tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post6685353283154318027..comments2024-03-28T15:23:57.117+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: Khat - from Yemen to IsraelDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-16506232497359897902018-04-25T14:43:02.709+03:002018-04-25T14:43:02.709+03:00No, no idea. Thanks for stopping by.No, no idea. Thanks for stopping by.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-49463234496174783492018-04-25T08:15:31.752+03:002018-04-25T08:15:31.752+03:00I love reading your articles, i have never heard o...I love reading your articles, i have never heard of the khat or seen before, it is very interesting, i am planning to go to holiday in Israel next month, would love to see this khat plant in person, any idea where the khat growers farm located in Israel, thanksAkivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585623585613427125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-29456735970132748832017-05-30T18:55:02.362+03:002017-05-30T18:55:02.362+03:00I'm having problems commenting on your current...I'm having problems commenting on your current Manchester post so I'll say it here:<br />God bless those who do this important work. Terrorism infiltrates many countries now and must be stopped. It will take determination and good leadership in government. Evil comes in many forms and as you noted, here in America our biggest challenge is division. The citizens are most affected when Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-91369281473708757142017-05-30T13:53:51.231+03:002017-05-30T13:53:51.231+03:00Word games like Scrabble expand our vocabulary and...Word games like Scrabble expand our vocabulary and teach us a lot.<br />You're welcome.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-65895790033423794682017-05-30T13:28:51.664+03:002017-05-30T13:28:51.664+03:00I only know this word from playing Scrabble. Than...I only know this word from playing Scrabble. Thanks for the information.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-71215136472658507212017-05-30T00:56:42.336+03:002017-05-30T00:56:42.336+03:00Beautiful green, indeed! I'm a coffee person t...Beautiful green, indeed! I'm a coffee person too. As for chocolate, who doesn't love it? At a certain age, however, (and I'm at a certain age)one should better ignore this heavenly product..DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-76867485802349228362017-05-29T15:34:55.933+03:002017-05-29T15:34:55.933+03:00The drink sure looks green and healthy. I'll s...The drink sure looks green and healthy. I'll stick to coffee since we don't have khat. And alcohol. Everything in moderation. Most of the time! Except chocolate. That I consume with abandon. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-17655849461793869892017-05-29T08:28:13.331+03:002017-05-29T08:28:13.331+03:00It's always been there, but now it seems to be...It's always been there, but now it seems to be on the rise - and that's a shame, as you've remarked. DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-47699663545027418022017-05-29T06:23:41.883+03:002017-05-29T06:23:41.883+03:00Interesting post once again Duta. Fads, good and ...Interesting post once again Duta. Fads, good and bad, rise and fall away don't they. A shame that this one is on the comeback. As you said in a previous reply <i>"That's human nature, to turn life into some sort of casino"</i>Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-73190962730461554832017-05-26T00:02:21.857+03:002017-05-26T00:02:21.857+03:00I suppose you haven't heard of it because it&#...I suppose you haven't heard of it because it's banned in most Western countries, and those who nevertheless use it, do it quietly in hidden rooms.<br /><br />Thanks for the invitation to stop by your blog to read about the Greek festival. Hopefully, I will.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-74693647550473363542017-05-25T19:59:21.748+03:002017-05-25T19:59:21.748+03:00I've never heard of this plant, Duta. I hope ...I've never heard of this plant, Duta. I hope they keep a watchful eye on it, as it sounds like it's not very beneficial to chew the leaves or drink the juice. I always learn something when I come over here and visit. Thank you for that, friend.<br /><br />~Sheri<br /><br />speaking of traditions, come by and see my Greek festival post. I'll be posting it soon. Have a lovely rest Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-84754267762040448402017-05-24T20:24:19.848+03:002017-05-24T20:24:19.848+03:00In my country, it used to be associated with the e...In my country, it used to be associated with the elderly people who came from Yemen in the 1950-s. It seems, however, the younger generations looking for quick solutions to everything - have newly discovered it. And that's bad news.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-47039316076722789262017-05-24T19:39:37.783+03:002017-05-24T19:39:37.783+03:00Sounds like another addictive thing to avoid! But...Sounds like another addictive thing to avoid! But I could see the benefit were there a food shortage; however, who needs insomnia? Sounds a lot like marijuana. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-86115676738365084692017-05-24T19:32:42.129+03:002017-05-24T19:32:42.129+03:00Also unfortunate is the fact that even in those co...Also unfortunate is the fact that even in those countries where the khat is banned, law enforcement about it is weak to almost inexistent (as far as I know).DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-51171409525899353292017-05-24T19:20:59.940+03:002017-05-24T19:20:59.940+03:00It probably helps with weightloss, but so does mar...It probably helps with weightloss, but so does marijuana and even cigarette smoking. That's not the way to shed the surplus of pounds. It involves major health hazards in the long run.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-43976369281418839602017-05-24T19:18:10.080+03:002017-05-24T19:18:10.080+03:00Thank you for such interesting information. Yes, i...Thank you for such interesting information. Yes, it is unfortunate that many women will turn to this just to lose weight. Sandy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159927735796714967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-62772922918687034962017-05-24T18:37:24.011+03:002017-05-24T18:37:24.011+03:00Khat I have never heard of...glad you said how to ...Khat I have never heard of...glad you said how to pronounce it! It is pretty...hope it works for weightlossKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-38829390895506536712017-05-24T00:59:40.397+03:002017-05-24T00:59:40.397+03:00Hi, Alicia
Thanks for the compliments at the end ...Hi, Alicia<br /><br />Thanks for the compliments at the end of your comment.<br /><br />Well, chewing khat has some short-term benefits and most people go for that ignoring the long-term dangers. That's human nature, to turn life into some sort of casino.<br /><br />Since the leaves are legal, the sky is the limit , as they say.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-87629942346102046352017-05-23T22:25:41.877+03:002017-05-23T22:25:41.877+03:00It's a very pretty plant and as your other com...It's a very pretty plant and as your other commenters have said it makes one wonder why the increase. You do mention it is addictive and who doesn't want to try almost anything for weight loss! Very interesting topic and post as always DUTA.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-14593315494675797372017-05-23T17:09:32.861+03:002017-05-23T17:09:32.861+03:00Immigrants from Somalia who live in the UK have in...Immigrants from Somalia who live in the UK have introduced the chewing khat habit in UK. It is now illegal since 2014, I think). The khat used to, or maybe still is imported from Kenya.<br /><br />As a plant it is lovely, and there is more than one type. The strongest variety is called red khat. Customers prefer the organically grown khat.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-52607912709496937382017-05-23T15:19:31.190+03:002017-05-23T15:19:31.190+03:00I have never heard of this plant before. I especi...I have never heard of this plant before. I especially like the red on the leaves and stem. it gives it a lot of interest. I am sure I could not grow it here as it is too cold in winter.<br /><br />Great postSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-15037995765353215602017-05-23T07:25:22.916+03:002017-05-23T07:25:22.916+03:00Of course not. Like smoking - long-term effects ar...Of course not. Like smoking - long-term effects are bad. <br /><br />There are indeed some energy drinks on the market. I've tried once but..water or soda water are the best for me.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-60343304595565942262017-05-22T23:30:57.438+03:002017-05-22T23:30:57.438+03:00No, it wouldn't be a blessing if it causes hig...No, it wouldn't be a blessing if it causes high blood pressure. Maybe the younger crowd makes it so popular? They seem to be able to consume anything without consequences! We have a similar "pick-me-up" energy drink I tried in the kiosk called lemon grass. I liked it. No resemblance to Marijuana!!!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-49894387465509595192017-05-22T19:36:46.865+03:002017-05-22T19:36:46.865+03:00Good for Canada! When you bring in immigrants, it&...Good for Canada! When you bring in immigrants, it's not easy at all to make them give up the habits from their country of origin.<br />Thanks for your kind words.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-63820809930757496892017-05-22T19:29:53.543+03:002017-05-22T19:29:53.543+03:00Indeed,so; even regular meds or prescription meds ...Indeed,so; even regular meds or prescription meds can be addictive (valium for sleep disorder, ritalin for hyperactivity...)DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.com