Wednesday, 4. November 2009, 16:21:11
Story, Interest, Book
Ha, I am not a philosopher
. Yet today I came across to this magnificent engraving called
Melencolia I. This masterpiece was engraved by a German Renaissance printmaker -
Albrecht Dürer in the year of 1514. It is currently being exhibited at National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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Wednesday, 6. June 2007, 18:00:00
Story, Friends
When things in your life seem almost too much too handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full they agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained your life would still be full."
"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car."
"The sand is everything else - the small stuff."
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal."
"Take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend." 
Courtesy of Sookie Kwannie
Monday, 26. February 2007, 23:08:50
Story, Book, News
When I was looking for books at Amazon.com, I found this, J.K. Rowling's 7th Harry Potter which is called
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is estimated to be released on 07-07-2007. To go into detail, I tried to look for articles at
Leaky Cauldron, a Harry Potter's fans site.
It's the end, and every last plot string has to be tied up.
It's gonna be huuuuge.
In a name: If you've heard that book seven was going to be called Harry Potter and the Pyramids of Furmat, Harry Potter and the Green Flame Torch, Harry Potter and the Toenail of Ickilbogg, Harry Potter and the Pillar of Storge, or Harry Potter and the Mystic Kettle of Knackledirk, we are sorry to be the ones to break it to you but you are incorrect.
On Dec. 21, 2006, J.K. Rowling announced via her Web site, and her publishers later via press release, that the final book will be called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Put that in your hat and analyze it.
Release date: J.K. Rowling is still writing the book. During a Dec. 2006 update to her site, she said she is writing "scenes that have been planned, in some cases, for a dozen years or even more. I don't think anyone who has not been in a similar situation can possibly know how this feels: I am alternately elated and overwrought. I both want, and don't want, to finish this book (don't worry, I will.)"
Some have interpreted that to mean that she is writing scenes which are big and important, meaning that she is close to finishing.
J.K. Rowling has also said that at least two people will die, and that one person that she didn't expect to live has been granted a reprieve.
Fans have been speculating since the release of book six that the seventh will debut on July 7, 2007, or 7/7/07. As this is about 10 years since the release of the first book, it's Harry's seventh year at school, and Jo has made many mentions of seven as a number with many magical properties, this is a theory that has gained a lot of speed in a short amount of time. Jo has not commented upon it; she did say in the TLC/MN interview that she thought it would take her about a year to write, which would put her finish date around 2007. The books typically take six months to come out after she finishes them, which makes 7/7/07 (a Saturday) a distinct possibility.
She would have to finish the book in the next few months for it to even be physically possible for the book to come out in the summer of 2007. Since the announcement of the title, fans have begun to speculate that a fall release is more likely.
Length: Jo Rowling has said it would be the size of the Encyclopedia Brittanica; however, she also said, during the TLC/MN interview, that she feels it will be shorter than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
So, what's going to happen? Beats us. There's a big fight with Voldemort coming, we know that.
Oh, all right. Let's get obsessive.
Wednesday, 24. May 2006, 22:47:31
Story
If you are sleepy, turn off the computer (save our energy please!) and go to bed to have a comfort sleep. Don't ever sleep on your keyboard, if not the consequence will be like this...
Tuesday, 16. May 2006, 20:19:20
Story
Scene took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg and London. A White woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air Hostess. "Madam, what is the matter," the hostess asked. "You obviously do not see it then?" she responded. "You placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat." "Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this flight is taken. I will go to see if another place is available." The Hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later. "Madam, Just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the economy class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is a seat in the business class. All the same, we still have one place in the first class." Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued: "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class to sit in the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting." She turned to the black guy, and said, "Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class."At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had just witnessed stood up and applauded.
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