Can't believe the Raptors drafted Villanueva 7th overall, out of all the players there was to pick, Villanueva? these people ain't serious, Babcock better get fired for this after next season.

Originally posted by Modesty: Masha'Allah, it's so beautiful to see muslims all over the world. I hope Islam takes over the world! ameen. Btw, are these people oromo or Amharic, and which city in Ethiopia is this? The great majority of the muslims of Ethiopia are Oromo. There are Oromo christians but I would say 90% of those you run into are Muslim. It's a pity these are the very same people some somalis consider mortal enemies for political reasons mostly. Even the ethiopian Christians should not be considered enemies, after all it was an abyssinian king that gave refuge to the saxaba and told them they could stay in Abyssinia as long as they pleased and let them even speak about their religion. In their time of most desperate need, it was christians (abyssinians-ethiopians) who helped the muslims. What a pity, all of that has long been forgoten due to centuries of religions wars started by imperiliastic and religiously zealous leaders on both sides.

What can I say Layzie it was a good game, damn that Ginobli! but I'm still trying to figure out how Duncan won finals MVP, that dude is softer than a marshmallow on an open fire.

That is a question I pondered on myself whether to pursue an MBA or not. An MBA can open doors and opportunities for better growth but than again so can other professional qualifications such as CMA, CFA, CA/CPA. These accounting designations open similar doors to MBA's however cost a fraction of the price of obtaining an MBA depending on what school you attend. Caano geel is right though, the school you choose matters quite significantly for an MBA or so I've been told by a professor. Just tonight I saw a headline on tv that read Shaq just received an MBA from University of Phoenix and some folks were quite impressed, but seems to me the University of Phoenix is similar to the devry's and ITT techs of this world. Seems they are all to eager to hand out degrees over the internet and fill peoples e-mail boxes with spam assuring a quick path to a degree, therefore their reputation cannot be that good. If anybody is considering an MBA I good place to start would be the top 100 schools worldwide, since reputation for an MBA often seems to matter most. Also one when applying to these schools, some people are not aware of the "Politicking" that goes on in these Ivey league schools, some of which I've noticed first hand even as an undergrad. That is recruiters often do keep track of applicants and who they are i.e. Who's your father and what business is he in? Those who come from well established families are accepted almost automatically with sub-par marks. Therefore one must keep in mind that good marks or great academic achievement alone will not guarantee you a spot in some of these programs. For a practical example of what I'm talking about just look at good ol' George Wyah Bush , man has an MBA from Yale, do you think if George was average Farax he would've even made it into Yale, let alone graduate with an MBA?

It could be common sense 101, but in this case perhaps "follow Somaliland 101" would be more of an empirical an acurate way of describing this proposal.

Originally posted by LayZieGirl: If Lander and the other fake piston fans are reading this, let me start by saying "I TOLD YOU SO". Lander, call me a psychic, call me phil jackson, whatever you gotta call me, but I sure know my boy horry, and I told you just couple of nights ago what he will do. Everyone who watched lastnight knows that if it hadn't been for duncan missing those crucial three throws, spurs would have been up by 3points and this sh*t wouldn't have gone to a tie, but then again, let us thank Duncan the soldier.(he will come out of this struggle soon enough) Lander, if I were you, I would never step up to the Lazy one ever again and bs about how good your maryooley pistons boys are, because I TOLD YOU COUPLE OF NIGHTS AGO, AND I WILL REPEAT IT AGAIN, ALL WE NEEDED IS JUST ONE WIN OUT OF ALL THOSE GAMES, AND WE GOT IT...GO HIDE SOMEWHERE LANDER, BECAUSE YOUR MARYOOLEY BOYS ARE GOING HOME FOR THE SUMMER WITH NOTHING TO SHOW FOR, I HOPE THEY REALLY TAKE A GOOD LUCK AT THE FINALS ON TUESDAY, BECAUSE IT WOULD BE THEIR LAST APPEARANCE FOR A LONG TIME COMING.(IF THEY ARE REAL MARYOOLEy, THEY WOULD PUSH FOR A GAME 7, BUT ITS HIGHLY UNLIKELY) Sounds like you spoke too soon Layzie, I told you long ago not to sleep on the pistons but I see you still snoring on them. Holla back after game 7.

I won't make any more assumptions where you are concerned, but I still wonder if you avoid the real issues purposely or not. Look at the passages highlighted by Adnaan they deal with the legal implications of the ruling on that case, do you not see the bigger picture? Why focus on junior officer X,Y, Z’s intentions and qualifications when the subject at hand deals with constitutional ramifications of the said case. If you are bringing “facts†let them pertain to the relevant matters, and let them show flaws in the author’s conclusions. If not, why waste your time? Originally posted by ADNAAN:“In the administration of the criminal justice on matters of high treason, the oath of allegiance is paramount in the case of military officers, which ascertains the citizenship of the accused. As of today, the constitution of the Somali republic has no jurisdictional validity beyond the boundaries of the former Italian colony [Eek!] . Without first establishing a proper legal entity incorporating a union of the two former colonies, the current constitution of the Somali republic is not applicable to any citizen of the former British colony. On the matter of the documents or instruments presented to the court, the Indian penal code in fact carries the death penalty. However, it is only valid within the territory of the former British colony. It is not part of the criminal justice system of the Somali republic. The accused never made an oath of allegiance to a nation called Somali republic. Therefore, they are not citizens of the Somali republic [Eek!] . Consequently, they are cleared of all criminal charges- including that of high treason.â€

Originally posted by Baashi: Clap clap for the french fluency Clannish groupthink ideology have no legs to stand. There are no hard facts in this propaganda he is copy-pasting on SOL forum. Hate me What else can u do...u don't have facts to back up with this revised history of urs. Put up or shut up as the popular clique goes. ^ I think you mean't to say "cliché" odayga. But anyway it is not I who presented the facts but the author, so if your saying otherwise it is upon you to present facts prooving to the contrary is it not?

Originally posted by ADNAAN: baashe which part of the article are you refering to, wish to ellaborate. I don't think he's reffering to any of it, it's instinctive for some to lament as soon as the old qacaan ideology ingrained in their membrains is challenged with cold hard facts. As the french say,On n'apprend pas à un vieux singe à faire des grimaces (roughly translates into: Can't teach an old dog new tricks). Anyway I was wondering if anybody had access to an online ressource for this work cited (me owe lots of fines at the Uni libraries) : 3.Somaliland Protectorate Constitutional Conference, London, May, 1960

Originally posted by SomericaN: Canada sucks.The only thing they are good at is dog sledging and timber logging.They can't even play hockey no more and can't even maintain the NHL. ^^^I can tell ya, it ain't the canadian player on the bottome if you need it to be pointed out.

Amiin Geediido, Happy 18th to Somalilanders worlwide

Originally posted by Yasmine: quote:Originally posted by LANDER: BTW change your avatar or put up some display of the Somaliland tri-colours [...] That goes for all you Somalilanders and undercover Somalilanders alike... Oh, what subtle prodding. Excuse me, huno, but I'm not a flag-waver either. Moreover, you seem to think that political allegiances should be defined by heritage. While there may be nothing wrong with being mindful of one's heritage, I don't think individuals should let it steer their political leanings in a predefined direction. Nice try, though. ^ Who knew you'd feel directly targeted by this small appeal? well cuzo I can't say that I regret you feeling personally targeted; predefined you say? throwing around some of your own assumptions ain't ya.. I'll tell you as much as I told Ngonge, this is not the place for such a discussion and another thread would be more appropriate. Defining nationality should be a rather interesting topic, one that could benefit from your historical/political knowledge. So come out and drop this "lurker" business you’re only at 200 some odd posts .

Originally posted by NGONGE: Sometimes, after reading a particular article or having a political discussion with a fellow Somali (Somalilander), I’m left confused, numb and melancholic! The approach of Somaliland’s independence celebrations and the events of the recent past in Somalia (South, as a friend of mine likes to call it), have contributed to an increase in the sense of despair to which I alluded shortly. This thread is another depressing example. [...] If you’re a Somali Republic proponent and are against Somaliland’s goals, come forth with your opposition, present your arguments and try to win converts. But don’t risk your own integrity to achieve that goal. Likewise if you’re a Somalilander! Furthermore, and because the article highlighted divisions in Somaliland, if you are a Somalilander, is it not time you thought long and hard about such divisions? Their origins? Ways to eradicate them? The way forward, etc? Time is really running out. Bragging about buildings, mountains, ‘democratic’ progress and the million other secondary issues has reached saturation point. It’s really time to deal with the issue of nationhood, coin new common goals, ideas and perceptions. It’s time to glorify Somaliland’s own heroes, historical symbols, unique traditions (invent some if you have none) and habits. If all that exists, it’s time that the attention of people like Mr Jama is fully focused on spreading and cementing such issues. These are the things that bind people together, not democratic processes or artificial borders. Ngonge, Seems you’ve highlited a vague blue print for political discourse between two sides and left out one important ingredient, being your own take on the various issues. I’ve read some of your grievances with respect to Somaliland over many threads, but it seems to me (if I should be bold enough to presume here) that you don’t clearly express your view point on Somaliland. Granted on doesn’t necessearilly have to have a clearly defined stance, but your objections often seem how should I say…all over the place? So why don’t you start us off with your single most fundamental objection/grievance/criticism and we’ll take it from there. p.s. glad to see you've taken your calacaal out of the may 18th threads

There is a conspicuous irony to this thread in that the article alleges Borama was profiteering from looted goods, and is posted by a proud Puntlander. Surely everyone should be proud of their respective regions but they should also be aware of the socio-economic factors that prevail in those regions, before preoccupying one self with another. That is just an opinion, what I’m really getting to is that there exist a city that factually does profit from looting, extortion, robbery, human trafficking and piracy. M.Farah Ali Jama might be surprised to find out that the city in question is actually not Borama but Bossasso. Unlike the fabulous tales of mystic evil and sorcery hanging over the city of Borama that were used in alleged grievances against that city, there exist ample evidence to support the prior statements with regard to Bossasso. That coastal town as well as the remainder of Puntland seems to profit from the bounty captured by its pirat/militia off that coast. We are not talking about a few dollars here, but thousands of dollars at a time and even on one occasion I read of a ransom of up to 1 000 000 dollars. Time and again I read about these incident in the media, perpetrated by Somalis, and it mostly ends up being the same city involved in the coverage. By no means should this reflect on the people of Bossasso or Puntland as a whole, but nonetheless these problems are very much real and they do exist. Now surely the rulers will pretend to be unaware of these on goings, or even feign fighting piracy and looting on the high seas (as ridiculous as that sounds); further analysis of the economic situation will lead to the logical conclusion that these activities provide a substantial source of income for the area. The local warlord and his administration (now ceremonial president) was/is surely profiting from these activities and therefore would have no reason to see them discontinued. Now, the affairs of Bossasso and Puntland are irrelevant to me personally and I have nothing against any of the people from Puntland. But why these matters do not seem to preoccupy some of the natives/patrials of the region and why some of them in this forum seem all to eager to discuss Somaliland internal affairs, propagating myths and otherwise considering themselves experts on Somaliland, all the while ignoring some of the real deficiencies (to put it mildly) of their homeland is quite a mystery. Some documented events and figures: In April 1998, an Italian-owned trawler based in Mombasa, the MV Bahari One, was held in northeast Somalia for more than 50 days by militia demanding $200,000 . The vessel was impounded for allegedly fishing illegally in Somali waters, possessing firearms, destroying marine life, and stealing marine products from its territorial waters. In December 1998, the same vessel and its 33-member crew were arrested and taken in Eyl, northeast Somalia, for allegedly violating Somali territorial waters, destroying local fishing nets, and firing at local fishing boats. A clash occurred before the capture and two Somali fishing boats were destroyed. The vessel was impounded by militiamen supporting warlord Mohammed Said Hersi, alias General Morgan, who is in control of the southern port town of Kismayo. Crew members were fined $500,000 and vessel owners warned that the vessel would be confiscated and the crew members jailed if the fine was not paid immediately. The vessel and crew were released in February 1999 after the owners paid a ransom of $230,000 . Puntland State authorities have since offered to issue fishing licences to foreign vessels conducting "safe fishing operations." source: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ar120/somalia.html In January 1998, militiamen in northeast Somalia captured two foreign ships, a Bulgarian freighter towed by a Syrian vessel. Elders and businessmen in Bosasso, northeast Somalia, helped negotiate release of the crews on 13 February 1998 in exchange for $110,000 . On 27 July, 1998, after being held hostage for 55 days near Bosasso, two Frenchmen (not fishermen) who had been sailing to Réunion, were handed over to a representative of the international community in exchange for $50,000 . On 28 December, 1998, four Ukrainian tourists harvesting sea shells from the yacht Voyager were captured by Somali gunmen near Alula, Puntland. After one month of detention, they returned to the Ukraine without possessions or the yacht. In late April 1999, two Finns sailing to Madagascar were abducted off Northeast Somalia by pirates who demanded $50,000 for their release. Although clan elders said no ransom was paid for their release on May 6 in Bosasso, the kidnappers kept the yacht. Somali gunmen hijack cargo ship 3 July, 2002 [...]the vessel, the Aamir, was reportedly hijacked in a region off Puntland, which is notorious for piracy. There have been a number of boat hijacks in recent times of vessels carrying commodities over from the Gulf states. According to businessmen in Mogadishu, the Aamir started its journey in the United Arab Emirates bound for Mogadishu and the southern port town of Kismaiyu. $100,000 ransom Following severe weather conditions, the ship had to break its journey on the Puntland Coast. The vessel, which was carrying over 2,200 metric tons of miscellaneous commodities, from foodstuffs to cosmetics, was attacked by freelance gangs in fishing boats. 12 August, 2002 Somali pirates hold Greek tanker http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2188900.stm ...Somali waters have been the scene of several acts of piracy and vessels are advised to keep at least 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the coast...The seized vessel has been moored off the coast of Puntland, a breakaway region in the northwest of the country, aid workers in Somalia told AFP news agency. Negotiations They said the pirates were members of a powerful clan and that they had originally demanded $300,000 (£200,000) for the ship's return before increasing the ransom. Ransom negotiations are already underway between a North Korean ship's owners and the pirates. Following an earlier seizure off Puntland in the past month, the owners of a Cyprus-registered vessel paid a $400,000 (£260,000) ransom. Somali pirates 'demand $1m for ship' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2187862.stm Somalia's trafficking boom town http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3664633.stm The people smuggling business is booming for those who run it but it is dangerous and at times tragic for the migrants themselves. Because of the lack of a meaningful authority in this part of war-torn Somalia, this business undertaken by networks of smugglers and their counterparts all over Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Italy is getting bigger and more lucrative by the day. Sri Lankans for Italy Those coming to Bossaso to migrate come from far and near... Capsized ship 'kills 100 Somalis' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2188900.stm ... $500 voyage' Reports say the vessel capsized in rough seas off the Somali coast, after setting off from the port of Mareer, near Boosaaso in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland. P.S. Should we now start a thread titled Bossasso is an "evil" town? are these human calamities worth degrading by being utilized as a means to stimulate a few moronic antagonistic arguments?

I don't think graduate school pays as much attention to first yr marks as 3rd and 4th yrs. Or so I was told. Also depends if your going into a specialized field and you need to take an entrance exam, that exam could be more meaningful than the grades themselves. Don't know if y'all have the same test in the US, but over here most people write the LSAT's, MCAT's and likely in my case the GMAT (graduate management aptitude test) for their respective fields.

^Right. You care about reer borama so deeply you felt obliged to point out the real enemy, is that what can be drawn from this gibberish? love it when people try to reason their way out of musuq masaaq . Perhaps you speak very prematurely with very little knowledge of the region in question, and maybe the obvious has to be pointed out to you but we'll give it a shot nonetheless, very briefly and plainly so you don't misunderstand. The people who reside in Awdal or the "Awdalians" if you must, and those who live in close proximity in such towns as gabiley, arabsiyo, agabar etc...share historical and cultural ties that are deep rooted. Inter-marriage is very common, historical tribal rivalries are common place, feuding... etc were also common. The very same people who had a dispute yesterday, can be the best of neighbors today and be in conflict again tomorrow. In the end however, unless one is blinded by hatred, most of these people (irrespective of tribal affiliation) realize that their destinies are intertwined. No amount of outsider meddling could really change the reality of a said group vis-à -vis their immediate neighbors and the brotherly existence that they share (at times literal, and at others symbolic or political). Since that editorial, many pro-Somaliland cyber elements have drastically changed their political tone... In response to the above article, let's see what one of the "villainous cyber elements", (otherwise considered one of the most respected) has to say shall we: Ali Gulaid — San Jose, CA — 12 May, 2005 Maligning a City/Region/Clan is Offensive and Unacceptable Unfortunately, on the advent of the burgeoning websites, we wake up every morning with headlines unfairly mauling someone. That we have become accustomed to but what is new is maligning the residents of whole city, region or even a clan. This is deplorable, unacceptable and this culture of “dhalaxda-soo-qaad†should stop. May be to some it is entertaining and gossipy and may be to others it is a fair game but to the majority of you out there, I am sure it is out right offensive and objectionable. Such everything-goes unsubstantiated mischaracterization demeans none but those who claim its ownership. Few weeks ago, some one bad-mouthed a reputable Somalilander in a manner that goes against the grains of our culture and tradition and for whatever it was worth, I objected fiercely the unrestrained unwarranted personal accusation by posting my few cents worth then and I now object to this unprecedented accusation whereby the prolific Mr. Farah Ali Jama unfairly maligned a whole city in his article, “The dark side of Borama town & its residentsâ€. I know Farah through his writings and I am disappointed. The Awdal region is rich in culture, history, religious and other legendary leaders and a civilization that goes back centuries that we all ought to be proud of but the moral point is, no region or a clan does deserve to be called derogatory names. That is unbecoming. In my view, the word “****** †characterizes the actions of individuals who belong to every region/clan but to divide the country between the “****** †and the “non-****** †is simplistic, inflammatory, and unfair and down irresponsible. Not condemning matters as OFFENSIVE as this can be construed as approval and I for one voice my objection. I say no to that path and yes to bashing Ali Gulaid and Rayaale. http://www.somaliland.org/opinions.asp?ID=05051210

The description of their daily activities was likely to highlight the real needs of these particular kids, don't see the harm in it. It could only benefit them by bringing attention to their needs and attracting more help. The average american might not understand this so-called "refugee camp mentality" or why a six year old would be afraid to climb a stair case. On a seperate note, I've never heard the Maay Maay language being spoken, I wonder what similarities it has with the somali language and other languages in the region.

Originally posted by Supuu: Guess I can change that occupation now....... Cutomer Service Representative for United Airlines Should have applied at southwest

Originally posted by NGONGE: ^^^ You and Phanta in a politics thread? :eek: Amazing! Oh well, at least LANDER will be happy that someone is taking notice of his war cry I see your itching for an exchange, but why the antagonism towards gabdhaxa? I use to assume you really were searching for rational discourse and hence the reason you so displayed your pessimism, yet at times it only seems your main purpose is to appear as the black sheep irrespective of the subject at hand. You and I can bounce ideas of each other sitting around a fire sippin on caano geel sxb, cheap sarcasm is not necessarily the best way to go about it. Perhaps you would like to open another thread? in due time exchange views whether ideological, philosophical, political etc.. It doesn't really matter sooner or later I am convinced you will sing the praises of mandeeq , call it wishful thinking if you must.

Originally posted by Kruella: All I’m saying is that the show is being run by elders who lack a sense of organization. I would much prefer to see youth initiatives and involvement, but the outlet is not available. Cousin, en ce qui concerne la nationalité Djiboutienne, c’était sûrement une initiative pour te rendre agité. Je suis tout à fait d’accord de ne pas renoncer à notre héritage ou à notre appartenance. A vrai dire ça me fait plaisir de voir une fierté flagrante de ta part. By the way, I’m not an undercover SLander, I have and always been proud of who I am, I just choose not to wave flags or tangle in politics to display my allegiance Salamz Your absolutely right about the youth initiative, I think its only a matter of time before the younger generation (myself inlcuded) get off our lazy A** and get in gear. Ton sarcasm était palpable Kruella, yet I still felt compeled to throw the book at ya . Based on your last sentence,I would assume it hit a chord with ya but lets make a deal. Tu m'apprend l'hymne national Djiboutien et je considerais lever le drapeau Djib .

^^mos def Legend, many ppl already do celebrate that day. If you check some of the Somalilander websites, some events have been held to commemorate june 26th in past years and this yr will surely be no different. I found these archival articles from last yr: 26 June, Somaliland Independence Day Event To Be Held In San Diego, California somaliland.org Xaflad Weyn Oo Lagu Xusayo 44 Guuradii Xorriyadda Ee 26 Ka Juun Oo Lagu Qaban Doono London . somaliland.org It must be noted that may 18th has somewhat overshadowed the 1960 de-colonization independence date since it is historically more pertinant to the modern republic, however June 26th has not be forgotten. There was even an interesting article that suggested that Somalilanders should celebrate July 1st, now obviously that brings about polarising views but nonetheless the article was put forth in a very rational manner. I just can't find it right now.

^As for the Gulwadayal, I usually reserve no comment in these types of scenarios, outsider antagonism is not the true aim of May 18th and goes against the spirit of such a celebration. But I will say this much to the Somalilanders, what is dangerous is not qacaan folk ideology but rather being sucked into a like-minded pesimism which evidently impedes progress.

Originally posted by Legend of Zu: I think the whole Day should be renamed to Somaliland National day and not Independence day?? I thought independence is from Colonial but not seceding. Cheers both are forms of independence, would you not agree sxb? Originally posted by Northerner: Lander says: quote: BTW change your avatar or put up some display of the Somaliland tri-colours, this one small gesture of showing your true colours for a couple of weeks will NOT kill you . That goes for all you Somalilanders and undercover Somalilanders alike……( you know exactly who you are ). mmmm Liverpool Avater or Somaliland Avater? Very tough choice. Well its the 1st time that i will get the opportunity to watch my team play in the CL Final so let me enjoy the moment please. As for 18th May, its turning more into a celebration of being from Somaliland and partying for the sake of it rather than a time for reflection and appreciation for the SNM cauuse and remebering those nearest and dearest who lost their lives during the conflict. Celebrating independence is little sad considering todays political situation all over S/land & Somalia. In terms of opitimistic foresight, both you and Ngonge could take a few pointers from the nomad Rahima. Northerner saxibow, all is not lost believe me you . As for your reluctance to change your avitar due to loyalty to Liverpool, niiyo dalkaga ka horaysii "liverbool", hadi kalee dharbaxo jin ayan kugu dhufan . You can put the liverpool emblem in your signature as I have in the bottom with the pistons'. Deeeetroit what! Kruella, I don’t know if you have attended the Somaliland may 18th celebrations in Toronto, but if you have it usually involves elders speaking in length about the history from 1960’s to modern day and emphasizing the relevance of said events. Plus a visit from a liberal(usually) mp from scarborough region who sympathizes and promotes the Somaliland cause in parliament. That is in the beginning. Following the longwinded speeches when all the lil teenagers look like they are dying of boredom than the elders leave the stage and the party begins. As for other cities I cannot say if they do the same. The events usually also raise significant funds for projects back home being Hargeisa Hospital, Burco hospital etc… Sure these events leave a lot of room for improvement in terms of efficiency and organization, but they do more to help out than say you and I, would you not agree? So give them a lil credit will ya? that’s the one thing I find common with most Somalis walahi, very pessimistic cynical people who love to criticize but yet do not come up with any initiatives of their own. No peronnal offence intended. Bon, maintenant passont au sujet de la citoyennetée Somalilandaise. Apparement (d’une façon ou d’une autre) tu me connais, et tu sais certainement que je suis né à Djibouti. Mais laisse moi te demander si être né à Djibouti est une raison pour ignorer ou abandoner sa patrie ou son héritage? Selon le chapitre premier, article 4 de la constitution Somalilandaise, je suis Somalilandais tout comme à compatriote qui serait né à Hargeisa. Article 4: Citizenship 1. Any person who is a patrial* of Somaliland, who is the descendant of a person residing in Somaliland on 26th June 1960 or earlier, shall be recognised as a citizen of Somaliland. 2. The law shall determine the acquisition or loss of the citizenship of Somaliland. *This is not the same as someone born in Somaliland, and patriality is defined in the rest of the clause. Bref, si tu es aussi légalement Somalilandaises, tu n’as cas l’avouer et apprendre à chanter Mandeeq . P.S original text of the Somaliland constitution: http://www.somalilandgov.com/ English versin as revised: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/constitution/revised_constitution_segment1.htm#_ftn1

Yes ladies and gents it’s that time of the year again, Somaliland’s 14th anniversary of independence. So what are your plans for May 18th? Do you know of any Xaflad happening in your area? There are a few that I know of in this side of the world. In Minnesota, Ottawa and Toronto respectively. Although I have no clue when these events are actually taking place as in what weekend and whom some of the guest speakers might be, if any of you do have that info feel free to share. Hopefully this yr I will make it to an event before it is dismissed for over-crowding or something like that as was the case last yr in T.O. Guess that’s what happens when you show up real late. I can understand the trouble people have planning for these events, it keeps getting bigger every year and its hard to predict just how many people are going to show, specially when your offering some good free food, Somalis of all walks of life seem to just spring up. I thought they should charge at the door instead of making the event free and having the cost of rental and food expenses burdened by the community. That way part of the proceeds could not only cover the event itself but also go towards the said charity of that particular year, I think it was a Burco hospital last year. Who knows maybe they’ve already taken these steps, I look forward to hearing any info from y’all as I’m usually in the dark with respect to on-goings of the T.O Somaliland community. Oh and feel free to share any other events going on in your respective locations. BTW change your avatar or put up some display of the Somaliland tri-colours, this one small gesture of showing your true colours for a couple of weeks will NOT kill you . That goes for all you Somalilanders and undercover Somalilanders alike……( you know exactly who you are ).

Shootin some hoops usually does the trick for me, if there is no time to hit the courts, than taking a strole around the scenic campus with a friend and crackin a few jokes usually works( selected most beautiful campus in Canada BTW ). If times are gettin real desperate (as they often do), as in you got some 8 chapters to cover in one night, than it's time to get tipsy of that red bull ya know, desperate times call for desperate measures cause I don't do the coffees and teas. BTW do NOT drink 2 of those bad boys in a 8 hour stretch unless you wanna start twitchin like a crack fein. Trust me on that one...