My heart goes out to the people of Japan. I have a feeling Hawaii will be on high alert and will definitely set out tsunami alerts throughout the islands. I also have a feeling California, Washington and Oregan will set tsunami advisories. I'll keep my eyes open iA.

Not to mention, we have a drive through market. I lived in this city for 20 some odd years and never have I noticed it until a few weeks ago. I ain't going to lie. We have two Starbucks shop near my house. One doesn't have a drive thru and the other does. The one without the drive thru is technically closer but I drive a few blocks down just so that I can drive thru and grab what I want. I say it's all about convenience. Imagine a drive thru Food4Less. Man that would be heavenly.

Che, Boston has a great transportation system. Explains why you don't drive anymore. The Zack, no problemo. What area of the US are you from? Tuujiye do you have some kind of deal with Nissan? A Pathfinder, a Sentra and an Ultima? Juxa;701246 wrote: I have weaned myself off driving (mainly cause i keep crashing into things) . Your guys roads aren't as spacious as ours nooh. With your tiny roads you're bound to crash into objects on the road. Yurub cariri bey uu dhinteen.

Mayaani;700979 wrote: Warkuwani ciidan ma ahe ha la simina ciidankii qarankii dumay. kuwani waa dad qalato islaamaha jeeb baarta. Amen to that.

Our transportation systems here reek too. Though I do love taking the coaster and the trolley on my spare time. I've taken it upon myself to document these soaring prices. Here they are: Northern (coastal) Northeastern I'll visit Eastern counties as well as Southern inland and coastal counties.

I'm looking to get me a Taco and personalize it.

Dang, that truck is massive and I bet it eats up a lot of gas.

Do please link those images.

Did I say that? 'Cause I don't remember ever saying that. Grasp the bigger picture .

Jacaylbaro;700870 wrote: Weligaaba ,, iyo Allahaaga. The Zack;700873 wrote: Vans, Juxa and 5 wanted pictures that YOU took. What makes this not mine? Do you not see the Vans signature sign that I posted on the lower image? Coincidence? I think not.

Naxar Nugaaleed;700849 wrote: ^ what surprises me is how gullible these people are, there was a talk of the administration considering the use of oil reserves as if supply had anything the speculators responsible for souring gas prices. During the BP spill, there was a report that said that the United States had enough reserves to last the entire country for another 20 some odd years but they laid out a very strict rule to when those reserves can be used. Som@li;700850 wrote: without OiL, the world will stop , the higher the price, the more companies will be willing to invest in poor, unstable countries like Somalia. So there is an opportunity for Somalis. How so? I somehow can't make the connection. Che -Guevara;700855 wrote: What's higher gas prices? Feels good not to drive:cool: Where do you live? Driving is all that we do here. The Zack;700866 wrote: It gives me about 15 miles per gallon. Do you drive a Taco?

Xaaji Xunjuf;700673 wrote: Sh shariif in tuute This made me chuckle. diplomate2010;700654 wrote: iyo nus! Horta why are their uniforms two sizes too big? And what's with the missed matched camouflage patterns? Seems like this can be copped from like a Halloween store or even Party City. On a more serious note, I wonder how someone went from to this How much money does it take to sell your soul to the devil? Enough to have made him flop I guess.

Sh. Yasir Qadhi nails it on the head!

^ Yup same here. The Zack;700837 wrote: ^Gaysh = Koox I was thinking of troops.

Som@li;700845 wrote: Convert to LPG (autogas) What's that? Is that some form of CNG fueling? The Zack;700846 wrote: I do and I effing hate it! $75 filled my truck's tank the other day, that is just sick! The gas companies are taking advantage of us as they always do. "There is crisis in Libya" kulahaa.. crisis my rear end! First of all Libya provides only 2% of the US gas and second of all the uprising in Libya started just few weeks ago, the gas prices went up immediately.. LOL You're not alone. $66 dollars filled mine. They're taking advantage of all these revolutions happening around the world. Banking in while there's still time. I don't blame'em though. It's all business but hot dang, have mercy on my wallet! I don't get paid enough to be paying 60 plus on my tank a week.

Republicans or Democrats wouldn't really give a rats tail even if the prices did hike up to those amounts. Most of the time, it affects the people who are not sitting in high places. I think the 1973 oil crisis should be a great example of what could possibly happen in a few years time. I was reading somewhere that the US produces 9 to 10 million barrels per day but consumes 20 to 21 barrels in a day. Now that is ridiculous!

Do you feel it too? 'Cause I sure hell do. I honestly feel that the pump just raped my pocket. I find it ridiculous to be paying $4.21 a gallon and not have it being a premium. *Clenches pocket* Screw it. I'm pedaling my behind to school and I sure hell will introduce myself to the public transportation system while I am at it.

Please do not associate this song with the TFG. You'd make Baxsan very disappointed.

General Duke;700747 wrote: ^^^You are spot on. But is it not time that we worked with whats there and used our energy to reform it? The Al Shabaab group are no alternative to governance. You can't really erect pillars on an unstable foundation. The foundation has to be solid and firm. Neither group is that.

Xaaji Xunjuf;700788 wrote: The pirates live in their own world you created this mess In your country the icu were a moderate Islamist group now they are on steroids thanks to who yeah warlord cabdilahi yusuf and the Ethiopian invasion of xammar. Amir Godane does not represent hargeysa or Somaliland he is one man there are pakistanis fighting alongside Alshabaab there are Americans fighting alongside Alshabaab. Does that Mean America is involved in Alshabaab to or pakistan is involved:D. Somaliland is not involved in Somalia's mess we do not support one group against the other. Besides Axmed Godanes troops consists mostly of Muslim arabs and Afghans they are called the( Muhajirins) You created this mess Duke you better fix it and tell faroole to support the TFG again instead of turning his back on the TFG when his clan cousin was refused the PM position . Your comment is so problematic on so many levels it's not even funny. I'm not going to address your comment in its entirety but I will focus on what struck me the most. First, the terms moderate and Islamist, among other favorite terms to define Muslims never sat well with me. Educator, writer and theorist Edward Said really summed it up well but I'm curious to know what your definitions of the two terms you used in your comment means to you or what you've heard to be defined as? Second, I'm assuming you're Somali. I found it quite interesting how you had to distance yourself from Somalia and its politics by using the pronoun your in what I have highlighted in red. Regardless of your political stance on Somalia/Somaliland, the fact of the matter is, Somalia's problems should also concern you. Sorry to hand it to you buddy but until Somaliland is internationally recognized [totally doubt it but assuming it will], Somalia is every bit YOUR country than it is ours .

Ms MoOns;700741 wrote: Welcome hun!! Hope u enjoy your time here ^^ Grazie sis. I hope so too.

Let's not kid ourselves here. The Transitional Federal Government is nothing but a phony puppet government established in a neighboring country, outside of which the country they somehow want to take control of but have a difficult time controlling a 5 mile radius outside of the Presidential Palace let alone run an entire God forsaken country. Not to mention the fact that they're made up of criminals, warlords turned politicians over night and individuals who are not for the best interest of the people. I will definitely not allow myself to support such "government". This is not to say that I support the Al Shabaab. That I sure hell don't. You can't really encounter an evil with an evil and hope to get something right. Once I see a government of the people, by the people and most definitely for the people will I then support it full heartily without a doubt against any group who intends to harm the citizens of the country. And I pray to Allah that I live to see that day come iA.

From your guys tone, I sense the majority of y'all believe I'm an imposter. I'm no fan of proving myself to others but one thing I can say to clear up the air is that I'm as fresh as an Einstein bagel . You can cook up conspiracies in your heads and feed your paranoia. Can't really control that. I am what I say I am and you take it at face value. Believe what you like and most importantly, enjoy yourselves! Toodles! P.S. 5 and Juxa, these images are for you. OH SNAP!

*Ibtisam;700278 wrote: People always fall for this, can't you tell?? Vans welcome and please post pictures of Berbera beach- I cant find any good pictures of it. I tried to read his post with an American accent but it sounded farah-fied Thanks I guess. Not sure if you were paying close attention to my introduction but I said I was from California not Somaliland. Jacaylbaro;700286 wrote: Still not convinced ......... With? Showqi;700368 wrote: Vans, marka hore bal Welcome to Sol. Marka xiga ma LST ayaad wax isu tihiin? si dhakhso ah ayaad 3 xidigle ku noqotay,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ;) Thanks. Who is LST and what is this 3 xidigle you speak of. Somalina;700370 wrote: Hello Vans, are you reppin' for Van Nuys? How is the Infamous LA traffic treating you? Do you have any pics of Long Beach? do you surf? long board? how is your Spanish? Too many questions, yeah I know. Welcome to SOL. Nope. Not Vans Nuys, simply Vans. I'm not from the LA area. Yes I have pictures of LB. I boogie board, haven't really reached the surfing level yet. I do own a longboard and my Spanish is as rusty as my af Soomaali. Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar;700407 wrote: Is she Rudy's cousin? Enjiwey, soo dhawoow. Who? Taleexi;700430 wrote: Ishaad ka riday..... xiddigahan bilaash laguma bixin! The hell is that suppose to mean?

wyre;700245 wrote: Wsalaam welcome newbie Mahadsanid oba hiloowlow;700247 wrote: WLC Vans ha is martiyeyn I have one more day to complete my full martinimo. Juxa;700275 wrote: wsalaam and welcome! please do post pictures of the beach Thanks. It's coming your way in a bit iA. Alpha Blondy;700276 wrote: welcome Vans. this forum isn't lacking newbies, its lacking creative and interesting posts. how do you think you can contribute? How? One thing is for sure, I'm a spontaneous individual. Only time will tell what I cook up in my head.