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Can anyone help me? I am trying to find out if an American man by the name of Paul Davis was killed in an automobile accident Sunday the day after Christmas. Any information that would help me find the
answered to this question would be much appreciated. I was really curious as an American if what I have heard and have been researching is true. I am trying to find out if during the Capstone Ceremonies at the Great Pyramid in Giza on December 31, 1999?, if the Illuminati is actually going to be having a millennium ritual to welcome the new-age of their god
Lucifer. If anybody has any inside information on this or if you just want to "let the cat out of the bag" please e-mail me immediately and I will see it gets the prompt exposure it certainly needs. Thank you........ Signed, A Conspiracy Freak"
Kathryn Sweeney <Sweeney.Kathryn@mayo.edu>
phoenix, USA - Added on 12/30/99 at 11:35:40
USA - Added on 12/24/99 at 07:03:29
Great work Samir keep it up!
Tarek <tarekkd@link.com.eg>
Cairo, Egypt - Added on 12/18/99 at 06:41:00
Samir, I am addicted to this fantastic website. I
visit very frequently. It would be great if you can clone yourself to be able to provide more first quality materials. The nostalgia of Maadi, and
downtown Cairo makes me home-sick. Keep up the good work. God bless, and have a happy
holidays season. George
George Rizk <RIZKGS@JEA.COM>
Jacksonville, Florida, USA - Added on 12/17/99 at 13:33:38
Hi Again: After my 8th or 9th revisit to this site, I find myself unable to resist adding to my original comments. Since living in Cairo in 1955-58 I have since lived in another 16 countries that included the cities of Istanbul, Algiers, and Tehran, and Beirut. Of the many places I've lived Cairo of the 1950s remains my favorite city of all time. Other places had their particular charm, but Cairo, with its perfect blend of Arabia, Africa, and Europe, set against the background of the ancient culture had no equal. It had an old world courtly charm, that somehow persisted along with the buzz and
excitement of the new. The stories in Your web site capture the nostalgia of that wonderful period. Thanks again for your successful efforts. They are truly appreciated. Neil
Neil R. Huff <flytwa@ix.netcom.com>
Boulder City, Nevada, USA - Added on 12/14/99 at 09:32:00
Ahlan Samir and all
egy.com readers, I just wanted to share my feelings re: Edward
Saiid's recently published memoirs titled "Out of Place". This book takes you back to
Saiid's early childhood (which was spent in Palestine, Egypt and Lebanon) and later to his transition to the USA. His search of identity takes the reader through a myriad of events that shaped his life all of which are described with much sincerity and depth. In many ways, those of us who have been regular visitors to
egy.com and have enjoyed Samir's articles, will find
Saiid's book to be an excellent complement. Hani Badawi
Hani Badawi <hanibadawi@ol.com>
Phoenix, Arizona, USA - Added on 12/05/99 at 08:48:35
My name is Ramy Adeeb, I am an Egyptian student currently studying at Harvard who lived his life in Egypt, Canada, and the United States. Since 1996, I have been occasionally visiting egy.com
website, later to become egy.com. The scenario was always the same: I notice a slightly interesting title for an article. I start reading the first paragraph out of curiosity and I always end up reading the entire thing with fascination and great enjoyment.
I admire both your skill as a writer, and more your grasp and knowledge of a modern Egyptian heritage that few people seem to understand and be aware of, let alone admire.
Your most recent article on the late Mr. Robert Nahman shed lights on another topic that very few of my generation are aware of: that is the Jewish community in Cairo. In any case, I hope you continue to enrich your readers with these articles, and please let me know if I can be of any help regarding any Cairo-related subject. I am going to Egypt for Christmas, and I have daily access to Harvard's collection of over 15 million books and manuscripts. Have a nice day,
Ramy
Ramy Adeeb <adeeb@fas.harvard.edu>
Added on 12/02/99 at 11:44:22
Delightful! Our association with Egypt harks back to 1954! A couple of years residence (Garden City and Heliopolis) and several return visits. Love the country and the people, and the FOOD! Happy to see your web site. Thanks, from two people who truly love the place. But why not something on Heliopolis! Neil & Geri
Neil, and Gerelyn Huff <flytwa@ix.netcom.com>
Boulder City, NV 89005, USA - Added on 11/27/99 at 16:51:08
I like your site very much I will admit I was surprised how well it
is, I thought you mite like to check-out my web site about my self defense murder trial here in Australia. www.inselfdefense.net
Kingsley J Foreman <kingsley@picknowl.com.au>
Adelaide, Australia - Added on 11/23/99 at 06:00:11
Having lived in Egypt from 1979-1988 I am now thrilled beyond words to find this website. My husband was Richard (Tony) Goff and he worked For Amoco/Gupco during those years. We left Egypt in
December. 1988 because Tony was diagnosed with bone cancer and he died in Houston, Texas in 1992. We spent the happiest years of our married lives in
Maadi and I Miss it greatly. My heart goes out to the Egyptian, American and other Nationalities of people who mourn the loss of their countrymen that were lost on Egyptair 990. My daughter and I are contemplating a trip to Egypt in June of 2000 for the opening of a time capsule at CAC. in
Maadi. My daughter was a 2nd grader when we moved to Egypt and when she left she was in her junior year at CAC it broke her heart to leave her School and all of her friends when her dad got sick. She is so looking Forward to returning to
Maadi and renewing her friendship with the many alumni that will be there in June of 2000. As a matter of fact - I can't wait to return there either. I miss the people and the beauty of Egypt. Thanks for this opportunity to speak of my love for Egypt and the wonderful loving people that were so kind to our family during my husband's illness and his eventual death. Myrna Goff
MYRNA GOFF <MJHMCG@AOL.COM>
ESTES PARK, COLORADO, USA - Added on 11/18/99 at 12:54:30
Nov 18 1999 Words will never suffice to express the greatest of all sorrows that is felt when the lives of those whom we dearly loved are ended so tragically
and pitiably...particularly one's own family members EgyptAir's
Flight 990 tragic crash and the sorrowful loss of innocent precious lives & the deep grief of all their now-suffering loved ones is sincerely offered prayers
and condolences at this time. May the good Lord bless them with strength
and help.
Thank you for this opportunity of sending this humble message in your
Guest book.
Noel Nation
Perth, West Australia - Added on 11/18/99 at 05:39:33
I very much enjoyed your website. Thank you for the experience. I am mystified by the history of Egypt. I would love more information on the all seeing Eye of Horus.
C Cartwright <Atlanta, GA>
- Added on 11/10/99 at 07:46:55
In light of the EgyptAir accident I read recently that the airline employs 18,000 people. I thought for sure it was a misprint but it was not. This must certainly be the greatest modern day example of gross mismanagement on the books. If the government sees fit to create jobs in this way, perhaps it should seek to avoid a sector which must remain streamlined and employing only the most efficient personnel available. To do less is only serving to put the public at great risk. Have a nice day!
P. Parent <Phil Parent@netcore.ca>
Windsor, Canada - Added on 11/05/99 at 10:55:15
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Dear Mr. Raafat It was about a week ago that I read a comment made by Mr. Rafik Iskander in your guest book. It contained some creative ideas for the preservation of Cairo's lovely villas and buildings. Since Mr. Iskander lived in Cleveland Ohio, which is not far from where I live, I thought of calling him to discuss the subject that he had written about. Then tragedy struck and I was horrified to hear about the crash of Flight 990 with 217 people killed. I followed the news constantly; searching like all of us for answers that no one could give. In the Monday, November 1, Plain Dealer, (Cleveland's main newspaper) the headline read "Four local people killed in EgyptAir Flight 990 crash". As I continued to read I was shocked to realize that Mr. Rafik Iskandar and his friend Dr. Stephen Reinhart were among the victims. What a loss. Also from our area were Dr. Adel El-Koussy and his wife Wafaa El-Koussy. Dr. El-Koussy was the head of the Chillicothe Hospital 150 miles south of Cleveland. This is a very sad time for Egypt and the United States, but it is particularly hard on the Egyptian community in the United States, for we feel a great personal loss that is surpassed only by the grief of the families of the victims. I can speak for the entire Egyptian community in the United States when I say that our prayers and sympathy are with the families of the victims of all nationalities. May the good Lord give them solace and comfort. |
My deepest condolences for families and friends of those who died in the tragic EgyptAir Flight 990.
Alexander Krivenyshev
born in Siberia, Russia, now in New York Times around the World: http://www.worldtimezone.com
Alexander Krivenyshev < newyork2001@yahoo.com>
New York, Russia-US - Added on 10/31/99 at 06:37:12
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Many thanks, Mr. Raafat for bringing to life a Cairo that I will never know. I was very young when I left Egypt in 1964, and the memories I have of the Cairo you so passionately wish to preserve, I have from the recollections of my parents and grandparents. Might I suggest, as a means of preserving what little is left of the lovely villas and buildings throughout Egypt, that the government offer tax credits (indeed, possibly even eliminate taxes) for those who commit themselves to restoring and maintaining historic properties. This is being done successfully throughout the United States. Secondly, in the crowded cities of Egypt, where space is at a premium, another suggestion might be to incorporate these architectural jewels into more profitable projects--i.e. a la Marriott hotel, but perhaps more tastefully done. Best of luck to you and your organization, Mr. Raafat. |
Mrs. Rylander, our Culture teacher in the USA made us do a project on Egypt. It has been fun studying the life of the Egyptian people. It gave me a sense of reality in other parts of the world. So I would like to say thanks to the people who wrote this web page because you helped me understand about everything in Egypt. Tiffanie
TIFFANIE ROSE ELE
NEWPORTNEWS, VA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Added on 11/04/99 at 06:56:23
My mother, an ESC alumnus, suggested I take a look at this site. It's wonderfully full of information and very well done. You provided me with history in relation to my mother's childhood that I never would have known.
Thanks.
Deena MacDonald Andrus <andrusdt@flash.net>
Carrollton, TX, USA - Added on 11/02/99 at 09:24:25
Great Website. Brings back Childhood memories. Enjoyed your articles, and the unbiased perspective. Delightful. I'll be back.
Joseph <Jsrl97@aol.com>
Longmeadow, U.S.A. - Added on 10/09/99 at 15:24:49
Dear Sir As we read your article about the renovation of the Egyptian stock market building, we couldn't help thinking about the automobile traffic problem that has plagued Cairo, especially the downtown district. We are sure that a lot of competent planers have already studied the problem, however, we would like to offer some humble suggestions that may be of value.
1- First and foremost, we must know the number of parking spaces that are needed to accommodate the traffic load at the busiest time. 2- A cluster of multi-level parking stations (minimum 8-10 levels) to be build around the downtown district, that will have enough capacity to park all the cars that are clogging the streets. 3- The parking stations could have one level that is a shopping plaza, and the parking fees should be substantial enough to make the parking station economically viable (at Cleveland Hopkins airport, we pay $5.00, that is five dollars for the first hour) 4- A fleet of shuttle buses working between the parking stations and through downtown (for people who are stuck up) or wimps, considering that the most anyone may walk is under a mile. 5- Avail enough parking space at the Metro stations outside the city, where you can "park and ride", you can even make parking free for the Metro passengers. 6- Once the project is done, it should be illegal to park any car on any street in downtown, the penalty for breaking the law should be severe enough to deter any irresponsible driver. 7- To designate a network of "pedestrians only streets" that may make walking though downtown Cairo a pleasure again.
Added on 08/31/99 at 16:53:13
Dear Sir, we have to admit that our suggestions are not a silver bullet against the traffic monster, and are sure there could be better ways, however, these ways will not be found unless we as individuals talk more about it and unless the government officials listen and hopefully do something about it. Sincerely Yours Mohsen A. and Karen M. Mabrouk Elyria, OHIO USA
Mohsen A. and Karen M.Mabrouk <karenmabrouk@hotmail.com>
ELYRIA, OHIO, USA - Added on 08/09/99 at 10:44:42
Thank you for this great effort in attempting to preserve an important part of our cultural heritage, that would otherwise not only be forgotten, but lost for ever. Keep up with good work...
Mohamed Khairi Abaza <Khairi66@hotmail.com>
London, United Kingdom - Added on 08/05/99 at 07:42:10
Actually I appreciate this site highly, and I visit it frequently. It's among my few favorite sites.
Tarek Eldeib <tarekkd@link.com.eg>
Cairo, Egypt - Added on 07/03/99 at 15:31:08
Dear Sir I am an Egyptian who happened to live in Ohio since 1970; my wife was born in Toledo Ohio to a Norwegian family. We vacation in Egypt every year, staying 6 to 12 weeks at a time. Needless to say we love every thing Egyptian, especially the rich historical heritage, that includes Cairo of the
(pre-Infitah) era, circa 1870's to 1960's. We are very pleased that there is a movement to the preservation and enhancement of the Cairo that I remember in my younger years. It was the informative articles by Mr. Samir Raafat that, aside from being a virtual paragon of historical facts, spoke of what my wife and I had hoped to see happen to a place that we love so much. We would like to let you know that we support all the efforts extended to the revitalization of Cairo's glorious past, we also urge every one who fell in love with Cairo to come to it's rescue. Sincerely M. Mabrouk
Mohsen and Karen Mabrouk <karenmabrouk@hotmail.com>
Elyria, OHIO, USA - Added on 07/01/99 at 11:37:16
Only English newspaper produced by Egypt that is great. My family are Egyptian but I cannot read Arabic. It is great that I can keep up with the new daily news from Egypt. Thank you!! Keep up the good work.
Bella <bella_makram@hotmail.com>
Victoria, Australia - Added on 06/16/99 at 22:58:21
Congratulations for a very attractive web site in which you have gathered a lot of very interesting material about the 50's and earlier years in Egypt which brought back a lot of memories. I grew up very close to Midan Soliman Pasha, and by seeing the picture of that square was quite a shock! Thank you for this work and this site. I'll pass on the word to many of my friends, who also grew up in Cairo before the "exodus" of 1957 and following years and I am sure they'll enjoy visiting the site. Keep up the good work, please!
David Harari <david@harari.org>
Paris, France - Added on 06/14/99 at 06:04:28
Being half Egyptian half German, and having completed German high school at D.E.O. in Cairo, it was great to read something about Cairo live. The page is wonderfully designed and very representative. I am gladly surprised, how open Egyptian topics are discussed on your pages (the devil worshipping thing for example). I had so many classmates, who where and still are torn apart between the European and Egyptian culture, but will be a gain for an Egypt, which is on its best way to be that European-Mediterranean-Arabic gate, which my mother always told me about.
Carlo Middllstaedt <middinizzi@01019freenet.de>
Hansestadt Bremen, Germany - Added on 06/10/99 at 16:46:40
I enjoy your web-site, Egypt is made-up of many peoples and many cultures. Hope you keep doing what your doing. Also how about some recipes like Molokiyeh. I know it's a soup but what is Molokiyeh, a green herb, spinach like, what's its Latin name. Hate asking all those question, when I only wanted to say thanks for having this site. Phil Ramsey
Phillip Ramsey <codfish1@pbtcomm.net>
Lexington, South Carolina, USA - Added on 06/05/99 at 19:38:47
After reading Samir Raafat's "Never a Dull Moment" article with the reference to Um
Kulthum, I wonder if it is time to ask Samir to establish an "Um
Kulthum" web site to the millions of her devoted fans all over the world
Reda G. Wassef
Sydney, Australia - Added on 05/29/99 at 19:49:59
I was very interested in your article on "Paris along the Nile" but I haven't been able to trace it using any of my usual methods, including
World-Cat. Who is the publisher, and how can one get hold of it? Your website gets better all the time! I hope you never run out of topics to satisfy my nostalgia for Cairo! Best regards, Elisabeth Fox
Elisabeth J. Fox <efox@acpub.duke.edu>
Chapel Hill, NC, USA - Added on 05/22/99 at 09:30:50
Iam very very very happy for this site and very thanks for all. Hassan
Agr Eng Hassan Ali Taher <hassan@white-star.com>
Porto Alegre, Brazil - Added on 05/21/99 at 11:55:33
I found your site, while browsing through the Internet Public Library. (http://www.ipl.org/), and find it fascinating. Your country, its history and culture, has always been of great interest to Americans. Keep up the good work!
John T. Drane <nrdrane@aol.com>
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA - Added on 05/09/99 at 10:07:54
A beautiful page!! I'm looking for contacts to Egyptian Students who would like to tell me something about their culture, lifestyle and developments of the country. Mail to the address below
D. Hitzler <320004804199-0001@t-online.de>
Weiden, Germany - Added on 04/10/99 at 08:06:24
What a wonderful web page! I am studying Middle Eastern culture and religion and am very involved in it. This brings more information and a sense of community w/other people around the world who share a love of Egypt, it's friendly people and rich culture. I'd love to hear from anyone living in Egypt now who would like an American friend to write to. Salaam, Carrie
CARRIE RILEY <rbsfam@juno.com>
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. - Added on 04/09/99 at 14:59:36
Dear Samir--Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job in bringing us an Egypt that is very special to all of us. Your articulate well-researched articles bring back lots of memories of contemporary Egypt that we were, at the time, too busy to notice. Keep up the good work and God Bless Reda
Reda G. Wassef <wassef@3cnet.net>
Sydney, Australia - Added on 04/03/99 at 19:17:24
This is totally fantastic. Especially happy I was about the information about "Garden City". I happen to have friends there. I will tell them about this so they have a look too. Greetings to Egypt. You are one of the greatest folks on this earth. The holidays I spend in Egypt with my wife and children are wonderful every time. God bless you all.
lawrence bell
Frankfurt, Germany - Added on 03/25/99 at 04:34:19
Thanks to Tal Badrawi who pointed me to to your site I have to admit that I really enjoyed it very much . Whenever I want to visit Egypt well I cyber Do it with your site . Thank you .
Roushdi Amr <aroushdi@hotmail.ibm.com>
Paris, France - Added on 03/19/99 at 08:10:50
This site is really good for information for projects. If you want to know more about me I'll be round.
David
Biloela - Added on 03/18/99 at 01:24:17
I enjoyed my visit to your website and couldn't resist the temptation to sign your guest book. I have lived in several countries and it was nice to see comments from some of them. I was on a tour of the mid-east three years back and only took a day trip into Egypt to see St. Catherine's monastery and Mount Sinai. Our tour guide that day spoke wonderful English and we really had a great time. Loved the article on Omar Sharif. As a young woman I was wowed by him - along with many others when he rode out of the desert in "Laurence of Arabia" but I wish you had printed a picture of him in his heyday.
Moira Eicholtz <moiramac@juno.com>
Lakewood, Wa.,, U.S.A. - Added on 03/07/99 at 15:34:43
Enjoyed our first trip to Egypt was one of the most interesting countries in the world. The people we met and our guide were great. Hope to return. Would like E mail from some one in Egypt
Don Schnitzer <donjean@cdsnet.net>
Medford Oregon, U.S.A. - Added on 03/03/99 at 17:45:39
Found your page by chance-but wont forget it! Great to get news etc from the best country in the world!!
I've been five times and cant wait to go again hopefully in
September-October. Id love to start a venture such as Primary Health Care in the villages. Anyone any Ideas? If so would love to hear from you. Keep up the good work!
Sue Curtis <cheop@cwcom.net>
London, England - Added on 02/27/99 at 09:20:44
I am a Girl Scout leader in TX and we want to know about the Girl Guides in your country. Could you send me information? We would appreciate it.
A. Derichs <derichs1@aol.com>
Buda, TX, USA - Added on 02/08/99 at 14:25:11
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