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Fusion - Ford Cricket League 2008 Champions
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10:04 PM on Aug 19
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FCL-2008 Finals were played on Friday Aug 15th 2008 at Canton Softball center. Around 100 visitors watched the game and were served with spicy samosa and cool pop. In the final game between Team Everest and Team Fusion ,there was a tough competition from Team Everest ,but Team Fusion, emerged as champions for the first time in the history of FCL. FCL-2008,was a wonderful exciting cricket season ,with new dimension, new standards, new format in comparison to previous years. Till the end of quarter finals, no team was sure about which team will reach semi final.
History of Ford Cricket League: Cricket at Ford is being played starting 2001 until 2003 as FAIA Cricket League. On Fri 3/5/2004 Ford Cricket League (FCL) is officially formed. Ford Cricket League (FCL) is a organization formed to promote the game of cricket at Ford Motor Company. This organization,is working closely with FAIA and MichCA, and assumes responsibility for conducting the annual Ford Cricket League and other cricket related activities at Ford. FCL is led by a committee with experience in fostering the growth of local cricket organizations like MichCA and Detroit Cricket League. Ford Cricket League is conducted in a professional manner and in keeping with the best traditions of the game.
FCL also conducts and takes part in various other events ( like BIG-3, MS Charity etc.)
FCL conducts cricket league every year with about 10 to 15 teams. Team Visteon has always been Ford Guest team. FCL like previous years is planning to raise funds for
MS-Charity on Aug 28th and 29th by conducting FCL-1010 Mini Cricket league (with ecxcellent , innovative idea of in the game of Cricket) .Please stay tuned in www.miindia.com for more details.
For more details on Ford Cricket League please visit
fordcricket.org
Event - Maha Mandala Abhishekam August 9th
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9:59 PM on Aug 19
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The day's ceremonies began at 8:00 A.M. with Sankalpam for Sri Venkateswara Homam. The Homam was conducted by Sri Rajagopal, a disciple of Sri V.V. Sridhar Guruji, who had conducted the installation. Viswaksena Pooja and Kalasa Pooja were also conducted.
This Homam was very unique, in that 54 Mooligais (ancient herbs) were offered as Ahutis. After the event, Dr. Kumar spoke to the devotees saying that we had performed a magnificent Homa that day, and then explained the significance of the ritual. A Homa is several folds more effective than a regular Pooja, an Archana or an Abhishekam, due to the fact that several cosmic forces are invoked, and are present during a Homa. Next, the Kalasa Pooja was performed.
Devotees then moved on to another grand and unique ceremony - The Maha Mandala Abhishekam for Lord Venkateswara, Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Bhoga Srinivasa Moorthy and Lord Garuda. The Abhishekam was attended by around 150 devotees.
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Please support Pradeep Mehra Bloomfield Hills
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9:50 AM on Aug 15
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Pradeep (Pete) Mehra is running for election to the Board of the Bloomfield
Hills School District (BHSD). If elected, his aim is to improve educational excellence and efficiency of operations at BHSD so as to have it recognized as one of the best in the state and country --without imposing new taxes.
Pradeep came to the U.S.A. in 1964 after obtaining his Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering degree from Roorkee University (now IIT-R). He retired after a 35 year career at Ford as Vice President, Energy Efficiency & Supply, Ford Motor Land Services Corporation. He can be contacted at 248-646-4821. Donations can be sent to Pradeep Mehra Election Committee, P. O. Box 664, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0664
The BHSD Board election will be held on November 4, 2008 --
coincident with the Presidential election.
An appeal to the Community from Mr. Ramesh Verma
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9:10 PM on Jul 20
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Mr. Ramesh Verma asks your help to get more recognition to our community. At its conception, Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs task was to evaluate policies and programs both existing and potential designed for the betterment of the 2.9% Asian population of Michigan. Asian community is underrepresented in voting practice, state and local governments and civil service employment.
ACAPAA has undertaken various issues/initiatives such as civil rights, education, health, and immigration. ACAPAA is seriously working on the legislatively-mandated commission which would provide a stable institution capable of the community's interests. House bill 6172 has passed to create a commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs in the state house. The bill is now in the senate. I appeal to you to call your state senators and request their support to pass the bill in the senate.
Further, I ask you to register to VOTE in the coming November election. Your vote is very important in this presidential election.
Recenty, Mr. Verma played a key part in contacting various parties to correct the Drivers License issue facing students and other non-immigrant visa holders. Mr Verma is also appointed by Governor as Commissioner of Office of the Services to the Aging, State of Michigan. Mr Verma was appointed by Novi Mayor as one of the Trustees to Novi Library Board last year. This year he has been elected as Vice President. Novi city will have a state of the art library in 2009 and Mr. Verma is helping in the design phase of the new library. Mr. Verma can be contacted at
vermaramesh@hotmail.com
Michigan resident Darshana Menon in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge
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10:53 PM on Jul 07
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Darshana is a student at UM-Dearborn. Congratulations!
To view her USA show latest episode (select episode 5 and then select Darshana).
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Thousands throng Lord Venkateswara Pratheesta in Pontiac
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10:19 PM on Jun 22
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June 22 - Pontiac, MI
Lord Venkateswara Pratheesta took place at the Parashakthi Temple in Pontiac on Sunday June 22nd, 2008. The idols of Bhoga Srinivasamoorthy, Lord Venkateswara, Sree Devi, Bhoodevi and Garuda were installed. Priests under the guidance of Shri V.V. Shridhar Guruji followed the rituals and shastras throughout the ceremonies. Devotees too participated in the chanting.
At approximately 1 pm on Sunday the curtains opened and the glowing idols were stunning. Earlier, Shri V.V. Shridhar Guruji led the Mahayagnam at the temple premises on Saturday. The turnout to the event exceeded expectations.
Fifth-grader Krishna Midathada credits his dog, for his award-winning film.
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10:12 PM on Jun 22
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Source: Detroit Free Press
Livonia fifth-grader Krishna Midathada credits his dog, Biscuit, for inspiring his award-winning film.
The 5-minute video about Krishna's effort to help the Michigan Humane Society won him a national Award of Merit in the National Parent-Teacher Association's 2008 arts competition, Reflections.
"I want animals to be treated like my dog, Biscuit," Krishna said. "We treat him very well. I want people to treat dogs just like humans and show all animals have a right to have a home and shelter and live right."
Created in 1969 by the national PTA, the Reflections program recognizes artistic achievement in four areas: music, literature, photography and visual arts. This year's theme for the projects was "I can make a difference by ...".
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Diversity Cup Cricket - Press Release
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7:15 AM on Jun 19
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2008 DIVERSITY CUP
(An Inter-Community CRICKET Tournament)
The goal is to promote diversity, physical activity and competitive spirit through Cricket.
featuring
"JAVED MIANDAD"
Global Sports Inc is pleased to inform that the Legendary Cricketer "Javed Miandad" will be a part
of 3rd Annual Diversity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament to be held on June 21st and 22nd at Bloomer Park (Rochester Hills)
and Lyon Oaks County Park (Wixom), Michigan.
Shoaib Mohammad, Rizwan uz Zaman, Rengana Herath, Asela Jeyasinghe, Damiha Hunukumbura, Jewan Mendis
Mohammad Saif, Daniel Alexander, Sukhjinder Rana ,Amer Afzaluddin, and Sangani Kiran Kumar are included
among the most prominent players.
Pubudu Desanayake, former test player of Sri Lanka and current National coach of team Canada will be coaching Sri Lanka Lions in Diversity Cup.
This tournament will feature Six Teams divided in 2 groups:
Group A:
1. Canada MAPLE LEAFS
2. USA STARS
3. West Indies MASTERS
Group B:
2. India BLUES
3. Pakistan GREENS
4. Sri Lanka LIONS
Umpires: Certified umpires, Anwar Khan, Sadiq Khan & Damandeep Grewal will supervise the games at two venues.
Other umpires in the panel are Tanmay Pandit & Jayanth Canchi.
Official scorers: Zeeshan Fazal Khan, Challu Koray and Salman Hussain will be the official scorers.
Coordinators: Mujahid Ali & Santosh will coordinate games at two venues.
Technical committee: Zahid Butt & Sriram Chandramouli will be members of technical committee.
Commentator: Sharan Kalwani will be doing live commentary.
Media: Visionalist Entertainment Productions will film the event.
Shamim Siddiqui will be covering the event at both venues.