Vaisakhi Celeberations in Arizona Ishq 2012 Concert in the Valley by Mahesh Shah Ankush Fame (Itni Shakti Ha- (April 7Th 2012) Men De Na Data)

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Ram Vaisakhi Mela Navmi by Desi at Ekta Sports & Mandir Cultural GANDHI’S STORY 12 Club 24 28 Review: Housefull 232 Vaisakhi celeberations in Arizona Ishq 2012 Concert in the Valley By Mahesh Shah Ankush fame (Itni shakti ha- (April 7th 2012) men de na data). Jaswinder hat an amazing voice? primerily learned music un- WGhazal lovers in the der the watchful and self- valley got a chance to en- less guidance of his father. joy this amazing style of Jaswinder got initial training poetry on Saturday, April in classical vocals from Pt 7 at the Piper Theater at Ajay Pohankar and contin- Mesa Center of Arts thanks ues to be under the tutorship to Indo-American Cultural of Dr. Sushila Pohankar. The and Religious Foundation ghazal maestro Late Shri of Arizona (IACRF) and the Jagjit singh has also given lot Gas Station and Convenient of encouragement and has Store Owners of Arizona inspired Jaswinder’s work. (GSCSOA). The artist we are After years of fine tuning , he talking about is Jaswinder has perfected the nuances of Singh. Jaswinder Singh is ghazal gayaki that differenti- * Vaisakhi Mela by Desi Sports & Cultural Club, see the most promising ghazal ates the ordinary from the Page 24-25. singer of this generation with rare. As Jaswinder pointed * Vaisakhi Celebrations and Nagar Kirtan at Nishkam a soft and silky voice and has out “Jagjit uncle” told him Seva Gurudwara, see Page 26. proved his mettel as an artist famous music director Kuldip to sing ghazals from other * Vaisakhi Celebrations by Arizona Sikh Gurudwara and who has ghazals in his blood. singer but to make sure to sing Guru Nanak Dwara Ashram, see Page 26. Singh of Saath Saath (Tum ko Literally so, as he is the son of dekha to yeh khayal aaya),and • Continued on P3

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www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz • Continued from Front Page SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 3 Ishq 2012 Concert in the Valley in his own style and put his own imprint on the ghazal. Jaswinder Singh has also been awarded the Best Singer & has stood 1st in the Mega finals of the most popular of Zee TV’s musical program TVS Sa-Re-Ga-Ma. He is touring USA with a concert as a tribute to his mentor Late Shri Jagjit Singh. He has sung for the film Train To Paki- stan & Amritsar. He has sung for tele-serials like Naya Nukkad, Discovery Of India, Chi- trahaar (DD1), Kacchi Kandh (Alpha punjabi), Ittafaaq (ZEE), Raja Ka Baaja (DD1), Supriya (SaabTV), Sarhad(Alpha Punjabi), Papa (B4U), RangShaala (Zee), Pani wich parchawaan (Alpha Punjabi), Amanat(Zee) and many more to follow. He also various albums “Jazba-e-Dil” “Yours Truly” “Dilkash” and “Ishq nahim asaan” amongst others. Currently Jaswinder singh is working on the release of his new album “ Arsh “ and forth- coming tours and concerts. The concert began with Jaswinder Singh being introduced by an eminent valley resi- dent Dr. Sachdev. Right from the start, he one over the crowd with stunning rendition of the famous Jagjit Singh Ghazal – Pyar ka Pahela Khat. From their he proceeded to Ghazals such as Tum ko dekha and git such as “Ye daulat phee lel” amongst other Jagjit Singh favorites. In between, he mixed his presentation with his own Ghazals, “Jo kisi par Fida Nahin hota” amongst others. Off course, no Ghazal concert is complete without rendition of ghazal by Mirza Ghalib. Jaswinder sang an amazing verison of Dil-e-nadan tujhe hua kya hai”. All in all, he kept taking requests from the audience and kept singing for over three and half hour. The concert was made possible by tireless effort of Mr. Subhash Thathi, Sam Sodhi, Manish Gupta, Rajeev Sethia and Mahesh Shah. The concert was sponsored by Coco-Cola®, Solar Tops, Phoenix Desi Sports Club, Valley Dreams, Radio Sri and AzIndia. It was a night that would be remem- bered by the Ghazal lovers for many months.

www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA From the Desk of Asia Today ATODAY 4 • May 2012 Is Being Born a Female a Crime more than the other? The truth is these rituals Uniting all South Asians in the Valley Punishable by Death? and beliefs don’t come from religion or tradition, but from a strictly business mind. In traditional Monthly Newspaper arlier this month, I came across a tragic days, families concentrated on educating their • Vol-V • Issue-5 • May 2012 • [email protected] Estory of a three month old baby named male children because those are the ones that Afreen who was allegedly beaten and abused would continue to live with the family while the Asia Today Team by her father resulting in a massive cardiac daughters would be married off and become a arrest which took her life. Admitted to Vani Vilas member of another household. Today, even Marketing Director: Manju Hospital’s pediatric intensive care in Bangalore, Editor’s that doesn’t hold true. Many sons choose to (Manjeet K Walia) India on Sunday came in with cigarette burns set up their own households rather than live on her head, a dislocated neck, and bruises NOTE jointly with their parents. On top of that, there Editor: Deepa Walia (MS CIS) all over her body. Her condition worsened are many daughters financially supporting (Sandeep Kaur) by Tuesday and she suffered cardiac arrest, their parents or taking care of them in their old brought on by multiple convulsions, which eventually took age just as a son. Today, a child does takes care of his/her her life. Her crime? Being born a female. Her father Umar parents out of love regardless of whether the child is male or Publisher & Designer: farooq allegedly wanted a boy and started torturing and female – and not out of duty or obligation dictated by tradition Raja (BA) abusing her after she was born. Currently in prison, his wife and culture. (Gagandeep Singh Walia) Reshma seeks the strictest possible punishment against him. This century has produced as many capable women as Even though this is the most recent case getting public men and the difference between their ability to be independent Patron: Mini from California attention, killing of the female fetus and girl child is rampant and support their households is slowly diminishing. But why (Damanjot Kaur Walia) in Indiaeven when the educated and rich are known to is this need for male children only not diminishing? Why prefer male children. Even immigrants from these South are horrid stories as Afreen’s still around? We may not be Asian countries that migrate to countries in Europe, US, and able to do much in these extreme cases, but I encourage Jyoti from New Jersey Canada are still known to prefer male children. There are all of you to take any differences you may be compelled to (Navjot Kaur Singh) many rituals and festivals that are known to be celebrated follow (whether dictated by culture or long-standing tradition) in grandeur when a son is born to the family. Even though out of your hearts. If a child is born, celebrate in similar Surinder Singh Pall these families that celebrate a little more or express more manners regardless of a son or daughter. If a need arises, (Reporter from New Jersey) joy when a son is born may not be exercising discrimination feel comfortable calling a daughter for help just as much a to the extent of murder, the discrimination exists. Is being son. Because, removing even these small differences in Press Photographer born a female such a crime? your hearts and minds will go a long way in eliminating these Regardless of belief or religion, all religions preach that differences permanently in our society. Sameer Soorma we should love, respect, and accept all God gives us. So, with - Deepa Kaur Walia www.sameersoorma.com that notion in mind, how can we love a child of one gender Editor, Asia Today, [email protected]

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Akshaya Patra Deemed “One of Greatest Innovations to Come Out of India in the Recent Past”

Vice chairman Akshaya Patra Chanchalapathi Dasa at Marico Innovation Foundation Awards

Stoneham, MA (4/4/2012) trients they need to develop their cognitive abilities he Akshaya Patra Foundation was awarded the and focus on learning. T“Innovation for India Award” in the Social cat- The mechanized kitchen models are not the egory by the Marico Innovation Foundation. The only area where Akshaya Patra has excelled in in- Akshaya Patra Foundation’s mid-day meal program novation. The foundation has successfully com- was deemed a strong innovation with a powerful im- bined the execution excellence of the for-profit pact that is making a significant difference to India. sector with the deep compassion of the non-profit The Innovation for India Awards are given sector to design solutions that are helping the most across Business, Social and Public Service cat- vulnerable segments of the Indian society. Not only egories, and the most deserving innovations are do they continually institute improvements in the marked by simplified processes, low costs, sus- kitchens to increase efficiency and scale as well as tainability and transformational impact. Mr. Nandan work on the supply chain to manage procurement Nilekani keynoted this year’s award presentation. and inventory but they have also implemented Six The winners were selected on three basic crite- Sigma business practices to improve the quality of ria: sustainability, an innovation that is likely to en- Gravity flow veggies process outputs as well as Enterprise Resource dure for a long time; uniqueness, an innovation that Planning to help ensure their costs remain low. is doing something different and one of a kind; and “We are humbled by this recognition. Akshaya impact, an innovation that is creating a significant Patra’s innovative solution to simultaneously ad- social impact. Akshaya Patra met all three criteria dress the twin challenges of hunger and lack of and placed 1st out of 145 contestants in the So- access to education is breaking the vicious cycle cial category for its innovative mechanized kitchens of poverty in India”, said Madhu Sridhar, Akshaya and different kitchen models that cater to urban Patra USA’s President and CEO. “This ambitious and rural schools. These uniquely designed kitch- initiative launched eleven years back is succeeding ens enable the foundation to provide hot nourish- in bringing more children to the school. “ ing food to over 1.3 million children daily, across 10 In a short time, the Akshaya Patra Foundation states of India, from 21 kitchens. Started modestly has grown to become the largest, and certainly in Bangalore feeding 1500 children in 5 schools, most innovative, school lunch program in the world. the Akshaya Patra Foundation is one of the world’s Their next milestone is to serve 5 million children largest NGO-run midday meal programs. daily by 2020. A public-private partnership, Akshaya Patra Rice transportation Akshaya Patra, a grassroots organization, is combines good management, innovative technol- continuously working on building support in com- ogy and smart engineering to deliver school lunch to feed a child for an entire year. This meal gives munities all across USA through Akshaya Patra at a fraction of the cost of similar programs in other these children an incentive to come to school, stay chapters. For more information please visit www. parts of the world. It costs Akshaya Patra only $15 in school and provides them with the necessary nu- foodforeducation.org. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 7

www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Coverage ATODAY 8 • May 2012 INDIAN SENIORS ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA (ISAA) n April 03, 2012, the ISAA seniors planned Oand visited the Arizona Science Center. It couldn’t have been a better day for the outing. It was a spectacular show in 3-D at the IMAX Theater on the adventures in cosmos by the Hubble telescope. It was the challenge to the astronauts who went up over three hundred miles into the space above earth and fixed the telescope. Since 2009 the telescope has been peering into billions of galaxies, with the hope, to providing clues into the origin of the universe. In addition, there was another spectacular show on the coral reef where planet’s most diverse, fascinating and mysterious landscapes and creatures exist hidden from our sight. The at- tending group enjoyed the shows and other ex- hibits such as Solarville, Forces of nature, Get Indian Origin Dr. Rasikbhai & Mr Ram Kissoon Jeetah A new ISAA member Ram KissoonJeetah educating the charged-up, Sky-Cycle and more. exchanging notes on Zambia & Hawwai with Mauritius. seniors about Mauritius! April 10, 2012was a beautiful and sunny day -just right for the picnic at Rio Vista Park. Hence, we had another picnic due to popular demand. The proud sponsors this time were Vijayaben, Jayshreeben and Prdyumanbhai Kshatriya. It was celebration time for Ishaan’s birthday and the house-warming of their son Jatin’snew home. Over sixty members and guests enjoyed the fun filled day. The snacks served were variety of bhajias, chips, chutney and salsa. The menu for the lunch was kh- ichadi, Surtiudhiyushaak, athanu, chhas and gulab-jamun. On April 17, 2012, a comedy movie “House Full 2” was enjoyed very much by all who watched it! The sponsors today were Uma and Eating home-made sandwiches outdoors in a delight- SurinderAggarval celebrating the first birthday ful atmosphere was equally enjoyable and with lots of Proud grandparents celebrating Michael’s first birthday of their grand son Michael with a treat of pizza, laughs. at ISAA Center salad and cheese cake. On this day, the distri- bution of the ISAA directory was approved by the ISAA membership with a condition that it will be used by the members only and that they would not cause any inconvenience or harm to ISAA or its members. On April 24, 2012, the group enjoyed so- cializing and playing cards and anthakshari as the next three weeks are scheduled for some specific programs. The sponsors for pizza & carrot halawa were Kusumben Shah, Pinku and Purvi in memory of Lt. Shree Navinbhai Shah who was not only simple and humble, but, was truly a great donor! The group paid tribute with prayers for his soul resting in continued peace! The Group was honored today with Mr Ram KissoonJeetah who becamea member of the ISAA and spoke about his family and a brief Painless sleeping on nails by Bharatbhai.at the AZ Science Museum about Mauritius. Mrs. Jeetahwho was the Prime Minister and an Ambassador to USA is nowan Ambassador to India representing Mauritius. ISAA appreciates the generous contribution of $150 by Dr. Upendrabhai&MsLopaben Patel. Emergency Call-Out Plan: ISAA-developed Emergency Call-Out Plan was approved by the ISAA and put in place effective immediately for use in case of any emergency or in need of drawing attention of the ISAA members on an urgent basis as described in the Plan. Co-operation and volunteer service of many in execution of the plan is very much appreciated. A bunch of ISAA seniors posing at the AZ Science Museum! www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 9

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By Deepa Walia April 1, 2012 Ram Navmi at Ekta Mandir am Navami, also known Ras Sri Rama Navami, is a Hindu festival, celebrating th4e birth of Lord Ram to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya of Ayodhya. This festival traditional falls on the ninth day of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu Calen- dar and marks the end of the nine-day Chaitra-navratri celebrations. At some places, the festival lasts the whole nine days of the Navratas. It is celebrated with elaborate bhajans, kirtans, and distribu- tion of Prasad after the puja and aarti. As always, Ekta Man- dir kept with their tradition of celebrating the festival on the day it falls and on April 1, 2012 held celebrations at the mandir in Phoenix. In addition to celebrating with the traditional rituals, they also took special care to incorporate children into their celebrations – teaching them our heritage, history, and making them a part of the celebrations in a fun and educational manner.

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www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Hidden Gems ATODAY 18 • May 2012 Kapil Kanagal wins “Outstanding Youth Award” By Deepa Walia high schools, and a number of those April 6, 2012 children had their roots from the Indian apil Kanagal, is a talented and intel- sub-continent, much like Kapil. Many Kligent teen currently studying as a won first prizes and two of them, a mid- Junior at Brophy Preparatory College dle school student and a high school and also Asia Today’s hidden gem for student, won the grand prize which in- the month of May. With dreams of a fu- cludes an all-expense paid trip to the ture career in scientific research which Intel International Science and Engi- helps humanity lead healthier and lon- neering Fair (IISEF) in Pittsburgh, PA ger lives, he is already showing his in May. The middle school student will commitment to higher education and be going as an observer, while the high his career by excelling in his studies to school winner, who also happens to be the extent that even the City of Phoe- Kapil, will go as an IISEF finalist and nix, in partnership with Phoenix Rotary will be competing for a Grand Prize of 100 and Soroptimist International of $100,000. Asia Today is proud of Kapil Phoenix, recognized him for the “Out- and offers their heartiest congratula- standing Young Man” award. This tions to Kapil, as well as the proud par- award honors the outstanding achieve- ents, teachers, friends, and relatives ments of young people, enhances the that contributed to his success. It is perception of youth, and raises com- always heartwarming to see children munity awareness of the positive con- of South Asian descent make the most tributions of the youth. Each year, 16 of the opportunities that this country high school students are selected as has to offer and give due respect to district winners, along with teachers the sacrifices and hard work of their who inspired them, and presented with ancestors who migrated to this country a $250 cash award. Out of those 16, Kapil Kanagal at the “Outstanding Youth Award” Ceremony) with to give their children and grandchildren two overall winners (one male and one Bill Gates (Phoenix Councilman) and Mrs. Cheryl Lenox (Teacher) such opportunities. We wish Kapil all female) are announced who are further the best in his future studies and en- presented with a $2,000 cash award. vice, his leadership in raising aware- phy College Preparatory and several deavors and hope that he continues to Kapil was one of the 16 finalists, and ness across the valley on ground water other schools in the valley. make both his South Asian and Ameri- went on to be selected as a winner in contamination caused by the improper In addition to this significant ac- can heritage proud through his many the final two Outstanding young Man disposition of medicines, and his quest complishment, Kapil also won the accomplishments. and Outstanding Young Woman can- to eliminate the use of BPA in food con- grand price at the AZ Science and Thank you to contributions and in- didates. tainers and plastics due to its harmful Engineering Fair (AZSEF), which was formation by Mr. Ashok Kanagal, the Kapil was recognized for his excel- effects on people. This effort led to held in early April at the Phoenix Con- proud father, and http://phoenix.gov/ lence not only in academics, but also the elimination of plastics with BPA on vention Center. There were over 800 nsd/programs/youth/outstanding/in- for over 700 hours of community ser- Frontier Airlines’ flights, as well as Bro- participants, from both middle and dex.html.

s long as this universe has ex- to realize the reality of Divine truth. If Aisted, all the holy books of this we understand this philosophy there planet talk about God and all the is no reason to hate and fight among preachers from the past try to preach Ek Jalak (A Glimpse) ourselves over which Religion is to humanity about God through Re- divide the community through their behalf of our Religion. Remember, more true. Every path is a path, but ligion. They consider Religion is the discriminatory religious philosophy. when we are born, we are born as we need to choose the path which only way to teach about Divinity. The It`s sad to say, they have no shame a human, so that our true Religion is takes humanity to the destination of teaching of Religion has been go- for their own good. My friends, Reli- the Religion of Humanity. However, Divinity. In the beginning of this ar- ing on for so many millions of years. gion is necessary and it`s a neces- after a certain age our family gives ticle we use the word “Glimpse”. As Now we think it`s just ritual. Unfortu- sity for humanity. A simple definition us their Religion. That is a first step a human, as long as we cannot get a nately, we’ve change the reality into of Religion is: It`s a science of self- in creating division in humanity. In glimpse of the Divine we cannot re- ritualism. Religion is not a ritual; it is realization. Without understanding this situation what is the solution to move the darkness from our path. As a path. It doesn’t matter which path who we are, we cannot live togeth- our problem? The solution is unity in long as we are in the dark, we cannot we choose to walk towards the Divin- er peacefully as human beings. In humanity. see the reality of the Divine. If you ity. We just need to choose the path our life we need peace, happiness, We are born as a human and we wish to see the “Divine Glimpse”, this which is safe, clean and straight for- equality, equal rights and justice. I share the same soul so it`s neces- prayer can help you: ward for humanity; so every human have no problem to which Religion sary to solve this problem together Oh Divine Image, Parmatma, can reach the destination. In this you belong. Follow the Religious in- as one community. Let`s start to un- give me understanding of Thee. I be- period of time, humanity is suffering structions honestly. Believe in one derstand what is the basic solution to long to you. You are from an excess of greed, thirst for God, Supreme Creator of the uni- our problem. When we see any place the life of my Soul. power and religious discrimination. verse. Treat every human the same of worship we must think it is a house Bless me with Love, The largest Religions discriminate because we all share the same Soul. of Divinity. It doesn’t matter if it`s Grace and Divine against the smaller Religions and If we share the same Soul, why do call a Temple, a Church, a Mosque, Glimpse. they divide the humanity. This is the we discriminate against each other? a Synagogue, a Gurdwara or any Thank you, main cause for the suffering of most Because Religion is teaching us we other name. Simply, it`s a house of - Harbhajan Singh of the people on the planet. They are separate from each other on prayer, worship and holy gathering Sandhu www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 19

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www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Thoughts ATODAY 22 • May 2012 Effects of Processing on the Nutritive Value of Food lmost all the foods consumed by als, especially NA, K, CA due to • Digestibility of several Aman are subject to cooking, the leaching. foods, particularly of the starch exception being fruits and some greens Cutting vegetables into small improves on cooking and vegetables, which we used raw pieces and exposing them to air • During cooking starch for salads and chutneys. Cooking has before cooking may results in loss swells and cell walls burst making both adverse and beneficial effects. of vitamins particularly vitamin C. it easy for the enzymes in diges- The effect of the some typical methods Rice has a special problem tive juices to have access to starch of cooking on the nutritive values is with regard to loss of nutrients, and digest it discussed. i.e minerals and vitamins during • Cooking eggs helps in The following processes are in- cooking, since its normal content destroying avidin. Avidin is know to volved in cooking: itself is low. Certain amounts of bind biotin thus making it unavail- • Wet method of cooking such as minerals and vitamins are lost able boiling, steaming or pressure cooking even during preliminary washing • Protein quality im- • Dry method of cooking at high before cooking. proves as heating helps destroy temperature such as frying, roasting, More than minerals, it is the the trypsin inhibitor baking vitamins especially those of wa- Thus cooking as practised has The loss of nutrients on cooking ter soluble B group which show combines with carbohydrates rendering several advantages in improving depends on the temperature, duration a greater loss during cooking. Vitamin lysine unavailable. the quality, digestibility and palatability. of cooking and the nutrients. A and carotene are not lost during wet Excessive heating of the milk which At the same time, cooking also can re- Root vegetables do not suffer cooking. However, cooking in acids contains lactose and other foods with duce the vitamins and minerals, but tak- much loss of nutrients by either wet or has protective effect against vitamins. jiggery may be undesirable since this ing certain precautionary measures like dry method of cooking since outer skin Vitamin C is lost during exposure of cut may lead to browning and reduce the cooking in limited water and in presence prevents leaching out of nutrients. vegetables. protein quality. Even storing for pro- of acids it can help preserve vitamins to The loss of nutrients during the Egg appears to suffer little loss in longed periods, foods like milk prod- greater extend. Microwaving can retain ordinary cooking is not much as it is nutritive value during conventional cook- ucts under moist condition may lead to more vitamin C than frying. generally believed. Ordinary cooking ing. If the fat is repeatedly heated during browning. To know more, feel free to contact: causes very little loss of protein, carbo- frying, may contain toxic substances, Cooking has also some beneficial Contact: hydrates in cereals, pulses and meat. due to peroxidation and rancidity. effects. Priyanka Bhatia Gurnani Some protein may be lost if vegetables Excessive heating may compromise • It improves the appearance and Health and Wellness are cooked in water containing salt and nutritive value of the protein, particularly palatability of the foods and confers new consultant the cooking water is discarded. If the if the heating is done in presence of flavours Organic Choices cooking water is thrown away there is free reducing sugars since in this pro- • Cooking also destroys harmful Bhatiapriyanka2002@ considerable loss of vitamins, miner- cess amino acids lysine of the protein food–borne micro-organisms gmail.com

Hello Everyone, or the last 1-2 months, I have been Fencountering a “good” problem. Most of my buyers are looking for dis- Valley Real Estate Market tressed or foreclosure properties and there is a dearth of such properties in count. the market today. So this week, I want- Resale Sales – ed to shed some light on this aspect of 8,868 the valley Real Estate Market. Median Resale Price - $129,900 Let me start with defining some The Median March sales price in- terms so we are all on the same page- creased $7,99 from February Default Properties: The status of Now lets look at the Commercial a property currently within the Foreclo- Side- sure process after the Bank records a • New River Sod Company of Notice of Trustee Sale due to lack of Arizona sold the office building located borrower making payments for at least at 8630 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, 90 days. Properties remain in this status AZ to Arizona Sports Medicine Center until there is a recorded Trustee Sale or for $2.1 million, or approximately $102 Cancellation of Trustee Sale. per square foot. Foreclosures: When the Bank • The largest lease sign- either sells the property at the Trustee ings occurring in 2012 include the Sale (Auction) or takes the property 80,158-square-foot lease signed by back via Trustee’s Deed. ber of 2009 when there were 47,606 are down by 60% from then. There are Rancho Solano Private School at 9180 REO Properties: Properties that the Active Default Residential Properties. approximately 1,458 REO Properties E Via de Ventura in the Scottsdale mar- bank owns due to lack of sale at the Foreclosures : It hit an All-Time, listed in the MLS, with an additional ket. Trustee Sale (Auction). one-month high in March 2010 with 2,125 REO Properties that are in Pend- As Always, I love hearing feedback, Now lets look at some facts and 5,451. Last month, there were 1,982 ing Status in the MLS. This means that comments and your thoughts. Please statistics – Foreclosures. This was down by 123 there are approximately 3,825 REO feel free to reach me at arti@artiiyer. Default Properties: At the end of units from February. Properties that are Foreclosed on, but com March 2012, there were 16,947 Active REO Properties: There are cur- have not yet been listed in the MLS. Disclaimer: This article makes no Default Residential Properties. This is rently 7,408 Residential REO Proper- A Recap of current Market indica- representation or warranties of any kind as down slightly from the previous month ties - vs. last month when there were tors are as follows- to the accuracy of the data. The source of by 384 units when there were 17,331 7,909. This is a drop of 501 REO units Resale Listings – 21,863 data has been taken from several sources Active Default Residential Properties. in one month! In March 2011, there The March listing count decreased such as Armls, Cromford Report, Costar, FYI: The All-Time high was in Decem- were 19,681 REO Properties - so we by 1,873(-7.9%) from the February Globest and BizJournal. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Teen Talk SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 23 Atharva’s Standardization of the World: Corner n light of AP tests coming up Metrics in Application Ifor high school students as scripted, recorded, etc. In an enough; it serves to compare, one offers you something, it’s well as the ACT test which was essence, they are what we using quantifiable values, the common courtesy to deny it just recently administered, I’ve already know. The only differ- progress of educational tech- humbly and accept it if the per- been thinking about the entire ence is that they are manipu- niques and decisions. This son insists that you take it. We concept behind standardized lated in various ways to reveal allows strategists to compare choose to follow these norms tests. Why is it that we, as hu- newer utilities. But let’s look the techniques used with the because society frowns upon mans and intellectuals, want back at the topic, standard- output – scores on the tests those who choose not to abide to standardize everything? izing. We can see standards which correlate to achieve- by them; anyone who differs We have units of weight, vol- set up everywhere: personal ment and attainment in an ac- from the actions that the gen- ume, distance, rank, rating, ideals, societal norms, job re- ademic field. This comparison eral public is participating in is degree, etc. It’s interesting to quirements, test scores, inter- can then be projected to an in- seen as odd, and therefore a mize output. As populations think about because we, on national comparative values, ternational scale, demonstrat- deterrent and an unproductive escalate at a greater rate, we an individual scale, appreci- the list is essentially endless. ing what we see as the world burden that society must cor- require larger amounts of ser- ate that which can be defined In regards to test scores, rankings in terms of math rect. vices in the health care indus- and are fascinated with the going back to the inspiration skills, comprehensive reading, Lastly, if we notice that try, agriculture fields, consum- abstract and theoretical. I per- behind today’s discussion, we and writing abilities. standards are also employed er services, computers etc. sonally believe that the reason can see how they are applied I have personally never in the working/career field, we In an essence, standards that we choose to define and in everyday life. The SAT’s seen many instances in which can notice the true value be- are literally our way of living. categorize things is so that we represent an individual’s ability a standard was not applied; hind them. Imaging someone We require guidelines to base can venture closer towards the or likelihood of succeeding at that which is above standards in the situation where they decisions and actions off of. known and allow ourselves the college or university level, is viewed as extraordinary and have to rely on someone else These standards become our some lead way to explore the the PISA works to rank coun- exceeding expectations while for a service. It essentially be- daily routines, our study habits, unknown. tries using a standardized test, that which falls below the line is comes a matter of security and our goals. Until next time, think Galileo once stated that the AIMS in Arizona works as deemed sub-par quality. When efficiency at that point: Can I about how life would be if one “all truths are easy to under- a benchmark to determine we turn our attention to soci- trust person X to perform the standard were to change that stand once they are discov- the level of academic perfor- etal norms, we can see the ap- task that I need them to ef- would cause your schedule to ered; the point is to discover mance of students in Arizona; plication of standards that we ficiently and properly? In a accommodate that change. them.” What I think this quote we live in a world that has subconsciously adhere to. It is world that is bent towards pro- -Atharva Dhole means is that the easiest been simplified by experiment standard that when someone ducing the most and the best, For more of my interesting, things in life to comprehend and metrics. 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etry slam. A poetry slam is where each student com- Giving everything to jump on that train poses their own poem about whatever they want, Broken inside, pushing away the loneliness practice it, memorize it, fill it up with emotion and depth, and then perform it in front of and audience. Staring at a blank piece of paper Poetry So, I wrote a poem that is very deep and personal to Not knowing what to write, where to start me. I wrote it for me, to get my feelings out on paper, Ideas racing through my mind t speaks to all of us. Some of us, in literal, practi- into beautiful words, for everyone to hear. Hoping to gain a new perspective Ical ways, and for others, poetry can portray a very deep, emotional, personal meaning. Each person Three Little Birds Sometimes I just like to think has his or her own way of reading and writing poetry. Think about what I do wrong Usually, poetry is written for the person who wrote Every minute I think to myself To make me not noticed, invisible it. It can have many different meanings, portrayals. Do I belong here? Trying hard to speak out, no one reaching out Poetry can also mean rhythm, beat, lyrical magic. In Three little birds sit on my windowsill case you didn’t know, poetry is a part of every song “Of course you do.” they say. Every minute I think to myself we sing on the radio, on every song we listen on Do I belong here? our iPods. If you listen closely to the words and the Discouraged as I feel Three little birds sit on my windowsill meaning behind them, the lyrics, rather, the poetry, I know they are right “Of course you do.” they say. you would be surprised at how much you can relate As I sip on my tea on the front porch to in the song. I see those three little birds’ bright blue as ever, What inspired me to write this poem was what I Poetry is a beautiful way with words that sends are able to breakaway feel. I also love the idea to incorporate nature into a a message to the audience about how someone poem that has to do with personal struggles, so that feels along with their expressions. The best thing Always mad, never not sad is where the three birds came from. I think blue birds about poetry is that it can be about anything some- Emotions arguing in my mind day by day are just so fearless, elegant, and filled with poise. So one wants it to be about. A couple weeks ago, in my Like having a debate, one itching to take over anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed English class we were on our poetry unit. You see, With minds wide open, ruling over my poem and hope it is inspiring my English teach loves to read, write, and teach po- and relatable to some, if not all of etry, so this unit is her favorite of the whole year. Dreaming dreams with happy endings you! Each year, her freshman and junior classes do a po- Hearing the train pass by to a peaceful place - Sanam Mallik

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www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Thoughts SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 27 The Festival of Vaisakhi (Continued from Pages 24, 25, and Khalsa’ transforming them into “Fauj performed where a Giver purposefully 26) of Akal Purukh” or the “Army of God” turned around and became a Seeker n the encyclopedia of Sikhism, Dr. at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab through (Guru-Chela). IHarbans Singh mentions that “The a ceremony of ‘Amrit Sanchar’ also The Panj Pyares were the first Dr. Jaswant Singh word Baisakhi or Vaisakhi derives its called ‘Sikh Baptism’ for lack of better members of the new Sikh community Sachdev, MD* Phoenix, Arizona name from the first day of the solar word (5). He summoned Sikhs from all called the Khalsa. Guru Gobind Singh month of Baisakh of Indian calendar. over India to the city of Anandpur Sahib. gave the Khalsa a unique identity In Sanskrit it is known as Visakha At this gathering of about 80,000, Guru with five distinctive Articles of purity because according to astrological Gobind Singh Ji lifted his sword and and courage, known today as the calculations, the moon at this time asked that anyone prepared to give Five K’s (Kesh or long hair, Kangha for the independence of India, the passes through visakha naksatra his life for his faith to come forward. or comb, Kripan or dagger, Kachha Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also took or constellation.”(1) For this reason, There was a big silence, but the Guru or shorts and a Kara or bracelet). place on Vaisakhi day. On April the Baisakhi is also popularly known as went on repeating his demand. One The Guru gave all Khalsa men the 13th 1919, British General Harry Dyer Vaisakhi. According to Nanakshahi or Sikh finally came forward and followed surname of Singh (lion) as a reminder fired 1650 rounds at point blank range Sikh Calendar this festival also falls on the Guru into a tent. Shortly after, to be courageous. Women took on the upon an unarmed and innocent crowd the first day of Vaisakh month (April- the Guru reappeared alone with his surname Kaur (princess) to emphasize of thousands, killing over 309 people May). This corresponds to April 13 sword covered in blood, and asked dignity. With the distinct Khalsa including children and women in less every year and April 14 once in every for a second volunteer. Another Sikh identity, Guru Gobind Singh gave all than 10 minutes (11) 36 years. stepped forward. Guru took him into Sikhs the opportunity to live lives of The creation of this order, the Before the evolution of the Sikh the tent, and re-appeared alone with courage, sacrifice, service and equality Khalsa Panth, indeed incorporated faith, Vaisakhi had been celebrated his sword covered with blood. This was and pursue Justice. A fearless group of a combined concept of ‘warrior and in Punjab to signify happiness and repeated until five Sikhs had offered army from amongst the ordinary and sainthood’. Interestingly, this concept plentiful. The harvesting of wheat, a their heads for the Guru. downtrodden people of India was thus of Sant Sipai, or ‘Saint-Soldier’ was major crop of North India including Not only each of the Panj Pyaras initiated. The Vaisakhi thus became instilled in the Sikh-psyche by Guru Punjab begins on this day. According who offered his head, represented a the Prakash Utsav (A day of spiritual Hargobind Ji, the sixth Guru and the to Dr. Harbans Singh a ritual dance, different caste but they also happened appearance) or “Saajna Divas” (A day grandfather of Guru Gobind Singh “Bhangra” was often performed in the to belong to a different zone of the of Creation) of the Khalsa, assuming Ji when he wore two Kirpaans, one central Punjab districts of Gujranwala country. The First Pyara, Daya Ram the utmost special significance for the impling ‘Miri’ and the other ‘Piri’. It and Sialkot (now in Pakistan) as well exemplifying “Kindness” was a Khatri Sikhs. was Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Sahib- as in Gurdaspur and some parts of from Lahore while Dharam Das The history of Punjab is truly E-Kamaal, however, who finally Jammu. Such a dance was considered exemplifying justice and righteousness replete with many ups and downs institutionalized it in a formal way. to ward off the malignant spirits that was a Jaat of Rohtak. Himmat Rai, that took place on this day or around This drastically changed not only could possibly harm the crops prior signifying courage was a water- it. Circa April 10, 1762, thousands of the religious landscape of India but to harvesting. (2) Interestingly, over carrier from Jagan Nath Puri, Eastern pilgrims had assembled in Amritsar it rejuvenated the Sikh life-style in a period of time this aggressive form India, Mohkam Chand, exemplifying to take a holy dip when Afgan forces way that there was no looking back. of a dance ‘the Bhangra’ along with organization a washer-man from led by Ahmad Shah Abdali attacked It was not a simple celebratory event a mesmerizing beat of ‘Dhol’ has Gujarat, Western India and the fifth Harmandir Sahib and caused a blood rather a divine mission of truthful and become an international phenomenon. Pyara, Sahib Chand signifying courage bath. Not only did he fill the Amrit limitless proportions that turned the Not only the Indians but people the was a barber from Bidar, Karnataka in Sarovar with bodies and slaughtered- Sikhs people into a force to reckon world over, including the young and South India. It all made a great sense cows, but his army filled up Harmandir with for always and ever. directions to the old, the men and the women dance if one were to look at this as an act of Sahib with gunpowder and blasted it the right path on this day of Vaisakhi? over this tune. No ethnic, religious or divine selection. apart, razing it to the ground. (7) A year Only then, these celebrations will have national boundaries are recognized by Finally, the Guru emerged from later S. Charat Singh Sukarchakia, the a true meaning. this dance. the tent with all five men dressed grand-father of Maharaja Ranjit Singh References: 1, 2. Dr. Harbans Singh Based on evidence from historical piously in blue. Guru Gobind Singh was successful in wresting back the in The Encyclopedia of Sikhism sources, such as Puraatan Janam called the five Sikhs the Panj Pyare, control of Harmandir Sahib. The Sikhs 3, 5, 6. Dr. Gopal Singh in A History Saakhi, Meharvaan’s Janam Sakhi the Five Beloved Ones. The Panj gathered again to celebrate Vaisakhi of Sikh People and Janam Sakhi of Bhai Mani Singh, Pyares were then baptized in a unique in April of 1763 and pledged to clean 4. Bhai Kahn Singh in Mahan it is believed that Guru Nanak Dev ceremony called pahul. Guru Gobind Harmandir Sahib Complex and re- Kosh was actually born in month of Vaisakh Singh prepared Amrit (holy water) in a excavate the pool. And indeed, they 7, 8 9, 10, 11. Patwant Singh (3). Given its special significance, it bowl using a short steel sword. Then fulfilled the pledge by Deevali of same in The Golden Temple became a focal point in the historical the Guru’s wife, Mata Sundri, added year. (8) ********* evolution of Sikh religion. Later, the third patashas (sugar crystals) into the Again it was close to this day in *Author of 1. “Square Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Amar Dass Ji amrit. After completing prayers, Guru the year of 1765 that Sikhs accepted Pegs, Round Holes” www. initiated an annual congregation on Gobind Singh sprinkled the Amrit on surrender of Lahore, the Capital of SquarePegsRoundHolesBook.com Vaisakhi day at Goindwal in Punjab. each of the Panj Pyare. After offering Punjab and annexed it. Silver coins and 2. “Sikhism: Points to Ponder; (4). With time, Sikh Sangat would often them the most sacred gift of Amrit to bearing inscription of the Sikhs were Perspectives of a Sikh Living Abroad,” assemble for the celebration of this initiate them into Khalsa-order, Guru struck to celebrate the event (9). as well as a recently published important day on a location where the Gobind Singh Ji personally bowed in Finally on the day of Vaisakhi in 1801, masterpiece about the cross-cultural seat of Sikh Guru will happen to be at front of them and begged for the same Maharaja Ranjit Singh, at a young age dilemma of Indian subcontinent that particular time. gift so that he could also become one of twenty one, took Sovereignty of a diaspora, 3. “One Coin, Two Sides,” For On March 30th, 1699 Guru Gobind of the Khalsas like them. Never before new Sikh state (10). On the downside, details of the this new book, please go Singh Ji, the tenth master of the Sikhs in the history of mankind had such an almost a century later, one of the most to the LINK http://inkwellproductions. ordained his followers in the ‘Order of act of democratic equality ever been repulsive incidences in the struggle com/one-coin-two-sides.htm www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Local Coverage ATODAY 28 • May 2012 MR.NARAYAN DESAI ENTHRALLS THE AUDIENCE WITH GANDHI’S STORY

r. Narayan Desai, son of his life. Gandhiji never repeat- MMahatma Gandhi’s per- ed a mistake – something he sonal secretary, Mr. Mahadev was able to do through intro- Desai, enthralled the audience spection and realization. When at Ekta Mandir by taking them once asked by an American on a spectacular journey over reporter on what pained him a period of three days from the most during the Indepen- April 20 – April 23rd giving dence struggle – Gandhiji sim- them a glimpse of Gandhiji’s ply answered the ‘the callous- life, his teachings and per- ness of intellectuals’. “Gandhi sonal philosophies - qualities fasted not to blackmail anyone that made Gandhiji such a or arm-twist any group. It was unique and special person. As his way of not just protesting a Mr. Desai mentioned, it is not policy he didn’t like or when he easy to summarize 79 years felt the country wouldn’t halt of a person’s life in 12 hours, the communal cauldron, but yet he was successful in giving rather to bring awareness of us a meaningful insight into the issue and correct injustice. Gandhiji’s life. The second day’s narra- Through Gandhi Katha, Mahatma himself, the charac- told the truth about the plan. Barrister degree, he jumped tion focused on the injustices Mr. Narayan Desai, Chancel- ters included a galaxy of stars The first day focused on at the opportunity. His mother, of apartheid and other trials lor of the Gandhi established like freedom fighters such Gandhiji’s mission in life and however, was not too happy and tribulations faced by non- Vidyapith University in Ahmed- as Jawaharlal Nehru, Sar- what shaped his life principles. to see her son go so far away whites in South Africa that abad, was able to introduce us dar Patel, and Sarojini Naidu We were told that Gandhi and felt that Gandhiji may get gave birth to the Satyagrah to the life and times of Mahat- amongst others. found his mission early in life. ‘corrupted’ with the vices such movement. Amongst the injus- ma Gandhi, in a narrative that Having had the advantage His mission was adherence to as eating meat, drinking alco- tices was the policy of apart- was interspersed with some of spending his childhood at Truth. He believed that Truth hol etc. Gandhiji made her a heid- racial discrimination soulful rendition of Gandhiji’s the Sabarmati Ashram under was encircled by fear and promise that he would not go whereby people of color were favorite bhajans. the eyes of t Gandhi,Mr. Desai greed and our inability to re- astray and would stay away discriminated and not allowed With Mahatma Gandhi was able to reminisce on some move these envelops give rise from all the vices – a promise any basic rights only on the smiling from a picture on the personal anecdotes from his to falsehood. Gandhiji’s adher- which he kept even though at basis of their skin color. Mar- wall and musicians sitting be- childhood that made the nar- ence to Truth made him a spe- times it was near to impossi- riages unless performed in a side him, Narayan Desai took ration even more interesting cial person. We were also told ble to keep, yet Gandhiji was Church or Registered were not the crowd on this spectacular such as when the children of Gandhiji’s commitment to able through sheer will power recognized by the South Afri- journey. Since there were no from Gandhiji’s family planned keep his promise to his mother, and his love and respect for can government. Thus Hindu fixed milestones in this tale, on ‘borrowing’ some brass whom he loved and respected his mother not break any of and Muslim marriages would the journey included places idols from a local temple for a very much. A mediocre stu- his promises.Mr. Desai talked not be recognized by the court as varied and far as London, special puja without the knowl- dent in school, Gandhiji was about how Gandhiji’s roots in of law. South Africa, Ahemdabad, edge or permission of the tem- not happy at the College he at- spirituality helped shape his Gandhi himself was sub- Calcutta,Travancore and ple Priest or family members. tended in Gujarat, so when an holistic approach to every so- ject to this injustice when he many other cities in India... When they were caught in this opportunity was presented to cio, economic, moral, philo- was not allowed to travel in Apart from the protagonist, the act no one except Mohandas him to go to London to do his sophical and political ideas of first class compartment even

www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Coverage SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 29 though he purchased a first class ticket I have worn them for many a summer, Indo-American Cultural and Religious for travel by train. He protested against though I feel that I am not worthy to stand Foundation of Arizona. The event held at this injustice and thus started the Satya- in the shoes of so great a man.” the Ekta Mandir was attended by over 200 graha movement. Gandhi proved to be He had gained specific relief for people each day who were enthralled by quite an adversary for the Government. the Indians, but more important, he had this narration of Gandhiji’s life done along He had announced that he would lead evolved a new means for dealing with the same lines of Ramayan Katha- a nar- a massive protest march from Durban, evil. He had proved that under certain ration that was interspersed with beauti- however, there was a major railroad strike circumstances the force of truth, or Sa- ful bhajans soulfully led by: Bhadraben that paralyzed the nation at that time and tyagraha, was a priceless and matchless Savai and troupe from India and joined by Gandhi did not want to take advantage of weapon. During this time Gandhi was our own Harshaben Joshi, Vrinda Joshi it. As such he postponed the strike and helped and supported by his wife Kastur- and Madhusudan Bhakta. this act won more than any continued ba Gandhi who was a major contributor to IACRF would like to thank event lead- pressure as was evidenced from a state- the success of the Satyagraha movement er Mr. Bhagubhai Patel who was respon- ment by a government official. “You help and was instrumental in getting women sible in bringing this program to the valley. us in our days of need. How can we lay involved in the movement. In South Af- Thanks to all the volunteers who helped hands upon you? I often wish you took rica Satyagraha had eliminated the worst make the event a success namely, Rita to violence ... and then we would know of the anti-Indian abuses. In India it was and Ashok Patel, Ramila and Madhusu- how to dispose of you. But you desire vic- to crumble an empire and create a new dan Bhakta, Miti and Krutarth Mehta for tory by self-suffering alone ... and that is nation. On the final day Mr. Desai through hosting the guests. Meenaben Bhavsar what reduces us to sheer helplessness.” his Katha tried to dispel ignorance and for Managing the Refreshments dur- Gandhiji was able to meet with Govern- misinformation about Gandhi such as ing break in Katha session. Priests Har- ment officials and after several meetings his role in the Partition of the country. He iprasad Joshi and Vradrajanji for all the succeeded in getting the government to talked about how the partition of India, or- help to accommodate the Katha sessions satisfy all the grievances. The annual tax chestrated by the British, broke Gandhiji’s in between busy Mandir activity Sched- was abolished and non-Christian mar- heart. The Katha ended with a prayer ule. Vikram Shah, Mahesh Shah, Jagdish riages were recognized. Other minor mat- “Raghupati Raghava Rajaram” and a re- Sagar and Kalpana Batni for help with ters were also resolved. Gandhi had won quest to the audience to maintain silence publicity. Thammaji Vasudev for building his crusade. The Indians in South Africa in honor of the great soul considered the a working model of a Charka, Taru Shah wanted Gandhi to stay until all their de- leader of the non-violent movement, Fa- and Suresha Shah for the display items mands were met, but Gandhi felt he had ther of the Nation and simply as Bapu to and Milan Patel and Kira Armoogam for done all he could. After twenty years in the millions who loved and respected him the sales of Gandhi caps. Special thanks South Africa it was time to return to India. deeply. A fitting ending to the story of such to all thedonors without whose help this Gandhi thus proved to be a great a great. Gandhij has touched so many event would not have been possible. adversary. He even presented General lives and continues to do so even today. KalpanaBatni With inputs from Mr. Smuts with a pair of sandals that he made His preaching of harmony in us and the JagdishSagar (Notes from Day 2) and Mr. during his stay in the prison. On Gandhi’s world outside is a universal message that Bhagubhai Patel (Names of Volunteers) 70th birthday, General Smuts wrote: “In can be applied to all our lives. Pictures courtesy of Mr. Mahesh jail he prepared for me a pair of sandals. Gandhi Katha was organized by the Shah

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www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA star Monthly ATODAY 30 • May 2012 our depressed mood has pportunities to make finan- on’t hesitate to come right Ybeen hard to shake. Try to Ocial gains through invest- Dout and ask for the perti- join groups of interest such as ments look promising. Don’t let nent information. You may find ballroom dance classes or per- relatives get the better of you. your mate somewhat perturbed. haps an internet organization. Any difficulties with peers could Don’t expect others to live up You may jump from the frying be unnerving. Short trips will to their promises and you won’t pan into the fire if you make prove to be more fruitful than be disappointed or find yourself a move this month. Don’t let you imagined. Your luckiest stuck with delays. Social events ARIES your boss make you feel guilty TAURUS events this month will occur on GEMINI will be rewarding. Your luckiest enough to take work home with a Sunday. events this month will occur on you. Your luckiest events this a Wednesday. month will occur on a Tuesday.

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ou are best to work at home ry to curb overindulgence ake arrangements to Yif you can. Pay attention to Tthis month. Concentrate on Mspend quality time to- small but important details. Stop home improvement. Small de gether. Don’t rely on others to telling others about your prob- tails will make a difference. Your handle the workload. Family lems. You may need to make mate may be distressed if you outings should include visiting a few alterations to your living refuse to make a commitment. friends or relatives. You should arrangements. Your luckiest Sudden changes regarding col- be trying to clear up legal con- events this month will occur on leagues may surprise you. Your tracts that have been pending. CANCER a Saturday. LEO luckiest events this month will VIRGO Your luckiest events this month occur on a Thursday. will occur on a Monday.

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ravel should be on your oncentrate on work. Anger e fair, not colorful. You’ll be Tmind. Discrimination will be Cmay cause you grief; con- Bprone to tears if your mate in order. Control your temper trol your temper and try to sit is harsh with you this month. when dealing with your emo- back and calm down. Romantic Dinner, theater, or a comedy tional partner. Don’t give up encounters are evident through club may be just the place. Try what you have until you can be travel or educational pursuits. to visit a country that excites certain just what it is you’re get- Throw yourself into your profes- you. Your luckiest events this LIBRA ting. Don’t ignore any emotion- SCORPIO sion. Your luckiest events this SAGITTARIUS month will occur on a Friday. al issues that could be causing month will occur on a Sunday. problems. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tues- day.

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ard work will not go unno- riends and relatives may be efore you proceed be sure to Hticed. Offer consolation, but Fhard to take this month. You Btalk your plans over with those don’t give them any direction. can avoid hassles by sticking to they will affect. You can make new You need to focus on yourself, your work and refusing to get in- friends by taking part in social not on others. Keep tabs on volved in gossip or idle chatter. events involving colleagues. Con- your spending. Your luckiest Try not to be too harsh with your centrate on work. You might find events this month will occur on mate. Don’t let your partner get group functions tiring. Your lucki- CAPRICOM a Wednesday. AQUARIES away with spending too much PISCES est events this month will occur on of your money. Your luckiest a Tuesday. events this month will occur on a Sunday.

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"Courtesy of www.azindia.com" www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Bollywood News ATODAY 32 • May 2012 fter being highly criticised for House- Film Review Afull, Sajid Khan, who tasted com- Film: Housefull 2 mercial success for the movie, is back Director: Sajid Khan with yet another nonsensical, humour- Review: Housefull 2 Cast: Akshay Kumar, John ous trip. Riding with an even bigger star Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, cast, this time round Sajid made sure he Shreyas Talpade, Asin, Jaqueline left no stone unturned to promote his Fernandes, Zarine Khan, latest directorial venture, Housefull 2. Shazhan Padamsee, Rishi Judging by his previous record, one Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Mithun wouldn’t expect a lot from a Sajid Khan Chakrabarthi movie. His main aim, as accepted by Rating: ** him, is to entertain, whether done by corny dialogues or an intelligently written script. a back seat as it proceeds. The climax Before you read the review, you is stretched, yet acceptably amusing must know that there is no storyline to in parts. Infused in generous portions the movie. All that exists is confusing are action sequences which are more sequences put together. Then again, entertaining than the comedy. that’s what Sajid Khan is best known The storyline is weak and predict- for! If you still insist, here it is... Dabboo able but does justice to add to the (Randhir Kapoor) and Chintu (Rishi Ka- confusion the director aimed to create. poor) are step brothers who can’t stand The dialogues are witty, but fall flat on each other and are hell-bent on finding most occasions when combined with the the richest husbands for their daugh- weak script. The main characters have ters, Bobby (Jaqueline Fernandes) and been given their individual traits, each Henna (Asin) respectively. Jai (Shreyas of which brings a cheer. Talpade) and one of UK’s richest man, The songs are the high point of the JD (Mithun Chakraborty’s) son Jolly movie. Anarkali disco chali and Pappa (Ritesh Deshmukh) devise to send Max toh band bajaayein are definite chart (John Abraham) and Sunny (Akshay bring a laugh, but fails miserably. How- and serve only as eye candy. Mithun toppers. The background score is nor- Kumar) to each of the Kapoors’ house ever, his chemistry with Akshay proves Chakraborty has a small role but plays mal and in-sync with the movie genre. as JD’s son. By the second half of the to be a strong point for the film. The it remarkably with complete dignity. In the end, one does agree there movie, all the characters land up in the duo’s sequences together are quite The movie is definitely not a laugh- is a genre called madcap comedy and same house and the confusion turns into entertaining. Ritesh, as a young Marathi riot, but it doesn’t fail to bring out chuck- intelligence has nothing to do with it. a turmoil. You’d expect the film to begin bachelor, is funny and does justice to his les in bits. In various parts, the director Yet again, you cannot question the with a bang, but it sets off as boring and role. Shreyas Talpade is under-utilised. has tried very hard to force a laugh, but sensibility of the cine-goers today and forceful. Rishi and Randhir Kapoor have fails to bring out even a smile. The first all one demands from movies today is Despite an ensemble cast, Akshay done their best. However, one fails to half is fun, yet disappointing for a movie reasonable humour. Kumar carries the film on his shoulders. understand their casting because they that promises to be a hilarious hoopla. Go in with a promise that you’ll be His scenes are amusing, if not uproari- do not suit the characters. The four The second half starts with entertain- entertained, but don’t expect an exhila- ous. John Abraham tries too hard to female leads do not have much to do ing portions, but the excitement takes rating journey. Aamir’s TV show has made my life hell: Kiran Rao fter making her directorial debut last sion with a show titled Satyamev Jayate, wife Ayear with critically acclaimed film, Dhobi Kiran can’t contain excitement and hopes Ghat, Kiran Rao is again planning to get be- everybody likes it. hind the camera, soon. “Talking about the song, then I find it “I am actually going to begin to write amazing. I really loved it. They went all over something. I am hoping to write something, the country to shoot it which was really excit- I am working on it. I am still very much a full- ing. I was really sad that I couldn’t be part of time mother. I am hoping to find the space to the show. It has been such a good journey for work and write something new,” Kiran said Aamir. The promos I hope have reached out on the sidelines of CII event in Mumbai. to people. I hope everyone likes the show,” “I haven’t started writing anything yet, so Kiran said. when I have something to say about it, I will The show has made my life hell in many say,” she said. ways as Aamir has worked on the show day Aamir Khan and Kiran became proud and night in the house. So the house was full parents to a son on December 1 last year. of writers, people from Star TV. So I am wait- The star couple resorted to In-Vitro Fertilisa- ing for the show to come on air and hope- tion (IVF) due to medical complications and fully my life will also go back to normal, she the child was born to a surrogate mother at chuckled. a private clinic in Mumbai. The newborn was named Azad. The show is expected to go on air next As Aamir is making his debut on televi- month. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Bollywood News SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 33 Harbhajan Singh is War between the two Khans - special to me: Shah Rukh, Salman - continues Geeta Basra t’s been more than four years since actor Geeta Basra was Iseen on the big screen, but the actor reveals that she was not on any break or self-imposed hiatus. “I was just waiting for the right roles,” she says. And the wait has been worth it, insists Geeta, who will soon be seen in Zilla Ghaziabad. Apart from that, the actor has also signed two movies with filmmaker Nitin Manmo- han. The actor, who was last seen in the Emraan Hashmi starrer The Train admits that there was no dearth of offers post the film. “There were loads of offers, but there was nothing that excited me. Besides, I was ready to wait rather than sign anything that came my way,” smiles Geeta, who feels that the waiting has paid off, as she’s finally doing the work, she’d be proud of. “I didn’t want to do a film that I would regret later,”adds Geeta. Excited about the current films in hand, she says, “I have signed a three film deal with Nitin Manmohan, but it’s too early to talk about it. I am doing two films with them as of now,” shares Geeta. As for her item number in Zilla Ghazi- abad, the actor reveals that it’s a fun song and that was the real draw for her. he war of words between friends-turned-foes Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan contin- But films apart, keeping her constantly in the limelight ues. Shah Rukh and Salman have not been on talking terms for the last few years, and T was her rumoured affair with cricketer Harbhajan Singh. often take potshots at each other at public functions. At a recent party given by business tycoon Though the two have been spotted together on more than Mukesh Ambani to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century, Salman said, “Nobody can touch one occasion, fanning speculation of them being a couple, Sachin’s record.” Then he went on to say the famous dialogue from the film Don: `Don ko pakad Geeta dismisses it all as rumours. “I heard I was getting na mushkil hee nahi, namumkin hai.’ (It’s impossible to catch the Don.) married in January, then February, but well we are in April The 1978 film’s remake had starred Shah Rukh in the title role. SRK on Monday said at an and I’m still not married right?” she quips. event: “I am happy I wasn’t there (Ambani’s party) to face those negative stories. I am numb by “See, I can’t do anything about rumours, so let people the kind of stories I read about myself. I try not to take them seriously and comment about them.” talk what they want to. I don’t want to lend credibility to any When asked for reaction, Salman, at another event, said, “I think the comments were good... gossip by either admitting it or denying it. All I want to say is My father did not take objection to my using the dialogues.” that Bhajji is special. He’s a dear friend! But no, marriage is His father Salim Khan had co-written the original film. not happening anytime soon,” adds Geeta.

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fter making her directorial debut last year with critically acclaimed film, Dhobi Ghat, Kiran Rao is Aagain planning to get behind the camera, soon. “I am actually going to begin to write something. I am hoping to write something, I am working on it. I am still very much a full-time mother. I am hoping to find the space to work and write something new,” Kiran said on the sidelines of CII event in Mumbai. “I haven’t started writing anything yet, so when I have something to say about it, I will say,” she said. Aamir Khan and Kiran became proud parents to a son on December 1 last year. The star couple resorted to In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) due to medical complications and the child was born to a surrogate mother at a private clinic in Mumbai. The newborn was named Azad. As Aamir is making his debut on television with a show titled Satyamev Jayate, wife Kiran can’t contain excitement and hopes everybody likes it. “Talking about the song, then I find it amazing. I really loved it. They went all over the country to shoot it which was really exciting. I was really sad that I couldn’t be part of the show. It has been such a good journey for Aamir. The promos I hope have reached out to people. I hope everyone likes the show,” Kiran said. The show has made my life hell in many ways as Aamir has worked on the show day and night in the house. So the house was full of writers, people from Star TV. So I am waiting for the show to come on air and hopefully my life will also go back to normal, she chuckled. The show is expected to go on air next month. www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz www.asiatodayaz.com SIA Chai With ATODAY 34 • May 2012 Chai with.... Parmajit Singh Delhi Palace

April 29, 2012 that have kept the restaurant piece of South Asian histo- going well even during this Ary in Arizona, Delhi Palace difficult economy. Pamma’s on University in Tempe has most memorable experience been here as the first Indian with the restaurant is fulfilling restaurant in Arizona since his dream of purchasing it and 1986. Currently a partner- his future goals are to expand ship between Parmajit Singh, and that expansion dream has also known to the locals as many ideas – maybe a hall Pamma, and his father-in-law, next door or a Mithai/sweet GurunamBains, the restaurant shop. has changed hands over the Pamma’s final message years. However, Pamma has to all existing customers is been a part of its history for sweet and simple – thank you over a decade. He came to able goal of owning the place them up to date and give cus- for coming and keep com- the Phoenix, Arizona straight where he works someday. By Deepa Walia tomers a pleasant dining ex- ing. To new customers or from Phugwara, Punjab in Shortly before purchasing the perience. those that are not yet familiar 1996 and spent 7 years work- restaurant, he was married in 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM weekends After all these years, what with the restaurant, he hap- ing various jobs at the restau- San Diego, California, to his and serves dinner a la carte keeps Pamma and the staff pily welcomes them and asks rant itself from 1996-2003. In wife of 10 years, RanjitKaur every night from 5:00 PM – in the restaurant business is them to come in to enjoy their 2003, he shifted gears to buy also from Phugwara, Punjab, 10:00 PM. The restaurant also that he loves his customer and awesome food and awesome convenience stores and when India. offers a 15% discount with an loves working there. There service at reasonable prices. this restaurant came to be on Many of the staff who is ASU or other student ID. They are a mixture of customers Keep up with the local tradition sale in 2008, he filled his life- still at the restaurant has also provide catering both on-site who have been coming here and a piece of Arizona history long dream of owning a res- been part of the restaurant for and cooked at the restaurant since 1986 that include locals, and visit them at 933 E. Uni- taurant by selling his stores decades as it changed own- and delivered. students from ASU, and new- versity Drive, Suite 103, Tem- and purchasing the restaurant. ership, including head chef The restaurant establish- comers. Pamma can always pe, Arizona 85281 or contact Pamma, son of Amar Kaur Sukhwinder Singh who has ment itself is a mix of new and be found at the restaurant and them at 480/921-2200 to place and Late Sr. Dhana Singh,is been working here for the last old construction. The paintings many of the local know him by your next catering order. For one of 10 siblings who studied 18 years. Delhi Palace, which you see adorned on the walls name and he knows them by more information, please visit Arts at Guru Nanak College specializes in North Indian of the restaurants were all name as well. He gets joy in http://delhipalaceaz.com/. in Phugwara and left India for cuisine, includes specialties painted by a single person, a seeing familiar faces as they Asia Today had an amaz- better opportunities. such as Chicken Tikka Ma- man of German descent who go through different phases of ing time enjoying the amaz- His story is truly the Amer- sala, Lamb Korma, Lamb Boti is still a regular customer at life – starting off as students, ing food and warm hospitality ican dream come true – an Masala, Tandoori Shrimp, and the restaurant, back in 1986. established in their careers as at Delhi Palace on University immigrant who comes to the PalakPaneer. The restaurant However, many areas such as they graduate, and bringing in and wishes the restaurant, its States and starts working at offers a lunch buffet from 11:00 the bar and buffet areas have their families once settled. It owners, and staff continued a restaurant with an unreach- AM - 2:30 PM weekdays and been re-constructed to keep is these same loyal customers success in the coming years.

www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz Local Thoughts SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 35 Insightful Motivation Enjoying Education Racing to the Top n every field of work there is Ia positive thrust and commitment taking place for people to improve and enjoy what it is they do. The words unique and innovative are being con- nected with insightful motivation causing an environment for astonishing results. Whether it’s in the world of For comments or concerns, work or the world of education contact: Habibullah Saleem at the sun is becoming brighter [email protected] and brighter making it not only www.futureimpact.weebly.com easier but simple to become a winner. No time is allowed By Habibullah Saleem that’s not enlightening and skill.’ Another stated ‘thank encouraging. Teachers teach- you for teaching me.’ Stu- ing each other while parents dents and parents don’t hesi- make it their business to tate to let it be known that you master skills and techniques not only know how to reach enabling them to be eager to them, but teach them as well. assist their children with their In conclusion, the mes- afterschool assignments. sage I want to leave you with When we think about the from this article is the impor- essentials of our educational tance of everyone pulling system around the country the together in support of each idea of racing to the top is be- other. Academic and social yond just a dream. Teachers collaboration is among the understand what it means to essential priorities in racing to enjoy teaching while students the top while refusing to stop. enjoy learning. They’ve stud- The students seen in this ar- ied the situation well enough ticle are among many who to engage the whole child re- have benefited and were able gardless of his or her life ex- to share some of their aston- periences. It’s called learning ishing achievements with our made fun with assignments present Mayor, Greg Stanton. getting done. The joy of mu- The Mayor was more than sic, poetry, drama, along with amazed and inspired when creative writing and speaking. observing them put words to- It’s an environment where stu- behavior.” and human worthiness. It’s words, emphasis are on the gether and take them apart. dents are found saying kind Teachers and parents about building confidence importance of thinking with They pronounced advanced and pleasant things about learn how to reward rather while removing doubt and high expectation as the core words for their grade level each other. No child bullying than punish or demean stu- fear. They learn to say with foundation. It’s called keeping and recited meaningful poetry another child. The feeling of dents. Again, it’s called In- conviction I will and I must be- the batteries from dying. What with projection and impact. worthiness is at an all time sightful Motivation Enjoying cause I have what it takes. others call failure is treated as To witness for yourself, call high! Insightful motivation is Education…Racing to the Each student is taught the an opportunity or message to and make an appointment being used openly to uplift Top. science of taking words apart improve and continue to prac- to have me visit your school the spirit of every child. You This is what goes on, in and putting them back togeth- tice. Insightful motivation is or afterschool program. With can hear the future leaders of and after school settings for er. They become scientists about confronting challenge so many students thinking of our society saying: “Beautiful, both parents and students and surgeons of vocabulary. with balance and optimistic themselves as a failure, we I knew you could do it. Now who are taught how to learn Parents are permitted to ob- vision. Students are taught now have the opportunity to let’s turn to the next page and enjoy academic and so- serve as often as they would to engage endurance, sacri- strongly minimize such unac- and use the same approach cial excellence. In the Cre- like and given the opportu- fice and determination. They ceptable behavior. with spelling and language ative Reaching Teaching Mo- nity to ask questions. They understand the marriage be- By the way, the parent production. By the way you tivational tutoring sessions, are also permitted and seen tween the words effort and and grand parent of Kenneth just earned another five (5) everyone involved becomes teaching what they learn to results. They understand that and Joshua remain most ap- hundred points. Your parents what we call Hall of Fame their children and vice versa. you can rearrange the letters preciative of the Mayor and are going to be very excited learners: Not Hall of Shame, It’s a whole family approach in the word MIRACLE and his positive message he when you show them you but Hall of Fame. The student towards learning. end up with the word RE- shared at the time concerning have mastered the process. praise and reward system When visiting school to CLAIM. They learn that when the benefits of sound com- Since you’ve been so suc- is constantly in effect. Once offer assembly and classroom rearranging the letters in the munication. He spoke know- cessful, I want you, Robert, to learning two educational raps motivation, a strong and posi- word LISTEN we discover the ing that he has an obligation sit here in the Kings Chair and with instrumental music, their tive song is made available word SILENT. Other words, to assist wherever possible to continue your penmanship or picture is taken and given to in education rap form. Again they actually witness what in- build educational bridges that legible writing. Suzie, you sit them in color with the words – it’s about building morale. sightful motivation is all about. will be sufficient for all stu- here in the Queens Chair and Modern Day Achiever in the Poetry such as Poor Link Re- I can remember a student dents to race to the top with continue your story concern- World of Champion Educa- fused To Think is turned into in high school after hearing insightful motivation in full ing the value of productive tion. It’s about building pride a play or role playing. 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ample the season’s favourite fruit in and salt. Now, mix the wet ingredients. •Salt to taste mixture into the cooked mango curry. Svarious delicious recipes. Mix both wet and dry ingredients in a •1 cup grated coconut Serve with steamed rice. Mango Crepe Ingredients bowl and make a smooth, non-lumpy •1 cup curd •190 g all-purpose flour•10 g white batter. Heat a dosa tawa or frying pan •1 tablespoon cooking oil Mango Custard Ingredients sugar over medium high heat. Pour some oil •1 teaspoon mustard 1 cup skimmed milk •1/2 tsp baking powder on it. Now, pour the batter for one me- •1/4 teaspoon fenugreek 1 tsp coconut extract •1/2 tsp salt dium sized crepe, like for a dosa. Make •1/2 teaspoon cumin 3 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar •475 mmilk sure the batter spreads over the pan •4 red chili 2 cup ripe mangoes, chunks •30 g butter, melted evenly. Cook the crepe till the bottom •7 curry leaves 1 tsp Lemon juice •1/2 tsp vanilla essence ‘sizzles’ and changes colour to dark Method: Peel off the outer skin 1/4 cup cornstarch •2 eggs brown. Flip and cook the other side. from the mangoes. Cut out large piec- Method: Combine mango chunks, •Oifor frying Make all the crepes this way. For filling, es of mangoes. Retain a little flesh on lemon juice and coconut extract and •For filling: mix mangoes, mint, olive oil and sugar the seed. Heat water in a vessel and blend untismooth. In a smalsauce- •1 large mango, chopped (if the mangoes aren’t sweet enough). add the cut mangoes, the seed, tur- pan, combine remaining ingredients. •Sprig of mint, chopped Stuff this mixture into the crepe, fold- meric powder and salt. Let it cook. In Mix unticornstarch is dissolved. Stir •Dash of extra virgin olive oil ing it like a roll and top with a dollop of the meantime, blend coconut and curd in mango mixture. Cook over medium •Lime juice or amchoor or chat ma- cream. well in a mixer and add it to the cooked heat, stirring constantly, untimixture sala, to taste mangoes. Heat for another 5 minutes. comes to a boil. Continue to cook and •Sugar to taste Ripe Mango Curry Ingredients Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard and let stir for 2-3 minutes. •Dollop of cream •4 smalripe mangoes splutter. Now add fenugreek, cumin, Transfer into a bowand let it cool. Method: Mix all the dry ingredi- •3 cups water redchilies and curry leaf. Saute for a Chilthoroughly. Add some mango ents — flour, sugar, baking powder •1 teaspoon turmeric powder minute, turn off the heat and pour this chunks before serving.

strology is all about telling a way Ato get maximum possible success. Marriage – Matching of Horoscopes It helps in gaining best out of body, mind and spirit thereby gaining health, sons will live a harmonious life, wheth- i) Mars is in 4th 7th 8th house be- happy life; wealth and happiness. It provides help er they will be passionate, demonstra- ing in his own houses in exalted posi- (c) What are the chances of un- and guidance in the following fields: tive and adjustable. Whether they are tion (in Capricorn) and neech position happy married life, separation, divorce 1) Education strong, tough and fixed characters and (in Cancer); and plural marriage. 11) Career and profession will always try to outdo each other or ii) Mars is in 2nd house being own In the next article we will examine 111) Financial prospects they can have control over their force- house; how we can judge whether there are iv) Health ful nature. Whether nature will com- iii) Mars in 4th and 7th house being chances of marriage or not etc. v) Marriage and marital happi- plement each other or destroy each in own house; RAJESH KHANNA ness other. Horoscopes must be studied iv) Mars is in 8th house being Ju- Astrologer n Numerologist v1) Progeny thoroughly and in detail by examining piter’s sign; MEMBER AMERICAN FEDERA- 2) Here we will be discussing the position of various planets in 2nd v) Mars is in 12th house being in about Marriage and marital happiness, 7th, 8th and 9th houses of the horo- Mercury and Venus sign; Every Vedic marriage today takes fire scopes. But before making an depth vi) Mars is in 12th house of both as a witness, because no marriage is analysis of horoscopes, it should be male and female; regarded as irrevocably solemnized examined whether there is a MANGAL vii) Mars in 8th house associated until the couple takes seven steps DOSHA in the horoscope or not. The with full moon or with Jupiter and Ve- around the sacred fire. placement mars in 1st 2nd 4th 7th and nus; 3. 7th house is the horoscope 8th and 12th houses in the horoscopes viii) Mars associated with Jupiter stands for :- of male and female is considered as or Moon; TION OF ASTOROLOGERS a) Marriage b) Un-chastity c) Win- detrimental to the other in regard to ix) Jupiter or Venus is in the lag- G7-101 IST FLOOR VARDHMAN ning of love d) Enmity with a female e) family and conjugal happiness. This na. CHAMBERS Deviation from the right path (f) semen position in taken from lagna moon and Considering these alternatives NEAR PVR VIKAS PURI virility (g) faithfulness of the husband Venus. The maximum compatibility and the position of Mangal Dosha, we NEW DELHI 110018 (h) a pair of wives (j) generative or- points are given to each horoscope, should proceed to examine the horo- 09891964007 OFF gans (k) sexual union ( i) adopted son if there is no Mangal dosha or if there scopes on the following aspects:- 01128547491,01128546022 (k) wife and ( m) all secret pleasure is mangal dosha, in both the horo- (a) What are the chances of mar- Fees USD 50 or INR 1100 (per due to sex. scopes of male and female, then the riage, whether there will be early mar- horoscope) 4. Comparison or matching of two horoscopes require very critical and riage, no marriage or delayed mar- I Believe the best astrologer can horoscopes reveals whether the per- detailed studies. There are some ex- riage; not only predict the future, they can ceptions to this which are as follows : (b) Whether married life will be a change the future. www.asiatodayaz.com www.facebook.com/asiatodayaz SIA • May 2012 ATODAY 37

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