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Isaiah 17:1-14
An oracle concerning Damascus. Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city and becom a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer are deserted; they will be for flocks, which will lie down, and none will make them afraid....

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On October 31st us as Christian Syrian's celebrate the birth of Saint Barbara

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Something I learned new about my heritage is that I'm part French and Greek and I think that's pretty cool.

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America has adopted a lot of foods from the Middle East.

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The Eiffel Tower is one of France's most popular monuments. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images )

France features beautiful countrysides and romantic cities filled with monuments and other tourist attractions. Many visitors travel to France to visit the star-studded Riviera or explore its verdant vineyards. Travelers seeking to explore France's famous monuments find many of them in or near Paris. To explore the entire country, buy a pass for France's extensive national rail system.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower in Paris - one of France's most famous monuments - was built over the course of two years during the late 1880s; it was constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. Nearly 7 million people visit the 1,062-foot tower annually, making it one of the world's most famous monuments. Visitors usually take the tower's stairs to the second level or one of three lifts to the top. Explore shops and restaurants on each of two levels, and the top of the tower holds a champagne bar. The tower stays open for tours until 11 p.m. daily, allowing you to view the city lights from high above.

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile - also in Paris - was commissioned by Napoleon after he won a major battle in 1806. The 162-foot high monument features engravings to commemorate many of France's military victories, along with the names of 558 generals who helped win the battles. An unknown soldier's tomb lies beneath the arch, buried in 1920. The monument lies at the center of 12 streets that radiate outward in the shape of a star. L'etoile translates to "star." The arch holds a small museum detailing its history. Visitors are permitted to access the arch's roof and enjoy views of Paris.

Palace of Versaille

The Palace of Versaille - about a half-hour drive outside of Paris - housed Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI during the 1700s; it was the center of ruling power until 1789. The grounds include meticulously landscaped gardens sprawling over 2,000 acres designed over a 40-year span. Walk through the main palace's Hall of Mirrors with its many chandeliers; it features ceilings hand-painted with images depicting the royal family's history.

Louvre

Visit Paris' Louvre museum, which houses both contemporary and historic art from all over the world. See ancient Egyptian and Greek works, along with more modern painters and sculptors. The museum houses both a permanent collection and temporary exhibits. See the Louvre's iconic glass pyramid that rises from the middle of the museum's outdoor courtyard. Inside the museum, the glass area looks like a huge skylight. Visitors tour the museum every day except for Tuesday; the Louvre closes on major French holidays.

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The Eiffel Tower is one of France's most popular monuments. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images ) France features beautiful countrysides and romantic cities filled with monuments and other tourist attractions. Many visitors travel to France to visit the star-studded Riviera or explore its verdant vineyards.

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You can get elected by vote.

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The current leader of Syria is President Bashar al-Assad

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مرحبا كيف حالك

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مرحبا كيف حالك

Hello how are you

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1. In a blender, combine milk and eggs. Mix on medium-high speed until foamy, about 10 seconds. Turn blender to low speed and remove feed top. With blender going, add sugar and salt. Replace feed top and blend on high speed for a few seconds, then turn blender back to low. In the same manner, add butter, brandy, and vanilla, replacing feed top and blending for several seconds after each addition. Turn blender off. Add flour all at once and blend until just combined.

2. Place crêpe pan over moderately high heat. With flexible spatula, spread a tiny amount of butter in pan (an alternative method is to brush the pan with melted butter using a pastry brush) and heat until butter just begins to smoke. Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter into the pan. As you pour, quickly tilt the pan in all directions to spread a thin layer of batter across the bottom. Pour in just enough batter to cover the pan.

3. Cook crêpe over moderately high heat until bubbles just begin to form on the exposed surface, about one to two minutes. Lift up the edge to check the cooking process - if the crêpe starts to burn before it is cooked through, turn down the heat. If it is not nicely browned after two minutes, turn up the heat.

4. When underside of crêpe is browned, flip and cook another minute or less, until other side is browned. Remove from pan and keep warm in the oven, loosely covered with foil.

5. Grease pan with a very small amount of butter and repeat process. Continue until all batter is used, stacking cooked crêpes on a plate in the oven. To serve, sprinkle each crêpe with sugar or spread with jelly and fold or roll up.

Making the batter for these crêpes is relatively easy, but cooking them can be laborious. Once you have a gotten a feel for the procedure (you will probably have to tinker with the heat and cooking time, since every pan behaves slightly differently), you can save time by using two pans at once. Stagger the process so you are pouring the batter into one pan while a crêpe is cooking in the other. This way, you will be able to closely attend to both but will finish in half the time.

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When she was in her early 20s, my mother worked with a Frenchwoman named Jackie. One day, my mother mentioned that she was looking forward to trying a crêpe recipe that she had found. "Only a French person can teach you how to make crêpes," Jackie declared, and the next day she brought in an electric skillet to demonstrate her superlative version for her office mates.

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I was born in the US and have Syrian, French, and Greek roots.

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214.34 Syrian pounds = $1

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My mom, Lina Makdesi came to the US in the 1990's from Syria looking for a better life for her 2 children at the time my brother and sister because she was in a bad relationship with their dad. My dad, Timothy Pikey's family come from Missouri and before it was that is was the land of the Louisiana Purchase which was owned by France then bought out by the US.