I am glad the Dutch are out. These Russians have stamina and great skill. They got their act together after that rocky start. They needed good coaching and some confidence. Russia all the way!!!!

BBC: South Africa Chinese 'become black' The High Court in South Africa has ruled that Chinese South Africans are to be reclassified as black people. It made the order so that ethnic Chinese can benefit from government policies aimed at ending white domination in the private sector. The Chinese Association of South Africa took the government to court, saying its members had been discriminated against. An estimated 200,000 ethnic Chinese live in South Africa. The association said their members often failed to qualify for business contracts and job promotions because they were regarded as whites. The association said Chinese South Africans had faced widespread discrimination during the years of apartheid when they had been classified as people of mixed race. The association said Chinese South Africans had faced widespread discrimination during the years of apartheid when they had been classified as people of mixed race. The BBC's Mpho Lakaje in Johannesburg says the Broad-Based Economic Empowerment and the Employment Equity Acts were designed to eradicate the legacy of apartheid which left many black people impoverished. The laws give people classed as blacks, Indians and coloureds (mixed-race) employment and other economic benefits over other racial groups. The Black Economic Employment concept was initiated by the governing ANC to help previously disadvantaged individuals - to start their own businesses or become part of existing companies -thus redressing the country's historic inequalities. Our correspondent says the ruling provides clarity for corporations in South Africa on the rights of their Chinese staff - who were declared "coloured" under apartheid but are generally regarded as white today. An example cited in court papers includes an oil company that disqualified Chinese citizens from getting a slice of its biggest empowerment transaction to date. The company says the group is not catered for in the Black Economic Empowerment codes. Another example includes a Chinese national who was refused an opportunity to buy shares from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange two years ago. None of the three government departments cited as respondents in the court case opposed the application. A study released last month revealed that white South Africans still earn around 450% more than their black counterparts, 14 years after the end of apartheid. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7461099.stm

Xiinoow, I did many years ago. Still think about it every now and then. We have stayed away from news and opinions for many years but that is something we would eventually try to experiment. That is only after we allocate enough "time" to finish off few other mini-projects we've had on the table for quite sometime. Shoot me a pm Awoowe.

Marx, awoowe gabdhaha cayda ka daa, forumkana aynu ixtiraamno. Caydu waa halaag awoowe.

Business forum? or Investing? I think it makes sense to have a place to discuss business related issues and investing. Please give us a feedback.

Originally posted by Kashafa: Reminds me of all the swooning that accompanied Obama-mania(AIPAC..sigh). Jumped off ship already Kash? I thought we were on the same team. Even thought I understand where you are comming from, I think Kash may have vacated the zone too soon. Call it Obama's "first pandering" or whatever, but his comments at AIPAC have opened up what appears to be a ritualistic reminder from "doubters" that Obama is just not who we think he is. I disagree. Either way you look at it, McSame won't be a better alternative if there is any. As for the topic, I think some of the comments on this thread capture the same sense of apathy as that of the "big belly" boys who cheer for an endless war over a peaceful compromise at fadhi-kudirir Cafes. Let us give Shariif a chance ... that is my take on this.

I see KK is a Boston fan.

I like it.

Calaacal indeed. My French team got humiliated.

I am very shocked and saddened by the death of this great journalist. He was the most objective, authoritative political analyst out there. Discussion about American politics won't be the same. His show was my favorite every sunday for many years. I will miss "MEET THE PRESS" and Tim's thought-provoking, fearless style of journalism. A true legend is dead.

This guy reads SOL and here is one article on which her is referencing a debate here on SOL. Somaliland - the Clowns of the Lost Recognition, and their End American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis "The fact that Mr. Farah Ali Jama, who lives in Ottawa, has been accused by SOL forum members as a "die-hard Somaliland nationalist" Actual somaliaonline topic he is talking about... More articles from the author

Originally posted by Castro: Rubbish. Castro, I am sure brotha Money is way cooler than I am. He has already initiated the "cool cousin" approach. He must be well aware old-man LST's backward "rubbish" won't mitigate the agony. Welcome back to SOL awoowe. Bal Xiin ka warayso waxa ku dhaafay intaad maqnayd.

Great news indeed. Keep us updated Juje.

Faux Noise is Funny. lool@Michelle Malkin. Michelle Malkin is a clueless, self-hating Filipino bigot and she has been spewing her racial nonsense for years as a free service job for right-wing nutheads. She was recently in the news for saying Rachel Ray was "sporting a jihadi chic keffiyeh" for wearing a "Cimaamad" on a Dunkin Donuts commercial. Michelle Malkin's comments and the "boycott!, boycott!" screaming zealots have eventually forced Dunkin Donuts to pull the commercial off air. This daughter of Filipino immigrants has made an entire career out of being the mouth-piece for the right-wing lunatics. I Like how Shabazz from the Black Panthers Party destroys her on Fox News Also, on Chris Mathews' MSNBC Hardball, Malkin gets humiliated by Hardballer Tweety. You don't go on HardBall with rumors and pass them on as facts.

I am very sad to hear this. You should inform the parents as soon as possible. That is all you can do at this time.

He was attacking SOL nomads on one of his articles the other day.

That is horrific. Did she survive?

lool@melt. Farah, Walaahi sheekaa meesha ka dhacday. I miss Minnie. The crowd was excited at first but they went nuts at the end. Minnie is a Maryooley territory. I saw my boys running around on Camera heheh. Xaliimooyin, faaraxyaal, dhoogyaal waawey, young bloodz ... meesha waxeey u ekeyd in Ceder/24 Mall.

What do you guys think of the "Michelle Obama tape" rumor running around the internet? Fear-mongers are saying Republicans are sitting on a video tape on which Michelle Obama is attacking "white people". http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YTE2ODlmYmEyNmE1NDQ0YTViMGY1ZTMxY2U0YmM3ZTM=

Play the game nomads. Don't act as if you don't know what the game is and how it is being played.

Pujah, the Appalachians may not follow Hillary but the chance of them voting for McCain is greatly reduced if a Clinton is on the ticket. I would be happy if they stay home. It is much more beneficial mathematically. Look at what is happening in solid blue Michigan ... That is a state democrats should be carrying rather easily under normal circumstances. Obama, McCain close in Michigan. Clinton helps Obama ticket there A new poll indicates that John McCain has a slight lead over Barack Obama in Michigan. It also indicates that Michigan voters, at least, want to see Hillary Clinton as his vice president. The poll numbers: McCain, GOP, 44 percent Obama, Democrat, 40 percent Undecided/don't know/refused, 16 percent The poll also found Clinton helping Obama if she were his vice presidential candidate when matched against McCain with ex-rival Mitt Romney, a Michigan native, as his vice presidential candidate. Fifty-one percent said they'd back Obama-Clinton, 44 percent were for McCain-Romney and 5 percent were undecided. Michigan last went Republican in 1988, when it backed George H. W. Bush. The telephone poll was conducted May 19-22 by Lansing-based EPIC-MRA. It polled 600 likely voters statewide. The margin of sampling error was plus or minus 4 percentage points. kcstar.com

I am a realist. I think Clinton has mulish supporters that can almost guarantee a landslide victory in November. This is a grave matter and Obama is taking a gigantic risk by assuming Hillary is just a piece of crap. Obama is getting too comfy there me thinks. Pros - The Clintons know how to pander to white working class voters. Obama can’t and won’t. - loyal Clinton democrats are frustrated by this loss and may vote McCain if Obama rejects her as VP. Double humiliation is a deadly sin. - white women are furious at Obama and will not let this man take it all away without serious consequences. They are determined. - Latino voters don't trust this black guy and the Clintons may ease their "negro" fears. Cons - Independents are turned off and will vote for McCain - The few Obama Republicans will run back to McCain. - Obama supporters will be disappointed because they can’t stand the Clintons - Hillary as VP kills Obama's "change" message. - She may sabotage his presidency if she is the VP and ruin his legacy. Realistically, I would take Hillary as VP. This will unify the party and almost guarantee a win against the Republicans in November. I say, discount the Clinton's followers at your own peril. I don't think someone who is running to be the first "black" president should take the risk of having half the Democratic Party harboring deep feelings of resentment. It is just too risky for this young black man who is trying to make history. NOTE: I am not saying Obama’t can’t win without Hillary. I am saying, Hillary can deliver key voter blocks without much effort. Obama would have to try to first heal/unite the party, then work hard to win over certain demographics. Too much work is waiting for Obama if he doesn’t pick Hillary. He will have to work hard and take his chance.

^^No Awoowe. I was just playing with the old man. I agree Barako Xuseen needs reer tolkii. War meesha ka kaca oo ninka u gurmada.