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The New Speaker of the House, Mr. Jawari: a New Dawn for Somalia by Dr. Ali S. Faqi The public will begin to breathe fresh air following today’s election that ended of electing a great man, a true Somali for the speaker of the house. Mr. Jawari is a man believed to bring stability and rules of law in a notorious parliament known to be one of the most chaotic parliament in the world as previous speakers veered from their traditional role of impartiality, and neutrality leading to a political standstill that had paralyzed the nation. Somalia is a country that has suffered enormously in the hands of its rogue citizens. It is a celebration for all peace loving Somalis to witness such a great change in the Somali politics. Jawari’s election is also a sigh relief and a happy end for UNPOS, the international community and the public who knew the process to end the transition to be fraudulent, but still hoped for a better outcome. Mr. Jawari has a long career of public service. He has held various positions including a ministerial level in the pre-civil
me, he is a workaholic. He will deliver any action items assigned to him the next morning even if he had a late night meeting. During our assignments he exceeded my expectations and the expectation of my other colleagues. Under his leadership we expect the Somali parliament to reform itself, do its job in lieu of engaging in unending conflict with the executive branches of the government. Nevertheless, there is a daunting task a head and the road to stability will not be smooth. It will require patience, commitment to succeed and focusing mainly on the commonalities rather than the differences. He will need to build a strong team to achieve the real democratic reform for the parliament. He is a good listener, someone who can work with anybody without any reservations and above all he is not a polarizer. He understands the ailment of the Somali parliament and will for sure bring the right remedy. Although he is the right man for the job,
war governments. He has been a teacher, an educator, a politician and a constitutional expert. Mr. Jawari has earned the public trust and that of the international community and is the right man for the job. He brings a wealth of experience to the job. He is very competent, dynamic and highly knowledgeable. As a member of constitutional expert I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Jawari. His friends describe him as a hard worker, but for
his success will be determined by the new president because it is a team work that will lead to a stable and a dignified Somalia. Electing a great leader for a president,Somalia’s misery will be a history of the past. So farSomaliaseems to be blessed after today’s election of the speaker of the house and hope the blessing to continue leading to an election of a President with a great vision, who can reconcile, and bring people together. May Allah grant us a president who is committed to save this nation ofSomaliafrom collapsing further into chaos? Amen. The credit of today’s victory goes to the Somali parliamentarians who stood and delivered the much needed hope. But remember, the public is expecting for a double victory similar to what we have witnessed in the summer Olympics inLondonwith Mo Farah winning the 5 and 10,000M gold medals. If the public’s call is honored, a new page of Somali history is about to begin.
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TEAM AD (African Diaspora) RADIO of KXPA 1540 AM—SEATTLE From left, Ganey, Ali Haji, and Awdoon who all are Extalk show hosts in different States and Somalia. The team started with a weekly programming on Saturdays only, but would like soon to expand to other days. They also would like to bring Africans on board to make the show inclusive. For now the team consist men only, but they also understand the women’s importance and contribution. If you would like to listen the radio, please tune in to KXPA 1540 AM at 3:30 PM on every Saturday. Radio is a very important medium to the people who are driving, preparing meals in the kitchen, doing physical job, or working on their gardens, and etc. Insha Allah this new show will be a voice for all Voiceless Africans around Puget Sound. Please contact Runta if you like to buy a segment of the show and buy an advertisement. Thanks to the team AD.
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The Sea Beez, NAM, the Washington Hispanic Media Association, Norman Sigler, and the 98118 Coalition of Immigrants and Refugees, co-sponsored the 3rd Annual Candidates Meet-n-Greet and Initiatives Debate with Ethnic Media at Nagomi Tea House in Seattle, WA on Wednesday August 22nd. Approximately 120 people attended the mixer, which featured 25 candidates, including those in the State Attorney General and gubernatorial races, Rob McKenna and Jay Inslee. Numerousl ethnic media outlets, including Univision, the Epoch Times, Northwest Asia Weekly, the Seattle Chinese Times, El Mundo, and Somali TV, were represented.
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NEW PSA ABOUT THE BOOT PROGRAM CAUTIONS “THE LONGER YOU WAIT, THE MORE YOU PAY” Seattle releases video educating residents on why waiting to pay parking tickets isn’t a good idea. SEATTLE— One year after the vehicle booting program launched in July 2011, the City of Seattle has kicked off a new outreach campaign emphasizing the message “the longer you wait to pay a parking ticket, the more you pay.” The City wants residents to understand the benefits of paying parking tickets on time to not only save money, but to avoid the boot as a result. The average amount owed from a typical boot offender can exceed $400. Not only do drivers have to pay their individual tickets, they must also consider late fees, collection fees, boot removal fees and time wasted in the process. Drivers are better off dealing with tickets promptly by paying the ticket, contesting the ticket, seeking mitigation, arranging for a time payment plan or scheduling community service. This summer’s outreach features a combination of bus ads, print ads, handouts
and public service announcements for television and radio. About seventy-five vehicles are booted weekly in neighborhoods, especially in Belltown, Capitol Hill and the University District. Young, active Seattleites are a priority for the City’s outreach because they typically work, play and go to school in these neighborhoods. Residents from many ethnicities were featured in the outreach reflecting the increasingly diverse population of the city. Immigrant and refugee communities are also important audiences because 17 percent of Seattle’s population is composed of different groups proficient in languages other than English. The City is working to eliminate barriers that prevent residents from fully understanding parking laws. Materials (including the video PSA) have been translated into the five languages most commonly requested at the Seattle Municipal Court
– Amharic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. T.D. Wang Advertising Group was hired to help develop this phase of outreach. The firm brings experience implementing full-service multicultural campaigns. Highlights of the nine months of data collected and analyzed between July 5, 2011, and March 31, 2012, include: • Number of vehicles booted 2,713 • Number of vehicles towed is 381 or 14 percent • About 38 percent of the owners of booted vehicles chose to use time payments • Amount of revenue collected—$2,217,000 The program’s effect on car campers continues to be minimal due to the collaborative effort among the Ballard Community Taskforce on Homeless-
ness and Hunger, the Interfaith Taskforce on Homelessness and various city departments. No known car campers have lost their vehicles as a result of the Boot Program. To read the Parking Scofflaw Program 2012 1st Quarter Report visit: http://www.seattle.gov/scofflaw/pressMaterials.htm. The Seattle Police Department, Seattle Municipal Court, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Office of Civil Rights and Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services collaborated on this effort. To view the PSA, outreach materials or obtain more information about the program, visit www.seattle.gov/theboot.
Ku Dhaaro Maanta Wixii ka Dambeeya Inaad Iska Dhaafeyso DHAAN-DHAANIMADA! Inaad Soomaaliga ula Dhaqmeyso Sida Qof Kula Dhiig ah Ood la Xanuunsato, ula Faraxdo sida inaad Uur soo wada SEEXATEEN Maxaa la inoo Baabi’iyey? Waa is NACEYBKEENA iyo isu DANQASHO La’aanteena Si ay u soo noqoto kalcagacalladii SOOMAALINIMO, Ballan waxa inoo ah in Maanta laga Bilaabo, IN aannu isugu Yeerno BROTHER ama SISTER, ama WALAAL iyo INA ADEER.
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