"well done to you Nadiyah"
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-Nadiyah-
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* a note by Natasha :
In different places this sign has different meanings.
In Russia and Finland the meaning of this expression is "awesome", "good", or "well done".
"Thumbs up" traditionally translates as the foulest of gesticular insults in some Middle Eastern countries — the most straightforward interpretation is 'Up yours, pal!"
In Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, and Thailand it is traditionally an obscene gesture, equivalent to the use of the middle finger in the Western world.
In Japanese sign language, the thumbs-up indicates a man, or male gender as opposed to an extended pinky indicating female.

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another link at Nadiyah's Wordless Wednesday#3

Who are you … ? 

Why are you so special?

Until I have hobbled hopefully asking,

I hardly afforded to reach you, and pawned my heart to God?

Wailing every night, I was unable to stop

Who are you, so special in the eyes of God?

Until I had to crawl to walk towards morning

As the afternoon went up, reminding me

As dusk falls bringing hope to others, boredom over coming me

Until the night drew slowly to comfort me to my sleep

Who are you? Someone dressed in greatness

Like a prince on horseback, so enchanting

So handsome and elegant with decorations on head

In each morning greeting, with a friendly

Reminds of my lunch.

the evening and the nights before, that bothered my sleep.

Who are you who always reminded me of something?

On the principles of life, guiding and giving instruction

In my world, which promises happiness

In the hereafter, in my eternal life

Once cool, make my soul fly … I cannot stand up

 
Really, I don’t know you

You're mysterious, as you come in my dreams in your clothing of greatness

White, clean, like a holy man who came from afar

Has God sent you for me?

I'm not able to answer, touching in my gladness

wonder in my confusion

Now my heart has  been trapped on and ... be hooked by!

Ooh ... Who are you?

(Tuesday, August 15, 2006)

-Nadiyah-

This discussion took place yesterday morning, between me and Salim about citizenship, what is it, how to become a good citizen, how to get your rights as a citizen and so on.

Nadiyah : what is your assumption about citizenship,in other words,what does it mean for you?

Salim : Yes. Being a citizen is having rights and duties.Doing something for your community without a pay back,and enjoying freedom of expression and faith.

Nadiyah : Then, how to become that citizen?

Salim : You're a citizen when you throw your rubbish in the trash can,you're a citizen when you organize the local life of your environment by creating small associations meant to help the poor and the disabled,you're a citizen when you go and vote for the one you like or think is the best one who can run your affairs.............and many other things.

Nadiyah : How about citizenship in your country?

Salim : Algeria suffered a lot from the 132 years of French colonization(1830-1962).It was really hard to built the Algerian citizen once again,especially after the cultural war that the french troops and governors waged against everything linked to the Algerian culture from destroying religious schools and mosques,to killing national figures and scholars.But thank god we're doing great in this field and the Algerian people and getting more aware about the role they can play within their community.

Nadiyah : the important thing about being a good citizen is to have an active participation in your community. how?

Salim : Good question! Participation has many faces.It can be local by planting trees and flowers and training kids.It can be national by organizing meetings on how to be a good citizen.It can be International by being active in one of the world wide organizations like "Green peace",and all of these are just examples.

Nadiyah : What are the obstacles that citizens face?

Salim : The biggest challenge is to deal with oppressive regimes.Being under a military regime(like most of the countries) diminishes the area of influence of citizens,they must be motivated and believe in what they are doing or will to do.

Many thanks to Salim who agreed to answer my questions.

Any contributions to the topic are most welcome.

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