TUNISIA AND THE VEIL..?

The topic these days in Tunisia, is the govermental and security compaign against the veil. Many girls and women have been embaressed or ennuied by the authorities because of wearing the veil. I believe and I KNOW that some girls and women wear the veil however they are BITCHES and WHORES, but many others are wanting just to obey the religious law: al sharia'a. As to my concern, I believe of what is called: DIFFERENCE and RESPECT of the others' choice. You are FREE to do whatever you want but in accordance to LAWS. Which means, in my point of view, that as long as you are not a threat to the national security or the public order and as long as you behave good, you are free.

I heard some ministers and officials saying that the veil will bring back the Tunisian woman to the stages of the 18th and the 19th century and that the Tunisian woman will loose her achievements since August 1956. I reply to them, SORRY, this is not true. LOOK to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Koweit, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Indonesia and Malaysia. The VEIL is not an OBSTACLE..to progress, to work and to invent. However, the MENTALITIES could be when depriving people from their freedom of speech and their rights to live in dignity!

WHAT IF WE MAKE PEACE WITH ISRAEL..?

Last time I was watching a documentary broadcasted by France 2. The topic was about the Middle East peace process. Watching it, I have asked my self: "look! what will happen if all the arab countries sign peace treaty with Israel?" What do you think? May be things will be changed and by signing peace treaties, we may negotiate with them the Palestinian case afterwads. I believe that is better for both of us the break the ice. To try to build bridges of communication, ti end the hate of centuries ago and to begin direct talks.

I believe in peace and I will die for it.

BIZERTA 1963 * 2006

My beloved town, Bizerta is celebrating the 43th anniversary of the evacuation of the last French Soldier. Today, we have already received the President Ben Ali and many officials and citizens. It is a moment during which we remember all those who lost their lives in order to bring us independence and dignity. May they rest in Peace.

Litahya Tounes * Litahya El Joumhouriyya

WHY DO WE HATE THE UNITED STATES..?

I know that for many of you this is the most stupid question they ever heard. However I believe that it is time for asking such question. WHY DO WE HATE THE USA? I challenge you that no body is knowing the answer. According to my experience with people, I have noticed that their opinions regarding to the USA are very confused. The only thing that all of us agree on is that the US policy toward our region specially in the Middle East and regarding to the conflict with Israel, is unfair. I know that many of you will remind me of Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Myanmar, and many more. Let me tell you, that we shall not blame the Americans or the Israelis for what is happening to us! We share them the responsibility of what is happening to us! We must stop playing the role of the victim.

People who are dying in Iraq are the Iraqis, killed by Iraqis. May be tens of US and British soldiers are being killed per month, but hundrerds of Iraqis are being killed per day!

I believe that it is rather to the Iraqis to build their country then killing them selves. It is said that an Iraqi federal state is a threat. Yes, it is threat because it will be governed by Arabs! USA, Brazil, Australia, India, Russia, Germany, Mexico, Argentina, Malysia are federal countries; Italy, Spain, UK are countries with given-power to the regions. All these countries, despite the multi race which are living in, they have maintained their unity. Why a federal state could not succeed in Iraq?

Why to hate the USA, although we want wearing Levis' jeans, eating hamburger, drinking Coca Cola or Pepsi, visiting the States, watching US movies, listening to US singers and music and in some arabic countries using the US Dollar? We like all of these, but when talking about freedom of speech, democracy, voting, and human rights, we start being humilated!

Why should we blame the USA because of it is policy specially after the 9/11?

They are trying to protect their country and it is their right! Many of you do not know what the hell does it mean live in terror! When I have been in New York, I have been notified of a probable terrorsit attack in NYC subway. I have lived in terror and I felt what does it mean to be in danger.

Why blaming the others because of our stupid strategy?

The 9/11 are terrorsit attacks, no one can change my judgement of that! It was the date that changed the world to the worst and that served our ennemies' policy.

It is better to correct oneself before blaming the others.

Hating the US will not solve the problem. I am convinced that we rae facing a common threat and a common ennemy: TERRORISM and we shall try, each one of us from its side, to build bridges of communication between civilisations.

KOFI ANNAN's TERM IS TERMINATED...

After 10 years on the head of the UN, the general assembly has approved the selection of the South Korean Foreign Affairs Minister as the eighth UN Secretary General after Mr. Kofi Annan whose term was an eyewitness of many troubles and worldwide problems without solution. How will be the new era?

PICTURES OF CARTHAGE PALACE III

The Palace is a very prestigious one. Many head of states have shown their admiration when visiting it.

PICTURES OF CARTHAGE PALACE II...

The palace contains many painting of the former Tunisian kings, different halls and rooms and many wonderful decorations.

WHY NOT TO OPEN THE DOORS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE OF CARTHAGE?

Looking to the presidential palace from Sidi Bou Said mountain, you may feel the security, safety, dignity and an absolute calm. I entered the presidential palace of Carthage in 2003. These days I am asking myself , why do not the authorities open the doors of the palace to the public? I think it will be great to visit the palace which is one of Carthage's monument. The palace witnessed the end of the Monarchy, the out of El Bey and his family from a back door after the annoucement of the Republic in 1957, it witnessed then the build of the modern and independent Tunisia with the late leader Habib Bourguiba and then the change with President Ben Ali and the look for a better future. I believe that it will be great if the public discover what is behind the doors of the palace like when visiting Buckingham Palace, the palace of Versailles, L'Elysée or the white House. The entrence to the palace will then bring funds to it. What do you think?

SECRET TALKS BETWEEN SAUDI ARABIA & ISRAEL...

According to the Israeli newspaper "Yad3ot A7ranot", the Israeli Premier, Ehud Ulmurt, and the King Abdallah of Saudi Arabia, have talked about peace in the Middle East in the middle of the Israeli war on Lebanon. Until now there is no confirmation concerning that, but it was said that a Saudi prince from the saudi Royal Family, have met with Israeli officials!

Before leaving you: ROMDANKOM MABROUK

SOUVENIRS...

"I'm gonna write on all the stones "I miss you"...
And I wish one falls on your head..!
so that you will know how much it hurts when missing someone "LIKE YOU"!

(sms from my friend Siba, Lebanon, October 25, 2005 * In loving memory of our unforgettable visit to the States)

THIS WEEK..

In the begining of this week, we have commeroted the fifth anniversary of the tragic 9/11, by the end of this week, I will, with almost 18 students from the Arab world, we will celebrate our first anniversary to visit the United States.

Being guests of the US Department of State and of the US Government, my visit was so special as much as no previous or later visit will be similar to.

Last year during this time, I was preparing my self to visit the USA. Briefing with the US Embassy staff, it seemed at the time, that they would let nothing to the chance.

It was a good experience.

Please share with me those moments of happiness and satisfaction, moments during which I met with special people, in special place.

And as you are special, too, when will we organize a meet-up?

HAPPY TO SEE TN-BLOGS AGAIN...

Finally tn-blogs is back! You cannot imagine how it was hard to me not follow your news for aproximatly two weeks. I was like a crazy man. I was able to join just few blogs.

This occasion requires a meet-up ;)

WHERE I HAVE BEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 * WHERE I HAVE BEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2005...

On September 11, 2001, I was in the Olympic Village in Rades. Tunisia was hosting the 14th edition of the Medittearnean Games. I was accompanying the Greek delegation.
On the evenning of September 11, 2001, we were stuck in front of the TV sets. Nobody might understand what happened by the time.
We shall ask ourselves after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and after kidnapping soldiers in south Lebanon and bringing Lebanon into war. What did we win? Nothing.
Although the US foreign policy is aligned with Israel, I believe that nothing may justify the attacks of 9/11. Things are being harder, when you hear the name of "Mohamed" or the word "Allah" or "Islam", automatically you think in terrorism and hate. That is not our religion.
Thank you Bin Laden for giving us a big hole to see!

September 1, 1997 * September 1, 2006

"Never will I forget her", I said to the former UK Ambassador to Tunis at the time Richard Edis, who died years ago, because of Cancer. We were talking about Princess Diana 24 hours after her death.

His wife Mrs. genevieve Edis asked me to join the British Embassy to present my condolences to the British ambassador and the British royal Family. I will never forget my father too, May God Bless His Soul, who took the trouble and accompanied me from Bizerta to Tuni I was by the time 17 years old. September 1, 1997, I went to the British Embassy. At the same time, an immense sadness and sorrow over the Princess's death reigns over the world.

"PERSONNE NE PEUT ME DICTER MA CONDUITE, JE TRAVAILLE A L'INSTINCT"...LADY DIANA DIES..

Le dimanche 31 aout 1997, la nouvelle fait le tour du monde, provoquant incrédulité et consternation, Très vite, une peine immense, à la mesure de la popularité de Diana, s'empare de la planète. Les titres des journaux sont voilés de noir. La télévision anglaise interrompt ses programmes; l'Union Jack, le drapeau britannique, apparait sur les écrans, "Diana esr morte", martèlent les journaliste dans toutes les langues, comme pour s'en convaincre eux-memes tant l'information semble inacceptable. des tetes couronnées, des présidents, des ministres, de simples particuliers partagent la meme tristesse. Les messages de condoléances pleuvent de la terre entière. Les hommages à se jeune vie volée sont quasi unanimes.

"Elle était chaleureuse, pleine de vie et de générosité", déclare avec émotion le président français Jaqcues Chirac. Le Premier Ministre britannique, Tony Blair, affirme son attachement à celle qu'il surnomme "La princess du peuple" prenant ainsi la tete d'une nation en deuil.

COMMENT ECRIRE SON MEMEOIRE DANS UN MOIS?..AIDEZ MOI..

Je vous prie de me donner des conseils pour accelerer la redaction de mon memoire, en Anglais, dans un mois. Le plan est bon, la recherche est à 90%. PLEASE give me your

LOOKING UP..

Looking up..never give up..be as you are..make good things..help the others..& forget that..leave it between you & God..THESE ARE SOME OF MY PRINCIPLES.

FAQs..WHY YOUR BLOG'S NAME IS "DianaMagazine"?..

"-Hi Yamen. let me introduce you". " here is Yamen. Diana Magazine". (introduced by Infinity, or Zizou or marwen subzero);

-"Hi. Hi. Hi.........I am... I am... I am... (the bloggers)

This what happens as soon as I get to the bloggers meet-up. Then the frequently asked questions begins:

"-why your blog's name is Diana Magazine"?, asked one blogger

-"oh yes, why? I thought that you were a girl!", added another one.

My answer:

-"If you read what is written above in my blog, the small two lines..you'll be answered! when I created this blog it was mainly to make tribute to Lady Diana, Princess of Wales".

I hope that I have answered the question ;)

REMEMBERING PRINCESS DIANA..1961 * 1997..SHE WAS NOT PREGNANT!

It is time to remember our deeply loved and greatly missed Princess Diana, the Queen of Hearts. The file of her sudden, tragical & terrible death after a car accident in Paris, is not closed yet. According to the latest news, Lady Diana was not pregnant as it was said after her death. During her holiday with dodi Al Fayed in Saint-Tropez southern France, pictures were taken to the Princess of Wales. It was said by the time that she looks like pregnant.

READ THIS:

British royal DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES was not pregnant when she died in a 1997 car crash, according to the manager of a London mortuary where her post-mortem examination took place. ROBERT THOMPSON rubbishes speculation Diana was expecting the baby of her lover DODI FAYED, who was also killed in the incident in Paris, France. In the documentary WHO KILLED DIANA?, to be aired on British TV network Sky One on Monday (21AUG06), Thompson says, "I saw no evidence of pregnancy exposed during the post-mortem procedure, and indeed the pathologist said that she was not pregnant. "Drawing together what I heard and what I saw on that day in the post-mortem room - the pathologist said to me: 'Well, she wasn't pregnant.' I saw no evidence of pregnancy within her body. "My conclusion must be that she wasn't pregnant." Fayed's father, business tycoon MOHAMED AL FAYED, still suspects his son and Diana were killed on orders of the British royal family because she was pregnant. Driver HENRI PAUL also died in the crash.19/08/2006 13:56

SOURCE: http://contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/diana%20not%20pregnant%20at%20time%20of%20death_1005794

PUBLICITE..ADVERT..AXE EFFECT..HASSAN NASRALLAH & CONDOLEEZZA RICE..

Have you ever watched the advertisement of the body spray "Axe" effect? Watch this picture of Mr. Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hezbollah and the US secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The effect of using "AXE" perfume is very clear on both of them ;)