Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Bangla Book website has 22 thousand visitors today
My personal website Bangla Book has entered into 22 thousand visitors today since its inception in February, 2008. I would like to thank those who spent their valuable time on my website.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Abar Shei Britte (Back again to Circle)
Dear Orchona, You may ask me about the progress of the manuscript entitled "Abar Shei Britte (Back Again to Circle)" supposed to be published on Jan 20, 2011 (as declared in my personal website).
The answer is, Yes, I am writing but speed is little bit slow as most of the time I spend on hunting a proper job around.
You may expect a good news soon about a proper job. Otherwise, I will be forgetting all of my econometrics applications that require regular practice and exercises.
If you do not practice econometrics for more than three months, you are likely to forget all those stuffs.
The answer is, Yes, I am writing but speed is little bit slow as most of the time I spend on hunting a proper job around.
You may expect a good news soon about a proper job. Otherwise, I will be forgetting all of my econometrics applications that require regular practice and exercises.
If you do not practice econometrics for more than three months, you are likely to forget all those stuffs.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Nearly 1 in 3 working families are struggling now in USA
A statistic reveals that nearly 1 in 3 working families are struggling now to manage their basic needs in the United States.In other words, about 100 million people are struggling out 308 million, the population size of the United States.
Situation may get deteriorated further in 2011 if Govt cut social security spending to manage its deficit of USD 1.4 trillion now.
Annual US Federal Govt budget stands at almost USD 3.5 trillion but half of it goes to support the needy people of the society through social security program (unemployment benefit, food etc), medicaid (health support) and medicare (health support) program.
Almost 13-17 percent of the population are living below the poverty line in USA and without govt support they may not even survive especially no one can afford medical bill. In USA, the medical bill is always a giant figure. So if you are sick and if you do not have any medical insurance or if you are not attached with any Govt health program such as medicare or medicaid or so on, you will have to spend all of your properties for treatment.
In USA, if you are sick you can admit any medical hospital for treatment. Hospital will treat you whether you can pay or not. After treatment they will send you the medical bill.
Suppose your medical bill has been USD 10 thousand. If you are not capable to pay right now (you do not have any medical insurance also), hospital may ask you to pay in 4/5 years time. They will set an installment amount for every month so that you can pay in next 4/5 years.
By law, a hospital can not deny your treatment by saying that you are not capable to pay. Treatment first whoever (citizen, illegal, tourist, student etc) you are.
Situation may get deteriorated further in 2011 if Govt cut social security spending to manage its deficit of USD 1.4 trillion now.
Annual US Federal Govt budget stands at almost USD 3.5 trillion but half of it goes to support the needy people of the society through social security program (unemployment benefit, food etc), medicaid (health support) and medicare (health support) program.
Almost 13-17 percent of the population are living below the poverty line in USA and without govt support they may not even survive especially no one can afford medical bill. In USA, the medical bill is always a giant figure. So if you are sick and if you do not have any medical insurance or if you are not attached with any Govt health program such as medicare or medicaid or so on, you will have to spend all of your properties for treatment.
In USA, if you are sick you can admit any medical hospital for treatment. Hospital will treat you whether you can pay or not. After treatment they will send you the medical bill.
Suppose your medical bill has been USD 10 thousand. If you are not capable to pay right now (you do not have any medical insurance also), hospital may ask you to pay in 4/5 years time. They will set an installment amount for every month so that you can pay in next 4/5 years.
By law, a hospital can not deny your treatment by saying that you are not capable to pay. Treatment first whoever (citizen, illegal, tourist, student etc) you are.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Abar Shei Britte (Back Again To Circle)
My new book (cover page is sighted below) entitled : Abar Shei Britte (Back Again to Circle) is going to be published on Jan 20, 2010 on line. The book is written in Bengali language. This would be my second book after coming to USA in May 2010. It is a free reading book. For further details, Click here
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| My new book : Abar Shei Britte |
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Should US Congress approve tax cut?
The question is raised now whether US Congress should pass the tax cut bill. There are pros and cons involved with this tax cut bill being debated in US Congress. They are:
First, If the tax cut is approved, the Government budget deficit will increase (as govt revenue goes down) to a new height (currrently, it is almost 1.3 trillion). As a result, Govt will have to borrow more to finance its deficit, so total debt will be hieghtened further. Currently debt is almost 14 trillion, 100 percent of US economic size or GDP ( GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a year)
Second, If there is a tax cut, certainly investment by the business and spending by the households would be boosted. Hence more employment and output.
As interest rate is gone down to almost zero percent and the tax cut is on its way, US economy is likely to experience at least 3-4 percent growth in 2011 and 2012 if other factors remain unchanged. Hence, more employment and output. But this enhancement will be achieved at the cost of increased govt debt (due to tax cut).
Third, if the economy really tends to grow at 3 percent or more in 2011 and 2012, Prof Bernanke, the Chief of US Central Bank is likely to come down hard with his monetary weapons. They are likely to mop up excess liquidity from the financial system by selling bond from Central Bank's possession. This mop up procedure will be conducted to reduce excess demand so as to control inflation.
Forth, As I said, US Central Bank is injecting USD 600 billion now to lower the interest rate. But Central Bank only can control the short run interest rate but not long run. If you see the current Yield to Maturity (YTM) curve, you will find that it is steeper now meaning that yield of the bond will go up in the long run especially in the case of treasury bonds linked with 10 years and 30 years maturity. In other words, we are expecting higher interest rates in the long run.
Interest rate will be high in the long run meaning that economy will be growing at a faster rate in future as has been reflected in the steeper Yield to Maturity (YTM) curve.
Long run fixed mortgage rates are all on the rise (in case of fixed mortgage rates) as they normally follow Yield to Maturity (YTM) curve of the treasury bonds. As a result, long run industries especially housing one may be affected adversely due to hike mortgage rates.
Since economy is likely to experience inflation in the long run due to tax cut, it would be preferable to invest in stocks rather than bonds as bond prices will be lowered in the long run as YTM will be on the rise in future.
I am expecting 3-4 percent growth in 2011 and 2012 due to tax cut and low interest rate but the whole process will be nullified if the Central Bank fails to contain inflation, likely to come due to excess spending.
Historically we have observed that inflation is the most disturbance element for an economy as it eats up our asset, income and standard of living.
So if there is tax cut, employment and economic growth will be accelerated but at the cost of debt. So we have to decide which one we prefer.
Should we accept debt for attaining lower unemployment rate? I would like to discuss this issue in another article.
To know some meanings of economics words, you are welcome to visit my personal website. Click here
First, If the tax cut is approved, the Government budget deficit will increase (as govt revenue goes down) to a new height (currrently, it is almost 1.3 trillion). As a result, Govt will have to borrow more to finance its deficit, so total debt will be hieghtened further. Currently debt is almost 14 trillion, 100 percent of US economic size or GDP ( GDP is the total value of goods and services produced in a year)
Second, If there is a tax cut, certainly investment by the business and spending by the households would be boosted. Hence more employment and output.
As interest rate is gone down to almost zero percent and the tax cut is on its way, US economy is likely to experience at least 3-4 percent growth in 2011 and 2012 if other factors remain unchanged. Hence, more employment and output. But this enhancement will be achieved at the cost of increased govt debt (due to tax cut).
Third, if the economy really tends to grow at 3 percent or more in 2011 and 2012, Prof Bernanke, the Chief of US Central Bank is likely to come down hard with his monetary weapons. They are likely to mop up excess liquidity from the financial system by selling bond from Central Bank's possession. This mop up procedure will be conducted to reduce excess demand so as to control inflation.
Forth, As I said, US Central Bank is injecting USD 600 billion now to lower the interest rate. But Central Bank only can control the short run interest rate but not long run. If you see the current Yield to Maturity (YTM) curve, you will find that it is steeper now meaning that yield of the bond will go up in the long run especially in the case of treasury bonds linked with 10 years and 30 years maturity. In other words, we are expecting higher interest rates in the long run.
Interest rate will be high in the long run meaning that economy will be growing at a faster rate in future as has been reflected in the steeper Yield to Maturity (YTM) curve.
Long run fixed mortgage rates are all on the rise (in case of fixed mortgage rates) as they normally follow Yield to Maturity (YTM) curve of the treasury bonds. As a result, long run industries especially housing one may be affected adversely due to hike mortgage rates.
Since economy is likely to experience inflation in the long run due to tax cut, it would be preferable to invest in stocks rather than bonds as bond prices will be lowered in the long run as YTM will be on the rise in future.
I am expecting 3-4 percent growth in 2011 and 2012 due to tax cut and low interest rate but the whole process will be nullified if the Central Bank fails to contain inflation, likely to come due to excess spending.
Historically we have observed that inflation is the most disturbance element for an economy as it eats up our asset, income and standard of living.
So if there is tax cut, employment and economic growth will be accelerated but at the cost of debt. So we have to decide which one we prefer.
Should we accept debt for attaining lower unemployment rate? I would like to discuss this issue in another article.
To know some meanings of economics words, you are welcome to visit my personal website. Click here
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| Maria with my spectacle |
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Winter is coming in Dallas
Winter is coming throughout the United States. As a result, leaves are getting yellow and starting to fall in the streets and every where. I usually walk in the semi forest area to see all these yellow leaves. Indeed USA is very nice now. Gentle breeze blows at night which is chilly. You can take a big breath. The smell of the wind reminds me as I passing through a corn field.
I have posted some of the pictures below taken at a place just beside my house.
Monday, November 29, 2010
I purchased non-slippery black shoes
As per advice of KFC manager, I purchased the non-slippery black shoe from Wal-mart in Richardson. It costs me USD 20. Also manage a black trouser.
So my duty in KFC as Team Member will begin on coming Wednesday at 2 PM noon. Initially they will ask me to work 4 days a week.
I wanted to take a sharp picture so I put higher shutter speed. The combination was :
Shutter 1/300, Aperture 4.5 and ISO 400.
So my duty in KFC as Team Member will begin on coming Wednesday at 2 PM noon. Initially they will ask me to work 4 days a week.
I wanted to take a sharp picture so I put higher shutter speed. The combination was :
Shutter 1/300, Aperture 4.5 and ISO 400.
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| I purchased this shoe, a non-slippery one so that I can clean floor confidently |
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Uploaded 20 new pictures in my photo gallery
I just uploaded 20 new pictures taken from my photo studio in Dallas. You can see below.
Click here to see new pictures
Click here to see new pictures
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| In my photo studio. It is a black and white picture |
Saturday, November 27, 2010
It is 3 am I am going to sleep
I am going to sleep as it is already 3 am morning in Dallas. Good night. Wish u a sweat dream. I have been working on the manuscript entitled "Back again in the circle:
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| It is 3am Good night |
The poor to be the first group to enter into heaven
Maria has a tendency to asthma problem. So we have bought nebulizers and necessary medicine to combat asthma.
In USA you can not buy any medicine without doctor's prescription. So we went to Doctor and got a prescription. After wards we bought the nebulizer machine from CVS pharmacy.
Maria is much better now with nebulization. But sometime she requires singular.
Doctor told us if your daughter does not recover after nebulization, immediately report to a hospital for immediate medical action. Luckily we did not face such a thing.
But I can support my daughter's asthma treatment but what about a poor mother residing in the remote area in Bangladesh where neither a doctor nor a nebulizer is found. So when her daughter is attacked by asthma, the poor mother has nothing to do other than accept the death of her daughter. Probably that is why our prophet recognized the poor to be the first batch to enter into heaven.
In USA you can not buy any medicine without doctor's prescription. So we went to Doctor and got a prescription. After wards we bought the nebulizer machine from CVS pharmacy.
Maria is much better now with nebulization. But sometime she requires singular.
Doctor told us if your daughter does not recover after nebulization, immediately report to a hospital for immediate medical action. Luckily we did not face such a thing.
But I can support my daughter's asthma treatment but what about a poor mother residing in the remote area in Bangladesh where neither a doctor nor a nebulizer is found. So when her daughter is attacked by asthma, the poor mother has nothing to do other than accept the death of her daughter. Probably that is why our prophet recognized the poor to be the first batch to enter into heaven.
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| I made this poster to pray using my camera in my photo studio in Dallas |
Back again in the circle ( Abar Shei Britte)
I am preparing the new manuscript entitled " Abar Shei Britte or Back again in the circle" so that I can publish the book on Dec 29, 2010 on my birthday. It is a book of 210 pages dealing with Bangladesh and USA life.
This book will talk about the features of God.
Of course I will publish it on line as usual so that every one can read.
This book will talk about the features of God.
Of course I will publish it on line as usual so that every one can read.
Finally got job in Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Dallas
Yes I have finally got an odd job in Kentucky Fried Chicken yesterday and I would like to explain how it happened.
As I said, in USA you need to apply on line for most of the jobs. So I applied for Team Member position in KFC located in Richardson area. In USA doing application is not enough, you need to chase the manager or office to know the status of your application. So I talked to manager and he said to meet him together with Green Card, Driving License and Social Security Card so as to proof that I am a permanent resident of USA. Normally, reputed companies will not hire an illegal residents in their offices, probably, from the legal point of view, they can not higher any illegal (I need to double check this information)
In USA, without driving license employers normally do not offer job as the staff may not attend job on time. So a valid driving license is one of the pre-requisites to get a job.
So I went to KFC store together with those papers yesterday. As soon as I entered the KFC shop, the existing staffs offered me some foods and drinks but I declined to take with a smile. Then manager came and shook hands with me with a smile. He said, you are welcome here and I am preparing all the papers for you so that you can join our team. Thank you for joining our KFC team.
After a while he prepared all the papers and called some one using his cell phone. Over telephone I gave a short interview. Manager said, you are hired. Then he said, you got to do few things in my store such as, dealing with the customers when they come to buy foods and you need to clean the glass windows of the shop. Are you ok with all these? I am fine with it, I said with a smile.
Then he said, you need to wear special types of KFC staff dress while you are on duty. You need to wear black cap, black shirt, black trouser and black shoes. What is your size, sir? I said, I use extra large as I am big and fat. Normally they call "Sir" or "Madam" to their customers or candidates.
Then the manager said, we will be supplying you the cap and shirt for you (embedded with KFC logo) but you need to manage black trousers and shoes by your own but make sure the shoe must be non-slippery. I said, why are u asking for non-slippery one? He said, if you are required to clean the floor, the non-slippery shoes will help you to stay firm.
Now I need black trousers.
Mother gifted you few black trousers last time while you were in Malaysia so you do not need to buy, Komol reminded me today while I was driving car in the morning. That is good information so I declined to visit Walmart to buy it. But I need the non-slippery shoes. KFC manager advised me to buy it from Walmart as the price would be cheaper there, around USD 10.
Afterwards he asked me, Sayed, can u join on coming Wednesday? I said, I am ready to do that. Then manager smiled and said, ok then we will be meeting you soon. Thank you sir for helping our team to run this KFC shop.
The manager and existing staffs really behaved me nicely. Hope so rest of the days will be good too. But the problem will raise with Maria as I bring her to school and take back home daily. So I need to schedule with some one to get the work done. May be I will hire some one to do that job as school is very important although I had never been serious of going to school while I was a school boy. I used to walk miles after miles in the streets of Dhaka in the broad day light without any specific purpose. But the truth is, I learned most of the things from street walking.
This is my first job in USA and I am very excited. I do not know how much will be paid per hour. It is an hourly job and can be resigned any time. Good news is, the shop is just 12 minutes drive from my apartment in Dallas.
Next year 2011, US economy may revive slightly as US Central Bank is going to inject USD 600 billion in the economy over the next 8 months to increase money supply, so interest rates will go down further. As soon as, interest rates go down, may enhance spending and investment. The growth rate is expected to be 3 percent in the whole 2011, is not enough to combat 9 percent unemployment. USA requires at least 4 percent growth rate to curb current unemployment problem.
President Barak Obama and Prof David Bernanke of US Central Bank have taken all possible fiscal and monetary measures but things are not working. So we need to look into economy from other angles to get rid of current sluggishness. Traditional Keyenesian and Moneterist schools or measures appear to be not working.
As I said, in USA you need to apply on line for most of the jobs. So I applied for Team Member position in KFC located in Richardson area. In USA doing application is not enough, you need to chase the manager or office to know the status of your application. So I talked to manager and he said to meet him together with Green Card, Driving License and Social Security Card so as to proof that I am a permanent resident of USA. Normally, reputed companies will not hire an illegal residents in their offices, probably, from the legal point of view, they can not higher any illegal (I need to double check this information)
In USA, without driving license employers normally do not offer job as the staff may not attend job on time. So a valid driving license is one of the pre-requisites to get a job.
So I went to KFC store together with those papers yesterday. As soon as I entered the KFC shop, the existing staffs offered me some foods and drinks but I declined to take with a smile. Then manager came and shook hands with me with a smile. He said, you are welcome here and I am preparing all the papers for you so that you can join our team. Thank you for joining our KFC team.
After a while he prepared all the papers and called some one using his cell phone. Over telephone I gave a short interview. Manager said, you are hired. Then he said, you got to do few things in my store such as, dealing with the customers when they come to buy foods and you need to clean the glass windows of the shop. Are you ok with all these? I am fine with it, I said with a smile.
Then he said, you need to wear special types of KFC staff dress while you are on duty. You need to wear black cap, black shirt, black trouser and black shoes. What is your size, sir? I said, I use extra large as I am big and fat. Normally they call "Sir" or "Madam" to their customers or candidates.
Then the manager said, we will be supplying you the cap and shirt for you (embedded with KFC logo) but you need to manage black trousers and shoes by your own but make sure the shoe must be non-slippery. I said, why are u asking for non-slippery one? He said, if you are required to clean the floor, the non-slippery shoes will help you to stay firm.
Now I need black trousers.
Mother gifted you few black trousers last time while you were in Malaysia so you do not need to buy, Komol reminded me today while I was driving car in the morning. That is good information so I declined to visit Walmart to buy it. But I need the non-slippery shoes. KFC manager advised me to buy it from Walmart as the price would be cheaper there, around USD 10.
Afterwards he asked me, Sayed, can u join on coming Wednesday? I said, I am ready to do that. Then manager smiled and said, ok then we will be meeting you soon. Thank you sir for helping our team to run this KFC shop.
The manager and existing staffs really behaved me nicely. Hope so rest of the days will be good too. But the problem will raise with Maria as I bring her to school and take back home daily. So I need to schedule with some one to get the work done. May be I will hire some one to do that job as school is very important although I had never been serious of going to school while I was a school boy. I used to walk miles after miles in the streets of Dhaka in the broad day light without any specific purpose. But the truth is, I learned most of the things from street walking.
This is my first job in USA and I am very excited. I do not know how much will be paid per hour. It is an hourly job and can be resigned any time. Good news is, the shop is just 12 minutes drive from my apartment in Dallas.
Next year 2011, US economy may revive slightly as US Central Bank is going to inject USD 600 billion in the economy over the next 8 months to increase money supply, so interest rates will go down further. As soon as, interest rates go down, may enhance spending and investment. The growth rate is expected to be 3 percent in the whole 2011, is not enough to combat 9 percent unemployment. USA requires at least 4 percent growth rate to curb current unemployment problem.
President Barak Obama and Prof David Bernanke of US Central Bank have taken all possible fiscal and monetary measures but things are not working. So we need to look into economy from other angles to get rid of current sluggishness. Traditional Keyenesian and Moneterist schools or measures appear to be not working.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Fish with Tomato
Today I will be cooking fish.
Beside my house there is a big Vietnamese shopping mall, from there I bought some fishes and tomato.
Now I am preparing to cook them
In my city you will find lots of Vietnamese and their shopping malls. You will find all Asian stuffs there.
Beside my house there is a big Vietnamese shopping mall, from there I bought some fishes and tomato.
Now I am preparing to cook them
In my city you will find lots of Vietnamese and their shopping malls. You will find all Asian stuffs there.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Kentucky Fried Chicked
I have applied for a position in Kentucky Fried Chicken yesterday and waiting for the result. It is another odd job. Initially they asked me, are u willing to clean and wash the floor of the KFC?
Yes, I am very much comfortable with all those stuffs as I always clean and wash my house. All jobs are equal to me as long as it is legal, I replied. They kept silent and said, well, we will be contacting you later. The behaved very politely that attracted me really.
In USA, the system is, you will apply for a position and need to keep touch with the office to know the status of the application. Sometime they want to know whether you really need the job or not.
Yes, I am very much comfortable with all those stuffs as I always clean and wash my house. All jobs are equal to me as long as it is legal, I replied. They kept silent and said, well, we will be contacting you later. The behaved very politely that attracted me really.
In USA, the system is, you will apply for a position and need to keep touch with the office to know the status of the application. Sometime they want to know whether you really need the job or not.
Sorry we are full now
Yesterday I went to Target, a chain shopping mall at Plano Road in Richardson to know the status of my job application for the cashier position.
The lady opened my application file and said, Yes we have received your application but right now we are full. As soon as, new position gets opened, I will be calling you. Sorry sir I can not help you right now, the lady answered very politely. In USA, wherever you go for a job, they behave politely with the candidate. And normally they say " Sir" or "Madam".
So I came back home and trying to put new applications in new places. One professor asking for Research Assistantship position. I did it. Also I applied few community colleges around for lecturers/research position last week.
I write my blog very fast so if there is any error please forgive me.
When I was heading to my house today, I saw 'engine light" was on meaning that there has been some problem in the engine.
The lady opened my application file and said, Yes we have received your application but right now we are full. As soon as, new position gets opened, I will be calling you. Sorry sir I can not help you right now, the lady answered very politely. In USA, wherever you go for a job, they behave politely with the candidate. And normally they say " Sir" or "Madam".
So I came back home and trying to put new applications in new places. One professor asking for Research Assistantship position. I did it. Also I applied few community colleges around for lecturers/research position last week.
I write my blog very fast so if there is any error please forgive me.
When I was heading to my house today, I saw 'engine light" was on meaning that there has been some problem in the engine.
Friday, November 19, 2010
US companies are hoarding US 1 trillion as per Moody's Report
US companies are hoarding USD 1 trillion meaning that one thousand billion dollar which is equivalent to almost one third of US Federal Govt budget.
They are hoarding as the economy is in sluggish position and future is still unknown and uncertain. So companies are not investing meaning not adding jobs.
Although Federal Reserve has reduced its rate (known as Fed Rate) to a record low but things are not improving (I feel so) but good thing is Texas unemployment rate has dropped to 8.1 percent this September.
Cutting interest rate is not enough. Important issue is confidence. As soon as, companies will have confidence on economy, they will start spending their USD 1 trillion. Only confidence and spending can boost the economy.
How to enhance confidence? This is we need to investigate further.
They are hoarding as the economy is in sluggish position and future is still unknown and uncertain. So companies are not investing meaning not adding jobs.
Although Federal Reserve has reduced its rate (known as Fed Rate) to a record low but things are not improving (I feel so) but good thing is Texas unemployment rate has dropped to 8.1 percent this September.
Cutting interest rate is not enough. Important issue is confidence. As soon as, companies will have confidence on economy, they will start spending their USD 1 trillion. Only confidence and spending can boost the economy.
How to enhance confidence? This is we need to investigate further.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Second Day of Eid festival
Yesterday we had Eid festival and today is the second day of the festival. I went to Plano Mosque to take my pray, 50 minutes drive from my Richardson house. It is a nice well built mosque.
In the second day of the Eid festival, we did not do anything. I just sat at my home and settled Maria's health related plan with Texas Govt Authority. Yes, Texas Authority has allowed Maria to enter into their health coverage as her parents are unemployed. Normally when you are unemployed Govt extends its hand specially in health care services.
Maria has enrolled into CHIP program, a health coverage plan of the Govt for the child.
Tomorrow I will go to Sears again to apply for a job as the store has opened the space to apply. Sears is very near to my house and I can easily go if job is offered. It would be an hourly basis odd job, people normally do when they lose their job. Sometime it is called 'Survivor Job"
US weather is getting cooler day by day as December is approaching. But we are really enjoying this cool windy days. Normally I walk in front of my apartment after my dinner and enjoy cool windy breeze. It is really amazing indeed.
So it is time to sleep. I am removing the cover (here they call it blind) of my glass covered window, so that I can see the full moon. I am also putting my mattress beside the window so that moonlit falls on my body. Outside it is cool and windy but the sky is very clear. So I will enjoy the moonlit and gets asleep. It is 12.15 mid night at Richardson. The whole Richardson is sleeping.
In the second day of the Eid festival, we did not do anything. I just sat at my home and settled Maria's health related plan with Texas Govt Authority. Yes, Texas Authority has allowed Maria to enter into their health coverage as her parents are unemployed. Normally when you are unemployed Govt extends its hand specially in health care services.
Maria has enrolled into CHIP program, a health coverage plan of the Govt for the child.
Tomorrow I will go to Sears again to apply for a job as the store has opened the space to apply. Sears is very near to my house and I can easily go if job is offered. It would be an hourly basis odd job, people normally do when they lose their job. Sometime it is called 'Survivor Job"
US weather is getting cooler day by day as December is approaching. But we are really enjoying this cool windy days. Normally I walk in front of my apartment after my dinner and enjoy cool windy breeze. It is really amazing indeed.
So it is time to sleep. I am removing the cover (here they call it blind) of my glass covered window, so that I can see the full moon. I am also putting my mattress beside the window so that moonlit falls on my body. Outside it is cool and windy but the sky is very clear. So I will enjoy the moonlit and gets asleep. It is 12.15 mid night at Richardson. The whole Richardson is sleeping.
Monday, November 15, 2010
My command over English is poor
Indeed my command over English is poor and that has been reflected in my blog. Many persons say so and I also personally feel so. So please read my blog with caution.
Pizza Delivery Man
Went to Pizza Store physically at Shiloh, Belt line and Cambell road in Richardson area to know my application status as I applied for a team member. All the managers of these three stores politely declined to offer me a position.
They said they would contact me if required.
They said they would contact me if required.
Eid Day
Tomorrow I am going to experience Eid Ul Azha for the first time in USA. Komol has purchased some beef and other stuff to cook something so that we can entertain guests.
Komol has told me to arrange some onions for her so that she can start cooking as it is already 7PM in Richardson. Only few things will be prepared this time as Komol's exam is knocking at the door.
Items are: beef, khichuri and some sweats.
I sent a big letters with a Eid Greetings to all of my brothers and sisters.
Komol has told me to arrange some onions for her so that she can start cooking as it is already 7PM in Richardson. Only few things will be prepared this time as Komol's exam is knocking at the door.
Items are: beef, khichuri and some sweats.
I sent a big letters with a Eid Greetings to all of my brothers and sisters.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
21k Visitors at Bangla Book
My personal website Bangla Book has entered into 21k visitors yesterday since its journey on Feb 2008. But if you consider all the pages of the website, the figure reached at 38k visitors.
I would like to thank all the visitors for spending their valuable time on my writings. Also thanks to those who sent remarks at my guest book. I would like to thank those who sent emails regarding my writings. Indeed I have been benefited a lot from all these remarks. Thanks to all again
I launched this website when I was in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. I have purchased space from Yahoo to make this Bangla Book website and I need to pay around USD 12 per month for using My Domain and Space.
I am planning to write something now but the progress is very slow as most of the time I spend on searching job in Dallas. I am looking for a teaching position as I only know how to teach. Meanwhile I am planning to work at Pizza Hut as Assistant Manager/Helper. I am on the way to apply.
I would like to thank all the visitors for spending their valuable time on my writings. Also thanks to those who sent remarks at my guest book. I would like to thank those who sent emails regarding my writings. Indeed I have been benefited a lot from all these remarks. Thanks to all again
I launched this website when I was in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. I have purchased space from Yahoo to make this Bangla Book website and I need to pay around USD 12 per month for using My Domain and Space.
I am planning to write something now but the progress is very slow as most of the time I spend on searching job in Dallas. I am looking for a teaching position as I only know how to teach. Meanwhile I am planning to work at Pizza Hut as Assistant Manager/Helper. I am on the way to apply.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Asthma patient and Ice Cream
Suddenly Maria had some asthma problem so we immediately brought her to the emergency of Children Medical Center in Dallas, which is 45 minutes drive from my house in Richardson. It is govt owned hospital.
As soon as we brought her to emergency, all the doctors rushed to her to treat and serve. Maria was there for six hours and every ten minutes, doctors came to see her progress. Really they served Maria very well. We came back home in the same day. Now Maria is fine and start her school again.
But when we saw medical bill, they charged us almost USD 3000 for only six hours service. How big is it? Almost ten thousand Ringitt (Malaysian currency) for six hours service only.
However since Maria has Social Security Support, most of it has been discounted and we will have to pay only few hundred dollars. And this payment can be made by installment over the months or years.
But an illegal resident will not get any social security support and I do not know how they survive especially when they need medical attention.
In USA, the medical bill will come to you after the treatment and you can pay it by installment such as in one year, two year etc. Treatment first whether the patient is legal or illegal or tourist in the country. No hospital can deny treatment by law.
What is suprise, doctor offered Maria to take ice cream in the emergency room when Maria wanted to take something. We surprised to see how an asthma patient can be offered ice cream? There is no link between Asthma and Ice cream, doctor commented with a smile.
We are fine. US economy I assume recovering gradually. Rate of unemployment is dropping gradually. Hope so I will get one job soon.
As soon as we brought her to emergency, all the doctors rushed to her to treat and serve. Maria was there for six hours and every ten minutes, doctors came to see her progress. Really they served Maria very well. We came back home in the same day. Now Maria is fine and start her school again.
But when we saw medical bill, they charged us almost USD 3000 for only six hours service. How big is it? Almost ten thousand Ringitt (Malaysian currency) for six hours service only.
However since Maria has Social Security Support, most of it has been discounted and we will have to pay only few hundred dollars. And this payment can be made by installment over the months or years.
But an illegal resident will not get any social security support and I do not know how they survive especially when they need medical attention.
In USA, the medical bill will come to you after the treatment and you can pay it by installment such as in one year, two year etc. Treatment first whether the patient is legal or illegal or tourist in the country. No hospital can deny treatment by law.
What is suprise, doctor offered Maria to take ice cream in the emergency room when Maria wanted to take something. We surprised to see how an asthma patient can be offered ice cream? There is no link between Asthma and Ice cream, doctor commented with a smile.
We are fine. US economy I assume recovering gradually. Rate of unemployment is dropping gradually. Hope so I will get one job soon.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Khodar Khoje (In search of God)
As I told you I am writing a book entitled "Khodar Khoje (In search of God)" It would be a small book. The main spirit of this book is Panentheism which states that God exists within as well as outside the universe which contradicts with trasendence (meaning that God is beyond everything).
I wrote a sentence in the draft : Ami takeeye dekhi dokhkhin akashe khodar hashi choreeye poreche ( I see God is smiling in the sky)
One of my close friends immediately reacted and put an argument against it (as he follows trasendence doctrine I guess). I would like to respect his comment particularly about this sentence stated above. I wrote it as I see God's existence from the panentheism point of view, one of the school of thoughts in the study of theosophy and metaphysics.
I am still thinking about the book and keeping touch with my friends who normally give comments. However I have written already 20 pages where I am a medical doctor working in Dallas but I always see the shade of God here and there even while I drive in the Dallas highway.
Panentheism is an amalgamation of trasendence (God is beyond everything) and Pantheism (where the universe is an expression of God only).
I wrote a sentence in the draft : Ami takeeye dekhi dokhkhin akashe khodar hashi choreeye poreche ( I see God is smiling in the sky)
One of my close friends immediately reacted and put an argument against it (as he follows trasendence doctrine I guess). I would like to respect his comment particularly about this sentence stated above. I wrote it as I see God's existence from the panentheism point of view, one of the school of thoughts in the study of theosophy and metaphysics.
I am still thinking about the book and keeping touch with my friends who normally give comments. However I have written already 20 pages where I am a medical doctor working in Dallas but I always see the shade of God here and there even while I drive in the Dallas highway.
Panentheism is an amalgamation of trasendence (God is beyond everything) and Pantheism (where the universe is an expression of God only).
Komol is working hard
Komol is really working hard to pass her medical qualification examination which is knocking at the door. So now a days, I cook at home so that she can continue her study. Her test center is located close to our apartment.
I told her if you fail the exam, appear again and again but do not worry about failing exam. Take it easy so that you can have a better and healthy life.
Last week I found a statistics states that about 70 million Americans have sleeping problem out of 300 million (the population size). And 15 million are out of job right now (I am one of them bye the bye).
I told her if you fail the exam, appear again and again but do not worry about failing exam. Take it easy so that you can have a better and healthy life.
Last week I found a statistics states that about 70 million Americans have sleeping problem out of 300 million (the population size). And 15 million are out of job right now (I am one of them bye the bye).
Happy to know
Just received a call from my student in Multimedia University stating that he has passed the PhD viva. Thanks to God and thanks to viva committee. Indeed he has been working hard on his thesis for the last many years.
Job hunting at Sears
Sears is a chain shop where you can find all the household goods. I went there yesterday (which is located at Plano Road in Richardson) in search of a job. Manager told me they have a cashier position and asked me to apply. She brought me to a computer and asked me to apply on line.
I did accordingly but I had to answer 90 questions related to management and customer dealing. I did not give importance as I thought these these are only formalities. I just answered and declined to answer 20 of them out of 90..
Finally I submitted the online form and went to Manager again. She opened my file and said "Sorry, you could not pass the exam". I said "I did not appear any exam". She said, yes, you did as you had to answer 90 questions, Is it not? Then she told me, the whole system will be blocked for you for another 90 days as you have failed. So after 90 days, the system will reopen again and you can appear in exam. I am keeping your CV with me.
So I came out from the office. So the lesson is whenever we do something, we should not simply underestimate it. We should do it seriously. Thanks to Manager as she was polite and gentle.
The position as cashier in Sears is simply a odd job for me as it does not matches with my education and experiences. But it does not mean that it will lower my status in the society or people will look down upon me. Indeed, job is job and we should respect all types of jobs and profession as long as it is legal and not harmful for the society. For instance, Jesus Christ was a carpenter only but almost one third of the world population follow him.
I did accordingly but I had to answer 90 questions related to management and customer dealing. I did not give importance as I thought these these are only formalities. I just answered and declined to answer 20 of them out of 90..
Finally I submitted the online form and went to Manager again. She opened my file and said "Sorry, you could not pass the exam". I said "I did not appear any exam". She said, yes, you did as you had to answer 90 questions, Is it not? Then she told me, the whole system will be blocked for you for another 90 days as you have failed. So after 90 days, the system will reopen again and you can appear in exam. I am keeping your CV with me.
So I came out from the office. So the lesson is whenever we do something, we should not simply underestimate it. We should do it seriously. Thanks to Manager as she was polite and gentle.
The position as cashier in Sears is simply a odd job for me as it does not matches with my education and experiences. But it does not mean that it will lower my status in the society or people will look down upon me. Indeed, job is job and we should respect all types of jobs and profession as long as it is legal and not harmful for the society. For instance, Jesus Christ was a carpenter only but almost one third of the world population follow him.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
University of Texas at Dallas
Today I am on the way to University of Texas at Dallas which is 20 minutes drive from my Richardson apartment. There I will be looking for an employment oppurtunity at any position. I am bringing some CVs with me so that I can use it there. Now a days, it is hard to get job but I am actively looking for.
In the afternoon I will be applying at Barnes and Noble book store at Garland for a position. They asked me to apply immediately as before Christmas they normally higher people. It is a book store.
Ok I am going now. It is 8 am in Richardson. Already purchased some Roti from Fiesta. These stuffs are good and I like it. Bye for a while.
Please do not lose your hope and confidence about employment (I am telling it to me). You will get it if you have faith, even if you ask the mountain to move, it will if you have faith (Holy Bible).
In the afternoon I will be applying at Barnes and Noble book store at Garland for a position. They asked me to apply immediately as before Christmas they normally higher people. It is a book store.
Ok I am going now. It is 8 am in Richardson. Already purchased some Roti from Fiesta. These stuffs are good and I like it. Bye for a while.
Please do not lose your hope and confidence about employment (I am telling it to me). You will get it if you have faith, even if you ask the mountain to move, it will if you have faith (Holy Bible).
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Khodar Khoje - A new book
Planning to write a new book entitled : Khodar Khoje, meaning : In search of God. Just created the plot while I was walking in the street last night after my dinner. This book will talk about God, how He may look like, what is Her nature, what He wants and so on.
O' the All-knowing, the all-seing, almighty, show us the right way, the way followed by your favorite ones.
Indeed I was thinking about it for the last few weeks. Need to write something as without writing something I can not enjoy my time. At least need to write at least one sentence daily.
You can hear some Marfoti Song that I have collected
Yes I will write it in my language as my command over English is very little, not enough to write some literature.
You can visit my writing in my blog just created : Bangladesher Golpo
I will be back shortly after my Isha Prayer. It is 12 midnight in Dallas. I have started to cook beef suddenly. Maria and Komol are in deep sleep.
O' the All-knowing, the all-seing, almighty, show us the right way, the way followed by your favorite ones.
Indeed I was thinking about it for the last few weeks. Need to write something as without writing something I can not enjoy my time. At least need to write at least one sentence daily.
You can hear some Marfoti Song that I have collected
Yes I will write it in my language as my command over English is very little, not enough to write some literature.
You can visit my writing in my blog just created : Bangladesher Golpo
I will be back shortly after my Isha Prayer. It is 12 midnight in Dallas. I have started to cook beef suddenly. Maria and Komol are in deep sleep.
Monday, September 20, 2010
CFA study
Planning to appear CFA exam known as Certified Financial Analyst. Although I am not good in mathematics, but still I am thinking to appear in the exam, one of the hardest professional exam to get passed.
Today I have read some website related to it. How to start? Need a Guru for guidance. Without Guru, no one can grow.
It is a vast study consists of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. You need to pass all to get CFA certificate. It is a professional exam.
Should I do it or not? Second issue is, how to solve my unemployment problem since May 2010?
I guess I need job first to support afterwards I should start CFA. What do you think?
Today I have read some website related to it. How to start? Need a Guru for guidance. Without Guru, no one can grow.
It is a vast study consists of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. You need to pass all to get CFA certificate. It is a professional exam.
Should I do it or not? Second issue is, how to solve my unemployment problem since May 2010?
I guess I need job first to support afterwards I should start CFA. What do you think?
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I walk at night
Before going to bed at night, I walk in front of my apartment for a while. Today I walked around 30 minutes and afterward I took a picture of Maria's three balls as below.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Maria in Schol in Dallas
Maria goes to school everyday what she did not do before. She goes to school because teachers are very good here. All teachers must have adequate training before joining a school. They know how to handle and manage a school student. Whenever they meet student, they simply hug the students. My daughter likes them very much due to their behavor and approach. US schools are like a playing ground, like a place to learn. You can see Maria in her school dress. She is 5 years now.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Eid Greetings from Dallas
We are going to celebrate Eid Ul Fitre today Sept 10, Friday in Dallas. I am going to experience it for the first time in Dallas. Please accept my greetings. Please see the Eid greetings card from my personal photo studio.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
More than 100 applications
I have already sent more than 100 applications over the last two months for my job but no one has responded positively so far. But I am positive about an employment although rate of unemployment is about to reach at double digit.
Holy Ramadan month is over
For the first time I am experiencing Ramadan month in Dallas. It is almost ended. There is a wonderful Ramadan month this time although we need to fast 15 hours every day. Hope so we will be experiencing Holy Eid on Sept 10 in Dallas. So this would be also first time in USA for me.
Monday, September 6, 2010
God appears
When we feel helpless, God appears before us with His full strength. So I begin this writing in the name of Allah, the most merciful, the most knowledgeable.
Sometime I visit a park near to my house and see the sunlight falling on me through trees. In Richardson, you will find lots of big big Oak trees where you can sit and take gentle deep breeze. You can also enjoy sunshine in Richardson Park as below.
Sometime I visit a park near to my house and see the sunlight falling on me through trees. In Richardson, you will find lots of big big Oak trees where you can sit and take gentle deep breeze. You can also enjoy sunshine in Richardson Park as below.
Life is short
Life is indeed very short so we can not materialize any plan. Before getting anything factual, we need to leave the world. After one hundred years from now, no one will remember me as all of my close ones have left the world also. A new generation will come who will start their life in their own way. I will be completely disappeared from the record in just one hundred years.
Sometime I go down near to a creek (lake) near my house in Richardson. I see the creek is flowing continuously, endlessly. I sit on the rock and sees its motion. You can see it below.
Sometime I go down near to a creek (lake) near my house in Richardson. I see the creek is flowing continuously, endlessly. I sit on the rock and sees its motion. You can see it below.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Still I am unemployed
I am still unemployed. I normally send few applications every day to here and there specially targeting educational institutes. I am contacting professors here and there but due to heavy recession, funding has reduced record low. Unemployment rate is heading to double digit in USA.
Inspite of all these things, I hope I will get a job finally. I am confident about it. I will not pray to God for my job but I am requesting Him to stay neutral. Let me find out my own way of survival.
God can do whatever He wants but we should not ask Him everything. We should ask Him when something beyond human control. We need to find out our own way although God manages the whole universe.
You can see a symbol of unemployment in my camera below where my spectable has been used.
Inspite of all these things, I hope I will get a job finally. I am confident about it. I will not pray to God for my job but I am requesting Him to stay neutral. Let me find out my own way of survival.
God can do whatever He wants but we should not ask Him everything. We should ask Him when something beyond human control. We need to find out our own way although God manages the whole universe.
You can see a symbol of unemployment in my camera below where my spectable has been used.
Mar car is out of order
Since yesterday my car is out of order as I did not shut down the switch of the lights mistakenly. Now I need a jumper to start it. So I am going to Wall-mart to buy it.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Winter is coming in Dallas
Yesterday Komol and Maria bought jacket to combat cold in USA. I am on the way to buy. I am taking preparation to see it with great excitement as I never seen snow fall physically.
I am uploading a picture from my personal digital photo study as below.
I am uploading a picture from my personal digital photo study as below.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Bangla Book website experienced 20 thousand visitors
Today my personal website Bangla Book has experienced 20 thousand visitors. This website launched in February 2008 from Multimedia University. Initially I started this website with my first Book "Neevreete Ekaki" a story about a lonely lady residing in old city. Her name is Kona. This book I wrote some time in 2000 while residing in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
You can see Bangla book website below.
Bangla Book
You can see Bangla book website below.
Bangla Book
Kurushkhetra War
In the war of Kuruskhetra, when Kauravas found that Lord Krishna was supporting Panadavas very directly, then why Kauravas continued the war against Pandavas? Is it possible to fight against God?
Is there any other reason that led Kauravas to fight against Pandavas when Lord Krishna was with Arjuna (meaning that supporting Pandavas) ?
I am searching this answer here and there and but not seeing around.
Is there any other reason that led Kauravas to fight against Pandavas when Lord Krishna was with Arjuna (meaning that supporting Pandavas) ?
I am searching this answer here and there and but not seeing around.
Miraj
It is said in the holy book that prophet Mohammad (be peace upon him) visited Allah (Miraj),using a horse shape object. The question is whether it is a horse or some other means. The book mentioned about a horse as horse was the only known means of communication at that time.
Again question is raised, was there any object at all that prophet used to perform his journey as he went there not physically. We normally need a horse or aircraft when we go physically, otherwise it is not required. Some one please discuss.
As the book reveals that prophet mohammad (be peace upon him) spent many days with Allah during Miraj but when he came back, he expressed only few things but what about the rest? I guess he did not express all. He expressed only that portion whichever is essential for his followers.
Please comment
Again question is raised, was there any object at all that prophet used to perform his journey as he went there not physically. We normally need a horse or aircraft when we go physically, otherwise it is not required. Some one please discuss.
As the book reveals that prophet mohammad (be peace upon him) spent many days with Allah during Miraj but when he came back, he expressed only few things but what about the rest? I guess he did not express all. He expressed only that portion whichever is essential for his followers.
Please comment
Knowledge of prophet Mohammad
Do you think that Prophet Mohammad (be peace upon him) told everything to his followers whatever he knew from Allah? Do not you think that Prophet Mohammad (be peace upon him)expressed only those things which are essentials for his followers in their daily life? Do not you think that Prophet Mohammad (be peace upon him)intentionally did not express many things to his followers especially about the nature, essence and the shape of Allah ? Especially prophet expressed very little about "Fate or Destiny" which is one of the most complicated issue in religion. What does mean by fate? There are many answers and many school of thoughts but which one is correct?
Was the mystery of creation of universe known to prophet Mohammad? How much and to what extent Allah revealed Himself to prophet Mohammad? We need to know and investigate.
Once we know the mystery of creation, we know everything. All truths lie within the mystery of creation of universe.
Was the mystery of creation of universe known to prophet Mohammad? How much and to what extent Allah revealed Himself to prophet Mohammad? We need to know and investigate.
Once we know the mystery of creation, we know everything. All truths lie within the mystery of creation of universe.
Creation of prophet
As mentioned in some hadiths that Prophet Mohammad (be peace upon him) is created from the Noor of Allah. What does mean by Noor here? Is it invisible material or simply pool of secret knowledge of Allah?
Noor is implicitly known as knowledge.
Noor is implicitly known as knowledge.
Democracy and Islam
Do not you think that Islam follows democracy in its state politics? Why I am saying so? I am saying so because Prophet Mohammad (be peace upon him) never mentioned about his successor. He wanted people to choose their leader after his demise.
Musa and Khizir
The story of Musa and Khizir stated in holy quran indicates about a secret knowledge that Musa did not have. The name of the knowledge is Ilme Ladunna. What is this Ilme Ladunna? Ilme Ladunna can be defined in many ways. One of the meanings of Ilme Ladunna "It is a secret knowledge of Allah's essence" or "it is the knowledge of Allah's nature" etc.
The thing is although Musa was a Rasul (who receives holy book from Allah), but was not probably aware of Ilme Ladunna while Khizir knew it (although Khizir was not a Rasul)
Does it mean that we should continue to struggle to know this Ilme Ladunna or secret knowledge as holy quran stated? If the answer is yes, then how to acquire it? Where to go to acquire it? Certainly there is a way to acquire it otherwise Allah would not have mentioned it.
The thing is although Musa was a Rasul (who receives holy book from Allah), but was not probably aware of Ilme Ladunna while Khizir knew it (although Khizir was not a Rasul)
Does it mean that we should continue to struggle to know this Ilme Ladunna or secret knowledge as holy quran stated? If the answer is yes, then how to acquire it? Where to go to acquire it? Certainly there is a way to acquire it otherwise Allah would not have mentioned it.
Ramkrishna
Who is Ramakrishna, the guru of Shami Vivekananda? Was he an "Avatar" or a saint? If he is believed to be an Avatar, then who came down on earth? Was it Lord Bhishnu or some one else?
I am mentioning about Lord Vishnu here as He came down most of the time. One website says that He came down at least nine times to protect the universe from devils.
Did Ramakrishna ever mention that he was an incarnation of God? But Shami Vivekananda clearly states that Ramkrishna is an incarnation of supreme divine.
I have a plan to visit Belur Moth in Kolkata to see his place.
Ramakrishna would not have been known to the world if Vivekanand were not there. After his demise, Vivekanand explained Ramakrishna's philosophy to the world. One source says that only few hundred persons were present during Ramakrishna's funeral
I am mentioning about Lord Vishnu here as He came down most of the time. One website says that He came down at least nine times to protect the universe from devils.
Did Ramakrishna ever mention that he was an incarnation of God? But Shami Vivekananda clearly states that Ramkrishna is an incarnation of supreme divine.
I have a plan to visit Belur Moth in Kolkata to see his place.
Ramakrishna would not have been known to the world if Vivekanand were not there. After his demise, Vivekanand explained Ramakrishna's philosophy to the world. One source says that only few hundred persons were present during Ramakrishna's funeral
Whether Jotayu died?
When Sita, wife of Ram kidnapped by Ravana, then Jotayu, the bird tried to rescued Sita from Ravana. But Ravana killed Jotayu and fled away with Sita.
But I see Jotayu appear again when Indrajit, son of Ravana put Ram and Laxman under the "Nagpash" and Jotayu rescued them both from "Nagpash".
Asking someone to let me know whether Jotayu died by the hand of Ravana or not in the first incidence?
But I see Jotayu appear again when Indrajit, son of Ravana put Ram and Laxman under the "Nagpash" and Jotayu rescued them both from "Nagpash".
Asking someone to let me know whether Jotayu died by the hand of Ravana or not in the first incidence?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Inviting to take Iftar with me
I am inviting you to Iftar with me in my tiny photo studio below. Please take this drinks which is a Muslim drinks named Ruho Afza, bought it from a Bangladeshi shop beside my apartment.
My Photo Studio in Dallas
I have opened a personal photo studio in my house. I always use my favourate Canon SLR camera. You can see some pictures of my studio located in Richardson in Dallas.
Driving License
Yes eventually I passed the written and driving test and got the license. So I can drive anywhere in Texas. It is easy to get license in USA, my experience suggests so.
So I drive my Honda CRV now. I bring Maria to school everyday. It is matter of four minutes drive from my apartment to school.
Maria enjoys her school and teacher.
So I drive my Honda CRV now. I bring Maria to school everyday. It is matter of four minutes drive from my apartment to school.
Maria enjoys her school and teacher.
I am Texan
I applied from for Texas resident-ship card few weeks ago and eventually I got it. It is an ID card showing my picture and particulars. So from now on I am Texan.
I would like to stay in Texas peacefully by complying all the rules and regulation of this state.
Although I am in Texas, Cyberjaya always appear before me.
I would like to stay in Texas peacefully by complying all the rules and regulation of this state.
Although I am in Texas, Cyberjaya always appear before me.
Lost Love in Dallas
I have opened a photo studio in my apartment to take professional pictures using my SLR Canon Rebel XTi. Normally I take pictures immediately after launch as the sun- light gets in right shape at that time and enters into my studio (in my room).
Today I have arranged my table in such a way so that I can take a potrait of Lost Love. I have put some flowers on my table and a broken glass to take the picture. I have used following combination.
Aperture: 4.5, Shutter speed : 1/200, ISO 200. You can see the picture below:
Today I have arranged my table in such a way so that I can take a potrait of Lost Love. I have put some flowers on my table and a broken glass to take the picture. I have used following combination.
Aperture: 4.5, Shutter speed : 1/200, ISO 200. You can see the picture below:
Thursday, August 5, 2010
9 percent unemployment in USA
USA is experiencing 9 percent unemployment now, one of the record high rate that US has ever met. Since people do not have job, they are unable to buy. As a result, producers are cutting production and hence cutting employment. Yes, US govt is taking action such as kept the interest rate record low and government is spending heavily in the economy but sluggishness is still there.
I guess it needs another two years to get settled.
I guess it needs another two years to get settled.
Want to go back to Cyberjaya, Malaysia
I am driving my car in Dallas area for the last one week but still my dream city Cyberjaya appears in my mind all the time. Cyberjaya is really clean, pollution free and blessed by green trees. I would like to go back and work in Multimedia university in Cyberjaya for ever. but due to some reality specially my wife's education I simply can not go back. Let her settle first.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Driving School
Today I have hired an driving instructor to drive two hours in Richardson area as US traffic system is little bit different from Malaysia, from where I have come.
Cars in USA are all left handed while it was right handed in Malaysia. So I need to practice
Cars in USA are all left handed while it was right handed in Malaysia. So I need to practice
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Purchase car
Yesterday I purchased an old car from a university student. It is Honda CRV, year 2000, mileage 165k. It costs me around USD 3800. In Richardson area where I live, car is an essential item as public transportation system is very poor here. You simply can not go anywhere without a car. Luckily I have three sister in laws are here. They are supporting us by providing rides.
All of my money that I brought from Malaysia is going to finish but still I do not have any job as US economy is facing recession now. I will have to do something before all my savings get finished. I am confident I will be able to overcome and can do something finally.
All of my money that I brought from Malaysia is going to finish but still I do not have any job as US economy is facing recession now. I will have to do something before all my savings get finished. I am confident I will be able to overcome and can do something finally.
A letter to my friends in Malaysia
Dear All,
Salam bhai ra....
Hope so you are fine. Yes finally I have installed my computer in my small apartment which is located in Richardson town under Dallas County.
Richardson is a small town, gets calm and quite immediately sun gets set. It is a christian dominated city so we can see many churches around us but behind my apartment complex, there is a mosque where I can visit.
Job market is very tight now due to economic slowdown but still I am trying. I have already applied to many educational places together with a position in KFC (as I said before).
I do not know whether I will get job but efforts are there.
I do not have any car yet but needs it badly as public transportation system is poorly designed to encourage private vehicle ownership. However, I have three sister in laws around my places, so sometime we get vehicle support from them.
Good news is that Maria can talk everything and we face hardship now to answer all her queries. Suddenly there has been a resurrection.
So far we are enjoying American life due to fresh foods, green scenerious and calm and quiet environment.
Hope so you are fine all there. Reach my salam to bhabis and kids.
What about Jalan Jalan Cari Cari Makan program?
Today is American Independence day, July 4, so we see lots of flugs and fireworks around..
Walaikum
Sayed Hossain
East Buckingham Rd, Richardson,
TX-75081
A letter to my brothers and sisters
Dear All,
Finally I got my two bed room rented apartment in Dallas, very near to my in laws houses. Although it is a small one but we are enjoying it due to sceneic beauty sorrounded by the apartment.
We have started our family life in full swing. Looking for job here and there, probably I will be taking one near to my house temporarily which would be a low paid one, can support our subsistence.
Life so far settled and nice. Maria can talk now most of the things. There is a resurrection suddenly. She will be going to school from August.
US economy is still in recession but hope so recession will over soon. Some signs are sighting.
Happy to see that Tamanna, Sadman and Jheel are fine. Whenever Tamanna backs to USA, ask her to contact me. She is always welcome to my place.
There is just 11 hours time difference between Dallas and Bangladesh. If you call me at 8am from Dhaka, it would be 7 pm in Dallas in the same day. You can call me any time.
From USA it is not that easy to call as long as you do not put entry into system. So I am doing it now so that I can call you all.
Back in Bangladesh, my father in law is very sick, hospitalized in Square hospital.
We are fine alhamdulillah
Sunday, June 13, 2010
My In Laws
My in laws are very good in cooking. They are cooking different types of foods which I did not take before. Thanks to them all for good foods.
Now I am getting familiar with the roads and streets of Richardson area. I see hundreds of creeks in Richardson area.
Now I am getting familiar with the roads and streets of Richardson area. I see hundreds of creeks in Richardson area.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Why do u hold an woman's hand?
This sunny morning I hold my wife Komol's hand. She immediately responded" Why do you hold an woman's hand"?
Monday, May 31, 2010
With whom we should stay?
If you find someone who is not trusting you, please leave the person very politely or keep a distance with that person as the person will never be helpful for you. Rather the person may cause your harm.
Stay with some one who cares you, trust you even the number is only one.
Stay with some one who cares you, trust you even the number is only one.
Who will harm you most?
Normally you will be benefitted most from your nearest and dearest one. At the same time, you will be also hurt most by the same group. So it is your luck which one you will face.
But if someone cares you really, he/she will never hurt you at all. Rather he/she will be always with you when you are in need.
You may have many brothers, sisters, spouse, friends, children etc but it does not matter. Matter is whether they care you or not?
So whenever you get someone who cares you, trust you, please follow the person, stay with the person even the number is only one, even the person is not your relative.
Staying with a good person is the best thing and best strategy even though the person is poor and less educated.
But if someone cares you really, he/she will never hurt you at all. Rather he/she will be always with you when you are in need.
You may have many brothers, sisters, spouse, friends, children etc but it does not matter. Matter is whether they care you or not?
So whenever you get someone who cares you, trust you, please follow the person, stay with the person even the number is only one, even the person is not your relative.
Staying with a good person is the best thing and best strategy even though the person is poor and less educated.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Social security number
Today we have received social security number which should be kept secret as per advice so that no one can use it (I heard so). So we are doing so. So I have started American life officially from now on.
I am enjoying the country and would like to know about the country. So I am walking in the streets, taking train rides and talking people around.
Today is hot in Richardson and I am taking tea and writing this diary. I am thinking about you, Orchona.
I am enjoying the country and would like to know about the country. So I am walking in the streets, taking train rides and talking people around.
Today is hot in Richardson and I am taking tea and writing this diary. I am thinking about you, Orchona.
Richardson Library in Dallas County
I moved to another sister in laws house in Richardson probably it was Cavalier Drive. We have planned to stay here for few days. Since I am unemployed at this moment, would like to see around. So would like to walk around so that I can see better.
Although summer is about to begin and temp is high, I started an walk in the streets targeting Richardson library from Cavalier Road. It took around one and half hour to reach Richardson library in the sunny weather.
The library is a medium one probably government owned. In USA, every city got one library. Mostly old and retired people go there to spend time.
At 4PM I availed DART system bus so that I can go to railway. This time I used Red Line Train System to go to Parkar Road. I went to Parker Road, Plano etc. Finally I got down in Springvalley station. From there I took bus no 463 (bound to Addison) so that I can come to Coit and Springvalley junction. From their Caviler Drive is just beside of it where I was staying temporarily.
When I entered into the house it was already 6.30pm but still it was a sunny weather as the sun sets in Dallas county at 8.30 PM. Day is very long here while night is short.
Although summer is about to begin and temp is high, I started an walk in the streets targeting Richardson library from Cavalier Road. It took around one and half hour to reach Richardson library in the sunny weather.
The library is a medium one probably government owned. In USA, every city got one library. Mostly old and retired people go there to spend time.
At 4PM I availed DART system bus so that I can go to railway. This time I used Red Line Train System to go to Parkar Road. I went to Parker Road, Plano etc. Finally I got down in Springvalley station. From there I took bus no 463 (bound to Addison) so that I can come to Coit and Springvalley junction. From their Caviler Drive is just beside of it where I was staying temporarily.
When I entered into the house it was already 6.30pm but still it was a sunny weather as the sun sets in Dallas county at 8.30 PM. Day is very long here while night is short.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Garland to Richardson
Today I had a long walk from Garland to Richardson to see my house in Richardson. Unfortunately I could not locate my newly rented house. So I came back home at Garland.
I started my walk at 7PM and came back at 10pm so there was a three hours walk in the street.
I saw no company while walking. Everyone uses car to go anywhere.
I started my walk at 7PM and came back at 10pm so there was a three hours walk in the street.
I saw no company while walking. Everyone uses car to go anywhere.
Buckingham to Ledbetter
Yesterday I had a walk from Buckingham (Woodpark drive, Garland) to Garland downtown to get the train line so that I can go around. It was almost two hours walk in the sunlight. I saw green trees, small houses and Baylor medical center on my way. I also found a post office just before the Garland downtown.
I bought a city map from Buckingham petrol station so that I can walk properly. Whenever I go to any new city I buy city map so that I know where I am going.
I walked as I wanted to see the sorroundings although DART bus system was there to carry me to Garland downtown rail station.
I see there are three types of train line such as blue, red and green. I availed blue line which goes to Ledbetter, the last stoppage of blue line train service. It took one hour from Garland downtown to Ledbetter by train. The train passed by Dallas downtown.
I bought the ticket from the machine.
I bought a city map from Buckingham petrol station so that I can walk properly. Whenever I go to any new city I buy city map so that I know where I am going.
I walked as I wanted to see the sorroundings although DART bus system was there to carry me to Garland downtown rail station.
I see there are three types of train line such as blue, red and green. I availed blue line which goes to Ledbetter, the last stoppage of blue line train service. It took one hour from Garland downtown to Ledbetter by train. The train passed by Dallas downtown.
I bought the ticket from the machine.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
New Novel
Dear Orchona, I am planning to write a new novel bangla book although I do not have any job yet. The story will be US based, describing about a lady who received a divorce letter from her husband. She is residing in Texas alone but doing very good job in Ericsson.
She brings her all siblings to USA. In this way the story starts. Rest of the part I will tell you later.
She brings her all siblings to USA. In this way the story starts. Rest of the part I will tell you later.
My house
Probably we will be residing in Richardson area in Texas close to Garland area. The house rent is about USD 730 per month. Tomorrow we will go and finalize it. The apartment got 2 bedrooms and two toilet, kitchen, dining and a balcony to sit.
My sister in law also stay there with family. I have three sister in laws in Garland and Richardson area. So they are four including Komol.
Yesterday I bought printer, mouse etc to start my computer so that I can start applying for job. You need atleast USD 3k in a month in total when you have a family having one child.
I need to transfer Maria's school from Garland to Richardson.
My sister in law also stay there with family. I have three sister in laws in Garland and Richardson area. So they are four including Komol.
Yesterday I bought printer, mouse etc to start my computer so that I can start applying for job. You need atleast USD 3k in a month in total when you have a family having one child.
I need to transfer Maria's school from Garland to Richardson.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Sufism
In Garland area I found a mosque named Mokka Masdij is run by sufi followers (I heard so). Also in USA there is one renowned sufi. I have forgotten his name but will inform you soon.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Buffet
Today we went to Roma Palace (a resturant) in Richardson area to take launch. It was buffet, charged us USD 5 per person. We took as much as we can. The foods were very nice ranging from rice, chicken, biriyana, nun, sweat, tondur etc.
Maria took Nun and ate it eagerly.
Maria took Nun and ate it eagerly.
Econometrician
A university in Dallas is looking for an Econometrician. Yes it is my area and I would like to apply for it.But I need a house to set my computer and other equipments so that I can apply for it.
I am looking for a house in Garland or Richardson area in Dallas so that I can bring Maria easily to school which is in Garland area.
In Dallas, I am getting many helps from my relatives especially in looking for a house, car, schooling, groceries etc in Dallas. My in laws are active in this regard.
I am looking for a house in Garland or Richardson area in Dallas so that I can bring Maria easily to school which is in Garland area.
In Dallas, I am getting many helps from my relatives especially in looking for a house, car, schooling, groceries etc in Dallas. My in laws are active in this regard.
Social Security
Yesterday I applied for social sucurity number. It took only twenty minutes for application. The officer recorded everything on line.
This country is full of migrants ranging from Latina American, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, European etc. They accept foreigner and allow them to stay as migrants.
As long as you know the work and have skill, you are welcome to job market irrespective of your race, color, religion etc.
This country is full of migrants ranging from Latina American, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, European etc. They accept foreigner and allow them to stay as migrants.
As long as you know the work and have skill, you are welcome to job market irrespective of your race, color, religion etc.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Fire camp
Yesterday we went to a place from Garland (a town in Dallas) for fire camping. We did not stay there but walked around. It was a nice place sorrounded by green trees and wide lake.
We took our maghrib prayer there and came back to Garland. On the way back we took dinner in a Pakistani restaurant.
We crossed few towns to reach fire camping area such as Dentont, Carrylton, Irving etc.
Although it is spring in Dallas, we felt cold so had to use some light jackets. We felt cold as I guess we are from a hot country like Malaysia.
Native people did wear only normal shirts.....
We took our maghrib prayer there and came back to Garland. On the way back we took dinner in a Pakistani restaurant.
We crossed few towns to reach fire camping area such as Dentont, Carrylton, Irving etc.
Although it is spring in Dallas, we felt cold so had to use some light jackets. We felt cold as I guess we are from a hot country like Malaysia.
Native people did wear only normal shirts.....
Friday, May 14, 2010
Maria's School
Maria got admission in Florence Parson Pre-Kindergarten School in Garland, Dallas this afternoon which is run under local government. Her school will be starting from August.
We are looking for a house close to Maria's school. Already we have seen few and in next few days we will choose one. 1200 square feet having three bed rooms apartment asking for USD 1K in Dallas area.
We are getting many helps from in laws in Dallas and thanks to them very much.
Maria needs another four vaccine before getting enrollment. Coming monday we will bring her for vaccination.
A candidate should have all vaccine before getting enrollment in a school.
Staff of the school behaved very nicely with us. They replied all our queries very passionately. I see people are very professional here even a cleaner. They do not say, please come tomorrow. They get the work done immediately.
See the pictures of Maria Ferdousi Hossain
We are looking for a house close to Maria's school. Already we have seen few and in next few days we will choose one. 1200 square feet having three bed rooms apartment asking for USD 1K in Dallas area.
We are getting many helps from in laws in Dallas and thanks to them very much.
Maria needs another four vaccine before getting enrollment. Coming monday we will bring her for vaccination.
A candidate should have all vaccine before getting enrollment in a school.
Staff of the school behaved very nicely with us. They replied all our queries very passionately. I see people are very professional here even a cleaner. They do not say, please come tomorrow. They get the work done immediately.
See the pictures of Maria Ferdousi Hossain
Second Day in Dallas
Wake up 7 am morning from bed. Komol and Maria are still sleeping. I remove the screen of the window and see a cattle range blessed with green grasses and trees.
The sky is little bit cloudy. Weather forecast suggests about a shower today. In USA, weather forecast is very reliable. You can depend and plan on weather forecast.
The sky is little bit cloudy. Weather forecast suggests about a shower today. In USA, weather forecast is very reliable. You can depend and plan on weather forecast.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Finally Dallas
Finally reached Dallas after almost 36 hours journey from Kuala Lumpur, accompanied by Komol and Maria. Delta Airlines got spacious aircraft, allowed us to seat properly. It was a non smoking flight.
First we reached at Changi Airport in Singapore to spent night. Later on, we started again to Narita that took almost 6 hours. From Narita, it took another 14 hours to Minneapolis and from Manneapolis, another two hours were needed to reach Dallas.
We crossed pacific ocean, Alaska and part of Canada to reach Minneapolis. We are passing over hilly green mountains whenever we were crossing Canada.
There had been wonderful trip this time as I could sleep properly in the aircraft, also had plenty of foods. We requested Muslim food.
In Dallas we received a warm welcome. Thanks to all.
Right now there is spring in Dallas, neither cold nor hot. We are using light dresses but temperature slightly gets down at night (as I feel so).
As a city, Dallas is a spacious one, less traffic, less inhabitants also (I guess so as I see few heads around). Traffic signals and management differs slightly from Malaysia. One new things is 'Yield' in the traffic system which I did not see in Malaysia. I will talk about Yield later whenever I have some spaces.
I see lots of Oak tress and cattle rearing farm. Dallas has diversified economy ranging from finance, business, IT and agriculture.
Some of the streets name such as Jupiter (Zeus), Apollo indicates that Greek Gods might have influence on this area although Jupiter temple was not found.
I reached Dallas two days ago and will continue to write about it.
Maria is enjoying very much in Dallas. Thanks to Allah for all His support.
First we reached at Changi Airport in Singapore to spent night. Later on, we started again to Narita that took almost 6 hours. From Narita, it took another 14 hours to Minneapolis and from Manneapolis, another two hours were needed to reach Dallas.
We crossed pacific ocean, Alaska and part of Canada to reach Minneapolis. We are passing over hilly green mountains whenever we were crossing Canada.
There had been wonderful trip this time as I could sleep properly in the aircraft, also had plenty of foods. We requested Muslim food.
In Dallas we received a warm welcome. Thanks to all.
Right now there is spring in Dallas, neither cold nor hot. We are using light dresses but temperature slightly gets down at night (as I feel so).
As a city, Dallas is a spacious one, less traffic, less inhabitants also (I guess so as I see few heads around). Traffic signals and management differs slightly from Malaysia. One new things is 'Yield' in the traffic system which I did not see in Malaysia. I will talk about Yield later whenever I have some spaces.
I see lots of Oak tress and cattle rearing farm. Dallas has diversified economy ranging from finance, business, IT and agriculture.
Some of the streets name such as Jupiter (Zeus), Apollo indicates that Greek Gods might have influence on this area although Jupiter temple was not found.
I reached Dallas two days ago and will continue to write about it.
Maria is enjoying very much in Dallas. Thanks to Allah for all His support.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Some one
Whenever I look around, I see some one smiling at me. I do no know whether it is a human or alien. Whatever it is, it gives me huge pleasure whenever I see the alien.
It may be alien but hard to explain what I see around me
It may be alien but hard to explain what I see around me
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Dear Orchona
Dear Orchona, I am leaving Malaysia after seventeen years. Initially I spent my time in Bangi area as National University of Malaysia is there. Later I joined Multimedia University in 1998 at Melaka campus. Afterwards I migrate to Cyberjaya campus of Multimedia University. Since then I am in Cyberjaya campus sorrounded by green trees and hilly slopes.
My apartment no is 2002, Upsilon Pangsapuri, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya. My apartment is located beside the large water tank and eastern part of the building. So I am the first person to see the sun-rise.
If you ever been to Malaysia, do not forget to visit Multimedia University.
The nicest part of Cyberjaya campus is its sun-shine and hilly slopes sorrounded by green trees. You can easily see Putrajaya, Administrative Capital of Malaysia from my apartment.
My apartment no is 2002, Upsilon Pangsapuri, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya. My apartment is located beside the large water tank and eastern part of the building. So I am the first person to see the sun-rise.
If you ever been to Malaysia, do not forget to visit Multimedia University.
The nicest part of Cyberjaya campus is its sun-shine and hilly slopes sorrounded by green trees. You can easily see Putrajaya, Administrative Capital of Malaysia from my apartment.
Leaving Malaysia after sixteen years
I came to Malaysia as a PhD student in National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 1993 but now I am leaving Malaysia after sixteen years. I spent a significant part of my life in Malaysia. Malaysia has become my second home. I owe to this country, I love this country.
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