multiculturalism simply just doesnt work. its a facade. it has practically failed. it has encouraged segregation - which creates suspicion and fear-mongering. the uk has to assess the merits of multiculturalism. Perhaps, mr cameron is justified in his comments. the uk is indigenously a white country. foreigners must make a serious attempt to learn the culture and language of their host country. I came to visit the UK not long ago and i must say - that there was too many black/asian faces on tv. the liberal media is sowing the seeds of hatred and discontent by putting too many ethnic faces on tv. this doesnt reflect the demography of this isle nation. once you go outside the major cities like london, manchester and birmingham, there really isnt the diversity and multiculturalism which the liberal medai bombarded with the masses. they are lulling people into a false of expectation. this is a white country and the 6-10% ethnic minorties must learn to adopt, embrace and be willing to accept british values and way of life. there has to be a collective sense of identity. for far too long this notion of cultural diversity has failed. it was new labour hyperbole. no-one has benefited from this façade, least of all the community it which were suppose to benefit. the rise of political correctness is corrosive to community relations. People shouldn’t be gagged or made to feel awkward for expressing their opinion. of course, freedom of speech has to have guidelines and hate-mongers shouldn’t be tolerated. fear and suspicion create so called ''muslim ghettos'' according a senior member of the British parliament. these ''no-go areas'' dont bode for young muslims who are caught between two competing cultures. it has encouraged dissent and has indeed radicalizes many young muslims whose frustration and lack of integration has led them to dangerous paths on both sides of the islamic spectrum. the uk must follow the french system of complete assimilation. however, the uk must reflect this rhetoric in the work place. they need to get rid of ethnic monitoring categories in the census – these only seek to highlight differences. the uk is at lost on multiculturalism. there has to reform and the creation of a collective national identity.

las geel is amazing. its a potential cash cow but i don't see what all the fuss is about. its located in a remote place in the middle of no where. it usually gets a few white tourist per day. the damage in my opinion is how cheap it is to visit. you usually need to acquire a permit from the ministry of tourism. its only $20. its a travesty.

*Ibtisam;692768 wrote: Alpha Blondy miyad ii sugasisey? I came and went back to get the rest of my things. Waan so socda, af somaligi ma baratey? my somali was never in doubt, eedo ibz. i hope you enjoy your trip. cheers

*Ibtisam;692764 wrote: SalamAlikum and Jumca Mubarak. I am exhausted and shattered, I could sleep into next year. i thought you were coming to Somaliland in January.

Also heavily advertised in local newspapers and daily's That they are encouraging for people to come down and work And then we went to the embassy and they showed us Kew garden pictures and pictures of the various parts of england That it is all that beautiful and everything is just right And that's why we just applied for the voucher. You burn my flame within your hands You know when my destiny falls This time has insecurity I feel, makes me restless inside Will you take me there To a distant place I've never been before I could leave this world I could follow you like oceans to the shore You could take me there Make the rivers of my mind flow to my dreams You hold your secrets from my eyes You see where the furthest rain falls The day breaks over in the streams You know where my rivers will flow Will you take me there To a distant place I've never been before I could leave this world I could follow you like oceans to the shore You could take me there Make the rivers of my mind flow to my dreams And I dream of places far from here And I call your name to the wind And I wish the night would take me to another world Where no one knows a face or has a name Will you take me there To a distant place I've never been before I could leave this world I could follow you like oceans to the shore You could take me there Make the rivers of my mind flow to my dreams Make the rivers flow Will you take me there Will you take me there Oh yeah Take me there Take me there Take me there, yeah Take me there, yeah yeah Take me there Will you take Will you take Me there Take me there Take me there Take me there, yeah Take me there, yeah yeah Take me there Take me there Take me there, yeah Take me there, yeah yeah Make the rivers flow x7

lol. democracy? what democracy?

lol. twinky:cool:

a woman should be a woman without any coercion from the extremist feminists, liberals and self-hating men who want to reconfigure the traditional and natural family unit. apparently, according to radical feminist, we are now on the 3rd phase of feminism. they speak of equity instead of equality. very soon we will be on the 4th stages - thats when the man is replaced by machines, IVF and strap-ons. all the successful women in the world have always catered towards other women - oprah, marth, ayan hersi (lol) - with the anti-islamic oppression malakay. women must redefine their own standard instead of competing with men.

inalilahi wa inalilahi rajicuun ilahay ha u naxariisto Mujaheed ibrahim meygaag samatar. A man of great stature!

Volunteer opportunity Basic and Tertiary Education Teachers, Trainers, and Administrators Posted on: December 11, 2010 Posted by: Somaliland University of Technology DESCRIPTION Somaliland University (SUTECH) invites applications from teachers, college and university professors, and school administrators who wish to volunteer their teaching expertise and skills for one academic years to help improve the quality of education in Somaliland. The SUTECH Program is committed to providing pedagogical support and training in improved instructional methodologies to primary, secondary, and tertiary school teachers and administrators in Somaliland. Somaliland is largely peaceful and secure with its own government, and far from the de-stabilized neighboring Somalia. It is welcoming to foreigners there is a growing private sector. HOW TO APPLY Contact: Dr. Sheikh Email: ssm78@yahoo.com www.somtech.org

English Teacher Posted on: January 14, 2011 Posted by: Abaarso Tech DESCRIPTION Abaarso Tech is looking to hire a full time English teacher on a minimum of one year contract beginning in August 2011. Abaarso Tech was founded in 2009 to assist development in Somaliland by creating an intellectual stronghold that attracts top local and international minds. These intellectual leaders will train Somaliland’s most promising youth, provide intensive specialized development for teachers and professionals, and work to serve the especially deprived rural population. At its essence, Abaarso Tech will be an intellectual center that radiates world class education to the rest of Somaliland. For more information, please visit http://www.abaarsotech.org. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, flexible, and self motivated. Teaching and ESL experience preferred. MORE / LESSHOW TO APPLY To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to Sophia Guida at sguida2010@gmail.com

Job Senior Program Officer. Somalia Posted on: January 14, 2011 Posted by: Freedom House Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free. The Ideal Candidate We seek a capable and committed Senior Program Officer to take charge of a new program in support of Somaliland and Puntland civil society organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate through presentation of her/his educational and professional record and life experience that he/she possesses the high level intellectual ability, management skills, dedication to democratic principles, training and public relations abilities, political savvy, imagination, drive, and flexibility that are commensurate with the demands of this position. Position Summary Under the direction of the East and Horn of Africa Regional Project Director, the Senior Program Officer will exercise significant responsibility for all areas of program management including strategic design, program implementation, staff supervision, office management, communications, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Essential Duties • Responsible for successful implementation of current programs in • Somaliland and Puntland including developing trainings and other technical assistance, assessing needs, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and other duties as needed for the success of overall Freedom House Somalia operations • Builds and maintains relationships with civil society and human rights organizations in Somalia • Reports regularly to the Project Director on program implementation • In coordination with the Project Director and Senior Program Manager in • DC, identifies and pursues new opportunities for program development and funding • Prepares responses to requests from donors, governmental organizations, the media and the public regarding program information • Supports Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom • House publications, articles and other releases. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues in Africa • Knowledge of general office management concepts • Knowledge of USG funding sources and program management • Knowledge of general accounting procedures as they relate to USG funding sources • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Ability to effectively write proposals, reports, procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms • Ability to read, write and speak English • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Training and Experience • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred • At least five (5) years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategy development, communications, advocacy and/or civic participation • Experience in providing technical assistance to local organizations in African or other developing countries • Experience and success in managing and supervising staff • Experience working in a challenging operating environment • Experience in the region a plus. We offer great benefits including: • 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision Insurance, emergency evacuation • 100% employer-paid R&R leave for expatriates which includes cost of air travel to and from home of record for employee and dependents • Round trip air fare for employee and dependents to work location • Life Insurance, long term disability coverage & accidental death and dismemberment, • Housing allowance plus relocation allowance • Paid vacation leave, Paid holidays, • And much more…… HOW TO APPLY We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing SPO Somaliland. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE M/F/D/V

Recently, the media has been awash with articles suggesting that career women are to relationships what garlic is to a vampire - the kiss of death. We're unable to sustain meaningful unions, apparently, because men are intimidated by our intellect, threatened by our higher earning potential and turned off by our controlling, capable, yet powerful personalities. While this has been my personal experience - I was left by the father of my daughter (now nearly five) three years ago when I was the higher earner - I think that the issue goes far deeper. It is more psychological than sociological. The problem, I believe, is not so much with career women per se, but that women are increasingly out of balance with themselves and, therefore, with men. I know I am. In the past three years of being single, I have been on a handful of dates. Two years ago I went to dinner with a doctor who told me that I 'wasn't in touch with my femininity' as I 'didn't flirt or wear much make-up'. His diagnosis also included the undeniable fact that I was in 'acute need of affection'. The last straw came four months ago when I had dinner with a successful, high-profile entrepreneur who literally screamed at me that I was 'so in control it was scary' - although he did backtrack when I dropped my head towards my plate and started sobbing. As well as being hurt, I was shocked and outraged. What, I thought, had become of modern man's chivalry? But later, I grudgingly reasoned, maybe he had a point - what had become of my femininity? The difficulty for many of today's career women is that in order to compete with men, we've morphed into them. We've worked ourselves half to death in order to conquer the career ladder, yet in the process we've trampled our core femininity into the ground. De-feminising: Juggling work, children and all of life's trimmings can leave a woman little time for herself These days, as a single parent and sole breadwinner, I often feel more masculine than feminine. Working full-time, making every decision, paying every bill, driving myself everywhere, booking tickets for holidays, lugging the Christmas tree in - it's all completely de-feminising. My friend Sophie, 46, who runs her own design company and is a single mother to two boys aged nine and 11, agrees. She has been single for six years, since her husband left her for another woman. Blonde, attractive and kind, she hasn't been on a date since he walked out. 'I have absolutely no idea how to be a woman any more,' she says. 'Because I run my business, my home and make all the decisions about the boys, I feel totally unfeminine. 'I'm terrified of dating as I have no idea how to behave. 'I would love a partner but I feel unattractive, untrusting, unsexy and completely alone.' That, of course, is the crux for many of us. We honestly believed that if we worked hard, we could have it all and more. Yet so many of us have ended up lonely, exhausted and broken-hearted, with far less of what we bargained for. According to a Mintel report, 39 per cent of the adult population is single - that is 19 million people - and this is expected to rise to 41 per cent by 2011. Clearly, men and women are increasingly out of sync, and the key could be in learning to re-balance ourselves as women and reclaim our essential softness. So I embarked on a psychological make-over to see if I could fast-track my femininity. First, consultant stylist Kira Jolliffe, who runs a company called Wardrobe Woman, appraised my closet. Once she got over the shock of how few clothes I have, she immediately sussed that I 'compartmentalise' my wardrobe. I live in jeans and shirts to write and do the school run, wear nicer tops to work meetings and have a couple of dresses for going out. But as I rarely go out, the more elegant clothes hardly get worn. She was correct in saying that I 'try to bring out my femininity for the occasion, as opposed to being feminine whatever the occasion'. My homework was to mix up my wardrobe, ditch my beloved chunky loafers and not save smarter clothes for some mythical special occasion. 'Femininity is about an internal experience with your self and clothes are about the external appearance,' she explained. 'But your clothes can be a tool to remind you of it; a way of tapping into the essence of who you are. 'This has nothing to do with showing cleavage, for example, as there is nothing less sexy than enforced femininity. Femininity is all about being relaxed with yourself.' The problem for the career woman, according to Jolliffe, is that in the corporate world, women often use dress as an armour. They over-do their hair and make-up and then it becomes difficult to drop the armour, both sartorially and emotionally, for a date. 'But to equate femininity with florals and chiffon is childish and simplistic,' she cautioned. 'To suddenly wear floaty tops in the office smacks of trying too hard. 'WAGs, for example, are the antithesis of femininity because they reek of desperation. Artifice is the least sexy thing. Femininity is about authenticity.' After a week of trying to up my feminine ante by wearing nicer shoes and adding jewellery or a pretty top, I understand why Jolliffe insisted: 'If it feels false, don't do it.' I spent the first day staggering around in a little skirt and heels, feeling ridiculous considering my life in the country. 'Sexiness is about getting the balance between the feminine and masculine with panache and confidence,' she had said. 'It's about being soignee, not overdone. It's about being vulnerable and empathetic without being a victim. 'But you need to be realistic about your sexual identity because being sexy isn't necessarily being feminine. 'My advice to career women is to get into the habit of rubbing really expensive body cream in after a bath. 'It's amazing how being at one with your body puts you more instinctively in touch with your physical self-esteem.' The most valuable lesson I've gained has been to wear the clothes I enjoy, instead of saving them for best. Interestingly, I've had more comments on my appearance lately. I'm beginning to see that femininity is like a flower. Water it by paying attention and it will blossom. Next, I went to see renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh. Responsible for some of the most beautiful faces in the world, including Cindy Crawford, he is nicknamed the Botox King. He had just returned from Russia, where he took part in a documentary on the subject of women and femininity. 'Russian women don't have that hardness of women in England and America,' he said. 'They get their men because they are extremely feminine and they listen to their men, yet they are not regressive. They have managed to hold on to an old-fashioned prettiness. 'In contrast, most of the women I see in Europe have become warriors. They are feisty and aggressive. 'They see relationships as business transactions, and they treat dating the same way they climb the corporate ladder, which makes them look and seem hard.' So can he help feminise a woman? 'My job is to make a woman look attractive to a man, but I cannot change her character. 'I can soften her looks, but I can't get a woman in touch with her soft side.' But how do we do that? 'I think that it is difficult to be a woman today,' he adds. 'Our society is quite harsh, and if you want to enjoy the materialism, then you lose your soul. 'If women can stay away from their corporate brains, then they can tune into this softness and core values.' Interestingly, Dr Sebagh says that his happiest clients are in their 50s and 60s. 'They are in touch with what matters in their life. They want men for companionship, not some lifestyle choice. 'They have souls and are far more authentic. 'Ironically, I believe that the credit crunch will force more women towards that authenticity because they will no longer be able to pretend that they are rich or successful. 'How can you find yourself if you are fake and pretending to be someone that you are not?' Some may consider Dr Sebagh's helping hand towards the appearance of softness fake in itself. However, when he administered Botox to me, the results were fantastic. Far from looking taut or frozen, I looked like me, only less worn and haggard. I look fresher - and because I look softer, I feel softer. However, as both Kira Jolliffe and Dr Sebagh concur, the appearance of femininity is meaningless without the inner experience of it. Psychologist Jeff Allen, founder of Psychology of Vision, who coaches for relationship and business success, said: 'Independent women look like they are tough and have their acts together, which is appealing, but really they are well-defended because they don't want to get hurt or be vulnerable. 'But to be feminine, at some level you have got to be open. 'Being open allows connection, intuition and compassion-these are the feminine gifts.' So how do we open ourselves up to our feminine energy, especially if we also want to survive career-wise in a male-dominated world? 'The feminine principle is about allowing things to unfold and happen, not always interfering. 'Career women think that they have to be in control to make it happen, but if they stop and tap into some kind of emotional intelligence and empathy, it makes them better problem-solvers.' .................................... continue here:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1039030/Fast-track-femininity-Why-competing-men-left-women-touch-feminine-side.html

HCTV is very impressive.

Che -Guevara;690693 wrote: Juxa-Jb can dig all he wants but to rub in our faces while millions of my countrymen are suffering is just cruel. everyone is responsible for their own fate. Somaliland's rise from the ashes like a phoneix is the collective effort of all its people. we take no pride in the suffering of people irrespective of where they are from. Somaliland's success doesnt necessarily mean the former Somalia has to be stuck in the dark. We can all be winners. take action and be proactive Che. you've played the guilt-ridden victim for far too long.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN. Type: Full time Posted on 08 Nov-2010 Job opening ID 9 Posting title MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN. Roles and responsibilities • Carry out planned maintenance on plant equipments • Ensure maximum reliability of machines through work investigation and schedules to route out machine failures. • Attending to any break in work e.g. machine adjustments/ breakdowns • Provide root cause analysis to eliminate repeating machine failures. • Daily operations, Oversee shift run and provide technical support on high skill tasks which are beyond the capability of machine operators. • Participate in machine start ups • Maintain good house keeping procedures and work with minimum supervision. • Ensure personal/machine safety(Tug out procedures are adhered to during maintenance) • Participate in departmental meetings Skill set • Minimum qualification-Diploma in mechanical engineering(Process) • 2- Years Experience (hands on) preferably in a bottling environment with fast moving goods. • Knowledge on Geared Motors/pumps/mechanical seals/drive belts • Knowledge in machine automation:-synchronized systems. • Team player, able to communicate well in written and spoken English and be willing to learn • Knowledge in plant work shop hand tools/welding • Knowledge on pneumatic valves, pneumatic cylinders, safety valves and hydraulics • Knowledge on chains lubrication, greasing and proper house keeping • General knowledge in Filling technology/Valves/lifting cylinders/capping Work experience 1-2years Job type Full time apply here: https://recruit.zoho.com/ats/EmbedIndResult.hr?jodigest=cDL2UBfhE.6oa.GQvkUh*OqkssrfazzUN*iv*2KHdHmkZqRMkxEKP*beaoLAL.NH&bgrndcolor=b6e9f6&font=Verdana&headercolor=000000

EOSH COORDINATOR Type: Full time Posted on 08 Nov-2010 Job opening ID 8 Posting title EOSH COORDINATOR Roles and responsibilities • Implement offer guidance and enforce adherence to safety, Health and Environment policies • Process audits as per the company standards and TCCQMS • Enforce E.H.S regulations and audit departmental teams • Ensure staff undertakes their duties effectively and efficiently in accordance with safety and environmental legislation • Make sure that hazardous substances are stored handled and disposed off as per procedure • Make sure that health and safety incidences are reported and auctioned as per procedure • Management of first aid boxes and making sure that staff wears proper P.P.E Skill set • Minimum qualification-Diploma in industrial process or Engineering preferably mechanical • 2-years working experience in same position in a well established institution • EOSH understanding • Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of EOHS Policies and procedures • Organizational, planning and scheduling skills • Coaching and mentoring skills • Knowledge on computers, Word, Excel, Power point • Logical thinker Work experience 0-1year Job type Full time apply here: https://recruit.zoho.com/ats/EmbedIndResult.hr?jodigest=cDL2UBfhE.6oa.GQvkUh*OqkssrfazzUN*iv*2KHdHmkZqRMkxEKP6gh3rqgAXif&bgrndcolor=b6e9f6&font=Verdana&headercolor=000000

http://www.ffop.co.uk/somaliland/jobs: Advisers to the Ministries of Education Location: Puntland, Somaliland and Central and South Somalia Type: Full time Posted on 08 Nov-2010 Job opening ID 6 Posting title Advisers to the Ministries of Education Location Puntland, Somaliland and Central and South Somalia Roles and responsibilities Advisers to the Ministries of Education in Puntland, Somaliland and Central and South Somalia The Ministries of Education are introducing a major capacity building exercise. This programme is funded by the European Union with technical assistance provided by UNICEF, CfBT and Africa Educational Trust. Under this programme the Ministries would like to recruit an adviser in each in their following five departments: Planning, Finance, Curriculum, Assessment and Supervision, Gender and Human Resource Management and Development. Working in an advisory capacity the post holder will provide technical support to individual departments to build institutional and organisational capacity which will lead to the improved management, efficiency and quality of education. The successful candidates will be offered a two year contract with a probationary period. They will work within each Ministry under a CfBT or AET consultancy contract and will be answerable to the Director General of Education and may be expected to travel widely. They will be supported by / work with international consultants to embed institutional and organisational change. Skill set Requirements for the Post: 1. A first degree and a relevant post graduate qualification in a related field; 2. Fluent speaker of Somali and English 3. Recent and relevant experience working in the education, private or public sectors in at least one country outside Somalia; 4. Demonstrated interest and commitment to promoting access and quality of education, or related areas of public service and/or civil rights, and to principles of good governance and public sector management, including transparency, accountability and non-discrimination. 5. Skills such as flexibility, innovation, commitment to successful results, and demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse, challenging and changing work environment 6. Knowledge of and ability to use ICT, including WP, spread sheets, presentations, e-mail and other communication systems. 7. Experience of working within a public sector reform environment an advantage, specifically within, at least one, preferably more of the following areas: Social Sector Policy and Planning (incl. EMIS), Public Finance, Gender within Education, Human Resource Management and Organisational Development, Curriculum Development, Student Assessment and School Supervision. Women, who meet the above criteria, are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should email a two page CV (with three referees, including one from a recent employer) with an additional one page post-specific statement of their suitability and state their preferred location. They should also provide contact details. Successful applicants will be offered a self-employed contract, 2 return air fares and an all inclusive monthly fee in the region US $2,500 and $3,000 (depending on experience) plus medical & accident insurance. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. This programme is funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by UNICEF, CfBT and AET Work experience 1-2years Upper salary range 40 000-50 000 Job type Full time

i completely agree that being from somaliland is one the greatest things ever, well at least as far as i'm concerned. its so beautiful to be part of a community so dedicated and so eager.

strange art Adam. then again you're no stranger to bizzarism. is this your way of creating a niche for yourself?

perceptions are two fold - what you think of yourself and what others think of yourself.

This is a very educational song which talks about the struggles of Black people and indeed the resistance to western subjugation. Dezarie talks of the the term ''America'' coming from Italian explorer called Amerigo vespucci. His name has been feminised to ''America''. She asks; What is an african-american, Cause if you a black, you're African and then done Amerigo Vespucci, I ___ he done And that’s where the name America come from Overstand he ones responsibles for the death of out that Indians and Africans, they raped our continent This is very interesting indeed. because she is asking a very important question as far as identity goes. All these hyphenated social constructs really need to be examined in closer detail. What is a somali-american baal? If you're somali and surely that is enough. The falsehood of the west is being exposed, as we speak! In the second verse of the song, she talks of; They called up this a land of opportunity But opportunity fe who you are we Without a majority of minority what could you be You only need us here to do your laboring In the sun toiling How great could a blood city be When you did not earn your greatness fairly You thieve all your signs and symbols from Egypt Kemet, Abyssinia, India or Tibet Still we can forget Its important that we remember all the facades of development and modernity isnt really anything new. Its just the west reinventing itself as the global power. She talks of all their signs and symbols being stolen from other greater civilisation which have preceded them, without any regard. Thats is not surprising, since ''they'' will never admit to getting rich of the backs of slaves and colonialism. she speaks of; How great could a blood city be When you did not earn your greatness fairly You thieve all your signs and symbols from Egypt Kemet, Abyssinia, India or Tibet This is very interesting because white hegemony is being exposed for its falsehood. Its on a decline and they are getting desperate to hang on to their power.

this is a conscious music thread. No pop or mainstream nonsense. we have lost 'our' ways listening to manufactured bs. Alternative, anti-establishment, anti-western rhetoric. critique of cultural imperialism, which isn't just limited to globalisation.