However, the sabayad is mainly prepared in the traditional Somali way.

Typically, the abductions end a few days later, in "the Somali way."

Meanwhile, would-be Somali reformers will hardly be emboldened by the likelihood that when the Americans leave, accounts will be settled in time-honored Somali ways.

Even the old man under the tree with no complex theory of negotiation under his belt knows how to negotiate in the Somali way!

Another important element in the Somali way of life is the role of the elders and community leaders, i believe the inviting of some self interested so called leaders into the meeting and calling it the Somali authority will not make desired change on the ground.

Mr. Aweys, 71, who wears a bushy beard dyed bright red with henna in the traditional Somali way, was similarly cited for links to terrorism and barred from visiting the United States.

It's the Somali way.