But an outrage like the Paris attacks has the potential, especially in economically tough times, to ignite some tinder-dry popular concerns about Muslim newcomers.
This will not only improve life for the 300,000 residents of the island, one of the poorest parts of the Philippines, but may also help dry up popular support for Abu Sayyaf, American and Philippine officials hope.
The market/warehouse is a one-stop shop, offering an dizzying array of fresh, frozen and dried goods, popular Thai and Asian snacks, and kitchenware, furniture, religious and holiday decorations.
Concept: Originally opened in 1979, Samosa House is one of the largest Indian markets in Southern California, offering fresh produce, frozen and dried goods, popular Indian snacks, cookware, household and religious items.
In Mexico, the most traditional tamales are made from pork or chunks of beef, though chicken (leg meat, preferably; the breast can be too dry) is also popular.
Root vegetables like celeriac, parsnip, and turnips were often used to give flavor and body, and dry mushrooms were popular in forest-dense areas.
Dry lining became popular in the UK in the 1980s, replacing traditional "wet" plastering with ready made plasterboard attached to walls and ceilings.
A popular dry cleaning store on Madison Street in Chinatown failed to open on Saturday, and then again on Sunday, leaving customers and neighbors to wonder whether its owner was among the victims.
Mas Jullien Blanc 2010, France (£29.95, Berry Bros & Rudd) Perhaps the most popular dry Languedoc white of recent years is picpoul de pinet, a crisp, unshowy style that has long been consumed locally as a partner for the oysters harvested in the Etang du Thau.
Reportedly, Dorritos are one of the most popular dry, packaged goods sold in supermarkets today.
