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Save Jordan's Trees

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:26:10 GMT

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sk8er boi

Vote Petra as one of the New Seven Wonders

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 10:25:14 GMT

If you are interested in being part of the making of history, then take part in the vote to select the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The New Seven Wonders of the World, is a foundation created in 2001 with a misison to protect Man's heritage around the world.

A list of 21 candidates was selected by a vote from people around the world and finanlize by a panel of experts.

To be part of history, you can vote by visiting the New Seven Wonders web site. Voting will continue until the end of 2006, and results will be announced in January 1, 2007.

Following is a list of the 21 finalists:

Acropolis (Athens, Greece)
Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
Angkor (Cambodia)
Chichen Itza (Yucatán, Mexico)
Christ Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
Easter Island Statues (Chile)
Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)
Great Wall (China)
Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey)
Kremlin (Moscow, Russia)
Kyomizu Temple (Kyoto, Japan)
Machu Picchu (Peru)
Neuschwanstein Castle (Füssen, Germany)
Petra (Jordan)
Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
Statue of Liberty (New York, United States)
Stonehenge (Amesbury, United Kingdom)
Sydney Opera House (Australia)
Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
Timbuktu (Mali)

I still have not finalized my list, but Petra is definitely there.

sk8er boi

2005: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Part III

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:49:31 GMT

So, we have come to the third part of my 2005 review: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The first two parts covered the Ugly, and the Bad. Now it is time for the Good side of 2005.

The Good

For me, the Good side of 2005 was represented in Live 8. Live 8 was a series of 10 concerts organised by Sir Bob Geldof and held on July 2nd in an attempt to gather public support into pushing the G8 leaders to increase their aid to Africa.

This event simply showed me that there is still hope in the world.

sk8er boi

Interpol issues a warrant of Al-Zarqawi's arrest!!

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:55:52 GMT

I was shocked when I first read this, there hasn't been an international warrant for the arrest of one of the most wanted people in the world earlier? You gotta be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L28712681.htm

sk8er boi

2005: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Part II

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:11:02 GMT

This is the second part of my 2005 review, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Yesterday, I listed the Ugly side of 2005: Terrorism. Today, it will be the Bad.

The Bad

Nature Attacks

2005 has definitely been about natural disasters. The year started with the aftermath of the Tsunamis that hit Asia, and reached Africa. The Tsunami took the lives of around 220,000 people, most of them in Indonesia.

The year also witnessed the South Asia earthquake that took the lives of around 70,000 people. This 7.6 degrees earthquake caused most of its damage in Pakistan.

And not to forget Katrina; the catastrophic hurricane that hit New Orleans.

My deepest sympathies go to every one who was affected by these disasters.

sk8er boi

2005: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:25:25 GMT

As I said yesterday, I will be putting together a list of what I believe to be the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 2005. I will be starting by listing the Ugly, and then moving towards the Bad and closing the list with the Good. This way, I can close the year with the thought of its best floating in my mind.

The Ugly

The ugly side of 2005 was the way terrorism spread its dark shadows into new territories in the world. We have witnessed the July attacks in London taking the lives of 52 innocent people in 4 blasts targeting subways and metro busses.

We have also witnessed the November attacks in my dear Amman taking the lives of 60 innocent people; most of them celebrating one of the most secret and beautiful rituals in the world, Marriage.

These attacks have proven that terrorism is a global issue that knows no boundaries and does not discriminate, and it is up to everyone in the world no matter where they live, what they do for a living, or what their religion is to fight it.

I wish I could remember who keeps saying that he made the world a "safer" place!!!

sk8er boi

The Day After the Attacks

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:55:01 GMT

Last night, Jordan was hit by a series of explosions targeting civilians at three Amman hotels. These attacks resulted in the death of 56 innocent people. I, as the rest of Jordanians, was in a state of shock and disbelief when I first heard the news. It was just simply unbelievable and hurt full.

I personally still haven't come to peace with the fact the Amman was attacked, just too much.

Today, Jordanians responded. They responded by marching out in the streets of the cities and towns all over Jordan expressing their anger and hate for the terrorists. Expressing their sadness and disbelief. Expressing their solidarity, and their condolences to the victims' families.

Tonight, Jordanians are gathering at the scenes of the three attacks lighting candles in remembrance of the victims; just wish I could be out there with them.

Once again, my deep condolences to the victims families.

Proud to be Jordanian,

sk8er boi

Mourning those lost

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 20:39:39 GMT

As you already know, Jordan has been struck by a series of explosions targeting hotels. I would just like to take a moment to pay my deepest condolences to the families of our beloved brothers and sisters, may they souls rest in peace. Your loss is a lost to all of us.