Couple weeks in london i heard man being Call "Sac Magal" meaning "City Bull" and funny think is how i heard was; he was seating on bus, which wouldn't move untill he got off. The guy was huge, a towering figure and whilst passangers complained and moaned about him not getting off the bus, no one dared to go to him to tell him that. Another somali man who knew him called "warya Sac Magal, ka soo deg baska" and that was when he got off the bus to everyone's relief. The man who knew him started to question 'sac magal' and he explained that the people and driver were rude to him, because he didn't have bus pass, so he just on the bus to annoy them. I later learned they guy had learning difficulty.

The Positives were on the whole good and correct despite it being contradictive in many places later on. What annoyed most was on when the author was talking about the Negative ways we treat our female folks in Somalia he left the FGM (female Genital Mutilation) , which in my opinion is the most Heinous of all crimes we (Somali men) commit against our Somali women. Somali names have wonderfull and enriched meanings. My favourites are Astur, Cawrala, Qalanjo, Qamar, Rummaan and Raxmo

Dear Cyber net Warlord, I have answered your question re what I have done in the following sentences on the contrary, I have done everything possible in my power to reverse (and quite successfully) the effects of your "'beloved' warlords" For example I have set up and financial run two schools in Somalia. Can your warlords say that they have done that? - Don’t bother answering it - we know what they have done, it is all in the above poem. What surprises me is that you actually condone what they do as described in the poem above – your stances is sickening and worrisome , even if it is was only intended to get me irritate.

^^^Beyond belief - I thought no body would steep that low in here - not even my friend general duke (cos he denies warlordism) :mad: Originally posted by dhulQarnayn: How many of you can honestly say that you have done something positively tangible to better the situation back home? I Can for I have never participated, supported, nor gave tacit consent to what is happening in home country. on the contrary, i have do everything possible in my power to reverse (and quite successfully)the effects of your 'beloved' warlords who prey on the weak Steal from the poor Rob from the dead Kill and rape Pillage and burn or inject pain Administer sorrow Relish the agony of grieving mothers The lament of defeated fathers The vanishing glimpse of a wasted child I pray you NOT serious about what said in there

Wayaakum - Walaal - thanks for your kind words

Serious Note: If you are interested in this project, Please ensure you express you interest through direct email to me on sayidsomal@hotmail.com In Response to the *Blessed one question; my preference is as follows An Educated (minimum: college course certificate)Somali (male/female)living in london Age range 18-25 year olds (reason: it is hoped and proven that pupils in primary and secondary schools relate to and respect this age group) Dedicated, trustworthy and non judgemental More importantly passioned about helping their fellow Somali at risk of underachieving by being a role model for them I had hoped the 'Undergraduates' would encompass all the above qualities, hence my call for them. Any one else who meet the above creteria , please get in touch with me also the schools i work with like the idea of having someone going to university to inspire their pupils into going to university too As for Marx - whether old/new or Maxar(stored) prunes - as long as the person meets the above conditions they are welcome to approach me THE DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES IS FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO ALREADY EMAILED ME

All Expenses Paid, after (three months volunteering) that if you get hired as learning mentor i believe the starting point is around £27500.00 pro rata.

Ibtisam, i have 25 schools, all wanting at least 1 or 2 people to make choice at the end as to who to hire or even both, plus some of the secondary schools want 3 or 4 people as most people won't be able to commit no more than an hour or so and consequently won't be able to see many students. hence i am looking for a good (about 50) high calibre people from the somali community, educated and BENELOVENT. all will be explained in the preliminary meeting. And believe me i would choose quality over quantity even if it means i end up with 25 people. hope you can come to the preliminary meeting at least.

I sadly am not as benevolent as the rest of you. [/QB] it sad - lack of benevolence is what makes most of our people a bit malevolence. but thank you for wishing us a success.

please do and many thanks for your help. May Allah reward for your effort.

Dear Fellow Cybernet Nomads in Greater London Area, I am looking to recruit Somali undergraduates in London universities and College Students as mentors in local maintreams schools, hence i would be most appreciative if any interested students both male and female are able to email me an expression of interest. I realise that people might be wary about responding under thier aliases. consequently, if you are interested in this project please email me on sayidsomal@hotmail.com many thanks in advance for your anticipated response.

thanks Ibtisam, have you had and responses from your colleagues at Somali society in your uni?

she already made contact - what about you?

Well, you could become pen pall mentor!!

3. Maxamad Ibraahin Warsame (Wuxuu dhashay sanadkii 1943-kii) : Abwaanku wuxuu ku magac-dheeryahay Hadraawi. Waa aqoonyahan ku caan baxay waddaninimo iyo Soomaali-jacayl. Suugaanyahan calanka u qaadey far-shaxanka af-soomaaliga. Abwaanku wuxuu ku soo caan baxay hal-abuuro uu curiyay bilowgii sanadihii 1970-aadkii. Waxaa xilligaas soo kordhayay baraarugga ummadeed ee xagga siyaasadda. Maansooyinka abwaanku uu xilligaas hal-abuurey, inta badan waxay astaan u ahaayeen caashaq. Laakiin waa ay dahsoonaayeen oo waxay ahaayeen kuwo mucaarid ku ahaa dowladdii kacaanka. Isla markaas wuxuu ku baraarujinayay dad-waynaha. Arimahaas ayuu abwaanku sanado xabsiga ugu jiray. Gabeygiisii Dur-dur ayaanu tixo ka soo qaadaneynaa : Ma ogtahay ninkii doora baa hadalku deeqaaye Ma ogtahay sur-suur daaban baa dabinku yaalaaye Ma ogtahay dalluun baa ka qodan doox horteena ahe Ma ogtahay xadhkaha daadsan aan lana dareemeynin Ma ogtahay inaad door heshaan lagula dooneynin Ma ogtahay mid kula doodayoo kuu dan laa jira'e Ma ogtahay shisheeyuhu nin dagan waa kuwii dila'e Ma ogtahay digtoonaan la'aan dacar inaad leefi

2. Cabdullaahi Suldaan (1920 – 1973) : Abwaanka oo ku magac-dheer Tima-cadde, ayaa wuxuu kamid yahay abwaanada caan baxay ee tusaalaha waawayn uga tegey umadda. Wuxuu kamid yahay abwaanada suugaanta ku difaacay qarannimada bulshada Soomaaliyeed iyo madax-bannaanideeda. Isku si ayuu u tilmaamaya cadwga dibadda ee weerarka ku ah jiritaankooda, iyo aragtiyaalka guracan ee umadda bur-bur ku keenaya. Isagu wuxuu ahaa ninkii ka gabyey calankii ugu horeeyay ee Soomaaliyeed ee loo taago madax-bannaani gobol Soomaaliyeed. Gabeygaas oo bulshada dhexdeeda ku caan baxay, wuxuu ahaa (Kana siib kana saar). Gabeyada abwaanka, waxaa kamid ah maanso uu Soomaalida kala hadlayay qadiyadda foosha xun ee qabyaaladda. Goor hore ayuu tilmaamay shiddada ay leedahay iyo nafac la'aanteeda. Waxaa tixaha gabeygaas kamid ah : Dadkan la hadlayaa baan lahayn dux iyo iimaane Bal inay dalfoof tahay caqliga dooni laga saarey Wixii horey u soo daashadey degashaneysaaye Doc haddey u wada jeedsatoo dhowrto danaheeda Oo duul walaala ah tahoo duunka ka heshiiso Dadka kama yaraateene weys dabar-jareysaane Duba madaxa weys kala dhacdaan daayin ebidkiine Goortey is wada dooxataa daad u soo geliye Ubadkiini waad daadiseen waadna dubateene Dubaaxdiisi waataad cunteen duhur dharaartiiye Dariiq toosan Soomaaliyay waa lagaa dedaye Darajada Ilaahay ninkii doonayaa hela'e Nin ka dudey dastuurkiyo waxyiga diinti ka carowye Dugsi ma leh qabyaaladi waxay dumiso mooyaane

1. Cismaan Yuusuf Keenadiid (1895-1972) : Wuxuu ahaa abwaan fikrad dheer. Filosoofi xikmad badan oo ka dhaqan duwanaa dhamaan abwaanada Soomaaliyeed. Marxalado nololeed ee kala duwan ayuu la kulmey. Cismaan Yuusuf, sida badan wuxuu ka hadli jiray dhaqan-wareega ku socday umadda Soomaaliyeed. Wuxuu difaaci jiray hiddihii wanaagsanaa ee soo-jireenka ahaa oo Soomaalida u dhaqanka ahaa. Islamarkaa wuxuu dadka ku wacyi gelin jiray in ay ummad ahaan isu ururiyaan. Cismaan wuxuu si buuxda uga gaabsaday gabeyada godobta ah ee qabiilka ku saleysan. Wuxuu ka fogaadey suugaanta beelaha lagu weerarayo ama lagu difaacayo. Aragtida uu xambaarsanaa ee ahayd mid ummadeed, waxaa tilmaamaya gabeyadii uu bulshada kula hadli jiray. Arintaas ayuu ku muteystay, xarumaha dhaqamada ee caalamka, in looga aqoonsado Aabihii Dhaqanka Soomaaliyeed (Father of Somali Culture). Suugaantii uu bulshada kula hadlayay sanadihii 1950-aadkii, waxaa kamid ah tixahan : War Soomaali leyntiyo fitnada amase leystaanta Laqdabada ku wada saabsan iyo lahanka uurkooda Iyo Lillaahi gaabidu wixii lumiyay weeyaane Iyagaa Libaaxyo isu noqon oo is laariyiye Midba inuu walaalkiis legduu leebyada u tumane In laftood jabeysiyo ma oga le'ashadoodaase Shisheeyaha lalabayaa dadkii qaarki leexsadaye Liicsade nasaaradu intey loodin karayeene Liiradiyo shilinkaa ka ridey lun iyo haadaane Haddey Liiggu suu yiri maqlaan luri ma gaarteene Laqantooyo iyo daallinimo libin ma moodeene Luqmad ay cunaan iyo arlada lacag ma siisteene Uma laleymeen ceeb intey luqunta saartaane Laxaad uma noqdeen gaaladii nagu lidka ahayde Madaalyada xunoo laga lulluli lib uma qaateene

very befitting indeed - though we forget what they truely are - by just sanitising with one name 'warlord'

RE: Somali Mentors in Local Mainstream Schools Dear Fellow Cybernet Nomads in Greater London Area, I am looking to recruit Somali undergraduates in London universities as mentors in local maintreams schools, hence i would be most appreciative if any interested students both male and female are able to contact via private mail. many thanks in advance for your anticipated response. Sayid I have just being pointed to the fact that people might be wary about responding under thier aliases. consequently, if you are interested in this job please email me on sayidsomal@hotmail.com many thanks in advance once again

aad iyo aad ba u mahadsantahay Nuune - waxaan u gudbinaya arday soomaaliyeed - lakin waxaa haboonan lahad inaad tixda isugu beegti sida alifbeeta-deena. sikastaba mahadsanid markale.

put these way the final is between the RDD vs ASJ if it were only a game though!!!!

Thanks every one for your responses. i actually met the producer of Ali & Awralla in london yesterday - we hope to have the film subtitled and showed it for a week in brixton Ritz cinema some time in june/july 08. if the BFI would be up for it. wish us luck

which one would you recomend? keeping in mine its for young people and some non somalis.

which one would you recomend? keeping in mine its for young people and some non somalis.

Much Obliged Nuune. I'll google it