Thursday, 11-22-01

One of the most appreciated thanks are those that are given to the people who deserve to be thanked. In this occasion of Thanksgiving, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the nice people who have called us and shared their sentiments and support of our community. To them we say Happy Thanksgiving, may the coming years be full of happiness to you and your loved ones.

To our loyal readers, no doubts your support and positive feedback are the strength that keep us going. From our humble approach of news reporting and analysis, we have become the favorite destination to many of you. We thank you for giving us your support throughout the years. To you our friends, we say Happy Thanksgiving and we are thankful.

There is another important element I wish to thank and that is of course, giving thanks to my God, for whom with shiver, respect and love I am grateful. Thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe and healthy. To you my God, I am grateful. Thank you.

The events in Afghanistan since 1996 (when the Taliban took over) the status of Women been an issue that I wished it could be solved. I am grateful that this issue has finally been resolved. The women in Afghanistan today have regained their freedom, and we hope they will overcome the trauma of the past five years. For the things that are achieved we are grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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