Sunday, 29 May 2011

Osama Bin Laden in the eyes of His 5th Wife

After Osama bin Laden dead, the media race to find out the figure of this man. Almost ten years ago, a magazine published in London, Al-Majallah, managed to dig up personal life of Osama bin Laden by Amal Ahmed al-sadah, which is the fifth wife of Osama.

Amal al-sadah  is a figure of beautiful women who have a quite high posture. This woman comes from Yemen, but several sources say, Amal inherited a central asian race (Caucasian), so she had a posture like a world class fashion model and beauty.

In addition, although she married in the relatively young age, 17 years old, she's quite intelligent woman. This is one reason why Amal became the beloved wife of Osama bin Laden.

Amal told the daily habits and penchant for Osama bin Laden in the yogurt. "He rarely ate meat, but like to go hunting," said Amal.

He also reveals the tragedy of 11 September 2001 scenario. All that is told in a long interview to Khalid Nasr, which was published in The Guardian on Friday, March 15, 2002.

it was Quite a long struggle in the hunt for Al-Majallah and interviewed Osama bin Laden's wives. Once approved, many conditions must be complied with when the identity is hidden, only given the initials AS (Amal Ahmed al-sadah).

AS finally agreed to be interviewed by several strict requirements. For security reasons, she refused to be photographed. In addition, the location of the interview also asked that are not mentioned.

AS speaks with calm and confidence. she lives in an ordinary house, far from luxurious. her words and behavior are very polite and humble.


Below is the interview transcript

Nasr: When Osama forbid you travel alone, Is Osama on the fact that concern you? Is (for example) Osama worried about Taliban men (will bother you)?

AS: At one point, bin Laden once told me, that he was very worried and fear the possibility of Taliban fighters would turn against him. Osama also never thought a moment Taliban fighters may be resigned and require considerable funds. And bin Laden also had said the possibility the United States could pay to get rid of the Taliban fighters. Osama also once told me, He had some differences with Mullah Omar and other Taliban leaders. They could have walked alone, and Osama was once thought unlikely that he constantly stay with them.

Nasr: Who are the people who are considered closest to Osama?

AS: He always mention the name of Mullah Omar. Osama often having serious talks with Mullah Omar. In addition there are Abu-Sulaiman and Abu-Hafs Ghayth (aka Mohammad Atef, a close friend of Osama. He is an attack plan strategy specialist. He was killed by U.S. bombing in Afghanistan). Osama was always with one of them when travelling secretly.

Nasr: Does Osama have a special guardian?

U.S.: Osama command a quite large commando troops. They are the children of young Mujahedeen Arab tribes. In addition, bin Laden also has a number of combat vehicles normally used when in the midst of the army and when travelling with them.

Nasr: Did Osama was talking to you about his intention to attack the United States?

AS: He never talked about his desire to attack the United States. Osama just explain to me about the hegemony of the United States and cooperation between the U.S. relationship with Israel. However, every time Osama was always stressed to me, that he has a great plan. That he has dedicated his life to deal with them. He always repeated the statement to me, that the United States has been insulting Arabs, trampling on the Arab national pride. In addition, bin Laden also told me that he had an army of young fighters which is quite a lot. The young fighters hate the United States, and they are willing to sacrifice themselves for jihad against them (United States).

Nasr: How Osama reply to U.S. accusations that he was behind the embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam?

AS: I always listen to the speeches he excitedly said, the United States is the first enemy . That the U.S. has spread problem in our region. And there is nothing wrong, if we are trying to survive and defend themselves by killing and fighting them. United States deserved it. Mujahin young fighters who conduct suicide bombings have received God's guidance to give lessons to the Americans.

Nasr: Have you ever wondered whether he was behind this attack?

U.S.: Never.

Nasr: Why did not you ask?

AS: He does not like to talk about the issue to me. I know him very well, Osama will be angry with me when I tried to ask him the attack case. I better not ask, rather than our relationship to be problematic and not harmonious.



Ten Facts About Justin Bieber

1. Justin's voice began to change


This is the age time for Justin's voice changed. but he's got a top vocal coach so there is nothing to worry about, beliebers!




2. Justin was a big fan of Beyonce Knowles


Justin was a big fan of beyonce, he once told Beyonce "You're Really Pretty!"






3. Justin grew up with songs of Boyz II Men


Since Justin was a baby, his parent had made his ear familiar with R&B and Boyz II Men.




4. Justin is not from a wealthy family

Justin comes from a simple family. his parents separated when he was little. So he grew up with decent live. If he look back, Justin felt very blessed.



5. Justin's first time on an airplane, is when he will meet his manager Scooter Braun, the former So So Def Recordings boss who found Justin on Youtube. Then he flew Justin from Ontario, Canada to Atlanta.

"it was my first experience on a plane". Justin said. "it was amazing ... I met Jermaine Dupri (So So Def founder), and a week later my manager show my online video to usher. And Usher commented, "so this is the boy? Man, this kid ... I should have asked him to sing in front of me". 

"and I was flown back to Atlanta to meet and sing in front of him. Usher said he want to give me a contract. He also made contact with Justin Timberlake. JT, also was interested in contracting me"



6. Justin considers Jessica Biel "hot"
 
Justin said, the best part when i met Justin Timberlake is when i had chance to talk with jessica Biel.. "She was hot"



7. Justin is left handed player

Justin started playing guitar at the age of 8 years. When first learning, he plays guitar for right handed people, because at home his mother only had the guitar for right handed people. Justin played it using the left hand. Then, aunt Pattie Mallette (Justin's mom) put strings upside down so Justin can play it. But, Justin put it back as it should and tried to play them. He said, its really hard because they have to play it in reverse. Finally, Pattie Mallette bought the left-handed guitar for Justin as birthday present. so Justin can continue learned to play guitar properly





 8. Justin loves hockey:

Justin says he loves hockey and he played hockey all his life. His favorite team is the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I'm a Leafs fan, yeah!"




9. Justin's favorite color is purple
Justin loves the purple color, but  he was puzzled when asked why purple became his favorite color, but who cares?


10. Justin's  favourite food is Spaghetti Bolognese

for the girls BELIEBERS, you better learn to make this famous italian cuisine, because Justin liked it very much!

Monday, 28 February 2011

Some Unique Roads in This Planet

The shortest path in the world (Ebenezer Place - Scotland)
 
Ebenezer Place, in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, known as the shortest street in the world by the Guinness Book Of Records at 2.06 m (6'9 "). There is only one address on that street which is next door No. 1 bistro, which is part of the hotel which was built pd thn 1883. Official made the road pd thn 1887.







Narrowest street in the world (Spreuerhofstraße - Germany)

Spreuerhofstraße is the narrowest road that can be found in the city of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The width of the course of just 31cm. The line was built in 1727 on reconstruction efforts after the area is completely destroyed due to massive fires in 1726 and officially registered in the land registration office as a city street 77 number


 
Steepest road in the world (Baldwin Street - New Zealand)

Baldwin Street, in the quiet suburbs of southern New Zealand city of Dunedin, renowned as the steepest street in the world. This road is located on the outskirts of North East Valley, 3.5 miles northeast of downtown Dunedin's. the slope of Baldwin Street approximately 1:2.86 (19 ° or 35%).



Most zig-zag in the world (Lombard St. - San Francisco)
 
There are at San Francisco. Lombard is part of a long road, and there Zigzag section on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Road. Only a quarter of a mile in length and only a 5 mph speed limit.









Most complicated Road and lane in the world (Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange - Los Angeles)


Permits and out in all directions on this road is I-105 and I-110. This detour was opened in year 1993. 4 levels with limited access points.



 The world's longest national road (Highway 1 - Australia)
 
Australia's Highway 1 is the highway network which circumnavigates the continent of Australia, joining all mainland state capitals. At a total length of approximately 14,500 km (9,000 mi), it is the longest national highway in the world, along with Trans-Siberian road (more than 11,000 km [6800 mi]) and the Trans-Canada Highway (8030 km [4990 mi]). Every day more than one million people to travel in some parts of it.



Road with the world's largest roundabout (Putrajaya - Malaysia)
 
Not many people realize this when they're driving around Putrajaya, especially near the office of Prime Minister. Try to clear your mind and observe when you are driving, and you'll soon realize that you are driving along the roundabout potentially the world's largest. The length of the roundabout was kira2 3.4 km.






Widest street in the world (9 de Julio - Buenos Aires, Argentina)
 
Nine wide lane, with gardens between opposing traffic flows, this is the widest street in the world.




World's longest street (Yonge St. - Ontario, Canada)

This praise goes to Yonge Street, the main arterial road between Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe in the Canadian province of Ontario whose length 1.896km.



The world's most confusing traffic circle (Magic Roundabout - Swindon, UK)

The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, England, was built in 1972 and consists of five mini-roundabouts arranged in a circle. Its name comes from the children's television series The Magic Roundabout popular. Has been selected as the fourth scariest junction in the UK





Roundabout which often become demonstration place (HI Roundabout, Indonesia)

HI Roundabout function as a point heart of the capital has changed the function as the best place for the demostrator voicing 'conscience of the people', although it is known that none of the government building as a target of demonstrations that were surrounding the area, how the government can and want to hear content-oration oration voiced? Instead there is a consequence of each activity in the monument area causing heavy congestion with the bustle of the engine and honking motorists compete with the voice of the orator speaker.





Sunday, 27 February 2011

Unique Underground Villa

VALS Villa designed by Bjarne Mastenbroek and Christian Muller, the design of their plan is to fully integrate into the villa to avoid disturbing the natural landscape. through an underground tunnel that runs straight through the mountain. house slightly tilted, adding to the mountain scenery in the valley views across the house. The house is completed in 2009, built and equipped in cooperation with a large number of Dutch designers and design companies that produce the Netherlands.








The villa is fully embedded in the landscape. Access is provided through an existing wood barn, located on the lower level, will lead to the main program is located in a round cut on the slopes. The existence of a villa in the landscape thus limited to a minimum. The view from the villa looks over the narrow mountain valleys and dramatic views of the surrounding VALS. The villa was developed with support from local government and is being realized with the local workforce. With experience and technical ability that comes from a remote mountain village.

Horrible Tradition, Cut Your Own Finger

What is a sadness expression commonly performed by someone who lost family members?. Crying?, perhaps it is most often encountered. but for the general public of  the central mountain Wamena, expressions of grief of losing a family member is not only to cry alone. 

Usually they will be smearing themselves with mud to a certain period. But what makes them different cultures with many tribal cultures in other areas are cut off their fingers.

 
Similar to what was done by the Yakuza (the famous hard-line organization in Japan) if they have violated the rules set by the organization or fail to execute their mission. As an expression of remorse, they must cut one of their finger. For the people of the middle mountain, cutting a finger made where immediate family members such as husband, wife, father, mother, son, brother, or sister died. 




Cutting finger symbolizes the pain and pain when losing a loved family member. The phrase is so profound, even should have lost limbs. For the people of the central mountains, the family has a very important role. For people Balim Jayawijaya togetherness in a family has a strange traditional values.
finger cutting is generally done by the mother. But did not rule out cutting the finger performed by family members of the parent male or female. Cutting finger can also be interpreted as an effort to prevent the 'recurrence' doom that has claimed the lives of someone in the family is grieving. 

Like the story of a mother from Moni (a tribe in the area Paniai), he told me that his little finger bitten by his mother when he was born. It had to be done by the mother because some children who were born before always died. With the right pinkie finger decided he had just given birth to a child, the mother hopes that what happened to the children previously not happen to the baby. This sounds very eksrim, but in reality this is so, a woman from Moni has provided many grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the mother.


Cutting finger done in various ways. There was a cut finger by using sharp tools such as knives, machetes, or ax. Another way is by tying finger with a rope for some time so the network is bound to be dead and then cut.
But now the culture of 'cut the finger' is deprecated. now rarely encountered people who did it a few decades. What remains can we meet today are those who've done it long ago. This is caused by the religion affection who have signed up to remote areas in Papua.