Exactly a year ago tonight something happened that I’ll never forget. I wanted to go for a walk tonight too but i guess it wont be happening.
.....it started off like any other walk with Jagjeet Singh at around 10:00pm. The first noteworthy thing happened just a few seconds after we left my house; a few houses down some guys were having a party, drinking in the driveway wearing gloves in the cold. And these were old grown Punjabi men all over 45-50. The smell of some poor animal’s maas smoking on a propane grill was too strong and vicious. It made us walk faster and cover our noses even through the garage door half closed. The discussion turned to why people can still eat meat when it smells this bad.
We had only gone a few more blocks when Jagjeet Singh told me the guy coming toward us was drunk. The only drunk people I’d ever seen were in his presence and he’s always the one who points them out. ‘notice how he cant walk straight’ and when he said that the drunk guy rolled to the right and almost hit a parked car.
As the guy came near us, Jagjeet Singh closed folded his hands and said ਸ਼ਾਸ਼ੀ-ਕਾਲ(ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਸ਼ਹਿਰੀਆਂ ਵਾਂਙੂੰ). This was middle aged baba at least 60 years old wearing a thick coat and a messed up pug. He looked a little bit like an ammali. He was a little surprised and managed to mutter out ਸਾਸਰੀਕਾਲ ਕਾਕਾ in a low voice. His eyes were red and seemed to be 100% "ਟੱਲੀ" Jagjeet Singh said ਚੰਗਾ ਫੇਰ, ਸ਼ਾਸ਼ੀਕਾਲ!!
They guy smiled said something and turned to leave. Just then Jagjeet Singh held him by the arm and gave him a good hard slap him on his back! "ਥੋੜੀ ਜੀ ਘੱਟ ਪੀਆ ਕਰ ਚੰਗਾ" he said to the baba who turned around and just stood there for a while trying to figure out what had just happened. We than walked away, I guess he was a taken aback and displayed a surprised look not wanting to mess with the two of us 4 times his size combined.
No Jageet Singh isn’t crazy, he’s just his courageous nature that springs to life in situations like these. He tends to go with first instincts more often. He said there isnt any need to fear drunk babai because they cant fight back in that state anyway.
We walked on and when we turned west on Boundry Drive we could hear loud chatter coming from a dense crowd of at least 60-80 youth in front of Boundry Park Elementry. Majority of the people living in that part of town are Caucasian. All these were white kids too. As we walked past the patch of trees and came to view few by few their eyes looked up at us and the ones that did just stopped talking and we could feel their stares gazing on us.
I don’t think stuff like this ever happens in real life, just staged and acted out in movies. Anyone that caught sight of us stopped talking and fell silent. We kept our conversation going and didn’t bother looking at them. We reached near the last of the log fence sections and the 7-8 kids sitting there too stopped talking and looked up at us as we passed. Jagjeet Singh said a quick ‘hello’ and they all responded in unison a little taken aback.
There are a lot of different possible scenarios that could have played out that night. But I never would have thought this would be one of them. I doubt something like this would ever happen again. The worse thing that could have happened: they could all have attacked us right there and that certainly would have been the end without any traces left at all. The ratio of us vs. them was more 1:30+.
Considering that Nirmal Gill the caretaker at Surrey-Delta Gurdwara was beaten by 5 guys and killed; that too inside Gurdwara property in the heart of Punjabi dominated area. Them not making even a single remark while being under the influence speaks volume as to how far things have improved the past few years.
Most of them were drunk too. Anything could have happened. But I think it was the ‘roop’ that did the trick. Maybe they were just astonished to see us in those parts...
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
ਕੂੜ:Khalsa Credit Union Calendar
ਕੂੜ [Kur] {noun masculine, Dialectical usage} Same as ਕੂੜਾ, false
ਕੂੜਾ [kurra] {noun masculine} Sweepings, garbage, refuse, waste, rubbish, litter trash; also ਕੂੜਾ ਕਚਰਾ and ਕੂੜਾ ਕਰਕਟ
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Khalsa Credit Union is a BC bank run by Punajbis. Founded by Bhai Jeevan Singh Jee some 20 years ago it’s quite well known around the world, a search uncovers 550+ results.
‘The mission of Khalsa Credit Union is to provide a range of quality financial services to our members; promote Sikh educational, cultural, economic and relgious upliftment of members in the Khalsa spirit.’
If this mission was carried out properly the face of the BC Punjabi community would really have been something for Sikhs all over the world to look up to. Everything else aside, if this institution provided even some degree of ‘religious upliftment through the Khalsa Spirit’ things wouldn’t be where they are today.
Doing this should begin with a calendar. It’s not practical to reach out to so many people so many times over a year any other way, its certain someone will look at a calendar hanging rather than physically go to something done by a bank. A calendar should have something about the issuing authority and what they stand for: whether it’s a school, a business, sports team, or even a bank. This doesn’t include those that cheap publishers have pre-printed Punjabi culture/Sikh history themes and just stamp on the business information on the bottom.
A calendar issued by the Canucks will have everything about the team and players, a high school agenda will have detailed information about the school; last year GM Canada released a pretty good calendar that had information on their new 2005 vehicle lineup and scenic roads to drive on all across the country. This calendar showcased Canada in order to appeal to canadian buyers, even though GM is an American company. If a bank with Khalsa in its same can't do the same something's wrong.
How hard could it be for Khalsa Credit Union to display Sikh values and insight on a calendar? But it seems like its getting harder and harder every year.
We’ve had the Khalsa Cerdit Union Calendars for many years now. And the selection of the main display pictures for each month has been decent(if the manmade portraits of the Guru’s are ignored) Most of the historical pictures have been helpful reminders about different aspects about Punjab and its history. There were some things I saw on these for the first time and was amazed.
It’s a also a good thing they accepted and implemented the Nanakshahi Calendar right when it was passed. Shows they’re indeed inline with panthic thought.
This is something I just noticed: In recent years they’ve started to put the dates in Gurmukhi(੧,੨,੩) letters in a larger bold type face than the roman(1,2,3) ones. This might never have been done anywhere else. It’s most needed now when adults from even Punjab can’t decipher these ‘weird’ looking numbers. But if they look at the calendar enough times there’s a good chance they’ll lean them by the end of the year with matching the roman with the gurmukhi version of a numeral.
This year they’ve released the calendar to commemorate 20 years being in business. Yes, it is special, this upcoming year is. But this is also where things get a little disturbing. They do have all the usual inspiring pictures. But what’s missing is the descriptions in both Punajbi and English at the bottom.
What they put in instead of depicting the greatness of Harmandar Sahib are cheap reminders of ‘services’ offered by the Credit Union. Things like RRSP/RESPs when the bank stays open and other things. These things are common knowledge and don’t need to sacrifice something as inspiring and important as captions explaining the pictures.
Besides asking people to use the bank's services like this doesn’t show that the bank’s in ‘Chardi Kala’ at all. It seems more like a sign of desperation and a cheap attempt to get more business.
They’ve also included verses from Gurbani. I don’t think there really was any need for this. They’re taken out of context anyway. Even If they did the pictures arnt the same they were just a few years ago let alone when the bani was revealed. But the format they chose to display these in is unacceptable. Gurbani should always be displayed in the original continues format, not the manmade gurbani cut to pieces by some manmukh book sellers. If they start following the proper format for Gurbani on this calendar it could serve as an example for others and hopefully will put an end to this manmutt through inspiration. This one act is responsible for panthic downfall we’re witnessing today.
The main reason to get a calendar for me is to look at dates. But another reason also as important is to be inspired by the meaning behind the actual pictures. Over the years at the turn of the new month, with it a new calendar page, discussions were sparked just from the captions. And that wont happen anymore.
Having Gurbani displayed in front of you in the real unaltered state is a bonus.
If the Khalsa Credit Union calendar can’t do this, what’s the difference between this and any other calendars if all im going to get is the date and some ads promoting a business.
.....it’ll then be classified as just any other ਕੂੜ.....
ਕੂੜਾ [kurra] {noun masculine} Sweepings, garbage, refuse, waste, rubbish, litter trash; also ਕੂੜਾ ਕਚਰਾ and ਕੂੜਾ ਕਰਕਟ
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Khalsa Credit Union is a BC bank run by Punajbis. Founded by Bhai Jeevan Singh Jee some 20 years ago it’s quite well known around the world, a search uncovers 550+ results.
‘The mission of Khalsa Credit Union is to provide a range of quality financial services to our members; promote Sikh educational, cultural, economic and relgious upliftment of members in the Khalsa spirit.’
If this mission was carried out properly the face of the BC Punjabi community would really have been something for Sikhs all over the world to look up to. Everything else aside, if this institution provided even some degree of ‘religious upliftment through the Khalsa Spirit’ things wouldn’t be where they are today.
Doing this should begin with a calendar. It’s not practical to reach out to so many people so many times over a year any other way, its certain someone will look at a calendar hanging rather than physically go to something done by a bank. A calendar should have something about the issuing authority and what they stand for: whether it’s a school, a business, sports team, or even a bank. This doesn’t include those that cheap publishers have pre-printed Punjabi culture/Sikh history themes and just stamp on the business information on the bottom.
A calendar issued by the Canucks will have everything about the team and players, a high school agenda will have detailed information about the school; last year GM Canada released a pretty good calendar that had information on their new 2005 vehicle lineup and scenic roads to drive on all across the country. This calendar showcased Canada in order to appeal to canadian buyers, even though GM is an American company. If a bank with Khalsa in its same can't do the same something's wrong.
How hard could it be for Khalsa Credit Union to display Sikh values and insight on a calendar? But it seems like its getting harder and harder every year.
We’ve had the Khalsa Cerdit Union Calendars for many years now. And the selection of the main display pictures for each month has been decent(if the manmade portraits of the Guru’s are ignored) Most of the historical pictures have been helpful reminders about different aspects about Punjab and its history. There were some things I saw on these for the first time and was amazed.
It’s a also a good thing they accepted and implemented the Nanakshahi Calendar right when it was passed. Shows they’re indeed inline with panthic thought.
This is something I just noticed: In recent years they’ve started to put the dates in Gurmukhi(੧,੨,੩) letters in a larger bold type face than the roman(1,2,3) ones. This might never have been done anywhere else. It’s most needed now when adults from even Punjab can’t decipher these ‘weird’ looking numbers. But if they look at the calendar enough times there’s a good chance they’ll lean them by the end of the year with matching the roman with the gurmukhi version of a numeral.
This year they’ve released the calendar to commemorate 20 years being in business. Yes, it is special, this upcoming year is. But this is also where things get a little disturbing. They do have all the usual inspiring pictures. But what’s missing is the descriptions in both Punajbi and English at the bottom.
What they put in instead of depicting the greatness of Harmandar Sahib are cheap reminders of ‘services’ offered by the Credit Union. Things like RRSP/RESPs when the bank stays open and other things. These things are common knowledge and don’t need to sacrifice something as inspiring and important as captions explaining the pictures.
Besides asking people to use the bank's services like this doesn’t show that the bank’s in ‘Chardi Kala’ at all. It seems more like a sign of desperation and a cheap attempt to get more business.
They’ve also included verses from Gurbani. I don’t think there really was any need for this. They’re taken out of context anyway. Even If they did the pictures arnt the same they were just a few years ago let alone when the bani was revealed. But the format they chose to display these in is unacceptable. Gurbani should always be displayed in the original continues format, not the manmade gurbani cut to pieces by some manmukh book sellers. If they start following the proper format for Gurbani on this calendar it could serve as an example for others and hopefully will put an end to this manmutt through inspiration. This one act is responsible for panthic downfall we’re witnessing today.
The main reason to get a calendar for me is to look at dates. But another reason also as important is to be inspired by the meaning behind the actual pictures. Over the years at the turn of the new month, with it a new calendar page, discussions were sparked just from the captions. And that wont happen anymore.
Having Gurbani displayed in front of you in the real unaltered state is a bonus.
If the Khalsa Credit Union calendar can’t do this, what’s the difference between this and any other calendars if all im going to get is the date and some ads promoting a business.
.....it’ll then be classified as just any other ਕੂੜ.....
Thursday, December 29, 2005
George Bush: Another Perspective
Sure there are all the negatives of having the likes of George W. running the most powerful nations on the planet. Yeah a few people might die here and there because of this new vision to democratize the entire world and freeing it from tyrants. Many do face hardships because of changes since 2001. A lot’s changed, it’s not quite the same as it used to be security-wise especially in the US. But the best thing that seems to have some out of all this is the display of never before seen creative talent:
I remember in a Law class there was a discussion a few days after the twin towers fell that “late night TV really sucks because everything is so damn serious and no one dares to poke fun at anyone.” Fast forward to today and it seems 'it' was the one incident that got most of today's comedy started. It takes nothing short of genius thinking to come up with stuff like this:
It’s incredible! I don’t think there’s a single leader or newsworthy figure who's managed to escape the creative ink of political cartoonists. This is the only reason why I open up the local Surrey newspapers. That’s the only thing worth looking at. Its plain and simple, you get the message right away and I don’t know if many 1000's of words could succeed in evoking the same emotion and sending the message as clearly as that one single graphic in just a second or two.
I remember in a Law class there was a discussion a few days after the twin towers fell that “late night TV really sucks because everything is so damn serious and no one dares to poke fun at anyone.” Fast forward to today and it seems 'it' was the one incident that got most of today's comedy started. It takes nothing short of genius thinking to come up with stuff like this:
It’s incredible! I don’t think there’s a single leader or newsworthy figure who's managed to escape the creative ink of political cartoonists. This is the only reason why I open up the local Surrey newspapers. That’s the only thing worth looking at. Its plain and simple, you get the message right away and I don’t know if many 1000's of words could succeed in evoking the same emotion and sending the message as clearly as that one single graphic in just a second or two.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
ਅਸੂਲ # ੫: Get a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
I’ll never forget the excitement when I got a computer that had a mouse. Because in the early 90’s most IBM/PC compatible computers only had a keyboard and that’s all one needed to get by.
No one knew what the internet was, and the computer games around in those days seemed like they were from the homo-erectus era. So there really wasn’t a reason why anyone would need a mouse. And everyone back then used ‘MS Dos’ but it was the new Windows OS that made the mouse into a necessity.
I found the first mouse I ever got today after so many years. It was a serial Dexxa M-27, perhaps one of the best mice ever created. Bundled in the driver disk was what could be argued as the best graphics program at the time, amazingly it fit on a 1 meg floppy disk and ran on Dos!
When the Pentiums came out they introduced the PS/2 connector for mice and we got a new Logitech 3-button mouse which was really cool because everyone just used a two-button mouse. The middle button could be programmed as any keyboard or program command.
The next big jump came in the year 2000 when scroll wheels became the next big thing. The mouseball was replaced by LED-optical sensors with no moving parts and promised to be maintenance free.
That’s when I got the USB IntelliMouse Explorer 1.0 it had the 3 buttons, the scroll wheel and two additional programmable buttons on the left had side. This was one of the best things about the new mouse it could navigate backwards or forward in a webpage/window with the push of a button. The scroll wheel with the two navigation buttons, and the large size made this the perfect mouse.
Two years ago I got the newer 4.0 version of the same InteliMouse model. I this one has a horizontal scroll as well and everything the 1.0 had with an improved feel and a more comfortable grip. The scroll wheel has a new horizontal scroll function embedded in tho to wheel. This lets you scroll down and up like other mice as well as from side to side.
A better mouse => a happier computer user: when the pointer does exactly what you want it to and the motion mechanism doesn’t clog up with dust and jam. When it’s less tiring over longer use with a better physical design. When more programmed buttons are there to use and the scroll wheel makes it faster to do things you’re more productive. This may sound like Dave chalk talk but it’s true.
Most people do hate Bill Gates and claim Microsoft Corp. is evil(which they have every right to) but until someone else makes a better mouse judgment should be reserved. Now if they really were ‘evil’ would they want this mouse to be compatible with Linux or Mac? It does work! So consider buying one today, and all thy redent problems shall forever pass!
No one knew what the internet was, and the computer games around in those days seemed like they were from the homo-erectus era. So there really wasn’t a reason why anyone would need a mouse. And everyone back then used ‘MS Dos’ but it was the new Windows OS that made the mouse into a necessity.
I found the first mouse I ever got today after so many years. It was a serial Dexxa M-27, perhaps one of the best mice ever created. Bundled in the driver disk was what could be argued as the best graphics program at the time, amazingly it fit on a 1 meg floppy disk and ran on Dos!
When the Pentiums came out they introduced the PS/2 connector for mice and we got a new Logitech 3-button mouse which was really cool because everyone just used a two-button mouse. The middle button could be programmed as any keyboard or program command.
The next big jump came in the year 2000 when scroll wheels became the next big thing. The mouseball was replaced by LED-optical sensors with no moving parts and promised to be maintenance free.
That’s when I got the USB IntelliMouse Explorer 1.0 it had the 3 buttons, the scroll wheel and two additional programmable buttons on the left had side. This was one of the best things about the new mouse it could navigate backwards or forward in a webpage/window with the push of a button. The scroll wheel with the two navigation buttons, and the large size made this the perfect mouse.
Two years ago I got the newer 4.0 version of the same InteliMouse model. I this one has a horizontal scroll as well and everything the 1.0 had with an improved feel and a more comfortable grip. The scroll wheel has a new horizontal scroll function embedded in tho to wheel. This lets you scroll down and up like other mice as well as from side to side.
A better mouse => a happier computer user: when the pointer does exactly what you want it to and the motion mechanism doesn’t clog up with dust and jam. When it’s less tiring over longer use with a better physical design. When more programmed buttons are there to use and the scroll wheel makes it faster to do things you’re more productive. This may sound like Dave chalk talk but it’s true.
Most people do hate Bill Gates and claim Microsoft Corp. is evil(which they have every right to) but until someone else makes a better mouse judgment should be reserved. Now if they really were ‘evil’ would they want this mouse to be compatible with Linux or Mac? It does work! So consider buying one today, and all thy redent problems shall forever pass!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Quote of the Moment
Bhai Jagjeet Singh has just informed me that during the anand Karaj on Sunday at Khalsa School some lady sitting in sangat said to the lady sitting next to her ਇਹ ਹੁਣ ਰੈਣ ਸਬਾਈ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋ ਗਈ????(they’re starting the raensbayee now????) when Dhunni(Waheguru Waheguru) began during the lavvan.
*** A Raensbayee doesnt have to have Dhunni ***
*** Dhunni doesn't automatically mean it's a Raensbayee ***
*** A Raensbayee doesnt have to have Dhunni ***
*** Dhunni doesn't automatically mean it's a Raensbayee ***
Monday, December 26, 2005
Khalsa Camp 2005
It’s been a few days since I got the Khalsa Camp UK 2005 DVDs. I took a look at them today for the first time. The DVD covers weren’t desi looking; the DVD boxes are professionaly designed and the videos are even better. But the actual content in the DVDs is many more times inspiring.
I quickly went through the first DVD. It was GOOD! Having just skimmed throught the videos and without attending the actual event I don't think there is any other camp like this anywhere today.
Please click here to support Khalsa Camp by buying this DVD set/donating.
This will be daswandh well spent.
I quickly went through the first DVD. It was GOOD! Having just skimmed throught the videos and without attending the actual event I don't think there is any other camp like this anywhere today.
Please click here to support Khalsa Camp by buying this DVD set/donating.
This will be daswandh well spent.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Live Broadcast
For those who may not already know Bhai Hardeep Singh and Bibi Gurminder Kaur's Anand Karaj Will be broadcast tomorrow. Starting with Asa De Vaar Kirtan at 6:00am PST and anand karaj at 10:00am.
The Raensbayee will follow all night tomorrow from 6:00pm-6:00amPST
Click here for the broadcast page.
The Raensbayee will follow all night tomorrow from 6:00pm-6:00amPST
Click here for the broadcast page.
Friday, December 23, 2005
Urgent Letter
From: "prince ahmed" [ princeahmed_s2000@yahoo.com ]
Subject: urgent letter
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 00:26:43 -0800 (PST)
6B RIVONIA ROAD
SANDTON CITY
JOHANNSSBURG,SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: +27-73-1866 415
princeahmed_s2000@yahoo.com
ATTN: THE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
I am PRINCE AHMED SEISO, the son of late KING MOHATO SEISO of Lesotho. I am 29yreas old and a final year student of medicine in the "Wits Medical School" here in Gauteng, South Africa where I am presently writing my final exam.
Reagrds to detailed information and recommendation of your person and company profile through South African Chambers of Commerce and Industry, I wish to commence this confidential business with you, involving the transfer of USD$8,000.000.00 (eight million United State Dollars Only) into your personal or company's account for safe keeping untill my arrival to your country.
this money was given to me as a portion of inheritance from my father during his sick days, as I was his favourite son, this is due to my general conduct, attitude and my career in eduction. And never disclosed to anyone in the family except my two sisters, due to the polygamous battle for the struggle for birth right and who becomes my father's successor to the Lesotho Dynasty. The problem amongst other things to the family apart my dear life was at stake for the pursuit of these goals. I then deposited the money in a Security Company here in Gauteng, South Africa, to avoid the jeopardizing of the fund.
Now, I would like you to come down to South Africa and assist me to get the fund from the Security Company and open an investment account where the money will be deposited before immediate transfer into your acocunt. Infact, I have made all the neccessary arrangements regarding the transfer with a bank director who also promised to effect it as soon as I am ready with a foreign partner, who will assist me.
I have set aside the mode of sharing at 70% for myself, 25%for your assistance, and 5% set aside for any expenses that may incurred both locally and internationally in the process of this transaction.
If there is any form of assistance you can render both finacial and otherwise, kindly reach me through the numbers above 27 73 1866 415
endeavor to keep this business strictly confidential to avoid tarnishing my "ROYALTY"
God bless you
PRINCE AHMED SEISO(ROYAL PALACE LESOTHO)
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Wow! Even I didn’t know I had such powerful connections.
In case you still haven’t figured out... this e-mail is one big THUGGI. I’ve been getting so many of these every month for quite a while now, somehow even with checking off each as ‘junk mail’ and deleting them the odd one still ends up in the inbox. I don’t know why people even attempt sending stuff like this, maybe it does work sometimes.
I just did a Google search and its clear there is no "KING MOHATO SEISO", the only thing that comes up is a Scam e-mail listing.
It’s funny how the guy thinks I’m a ‘president/director’. I really wish someone from the kill all the spammers forum catchs one of these guys and literally carry out what they’re claiming to do, that too halal style. Note the thousands of different variations of e-mails similar to this, and the number of people who these might have been sent to over the years.
Subject: urgent letter
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 00:26:43 -0800 (PST)
6B RIVONIA ROAD
SANDTON CITY
JOHANNSSBURG,SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: +27-73-1866 415
princeahmed_s2000@yahoo.com
ATTN: THE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
I am PRINCE AHMED SEISO, the son of late KING MOHATO SEISO of Lesotho. I am 29yreas old and a final year student of medicine in the "Wits Medical School" here in Gauteng, South Africa where I am presently writing my final exam.
Reagrds to detailed information and recommendation of your person and company profile through South African Chambers of Commerce and Industry, I wish to commence this confidential business with you, involving the transfer of USD$8,000.000.00 (eight million United State Dollars Only) into your personal or company's account for safe keeping untill my arrival to your country.
this money was given to me as a portion of inheritance from my father during his sick days, as I was his favourite son, this is due to my general conduct, attitude and my career in eduction. And never disclosed to anyone in the family except my two sisters, due to the polygamous battle for the struggle for birth right and who becomes my father's successor to the Lesotho Dynasty. The problem amongst other things to the family apart my dear life was at stake for the pursuit of these goals. I then deposited the money in a Security Company here in Gauteng, South Africa, to avoid the jeopardizing of the fund.
Now, I would like you to come down to South Africa and assist me to get the fund from the Security Company and open an investment account where the money will be deposited before immediate transfer into your acocunt. Infact, I have made all the neccessary arrangements regarding the transfer with a bank director who also promised to effect it as soon as I am ready with a foreign partner, who will assist me.
I have set aside the mode of sharing at 70% for myself, 25%for your assistance, and 5% set aside for any expenses that may incurred both locally and internationally in the process of this transaction.
If there is any form of assistance you can render both finacial and otherwise, kindly reach me through the numbers above 27 73 1866 415
endeavor to keep this business strictly confidential to avoid tarnishing my "ROYALTY"
God bless you
PRINCE AHMED SEISO(ROYAL PALACE LESOTHO)
-------------------------------------------
Wow! Even I didn’t know I had such powerful connections.
In case you still haven’t figured out... this e-mail is one big THUGGI. I’ve been getting so many of these every month for quite a while now, somehow even with checking off each as ‘junk mail’ and deleting them the odd one still ends up in the inbox. I don’t know why people even attempt sending stuff like this, maybe it does work sometimes.
I just did a Google search and its clear there is no "KING MOHATO SEISO", the only thing that comes up is a Scam e-mail listing.
It’s funny how the guy thinks I’m a ‘president/director’. I really wish someone from the kill all the spammers forum catchs one of these guys and literally carry out what they’re claiming to do, that too halal style. Note the thousands of different variations of e-mails similar to this, and the number of people who these might have been sent to over the years.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Dr. Amarjeet Singh
About 10 years ago Giani Nahar Singh Jee went on a parchaar tour around the US east coast. They came back and brought with him a tape of someone named Amarjeet Singh, talking about Punjab and what happened to Sikhs and Punjabis in Punjab and around India after the creation of Punjab State.
Click to listen to that tape here
The speech was given out on a tape by the International Sikh Youth Federation, which someone gave to giani jee to on his visit there. It was Amarjeet Singh’s response to comments Kuldip Nayer had made at the very same stage at that Chicago gurdwara some time earlier about forgetting the past and being friends with hindu India once again.
above:Him sitting far left
What he said in that tape is still one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. The talks about politics dating back to Guru Sahib’s times quoting from the Zafarnama, then to the sikh missals and maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s rule. About the character of the Sikhs and the spirit of sarbat da bhala. About contributions made by Sikhs and how ungrateful and deceitful the ‘bhramanical hindu machinery’ turned out to be.
All that was fine and dandy and deserved to be said, BUT I don’t know what he actually accomplished by speaking after it was already too long too late. And making it public just shows what kind of failure people who control guru’s panthic stages really were back then, which I think was a good reason to distribute it.
One day while flipping though the chardi kala weekly paper (which I rarely did) I saw a column written by him. What he had written was pretty interesting and well researched; it really made me think what was going on in the world’s largest democracy.
He was later called to the annual UBC SSA conference(’97 or ’98 not sure) to speak on human rights violations and Sikh sovereignty. I had a chance to talk to him for a bit afterwards and he indeed seemed like a truly panthic person who actually knew what he was talking about and where he stood on the issues he talked about.
Him and his group also run a website exposing how minorities are suppressed in India. His Khalistan calling articles are interesting to read, but I’m not sure how many people he actually gets across to. They even have old editions of this column online here in the archives section.
Over the years most people have said they don’t trust him and dismiss him as a Pakistani or US agent. I really dont know what to say, you be the judge...
Click to listen to that tape here
The speech was given out on a tape by the International Sikh Youth Federation, which someone gave to giani jee to on his visit there. It was Amarjeet Singh’s response to comments Kuldip Nayer had made at the very same stage at that Chicago gurdwara some time earlier about forgetting the past and being friends with hindu India once again.
above:Him sitting far left
What he said in that tape is still one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. The talks about politics dating back to Guru Sahib’s times quoting from the Zafarnama, then to the sikh missals and maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s rule. About the character of the Sikhs and the spirit of sarbat da bhala. About contributions made by Sikhs and how ungrateful and deceitful the ‘bhramanical hindu machinery’ turned out to be.
All that was fine and dandy and deserved to be said, BUT I don’t know what he actually accomplished by speaking after it was already too long too late. And making it public just shows what kind of failure people who control guru’s panthic stages really were back then, which I think was a good reason to distribute it.
One day while flipping though the chardi kala weekly paper (which I rarely did) I saw a column written by him. What he had written was pretty interesting and well researched; it really made me think what was going on in the world’s largest democracy.
He was later called to the annual UBC SSA conference(’97 or ’98 not sure) to speak on human rights violations and Sikh sovereignty. I had a chance to talk to him for a bit afterwards and he indeed seemed like a truly panthic person who actually knew what he was talking about and where he stood on the issues he talked about.
Him and his group also run a website exposing how minorities are suppressed in India. His Khalistan calling articles are interesting to read, but I’m not sure how many people he actually gets across to. They even have old editions of this column online here in the archives section.
Over the years most people have said they don’t trust him and dismiss him as a Pakistani or US agent. I really dont know what to say, you be the judge...
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
ਅਸੂਲ #੪: Don't be a HERO!
A few days ago I was coming back to Surrey from Richmond. I waited on Hwy 91 for the light to turn green at 72 Ave. There werent any cars in front of me in my lane and just then a 1-ton truck stopped beside me in the right lane. The light turned green and the traffic stated to move.
As I looked through the right mirror I saw a guy about 4 cars behind in my lane pull into the right lane in front of the truck and started to accelerate faster and faster. I was going at about 65 but he must have been doing at least over a 100. This guy had a red ford mustang(and we all know what kind of people drive mustangs) When he passed me he just missed hitting the dividing pylons that separate the right turning lane from 72ave.
What happened next was certainly an act of instant justice delivered straight from Waheguru! As he went past me there was a police officer who had been waiting to turn left from Westview Dr. When I saw the cruiser the lights were on even before the mustang had past him. The mustang driver really must have been obsessed at wanting to be the first to get to the next lights that he even failed to notice the police car there waiting for him in plain view.
Luckily the driver came to his senses and stopped right away and let the police deal with him.
It felt really good to seeing the guy get caught. Not because I had anything against him for passing me like that. But because it was totally unnecessary and could easily have resulted in an accident and potentially loss of innocent life.
This isn’t the only time it’s happened. The same sort of thing has happened at least 4 times where police catch drivers like this guy within seconds of them displaying their world class driving skills. It makes me laugh at their stupidity.
I bet it happens a lot. If you try to be a superstar like that, who knows you too might be able to live the experience of a hero life. Driving over the speed limit really doesn’t get you to your destination all that much faster anyway. And it isn’t good for the vehicle either. Rough use over time leads to major problems and lowers performance. Think about it, the set speed limit is there for a reason, and its meant to be followed.
The next time you feel the urge to show off your heroic passing abilities, just remember this post and what the guy in the red mastang must have been feeling...
As I looked through the right mirror I saw a guy about 4 cars behind in my lane pull into the right lane in front of the truck and started to accelerate faster and faster. I was going at about 65 but he must have been doing at least over a 100. This guy had a red ford mustang(and we all know what kind of people drive mustangs) When he passed me he just missed hitting the dividing pylons that separate the right turning lane from 72ave.
What happened next was certainly an act of instant justice delivered straight from Waheguru! As he went past me there was a police officer who had been waiting to turn left from Westview Dr. When I saw the cruiser the lights were on even before the mustang had past him. The mustang driver really must have been obsessed at wanting to be the first to get to the next lights that he even failed to notice the police car there waiting for him in plain view.
Luckily the driver came to his senses and stopped right away and let the police deal with him.
It felt really good to seeing the guy get caught. Not because I had anything against him for passing me like that. But because it was totally unnecessary and could easily have resulted in an accident and potentially loss of innocent life.
This isn’t the only time it’s happened. The same sort of thing has happened at least 4 times where police catch drivers like this guy within seconds of them displaying their world class driving skills. It makes me laugh at their stupidity.
I bet it happens a lot. If you try to be a superstar like that, who knows you too might be able to live the experience of a hero life. Driving over the speed limit really doesn’t get you to your destination all that much faster anyway. And it isn’t good for the vehicle either. Rough use over time leads to major problems and lowers performance. Think about it, the set speed limit is there for a reason, and its meant to be followed.
The next time you feel the urge to show off your heroic passing abilities, just remember this post and what the guy in the red mastang must have been feeling...
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
DEC 20th
Three very significant things happened today:
December 20, 1520: Guru Nanak Dev Jee went to Baghdad to preach gurmat
December 20, 1704: Guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji left Anadpur Sahib.
December 20, 1920: The panth took back control of Gurudwara Sri Panja Sahib(now in Pakistan)
-----------------------------
Bhai Gurdass Jee in the 35th Pauree of the 1st Vaar writes:
ਬਾਬਾਗਿਆਬਗਦਾਦਨੂੰਬਾਹਰਜਾਇਕੀਆਅਸਥਾਨਾ॥
ਇਕਬਾਬਾਅਕਾਲਰੂਪਦੂਜਾਰਬਾਬੀਮਰਦਾਨਾ॥
ਦਿਤੀਬਾਂਗਨਿਮਾਜ਼ਕਰਸੁੰਨਸਮਾਨਹੋਯਾਜਹਾਨਾ॥
ਸੁੰਨਮੁੰਨਨਗਰੀਭਈਦੇਖਪੀਰਭਇਆਹੈਰਾਨਾ॥
ਵੇਖੈਧਿਆਨਲਗਾਇਕਰਇਕਫਕੀਰਵਡਾਮਸਤਾਨਾ॥
ਪੁਛਿਆਫਿਰਕੇਦਸਤਗੀਰਕੌਨਫਕੀਰਕਿਸਕਾਘਰਾਨਾ॥
ਨਾਨਕਕਲਿਵਿਚਆਇਆਰਬਫਕੀਰਇਕਪਹਿਚਾਨਾ॥
ਧਰਤਅਕਾਸ਼ਚਹੂੰਦਿਸਜਾਨਾ॥੩੫॥
After Guru Sahib left Mecca they reached Baghdad. As they reached the outskirts of the city Guru Sahib- the image of Akalpurkh and Bhai Mardana- the Rabbab player sat down.
After meditating for a while Guru Sahib loudly said “Satnaam” in a sweet piercing voice. The whole town heard this; everyone was so awe struck that they instantly froze and were paralyzed with naam. No one moved. The city become still all of a sudden silence took over.
The head Muslim Pir, Dastgeer became worried and didn’t know what had just happened. He started to meditate and saw that a ‘fakir’ with a glowing face was sitting outside the city in a deep trance.
Dastgeer couldn’t resist, he was drawn to Guru Sahib so much that he immediately ran to guru Sahib. He asked Bhai Mardana about the the man sitting with him and which family of fakirs he belonged to. Bhai Mardana said: This is Guru Nanak Dev Jee who’s Akhalpurkh’s fakir and has come to save everyone in kalyug. Think of him as the being of God, there’s no difference between him and God. Guru Nanak Dev Jee is worshipped in the entire universe.
--------------------------------
The siege of Anandpur Sahib itself and every single event that followed it holds a unique place in history world history. Because there aren’t any examples that can even remotely match up to what happened for the next few weeks and really up till even now.
And the struggle to get control of Gurdwarri back under panthic control was long bloody and painful no less intriguing than the events of the 1700’s. Unfortunately not many know of this in detail. Mostly because of not knowing, the same has happened to many of the Gurdwarai once more: they're at the very pre 1920's state all over agin. The fight to get them back under panthic again seems far fetched, sometimes even impossible as the ‘panth’ sinks deeper and deeper into disunity by the day.
December 20, 1520: Guru Nanak Dev Jee went to Baghdad to preach gurmat
December 20, 1704: Guru Guru Gobind Singh Ji left Anadpur Sahib.
December 20, 1920: The panth took back control of Gurudwara Sri Panja Sahib(now in Pakistan)
-----------------------------
Bhai Gurdass Jee in the 35th Pauree of the 1st Vaar writes:
ਬਾਬਾਗਿਆਬਗਦਾਦਨੂੰਬਾਹਰਜਾਇਕੀਆਅਸਥਾਨਾ॥
ਇਕਬਾਬਾਅਕਾਲਰੂਪਦੂਜਾਰਬਾਬੀਮਰਦਾਨਾ॥
ਦਿਤੀਬਾਂਗਨਿਮਾਜ਼ਕਰਸੁੰਨਸਮਾਨਹੋਯਾਜਹਾਨਾ॥
ਸੁੰਨਮੁੰਨਨਗਰੀਭਈਦੇਖਪੀਰਭਇਆਹੈਰਾਨਾ॥
ਵੇਖੈਧਿਆਨਲਗਾਇਕਰਇਕਫਕੀਰਵਡਾਮਸਤਾਨਾ॥
ਪੁਛਿਆਫਿਰਕੇਦਸਤਗੀਰਕੌਨਫਕੀਰਕਿਸਕਾਘਰਾਨਾ॥
ਨਾਨਕਕਲਿਵਿਚਆਇਆਰਬਫਕੀਰਇਕਪਹਿਚਾਨਾ॥
ਧਰਤਅਕਾਸ਼ਚਹੂੰਦਿਸਜਾਨਾ॥੩੫॥
After Guru Sahib left Mecca they reached Baghdad. As they reached the outskirts of the city Guru Sahib- the image of Akalpurkh and Bhai Mardana- the Rabbab player sat down.
After meditating for a while Guru Sahib loudly said “Satnaam” in a sweet piercing voice. The whole town heard this; everyone was so awe struck that they instantly froze and were paralyzed with naam. No one moved. The city become still all of a sudden silence took over.
The head Muslim Pir, Dastgeer became worried and didn’t know what had just happened. He started to meditate and saw that a ‘fakir’ with a glowing face was sitting outside the city in a deep trance.
Dastgeer couldn’t resist, he was drawn to Guru Sahib so much that he immediately ran to guru Sahib. He asked Bhai Mardana about the the man sitting with him and which family of fakirs he belonged to. Bhai Mardana said: This is Guru Nanak Dev Jee who’s Akhalpurkh’s fakir and has come to save everyone in kalyug. Think of him as the being of God, there’s no difference between him and God. Guru Nanak Dev Jee is worshipped in the entire universe.
--------------------------------
The siege of Anandpur Sahib itself and every single event that followed it holds a unique place in history world history. Because there aren’t any examples that can even remotely match up to what happened for the next few weeks and really up till even now.
And the struggle to get control of Gurdwarri back under panthic control was long bloody and painful no less intriguing than the events of the 1700’s. Unfortunately not many know of this in detail. Mostly because of not knowing, the same has happened to many of the Gurdwarai once more: they're at the very pre 1920's state all over agin. The fight to get them back under panthic again seems far fetched, sometimes even impossible as the ‘panth’ sinks deeper and deeper into disunity by the day.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Gary Larson's Dodge City
No one makes comics better than Gary Larson. It was many years ago I saw one of the far side collections on a book return cart at the Newton branch of the Surrey public library. It caught my attention and I immediately picked it up. Went through it many times over, renewed it time and time again and finally bought it later.
Wikipedia has a section on him here.
I never knew Dodge City was a real town until today, here’s the official city website. Only a genius of Larson's caliber
can come up with something as obvious and practical about the origins of the town’s name.
(The caption reads: It was a tough frontier town; but later, after the arrival of the Earp brothers, things calmed down, and the town’s name was shortened to simply Dodge City.)
Wikipedia has a section on him here.
I never knew Dodge City was a real town until today, here’s the official city website. Only a genius of Larson's caliber
can come up with something as obvious and practical about the origins of the town’s name.
(The caption reads: It was a tough frontier town; but later, after the arrival of the Earp brothers, things calmed down, and the town’s name was shortened to simply Dodge City.)
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Liteon LVW-5005
A few days ago I bought the Liteon LVW-5005XS on sale from A&B Sound. Liteon isn’t a really well known company, but they’ve been making the best DVD/CD drives for computers for quite some time now. I’ve tested out all the different features and so far I’m very impressed.
I don’t think there’s anything like this on the market today. This one writes to basically every format, just not DVD-RAM, but that’s not a big deal not many players support it anyway. Here are the formats it can record to:
1) DVD+R (Video)
2) DVD+RW (Video)
3) DVD-R (Video)
4) DVD-RW (Video)
5) CD-R SVCD
6) CD-R VCD
7) CD-R Audio CD
8) CD-RW VCD
9) CD-RW SVCD
6) CD-RW Audio CD
It can directly capture Video straight from a DV camera through a firewire/iLink port. It has component video/digital SPDIF audio out. It’s very easy to use as well. It has an easy to use menu interface. I was thinking of buying the Panasonic DMR-ES20. Everything between the Liteon and the ES20 was almost the same except that Liteon supported more recording formats and was a lot cheaper than the Panasonic.
Specifications for this unit can be found here. The manual lists everything in detail. Also found a complete review which might be useful.
If searching for a decent DVD recorder you should consider buying this one.
I don’t think there’s anything like this on the market today. This one writes to basically every format, just not DVD-RAM, but that’s not a big deal not many players support it anyway. Here are the formats it can record to:
1) DVD+R (Video)
2) DVD+RW (Video)
3) DVD-R (Video)
4) DVD-RW (Video)
5) CD-R SVCD
6) CD-R VCD
7) CD-R Audio CD
8) CD-RW VCD
9) CD-RW SVCD
6) CD-RW Audio CD
It can directly capture Video straight from a DV camera through a firewire/iLink port. It has component video/digital SPDIF audio out. It’s very easy to use as well. It has an easy to use menu interface. I was thinking of buying the Panasonic DMR-ES20. Everything between the Liteon and the ES20 was almost the same except that Liteon supported more recording formats and was a lot cheaper than the Panasonic.
Specifications for this unit can be found here. The manual lists everything in detail. Also found a complete review which might be useful.
If searching for a decent DVD recorder you should consider buying this one.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Buying a DVD recorder
Good news for people addicted to watching too much TV. Yes! Even for the avid TV watcher who has 2 VCRs recording shows most of the time; there’s a DVD recorder for you too. You can now get duel-tuner DVD recorders and record from 2 inputs at the same time.
Most of the newer units have cable input and allow for timed recordings much like the VCRs. Some have the VCR+ and commercial skip functions too.
Like VCRs the quality/time options are there as well but with better playback quality even at lower settings. Usually there are the 1-2-4-6 hour modes 1 being the best quality and 6 hour meaning the longer time but at reduced picture quality. Some units even support up to 12 hours recording.
As with everything electronic it’s a good idea to conduct your own research and see which one has everything you need. I don’t think it’s wise to go to Future Shop or Best Buy and rely on their salesperson to help you decide what the best unit might be for you. Most of the time they convince you to buy what they want to sell.
There are a few things that might seem confusing but really aren’t.
First there are the different formats:
1) ‘Write Once’ DVD-R / DVD+R: these formats are similar to the compact disc(CD) so once you write something to them it cant be altered or erased. Most DVD players will be able to play these even the ones that are a few years old. There really isn’t much difference between these two, once data is written they’re basically the same. If you want to play these discs on other DVD players the data must be first ‘finalized’ or closed so it becomes compatible just like any commercial DVD sold in stores.
2) ‘Re-writable’ DVD-RW / DVD+RW: both of these formats can be written to the same way as the –R/+R but can be erased recorded and rerecorded many times over just like VHS tapes but with one advantage: the disc itself doesn’t deteriorate qualitywise as with all tape media. The disc will be as good the first time it’s written to or the 1000th write. Most newer DVD players do support these discs.
3) DVD-RAM is another re-writable format usually on Panasonic models. It gives you more choice than other formats. It allows you to playback what has already been written to the disc while it’s still recording. But only a limited number of DVD players support this format. So recording in this format limits the number of people who can watch stuff recorded in this format. But the DVD recorders that record in DVD RAM can also record in other formats, usually DVD-R/DVD-RW.
Deciding whether to buy a unit that is both a VHS and DVD recorder or just a DVD recorder is usually not a big deal. But having the two separate is better because it gives you the flexibility so the 2 things aren’t tied up when one is being used. Normally the standalone units have more features and the ‘combo’ units with DVD/VHS are easier to use with simpler features.
Some of the more expensive units have built in hard drives from 80 to now over 300+Giggs of storage capacity. The hard drive acts like the hard drives in computers where the stored information can be erased if not needed. This allows the user to store much much more programming than a DVD disc and pick what they want to burn to discs for permanent keeping. What’s not needed can be erased and more can be added many times over.
There really isn’t a huge difference between the different companies that make these. All the components are almost the exact same under the case usually with a different software interface. But each company offers something that’s a little different from the competition.
Some of the not so well known brands are actually pretty good at what they offer. But I wouldn’t buy something from the less credible ‘desi’ companies out there. The thing to look for is reliable tech support offered and what kind of warranty the store/manufacturer give.
It’s a good idea to get a service plan from the retailer at a little extra cost. Getting extra warranty from the store is a good thing if something goes wrong after the manufacturer warranty expires. If this happens they replace your unit with a comparable current model.
Choosing which model to buy comes down to what the unit will be used for. If stuff will be recorded from TV then the unit must have a cableTV tuner for cable input, but if you have a satellite then there wont be any need for a tuner.
If long uninterrupted recording is needed then the unit should have a large enough hard disk to store everything at high quality settings.
For people with a DV camera a unit with a firewire/iLink interface will be a dream come true. The cost of DVD media is nothing compared to miniDV tapes. In a situation where the camera sits still during a raensbayee or a conference the camera can just feed the DVD recorder straight with a firewire cable with the best possible picture quality. The really good thing about this is the unit and the DV camera actually communicate with each other both ways. So when recording from a DV camera a person can control both the camera and the DVD recorder from just the DVD recorder remote.
Finally when you narrow down which model you like go to the manufacturer website and read the manual for that particular model to make sure everything is what you need. Other companies’ models should be looked at too in case they have more features.
Shopping online can save you a lot of money, usually online retailers in the US have free shipping most of the time on big items such as this and don’t charge any tax on items shipped to a state other than the originating one.
For best possible results when playing back DVDs component video and digital audio should be used with a compatible TV that supports these.
Here are some companies that make reputable DVD recorders:
SONY
LiteOn
LG
Panasonic
Pioneer
Most of the newer units have cable input and allow for timed recordings much like the VCRs. Some have the VCR+ and commercial skip functions too.
Like VCRs the quality/time options are there as well but with better playback quality even at lower settings. Usually there are the 1-2-4-6 hour modes 1 being the best quality and 6 hour meaning the longer time but at reduced picture quality. Some units even support up to 12 hours recording.
As with everything electronic it’s a good idea to conduct your own research and see which one has everything you need. I don’t think it’s wise to go to Future Shop or Best Buy and rely on their salesperson to help you decide what the best unit might be for you. Most of the time they convince you to buy what they want to sell.
There are a few things that might seem confusing but really aren’t.
First there are the different formats:
1) ‘Write Once’ DVD-R / DVD+R: these formats are similar to the compact disc(CD) so once you write something to them it cant be altered or erased. Most DVD players will be able to play these even the ones that are a few years old. There really isn’t much difference between these two, once data is written they’re basically the same. If you want to play these discs on other DVD players the data must be first ‘finalized’ or closed so it becomes compatible just like any commercial DVD sold in stores.
2) ‘Re-writable’ DVD-RW / DVD+RW: both of these formats can be written to the same way as the –R/+R but can be erased recorded and rerecorded many times over just like VHS tapes but with one advantage: the disc itself doesn’t deteriorate qualitywise as with all tape media. The disc will be as good the first time it’s written to or the 1000th write. Most newer DVD players do support these discs.
3) DVD-RAM is another re-writable format usually on Panasonic models. It gives you more choice than other formats. It allows you to playback what has already been written to the disc while it’s still recording. But only a limited number of DVD players support this format. So recording in this format limits the number of people who can watch stuff recorded in this format. But the DVD recorders that record in DVD RAM can also record in other formats, usually DVD-R/DVD-RW.
Deciding whether to buy a unit that is both a VHS and DVD recorder or just a DVD recorder is usually not a big deal. But having the two separate is better because it gives you the flexibility so the 2 things aren’t tied up when one is being used. Normally the standalone units have more features and the ‘combo’ units with DVD/VHS are easier to use with simpler features.
Some of the more expensive units have built in hard drives from 80 to now over 300+Giggs of storage capacity. The hard drive acts like the hard drives in computers where the stored information can be erased if not needed. This allows the user to store much much more programming than a DVD disc and pick what they want to burn to discs for permanent keeping. What’s not needed can be erased and more can be added many times over.
There really isn’t a huge difference between the different companies that make these. All the components are almost the exact same under the case usually with a different software interface. But each company offers something that’s a little different from the competition.
Some of the not so well known brands are actually pretty good at what they offer. But I wouldn’t buy something from the less credible ‘desi’ companies out there. The thing to look for is reliable tech support offered and what kind of warranty the store/manufacturer give.
It’s a good idea to get a service plan from the retailer at a little extra cost. Getting extra warranty from the store is a good thing if something goes wrong after the manufacturer warranty expires. If this happens they replace your unit with a comparable current model.
Choosing which model to buy comes down to what the unit will be used for. If stuff will be recorded from TV then the unit must have a cableTV tuner for cable input, but if you have a satellite then there wont be any need for a tuner.
If long uninterrupted recording is needed then the unit should have a large enough hard disk to store everything at high quality settings.
For people with a DV camera a unit with a firewire/iLink interface will be a dream come true. The cost of DVD media is nothing compared to miniDV tapes. In a situation where the camera sits still during a raensbayee or a conference the camera can just feed the DVD recorder straight with a firewire cable with the best possible picture quality. The really good thing about this is the unit and the DV camera actually communicate with each other both ways. So when recording from a DV camera a person can control both the camera and the DVD recorder from just the DVD recorder remote.
Finally when you narrow down which model you like go to the manufacturer website and read the manual for that particular model to make sure everything is what you need. Other companies’ models should be looked at too in case they have more features.
Shopping online can save you a lot of money, usually online retailers in the US have free shipping most of the time on big items such as this and don’t charge any tax on items shipped to a state other than the originating one.
For best possible results when playing back DVDs component video and digital audio should be used with a compatible TV that supports these.
Here are some companies that make reputable DVD recorders:
SONY
LiteOn
LG
Panasonic
Pioneer
Friday, December 16, 2005
DVD Recorders
I’ve been looking for a DVD recorder for some time now. Over the past year prices have come down quite a bit, even for some of the better units. The features list has grown quite a bit even for the low end units. Now’s a good time to buy one especially with all the sales coming up.
For those who might not know what a DVD recorder is: it’s the same as a VCR but uses DVD discs instead of the almost obsolete VHS tapes. It looks like any DVD player, same size but can playback as well as record DVDs on the fly.
Anyone who has a large VHS collection it might be a good idea to get a DVD recording unit to transfer them to DVD discs. The advantages of using the DVD disc instead of the tape are many.
The ability to easily copy them for much cheaper than VHS and up to 16times fast and faster seekability during play not to mention way higher video quality are just some of them. The other thing is the DVD disc itself has a very long physical life and the precautions needed to ensure it doesn’t get damaged are a few compared to VHS tapes where humidity and magnetic fields can ruin them permanently. Any magnetic media(floppy discs/cassette tapes) gets damaged over time due to oxidization in a normal home/office environment.
This is the most practical way to go. Although it’s possible to use a computer to do this, it just might be too hard for most computer users. You need a considerably powerful computer system and the time required to encode one DVD disc can span from a few hours to as long as a whole night depending on the encoding codec used. During this time the computer is tied up and doing anything else on it is impossible.
The standalone DVD recorders were made because of this; to simplify DVD recording. These units are just like the standard VCR. The recording takes place in real time. The recording quality and other options are easy to select and are actually pretty good compared to DVDs made on a PC.
For those who might not know what a DVD recorder is: it’s the same as a VCR but uses DVD discs instead of the almost obsolete VHS tapes. It looks like any DVD player, same size but can playback as well as record DVDs on the fly.
Anyone who has a large VHS collection it might be a good idea to get a DVD recording unit to transfer them to DVD discs. The advantages of using the DVD disc instead of the tape are many.
The ability to easily copy them for much cheaper than VHS and up to 16times fast and faster seekability during play not to mention way higher video quality are just some of them. The other thing is the DVD disc itself has a very long physical life and the precautions needed to ensure it doesn’t get damaged are a few compared to VHS tapes where humidity and magnetic fields can ruin them permanently. Any magnetic media(floppy discs/cassette tapes) gets damaged over time due to oxidization in a normal home/office environment.
This is the most practical way to go. Although it’s possible to use a computer to do this, it just might be too hard for most computer users. You need a considerably powerful computer system and the time required to encode one DVD disc can span from a few hours to as long as a whole night depending on the encoding codec used. During this time the computer is tied up and doing anything else on it is impossible.
The standalone DVD recorders were made because of this; to simplify DVD recording. These units are just like the standard VCR. The recording takes place in real time. The recording quality and other options are easy to select and are actually pretty good compared to DVDs made on a PC.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Child development calendar
Most calendars usually just tell the date and have nice pictures. Very rarely do calendars have other useful information. Sure most might have lunar phases- full moon half moon etc. I’ve never understood why anyone would need to know when the next full moon will be, apart from most Sikhs who still follow bharamnical karam-kaandh.
Today I got hold of the most interesting and unique colander ever created. It’s especially useful for anyone who has younger kids.
It's called the ਬਾਲ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਕੈਲਿੰਡਰ: ਬੱਚੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਲਦੇ! Child development calendar: Kids don’t grow up themselves(most might disagree with the second part becasue they're living proof that it can be done) The calendar’s free for anyone who has young kids enrolled in most pre-schools, I know Khalsa Pre School does. Having this up for a school year will change your life no matter what. It'll constantly remind one to do things in order to properly raise children.
It lists resources families can use- government and otherwise. It has a sort of timeline to properly self diagnose a child’s progress at different age levels. There a lot of useful to the point information and little tips on things at random days in a given month.
The main theme throughout it is: ‘Kids don’t grow up themselves.’ It’s about time people realized this. This calendar could be the beginning to Surrey’s better future.
The best thing about this is that it’s all in punjabi. This is a first for any calendar I've seen. If the publishers keep this up every year it’ll definitely do wonders for Punjabi.
Most of the calendars out there are usually garbage. It’s good to see something creative and useful finally come out. The really small credit card sized ones that many shops get printed with the Guru’s supposed portraits are a complete waste. Having the whole year like that isn’t practical at all. The numbers are so small they’re hardy readable and most just end up in the sun screen visors in cars as decoration pieces.
The same format could maybe be used to make other variations of this calendar for different groups of people. Obviously one on Sikh history and tradition is long overdue but ones covering health, cars, running a business, fitness or computers will really help people too.
It doesn’t say where you can get one, I'd guess one of the preschools would have some or one of the Sponsors might know:
VIRSA: (604) 951-8363
OPTIONS Society: (604) 596-4321
Surrey Delta Immigrant services Society : (604) 597-0205
Today I got hold of the most interesting and unique colander ever created. It’s especially useful for anyone who has younger kids.
It's called the ਬਾਲ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਕੈਲਿੰਡਰ: ਬੱਚੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਲਦੇ! Child development calendar: Kids don’t grow up themselves(most might disagree with the second part becasue they're living proof that it can be done) The calendar’s free for anyone who has young kids enrolled in most pre-schools, I know Khalsa Pre School does. Having this up for a school year will change your life no matter what. It'll constantly remind one to do things in order to properly raise children.
It lists resources families can use- government and otherwise. It has a sort of timeline to properly self diagnose a child’s progress at different age levels. There a lot of useful to the point information and little tips on things at random days in a given month.
The main theme throughout it is: ‘Kids don’t grow up themselves.’ It’s about time people realized this. This calendar could be the beginning to Surrey’s better future.
The best thing about this is that it’s all in punjabi. This is a first for any calendar I've seen. If the publishers keep this up every year it’ll definitely do wonders for Punjabi.
Most of the calendars out there are usually garbage. It’s good to see something creative and useful finally come out. The really small credit card sized ones that many shops get printed with the Guru’s supposed portraits are a complete waste. Having the whole year like that isn’t practical at all. The numbers are so small they’re hardy readable and most just end up in the sun screen visors in cars as decoration pieces.
The same format could maybe be used to make other variations of this calendar for different groups of people. Obviously one on Sikh history and tradition is long overdue but ones covering health, cars, running a business, fitness or computers will really help people too.
It doesn’t say where you can get one, I'd guess one of the preschools would have some or one of the Sponsors might know:
VIRSA: (604) 951-8363
OPTIONS Society: (604) 596-4321
Surrey Delta Immigrant services Society : (604) 597-0205
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
ਸੁਤੰਤਰ ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ
The poem:
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The Khalsa Will Be Forever Free!
Khalsa was created for all,
Let us answer the Guru's Call.
Guru Hargobind gave us power,
And strength in the darkest hour.
Our goal is to be God's true friend,
And serve him till the end.
Guru Amar Das, who taught by his humble example.
Guru Ram Das, who gave us the Golden Temple.
Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Gobind Singh.
Kneels but to one True King.
That is the King of Kings.
The goal is peace.
Then only is our soul released.
Let us learn a lesson from,
Guru Gobind Singh's four courageous Sons.
And remember the Five Beloved Ones.
Bless those who were cut limb to limb.
And gave their lives to only Him.
Women who offered no cry of complaint.
Who remembered those brave saints.
Bhai Fauja Singh had taken eleven bullets in the body.
And still said "Waheguru" and some asked how could thee?
We felt pain,
Again and Again.
But we will never forgive and forget,
Because it can't be forgotten in the rain.
Waheguru can travel through time and space.
From this place to that place.
May the Khalsa light the way for the whole human race.
Let the voice of Satguru,
Teach us how to get to Waheguru.
And we will reach our goals,
That is to clean our souls.
God has traveled all the lands.
Has blessed them with His hands.
But with grace our Takhats will stand.
If confidence is kept in thee.
The Khalsa will be forever free.
-Bhai Daljit Singh Grade 10 (1999)
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The man behind the poetry:
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The Khalsa Will Be Forever Free!
Khalsa was created for all,
Let us answer the Guru's Call.
Guru Hargobind gave us power,
And strength in the darkest hour.
Our goal is to be God's true friend,
And serve him till the end.
Guru Amar Das, who taught by his humble example.
Guru Ram Das, who gave us the Golden Temple.
Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Gobind Singh.
Kneels but to one True King.
That is the King of Kings.
The goal is peace.
Then only is our soul released.
Let us learn a lesson from,
Guru Gobind Singh's four courageous Sons.
And remember the Five Beloved Ones.
Bless those who were cut limb to limb.
And gave their lives to only Him.
Women who offered no cry of complaint.
Who remembered those brave saints.
Bhai Fauja Singh had taken eleven bullets in the body.
And still said "Waheguru" and some asked how could thee?
We felt pain,
Again and Again.
But we will never forgive and forget,
Because it can't be forgotten in the rain.
Waheguru can travel through time and space.
From this place to that place.
May the Khalsa light the way for the whole human race.
Let the voice of Satguru,
Teach us how to get to Waheguru.
And we will reach our goals,
That is to clean our souls.
God has traveled all the lands.
Has blessed them with His hands.
But with grace our Takhats will stand.
If confidence is kept in thee.
The Khalsa will be forever free.
-Bhai Daljit Singh Grade 10 (1999)
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The man behind the poetry:
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
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Monday, December 12, 2005
ਖ਼ੁੱਤੀ Ad!!!
Believe it or not the strongest driving force of change today is the advertising industry. If it didn’t force people to buy goods and services billions of dollars wouldn’t be spent on ads. There’s a lot more being sold by ads than the mastercraft power drill, and we don’t even know it.
Regardless of the product being marketed, the content used in the ad can have an even greater impact on the viewer. An example of this is an ad in the Greater Vancouver Business Pages directory.
This was on the front inner cover too. Since the early 90’s we’ve had most of the ‘indo-Canadian’ directories and this is the first ad of its kind. I hope others learn from this and start a positive change.
Note: Only 1/4th of the ad space is used for his business.
Regardless of the product being marketed, the content used in the ad can have an even greater impact on the viewer. An example of this is an ad in the Greater Vancouver Business Pages directory.
This was on the front inner cover too. Since the early 90’s we’ve had most of the ‘indo-Canadian’ directories and this is the first ad of its kind. I hope others learn from this and start a positive change.
Note: Only 1/4th of the ad space is used for his business.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
BIG AIR!
November 14th 2005 will go down in history as the night when the goat took flight. Not just any goat- the goatMan! This guy below is the goatman, for the obvious reasons. He’s been playing floor hockey for about two years now and is one of the most fun people to play both with and against, especially if you have a weight and height advantage. I still don’t know his real name. I don’t think anyone else does either, everyone calls him goat or goatman.
So that night our goalies never showed up and we didn’t have any goalie equipment so we decided to put the nets down, facing out in opposite directions.
Our team was on a rush and the second defence decided to jump in too. I was playing defense too and went up near the other teams blue line. The goatman was there too waiting for a pass. I had an eye on him for a while and kept close watch. Just then someone cleared the ball high in our end. I tried to knock it down but it went up high and deep in our zone by the net. Goatman charged!
And the race was on. Goat and I ran like Milkha Singh. I ran like Milkha Singh and he simply ran like the goat. The total distance to cover was about 15 meters but oat Sahib had a slight disadvantage: right in front of him there was the net over a meter long and a foot high with a steel pipe frame covered by mesh. I on the other hand had a clear path with the ball straight ahead by the far wall.
So as I reached the wall in the corner of my eye I saw the most amazing site in the history of ball hockey! Goat man getting ready for launch with knees bent he assumed the flight position. He braced himself and was OFF!!
The few milliseconds were pristine and breathtaking. Everyone paused with mouths wide open and jaws dropped. For a brief instant he even put Mr. Air Michal Jorden to shame. He was soaring high above the ground catching big air. The look on his face was priceless. He was actually flying! YES! Flying and once he landed he would score a goal too! Then the look gave away to worry and fright. He knew what was coming so did everyone else. He didn’t have the time to brace himself for the inevitable.
Poor Mr. Goat crash landed many times worse than Launchpad McQuack ever did in the duck tales. He underestimated the length of the net, so his jumping range fell short of the actual distance he had to cover. He hit most of his appendages hard against the 2 inch steel pipes.
After a moment of absolute silence in utter shock everyone burst out in a wave of laughter. Gloves fell down sticks hit the floor. Hands clasped lungs with backs bent over. I didn’t laugh, extended my hand and asked him to get up. Goat Jee took my glove and I pulled him up and his hand slipped, a loud bang was heard and that sent another surge in the laughter level from behind us. Goat sahib was mocked by all, but he took it like a real goat and started to play in a matter of minutes! Everyone was shocked by his bravery and resilience. No wonder his cousins are build tough enough to grab life by the horns!!
So that night our goalies never showed up and we didn’t have any goalie equipment so we decided to put the nets down, facing out in opposite directions.
Our team was on a rush and the second defence decided to jump in too. I was playing defense too and went up near the other teams blue line. The goatman was there too waiting for a pass. I had an eye on him for a while and kept close watch. Just then someone cleared the ball high in our end. I tried to knock it down but it went up high and deep in our zone by the net. Goatman charged!
And the race was on. Goat and I ran like Milkha Singh. I ran like Milkha Singh and he simply ran like the goat. The total distance to cover was about 15 meters but oat Sahib had a slight disadvantage: right in front of him there was the net over a meter long and a foot high with a steel pipe frame covered by mesh. I on the other hand had a clear path with the ball straight ahead by the far wall.
So as I reached the wall in the corner of my eye I saw the most amazing site in the history of ball hockey! Goat man getting ready for launch with knees bent he assumed the flight position. He braced himself and was OFF!!
The few milliseconds were pristine and breathtaking. Everyone paused with mouths wide open and jaws dropped. For a brief instant he even put Mr. Air Michal Jorden to shame. He was soaring high above the ground catching big air. The look on his face was priceless. He was actually flying! YES! Flying and once he landed he would score a goal too! Then the look gave away to worry and fright. He knew what was coming so did everyone else. He didn’t have the time to brace himself for the inevitable.
Poor Mr. Goat crash landed many times worse than Launchpad McQuack ever did in the duck tales. He underestimated the length of the net, so his jumping range fell short of the actual distance he had to cover. He hit most of his appendages hard against the 2 inch steel pipes.
After a moment of absolute silence in utter shock everyone burst out in a wave of laughter. Gloves fell down sticks hit the floor. Hands clasped lungs with backs bent over. I didn’t laugh, extended my hand and asked him to get up. Goat Jee took my glove and I pulled him up and his hand slipped, a loud bang was heard and that sent another surge in the laughter level from behind us. Goat sahib was mocked by all, but he took it like a real goat and started to play in a matter of minutes! Everyone was shocked by his bravery and resilience. No wonder his cousins are build tough enough to grab life by the horns!!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
ਖੁੱਤੀ voicemail
The message you leave on your phone when you are away, or pretending to be, usually indicates how creative you are, even your intellect sometimes. To mask this speculation the witty sometimes get others to record a message on their behalf.
7-8 months ago I recorded this, searched for it today and finally found it.
7-8 months ago I recorded this, searched for it today and finally found it.
Friday, December 09, 2005
The Almighty Fireplace
The fireplace is the one product any new home built in North America is sure to have. With just this one small item your home may look like a king’s palace. Ok, it might not do that, but will makes your house more interesting to look at than staring at a blank wall.
You may have to build a house one of these days, so might wanna read on:
Typically there are two kinds of fireplaces- gas and electric. Wood fireplaces are sometimes installed too. Electric fireplaces use electricity to create heat, and gas ones require some sort of gas(usually LPG or natural gas)
Most smaller sized gas fireplaces are not really designed for heat purposes, they’re more for decoration. They look good as they are but even better with the flame lit, and give off some heat as a bonus.
Most people never use their Gas fireplace. Using a gas fireplace has many advantages over other kinds. The best thing about a gas fireplace is that this is one of the safest devices on the planet. Something can go wrong with a many billion dollar space shuttle but not with a gas fireplace. Fires caused by a fireplace are unheard of. The design of the modern fireplace is nothing short of pure genius, and not the Wile E Coyote kind.
The main reason why no gas ever escapes is because the gas flow from the valve housing to the burner is controlled by a heat activated device. As long as the burner's lit the ‘thermopile’ is kept heated and keeps the gas valve open. Once the flame goes out and the thermopile temperature drops, the gas valve automatically closes. So there’s no chance of a gas leak.
Every certified fireplace company thoroughly tests a unit before it’s shipped out. The other reason is the way fireplaces are installed in buildings.
I would put a gas fireplace in my home because there isn’t any need for electricity at all to keep it lit, not even to ignite it. When the power goes out, all kids of heating systems are rendered useless. Water heat requires pumps to pump the water though the house. And furnaces won’t work if there’s no power.
If you want to light your fireplace here are some ways to help you though:
There’s a good chance your fireplace might look like this:
Before doing anything, check to see it the pilot burner is still lit. You should be able to see the equivalent of a small candle flame inside the glass cover. If you can’t see it feel to see if the glass is warm.
If you see the pilot, you’re set! Locate the switch near the fireplace and turn it to the ‘on’ position and the fireplace should light, and you are on your way!
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If you don’t see the pilot flame and the glass cover door is cold, locate the switch and turn it to the ‘on’ position.
At the BOTTOM of the fireplace there is a grill-like thing called the louvers(top picture), this cover easily comes off by gently pushing it upwards and out. When that’s done, take it out.
Something resembling similar to this should reveal itself:
There should be a book manual in this space, the one on the left is what I’m talking about. There should also be a metal mini-manual and quick reference guide, usually two sided, attached to the fireplace chassis with a chain.
The manual should be kept in a safe place ie. where it is now. Go to the table of contents and locate the page labeled ‘operating instructions’ read over them to familiarize yourself about safely operating your fireplace. The metal quick reference lighting guide does the same thing in case the main manual gets lost.
These are the brains of a gas fireplace. The thing with the knobs is the central valve. This controls how much gas to supply to the fireplace burner. The mechanism that cuts off the gas supply in case the flame goes out is also housed within this. The main shutoff valve is also located here too.
So if your pilot isn’t lit, find where the control knob is. It is usually labeled with ‘pilot’, ‘on’ and ‘off.’ The red horizontal line to the right of this particular model lets you know what setting the knob is at.
Turn the control knob till the red line points to the ‘pilot’ position.
You have to start here at the pilot position because this is where you can freely start the pilot and warm up the thermopile to a suitable temperature.
When you press it, it should give in with little effort. Once pressed hissing of air/gas is usually heard- this is normal.
Whilst keeping it pressed at the pilot position press the igniter button. If you don’t see the pilot turn on, keep pressing the igniter until it does. Once the pilot is burning let it burn for about 60 seconds.
Turn the control knob to the ‘on’ position and you should see flames in the burner area. The fireplace is lit.
Remember your fireplace is very safe! Get to know how it works.
One cold -8 winter evening you hear a bang…
The lights go out! No moon! No streetlights! No flashlights! No candles! Pitch dark. You make your way to the fireplace, follow the above steps perfectly… within 90 seconds the fireplace is on! You have both light and heat! From the corners of your periphery you see peoples jaws drop not able to utter a word.
Remember it can happen, it's better to be prepared than to be sorry:
ਪਛੋਤਾਵਾਨਾਮਿਲੈਜਬਚੂਕੈਗੀਸਾਰੀ॥
"When the games up, repentance isn’t of any use."
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Punjabi @ Khalsa School
Bibi Jaspreet Kaur (featured a few posts down) did something today even I haven’t been able to do. She put up a post on her space totally in Punjabi. That’s a first for any blog I think. It just shows that graduates of Khalsa School still have a great advantage over students who weren’t fortunate enough to attend.
Most (whitewashed) heroes I know involved with the Punjabi education system in public schools have the belief that the Punjabi language can be learnt without studying everything else that goes with the language- the culture, the geography, Punajab itself, customs, life and what actually goes on there. This isn’t true one bit, in fact it’s the exact opposite.
Having took grade 11 and 12 level classes in a public school it was clear students who had gone to khalsa school even for a year or two did way better than ones who hadn’t. They had a stronger command of language, and a greater overall grasp of the concepts taught.
That is not to say students who went to khalsa school had punajbi mastered. This just proves while khalsa school does have a lot of cultural factors contributing to the overall environment where Punjabi is taught, the level of proficiency still isn’t where it should be. This was true 10 years ago this is true today too. But even with this, khalsa school students would rank in the top 10% of all kids their age outside of India.
Again, Surrey’s unique strong pro-Punajbi-environment is a major part of this. It’s simple, learning a second language, in this case Punajbi is indeed a second language for most, is easier to learn if there’s a lot of exposure in places other than the classroom.
Anyway, here’s the post she wrote earlier today...
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ਜਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੈ ਅਤੇ **** ਵਾਟਰਲੂ ਆਈਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੇਨੂੰ ਫਿਕਰ ਸੀ ਕੇ ਮੇਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭੁਲ ਜਾਣੀ ਆ.. ਇਸ ਸੋਚਾ/ ਚੱਕਰ ਵਿਚ ਪਈ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਚਾਰ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੋ ਗੲੈ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਹੁਣ ਬੇਠੀ ਬੇਠੀ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਨੂੰ ਇਕ ਗਲ ਸੁਝੀ.. ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਬਲਾਗ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਾਂਗੀ ... ਜੋ ਵੀ ਗਲ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਆ। ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਲਫਜ ਨਾ ਆਵੈ ਤਾਂ ਮੈ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖ ਦੇਵਾਂਗੀ ਅਤੇ ***** ਨੇ ਜਰੂਰ ਡੈਡੀ ਨੂੰ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ ਤਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਆਪੀ ਘਰੇ ਗਈ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲੇ ਤਾਂ ਹੱਸਨ ਗੇ ਨਾਲੇ ਠੀਕ ਲਫਜ ਦੱਸ ਦੇਨਗੇ... ਕੱਲਨੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪੌਲੀਟੀਕਲ ਸਾਨਿਸ ਦਾ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ ਹੈ.. ਉਸ ਲਈ ਪੜਨ ਦੀ ਵਜਾਏ ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਪੋਸਟ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਪੜਨ ਚੱਲੀ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ ਕੇ “ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਸੌਖਾ, ‘ਤੇ ਕਰਨਾ ਆਉਖਾ” .. ਮੇਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਪੋਸਟ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ ਮਿੰਟ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਗਲਾਂ ਮੈ ਦੋ ਮਸਾਂ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ.. ਜਿਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਹਥੋਂ ਤਕ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਲਿਆ, ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਵੀ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ… ਕੁਛ ਪੱਲੇ ਪਿਆ? ਹੀ ਹੀ ਹੀ
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Only the word IMPRESSIVE comes to mind! Alright, here's the same post with some minor corrections....
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ਜਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੈਂ ਅਤੇ **** ਕੌਰ ਵਾਟਰਲੂ ਆਈਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਫਿਕਰ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਮੈ ਕਿਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਨਾ ਭੁੱਲ ਜਾਵਾਂ... ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਸੋਚਾਂ ‘ਚ ਪਈ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਚਾਰ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬੈਠੀ ਬੈਠੀ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਗਲ ਸੁੱਝੀ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਬਲੌਗ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਰਾਂ.. ਜੋ ਵੀ ਗਲ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ। ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਲਫ਼ਜ ਨਾ ਆਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖ ਦੇਵਾਂਗੀ ਅਤੇ *** ਨੇ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਬਾਪੂ ਨੂੰ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਆਪੇ ਘਰੇ ਗਈ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲੇ ਤਾਂ ਹੱਸਣਗੇ ਅਤੇ ਠੀਕ ਲਫ਼ਜ ਦੱਸਣਗੇ.. ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪੌਲੀਟਿਕਲ ਸਾਇੰਸ ਦਾ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ ਹੈ.. ਉਸ ਲਈ ਪੜਨ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਇਹ ਪੋਸਟ ਲਿਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਪੜਨ ਲੱਗੀ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ ਕੇ “ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਸੌਖਾ, ‘ਤੇ ਕਰਨਾ ਔਖਾ ਹੈ” .. ਮੇਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਪੋਸਟ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ ਮਿੰਟ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਗਲਾਂ ਮਸਾਂ ਦੋ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ.. ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਥੋਂ ਤਕ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਲਿਆ, ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ… ਕੁਛ ਪੱਲੇ ਵੀ ਪਿਆ? ਹਾ! ਹਾ! ਹਾ!
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As you can see she did very well! She went to khalsa school from grades KG-9. I doubt most ‘Punjabi’ kids will even be able to read this. But even with the minor inaccuracies a person who knows Punjabi will be able to understand everything properly without any problem. Isn’t this what everyone really needs? You just need to know what the other person’s trying to communicate to you, not the means used.
Most (whitewashed) heroes I know involved with the Punjabi education system in public schools have the belief that the Punjabi language can be learnt without studying everything else that goes with the language- the culture, the geography, Punajab itself, customs, life and what actually goes on there. This isn’t true one bit, in fact it’s the exact opposite.
Having took grade 11 and 12 level classes in a public school it was clear students who had gone to khalsa school even for a year or two did way better than ones who hadn’t. They had a stronger command of language, and a greater overall grasp of the concepts taught.
That is not to say students who went to khalsa school had punajbi mastered. This just proves while khalsa school does have a lot of cultural factors contributing to the overall environment where Punjabi is taught, the level of proficiency still isn’t where it should be. This was true 10 years ago this is true today too. But even with this, khalsa school students would rank in the top 10% of all kids their age outside of India.
Again, Surrey’s unique strong pro-Punajbi-environment is a major part of this. It’s simple, learning a second language, in this case Punajbi is indeed a second language for most, is easier to learn if there’s a lot of exposure in places other than the classroom.
Anyway, here’s the post she wrote earlier today...
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ਜਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੈ ਅਤੇ **** ਵਾਟਰਲੂ ਆਈਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੇਨੂੰ ਫਿਕਰ ਸੀ ਕੇ ਮੇਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭੁਲ ਜਾਣੀ ਆ.. ਇਸ ਸੋਚਾ/ ਚੱਕਰ ਵਿਚ ਪਈ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਚਾਰ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੋ ਗੲੈ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਹੁਣ ਬੇਠੀ ਬੇਠੀ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਨੂੰ ਇਕ ਗਲ ਸੁਝੀ.. ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਬਲਾਗ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਾਂਗੀ ... ਜੋ ਵੀ ਗਲ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਆ। ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਲਫਜ ਨਾ ਆਵੈ ਤਾਂ ਮੈ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖ ਦੇਵਾਂਗੀ ਅਤੇ ***** ਨੇ ਜਰੂਰ ਡੈਡੀ ਨੂੰ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ ਤਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਆਪੀ ਘਰੇ ਗਈ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲੇ ਤਾਂ ਹੱਸਨ ਗੇ ਨਾਲੇ ਠੀਕ ਲਫਜ ਦੱਸ ਦੇਨਗੇ... ਕੱਲਨੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪੌਲੀਟੀਕਲ ਸਾਨਿਸ ਦਾ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ ਹੈ.. ਉਸ ਲਈ ਪੜਨ ਦੀ ਵਜਾਏ ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਪੋਸਟ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਪੜਨ ਚੱਲੀ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ ਕੇ “ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਸੌਖਾ, ‘ਤੇ ਕਰਨਾ ਆਉਖਾ” .. ਮੇਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਪੋਸਟ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ ਮਿੰਟ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਗਲਾਂ ਮੈ ਦੋ ਮਸਾਂ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ.. ਜਿਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਹਥੋਂ ਤਕ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਲਿਆ, ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਵੀ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ… ਕੁਛ ਪੱਲੇ ਪਿਆ? ਹੀ ਹੀ ਹੀ
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Only the word IMPRESSIVE comes to mind! Alright, here's the same post with some minor corrections....
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ਜਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਮੈਂ ਅਤੇ **** ਕੌਰ ਵਾਟਰਲੂ ਆਈਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਫਿਕਰ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਮੈ ਕਿਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਨਾ ਭੁੱਲ ਜਾਵਾਂ... ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਸੋਚਾਂ ‘ਚ ਪਈ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਚਾਰ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬੈਠੀ ਬੈਠੀ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਗਲ ਸੁੱਝੀ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਬਲੌਗ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਰਾਂ.. ਜੋ ਵੀ ਗਲ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ। ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਲਫ਼ਜ ਨਾ ਆਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖ ਦੇਵਾਂਗੀ ਅਤੇ *** ਨੇ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਬਾਪੂ ਨੂੰ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਆਪੇ ਘਰੇ ਗਈ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲੇ ਤਾਂ ਹੱਸਣਗੇ ਅਤੇ ਠੀਕ ਲਫ਼ਜ ਦੱਸਣਗੇ.. ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪੌਲੀਟਿਕਲ ਸਾਇੰਸ ਦਾ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ ਹੈ.. ਉਸ ਲਈ ਪੜਨ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਇਹ ਪੋਸਟ ਲਿਖ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਪੜਨ ਲੱਗੀ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ ਕੇ “ਕਹਿਣਾਂ ਸੌਖਾ, ‘ਤੇ ਕਰਨਾ ਔਖਾ ਹੈ” .. ਮੇਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਪੋਸਟ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ ਮਿੰਟ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਤੇ ਗਲਾਂ ਮਸਾਂ ਦੋ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਨੇ.. ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਥੋਂ ਤਕ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਲਿਆ, ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ… ਕੁਛ ਪੱਲੇ ਵੀ ਪਿਆ? ਹਾ! ਹਾ! ਹਾ!
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As you can see she did very well! She went to khalsa school from grades KG-9. I doubt most ‘Punjabi’ kids will even be able to read this. But even with the minor inaccuracies a person who knows Punjabi will be able to understand everything properly without any problem. Isn’t this what everyone really needs? You just need to know what the other person’s trying to communicate to you, not the means used.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Judge Judy: Bhai Navjot Singh
ਭਗਤਾਦੀਸਦਾਤੂਰਖਦਾਹਰਿਜੀਉਧੁਰਿਤੂਰਖਦਾਆਇਆ॥
ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦਜਨਤੁਧੁਰਾਖਿਲਏਹਰਿਜੀਉਹਰਣਾਖਸੁਮਾਰਿਪਚਾਇਆ॥
Bhai Navjot Singh is no doubt the most electrifying man on the North American tabla scene. I’ve known him for over 12 years. Even in 1993 he could play taal kherva faster than anyone I’ve ever seen.
He is truly a gifted individual. I didn’t know he was an established kitaneea too until December 2001. He has a diverse knowledge of raags unlike anyone else. It’s one thing to know something, but being able to pass that gift on to others is an entirely different skill altogether. Navjot Singh is one of the rare few who possess have the ability to pass on knowledge of tabla to others with relative ease.
Apart from musical talents Novjot Singh really shines in academia. He is currently studying to become a dentist at an acclaimed California university. So soon he will know everything about teeth as well as music…
It has recently come to my knowledge that he has been breeding dogs as a hobby for some time. And this is the main subject of today’s post.
It turned out Bhai Sahib had sold a ‘miniature bulldog’ to a couple in Ohio for $3600US online. The payment was made. Novjot Singh had shipped the dog and still has the receipts as proof. By great misfortune the dog breathed his last aboard a plane. The couple who had bought the dog decided to file a suit against poor Navjot Singh.
So he got a call from the producers of Judge Judy. Bhai Sahib agreed….
AND THE SHOW WAS ON!!!!!!!
By noon the news of bhai sahib coming on the show spread like wildfire.
Soon tens and tens worldwide were scrambling to find a network which airs Judge Judy
Forget about Jakko this without a doubt was the trial of the decade
Even the proceedings of the Air India Trial weren’t as intense as this
Every possible emotion was expressed in the 14 minutes of drama, every eye was glued to the CRT. The audience were so into it; you could sense the excitement even sitting quarter-way around the world.
The case was full of surprises, the biggest one by far was how Bhai Sahib managed to walk himself through the proceeding with utmost calm and cool. Not even top lawyers are able to display this kind of skill.
Then there were the not so serious moments. Bhai Sahib had no trouble displaying his multi-dimensional personality. Surprisingly he made Judge Judy laugh too! (FYI not possible to do most of the time)
Judge Judy: I want to teach YOU Tabla!
After a tough session at the court Bhai Sahib gulped the last glass of water and called it a day...
All I can say is it was a win win situation for all parties involved… Bhai Sahib walked away significantly rich, the plaintiffs recovered their losses and Judge Judy got ‘10 million’ viewers. And the dog, well he might very well be in better life form.
The 10 million+ viewers all had a chance to see the ‘most electrifying tabla player today’ conquer yet another daunting territory- the courtroom, not just any courtroom but one under the scrutiny of multiple cameras lenses, under the pressure that millions are watching around the world.
The lucky ones who had a chance to catch this mammoth event live will cherish it for their entire lives... the ones who missed it shell always repent, although you can have some comfort in knowing you just read about it here.
ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦਜਨਤੁਧੁਰਾਖਿਲਏਹਰਿਜੀਉਹਰਣਾਖਸੁਮਾਰਿਪਚਾਇਆ॥
Bhai Navjot Singh is no doubt the most electrifying man on the North American tabla scene. I’ve known him for over 12 years. Even in 1993 he could play taal kherva faster than anyone I’ve ever seen.
He is truly a gifted individual. I didn’t know he was an established kitaneea too until December 2001. He has a diverse knowledge of raags unlike anyone else. It’s one thing to know something, but being able to pass that gift on to others is an entirely different skill altogether. Navjot Singh is one of the rare few who possess have the ability to pass on knowledge of tabla to others with relative ease.
Apart from musical talents Novjot Singh really shines in academia. He is currently studying to become a dentist at an acclaimed California university. So soon he will know everything about teeth as well as music…
It has recently come to my knowledge that he has been breeding dogs as a hobby for some time. And this is the main subject of today’s post.
It turned out Bhai Sahib had sold a ‘miniature bulldog’ to a couple in Ohio for $3600US online. The payment was made. Novjot Singh had shipped the dog and still has the receipts as proof. By great misfortune the dog breathed his last aboard a plane. The couple who had bought the dog decided to file a suit against poor Navjot Singh.
So he got a call from the producers of Judge Judy. Bhai Sahib agreed….
AND THE SHOW WAS ON!!!!!!!
By noon the news of bhai sahib coming on the show spread like wildfire.
Soon tens and tens worldwide were scrambling to find a network which airs Judge Judy
Forget about Jakko this without a doubt was the trial of the decade
Even the proceedings of the Air India Trial weren’t as intense as this
Every possible emotion was expressed in the 14 minutes of drama, every eye was glued to the CRT. The audience were so into it; you could sense the excitement even sitting quarter-way around the world.
The case was full of surprises, the biggest one by far was how Bhai Sahib managed to walk himself through the proceeding with utmost calm and cool. Not even top lawyers are able to display this kind of skill.
Then there were the not so serious moments. Bhai Sahib had no trouble displaying his multi-dimensional personality. Surprisingly he made Judge Judy laugh too! (FYI not possible to do most of the time)
Judge Judy: I want to teach YOU Tabla!
After a tough session at the court Bhai Sahib gulped the last glass of water and called it a day...
All I can say is it was a win win situation for all parties involved… Bhai Sahib walked away significantly rich, the plaintiffs recovered their losses and Judge Judy got ‘10 million’ viewers. And the dog, well he might very well be in better life form.
The 10 million+ viewers all had a chance to see the ‘most electrifying tabla player today’ conquer yet another daunting territory- the courtroom, not just any courtroom but one under the scrutiny of multiple cameras lenses, under the pressure that millions are watching around the world.
The lucky ones who had a chance to catch this mammoth event live will cherish it for their entire lives... the ones who missed it shell always repent, although you can have some comfort in knowing you just read about it here.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Smart Singh
I normally don’t get many e-mail forwards, maybe once every six months. That’s a good thing, most of the stuff people send around is totally useless and is never worth even looking at. Today Bhai Novtej Singh sent one of the best ones I’ve read in a very long time and since I’m not in the habit of forwarding it to people I’m putting it up here so everyone can read it:
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ਦੁਹਾਂਤੇਗਿਆਨੀਸਿਆਣਾ॥
About a century or two ago, the Pope decided that all the Sikhs had to leave Italy. Naturally there was a big uproar from the Sikh community. So the Pope made a deal. He would have a religious debate with a member of the Sikh community. If the Sikh won, the Sikhs could stay. If the Pope won, the Sikhs would leave.
The Sikhs realized that they had no choice. So they picked a middle-aged man named Harbinder Singh to represent them. Harbinder asked for one additional condition to the debate. To make it more interesting, neither side would be allowed to talk. The Pope agreed.
The day of the great debate came. Harbinder Singh and the Pope sat opposite each other for a full minute. Then the Pope raised his hand and showed three fingers. Harbinder looked back at him and raisedone finger. The Pope waved his fingers in a circle around his head. Harbinder pointed to the ground where he sat. The Pope pulled out a wafer and a glass of wine. Harbinder pulled out an apple. The Pope stood up and said, "I give up. This man is too good. The Sikhs can stay."
An hour later, the cardinals were gathered around the Pope asking him what had happened. The Pope said, "First I held up three fingers to represent the Holy Trinity. He responded by holding up one finger to remind me that there was still one God common to both our religions. Then I waved my finger around me to show him that God was all around us. He responded by pointing to the ground and showing that God was also right here with us. I pulled out the wine and wafer to show that God absolves us from our sins. He pulled out an apple to remind me of original sin. He had an answer for everything. What could I do?"
Meanwhile, the Sikh community had crowded around HarbinderSingh. "What happened?", they asked. "Well," said Harbinder, "First he said to me that the Sikhs had three days to get out of here. I told him to f *@k off and not one of us was leaving.
Then he told me that this whole city would be cleared of Sikhs. I let him know that we were staying right here."
"Yes, and then???", asked the crowd. "I don't know", said Harbinder, "He took out his lunch, and I took out mine!!! And then he said that we could stay
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ਦੁਹਾਂਤੇਗਿਆਨੀਸਿਆਣਾ॥
About a century or two ago, the Pope decided that all the Sikhs had to leave Italy. Naturally there was a big uproar from the Sikh community. So the Pope made a deal. He would have a religious debate with a member of the Sikh community. If the Sikh won, the Sikhs could stay. If the Pope won, the Sikhs would leave.
The Sikhs realized that they had no choice. So they picked a middle-aged man named Harbinder Singh to represent them. Harbinder asked for one additional condition to the debate. To make it more interesting, neither side would be allowed to talk. The Pope agreed.
The day of the great debate came. Harbinder Singh and the Pope sat opposite each other for a full minute. Then the Pope raised his hand and showed three fingers. Harbinder looked back at him and raisedone finger. The Pope waved his fingers in a circle around his head. Harbinder pointed to the ground where he sat. The Pope pulled out a wafer and a glass of wine. Harbinder pulled out an apple. The Pope stood up and said, "I give up. This man is too good. The Sikhs can stay."
An hour later, the cardinals were gathered around the Pope asking him what had happened. The Pope said, "First I held up three fingers to represent the Holy Trinity. He responded by holding up one finger to remind me that there was still one God common to both our religions. Then I waved my finger around me to show him that God was all around us. He responded by pointing to the ground and showing that God was also right here with us. I pulled out the wine and wafer to show that God absolves us from our sins. He pulled out an apple to remind me of original sin. He had an answer for everything. What could I do?"
Meanwhile, the Sikh community had crowded around HarbinderSingh. "What happened?", they asked. "Well," said Harbinder, "First he said to me that the Sikhs had three days to get out of here. I told him to f *@k off and not one of us was leaving.
Then he told me that this whole city would be cleared of Sikhs. I let him know that we were staying right here."
"Yes, and then???", asked the crowd. "I don't know", said Harbinder, "He took out his lunch, and I took out mine!!! And then he said that we could stay
Monday, December 05, 2005
Bibi Jaspreet Kaur Jee
Today’s post is about Bibi Jaspreet Kaur. She’s My Bhoa’s daughter. Her father is from Bhona, district Moga, Punajab. If you’d like more information on Bhona click here.
Theres not much to write about her other than the fact that she’s one of the most noticeable people who add fuel to the fire known as fannism. I don’t think there is a more dogmatic fan than her west of Amritsar.
She got quality education at Khalsa School Surrey for many years, then decided she was too good for the great school and went to PM. She thought PM would make her cool. She thinks it DID make her cool somewhat… Worse she thought Surrey simply wasn’t too good and the great city could not stand her coolness…. She left the province for dreaded Ontario, where she’s been studying for the past few months.
Other than this she’s supposedly very good with languages, getting a very high score on the Punajbi 12 provincial exam. She claims to have decent English skills as well.
Above all she is also a very accomplished kirtanee as well. You can hear some of her kirtan here here here and here . She hit stardom at the 2003 California Smagam when she got near prime time. From then on she hasn’t looked back…
For those who used to read her old blogger blog: there is still hope for you, she’s in the process of launching one better than ever before very soon.
I don’t think its right to reveal other details about her because her ever jealous Surrey friends might use such information for the wrong reasons and take advantage of her.
Theres not much to write about her other than the fact that she’s one of the most noticeable people who add fuel to the fire known as fannism. I don’t think there is a more dogmatic fan than her west of Amritsar.
She got quality education at Khalsa School Surrey for many years, then decided she was too good for the great school and went to PM. She thought PM would make her cool. She thinks it DID make her cool somewhat… Worse she thought Surrey simply wasn’t too good and the great city could not stand her coolness…. She left the province for dreaded Ontario, where she’s been studying for the past few months.
Other than this she’s supposedly very good with languages, getting a very high score on the Punajbi 12 provincial exam. She claims to have decent English skills as well.
Above all she is also a very accomplished kirtanee as well. You can hear some of her kirtan here here here and here . She hit stardom at the 2003 California Smagam when she got near prime time. From then on she hasn’t looked back…
For those who used to read her old blogger blog: there is still hope for you, she’s in the process of launching one better than ever before very soon.
I don’t think its right to reveal other details about her because her ever jealous Surrey friends might use such information for the wrong reasons and take advantage of her.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Graffiti
Graffiti is a part of youth culture everywhere. Up until a few years ago it didn’t seem so obvious. It’s been popping up more and more in busy public places and is getting way too offensive.
This is the BC Hydro walkway they built a few years ago, it's rarely looked after and very poorly maintained :
The following can be seen in and around the marked area:
This is a prime example of 'dipper writing'
I remember reading this sign when the walkway first opened. It warns about the dangers of feeding wildlife and what can happen to birds and how the rodent population can increase. As you can see now, you can't read anything. Maybe some baba was behind it, one who could read English and thought the sign infringed on his right to feed the birds leftover roti.
At boundary park you see stars of David, swastikas, white power among others. Around the lake walkway there’s ‘Jesus is lord’ spray painted in sky blue and right underneath in bright red it says SUCKS in bold letters. Most other parks have just random things that really lack creativity. The new thing is dipper killers or DK these are everywhere now. Some places still have brown pride from a few years ago, even a Khanda.
The city of Surrey’s engineering department has a special graffiti removal crew that supposedly cleans up public places, but it looks like they haven’t been too effective. Spray painted slogans can be still seen in most places even after a long summer.
The city gave a contract to a company for graffiti removal here. The numbers are alarming: 3900 Streetlight Poles, 960 Traffic Signal Poles and 1850 One panel or side of Traffic Controller Cabinets. Looks like kids don’t realize tax money is being wasted because of them...
This is the BC Hydro walkway they built a few years ago, it's rarely looked after and very poorly maintained :
The following can be seen in and around the marked area:
This is a prime example of 'dipper writing'
I remember reading this sign when the walkway first opened. It warns about the dangers of feeding wildlife and what can happen to birds and how the rodent population can increase. As you can see now, you can't read anything. Maybe some baba was behind it, one who could read English and thought the sign infringed on his right to feed the birds leftover roti.
At boundary park you see stars of David, swastikas, white power among others. Around the lake walkway there’s ‘Jesus is lord’ spray painted in sky blue and right underneath in bright red it says SUCKS in bold letters. Most other parks have just random things that really lack creativity. The new thing is dipper killers or DK these are everywhere now. Some places still have brown pride from a few years ago, even a Khanda.
The city of Surrey’s engineering department has a special graffiti removal crew that supposedly cleans up public places, but it looks like they haven’t been too effective. Spray painted slogans can be still seen in most places even after a long summer.
The city gave a contract to a company for graffiti removal here. The numbers are alarming: 3900 Streetlight Poles, 960 Traffic Signal Poles and 1850 One panel or side of Traffic Controller Cabinets. Looks like kids don’t realize tax money is being wasted because of them...
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