America tonight elected the first African American President not to mention one of the youngest.
Americans were not the only people glued to their screens (computer/TV/phone) but so were the rest of the world including Kenya. Americans decision to elect Barack Obama affects not only America but the rest of the world. Will this decision provide a better foot for America to stand on when dealing with foreign policies? We hope so. It is time for this spiral into chaos to stop and for America to gain control.
President Elect Barack Hussein Obama made a touching speech in Chicago that made many emotional at witnessing this historic moment. He asked for the help of all Americans in changing where America is heading. He also pledged to listen to Americans especially when their opinions differed. He was humble and sombre as he retraced the historic moments America has witnessed. He acknowledged everyone who helped him in his journey and asked for hope to reign as he sets about returning America back to its former glory (even remarking that it might take more than a term to do that).
Tonight America proves that Americans do have a voice thus congratulations President Elect Barack Hussein Obama.
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Bloggers Fear Somali Insurgency
As the conflict in Somalia intensifies and the situation worsens, the world media promptly seeks out for the uncensored reactions of the people of The Horn in the Diaspora. And in today’s world what better way to do this than in the blogging world. Just like in Baghdad, the media has now turned its face to the bloggers to assess the emotional impact the war in their native country has on them.
This latest article below comes from the BBC.
"Members of the international blogging community have given their reaction to the role of Ethiopian troops in Somalia where Islamic militias have been defeated.
"'The air raids have begun, the air raids have begun. Ethiopia has entered Somalia.' My mother kept repeating the words hardly able to believe it herself... Words I never thought I'd hear. Words that made my heart race and my blood boil. I cannot think straight."
That was the scene in the Canadian-Somali household of blogger Muslimah as Ethiopian and Somali government troops launched a devastating assault on Islamist forces in Somalia, pushing them out of stronghold after stronghold by sheer force of arms...
…Read more here
I urge you, my fellow bloggers, to update you blogs regularly. Having a blog is easy but maintaining it requires some commitment – and that is what we need from you, that little extra commitment. With regards to matters concerning Somalis, the first place people will look at is the Internet and in particular the Blogosphere. Citizen journalism has taken off a long time ago, do your part!
This latest article below comes from the BBC.
"Members of the international blogging community have given their reaction to the role of Ethiopian troops in Somalia where Islamic militias have been defeated.
"'The air raids have begun, the air raids have begun. Ethiopia has entered Somalia.' My mother kept repeating the words hardly able to believe it herself... Words I never thought I'd hear. Words that made my heart race and my blood boil. I cannot think straight."
That was the scene in the Canadian-Somali household of blogger Muslimah as Ethiopian and Somali government troops launched a devastating assault on Islamist forces in Somalia, pushing them out of stronghold after stronghold by sheer force of arms...
…Read more here
I urge you, my fellow bloggers, to update you blogs regularly. Having a blog is easy but maintaining it requires some commitment – and that is what we need from you, that little extra commitment. With regards to matters concerning Somalis, the first place people will look at is the Internet and in particular the Blogosphere. Citizen journalism has taken off a long time ago, do your part!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Come One, Come All
What are you doing on DECEMBER 15th?
I'll tell you what! If you are living in London attend the evening celebrating fatherhood, organised by Nomadic Expression and win prizes! The charity, Nomadic Expression, main objective is to bring young people and their parents together so that they may learn and play together. Aside from such a noble cause, Nomadic Expression also seeks to create leaders in the community. Their first project will be The Evening Celebrating Fatherhood. So Bloggers in UK, here are different ways to participate in making this an evening of bridges and ties that will usher in a new beginning.
1. The event will be organised by interested young people who will as a result gain experience in event management, PR & Media, fund-raising and sponsorship etc. See more here:http://www.abigforehead.com/organise-celebratin-fatherhood. Particular focus on CONEL, North London.
2. Nomadic Expression needs a leader in at least one school in North, South,East and West London. There are already leaders for South and North London.East and West Londoners- if you are a teacher or a youth worker at a school and want to be the charity's point of contact there, introducing the headteacher, head of years, teachers and students to the poetry contest, the story-telling competition and the evening celebrating fatherhood, get in touch. Poetry judge to be announced very soon! Information and support will be provided to you.
3. If you have a talent you would like to share with 500 people at the evening celebrating fatherhood get in touch and show us what you can do!Whatever age you are, remember the poetry contest, storytelling competition and talent sharing is open to you. See here:http://www.abigforehead.com/
4. If you run a business that can sponsor the event or contribute a prize to the poetry contest winners, write to us too.Nomadic Expression aims to bring together all involved every Saturday for a couple of hours to catch up on the progress of the competitors, leaders,talents. Venue confirmed soon.
It will be an evening full of talent and fun. Poets, perfomers, storytellers, comedians etc are going to grace the stage. If you have a talent that you want to showcase infront of 500 people please contact nomadicexpression@googlemail.com with your name, age and contact info. More information on entry guidelines and requirements can again be found @ http://www.abigforehead.com/. Don't miss out on this night!
I'll tell you what! If you are living in London attend the evening celebrating fatherhood, organised by Nomadic Expression and win prizes! The charity, Nomadic Expression, main objective is to bring young people and their parents together so that they may learn and play together. Aside from such a noble cause, Nomadic Expression also seeks to create leaders in the community. Their first project will be The Evening Celebrating Fatherhood. So Bloggers in UK, here are different ways to participate in making this an evening of bridges and ties that will usher in a new beginning.
1. The event will be organised by interested young people who will as a result gain experience in event management, PR & Media, fund-raising and sponsorship etc. See more here:http://www.abigforehead.com/organise-celebratin-fatherhood. Particular focus on CONEL, North London.
2. Nomadic Expression needs a leader in at least one school in North, South,East and West London. There are already leaders for South and North London.East and West Londoners- if you are a teacher or a youth worker at a school and want to be the charity's point of contact there, introducing the headteacher, head of years, teachers and students to the poetry contest, the story-telling competition and the evening celebrating fatherhood, get in touch. Poetry judge to be announced very soon! Information and support will be provided to you.
3. If you have a talent you would like to share with 500 people at the evening celebrating fatherhood get in touch and show us what you can do!Whatever age you are, remember the poetry contest, storytelling competition and talent sharing is open to you. See here:http://www.abigforehead.com/
4. If you run a business that can sponsor the event or contribute a prize to the poetry contest winners, write to us too.Nomadic Expression aims to bring together all involved every Saturday for a couple of hours to catch up on the progress of the competitors, leaders,talents. Venue confirmed soon.
It will be an evening full of talent and fun. Poets, perfomers, storytellers, comedians etc are going to grace the stage. If you have a talent that you want to showcase infront of 500 people please contact nomadicexpression@googlemail.com with your name, age and contact info. More information on entry guidelines and requirements can again be found @ http://www.abigforehead.com/. Don't miss out on this night!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
A quick welcome to the new bloggers
Hello everyone,
Just want to take this opportunity to welcome the newest additions to our corner of Blogsphere; Nonchalante, Mr. A. Shirwa, Ihsaan, Admin, Hombre, Sam and Flight-13.
The same welcome goes to recent additions The Two Advocates, The Calm Optimist, Dee Nooh, Angry Somali Man, Shirwa Jama, Lone Dreamer, Somali Canadian, Idil, Xquizit Dreams, 5F and Filsan
Of course, the welcome also extends to all the established bloggers who didn't get one when they found their way to this watering hole.
Keep up the good work!
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Pace Magazine
Just want to let you all know that the new issue (10) of Pace Magazine is out. Please check it out and give Adishu, the editor in chief, your feedback.
This issue is dedicated to Somaliland and has alot of articles that portray Somaliland from the perspective of the ordinary Somali(lander). It provides a new insight into life in 'everday Somaliland'.
Enjoy.
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