mina &laquo; WordPress.com Tag Feed http://wordpress.com/tag/mina/ Feed of posts on WordPress.com tagged "mina" Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/tags/ en <![CDATA[Angolanos - Go out and exercise your right of suffrage!]]> http://malembe.wordpress.com/?p=205 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:29:35 +0000 malembe http://malembe.wordpress.com/?p=205 Today, September 5, 2008, we have no work, yehey! and I am in Luanda and not in mina.  And today is a very special and important day for all Angolans since for the first time in 16 years, they will go out of their house to cast their votes in the election.

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The election that is to a  great degree of expectation that the ruling party MPLA (Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola) headed by Jose Eduardo Dos Santos will continue on governing the republic but the opposition party UNITA (União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola) will still remain on hold and hope that they will overturn the widely expected MPLA party to win.

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The incumbent President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos is flooded out with confidence that his party MPLA will win this election against UNITA.  Personally the month-long campaign is generally free of violence but tagged by accusations of anomalies on overleaping of election paraphernalias.

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For expats like us, we were advised not to go out and just stay home to avoid inflictions on possible commotions.  As for me, I did abide by their advise and hook up with TFC via ABS-CBN NOW listening to DZMM.

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In Luanda, starting today, it has been declared a national holiday to render the Angolanos the time to cast their votes into the polls. It's a no work day until the weekend that surely be a long weekend but a long weekend home stay for most Expats in Angola.  However, in mina of Camissombo, just today is a no work day but tomorrow it is a normal working day - back to the salt mines!

Last election that Angola had was unpeaceful and disorderly that ended in a civil war.  I just wish and hope that it will not happen again and that today's election will be peaceful and orderly that we can go back to our own work normally.

]]> <![CDATA[R. On girls]]> http://entblog24.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/r-on-girls/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:21:33 +0000 entblog24 http://entblog24.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/r-on-girls/

This picture totally rocks. I love the girl in the middle casual wear, pink and black is very pretty.

Rock on girls

Please check out my anime website:bangBangAnime

]]> <![CDATA[Vanoni-Mina, dal «duello» al duetto]]> http://smnewsblog.wordpress.com/?p=2729 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:23:31 +0000 Staff SMNews http://smnewsblog.wordpress.com/?p=2729 Le due grandi rivali della musica italiana insieme nel nuovo disco della cantante milanese

Anteprima. «Amiche mai», sarà il titolo dell'atteso duetto fra Ornella Vanoni e Mina nell'album che uscirà il 17 ottobre. Dovrebbe essere l'ultimo disco della carriera della Vanoni.

Del duetto si parlava da tempo, ma il titolo della canzone, composta da Andrea Mingardi, è il colpo di scena. Fin dal titolo si capisce che la Vanoni voleva fare dell'ironia e uscire dalla retorica delle due vecchie glorie che la gente voleva rivali.

Anche Ramazzotti aveva scritto una canzone per il duetto. Ma alla fine, vista la scelta di Mina, ha deciso di cantarla lui stesso in duetto con la Vanoni. L'album, prodotto a metà fra Celso Valli e Mario Lavezzi, avra molti altri duetti. Con la Vanoni canteranno infatti Ramazzotti, Gino Paoli, Gianni Morandi, Lucio Dalla, Fiorella Mannoia, Irene Grandi, Carmen Consoli, Claudio Baglioni.

Il titolo della canzone del duetto Mina-Vanoni, «Amiche mai», sembra parafrasare un successo di Antonello Venditti, «Amici mai». «Amiche mai» rientra nel tipico humor di Mina, che riesce a immedesimarsi in un duetto solo se l'insieme la intriga.

La registrazione del duetto avverrà lunedì 8 settembre. Non si vedranno in faccia le due regine. Una a Lugano, l’altra a Milano. La canzone di Mingardi e quella di Ramazzotti dovrebbero essere gli unici inediti del disco. Gli sranno brani già famosi.

]]> <![CDATA[HAJJ – Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Mecca]]> http://basitlhr.wordpress.com/?p=115 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:15:39 +0000 mybasit http://basitlhr.wordpress.com/?p=115  

 
  Introduction
 
 

 
   
  Significance & Philosophy of hajj
   
  Upon Whom Is It Obligatory To Perform Hajj
   
  What are the Timings of Hajj (Pilgrimage)
   
  Pillars of Hajj
   
  Sequence Of Rites and Actions For Performing Hajj
   
  Departure From Home
   
  Ihram at Miqat
   
  Talbiyah
   
  Entering Masjid-el-Haram
   
  Istlam (Kissing the Hajr-e-Aswad)
   
  Tawaaf (Circling of ka’ba)
   
  Nawafal at Muqam-e-Ibrahim
   
  Sa’ee(Running between Safa’ and Marwah)
   
  Arriving at Mina
   
  Arriving at Arafat
   
  Arriving at Muzdalifah
   
  Departure from Muzdalifah
   
  Return to Mecca after the sacrifice and hair cut.  Perform Tawaaf-e-Afaza
   
  Return to Mina after Tawaf-e-Afaza
   
  Return to Ka’ba and Farewell
   
  Prohibitions During the Pilgrimage
   
  Ahsar
   
  Umra
   
  Types of Hajj
   
  Places of Hajj inside Mecca
   
  Ka’aba
   
  Hajr-e-Aswad (The Black Stone)
   
  Hateem
   
  Multazam
   
  Rukun-e-Yemeni
   
  Mutaaf
   
  Muqam-e-Ibrahim (Place of Ibrahim
   
  Zumzum
   
  Masjid-el-Haram
   
  Al-Safa and Al-Marwa
   
  Places Outside of Mecca
   
  Mina
   
  Arafat
   
  Muzdalifah
   
  Muwaqiat
   
  Haram
   
   
  1.  Introduction
   
  Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. The Holy Prophet sent off 300 Muslims under the leadership of Hazrat Abubakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him) to Mecca so that they could perform Hajj. That was the year when it was banned for the Mushrikeen (those who associate partners with Allah) to enter Ka’ba. It was also made unlawful to perform Tawaaf (circling of Ka’ba) with naked body.

The following year, 10th Hijra, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) announced a head of time he himself would perform Hajj that year. He led tens of thousands of Muslims to Hajj that year and demonstrated to Muslims how to perform all the rites and rituals of the Hajj. This Hajj is known in history as Hajjatul Wida’ or Farewell Pilgrimage because this proved to be the last Hajj the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) performed. At the end of this farewell pilgrimage, the divine revelation that had started some 22 years ago came to an end with the following verse of Surah Al-Maidah:

“This day have I completed My commandments for you, and have brought to its fullness the favor that I have bestowed upon you, and have chosen Islam as your religion”

.Hajj is an act of worship just like Salat (five daily prayers) and Sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan). Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca in the last month of Muslim calendar and worship Allah. Hajj is a special worship that lasts for several days. This is an occasion that brings Muslims of all countries, colors, and races to one place – the Ka’ba. This is a unique opportunity of worshipping Allah collectively in a large gathering at one place.c
   
  2.  Significance & Philosophy of hajj
   
  Every nation and society has a center of unity where they get together to worship God. They see prosperity and culture as relics of unity. People of the society get to know each other and understand each other’s difficulties. They form a unified front to remove these difficulties and achieve their goals. Allah says in the Holy Quran: “And to every people We appointed rites of sacrifice, that they might mention the name of Allah…” (22:34)

With this idea, Hajj has been made a pinnacle of worship in order that Muslims who gather to perform Hajj can praise their Lord and Master, be thankful for His blessings, and humbly pray to Him for the removal of their difficulties. Muslims living in various parts of the world get to know each other, lay the foundation of social culture, give advice to each other, and provide opportunity for collective struggle.
   
  3.   Upon Whom Is It Obligatory To Perform Hajj 
   
  An adult Muslim of a sane mind, an able body and having means to bear the expenses must perform this act of worship once in his/her lifetime. There should be peace on the way to Mecca and there should be no hindrance or restriction in traveling to Mecca. Hajj is not obligatory for children, the sick, and those who are unable to bear the expenses for Hajj.
   
  4.   What are the Timings of Hajj (Pilgrimage)
   
  There are specific months for performing the Hajj and are called “Months of Pilgrimage.” These three Islamic months are Shawwal, Ze-Qa’d and Dul-Hajj. During these three “Months of Hajj”, one prepares for the pilgrimage, attains good morals, and completes other physical conditions for the pilgrimage. All the essential duties of the pilgrimage have to be completed between 8th and the 13th day of Dul-Hajj. Additional tawaaf  (circling around the Ka’ba), however, may be performed until the end of the month of Dul-Hajj.
   
  5.   Pillars of Hajj
   
  There are three basic pillars for performing Hajj:

1.To enter into state of “Ihram” and have the intention to perform the pilgrimage.

2.To stay at the field of “Arafat” on the ninth of Dul-Hajj If someone cannot go to the field of Arafat even for a short time then his/her pilgrimage will not be complete. He/she has to perform the pilgrimage again the following year.

3.Additional circling of the “Ka’ba” that is done after the stay at the field of “Arafat” and performed from the tenth to the end of the month.
   
  6.      Sequence of Rites and Actions for performing Hajj:
   
  A.   Departure From Home
   
  A Muslim must be mindful of his/her duties towards family and fellow human beings. A Muslim who intends to perform Hajj must make sure, before departing for Hajj that his family is provided for during the period he is away for the Hajj. He should pay up his debt and seek forgiveness from fellow human being whom he might have caused harm in the past. He should be diligent in observing Salat (five daily prayers) and Sawm (fasting) in the month of Ramadhan as well as carrying out other religious obligations. He must shun all arrogance and exhibit a character of modesty and humbleness. He must not use unlawfully acquired money or unlawful means to perform Hajj. He should seek sincere repentance from Allah of all his past sins. In short, one should depart for Hajj just like one would wish to depart from this world.

One should spend some money in charity as well. A woman is not allowed to perform Hajj alone and must be accompanied by an adult Muslim Mahram (father, husband, son or brother etc.)

One should say two Rakat Nafl (supererogatory) prayer before leaving home for Hajj.
   
  B.  Ihram at Miqat
   
  When one reaches “Miqat” (any one of the appointed places in Mecca where pilgrims make a vow of pilgrimage) one must perform ablution or take a bath, use perfume, and put on two clean, unstitched, preferably white, pieces of cloth. This pair of clothing is called Ihram. One sheet should be wrapped around the lower part of the body and the other sheet around the upper body; the head should not be covered. Women can perform pilgrimage in the cloths they are wearing. Under normal circumstances a woman’s face should not be covered unless she comes face to face with a stranger and she has to conceal herself. During the five days of Hajj, all Muslims engaged in this worship must remain in this same simple dress. As soon as a pilgrim puts on Ihram and declares his intention to perform Hajj, he/she enters into the state of Ihram and his/her Hajj begins. 
   
  C.   Talbiyah
   
  After putting on the Ihram, men and women offer two Raka’ts of Nafl (supererogatory) prayer followed by recitation of their “intention” and saying the following words:
 “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik; La Shareeka-laka Labbaik; Innalhamda wan-na’mata-laka wal-mulka Lashreeka-laka"
Translation:
“Here I am, O Allah! Here I am in Thy August presence; there is no associate with Thee, here am I; surely all praise is Thine and all favors are Thine and the kingdom is Thine, there is no associate with Thee.”
These words are recited in Arabic and called “Talbiyah”. These words are an essential part of the state of Ihram and Ihram will not complete without reciting these words. After saying Talbiyah pilgrim is ready to fulfill his obligation of Hajj and is required to fulfill all the conditions laid down for Hajj. While one is in the state of Ihram it is strictly forbidden to engage in foul talk, sexual conduct, arguments, or enter into a war. Allah says in the Holy Quran: “ …so whoever determines to perform the Pilgrimage in these months, should remember that there is to be no foul talk, nor any transgression, nor any quarreling during Pilgrimage. …” (2:198)
   
  D.  Entering Masjid-el-Haram
   
  After reaching Mecca, one should head straight to Ka’aba that is situated in bounds of Masjid-el-Haram and perform Tawaaf. It is said that when one has his/her first glance at Ka’aba, whatever prayers one makes is granted.
   
  E.   Istlam (Kissing the Hajr-e-Aswad)
   
  The act of kissing the Hajr-e-Aswad (Black Stone) is called Istlam. While kissing the Hajr-e-Aswad, ones hands should be on the wall of the Ka’ba in the same position as when one performs a Sajdah (prostration) during a prayer. If it is not possible to kiss the Hajr-e-Aswad, it is permissible just touch it with a hand and if that is not possible the just point to the Hajr-e-Aswad and blow a kiss to it.
   
  F.   Tawaaf (Circling of ka’ba)
   
  After performing Istlam (kissing the Hajr-e-Aswad) as described above, a pilgrim should perform Tawaaf of Ka’ba. Tawaaf is performed by going around Ka’ba seven times keeping the Ka’ba on left hand side (counter clock-wise). Istlam should be performed during each circle. It is also permitted to perform Istlam of Rukun-e-Yemeni (Pillar of Yemen). The seventh circle ends at the Hajr-e-Aswad.
   
  G.   Nawafal at Muqam-e-Ibrahim
   
  After completing the Tawaaf, the pilgrim should move to the Muqam-e-Ibrahim (Place of Ibrahim. At this place one should offer two Rakats of prayer while facing Ka’ba.
   
  H.   Sa’ee (Running between Safa’ and Marwah)
   
  Allah the Exalted has said the Holy Quran:

“Surely, Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the Signs of Allah. It is, therefore, no sin for him who is on pilgrimage to the House, or performs Umra, to go round the two. And whoso does good beyond what is obligatory, surely then, Allah is Appreciating, All-Knowing.” (2:159)

After praying two Rakats of prayer at Muqam-e-Ibrahim, the pilgrim then moves to “Safa”. At this place, he should face towards Ka’ba and recite Durood, Takbir and Talbiyah. The he should walk briskly towards Marwah and recite the same at Marwah. This counts as one circuit. Now one should move to Safa’ and repeat the prayers. One should complete seven circuits between Safa’ and Marwah. These circuits are called Sa’ee.

After performing the circuits between Safa’ and Marwah, one is free to move about and go to a resting place.
   
  I.   Arriving at Mina
   
  On 8th day of Dul-Hajj the pilgrims reach at Mina early in the morning after performing Tawaaf-Qudoom. A pilgrim offers Duhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha’ prayers at Mina and camp there for the night.
   
  J.   Arriving at Arafat
   
  On 9th day of Dul-Hajj, after offering Fajr prayer, a pilgrim should move to Arafat. Stay at Arafat is called Waqoof and is the most important part of Hajj. Without this, Hajj cannot be considered complete. If someone misses Waqoof, he should perform Hajj the following year. One listens to the sermon at the plane of Arafat and offers combined Zuhr and Asr prayers. One should stay at Arafat till sunset (Maghrib).
   
  K.   Arriving at Muzdalifah
   
  One leaves Arafat after sunset and reaches Muzdalifah in the evening of 9th Dul-Hajj. Combined Maghrib and Isha’ prayers are offered at Muzdalifah. The pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah.
   
  L.   Departure from Muzdalifah
   
  On the 10th day of Dul-Hajj the pilgrims offer their Fajr prayer as early in the morning as possible. After the Fajr prayer a pilgrim leaves Muzdalifah and arrive at Mina. On the way to Mina one should pick up seventy small stones. As soon as he reaches Mina, he should cast seven stones at Jumrah-tul-Aqba. This act of throwing stones is called Rami. With the throwing of the first stone the requirement to repeatedly recite Talbiyah is lifted. If the pilgrim intends to sacrifice an animal then he should do that after casting stones ad Jumrah-tul-Aqba. After offering the sacrifices a male pilgrim should have his head shaven and female pilgrims are required to cut a small part of her hair. Femle pilgrims are not permitted to have their heads shaven. After the hair cut one can remove the Ihram and may now wear regular cloths.
   
  M.  Return to Mecca after sacrifice and hair cut. Perform Taawaf-e-Afaza
   
  After the removal of Ihram the pilgrim is required to return to Mecca to perform another circuit of the Ka’ba. This particular circuit is called Tawaaf-e-Afaza (additional circuit) and is an essential part of the pilgrimage. After this circuit a pilgrim is permitted to return to normal life and all those lawful things that were forbidden are now allowed again. 
   
  N.   Return to Mina after Tawaf-e-Afaza
   
  After this additional circuit, the pilgrim should return to Mina and stay there for three days. During the stay at Mina on 11th, 12th and 13th day of Dul-Hajj the pilgrim cast seven stones on each of the Jumrah in the following order: Jumrah-tul-Oola, Jamrah-tul-Wusta, and Juramh-tul-Aqba. It is permitted not to cast stones on the third day.
   
  O.   Return to Ka’ba and Farewell
   
  On the 12th or the 13th day of Dul-Hajj, the pilgrim returns to the Ka’ba and perform a final circuit. This circuit is called Tawaf-al-Sadr or Tawaf-al-Wida (parting or farewell circuit). After this last circuit, the pilgrim should drink water from Zumzum, kiss the threshold of the door of the Ka’ba, and pray to Allah for forgiveness. He should leave the Ka’ba walking backwards, looking at it the last time, and saying farewell.
   
  7.   Prohibitions During the Pilgrimage
   
  It is forbidden to have a hair cut during Hajj or to wear sewn clothes. Pilgrims should offer Fidya (redemption) if he has to wear sewn clothes or have to shave his head due to illness or lice.
   
   Hunting is forbidden during the pilgrimage days. If the pilgrim hunts during these days then he has to offer the sacrifice of one animal. If he has hunted deer then a lamb should be sacrificed and of ostrich is hunted then camel should be sacrificed. If one cannot offer a sacrifice the he should feed six poor people and if that is not possible the he should fast for three days. Allah says in the Holy Quran:
   
    “O ye who believe! Kill not game while you are in a state of pilgrimage. And whoso amongst you kills it intentionally, its compensation is a quadruped like unto that which he has killed, as determined by two just men from among you, the dame to be brought as an offering to the Ka’ba; or as an expiation he shall have to feed a number of poor persons, or fast an equivalent number of days, so that he may taste the penalty of his deed. As for the past, Allah forgives it; but whoso reverts to it, Allah will punish him for his offense. And Allah is Mighty, Lord of retribution.
   
  The game of the sea and the eating thereof have been made lawful for you as a provision for you and the travelers, but forbidden to you is the game of land as long as you are in a state of pilgrimage. And fear Allah to Whom you shall be gathered. 
   
  Allah has made the Ka’ba the inviolable House as a mean of support and uplift of mankind, as also the Sacred Month and the offerings and the animals with collars. That is so that you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and that Allah knows all things well.
   
  Know that Allah is sever in punishment and that Allah is also Most Forgiving, Merciful.” (5:95-98)
   
  If the pilgrim has sexual intercourse with his/her spouse before the first Tawaaf the Hajj will become invalid or unlawful. He/she should continue to perform all the duties of the pilgrimage but he/she has to perform pilgrimage again the next year. Moreover he/she has to sacrifice a camel at Mina to atone the violation.
   
  8.   Ahsari
   
  If some difficulty arises after entering the state of Ihram for the Hajj or Umra (i.e., illness, resistance by enemy to prevent from reaching Mecca) then the sacrifice of an animal should be offered and the Ihram removed. We read in the Holy Quran: “ … but if you are kept back, then make whatever offering is easily available; and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches its destination … “ (2:197).
   
  9.  Umra
   
  To simply circuit the Ka’ba and perform the seven circuits between Safa and Marwah is called Umra. There is no fixed time for Umra and it can be performed at any time during the year except between the 9th and the 13th of Dul-Hajj (these days are only reserved for the full pilgrimage or Hajj). Entering into the state of Ihram and removal of Ihram is carried out in the same manner as for the full pilgrimage.
   
  10.  Types Of Hajj:
   
  There are three types of Hajj:
   
  a.  Hajj Mufrad:
   
   All conditions of the Hajj Mufrad are same as described above. One enters into the state of Ihram for Hajj only and no Umra is performed before Hajj.
   
  b.  Hajj Tamattu :
   
  This is Hajj when Umra is performed before the Hajj. The pilgrim removes Ihram for Umra on the 8th of Dul Hajj and re-enters into the state of Ihram again for Hajj.
   
  c.   Hajj Qiran:
   
  In this Hajj, the pilgrim enters into the state of Ihram for both Umra and the Hajj at one time.
   
  11. Places of Hajj inside Mecca 
   
  A.  Ka'aba:
   
  The focus of the pilgrimage is Ka’ba which was rebuilt by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) some 4000 years ago. Today, Ka’ba stands in the middle of a large courtyard of Masjid-el-Haram or the sacred Mosque. The courtyard of Masjid-el-Haram contains, besides Ka’ba, the Muqam-e-Ibrahim (place of Ibrahim) and the fountain of Zumzum.
   
  Ka’ba is the first house ever that was built for the worship of One and Only God, Allah. It is also called “Bait-Ullah” (House of Allah), “Bait-ul-Ateeq” (the Oldest House), and Baitul Ma’amoor (Inhabited House).
   
  Muslims, all over the world, face towards Ka’ba to offer their prayers. This house and the places around it have several signs that have been manifested by Allah. Every inch of this land testifies to the fact that Allah never destroys those who offer sacrifices. To commemorate Allah’s signs and to enhance their faith that Allah truly fulfils His promise, Muslims have been ordered to pay homage to the Ka’ba and these other Signs of Allah. Allah the Exalted, says in the Holy Quran:
   
   
  “Surely, the first House founded for mankind is that at Becca (the valley of Mecca), abounding in blessings and a guidance for all peoples. In it are manifest signs; it is the place of Abraham; and whoso enters it, enters peace” (3:96-97)
   
  Hadrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) laid a foundation stone for a community in a deserted place by the order of All-Mighty Allah. The he settled his wife, Hajira, and his son, Ishmael, at this place. There was no water at this place and it was not a part of any thoroughfare. The ultimate goal of this unparalleled sacrifice was that his place should serve as a center of universal guidance; that from the progeny of Hadrat Ishmael living in this area would come the greatest prophet whose advent marked the sole cause for the creation of this universe and who would be a mercy for all mankind. The teaching that he brought down would be for the entire world and for all times. In spite of having no sign of any provisions at this place, Hadrat Ibrahim’s (peace be upon him) expectations were superceded. Allah made provisions for water at that place. Slowly the place became populated and was called Becca or Mecca. This was the place where Hadrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) found lost signs of the first House of Allah that was built for His worship and re-built this house with the help of his son. He fervently prayed to Allah to make this house the “Place for Humanity”.
   
  B.  Hajr-e-Aswad (The Black Stone)
   
  There is a black stone in the north-eastern corner of the Ka’ba. This stone is called Hajr-e-Aswad (Black Stone). This stone was probably part of a meteoroid that fell near Mecca on a mountain called Abu Qubais. At the time of construction of Ka’ba, Hadrat Ibrahim brought it down and placed in the corner of the Ka’ba as a great sign and a monument. Anyone who performs pilgrimage is expected to kiss this memorial stone. This stone is part of Allah’s mark and is a sign of Him being the Supreme Being. One loves things that belong to one’s beloved. The same philosophy exists behind kissing the stone. This stone has no power and it provides neither benefit nor harm to anyone.
   
  C.  Hateem
   
  A short distance away from Ka’ba towards North there is an open space.The place has small walls around it but there is no ceiling.There is a tradition of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) that suggests that this place was left without a roof because not enough wood was available to cover the entire building.A pilgrim should keep this place inside the Tawaaf but it is not right to face towards this place when offering prayers.
   
  D.  Multazam
   
  The southern part of the wall between the door of the Ka’ba and the black stone is called Multazam. At the completion of the pilgrimage the pilgrims embrace this part of the wall. This is one way of saying good-bye and a way of expression of extreme love for the House of Allah.
   
  E.  Rukun-e-Yemeni
   
  The north-western corner of the Ka’ba faces towards Yemen and this is why it is called Rukun-e-Yemeni (Yemen’s Pillar). It is not appropriate to touch or kiss this part during making a circuit of the Holy Ka’ba.
   
  F.  Mutaaf
   
  There is a circle of white stone around the Ka’ba. This is the place where the circuit of the Holy Ka’ba is performed during the pilgrimage. The circuit of the Holy Ka’ba is an integral part of the worship offered seven times during Hajj.
   
  G.  Muqam-e-Ibrahim (Place of Ibrahim)
   
  There is a small round-shaped building in front of the door of the Ka’ba and the Multazam. This building has a stone that was used by Hadrat Ibrahim to stand on to complete the walls of the Ka’ba. This is called Muqam-Ibrahim (Place of Ibrahim). After completing the seventh circuit during the pilgrimage, two Raka’t of prayer are offered. One gets more blessings if these Raka’ts are offered at the Place of Ibrahim.
   
  H.  Zumzum
   
  A small well is present on the left side of the Place of Ibrahim and to the east of the Ka’ba. This well appeared as a sign when the child Ishmael rubbed his heels on the ground due to his thirst. One drinks water from this well facing the Ka’ba to get blessings.
   
  I.  Masjid-el-Haram
   
  Around the Ka’ba is a mosque that has a rectangular shape with rounded corners. Pilgrims offer prayers in this mosque by making circular rows and face towards the Ka’ba.
   
  J.  Al-Safa and Al-Marwa
   
  Two small hills in Mecca were located in the north of Masjid-el-Haram. Now these hills have been flattened. Hadrat Hajirah ran seven times between these two hills in search of food and water. Pilgrims are ordained to follow her footsteps and go to these hills seven times.
   
  12.  Places Outside of Mecca
   
  A.  Mina
   
  There is an open ground three miles to the east of Mecca called Mina. There are three stone pillars in this ground that are called Jumrat representing Satan. These stones are called Jumrah-tul-Oola, Jumrah-tul-Wusta, and Jumrah-tul-Aqbah. During the last day of Hajj, the 10th Dul-Hajj and three Tashriq days, pilgrims are required to cast stones at these Jumrah. This act of casting stones at Jumrah is called Ramy al-jimar (throwing small stones). Thousands of animals are sacrificed on this ground to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hadrat Ibrahim and Hadrat Ishmael.
   
  B.  Arafat
   
  On the 9th day of Dul Hajj pilgrims gather in a great ground that is located about 9 miles to the southeast Mecca. This ground is called Arafat. Pilgrims stay at this place from the time of Duhr prayer until Maghrib. Jabalu-Rahmat is a small hill that also stands on this ground. A pilgrim is required to stay at this ground for his/her pilgrimage to be acceptable.
   
  C.  Muzdalifah
   
  This ground is located roughly three miles from Arafat towards Mina. A small hill Mash’ar-al-Haraam is present in this field. Pilgrims spend the night of 9ht Dul Hajj in this field on their way back from Arafat. They offer Maghrib and Isha prayers combined and then Fajr prayer on the morning of the 10th day of Dul Hajj at this place. Pilgrims are commanded to remember Allah after the Fajr prayer near the mountains of Mash’ar-ul-Haraam.
   
  D.  Muwaqiat
   
  Muwaqiat is the plural of Miqat. This is the place where pilgrims enter into the state of Ihram. It is forbidden to go any further from this place without entering the state of Ihram. Ihram is not only wearing specific clothing but it is also a sincere intention to perform the pilgrimage. There are several placed to enter into the state of Ihram that are marked as Miqat depending upon the route taken towards Mecca. Following are the well-known places where the Pilgrims enter into the state of Ihram.
   
  a.  Mecca
   
  Pilgrims who live in and around Mecca enter into the state of Ihram in their homes. People can enter into the state of Ihram before leaving their homes. It is not absolutely necessary for “local” pilgrims to enter into the state of Ihram at the Mawaqit, however, it is forbidden to proceed any further from these place without being in the state of Ihram for the people coming from other locations.
   
  b.  Dul-Hulaifah:
   
  Five miles from Madina towards Mecca is a small village. Pilgrims arriving from Madina and from its surrounding areas are required to replace their usual clothes with Ihram at this place
   
  c.  Juhfah
   
  This place located about forty miles to the south of Mecca. Pilgrims arriving from Egypt, Syria and Southern Africa are required to enter into the state of Ihram at this place.
   
  d.  Zaat-ul-Irq
   
  Located about thirty miles from Mecca, the pilgrims coming from Iraq and by land from the eastern side enter into the state of Ihram at this place.
   
  e.  Qarn-al-Manazil
   
  Located about 40 miles to the east of Mecca, the Pilgrims arriving from Yemen and by sea enter into the state of Ihram at this place.
   
  f.  Taneem
   
  This place is near Mecca and acts as Miqat for people living in Mecca. If someone is living in Mecca and wants to perform Umra then he should go to this place, enter into the state of Ihram and then return to Mecca so that the condition of traveling for the pilgrims is also fulfilled. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) has said: “Part of the worship of Hajj and Umra is to travel in the way of Allah and to go out of the city.”
   
  E.  Haram 
   
  Mecca and its surrounding areas are called Haram. Haram has different boundaries. These boundaries extend to three miles on one side, seven on the other and nine miles towards Jedda. Within these boundaries of Haram it is forbidden to hunt, bother any animal, or to cut grass or trees. One is permitted to kill dangerous animals like snakes, scorpions, rats or animals with rabies (dogs, etc.)
   
]]> <![CDATA[In memory of]]> http://lmiall.wordpress.com/?p=179 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:56:55 +0000 lmiall http://lmiall.wordpress.com/?p=179 When we returned from Ontario, Mina - my little SPCA kitten - was sick. She was vomiting, lethargic, not herself. We took her to the vet. Two days later, she was diagnosed with panleukopenia . This virus is one of the worst things a kitten can get. It does horrible things to the intestines, makes the cat throw up constantly and gives it diarrhea. There is no direct cure. Mina had to be hooked up to an IV and force fed, day after day. This ordeal lasted almost a week. Monika would go visit Mina during the day, then we'd both go visit after my work was done in the evening. Mina recognized us both and responded well to our company. She would crawl up my T-shirt and onto my shoulder and sit there purring.

On Friday, it seemed that Mina was well enough to come home. We didn't want to leave her at the vet's anyway - they wouldn't permit us to visit during Sunday and Monday of the long weekend. So we liberated her from the cage for the final time; Monika watched the little black ball of fur crawl awkwardly around the pavement outside for a while. Under the afternoon sun, Mina became quite a little celebrity - people stopping to pet her, one girl even taking a photo.

We took Mina home and adminstered drug after drug, forced water and food down her mouth with a syringe. She started fighting these doses harder and harder. I thought maybe it was a good sign. The cat with the fight in it is a strong cat. A survivor.

But on Saturday, Mina started behaving very strangely. She was yewling in as if in horrible agony. She lost her motor control and staggered around. She would take a few steps and then fall over. Then try again. She started twitching on my living room floor. Finally, she died.

We have good reason to believe that the virus had spread to her brain. At that point, the situation is beyond hope. And indeed, for both of us, the feeling afterwards was one of utter hopelessness. I've never been affected by a pet so much. She was such a bright and affectionate little cat. I miss her so much.

I had been increasingly gloomy even before Mina succumbed to illness - disatisfied with having to be in an office nine hours a day, unhappy with my writing going nowhere. So on Tuesday, I went into my company headquarters and announced my resignation.

To my surprise, the company took it all very well, and suggested that I work on a freelance basis for them. I have accepted this offer. I couldn't be happier. It will mean working mostly from home, and it will free up a lot of time for other opportunities. Meanwhile, there is apparent new progress on the fiction front. I hope to have more news to report on that later this week.

It's a blistering hot day in Montreal, and I have renewed faith that this is still the best place for me to be. Despite my first genuine misfortune here, things might be turning around.

]]> <![CDATA[Lorena Rosas: Punta Colonet negocio transexenal]]> http://wordsinresistance.wordpress.com/?p=1381 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:51:32 +0000 dilbertina http://wordsinresistance.wordpress.com/?p=1381 El multimillonario proyecto portuario de Punta Colonet, Ensenada, está rodeado de sospechas de corrupción y conflictos de interés entre el gobierno panista y el exgobernador Ernesto Ruffo Appel, quien posee más de mil hectáreas en la zona beneficiada.

En los últimos meses, la disputa generada por dos megaproyectos relacionados con el desarrollo de Punta Colonet –la mina para la obtención de titanio y hierro en el subsuelo marino y el puerto de altura, que la Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) pretende licitar en los próximos meses– pone al descubierto una supuesta red de corrupción.

Según los planes de la SCT, la Bahía Colonet se convertirá en un gigantesco desarrollo con 10 muelles de 400 metros cada uno, suficientes para aceptar embarcaciones de gran calado. Con éste se busca controlar el tráfico de carga de la costa Pacífico y el tránsito de mercancías y energéticos.

El Congreso de Baja California no sólo canceló su apoyo al Desarrollo del Proyecto de Punta Colonet, sino que ya exige a la administración estatal que explique sus planes respecto del mismo. Bernardo Martínez, secretario de gobierno de Baja California, se limita a aclarar que la inversión en Colonet será superior a los 10 mil millones de dólares.

Mientras que, ante la prensa, Eugenio Elorduy asegura que se trata de un proyecto estratégico para el desarrollo de México. El gobernador indica que la inversión “busca beneficiar a las grandes mayorías y no a ciertos intereses que no están bien identificados”, en alusión al grupo Minero Lobos –encabezado por Gabriel Chávez–, que tras una investigación perdió la concesión de la mina.

Revocan concesión

El secretario general del gobierno estatal confirma que Gabriel Chávez Aguirre, Adolfo Rodríguez Haros y Sergio Saucedo Martínez perdieron las anuencias que habían obtenido para la extracción de metales en Punta Colonet, proyecto que se contraponía al del megapuerto de carga.

Bernardo Martínez precisa que el 9 de mayo pasado el gobierno federal inició los trámites de cancelación y dio un plazo de 60 días al Grupo Minero Lobos para que se inconformara contra dicho procedimiento.

Al no haber respuesta, las autoridades federales determinaron anular los permisos para la explotación de minerales en la zona sur del municipio de Ensenada. Con el título 225 mil 263, la concesión minera –que permitía la explotación de minerales metálicos (titanio)– fue la primera en su tipo, tras la reforma a la ley minera hecha en el sexenio de Vicente Fox.

Con ésta, el Grupo Minero Lobos podía explotar 32 mil hectáreas de costa, que coincidían con la zona donde se planificó un puerto del desarrollo de Punta Colonet, detenido éste durante dos años. En ese tiempo, la minera Lobos debió realizar estudios para confirmar el potencial del sitio concesionado, lo que, a decir del gobierno federal, nunca se hizo.

En 2005, la sociedad Baja California Puerto Enterprise (BCPE) –conformada por Grupo Minero Lobos y SSA Marine México– se dijo dispuesta a llegar a un acuerdo con la SCT, pero en agosto pasado dicha Secretaría publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación un decreto en el que establece que la zona concesionada será puerto de altura y cabotaje.

Por la contraposición de sus planes, SSA Marine y Hutchison Ports se enfrentan. La primera de ellas está asociada con Grupo Minero Lobos, para la explotación de minerales en la costa de Baja California, la segunda promueve con la SCT la creación de un puerto.

El interés de ambas es el manejo portuario de contenedores, dado el potencial comercial e industrial que alcanzaría la zona, ya que millas al norte, los puertos de Los Ángeles y Long Beach están ya saturados y la mercancía procedente de Asia busca otro punto de entrada al continente.

El exgobernador panista y excomisionado para Asuntos de la Frontera Norte, Ernesto Ruffo Appel, adquirió mil 315 hectáreas en Punta Colonet, por 3 millones de dólares, además de adquirir 10 mil hectáreas de terrenos planos a 270 kilómetros de Tijuana.

De acuerdo con una investigación del exdiputado priista, Jaime Martínez Veloz, los socios de Ruffo son el constructor Roberto Curiel Ortega, con quien fundó la empresa Puerto Colonet Infraestructura que busca controlar toda la construcción del nuevo embarcadero; Héctor Moisés Calderón, accionista de la inmobiliaria que vendió los terrenos, y Juan Manuel Chávez García. Con éstos creó la empresa Integradora Baja Aeropuerto, que adquirió 3 mil hectáreas para construir un aeropuerto internacional de carga.

El operador del puerto será Hutchinson Port Holdings, que opera actualmente los cuatro puertos más importantes de México: Veracruz, Manzanillo, Ensenada y Lázaro Cárdenas. Esta empresa pertenece a Li Ka Shing, uno de los hombres más ricos del mundo que comenzó con la especulación bursátil en Hong Kong.

El círculo de socios se cierra con Union Pacific, una de las empresas ferroviarias más importantes de Estados Unidos, que no sólo operaría toda la carga por tierra de Punta Colonet a Estados Unidos, sino que realizaría el trazo y colocación de vías ferroviarias en dos sentidos entre ese puerto y San Isidro, California.

Union Pacific tiene entre sus miembros del Consejo de Administración al expresidente Ernesto Zedillo, quien durante su administración privatizó el sistema ferroviario y puso en venta los derechos de vía.

El nuevo proyecto portuario busca sacar provecho de la saturación de los puertos californianos y del Tratado de Libre Comercio. Mientras que Long Beach y San Pedro tienen 27 terminales principales de carga y accesos ferroviarios fáciles, en Punta Colonet se instalarán 17, cifra que supera todos los puertos mexicanos.

Los dos puertos californianos manejan 40 por ciento de toda la carga que llega a Estados Unidos. El 80 por ciento de productos que llegan de Asia a América entran al mercado estadunidense por sus terminales. Pero están a su capacidad máxima.

Martínez Veloz asegura que 70 por ciento de todos los contenedores descargados en California llegan de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Programa de Seguridad de Contenedores, que es un puerto estadounidense creado para que la revisión de la carga sea en los países de embarque, facilitando así un comercio más expedito.

El puerto, casi un hecho

El Grupo Minero Lobos ha perdido los seis amparos que promovió para defender su concesión, asegura Bernardo Martínez. De acuerdo con el secretario de gobierno, la Consejería Jurídica de Presidencia ya emitió un dictamen que garantiza al municipio y al estado la viabilidad del proyecto portuario.

En conferencia de prensa, el presidente municipal de Ensenada, César Mancillas, indicó que los intereses del Grupo Minero Lobos no se pueden anteponer al proyecto más importante de los últimos 50 años. Agregó que en torno a Colonet hay muchos intereses y se trata de proteger que en el proceso no haya quienes antepongan estos intereses sobre los del bien público.

Ante estos hechos, BCPE propuso conceder dos terceras partes del espacio solicitado (2 mil 400 hectáreas) para que ahí se desarrolle el puerto de la SCT. Gabriel Chávez Aguilar, su director, dijo en conferencia de prensa que “nos interesa poder crear un polo de desarrollo integral. La zona puede ser explotada en lo mineral y en lo portuario”.

Agregó que “si hay otro proyecto como el que pretende la SCT podemos ceder las hectáreas para realizarlo, pero nosotros queremos contar con el derecho de operar un espigón, donde se puedan atracar hasta nueve barcos”.

Conflicto de intereses

Ernesto Ruffo Appel advierte que ante la falta de claridad en el megaproyecto de Punta Colonet, varios puertos de la costa oeste de Estados Unidos y Canadá han empezado a ampliar sus instalaciones.

Los costos seguramente serán más altos, pero si no hay alternativas, los barcos irán a descargar ahí en enero de 2011, señala. Agrega que el tema de Colonet tiene su propio dinamismo, basado en la congestión de contenedores en los puertos de Los Ángeles y Long Beach, donde para diciembre de 2010 será imposible mover más contenedores, tras un crecimiento anual sostenido de 8 por ciento.

Ruffo Appel reconoce que promueve, “con mucho entusiasmo”, el proyecto de Punta Colonet, pero no por sus propios intereses, sino “porque es un lugar de características ideales: aunque hay otros lugares con profundidad en el lecho marino, no tienen los espacios para crecer ni la posibilidad de una conexión por ferrocarril”.

El pasado 8 de agosto Bahía Colonet se habilitó con carácter de puerto en navegación de altura y cabotaje y se espera que su licitación se dé en los próximos días.

Asunto bilateral

Estados Unidos ya nombró un representante para iniciar las negociaciones entre ese gobierno y la Unidad Jurídica de la administración de México.

La administración estadunidense presentó una propuesta para desarrollar el puerto. Se trata de numerosas puntualizaciones de carácter jurídico y técnico, dijo el alcalde de Ensenada, que involucran recursos, participaciones e inversión pública y privada.

De acuerdo con Mancillas, se analiza cómo será el desarrollo urbano del poblado y se pretende llegar a acuerdos para no afectar a terceros, en especial a los propietarios de la tierra, por lo que está en diálogos con los ejidatarios, quienes llamaron la atención de los funcionarios cuando brindaron su apoyo a la postura asumida por la Legislatura de Baja California, que negó la anuencia al megaproyecto para la construcción de un puerto de altura.

Los ejidatarios

Jesús Lara Aguirre, representante de alrededor de 650 ejidatarios de las comunidades que forman parte del núcleo urbano de Punta Colonet, asegura que, al igual que el Congreso del estado, tampoco conocen el proyecto. Denuncia que, incluso, han sido ignorados hasta por las autoridades del gobierno estatal en sus demandas de información de primera mano sobre lo que se pretende hacer en esa región del municipio de Ensenada.

“Tuvimos que llevar nuestra gente hasta Mexicali. Los representantes de los ejidos fuimos a visitar al presidente de la mesa directiva del Congreso local, Ricardo Magaña Mosqueda. Nosotros somos los dueños de la tierra, miembros de esas cuatro comunidades, por eso el diputado Magaña, que es panista, se enojó. Él vio la injusticia de que nos quieran jugar, la manera en que nos quieren agandallar, especulando con nuestras tierras, sin saber nosotros qué van a hacer, ni cómo nos van a pagar lo justo. ¿Nos van a desplazar, qué van a hacer con nosotros? Nos ofrecen mucho progreso, pero nos tienen a oscuras. Tuvimos que hacernos presentes en el Congreso para que se acuerden que existimos”, dice.

Los frentes de playa que involucran al puerto Colonet son propiedad de los ejidos 27 de Enero, Villa Morelos, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz y Héroes de Chapultepec, que tienen propiedad desde el farallón, donde se ubica la primera señal de la SCT.

Los ejidatarios, acostumbrados a vivir sin intervención gubernamental, acuden ahora a las autoridades, porque algunos promotores, mediante engaños, han intentado por distintas vías, apropiarse de sus predios.

Según se prevé, el ejido Villa Morelos podría ser el más afectado, ya que se ubica al centro y a los lados de la desembocadura del arroyo San Rafael, y es posible que parte de los terrenos se excaven e inunden durante la construcción. Cabe la posibilidad, incluso, de que por sus tierras circule el ferrocarril que deberá integrarse al puerto para llevar la mercancía hasta Yuma, Arizona.

Los ejidatarios han recibido a distintos emisarios, quienes buscan comprarles terrenos. Algunos se vendieron, por desconocimiento, en cinco dólares el metro cuadrado. Ahora, los corredores de bienes raíces de México y Estados Unidos ofrecen hasta 25 dólares por metro cuadrado.

Según Lara Aguirre, los ejidatarios están a favor de un proyecto como el que se habla, ya que representaría una oportunidad para propiciar el desarrollo de la economía de esa zona.

Indica que aquí aumenta el problema de rentabilidad en la actividad agrícola; sin embargo, advierte que “estamos exigiendo que también haya transparencia en todo esto y sería muy lamentable que por falta de coordinación entre autoridades y de comunicación con la comunidad, vaya a frustrarse la realización de un proyecto de esa naturaleza”.

“No entendemos –añade– por qué las autoridades tienen tanto trabajo en transparentar las cosas”. Ni siquiera el gobernador ha atendido sus solicitudes de audiencia, en lugar de ello envió al secretario de Desarrollo Económico, Sergio Tagliapietra a entrevistarse con ellos, “pero ésta fue sólo una visita de cortesía, porque el funcionario no dio explicación alguna”.

Lara Aguirre dice que, “como dueños de la tierra, queremos saber lo que está ocurriendo”. Advierte que las cuatro comunidades ejidales rechazarán el plan maestro de Desarrollo Urbano de Punta Colonet, que supuestamente está en elaboración, en caso de que no sean tomados en cuenta.

Los ejidatarios temen un intento de expropiación por parte del gobierno federal para beneficiar a los concesionarios, por lo que han establecido un frente común para evitar ser despojados. Ellos desean formar parte del desarrollo que por décadas les ha sido vedado, y piden a los gobiernos estatal, municipal y federal transparentar el proceso del Puerto de Colonet.

Empresarios exigen transparencia

En días pasados, los organismos empresariales de Ensenada solicitaron al gobierno federal que asigne a un coordinador del plan maestro del proyecto Colonet, pues “son muchas las cabezas y cada una camina por su propio lado”. Esto, advierten, sólo genera dudas.

En un documento, el Consejo Coordinador Empresarial de Ensenada, la Comisión de Promoción Económica de Ensenada, el Consejo Consultivo Económico de Ensenada y el Consejo de Desarrollo Económico de Ensenada coinciden que el Puerto Colonet es un proyecto de trascendencia internacional y nacional, con potencial para impulsar el desarrollo de la península al vincularla con la economía de la cuenca del Pacífico.

Sin embargo, critican la ausencia de un responsable del Proyecto de Puerto Colonet, con autoridad suficiente para coordinar la participación de diferentes secretarías federales, estatales y municipales. Dirigido a los diputados Héctor Ramos Covarrubias y Francisco Javier Paredes Rodríguez, el documento señala que hay grupos de interés que influyen de distintas formas en el proyecto.

“Al caer bajo distintas jurisdicciones, se ha permitido que permee la descoordinación, por lo que la toma de decisiones no corresponden a una visión nacional consensuada sino a la percepción de cada una de las instancias, con su propio interés en el proyecto. Al no existir un coordinador, con autoridad para orientar y concertar, se está perdiendo la oportunidad de generar un plan integral para desarrollar un Puerto para el siglo XXI, y lo que se plantea hasta la fecha es un proyecto de bajo potencial, pleno de codicia y plagado de intereses”, apuntan.

La propuesta de los empresarios es que el presidente de la República designe un comisionado responsable, además de exigir que la propuesta de recinto portuario para Puerto Colonet tenga criterios de planeación del siglo XIX, al limitar el recinto portuario a una superficie de 3 mil hectáreas sin garantizar una reserva territorial.

Éste es un problema que tienen todos los puertos mexicanos proyectados en el siglo XIX, en los que no se incluyeron reservas para crecer y desarrollarse, y todavía puede ser distinto con Colonet. La propuesta es un recinto portuario de 20 kilómetros cuadrados de reserva territorial, localizados alrededor de la infraestructura de atraques.

Los empresarios también plantean que, como parte del costo del proyecto, se garantice que las eventuales licitaciones incluyan un porcentaje del 3 por ciento de la inversión para financiar el costo de estudios de ordenamiento territorial, uso de suelo, planeación de desarrollo urbano asociado al puerto y a la creación de infraestructura para los residentes del lugar. (LR)

http://www.bcalifornia.contralinea.com.mx/archivo/2007/septiembre/htm/Punta_Colonet_negocio.htm

El dos de septiembre se publicaron en D.O.F. las bases para la licitación del Puerto Punta Colonet, el ganador se dará a conocer el 30 de agosto del 2009.

]]> <![CDATA[Anteprima]]> http://ilsentieroct.wordpress.com/?p=334 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:26:55 +0000 Nicola http://ilsentieroct.wordpress.com/?p=334 Mi hanno consegnato alcuni scatti del servizio fotografico fatto da Mario Bubola dello spettacolo "Il medico per forza" del 14 agosto a Pontresina (Svizzera).

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[caption id="attachment_339" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="prologo"]prologo[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_341" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Nicola e Anna"]Nicola e Anna[/caption]

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Il servizio completo sarà in linea la prossima settimana.

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musica di sottofondo: "allora si" di Mina

]]> <![CDATA[goku vs vageta]]> http://entblog23.wordpress.com/?p=27 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:52:04 +0000 entblog23 http://entblog23.wordpress.com/?p=27 Dragonball Z Anime Vs Other - Funny home videos are a click away

Very neat

]]> <![CDATA[This week]]> http://entblog23.wordpress.com/?p=23 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:19:51 +0000 entblog23 http://entblog23.wordpress.com/?p=23 Dear readers, dear reader, Dear readers, dear reader,

it is not in this blog entries. it is not in this blog entries. As you may know, the TOURISM REPORT set, at least in its present form and appearance. As you may know, the TOURISM REPORT set, at least in its present form and appearance. Thus ends the news flow from which the blog feeds. Thus ends the news flow from which the blog feeds.

I also thank all, especially those that I have had friendly words, and wish you all the best! I also thank all, especially those that I have had friendly words, and wish you all the best!

Many greetings Many greetings

]]> <![CDATA[Celebration Time]]> http://wilhelmina.wordpress.com/?p=181 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:21:56 +0000 Mina http://wilhelmina.wordpress.com/?p=181 I am pleased to announce another birthday, this time for my dear friend Janice.

Janice is having a break at the moment so will likely not pop in for a while but I wanted to wish her a happy birthday all the same.

Janice, I hope you have a wonderful day and many happy returns. Thinking of you and wishing you peace, love and happiness.

For some reason I got the following song in my head and found this clip on You Tube that seemed appropriate. Pity I couldn't photoshop your name in there instead, but I have no idea about such things.

Love Mina.

]]> <![CDATA[Tlight]]> http://entblog22.wordpress.com/?p=3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:09:38 +0000 entblog22 http://entblog22.wordpress.com/?p=3

Si soy del interior no estoy adentro,
qué futuro me espera si gobiernan desde afuera.
En la Capital combatiendo el capital,
el orgullo nacional es ganar un mundial en la Monumental.

always searching for new anime series to watch,

]]> <![CDATA[the cock of the walk]]> http://entblog2.wordpress.com/?p=5 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:07:03 +0000 entblog2 http://entblog2.wordpress.com/?p=5
These are some very cool and artisitc pictures. Each one speaks volume

servez-vous

Very clever indeed.
Ya i dont get it here.

happy birthday little lady

Isnt she addorable

walk through the park

an idea came into his head

Sonntag

]]> <![CDATA[Say what]]> http://entblog10.wordpress.com/?p=4 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:20:13 +0000 entblog10 http://entblog10.wordpress.com/?p=4 Bluish,

Vegeta,Augusta,Punto,

Blog in done my way here.

been kiss by a rose

Deporte,Belleza,Ciencia Y Actualidad,

Saptarishi,rama,Perumal,dulce,

Oofuri

]]> <![CDATA[7 days in japan]]> http://entblog9.wordpress.com/?p=24 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:37:00 +0000 entblog9 http://entblog9.wordpress.com/?p=24

I am seriously thing to go to japan this year. I may not have the time but i have been wanting to go for a while now

This picture is from a series " 7 day in japan"

]]> <![CDATA[grozessai]]> http://entblog9.wordpress.com/?p=10 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:19:45 +0000 entblog9 http://entblog9.wordpress.com/?p=10 Afternoon typical in the lobby of electric Sheep: Andre trime while one his " grozessai" Axel revise and Carmilla bouquine.


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