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    I'm just pathetic when it comes to finishing books lately, always giving up halfway. If the story doesnt grip me by the throat by page 10, I'm gone... terrible habit. This was the fate of that Somali novel (Roge), 'The Joke' and Nadifa's book (although I reached page 40 or something on this book at least) :( .

     

    Now that you were balling your eyes out on the train Ibtisam, I'm going to pick up Nadifa's book again... and leave my other book halfway (its called 'the 4-hour work week' and talks about how to free yourself from the 9-5 shackles using technology and globalisation - pretty cool book and an ex-boss, now a self-employed man who works half the year and enjoys himself the rest of the year recommended it).

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    Oh - gotcha. Thanks.

     

    Emiratisation/Qatarization/Saudization/etc is not 'officially' targetted at specific group of workers/citizens. Obviously the natives have a preference for certain jobs more than others. I dont see Arab boys soiling their white dhishdhashas willingly and getting down and dirty to do manual labour anytime soon.

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    Ibtisam - not sure what the link between Leviev and UAE is about, got sources?

     

    But just wanted to comment on the Emeratization program. Just like the Omanisation program and many such programs across the gulf, they are aimed at making the local populate skilled and filling jobs with 'wadanis'- its not aimed at uprooting Palestinians or any specific group out of jobs. I think you blv Palestinians shouldnt be sent back home because they dont have a home? Alot of people would fall into that category in that case (Somalis included) and its harsh and I dont personally agree with it but its the law of the land and people went there knowing full well this could happen.

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    Originally posted by NGONGE:

    By the way, the author is a very pretty and nice young lady. Did you not like her, Serenity?

    Strange question to be asking a girl, doncha think? I thought she handled herself and the Q&A very well. And yes, I liked her - probably in a different way than u did ;) ! She was nice and relatable.

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    ^He went to her book launch and chatted with the author and now he feels obligated to be all nice! It must have been a nice chat because I noticed he was gesticulating alot (perhaps he was narrating how his dad came from a similar background and that the book might as well have been his story? icon_razz.gif ).

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    Cupid draw back your bow

    And let your arrow flow

    Straight to my lover's heart for me

    Nobody else but me hey hey hey

    Cupid please hear my cry

    And let your arrow fly

    Straight to my lover's heart for me

     

    Listen I don't want to bother you but I'm in distress

    There's danger of me loosing all of my happiness

    Cause I love a girl who doesn't know I exist

    Ah and this you can fix so...

     

    REFRAIN

     

    Now Cupid if your arrow makes her love strong for me

    I swear I'm gonna love her until eternity

    I know that tween the both of us her heart we can steal

    Cupid help me if you will so...

     

    REFRAIN

     

    Hey Cupid Cupid I'm calling

    Don't you hear me I'm calling you

    (fade)

     

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNDcl62T8JE&feature=PlayList&p=59AEBF638AF71725&index=34

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    North, you really consume quite a bit!

     

    That is more than what I had the whole day yesterday!

     

    Breakfast:

    Hot chocolate, 2 cups of tea

     

    Lunch:

    Tuna salad, fruit bowl (from Pret)

    Water

     

    Dinner:

    Chicken Pasta

    Two glasses of cranberry and blueberry juice drink

    A banana and some cherries

     

    p.s. I'm not on a diet, I'm just not a foodie! I eat to live, not the other way around and I would really like to gain a few kgs!

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    And maxaad ka dooneysa a Burco party, Qardho boy?

     

    I'm guessing this isnt associated with the SL community because I would have known then icon_razz.gif .

     

    And anyway, NG of all people? Dude doesnt have anymore allegiance to Burco than Kismayo!

  20. Posted

    Originally posted by *Ibtisam:

    What I find mind blogging is that most of you work with non-Muslim colleagues, neighbours etc, you all interact with them in a civilize manner and even occasional preach to them, so why do you suddenly flip out when you meet a Somali or an online character who questions your position. :confused:

    I guess the assumption is they are apostates, which in most people's mind is deemed worse than being born (or raised as every1 is born a muslim) a non Muslim.

     

    Personally I find it intriguing and always want to know how they come to their position.

  23. Posted

    These Oscar nominations are a joke. I saw 'A Serious Man' and it was the most incredibly mind-numbing film I've ever had to endure in a cinema. I dont even remember what it was about!

     

    Then there is the over-hyped and sorely predictable Avatar. Animations! schenimations!, it didnt do it for me at all.

     

    Up in the air - again, another wasted day at the cinema. Wouldnt mind seeing it at home but definitely not Oscar worthy.

     

    An education is the only film I enjoyed. Not spectacular but a well written script.

     

    Overall, mostly mediocre films in most categories.

     

    Planning to see the prophet soon - I hope its worth the time.