Al Queda and the number '11'. A co-incidence?

Now this might shake you up a little, but read on................... THE SECRET BEHIND THE NUMBER 11 Read it all!    1) New York City has 11 letters 2) Afghanistan has 11 letters. 3) Ramsin Yuseb has 11 letters . (The terrorist who threatened to destroy the Twin Towers in 1993) 4) George W Bush has 11 letters.  This could be a mere coincidence, but this gets more interesting:

1) New York is the 11th state. 2) The first plane crashing against the Twin Towers was flight number 11. 3) Flight 11 was carrying 92 passengers. 9 + 2 = 114) Flight 77 which also hit Twin Towers , was carrying 65 passengers. Therefore, 6+5 = 115) The tragedy was on September 11, or 9/11 as it is now known. 9 + 1+ 1 =116) The date is equal to the US emergency services telephone number 911. 9 + 1 + 1 = 11  Sheer coincidence..?!  Read on and make up your own mind: 1) The total number of victims inside all the hi-jacked planes was 254.  2 + 5 + 4 = 11.  2) September 11 is day number 254 of the calendar year. Again 2 + 5 + 4 = 11.. 3) The Madrid bombing took place on 3/11/2004. 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 11. 4) The tragedy of Madrid happened 911 days after the Twin Towers incident.  Now this is where things get totally eerie:  The most recognized symbol for the US , after the Stars & Stripes, is the Eagle. The following verse is taken from the Quran, the Islamic holy book:  'For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced ; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah and there was peace.'  That verse i number 9.11 of the Quran. Unconvinced about all of this Still ?!  Try this and see how you feel afterwards, it made my hair stand on end: Open Microsoft Word and do the following: 1. Type in capitals Q33 NY. This is the flight number of the first plane to hit one of the Twin Towers .. 2. Highlight the Q33 NY. 3. Change the font size to 48. 4. Change the actual font to the WINGDINGS 1 What do you think now?!! ? ? ? This is the result : Q33NY

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The New Year, dream big - THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT

"Every single thing you do matters. You have been created as one of a kind. You have been created in order to make a difference. You have within you the power to change the world." -Andy Andrews

As 2012 begins, you may have big dreams for what you want to accomplish. But, what are your dreams for influencing other people? How will the things you do today affect others tomorrow?  Just watch the video below and see how your everyday choices could affect millions of lives!

Aziz Bari offers himself as Pakatan candidate for polls

Controversial constitutional law expert Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Bari has offered himself as a potential election candidate for Pakatan Rakyat, saying that he wanted to take part in the country’s political process by serving as a lawmaker.

The outspoken academic said that while he was “not particularly passionate” about being a party member, he felt that a good and effective two-party system was pivotal to allow proper reforms and good governance.

“I mean I wouldn’t for example take part in party elections, I just want to be a lawmaker if they (PR) think I am good enough to be their candidate,” Abdul Aziz (picture) told The Malaysian Insiderin an email interview.

He confirmed that he had received “unofficial” offers from all three opposition parties — PAS, PKR and the DAP — but said that “it was too early to tell” which party he would contest under.

Abdul Aziz said he had no reservations about contesting under any PR party as “all of them are committed to common policies which in turn uphold the constitution and this is crucial for the emergence of a two-party system.”

But the former International Islamic University (UIA) lecturer stated his reservations about getting involved in party politics, and said he was only interested in standing for elections and not as a party man, something he said he does not have the “stamina” for.

“This is the point which those opposed to the idea to bear in mind. Joining politics does not necessarily mean getting involved in party politics.

“In any case politics, like (a) career in academia or (an) NGO, is just a platform for change. Whatever it is I am too old to make politics a career. If I am still in my 40s it is different but I am going to be 53, that is why it is a just a one-off, given the circumstances,” he added.

Abdul Aziz was earlier suspended with pay from UIA for criticising the Selangor Sultan’s intervention in the state’s Islamic Religious Department (Jais) raid on the Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC) as “uncommon and inconsistent”.

He is reportedly eyeing the Sabak Bernam parliamentary seat currently held by Umno’s Abdul Rahman Bakri, who is due to enter his defence in June on nine counts of making false claims.

The controversial lecturer is currently the subject of an ongoing internal probe by UIA over his remarks on the Selangor Sultan.

He is also being investigated by the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

[Source: The MI]

V calls out to fellow Malaysians

Is it over for MCA?

TWO time bombs have exploded in the MCA in the past two days but the mainstream media, especially MCA’s mouthpiece, The Star, has down played the news.

About 1,000 MCA members from Penang and Johor have resigned en bloc and they cite the loss of confidence in the party leadership as their reason for quitting.

The resignations are only the tip of the iceberg and they signal the beginning of the implosion widely predicted for Barisan Nasional’s second largest component party.

Loss of faith in Soi Lek

According to a few of those who quit but did not want to be named, more MCA members nationwide are expected to quit in the run-up to the next general election.

The mainstream media are down playing the news because it is a major blow for the MCA and BN’s preparations for the general election widely expected to be called by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in February or March.

Those who quit say they had lost confidence in the MCA leadership because it is led by a scandal-tainted and immoral president, Dr Chua Soi Lek.

“Whenever he speaks on any issue, it backfires and is a laughing stock of the people or grassroots. This is because Chua is in no position to talk about issues on morality and integrity.

“We cannot continue to be associated with such a leader and his cronies who are only looking after their own interest and positions,” said a former MCA member who is known to this writer.

30% of members to abandon party by polling day

Citing recent events and issues, the former member said: “It is embarrassing to MCA for Chua to talk about freedom of the press and freedom of speech.

“What is he talking about when the first thing he (Chua) did when he won the presidency by fluke was to place The Star directly under the control of the party.

“The paper is now under the overall control of a panel that includes his son (Tee Yong) as a key member. He also appointed his son in government positions.

“The MCA leadership is now led by a man who is morally tainted and one who practices nepotism and cronyism to turn the party into his family’s empire,” he added.

Another former member added: “Just watch how MCA implodes in the run-up to the 13th General Election. At least 30 per cent of its members will eventually abandon the party by polling day.”

Soi Lek-Donald Lim spat

In another development, party insiders say Selangor MCA is in shambles following a fallout between Chua and state MCA chief Donald Lim Siang Chai.

As the state chief, Lim does not even have the say to decide which seat to contest.

Lim is said to be eyeing the Selayang parliamentary seat but Chua already has someone else in mind – possibly a woman candidate.

What is telling is that Lim does not even have the confidence to try and wrest back his former seat - PJ Selatan – where he was beaten by PKR’s Hee Loy Sian by 5,706 votes in 2008.

Party insiders say the backdoor Deputy Finance Minister Senator is now desperate and is manoeuvring to get what he wants.

The insiders say it would be most interesting to see how severely Selangor MCA would be split by the Chua-Lim tussle for control of the state.

[Source: MC]

Are you ready for this Sunday?

If everything goes as planned, the scene will be akin to something like the video clip posted below, er ... minus the destructive scene of course.  Can you imagine what it will be like when everyone dons on the mask on the halo grounds of Dataran Merdeka and looking at only one direction - the clock tower?  I know it will take anyone's breath away.



People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.

An Invitation : Be part of the Guy Fawkes gathering this Sunday

If the organisers behind this flashmob get what they want, there will be a sea of people in Guy Fawkes masks at Dataran Merdeka on Sunday, which is New Year's Eve.

In a posting on Facebook, the unnamed organisers of the V for Merdeka flashmob called on Malaysians to don Guy Fawkes masks in symbolic protest to demand "real democracy" in 2012.

"We will stage the final dramatic scene in the film V for Vendetta at Dataran Merdeka to show our common outrage against the many injustices and anti-democratic events that happened in Malaysia in 2011.

"We want to collectively say enough is enough, time for real democracy now in 2012!" the organisers say in their posting.

In the final scene of V for Vendetta, a popular film released by Warner Bros in 2005, the British Houses of Parliament are blown up in a bid to restore freedom and democracy.

The explosion occurs as fireworks go off to ring in the New Year, watched by thousands who don Guy Fawkes masks.

'Governments should be afraid of their people'

"Don't worry, there won't be any bombing! But there will be a symbolic building with a clock tower, fireworks and...V," the posting says, referring to the film's protagonist.

"People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."

Those interested to join are urged to print out cut-outs of the mask posted on the site by the organisers.

"Put on your V masks during the countdown to midnight and watch as the fireworks go off. Our video and photo teams will capture this reenactment and spread it all over the world!" the posting says.

As of late this morning, 154 people have said that they would be attending the event.

The flashmob is linked to the Occupy Dataran movement, which is an independent grassroots youth initiative to "reclaim Dataran Merdeka as an open and democratic space for the people".

[Source: Mkini]

Where were you, Najib?

For once, it was such a relief that Najib did not turn up for the recent Christmas high tea gathering at the Subang Jaya Full Gospel Tabernacle.  At least, we didn't have to remove crosses, crucifixes or forbidding the choir from singing Christmas hymns.  It was such a different feel compared with the event last year, where everything was a put on to abide by the wishes of the prime minister.  This year, we have the presence of Opposition Leader, Anwar Ibrahim, and one can immediately feel the sincerity of the person when he went around shaking hands with well wishers.  I guess the Christians were glad that they were not once again  humiliated this year had he [Najib] turned up for the event.  Instead, to show the kind of respect of the church, he sent a third rate minister, Koh Tsu Koon, to represent him.  Would it had made any difference had he stayed at home?

[Pix courtesy of Malaysiakini]

Once again, HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone!

Merry Christmas, everyone