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The Saints Gymnastic's team had their last home meet last week. It was the last home meet for seniors Kaitlyn Jence and Erin Hurley.
It's hard to imagine, but winter sports are starting to wind down. The wrestlers had their last home meet two weeks ago, and last week the Saints gymnastics team had it's last home meet.
The last home meet was also parents night and the gymnasts and team fans gave thanks to the moms and dads who support their young athletes.
It was the last home meet for seniors Kaitlyn Jence and Erin Hurley. In the two years I've covered the sport, Erin has been the team's best gymnast by virtue of being the team's top scorer for both of the last two years.
On Friday, the Saints hosted Luverne and St. Peter in the triangular meet.
Hurely placed third in the all around with a score of 31.575. Rebekah Berry of St. Peter won the all around with a 33.500 score. Samantha Pierce just edged out Erin with a score of 31.800.
Erin was second in the floor with a score of 8.450. She was third in the vault with a score of 8.650.
The Saints Glenda Hector scored well in the vault with an 8.275 and she had an all around score of 25.575. After the two seniors, Glenda, who is a sophomore, is the team's oldest gymnasts.
The rest of the Saints competing in the varsity meet were freshmen or in even younger grades.
Luverne won the meet with a team score of 128.650. St. Peter was second in 122.975. The Saints came in third with 103.725.
The Saints began the year scoring in the low 90s, so there has been improvement as the year has moved along and as many of the team's youngest gymnasts have improved.
Up next for the Saints is the SCC Tournament. It's going to be held at Martin County West Wellcome Elementary School. The meet is scheduled to begin on Friday at 6:30 pm.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - Mattias and Daniel - FULL CONTACT
Mattias and Daniel - FULL CONTACT
Mattias Solich and Daniel Sebesta are set to do some training together. They start off by helping each other to warm up, First they stretch the upper body and then take turns to lay on the floor with the others working on their legs. As they stand again Mattias takes some oil and begins to apply it to Daniel's body. As he oils the body Mattias kisses Daniel's shoulder. Daniels hand tracks Mattias' as it rubs the oil in. Mattias then pushes Daniel's shorts down and begins to wank his cock. As that cock starts to get hard Mattias pushes his own underwear down to reveal that his cock is already hard. Daniel takes hold of it and they wank each other. Daniel is soon hard as well as they continue to wank. Mattias then leads Daniel, by the cock, to the boxing bag and lifts his hands above his head. He then starts to kiss on Daniel's chest, working his way down to that throbbing cock. He takes the cock in his mouth, closing his lips tight around it. Mattias sucks on that cock, taking it nice and deep in his mouth. Daniel's hips begin to thrust as he starts to fuck Mattias' mouth. Mattias is loving that cock and sits on the floor, wanking himself as he gets as much of Daniel's as he can. Daniel continues with his slow fucking of Mattias' mouth until he decides he needs more. Mattias stands and bends over,so that Daniel can slip that hard cock deep into his ass. Daniel shoves it in and starts to fuck that hot bubble butt. Mattias loves the feel of that cock in his ass and has Daniel lay on the training bench, so that he can sit his ass right down on that cock and ride it. He slides up and down on Daniel's cock working it as far up his ass as he can. Then the guys move to missionary position for Daniel to fuck some more. Mattias wanks on his cock as Daniel fucks him harder and harder. Mattias hand speeds up on his cock and he soon dumps a huge load of creamy cum all over himself. Daniel is ready to and pulls out of that hot ass and shoots his creamy load all over Mattias balls to end a very good scene, with all thoughts of training forgotten.
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Olympus E330 Announced
Posted 25 January 2006 - 08:54 PM
Dual Ikelite Strobes
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Posted 25 January 2006 - 11:05 PM
"Optional underwater case PT-E02
From May 2006, a special underwater case PT-E02 will be available for the Olympus E-330. Waterproof to a depth of 60m, the PT-E02 makes using a professional digital SLR underwater much easier than before by allowing photos to be framed by using the live view on the cameras LCD screen, rather than needing to try looking through the viewfinder whilst wearing a diving mask, as was previously the case."
Edited by apete, 26 January 2006 - 12:33 AM.
I have a business interest in some underwater imaging products.
Posted 25 January 2006 - 11:35 PM
Just announced early this morning in the UK is the 7.75 megapixel Oly E330 - a DSLR with a full time feed to the camera-back LCD screen. Interesting.
Very cool! Looks like another one to keep Ike busy. It'll be interesting to see the picture quality.
Canon 5D; Aquatica housing; 2 Inon Z220 strobes; Canon 100mm macro, 17-40mm ; Sigma 15mm FE, 24mm macro, 50mm macro
Posted 26 January 2006 - 02:03 AM
As I've heard today, UK-GERMANY will build a housing for the E-330.
The idea of a combined optical and display finder is absolutely great. I'm eager to see the image quality of the new sensor. If the rumors I've heard are true it should beat the predecessors by far. The lenses currently available are amazingly good (for UW and topside use as well) so the E-330 may start a new era of DSLR design.
Helge ;-)=)
Posted 26 January 2006 - 02:29 AM
My only problem with this camera is that its looks like a P&S, not like a real camera.
Nikon D200, Ikelite housing, Dual SB105.
Posted 26 January 2006 - 02:53 AM
Dual Ikelite Strobes
Photo site - www.reefpix.org
Posted 26 January 2006 - 06:31 AM
Anyone see a picture of PT-E02? (Other than that very small one available at Olympus America) Wouldn't it be great if it would allow you have the screen tilted upwards.
Any info about the new sensor regarding noise and dynamic range?
I have a business interest in some underwater imaging products.
Posted 26 January 2006 - 09:32 AM
For the PT-E02 it would be nice if Olympus dropped their own flash bulkhead conector in favour of twin Nikonos conectors.
Posted 26 January 2006 - 10:17 AM
Regarding Apete's comment that the PT-E02 housing will be "very extensive" I say compaired to what? The PT-E01 is selling in the U.S. for around $999.00, that seems competitive to me. The ports are higher than those from Iklite, but of a construction more in line with ports from Subal, Nexus and Seacam.
I also agree completely with Trevor that the worst link in the Olympus housing is the Olympus proprietary bulkhead connector. Mike-dive.de has a great replacement which will work in manual or in TTL with the Inon D2000W and some older Sea & Sea YS 120s.
If you are not up on the Olympus 4/3 design and dought the quality of the images you may want to open some of the images in the myfourthirds link and check them out.
Phil Rudin
Posted 26 January 2006 - 11:32 AM
Someone who is not an underwater photographer just saw, in the official price list, that the housing is more expensive than the camera.
"US Pricing
EVOLT E-330 with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $1099.99
EVOLT E-300 Body Only Estimated Street Price: $999.99
PT-E02 Underwater Housing Estimated Street Price: $1219.99"
I have a business interest in some underwater imaging products.
Posted 26 January 2006 - 11:43 AM
Posted 26 January 2006 - 11:47 AM
Posted 26 January 2006 - 12:51 PM
I agree with James. I don't get it what is great about LCD finders with somewhat 0.2 megapixels in bright sunlight ...
Having shot both ways, I think live view with the LCD has lots of advangages.
It's often possible to get a camera that's fully extended away from your head closer to shy critters. You have more options on camera placement in tight places. I also think that my compositon improves when I can see the subject, background, and the shot as framed at the same time.
Canon 5D; Aquatica housing; 2 Inon Z220 strobes; Canon 100mm macro, 17-40mm ; Sigma 15mm FE, 24mm macro, 50mm macro
Posted 26 January 2006 - 01:16 PM
Posted 27 January 2006 - 06:11 AM
Regarding the E-1, it has been out since October 0f 2003 and should be replaced before the end of the year, perhaps an announcement at PMA next month.
Phil Rudin
Posted 27 January 2006 - 06:35 AM
Did you ever manage to get a dome port for your PT-E01? In the UK I've never yet seen one.
Posted 27 January 2006 - 07:24 AM
The dome shade was designed for the OPD-170 dome and 35 mm lenses up to 14 mm in the 3:2 format. In 4:3 the image is slightly taller on the short side which was not taken into consideration before the domes were shipped. As a result all four corners of the dome shade can be seen in the image at 7 mm and about 5 cn will need to be shaved off.
If you are following the progression of this housing line I also see that the manual focus gear for the macro port has also been redesigned. My gear ( 1st generation) is quite useless. I have since used an old gear from Aquatica for a manual Nik 105 I used with my F-3 housing and it works fine after being shaved about 4 cn on the inside.
I plan to take this issue up with Olympus along with the dome shade and Micky Mouse bulkhead connector when I go to PMA next month.
I have seen the dome port and both extension rings ( macro for teleconverter and W/A zoom lenses) in stock at several U.S. mail order houses.
By the way, the dome port and extension tube work very well with the 11 to 22 mm zoom as well. This lens requires a diffrent gear than the one that comes with the extension tube for the 7 to 14. It is the gear that comes with the PPO-E02 port, gear #PPZR-E02.
I have attached a photo of the dome shade problem.
Phil Rudin
Posted 27 January 2006 - 10:47 AM
With this camera and the PT-E02 housing you will have the choice to use both the OVF or the live LCD in one of the two modes. Having more choices seems like a good thing to me.
Phil Rudin
yes, but the E-300 has a quiet small optical viewfinder image and the housing finder shrinks it even more I guess. Don't know if Olympus has enlarged the E-330 finder. Nothing wrong here. But I would have preferred Olympus improving their optical housing finder. I mean, Olympus has "some" experience in optics, they should be able to do it In addition LCD preview - that would be great.
Posted 27 January 2006 - 01:10 PM
But at the steadily climbing prices of these housings and expensive ports, I think the Ikelite housings are a better value. They have more port selections and standard bulkheads too. Remember the cost of the tray is not included in the oly housings.
I'm a viewfinder convert too. Interesting to see an SLR with a live preview though. I think this will certainly help win them some crossover buyers.
I wonder how this is acomplished? Does the mirror lock down during preview mode? Or is the viewfinder image split somehow? I hope its the latter. That would mean the ultimate mirror lockup system. A great thing for tripod wildlife photography that no DSLR should be without. Perhaps this is the way of the future. Live viewing and reduced vibrations? Sounds like it has some advantages for pro's as well depending on how iits implemented.
UWPhotoNewbie: Not such a newbie to diving and UW photography.
Nikon D70: 60 mm, 11-16mm, 105mm, 15mm, 10.5mm
Ikelite iTTL Housing, dual Ikelite DS125
Nikon D600 topside 14-24, 28-300, 70-200, 35,50,85
Posted 27 January 2006 - 01:22 PM
It provides two live view modes, the first uses a small CCD sensor integrated into the viewfinder chamber, the second mode uses the main sensor but this blocks the viewfinder and disables auto-focus
Well I don't like the sound of mode 1. This spells split image which sounds like a dimmer viewfinder to me. But mode 2 holds some promise. I don't see why other DSLRs can't do this. Its obvious to me that you can't lock up the mirror and shine light on the AF sensors to AF at the same time. But you typically don't focus while the mirror is locked up anyway. So why not do it?
Picture this, you have your tripod set up for the perfect 300mm telephoto shot of an elk. You set focus, composition lock up the mirror, once he pops his head up in the live view screen you fire the trigger.
UWPhotoNewbie: Not such a newbie to diving and UW photography.
Nikon D70: 60 mm, 11-16mm, 105mm, 15mm, 10.5mm
Ikelite iTTL Housing, dual Ikelite DS125
Nikon D600 topside 14-24, 28-300, 70-200, 35,50,85


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We spent so much time on the road that I was only six or seven when the first of my pre-trip rituals emerged. Books to be read while traveling had to be put into quarantine, literally set apart on their own shelf. They could not, under any circumstances, be opened until we were out of the driveway. I still do this.
Over the years a host of other ironclad customs have joined the first. Together, they form a lovely little framework of neurosis and superstition with which I shield myself from the fears that might, if I gave into them, possibly keep me from going anywhere at all.
The newest tradition debuted when I became a knitter. It comprises a 50-yard dash of finishing, weaving ends, blocking, and then worrying over the piece at it slllllooooooooowwwwwwwllllllyyyyy dries on a towel on the living room floor.
I know there are knitters out there who are much better about this sort of thing. They are never to be found frantically undoing blocking pins while the taxi to the airport is waiting downstairs. But there aren't any knitters like that in my apartment, which is good because I would smack them.
Well, a whopper of a trip is nigh. We're going to England today, Tom and I. It's a just brief jaunt, a whistle stop in London. And then we're sailing back on the Queen Mary 2. I can't believe it. Tom figured out how to do it without smashing all the piggy banks. He's smart like that.
So he gets a new knitted thing, in this case a simple but useful garment I'm calling the Transatlantic Hat.
It don't look like much but it was an interesting knit. First I did the outside - the cabled bit. Since the yarn is DK weight (the same I used in Grandma's Swallowtail Shawl) that made for a thin hat, not terribly warm. So, borrowing an idea from dear Elizabeth Zimmermann, I picked up stitches around the bottom and knit a lining for it in the same wool. And then, to make quite certain fierce Atlantic winds won't get through, I picked up stitches again and knit a roll-up brim in 2x2 ribbing to give extra protection to Tom's neck and cute little pink ears.
I'm sure there's a more efficient way to do all that, but since I was making it up as I went along I'm just happy it worked. I'm also happy it's finished. Even with a fan blowing on it, it took the sucker 48 hours to dry. At least I beat the taxi driver this time.
I Knit, You Knit, We All Knit at I Knit
I sent Queen Liz a gob of e-mails and kept poking her on Facebook, but she never got back to me so I'm going to hang out with knitters instead. I'll be at I Knit at 6:30 on Thursday evening, and as William the Conqueror said as he stood on the French side of English channel, I cannot freaking wait. I'll sign books and read some and draw some and generally natter away until they all throw shoes at me.
While I'm Away
The Etsy shop has been put into suspended animation for the duration, since there's no point in your ordering things when I can't ship them. The Guys with Yarn calendar will return to stock (along with prints, cards, etc.) when I get back. Meanwhile, the Cafe Press shop (which doesn't require my direct involvement) is still open for business for all your bag, shirt, ornament and thong needs.
During the trip I will have minimal access to e-mail, then no access to e-mail, because there's no way I'm going to pay Cunard's extortionate rates for a bad satellite connection in the middle of the ocean. Talk amongst yourselves, darlings, and I'll be back with a full report.
A Note to the All the Fibertarians
I can only imagine it's been a rough week for those who supported Dolores for President. I promise you it's been even rougher to live with her in the aftermath. She actually disappeared for about two days, presumably working through her disappointment in the company of one or more jockstrap-clad campaign advisors at the Lucky Horseshoe.
When she at last slunk back through the front door, she refused to receive visitors or answer her cell phone. Even very sweet overtures from the Obama camp regarding a cabinet post fell on deaf ears. I asked her if she might not want to issue a statement to all the loyal party members. She screamed "Thanks a million!" and threw an empty bottle of Everclear at my head.
And then, perhaps inspired by the sight of my own open suitcases, she left this note on the refrigerator.
rediscover my soul. Borrowed your rollerblades, your
portable sewing machine and your copy of The Eustace Diamonds.
Au revoir, cupcake.
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relantel wrote:That NHIS (sorry, now NHMS) race is why Loudon ought to be a 400 lapper. One bad pit stop on that track and you are screwed. If they can do 400 at Dover, they can do 400 at Loudon. Hell, I wish they still ran 500 at Dover like they did into the mid-90s.
Jacques Debris out in force - saved Denny's bacon on fuel strategy (also saved the 88 on the lead lap, so I shouldn't compain) - just shows sometimes one needs good fortune in addition to good equipment. OTOH, I wonder how far he might have lapped the field if he hadn't screwed up in qualifying. Maybe 7 cars on lead lap or so?
1 Jimmie Johnson 1008
2 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 1002 -6
3 Brad Keselowski 1001 -7
4 Greg Biffle 999 -9
5 Clint Bowyer 969 -39
6 Denny Hamlin 964 -44
7 Matt Kenseth 964 -44
8 Martin Truex, Jr. 962 -46
9 Kevin Harvick 937 -71
10 Tony Stewart 911 -97
11 Kasey Kahne 894 -114
12 Jeff Gordon 871 -137
13 Kyle Busch 870 -138
14 Carl Edwards 836 -172
15 Ryan Newman 830 -178
16 Paul Menard 814 -194
17 Marcos Ambrose 798 -210
18 Joey Logano 785 -223
19 Jeff Burton 713 -295
20 Jamie McMurray 702 -306
TheHammer24 wrote:I think Hamlin squeaks an 11th place finish there. Grand theft.
relantel wrote:Might be the top 4 right now, with everyone else bunched closely from 5th to 11th. Kenseth got the win but is still stuck in 12th. Gordon has three top 3's in a row and is still 42 points out of the lead.
The summer Daytona race finished quite a bit similar, with a big wreck on the last lap. Sad thing is, one driver's mistake (Tony) leads to 25 cars being torn to pieces and most unhappy about their day. Encouraged, to an extent, the speed the 88 showed, in leading a bit, and getting the lap back under green, and driving back to the top 5, even if the help disappeared. Really wouldn't have mattered much given the way the whole field was wrecked. Only guy not running in the back to get through was Kenseth. (And oh, how I hate the ride in the back routine... here's looking at you, Denny, Brad and Jimmie)
The solution NASCAR doesn't want to hear is unrestricting the engines, or at least loosening the current limits. They are afraid of the 200MPH barrier, so they won't do it, but if everyone had to lift in the corners to stay under control, the packs would break apart, and it would be 1990 all over again. Those cars had plates, but drivers still found themselves separated from the field. Granted the car of 1990 was far boxier than more recent models. Barring that, the package from about 2000-2004 would work, though some of those years they experimented with smaller fuel cells in an attempt to force more field separation by pitstops. In 2002, there was a caution free race at Talladega. In 2003, the field was split way apart partly due fuel mileage, leading to Biffle's first career win. 2004 had a pass for the lead at Daytona without help, with the field spread so far apart it was up to 1st & 2nd, with a lap down car trying to help Stewart but he was passed anyway.
I don't think the COT car helped the plate tracks much, nor the EFI. Might be interesting to see what the new 2013 cars will do.
On to Charlotte. Where I about expect the 48 to win the race. Get into fuel mileage in the end, look for HMS to run dry again. Fuel mileage races have favored BK this year. The title chase is almost turning into BK's to lose. Though all it takes is one bit of bad luck and the field is bunched up again.
shafnutz05 wrote:I think the issue is carrying those speeds through the corners, but I could be mistaken
relantel wrote:And Regan Smith benefits bigtime again from an Earnhardt, having won his first race at Dega in 2008 for DEI (that NASCAR took away and gave to Tony Stewart when Tony forced Regan below the yellow line).
How messed up would it be if Regan Smith won in the 88 much like McMurray won in Sterling Marlin's 40 in Charlotte in 2002.
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A local league organizer hopes to expand his weekly tournaments and bring some much needed grown-up respectability to the Beer Pong sport.
For years, poor and stressed out college kids, looking to unwind on the cheap, have been playing homegrown variations of beer pong, a popular drinking game that combines beer drinking with aspects of ping pong.
The basic set-up requires players to throw a ping pong ball across a table with the intent of landing the ball in a cup of beer on the other end. Typically, there are two two-to-four player teams on either side of a long table, who are aiming towards cups of beer set up, often in triangle formation on each side. Each team then takes turns trying to ring the opponent's cups.
Drinking beer gets involved at this point and the rules start to bend themselves to past legends and current trends.
However, in the last decade, the game has been trying to grow up. Beer is no longer a requirement. There's even a world series in Vegas that hosts hundreds of teams from the United States and Canada.
And, while the general public may not be familiar with the strides the sport is making, more and more people in Sussex County are familiar and a lot of those people are playing week in and week out at Station 7, a bar in Laurel.
For the last year and a half, professional deejay Vance Owens has been organizing "B Pong" tournaments, using water instead of beer. Leary of suggesting that binge drinking should be revered and in accordance with local alcohol and tobacco agencies, Owens subscribes to the national B Pong guidelines that utilize water.
"Without the use of alcohol, this also grants patrons who do not drink the ability to compete in our weekly tournaments," Owens said.
Perhaps because the pressure to drink is off the table, people have been flocking the weekly matches.
Owens said that every week in 2012, upwards of 80 people gathered for a double elimination tournament. Using the bar's tables and professional bracket-building software, each tournament is structured and regulated from start to finish. Weekly winners earned Station 7 gift cards and a mug shot on the bar's Facebook page.
"Our record setting tournament included 55 teams of two," Owens said. "The amount of energy sparked during the competitions is phenomenal. Plus, this type of interaction challenges the stereotypical bar scene as dark and promiscuous."
So, on Thursday nights, you won't see questionable characters huddled up in shadowy corners. The whole place is illuminated, tables are organized and the music is upbeat and almost motivational.
"We have every type of player. Our youngest is 21 years old, of course, but our oldest players are in their sixties," Owens said. "A lot of these people are also professionals who have to go to work the next day."
It's not all men, either. Women play, too. Owens said that about 30 percent of his weekly crowd is female.
By December of last year, it was time to start calculating points to organize a championship match. The big game took place on Thursday, Dec. 6 and included standings for more than 500 players but it was finally narrowed down to one person: 23 year-old Georgetown resident Justin Collins.
Collins was allowed to pick a partner and thanks to Station 7, he and his choice, W.R. Ketterman of Salisbury, MD, were awarded free airfare, hotel accommodations and entry into the World Series of Beer Pong held in Las Vegas, NV at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino at the beginning of January. Owens and his friend, Anthony Denham of Middletown also attended to support Collins and Ketterman.
The World Series consisted of more than 370 teams. Game 12 even pitched the team against another local team out of Seaford.
"It's funny how we all traveled across the country to compete in a world-wide competition and our guys had to face off with the competitors that play in the same weekly tournaments back in Delaware," Owens said.
Team Station 7 didn't win the grand prize ($50,000) but they did pull out a decent ranking of 145 out of 372.
"Station 7 fell to a higher ranked team during the first round of eliminations in a very stressful overtime game," Owens said.
Post series, Owens is anxious to grow the league and is already geared up for the 2014 World Series. But, he also said that he wants to put Delmarva on the map and change everyone's perception, too.
"Delaware doesn't get recognized enough nationally for anything. I'd love to show people what competitors from this area can do," Owens said. "But, most importantly, I want people to recognize that B Pong is something that's fun, organized and competitive. It's not just a vehicle for obnoxious drinking like it was in college."
WHAT B Pong
WHERE Station 7, 10912 County Seat Highway, Laurel
WHEN Thursday nights, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
COST Free entry
INFO station7live.com; (302) 875-0777


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Vote Oppenheimer
To the Editor:
On Tuesday, residents of Rockville Centre will have a chance to make their voices heard by electing two village trustees and a village justice. This decision should not be taken lightly, and I advise all voters to take a close look at the past four years before coming to an informed decision.
In my eyes, the right choice for village trustee is clear. In fact, it is clearer than it's been in quite some time. Trustee Ed Oppenheimer has earned our vote for re-election to a second term on the village board.
Ed has consistently demonstrated that he is a voice for all of Rockville Centre. At the end of the day, he is not afraid to ask the tough questions that need to be asked. His independence, knowledge and meaningful service to the village, not only over the past four years but also over the past 30-plus, has helped make Rockville Centre the outstanding community it is today.
I know Ed to be a kind, passionate and dedicated public servant. Whether it's through his work as a village trustee, volunteer firefighter or critical-care EMT, Ed has proven that he wants the absolute best for this village and all its residents. Ed's proven leadership and experience has made him an asset to our community. Please join me in re-electing Trustee Ed Oppenheimer to the village board on Tuesday.
Cathy Geyer
Rockville Centre
Vote for Glynn and Grillo
To the Editor:
I cannot believe it has been six years since I left office as your mayor. My commitment to our village remains steadfast as I watch my son, Fran, put forth initiatives that keep Rockville Centre a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
However, as we all know, no one can do this alone. He needs dedicated, active, independent residents with foresight to continue moving our community in the right direction.
I have watched Kevin Glynn over the last four years. He has been an active participant in all things positive for Rockville Centre. I believe Kevin has remained true to his fiscally conservative viewpoints while working hard to achieve consensus decisions with his peers on the board.
Emilio Grillo is a highly qualified, active resident who will bring a new perspective to the existing board.
I know that, together, they will represent our residents well and assist Fran and the other board members in being fiscally responsible while facing the challenges ahead.
Please join me on Tuesday by voting for Glynn and Grillo. Vote Row B for the best team.
Eugene J. Murray
Rockville Centre
Murray is a former mayor of Rockville Centre.
Wieman is best choice
To the Editor:
I am writing to endorse Marc Wieman for Rockville Centre village trustee in the election being held on Tuesday.
As a close personal friend of Marc's for almost 15 years, I have found him to be among the most honest, kind, thoughtful and generous individuals I have ever known. I am confident that, as village trustee, Marc will treat the residents of Rockville Centre with dignity and fairness while addressing the concerns we as residents continue to share.
In addition, Marc's dedication and commitment to serve will enable him to build positive working relationships with the mayor and trustees, fostering an atmosphere where the board can act as a cohesive unit to accomplish what is most beneficial for us, the residents.
Marc Wieman's considerable experience of nearly 20 years in government service has prepared him for the task of cutting through the inertia that too often afflicts our Board of Trustees. His intelligence and objectivity will enable him to quickly grasp the heart of the issues facing the village and fashion a solution. Marc is a tireless worker, with the confidence to face the needs of Rockville Centre head-on and the devotion to give his attention to our needs.
I am proud to endorse Marc Wieman for village trustee. Please join me in moving Rockville Centre forward by electing him Tuesday.
Joseph Carroll
Rockville Centre
Good Ed for trustee
To the Editor:
One of the most moving readings in the New Testament concerns the parable of the Good Samaritan. Without going into detail, it concerns rescuing the injured and the ill. Hospitals throughout the world bear the name of that hero. In fact, a more popular term is "Good Sam."
We have a trustee, Ed Oppenheimer, who has repeated that life-saving rescue action more than 15,000 times in his nearly 35 years as an EMT. That is like having responded to more than 60 percent of the residents of our village.
This type of concern and talent, as village trustee, is what Ed offers to us all. He is the only one who has consistently voted against exorbitant tax increases in these financially challenging times. He questions how every dollar is allocated and spent without concern for political consequences from his fellow trustees. I know that all who serve on the board do so with good intentions. However, I sincerely ask your support in electing "Good Ed" as our village trustee on Tuesday.
Mathew Kakis
Rockville Centre
Mathew Kakis is a former Village Trustee/Deputy Mayor
Support Grillo and Glynn
To the Editor:
As a past president of the Rockville Centre Concerned Citizens, I am proud to support the Common Sense candidates, Trustee Kevin Glynn, Emilio Grillo and Justice Kevin McDonough, for election on Tuesday.
Over the past four years, I have seen Trustee Glynn show a willingness to work with his fellow village board members to provide common-sense, reasoned leadership and reform, no matter what their party affiliation. After the years of paralysis of our village administration because of local politicians engaging in political warfare, Trustee Glynn's reasonable, responsible and common-sense leadership has been a great relief to so many in Rockville Centre!
The Concerned Citizens Party is a once noble organization that produced many of Rockville Centre's past great leaders, and I was horrified to see how low the campaign of Ed Oppenheimer sank with the hateful and misleading Letter to the Editor, "Support Oppenheimer," last week.
I ask all of my fellow concerned citizens to reject that sort of negative, vitriolic politicking of the past and join me in supporting the positive and responsible campaign of the Common Sense ticket of Kevin Glynn, Emilio Grillo and Kevin McDonough!
Please vote Row B on Tuesday!
Joseph Cooleen
Rockville Centre
Cooleen is a past president of the Concerned Citizens Party.
Vote for Wieman
To the Editor:
We are writing on behalf of the candidacy of Marc Wieman for the position of RVC village board member.
Marc brings a wealth of public and private experience, an awareness of present market and economic situations, an eagerness for new and strategic solutions and a clear reputation for inclusiveness of opinions and voices.
Marc will shake the board out of its denial — the denial that ever-increasing budgets, ever-increasing taxes, the contraction of services and long-shuttered store fronts are not negatively affecting the viability of the village. Change is needed, and Marc will be a welcome change.
Jay and Regina Loftus
Rockville Centre
Make All Island accountable
To the Editor:
Here's my problem with All Island Taxi: the cars are filthy, and most of the time I hold my breath when I get in them. Sometimes I feel I should take a dose of antibiotics before entering one of those vehicles. Most of the drivers are reasonably unprofessional, unkempt and some actually smell. The vehicles are in horrible shape mechanically and when you go over a bump the car feels like it's going to fall apart. The "check engine" light is on in many of them, so that means they are not being serviced properly. The drivers have the radios on and most of the time I have to ask them to shut it off.
When I enter All Island's facility, if you want to call it that, and tell them where I'm going, they have about as much enthusiasm as a corpse and most of the time I feel as if I'm doing them a favor. The other day I took a cab home from the train station. When I got in the house I had to take something for nausea. When they say they will be there to pick me up, almost all the time it's completely inaccurate and I'm standing out in front of my house waiting.
I am totally in favor of ending this monopoly in RVC and, quite frankly, it seems very odd to me that the village administration is attempting to block free enterprise. I also think that no one deserves to ride in a filthy, smelly, broken down vehicle which, in my opinion, is unsafe. They need to get new cars and actually stay on top of them. They also need to replace them every three to five years.
If I wanted to ride in old police cars converted to taxis, I would get myself arrested or ask the RVC police for a ride home. Drivers shouldn't be eating or smoking in the vehicles. No new bad paint jobs and discounted fares, because they are afraid of competition, are going to help their business. If the other taxi service is like All Island, maybe we shouldn't consider them. So they need to make sure they live up to a certain standard.
It's time All Island becomes accountable. This is what happens when a business becomes a monopoly: it doesn't have to fix its problems. They are the only game in town, literally. It's not just getting somebody from point A to point B, it's what happens when you're getting there.
Burton Diamond
Rockville Centre


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JSeahawks wrote:Just curious, is it a 100% certainty that when you get a new team they'll automatically be the Sonics again?
Its hard to put myself in your position as a sports fan but i was thinking if the Blazers left, leaving a really bad taste in my mouth, then the NBA moved another team back in a couple of years that I would want to start over with a brand new franchise rather then just revert back to the Blazers again.
I have to strongly disagree on this one, J. I'm of the mind that if a new team is not renamed the SuperSonics, I would have a much harder time getting back on board with the league. I grew up a Sonics fan. I have very little interest in getting back in the NBA just to pretend none of that past happened. In fact, having a new named team will do nothing but constantly remind us what happened.
The Seattle SuperSonics were our team for 40 years. Just because we got screwed over by Clay Bennett and Stern doesn't change any of that. If we were to get a team back in town, all it is, in my mind, is rightfully returning what was taken from us. And what was taken was our Supes. I want to be Cleveland getting back the Browns, or Winnipeg getting back the Jets. I don't want to be Houston losing the Oilers, and pretending to rather have their team called the Texans.
Not to mention the name SuperSonics is one of the best in pro sports. I've always loved that all of our teams in Seattle have unique team names that have connections to the city. I've traveled in lots of foreign countries. When I've met locals and told them where I'm from in the US, you want to know the two main responses? "Nirvana" and "Seattle SuperSonics".
If Seattle were to get a new NBA team and it's called anything but the Seattle SuperSonics, it's a constant reminder of what Clay Bennett came and took away. Screw that.
As for the particulars. Clay Bennett technically owns the name and history. There was some weird contractual language about who would own what in the future given the league returning to Seattle. But if Seattle were to ever get a team, I see absolutely no reason he wouldn't give it back. OKC has no need or use for it. If I were a Thunder fan, I wouldn't want anything to do with it. It would only remind people of what happened and take away from their current team that is their own. It's the least Bennett, along with Stern, could do.


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I've got another week of my holiday before I go back to work so I had a research day sat at the computer. I decided to concentrate on looking for my Musgrove ancestors in the National Buriel Index.
Unfotunately I drew a blank. There doesn't seem to be much for Lancashire in the NBI – or perhaps it was just not much for the names and area I was searching.
Anyway I tried another route. I made an assumption that the people I wanted to find had been buried in the local cemetery – I know perhaps an obvious assumption, but there are also a number of churches in the area where they could be.
I emailed Ribble Valley Borough Council this morning about 10.00am with a list of names and dates of death. Just over an hour later I had a reply confirming that they had located burials for all the people on my list. By the end of the day I had received a full reply with plot numbers, a cemetery map and directions to each grave, and a list of all the people buried in those graves – including some people I wasn't expecting and some I have never even heard of.
I wanted to post this for two reasons. First to record my thanks to Judith at Ribble Valley Borough Council for all the information she sent to me. Second to recommend local council cemetery services as a valuable and, in my experience, a very helpful resource for genealogists.


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Delaware State Police troopers are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Shore Stop off U.S. Route 13 in New Castle Sunday evening.
Delaware State Police troopers are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Shore Stop off U.S. Route 13 in New Castle Sunday evening.
The incident occurred at 10:56 p.m. at Shorestop at 891 South Dupont Highway when a white male suspect wearing a black knit mask entered the store and displayed a large hunting style knife, State Police Cpl. John Day said. The suspect demanded money and cigarettes from the 52-year-old female clerk, he said.
The clerk removed cash from the register and turned over several packages of cigarettes to the suspect, who fled on foot, Day said.
The suspect was described as a 5-foot-7 white male with a thin build, 25 to 30 years old and wearing a black knit mask covering his face with a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans, Day said. No further physical or clothing description was available, and no video surveillance was available for release at this time.
The Delaware State Police is asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 extension 6.
Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword "DSP" plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES), or through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Information can also be submitted through the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.


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Upgrading windows is an investment that improves street appeal, and makes a home more energy efficient. Retrofitting them with Energy Star-rated windows will improve the comfort of your home, but there are a few items to consider when choosing them.
When looking for the right company to manufacture and install your windows, check for warranties that cover both manufacturing and installation defects and make sure you compare apples with apples. Some companies manufacture, sell and install, while others rely on separate warranties from manufacturers, distributors and installers.
Check who holds the warranty and that the warranty is transferable. Ask for references.
Ensure that any contractor coming to work in your home has WCB coverage and third-party liability insurance.
Consider Energy Starrated low-e windows squared with argon gas. Low-emissivity windows (known as low-e) use an almost invisible metal coating to reduce heat loss, reflect outside heat in summer and block ultraviolet light, which fades draperies, carpets and furniture. Best of all: two low-e panes with an insulating gas like argon between them make them even more energy-conserving.
See if your supplier provides a "house-as-a-system" approach to energy efficiency, by providing a list of your home's overall energy efficiency performance, including insulation levels, ventilation, draft-proofing and controls, and recommendations for other areas of home savings. This service will enhance the performance of your new windows.
Buying energy-efficient windows does not mean sacrificing style. All styles and sizes of windows can be more efficient, and it's not just the glass. The casings, the installation and even the mechanisms can help increase efficiency. The right windows will enhance the beauty of your home and save you a considerable sum on your heating costs.
Check your new windows for premium locking systems. Safety glass can be used on main floors or sidelights of entry doors for extra security.
- Glass assembly: Are all units double sealed using foam and a proven secondary seal?
- Hardware: Is it durable, to ensure you years of maintenance-free operation and enjoyment? Also, using a warm edge white super spacer product will provide you with one of the best glass spacers available.
- Welding: Is the frame fused for strength and durability and will it eliminate water leakage on corners?
- Screens: Are screens spring-mounted into the frame for a secure fit and ease of removal?
Energy Star is the international symbol of energy efficiency. It helps consumers identify home appliances and energy-using equipment that saves energy.
With UV protection, energy-efficient windows can also minimize sun damage to the skin and eyes of the home's residents.
There are grants available if you upgrade your windows through the federal eco-Energy Retrofit for Homes program.
For more home-improvement information, to send Shell an email or to find a certified window-installation contractor in your area, go to AskShell.com. You can listen to Shell's new HouseSmart radio program on Mondays online at AM650Radio.com.


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Liana is a founder of SuperUber, interactive design company located in Rio (2002-), São Paulo (2008-) and New York (2010-). SuperUber combines a creative atelie with a technology lab and its unique design style, to create multimedia and interactive projects for culture, education, entertainment and advertising. The company has created the first multi-touch table in Brazil, and has participated in exhibitions and festivals throughout the world such as: PeléStation at World Cup 2006 Germany | Spring Dance in Holland | Cognizance in India | Open Air in Portugal | Portuguese Language Museum, Claro Cine and Tim Festival in Brazil.
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Ramallah (Arabic رام الله Rāmallāh) is a small city (population, approximately 57,000) in the Palestinian Territories, located within the West Bank region, some 15 km (10 mi) north of Jerusalem. Since the inception of the Palestinian National Authority, Ramallah has acted as the de facto capital city of the Palestinian administration.
Ramallah is known for its religiously relaxed atmosphere —alcohol flows freely and movie theaters are well attended —and there are cafes along its main streets. Ramallah is, without question, the cultural capital of the West Bank, with a highly educated and fashionable population. It is also the hub of Palestinian feminist activity; the city's women frequently attend university rather than marry early, and several cafes run exclusively by women are used to fund local feminist organizations.
Modern Ramallah was founded in the mid-16th century by the Haddadins, a Jordanian tribe of brothers descended from Ghassanid Christian Arabs. The Haddadins, led by Rashid Haddadin, arrived from east of the Jordan River near the Jordanian town of Shoubak. The Haddadin migration is attributed to fighting and unrest among clans in that area. According to modern living descendants of original Haddadin family members, Rahid's brother Sabra Haddadin was hosting Emir Ibn Kaysoom, head of a powerful Muslim clan in the region, when Sabra's wife gave birth to a baby girl. According to custom, the Emir proposed a betrothal to his own young son when they came of age. Sabra believed the proposal was in jest, as Muslim-Christian marriages were not customary, and gave his word. When the Emir later came to the Haddadins and demanded that they fulfil their promise, they refused. This set off bloody conflict between the two families. The Haddadins fled west and settled on the hilltops of Ramallah, where only a few Muslim families lived at the time. Today, although the town has a Muslim majority, Ramallah retains it's title as a historically Christian Palestinian town
Get in
Tourists with passports issued from outside the Middle East have no problem entering or exiting Ramallah. Make sure to have your passport and visa stamp with you. Even though you will probably not need your passport to enter, you will be required to show your passport and stamp in order to re-enter Israel. Once through the checkpoint, it is a short drive to downtown Ramallah. Bear in mind that, under Israeli law, it is illegal for Israelis to enter Ramallah.
By plane
As the Kalandia airport is not accessbile for civilian passengers anymore, the only nearby passenger airports are Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv and Queen Alia in Amman then heading towards King Hussain Bridge and passing through it
By train
There is no train service nor train stations in Ramallah nor the rest of the West Bank.
By car
Heading north from Jerusalem on road 60#, you will arrive to Ramallah very quickly. You will have to pass one Israeli checkpoint on the way: Kalandia.
By bus
The best connection from Jerusalem to Ramallah is the #18 Bus/Sherut/service taxi. It departs close to Damascus Gate on Nablus Rd. It is very cheap (₪7.30) and will take you all the way to Ramallah's central square of al-Manara.
By taxi
From Jerusalem's Damascus Gate you can find taxis to Ramallah for approximately ₪80-100 depending on your bargaining skills. You can also take a taxi to Qalandia checkpoint and walk through, picking up another taxi on the other side. It costs about ₪30 from Qalandia to Ramallah centre.
Get around
It is easy to find a taxi to get around Ramallah (for ₪10 fixed charge, or the amount specified by the fare-meter). Car rentals are also available, but seldom needed. As the city center is relatively small, it is not hard to walk to most destinations downtown (including the old city.) Service shuttles (shared taxis) are also available from downtown to most suburbs and to the outskirts of the city at relatively low prices (₪2.50 inside the city and up to ₪6 to nearby towns and villages). Make sure to confirm a price before getting into a taxi. Ramallah is a good location for visitors to get to other Northern West Bank cities such as Nablus and Jenin
The city is one of the most vibrant ones in the West Bank. In Ramallah, a few historic and religious sites are present. However, the downtown streets are a must see during the day, as the city is often really congested. The 'hisbeh' produce market is also a great place to visit, where fresh fruits and vegetables can be found at reasonable prices.
In the old city, several churches and mosques can be found that may be of interest to visitors. The Friends Schools, which are one of the oldest schools in the region, are also a must visit as there is one near the old city, and another in the entrance of the downtown coming from Jerusalem.
During the night, a good number of shops are still open, especially during the summer. A common habit of the citizens of the city is going out for a drink, dinner, or an 'Argila' (flavoured tobacco waterpipe or "hubble bubble".) The cities various coffee shops, bars, and restaurants are a must see/visit. The nicer ones are often available closer the older city, and on the road going to Betunia, while some good ones can also be found outside the city center.
There is a Turkish bath in the twin-city of El-Bireh, a good destination for foreigners wanting to relax for the day.
The West Bank headquarters of the Palestinian Authority is also worth a visit. The Mukata'a is a two-block compound with a white tower that is lit up at night and visible from most parts of the city. It contains some government offices and conference rooms, as well as Yasser Arafat's mausoleum next to the building where he was held under siege by the Israeli Army in 2002.
Tourism, in the traditional sense, is almost non-existent in Ramallah compared to other cities in the region. If you are visting Ramallah, it is probable that you are doing so for political, business, and/or humanitarian reasons - expect to have lots of staring, curious (but always friendly) eyes looking at you as you walk though town. Many international visitors to Ramallah come to get taxi rides to see the protests in the neighbouring villages (like Nabi Saleh and the world famous Bil'in protests) against Israel's separation barrier. The city's active nightlife and its relatively liberal culture makes it a hot destination for visitors from other cities including Jersualem during the weeknights and weekends.
While there, it is easy to make small talk with the locals. Unless you are firmly anti-Israeli occupation, it is advisable that you do more listening than actual talking yourself, however. For the most part, Palestinians are glad to share their problems and plight with any western visitors. However, do not force any topic.
Ramallah is the home of the Friends School in the Palestinian Territories. The school has two campuses, one for grades 1-6 and is located near the old city. The other is for grades 7-12 and is located near the old police station destroyed by an Israeli air strike. The schools are famous for their international learning environment, intensive English language focus, and liberal learning atmosphere. The schools are private and have a number of notable Palestinian alumni.
The city also has a number of public and private schools that serve a good number of the West Bank youth population. Private schools with specific religious affiliations can also be found.
In the twin city of El-Bireh, there is also a school for the blind that also serves as a vocational center.
Birzeit University, which is in the neighboring town of Birzeit, is one of the Palestinian Authority's leading educational institutions. The University offers a large number of study options and at different levels for students. It also has several links with international institutions, and often has a number of international students attending it. The PAS (Palestinian and Arab Studies) program is popular with internationals visiting or working in the West Bank who want to learn Arabic and take classes on the history and politics of the Palestinian Authority.
The city also has branches for Al-Quds Open University, which offers continuing education opportunities to many Palestinians.
There are a number of vocational training centers in the city, neighboring towns, and refugee camps.
Ramallah is a vibrant Palestinian business hub, especially as most international agencies and governmental offices are located in the city. However, with the immigration of Palestinians from other cities in the West Bank to Ramallah, there is a highly competitve job market and many Palestinians, especially young men come to the city seeking work. The most popular career portal In Ramallah and Palestine is Jobs in Palestine .here you can find most jobs advertised by INGOs,NGOs,and local companies
Major working opportunities in Ramallah include information technology, pharmaceuticals, development cooperation, and the public sector. Restaurant and coffee shop jobs are also available, mainly during the summer. Agricultural jobs are minimal in the city, but a few can be sought in neighboring villages.
For foreigners, work opportunities tend to include consultancies in certain private sector markets - IT is most common. The vast majority of foreigners working in Ramallah are doing development or humanitarian work. A significant number are focused on human rights and advocacy. A number of UN agencies work directly in the West Bank and many, such as the UNDP, maintain office in Ramallah.
Volunteering opportunities are common in small and medium sized Palestinian NGOs as well as some international NGOs. Volunteering is an excellent way to get to understand an organisation and the field they operate in. Most local NGOs will appreciate foreign volunteers, particularly if they have good written English skills, enabling them to support fund raising work. Volunteers are often paid small sums to cover basic travel costs but this varies. If you are planning to volunteer, have enough money to support yourself as Ramallah is not a cheap place to live.
There's not a huge amount to do in Ramallah if you are just visiting. A great way to spend your time could be to dip in and out of shops. Shop-keepers are among the most ready-to-talk and many have colourful lives. It gives you a good reason to walk around and take your time.
You will never find everything under one roof, but for a basket of common necessities, you will need to visit a baker, grocer, butcher, pharmacy and mini-market. Ramallah city centre, despite the development and growth of some new stores retains a small-town feel due to the protections for tenants that mean many shops have been in the same location for decades (rent agreed at the outset cannot be increased, so in many cases is only a few USD per year).
The central 'Souq' or market, is located near the main bus station and the central mosque, about 50 m away from al-Manara Square (the centre of Ramallah). It is the cheapest place to buy fruit and vegetables. Produce is a mixture of Palestinian, Israeli and imported goods. Prices are basically fixed although bargaining is possible if you buy more than a few kilos.
The bakery on Al-Quds street where the buses emerge from the bus station is one of the best in town. The staple is 'kmaaj' or pitta bread. A bakery in the Old City (Ramallah Tahta) produces brown kmaaj and sliced bread.
Butchers in Ramallah normally sell meat (Beef/Lamb) or chicken. If they sell both, they are separated and attended by different people. One of the best butchers is on Tireh Street about 1km from Al-Manara. The butcher will cut the meat to your specification and will mince it for you while you wait for no extra charge. If you ask for barbeque meat, you will also get a mix of coriander, garlic and spices ready for BBQ.
Palestinians seem to love fresh fruit-juice. For under ₪10 you can get a large juice with a mixture of anything from Pomegranate to Orange juice. On Al-Manara square, Silwadi juice shop is the most famous and has been around for decades. Silwadi's something of a purist - if you want a 'cocktail' which includes ice-cream, nuts and dried fruit as well as chocolate sauce (₪10) head to the other side of the square.
Other Shopping
Ramallah has few supermarkets and almost no international brands. Fake goods are common including clothing, jewellery and DVDs. For clothes, jewellery and other common purchases, there are various options in the city centre. For bigger shops, try the Plaza mall which also has a large supermarket.
Eating should be no problem in Ramallah, regardless of the budget of visitors. There are a huge number of falafel and shawerma places on all of the main streets.
One good place to visit is the "Nazareth Restaurant" at the end of the main street, which is popular for locals and serves really great (but hummousey) falafel. The other excellent falafel place is "Saba" on the main street across the road from the famous "Rukab" Ice-Cream shop.
Another place to eat is Angelinos on the left at the end of the main street. We went there with a group of friends and we all like sandwich with turkey, stuffed pigeon and pizzas. Price/quality is very satisfactory.
The Arabic variety of ice-cream in many places in Ramallah is worth trying - a very different and more gooey and sticky version of what is available in the west. Regular ice cream can be found everywhere also. Try "Rukab's" and "Baladna" ice cream shops on the main street.
You can also have a delicious dish of fresh fish or other seafood dishes at "Fish and Chips" restaurant located in the old city. You can choose your favourite fresh fish from Palestine Fishery and ask the chef to prepare that fish for you in the way you like. They also prepare very delicious fish sandwiches at reasonable prices.
For those who want more American/Western food, there is a "Checkers" fast-food joint in the mini-mall and on the main street. There is also "Chicago Cheese Steak" on Manara Square. Try "Tomasso's" pizza for a nice pizza dine-in or take-out.
Ramallah offers a wide variety of coffee shops ranging from the local low-scale ones serving Arabic Coffee for ₪2, to those fancy places serving the same item for ₪10-15. Try the Arabic drinks (arabic coffee, mint tea, sahleb, etc ), cappucinos and lattes, and fresh juices and cocktails at the numerous cafes around downtown and in the suburbs. Also try "European" and "Karameh" on main street.
A filling falafel or hummous pita sandwich with a drink should run you around ₪4-6 from any of the common downtown restaurants. At nicer restaurants, such a combination will run you a bit more. Saba, Nazareth, and Abu Khalil in al Tireh Street are the best Falafel shops in Ramallah.
A large Shawerma, Kebab, or Chicken sandwich goes for around ₪10-15 in most restaurants. A hamburger, fries, and a drink go for around ₪15-25 depending on the restaurant. Abu Alabed is an excellent Shawerma place located in the old city next to fish and chips restaurant. "Big Bite" located at the end of the main street offers a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches.
The city has a number of upscale restaurants: juicy steaks or fresh seafood. The prices are moderately priced compared to the States. "Tropicana", "Darna", "Angelo's", "Azure" are all nice options for upscale dining.
Although predominately Muslim, Ramallah is still a Christian town, hence Ramallah's large restaurants usually serve alcohol. Expect a selection of imported beers (Heineken, Corona, etc.), spirits, and perhaps red or white wine. Do not display public intoxication, as at best, it is rude and inconsiderate to your Muslim hosts. At worst, it could be dangerous.
Popular local places to get served alcohol are Zan's, Zryiab, Stones, Angelo's, and Sangria's. They all serve food as well and the local Palestinian beer "Taybeh" (which can challenge most European beers). For more robust beer lovers, Taybeh also comes in a delightfully rich tasting dark version although this isn't as widely sold as the lighter ale.
Most neighborhoods, particularly traditionally Christian ones have a couple of stores that sell beer, wine and spirits.
Coffee shops
'Coffee shops' are places to drink coffee and smoke waterpipes. The term 'Argila' is often used in Ramallah to describe the waterpipes, while 'Shishah' is also used at some places. You might even see 'Hookah' or 'Hubbly Bubbly'. You can also smoke Arghila in almost any restaurant, although some have special areas for them. Smoking in such a coffee shop is especially something for men- if you are a woman, it's wiser to go to a restaurant and order the argila there.
You can order normal ('aadi') or fresh ('fresh'). Fresh means the tobacco is placed in a piece of fruit like an orange (or even a watermelon). It has a smoother flavour but is more expensive. You should also choose your flavour. Common flavours are double-apple ('tufateen') and lemon and mint ('limun-w-nana').
Depending on the location and type of restaurant of cafe, the price of smoking a nice and soothing tobacco waterpipe costs anywhere between ₪8-30. The cheapest places do have an unwritten men-only rule, however.
Cigarettes can be bought from most grocery shops and supermarkets. Most international brands can be found, in addition to locally produced ones. A pack of imported cigarettes costs around ₪15.
For a complete list of coffee shops in Ramallah go to [4]
Some older downtown hotel go for around ₪190-250.
Around 80 U$D will get you a nice room.
Stay safe
Generally speaking, Ramallah is safe for non-Israeli foreigners. The Palestinian residents are usually quite happy to have foreign nationals visit them. Theft is relatively rare, although do not interpret that statement as an OK to let your guard down.
Bear in mind that although Ramallah has been under military occupation since 1967, the city is relatively stable. However, very rarely the Israeli military enters the city to arrest wanted Palestinians. This usually only happens in the dead of night, and they disappear before anyone realizes that they were there. However, the Israeli military can enter Ramallah bluntly, and in large numbers. If this should happen while you are staying in Ramallah, do what the majority of Palestinians do, and stay inside until they leave and away from any soldiers or military vehicles. Do not assume that just because you are a foreign national that you will be safe.
That said, Ramallah hasn't seen any widespread violence since 2006 and it is highly unlikely to happen (unless there are escalations with Israel, which will be very apparent via international media). When the Israelis enter, it is usually to arrest a wanted Palestinian in a refugee camp in the middle of the night on the outskirts. They will rarely enter the city centre, so as to avoid an unnecessary confrontation with large crowds of civilians.


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