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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 11:05 AM #22006
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Most Haunting: Jewish Cemetery, Prague, Czech Republic
The Old Jewish Cemetery is located in Josefov, the Jewish Quarter of Prague in the Czech Republic. It may not boast any names you’ve heard of, but this burial ground from the second half of the 15th century is one of most haunting cemeteries on the planet. Since the local government of that time did not allow Jews to use another place of burial, the graves were dug very deeply, so that twelve people could be buried in one plot, in an upright position. The result is one of the world's most crowded cemeteries. The number of people buried here is uncertain, however, it has been estimated that there are approximately 12,000 tombstones visible, and 100,000 burials in all. The earliest discernable headstone dates back to 1439. While many Jewish cemeteries were destroyed during the holocaust, Hitler specifically requested this one remain intact, as he apparently intended to build a museum here after his assumed victory. Today, you will find a memorial to the holocaust victims and, of course, the tiny graveyard with a very narrow path leading you through the thousands of headstones. Expect to stand in line for awhile, and bring some tissue.
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 11:05 AM #22007
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Most alive: City of the Dead (Qarafa, Arafa), Cairo, Egypt
Dating back to 642 AD, al-Arafa, as it is known to locals, is the oldest cemetery on my list by far. Stretching out along the base of the Mokattam Hills, many Egyptians have been forced to make Cairo’s City of the Dead their permanent home because of the country’s chronic housing shortage. By some estimates (nobody knows for sure) five million of Egypt’s urban poor live, do business and form an illegal but tolerated society within a society. There are no cars within its walls, and none of the hustle and bustle that you see on every street in Cairo.
My husband and I visited the area un-guided and felt safe. However, if you plan on taking a tour, you might have a tough time finding someone to take you. Travel agents have been threatened by the government to have their licenses revoked if they arrange tours there. The government’s concern is that the cemeteries are having a ''damaging impact on Egypt's civilized image'', and the Tourism and Antiquities Police have ''permanently banned'' tours and photography within the walls of them. After a bit of research, there are some companies offering a tour of the area as part of other, longer tours. Your best bet is to ask around once you get there for recommendations of private guide and car hire.
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 11:06 AM #22008
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 11:08 AM #22009
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 11:09 AM #22010
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I requested Al play Chris (Fish) Squire from Yes for the Basses Loaded Weekend.
Nice to see he reads his emails! WTG Mr. Joynes!
I love Fish's lead bass on Starship Trooper!
"What I don't know, I have never shared"
But have to settle for Owner of a Lonely Heart.
I guess 9:28 is a bit long for Q!
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 11:21 AM #22011
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Here...
Try this from my Previous Post.
I Think You should be OK.
http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/4041358-post21924.html
I live in a Cartoon World as I am surrounded by Characters.
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 12:24 PM #22012
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Good morning Q folks. Happy Caturday!
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 01:01 PM #22013
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Let's try this again.
Won Park is the master of Origami. He is also called the "money folder", a practitioner of origami whose canvas is the United States One Dollar Bill. Bending, twisting, and folding, he creates life-like shapes in stunning detail.
Mobile garbage home:
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 01:04 PM #22014
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Happy Caturday All! Some black kitties don't fare very well around Halloween but this one is a beauty!!!
Heading downtown shortly for a buffett lunch and tonight my daughter and I are going on a 2 hour ghost walk! Have a great day all!
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 01:09 PM #22015
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hey hey,,,,very cool still getting the Q points,,,
HOWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 02:34 PM #22016
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 02:37 PM #22017
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Good Afternoon Q sters
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 04:30 PM #22018
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Good afternoon... I'm enjoying a Sleeman Clear and have just put a homemade Apple Crumble in the oven. I love Saturday... or Caturday?
Lovely day!Jonesy
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 04:34 PM #22019
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Sat, Oct 29th, 2011, 04:37 PM #22020
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