foriegners can't solve Somalia's problems. Only Somalis could ultimately fix their problems.Any foriegn imposed solution might work for the time being ,but it would eventually fail. What Somalia needs is more than a goverment, there has to be a total reformation of the society and its culture. Such reformation could perhaps be initiated when the average Somali realises that he/she needs to put his interests first, and forget tribal lineage. Perhaps every Somali should ask himself/herself WHAT DO I GET OUT OF SUPPORTING MY TRIBE/WARLORD?.......In Reality NOTHING!!!!!!! There will only be real peace in Somalia when the citizenry start supporting the state, and when they hopefully understand that their interest are better served by helping the state not the tribe. P.S Foriegn occupation won't work as no Somali wants to see armed foriegners in their land.

I gotta to buy you nothing.....Hmmmmm well thats striaghtforward, like that in a girl....Well the Silent-One, your advice for us is to focus on the relationship,not so much on the possible expectation from girls to be rewarded with material things for just being in the relationship. This is good. I would have ask you out,but you are way across the Atlantic...Iam sorry back to the subject...LoL....Mass consumption and materialism is the way of life here in the US, so always girls expect something,but I could be wrong.

I thought share these funny stories Twins for panda shown sex videos Hua Mei needed help in knowing how to breed A panda in China who became pregnant after watching sex education videos has given birth to twins. Hua Mei was born in the US but moved to China in February. Officials said they had determined that one of the twins was a boy, but they could not check the other one because Hua Mei was still cuddling it. The news was cause for celebration at the reserve she lives in, because pandas rarely breed in captivity and are endangered in the wild. "We are all very excited. The cubs are in good condition," said Li Wei, from the Wolong Panda Conservation Centre in Sichuan, southern China. Before she became pregnant, Hua Mei had been shown videos as preparation for a series of "blind dates" because experts feared she had little knowledge of mating after living in captivity. Born to two Chinese pandas on loan to San Diego zoo, Hua Mei is the first foreign-born panda to return to China. China earlier this year announced the results of a first comprehensive survey of its wild panda population. This showed there were an estimated 1,600 of the creatures left in the wild, 40% more than previous figures suggested. Correspondents warned that the numbers might reflect the fact that the survey was so thorough, rather than a genuine recovery in numbers. A further 161 pandas were reported to be living in captivity. Frustrated chimp takes up smoking Feili has begun imitating her spectators A chimpanzee has taken up smoking and spitting, according to China's Xinhua news agency. It is unclear why Feili, 13, has started smoking but her zoo keeper said it was because she was frustrated. She has turned from a "gentle girl" into a "shrew", said Liu Bing, director of Zhengzhou zoo, Henan province. Mr Liu said Feili's partner at the zoo was 28 years her senior, and was unable "to meet her sexual demands". However, she does appear to be quite keen on smoking - and has been known to resort to desperate measures to get what she wants. Xinhua reported that Feili became excited when she saw a visitor light up a cigarette, and grew impatient when they showed no sign of giving it to her. It quoted one boy visiting the zoo as saying: "Just now a tourist threw a cigarette butt to just outside the cage - she tried to get the butt with a stick." Young female chimps upstage males Chimps fashion stalks and twigs to get inside termite mounds It would seem young female chimpanzees take their studies a little more seriously than their male classmates, a study in the journal Nature has shown. Females learn from their mothers how to gather termites much faster than males - who prefer to spend more of their time playing, US scientists say. Elizabeth Lonsdorf and colleagues conducted their research on wild chimps in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. They say the gender differences are similar to those seen in young humans. Girls and boys pick up fine motor skills such as writing at different rates, and the team suggests its research could therefore indicate that sex-based learning differences may have an ancient origin. Educationalists trying to develop learning strategies for children could find the work instructive, the scientists believe. "This finding is a heads-up to researchers studying the learning of relatively complex skills that they should take sex into account," said Dr Lonsdorf, the director of field conservation at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Later roles In a four-year-long field study, the team observed 14 young chimps and their mothers engaged in the practice of "fishing" termites out of mounds with tools made from vegetation. The research found the females learnt the skills earlier, spent more time at it and tended to catch more termites with each try. The young males spent a lot of their time playing and swinging around - behaviours the team says may help them in typically male adult activities later in life, such as hunting and struggling for dominance. "The availability of animal protein is limited for chimpanzees. They can fish for termites or hunt colobus monkeys," explained Dr Lonsdorf, who caried out the study with Lynn Eberly and Anne Pusey. "Mature males often hunt monkeys up in the trees, but females are almost always either pregnant or burdened with a clinging infant. "This makes hunting difficult. But termites are a rich source of protein and fat. Females can fish for termites and watch their offspring at the same time. "Adult females spend more time fishing for termites than males do. The young of both sexes seem to pursue activities related to their adult sex roles at a very young age." Source: bbc.com

Originally posted by Che-Guevara: Ayoub-I stand corrected. P.S the actual official name of the south is Somali Democratic Republic. Ayoub....Now Reread the above quote, and tell me what is so mindbowling about the statement, "Ayoub I stand corrected". N yes the official of south (or Somalia) is Somali Democratic Republic, EMPHASIS on the word "IS", or perhaps you wanna google again to confirm this....LooooL....Geeze, you are turning to be little amusing one. N do me a favor don't misconstrue my post again to fit your percieved anomisity by all Somalis towards the northerners.Believe me some of us could care less if Sland leaves or stays. Now for the last time, Mr Ayoub, Qudhac, and ilk, we call us Somalis, and we shall call Somalilanders! N enough the semantic horse play.

Qudhac.....Saaxib, where did I say any one name is holier than the other.... Cuqdada iska saar....You have asked us a question whether we are called Somali or Somalian, and I have sincerely asked you to call us Somalis, and I would respectfully call you a Somalilander or any other name that you pull out of the hat. N just wondering, which Johny foriegner coined the term "Somali". I always though that it was native word. Ayoub-I stand corrected. P.S the actual official name of the south is Somali Democratic Republic.

Being at the delivery room is horrifying to say the least. I have no intention being there, and I hope whoever I end up with understands that. When I was in collage, my biology professor showed us video of an actual birth. Thats enough of experience for me.

Qudhac....Saaxib, call yourself Somalilander or whatever, and I would respect that but plz show some courtesy, and call us by right name. We southerners are called Somali. Somali is not just our ethnicity, but our nationality as well.We are not Somalians, Italian Somalilanders, Southern Somalilanders, etc. We are Somali, and our country is Somalia! N correction, all somali terrotories colonised by the west were called Somalilands e.g British Somaliland, French Somaliland,etc.

OG-Moti...So you are finally going home. Well ppl have already told all the practical advices, just avoid the following phrases, Agah, War boowe, Ya Xaatiri, Nooh,...LooL.Lately Hargiese Admin have been super sentative and allergic to all things Somali. So, watch your tongue!. Other than that,Sland/its ppl are both beautiful.I spent early child there with my grandparents, and it was really great. So enjoy the trip. N yeah try to prefect your qaldaan accent, unfortunately mine faded away. Have safe trip bro.

The speach that scared Sland....loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool.....What a joke...LooooooooL Guys, stop wasting time with this useless ranting. For God sake, don't ever learn,these so called leaders in these fiefdoms care about no one but themselves. Whether you are Plander or Slander, just THANK GOD that the war didn't happen.

Prostitution, and explosion of AIDS in ethopia does effect the spread of the virus in Djoubite, however ignorance , and lack of AIDS awareness does more damage than the prostitutes in the streets of Djoubite. This is particulary damaging considering the fact young people in Djoubite are very sexually active, perhaps the most sexually active somalis. Education about the dangers of the disease and change in behavior should slow the spread.

Scorpion...Everything is well yaar....I have been away for awhile coz I thought the site shut down for good. Anyway It is good to see yu...I missed the scorpion. Back to the subject.....I guess we are in agreement then...I just was wondering if people even the most loyal partners would cheat if the oppurtunity present itself, and they feel that they will not be caught.

Devil's Ad....If you posted this article to bring attention to the situation in your local mosques, and also inspire other sistas, and brothers to re-examine the situation for women in the mosques elsewhere, then please be proactive, and actually do something. Organize women in your town,and form committees that would present your greivences to the mosque trustee. Iam sure most of mosque leaders are reasonable, and would listen to your complaints. Also listen what the mosque leaders have to say as they too have their own greivances. They might have financial constraints, or fears (real or imagined)about Muslims possibly deviating from Islam. Do yourn best to alleviate their fears,and raise funds if they are shortage of funds. Anyway, only through managed organization, education, and genuine discussion one bring about change.

We cheat for the thrill of it.Every new affair is challenge, and conquest. N if we get caught, it is very easy to turn everything around and blame the woman for our infedility. Women have invest alot of emotions in the relationships, usually blame themselves, or atleast it takes awhile before they realise it is not their fault. P.S. Hormones or no hormones, people make conscious decisions when they cheat. Blaming everything on one's boiligical makeup is cheap shot.

It is funny the Somali Guys that bash Somali Women are the ones that are not able to engage any conversation with the Xalimos romantically or otherwise. Their inability to approach Somali women turns into frustration which leads to bashing. Come on my fellow Faaraxs, stop being a chicken, and make some moves.What is the worst thing a woman could do to you other then saying No. No harm done, and move on. Try your moves on the next Xalimo. I can't believe Faarax would stand by, and watch a Ethio walk away with a sista. As for the issue of Sumcad, Ok there is Somali gay in our town. In Somali standard, that's the worst thing one could become.Somali males are no different than from female counterparts when it comes to follow the accepted Islamic code of behavior. Besides, whether you are in the States, China or Somalia, there were, are and will be Somali guys will do anything that moves, and Somali girls that will put out faster then one could say hello. N every society is da same.

My sympathy goes out to everyone in Iraq including those kidnapped, but those who chosed to work there took a calculated risk by being part of this choas. His religion and ethnicity is beside the point. P.S I thought Somaliaonline went out of business for good. Good to be back.

Crap.......Who gave this nut an access to mass media. Not bright Fella, Just another reactionary Faarax. He wants to open an embassy in areas where "the terrorists" rule......LoL Whats his next bright idea....Screening centers for nomadic camel herders coming from SomaliGalbeed n Somalia. I mean come on, we know the Somali passport is worthless....Thats not todays news. The every Somali knows this fact. I guess the recent events prompted Mr Hirsi Jaamac to write this qabiil diatribe, a lame attempt at sincere discusions.Plz save us trouble. If you want ina yusuf, You know where he is. Wishing him dead or begging the international community won't make him disappear. Just one more thing....Sland is of no use either. Somalis are only good at atogazoning each other. Wixii nuulba waa iska hadlaan so keep on ranting. N damn it these webiste, awdelnews, allpuntland, gedonet, etc should be improve their standards when it comes to publishing "articles" or be shut down......Too many qabiil mouth sites.

Crap.......Who gave this nut an access to mass media. Not bright Fella, Just another reactionary Faarax. He wants to open an embassy in areas where "the terrorists" rule......LoL Whats his next bright idea....Screening centers for nomadic camel herders coming from SomaliGalbeed n Somalia. I mean come on, we know the Somali passport is worthless....Thats not todays news. The every Somali knows this fact. I guess the recent events prompted Mr Hirsi Jaamac to write this qabiil diatribe, a lame attempt at sincere discusions.Plz save us trouble. If you want ina yusuf, You know where he is. Wishing him dead or begging the international community won't make him disappear. Just one more thing....Sland is of no use either. Somalis are only good at atogazoning each other. Wixii nuulba waa iska hadlaan so keep on ranting. N damn it these webiste, awdelnews, allpuntland, gedonet, etc should be improve their standards when it comes to publishing "articles" or be shut down......Too many qabiil mouth sites.

War Sophist...I can't believe yu turn yourself in. I thought yu were gonna remain an outlaw....The lucky sista that tamed yu must be one tough Sherrif....You know wat dat means....Hard times in prison...LoL....Ok enough with my sarcascism. Congrats Walaal Wishing you and the sista the best of luck.

The famous picture of the Afghani girl, the picture first on the National explorer. Another famous image from Vietnam. Luckly the kid in the survived,but she was burned badly though

Here are some of the most memorable images in the last century. A monk protesting in Vietnam by setting fire himself on himself The famouse Che-Guevara picture..Most reproduced Image in the world.

LooooooooooooooooooL...well , he get his hands full..., and she would need a pair of night vision goggles.

Well If I say we somali Americans are cooler, then that means we are not cool....Anyway I all gotta say thanks God we are not in that little rainy island, n we are not anybody's subjects...LoL

Baashi...I do understand the situation, and I for one wouldn't aim for unrealistic solutions. We obviously can't return to Somalia, make little noise, and expect everything will fall to the right place. Any solution in Somalia won't come easy. The least we could however is set fire on the feet of these warmongers(warlords) by trying to bring the somalis abroad under one umbrella organization which hopefully will advocate justice for Somalis at home. I believe those of us abroad do have means and capibilities to effect changes back home. Uniting Somalis won't be an easy task since those abroad have the same tribalism problem, but we could make an effort to atleast try to unite them. Besides, Somalis abroad know what life could be, and how other countries have progressed. They also understand regardless of your qabiil, no Somali other than the warlords is benefitting from the current situation. Whether you are from Bosaso, kismayo, Baidio, Beledwyne,or mogadisho, all Somalis face the same reality, no future, no education for their kids, no security or no protection against diseases. Those issues can unite us since every Somali is in the situation. But agian it will be difficult.

Baashi.....We go nowhere. As long as people like you and me just sit around, and ask endless questions, Nothing will change. The young and educated must take charge now.After all the SYL were bunch of young determined men who saw light, and rose to the occasion. Somalia needs a cultural and political revolution to rid itself off ignorance and blind obedience to tribes. Sadly I think this generation won't able to do that, and we in the west are testament to that.

Somalia is not cursed. It is simply a nation trapped in culture of ignorance and arrogance, and lacks the will to transform itself.The Somali culture despite some infusion of modernity have never really grew to accomodate the needs of modern day Somalis.