Insurance discounts for home owners plus more...

check it out:
https://apps.fldfs.com/HurricaneMitigation/Consumers/application.aspx

One Laptop at a time

http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/index.php

VISA IPO - Gearing towards raising $10 Billion

Visa is preparing for an IPO for the next year. MasterCard IPO of $39 / share more than tripled over the years. Visa has said to have prepared lunch of products like charging from your cell phones among others. Read more on an article on Bloomberg.

Thoughts on getting in on this IPO?

I am calling my broker asap :)

Che Guevara's 40th anniversary

If you have seen the movie 'Motorcycle diaries', you will know what is the significance of this day. One man's epiphany ...

Ali's new Upcoming Album - Klashanfolk

AAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Ali's new album "Klashanfolk" is coming out soon !!!! So exciting, I can't wait. He is my ideal in this social circus of a world ...

Found his album cover ... but can't find the music album in stores yet...

World Twenty Cricket 2007

Rock On Pakistan !!!
Check it out Final on this Monday 9/24 .

~ Harry Potter - The Deathly Hallows ~

I could'nt have put it better, "The main reason I like reading the Harry Potter books is because they allow me to escape the real world and imagine what school (and life) would be like if we were able to use magic. " states Daniel Gonsalves in his article about the upcoming Harry Potter's final book of the series. I am just as anxious and ready to visit Hogwarts again :)
Sadie.

Logic Problems

Fun way of passing time when you can't go to the beach ;0)
Google "Logic problems" + "puzzles"
God Bless All the couples you tied the knot today :0)
~~~~~ 7/7/07 ~~~~~~

Wimbledon 2007

Check out the highlights of Wimbledon 07. Excellent play by the world class players.
The video is nice, capturing the rained down stadium and then some super cool shots!!

More Google Goodies

PhoneBook

Google has added the convenience of US street address and phone number lookup to the information we provide through our search box. You'll see publicly listed phone numbers and addresses at the top of results pages for searches that contain specific kinds of keywords.

To find listings for a US residence, type any of the following combinations into the Google search box:

first name (or first initial), last name, city (state is optional)
first name (or first initial), last name, state
first name (or first initial), last name, area code
first name (or first initial), last name, zip code
phone number, including area code
last name, city, state
last name, zip code

Enjoy!!

Enya - Only Time

Only Time

Who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
- only time
And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
- only time

Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
- only time
And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
- only time

Who can say
when the roads meet
that love might be
in your heart
And who can say
when the day sleeps
if the night keeps
all your heart

Night keeps all your heart

Who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
- only time
And who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
- only time

Who knows - only time
Who knows - only time

Super Bhangra Video :D

Check out "The LOT" Amature Directors

I just watched a video namely: "mailbox" on the lot, it was nice. Different story telling. I enjoy watching "The Lot" and sometimes check the video's on their site. Such a diverse array of movie making and story telling. It is quite refreshing. Check it out ...

Microsoft - Visual Studio 2k8 - Orcas

Visual studio 2008 beta code named "orcas" is available for download:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5d9c6b2d-439c-4ec2-8e24-b7d9ff6a2ab2&DisplayLang=en

It is compatible with Windows XP / Vista.

Check it out and share the knowledge...

Rock/Alternate Music Search

I am expanding my music library with new/old rock, alternative bands. Here are few I stumbled upon on itunes. I am falling in love with iTunes! I don't get a chance to listen to public radio much and don't watch MTV... So, I am pretty left behind when it comes to finding new music. Drop by a hint if there is a new rock/alternative album, single worth checking out.
A few I added to my library:

• Nora Jones is Awesome too. Nice jazzy, soothing music for a somber mood ...
• LifeHouse - Who we Are
• GreenDay
• Shinedown
• Nickleback - If everyone cared

Peace out!

Sadie.

Visa - everywhere you don't want to be

Sunday's Homily

22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.
23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
24For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?
25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.

Congratulations Hugh Laurie !!!

My favorite TV drama series "House" lead character of Dr. House, Hugh Laurie, is honored by Queen of England. Well Done!! More reading : http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070523/ap_en_tv/people_hugh_laurie

Fun and Games - 3

Okay, so Volly ball practice got cancelled becuase no one showed up :( But, my sister and her freind decided to grab something to eat from Moe's and head out to the beach for a walk. It was very soothing and fun. I got a chance to call my uncle Sandip and heard about great miracles the Lord is performing in people's lives! We prayed together. It was awesome! Okay, I am going to watch '3 walls' an idian movie recommended by a freind and doze off - laterssss.

An inconvenient truth - Climate Crisis

I just watched former Vice President, Al Gore's, documentary on Global Warming. Eye-opening! I am moved by it. I don't need time to take a second breath in order to believe any of the facts discussed in the documentary. Pollution is all around us! Globalization, Industrialization, Economies are to blame? Well, we won't have an earth to make money on if the way we are living - continues. If we study the history of earth and life upon it, we will find that everything around us has evolved. The consequences of Global Warming will be catastrophic, however, the earth will evolve. Life will still exist in a new manner different than ever before. But, we should not let it happen if WE CAN DO SOMETHING about it. That is one of the messages put across in the DVD.
I want to list all the reasons how Global Warming has and will effect us, however, I'd rather shed some light on how to become part of the solution rather then reiterating the problem. Please visit www.climatecrisis.net to learn about some simple things we can do to prevent further deterioration of our climate. Some things which I will do to help:

1. Recycle
2. Use energy saving appliances: I already switched 3/4 of the light bulbs in my house to energy saver bulbs. Next is to question FPL if they can provide Green Energy.
3. In the future buy a hybrid car.
4. Concur and voice my opinion when asked by government or when need to sign a petition or request support for a bill to pass in support of reducing Global Warming.
5. Use paper instead of plastic when you go grocery shopping.

Thanks for reading,

Sadfeen.

~ My 25th B-day ~

So, here is how the day went by...My 25th birthday...The silver jubilee of the life of Sadfeen Naimat. I started the day with lots of birthday wishes from mi familia and a prayer by my Dad. Previous to that my big bro took me out to dinner on Friday night to Stir Crazy and then to Cheesecake where we had, you guessed it, Cheesecake, ohhhh, the strawberry cheesecake was heavenly! It was a very nice evening out. Back to today, woke up at 11:30 am, had breakfast, ran some errands came home watched DeJa Vu (okay movie) had Biryani, slept for a little while. Oh, also took the interview of my brother and sisters inquiring about what they were doing on their 25th b-day...lets keep the findings to me ;) ... Woke up, with my Mum I went on a drive, we went to Church where I prayed at the chappel which was very soothing :) I loved it. Then we went to the beach spend a little time there and then we went and picked up my cake from the fabulous King's bakery. By this time the whole family got together and we sang a couple of Psalms 134 and 111. My dad read a passage from the new testament at my request from the book of Collosians 3: 12-18 or 20 the whole chapter is great. It defines me and I pray it continues to do so with Jesus' help and God's will. Dad said a beautifull prayer for me.
I had dinner and watched another movie. All in all it was a nice day. I pray that God Blesses me even more each day. I pray that Jesus is always there with me. I pray I feel His existence in my life more powerfully than ever!!! Remember; Jesus Loves You!

My 25th B-day - Thanks to God :)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Fun and Games - 2

Volly ball is back! Sri I miss you here at the court!! You would'nt play but be there for fun :) Rosie is so gooood and so is Michelle. I improved my serve drastically. This time I was not very scared of the ball. Note to self; when ball is above shoulder push it up/away and when below should level pick it up with arms! that sounds eazy but it takes lots of practice. Anyways, I am not so sore this time around :) We had a really good Chocolate Zocotto cake at the office for my Bosses B-day. Nice! I really hope my peeps are doing something special for my b-day coming up on cinco de mayo. I am eating pizza :( which will off-set any workout achieved by playing Volly ball for three hours!! No worries though.
Watched Blood Diamond...WoW...what a great movie. Memorable scenes:
Vandy getting through to his son when he points the gun at Archer ( Hot Hot DiCaprio !!!! ) after finding the diamond. Also, when Archer( Hot Hot DiCaprio !!!! ) calls up his journalist friend when he is dying :( So Sweeeet .
Alright, I am going to get Netflix back I miss it. New documentaries to watch:
Blood Diamond 2007 documentary and Jesus camp (Recomended by Puneesh).

Fun and Games

Wow, volley ball looks so effortless when others are playing, but I got four bruises to show for how full of effort and technique the game really is. It was fun to get together with friends and co-workers. I improved my serve, learnt how to not duck and actually return the ball over the net :) My arms are so soar...
I just heard on the news that Wayne is under presure to perform for the Miami Heat team...Bernie mack show is on and he is telling his 8 yr old 'to be a man' haha. He is so funny! Ne ways I really want to watch the movies, "The Blood Diamond", "The Inconvenient Truth", "The Painted Veil". "Reign over me" looks like a good one too.
What else, My final exam is next week and I need to study for it...obviously. Work is crazy like never before, you never really know how good you have it untill you lose it. I pray to God that I am aware of the goodness and love around me, Thanks to God. Really sleepy , eye lid weigh 20o tons heavy...can't type any longer...must sleep...ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Padre Pio - Jesus follower, inspiring...

"Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry!" Kind and encouraging words by Padre Pio. I heard about Padre Pio in our prayers meetings with our parish Father Med Laz. Padre Pio was a devot follower of Christ and was blessed with several gifts as explained on the website:"Padre Pio, a humble Capuchin priest from San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, was blessed by God in many wonderful and mysterious ways. The most dramatic was the stigmata. Padre Pio bore the wounds of Christ for fifty years! Among his other gifts were perfume, bilocation, prophecy, conversion, reading of souls, and miraculous cures. People are still being cured through his intercession in ways that cannot be explained by medicine or science. More important, if less spectacular, are the spiritual healings that take place in all parts of the world! Padre Pio is a powerful intercessor!!" So, I am going to learn more about Padre Pio just like Pope John Paul II late, as Pope John Paul always said, "Do not be afraid!" (May their souls rest in peace); I pray I recieve devine influence by learning about their lives and grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ Rocks!!!! :)
There are talks about making a movie on life of Padre Pio and as well as Pope John Paul II. I can't wait. Check out some of Pardre Pio's teachings.

Google 411: free national directory assistance

http://labs.google.com/goog411/:

Welcome to Google Voice Local Search
Google Voice Local Search is Google’s experimental service to make local-business search accessible over the phone.

To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.

Using this service, you can:

search for a local business by name or category.
You can say "Giovanni's Pizzeria" or just "pizza".

get connected to the business, free of charge.

get the details by SMS if you’re using a mobile phone.
Just say "text message".

And it's free. Google doesn’t charge you a thing for the call or for connecting you to the business. Regular phone charges may apply, based on your telephone service provider.

Note: Google Voice Local Search is still in its experimental stage. It may not be available at all times and may not work for all users. We’re fine-tuning the service to get better at recognizing your requests. It’s currently only available in English, in the US, for US business listings.

Honorable Mention ...

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
(1 Corinthians 13:4-5)