How long have the atrocities in Darfur been going on that only now they are deciding that someone MAY be charged with genocide

IMO, that is a joke.

That is long overdo but I am glad to hear it.

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free coffee Ms. P

Morning Ms. Zee

Some progress is better than none. If it was not for China and thier interest in Sudan perhaps there would have been progress sooner.

From what the Today show said I think that this is more than a "may or might" situation

Zee where did your progress tracking thread go , looking pages after pages.

True.

Its just disheartening to see all this injustice going on and people in suits sitting in their comfy chairs not lifting a finger to do what it is their organizations is supposed to do.

I have beef with the UN



I just bumped it for you

Thanks for the bump.

I understand I am upset as well but the majority of this delay was China. Everytime someone wanted to step in and do something China would not agree. Or they would put stipulations and limitations on what and how things could be done. GO to PBS.org Frontline and watch the one about Darfur, I believe it is called On our Watch. Very enlightning to the situation.

It was a very good program. I get so upset when they show Dafur I just want to scream.

Quiet in here this morning. OK free coffee for everyone.........

The smell of coffee makes my stomach churn. I don't know what it is and I can't stand the way airplanes smell because they always smell like coffee.

I 'll take a cup ! I need to get off my hiney and CLEAN!

You never noticed that airplanes have a weird coffee smell? Maybe it's just me because I've flown soooo much and I'm always prepared to start feeling sick when first get on due to the smell.

Nope, never have and have been flying a lot.

Naming party ..........for Zainab and Zeinab............who is the Z and who is the Zee ? I had it all down and now I got confused again.

Hi Naggie, keep cleaning, time is getting close

Have you had your Geritol today?

I got complimented today when I was out shopping. I was told Im wearing a very big smile and Im glowing. Hmmmmm, I can't imagine why.

I guess it's just more noticeable to me because I'm sensitive to the smell of it. I've heard a few other people say the same thing about planes.

Praise God , he put that smile there............

No Geritol for me .............you have a much too tight grip on that bottle to let go of it and share it

I'm older so I get to keep the name! I like being called Bassi's Zainab.





Hee hee

When's he getting home?

Yeah, Naggi, when is the big day?


Omoba....

Exactly one more month.

Okay, so no one may care, lol, but I googled the coffee scent thing and I'm not the only one! LOL!

A girl wrote this on her blog...

"Yep, it sounds weird, I know. But I happen to be in love with the way airplanes smell in general. Now, I'm not talking about the aroma emerging after a 4-hour flight with a horde of sweaty passengers. I'm referring to the way planes smell right before the passengers board. It's the lingering smell of cleaning solvents, mixed with a hint of coffee. To be frank, it's an aroma that I can't quite put my finger on exactly. But it's a sterile, yet inviting scent that never seems to fail me."

Maybe she and I are both crazy for noticing it.



We're going to have to do a countdown. Are you going to have a slumber party on VJ? Or will you be too busy getting your beauty rest?

0h heck no! Im really supposed to keep quiet about it. My Fiance and I are very private people, but I guess I will be about as nervous as a whore in church and busy getting ready to see my baby. It has been soooooooooo long since I saw his beautiful face. Oh my...just thinking about it is, well, you get the idea.

"nervous as a whore in church..."

I cackled at that part. No you didn't say that. I was very nervous before Booker arrived. I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get things in order. You'll be fine when he gets here!

LL, I sure hope so. I just want everything to be perfect.

That's too funny! It's so close now. How awesome. I can't imagine how you feel. You see I was so out of control I had to fly clear across the Atlantic to get my man.

I am Zee. Zainab came and stole my name.

Besides, I was here first



I am sure you are just shining Nagi



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Exciting!!!!

Thank you, Zee # 1 !!

What's so funny, 0?

ok so Zee #1 is Zenusah's Zeinab and Z ( #2) is Bassie's Zainab how about that ?

That got me thinking, did your SO's give you African names ? I am Nyapo, Mende name meaning young woman. Well, he got the woman right ( or the right woman ) but young I am not, but hey I took it and ran with it.



The whore in church thing you said cracked me up.

My name is actually Arabic. There is a Ghanaian version which I have HATED since before I can remember. My name is pretty common in Northern Ghana.

My dad is the one who nicknamed me "Zee". I don't think I have ever heard my parents call me "Zeinab". Throughout school, college and now work its "Zee".

Sometimes when someone calls me "Zeinab" I don't realize they are talking to me

Well ??

Dear LL.........I had regulation fish to fry.........but about the coffee.........does it come in french vanilla or hazelnut ?

Again, just when I start having fun here it's s time to go to work .........blah..........later gator !

One of my nicknames for him is Ole...anyone who listen's to 2face Idibia should know what it means. I couldn't remember if he ever gave me an Vai nickname so I called him and asked him and he couldn't remember, either, but he is thinking of one now. When I get home I should have a fresh new nickname thanks to Omoba.



You're silly!

Yes, you always miss the fun just when things are getting heated up in here. Have a great day.

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!!!

I have been missing you guys I haven't been replying much but I do read a lot I guess you could say that I am lurking about.

I have been celebrating quietly with all of you there has been soooooo many of approvals and welcome homes recently.
CONGRATS to everyone!!!!!
I am really happy for you.


BASSI AND ZAINAB CONGRATS ON YOUR WEDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That could be a good thing about the approaching heat I mean


We used our African names so much that I was afraid the email proof would cause some raised eyebrows.

His name is Oketo which means a great man. I am just ( young ) woman ........why can't I be a great woman too I asked. That went right in one and out the other ........even his friends address me as Nyapo in email or IRL.

Have a good work day. I hope you don't have Mrs. Gass .

LOL @ it raising eyebrows at the interview. I think that whole thing is so cute.

There's a ghanaian version of Zainab? What is it?

I've seen it spelled Zaynab as well. I kind of like that spelling though. I think it depends on who wrote the Quran/Qu'ran/Koran what spelling you find.







Thanks Amy. How are things going? How is the adjustment going having your husband home finally?

I think "Zaynab" is the best way to spell it because there is less of a chance that it will get mispronounced.

The Ghanaian version is "Zenabu"

ETA: I don't think the name is actually mentioned in the Quran. I think its just how it was translated from Arabic.

Oh, I've been called Zainabu before. But I didn't think it was a name, I thought it was a superlative of my name. Bassi's brothers often call me that.

How bout MRS. Bassi?

I like Zenabu sounds very pretty and Mrs. Bassi is cool too

Have not had Mrs. Gass in a long time Naggie...........but just like Arnold.......she will be back you can count on it.

Get the Lysol!

hello all ,
I feel soo good today , kinda....exhilerated (sp) .
did not do much important , but that that I did do made me feel accomplished .
I feel like singing....lalalalalalala