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The descriptions are perfectly lovely, leaving me hungry for my own little warm Scottish cottage, complete with a power meter, a roaring fire and a table full of Scottish fare. Historical fiction lovers will delight over the retelling of …

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Celebration Marks Debut of the First of the Global Extended-Stay Power Brand in Scotland . LONDON … The hotel, operated by Marriott International under a management agreement with Gladedale Ventures Limited, is centrally located in the Scottish capital's new Quartermile development, the city's most exciting new address. … Each suite offers a kitchen and expansive living, dining and working zones, designed for comfort for travelers staying five days or more. …

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Karen Armstrong FRSL Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters Laureation by Professor Kristin De Troyer School of Divinity Wednesday 30 November 2011 Chancellor, I have the very great honour to present the writer and theologian, Karen Armstrong, for the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa . In the Charter entitled “Charter for Compassion” which was produced under the guidance of Karen Armstrong, the following themes and words play a crucial role: justice, righteousness, and compassion. The Charter for Compassion has now been implemented by leading clergy and businessmen – realistically, practically and creatively – in the United States, Canada, the Middle East and Pakistan (the latter has become the leader of the Charter!). The three words, I think, also characterize Karen Armstrong. Indeed, in the world of religious and theological studies, Karen Armstrong has set out a course for justice, righteousness and compassion. Among her many books, there is The History of God . With regard to The History of God , a scholar noted – “This is the most fascinating and learned survey of the biggest wild goose chase in history.” Indeed, reading the book is like being taken on a cruise throughout the texts of the Ancient Near East, the Jewish Bible, the Christian Tradition, Greek Philosophy, Islamic thought, Reformation, the world of mysticism, Enlightenment, and modern thought. Over and over again, Karen shows her readers the beauty of these traditions, the contents of streams of thought and the impact and influence of texts on all our cultures. At the same time, she strongly invites the reader to ponder the most important enigmas and mysteries of life. Moreover, Karen has a gentle and polite way of saying things the way they are. Karen Armstrong has not only lived the Judeo-Christian tradition, she also has respectfully engaged with other religions. Indeed, Karen Armstrong even received the Muslim Public Affairs Council Media Award. Karen Armstrong is a scholar who is respected by people from different religious backgrounds. Time and again Karen reflects on the issue of the relevance of religion. She often asks the question why and how a particular religion with its Gods and Goddesses is shaped, created and desired by humans, each time demonstrating how religions can be involved in and affect so many conflicts. She ultimately asks the question: “How will the idea of God survive in the years to come?” She answers: “Human beings have always created a faith for themselves to cultivate their sense of the wonder and the ineffable significance of life.” This answer, like so many of her answers, is stimulating and rich. It invites everyone to reflect on the essence of life and how faith fits in (or not). Given Karen Armstrong’s incredible writing and impact, it is no wonder that her book on the History of God was translated into more than 30 languages and reprinted I don’t know how many times. When The History of God was published, her publisher also produced books like: “The British Constitution Now” (this book was written by the famous Ferdinand Mount, Vice-Chairman of the Power Commission on Political Reform), “Catholics and Sex,” (written by the duo Kate Saunders and Peter Stanford), and “The Hollywood Story” (written by Joel Finler, the film critic who worked for the London Time Out magazine). But none of these books ever got the print-run that The History of God received. In other words, the Constitution, Sex and Catholics, and Hollywood could not compete with a book on the history of God. If there is someone who truly had impact on our field and way beyond, it is Karen Armstrong! Her writing is not only challenging and critical it is also mystically poetical and ethically good. On the one hand, Karen Armstrong brings in her thinking the bonum , the pulchrum and the verum together and on the other hand, she profoundly contextualizes and relativises the unum into pluriformity. One needs to be a grand lady in order to do just that. And as these words characterize her work, they again characterize Karen Armstrong herself: indeed, she is a grand lady in religion and theology. Chancellor, in recognition of her major contribution to the field of religious studies and theology I invite you to confer on Karen Armstrong the Degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa .

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 14, 2011

Phoenix solar power contractor, American Solar, will be hosting a Solar Energy Expo at the PebbleCreek Community Tuesday, October 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse located at 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, Arizona.

The event will consist of two one-hour programs beginning at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Each program will offer a 30-minute presentation on solar energy efficiencies followed by an information expo. Attendees can choose to participate in either program.

Throughout the expo, attendees can gather valuable information on all aspects of installing solar. In addition, company representatives will be on-hand to answer questions. Food and beverages will be provided as well.

?We?re happy to be returning to PebbleCreek and educating homeowners on the financial benefits of installing solar,? said Sean Seitz, president of American Solar. ?As Robson?s, the homebuilder of PebbleCreek, solar sub-contractor, we?ve installed more than one million watts of solar energy for over 215 customers in the PebbleCreek community.

?In addition, we?ve been active in the community through sponsorships of softball leagues, festivals and golf tournaments,? continued Seitz. ?And, we look forward to providing continued support to our customers and the PebbleCreek community at large.?

In conjunction with the Solar Energy Expo, American Solar will be offering a special incentive. Interested parties who request a free quote by October 18, 2011 will earn a $ 500 discount on system purchases. Attendees who request a free quote during or after the expo event will receive $ 300 off their system purchase.

PebbleCreek residents interested in attending the Solar Energy Expo can RSVP by visiting http://www.RSVP4SolarExpo.com, calling 480-994-1440 or e-mailing events@americanpv.com.

About American Solar

American Solar is an Arizona-based design-build firm specializing in photovoltaic (solar electric) power and solar hot water systems and roofing. Headquartered in Scottsdale, the company has served over 3,200 customers and has installed over 15 megawatts of photovoltaic power in the State of Arizona. Additionally, American Solar is partnered with nine homebuilders, across 39 communities, who can attest to the importance of offering renewable technologies to gain a competitive advantage. American Solar?s expertise in the industry assures a homebuilder that they are offering the optimal solar solutions to their customers. Additional information on the company?s products and services is available on-line at http://www.americanpv.com.

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