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Jun 6, 2018

Havana Memories: US Navy 1950's

Commander Richard Byron Varley, Jr.

from the collection of Richard Byron Varley, Jr.

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Jun 5, 2018

8 Best Arab Teas and Their Benefits: from www.arabamerica.com on @TheRonnieRe #Love Palestine

8 Best Arab Teas and Their Benefits

POSTED ON: FEB 15, 2017

BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer

Tea is a prominent part of Arab culture and society. For centuries, it has been served warm for guests, business associates, and at meetings and social events. A strong part of the cultural tradition, hot tea has brought family and friends together for hundreds of years. It is served before, after, and sometimes during meals. Tea is a precursor for gatherings, parties, and celebrations because it not only is considered a polite form of welcoming guests, but is also a healthy beverage.

Different Arab teas have unique properties. Some provide medicinal benefits, while others have sweet flavors and strong aromas that soothe and provide comfort. Unlike Western tea, which is often served very sweet and iced, tea in Arab countries is served hot with fresh herbs. The types of tea drunk throughout the Arab world vary just as widely as the people do.

Here are 8 Arab teas and their beneficial properties.

1. Sage (Maramia)

Native to the Mediterranean region, sage provides many medicinal benefits, along with an earthy, herbal taste. Known for helping with hot flashes, oral viruses, lymph nodes, and muscle tension, sage offers a wide range of remedies. The strong aroma of maramia can be smelled throughout an entire house, leaving everyone feeling better after just one whiff.

2. Chamomile (Babooneh)

A popular drink before bed, chamomile tea is decaffeinated, and known to cure insomnia and anxiety. Highly calming, the dried chamomile flowers steep to a warm golden-brown, and can help with stress and minor aches and pains.

3. Anise (Yansoon)

With natural sweetness (think licorice), anise tea is loved for its unique flavor and calming properties. What’s more, anise tea can also be used for upset stomachs, nausea, and hiccups. Natural digestive properties make this tea a great choice after eating large meals.

4. Thyme (Za’atar)

Great for the mind and stomach, za’atar tea helps improve memory and cleans out the stomach. Rich in antioxidants, this tea is also useful in preventing aging from within.

5. Cardamom (Hal)

Widely adored for its strong aroma, cardamom tea is very common in the Arab world. It is sometimes mixed with coffee and has historically been known to help with digestion and increase the flow of saliva. It is drunk before meals to ready the enzymes for nutrients. Although one of the most expensive spices in the world, cardamom is still fervently harvested by hand for its many Arab customers.

6. Moroccan Mint Tea (Atay)

Atay is one of the most traditional teas in North Africa and prepared with mint leaves and sugar. Originally introduced by English merchants, the tea has spread in popularity throughout Africa, France, and other neighboring countries. Known to be invigorating and lively, the fresh mint used to prepare Atay helps cleanse the palate after meals, and is great for lethargic days.

7. Mint (Na’na)

Also well-known for its medicinal properties, mint tea is used commonly for getting over colds, sore throats, sinus congestion, and gastric ulcers. With high antioxidants and vitamins, mint helps boost immunity and health. Seasonal allergies can also be treated by drinking cups of na’na tea due to rosmarinic acid, an anti-inflammatory agent found in mint. Minor aches and pains can be made better by the aspirin-like properties in mentha, even when consumed as a tea! Instead of adding the leaves directly to the tea, nana is made by boiling the fresh ground herb with the water.

8. Black Tea

Although not as beneficial to one’s health, straight black tea (think Lipton) is still incredibly popular among Arabs. Coffee actually takes second place to the caffeine levels of black tea, which can provide the drinker with longer-lasting energy throughout the day. Black tea can also help flush out the system of toxins, and with a little lemon, will aid in weight loss and appetite suppression.

copied from www.arabamerica.com

here is a link to the page:

http://www.arabamerica.com/8-best-arab-teas-benefits/

Recently visited Palestine, fell in love with the food, particularly the tea.

Visiting The Palestine Wildlife Society and chatting with Imad Qumsieh about his efforts to educate children about the importance of helping the animals and conserving the environment with the philosophy that we are all living together to make the world a better place we enjoyed a cup of tea.

First we had tea with fresh Za'atar and then we had tea with a dried herb called Yensun. It was delicious and trying to make it here in the U.S.

Not sure if "Yensun" is spelled correctly.

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Palestine Wildlife Society

Imad Qumsieh

Imad saved this Palestinian Gazelle and now they are best friends.

Palestine Gazelle

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from the ronnie republic:

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/06/palestine-wildlife-society.html

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/05/palestinian-heroes-dogs-helping-dogs-in.html

Jun 4, 2018

Jenin, Sebastia, Nablus bikepalestine com #LovePalestine

Roman Ruins, Sebastia, West Bank, Palestine: BikePalestine.com #LovePalestine

Roman Ruins, Sebastia, West Bank, Palestine

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Jun 3, 2018

Banksy Bethlehem #LovePalestine

Back on the air: The McLaughlin Group 6/3/18--Woof

Everyone is so excited to see The McLaughlin Group back on the air. Do you think John McLaughlin would be proud? It seems like so many people loved him.

We loved John at the ronnie re.

As all of the folks out there are chatting about The Group being back on television can a few words be mentioned about the Palestine Pups.

This very lovely group of dogs are all looking for that special home.

Are you able to run over to Tel Aviv and pick one up. It is actually quite reasonable from the UK but if you cannot get over there any time soon can you do everything possible to get the word out.

Here is a post about Diana George Babish and her animal shelter in Bethlehem--feel free to share this info in any way and if anyone has any suggestions please jump in. They are all lovely dogs and they all need a home.

Here is the post:

Do You Like Dogs...These Palestine Pups Need A Home....#LovePalestine

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Thanks for reading

Woof

Do You Like Dogs.........#LovePalestine

Palestine Pups are in need of a good home.

Do you like dogs........

Would you like to find a home for some very lovely individuals--friendly, cute and in need of that special someone who can provide a safe and loving place to stay.

Your companion is waiting in Bethlehem.

They live in the animal shelter of Diana George Babish.

She is working very hard to find homes for these creatures she has rescued from the streets of this occupied area.

The people in Palestine are struggling just to meet their needs of everyday life under a confining rule.

The dogs and cats are suffering, as well.

Diana George Babish has kindly helped dogs that have been abandoned or even poisoned.

Her dogs can be easily transported from Tel Aviv.

She will provide all of the papers and kennel necessary for transportation.

Believe it or not it is less expensive to go and get the dog than ship this animal as cargo.

Here is her facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/diana.babish

Diana and her friend Sabrina from Work-away

Contact her on Facebook or send a message to find out more particulars.

Maybe you cannot go and get a dog right now but can you put the word out.

Diana takes good care of the dogs and they are friendly

What do you think?

Can you help these Palestine Pups.

#LovePalestine

This pup had a serious skin condition--Diana worked very hard to get his coat healthy and now he is going to a good home in Sweden.

This is my dog Coco. She was on her own in Mexico. In San Diego we have several groups that rescue dogs from this area but the problem in Bethlehem is isolation by location and politics.

Here is a link to more photos of dogs and the shelter:

Dianna George Babbish and her Animal Shelter in Bethlehem

Thanks for reading....please tell everyone.
tags: #LovePalestine, dogs in Palestine need homes, Diana George Babish, dog rescue in Bethlem

Jun 1, 2018

Palestine Wildlife Society #LovePalestine

Imad Qumsieh helps the mother goat and her new baby at the Palestine Wildlife Society in Biet Sahour just outside of Bethlehem in Palestine.

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