Needed: Researcher for Book Project

This ad states a need for "a researcher/writer to research all known information regarding an historic person. The right candidate will create a timeline and outline of the subjects life, region, and historically relevent events and conditions and include a complete verifiable bibliography. Also included in this project is a 200 page rough draft prose story of the subject to include her life, living conditions, etc with regional authenticity. The right candidate will not have a view against Islam nor a predisposition regarding Muhammeds wives and companions but will have a keen interest Middle East personalities and history during the time of Muhammed."

With an estimated budget of "less than $250," this jobs seems like it would be a lot of work for little pay. If interested in this job, I would definitely recommend negotiating a fair rate for your work.

Wanted: Afghan Culture Consultant for Manuscript

This author is "looking for an Afghan person who speaks and reads English and can advise me on Afghan Muslim wedding customs."

He/she says: "The ideal person would be a woman familiar with rural traditions, especially in Farah, and able to consult on an ongoing basis, but I'd appreciate the views of any native Afghan who has attended a wedding."

Discuss the Burqa with a Journalism Student

This NYU Journalism student is writing about the burqa from "historical, religious, cultural, and social perspectives" and is interested in "talking to Muslims (male or female) who feel strongly about this issue."