BB @ Bulldog 09
This was my weekend.
Showing posts with label To my fellow bloggers.... Show all posts
Showing posts with label To my fellow bloggers.... Show all posts
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
So my birthday is coming up soon...
Just thought I would throw that out there, with this:
Based on the classic 300SL “Gullwing”, the SLS packs an AMG standard front/mid-mounted version of MB’s visceral 6.3-liter V8, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission putting those 563 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque to work through the rear wheels. The SLS weighs in at 3,500 lbs and makes the sprint to 60 in 3.7 seconds. The new AMG is electronically limited at 197 mph. The optional carbon ceramic stoppies should be more than sufficient to bring your $258k Merc to a standstill. The SLS is absolutely gorgeous with its design cues paying homage to the iconic 300SL but with a modern MB twist. The rear end paired with the elongated hood, headlamps and exclusive ten-spoke forged AMG wheels make the SLS a modern day Mercedes-Benz.
Now that I have some free time...
I am missing my baby pooch, Rajah/Raju/Rajjles/Fluffy, who is now 1.5 human years old!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Whoa whoa whoa.....!!!! We are back in action!
Hey all,
Sorry for the delay. As of my last post here is what happened:
Dec. 9th- Jan. 9th: I was in Pakistan (A+)
Jan. 9th- Feb. 7th: I was working on Pukar2009 (B)
Feb. 8th- Feb. 22nd: Rehearsing with Boston Bhangra for the Vancouver Internation Bhangra Celebration Coast to Coast Competition (A++)
Anyways....I will keep updating this blog now. Sorry for the absence.
(Pic on the left at VIBC last week, pic on the right at wedding in Pakistan.)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Trip to New Orleans...
So technically I have only been back for one night. Here are some quick shots of my trip, which was amazing...
The first is of the airport in Charlotte, NC. Note (although you can't see it) that on the right side instead of regular chairs and benches, they had white rocking chairs everywhere! I love the south.
The first night I walked around the hotel area uptown (first picture) and then to the French Quarter, Bourbon Street (next picture), where there were some funky Mardi Gras stores (next picture).
The last day I walked around the wester side of the city where both LSU, Tulane Undergraduate, The Zoo, and the Audobon Park were located.
Friday, October 31, 2008
The past two days...
Here is an update to let you all know where I have been for the past 48+ hours.
On Wednesday I had to report to the Somerville District Courthouse for jury duty; this being the second time I was summoned. I was actually selected to be on the juror's panel this time, comprised of the 8 people out of the potential 21 in the pool. I was by far the youngest of the jurors. The others were all white (except one Indian man who worked in biotech industry), only 2 woman, and all very rational, professional people (included a physical therapist, an entrepreneur, an artist, etc.).
While I am on the topic, I wanted to just note how surreal the experience is in that respect. Here you are spending hours and hours with a group of people whom you know nothing about to begin with, spending time during breaks making small talk and getting to know one-another better, enduring an emotionally and mentally stressful trial, coming up with a verdict and then leaving and going separate ways without the expectation of ever meeting again, and, in our case, 5 minutes after we just learned each other's names. How odd and fascinating ?!
So now that the case is over and the verdict has been made public, I can tell you about it. It was the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Ryan Robinson and his mother. So the story goes, UPS intercepted a large box, and after dogs found it to be suspicious they handed it over to the Medford Police to investigate. When they opened it up they found over 40 lbs of marijuana wrapped in duck-tape, in a plastic, wrapped in padding, with wood lining, in a box, in a box, addressed to a false name to the residents of 17-1 Forest Street, Medford, MA. A Medford detective then dressed as a UPS delivery man brought the package to said address, handed it off to the residents and busted them. In addition to the box, they also found ammunition, crack cocaine, and various pills without prescription. To top it all off, the building was also located next to a very small Christian School.
Without getting into the details, we heard about 7-8 witnesses and had about 12+ exhibits as evidence. Although the mother and son (and when I say son, I am talking about a man in his late 30s early 40s and a mother who was 58: her grandson, 13, was made to testify) were having their hearings simultaneously, they did have their own attorneys. So in addition to the the prosecutor, in this case, the district attorney, we also had to hear from not one, but two, defense lawyers. All this dragged the case out for 2 full days.
To conclude, Ryan Robinson was found guilty on all accounts [possession and intent to distribute a class D drug in a school zone], and his mother was also found guilty on all accounts minus the allegation to be in possession of a ammunition, as there were other residents and it could not be tied to her. Both were sentence to 3 years in prison.
All this has left me with, what I am telling everyone, a new found respect for the justice system. No one will ever know what I am talking about until they have had the honor and responsibility of serving on a jury, which I hope you all do.
To top it all off, I got to see Legally Blond, the Musical, in Boston on Wednesday night for free (Thanks to Rachel). It SO much better than I had expected and it was actually a very entertaining and well-executed production which I highly recommend.
I made the joke that I spent all day and night on Wednesday in court, but no one got it without me expaining it.
On Wednesday I had to report to the Somerville District Courthouse for jury duty; this being the second time I was summoned. I was actually selected to be on the juror's panel this time, comprised of the 8 people out of the potential 21 in the pool. I was by far the youngest of the jurors. The others were all white (except one Indian man who worked in biotech industry), only 2 woman, and all very rational, professional people (included a physical therapist, an entrepreneur, an artist, etc.).
While I am on the topic, I wanted to just note how surreal the experience is in that respect. Here you are spending hours and hours with a group of people whom you know nothing about to begin with, spending time during breaks making small talk and getting to know one-another better, enduring an emotionally and mentally stressful trial, coming up with a verdict and then leaving and going separate ways without the expectation of ever meeting again, and, in our case, 5 minutes after we just learned each other's names. How odd and fascinating ?!
So now that the case is over and the verdict has been made public, I can tell you about it. It was the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Ryan Robinson and his mother. So the story goes, UPS intercepted a large box, and after dogs found it to be suspicious they handed it over to the Medford Police to investigate. When they opened it up they found over 40 lbs of marijuana wrapped in duck-tape, in a plastic, wrapped in padding, with wood lining, in a box, in a box, addressed to a false name to the residents of 17-1 Forest Street, Medford, MA. A Medford detective then dressed as a UPS delivery man brought the package to said address, handed it off to the residents and busted them. In addition to the box, they also found ammunition, crack cocaine, and various pills without prescription. To top it all off, the building was also located next to a very small Christian School.
Without getting into the details, we heard about 7-8 witnesses and had about 12+ exhibits as evidence. Although the mother and son (and when I say son, I am talking about a man in his late 30s early 40s and a mother who was 58: her grandson, 13, was made to testify) were having their hearings simultaneously, they did have their own attorneys. So in addition to the the prosecutor, in this case, the district attorney, we also had to hear from not one, but two, defense lawyers. All this dragged the case out for 2 full days.
To conclude, Ryan Robinson was found guilty on all accounts [possession and intent to distribute a class D drug in a school zone], and his mother was also found guilty on all accounts minus the allegation to be in possession of a ammunition, as there were other residents and it could not be tied to her. Both were sentence to 3 years in prison.
All this has left me with, what I am telling everyone, a new found respect for the justice system. No one will ever know what I am talking about until they have had the honor and responsibility of serving on a jury, which I hope you all do.
To top it all off, I got to see Legally Blond, the Musical, in Boston on Wednesday night for free (Thanks to Rachel). It SO much better than I had expected and it was actually a very entertaining and well-executed production which I highly recommend.
I made the joke that I spent all day and night on Wednesday in court, but no one got it without me expaining it.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Ring the bells of Peace!
Click below to check out the new song by Melissa Etheridge, Salman Ahmad & Deepak Chopra!
The song was written for the Alliance For A New Humanity
whose mission statement reads:
The Alliance recognizes at the core of its vision the unity of all life, and a wholehearted adherence to the noblest aspirations of humankind, as proclaimed in all spiritual and humanist traditions that call for compassion and the celebration of life. The values and principles of the emerging movement for a new humanity, and of the Alliance, which is trying to serve it, are based upon the support of policies, causes and actions that favor respect for life, human dignity, freedom, ecological sustainability and peace.
The basic tenet of the Alliance is a consciousness based on the inseparability of all life, i.e., that everything is connected and that therefore our well being is the well-being of everyone. This consciousness we believe cannot be just passive, otherwise it would remain irrelevant, it has to be expressed for the benefit of all through service that improves life for all mankind.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Check it out!
Check out the new look for Zahra's Lips!
Maybe if enough of you check it out, she might update it more often.
Monday, October 13, 2008
New Look!
Whatever I end up choosing, I'll make sure it's easy to follow and fresh. Just a heads up!
EPIC!
Over 1000 Hits On This Blog!!!
I would like to take this moment to thank GOD; my father, for introducing me to the wonders of the internet; my manager, Rajah Khan, who has kept me grounded; this website (www.blogger.com), for providing me with this forum; and most importantly YOU! The fans! Without you this would have never been possible! Thank you!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
100th POST!
By now most of you know what kind of stuff I like to put up, so give me some feed back in the comments (be it "anonymous" if you like) as to what you enjoy most and what you would like to see less of.
Cheers
Taimur
Friday, August 29, 2008
FIRST POST!!!
This should be interesting! In addition to e-mailing and Facebook, I am going to try this 'blogging shogging'. I feel like I am catching onto the tail-end of a fad, but I guess only time will tell.
What to expect here?
The unexpected, including links to articles, videos, pictures, etc. that I find when I am 'wasting' time online (which happens quite often).
Basically I am providing an entertaining, one-stop website with a little bit of everything. Just to expedite your surfing time so that you can be productive on my behalf.
Happy Surfing!!!
Taimur
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