Fourth Friday program as om 28 Th December 2012
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(Cupertino colloquium chapter of ICC)
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The program started with prayer offered by Sita Dorairaj. Bharat Desai was a Chairperson of the program and Dr Akur Srinivasan was  Guest Speaker. He made power point presentation on' The glimpses of the scientific expedition to South polar Region of Antarctica'.
                                                 Bharat Desai gave his opening remark on the subject wherein he mentioned regarding the International treaty of 1959 on Antarctica.  It was signed to protect its environment and to prohibit using the region for military purpose. He also gave details regarding the scientific research centers of various countries and the subjects of research thereon.
                                                 Dr Akur Srinivasan presented his power point presentation on the subject. He started with geographical details regarding Antarctica which covers 5.4 million square miles . He further informed regarding the scientific research stations of various countries with population 5000 in the Region'. He showed slides regarding Ice sheets, Iceberg and Ice peaks.  He also presented few pictures of Animals,Birds, Shark, and whales which resides on the continent of Antarctica   He also presented glimpse of beauty below the Antarctic ocean.
                                                He concluded with the history of antarctic region including  the the various expeditions taken  for  reaching the south poles i.e. Ronald Amundsen reached in 1900 and British Group under the leadership of Scott in the year 1944.
                                                Bharat Desai  congratulated A Srinivasan  for presenting the Antarctica very meticulously  with lots of information.
                                                Thereafter Enuce De Sa gave message of Christmas and New Year along with  Christmas songs.
                                               Young girls Nikki and Malvi played a music on Saxophone which was also received very well.  M L Swamy proposed vote of thanks to all participants. The session ended with the few minutes Yoga Session at the end.
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THIRD MONDAY PROGRAM AS ON 17 TH DECEMBER 2012
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(Spirituality)
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                            The program was started with observing two minutes silence in the memories of  children who were killed in the recent massacred  at school, Connecticut and  sad demise of one of the seniors Subhash Deshpande at Poona. Dinesh Bajaj also gave emotional speech regarding the tragic death of those small kids. He also introduced the Guest Speaker,  Christ Schmidt of St Thomas Episcopal  Church, trained physicist and Engineer.
                             T P Subramonion gave opening remarks wherein he mentioned that christian religion is the largest religion in the world which is spreaded all over the world.
                              Thereafter Chirst Schmidt presented his talk on 'Christianity' wherein he initially gave  the historical background regarding the rise of christanity and its message. It was a time of Roman rule in Palestine where the Jesus Christ was born in 5 BC. His mother name was Mary. He was born in stable. It is said that mother Mary was virgin and Christ was given birth by God. Jesus Christ was crucified by Roman but he rises after three days.He gave messages to his selected disciples Mosses, Abraham, including his brother James. James propagated his message to Greece Turkey, Russia and other places. while Peter went to Rome for propagating Christanity where he met resistance from Emperor Nero. However in 313 Christanity was accepted as State Religion under the Roman Emperor Constantine.  The first time Bible was published in Latin in the the year 400. In the year 1095 the Pope become the head of Christain religion.
                              Martin Luther a German  brought 'Protestant' Reforms which believed in one God who is a Creator. While Catholic believes  that church is a body of Christ. They accepted the Pope as their Head. They also believed in six commandments and also to attend church on very Sunday   He concluded that christian believes in love thy Nebor and equality. They accept everyone who has a faith in Christanity.
                              T P Subramonion said in his summing up that the ultimately all religions are meant for betterment of man.
                     There was question answer session at the end which was received very well. Thereafter  Christmas songs were sang by Unise De Sa along with other Senior Ladies.
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Chhajjuka Chaubara as on 12th December 2012
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                  The seniors observed two minutes silence on the sad demise of former prime minister Indra Gujaral and Pandit Ravi Shanker.
                Sita Doraiswami offered prayer in the beginning of program. A Narayanaswami presented Omkara and it significance relating of our Health System.
                Shakuntala Bahadur and R B Singh offered tributes  to Indra Gujaral and Pandit Ravishanker wherein they mentioned about their contributions in their fields. Amrita Verma also remembered her remembrances regarding Indra Gujaral.
                 A Narayanaswami  gave talk on 'Brand 'and its historical background. He gave several examples like the name of cisco system came as a short name of Sanfrancisco,  Name h p contain the short names its founder. Apple was favorite fruit of Steve job and he gave name of his new company 'Apple'.
                Bharat Desai gave some of the incidents of Steve job life which are narrated by his close Associates. it reflected his several good qualities.
                M Santhnam gave the life story of  Tamil poet Subramonion Bharati and his contribution towards the freedom struggle of India.
                Andesh Mathur gave talk in Hindi on' How to concentrate during meditation?'
                Mahipal Ghemawat gave talk on 'Health Care of Seniors' wherein he cautioned regarding certain medications. i.e. like Aspirin, Antibiotics etc.
                 S Krishnamurthy gave a talk on Raman Maharshi work and his contribution in the religious philosophy.
                Sudha Shroff presented devotional song while Meera Ramchandran presented one Tamil song of Subramanion Bharati and one devotional song of Meerabai. Kamala Krishnamurthy also presented devotional song.
                The program ended with prayer.
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Second Monday program as on 10 Th December 2012
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(Friends on Same Wavelength Program-154 Th Session)
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                                    The Guest speaker of the session was T P Subramonion, Former Economic Adviser, Burma Shell, and General Manager - Marketing,  Bharat petroleum corporation, India. While Bharat Desai was the Chairperson of the session.
                                     The prayer was offered by Unise DE SA at the beginning of the program.           Thereafter M L Swamy gave the welcome address wherein he also mentioned the latest activities at the FOSWL-India units. Bharat Desai gave his  opening remarks where in he mentioned that to understand the Liberty vs Legislation (i.e.In context of  gun controversy) one has to understand the concept of Americanism which is based on the principles of freedom, equality, and justice. He added with the facts and figures that Gun Lobby is getting strong day by day.  Prema  Santhnam introduced the Guest Speaker.
                                      T P Subramonion then  presented his talk on " Liberty vs Legislation- The Case of Gun in US". He presented the story of father son wherein he emphasized on the self defense for which gun is very important. He also added that  American constitution under second amendment has given right which has lots of contradictions.  He further added that expansion of frontiers on West, Resistance of  American Indians and Civil War had also encouraged the gun culture. He said gun culture has also support of politicians and  Judiciary. Therefore he concluded that strong public support with  anti gun opinion is required.
                                             Thereafter there was very interesting   question answer session which was received very well and large number of  seniors participated the same. Bharat Desai off erred his closing remark  wherein he mentioned that  the  Gun Culture is increasing the violence and innocent people are being killed by mentally sick people.In view of change circumstances strong public opinion has to be created by the people against Gun. He also praised the the talk as it turn out to be very informative, interesting and analytical.
                                              M Santhnam proposed vote of Thanks.
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Chhajjuka Chaubara as on 28 Th November 2012

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(Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Birthday Celebration)
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                          Hari Verma offered ' Omkar' in the beginning of the program.
Thereafter R B Singh gave presentation on Kartik Purnima and its significance. Kartik Purnima is celebrated large scale on the bank of Ganges i.e. At  Cities like Haridwar, and Allhabad .  He also described the life of Gurunanak and his teaching. M Santhnam gave talk on some outdated and strange laws which are prevailing in American states including in Germany,  Singapore and  South Africa. Mahipal Ghemawat gave some information regarding toxic chemicals which are harmful to health.  He also gave some of signs of Alzheimer decease. M L Swamy gave some quotations regarding Wisdom. A Narayanaswami  briefed  regarding the success of several Indians abroad. They meet more failures in India due to broken system. Bharat Desai gave talk on Naxalite movement and where it may lead.

                       











 Mrs Kaur sang one devotional song on Guru Nanak preaching while Jyotsnaben Shah presented one Gujarati devotional song. Sudha Shroff also presented one Ganesh prayer. The program ended with prayer.
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Third Monday program as on 18th November 2012
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(Spirituality)
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T P Subramonian introduced the Guest Speaker BaljitSingh  Chopra, a Practicing Electrical Engineer, and Associated with the Sikh Society of Central  Florida, Orlando   He also informed that there are 20 Million Sikhs in India and Five Million spreaded all over world. Besides that they are very much in Indian Army. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is also Sikh.
                                                           Thereafter Guest speaker presented his talk on 'Sikhism'.  He gave Historical back ground of Sikhism at  the time when Babar invaded India in 1469. The Sikhism was the need of time then. Hindu and Muslim were against each other. Guru Nanak then preached ' There is one God but different people practice it in different manner. Truth is high but living according to it is Higher Truth.  He also added that all are equal. He described  God. One who create truth. Thy is timeless and without hatred.
                                                            There are fundamental principles in Sikhism.  One must pray to God and work hard.  One must be Strong, Honest and Fearless.  One must also try to help Needy and Live in God.  He  also advised to keep away from Tobacco and Alcohol.  He added that the Holy book of Sikhism i.e.' Guru  Granth Saheb' is having best from Hinduism, Christianity, Islam. It also contains wisdom of  Saints from different religions of the world.
                                                           In his concluding remarks  Mr  BaljitSingh  said that there are very few beggars in Punjab because slogan ' to  help  needy people' is well digested in Sikhism.
                                                              The Question  Answer session went very well and several seniors participated actively therein. Thereafter   Sikh  Devotional Songs, were presented  by the Priests from the Gurudwara, San Jose.
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Chajjuka Chaubara as on 14 Th November 2012
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( The Celebration of Nehru Birthday- 14TH November )
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Sita Dorairaj presented prayer and T P Subramonian recited 'Omkara'.
                                              A Narayanaswamy spoke how festival of 'Kolam' is celebrated allover India. The colorful designs/Pictures are drawn on the front side of Main entrance. The  Buddhist, Jain and Parsi also observes the said festival in their own  way. Houses are decorated with flowers and Plants.It is observed with passing time that designs and pictures are drawn with plastic colour as they last long . Hari Verma described the Romantic and Colorful life of Jawaherlal Nehru including with Lady Mountbatten.  R B Singh reminded regarding the vision of Nehru who inspired to create IITS, IIMS and big Hydro Electric Projects.  Bharat Desai talked on the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in the year 1975. Prema Santhnam  gave talk on Diwali and how it is celebrated at the various places in India and Abroad.  She said Saint like Buddha  Mahavira and Guru Govindsinh were enlightened during Diwali. She added that Diwali festival is being celebrated in  Malaya, Sri Lanka,  Fiji, and including at White House, USA.A Srinivasan talked on the achievement of Barack Obama. Parthsarthy presented the problems faced by Obama  and his achievements thereon. S Krishnamurthy presented his remembrances regarding Nehru.
Dr Mahipal Ghemawat talked on the diabities.
                                                  Avatar Kaur presented devotional song of Saint Ravidas. Thadani presented one song from Siagal.
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Friends on Same Wavelength as on 12th November 2012
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S Krishnamurthy was presiding over the meeting and Acharya Brahamachari  Prabodh Chaitanya  Resident Head of Chinmaya Mission, San Jose was Guest Speaker of the day. The program started with prayer offered by Rangamani Swamy. Kamala Krishnamurthy and Sita Dorairaj also Sang devotional songs thereafter.
                                      M L Swamy, Secretary of FOSWL gave welcome address wherein he mentioned the activities  of all units including 'FOSWL-India . A Narayanaswami gave introduction of the Guest Speaker . S  Krishnamurthy Chair person gave his  opening remark.

                                      Thereafter Acharya Prabodh Chaitanya started his talk on 'Ramayana'. He stated that' Ramayana' is a backbone of Hindu religion. He added that Diwali is a homecoming of Rama after defeating Ravan. Vedas described 'Purna Purshottam' which is drawn  in 'Ramayana'.  He further informed that there are different types of 'Ramayana' i.e, 'Vaidic Ramayana' Vedam Vyas Ramayana, Valmiki 'Ramayana' and Tulsidas 'Ramayana'.  Besides that each 'Ramayana' emphasis on different aspects. The Vedam Vyas 'Ramayana 'emphasis on Truth and Tulsidas 'Ramayana' gives more stress on devotion.
                                     ' Ramayana' also reflects Ideal person, Ideal relationship between Husband and Wife, including Ideal relationship between Teacher and Student. It also give guidance for solving difficult problems of life i.e.  Surrendering to God. Hanuman, Sugrive,and Vibhisan are the instances wherein they totally surrendered to Rama. It also shows that Ravan was illusion. Therefore he was  destroyed. Thus one can get lasting peace by getting rid of illusion.
                                      In concluding remarks Acharya said that  one should give importance to time and it should not be wasted. Besides that keep your mind pure and have positive attitudes,
                                   The question answer session was also received very well. The vote of thank was proposed at the end.
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Chajjuka Chaubara as on 7th November 2012
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M Santhnam presented Omkara and explained its importance in day to day life.  Thereafter  Prema Santhnam presented her talk on the  life of Kalidas and his contributions in the Sanskrit literature. She explained the meaning of Kalidas i.e. Devotee of Devi Kali. She also referred the great literary work of Kalidas like Shakuntal, Kumar Shambhav and Raguvansh.
                                                     Hari Verma quoated some of the instances from the life of Akbar and Birbal. He also discussed regarding the originality of Bengan and Rice. He informed that vegetable  like Bengan had come from China.  M Santhnam  presented talk from Dynasore to Cockroach. He informed that cockroach were created 350 million year ago with 4500 types.  They have mouth under their head. They can live without food for one month and without water for two weeks.They have blood of white color.  S Krishnamurthy informed that cockroach can be killed with the mixture of  Boric water and Suger. Krishnan atomic scientist informed that Atomic Reactors are always safe with proper Security Measures. Therefore the Contravarcy over' Karum Kulam Atomic Station, near Chennai is uncalled for. B K Rao talked on the cheap houses provided to the cyclone affected people in the Krishna Delta Area of Andhra Pradesh. He also pointed out the application of high tech in the Housing Industries.
\                                                  Thadani and Harendra Vasavada sang Saigal songs. Mrulaniji presented  Hidustani Classicl  Music. Mrs krishna a senior lady recited poem in Sanskrit.  Mrs Kaur a senior also recited devotional song.
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CURRENT EVENTS AS ON 5TH NOVEMBER 2012
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( 125 TH SESSION)
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The program started with prayer offered by Syamala.  M Santhnam conducted the program.
            Amrita Verma presented talk on India wherein  she mentioned regarding Durga and Dashera festivals celebrated all over India  She also mentioned regarding recent visit of British High Commissioner to Gujarat in order to establish business relationship thereon. She also pointed out recent reshuffle of Central cabinet wherein 22 new ministers were inducted. The corruption charges against Khurshid Alam Khan, External Affair Minister and against Nitin Gadkari, President BJP,were also discussed. She also mentioned about Karina Kapoor's marriage with Saif Ali Khan of Patudi.
                    Dhanu Siva presented  on America.  He described the achievements of Barack Obama wherein he stated that unemployment is reduced, the stock market has gone up, real estate has stabilized  Besides that he has also brought health care reforms. He has withdrawn from Iraq and made plan for periodical withdrawal from Afghanistan, In short overall economy has improved. He pointed out that Mitt Romney is inconsistent in his policy statement and not clear in his figure work.  He also referred the economical crisis of Europe.
                    B K Rao talked on world situation. He mentioned regarding the forthcoming new  leadership in America and China- The two biggest economies of the world. He also mentioned the record growth of china where in 95 % population is covered under Health care. He added China's economy is Unstable at Grass root level, Dejected at Middle level and Out of control at high level. He informed that there is no right of information in China. He also informed regarding the latest situation in Syria. He concluded with the latest developments in Stem research.
           The Yoga session was taken by Mahendrabhai Between 12.00 noon to 1.00 Pm,
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