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Peace is their way

A country formed in 1921, Iraq is where we have learnt about Mesopotamia, Babylon and other historical biblical events . Its really sad to hear that the last remaining christian communities in Iraq have been displaced as reported by the New York Times . These communities non-violence approach and having deep prayer really reflects their faith placed in practice. Fortunately, the power of Internet have dispelled many hoax and propaganda about the war in Iraq; conflictantiquities.wordpress.com andrewsullivan hoaxoffame.tumblr.com The Pope calls for peace. “Brothers and sisters: Never war! Never war!”

An Angle on the Highways

Lets have a look at Malaysian highways. Kuala Lumpur http://www.jalanow.com/kl-140722J-8080 Kesas Highway http://www.jalanow.com/malaysia-highway-E5-Expressway-KESAS-live-traffic-cam-140722J-8080 Surprisingly some of the cameras were clear.

Unfolding MAS MH17 Tragedy

Here is a log of some events from the recent MH17 tragedy on 17 July 2014 that I have followed 17.7.2014 Pro-Russia soldiers deny having weapons capable of reaching the plane. Time 18.7.2014 The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Euroep (OSCE) was allowed access to the crash site for less than an hour before rebels fire a warning shot for OSCE to leave. theguardian 20.7.2014 Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman arrive at Kiev, Ukraine. theStar Malaysia announce to retire MH17 call sign and replace with MH19 ( thestar ). 21.7.2014 Satellite footage from DigitalGlobe via Times . Dutch initiates preliminary criminal probe into the downing of flight MH17 over rebel-held Ukraine. Russian releases a press statement ( video ) and questions why Ukraine had an SU25 fighter jet following MH17. 22.7.2014 Russia hands over 2 black box to Malaysia. Video , theStar See Detailed log by theguardian , part 2 .

MH17 Goes Down on 17.7.2014

Its official the Malaysian Airline's (MAS) Boeing 777-200ER flight MH17 wreckage has been found in the town of Torez, Donetsk, East Ukraine.The plane was from Amsterdam at 12:15PM (10:15GMT) and bound to Kuala Lumpur. Will there be justice? Lots of news online but here are links to Time , Newsweek and theStar . From news reports , the Dutch leaders appear to remain calm. Malaysian papers are heating up news with its reporting in Utusan . What we know one day after the incident; Source: thestar.com.my MH17 lost contact at 14:15GMT, at about 50Km from the Russian border. The plane was shot down at an altitude of over 10,000m (about 33,000 feet) Total of 298 passengers were onboard Malaysian crew total 15. Malaysian passengers 43 Ukrainian government denies involvement in that shooting Pro-russia separatist, under support of Russia confirmed shooting down the plane The emergency beacon position is 48 7:32 North 38 31:33 East, as reported in theStar and Xinhua  

Making Friends in a Week

This is in just 1 week.

4 musketeers

Little one playing.

Crab dinner in Muar

The milk crab was good.

Welcome Lucie and Kristen - 2014

The pair of sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) have made themselves rather comfortable within 3 days and can now eat out of the hands. Some considerations about them; being noctural - They are kept indoors, in the day time they do get little indirect sunlight from the windows. We feed and start bonding after 11PM. natural gliding - The cage is higher than the cheaper ones being offered. possum - Their diet are currently sliced apples, dried food and water (watch the video) Animal classification A little of the science bit info Class - Mammals Infraclass - Marsupialia Order - Diprotodontia Suborder - Phalangeriformes  Watch them in their new home. http://www.magisto.com/album/fHtxAAEBQQJzCHIGBw?type=sms

A Grand Gate 2014

Looks like a great gift from the daughter to improve security. Wow, an automatic remote open and close function. There is also a builtin entry and exit door within the gate. A classic twine like decorative ornament at the top and upper portion of the gate brings about a beautiful rustic feel. On the left and right is adorned with lighting in matching colours. Just nice.