Africa & Middle East - October 2006

2006-10-19 03:00:39 · 21 answers · asked by tulip 4 in Other - Africa & Middle East

What I think about America is that there is poverty, bad weather conditions, a lot of teenage pregnancy in some parts and families of America because even if the media shows us only the best parts of America people like Oprah and reading tell you more about the country that thinks it all. But guys I guess we need to educate ourselves more about these things

2006-10-19 02:41:20 · 3 answers · asked by myyus4cedl 2 in South Africa

and that people here walk around naked and are not educated? All the celebrities of America always get surprised when they get here. The English are much better. is it ignorance?

2006-10-19 02:22:02 · 27 answers · asked by myyus4cedl 2 in South Africa

Back in the 80's and early 90's, there was an entire slew of these movies. They all had their hearts in the right place, but unfortunately, the end result was putting the Marxist criminal Mandela, and the rest of the evil, backward criminals of the ANC in power.
Forever.
Most of these movies were condescending, Hollywoodized versions of South Africa and South Africans, but some were pretty good. For my money, the best was 'Cry Freedom' with Denzel Washington. Saw that in Hillbrow in '90, and despite initial tredpidation, came away most impressed with Attenborough's movie.
They nailed it. Denzel Washington looked and sounded like a black man from the townships, Kevin Kline looked and sounded like a middle class, English speaking white South African and Attenborough's movie perfectly depicted SA in the 70's.
All you new generation SA's want to know what it was like back then, check out this movie.

Notice that now blacks are destroying the country, no one's making movies about it.

2006-10-19 02:06:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in South Africa

I am moving to Cairo on Wednesday and was wondering if someone could tell me where the good bars/clubs are? I hear there is a big ex-pat scene.

2006-10-19 02:02:48 · 5 answers · asked by Omar Z 2 in Egypt

2006-10-19 01:48:45 · 5 answers · asked by dan d 1 in Israel

I want to go on a safari next year and was wondering where I should go, Kenya, South Africa. Also which National Parks?

2006-10-19 00:55:58 · 28 answers · asked by theslug 1 in Kenya

2006-10-18 22:16:32 · 22 answers · asked by dine in 1 in Egypt

2006-10-18 22:14:34 · 17 answers · asked by dine in 1 in Egypt

2006-10-18 22:13:04 · 9 answers · asked by dine in 1 in Egypt

2006-10-18 21:58:17 · 6 answers · asked by Eddie 2 in Other - Africa & Middle East

I am visiting family in Kuwait... what do I need to pack?

2006-10-18 21:28:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Africa & Middle East

Maybe if you could tell me about how many hours drive it would be?

2006-10-18 20:20:45 · 8 answers · asked by moonangel 2 in South Africa

Im a 26 years old guy, im an Egyptian. Im a pharmacist and i work in a pharmacy in Degla-Maadi-Cairo. Ive never met her yet and i thought of trying this way to find my love. I wish if i could find her. i want to marry to have love and uprise a good family.

2006-10-18 14:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by ysm_scorps 1 in Egypt

Whenever I watch the news, I see Arab people throwing their sandals at things. If they want to do damage, they should throw rocks. Why sandals?

2006-10-18 11:12:06 · 19 answers · asked by letinplease 1 in Other - Africa & Middle East

Do they date? are they nice? Is it anything to do there? I know it's quite different from the U.S. Give me the 411, I"m curious.

2006-10-18 10:42:56 · 18 answers · asked by strawberry jam 2 in South Africa

we gotta get this section moving!

2006-10-18 10:03:06 · 4 answers · asked by ummu 1 in Egypt

I'm going on a trip to Cape Town, I'm a Latin girl........What do U say?

2006-10-18 09:12:16 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in South Africa

hey, i'm here in South Africa, Pinetown to be specific. I've been here for two months and am bored out of my mind!!! I don't go out at night because the way natives tell it: being robbed or raped is inevitable. Any suggestions on what to do for fun? or how to go about meeting people (college age to 27) in the Pinetown/Durban area?

2006-10-18 06:05:44 · 8 answers · asked by lookin 2 in South Africa

I am an American anad i have lived in America all my life, but every year i go to Alexandria egypt, since my mom is from there. I have decided though that i want to attend college there and possibly live there. So where can i hang out and go at night and possibly during the day, i dont want like a tourist spot. I want a place in alexandria where egyptians go and hang out. I have tried Green plaza and carrefour, and san stefano mall, but it is getting boring. Any suggestions

2006-10-18 05:45:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Egypt

I think 'Fiela se kind' was good, but 'Tsotsi' was great. My mom thinks 'Plekkie in die Son' was the best, but my dad disagrees and puts his money on 'Cry, the Beloved Country'. I love the Schuster movies, but think that 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' was better. How about you? What do you think?

2006-10-18 03:55:03 · 19 answers · asked by Porgie 7 in South Africa

i saw a show that said people go to prayer on fridays and then after prayer they all fill the streets like a parade and burn flags and chant 'death to america',,,,just wondering if its true....anybody from iran?

2006-10-18 03:23:58 · 9 answers · asked by NickName 2 in Other - Africa & Middle East

Saw that in Hillbrow in '89. Movies had just been integrated, and it was ironically the first flick I saw with black people in the theater.

Of all the anti-apartheid movies, this had to be the most idiotic. I had a black dude sitting behind me, and he couldn't stop laughing, along with the rest of the mixed audience.

Made me realise how American Indians must have felt sitting through all those early Westerns.

2006-10-18 03:09:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in South Africa

Another fun question, you guys. No need to argue. Shaka was a good leader, but to the AWB so was Eugène Terre'Blanche. And if you think you would make a good leader...tell us why!

2006-10-18 02:44:39 · 11 answers · asked by Porgie 7 in South Africa

2006-10-18 01:31:32 · 18 answers · asked by Porgie 7 in South Africa

Gattas, Bymekaar, Stirvy, Afbiene, Woelag, Klop, Hollangers, Mang, Arrag and Versin are words used mostly in Cape Town. Do you know the meaning and can you add to this colorful lingo list?

2006-10-18 01:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by Porgie 7 in South Africa

2006-10-18 01:16:21 · 5 answers · asked by lynettedelange 1 in Other - Africa & Middle East

2006-10-17 20:54:45 · 8 answers · asked by Cas 1 in Other - Africa & Middle East

Please excuse my total ignorance here. I realise we are subjected to generally negative images in the media, and that as a tourist destination Israel may be safe, but I'm not taking chances.

If we avoid the areas where there are outbreaks of violence, will it be ok?

2006-10-17 20:44:50 · 24 answers · asked by AussieRockchic 1 in Israel

I was in Dubai for about 3 yrs , worked as an indoor salesman with a branded jewelery house in Burjuman center. Now i am looking for a good visa. I am ready to pay monthly from my salary.Please help me. Write to me
psycomorbidwild@yahoo.com

2006-10-17 20:40:48 · 8 answers · asked by Nimo 1 in United Arab Emirates