Blackflash;908544 wrote: I've never understood the fuss over performance enhancing substances. Developed nations already have advantages in terms of training environments and equipment. If people can push their bodies further, why should they be barred from doing so? The first is for health reasons and the second is for moral reasons. Lance did not just take drugs, he CHEATED.

Apophis;908474 wrote: Good to see you Abu-Salman and interesting post. My favourite Muslim who would fit your category would be Ibn-Battuta. I just find the man very fascinating but it's a shame he isn't well recognised in the Islamic world . Err..he's so well known that he's one of the few that broke into casual simlie (as strong as Samson, as patient as Ayoub and as well travelled as Ibn Battuta).

Anshax Xumo!

By Joshua Kato in Somalia The mandate that authorizes AMISOM forces to stay in Somalia should be extended to enable the young country recover from over 20 years of war, General Katumba Wamala, the Uganda Chief of Land Forces (CLF) has said. The current mandate by both the United Nations and the African Union (AU) is set to end in March 2013, barely two months from now. "Somalia is like a baby that is still suckling. She needs all the support from the rest of the world," Katumba said recently in Somalia, where he is currently on the on-spot assesment of the peace operations. Uganda is the leading contributor to the military and police components of the mission. The AMISOM mission is supported by mainly the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union. "The capacity for Somalia to stand on its own and survive as a country are not yet in place, irrespective of the efforts the world has been putting in," Katumba said. He explained that in the last few years, tremendous steps have been taken in trying to revive the country, but more support is still needed. Since 1991, there have been over 10 efforts to bring peace to Somalia. However, the current effort seems to be the most promising so far. "You can see humanity returning across Somalia. The airport now receives over 40 flights a day, most of which are bringing in people to permanently settle back here. The seaport has over 15 ships lining up to dock every day," Katumba observed. Last November, the mandate was only extended for just four months irrespective of calls by various regional leaders to have a longer extension of the mandate. General Katumba has been meeting commanders and men at force headquarters, on top of visiting the frontline to morale boost the soldiers. "Yes, one of my purposes of coming here is to morale boost our soldiers and thank them for a job well done," he said. http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/638867-amisom-needs-more-time-in-somalia-katumba.html

^^ There are simple discussions on timing but nothing major on the whole. The shame of it (in the Muslim world) is that it adds fuel to the friction between Sunna and Shica.

N.O.R.F;907471 wrote: ^Please summarise. It's a discussion an Arabic site about the show. The original writer is tying himself in knots about the good parts and bad parts of the show (though he does raise a couple of controversial points here and there). Still, the problem with making "historical drama" is that the viewers (in time) start to associate the simple actor with the personality he's portraying in the show. For example, when I think of Abu Al Tayib Al Mutanabi, I always recall an image of the Lebanese actor Abdul Majid Majthoob. When I think of Spartacus, I think of Kirk Douglas (with Malcolm X, sometimes it's Denzel and sometimes it's Al Haj Malik ). In addition, in Arabic drama at least, there has always been a rule not to portray prophets, companions or Khulafa (going by the various fatwas). However, with this show breaking that rule the question that begs itself is: how long before an accepted movie is made when the prophet's likeness is portrayed by some glorified actor? p.s. Such lavish productions have been the norm ever since Al Jawaarix was first made by Dubai TV in the early 90s (though, of course, that was just a fantasy story rather than a biography of an Islamic Khalifa).

What a load of nonsense. As if Somalis in America can boycott a party!

Good. Lets hope this death trip is stopped once and for all.

^^ Yes. I was crossing a zebra crossing this morning when the car that stopped for me decided to suddenly move forward and scare the hell out of me. I looked at him to have a go when I realised it was a Somali guy I knew. Wax waalan bu ahaa and began a conversation right there and then (the cars behind him didn't like it).

Apophis;908371 wrote: NGONGE, contradicting yourself as usual I see. One minute you say it's the man's fault the next you're defending him. Jumping jack Rubbish. If you're able to read you'll see that I did not contradict myself one bit in any of my replies there. Horses for courses, badowyaho.

SECOND in! It's actually not a bad day today. Was worse yesterday.

Waxba! I forgot now.

^^ War "AL WAASTA" is above everything (kuwa hada, kuwii hore ama kuwa soo socda).

Haatu;908324 wrote: Ng, that's beside the point. Words that you assume to be the norm in qurbaha doesn't necessarily make them the norm back home. Hence why I want the Somali equivalent. Taleexi, waad mahadsantahey. Abwaan, su'aashaada jawaabteeda inoo sheeg. What, like imtixaan you mean? Naga daa dee.

Juxa...Juxa..Juxa..

Xaaji Xunjuf;908347 wrote: Wa in 4.5 laga dhigo taasa wax cadalaad uga dhow. Knowing you, you probably think the 0.5 should be in the paraolympics.

^^ Dee that's what I said in my first post. They used to give it to them for free in the early 70s but most Somalis refused it (though a few did have it and still do). It's strange that, for a single man, he didn't in all that time. I bet he still can get it if he went through the right channels.

^^ The majority of Somalis living in the UAE were from Somaliland, Khaatumo & Maakhir. If this man lived in the place for 50 years I am willing to bet that he belonged to one of these three communities.

^^^ Most Xamaris in the UAE arrived AFTER 91, saaxib.

^^ Welcome back, saaxib. No, he's not single by choice. He was, sadly, "jilted at the altar" (so to speak) not long ago. Good man though.

^^ It is wrong though. He did spend fifty years in that country and should be able to stay forever if he wants. The problem is with the system there and their (Xaaji X-like) fear of being overrun with "others". But to argue that they pick on Somalis or indians alone is a myth. When they're good they're VERY good and when they're bad, they pick on EVERYONE.

^^ Err..you haven't seen what they do to other Arabs. http://english.al-akhbar.com/node/6273 http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/british-dj-denies-hashish-charge-in-dubai-1.640778 Did you hear about the woman who had an accident in Dubai and when they checked her blood they found that she's taking an over the counter painkiller that is free in the UK but banned in Dubai? She was as blue eyed as any of your beloved gaalo but they still sent her to jail. War dadkano ma naxaan dee. It really is not a vendetta against Somalis alone.

^^ Those same Arabs that keep arresting Westerners in Dubai every time one of them is seen drinking?

Bad news whichever way one looks at it.