college interests into his current profession. Although he makes guiding and lecturing his profession, Ahmed is a veritable renaissance man due to his passion for learning. He delights in learning various subjects and can claim expertise in many. Ahmed has a talent for drawing diverse connections from his numerous interests into any talk or tour. In addition to his tours, Ahmed makes good use of his talent in his frequent lectures on diverse topics at the Sawy Culture Wheel, a famous cultural center and academic forum in Zamalek, and elsewhere. In the tours I have attended, Ahmed was lively, engaging, and spontaneous. Both the tour to the City of the Dead and Islamic Cairo were chock‐full of information, partly due to Ahmed’s vast memory for fact and stories. On his tours each monument has a story and every side street is another step back in time. The tours I attended lasted about five hours each, although he has told me they can stretch longer or take less time depending on the audience. When I took the Islamic Cairo tour, we went the full length of the Fatimid city from gate to gate in four hours. His tour of Islamic Cairo is especially nice because it takes place in the wee hours of the morning. The streets of the Khan el‐Khalili are amazingly serene at that time, which makes for a stark contrast with the market’s usual chaos. If you should take the tour make sure to see the inside of the mosque and madrasa of Barquq; Sultan Plum had an eye for beauty. On these tours, Ahmed is always thinking about ways to improve and innovate. For example, while leading us through the streets of Islamic Cairo, Ahmed thanked the street cleaners and pondered organizing them to keep the roads cleaner. Ahmed says he has never given the same tour twice. I believe it. Ahmed’s style of guiding and touring is not like that found on any other tour. It has more artistry in it than the others. But the faint of heart beware, he is more than half a poet. Emblazoned on his business card is the Arabic palindrome malik kalim, meaning “king of words.” And certifiably, he can claim to rule his words. Ahmed is a possessor of a veritable treasury of terms and an arsenal of anecdotes. Don’t think it tedious if he recites a list of synonyms or lines of poetry. Listen attentively. It is all part of the tour. Bryan Kraemer PhD. Candidate Egyptology University of Chicago TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I am very pleased to recommend Mr. Ahmed Seddik of Ahmed Seddik Tours in his pursuit as an expert guide for ancient and medieval sites in Egypt. Not only does he have an outstanding knowledge of Egyptology and ancient Egyptian monuments (including ongoing excavations), he is similarly conversant in Islamic history, as shown in several tours of Islamic Cairo that we have conducted together. This is also clear in his very numerous, well-researched public lectures in Egypt on a wide range of topics within it—literary, historical and linguistic—many of which I have shared in personally. (An Arabist, my 2008 doctoral dissertation at the University of Pennsylvania, on fiction set in ancient Egypt by the late Nobel laureate in literature, Naguib Mahfouz, made broad, closely supervised use of Egyptological sources, and I have also extensively studied Islamic history, both at the University of Michigan and U-Penn.) His considerable acumen and insight extend far beyond these fields to also embrace Arabic literature, science and mathematics too. His masterful familiarity with the vast and intricate oeuvre of Ahmad Shawqi, “the Prince of Poets,” is a great achievement in itself, and could only have been attained with his extremely erudite knowledge of Arabic grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Moreover, he is highly trained in English literature, grammar and lexicography, a most rare combination with such a background in Arabic, let alone Egyptology. Indeed, Ahmed is a genuine polymath in the truest sense of the word, and has educated himself far beyond what his formal studies at the American University in Cairo have taught him. As to his character, Ahmed—a natural showman, with a distinct (and very Egyptian) love of attention—is also extremely thoughtful and helpful to others. Our experience together, in which we have shared in delivering lectures (mainly on Mahfouz)—and even co-produced and performed in short plays (e.g., on the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb)—has been an extremely rich and happy one. I’m quite sure that yours, with this uniquely gifted human being, will be as well. Sincerely, Raymond Stock, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Arabic and Middle East Studies Drew University “Egyptology runs in his veins” Dr. Zahi Hawass My aim was to take a break with a cultural and historic character. And having Egyptologist and tour guide Ahmed Seddik as my companion made my adventure unforgettable. Amira El-Naqeeb, Travel Writer ——————————————— A former Egyptology student at the American University in Cairo, the indefatigable and eloquent Ahmed Seddik makes even the history of bilharzia seem fun. Frequently booked as a translator/fixer by foreign correspondents, the 31-year-old freelance guide is also popular with expats and Egyptian parents who love his child-friendly tours of the Pyramids by camel. In addition to walking tours in the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, Seddik also does a tour of political Cairo, revisiting scenes from the revolution in Tahrir Square SUSAN HACK Condé Nast Traveler Senior Correspondent -———————————— I think many here know Ahmed Seddik. He is a brilliant Egyptologist, an accomplished translator, and a masterfully gifted tour guide who leads tours year-round throughout Egypt in both English and Arabic. Omid Ghaemmaghami I went with a group to the Ramsees Wisawasef textile museum near Saqqara. Ahmed Seddik gave our group a short lecture on the meaning of “naseej” in Arabic. He spoke of theology, poetry and history. He impressed us with his knowledge of the Arabic poetic tradition. He knew scores of lines by Ahmed Shawqi. He certainly charmed me and my group. He quoted from dozens of poems that touch on the meaning of “thread” in Arabic literature. Ahmed was a wonderful guide whose love of puns, sharp wit and impressive memory were all qualities which made his lecture unforgettable. Niko Banac If you are wishing to source an Egyptologist, we would have no hesitation in recommending Ahmed. Our attention was kept by Ahmed the whole day, including our twelve year old! Ahmed is extremely professional, his knowledge and stories are outstanding and entertaining. Carolanne Reissiger Rate Revenue Manager My guide for the day Ahmed Seddik is quite an original. A very slight, 30 something young Egyptologist who exudes brainy precociousness with a certain crazy charisma and a passion for alliteration and using pretentious vocabulary (though in a good humoured and fun way). He is a student and big fan of the famous Zahi Hawass – and has a personality and exuberance almost as big. He even dons a Zahi-like hat. Evidently he has been a journalist who has covered the revolution, an Egypt commentator called upon by BBC, CBS – and a translator of impressive works. Zahi II met me with three intelligent older Germans, two of whom were there from the German embassy. They were all sophisticated and bright and a pleasure to tour with. Ahmed gave us a fabulously in-depth experience that lasted ALL DAY, 10:30 to 5 – and no-one even thought about lunch or a coffee break. We made a rare stop en route at the Unas’s valley temple, king of the 5th dynasty, strewn with interesting remains of pillars and stone and the last strip of his long causeway.Few stop there… Laura Ranieri The world knows Cairo for its pyramids. But in my opinion Cairo’s biggest jewels are its Islamic buildings. Historic, or Islamic Cairo, contains one of the most important collections of Medieval Islamic architecture in the world and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. In a way it makes Cairo the Rome of the Middle East. Most of the monuments are mosques, palaces, mausolea, madrasas and private houses. Since this neighborhood can be trick to navigate, with its winding and un-marked streets we decided to go with a guide—Ahmed Seddik—who would become our friend by the end of our stay in Cairo. His tour would take us from the Al Azhar mosque in the south to the Bab al-Futuh or northern gate of the original Fatimid walls. The Al Azhar mosque is a quiet refuge from the traffic and horns of the busy neighborhood it sits in. We enter Al Azhar mosque through the Bab al-Muzayyin (Gate of the Barbers) where students came to have their heads shaved, between the truly giant minarets. Built in 970 at the height of the Fatimid period, it has been added on to over the years. The mosque the site of Al Azhar University, probably one of the oldest in the world, which is still in operation today. The inner courtyard is a quiet refuge from the traffic and noise outside. I find visiting mosques in the Middle East to be relaxing and enjoyable. Unlike Western churches which I can find to be sterile and austere—mosques I find to be a place for quiet reflection as well as a gathering place for the community. We tuck into the Khan al-Khalili market, which sells all kinds of things, from tourist trinket to antiques. “How can we take your money?” ask the rather aggressive merchants. With tourism down in Egypt generally, the already pushy vendors are even keener on making a sale. We ignore them and move right to tea Fishawi’s—a coffee shop/shisha (water pipe) establishment that was frequented by Cairo’s literati, most notable Naguib Mafouz, Egypt’s late Nobel Laureate. This was Mafouz’s neighborhood which he immortalized in his books. It is still a local hangout, only there are more tourists these days. We are lucky because it was a stormy day in Cairo. This doesn’t mean it was rainy, only that the wind was gusty and blew the dust around. Cairo, despite being on the Nile is a desert city, lest we forget. This meant that what would ordinarily be a neighborhood packed with shoppers was relatively quiet. Many shops were closed. We make our way to Sharia Muiz, or the Palace Walk (also a Mahfouz novel), which will take us between some of the great mosques and palaces of the Fatimid period, eventually delivering us to our final destination—Bab al-Futuh. Sharia Muiz is kind of magical street. Neighborhood life bubbles all around us. Monuments rise and fall on either side of us. If you use your imagination you can picture yourself in a Mafouz novel. Ahmed tells us about the buildings, architecture and history that we are seeing on either side, but it all begins to blend together into a wonderful tapestry of sights and sounds. The evening call to prayer begins and Ahmed sits us down to listen and experience the moment. I have always found the call to prayer to be beautiful musically—Allah Akbar (god is great) called out from the muezzin—trying to convince believers to drop what they are doing and come to the mosque to pray. In Cairo I experienced some of the most beautiful calls to prayer as any other Muslim city I’ve been, and this call was particularly beautiful… MARK T. LAMMERS -—————————————————— “Micky and Mark have been the primary organizers for this trip and they found a wonderful tour guide for our time in Cairo. His name is Ahmed Seddik and he is the most delightful, smart and funny person you can imagine. He loves languages and speaks incredible English. He talked continuously without notes of any kind during our tours of the temples at Saqqara, the Pyramids and tombs in Giza, Islamic Cairo, and the City of the Dead—not just providing fascinating and encyclopedic information, both historic and modern, but peppering his monologue with puns and alliteration. The Giza tour culminated with camel rides from the pyramids to the Sphinx at sunset.” Caroline Moore “Ahmed’s pedagogical skills and talents are superb. His sharp wit and warm humor, coupled with his linguistic brilliance, inspire and promote vast learning to take place in a short time. He seems to carry in his head all 18 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary and the meaning and derivation of a vast corpus of Arabic vocabulary. His facility with language, coupled with his powerful oration while lecturing, make him a superior teacher.” Bill Barazzuol “Ahmed’s expertise in Arabic in particular could be described as nothing short of masterful. He has committed to memory volumes upon volumes of the great Arabic grammarians such as Ibn Malik and his work of one thousand lines “The Alfia”. What’s more, Ahmed is able to distill these complicated rules of grammar into a clear, logical, and easily understood system of mnemonics, enabling any non-native speaker to acquire this difficult language in the shortest time possible." John Solomon -—————————————————— “Ahmed Seddik is the brightest Egyptian I have met since I came to Egypt. I have found his Egyptological knowledge prodigious.” Professor Jerry Leach

fixe/translator in India

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:23:25 +0000

Hi, Does someone know a fixer/translator in India to make a webdocumentary (and maybe also documentary) on indian trains. Thank you. Boris.

Fixer/ Interpreter for Rajasthan-India

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:26 +0000

I work as a fixer/interpreter for foreign journalists/photographers/documentary film makers/researchers professionally with a journalism background. Contact me whoever is planning to come to India for any assignment in near future. Beside i also coordinate research projects in Rajasthan on folk art & culture of Rajasthan Enquirers; Email-yusufkhurram@gmail.com Call +919001709996 skype- yusuf.khurram www.desertartsindia.com www.facebook.com/desertartsindia

Explore Himalaya

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:28 +0000

the pleasant summer in Himalaya has started... with people coming for photo, trekking..rafting, safari.. cultural tour to this just open Himalaya Kingdom... after long winter month of road closer...

GENERATION OF CHANGE...Reversing African stereotypes !!

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:58:36 +0000

GENERATION OF CHANGE_Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_QdI0fWKSU This episode of Al Jazeera English Channel Artscape - The New African Photography can be seen from Monday, May 13, at the following times GMT: Monday: 2230; Tuesday: 0930; Wednesday: 0330; Thursday: 1630. The award-winning South African photojournalist Neo Ntsoma revisits the stars of South Africa's democratic dawn to take new portraits and discuss the impact of both apartheid and freedom on their lives.

Using DAM Software..?

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:30 +0000

Does everyone use Digital Asset Management (DAM) software to organize your photo archives? Does it worth to manages or search your large number files? What the best DAM software would you recommend to use? Any thoughts and suggestion would be much appreciated Thanks in advance! t

Search photographer in Cannes

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:33 +0000

Hi, we are searching a photographer in Cannes that is following the Festival of Cannes. Best, Manuel

Human Rights Professional Opportunities

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:18:58 +0000

via Laura Cosovanu JOBS ****************************** Various positions, Human Rights Watch http://www.hrw.org/en/about/jobs Various human rights positions, United Nations http://unjoblist.org/results.php?kw=human+rights&Job=Search Global Justice Program Director The Human Rights Center UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) https://hrw-vip-prod.is.berkeley.edu/psp/JOBSPROD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=15505&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1 Director of Programs Physicians for Human Rights, New York, NY http://physiciansforhumanrights.org/about/jobs/director-of-programs.html Prisoners’ Legal Services (PLS) Two entry level staff attorneys to work in the Ithaca Office. PLS is a statewide program providing civil legal services to people incarcerated in New York State prisons with regional offices in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca and Plattsburgh. Duties: PLS investigates claims relating to conditions of confinement and engages in administrative advocacy and litigation relating to these claims. The type of cases that we handle include deliberate indifference to serious mental health and medical needs, unconstitutional conditions of confinement, prolonged placement in solitary confinement, excessive use of force, and sentencing and jail time credit issues. Qualifications: PLS is looking for attorneys who are committed to providing legal services to the disadvantaged. Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York State with up to three years-experience or plan to take the N.Y. State Bar exam in the summer of 2013. The ideal applicant will have experience in the areas of civil legal services, civil rights, poverty law, criminal defense or federal litigation. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of complex analytical work. Applicants must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, strong communications skills, and a desire to work in a cooperative environment. Fluency in Spanish is a highly desirable qualification. PLS offers a salary and benefit package that is competitive with other public interest law firms in upstate New York. Salaries will be set depending on experience. To apply: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to Betsy Hutchings, Managing Attorney, by email only, to bhutchings@plsny.org. No paper applications or phone calls please. Applications will be accepted through June 10, 2013. The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative is advertising for a Program Manager to lead a civil society-focused transitional justice program in Mali. The position is based in Bamako, Mali. http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327590 Executive Director National Religious Campaign Against Torture Washington, DC http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=421000008 National Director, Direct Response and Development Operations Amnesty International New York, New York http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=420900001 Country Director Breakthrough New York, New York Breakthrough is a unique global human rights organization and a recognized pioneer of innovative social change. Working out of centers in the U.S. and India, we create national and global game-changing pop culture and multimedia campaigns – combined with leadership development and community engagement— that bring human rights issues and values into the mainstream, making them real, relevant, and urgent to individuals and communities worldwide. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=419300032 Polaris Project Director of Policy and various other career/fellowship opportunities, Washington DC Polaris Project is a leading non-governmental organization combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery with programs operating at the international, national, and local levels through offices in Washington, D.C. and Newark, N.J. http://www.polarisproject.org/about-us/careers Counsel, Democracy Program, and other job opportunities Brennan Center for Justice The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from racial justice in criminal law to presidential power in the fight against terrorism http://brennancenter.theresumator.com/apply/ Lecturer, International Educational Development Teachers College, Columbia University New York, New York Position: The Program in International and Comparative Education (ICE) at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a full-time lecturer in international educational development with a specialization in peace and human rights education; a focus on Latin America is preferred. It is a one-year position (academic year 2013-2014), starting September 2013. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=419100029 Africa Program Officer/Consultant Disability Rights Fund Boston, Massachusetts The Program Consultant for Africa manages the Disability Rights Fund and Disability Rights Advocacy Fund grantmaking to Africa, specifically Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, and other potential future target countries in Africa. He/she will also contribute to refinement of a strategic grants process, which incorporates best practices in funding disability rights. Preference will be for the position to be located in East Africa. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=417400033 South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project Staff Attorneys, Texas The mission of the South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR) is to provide high quality representation to indigent immigrants and asylum-seekers in South Texas. ProBAR, established in 1989, is a joint project of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). ProBAR has two offices in Harlingen, Texas. One serves the local population of adults in immigration detention at the Port Isabel Detention Center in Los Fresnos, Texas. The other, known as the Children’s Project , serves the population of detained, unaccompanied children at Office of Refugee Resettlement shelters across the Rio Grande Valley. This is the highest volume of unaccompanied minors in the nation, and numbers are expected to increase to more than 900 by April. ProBAR’s services include “Know Your Rights” presentations, pro se assistance, pro bono representation, and direct representation by ProBAR attorneys and Accredited Representatives. The children ProBAR serves mainly come from Central America. They range in age from newborn infants to 17. Due to an increase in detained minors in the Rio Grande Valley, ProBAR has two staff attorney positions available its Children’s Project. Duties: The staff attorneys will assist detained immigrant children in pursuing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U visas, T visas, and other forms of legal relief. In addition, the staff attorneys will provide representation for children during the detained juvenile dockets at the Harlingen Immigration Court. Qualifications: ProBAR seeks attorneys who are fluent in Spanish. Texas licensure is strongly preferred, as the attorneys will need to appear in state court in order to help children pursue Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Applicants who are not licensed in Texas must be licensed in another state, and willing to waive in or sit for the next Texas bar exam. To apply: Interested people may apply via the American Bar Association website: https://www.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/abanet/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&job_id=10964 In addition, we request that applicants email their resume to ProBAR Children’s Project Managing Attorney Kimi Jackson, Kimi.Jackson@americanbar.org. Law Instructor CUNY School of Law's Immigrant & Refugee Rights Clinic (IRRC), New York To apply, go to https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL? Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=7772&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1 Staff Attorney Homeless Persons Representation Project, Inc. Direct service representation in administrative hearings and judicial review appeals related to denial or termination of benefits such as Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), Food Stamps, Medicaid, and other public benefits; Conducting “Know Your Rights” workshops for consumers on public benefits in shelters and other community-based facilities and others. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml;jsessionid=MNLPTHNLDVQKFLAQBQ4CGW15AAAACI2F?id=259600022 LEAD Uganda Position Executive Director, New York LEAD Uganda is a scholarship and leadership program for children affected by AIDS, war and poverty. LEAD locates and selects the brightest and most promising children living on the edges of Ugandan society—AIDS orphans, former child soldiers, abducted girls and child laborers—and provides them with an education and a home. www.leaduganda.org *********** UNPAID OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers Needed - Board of Directors 2014 Election! The AIUSA Nominating Committee is conducting an intensive, nationwide search to assemble a qualified, diverse, and representative slate of candidates for the 2014 Board of Directors election. The Nominating Committee seeks candidates who, during a three-year term, are willing and able to dedicate considerable time and energy to upholding the AIUSA mandate. Click here for more information or to apply. http://gallery.mailchimp.com/77b5ddc5146c09b9046ed8c17/files/Board.pdf Business Associates The Documentation Center of Cambodia. DC-Cam is an independent Cambodian NGO originally created by Yale University scholars pursuant to the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act of 1994. It is dedicated to ensuring memory and justice in Cambodia with respect to the abuses of the infamous Democratic Kampuchea (DK) regime. The Center documents the history of Democratic Kampuchea and promotes accountability and the rule of law, holding the world’s largest body of information and potential evidence against former DK officials The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) seeks several exceptional business students to serve as Business Associates in 2013–2014. Business Associates will spearhead the development of a unique cultural tourism enterprise that will fund the ongoing efforts of DC-Cam to bring memory, justice and reconciliation to the survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide http://www.cambodiasri.org/museum/pdf/Indiana_Jones_in_Cambodia.pdf Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area Opportunities for Bridge Fellows, Deferred Associates, and Law Graduates with Independent Funding The LCCR is seeking help in one of the areas below: Racial Justice Impact Work: Impact litigation and policy advocacy in areas such as education, housing, public contracting, criminal justice reform, and access to municipal services. Second Chance Reentry Legal Services Clinic: Legal assistance for individuals who are working to overcome barriers to employment and housing resulting from past contact with the criminal justice system. Legal Services for Entrepreneurs: Business legal services for low-income entrepreneurs whose for-profit businesses will enhance the economic infrastructure of their neighborhoods and businesses which invest directly in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Immigrant Justice Impact Work: Impact litigation and policy advocacy with the goal of safeguarding the due process and constitutional rights of immigrants and ensuring full and fair access to education, police protection, and other vital government services. Asylum Program: Legal representation for indigent refugees fleeing persecution and torture from around the globe. To apply: To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: Paul R. Chavez pchavez@lccr.com, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, 131 Steuart Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105 ****************************** FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, GRANTS AND OTHER AWARDS Two Doctoral Scholarships at the Irish Centre for Human Rights The Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway is one of the world’s premier university-based institutions for the study of human rights and humanitarian law. Since its establishment the Centre has developed a global reputation for excellence in the field of human rights teaching, research and advocacy, which has enabled the institution to attract high quality students to its acclaimed LLM programmes and to build a thriving community of doctoral researchers. The Centre has a proven record in successfully implementing projects dealing with international human rights law and humanitarian law. It regularly hosts prestigious international conferences and symposia and has an outstanding research and publication record. The Irish Centre for Human Rights is currently accepting applications for two Doctoral Scholarships. Applications are sought from students who intend to pursue doctoral level research on topics related to either: (a) Freedom of Expression (b) The United Nations architecture for the protection of human rights. The successful students will be supervised by Professor Michael O’Flaherty, Director of the Centre. These Scholarships will commence no later than October 2013 and are available for a period of four years. Scholarships comprise an annual stipend of €16,000 inclusive of University tuition fees (accordingly a student paying EU-level fees would receive a tax free stipend of approximately €11,755 per annum). The holder of a Scholarship is expected to reside in Galway, Ireland and, under the guidance of Professor O’Flaherty, will engage in twenty hours per week of research and research support, teaching and administrative tasks at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, in addition to pursuing his or her own doctoral research. Those interested in applying should submit the following: • A covering letter • A curriculum vitae • Two letters of reference • A statement of the proposed doctoral research topic (1000 words). These materials must be sent to humanrights@nuigalway.ie by 5pm on 31 May 2013. Award of a scholarship will be conditional on admission by the University. Further details on the doctoral programme at the Irish Centre for Human Rights are available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/human_rights/Programmes/phd.html **Invitation/ Call for Applications: 2013 IJR Transitional Justice Fellowship Programme *** 20 July- 8 August, 2013 Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is pleased to announce the convening of a three week Transitional Justice in Africa Fellowship Programme. This is an intensive residential programme which will be held in Johannesburg and Cape Town later this year. This year's Fellowship Programme will be open to nationals from South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Burundi only. http://www.ijr.org.za/ International Service for Human Rights Human Rights Defenders Fellowship, Geneva Duties: Through a combination of research and analysis, advocacy, capacity building, and media work, the Fellow will work closely with the ISHR Director and program staff, contributing to our work supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, building and leading human rights coalitions, and responding to significant and systemic situations of concern. The Fellowship is a 12-month position beginning in September 2013. The Fellow will be based in Geneva with the possibility of part of the Fellowship conducted in New York (contingent in part on authorization to work in the US). Some international travel may be required depending on the project(s) and role assigned to the Fellow. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: A demonstrated commitment to international human rights; Knowledge of international human rights law; Familiarity with international and regional human rights mechanisms and practice; Interpersonal skills and ability to sensitively engage with a wide range of individuals, including NGO colleagues, defenders, UN and government officials; Strong drafting and research skills; Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team; An ability to master new, complex issues under tight deadlines; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and Fluency in English [additional language proficiencies are a plus]. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrable knowledge of or experience in one or more of ISHR’s current programme objectives: Defenders at risk of reprisal; Women human rights defenders and those working on sexual orientation and gender identity issues; Defenders in transitional democracies; Defenders working on issues of corporate accountability. A law degree is required. We encourage 2013 graduates to apply, but will also accept applications from 2012 and 2011 graduates. This is an unpaid fellowship and interested applicants must pursue third-party sponsorship. The fellowship is not intended to be a volunteer position. Applicants should indicate whether they have secured funding or how they intend to. ISHR will provide any necessary documents that may facilitate funding opportunities. To apply: Candidates must submit the following materials to Madeleine Sinclair at m.sinclair@ishr.ch, subject line “ISHR Human Rights Defenders Fellowship”: Cover letter or statement of interest; Resume; Two unedited writing samples; and Names and contact information for three references. Application Deadline: 05/10/2013. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter. ASIL is recruiting for our International Law Fellowship position for the term of July – December. The IL Fellowship position is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate to gain practical experience in international legal research, including program design, syllabi and course development, and research and editorial support for ASIL's publications; legal education program management, including CLE, public awareness, and public policy activities; and event planning, including speaker selection and coordination, outreach, and venue logistics. ILFs will also gain insight into the operation of a major international non-governmental organization, including elements of organizational structure, administration, and management. The position is unpaid, but offers a one-time, $2,500 stipend to assist with relocation expenses. We would greatly appreciate it if you would advertise the position to recent graduates whom you think would be a good fit, as well as sharing the link below and the attached announcement with your Career Services offices. We are planning to conduct interviews for the July position no later than the first week of June. http://www.asil.org/job-internship-opportunities.cfm The Avon Global Center for Women & Justice at Cornell Law School is seeking applications for the 2013-14 Women and Justice Fellowship. The Fellow will play an integral role in executing and further developing the Center's initiatives. The Center works with judges, legal practitioners, civil society advocates, and other stakeholders in an effort to end gender- based violence. The Center’s initiatives focus on advancing access to justice and the international rule of law, with an emphasis on defending the human rights of women and girls. For more information, please visit the Avon Global Center for Women & Justice website at http://www.womenandjustice.org. Duties: This one-year fellowship offers varied experience in the areas of international human rights and gender justice, including legal research and project management. In addition to working with the Center team, the Fellow will interact with students, faculty, judges, and advocates from diverse countries, cultures, and backgrounds. Cornell Law School provides an intellectually engaging work atmosphere, located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. Fellow responsibilities will include: researching and drafting memoranda in response to requests by judges for legal research assistance; acting as content editor and strategist for Center publicity, including website and social media networks; furthering the development of the Center's online legal resources collection, including research and analysis of case law from the US and other countries, as well as scholarly articles and reports; assisting with planning and managing Center programs, events, and outreach initiatives, such as the annual Women & Justice Conference; conducting original research for Center-produced publications; and providing ad-hoc support for clinical projects. Qualifications: Requirements: J.D. or LL.M.; Strong research, writing, and editing skills; Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to manage a diverse range of projects and initiatives; Demonstrates interest in international human rights, comparative law, and/or gender justice issues. At least two years of professional work experience preferred. Experience in international legal research and in website and/or database management is helpful. Application deadline is May 24, 2013. As applications will be considered on a rolling basis, early application is strongly encouraged. To apply: Please e-mail cover letter, CV/resume, and brief writing sample (maximum length 10 pages) to Karla Creech, Program Assistant (kjc93@cornell.edu). Applicants who graduated in 2011 or later should also include a law school transcript (unofficial). Legal Internship, Immigrants' Rights (Fall 2013) American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, New York http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=414800004 Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI), a Chicago-based not-for-profit law and policy center, seeks a recent law or public policy graduate to serve as the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellow for one year, renewable for a second, beginning in Summer or Fall 2014. The Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship offers the opportunity for recent law school or public policy school graduates to develop the experience, skills and network critical to a rewarding career in public interest advocacy. Fellows have gone on to become the Executive Director of a non-profit organization that serves youth interests, to practice affordable housing law, to accept a full-time staff position with BPI and more. Founded in 1969, BPI is dedicated to addressing compelling issues of social justice and to enhancing the quality of life for all people living in the Chicago region. Currently, BPI works to increase the availability of affordable housing for working families, transform segregated public housing, improve Chicago's public schools, and advocate for reforms that will foster more open, honest, and accountable government in Illinois. BPI’s staff of lawyers and policy specialists uses a variety of approaches, including litigation, policy research and advocacy, community organizing, and collaboration with civic, business, and community organizations. Duties: During a typical day, a BPI attorney or policy analyst might do any of the following: Negotiate the components of a site plan for a new mixed-income community in a working group of public housing residents, community members, housing developers, the Chicago Housing Authority and City of Chicago staff; Strategize with school and district administrators to plan and implement a proven framework for whole-school improvement; Conduct research and assist in drafting groundbreaking city and state legislation to address the foreclosure and vacant property crisis; Draft a motion to allow for the construction of public housing within the context of a new mixed-income community; Analyze statutes and ordinances related to the prevention and detection of public corruption. Qualifications: Either a JD or MA/MS in public policy or related field; Demonstrated interest or experience in one of BPI’s program areas; Accomplished oral and writing skills; Strong academic record; Initiative, creativity and flexibility; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of organizations, constituent groups, government, and civic leaders. Fellows receive an annual salary of $46,000 with medical and dental coverage. Debt service on law school or graduate school loans for the duration of the Fellowship may be available, based on need. To apply: Send resume, writing sample, references and a cover letter detailing interest in the position by Friday, OCTOBER 18, 2013 to fellowships@bpichicago.org or via postal mail (postmarked by October 18, 2013) to: Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, Polikoff–Gautreaux Fellowship, 25 East Washington Street, Suite 1515, Chicago, Illinois 60602, Tel. 312-641-5570. Call for participation in an international research project: The University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw (www.swps.pl), Poland, together with partners in Belgrade and Stellenbosch is starting a new project about the (measureable) impact of International Criminal Tribunals on societies affected by their decisions. For this 5-year project, which is sponsered by the Polish National Center for Science (NCN), we are searching for researchers, who are willing to do field research in those countries on the basis of 3-year perfomance-based contracts. The details are in the attachment and below. If you are interested or know people, who might be interested, please either get back to us or distribute the call to those you deem interested in the project. There are no status-bound requirements - everybody can apply, who fulfills the criteria, no matter, whether he is a student, PHD candidate, postdoc researcher, think tank expert, journalist etc. In 2013, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (www.swps.pl) was awarded a project grant by the Polish National Center of Science, whose aim it is to investigate the impact of international criminal tribunals on media, political discourse and institutional reform in the countries, which are affected by these tribunals' decisions. For this project, the project leader (Prof. Klaus Bachmann from SWPS) and the two main coordinators Irena Ristić (Institute of Social Sciences, Belgrade) and Prof. Gerhard Kemp (Law Faculty of Stellenbosch University) seek researchers who are either very familiar with or residents of the following countries: Sudan South-Sudan Libya Kenya Kosovo Republic of Serbia Croatia Bosnia-Hercegovina (Muslim-Croatian Federation) Bosnia Hercegovina (Republika Srpska) Rwanda Familiarity with the country is to be understood as the ability to conduct field research, interviews, collect research material and analyze written publically accessible sources in the main languages of the country's media system. It is helpful, but no precondition, to have knowledge and skills in the qualitative analysis of media frames, and information about the relations between the relevant country with the relevant international criminal tribunal in question. Successful applicants will have to take part in a preparatory workshop, which will introduce them into the theory and practice of qualitative frame analysis, the necessary basics of International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice and the research design of the project. The most importat aim of the workshop is to make sure, that all participants of the project apply the same criteria and methods to their research material, so that results are comparable across cases and countries. More information about the project is available on request from k.bachmann@feps.pl. Successful applicants will be given a project contract with a maximum duration of three years amounting to an overall performance-based payment of 27 000 zloty (ca. 8 500 USD), which will be paid in several tranches after the completion of the different project phases by the applicants. They are also entitled to refunds for any travel, accomodation and other justified and documented expenses linked to the completion of their project tasks. They will take part in several workshops and conferences with other researchers participating in the project. During the final part of the project, they will contribute two independent authored chapters to an edited volumes in English, which will summarize the project findings. All payments will be made according to Polish law and in Polish currency. Beneficiaries of payments made in the framework of the project will have to take care themselves in order to comply with the relevant tax, customs, social security and currency regulations of their countries of residence. How to apply All inquiries about the project should be sent to k.bachmann@feps.pl. Applications concerning European countries should be sent to Irena Ristić iristic@idn.org.rs, and for African countries (other than Rwanda) should be sent to Gerhard Kemp, gkemp@sun.ac.za. Applications for Rwanda should be sent to k.bachmann@feps.pl. All decisions will be based on project – related criteria notwithstanding academic titles, positions and general academic experience. Non-academics, journalists are also encouraged to apply. However, the foreseeable cost of transport and accommodation for a researcher will be taken into account by the project team, which, in the case of two competing applications, will prefer candidates doing research in their country of residence over candidates, which will have to be refunded for transport to and accommodation in the country, in which they will carry out their research. Applicants can apply for research in more than one country (for example: in Republika Srpska and Serbia or Sudan and South Sudan together). In such cases, the contractual payment will be negotiated individually between the project leader and the applicant. In order to apply, applicants need to send in the following documents: A short CV (not more than one page, which can, but need not, include information about academic publications) a letter describing their competences, skills and experience as far as relevant for the project, indicating, which countries they want to choose for carrying out their part of the project, which media should be included into the frame analysis (and why) and which decisions of an international criminal tribunal they deem most relevant for the project. This letter should also contain information about the local languages, in which they are able to conduct source analysis and interviews (not more than 3 pages). All these documents should only contain information in so far as it sheds light on the ability of the applicant to participate in the project and generate costs for the project budget. All documents must be written in English. The deadline for applications is May 22nd. ****************************** STUDY PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law sponsors the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law which runs from May 28th to June 14th 2013. Our program offers 19 courses taught by more than 39 prominent scholars in the field of human rights, in both English and Spanish. The program welcomes more than 170 participants from more than 40 countries with differing backgrounds and levels of experience for an intensive three weeks in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the Academy hosts special events, such as panels, a film series, and site visits to international organizations. The Diploma is offered to a select group of 35 law professionals who fulfill the admission requirements. Access more information here. (http://www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy/summer.cfm ) 8th International Training Session on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) From October 16th to October 22th, 2013 CIFEDHOP will be holding in Geneva, from October 16th to October 22th 2013, its 8th International Training Session on the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for educational and civil society organisations. This training session is mainly organised for teachers, educators, researchers, and NGO involved in human rights education. Further information (Objectives, Program, Enrolment Form) can be found at: http://www.cifedhop.org/epu-upr.org/?q=en/content/8th-international-training-session-upr www.cifedhop.org Conference: Right to Rehabilitation for Torture Victims June 27 - 28, 2013 Beirut, LB http://www.irct.org/Default.aspx?ID=6495 International Centre for Education for Democratic Citizenship (a joint centre of Birkbeck, University of London and Institute of Education, University of London) invites you to contribute to its 7th annual conference: Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education Friday 28 June 2013 at Birkbeck, University of London, Malet St, London WC1E 7HX Conference Website: http://www.ioe.ac.uk/research/4582.html Registration: http://store.ioe.ac.uk/ Course: Health Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches July 2013 Galway, IE http://www.ihrnetwork.org/health-sector-reform_238.htm Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS Human Rights Next Start January 2014 Human rights are the fundament of a peaceful coexistence of a society. But only when women and men know about their human rights, they can claim them for themselves and – in solidarity – for others (“empowerment“). Human rights education is taking place in different contexts (formal, non-formal,…). To close the global gap in further training opportunities in human rights education, in the context of and linked with the new UN Declaration of Human Rights Education and Training and because of the high interest in the “Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS in Human Rights Education”, the University of Teacher Education Central Switzerland (PHZ) is running again in 2014 an international advanced qualification, the “Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS in Human Rights Education” starting in January 2014. The CAS Human Rights Education aims to qualify the participants for a role as trainer and multiplier of human rights education for their specific context. The participants will achieve an internationally recognized Certificate of Advanced Studies PHZ in Human Rights Education. Alumni of the CAS “Human Rights Education” will be able to fulfill pedagogical functions in different professional contexts: School Context (formal human rights education): - Teachers of all levels (e. g. with a coordinating role for cross-curricular topics) - Professors/Lecturers of Universities of Teacher Education/Teacher Colleges Non-School Context (nonformal human rights education): - Employees of state and civil society institutions and organizations (e.g. members‘ support) - Those employed in corporate human resources management In the formal context you can be responsible for this transversal topic. In the nonformal context you can be responsible in state and non-governmental organizations and corporations for human rights education enhancing the “mainstreaming of human rights”, the awareness-building for human rights challenges and for the potential of “empowerment”. The participants will learn to use specific methods, materials and instruments of human rights education. They will achieve in dialogue with the faculty of the CAS "Human Rights Education" (international experts in the practice of human rights education) specific additional competencies in human rights education to be able to be a trainer and a multiplier of human rights education in their individual context (formal or nonformal) and to consult others within their professional context in the field of human rights education. The CAS “Human Rights Education” will be bilingual in English and German. Duration: 10 Credit Points of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) (internationally recognized); this corresponds to a workload of 300 hours (incl. presence units, eLearning units, conference modules, study visits, preparation, postprocessing, private study, CAS thesis). The presence units of the CAS "Human Rights Education" take place in Lucerne (Switzerland) (2 hours train ride from Strasbourg (European Court of Human Rights) and 3 hours train ride from Geneva (UN)). The participation in the CAS "Human Rights Education" can be extra-occupational. The presence units take place in compact blocks respectively in block weeks. January - December 2014 Application Deadline: September 15, 2013 Pre-Application: nicole.ospelt@phz.ch Further information: PD Dr. Peter G. Kirchschlaeger, +41-41-228 47 33, peter.kirchschlaeger@phz.ch Flyer CAS Human Rights Education: http://www.phlu.ch/fileadmin/media/wbza.luzern.phz.ch/zusatzausbildungen/flyer_cas_menschenrechtsbildung.pdf Application: http://www.phlu.ch/fileadmin/media/wbza.luzern.phz.ch/zusatzausbildungen/Application_CAS_HRE_def_englisch_111108.pdf Forth International Human Rights Education Conference: Global Convergence and Local Practice will be held on 21 to 26 November 2013 at Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan. You might be interested to visit the conference website at http://scu.hre2013.org.tw/ ****************************** CALL FOR PAPERS This call for papers invites scholars and practitioners to submit papers focusing on the study of rescuers of mass atrocities in Latin America for a peer reviewed edited volume. We define rescuing efforts as organized and unorganized initiatives of sheltering and aiding targeted individuals and groups in the context of the Cold War in Latin America where state terrorism, war and genocide sought to eliminate political opposition. One such example of an act of “goodness” in the face of mass atrocity in the region is the case of the Santo Tomas Chichicastenango Municipal Firefighters, who collected the remains of victims from massacres in the highlands of Guatemala during the genocide of 1981-1983, with little compensation, within poor infrastructure and under great personal risks. We hope to shed light on the myriad tensions between the different roles, collaborators, perpetrators and victims found within existing literature. Our volume will serve as a critical resource for scholars examining human behavior under extreme forms of violence within the fields of genocide studies, sociology, peace and conflict studies, conflict resolution, human rights, criminology, psychology, and history. Recent war and genocide literature produced in the region, or focused on the region and produced elsewhere, has centered on the study of collective trauma, resistance to repression, the recovery of the historical memory of survivors and criminal accountability. Yet the interdisciplinary examination of rescue and rescuers as study objects lags behind significantly. To fill this gap, we invite contributors to analyze the historical, political, socioeconomic and cultural context for fostering responses to mass atrocities in Latin America, such as collaboration and indifference, as well as the role of rescuers in helping to protect the lives of others. We find this topic of particular significance, for failure to account for the role of rescuers may lead to misleading perceptions about how people and collectivities find ways to help others, even under “extreme situations,” characterized as life-threatening events causing major personal and social readjustments (Wallace 1956). There has been significant attention paid to rescuers during the Holocaust (Baum 2008, Todorov 2001). In the Fragility of Goodness (2001), Tzvetan Todorov explores the collective and individual action taken by representatives of parliament, intellectuals and Orthodox Church officials in Bulgaria to pressure the Sofia administration against the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust. Most recently, Jacques Semelin’s 2011 edited volume on rescuers in war-torn societies explores organized networks whose actions, letter writing and lobbying avoided or prevented the persecution of targeted populations in Armenia and Rwanda. Yet, this volume excludes discussion of the Latin American experience and thus the specificities of the region are left unexplored. we contend that unless an account of the actions to save others in Latin America like this is included in the universality of rescue cases, the study of responses to mass violence will remain incomplete. We seek proposals that critically explore both organized and unorganized efforts to aid victims and survivors of mass atrocities raising some of the following questions: What organized and unorganized efforts were made to protect victims of state violence and genocide in Latin America during and after the Cold War? How can this knowledge advance understanding of courage, heroism or acts of resistance during mass atrocity in the region? How did rescue efforts challenge state violence in Latin America? Why has the study of the “Righteous” in Latin America been largely excluded from scholarship and how can breaking this silence add to the study of the legacy of mass atrocities? How has the absence of critical analysis of the role of rescue shaped discussions of the culture of fear allegedly prevailing in the region? What, if any, are the similarities between the identities of political, social or cultural groups to which the rescuer belongs? What are the implications for the development of “cultures of goodness?” How can the study of the “Righteous” contribute to the analysis of the tensions found between resistance, rescue and collaboration and apathy in specific settings? Contributors are invited to submit a 500-word abstract by July 1, 2013 to latinamericarescuersbook@gmail.com, along with a brief bio of no more than 300 words. All submissions must be sent electronically in Word or PDF format and must be in English. Notification of acceptance will be sent by September 1, 2013. Completed articles will be due by January 15, 2014 and should range from 7,000-7,500 words. ****************************** OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Columbia University Libraries/Information Services is pleased to announce the release of a major new human rights research tool, the Human Rights Web Archive (HRWA). The archive is a searchable and browsable collection of websites created by non-governmental organizations, national human rights institutions, tribunals and individuals from countries throughout the world. http://library.columbia.edu/news/libraries/2013/2013-2-14_Human_Rights_Web_Archive.html

FIXER IN OMSK, RUSSIA

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:56:01 +0000

Looking for a good knower street fixer in Omsk for a few weeks between juny-july. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Contacting a child soldier for interview

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:11:18 +0000

I've been recently researching the plight of child soldiers in different parts of the world and am at the point where I'd very much like to interview one for a feature. I have had difficulty contacting any, as of course it's no easy feat, especially those currently in conflict. So I thought here might be a good place to ask to see if anyone could help with any contacts that might be able to put me in touch with a former, or current child soldier. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe emailing me direct: j.hanrahan@live.com Will be easier. Thanks

What is your best travel tip?

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:14 +0000

In the tradition of the "old" Lightstalkers, in which a lot of information was contributed and absorbed, I am starting a thread on travel tips. Everybody should feel free to contribute anything they have done or found that makes travel around your city or country, the world, or, well, the universe, easier and more pleasant. Here's mine (your contribution doesn't have to be this long!): Going off on an assignment (or just on a personal project) to a far place is a great professional challenge. But it can become a real horror if you get sick. The most usual illnesses, in my experience, are (a) gastrointestinal distress due to infection, (b) an upper respiratory infection (bronchitis, etc.), (c) diarrhea, or (d) jet lag (not an illness per se but if you can’t sleep at night, you’ll be dead during the day when you have to work). I have found some medical solutions to all these issues. They are three prescription drugs. Cipro (generic name is Ciprofloxacin), a general-purpose antibiotic, which I think generally comes in 500 mg pills. If you have an upper respiratory infection (more than a cold), take 2 per day for seven day. For a serious gastrointestinal infection (not just overnight diarrhea because you drank too many beers!), take two per day for three days. I suggest carrying a stock of 30 pills. Ambien (generic name is Zolpidem). This is a mild sedative that is more of a sleeping aid than something to put you to sleep. They often come in the form of skinny elongated tablets which you can break in half, so if you wake up at 3 in the morning because of jet lag, you can take a half of a pill to get you through the night. Get a stock of 25-30. You often need them on the back end of a trip, as well. Lomotil (generic Diphenoxylate+Atropine) – This is a powerful antidiarrheal medicine that will usually stop diarrhea in its tracks. If you’ve really got it, take two at onset, then if it continues, take one after each bout, BUT no more than six per day for a maximum of two days. If it continues, get to a physician. BTW, drink lots of water, and eat bananas and rice to keep your energy up. Get a stock of about 25. You should absolutely check with your doctor (I am not one) before you take any of these to make sure there are no complications for you. And I did learn that there can be problems if you take Lomotil and Ambien (or other sedatives) together. Also, these are powerful meds, and the latter two can be habit-forming. So only take them when you really need to. To purchase these in the US, you will need a physician’s prescription. And your health insurance provider may not pay for them, because they are not treating an existing medical condition (they often slip by, however). So I buy mine in foreign countries which often don’t have prescription requirements, and are almost always cheaper. You do run some risks there, but I ask to see the box that will usually have the name of a known drugmaker on it (which admittedly is probably not much protection). Also be sure to update them, as they do expire. An out-of-date medication is not likely to improve your condition. I put them all together in one bottle and tape onto it a label which reads like this: Large white pill (or whatever shape your Cipro takes) – antibiotic Take 2 per day – 3 days for G/I infection 7days for URI Small long white pill – sleep Take 1 at bedtime or half as needed for sleep Green/grey capsule – diarrhea Take 2 at onset; if continues take 1 after ea bout, BUT no more than – - 6 per day and - 2 days max You should also take along some analgesics (aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), etc.), and Peptobismal tablets. They will usually help in the first aid category. Hope this helps!

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Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:53 +0000

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Cairo Tours and Lectures

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:50 +0000

Sycamore: "The Queen of Trees" Lecture by Ahmed Seddik lush with illustrations Free Admission Sunday, 19 May, at 7:00 p.m. Sawy Culturewheel in Zamalek Fruits will be served! -----------------------------------------------------------------Midnight Walking Tour of Islamic Cairo Monday, 20th of May at 12:00 Midnight www.AhmedSeddik.com For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com In this beautiful tour of words and deeds, history and architecture are elegantly braided together. Travel back in time to the splendid scents, sights and sounds of historic Cairo, the fabled bridge between ancient Egypt and modern Egypt. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Islamic Empire. In this tour, I shall prove that there exists an architectural historian technique whereby history can be interpreted through architecture. Behold! Seddik technique is unique. "Travel. Set out and head for pastures new. Life tastes richer when you've rode warm feet. No water that stagnates is fit to drink, for only that which flows is truly sweet ...." - Ibn Battuta "behind gates of glory and façades of fame lie unique stories of rise and fall that teach us to never give in, in nothing great or small, in the march of history against the juggernaut of time. When domes dominate a relief of belief reveals the architecture of history in the history of architecture through abodes beyond the boundaries of death. The minarets dot the I's and cross the T's of architecture, furnishing a Rosetta Stone to untangle the web of history. The palaces of startling elegance provide visual biographies highlighting the salience of sailing in the sea of history and granting us a passport to the past. List of what we might or might not see during our tour: Al Sioufiyya Al Khiyamiyya The Mosque of Salih Tala'i Ahmed Maher El-Darb El-Gadid Bab Zeweila Mosque of Almuayyad Sheikh Wekalat Nafisa Albayda Haret Al-Zahabi Haret Al-Roum Haret Al-Aqqadeya Mosque of Alfakahany Al-Kahkiyeen Funerary Complex of Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri (a glimpse) Al-Azhar Mosque The Mosque of Muhammed Bek Abu El-Dahab Al-Hussein Mosque Khan Jarkas el-Khalili Haret Al Sanadyqyah (Boxmakers) Alhamzawi Al-Saghir Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay Complex Jawhar Al-Qaid (Commander of the Army) Bayn al-Qasrayn (Palace Walk of Naguib Mahfouz) Mosque and Sabil-Kuttab of Shaykh 'Ali al- Mutahhar Al Maqases Sekket Al-Badistan Al Westani Al Bab Al Thaleth Haret Al Saleheya Madrasa and Mausoleum of al-Malik al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub Al-Zahir Beibars The Qalawun complex Bait El Kadi (House of the Judge) Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qala'un Madrasa and Mausoleum Sabil-Kuttab Mohamed Ali Sultan al-Zahir Barquq Funerary Complex Egyptian Textile Museum (just make a brief mention of) Darb Kormoz Al Khoronfesh Al Qasabi Sabil-Kuttab of Abdel-Rahman Katkhuda (Ottoman) The Mosque of al-Aqmar Haret Al Sananeeri Haret Al-Darb al-Asfar Bayt Al-Suhaymi in Al-Darb al-Asfar Mosque-Sabil of Suleiman Agha el-Silahdar Haret Bergewan Amir Al Gyosh Al Goani Al Dabeeba Darb Al Waraka Bayn Al-Sayareg Haret Al-Morakeshi Al-Hakim Bi-Amr-Allah Mosque Sour Misr Al Qadima Bab Al Fotouh (Gate of Conquests) Albanhawy Bab Al Nasr (Gate of Victory) Gamaliyya Wekalat Qaitbey Haret Alotoof El-Jashankir Mosque Kasr Alshok Al Mashhad Al Husseini *A digital version of this tour by Ahmed Seddik is available as a 'PocketGuide' with voice, downloadable from Apple Store. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wonders of Islamic Art and Architecture Tuesday, May 21 at 8:00 a.m. Highlights: The Moque of Alazhar The Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun The Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan www.AhmedSeddik.com For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com In this beautiful tour of words and deeds, history and architecture are elegantly braided together. Travel back in time to the splendid scents, sights and sounds of historic Cairo, the fabled bridge between ancient Egypt and modern Egypt. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Islamic Empire. In this tour, I shall prove that there exists an architectural historian technique whereby history can be interpreted through architecture. Behold! Seddik technique is unique. "Travel. Set out and head for pastures new. Life tastes richer when you've rode warm feet. No water that stagnates is fit to drink, for only that which flows is truly sweet ...." - Ibn Battuta "behind gates of glory and façades of fame lie unique stories of rise and fall that teach us to never give in, in nothing great or small, in the march of history against the juggernaut of time. When domes dominate a relief of belief reveals the architecture of history in the history of architecture through abodes beyond the boundaries of death. The minarets dot the I's and cross the T's of architecture, furnishing a Rosetta Stone to untangle the web of history. The palaces of startling elegance provide visual biographies highlighting the salience of sailing in the sea of history and granting us a passport to the past. List of what we might or might not see during our tour: Al Sioufiyya Al Khiyamiyya The Mosque of Salih Tala'i Ahmed Maher El-Darb El-Gadid Bab Zeweila Mosque of Almuayyad Sheikh Wekalat Nafisa Albayda Haret Al-Zahabi Haret Al-Roum Haret Al-Aqqadeya Mosque of Alfakahany Al-Kahkiyeen Funerary Complex of Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri (a glimpse) Al-Azhar Mosque The Mosque of Muhammed Bek Abu El-Dahab Al-Hussein Mosque Khan Jarkas el-Khalili Haret Al Sanadyqyah (Boxmakers) Alhamzawi Al-Saghir Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay Complex Jawhar Al-Qaid (Commander of the Army) Bayn al-Qasrayn (Palace Walk of Naguib Mahfouz) Mosque and Sabil-Kuttab of Shaykh 'Ali al- Mutahhar Al Maqases Sekket Al-Badistan Al Westani Al Bab Al Thaleth Haret Al Saleheya Madrasa and Mausoleum of al-Malik al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub Al-Zahir Beibars The Qalawun complex Bait El Kadi (House of the Judge) Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qala'un Madrasa and Mausoleum Sabil-Kuttab Mohamed Ali Sultan al-Zahir Barquq Funerary Complex Egyptian Textile Museum (just make a brief mention of) Darb Kormoz Al Khoronfesh Al Qasabi Sabil-Kuttab of Abdel-Rahman Katkhuda (Ottoman) The Mosque of al-Aqmar Haret Al Sananeeri Haret Al-Darb al-Asfar Bayt Al-Suhaymi in Al-Darb al-Asfar Mosque-Sabil of Suleiman Agha el-Silahdar Haret Bergewan Amir Al Gyosh Al Goani Al Dabeeba Darb Al Waraka Bayn Al-Sayareg Haret Al-Morakeshi Al-Hakim Bi-Amr-Allah Mosque Sour Misr Al Qadima Bab Al Fotouh (Gate of Conquests) Albanhawy Bab Al Nasr (Gate of Victory) Gamaliyya Wekalat Qaitbey Haret Alotoof El-Jashankir Mosque Kasr Alshok Al Mashhad Al Husseini *A digital version of this tour by Ahmed Seddik is available as a 'PocketGuide' with voice, downloadable from Apple Store. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tale of Two Isles Go the Extra Mile into the Nile Wednesday, May 22, at 8:00 am Itinerary: Zamalek Island Al-Manial Island The Nilometer (Miqyas al-Nil) The Manasterly Palace The Om Kolthoum Museum The Old Aqueduct, Magra Al-Oyoun ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunrise Walking Tour of Islamic Cairo Gates of Glory and Façades of Fame Friday, May 24, 4:30 am www.AhmedSeddik.com For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com In this beautiful tour of words and deeds, history and architecture are elegantly braided together. Travel back in time to the splendid scents, sights and sounds of historic Cairo, the fabled bridge between ancient Egypt and modern Egypt. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Islamic Empire. In this tour, I shall prove that there exists an architectural historian technique whereby history can be interpreted through architecture. Behold! Seddik technique is unique. "Travel. Set out and head for pastures new. Life tastes richer when you've rode warm feet. No water that stagnates is fit to drink, for only that which flows is truly sweet ...." - Ibn Battuta "behind gates of glory and façades of fame lie unique stories of rise and fall that teach us to never give in, in nothing great or small, in the march of history against the juggernaut of time. When domes dominate a relief of belief reveals the architecture of history in the history of architecture through abodes beyond the boundaries of death. The minarets dot the I's and cross the T's of architecture, furnishing a Rosetta Stone to untangle the web of history. The palaces of startling elegance provide visual biographies highlighting the salience of sailing in the sea of history and granting us a passport to the past. List of what we might or might not see during our tour: Al Sioufiyya Al Khiyamiyya The Mosque of Salih Tala'i Ahmed Maher El-Darb El-Gadid Bab Zeweila Mosque of Almuayyad Sheikh Wekalat Nafisa Albayda Haret Al-Zahabi Haret Al-Roum Haret Al-Aqqadeya Mosque of Alfakahany Al-Kahkiyeen Funerary Complex of Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri (a glimpse) Al-Azhar Mosque The Mosque of Muhammed Bek Abu El-Dahab Al-Hussein Mosque Khan Jarkas el-Khalili Haret Al Sanadyqyah (Boxmakers) Alhamzawi Al-Saghir Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay Complex Jawhar Al-Qaid (Commander of the Army) Bayn al-Qasrayn (Palace Walk of Naguib Mahfouz) Mosque and Sabil-Kuttab of Shaykh 'Ali al- Mutahhar Al Maqases Sekket Al-Badistan Al Westani Al Bab Al Thaleth Haret Al Saleheya Madrasa and Mausoleum of al-Malik al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub Al-Zahir Beibars The Qalawun complex Bait El Kadi (House of the Judge) Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qala'un Madrasa and Mausoleum Sabil-Kuttab Mohamed Ali Sultan al-Zahir Barquq Funerary Complex Egyptian Textile Museum (just make a brief mention of) Darb Kormoz Al Khoronfesh Al Qasabi Sabil-Kuttab of Abdel-Rahman Katkhuda (Ottoman) The Mosque of al-Aqmar Haret Al Sananeeri Haret Al-Darb al-Asfar Bayt Al-Suhaymi in Al-Darb al-Asfar Mosque-Sabil of Suleiman Agha el-Silahdar Haret Bergewan Amir Al Gyosh Al Goani Al Dabeeba Darb Al Waraka Bayn Al-Sayareg Haret Al-Morakeshi Al-Hakim Bi-Amr-Allah Mosque Sour Misr Al Qadima Bab Al Fotouh (Gate of Conquests) Albanhawy Bab Al Nasr (Gate of Victory) Gamaliyya Wekalat Qaitbey Haret Alotoof El-Jashankir Mosque Kasr Alshok Al Mashhad Al Husseini *A digital version of this tour by Ahmed Seddik is available as a 'PocketGuide' with voice, downloadable from Apple Store. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walk and Let the Walls Talk: Graffiti Tour of Cairo [50% discount for AUC students] Friday, May 24, 9:00 am Post-Revolution Cairo is rife with graffiti gracing its walls to extoll and reflect on the potent political events that are shaping Egypt and the region. Explore, interpret and photograph the graceful, gargantuan graffiti in Cairo! Seddik reveals the revolution through her art. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Making El Fayoum Bloom Tour of El Fayoum, the Garden of Egypt Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:00 am www.AhmedSeddik.com The sites that we are planning to explore: The Graeco-Roman City of Karanis (Kom Oshim) Quick visit of Fayoum Museum (most likely closed) The Village of Tunis, the St Ives of Egypt Medinet El-Fayoum, the Venice of Egypt Lake Qarun (the Birka) The Water Wheels (Al-Sawaqi) For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Nile at Your Leisure for Pleasure beyond Measure Tour of the Roda Island and the Aqueduct Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 8:00 am www.AhmedSeddik.com For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com Al Saraya Al-Manial Palace Al-Malik Al-Muzaffar Al-Mamalik Al-Bahriyya The Nilometer (Miqyas al-Nil) The Manasterly Palace The Om Kolthoum Museum The Old Aqueduct, Magra Al-Oyoun --------------------- Walking Tour of Cairo's Caravansaries The Malls of the Middle Ages By Ahmed Seddik Monday, May 27, at 5:00 am For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com Explore the commercial architecture of Cairo; caravansaries, khans, souqs, wekalas, and markets. Khan Jarkas el-Khalili Caravanserai of Al-Ghuri Caravanserai of Bazaraa Caravanserai of Nafisa al-Bayda Caravanserai of Qaitbey Al Sioufiyya Al Khiyamiyya --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tour of Saqqara Pyramids, Temples and Tombs Friday, May 31, at 8:00 am For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com We try to see: Tomb of Horemheb, Generalissimo of the Egyptian Army Tomb of the Manicurists and Pedicurists of the King Tomb of the Prime Minister of Egypt Mereruka The Valley Temple of King Unas The Step Pyramid Complex The Oldest Museum Label Ancient Egyptian Graffiti The Philosophers’ Circle The Museum of Imhotep The Pyramid of Userkaf Tomb of Princess Idut Tomb of Maya & Merit Tomb of Kagemni Pyramid of Unas The Serapeum Pyramid of Teti Tomb of Ti ---------------------- Walking Tour of the City of Alexandria In the Footsteps of the Pharaohs of Pharos Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 8:00 am For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com We will be visiting: The Ancient Daughter Library at the so-called Pompey's Pillar The Fort of the Mamluk Sultan Al Ashraf Seif El Deen Qaitbey The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa The Royal Palace of Al-Montazah The Bibliotheca Alexandrina The Odeon at Kom el-Dikka The Eastern Harbor Ras el–Tin Palace Ramleh Square For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- Testimonials: On ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/International/video/back-beginning-christiane-amanpour-moses-pharaoh-pharaoh-exodus-18086799 ----------------------------------------- Witty and enthusiastic. Arguto e pieno d'entusiasmo. Lonely Planet ----------------------------------------- In Ahmed we found not only an amazing producer, but a great resource for all things Egypt. His offhand knowledge of Egyptian history, of pharaohs and antiquities, of hieroglyphics and pyramids is astounding. He can quote ancient Egyptian texts from memory. In many ways he was our tour guide and history professor on top of everything else. Sincerely, Erin Lyall George Producer The CBS Evening News -------------------------- He is also particularly good at turning dry facts into fascinating anecdotes and was often able to entertain and educate us with interesting stories about Egypt’s history. He is obviously passionate about the country, its history and culture. Helena Merriman Broadcast Journalist BBC World Service -------------------------- His language skills, especially his knowledge of English, are absolutely first class and he has an ability to express himself in a manner that many native English speakers would find difficult to improve upon. Yours sincerely, Michael Buchanan Correspondent BBC News -------------------------- “You are a student of the finer point of the English language.” Hugh Sykes, BBC, the World at One -------------------------- My aim was to take a break with a cultural and historic character. And having Egyptologist and tour guide Ahmed Seddik as my companion made my adventure unforgettable. Amira El-Naqeeb, Travel Writer ------------------------------- The Digger Who Can Figure: http://fnewsmagazine.com/2011/08/the-digger-who-can-figure/ ------------------------------- "His name is Ahmed Seddik and he is the most delightful, smart and funny person you can imagine. He loves languages and speaks incredible English. He talked continuously without notes of any kind during our tours of the temples at Saqqara, the Pyramids and tombs in Giza, Islamic Cairo, and the City of the Dead--not just providing fascinating and encyclopedic information, both historic and modern, but peppering his monologue with puns and alliteration." Caroline Moore

A Tribute to Fabio Polenghi

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:46:59 +0000

Hello everyone, if you happen to be in Bangkok, please consider attending the openig of the exhibition dedicated to my friend Fabio. Thank you A Tribute to Fabio Polenghi Exhibition: Bangkok last pictures, 2010 7pm, Friday May 17, 2013 Photojournalist Fabio Polenghi was killed in Bangkok on May 19th 2010 as the Thai army made its final assault on "Red Shirt" anti-government protesters. Born in Italy in 1962, Fabio very early on chose the world as his home and photography as a means to tell the Kaleidoscope of realities he saw: from fashion to reportage in forgotten places. This exhibition is a way to remember Fabio's last journey through his pictures, which express better than any words, his love for humanity and justice. It is compiled from some of the best images found in his computer and is accompanied by brief notes taken from his diaries -- documenting one of the most bloody and dramatic periods in Thailand's recent history in which he was both a witness and a victim. The viewer sees the events of the time through the lens of the photographer, with his energy, compassion and great professionalism, even in very difficult circumstances. The objective of this exhibition is the hope that tragedies like Fabio's death never happen again. We would like to take this occasion to remind you that on May 29, after 3 years of investigations, the Criminal Court at Charoenkrong will deliver its verdict on the circumstances of Fabio's death. Various evidence and witnesses suggest the army is likely to have shot him -- although the military has always denied the accusation. We cordially invite you to attend and to take the opportunity to talk with Elisabetta Polenghi, Arianna Polenghi and other guests about the upcoming ruling. https://www.fccthai.com/TheBulletin.html#1097

fixer for brazilian indios

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:45 +0000

Hi, I'm an italian photographer www.alessandrofalco.com I'm searching brazilian fixers for a work about indios population.

Enter Your Best Reporting for a duPont Award

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:48 +0000

Enter your best digital or documentary reporting for an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. The duPont jury honors outstanding journalism in the public service, excellent reporting on important issues and innovative storytelling. Past winners include Brian Storm, Walter Astrada, Chad Stevens and Danfung Dennis. Stories must have appeared on air, online or in theaters for the first time between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. DEADLINE: July 1, 2013. For more information: www.dupontawards.org @duPontAwards e-mail me with any questions: awright@columbia.edu

Fixer for U.S Dept. of Justice

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:46 +0000

The situation regarding the disregard for freedom of the press by the U.S Department of Justice needs to be fixed. An example is the department's seizing of A.P. phone records. Phone Records of Journalists Seized by U.S. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/us/phone-records-of-journalists-of-the-associated-press-seized-by-us.html?ref=us&_r=0

All about the money?

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:44 +0000

I'm somewhat new to the photojournalism profession and one thing that I find incredibly difficult is the financial aspect, How much to bring and pay is incredibly difficult to me and was wondering if I could get some advice on things like budgeting for food, paying for transport and paying for additional needs such as fixers? Any help and stories would be greatly appreciated thanks.

Contest for young Movie Makers

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:41 +0000

We're a small travel company in Myanmar, we run a cruising business with a nice classic sailing yacht in the Mergui Archipelago and we need a corporate video. We're looking for young video journalist, film makers and movie people. Pay is USD 1000 plus travel expenses and a 5-day trip on your yacht Meta IV. Here are the details: http://www.burmaboating.com/youngeyes. Please spread the message and apply!

Mostra fotografica beneficienza Ziga, Burquina Faso di P Barbera e P. Madonia

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:55:40 +0000

Cari Amici,è con gioia che ho il piacere di invitarvi alla mostra di beneficenza che si terrà presso lo spazio espositivo"L'ALTRO" in via Torremuzza 6, Palermo Italy il 31/05 alle 18.30,che io e tante altre persone sensibili ai gravi disagi dell'Essere Umano,abbiamo organizzato per ricavare una somma da utilizzare "per intero"al fine di migliorare le condizioni di vita degli abitanti di Ziga,un paese del Burkina Faso.Nello specifico la somma ricavata verrà devoluta per la costruzione dell'impianto per l'acqua corrente che a tutt'oggi manca e che rifornirà i campi per l'irrigazione e l'ambulatorio dove ogni anno nascono circa 600 bambini e per la sistemazione dei locali che verranno adibiti a centro di formazione(tessitura e coltivazione dei campi). Sarà,spero,una gara di solidarietà dove l'unico vincitore sarà l'Amore x il Prossimo. Paolo **************** Dear Friends, It is with joy that I have the pleasure to invite you to the charity exhibition to be held at the exhibition space "THE OTHER" via Torremuzza, 6 Palermo Italy on 31/05 at 18:30, that I and many other people sensitive to serious disruption of the Human Being, we arranged to derive a sum to be used "in whole" in order to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of Ziga, a country of Burkina Faso. Specifically, the money raised will be donated for the construction of the water so far been lacking and which will supply the fields for irrigation and surgery where about 600 children are born each year and for the accommodation of local that will be used as training center (weaving and cultivation of the fields). It will, I hope, a solidarity where the only winner will be the x Love the neighbor. Nix, Paul

Fixer/Stringer in Bangladesh !!

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:59:45 +0000

Fixer in Mexican border

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:06:16 +0000

Looking for a fixer along the Mexican border. It can be in Tijuana, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Piedras Negras or any city/town along it. Thanks.

Looking for a fixer in Beirut

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:13:05 +0000

I am looking for a fixer in Beirut to help out with a project in the end of July. Driving, interpreting and general fixing would be needed.

333 Saints: a Life of Scholarship in Timbuktu - please support the book’s Kickstarter

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:13:41 +0000

This is a book for all those interested in Timbuktu, Mali, Islam, African scholarship, and photography! This photography book in English and French by Fulbright Scholar Alexandra Huddleston shows a world that is largely unknown in the West: a deeply rooted, ancient Islamic tradition of tolerance, erudition, and faith. Check it out here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1101472817/333-saints-a-life-of-scholarship-in-timbuktu-book

Fixer Dhaka - Bangladesh

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:23:08 +0000

Does anyone know a fixer in Dhaka please? Many thanks

Accommodation in Perpignan.

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:34:43 +0000

Hi there, I'm looking for accommodation for 2/4 people (depending on the availability) for the first week of the festival. This is my first time so I don't really where to find it. Thank you very much, best Thomas.

USA trip

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:34:41 +0000

- Valeri Nistratov, internationally recognized documentary photographer and educator from Russia www.valerinistratov.com, is looking for partner/intern to go for a trip NY - Pennsylvania - Ohio-Indiana?-Tennessee-Alabama?-Florida in July of 2013. He plans to work on his new series about the USA. He is willing to share his experience as a photographer and educator with a student/ young photographer, who would not mind to drive and share gas and accommodation expenses. If a student/photographer has own idea for a project in the same area, he would me more than happy to help with shaping idea, photographic style, etc. The road trip would be fun. Valeri speaks English. Valeriy Nistratov is the author of 4 books (one of them in collaboration with Jason Eskenazi), his photographs were exhibited in Russia, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the USA, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, China and other countries. Valeri Nistratov has been teaching documentary photography course in the Rodchenko School of Photography and Multimedia. The main themes of Valeri Nistratov’s photographic research is: local identity, mentality and consciousness of post-soviet and modern russian people, social environment, overpopulation and man-altered landscape.

Fixer Available In Iran, Tehran (for election)

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:34:38 +0000

Hi there I am fixer in Tehran, Iran. I ma available for election too. if you need any question keep in touch with this email: pixkaveh@gmail.com All Best

fixer iran

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:24:55 +0000

I am leaving for tehran shortly and I'm in dire need of a good fixer to outweigh the minder I am sure to be blessed with by the ministry of information. If you know of someone, please send me an email at caroline.salzinger@sr.se. thank you!

fixers in ghana

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:02:37 +0000

WE PROVIDE UNEQUAL FIXING AND TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR RADIO, TELEVISION AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN EVERY PART OF GHANA. YOU ARE ASSURED OF GREAT LOCATIONS AND A WIDE CONTACT BASE.CONTACT US ON ultimatefixinghouse@gmail.com IF YOU NEED OUR SERVICES OR PLANNING ON COMING TO GHANA

Looking for photographers in Morocco for a 2 day assignment

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:32:15 +0000

I'm looking for photographers based in or near Morocco for a two day assignment in the fall. Please email me with links to your website.

Fixer in Bangladesh - recommendation

Sun, 12 May 2013 06:40:50 +0000

Hi everyone, I would like to recommend Bappi Mojumder as an excellent fixer in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We worked together for two days in February and he is a great and very helpful person. When my assistant came down with a stomach flu, he even quickly called one of his friends who works as a doctor and she told him which medication we should buy! He will be able to organize accommodation, transportation, contacts, etc… according to your needs. Please contact him through email bappi.tanni@gmail.com or on his cell: +8801711-332793 Elisabeth Real http://www.elisabethreal.ch/

How to Approach an NGO/Company for Project Money?

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:08:17 +0000

I'm starting a series of portraits of inmates under the title Second Look. I'm trying to show how people are people, and how nearly everyone deserves a baseline of respect. I did my first shoot with loaned (for free) equipment from my schools photography dept; I will no longer have access to their gear as I'm transferring. How would I approach a company/ngo to sponsor me? Emailing a general "contact us" feels like a brick wall; better to know someone. I'd be looking for something in the range of $1500-7000 USD. Would I be better off with Kickstarter?

New photo book

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:39:25 +0000

The photo book "Down and Out in the South" is now available as a printed version and as an electronic book for iPad. You can order the book (or download a free teaser) via http://www.janbanning.com/books/ Special price till May 18. You can also order the printed book from bookshops worldwide (distribution: Idea Books). ISBN (printed version): 978-90-77386-09-5

Available for assignments in Romania

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:20:07 +0000

I am new to this group. I hereby confirm that I am available for assignments in Romania after May 20th. I have been working since 1990 with Foreign citizens in and out of Romania as translator/interpreter, driver, tour guide, travel agent, contract negotiator, personal assistant, in one word: a fixer. Thank you.

Available for assignment

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:40:00 +0000

Available for assignment at Alleppey, Kerala, INDIA. Stills/Video/Cinematography and Direction for Short films/Documentary/Features etc.

Available for Assignment DRC/Rwanda

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:39:21 +0000

I am freelance journalist, skilled in photography and videography based in Musanze, Rwanda and Goma, DRC. I am available for assignments in these regions, as well as around the rest of East Africa. I have produced stories for the Daily Nation (in Kenya), Vice Magazine, The Columbia Political Review and The New York Post in the past. Please contact me about any potential projects!

In need of a fixer in Riga, Latvia

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:39:20 +0000

Hi We are two photojournalist travelling to Riga, Latvia in need of a fixer. We are staying in Riga 19-24 of may. If you are interested or know any good fixers in Riga please contact us on my email address: christinelenes@yahoo.no. We will then tell you more about the project. Best Regards Christine Rosenberg

Fixer in India

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:39:58 +0000

Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Ravi Mishra and I am a Fixer, Interpreter, Translator and Location Co-ordinator based in NewDelhi, India. I have done my bachelors in Mass-communication and Journalism, and i have been as a fixer for last 7 years and have been assigned for several stories through out the country, and currently doing my 4th year internship with Daniel Berehulak (Getty Images). I have travelled and worked in most parts of the country working on several subjects such as, slums, child labour, redlight districts, irregulated coal mines, water contamination, e-waste recycling and many more subjects. I have an experience of working with many international Newpapers, magazines,news agencies, photojournalists and writers for the stories through out the Country. To name a few, I have worked with : National Geographic Time Newyork Times Getty Images Associated Press ESPN AFP DerSpiegel (Germany) Dagens Nyheter (Sweden) Expressen (Sweden) Stern (Germany) The toronto Star National Post. Common Wealth Broadcasting Association, and many more. I am available for assignments for through out the country and I can be reached on +91 8860752030 – Mobile +91 8527971823 – Mobile ravimishraphoto@gmail.com – Email

FIXER AVAILABLE IN THAILAND

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:39:15 +0000

i will be available next week if anyone of you interested in some stories idea. let me know i, m also a local producer who producing wt international media here. contact: maruetea.s@gmail.com please have a look at my profile my contact is there cheers nik

Available for Assignments in Pakistan

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:05:07 +0000

I am a professional photographer/videographer and have worked for clients likeICI Pakistan, DeLaval (Holland), Ministry of Information and Heritage (Government of Pakistan), USAID on TV Commercials, Documentaries and Photography Projects both in Pakistan and abroad. I am available.

Digital second-hands camera shop in Bangkok

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:35:32 +0000

Hi, I recently moved to Cambodia and I would like to buy a good second-hands Digital SLR camera, Canon or Nikon (like the D200, has an example). I be in Bangkok in a few days, so let me know if it is possible to find good and reliable shops for that type of gear. Thanks a lot.

looking for writer

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:15 +0000

Hey there, I'm looking for a freelance journalist that would like to work with me on projects in Europe/Middle East. Does anyone know someone that would be interested? Thanks!

Available for photography / videography Assignments in Pakistan

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:05:34 +0000

I am a professional photographer/videographer and have worked for clients like ICI Pakistan, DeLaval (Holland), Ministry of Information and Heritage (Government of Pakistan), USAID on TV Commercials, Documentaries and Photography Projects both in Pakistan and abroad. I am available.

Available For Assignments In Iran-presidential election

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:45:47 +0000

www.farhadbabaei.com info@farhadbabaei.com

Model release Spanish/Mexico

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:45:44 +0000

Does anyone have a Spanish-language model release form that would be valid in Mexico that you could share with me?

Tours of Cairo in May 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:45:42 +0000

A Tale of Two Mosques Walking Tour of Islamic Cairo from the Mosque of Alazhar to the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun Thursday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com List of what we might or might not see during our tour: Al Sioufiyya Al Khiyamiyya The Mosque of Salih Tala'i Ahmed Maher El-Darb El-Gadid Bab Zeweila Mosque of Almuayyad Sheikh Wekalat Nafisa Albayda Haret Al-Zahabi Haret Al-Roum Haret Al-Aqqadeya Mosque of Alfakahany Al-Kahkiyeen Funerary Complex of Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri (a glimpse) Al-Azhar Mosque The Mosque of Muhammed Bek Abu El-Dahab Al-Hussein Mosque Khan Jarkas el-Khalili Haret Al Sanadyqyah (Boxmakers) Alhamzawi Al-Saghir Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay Complex Jawhar Al-Qaid (Commander of the Army) Bayn al-Qasrayn (Palace Walk of Naguib Mahfouz) Mosque and Sabil-Kuttab of Shaykh 'Ali al- Mutahhar Al Maqases Sekket Al-Badistan Al Westani Al Bab Al Thaleth Haret Al Saleheya Madrasa and Mausoleum of al-Malik al-Salih Najm al-Din Ayyub Al-Zahir Beibars The Qalawun complex Bait El Kadi (House of the Judge) Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qala'un Madrasa and Mausoleum Sabil-Kuttab Mohamed Ali Sultan al-Zahir Barquq Funerary Complex Egyptian Textile Museum (just make a brief mention of) Darb Kormoz Al Khoronfesh Al Qasabi Sabil-Kuttab of Abdel-Rahman Katkhuda (Ottoman) The Mosque of al-Aqmar Haret Al Sananeeri Haret Al-Darb al-Asfar Bayt Al-Suhaymi in Al-Darb al-Asfar Mosque-Sabil of Suleiman Agha el-Silahdar Haret Bergewan Amir Al Gyosh Al Goani Al Dabeeba Darb Al Waraka Bayn Al-Sayareg Haret Al-Morakeshi Al-Hakim Bi-Amr-Allah Mosque Sour Misr Al Qadima Bab Al Fotouh (Gate of Conquests) Albanhawy Bab Al Nasr (Gate of Victory) Gamaliyya Wekalat Qaitbey Haret Alotoof El-Jashankir Mosque Kasr Alshok Al Mashhad Al Husseini The Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shine from the Shrine: Walking Tour of the City of the Dead Friday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. [50% discount for AUC students] For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com The scintillating City of the Dead, anecdotally known as Al-Qarafa, is so full of life and amenities that if you sum, you realize it is more town than slum. We will be able to label the fabled vast necropolis and feast our eyes on monuments glorious from the City Victorious. The lively City of the Dead is a treasure trove of masterspieces from almost all eras of Egyptian history. Walking there gives you an encyclopedic tour of Egyptian history. True to the vision of some of its founders, the City of the Dead has the power to entertain the mind and retain the body. Around 100,000 Cairenes live here amongst the dead. At the pinnacle of Islamic art, the monuments are architected to articulate the vision of the stellar dweller. Picnic among the graves in the City Beyond the Walls! It is a kaleidoscope of culture. We attempt to see: Mausoleum of Ibrahim Pahsa Halim Tomb of Al-Torjoman Mamelukes St. Sultan Ahmed St. Mausoleum of Sir Ahmed Hassanein Pasha, Author of the Lost Oases Tomb of Narriman Sadek, Cinderella of the Nile, the Last Queen of Egypt War Martyrs Tombs Tomb of the First President of Egypt Amir Kabir Qurqumas Complex The Religious and Funerary Complex of Sultan al-Ashraf Inal Mausoleum of Princess Shwikar Mausoleum of Muhammed Talaat Harb, Egypt's Leading Economist Tomb of Omar Makram, Revolutionist Tomb of Noubar, First Prime Minister of Egypt Mosque and Mausoleum of Sultan Faraj ibn Barquq Mausoleum of Al-Ashraf Barsbay Tomb of René Jean Marie Joseph Guénon, French Author and Intellectual Mausoleum of Khedive Muhammed Tewfik Pasha Tomb of Professor Ali Moustafa Mosharafa Pasha, Egyptian Theoretical Physicist Compound of Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay Tomb of Emir Tashtimur Chinese Tomb --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SDG: Tour the Pyramids of Saqqara, Dahshure and Giza Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 a.m. Tomb of Horemheb, Generalissimo of the Egyptian Army Tomb of the Manicurists and Pedicurists of the King Tomb of the Prime Minister of Egypt Mereruka The Valley Temple of King Unas The Step Pyramid Complex The Oldest Museum Label Ancient Egyptian Graffiti The Philosophers’ Circle The Museum of Imhotep The Pyramid of Userkaf Tomb of Princess Idut Tomb of Maya & Merit Tomb of Kagemni Pyramid of Unas The Serapeum Pyramid of Teti Tomb of Ti Pyramids of Dahsure Pyramid of Khufu Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Pyramids of the Queens The Sphinx For reservation: call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com ------------------------------------------ Sycamore: "The Queen of Trees" Lecture by Ahmed Seddik Sunday, 19 May, at 7:00 p.m. Sawy Culturewheel in Zamalek Fruits will be served! ----------------------------------------- Testimonials: On ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/International/video/back-beginning-christiane-amanpour-moses-pharaoh-pharaoh-exodus-18086799 ----------------------------------------- Arguto e pieno d'entusiasmo. Lonely Planet ----------------------------------------- In Ahmed we found not only an amazing producer, but a great resource for all things Egypt. His offhand knowledge of Egyptian history, of pharaohs and antiquities, of hieroglyphics and pyramids is astounding. He can quote ancient Egyptian texts from memory. In many ways he was our tour guide and history professor on top of everything else. Sincerely, Erin Lyall George Producer The CBS Evening News -------------------------- He is also particularly good at turning dry facts into fascinating anecdotes and was often able to entertain and educate us with interesting stories about Egypt’s history. He is obviously passionate about the country, its history and culture. Helena Merriman Broadcast Journalist BBC World Service -------------------------- His language skills, especially his knowledge of English, are absolutely first class and he has an ability to express himself in a manner that many native English speakers would find difficult to improve upon. Yours sincerely, Michael Buchanan Correspondent BBC News -------------------------- “You are a student of the finer point of the English language.” Hugh Sykes, BBC, the World at One -------------------------- My aim was to take a break with a cultural and historic character. And having Egyptologist and tour guide Ahmed Seddik as my companion made my adventure unforgettable. Amira El-Naqeeb, Travel Writer ------------------------------- The Digger Who Can Figure: http://fnewsmagazine.com/2011/08/the-digger-who-can-figure/

Freelance photographer and professional digital post-producer available.

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:16:32 +0000

Hi there, I'm a freelance photographer and digital post-producer based between Italy and Cambodia. I graduated in 2012 in photography at cfp Bauer, Milan. See more on my website: www.2rph.com I'm an experienced digital post-producer: exhibitions, publications, contest, books. Specialized in b/w. Contact me for further details. Best, Riccardo Rocchi

Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator for Cairo and Egypt

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:45:41 +0000

Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator for Cairo and Egypt Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator and Freelance Journalist in Cairo, Tanta, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, Port Said and Egypt Ahmed Seddik is around now to report and/or translate for the media. http://www.facebook.com/CairoFixer Fine Fixer/Simultaneous Translator for Cairo and Egypt Arabic <> English There is a highly recommended fixer/translator in Cairo, Egypt call: 0100-67-68-2-69 or email: ahmed.seddik@gmail.com -—————— Ahmed Seddik has worked with BBC, CNN, CBS, FT, Time Magazine, France 2… ——————————————— Testimonials: I have hired Mr Seddik on two occasions – once in Egypt and once in Libya. On both occasions he was working as a translator and fixer for the BBC team. We were working in a high pressured environment, doing very long hours and I was extremely impressed with him. He has excellent English – better than any other translator I have worked with so far in the region. He is confident in dealing with journalists and communicated with the people we interviewed in a respectful and friendly manner. He has a vast knowledge of politics and current affairs as well as the history of Egypt and the wider Middle East. This was invaluable both for interviews and in general conversation. He is also particularly good at turning dry facts into fascinating anecdotes and was often able to entertain and educate us with interesting stories about Egypt’s history. He is obviously passionate about the country, its history and culture. What most impressed me about Mr Seddik however is his energy and enthusiasm, even after working for extremely long hours. Many other translators I have worked with have been irritable after working for very long hours, but Mr Seddik remained alert, cheerful and hardworking no matter how many hours he had done. He was always punctual, courteous and is good at taking the initiative when needed. Helena Merriman Broadcast Journalist BBC World Service -————————— I am a producer for The CBS Evening News, a national nightly newsprogram in the United States. In early February, Correspondent Terry McCarthy and I were sent to Egypt to cover the events of Tahrir Square, and we hired Ahmed as our interpreter, our guide, and what we in the news business call a “fixer” – that is, someone who can arrange the interviews we need, sort through the facts we want, and generally make our lives easier in a foreign country. Ahmed was amazing. He helped us navigate through Cairo at a very difficult time with a combination of street smarts, great attitude, and an uncanny command of the English language. Also, there is no higher-pressure environment than television journalism, and we had Ahmed working for us about 20 hours a day for 3 weeks; he never failed to jump at the assignment and he never complained. In Ahmed we found not only an amazing producer, but a great resource for all things Egypt. His offhand knowledge of Egyptian history, of pharaohs and antiquities, of hieroglyphics and pyramids is astounding. He can quote ancient Egyptian texts from memory. In many ways he was our tour guide and history professor on top of everything else. Sincerely, Erin Lyall George Producer The CBS Evening News -—————————————— COPPER POT PICTURES hired Ahmed Seddik to be our fixer when we traveled to Egypt in June 2012 to film WE MUST GO, our documentary about the Egyptian Football team. Though we had tried to sort out various rights and permissions prior to traveling to Egypt, it wasn’t until Ahmed came on board that we started to see results. From permissions with the various football associations to permits from the Egyptian government to our daily transportation, Ahmed arranged everything. It was unbelievable. He is a motivated and capable fixer who assured that everything was taken care of prior to our arrival. Ahmed paved the way for a smooth shoot; we didn’t have to worry about anything except doing our jobs. He met each new challenge and wrinkle to the shoot with a positive attitude and a willingness to see that our wishes were carried out. His services were invaluable. We have shot documentaries around the world and much of the success (or failure) for our projects depend on the talents of our local fixers: I am pleased to say that Ahmed is the best we’ve worked with and I look forward to a continued partnership on WE MUST GO and future Copper Pot projects shot throughout Egypt and the Middle East. My only hesitation in writing this glowing review is that I want to make sure no one else hires him when we need him! — Dave LaMattina Producer/Director | COPPER POT PICTURES ———————————————— I am a correspondent with BBC News, based in London. I worked alongside Mr Seddik for almost 2 weeks earlier this year when I was on assignment in Egypt. During that time I found him to be an outstanding individual who would be an excellent asset to any organization. Specifically he has an acute awareness of how the media works, the demands that the modern media operates under, and the need to handle such demands with clarity, consistency and integrity. His language skills, especially his knowledge of English, are absolutely first class and he has an ability to express himself in a manner that many native English speakers would find difficult to improve upon. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Ahmed Seddik. Yours sincerely, Michael Buchanan Correspondent BBC News -————————————— BBC TV’s ‘Newsnight’ programme employed Ahmed Seddik as a translator, researcher, fixer and guide for two weeks in Cairo in November 2011 and found him to be a resourceful, highly-informed, hard-working and invariably good-humoured colleague. Ahmed has a vast store of knowledge about Egypt and its history, as well as a valuable network of well-placed contacts in many walks of life. He is a constantly engaging and informative companion and is able to work calmly and effectively in highly pressured circumstances. Ahmed was unfailingly cheerful and cooperative when required to work the extremely long hours often required by TV crews. He is not only an excellent interpreter/translator with an astonishingly rich and accurate knowledge of English, but also a fixer with the imagination and resourcefulness to contribute his own ideas. Tim Whewell Correspondent BBC Newsnight ———————— TIME Magazine’s Cairo Bureau has periodically employed Mr. Ahmed Seddik for translating assignments since 2004. He has performed all his tasks with a high degree of expertise and professionalism. Mr. Seddik is also extremely well educated and informed about all aspects of Egyptian life, including politics, culture and society. In every way, he has greatly assisted TIME correspondents in their work. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Seddik’s services, and would be delighted to receive any requests for further elaboration on my recommendation. Scott MacLeod TIME Middle East Correspondent(since 1995) -————————————— I had the opportunity to work with Ahmed Seddik last summer in Cairo, where I was temporarily based as a correspondent for Time Magazine. Though he clearly was far too qualified for the task, he cheerfully served as my translator for a couple of stories. I found him to be a precise interpreter, providing me with excellent translations of what was said in interviews, often a rarity where the need for speed overrides the desire for colorful, exact phrasing. He also demonstrated a willingness to work long hours, and at the last minute. If I have the opportunity to return to Cairo, I will be sure to use his translation services once again. Regards, Aryn Baker, Associate Editor, Time Magazine Asia Siamo stati al Cairo per un weekend lungo, purtroppo durante i disordini di piazza di novembre, che ci hanno impedito di visitare il museo egizio a Piazza Tahrir. Ma anche senza il museo, il viaggio è stato straordinario. Meravigliose le piramidi e il plateau di Giza, bellissima la visita alle moschee e alle strade del cairo islamico, entrambi posti che abbiamo visitato con la nostra guida Ahmed Seddik, la cui mail era indicata sulla Lonely Planet e che abbiamo contattato dall’Italia subito prima di partire. Ahmed ha fatto una grande differenza: è affidabile, preparato, pieno di entusiasmo, appassionato di storia, archeologia, letteratura, geroglifici e conosce i luoghi come le sue tasche. Alle piramidi ci ha fatto vedere tombe delle quali non avremmo mai capito neanche la presenza, ci ha portato a vedere un panorama strepitoso da un posto un pò più lontano ma senza turisti, e ci ha pagato addirittura lui il ritorno con il cammello come “regalo” di benvenuto. Con lui ci siamo avventurati in posti dove non saremmo andati da soli, abbiamo capito tanto della storia dell’egitto e delle piramidi e anche dell’orgoglio degli egiziani di oggi. Insomma, posti meravigliosi, clima perfetto.. speriamo che la situazione politica si tranquillizzi presto, perchè non vediamo l’ora di tornarci e di portarci anche i nostri figli! Silvia Cavallo “You are a student of the finer point of the English language.” Hugh Sykes, BBC, the World at One -———————————————— I have the privilege to recommend to you Ahmed Seddik as an excellent guide and efficient informant. I am fortunate both to have known Ahmed as a fellow student at the American University in Cairo and to have seen how he developed his college interests into his current profession. Although he makes guiding and lecturing his profession, Ahmed is a veritable renaissance man due to his passion for learning. He delights in learning various subjects and can claim expertise in many. Ahmed has a talent for drawing diverse connections from his numerous interests into any talk or tour. In addition to his tours, Ahmed makes good use of his talent in his frequent lectures on diverse topics at the Sawy Culture Wheel, a famous cultural center and academic forum in Zamalek, and elsewhere. In the tours I have attended, Ahmed was lively, engaging, and spontaneous. Both the tour to the City of the Dead and Islamic Cairo were chock‐full of information, partly due to Ahmed’s vast memory for fact and stories. On his tours each monument has a story and every side street is another step back in time. The tours I attended lasted about five hours each, although he has told me they can stretch longer or take less time depending on the audience. When I took the Islamic Cairo tour, we went the full length of the Fatimid city from gate to gate in four hours. His tour of Islamic Cairo is especially nice because it takes place in the wee hours of the morning. The streets of the Khan el‐Khalili are amazingly serene at that time, which makes for a stark contrast with the market’s usual chaos. If you should take the tour make sure to see the inside of the mosque and madrasa of Barquq; Sultan Plum had an eye for beauty. On these tours, Ahmed is always thinking about ways to improve and innovate. For example, while leading us through the streets of Islamic Cairo, Ahmed thanked the street cleaners and pondered organizing them to keep the roads cleaner. Ahmed says he has never given the same tour twice. I believe it. Ahmed’s style of guiding and touring is not like that found on any other tour. It has more artistry in it than the others. But the faint of heart beware, he is more than half a poet. Emblazoned on his business card is the Arabic palindrome malik kalim, meaning “king of words.” And certifiably, he can claim to rule his words. Ahmed is a possessor of a veritable treasury of terms and an arsenal of anecdotes. Don’t think it tedious if he recites a list of synonyms or lines of poetry. Listen attentively. It is all part of the tour. Bryan Kraemer PhD. Candidate Egyptology University of Chicago TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I am very pleased to recommend Mr. Ahmed Seddik of Ahmed Seddik Tours in his pursuit as an expert guide for ancient and medieval sites in Egypt. Not only does he have an outstanding knowledge of Egyptology and ancient Egyptian monuments (including ongoing excavations), he is similarly conversant in Islamic history, as shown in several tours of Islamic Cairo that we have conducted together. This is also clear in his very numerous, well-researched public lectures in Egypt on a wide range of topics within it—literary, historical and linguistic—many of which I have shared in personally. (An Arabist, my 2008 doctoral dissertation at the University of Pennsylvania, on fiction set in ancient Egypt by the late Nobel laureate in literature, Naguib Mahfouz, made broad, closely supervised use of Egyptological sources, and I have also extensively studied Islamic history, both at the University of Michigan and U-Penn.) His considerable acumen and insight extend far beyond these fields to also embrace Arabic literature, science and mathematics too. His masterful familiarity with the vast and intricate oeuvre of Ahmad Shawqi, “the Prince of Poets,” is a great achievement in itself, and could only have been attained with his extremely erudite knowledge of Arabic grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Moreover, he is highly trained in English literature, grammar and lexicography, a most rare combination with such a background in Arabic, let alone Egyptology. Indeed, Ahmed is a genuine polymath in the truest sense of the word, and has educated himself far beyond what his formal studies at the American University in Cairo have taught him. As to his character, Ahmed—a natural showman, with a distinct (and very Egyptian) love of attention—is also extremely thoughtful and helpful to others. Our experience together, in which we have shared in delivering lectures (mainly on Mahfouz)—and even co-produced and performed in short plays (e.g., on the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb)—has been an extremely rich and happy one. I’m quite sure that yours, with this uniquely gifted human being, will be as well. Sincerely, Raymond Stock, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Arabic and Middle East Studies Drew University “Egyptology runs in his veins” Dr. Zahi Hawass My aim was to take a break with a cultural and historic character. And having Egyptologist and tour guide Ahmed Seddik as my companion made my adventure unforgettable. Amira El-Naqeeb, Travel Writer ——————————————— A former Egyptology student at the American University in Cairo, the indefatigable and eloquent Ahmed Seddik makes even the history of bilharzia seem fun. Frequently booked as a translator/fixer by foreign correspondents, the 31-year-old freelance guide is also popular with expats and Egyptian parents who love his child-friendly tours of the Pyramids by camel. In addition to walking tours in the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, Seddik also does a tour of political Cairo, revisiting scenes from the revolution in Tahrir Square SUSAN HACK Condé Nast Traveler Senior Correspondent -———————————— I think many here know Ahmed Seddik. He is a brilliant Egyptologist, an accomplished translator, and a masterfully gifted tour guide who leads tours year-round throughout Egypt in both English and Arabic. Omid Ghaemmaghami I went with a group to the Ramsees Wisawasef textile museum near Saqqara. Ahmed Seddik gave our group a short lecture on the meaning of “naseej” in Arabic. He spoke of theology, poetry and history. He impressed us with his knowledge of the Arabic poetic tradition. He knew scores of lines by Ahmed Shawqi. He certainly charmed me and my group. He quoted from dozens of poems that touch on the meaning of “thread” in Arabic literature. Ahmed was a wonderful guide whose love of puns, sharp wit and impressive memory were all qualities which made his lecture unforgettable. Niko Banac If you are wishing to source an Egyptologist, we would have no hesitation in recommending Ahmed. Our attention was kept by Ahmed the whole day, including our twelve year old! Ahmed is extremely professional, his knowledge and stories are outstanding and entertaining. Carolanne Reissiger Rate Revenue Manager My guide for the day Ahmed Seddik is quite an original. A very slight, 30 something young Egyptologist who exudes brainy precociousness with a certain crazy charisma and a passion for alliteration and using pretentious vocabulary (though in a good humoured and fun way). He is a student and big fan of the famous Zahi Hawass – and has a personality and exuberance almost as big. He even dons a Zahi-like hat. Evidently he has been a journalist who has covered the revolution, an Egypt commentator called upon by BBC, CBS – and a translator of impressive works. Zahi II met me with three intelligent older Germans, two of whom were there from the German embassy. They were all sophisticated and bright and a pleasure to tour with. Ahmed gave us a fabulously in-depth experience that lasted ALL DAY, 10:30 to 5 – and no-one even thought about lunch or a coffee break. We made a rare stop en route at the Unas’s valley temple, king of the 5th dynasty, strewn with interesting remains of pillars and stone and the last strip of his long causeway.Few stop there… Laura Ranieri The world knows Cairo for its pyramids. But in my opinion Cairo’s biggest jewels are its Islamic buildings. Historic, or Islamic Cairo, contains one of the most important collections of Medieval Islamic architecture in the world and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. In a way it makes Cairo the Rome of the Middle East. Most of the monuments are mosques, palaces, mausolea, madrasas and private houses. Since this neighborhood can be trick to navigate, with its winding and un-marked streets we decided to go with a guide—Ahmed Seddik—who would become our friend by the end of our stay in Cairo. His tour would take us from the Al Azhar mosque in the south to the Bab al-Futuh or northern gate of the original Fatimid walls. The Al Azhar mosque is a quiet refuge from the traffic and horns of the busy neighborhood it sits in. We enter Al Azhar mosque through the Bab al-Muzayyin (Gate of the Barbers) where students came to have their heads shaved, between the truly giant minarets. Built in 970 at the height of the Fatimid period, it has been added on to over the years. The mosque the site of Al Azhar University, probably one of the oldest in the world, which is still in operation today. The inner courtyard is a quiet refuge from the traffic and noise outside. I find visiting mosques in the Middle East to be relaxing and enjoyable. Unlike Western churches which I can find to be sterile and austere—mosques I find to be a place for quiet reflection as well as a gathering place for the community. We tuck into the Khan al-Khalili market, which sells all kinds of things, from tourist trinket to antiques. “How can we take your money?” ask the rather aggressive merchants. With tourism down in Egypt generally, the already pushy vendors are even keener on making a sale. We ignore them and move right to tea Fishawi’s—a coffee shop/shisha (water pipe) establishment that was frequented by Cairo’s literati, most notable Naguib Mafouz, Egypt’s late Nobel Laureate. This was Mafouz’s neighborhood which he immortalized in his books. It is still a local hangout, only there are more tourists these days. We are lucky because it was a stormy day in Cairo. This doesn’t mean it was rainy, only that the wind was gusty and blew the dust around. Cairo, despite being on the Nile is a desert city, lest we forget. This meant that what would ordinarily be a neighborhood packed with shoppers was relatively quiet. Many shops were closed. We make our way to Sharia Muiz, or the Palace Walk (also a Mahfouz novel), which will take us between some of the great mosques and palaces of the Fatimid period, eventually delivering us to our final destination—Bab al-Futuh. Sharia Muiz is kind of magical street. Neighborhood life bubbles all around us. Monuments rise and fall on either side of us. If you use your imagination you can picture yourself in a Mafouz novel. Ahmed tells us about the buildings, architecture and history that we are seeing on either side, but it all begins to blend together into a wonderful tapestry of sights and sounds. The evening call to prayer begins and Ahmed sits us down to listen and experience the moment. I have always found the call to prayer to be beautiful musically—Allah Akbar (god is great) called out from the muezzin—trying to convince believers to drop what they are doing and come to the mosque to pray. In Cairo I experienced some of the most beautiful calls to prayer as any other Muslim city I’ve been, and this call was particularly beautiful… MARK T. LAMMERS -—————————————————— “Micky and Mark have been the primary organizers for this trip and they found a wonderful tour guide for our time in Cairo. His name is Ahmed Seddik and he is the most delightful, smart and funny person you can imagine. He loves languages and speaks incredible English. He talked continuously without notes of any kind during our tours of the temples at Saqqara, the Pyramids and tombs in Giza, Islamic Cairo, and the City of the Dead—not just providing fascinating and encyclopedic information, both historic and modern, but peppering his monologue with puns and alliteration. The Giza tour culminated with camel rides from the pyramids to the Sphinx at sunset.” Caroline Moore “Ahmed’s pedagogical skills and talents are superb. His sharp wit and warm humor, coupled with his linguistic brilliance, inspire and promote vast learning to take place in a short time. He seems to carry in his head all 18 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary and the meaning and derivation of a vast corpus of Arabic vocabulary. His facility with language, coupled with his powerful oration while lecturing, make him a superior teacher.” Bill Barazzuol “Ahmed’s expertise in Arabic in particular could be described as nothing short of masterful. He has committed to memory volumes upon volumes of the great Arabic grammarians such as Ibn Malik and his work of one thousand lines “The Alfia”. What’s more, Ahmed is able to distill these complicated rules of grammar into a clear, logical, and easily understood system of mnemonics, enabling any non-native speaker to acquire this difficult language in the shortest time possible." John Solomon -—————————————————— “Ahmed Seddik is the brightest Egyptian I have met since I came to Egypt. I have found his Egyptological knowledge prodigious.” Professor Jerry Leach

Worst Travel Tip

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:59:01 +0000

What is the worst traveller's tip ever given to you. This could be as informative as Neal Jackson's "Best Traveler's Tip" post.

Twitter ISO Head of News and Journalism

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:23:01 +0000

http://bit.ly/14VUZ0f Media - Head of News and Journalism (SF or NY) Full-Time — New York City, NY Twitter is playing an integral role in the evolution of the news industry — both as a tool for reporters and newsrooms and as a way for consumers to find news in real-time. Twitter has already changed the way news breaks and provided journalists new ways to connect with their readers. We are looking for a seasoned leader to shape and drive the next growth phase of Twitter’s partnership with the news industry. We believe Twitter is a valuable complement to the great work already being done and want to find ways for Twitter to help ensure the industry’s success. You will be responsible for devising and executing the strategies that make Twitter indispensable to newsrooms and journalists, as well as an essential part of the operations and strategy of news organizations and TV news networks. You should have a strong vision for the broad potential of Twitter and news, while also being able to rigorously manage and scale the news team’s daily impact. You will be also Twitter’s representative to the News industry. You will manage Twitter’s partnerships with newsrooms in the United States as well its relationships with journalists. You will be responsible for representing Twitter at industry events. You must have deep experience leading teams in reporting, editing or managing journalists, as well as a strong record of executing strategic partnerships. (This role will report to Head of Media) Partner Scope: All US journalists, including those on Twitter and those yet to be on-boarded (there are thousands of US journalists verified on Twitter) All US news organizations and their digital operations and applications (from The New York Times to Huffington Post to TIME magazine) All US TV news networks (CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, HLN, Bloomberg, etc.) and all broadcast news programming (from 60 Minutes to local news broadcasts) Major news organizing bodies (ONA, ASNE, SPJ, etc.) Key results: Develop a multiyear year strategy for news that drives substantial increases in: Volume and quality of professional news content on Twitter, especially in breaking news Number of journalists using Twitter, both as a tool to aid their reporting and also as a tool to distribute their content Volume and quality in usage of Twitter as a source in news stories (online and in print) How widely and effectively Twitter products are used by news organizations—from embedded timelines and Tweets on news sites to adoption of on-Twitter products like Twitter Cards Volume and quality of on-air integrations across TV news networks Frequency and engagement level of user behavior around news content on Twitter Drive breadth and quality of all on-air integrations across a broad roster of news programming, from breaking news to evening newscasts, news magazines, morning news shows, etc. Partnership management: Be integrated at the highest executive and editorial levels of the news industry, being an influential part of your partners’ strategic planning efforts (e.g. news gathering, user experience, digital) Increase the volume, diversity and uniqueness of the news content on Twitter from journalists and a broad range of news partners Creative leadership: be a creative leader responsible for consistently inventing effective, powerful new best practices that gain broad adoption; foster creative excellence across your team Management: Scale your team’s impact through operational efficiencies and by managing against specific success metrics Drive key insights and research that help maximize your team’s efforts Build a world class team and drive measurable and significant improvements in each individual team member's performance Twitter product and strategy: Influence Twitter product and corporate strategy to ensure the most important needs of news partners and journalists are being met Articulate a persuasive vision for the potential of news content within the Twitter user experience Ensure Twitter messaging and marketing materials dominate industry conversation and drives broad adoption Drive usage of our most trusted media ecosystem products throughout newsrooms and organizations Success is measured by: Increase in overall Twitter engagement and activity by journalists and news partners, including their volume of content plays, above-baseline follower growth, engagement metrics and log-in frequency Scale of the integration of Twitter products and API into news partners’ products, broadcasts and user experiences Volume and quality of on-air integrations, as measured by the increase in the Tweet volume and engagement per integration Volume and adoption rate of new best practices you identify, package and market successfully Effectiveness of systems you design and implement to track growth in usage and content quality amongst news partners and journalists Scale of use of certified media ecosystem partners by journalists and news partners Experience: Minimum of 15 years in news in editorial or journalism, 10 years of managing teams and at least 5 years executing strategic partnerships

Disaster Management and Resiliency in the Asia Pacific Journalism Fellowships

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:27:28 +0000

Disaster Management and Resiliency in the Asia Pacific Journalism Fellowships Dates: September 22 – October 6, 2013 Study Tour Destinations: New York City, USA; Tokyo and Sendai, Japan; and Chengdu, China Who Can Apply: Mid-career journalists from around the world with at least seven years of experience. Fluency in English is required. More details on applicant eligibility below. The Disaster Management and Resiliency in the Asia Pacific Journalism Fellowships program is co-sponsored by the Center for Global Partnership, All-China Journalists Association and the Japan Foreign Press Center/Tokyo. This 14-day professional dialogue, study and travel program is designed for working print, broadcast and online journalists from the United States, Japan, China and the Asia Pacific region. Building on the East-West Center’s longstanding and highly regarded travel-study programs for journalists, this study tour will introduce participating journalists to a broad range of disaster management and recovery activities in the United States, Japan and China as well as post-disaster challenges to political, economic and energy resiliency. In all three countries, the role and responsibility of the media to accurately report on disasters will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on: disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts at the local, federal and international levels; government, military, business and civil-society initiatives successful in reducing risk and in providing assistance post-disaster; resilience as the capacity to recover from disasters and the maintenance of political structures, economic markets, energy policies and the functionality of society in the wake of a catastrophe; the impact of recent catastrophic natural disasters on economic markets and supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region; responses to the Fukushima nuclear crisis and the future of energy policy and security in the Asia Pacific region. In New York City, journalists will examine lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy, which struck the eastern seaboard on October 29, 2012 and registered as a Category 2 storm at its peak intensity. Sandy is estimated in early calculations to have caused damage of at least $20 billion, making it the second-costliest Atlantic hurricane behind only Hurricane Katrina. In Japan, the journalists will visit the capital city for an assessment of how the Japanese government and disaster response agencies handled the Great East Japan Earthquake and the resulting tsunami and nuclear crisis as well as what lessons were learned. In Sendai, the EWC will expose the journalists to the personal side of natural disasters through discussions with students, aid workers and community members. Finally, the journalists will visit Chengdu to examine China’s recovery efforts following the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake. Program Info: Dates: September 22 – October 6, 2013 Destinations: New York City, USA; Tokyo and Sendai, Japan; and Chengdu, China Deadline: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Who can apply: Mid-career journalists with a minimum of seven years of experience in journalism. Media professionals from print, broadcast and online news organizations, including reporters, writers, editors, producers, columnists, bloggers, editorial writers and freelance journalists are all eligible to apply. Journalists who specialize in topics related to the specific theme are preferred and effort will be taken to include news organizations with national and global reach. Fluency in English is required. The East-West Center will fully fund two Japanese, three Americans, two Chinese and three journalists representing Asian and Oceanic countries bordering or near the tectonic Pacific Plate. The list of eligible countries for full East-West Center funding includes: Australia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Tonga, the United States, and Vanuatu. Full East-West Center funding is not available for countries outside these areas, but journalists who come from Asia Pacific countries NOT listed above are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants from countries outside the above list must pay a discounted program fee, of USD $6,575/per participant, to be paid prior to the beginning of the program. Cost will cover: Airfare from New York City to Tokyo to Sendai to Chengdu Ground transportation and airport transfers Hotel accommodation in each city Provided program meals Interpretation Pro-rated speaker honorarium and cooperating organization costs Seminar DVD of program documents, speaker PowerPoint presentations and Fellowship photos Participant Resource Materials NOTE: Self-funded journalists are responsible for their flights to and from their home cities as well as all meals not provided by the East-West Center, visa fees, health insurance and baggage fees. For application forms or more information, visit http://www.eastwestcenter.org/seminars-and-journalism-fellowships/journalism-fellowships/disaster-management-and-resiliency

Available For Assignments In Pakistan Elections 2013 on 11 May

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:40 +0000

I am available for assignment in Pakistan for upcoming elections on 11th of May.

anyone in NYC who could post me a Canon tiny part to Kathmandu?

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:39 +0000

Hi everyone, I need a tiny little part of a Canon camera shipped to Nepal. In Canon Nepal they tell me it will take them a month to obtain the part but I only have 10 more days to fix it. I called Canon USA and they only ship inside the US. They could ship it overnight to NYC. Is there any chance somebody could help me to have it posted here? Thanks. Arantxa Cedillo

fixer in Mozambique needed

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:41 +0000

I am looking for a local journalist or fixer in Mozambique. I need to ask for some possible costs for a project that still needs to be approved, and then in case hook somebody.

MAY 6th Shoot URGENT - Camera Assistant & Sound Guy Vero Beach/West Palm Beach Area

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:32 +0000

Need a B Camera guy and sound guy in Vero Beach tomorrow, Monday May 6th. If you have this list of gear, so much better. DP and cameras are flying in from LA. 2 x Tripods 17" HDSDI Field Monitor (2xSDI Inputs) Ari Light Kit with/ 3x1000, 1x300, 2x Peppers, 2 x Chimeras (Small & Big), 4 Stands, Gels (color & Correction), Lighting control Mixer with 2 Lavs, 1 Shotgun mics, 1 Fish poles, Headphones and cables

The history men: Helmut Gernsheim and Nicéphore Niépce

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:01:12 +0000

On Photo Histories : The history men: Helmut Gernsheim and Nicéphore Niépce Born one hundred and fifty years apart the achievements of the struggling landowner and inventor Nicéphore Niépce and the groundbreaking photo historian Helmut Gernsheim were inextricably linked when Gernsheim rediscovered Niépce’s long-lost first photograph in a trunk. Graham Harrison looks at the exploits of the photographer turned historian and of the brilliant, but ill-fated, Frenchman who Gernsheim proved was the true inventor of photography.

Fixer for Marocco

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:30 +0000

Hey guys, I am going to Marocco very soon and I am looking for a fixer (local) to help me out. I need someone who is involved with people immigrating to spain illegally. I would appreciate your help. Thank you guys in advance

RE: Fixer Cambodia

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:29 +0000

If you need a professional fixer in Cambodia, please contact me through my email or mobile number. Thanks Email: sokvises@gmail.com Mobile: +855 12667000

Fixer in Cambodia

Sun, 05 May 2013 09:38:53 +0000

Hi, Hopefully I'll be travelling to Cambodia this coming September and am looking for a fixer to assist me for several weeks. I need someone who can help me find and connect with Jain and/or Buddhist monks and ascetics. If anyone has any recommendations I'd appreciate it. Thanks

Any assignment on recent Garments Factory collapse in Bangladesh !!

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:28 +0000

Journalists, Photographers and News Agencies: You may have heard about the recent garments factory building collapse in Bangladesh. It is the biggest tragedy in the rising garments industry of this country leaving about 600 people dead and countless severely injured. This tragedy gave birth to hundreds of pathetic stories of survivors, rescuers and families of bereaved which should be told to the world. Read more in these links: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/05/04/bangladesh-building-collapse-death-toll/2134743/ http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/02/world/asia/from-boston-to-bangladesh http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/03/world/asia/bangladesh-building-collapse/index.html?iref=obinsite I am available to help you to cover these stories with post & prior phenomenon of this collapse. My email: roni_law.du@hotmail.com

Advice on my Model Release (Time-Sensitive)

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:42:33 +0000

How is this? I'm shooting in a state prison (US) tomorrow morning. __ IMAGE USE CONSENT I grant Phil Garber the right to reproduce my image as he sees fit. I understand that this includes but is not limited to: books, museum installations, artistic pieces, or print/web media. Date: __________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Philgarberimages.com

Looking for an Olympus Pen F users

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:26 +0000

Hi, I'm looking for someone in London who use a Olympus Pen F. I recently got one and I would like to get some advices about it. I usually shoot digital and slowly discovering the beauty to shoot films ;) I look forward to hearing from you Kind regards Barbara

Fixer in Beirut

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:54:51 +0000

Hello! I'm a video journalist and am planning to spend two weeks in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and up in and around Tripoli later this summer and I'm looking for a fixer. It would be about 11, 12 days of work. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks everyone, Blake

Pakistani inmate in Indian Jail

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:24 +0000

I did a photo feature of Pakistani Inmate Sanaullah Haq working inside Indian jail. today Sanaullah Haq was badly beaten in an Indian jail on Friday in apparent retaliation for a fatal attack on an Indian spy prisoner in Pakistan whose death has led to widespread anger and strained already fraught ties between the neighbours if any one require pictures pls contact 9419198494 email mukeshgupta33@gmail.com

Available for Assignments

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:39:54 +0000

I will be in India from May 10th until late August, mainly based in Bangalore/Mysore and I'm available to travel anywhere in the country. You can view my work here www.ajayshootsstraight.com

truth in reporting..

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:27:10 +0000

you are photographing an event which is open to the media. you photograph something that contradicts the official report.. you also witness, but do not record another aspect which also contradicts the official report. the first part is potentially damaging to the subject's reputation.. the second has no potential impact, but the subject demands this truth remain hidden.. what do you do?

Anyone here ever started a Photo Agency or Coop before?

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:44:29 +0000

Need some advices and insights .. Thanks.

GEO mag france contact

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:12 +0000

Hi guys, i am looking for contacts with photo-editors of GEO magazine edition France & Germany.. Can anybody help me with this please.. Thank you

VIPA CALL FOR ENTRIES: DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:11 +0000

The deadline for VIPA call for entries is extended to the 15th of May. Take your last chance to win 9.000 EUR in money prizes and a group exhibition in Vienna. Theme is free, however it has to be documentary photography. Registration and info: http://www.thevipawards.com

Looking for a fixer in California

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:34:37 +0000

Anemone Films is looking for a fixer in California for a TV show on the human body.

Nigeria

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:54:25 +0000

Looking for an idea of costs in Lagos, Nigeria. Fixer, accommodation, etc. Anyone been on the ground there recently? Feel free to email me directly: photo@allisonshelley.com Thanks!

Abandoned Mansions, London UK

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:00:06 +0000

Looking for an abandoned mansion/property for shoot in or near London, UK. Shoot is fairly involved so a relatively secure location would be ideal. (i.e. We don't want to have to carry knives!)

Looking for a Fixer in La Linea

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:20:56 +0000

I'm looking for a fixer in La Linea, Spain from May 14th - May 21st. If you could recommend someone I would appreciate it!

The Arab Spring in the Gulf States

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:46:07 +0000

Dear all, I am working on an analytical feature about why the Arab Spring could not make it in the Gulf states. Do you know any activist/expert/citizen coming from the region? I need them as interviewees. Thanks for your help, stay safe wherever you are, Matteo

UK.Gov passes Instagram Act: All your pics belong to everyone now

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:46:04 +0000

"you'll probably want to read this, because the rules on who can exploit your work have now changed radically, overnight. Amateur and professional illustrators and photographers alike will find themselves ensnared by the changes, the result of lobbying by Silicon Valley and radical bureaucrats and academics. The changes are enacted in the sprawling Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act which received Royal Assent last week, and it marks a huge shift in power away from citizens and towards large US corporations." UK.Gov passes Instagram Act: All your pics belong to everyone now

So what's the answer to this?

I guess making big ugly watermarks all over your photos is the obvious and safe option

Fixer in Peru

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:46:03 +0000

Hey, I'm looking for a fixer in Peru for first days of May. I have few stories to cover in some parts of Peru. My email: x@bartskowron.com

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