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Numbers Stations

Numbers stations (or number stations) are shortwave radio stations of uncertain origin. They generally broadcast artificially generated voices reading streams of numbers, words, letters (sometimes using a spelling alphabet), tunes or Morse code. They are in a wide variety of languages and the voices are usually women's, though sometimes men's or children's voices are used. more on https://goo.gl/ZuxX Honestly, I thought such thing would only exists in something like LOST but it seems to be real. What's interesting that a British official once said; 2:18s-2:26s - People shouldn't be interested in numbers stations, because people shouldn't be listening to them, because they are illegal to listen to. Now I wonder if we have numbers stations in Jordan. NOTE: I promised to blog about CEDAW again, I know, I'm late but I'm seriously busy plus the more I read the more I tend to be pro CEDAW and by the way, I'm active on twitter now [tags]conet project, numb

Numbers Stations

Numbers stations (or number stations) are shortwave radio stations of uncertain origin. They generally broadcast artificially generated voices reading streams of numbers, words, letters (sometimes using a spelling alphabet), tunes or Morse code. They are in a wide variety of languages and the voices are usually women's, though sometimes men's or children's voices are used. more on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_station Honestly, I thought such thing would only exists in something like LOST but it seems to be real.

Friday prayers should be against stupidity

Just like aridness years we should dedicated a prayer for stupidity in the Muslim world instead of chopping our heads with the over repeated speech while almost yelling at us! we should be praying that we will not encounter such stupidity next year or the purpose of our existence is nil. Turkey Top court lenient on ’honor killing’ Afghanistan 84 Afghan girls hospitalized in apparent poisoning [tags]prayer, poisoning, Afghanistan, Turkey, Friday, muslim world[/tags]

Friday prayers should be against stupidity

Just like aridness years we should dedicated a prayer for stupidity in the Muslim world instead of chopping our heads with the over repeated speech while almost yelling at us! we should be praying that we will not encounter such stupidity next year or the purpose of our existence is nil. Turkey Top court lenient on ’honor killing’ Afghanistan 84 Afghan girls hospitalized in apparent poisoning [tags]prayer, poisoning, Afghanistan, Turkey, Friday, muslim world[/tags]

How CEDAW may contradict Islam & How it might contradict itself if not fully taken

In this contemporary world it's somehow easier for individuals and governments to apply a law under the international flag or universal flag even though what the West flag it as universal is not necessarily universal. It's really harsh to apply anything under the name of religion unless it's a cool thing in the eye of the West and this way should keep the financial aid flowing. In the West you can see and sense Islam but not Muslims while in Arabia you can see Muslims but never see or sense Islam, In the West you can see people converting to Islam because they had the chance to think about it and the chance to have good examples but again you see the worse examples starting from Mosques ending with taking off hijab and denouncing Allah. It's really confusing whether we should lift the reservations on CEDAW or not. In some cases it might be used to oppose the religious protocols and which in its turn is sometime used to abuse Women when its interpret to serve certain sce

How CEDAW may contradict Islam & How it might contradict itself if not fully taken

In this contemporary world it's somehow easier for individuals and governments to apply a law under the international flag or universal flag even though what the West flag it as universal is not necessarily universal. It's really harsh to apply anything under the name of religion unless it's a cool thing in the eye of the West and this way should keep the financial aid flowing. In the West you can see and sense Islam but not Muslims while in Arabia you can see Muslims but never see or sense Islam, In the West you can see people converting to Islam because they had the chance to think about it and the chance to have good examples but again you see the worse examples starting from Mosques ending with taking off hijab and denouncing Allah. It's really confusing whether we should lift the reservations on CEDAW or not. In some cases it might be used to oppose the religious protocols and which in its turn is sometime used to abuse Women when its interpret to serve certain sce
guardian.co.uk - First produced at the Royal Court earlier this month, Caryl Churchill's play for Gaza has divided critics and audiences. The Guardian's Michael Billington called it a 'heartfelt lamentation', while the Times found it 'straitjacketed political orthodoxy'. For Howard Jacobson, it is 'wantonly inflammatory'. Bloggers have debated whether the play is antisemitic. Judge for yourself

I'm not against CEDAW but CEDAW is against me

Please allow me to repeat myself here, I'm not against CEDAW but CEDAW is against me . Each and every country, nation, religion and even community on this planet has the right to make their own choices based on their own ideology and/or belief. Some people do believe that we human beings descended from monkies, some other people believe that the world's savior lost his way in a tunnel but he will find his way one day and save us, some other people yet believe that going out of the norm and having a sexual affiliation with the same gender is just normal, some others believe in exorcism and getting possessed. In this world, there is an endless list of beliefs that I consider weird because it doesn't meet my standards and at the same time many people might find my beliefs weird, such as believing in a book named The Holy Quran that was sent to an illiterate shepherd in the middle of Arabian desert. For a compiled short list of weird religious practices check out listverse.com

I'm not against CEDAW but CEDAW is against me

Please allow me to repeat myself here, I'm not against CEDAW but CEDAW is against me . Each and every country, nation, religion and even community on this planet has the right to make their own choices based on their own ideology and/or belief. Some people do believe that we human beings descended from monkies, some other people believe that the world's savior lost his way in a tunnel but he will find his way one day and save us, some other people yet believe that going out of the norm and having a sexual affiliation with the same gender is just normal, some others believe in exorcism and getting possessed. In this world, there is an endless list of beliefs that I consider weird because it doesn't meet my standards and at the same time many people might find my beliefs weird, such as believing in a book named The Holy Quran that was sent to an illiterate shepherd in the middle of Arabian desert.

Disturbing morning news

Contains three hours negotiating a 16 years old girl to convince not to commit suicide in Irbid because her family prevented her from continuing her studies and a 33 years old man was charged with the premeditated murder of his mother . What a negative news to read before heading to bed after night long of work, now I'm afraid I'm going to commit suicide in my dreams. An advice for my fellow bloggers, keep an eye on the news for new suicide so you can decide whether you should open a new category in your blog and name it Suicide in town or not. Not sure if you can handle one more piece of news even if it wasn't as disturbing as the above but but I rejoined Twitter and you can follow me and you still can take this blog reader & visitor survey Good night, wish me good dreams! and good morning to those who didn't even wake up yet! BatJad

Disturbing morning news

Contains three hours negotiating a 16 years old girl to convince not to commit suicide in Irbid because her family prevented her from continuing her studies and a 33 years old man was charged with the premeditated murder of his mother . What a negative news to read before heading to bed after night long of work, now I'm afraid I'm going to commit suicide in my dreams. An advice for my fellow bloggers, keep an eye on the news for new suicide so you can decide whether you should open a new category in your blog and name it Suicide in town or not. Not sure if you can handle one more piece of news even if it wasn't as disturbing as the above but but I rejoined Twitter and you can follow me and you still can take this blog reader & visitor survey Good night, wish me good dreams! and good morning to those who didn't even wake up yet! BatJad

Reader & Visitor Survey

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Reader & Visitor Survey

I will appreciate your time if you can take this survey which should help me understanding my readers. If you can't see the Survey in this page then please click here to access the survey on SurveyGizmo

Jordanian Special force mission at 7th circle

May Allah bless Jordan and our awesome special force I couldn't embed the video nor download it so I will just link to it Lina Taybeh [ Status originally written by Issa Mahasneh - Yugi ] - Today, Jordanian special forces blocked 2 cars at 7th Circle in a thriving Hollywood style. The cars contained guns and other weapons. A must-see! This is no NYPD, CSI style on TV. This is real drama action on the 7th Circle today. A team of Jordanian SWAT Team blocked all the ways going to the 7th circle. It was a trap for 2 cars (non Jordanian plates). The cars had 3 people carrying machine guns in the trunk of their cars. The whole thing was completed in 2 minutes in a very professional Hollywood style. The Special Forces were wearing black masks, holding machine guns in the middle of the street, something we are not accustomed to in Jordan. The special forces trapped the two cars in the round abound, took the three men outside the car and into the ground, put them in the vans, checked if th
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has made a significant new commitment to cancer control as part of the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign, an initiative to address the burden of cancer worldwide. The five-year, $300 million commitment from Jordan will fund three important cancer control initiatives – building a cutting-edge cancer treatment and research facility, developing a national cancer control plan and creating an Office of Advocacy and Survivorship. More at http://livestrongblog.org/2009/04/16/hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan’s-300-million-commitment-to-cancer/

Friday Book: The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education

A West Point grad, Rhodes Scholar, and Army Ranger recounts his unique education and struggles with the hard lessons that only war can teach. "The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education" (Craig M. Mullaney) One haunting afternoon on Losano Ridge in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Captain Craig Mullaney and his infantry platoon were caught in a deadly firefight with Al Qaeda fighters, when a message came over the radio: one of his soldiers had been killed by the enemy. Mullaney’s education, the four years he spent at West Point, and the harrowing test of Ranger School, readied him for a career in the Army. His subsequent experience as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford couldn’t have been further from the Army and his working-class roots, and yet the unorthodox education he received there would be surprisingly relevant as a combat leader. But despite all his preparation, the hardest questions remained. When the call came to lead his platoon into battle and earn his soldiers’ salutes, wou

Friday Book: The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education

A West Point grad, Rhodes Scholar, and Army Ranger recounts his unique education and struggles with the hard lessons that only war can teach. "The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education" (Craig M. Mullaney) One haunting afternoon on Losano Ridge in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Captain Craig Mullaney and his infantry platoon were caught in a deadly firefight with Al Qaeda fighters, when a message came over the radio: one of his soldiers had been killed by the enemy. Mullaney’s education, the four years he spent at West Point, and the harrowing test of Ranger School, readied him for a career in the Army. His subsequent experience as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford couldn’t have been further from the Army and his working-class roots, and yet the unorthodox education he received there would be surprisingly relevant as a combat leader. But despite all his preparation, the hardest questions remained. When the call came to lead his platoon into battle and earn his soldiers’ salutes, wou