FED-EXPRESS FAR TOO HOT FOR CHILEAN Roger Federer claimed the 10th Grand Slam title of his career with a straight sets victory over Fernando Gonzalez in the final of the Australian Open. The world number one stretched his unbeaten run to 36 matches in securing a third straight win Down Under. "I've had a great run here again this year and I'm very proud to be holding this trophy," Federer said. "Fernando is one of the great guys on the tour and I am happy for him to have played so well here." Gonzalez certainly played his part in an entertaining match but appeared to run out of steam as his efforts in reaching the final took its toll. Federer went on to win by a 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-4 scoreline to become the first man to win a Grand Slam without losing a single set since Bjorn Borg in 1980. However, he could well have seen that record disappear in the first set when Gonzalez had two opportunities to go 1-0 up. The Chilean, 5-4 up on his own serve, showed his first sign of nerves to let the chance slip through his hands before going on to lose the tie break. Gonzalez received treatment on a shoulder injury during the changeover but the opening six games of the second set were dominated by serve. Federer - who constantly used the tactic of coming into the net - secured the one break he needed in the seventh game before going on to serve out for the set to love. The third followed a similar pattern with Gonzalez having to work hard to keep the defending champion at bay. Eventually Federer ground down his rival, a 24-shot rally leading to a 4-3 lead despite Gonzalez managing to save four break points. Federer went on to serve out for the match in style, a crunching backhand winner on his first match point securing victory and a third straight success at Melbourne. The 25-year-old has also now beaten Gonzalez in all 10 of their meetings on court. "It was a really special tournament for me," Gonzalez said. "Roger is a great champion and he played great all tournament." http://www.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,1-1249232,00.html ps Serena beat that Russian well and proper!

Question is why would the Ethios give the go ahead to Somaliland for this? We all know Somaliland doesnt do anything without Ethios advice being sought first (sadly). The bigger picture (Ethios big picture) is slowly taking shape!

Cant imagine him being into lasagne, salads etc. Bariis iyo hlib all the way everyday!

^^Fuleyad!

UAE 1 Saudi Arabia 0 I was with the KSA UAE in Gulf Cup final By Yasir Abbasher, Staff Reporter Abu Dhabi: Esmail Mattar scored a heart stopping goal in the first minute of injury time to send hosts, the UAE, to the final match of the 18th Gulf Cup at Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday night. Mattar's goal sent three-time winner Saudi Arabia home. The UAE team will next face Oman in the final match on Tuesday at Zayed Sports City – a repetition of the tournament's opening match, which the Omanis won 2-1 and at the same venue. Yalla ya Saudiya! Yalla ya emaaraat! Link

^^House husbands are on the increase. But what he cant cook?

Originally posted by Tone: I thought I said the reason I find it pathetic...When the Keffiyah is being worn as some fashion scarf. I understand some wear it for a symbol of support for the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupation...But Many many many of them are just sheeps..They're just following a trend. Is it not just a pice of cloth? What significance does it or should it have?

There are independent confirmations of civilian dying in the first air raids by US planes. What make syou think it is not the same again? ps i didnt see you condemn the previous attacks (on civilians and their herd) naxarow. tow the line,,,,,,,,

NG, i see the excuses are running out lately. Ninyo just go. You will enjoy it. ps have plenty of camel milk on your first day,,,,,

I think the sister did the relevant research and thought that it was ok to be part of the MET's finest. Thats between her and Allah (SWT). With the hand shake thing she tried her best not to cause a fuss by informing her superiors of her intention well in advance. At least she tried ey?

Originally posted by sheherazade: Don't flatter yourself inaadeer. Why would they go for you? Why not? They will be satisfied for a year!

What I see,,,,,,,, As I type this, my office is getting a spring clean by an under-paid and over-worked employee of a cleaning company. He does a 12 hours shift each day. He doesn’t get the chance to simply chill as he is working seven days a week. He doesn’t get to see his family for 2 years at a time and his employer illegally holds his passport. These companies are Indian and Indians are the masters of exploiting the weaker. It’s just the way it is. But he is lucky. He is not dangling off a high rise building in sweltering heat with minimum safety standards and a non-existent health and safety law. He is not being told to climb a scaffolding wearing his flip-flops as the safety boots are for engineers only. He is not malnourished nor does he have any physiological problems. I see exploitation, I see globalisation, and I see racism all in the name of creating an emerald in the desert. That’s my rant for this week What do you see?

^^Sky Sports

^^IS 12k for a masters now?

Is it going to be on TV?

Originally posted by AYOUB_SHEIKH: Not that surprising to see cyber collaborators delirious with the compliments of the duplicitous but ... "by supping with the devil by resorting to Tigrian tanks by resorting to Yankee terror planes by playing the al-Qaida card" What kind of person would brag about that? There are 'cyber' terms for them saxib. I'm sure you are ware of those terms by now

^^Is it not time for your annual trip to UAE? I think youve been 'told' that you cant go no?

^^cool i think i just about manage 15/16 hrs. I must stay up for two days prior then just sleep the whole way,,,

No Somali man would admit to being intimidated by a women unless his TFG supporter. came out of the blue

Click on the 'watch the report' link click on 'watch the report'

If i ever venture down under it will be on a Virgin Flatbed in Business Class. Me is a tall man who cant handle a 8hr flight let alone a 27 hr torture!

^^lol, true. Its probably all gone by today. We await of London nomads to check in. Some of the tunnels are very deep yes and dont make for a pleasant journey home on a summer's afternoon! Very hot!

Its an old city ninyo but they should be able to cope better. Did you know trains are stopped, delayed or diverted in the Autumn due to 'wet leaves' on the tracks,lol