Saturday, November 22, 2025

Nature’s Erotica; Liquid Love Drops On Wet Pink Unfurling Petals - IMRAN®

The desirable rose and nature’s erotica speak for themselves in this No Edit / No Filter iPhone 17 Pro Max photo. I captured it outside my blessed home at 10 AM today, Saturday, November 22nd, 2025.

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #nature #weekend #autumn #wordplay #desire

Friday, November 21, 2025

K2 Rose And Sat, And Rose Up, In The Morning (+ Grammar Challenge For You!) — IMRAN®

Do you think you communicate or write well? Here’s a Dual (not Duel) Challenge for my puns- and grammar-loving friends. Please write:

1- A tight but detail-accurate single sentence stating that: (My German Shepherd) K2 rose in the morning, he sat (as you see in the picture), and an upright rose (flower) sat in its permanent place as it rose (from the ground) in the morning, both (photographed) in the morning (light).

2- An accurate but fun/punny “headline” where succinctness takes precedence over grammar.

Post in comments. We would love to see who of you Rose to the challenge and who Sat it out. 😉😊

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #humor #wordplay #writing #editing #grammar #puns #headlines #language #morning #Rose #flowers #WhiteHouse

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Teaching An Old Falcon New Tricks - IMRAN®

As a Pakistan-born American, I recall the Catch-22 drama Pakistan had to deal with to receive the coveted F-16s it had already paid the USA and General Dynamics for years before.

Years later I got to see and touch one of the (by-then) aging ones during a visit to Pakistan Air Force’s legendary airbase in Sargodha, where my younger brother was stationed as the top law enforcement officer.

My visit there was at a very tense moment with Pakistan and its sworn enemy on the verge of nuclear war. As a perpetual student pilot and forever wannabe-fighter-pilot kid at heart, it was an amazing feeling of awe and pride — as a Pakistani, an American, an engineer, and a pilot — to be standing next to the marvel of engineering and lethal force the nuclear-prepped aircraft represented.

The F-16 first entered service in 1978, and nearly 4,600 have been produced since then. Today, it remains in frontline use with the United States Air Force and more than 25 other air forces worldwide, making it the most widely deployed fighter of its generation.

The design is hitting 50 years of age soon, but I still love the sleek aircraft. Plus, it continues to improve in capability. “L3Harris Starts Low Rate Production Of New F-16 Viper Shield,” reports SAE International.

#IMRAN #aviation #aeronautics #aircraft #engineering #F16 #GeneralDynamics #history #warfare #politics #WorldAffairs #weapons #innovation #design #50Years #Pakistan #India #Kashmir Government of Pakistan The Boeing Company

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

When GRAVITY of Movies Becomes Reality, From Crystal Palace to SKYFALL! – IMRAN®

“A Collision With Space Debris Leaves 3 Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Orbit,” reports WIRED (link in comment).

This incident was not quite as catastrophic as the global disaster so brilliantly and realistically depicted in the great movie GRAVITY, but—like all cases of life imitating art—collisions between spacecraft and the tons of debris floating in the (literally) “high” seas of space were bound to happen.

Fortunately, this is a (somewhat) minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of superpower space programs, though certainly a serious challenge for the crew. Still, it highlights the importance of tracking and attempting to eradicate space debris—something I was privileged to discuss nearly 25 years ago with the top brass of the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Flying from Long Island, NY for my first visit to Huntsville, AL, my excitement was already high at the literally incredible doors that were opening for me. I vividly recall being escorted into a super-secure facility—one so restricted that even U.S. Senators could not enter without prior vetting and authorization.

Having seen the great movie WarGames as a young electrical engineering student at UET in Lahore, Pakistan, you can imagine the goosebumps I still get thinking about visiting the real-life equivalent of NORAD and “Crystal Palace” from that film.

There, I met with Lieutenant General John Costello, the Commanding General at the time, to talk about EverTrac™’s solutions for “tracking people & assets indoors & outdoors”—including the greatest of all outdoors: the increasing number of satellites, rockets, tests of potential missiles for a future battle, and the resulting orbital debris in space.

That was a quarter century before today’s United States Space Force came into existence, complete with its logo that critics noted looked suspiciously like Star Trek’s Starfleet emblem.

Time flies, as do more rocket ships hurtling into orbit. With each deployment of an explosive bolt here, a breakaway fragment there, the exponential increase in risk becomes clear. The likelihood of a real-life drama—like the one Sandra Bullock and George Clooney endured on screen—rises dramatically.

I need to rewatch the 3D Blu-ray I bought a few years ago. What do you think are the chances of a true catastrophe, and in what time frame? What solutions do you imagine?

At EverTrac™, we have (bad pun alert!) plenty of space to track your ideas and present them to the right people.

EverTrac™

#IMRAN #EverTrac #space #news #accident #disaster #Huntsville #autobiography #SpaceForce #USASMDC #defense #warfare #WarGames #Gravity #moviereference #gratitude #success

Nights In [Purple & Gold] Satin - Aerial Appreciation Stunning Sunset Dramatic Dusk - Apollo Beach, Tampa Bay, Florida - IMRAN®

As dusk darkened, new Nights in Purple and Gold Satin draped Apollo Beach, Tampa Bay, Florida — and me. In that radiant veil, the glow of my eternal gratitude burned bright, a light no night could dim.

This is an absolutely unedited, untouched, SOOC (straight out of camera) DJI M3P drone video I captured at my blessed home on August 2, 2025.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Gratitude & Tranquility At Saturday Dusk On Tampa Bay Tonight — IMRAN®

As the sun slips beneath the horizon, painting the sky in hues of fire and velvet, I stand in quiet awe—grateful for this life, this moment, this view.

The gentle breeze, the loyal gaze of K2, the stillness of the pool mirroring the heavens… all whisper a reminder: peace is not found, it is felt.

Tonight, Tampa Bay offers not just beauty, but a balm for the soul. How is your weekend going, my gentle reader friend?

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #Sunset #sky #clouds #nature #seaside #gratitude #blessed #lifestyle #Maghreb #dog #GermanShepherd

Friday, November 14, 2025

A Magical Moment At Tranquil Late Night Key West Harbor – IMRAN®

One late, dark, and tranquil cool night, walking along the deserted Key West harbor, I captured several beautiful moments and scenes. This one stood out.

It evokes for me a sense of solitude and serenity—a quiet time for reflection, even as the harbor rests under the soft glow of night. It also hints at the charm of a peaceful boardwalk stroll, where boats gently sway and time seems to pause.

That’s why I always say: how we feel about any given moment in life is shaped not only by what we see, but by how we choose to see it—how we respond, how we feel.

Happiness may not be possible in every single circumstance. But living a life filled with joy and meaning is a choice we make in our minds and souls.

What does this image make you feel?

#IMRAN #Florida #FloridaKeys #sunset #winter #travelogue #travel #leisure #seaside #beach #boating #harbor #yachting #boats #yachts #marina #lifestyle #luxury #boardwalk #night #sky #tourism #philosophy #photography #happiness #tranquility

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

11:11 11/11 - Perfect Time To Tell You About My Book Titled “1” - IMRAN®

Random coincidence of time and date at 11:11 am on November 11 is the perfect time to mention my upcoming book titled “1”!

I will share more later! (iPhone screen image is a photo I took at my Apollo Beach home dock a few years ago)

#IMRAN #time #life #writing #author #books #ONE #numbers #alignment #timing #coincidence #gratitude #publishing #LifeGoals #success

Monday, November 10, 2025

Bubble Or Balloon? From Silicon Dreams To AI Hype Nightmare Risks: A Veteran’s Warning - IMRAN®

I’ve spent my life in tech—not watching from the sidelines, but architecting, building, and advising through every major wave: the personal computer revolution, the rise of the internet, the explosion of the web, the shift to cloud, and now the AI era. Each phase brought real transformation. But each also attracted speculative frenzy. And every time, I’ve called the bubble before it burst.

This past week, I wrapped a strategic consultation with the CEO, CIO, and CFO of a global tech-finance giant. Our sessions spanned infrastructure, capital allocation, and long-term innovation cycles. What emerged was a sobering pattern—and a familiar warning.

Today, hyperscalers are pouring over $320 billion into data center buildouts, racing to lay the groundwork for AI’s future. Meanwhile, Nvidia—whose chips power much of this buildout—has soared to a staggering $5 trillion valuation. These chips aren’t just processors—they’re the new oil rigs of digital intelligence. But the velocity of investment is outpacing the clarity of purpose. Everyone’s building. Few are asking why. Fewer still are asking what comes next.

AI is real. It will outlast us. But the current capital stampede feels eerily like the dot-com era. Back then, the internet was revolutionary—but billions were burned chasing unsustainable “dog-coms.” Today, we risk repeating that cycle with AI-native startups, GPU-saturated cloud zones, and speculative infrastructure bets.

And it won’t stop here.

I predict the next hype cycle will hit quantum computing between 2030–2035—driven by breakthroughs in error correction, entanglement scaling, and sovereign quantum zones. By 2050, bio-computing and DNA-based logic systems will trigger another wave, promising molecular-scale computation and biologically integrated networks. These will be real. But the speculative frenzy around them will be just as dangerous.

Here’s the deeper truth: just one phase of this AI buildout—one hyperscaler’s annual spend—could fund global food security, clean water access, or universal education. We’re not short on capital. We’re short on clarity, courage, and conscience.

The lesson? Vision without discipline isn’t innovation—it’s speculation. We must fund what solves real problems, not what chases headlines. We must build with clarity, not just capacity. And we must remember that the internet survived the dot-com crash because it was real. AI will survive this hype cycle too—but only if we protect its integrity now.

I’ve seen this movie before. I know how it ends. But I also know how it begins again—with smarter choices, sharper questions, and a refusal to follow the herd off a cliff.

This article distills insights from a one-week strategic engagement with a global tech-finance client—where we explored AI infrastructure, capital risk, and long-term innovation cycles. If you’re a founder, investor, or enterprise leader navigating similar questions, let’s connect. These conversations are already happening at the highest levels. The question is: are you asking the right ones? I am here to help.

Saturday, November 08, 2025

My GSD K2 Likes To Stop By My Great Neighbor’s Always Changing Sports Cars Collection - IMRAN®

Like my now gone German Shepherd Kennedy, K2 likes to check out Steve’s cars. Corvettes are great but he also wants to ensure the German ones — like the Mercedes-Benzes and Porsches — are protected from any passing traffic.

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #cars #Corvette #Porsche #sportscars #lifestyle

(At Home) A Million Miles (From Home) – (Never) Up In The Air (Even Up In The Air) – IMRAN®

I’ve officially crossed the million-mile mark with Delta Air Lines. The account summary today shows 955,805 miles, but I had redeemed 60,000 miles for a trip a few years ago.
My most recent roundtrip—Tampa to LaGuardia/JFK and back—pushed me past the million-mile threshold. I’ve been a Delta SkyMiles member since 1989, and every mile tells a story—from business breakthroughs to personal journeys across the globe.
This doesn’t even include the half a million miles I had with Northwest Airlines. Sadly, I lost those because I didn’t find the old paper ticket coupons until decades after Delta had taken over the airline.
It also doesn’t include my half a million miles on Pakistan International Airlines. I became the first in my family to fly at age 7—more than 55 years ago. I stopped flying PIA about a decade ago when it went from being one of the world’s great airlines to one of its most dangerous white elephants (though still better than Air India and similar carriers).
This is more than just my love for travel. It’s about loyalty, longevity, and living life fully—one mile, one flight, one day at a time.

© 1989–2025 IMRAN®

Friday, November 07, 2025

How My German Shepherd K2 Likes To Sleep - IMRAN®

#LetSleepingDogsLie!

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #humor #FunnyAnimals #sleep

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Wind Weathered White Resilient Remarkable Rose - IMRAN®

Twelve years ago, I planted rose bushes in the garden of my blessed Apollo Beach home in Florida. Over the years, some have flourished, soaring to 10–12 feet tall, their fragrant, vivid blooms a testament to nature’s splendor. Yet, a few faced tougher odds—likely due to the rocky soil in some parts of the property.

One such tenacious little bush resides by the edge of my driveway. Unlike its lofty neighbors, this resilient rose has remained modest in height—just two to three feet tall. Nestled in a wind tunnel between my home and the one next door, it has faced countless challenges but has never faltered.

Today, under the already vivid late-March sun, it bore some of its regular gifts: two beautiful white roses. Their petals, though already whipped and worn by the wind’s unrelenting force today, showcased a quiet beauty, a defiant charm. Weathered but wonderful, this rose stands as a remarkable symbol of life’s enduring will to bloom, even against the odds.

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #roses #flowers #nature #spring #resilience #perseverance #inspiration #gratitude

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Tokyo, We Have An Addiction - IMRAN®

Superb salmon tataki, great tuna tartare, wonderful yellowtail jalapeño, and the two fabulous salmon and tuna specialty rolls including mango and avocado make up a great dinner.

#food #Japanese #IMRAN #photography #bokeh #sushi #sashimi #fish #humor #wordplay #dining #style #foodie #LongIsland #NewYork #seafood #gratitude

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Fun Fabulous France,Spring Sunset Shades, Paris Places Perspective (April 21, 2018) - IMRAN®

Fun Fabulous France,Spring Sunset Shades, Paris Places Perspective (April 21, 2018) - IMRAN®
It was mid-spring in Paris, and the city was bathed in the kind of light photographers dream about. At a quarter past eight, as the sun dipped toward the horizon, I stood atop the Arc de Triomphe watching the golden hour unfold across the city.
In the foreground, the slender spire of Église Saint-François-Xavier pierced the skyline, its silhouette etched in gold against the evening sky. A quiet but commanding presence, it stood as a reminder of the city’s spiritual and architectural depth.
Just beyond it, Les Invalides gleamed, its dome catching the sunset’s last rays and glowing like polished gold. Beneath that brilliance lies Napoleon Bonaparte, but in that moment, the monument felt alive—radiating history.
Far off, the Montparnasse Tower rose above the skyline, its modern silhouette softened by the amber light. Often seen as a break from tradition, tonight it looked almost poetic—like even the future was willing to bask in the past.
And beneath me, the Arc de Triomphe itself—my perch and Paris’s proud sentinel. Built to honor those who fought for France, it offered a view that stitched centuries together in one radiant sweep. That evening, Paris didn’t just whisper its story—it sang it in gold.

© 2018-2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #France #Paris #history #autobiography #travel #travelogue #architecture #memories #city Canon Vixia

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Tokyo, We Have An Addiction - IMRAN®

Superb salmon tataki in the front. Tuna tartare appetizer on the right. Wonderful yellowtail jalapeño appetizer to the left rear.

#food #Japanese #IMRAN #photography #bokeh #sushi #sashimi #fish #humor #wordplay #dining #style #foodie #LongIsland #NewYork

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Déja Vu vs DoYa View: Do You Experience Such Coincidental Alignments Of Random Things? - IMRAN®

Have you ever had one of those oddly timed coincidences that feels too precise to ignore? I experience a lot of those. Not the type of déjà vu brainwave—of having experienced that exact moment before and knowing exactly what would unfold in the next few seconds—but actual verifiable alignment of various unrelated things, despite total randomness.

This weekend, on October 10, 2025, I grabbed another handful of unread magazines from my piles of thousands that I’m working to browse and send to recycling at my Long Island home. Among them was a July 2018 issue of GQ, which I placed on my dining table in New York to browse during dinner and dispose of.

I’d owned it for over seven years but never flipped through it—mostly because I’d been spending so much time in Florida. An artist named Zayn Malik was on the cover.

The name Zain is of personal significance to me in another not-so-secret, precious part of my life. But I didn’t recognize Zayn. I’ve never followed One Direction and had no prior awareness of him in the band or as a solo artist. Still, something about his Pakistani heritage caught my attention, so I looked him up.

Here’s the weirdness: that same day—October 11, 2025—he released a new single. So the moment I finally engaged with a seven-year-old magazine cover featuring someone I’d never heard of, he happened to drop new music. It was so random that if it were in a movie, the audience would laugh at it as one of those “yeah, sure, like that type of coincidence happens in real life.”

No algorithm prompted me. No playlist suggested him. Just a perfectly timed sync between a forgotten magazine and a new release from someone I had literally just learned existed.

This Zayn “moment” wasn’t serendipity. I have no direct connection to him or even his music. But it was one more entry in a long list of strange, well-timed coincidences that seem to follow me. Do you have similar experiences and stories to share?

#IMRAN #NewYork #LongIsland #EastPatchogue #HeronPointe #GreatSouthBay #magazines #music #random #serendipity #coincidence #timing #philosophy

Thursday, October 09, 2025

American, Delta Departures From Departing Delta At Tampa — Early Spring, Blue Skies — IMRAN®

Flying and photography—two lifelong loves I was blessed to begin at age 7 in Pakistan, thanks to my late, incredible father. In the late 1960s, I became the first in my family to fly, and likely one of the first kids my age to own a brand-new camera. So flying, photography, photographing flying, and flying photography remain enduring sources of joy and gratitude.

On March 28, 2025, I was departing from Tampa International Airport, bound for New York City. The crisp early spring air offered blue skies to aviators and photographers alike. Just as my Delta flight was preparing to depart, an American Airlines jet nosed into position—wedging itself between another Delta flight taking off and mine. A moment of motion, memory, and the magic of flight.

#IMRAN #flying #family #Florida #Tampa #Delta #American #airplanes #aircraft #aviation #travel #memories #spring #autobiography

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

December Sunset (Board/Dog)Walk At New York Home - IMRAN®

I had taken K2 to the beloved New York home after the dual hurricane hits at the blessed Tampa Bay home. This was a capture with the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. I captured it on December 6, 2024 as we walked to the home beach to enjoy another sunset.

#IMRAN #NewYork #LongIsland #EastPatchogue #HeronPointe #GreatSouthBay #Sunset #sky #clouds #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #gratitude #winter #walking #marina

Sunday, October 05, 2025

Grateful For 30th Autumn At Blessed Love-Filled New York Home - IMRAN®

Thirty autumns in this blessed New York home. I look around and see the layers—colors, textures, memories—each one a quiet witness to the seasons I’ve lived, created, and archived here.

The blue shirt wasn’t planned, but it matched the mood: calm, grateful, present. Behind me, one mirror catches a beautiful black stone statue of two lovers in embrace I bought a quarter century ago. An ode to the beloveds who gave all of themselves to me in this haven of uninhibited love. You know who you are.

The other mirror reflects my aviator leather jacket, from learning to fly 25 years ago. Other fragments of the room you see, like my journals and posts, catch slices of time and life.

Even the mobile sways with stories. I took this selfie not to pose, but to pause—and honor the space that’s held me and my loves through it all.

#IMRAN #NewYork #LongIsland #EastPatchogue #HeronPointe #HomeSweetHome #selfie #memories #gratitude #memoir #love #lovers

Saturday, October 04, 2025

Delta Happy (Not To Collide With Another Aircraft At LGA) Meal — IMRAN®

On my flight to New York, I was grateful for Delta’s consistently solid service and a flavorful spicy chicken afternoon fare in the Pakistani/Indian style — always a welcome option, even for someone who’s not a rice fan. I made my foray in seat 4A, foraging through a surprisingly delightful light meal.

Their occasional beef stroganoff and other limited-edition meals can reach restaurant quality, as I’ve posted before.

I was even more grateful not to be on either of the two Delta planes that collided at LaGuardia Airport after my flight. That must’ve been…. “Awkward!”

#IMRAN #NYC #Pakistan #dining #food #foodie #travel #travelogue #humor #gratitude #menu #Delta #lifestyle

Friday, October 03, 2025

K2, Framed By Fall, A Portrait At The New York Property - IMRAN®

Late last November, K2 joined me on a drive to Long Island, New York—his quiet strength filling the space left behind by Kennedy, whom we had bid farewell eight months earlier in April. That autumn late morning, he posed with a grace that felt both present and timeless, captured against the fading gold of trees at the property in East Patchogue.

#IMRAN #GSD #GermanShepherd #LongIsland #NewYork #EastPatchogue #autumn #portrait #nature #humor

100,000 Viewers on Google vs. 14+ Million Views on Flickr; Where Do We Go From Here? — IMRAN®

A late night notification from Google caught me off guard pleasantly: over 100,000 people have viewed the handful of photos I’ve posted there only recently. That’s less than 1% of what I’ve shared on Flickr—where I’ve amassed 14+ million views over nearly 20 years. But let’s not confuse metrics.

Google counted viewers, Flickr counts views. One is pure generic global reach, the other is fewer but with many loyal viewers over the years. It’s a moment to reflect—not just on numbers, but on platforms and squandered potential.

Microsoft let Skype rot on the vine. IMHO, WhatsApp and its clones wouldn’t have been necessary if Skype’s global community hadn’t been mismanaged into oblivion. Yahoo did the same with Flickr. Instagram might’ve remained a footnote had Yahoo not fumbled its head start—first under Jerry’s indecision, then under Marissa Mayer’s overhyped tenure.

Today’s Flickr is a shadow of its heyday. I recently scrolled through its primitive messaging system—still a stream of unthreaded, individual messages spanning hundreds of screens—to revisit my earliest interactions. Most of those accounts are gone. Others haven’t posted in a decade. Many have deleted their entire libraries, including non-erotic content, just to comply with Flickr’s shifting paid account policies.

In a world of uncensored paid platforms, wildly popular free PG-13 services, and even Google’s passive hosting options, it’s increasingly difficult to justify the steep annual cost of a Flickr Pro subscription.

So I ask: What are your thoughts? What’s your plan? Where do we, and Flickr, go from here?

#IMRAN #Yahoo #Flickr #Microsoft #Skype #strategy #consumers #customers #loyalty #CX #UX #innovation #future #photos #photography #SocialMedia #PhotoSharing #censorship #IMHO #commentary #management

Thursday, October 02, 2025

Fortunate To Know & Understand “O Fortuna” - IMRAN®

“O Fortuna” from “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff is not just music—it’s a thunderous invocation of fate’s cruelty and fortune’s volatility. Composed in 1935, when my late father was a toddler, this choral masterpiece opens the cantata with a primal force that has echoed through concert halls, film scores, and—regrettably—too many superficial ads. But beneath the bombast lies a profound meditation on the wheel of fortune, the rise and fall of human destiny, and the raw unpredictability of life.

This particular performance by the Vienna Philharmonic (Wiener Philharmoniker) captures both the grandeur and the anguish embedded in Orff’s vision. The Latin lyrics, drawn from 13th-century medieval poetry, speak of fate as a tyrant—blind, capricious, and ever-turning. If you take a moment to read the translated text, you’ll uncover lines like:

“Fate—monstrous and empty, you whirling wheel…”

These aren’t just dramatic flourishes—they’re existential truths, shouted into the void by monks and minstrels who knew suffering, joy, and the impermanence of both.

There are many reasons why it moves me so much. The music’s relentless rhythm mirrors the pounding of time itself. The choir’s crescendos evoke the rise and fall of empires, fortunes, and lives. The lyrics remind us that no triumph is permanent, and no despair is final.

This piece has been one of my personal favorites for decades—not just for its sonic power, but for its philosophical depth. It’s a greatness-inspiring reminder that art can scream truth louder than any sermon or slogan.

Watch the video in the comment below—and if you’ve never read the full translation, do it. You’ll never hear “O Fortuna” the same way again.

I first heard O Fortuna more than 35 years ago—and it struck a chord so deep, I’ve never stopped resonating with it. Its fierce truth about fate and fortune mirrored my own worldview so precisely, it felt like the music had named something I’d always known. That alignment wasn’t just emotional—it was philosophical, spiritual, and enduring. I consider myself truly ‘Fortunate To Know & Understand “O Fortuna.”’

#IMRAN #music #classics #ClassicalMusic #Vienna #orchestra #CarminaBurana #fate #fortune #philosophy #history

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MMM: Making Music Magic: See How New Order Created Blue Monday - IMRAN®

How many of you love this great dance track from the 1980s? I enjoyed the breakdown https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1LnMUsCPRn/?mibextid=wwXIfr of the awesome song Blue Monday by New Order. https://youtu.be/9GMjH1nR0ds?si=Iro8-uJ8N2_3lWaq

Having loved the song since it came out, and being into MIDI music-making since the start of MIDI, literally 40 years ago, it makes me appreciate their talent and the power of this track so much more.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

QUIZ TIME 🅿️🕠 – IMRAN®

It’s 5:30 PM on a Sunday. You pull up next to this sign.

How long can you park here for free?

• A) 15 minutes

• B) Until 9 PM

• C) All night

• D) Depends which way your car is facing

• E) Timeless trap to get your money

I know the answer. I just want to see who reads signs like a lawyer and who reads them like a poet. Bonus points if you argue with someone in the comments and still get it wrong! 😄

Let the parking punditry begin.

#IMRAN #NewYork #LongIsland #EastPatchogue #Patchogue #parking #signs #BadSigns #travel #humor #quiz

Neighbor’s Beautiful Deep Blue Boat Slips Past Light Blue Shallow Waters in Boating Channel – IMRAN®

Just one of those quietly gorgeous moments I’ve captured over the years—one among more than a hundred thousand I’d love to share with you all. But my desire to write a story with each one means it’ll take me about 175 more years to get through the backlog… and that’s not counting the new pictures I hope to take, God willing, in whatever life still has in store.

This scene from June 5, 2021, features a beautiful boat from my neighborhood gliding past the shallow, light blue waters of Tampa Bay—channeling, pun intended, a palette worthy of the Bahamas. I captured it at the empty lot near my home, accompanied by my beloved German Shepherds, Kennedy and K2.

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #boat #boating #beach #seaside #cruising #lifestyle #summer #memories

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Thought For Food: 7 Leaf’s Indian Restaurant Tampa - IMRAN®

I was in the area for a meeting and did a quick search for Pakistani or Indian food—this place popped up. It was around 4:30 PM, so I wasn’t sure they’d be open, but they were already serving, so I drove over. It’s a new spot, open for about a month.

The two ladies running the place were very attentive, and I happened to be the only customer around 5 PM. Normally, when I visit a restaurant like this, I order three or more dishes to sample a variety and enjoy the leftovers at home over the next few days. But since I won’t be home until midnight tonight, I went with a single dish to test the waters: chicken tikka masala.

I give that an A—flavorful and well-prepared. The rice was decent (I’m not a big fan of rice in general), so I’d rate it a B. The service was excellent, also an A. I even tried the rice pudding, which surprised me—I usually don’t care for it, but theirs was genuinely enjoyable. Another A.

The only downside: they don’t have a tandoor oven yet, so the naan was the store-bought kind you’d find at an Indian grocery. It didn’t quite match the quality of the entrée. I’d give that a C. Hopefully, they’ll add a real tandoor to their kitchen soon. The ambience is typical medium sized family owned restaurant, but bright and easy. The toilet was also well lit, and clean.

Overall, I’d definitely come back to try more dishes. Promising start for a new restaurant.

#IMRAN #food #foodie #Pakistani #Indian #restaurant #review #FoodReview #Tampa #Florida

Friday, September 26, 2025

Hollywood Report: Relentless, Risky, Bold, Honest and Uncomfortably Timely - IMRAN®

“One Battle After Another” lives up to its name—a relentless cascade of conflict, both physical and ideological. While I respect the high praise it’s receiving, I landed at a solid 7.5 out of 10—not because it lacks merit, but because it demands that kind of brutal honesty.

The film is bold. In a landscape of sanitized storytelling, it dares to confront uncomfortable truths. Credit to the writer, producer, and investors for backing a vision this unflinching. The cast delivers across the board: Leonardo DiCaprio proves once again that he can masterfully balance drama, comedy, politics, and violence—all within a single role. Benicio Del Toro remains a stellar performer, bringing quiet intensity and layered nuance. And Sean Penn? Surprisingly impressive in yet another great performance —his presence adds weight without tipping into melodrama.

The writing holds surprising depth, and the cinematography is often stunning, though some sequences linger longer than they should, slowing the pace. The early segments—set in a historical backdrop from years ago—carry a tone that occasionally veers into dark comedy. At times, it feels like an awkward apology for illegal immigration politics, the backlash to which itself created the environment for opponents to take a turn to normalize fascism and embrace tyranny for the USA. But that tonality gives way to something far more serious.

The film’s real power lies in its depiction of how fragile our civil and physical liberties have become even here in America. It doesn’t just warn—it shows where we already are.

In a world where Christian-nationalism desires and authoritarian acts are increasingly normalized, the movie reminds us how easily any one of us could be coerced, disappeared, or crushed by the machinery of state power under the current circumstances.

I wanted to rate the movie higher. But 7.5 felt right. Still, I’d recommend One Battle After Another over most of the risk-averse fare coming out of Hollywood. It’s not perfect—but it’s brave, and disturbingly relevant.

What do you think?

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

K2 GSD GSB BayWatch Full Moon NY Home — IMRAN®

Last autumn, my beautiful and energetic German Shepherd K2 joined me at my New York home. We were missing Kennedy, my precious pup we had to say goodbye to in April 2024.

It was a stunning Friday evening: full moon rising on one side of the property, sunset melting into the Great South Bay on the other. K2 stood still, focused, watching a beautiful large swan floating nearby.

GSD on GSB ON TGIF.

#IMRAN #NewYork #LongIsland #EastPatchogue #HeronPointe #GreatSouthBay #GSD #GermanShepherd #dogs #FullMoon #autumn #animals #gratitude #memories #focus #discipline

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Tuesday’s Totally Thrilling Truly Stunning Serene Sunset Sky - IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #Sunset #sky #clouds #nature #seaside #Tuesday #gratitude #autumn

Monday, September 15, 2025

Intriguingly Infinite Unlimited Uncertainty, Schrödinger’s Sticker, Tag Timing, Found Fond Mobile Memories – IMRAN®

A quarter century ago, I became CEO of EverTrac. It grew into the industry’s vision-setting, thought-leading, sizzling-tech telematics and location-aware startup. We pushed live, wireless, remote mobile-systems management past 200 mph. Just this morning, I was drafting a post to commemorate 25 years of that journey. (That one’s coming soon.)

But not all parts of the business were sexy. Asset tracking was one unglamorous—but profitable—component. I was the first to demo RFID to Walmart’s tech leadership—surprisingly forward-looking at the time. Miniaturized RFID is now everywhere, embedded in tags of all kinds but it was cutting edge back then.

Fast forward 25 years. Just 24 hours after kicking off EverTrac anniversary planning, I spotted this in a Publix parking lot: a bright yellow tag that reads “Missing tag. Do not remove.”

So… THE tag is missing, but THIS tag isn’t? If it’s not missing from something, why is it on the asphalt? If I found it, is it still missing? Or it emotionally missing an asset? 😊

What happens to the item with the missing tag, now missing the “Missing tag” tag? Escher at work—drawing conclusions within conclusions, all puns intended.

And now, does “Do not remove” mean the cleaning crew must leave it there forever? Is this a permanent placeholder for a temporary identity? There’s some principal uncertainty principle at work here.

Maybe it’s Schrödinger’s label—both absent and present. Down to earth asset management meets spaced out existential crisis. 😉😀

Any bad puns or wordplay you want us to (for Ever)Trac(k)? Stick them in comments below!

#IMRAN #humor #travel #Florida #ApolloBeach #roadway #geekhumor #philosophy #AssetManagement #EverTrac #RFID #history #science #tech #puns

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Thought For Food: Never Order Dinner When Famished - IMRAN®

It’s always easy to over-order—or overdo the grocery haul—when hunger takes the wheel. Last night’s indulgence at Roti Restaurant: Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Curry, and Chicken Karahi. By tonight, I’m sure it’s all been efficiently converted into elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight.

#IMRAN #Florida #Riverview #Food #Dining #Foodie #Pakistani #Indian #Cuisine #FoodReview

My Memories, Music Maestros, Memorable Movies, Moving Music & Mancini Magic — IMRAN®

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My Memories, Music Maestros, Memorable Movies, Moving Music & Mancini Magic — IMRAN®

From watching The Pink Panther in Pakistan in the early 1970s… to seeing Berlin Philharmonic cellists surprise a modern audience with its iconic theme — life’s soundtrack keeps looping in unexpected ways.

Back in 1987, I was a 24-year-old Pakistani engineer and writer on my first foreign trip, a state guest of West Germany. I turned 25 in West Berlin, attending the city’s 750th anniversary celebration with a front-row seat at the Berliner Philharmoniker performing Beethoven and other monumental works — conducted by the legendary Herbert von Karajan, seated beside the great Willy Brandt.

This clip from Medici.tv’s social feed brings it full circle. Decades later, the same orchestra’s cellists playfully channel Mancini’s magic. Berlin, then and now, remains etched in my heart.

#IMRAN #Autobiography #Berlin #WestGermany #PinkPanther #Music #Orchestra #Cello #Concerts #History #Life #Travel #Pakistani #Legacy #MediciTV #Karajan #WillyBrandt #Beethoven #BerlinPhilharmonic

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Magic Monday Sole Sailboat Tranquil Tampa Bay Before Relentless Rain - IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #sailing #boating #sailboat #Monday #autumn #tranquility #peace #lifestyle

Thursday, September 04, 2025

K2 Watching Dolphins Passing By Tampa Bay Florida Home At Start Of Autumn - IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #nature #gratitude #home #clouds #autumn #seasons