The IMF and World bank devised conditions on loans to force some African countries to give up Water (and other public utilities) to private corporations. * Angola, which, in return for loans, had to adjust water tariffs to increase cost recovery. * Benin, which had to privatise its water and electricity distribution company. * Guinea-Bissau, where water and electricity utilities management was transferred to a private company. * Niger, where water, telecommunications, electricity and petroleum government enterprises were to be privatised in a World Bank deal with proceeds used to payoff debts. * Tanzania, which was told to assign Dar es Salaam Water and Sewage Authority assets to private management companies. As a result of the IMF directives, countries already heavily indebted to Western banks have to borrow more to finance water privatisation. For example, in Tanzania the first phase of the Dar es Saalam project will mean the government has to take out loans of $145 million for “infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement”. The company winning the bid for the contract will only have to pay $6.5 million “to cover meters and standpipes.” Source

Lying and tuugnimo is between them, the govt and whoever they pray to. maybe this is a circular argument but: by assuming their guilt, are you guilty of judging them too...which would probably make me guilty of labeling you as busybody with your nose in someone else's affairs. How ridiculous is it that I'm arguing that you should mind your own business and leave people alone? arguing with you is thirsty work...I quit. Go peep in peoples windows and see what other un-American sh!t they're upto. .

LG, you should do some research on your Diin and what it says in regards to arrogance, pride and judging people. I find it hard to believe that you have nothing better to do than criticize how people live. Paying taxes does not give you the right to dictate living terms for anyone. Whats ticking me off is not that you actually believe you are superior to other Muslims (thats your problem to deal with), but you think you're justified to say "do this" and "do that". Just like the Americans who thought Afghanistan needed their brand of freedom, you would love nothing better than to free these ignorant somalis from their archaic ways. Clearly you have nothing better to do than to meddle and stir up division. Does FITNA mean anything to you???? Why don't you go enjoy your blessed life and leave everyone else to enjoy theirs.

$4.89/gal here in Toronto.

Originally posted by Aw Ibtilo: Baashi, true , greed and crime are human traits. But this crime was committed by a "somali" woman; the xawaalah guys were in the news as aiding terrorits. The somali name is at stake. From my context, it hurts me as a somali to read about this kind of stories. I wouldn't mind if these people were called criminals (in sweden, the identity of criminals is not usually exposed). Why are you so worried about what someone else thinks about you? Every ethnicity has criminals. you're going to have a rough life if you're affected by what someone thinks about you or your culture.

CL, when you have a thread that starts with a r@tard standing on a balcony saying "Look, there's a bunch of poor people...lets wave at them", do you really expect anything other than rubbish to follow?

^^^ Always find someone else to blame huh?

Originally posted by MARCUNIAN: but we know most SOLer graduates prefer nothing more than taking part in a Khat orgy, or in the case of the SOLer feminist camp going to Weddings and indulging in low budget and low status activities like going to the movies. Oh yeah, we totally misunderstood that.

...and out of 4 pages of debate the only thing thats clear is your propensity to HATE! That most of you actually have the nerve to publicly advertise your hate for someone's choice on how they choose to live is probably why we can never get along. Did I hear someone imply that they hates somali people on welfare and in government housing? You hate the lack of education of that guy and this girls inability to adapt to a new country? Sidii loo joogay aa banaaka waxaa lasoo dhigay wixi cuqdad iyo xaasidnimo laga xishoon jiray. Isku xishooda, If you're insecure about your own lifestyle or what "class" you're in, FIX IT....and feel free to spare the less fortunate your vain and hateful criticism

The prices are for a US GALLON Its about 3.785 Litres.

Originally posted by Baashi: Awoowayaal this Maandeeq -- a lady I used to be in love with -- is flat on its back with both her legs up in the air; wide open. Both sides are getting their fill in abusing her, violating her honor! Damn them all. They take their turn and shift the blame around. That's a lil graphic, init? .

Originally posted by dhulQarnayn: Every day, innocent Somali men, women and children in Mogadishu and other southern towns face the possibility of sudden death from the barrage of deadly explosives used by those deluded extremists. Firstly, when your time's up, its up. We all face the possibility of sudden death no matter where we are. Secondly, you need to stop subscribing to the Neo-con weekly. Words like "Extremist", "Fundamentalist", "Radicals", "Terrorists" are a played out pretext to vilify men, women and children who have the will to stand for what they believe in their own land.

I'm well. How are you?

Originally posted by dhulQarnayn: Scientists tell us the following principle: “for every action, there is an opposite reaction.” If the trouble makers in Somalia do cease their daily taunts, by attacking the Somali government, there will be no violent response from the government! Why is it that the rest of Somalia, where the TFG and its ally are, except in Mogadishu, the government is not wily nelly bombarding the innocents there? Spoken like a true coward! “Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.” Benjamin Franklin

Africas future

Originally posted by Nephthys: <--- smart 'nuff to not hit that big @zz rewind button again and again. :rolleyes: ...and yet you know there's a big @zz rewind button to be hit again and again....hmmmmm, interesting.

THE lDIOT TEST lets see some true colours. THE lDIOT TEST

I tried to ascertain more info right after he posted it.... no luck. So I joined everyone else in responding on assumptions. .

yaad haysataa?

The problem is the role of the "Head of the household"....This is power sharing theory is whats cause the downfall of traditional families. (Before you girls get too excited, read the whole thing) Someone needs to lead... him or her. There's no ifs buts and maybes. Once a leader has been settled on, he/she should pick a strategy and stick to it. McGregor's managerial theories you're either an X or a Y...YOU CAN'T BE BOTH. If you have the vision to stick with your style and see it through to the end, everything works out well. Good leadership: If Good stuff happens - Take the credit If bad stuff happens - Take the blame.

Originally posted by Hayam: I was about to reveal myself as the final cylon aka President Rosalin... If its Adama or his son...I will endup smashing my 52 inch HDTV last season I don't know about President Roslin...she's got Cancer. But she IS the best candidate (Hey if Saul Tigh is Toaster anything goes). BUT, I still haven't discounted GAIUS BALTAR And whats the story with the hybrid babies? Sharon's baby and now Chief Tyrol's baby. .

I think a definition of moral happy and satisfied is required. whats that entail?

^ Hayam, are you a Frakin' Toaster?

The Buufis doesn't apply to the people you're describing above. Its the other ones who believe the streets of Europe are lined in gold. The one's with the "I'd rather be a dog in America than a human in Africa" I know a guy in Kenya who HATES people that moved back to Africa... "xayawaanka inta Canada tegay ayuu kasoo laabtay...Uff! idhaafsii"