Tuesday, 7. July 2009, 17:30:36
I don't know if i'm meant to write tonight. this is the first time i am trying to post a blog! the broadband is running so slow that i could probably hand deliver faster! i have been wondering (and writing!) about life and choice. with so much misery in the world and the divide between the haves and the have-nots ever widening, i wonder if a person's life is fate or destiny? there was a book a few years back - The Bible Code - which claimed that within the bible every event in human history, past and present, was predicted and recounted. so basically, everything is already set in stone. great. so much for having a thought then! this is at odds with my thinking and outlook - basically, i believe that there is some sort of balance - even if i cannot see it - in the cosmos. if you do bad things, bad things will happen to you. if you do good things you are probably happy anyway. but if everything is already written, already decided, it does not matter what you do, because you were suppose to anyway! that cannot be right. that's not living; it's acting. i cannot believe i have no control whatsoever over my life. which brings me nicely to my life and...being single. i always believed in a romanticized vision of coupledom. you meet your soulmate and through thick and thin, you grow together and get closer and more loving. as i get older - and have more potential "soulmates"! - my notion is getting jaded. do i wait and meet my soulmate? though the likelyhood of her coming to my front door is remote to non-existent. or, should i be out there, looking for that special somebody? now the problem with the looking is i don't know exactly what i'm looking for until i find it - or - until she find me! ther are plenty of attractive women in the city, but one does not feel a spark with all of them! or, to tell the truth, when walking down the street, it is hard to feel a spark with anybody. i need to relax i think. i'm healthy, got all my own teeth, great friends and family and look forward to going to work, unlike ninety percent of the population. with over six billion people on the planet - and i'm told quite a few of them are adult women - my future relationship must be out there somewhere. just got to start looking in the right places.
Tuesday, 7. July 2009, 17:30:35
I like comedy
, i really do,visual,verbal or a mix, it makes no difference to me. I happily - no pun intended - leave my television on Star World all the time. I do interupt the relentless comedy with other shows, movies - mostly English - and of course cricket. What i don't get is the never ending, all prevading dominance of "Friends". it was a great show, it dipped in the middle a bit - series 5 & 6 i think - but on the whole it was pretty brilliant. But it was hardly alone and - sticking my neck out here - it was not the funniest show of the nineties either. I give at least two consistently as funny if not funnier shows as examples; "Seinfeld", "Fraiser" or "Everybody Loves Raymond". I'm sure most would agree that all these shows are funny and i'm not disputing "Friends" funniness, but why do they keep showing the damn show? you can get it on dvd! everyone who loves it probably has. The other problem with everybody watching "Friends" is you end up with deja vu conversations - "hey, did you see the Friends last night? it was the one where Joey bought Chandler the gold bracelet! ha ha ha!" f*** off! when i ask if anyone saw "Fraiser" there is a sea of blank faces. There is nothing worse than seeing a comedy on your own! Trying to narrate the funniness of a show is difficult and embarrassing, they could at least interrupt the "Friends" monoply with the also brilliant "Scrubs". Unfortunately the channels own fabulous comedy gems are a little to edgy for early evening television, but Lord save us from more repeats of "Friends"!
Friday, 18. April 2008, 14:41:49
Hello world.
Welcome to my new blog. Everything still quite new here. But still the same Just The Guy Next Door from Yahoo 360 (
http://360.yahoo.com/georgevitus ), except decaying at different location. Template and stuff might be changed. I’m still searching for the perfect template. Blog roll not ready yet. Should be up soon.
Though i set up this blog in 2006, i rarely used it. The procrastinator in me is at work again.
So hang around and have fun.
Saturday, 24. June 2006, 05:00:47
me
Twelve Red Herrings is the last book i read which i finished a few days back.A life less ordinary, a day without actions and a dialog without its assent and dissent doesn’t make for much interesting and gripping read, does it? We all need variety and uncertainties in our lives to make it worthwhile and occupying. It is this that makes our life less ordinary, a life more spicy and juicy so to speak of. If we led a life, which did not throw up something new and challenging, something out of the blue once in a while, things would become predictable and once that happens the spice of life and the punk of it is missing. It becomes dry, boring and at times mundane, wow don’t we all want a happening life. I for one, sure do!
Well now since you know what iam talking about..it is on the book,which is a collection of twelve short stories, each more thrilling and exciting than the other is. In his classic style, Archer has created lifelike characters and woven them with intelligent story plots that amuse you and leave you reminiscing about them after you have finished the book.Usually I try to avoid collection of short stories like this one but this one really changed my mind.Jeffrey Archer really knows how to twist and turn stories so as to keep the reader riveted to the pages.
Presently Iam reading Michael Connelly 'A Darkness More Than Night',so far its an interesting murder plot.
Monday, 5. June 2006, 05:05:24
When you think of India, do you think first of ancient architectural treasures such as the Taj Mahal, grandiose Buddhist temples, royal palaces, and the modern buildings of Le Corbusier? Do you think of monsoon-swept seacoasts and tiger-infested jungles, or snow-capped Himalayas and camel rides across sun-scorched deserts? Do you think of backwater fishing villages and tea-farming estates, or the modernized look of cities such as Bombay, Delhi, and Calcutta?
A century ago, Mark Twain described India as "the land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty, of splendour and rags, of palaces and hovels, of famine and pestilence, of genies and giants and Aladdin lamps, of tigers and elephants, the cobra and the jungle, the country of a hundred nations and a hundred tongues, of a thousand religions and two million gods." Since that time, India has grown and changed, has gained all the advantages of modernization and technological awareness, and yet has not lost the magical qualities that have always charmed visitors. To this day, India is nothing if not diverse. That diversity--the variety of settings, and the spirit of accommodation in which so many distinct cultures live side by side--makes India's national identity as unique and fascinating as any on Earth.
Below are some engrossing photographs!
Thursday, 1. June 2006, 13:32:42
1.Stupidity—The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
2.Pretentiousness—Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
3. Solipsism—Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
5. Herd Conformity—That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of Perspective—Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints—know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies—Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive Pride—That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of Aesthetics—This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing—it’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
Sunday, 28. May 2006, 13:39:45
web, Download
Are you looking for an alternative to Internet Explorer and Firefox? Do you like the idea of having an MDI user interface and being able to browse in multiple windows? Do you care for a full keyboard interface for your browsing? Want to start up with multiple windows? Is your browser slow?
Surf the Internet in a safer, faster, and easier way .....Then try Opera at this link -
Opera Browser.
Here are some features of Opera i have mentioned below which gives me a whole new experience in browsing:
Already regarded as the world’s fastest, most secure browser, Opera speeds up your web browsing with these innovative features:
- Navigate quickly using intuitive mouse gestures and browser tabs.
- Start from where your last browsing session ended or save your entire session.
- Access downloaded files quickly with the transfer manager.
- Protect against identity theft and phishing with integrated security features.
- Speak up: surf the web hands-free using voice commands.
- Shop Amazon, browse eBay and search the web with Google right from the address bar.
- Set reminders for web pages you visit with the notes feature.
- Opera 9 beta comes with a new feature of Content Blocker.
- Last but not least, this version introduced Widgets. Widgets are small webpages that run outside of Opera, interact with webservices and are completely platform independent.
Opera has given me a whole new experience and anyone looking at alternate browsers should definitely check out Opera.
Thursday, 25. May 2006, 12:23:54
Miscellaneous
Should you think outside the box to succeed? Do you need an M.B.A. to get rich?If you answered yes to any of the above, it’s official: You have fallen victim to some of the most prevalent myths out
there. Don’t feel bad. In fact, most of the workforce subscribes to some very common beliefs about how to find, get and keep a job. Unfortunately, many of those beliefs are misguided.So heres the 13 identified myths.
1)CEOs come up through finance
Sure, some CFOs become CEOs. But according to placement firms, operations, sales and marketing and legal or strategic planning are all routes to the top, depending on the company and the corporate culture.
2)Companies are embracing work-life balance initiatives
Companies from Genentech to Google trumpet employee benefits like subsidized child care, free cafeteria meals and on-site doctors. At the same time, they and everyone else are trying to get more work from fewer employees using production-enhancing technology. BlackBerrys, wireless Internet access and cellphones are the most visible examples, but in fields like manufacturing, better equipment and more efficient software is putting the squeeze on employees as well.
3)Dating within the company is a career killer
In some companies, like Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, dating within the company is encouraged--hence the company’s ticker symbol: NYSE: LUV. A recent CareerBuilder.com survey showed that about half of workers have dated a co-worker, and in 2005 42% of workplace romances led to marriage, according to another study. Dating your boss? That’s still a big no-no.
4)Getting fired can jump-start your career
Not if you want to work in the public sector. It’s difficult to recover from a high-profile firing, especially at the senior-management level. And if your résumé includes a pattern of abrupt departures, that’s even worse. Just fired? Mitigating factors can include good references from your ex-boss, a recession-driven firing and a proven ability to learn from your mistakes.
5)Job jumping makes you look experienced
Job jumping makes you look jumpy. The executive placement firms we spoke to said moving around in your 20s is fine. But by the time an employee is in midcareer, companies expect to see a history of workplace commitment.
6)Nobody will hire a nonscience Ph.D.
Top think tanks, nonprofits and government agencies all hire people with Ph.D.s in a range of subjects from history to the social sciences. Asset-management company D.E. Shaw has philosophy, psychology and English Ph.D.s on staff, and, of course, the chief economists at investment banks or the Federal Reserve System have Ph.D.s in economics. Washington, D.C., policymakers often hold liberal arts Ph.D.s too. And, obviously, in the academic world, a Ph.D. is a prerequisite for success.
7)Telecommuters are just as productive
Whether or not they actually are, telecommuters are hardly ever perceived as being as productive as their in-the-office co-workers. They are often passed over for promotions, raises and special projects because they are less visible, and a lack of incentive and recognition contributes to low productivity levels.
8)The son/daughter of the owner makes a bad CEO
Family-owned companies often do best when kept within the family, especially in times of change. Tyson Foods and The Washington Post Co. are two examples of family-run companies that have weathered the years successfully (as is, we obviously think, Forbes Inc.). While there are notorious examples to the contrary, family members usually understand the industry, the company and the culture much better than an outsider would.
9)You can always change your career
If you’ve built a career in, say, sales, you can switch from sales in health care to sales in telecom to sales in banking. What you shouldn’t do is decide you want to practice law at age 35. By the time you sink three years and $150,000 into that J.D., you’ll be competing against people with ten years' experience in the field. One exception: the independently wealthy.
10)You need an M.B.A. to get rich
Only 16% of those on the Forbes 400 list of America’s richest have M.B.A.s, and, if you are looking to be only moderately wealthy, be aware that some companies think having more than one M.B.A. on staff is redundant--or just don’t believe in M.B.A.s at all.
11)You will love your job
Recent college grads, used to mind-opening classes, fun extra-curricular activities and busy social lives, are particularly prone to disappointment once they enter the cubicle farm. Don’t expect your job to be the end all and be all of your existence. Career counselors agree that balancing work with family and outside activities is key to maintaining life fulfillment.
12)Your boss wants you to think outside the box
While thinking outside the box sounds great, getting along with your co-workers, and especially your manager, is far more important. Reliable employees who adapt to change and build consensus are more valuable to a company than a loud employee who constantly rocks the boat.
13)Your job will be offshored to China
According to a 2005 McKinsey Global Institute study, China doesn’t have the talented labor pool to take our information technology and business process services jobs. McKinsey says, “Out of a pool of 33 million young professionals in low-wage countries … only 13% of university graduates are suitable” as multinational employees, due to poor language skills and embedded cultural attitudes. Even when it comes to engineering, only 10% of engineers in China and 25% in India were found to be suitable.
Source: Forbes Online
Sunday, 21. May 2006, 06:39:22
Fun
Friday, 19. May 2006, 17:54:26
me
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