As I do from time-to-time, here's a message to tell you how much things cost in Egypt.
I just took in some dry cleaning:
-1 suit
-1 sweater
-1 short-sleeved shirt
Any guesses on how much the bill was?
19 Egyptian Pounds = $3.50
How much would it be in the U.S.?
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Gone until Sunday
I'll be in Cairo and without Internet access until Sunday. So...I'm trying to give you as much as possible to look at or read as I can! Just pace yourself!
Here are some new photos that go along with the previous post.
Here are some new photos that go along with the previous post.
Pictures? You want pictures?
What is there to explain about this one? Just a group of guys with a big head, right?*laugh*
Well, this is what Coptic Orthodox youth do during the summer months -- they get ready for the big parties that each church has in September. These are huge productions and for the occasion, someone writes a new play and then these masks, costumes, and scenery are made for it.
The King is Dead, Long Live Rock and Roll!
Elvis Aaron Presley
Born: January 8, 1935
Died: August 16, 1977
...and a whole lotta hip-shakin' in those years...
Born: January 8, 1935
Died: August 16, 1977
...and a whole lotta hip-shakin' in those years...
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
MegaFarms in Michigan/Ohio
The topic of megafarms has been a hot one in my part of Michigan for years now, but it looks like it's getting even hotter!
Ohio, Michigan megafarms spur clashes over air, water pollution
and to balance that out:
Megafarms find new friends in neighborhood
Ohio, Michigan megafarms spur clashes over air, water pollution
and to balance that out:
Megafarms find new friends in neighborhood
Monday, August 14, 2006
Iran's President starts Weblog
Yes, I know that sounds like a joke, or something from the Onion...but it's true!
According to the BBC, you can read what President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is writing in several languages...but first you have to get to the Official Website. When I tried, the server was too busy.
According to the BBC, you can read what President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is writing in several languages...but first you have to get to the Official Website. When I tried, the server was too busy.
Snakes on a Plane
Okay, I admit it! I had a bit of free time on my hands, so I had Samuel L. Jackson call a few of you on the telephone!
But I really do like the idea of a movie called Snakes on a Plane! Plus, the marketing they're doing with the website, phonecalls, and contest is really spectacular!
But I really do like the idea of a movie called Snakes on a Plane! Plus, the marketing they're doing with the website, phonecalls, and contest is really spectacular!
Wonderful Photographer!
I just realized that I've never told you about my Canadian friend Matt. I mention that he's Canadian b/c it would make him happy and also so that you don't get confused with either of my 2 American friends named Matt.
Matt came to Egypt for a few months on an internship with MCC and his university. He worked with refugees in Cairo, but he was also also able to do lots of things related to his serious hobby, photography. He's due to start photography school in the fall and by looking at some of his pictures, I think you'll see why he's going down this path.
Really, you should go look at the pics.
Now.
Matt came to Egypt for a few months on an internship with MCC and his university. He worked with refugees in Cairo, but he was also also able to do lots of things related to his serious hobby, photography. He's due to start photography school in the fall and by looking at some of his pictures, I think you'll see why he's going down this path.
Really, you should go look at the pics.
Now.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
She wants to be a SuperHero?
Thanks to my Mom for giving me something to write about! *laugh*
So, it turns out that a young woman from my hometown is on the SciFi Network's "Who Wants to be a SuperHero?" program. She's the one called Creature.
The SciFi profile lists here as an Auto Mechanic, but I don't think that's quite right. From reading TonyaKay.com, it looks like she's a professional dancer (warning, some pics Not Work-Friendly).
Plus, I found "How a Vegan Lifestyle Changed Tonya Kay's Life"
In the hometown paper, I found 2 articles and they're pretty funny...both are written in a "girl next door makes good" sort of way, but they're talking about a person living a very alternative lifestyle. Much different than conservative Hillsdale, as I know it!
--Creature from Hillsdale
--Family enjoys woman's gig on 'Superhero' show
And for the record, she dropped her hard-to-spell and hard-to-pronounce last name of "Linebrink" for performing. Probably a good idea!
All this _and_ she drives a car that runs on Vegetable Oil??? Can I marry this girl???? *laugh*
So, it turns out that a young woman from my hometown is on the SciFi Network's "Who Wants to be a SuperHero?" program. She's the one called Creature.
The SciFi profile lists here as an Auto Mechanic, but I don't think that's quite right. From reading TonyaKay.com, it looks like she's a professional dancer (warning, some pics Not Work-Friendly).
Plus, I found "How a Vegan Lifestyle Changed Tonya Kay's Life"
In the hometown paper, I found 2 articles and they're pretty funny...both are written in a "girl next door makes good" sort of way, but they're talking about a person living a very alternative lifestyle. Much different than conservative Hillsdale, as I know it!
--Creature from Hillsdale
--Family enjoys woman's gig on 'Superhero' show
And for the record, she dropped her hard-to-spell and hard-to-pronounce last name of "Linebrink" for performing. Probably a good idea!
All this _and_ she drives a car that runs on Vegetable Oil??? Can I marry this girl???? *laugh*
Sewing up a Storm!
Yeah, that'd be me...sewing.
Never let it be said that there's no practical value to high school! I learned how to type and how to sew. The typing I do a lot (like now, for example), but I don't do much sewing.
However, this month it's been necessary.
My Master Plan (TM) to have clothing that I brought with me to Egypt wear out so that I don't want to bring it back to the U.S. is working. In fact, it's working _too_ well and things are wearing out now, when I still want to use them for a few months!!!!
This happened last month when I was in Alexandria with my friends. Rip!! ...and there's a tear at the knee... Thankfully, I had a needle and thread in my Dopp bag (yes, I was a Boy Scout), so I took care of that little problem.
Since that time, I've discovered 2 other tears in pants I'd like to keep wearing. So...I canibalized a T-shirt that is wearing out to make some patches. 1 pair is finished and the other I'll do this week. Maybe I'll even post pictures!
Never let it be said that there's no practical value to high school! I learned how to type and how to sew. The typing I do a lot (like now, for example), but I don't do much sewing.
However, this month it's been necessary.
My Master Plan (TM) to have clothing that I brought with me to Egypt wear out so that I don't want to bring it back to the U.S. is working. In fact, it's working _too_ well and things are wearing out now, when I still want to use them for a few months!!!!
This happened last month when I was in Alexandria with my friends. Rip!! ...and there's a tear at the knee... Thankfully, I had a needle and thread in my Dopp bag (yes, I was a Boy Scout), so I took care of that little problem.
Since that time, I've discovered 2 other tears in pants I'd like to keep wearing. So...I canibalized a T-shirt that is wearing out to make some patches. 1 pair is finished and the other I'll do this week. Maybe I'll even post pictures!
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