Who needs news reports,,, here They withdrew from the conflict zone but are still in the SL capital.

Restoring the republic by strangeling it's people.

LoL@Intel The ABs have lost it mate.

Very sad when people (Muslims) need TV ads telling them to stop abusing house maids. Messages of mercy An advertising agency in Saudi Arabia plans to air public service commercials to promote kinder treatment of domestic helpers in a country where reports of abuse of foreign workers are rife. The ads will air on Arab satellite television stations after the holy month of Ramadan said Kaswara al-Khatib, founder and chief creative director of Full Stop Advertising. The commercials were initially due to be aired during the fasting month but "people tend to be nice in Ramadan anyway, and we need to be nice to them (domestic staff) beyond Ramadan," Khatib said. Khatib said he put off the broadcasts also because he was concerned the message of mercy they are meant to send would get lost in the huge number of commercials that are aired during Ramadan. The three ads cost around $100,000 (dhs367,000) and were financed by a non-profit subsidiary of construction giant Saudi Binladin Group, the family-run business which was set up by the father of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. "We deal with helpers as if they are not humans and have no feelings," said the 37-year-old former electrical engineer. One of the commercials shows an employer abusing his maid and driver, both from Asian countries as are the bulk of servants working in Saudi Arabia. "You should thank God it's only two months," the employer says when the driver asks for two months of unpaid wages. Another ad shows a typical gathering of women having a meal and the hostess telling her Filipina maid - named Rahma, or "mercy" in Arabic - to "get out of my sight," Khatib said. In the third ad, viewers will see the feet of a housewife who is heard ordering her maid "not to sleep until the house is spotless" and the maid scrubbing the floor. Human rights groups have slammed the alleged abuse of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, which currently hosts around six million expatriates. Reports of exploitation ranging from the withholding of salaries and passports to physical assault and sexual abuse are increasingly appearing in the local press. http://www.7days.ae/en/2007/10/08/messages-of-mercy.html

^^And your uncle today?

Apart from your tribe being from Puntland and not Somaliland (who wish seperate) for what other reason(s) do you wish people of Lasanod to fight it out for a favourable entity (in this case Puntland)? Is it for a better govnt? Better economy? More prosperity? Do tell old chaps.

Well I look forward to my Eid meal with others from the same plate. Neef dhan ayaa ina sugaaya maalintaa!

Originally posted by Paragon: quote:Originally posted by Northerner: ^^They talk as if this passport is an exclusive club,,,,,runta ayay ubaahanyihiin in loosheego,,,, It is an exclusive club actually. A 10 million strong exclusive club. No joke, eh? I want that one..the blue one. I didnt mean it like that saxib. Some seem to think its only available to some etc etc

Fahiye, that fake Armani suit must be tight in some places saxib, loosen up.

One love to Freddie Kanoute! He used to play only the first half when he was at Spurs and most Spanish games are in the evening anyway. Mrs D&D thanks for the articles. Bob, reer UK eat at 7 or 6.45-ish this year. Those years of breaking fast at 4pm are behind us.

^^^LoooooooooL, NO WAY!!!!! I dont think he will have the balance (have you seen the size of the guy?). Should be a good watch though

Nothing new here. Facts already known,,,,,,,

Islam Channel should have seen this coming and concentrated more on Islam and it's teachings. Yvonne got on my nerves.

^^Do any planes land?

Ofcom have upheld breaches in the broadcasting code against Islam Channel in respect of “The Agenda” presented by Yvonne Ridley and “Politics and Media” presented by Abdurahman Akhtar Jafar and Inayat Bunglawala. Ofcom have imposed a £30,000 fine in respect of a breach in the code which prevents candidates in UK elections from presenting programmes during the election campaign and other breaches which took place within the Agenda programme relate to failing to ensure due impartiality on matters of political controversy and matters relating to current public policy. Islam Channel accepts these decisions of Ofcom and has taken significant steps to ensure that such breaches do not occur again. The channel is considering a legal challenge to the decision to impose a financial penalty in respect of the above and the upholding of a breach in relation to the transmission of a statement writing the documentary Jerusalem: A Promise of Heaven, which argued that the Al Buraq Wall is the property of Muslims. It is Islam Channel's position that such ownership was recognised by the League of Nations (The Shaw Committee in Jordan in 1930) and under UK law, which recognises East Jerusalem as occupied territory. http://www.islamchannel.tv/ShowMajorPrograms.aspx

Yvonne Ridley's The Agenda suspended from Islam Channel online only One of the biggest success stories to emerge from the confusing mass of satellite television stations is a politics and current affairs show on the Islam Channel called The Agenda. Every morning for 90 minutes the show gave voice to minority groups that rarely make even 90 seconds on mainstream channels. Human rights stories explaining the plight of Palestinian olive farmers, US and British soldiers of conscience, peace activists and stories from ex-Guantanamo detainees helped propel The Agenda with Yvonne Ridley into the mainstream viewing figures. The Agenda was heading towards its 500th edition when the Islam Channel suspended the show without warning. Five weeks later theories stories abound about why the show and the channel's most famous presenter, Yvonne Ridley, were silenced. The channel's spokesperson insists the show was pulled due to pressure from the Government TV regulatory body Ofcom, but a spokesman there vigorously denied any involvement. Apparently hundreds of angry viewers have sent emails to Ofcom and its CEO Ed Richards demanding to know why Ofcom ordered The Agenda off the air. A spokesman for the regulatory body confirmed it was investigating two complaints but insisted it had not interfered with programme scheduling. "Whatever the reason, organisations like Stop The War, Military Families Against the War, numerous Palestinian and Human Rights groups, have lost their voice", said Agenda presenter Yvonne Ridley, a founder of Women in Journalism. She added, "It is difficult to imagine why a channel would axe its most successful show without warning. I am still bemused by the unexpected decision but have been overwhelmed and humbled by the amazing support I've received from viewers in the UK and overseas. "What has amazed me is the eclectic support I've received from across the globe, from people of faith and no faith, men and women in equal numbers. "I had quite a battle to launch the show at 10am because I was told at the time that Muslim women aren't interested in politics. Agenda proved that individual wrong, but now those same female viewers once again have nothing politically stimulating to watch. They are the real losers in all of this, and for that I am so sorry." Source

I think this is a Eid meal.

Originally posted by Mansa Munsa: Northerner.. See the light, this is a self-correcting effort and in the long hole this will contribute to the revival of "Somalinimo", if we've any concern of achieving that, I stress "collectively". At the minimum and/or subsequently, the people of SSC will be able managing their own affairs without your meddling But is it not my meddling that has got you shouting for war with your cousins? I see the light in that saxib mos def! Fahiye, dont you have a dodgy degree to study for?

I hope those Kiev skin heads dont hit men with glasses on,,, 'never hit a man with glasses on'

I need to come and go very quickly so is there an Airport there?

^^Watch out for those big white men on the streets of the Kiev Mr African student. ps will you be going to LA to fight? Mise xagaasaad ka soo tuuri RPGs?

^^They talk as if this passport is an exclusive club,,,,,runta ayay ubaahanyihiin in loosheego,,,,

Count-Palatine Northerner the Inexorable of Melbury Bubblewick Not what on earth does that mean?

Michael Thomas who was here last year playing in the Dubai Masters along with no other than Johnny 'Best Left Foot Ever' Barnes. Lets take it easy with the Arsenal fans. They are currently on a high and seem prepared to take each game as it comes.

if anything we are fighting for the sake of Somali Nationalism Kill a brother nationalism. I heard that one before at the end of 2006 in Baidabo/Xamar.