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Egypt: Those People

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Thu, 2007-11-22 01:09 By Tarek Amr

The Egyptian blogger Ohod writes here some short stories about people whom he have met in his childhood and how life changed them when they grew up.

He starts with Akram:  read more »

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Egypt: Shawerma Nostalgia

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Thu, 2007-11-15 21:01 By Tarek Amr

Shawerma, is a Middle Eastern-style sandwich usually composed of shaved lamb, goat, or chicken. The name Shawarma comes from the Turkish word çevirme, meaning turning, and has its origins in Anatolia. Ironically, despite the endless conflict in the Middle-East, may be Shawerma is the only thing that Arabs, Israelis, and Turks agree on.  read more »

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