TOP 10 iPHONE APPLICATIONS

The original iPhone (left) and the iPhone 3G (right).

Apple Inc. introduced iPhone on June 29 2007 and later released iPhone 3G on July 11 2008.

With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G redefines what a mobile phone can do — again.

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HOW DOES ISLAM RELATE TO CHRISTIANITY AND JUDAISM

Muslims, Christians and Jews all trace their origins to the Prophet and Patriarch Abraham and their three Prophets are direct descendants from Abraham's sons - Muhammad from the eldest, Ishmael, and Moses and Jesus from Isaac (peace be upon them all).

Muslims particularly respect and revere Jesus. They consider him one of the greatest of God's prophets and messengers. A Muslim never refers to him simply as "Jesus", but always adds the phrase "peace be upon him." The Qur'an confirms his virgin birth, and a special chapter of the Qur'an is entitled "Mary" in honor of the mother of Jesus.
Jesus was born miraculously through the same power that had brought Adam (peace be upon them both) into being without a father:

"Truly the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust and then said to him, 'Be!' and he was." (Qur'an 3:59)

During his prophetic mission, Jesus (peace be upon him) performed many miracles. The Qur'an tells us that he said:

"I have come to you with a sign from your Lord: I make for you out of clay a figure of a bird, and breathe into it and it becomes a bird by God's leave. And I heal the blind, and the lepers, and I raise the dead by God's leave." (Qur'an 3:49)

Neither Muhammad nor Jesus (peace be upon them) came to change the basic doctrine of the belief in One God, brought by earlier prophets, but to confirm and renew it.

Article Source: www.beautifulislam.net

ART STUDENT'S DISAPPEARING CAR TRICK

Sara Watson took three weeks to transform the car

A design student made a battered old Skoda "disappear" by painting it to merge with the surrounding car park.

Sara Watson, who is studying drawing at the University of Central Lancashire (Uclan), took three weeks to transform the car's appearance.

She created the illusion in the car park outside her studio at Uclan's Hanover Building in Preston.

The car is now being used for advertising by the local recycling firm that donated the vehicle.

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SITI WINS 4 AWARDS AT 16TH AIM

Pop diva Datuk Siti Nurhaliza was the big winner of the country’s most prestigious awards show by bagging four major awards.

She bagged the coveted Best Album award for her Lentera Timur album at the 16th Anugerah Industri Muzik event. This is the fifth time any of Siti’s album has won the award.

Siti also took home the Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Female) for song Di Kayangan Kita taken from the same album, during the ceremony, which was held at the Putra World Trade Centre here last night.

Siti, who was not present as she was performing umrah, has won the title for best vocal performance for nine times since 1999 with the exception of 2007.

Her elder sister Saida Taruddin accepted the awards on her behalf.

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IT'S A MARVELOUS BIRTHDAY

KL Tower, the fifth tallest tower in the world

My birthday this year was really marvelous. Besides receiving Happy Birthday wishes from my beloved wife and family members, I also received messages from my ex personal assistant Puan Latipah, friends and acquaintances.

In Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant, 282 meters above sea level

Overwhelmed by a mood of celebration, my family and I went to Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant at KL Tower, the fifth tallest tower in the world, for a high tea. Once arrived at the restaurant, we were served with varieties of delicious food.

Petronas Twin towers, the tallest Twin Buildings in the world

Meanwhile, we could observe a beautiful scenery of the city of Kuala Lumpur, including Time Square and Petronas Twin Towers as the restaurant revolved. It took about 1.5 hours to make a full 360 degrees panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur.





Back home, it's time for cake cutting and presents opening event. Thanks to Angah for taking the initiative in preparing it. Thanks also to Angah, Boy and Adik for the valuable presents.

Greg Norman & Ashworth Shirts, Money and Etc..

Im also grateful to Along, Abang Long and Qistyna for giving me a lot of Sterlings and a big Happy Birthday greeting card . Thank you Along, Abang Long and Qis.

A big Happy Birthday card and a lot of Sterlings !

I also would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my beloved wife for the present she gave to me - a Mercedes Benz CLK. Wow! it's really marvelous.

Entering CLK with Darling wife and Angah

Syukur to Allah for giving all the Rahmat to us. Syukran.

Thanks once again to my dearest wife, family members, friends, Puan Latipah and all parties who have sent greetings, gave me presents and treated me well on this marvelous occasion.

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

CONFIRMED CASES OF SWINE FLU

CONFIRMED CASES;

• Mexico: 168 suspected deaths - 12 confirmed

• US: one death, at least 109 confirmed cases

• New Zealand: 4 confirmed, 12 probable cases

• Canada: 35 confirmed cases

• UK: 10 confirmed cases

• Spain: 13 confirmed cases

• Germany: 4 confirmed cases

• Israel, Costa Rica: 2 confirmed cases each

• The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong: 1 confirmed case each

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Countries with confirmed cases of secondary transmission

• US

• Canada

• Spain

• Germany
  

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Swine flu symptoms

People infected with the virus have symptoms that include:

• Fever.
• Cough.
• Sore throat.
• Muscle and joint pain.
• Shortness of breath.

Source: World Health Organization

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IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY

With Steven Spielberg in London

On my birthday today, I'm indeed grateful to God , Allah S.W.T for given me all the great things in life:

• Now, a healthy retired Director General.
  
• Have two smart sons, an intellectual son in law, two beautiful daughters and a cute, wonderful granddaughter.
• Given the opportunities to travel around the world.
• A happy and successful family. I thanks my beloved wife, Datin Norayini who has generously contributed her time, energy and resources to make this family what it is today.
  

At winter Fanfare, Hyde Park, London

With more available time now, I hope I'll continue to render my services to the local community, to the nation and to the world. And more golf, of course.

At Belfry- home of 2002 Ryder Cup, Birmingham

I'm looking forward to a brighter and more productive future ahead. May Allah continues to grant us health, wealth, wisdom and success. Amin.

All in a family in Venice, Italy

The following remarks and pictures are extracted from Along's fotopages, Boy's blog, Angah's and Adik's card:

From Iva (Along), Firdaus (Abang Long) and Qistyna,

Papa,

Every year your birthday reminds me how grateful I am that you are my father.
With all that’s going on in the world today, I’m thankful I get to watch you
to look up to you, being an example of a good man.

What a privilege it is to observe your strength, your competence and your kindness.I am so blessed to be under your wing, your protection, your care,
learning important life lessons from you

Happy Birthday Papa!
from your admiring daughter,son in law & your granddaughter

Spending Hari Raya with Qistyna

From Izad (Boy),

Moga Allah panjangkan umur, murahkan rezeki, agar sihat sentiasa. Happy 59th Birthday.


Papa, I am astounded, and amazed, always, on how far you've been. From a mere son of a rubber tapper to ruling a government body (regarding rubber! irony) and to where u are now, you have always been my look-up to. I dont think I am half the man you are. From Kampung bakar batu Johor to Univ California & then Manchester Uni, You've leaped over mountains, swam over seas. You saw things that others dont. You make a name of yourself. Kagum.

Happy birthday papa. I know you visit this blog a lot (tapi tak komen). so here's to a long prosperous HEALTHY life ahead papa. Here! Here!

It is an honour to be your son, always.
Mohd Izad Iskandar bin ABD RAHMAN.

p/s: Sayang papa

With Izad In Prague, Cezch Republic.

From Iza (Angah) and Idlan (Adik):

With Iza at home

Happy birthday !!!

Papa,

Thank you for all the times you have help me. Thanks for teaching me golf, the greatest sport in the world.

Have Fun and Be Happy Always.

Idlan.

With Idlan, the youngest at home

Thanks for spending time reading this post. Have a great time.