1. What programming language is GOOGLE developed in?
Google is written in Asynchronous java-script and XML, or its acronym Ajax
2. What is the expansion of YAHOO?
Yet Another Hierarchy of Officious Oracle
3. What is the expansion of ADIDAS?
All Day I Dream About Sports
4. Expansion of Star as in Star TV Network?
Satellite Television Asian Region
5. What is expansion of "ICICI?"
Industrial credit and Investments Corporation of India
6. What does "baker's dozen" signify?
A bakers dozen consists of 13 items - 1 more than the items in a normal
dozen
7. The 1984-85 season. 2nd ODI between India and Pakistan at Sialkot-
India 210/3 with Vengsarkar 94*. Match abandoned. Why?
That match was abandoned after ppl heard the news of indira gandhi
being killed.
8. Who is the only man to have written the National Anthems for two
different countries?
Rabindranath Tagore who wrote national anthem for two different
countries one is our s National anthem and another one is for Bangladesh- ( Amar Sonar Bangla)
9. From what four word ex-pression does the word `goodbye` derive?
Goodbye comes from the ex-pression: God be with you.
10. How was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known?
MOther Teresa
11. Name the only other country to have got independence on Aug 15th?
South Korea
12. Why was James Bond Associated with the Number 007?
Because 007 is the ISD code for Russia (or the USSR , as it was
known during the cold war
13. Who faced the first ball in the first ever . Which cricketer played
for South Africa before it was banned from international cricket and later represented Zimbabwe ?
Geoffrey Boycott
14. The faces of which four Presidents are carved at Mt.Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
15. Which is the only country that is surrounded from all sides by only
one country (other than Vatican )?
Lesotho surrounded from all sides by South Africa
16. Which is the only sport which is not allowed to play left handed?
Polo
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
About Myself from tests
You've got something to say, and nothing feels better than letting the world hear it, whethis that means you're into singing, writing, designing — or you're just the kind of man who's not afraid to share his opinion on the issues that matter most to his. Why should you try to blend?
You're a bold individual who definitely gets a kick out of standing out from the crowd. Sure, you might sometimes shock your friends with your loud-n-proud statements, but you know they are often impressed by your courage to show off who you really are. As for you, thise's nothing better than the rush you get from being true to yourself and the causes you believe most deeply in.
Oooh, you're smooth! The rock star part of you is all charm, and all Chris Isaak. That slow smile and sensual nature are absolutely intoxicating, especially to the ladies. They can't get enough of you and that dreamy smile. Maybe it's because you and Chris tap into every girl's fantasy of smooching at the soda shop with James Dean after school. Then again it could also be your perfect balance of cool-guy-about-town and the sensitive boyfriend you could bring home to Mom. Either way, you're a heartthrob who's put style, talent, and innate charm to work for him. Congratulations, you're dreamy. Show off your inner Isaak.
You're a bold individual who definitely gets a kick out of standing out from the crowd. Sure, you might sometimes shock your friends with your loud-n-proud statements, but you know they are often impressed by your courage to show off who you really are. As for you, thise's nothing better than the rush you get from being true to yourself and the causes you believe most deeply in.
Oooh, you're smooth! The rock star part of you is all charm, and all Chris Isaak. That slow smile and sensual nature are absolutely intoxicating, especially to the ladies. They can't get enough of you and that dreamy smile. Maybe it's because you and Chris tap into every girl's fantasy of smooching at the soda shop with James Dean after school. Then again it could also be your perfect balance of cool-guy-about-town and the sensitive boyfriend you could bring home to Mom. Either way, you're a heartthrob who's put style, talent, and innate charm to work for him. Congratulations, you're dreamy. Show off your inner Isaak.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
90/10 Principle -Stephen Covey
Have you read this before?
Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life
(at least the way you react to situations).
What is this principle?
10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean?
We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.
How! ? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over.
She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work.
! You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school.
Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is "D".
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in t! hose 5 seconds is what caused your
bad day. Here is what could have and should have happened.
Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference?
Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
Why? Because of how you REACTED.
You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.
If someone s! ays something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass.
You don't have to let the negative comment affect you!
React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic?
Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel?
A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off
Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds
later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late;
it is going to mangle your sc! hedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight atten dant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger.
Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it.
The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle.
The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache.
We all must understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It CAN change your life!!!
Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life
(at least the way you react to situations).
What is this principle?
10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean?
We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down. The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%.
How! ? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.
Let's use an example.
You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over.
She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus. Your spouse must leave immediately for work.
! You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school.
Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.
Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?
The answer is "D".
You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in t! hose 5 seconds is what caused your
bad day. Here is what could have and should have happened.
Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference?
Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
Why? Because of how you REACTED.
You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.
Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.
If someone s! ays something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass.
You don't have to let the negative comment affect you!
React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.
How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic?
Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel?
A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off
Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds
later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?
Remember the 90/10 principle, and do not worry about it.
You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job. The plane is late;
it is going to mangle your sc! hedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight atten dant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger.
Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse.
Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will lose nothing if you try it.
The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle.
The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache.
We all must understand and apply the 90/10 principle.
It CAN change your life!!!
Monday, December 04, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Aids reality
The purpose of sending this mail to U is to be aware of the nonsense stuff from the net, don’t panic if you find a Needle in the Theatre orsome threatening note of infection.
Dear Friends!!!
Its good to be well informed about HIV. There was a story on junk somedays back where it is said that a boy got infected by HIV virus by eating pani-puri. And there have also been rumors where people are affectedby the HIV virus when they got pricked by an HIV infected needle intheaters which is rubbish.
Please read following points carefully & don't send emails related to Medical ailments without having complete knowledge about it (even partial knowledge could be grossly dangerous).
* HIV (virus) requires *ONLY* *Blood or Semen* as medium to transmitfrom one body to another.
* HIV *can not* transmit even through *Saliva*(mucous) i.e. even ifHIV-infected patient coughs or smooches and another person is exposedto his sputum (cough) or saliva, the virus still can not transmitbecause concentration of virus particles in sputum is almost NIL & exposure to air anyway kills virus in fraction of seconds.
* In case an HIV-infected person gets an injury (like the cut inbelow mentioned story) and he is bleeding, the virus can transmit toanother person only if another person has a cut/wound in his body & that too when blood from both person comes in contact with each other* (this is also very very rare unless bleeding is very high) and not otherwise.
* HIV can *never survive in any other liquid* medium also other thanblood or semen (& please for God sake ... never in Pani Puri wala pani)
* Even if one drinks an HIV infected blood (or semen) of someone(ingest through Gastro Intestinal track), the virus can not survive in the acidic pH of stomach*. Highest extent of acidity is 0 (practically notpossible) so imagine 1 as pH which is in our stomach. (This pH can burnyour own finger in less than a second if you dip in that acid).
* Exposure of less than 1 second in AIR KILLS the HIV virus*(hencestory of needle pricks in Cinema theatres is a crap). Even if blood from a wound (of infected person) dries up (*blood clot*), *the virus dies*and can not infect anyone else
* HIV transmission is *ONLY* an *INFECTION* i.e.entrance of virus inone's body. It *DOES NOT MEAN AIDS*.
* An HIV-infected person (after entrance of virus) can progress to a condition of AIDS only after *8 to 10 YEARS *(not in 15 days as in thePani Puri story)*
It is *not HIV (virus) that kills a human* .....the virus attacks immune cells (cells that fight against foreign pathogens/antigens) and hence a person's ability to fight against infections & diseases slowly diminishes and person ultimately dies of a disease which could be as simple as TB
* Most importantly, HIV is no longer a dreadful disease ... it is"*CHRONIC MANAGEABLE DISEASE*" just like Diabetes or Hypertension.
* If there is anything you need to be careful from to prevent HIV is Unsafe sex*, *Blood transfusion* (check before taking) /Blood donation(use sterilized needles only) and any *blood contact during an accident*or so where amount of bleeding is very high.
PLZ O PLZ spread this message to avoid rumors and to educate people.
Dear Friends!!!
Its good to be well informed about HIV. There was a story on junk somedays back where it is said that a boy got infected by HIV virus by eating pani-puri. And there have also been rumors where people are affectedby the HIV virus when they got pricked by an HIV infected needle intheaters which is rubbish.
Please read following points carefully & don't send emails related to Medical ailments without having complete knowledge about it (even partial knowledge could be grossly dangerous).
* HIV (virus) requires *ONLY* *Blood or Semen* as medium to transmitfrom one body to another.
* HIV *can not* transmit even through *Saliva*(mucous) i.e. even ifHIV-infected patient coughs or smooches and another person is exposedto his sputum (cough) or saliva, the virus still can not transmitbecause concentration of virus particles in sputum is almost NIL & exposure to air anyway kills virus in fraction of seconds.
* In case an HIV-infected person gets an injury (like the cut inbelow mentioned story) and he is bleeding, the virus can transmit toanother person only if another person has a cut/wound in his body & that too when blood from both person comes in contact with each other* (this is also very very rare unless bleeding is very high) and not otherwise.
* HIV can *never survive in any other liquid* medium also other thanblood or semen (& please for God sake ... never in Pani Puri wala pani)
* Even if one drinks an HIV infected blood (or semen) of someone(ingest through Gastro Intestinal track), the virus can not survive in the acidic pH of stomach*. Highest extent of acidity is 0 (practically notpossible) so imagine 1 as pH which is in our stomach. (This pH can burnyour own finger in less than a second if you dip in that acid).
* Exposure of less than 1 second in AIR KILLS the HIV virus*(hencestory of needle pricks in Cinema theatres is a crap). Even if blood from a wound (of infected person) dries up (*blood clot*), *the virus dies*and can not infect anyone else
* HIV transmission is *ONLY* an *INFECTION* i.e.entrance of virus inone's body. It *DOES NOT MEAN AIDS*.
* An HIV-infected person (after entrance of virus) can progress to a condition of AIDS only after *8 to 10 YEARS *(not in 15 days as in thePani Puri story)*
It is *not HIV (virus) that kills a human* .....the virus attacks immune cells (cells that fight against foreign pathogens/antigens) and hence a person's ability to fight against infections & diseases slowly diminishes and person ultimately dies of a disease which could be as simple as TB
* Most importantly, HIV is no longer a dreadful disease ... it is"*CHRONIC MANAGEABLE DISEASE*" just like Diabetes or Hypertension.
* If there is anything you need to be careful from to prevent HIV is Unsafe sex*, *Blood transfusion* (check before taking) /Blood donation(use sterilized needles only) and any *blood contact during an accident*or so where amount of bleeding is very high.
PLZ O PLZ spread this message to avoid rumors and to educate people.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Security
If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your Pin # in reverse.For example if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in 4321. The ATM recognizes that your pin number is backwards from the ATM card you placed in the machine.The machine will still give you the money you requested, but unknown to the robber,the police will be immediately dispatched to help you.This information was recently broadcasted on TV and it states that it is seldom used because people don't know it exists.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Homo sapiens vs bonobos
I have found some interesting information about the Bonobos, our closest cousins. I felt like sharing this information. Biologically speaking, Bonobos are the closest you can get to being human, without actually being a human.
We share Bonobos seem to resolve a lot of their conflicts with sexual behaviour. When two Bonobos have a fight, they make up with a sexual reconciliation. This is usual for the Bonobos species. There is a lot of sexual activity going on that has more SOCIAL meaning than reproductive meaning. Sex in Bonobo society transcends reproduction, as it does in humans. It serves as a way of bonding, exchanging energy and sharing pleasure.
The split between the human line of ancestry and the Bonobo line is believed to have occurred a mere eight million years ago. If this evolutionary scenario of ecological continuity is true, the Bonobo may have undergone less transformation humans.
98.4% of the same genetic make-up, DNA. Bonobos seem to resolve a lot of their conflicts with sexual behaviour. When two Bonobos have a fight, they make up with a sexual reconciliation. This is usual for the Bonobos species. There is a lot of sexual activity going on that has more SOCIAL meaning than reproductive meaning. Sex in Bonobo society transcends reproduction, as it does in humans. It serves as a way of bonding, exchanging energy and sharing pleasure.
Bonobos become sexually aroused remarkably easily, and they express this excitement in a variety of mounting positions and genital contacts.
Observers at the Belgian animal park of Planckendael, which currently has the most naturalistic Bonobo colony, reported interesting findings. If a male Bonobo tried to harass a female, all females would band together to chase him off. LOL
Because females appeared more successful in dominating males when they were together than on their own, their close association and frequent genital rubbing may represent an alliance. Females may bond so as to outcompete members of the individually stronger sex.
I still see some similar behaviour.
Any thoughts?
We share Bonobos seem to resolve a lot of their conflicts with sexual behaviour. When two Bonobos have a fight, they make up with a sexual reconciliation. This is usual for the Bonobos species. There is a lot of sexual activity going on that has more SOCIAL meaning than reproductive meaning. Sex in Bonobo society transcends reproduction, as it does in humans. It serves as a way of bonding, exchanging energy and sharing pleasure.
The split between the human line of ancestry and the Bonobo line is believed to have occurred a mere eight million years ago. If this evolutionary scenario of ecological continuity is true, the Bonobo may have undergone less transformation humans.
98.4% of the same genetic make-up, DNA. Bonobos seem to resolve a lot of their conflicts with sexual behaviour. When two Bonobos have a fight, they make up with a sexual reconciliation. This is usual for the Bonobos species. There is a lot of sexual activity going on that has more SOCIAL meaning than reproductive meaning. Sex in Bonobo society transcends reproduction, as it does in humans. It serves as a way of bonding, exchanging energy and sharing pleasure.
Bonobos become sexually aroused remarkably easily, and they express this excitement in a variety of mounting positions and genital contacts.
Observers at the Belgian animal park of Planckendael, which currently has the most naturalistic Bonobo colony, reported interesting findings. If a male Bonobo tried to harass a female, all females would band together to chase him off. LOL
Because females appeared more successful in dominating males when they were together than on their own, their close association and frequent genital rubbing may represent an alliance. Females may bond so as to outcompete members of the individually stronger sex.
I still see some similar behaviour.
Any thoughts?
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Man calls
As i have said earlier and I repeat again! Work SMART not HARD
After 48 years of marriage, an elderly Sindhi man in Bombay callsis son inNew York and says, "I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you thatyour mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of misery is enough!""Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams."We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old man says."We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you callyour sister in Hong Kong and tell her!"Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heckthey're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She callsBombay immediately, and screams at the old man, "You are not gettingdivorced.Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, andwe'll both be there tomorrow.Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR??" and she hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay", he says,"It's all set. They're both coming for Diwali and paying their own airfare!!
After 48 years of marriage, an elderly Sindhi man in Bombay callsis son inNew York and says, "I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you thatyour mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of misery is enough!""Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams."We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old man says."We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you callyour sister in Hong Kong and tell her!"Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heckthey're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She callsBombay immediately, and screams at the old man, "You are not gettingdivorced.Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, andwe'll both be there tomorrow.Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR??" and she hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay", he says,"It's all set. They're both coming for Diwali and paying their own airfare!!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
You've got to find what you love
This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.
The first story is about connecting the dots.
I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit. So why did I drop out?
It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates, so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course." My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would someday go to college.
And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition. After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK. It was pretty scary at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on. Let me give you one example:
Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.
None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do. Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later.
Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
My second story is about love and loss.
I was lucky — I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation — the Macintosh — a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired. How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.
I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley. But something slowly began to dawn on me — I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.
I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.
During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.
I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
My third story is about death.
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.
I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I'm fine now.
This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope its the closest I get for a few more decades. Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept:
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called The Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
Thank you all very much.
I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.
The first story is about connecting the dots.
I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit. So why did I drop out?
It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates, so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course." My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that I would someday go to college.
And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition. After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK. It was pretty scary at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.
It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on. Let me give you one example:
Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.
None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, its likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do. Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later.
Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.
My second story is about love and loss.
I was lucky — I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation — the Macintosh — a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired. How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.
I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley. But something slowly began to dawn on me — I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.
I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.
During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.
I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
My third story is about death.
When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.
I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I'm fine now.
This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope its the closest I get for a few more decades. Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept:
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
When I was young, there was an amazing publication called The Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
Thank you all very much.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
TEN REASONS MEN DON'T COMMIT
Reason 1: Men can get sex without marriage more easily than in times past. The men reported that meeting women is easy: at bars, through friends, at work, and on the Internet. Though men want to become friends with a woman before becoming seriously involved, casual sex, they said, is easy to come by.
Reason 2: Men can enjoy the benefits of having a wife by cohabiting rather than marrying. Men think living together is a good way to test out a marriage prospect. They also view living together as less risky than marriage. At the same time, the men in the study like the convenience of having a regular sex partner. And several said they appreciate the domestic benefits of cohabitation, and the ability to share expenses, but thought marriage unnecessary at this point in life.
Reason 3: Men want to avoid divorce and its financial risks. Men feel that their financial assets are better protected if they cohabit rather than marry. They also fear that an ex-wife will take financial advantage during settlement proceedings.
Reason 4: Men want to wait until they are older to have children. Although men understand that women worry about their biological clocks, they say they don't have to. And they don't want to be pressured into marriage by women who want marriage in order to have children.
Reason 5: Men fear that marriage will require too many changes and compromises. The men savor their freedom to enjoy hobbies, late nights out and freedom from extra financial burdens. They want to postpone absorbing extra responsibilities until they are on extra-solid footing in a number of areas.
Reason 6: Men are waiting for the perfect soul mate and she hasn't yet appeared. A soul mate, the men said, is a woman who accepts them just as they are and won't try to change them. The men said they don't want to settle for second-best. In some cases, the men even said they were living with a woman who was their version of a second-best partner. These men are continuing to hunt for the perfect soul mate.
Reason 7: Men face few social pressures to marry. Today's young men encounter few traditional pressures from religion, employers or society to marry. Some said they have been mildly teased from parents who want grandchildren, but most of the men said their parents are willing to help support them -- and even allow them to move back home -- until they are ready to marry.
Reason 8: Men are reluctant to marry a woman who already has children. Men said they feel badly if they establish a relationship with the children of a woman and then break up with the mother. They also want to avoid competition and conflict with the children's biological father. One man says that it is easier to date a woman with children if the father is entirely out of the picture.
Reason 9: They want to own a house before they get a wife. Men want to be financially "set" before they marry. For many men, this means home ownership should come before marriage. Most of the men interviewed are living with a parent, relative, roommates or girlfriends.
Reason 10: Men want to enjoy a single life as long as they can. Men fear losing their solitary pleasures by marrying, the study found. And they become accustomed to their own space and routines. They enjoy the freedom of not having to be responsible to anyone else.
Reason 2: Men can enjoy the benefits of having a wife by cohabiting rather than marrying. Men think living together is a good way to test out a marriage prospect. They also view living together as less risky than marriage. At the same time, the men in the study like the convenience of having a regular sex partner. And several said they appreciate the domestic benefits of cohabitation, and the ability to share expenses, but thought marriage unnecessary at this point in life.
Reason 3: Men want to avoid divorce and its financial risks. Men feel that their financial assets are better protected if they cohabit rather than marry. They also fear that an ex-wife will take financial advantage during settlement proceedings.
Reason 4: Men want to wait until they are older to have children. Although men understand that women worry about their biological clocks, they say they don't have to. And they don't want to be pressured into marriage by women who want marriage in order to have children.
Reason 5: Men fear that marriage will require too many changes and compromises. The men savor their freedom to enjoy hobbies, late nights out and freedom from extra financial burdens. They want to postpone absorbing extra responsibilities until they are on extra-solid footing in a number of areas.
Reason 6: Men are waiting for the perfect soul mate and she hasn't yet appeared. A soul mate, the men said, is a woman who accepts them just as they are and won't try to change them. The men said they don't want to settle for second-best. In some cases, the men even said they were living with a woman who was their version of a second-best partner. These men are continuing to hunt for the perfect soul mate.
Reason 7: Men face few social pressures to marry. Today's young men encounter few traditional pressures from religion, employers or society to marry. Some said they have been mildly teased from parents who want grandchildren, but most of the men said their parents are willing to help support them -- and even allow them to move back home -- until they are ready to marry.
Reason 8: Men are reluctant to marry a woman who already has children. Men said they feel badly if they establish a relationship with the children of a woman and then break up with the mother. They also want to avoid competition and conflict with the children's biological father. One man says that it is easier to date a woman with children if the father is entirely out of the picture.
Reason 9: They want to own a house before they get a wife. Men want to be financially "set" before they marry. For many men, this means home ownership should come before marriage. Most of the men interviewed are living with a parent, relative, roommates or girlfriends.
Reason 10: Men want to enjoy a single life as long as they can. Men fear losing their solitary pleasures by marrying, the study found. And they become accustomed to their own space and routines. They enjoy the freedom of not having to be responsible to anyone else.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Cold Read 10 - DREAMS
Dreaming serves as a channel for thoughts and impulses we repress during the day. Every dream is connected with your own "reality" and no other person can have your background, your emotions, or your experiences. It provides you with insight into ourselves and a means for self-exploration.
Animal:
To see animals in your dream, represents your own physical characteristic, primitive desires, and sexual nature, depending on the qualities of the particular animal. Animals symbolizes the untamed and uncivilized aspects of yourself. Thus, to dream that you are fighting with an animal signifies a hidden part of yourself that you are trying to reject and push back into your subconscious.
Nude:
Becoming uncomfortable or shameful at the realization that you are walking around naked in public, is a reflection of your vulnerability. You may be hiding something and are afraid that others can see right through you. Normally clothes are a means of concealment. With clothes, you can hide your identity or be someone else. But without them, everything is hanging out for all to see and you are left without any defenses. You fear that people will see through your true self and you will be exposed as a fraud or a phony. On the other hand, when you realize that you are naked in your dream, but everyone else in the dream is going about their business without giving a second look at your nakedness, indicates your desire to get noticed.
Chased:
Chase dreams often come from feelings of anxiety and pressure in real life. Running is an instinctive response to physical threats in our environment. Often in these dream scenarios, you are being pursued by some attacker and are running away, hiding, or trying to outwit your pursuer. Chase dreams may represent your way of coping with fears, stress or various situations in your waking life. Instead of confronting the situation, you are running away and avoiding it. The pursuer or attacker, who is chasing you in your dream, may also represent a part of yourself as your own feelings of anger, jealousy, fear, and possibly love, which is a threatening figure for yourself, so you project these feelings onto the unknown chaser.
Flying:
Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid dreaming. If you are flying with ease and enjoying the scene and landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a situation. You have risen above something. It may also mean that you have gained a different perspective on things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is representative of your own personal sense of power. Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of power in controlling your own circumstances. If you are feeling fear when you are flying or that you feel that you are flying too high, then it suggests that you are afraid of challenges and of success.
Animal:
To see animals in your dream, represents your own physical characteristic, primitive desires, and sexual nature, depending on the qualities of the particular animal. Animals symbolizes the untamed and uncivilized aspects of yourself. Thus, to dream that you are fighting with an animal signifies a hidden part of yourself that you are trying to reject and push back into your subconscious.
Nude:
Becoming uncomfortable or shameful at the realization that you are walking around naked in public, is a reflection of your vulnerability. You may be hiding something and are afraid that others can see right through you. Normally clothes are a means of concealment. With clothes, you can hide your identity or be someone else. But without them, everything is hanging out for all to see and you are left without any defenses. You fear that people will see through your true self and you will be exposed as a fraud or a phony. On the other hand, when you realize that you are naked in your dream, but everyone else in the dream is going about their business without giving a second look at your nakedness, indicates your desire to get noticed.
Chased:
Chase dreams often come from feelings of anxiety and pressure in real life. Running is an instinctive response to physical threats in our environment. Often in these dream scenarios, you are being pursued by some attacker and are running away, hiding, or trying to outwit your pursuer. Chase dreams may represent your way of coping with fears, stress or various situations in your waking life. Instead of confronting the situation, you are running away and avoiding it. The pursuer or attacker, who is chasing you in your dream, may also represent a part of yourself as your own feelings of anger, jealousy, fear, and possibly love, which is a threatening figure for yourself, so you project these feelings onto the unknown chaser.
Flying:
Flying dreams fall under a category of dreams where you become aware that you are dreaming, known as lucid dreaming. If you are flying with ease and enjoying the scene and landscape below, then it suggests that you are on top of a situation. You have risen above something. It may also mean that you have gained a different perspective on things. Flying dreams and the ability to control your flight is representative of your own personal sense of power. Having difficulties staying in flight indicates a lack of power in controlling your own circumstances. If you are feeling fear when you are flying or that you feel that you are flying too high, then it suggests that you are afraid of challenges and of success.
Cold Read 9: Eyes Color
Green Eyes-
Sex Addicts!!!People with green eyes have the most passion put into relationships, they have long lasting relationships. People with green eyes are also the horniest. They long for the touch of another.People with green eyes are very sexy and very attracted towards the opposite sex. You will meet the person you're going to spend the rest of your life with if you repost this
-Blue Eyes-
People with blue eyes last the longest in relationships. They are kind, pretty HOTTTTT or handsome & very good kissers. They always fall in love with their closest friends and never understand why, they are very funny and outgoing and don't care what people think or say. They are very satisfying and love to please. They can EXCEED your pleasure standards. The best of all. If you repost this and you have blue eyes you will have the best kiss sometime in the next 4 days.
-Hazel eyes-
People with hazel eyes are GORGEOUS SEXY and go out all the time. They have the most unusual relationships. They're awesome at diversity and trying new things and very rarely will say no to ANY challenge. They are also the best in bed and love to play games, they are very out going and they are sexy as hell and they are NOT nice when they are mad . If you have hazel eyes and repost this you will learn your new favorite technique of catching someone special
-Brown eyes-
STRAIGHT UP PIMPS!!!!!Sexy as hell,people with brown eyes are very attractive, adorable, love to make new friends. Will do anything for that special person. Kind and polite Can make anyone laugh or cheer them up. Best in bed can last for days.....way better than hazel eyed people.....Loves to please the one they care or love for,very good kissers, are straight up WARRIORS, not one to fuck with.
Sex Addicts!!!People with green eyes have the most passion put into relationships, they have long lasting relationships. People with green eyes are also the horniest. They long for the touch of another.People with green eyes are very sexy and very attracted towards the opposite sex. You will meet the person you're going to spend the rest of your life with if you repost this
-Blue Eyes-
People with blue eyes last the longest in relationships. They are kind, pretty HOTTTTT or handsome & very good kissers. They always fall in love with their closest friends and never understand why, they are very funny and outgoing and don't care what people think or say. They are very satisfying and love to please. They can EXCEED your pleasure standards. The best of all. If you repost this and you have blue eyes you will have the best kiss sometime in the next 4 days.
-Hazel eyes-
People with hazel eyes are GORGEOUS SEXY and go out all the time. They have the most unusual relationships. They're awesome at diversity and trying new things and very rarely will say no to ANY challenge. They are also the best in bed and love to play games, they are very out going and they are sexy as hell and they are NOT nice when they are mad . If you have hazel eyes and repost this you will learn your new favorite technique of catching someone special
-Brown eyes-
STRAIGHT UP PIMPS!!!!!Sexy as hell,people with brown eyes are very attractive, adorable, love to make new friends. Will do anything for that special person. Kind and polite Can make anyone laugh or cheer them up. Best in bed can last for days.....way better than hazel eyed people.....Loves to please the one they care or love for,very good kissers, are straight up WARRIORS, not one to fuck with.
facts about india
India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years of history.
India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC.
More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60
subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century CE was
one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
Sanskrit is the mother of all the European languages. Sanskrit is the
most suitable language for the computer software a report in Forbes
magazine, July 1987.
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.
Charaka, the father of medicine consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years
ago.Today Ayurveda is fast regaining its rightful place in our civilization.
Although modern images of India often show poverty and lack of
development, India was the richest country on earth until the time
of British in the early 17th Century. Cristopher Columbus was attracted
by her wealth. Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and other "raiders" couldn't
keep their hands off it. It was known as the land of "milk and honey".
The art of Navigation was born in the river Sindh 6000 years ago.
The very word Navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAV Gatih.The
word navy is also derived from Sanskrit 'Nou'.
Bhaskaracharya calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the
sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. Time taken by
earth to orbit the sun: (5th century) 365.258756484 days.
The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained
the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He
discovered this in the 6th century long before the European mathematicians.
Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India. Quadratic
equations were propounded by Sridharacharya in the 11th century. The
largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas
Hindus used numbers as big as 10**53(10 to the power of 53) with
specific names as early as 5000 BCE during the Vedic period. Even
today, the largest used number is Tera: 10**12(10 to the power of 12).
Hindus had the largest measure of time, called kalpa, which is the
time between the birth and the ultimate collapse of the universe. This
measure comes close to the currently accepted life-span, according
to the pulsating theory of the known universe, which is around 25 billion years.
According to the Geological Institute of America, up until 1896,
India was the only source for diamonds to the world.
USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century old suspicion in
the world scientific community that the pioneer of wireless
communication was Prof Jagdeesh Bose and not Marconi.
The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in
Saurashtra. According to Saka King Rudradaman I of 150 CE a
beautiful lake aptly called 'Sudarshana' was constructed on the hills
of Raivataka during Chandragupta Maurya's time.
Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India.
Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health
scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like
cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary stones and
seven plastic surgery and brain surgery. Usage of anesthesia was well
known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipments were used. Deep
knowledge of anatomy physiology, etiology, embryology, digestion,
metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found in many texts.
When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years
ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus
Valley Civilization)
The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.
QUOTES ABOUT INDIA
Albert Einstein said: We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us
how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could
have been made.
Mark Twain said: India is, the cradle of the human race, the
birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother
of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. our most valuable
and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up
in India only.
French scholar Romain Rolland said: If there is one place on the
face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from
the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.
Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA said:
India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries
without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.
History Might Just Repeat Itself...
India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC.
More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60
subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century CE was
one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
Sanskrit is the mother of all the European languages. Sanskrit is the
most suitable language for the computer software a report in Forbes
magazine, July 1987.
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.
Charaka, the father of medicine consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years
ago.Today Ayurveda is fast regaining its rightful place in our civilization.
Although modern images of India often show poverty and lack of
development, India was the richest country on earth until the time
of British in the early 17th Century. Cristopher Columbus was attracted
by her wealth. Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and other "raiders" couldn't
keep their hands off it. It was known as the land of "milk and honey".
The art of Navigation was born in the river Sindh 6000 years ago.
The very word Navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAV Gatih.The
word navy is also derived from Sanskrit 'Nou'.
Bhaskaracharya calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the
sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. Time taken by
earth to orbit the sun: (5th century) 365.258756484 days.
The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained
the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He
discovered this in the 6th century long before the European mathematicians.
Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India. Quadratic
equations were propounded by Sridharacharya in the 11th century. The
largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas
Hindus used numbers as big as 10**53(10 to the power of 53) with
specific names as early as 5000 BCE during the Vedic period. Even
today, the largest used number is Tera: 10**12(10 to the power of 12).
Hindus had the largest measure of time, called kalpa, which is the
time between the birth and the ultimate collapse of the universe. This
measure comes close to the currently accepted life-span, according
to the pulsating theory of the known universe, which is around 25 billion years.
According to the Geological Institute of America, up until 1896,
India was the only source for diamonds to the world.
USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century old suspicion in
the world scientific community that the pioneer of wireless
communication was Prof Jagdeesh Bose and not Marconi.
The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in
Saurashtra. According to Saka King Rudradaman I of 150 CE a
beautiful lake aptly called 'Sudarshana' was constructed on the hills
of Raivataka during Chandragupta Maurya's time.
Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India.
Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health
scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like
cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary stones and
seven plastic surgery and brain surgery. Usage of anesthesia was well
known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipments were used. Deep
knowledge of anatomy physiology, etiology, embryology, digestion,
metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found in many texts.
When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years
ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus
Valley Civilization)
The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.
QUOTES ABOUT INDIA
Albert Einstein said: We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us
how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could
have been made.
Mark Twain said: India is, the cradle of the human race, the
birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother
of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. our most valuable
and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up
in India only.
French scholar Romain Rolland said: If there is one place on the
face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from
the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.
Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA said:
India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries
without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.
History Might Just Repeat Itself...
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
General Knowledge
1) Longest English Word:
Praetertranssubstan tiationalistical ly has 37 letters.
2) Book Without Letter "e":
GADFY, written by Earnest Wright in 1939 is a 50,000+ word book, which doesn't contain a single word with 'e' in it
3) Word without Vowel:
Rhythm
Sky
Fry
Cry
4) Human Brain:
Organ of body which has no sensation when cut.
5) Crocodile:
Only animal & reptile which sheds tear while eating.
6) No of Alphabets, which SOUND AS WORDS:
They are
** **B* Bee *
** **C* Sea*
** **G** * Zee*
** ** I* Eye *
** ** Q* Queue*
** ** R* Are *
** ** S* Yes *
** **T* Tea* **
** ** U* You *
** ** Y* Why
Fascinating Animals, Birds, Trees:
1) SNAILS have 14175 teeth laid along 135 rows on their tongue.
2) A BUTTERFLY has 12,000 eyes.
3) DOLPHINS sleep with 1 eye open.
4) A BLUE WHALE can eat as much as 3 tones of food everyday, but at the same time can live without food for 6 months.
5) The EARTH has over 12,00,000 species of animals, 3,00,000 species of plants & 1,00,000 other species.
6) The fierce DINOSAUR was TYRANNOSAURS which has sixty long & sharp
teeth, used to attack & eat other dinosaurs.
7) DEMETRIO was a mammal like REPTILE with a snail on its back. This acted as a radiator to cool the body of the animal.
8) CASSOWARY is one of the dangerous BIRD, that can kill a man or animal by tearing off with its dagger like claw.
9) The SWAN has over 25,000 feathers in its body.
10) OSTRICH eats pebbles to help digestion by grinding up the ingested food.
11) POLAR BEAR can look clumsy & slow but during chase on ice, can reach 25 miles / hr of speed.
12) KIWIS are the only birds, which hunt by sense of smell.
13) ELEPHANT teeth can weigh as much as 9 pounds.
14) OWL is the only bird, which can rotate its head to 270 degrees.
What are They :
1) If we say 'MUMMY', they come together & go apart when we say DADDY': LIPS
2) What goes up & never comes down: AGE
3) Patches over patches but no stitches: CABBAGE
4) What is that we cannot see, but is always before you: FUTURE
5) What goes up & down a hill, but never ROAD
6) You can never wet it: SHADOW
7) What belongs to You, but used by your friends more often you do: YOUR NAME
In 24 Hours Average Human :
1) HEART beats 1,03,689 times.
2) LUNGS respire 23,045 times.
3) BLOOD flows 16,80,000 miles.
4) NAILS grow 0.00007 inches
5) HAIR grows 0.01715 inches
6) Take 2.9 pounds WATER (including all liquids)
7) Take of 3.25 pounds FOOD.
8) Breathe 438 cubic feet AIR.
9) Lose 85.60, BODY TEMPERATURE.
10) Produce 1.43 pints SWEAT.
11) Speak 4,800 WORDS.
12) During SLEEP move 25.4 times
Ants don't sleep.
Owls have eyeballs that are tubular in shape, because of this, they cannot move their eyes.
A bird requires more food in proportion to its size than a baby or a cat.
The mouse is the most common mammal in the US.
A newborn kangaroo is about 1 inch in length.
A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
The Canary Islands were not named for a bird called a canary. They were named after a breed of large dogs. The Latin name was Canariae insulae - "Island of Dogs."
There are 701 types of pure breed dogs.
A polecat is not a cat. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
Tapeworms range in size from about 0.04 inch to more than 50 feet in length.
A baby bat is called a pup.
German Shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.
A female mackerel lays about 500,000 eggs at one time.
It takes 35 to 65 minks to produce the average mink coat. The numbers for other types of fur coats are: beaver - 15; fox - 15 to 25; ermine - 150; chinchilla - 60 to 100.
The animal responsible for the most human deaths world-wide is the mosquito.
The biggest pig in recorded history was Big Boy of Black Mountain, North Carolina, who was weighed at 1,904 pounds in 1939.
Cats respond most readily to names that end in an "ee" sound.
A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why the cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floor.
Pigs, walruses and light-colored horses can be sunburned.
Snakes are immune to their own poison.
An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.
Cats have more than one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.
The biggest member of the cat family is the male lion, which weighs 528 pounds (240 kilograms).
Most lipstick contains fish scales.
Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.
Each day in the US, animal shelters are forced to destroy 30,000 dogs and cats.
A shrimp's heart is in their head.
A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.
A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death.
The cat lover is an ailurophile, while a cat hater is an ailurophobe.
A woodpecker can peck twenty times a second.
It may take longer than two days for a chick to break out of its shell.
Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph.
Despite man's fear and hatred of the wolf, it has not ever been proved that a non-rabid wolf ever attacked a human.
There are more than 100 million dogs and cats in the United States.
Americans spend more than 5.4 billion dollars on their pets each year.
Cat's urine glows under a black light.
The largest cockroach on record is one measured at 3.81 inches in length.
It is estimated that a single toad may catch and eat as many as 10,000 insects in the course of a summer.
Amphibians eyes come in a variety shapes and sizes. Some even have square or heart-shaped pupils.
It would require an average of 18 hummingbirds to weigh in at 1 ounce.
Dogs that do not tolerate small children well are the St. Bernard, the Old English sheep dog, the Alaskan malamute, the bull terrier, and the toy poodle.
Moles are able to tunnel through 300 feet of earth in a day.
Howler monkeys are the noisiest land animals. Their calls can be heard over 2 miles away.
A quarter of the horses in the US died of a vast virus epidemic in 1872.
The fastest bird is the Spine-tailed swift, clocked at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour. There is no single cat called the panther. The name is commonly applied to the leopard, but it is also used to refer to the puma and the jaguar. A black panther is really a black leopard. A capon is a castrated rooster.
The world's largest rodent is the Capybara. An Amazon water hog that looks like a guinea pig, it can weigh more than 100 pounds.
The poison-arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2,200 people.
The hummingbird, the loon, the swift, the kingfisher, and the grebe are all birds that cannot walk.
The poisonous copperhead snake smells like fresh cut cucumbers.
A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.
Worker ants may live seven years and the queen may live as long as 15 years.
The blood of mammals is red, the blood of insects is yellow, and the blood of lobsters is blue.
Cheetahs make a chirping sound that is much like a bird's chirp or a dog's yelp. The sound is so an intense, it can be heard a mile away.
The underside of a horse's hoof is called a frog. The frog peels off several times a year with new growth.
The bloodhound is the only animal whose evidence is admissible in an American court. 98% of brown bears in the United States are in Alaska.
Before air conditioning was invented, white cotton slipcovers were put on furniture to keep the air cool.
The Barbie doll has more than 80 careers.
To make one pound of whole milk cheese, 10 pounds of whole milk is needed.
99% of pumpkins that are sold for decoration.
Every 30 seconds a house fire doubles in size.
The month of December is the most popular month for weddings in the Philippines.
A one ounce milk chocolate bar has 6 mg of caffeine.
Carbon monoxide can kill a person in less than 15 minutes.
The largest ever hailstone weighed over 1kg and fell in Bangladesh in 1986.
Ants can live up to 16 years.
In Belgium, there is a museum that is just for strawberries.
The sense of smell of an ant is just as good as a dog's.
Popped popcorn should be stored in the freezer or refrigerator as this way it can stay crunchy for up to three weeks.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on
one row ! of the keyboard.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men!!
You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze, your heart
stops for a millisecond.
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.
The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest
tongue twister in the English language.
If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a
sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents great king from history.
Spades - King David
Clubs - Alexander the Great,
Hearts - Charlemagne
Diamonds - Julius Caesar.
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
If a statue of a person in the park on a horse has both front legs in the
air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air,
the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has
all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser
printers all have in common?
Ans. - All invented by women.
Question - This is the only food that doesn't spoil. What is this?
Ans. - HoneY.
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A snail can sleep for three years.
All polar bears are left handed.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each
salad served in first-class.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.
Shakespeare invented the word 'assassination' and 'bump'.
Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
The ant always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to
squirt blood 30 feet.
Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear
by 700 times.
The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
Most lipstick contains fish scales.
Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different!
Praetertranssubstan tiationalistical ly has 37 letters.
2) Book Without Letter "e":
GADFY, written by Earnest Wright in 1939 is a 50,000+ word book, which doesn't contain a single word with 'e' in it
3) Word without Vowel:
Rhythm
Sky
Fry
Cry
4) Human Brain:
Organ of body which has no sensation when cut.
5) Crocodile:
Only animal & reptile which sheds tear while eating.
6) No of Alphabets, which SOUND AS WORDS:
They are
** **B* Bee *
** **C* Sea*
** **G** * Zee*
** ** I* Eye *
** ** Q* Queue*
** ** R* Are *
** ** S* Yes *
** **T* Tea* **
** ** U* You *
** ** Y* Why
Fascinating Animals, Birds, Trees:
1) SNAILS have 14175 teeth laid along 135 rows on their tongue.
2) A BUTTERFLY has 12,000 eyes.
3) DOLPHINS sleep with 1 eye open.
4) A BLUE WHALE can eat as much as 3 tones of food everyday, but at the same time can live without food for 6 months.
5) The EARTH has over 12,00,000 species of animals, 3,00,000 species of plants & 1,00,000 other species.
6) The fierce DINOSAUR was TYRANNOSAURS which has sixty long & sharp
teeth, used to attack & eat other dinosaurs.
7) DEMETRIO was a mammal like REPTILE with a snail on its back. This acted as a radiator to cool the body of the animal.
8) CASSOWARY is one of the dangerous BIRD, that can kill a man or animal by tearing off with its dagger like claw.
9) The SWAN has over 25,000 feathers in its body.
10) OSTRICH eats pebbles to help digestion by grinding up the ingested food.
11) POLAR BEAR can look clumsy & slow but during chase on ice, can reach 25 miles / hr of speed.
12) KIWIS are the only birds, which hunt by sense of smell.
13) ELEPHANT teeth can weigh as much as 9 pounds.
14) OWL is the only bird, which can rotate its head to 270 degrees.
What are They :
1) If we say 'MUMMY', they come together & go apart when we say DADDY': LIPS
2) What goes up & never comes down: AGE
3) Patches over patches but no stitches: CABBAGE
4) What is that we cannot see, but is always before you: FUTURE
5) What goes up & down a hill, but never ROAD
6) You can never wet it: SHADOW
7) What belongs to You, but used by your friends more often you do: YOUR NAME
In 24 Hours Average Human :
1) HEART beats 1,03,689 times.
2) LUNGS respire 23,045 times.
3) BLOOD flows 16,80,000 miles.
4) NAILS grow 0.00007 inches
5) HAIR grows 0.01715 inches
6) Take 2.9 pounds WATER (including all liquids)
7) Take of 3.25 pounds FOOD.
8) Breathe 438 cubic feet AIR.
9) Lose 85.60, BODY TEMPERATURE.
10) Produce 1.43 pints SWEAT.
11) Speak 4,800 WORDS.
12) During SLEEP move 25.4 times
Ants don't sleep.
Owls have eyeballs that are tubular in shape, because of this, they cannot move their eyes.
A bird requires more food in proportion to its size than a baby or a cat.
The mouse is the most common mammal in the US.
A newborn kangaroo is about 1 inch in length.
A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
The Canary Islands were not named for a bird called a canary. They were named after a breed of large dogs. The Latin name was Canariae insulae - "Island of Dogs."
There are 701 types of pure breed dogs.
A polecat is not a cat. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
Tapeworms range in size from about 0.04 inch to more than 50 feet in length.
A baby bat is called a pup.
German Shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.
A female mackerel lays about 500,000 eggs at one time.
It takes 35 to 65 minks to produce the average mink coat. The numbers for other types of fur coats are: beaver - 15; fox - 15 to 25; ermine - 150; chinchilla - 60 to 100.
The animal responsible for the most human deaths world-wide is the mosquito.
The biggest pig in recorded history was Big Boy of Black Mountain, North Carolina, who was weighed at 1,904 pounds in 1939.
Cats respond most readily to names that end in an "ee" sound.
A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why the cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floor.
Pigs, walruses and light-colored horses can be sunburned.
Snakes are immune to their own poison.
An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.
Cats have more than one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.
The biggest member of the cat family is the male lion, which weighs 528 pounds (240 kilograms).
Most lipstick contains fish scales.
Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.
Each day in the US, animal shelters are forced to destroy 30,000 dogs and cats.
A shrimp's heart is in their head.
A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.
A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death.
The cat lover is an ailurophile, while a cat hater is an ailurophobe.
A woodpecker can peck twenty times a second.
It may take longer than two days for a chick to break out of its shell.
Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph.
Despite man's fear and hatred of the wolf, it has not ever been proved that a non-rabid wolf ever attacked a human.
There are more than 100 million dogs and cats in the United States.
Americans spend more than 5.4 billion dollars on their pets each year.
Cat's urine glows under a black light.
The largest cockroach on record is one measured at 3.81 inches in length.
It is estimated that a single toad may catch and eat as many as 10,000 insects in the course of a summer.
Amphibians eyes come in a variety shapes and sizes. Some even have square or heart-shaped pupils.
It would require an average of 18 hummingbirds to weigh in at 1 ounce.
Dogs that do not tolerate small children well are the St. Bernard, the Old English sheep dog, the Alaskan malamute, the bull terrier, and the toy poodle.
Moles are able to tunnel through 300 feet of earth in a day.
Howler monkeys are the noisiest land animals. Their calls can be heard over 2 miles away.
A quarter of the horses in the US died of a vast virus epidemic in 1872.
The fastest bird is the Spine-tailed swift, clocked at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour. There is no single cat called the panther. The name is commonly applied to the leopard, but it is also used to refer to the puma and the jaguar. A black panther is really a black leopard. A capon is a castrated rooster.
The world's largest rodent is the Capybara. An Amazon water hog that looks like a guinea pig, it can weigh more than 100 pounds.
The poison-arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2,200 people.
The hummingbird, the loon, the swift, the kingfisher, and the grebe are all birds that cannot walk.
The poisonous copperhead snake smells like fresh cut cucumbers.
A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.
Worker ants may live seven years and the queen may live as long as 15 years.
The blood of mammals is red, the blood of insects is yellow, and the blood of lobsters is blue.
Cheetahs make a chirping sound that is much like a bird's chirp or a dog's yelp. The sound is so an intense, it can be heard a mile away.
The underside of a horse's hoof is called a frog. The frog peels off several times a year with new growth.
The bloodhound is the only animal whose evidence is admissible in an American court. 98% of brown bears in the United States are in Alaska.
Before air conditioning was invented, white cotton slipcovers were put on furniture to keep the air cool.
The Barbie doll has more than 80 careers.
To make one pound of whole milk cheese, 10 pounds of whole milk is needed.
99% of pumpkins that are sold for decoration.
Every 30 seconds a house fire doubles in size.
The month of December is the most popular month for weddings in the Philippines.
A one ounce milk chocolate bar has 6 mg of caffeine.
Carbon monoxide can kill a person in less than 15 minutes.
The largest ever hailstone weighed over 1kg and fell in Bangladesh in 1986.
Ants can live up to 16 years.
In Belgium, there is a museum that is just for strawberries.
The sense of smell of an ant is just as good as a dog's.
Popped popcorn should be stored in the freezer or refrigerator as this way it can stay crunchy for up to three weeks.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on
one row ! of the keyboard.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men!!
You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze, your heart
stops for a millisecond.
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.
The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest
tongue twister in the English language.
If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a
sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents great king from history.
Spades - King David
Clubs - Alexander the Great,
Hearts - Charlemagne
Diamonds - Julius Caesar.
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
If a statue of a person in the park on a horse has both front legs in the
air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air,
the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has
all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser
printers all have in common?
Ans. - All invented by women.
Question - This is the only food that doesn't spoil. What is this?
Ans. - HoneY.
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A snail can sleep for three years.
All polar bears are left handed.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each
salad served in first-class.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.
Shakespeare invented the word 'assassination' and 'bump'.
Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
The ant always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to
squirt blood 30 feet.
Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear
by 700 times.
The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
Most lipstick contains fish scales.
Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different!
LPG
Have u ever heard about LPG gas cylinder's expire date. i also didn't know.
How to find LPG cylinder's expiry date Very important information. Most of us do not know this. I come to know today from the gas stockist, because here one accident occurred.
Do you know that there is an expiry date (physical life) for LPG cylinders?
Expired Cylinders are not safe for use and may cause accidents. In this regard please be cautious at the time of accepting any LPG cylinder from the vendor.Here is how we can check the expiry of LPG cylinders:
On one of three side stems of the cylinder, the expiry date is coded
alpha
numerically as follows A or B or C or D and some two digit number following this e.g. D06. The alphabets stand for quarters - A for March (First Qtr), &n bsp; B for June Second Qtr), C for Sept (Third Qtr), & D for December (FourthQtr). The digits stand for the year till it is valid.
Hence D06 would mean December qtr of 2006. Share this message with everyone you know,UR kind cooperation will save life of many people and create awareness among the public.
How to find LPG cylinder's expiry date Very important information. Most of us do not know this. I come to know today from the gas stockist, because here one accident occurred.
Do you know that there is an expiry date (physical life) for LPG cylinders?
Expired Cylinders are not safe for use and may cause accidents. In this regard please be cautious at the time of accepting any LPG cylinder from the vendor.Here is how we can check the expiry of LPG cylinders:
On one of three side stems of the cylinder, the expiry date is coded
alpha
numerically as follows A or B or C or D and some two digit number following this e.g. D06. The alphabets stand for quarters - A for March (First Qtr), &n bsp; B for June Second Qtr), C for Sept (Third Qtr), & D for December (FourthQtr). The digits stand for the year till it is valid.
Hence D06 would mean December qtr of 2006. Share this message with everyone you know,UR kind cooperation will save life of many people and create awareness among the public.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
A man's life
God created DONKEY and told him :You will work tireless from down up to
dusk, carrying heavy bags on your back,
you will eat grass, you will not have intelligence and you will live 50
years.
You will a DONKEY.The DONKEY answered: Ill be a DONKEY , but living 50
years is to
much, give me only 20 years, and God gave him 20 years.
God created the DOG and told him :You will look after Men house which
is not yet created,
you will be his best friend, you will eat whatever they give you,
and you will live 25 years,
and you will be a DOG.The dog answered: God living 25 years is too much
, give me only 10
years.And God gave him 10 years.
God created the Monkey and told him:You will jump from branch to
branch,
you will do silly things you will be amusing and you will live 20
years.
And you will be a MONKEY.The MONKEY answered : Oh! God living 20 years
in too much , give me
only 10 years.And God agreed.
Finally God created a MAN told him :You will be a MAN , the only
rational being on this earth. You will use your intelligence to
control other animals, you will dominate the world and you will live
for 20 years.
The MAN answered : God , I'll be a man , but living 20 years is not
enough.Why don't you give me 30 years that the Donkey refused, 15 years
that the DOG didn't want and the ten years the monkey refused.?
That was what God did, and since then, Man lives 20 years like a MAN,
then he gets married and spends 30 years like a Donkey , working and
carrying the loan on his back, then when his children leave, he spends
15 years like a Dog, looking after the house, and eating whatever is
given to him, the he gets old, retires, and spends 10 years like a
MONKEY, jumping from house to house, children to children doing silly
things to amuse the grand children.
Isn't this the naked truth which a man is suffering since the very
beginning ?
dusk, carrying heavy bags on your back,
you will eat grass, you will not have intelligence and you will live 50
years.
You will a DONKEY.The DONKEY answered: Ill be a DONKEY , but living 50
years is to
much, give me only 20 years, and God gave him 20 years.
God created the DOG and told him :You will look after Men house which
is not yet created,
you will be his best friend, you will eat whatever they give you,
and you will live 25 years,
and you will be a DOG.The dog answered: God living 25 years is too much
, give me only 10
years.And God gave him 10 years.
God created the Monkey and told him:You will jump from branch to
branch,
you will do silly things you will be amusing and you will live 20
years.
And you will be a MONKEY.The MONKEY answered : Oh! God living 20 years
in too much , give me
only 10 years.And God agreed.
Finally God created a MAN told him :You will be a MAN , the only
rational being on this earth. You will use your intelligence to
control other animals, you will dominate the world and you will live
for 20 years.
The MAN answered : God , I'll be a man , but living 20 years is not
enough.Why don't you give me 30 years that the Donkey refused, 15 years
that the DOG didn't want and the ten years the monkey refused.?
That was what God did, and since then, Man lives 20 years like a MAN,
then he gets married and spends 30 years like a Donkey , working and
carrying the loan on his back, then when his children leave, he spends
15 years like a Dog, looking after the house, and eating whatever is
given to him, the he gets old, retires, and spends 10 years like a
MONKEY, jumping from house to house, children to children doing silly
things to amuse the grand children.
Isn't this the naked truth which a man is suffering since the very
beginning ?
Thursday, October 05, 2006
work smart not hard
An old man lived in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was really hard work. His only son, who used to help him was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament
Dear son,
I'm feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my potato in the garden this year. I am just getting too old to be digging up garden plot. If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me.
Love Dad
A few days later, he received a letter from his son
Dear Dad,
For heaven's sake, Dad, don't dig up that garden,that's where I buried the BODIES.
Love Son
At 4 a.m. the next morning, F.B.I. agents and local police showed up and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies.
They apologized to the old man and left.That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Dad,
Go ahead and plant the potatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances
Love son
The morale of the story is TO WORK SMART NOT HARD. Use your brain; in the perceived impossible sometimes it can make the impossible possible.
Dear son,
I'm feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my potato in the garden this year. I am just getting too old to be digging up garden plot. If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me.
Love Dad
A few days later, he received a letter from his son
Dear Dad,
For heaven's sake, Dad, don't dig up that garden,that's where I buried the BODIES.
Love Son
At 4 a.m. the next morning, F.B.I. agents and local police showed up and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies.
They apologized to the old man and left.That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Dad,
Go ahead and plant the potatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances
Love son
The morale of the story is TO WORK SMART NOT HARD. Use your brain; in the perceived impossible sometimes it can make the impossible possible.
Anger Management
When you occasionally have a really bad day, and you just need to take it out on someone,
Don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know!
______________________________
I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I had forgotten to make. I found the number and dialed it.
A man answered, saying, "Hello." I politely said, "This is Cody.
Could I please speak with Robin Carter?"
Suddenly, the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that
any one could be so rude.
I tracked down Robin's correct number and called her.
I had transposed the last two digits of her phone number.
After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again.
When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled, "You're an Asshole!"
and hung up.
I wrote his number down with the word 'asshole' next to it, and put it in my desk drawer.
Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad
day, I'd call him up and yell, "You're an Asshole!"
It always cheered me up. When Caller ID came to our area, I thought
my therapeutic 'asshole' calling would have to stop.
So, I called his number and said,
"Hi, this is John Smith from the Telephone Company.I'm just calling
to see if you're familiar with the Caller ID program?"
He yelled, "NO!" and slammed the phone down.
I quickly called him back and said, "That's because you're an Asshole!"
One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking spot.
Some ! guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had
patiently waited for.
I hit the horn and yelled that I had been waiting for the spot. The
idiot ignored me. I noticed a "For Sale" sign in his car window
...so, I wrote down his number.
A couple of days later, right after calling the first asshole, (I had
his number on speed dial),
I thought I had better call the BMW asshole, too.
I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?"
"Yes, it is."
"Can you tell me where I can see it?"
"Yes, I live at 1802 West 34th Street. It's a yellow house, and the
car's parked right out in front."
"What's your name?" I asked.
! "My name is Don Hansen," he said.
"When's a good time to catch you, Don?"
"I'm home every evening after five."
"Listen, Don, can I tell you something?"
"Yes?"
"Don, you're an asshole." Then I hung up, and added his number to my
speed dial, too.
Now, when I had a problem, I had two assholes to call.
But after several months of calling them, it wasn't as enjoyable as
it used to be. So, I came up with an idea.
I calle! d Asshole #1.
"Hello."
"You're an asshole!" (But I didn't hang up.)
"Are you still there?" he asked.
"Yeah," I said.
"Stop calling me," he screamed.
"Make me!," I said.
"Who are you?" he asked.
"My name is Don Hansen."
"Yeah? Where do you live?"
"Asshole, I live at 1802 West 34th Street, a yellow house, with my
black Beamer parked in front."
He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start
saying your prayers."
I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, asshole."
Then I called Asshole #2.
"Hello?" he said.
"Hello, asshole," I said.
He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are?"
"You'll what?" I said.
"I'll kick your ass," he exclaimed.
I answered, "Well, asshole, here's your chance. I'm coming over right now."
Then I hung up and immediately called the police! , saying that I
lived at 1802 West 34th Street, and that I was on my way over there to
kill my gay lover.
Then I called Channel 13 News about the gang war going down on West
34th Street.
I quickly got into my car and headed over to 34th street.
There I saw two assholes beating the crap out of each other in front
of six squad cars, a police helicopter, and news crew.
NOW, I feel better.......
Don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know!
______________________________
I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I had forgotten to make. I found the number and dialed it.
A man answered, saying, "Hello." I politely said, "This is Cody.
Could I please speak with Robin Carter?"
Suddenly, the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that
any one could be so rude.
I tracked down Robin's correct number and called her.
I had transposed the last two digits of her phone number.
After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again.
When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled, "You're an Asshole!"
and hung up.
I wrote his number down with the word 'asshole' next to it, and put it in my desk drawer.
Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad
day, I'd call him up and yell, "You're an Asshole!"
It always cheered me up. When Caller ID came to our area, I thought
my therapeutic 'asshole' calling would have to stop.
So, I called his number and said,
"Hi, this is John Smith from the Telephone Company.I'm just calling
to see if you're familiar with the Caller ID program?"
He yelled, "NO!" and slammed the phone down.
I quickly called him back and said, "That's because you're an Asshole!"
One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking spot.
Some ! guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had
patiently waited for.
I hit the horn and yelled that I had been waiting for the spot. The
idiot ignored me. I noticed a "For Sale" sign in his car window
...so, I wrote down his number.
A couple of days later, right after calling the first asshole, (I had
his number on speed dial),
I thought I had better call the BMW asshole, too.
I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?"
"Yes, it is."
"Can you tell me where I can see it?"
"Yes, I live at 1802 West 34th Street. It's a yellow house, and the
car's parked right out in front."
"What's your name?" I asked.
! "My name is Don Hansen," he said.
"When's a good time to catch you, Don?"
"I'm home every evening after five."
"Listen, Don, can I tell you something?"
"Yes?"
"Don, you're an asshole." Then I hung up, and added his number to my
speed dial, too.
Now, when I had a problem, I had two assholes to call.
But after several months of calling them, it wasn't as enjoyable as
it used to be. So, I came up with an idea.
I calle! d Asshole #1.
"Hello."
"You're an asshole!" (But I didn't hang up.)
"Are you still there?" he asked.
"Yeah," I said.
"Stop calling me," he screamed.
"Make me!," I said.
"Who are you?" he asked.
"My name is Don Hansen."
"Yeah? Where do you live?"
"Asshole, I live at 1802 West 34th Street, a yellow house, with my
black Beamer parked in front."
He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start
saying your prayers."
I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, asshole."
Then I called Asshole #2.
"Hello?" he said.
"Hello, asshole," I said.
He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are?"
"You'll what?" I said.
"I'll kick your ass," he exclaimed.
I answered, "Well, asshole, here's your chance. I'm coming over right now."
Then I hung up and immediately called the police! , saying that I
lived at 1802 West 34th Street, and that I was on my way over there to
kill my gay lover.
Then I called Channel 13 News about the gang war going down on West
34th Street.
I quickly got into my car and headed over to 34th street.
There I saw two assholes beating the crap out of each other in front
of six squad cars, a police helicopter, and news crew.
NOW, I feel better.......
Friday, September 15, 2006
NLP Based Strategies for maintaining and improving eyesight naturally
An article by by Katrina Patterson. "All theory, my friend is grey But green is life's glad golden tree." Mephistopheles to his student Faust, in Goethe's Faust
How much do you know about how your eyes work? Probably you don't think about them very much - only when something goes wrong and then you realise how precious they are. In fact, you probably spend more time being concerned about your teeth! The mere act of reading this article may be enough to change the future of your eyesight simply by raising your awareness. If you just spend a few minutes everyday doing a couple of exercises this will have a huge effect on your vision
There is a lot we still need to learn about the eye, new research is appearing from neuroscientists updating current information - despite the view of opticians in the 1940's and 1950's that there was no more to discover. (1) In February 2002 scientists at Brown University, Rhode Island, USa announced the discovery of a third photoreceptor deep in the retina of rats eyes and it is quite likely we have the same cells. (The other two photoreceptors are rods and cones.) The new cells appear to play an important part in setting the body's internal 24 hour clock. According to Dr David Benson "It is a visual system that runs parallel to the one we have been thinking about all these years. Now we have to rethink how the retina works and how the brain understands what is going on in the visual world." (2)
Remember his lack of certainty if you are considering Lasik eye surgery and you should be aware that there is a risk to night vision. Current advice from the Food and Drugs Administration of the USA is: 'A patient may no longer be able to drive a car at night or in certain weather conditions, such as fog.' For this reason laser light correction is banned by the armed services, most police, fire and ambulance services and the CAA for pilots' licences. (3)
NLP
There is no single definition of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): it can be called the study of the structure of subjective experience, developing in each individual a lively curiosity for the world they live in and an awareness of themselves. Practitioners of NLP are continually asking the question, of themselves and others, 'How do you know what you know?' and looking for pragmatic answers in terms of our senses (what we see, hear, feel, smell and taste). 'Sub-modalities' (4) are NLP's label for the sub-divisions of our senses; neuroscience and philosophy use the term 'qualia' e.g. the shade of red or the qualities of a pain. (5) Any sensory input changes the body's chemistry in one hundredth of a second. (6)
There is no doubt that our experience of sight is subjective. Have you ever lost a set of keys and subsequently found it where you had already looked?. Often we don't see something in a place where we don't expect to find it. Optical illusions such as the Necker Cube are interesting because they trick us by working with the brain's standard rules for helping us to see in the natural world. How is it possible that so many people are now wearing glasses? In 1994/1995 it was estimated that 53% of the UK population was wearing glasses or contact lenses, that changed to 96% at age 55 and over. (7)
See how the figures change with age:
- 53% of the overall population
(57% of females, 48% of males)
- 17% of the population aged 5-15
- 29% of the population aged 16-18
- 35% of the population aged 19-24
- 52% of the population aged 25-44
- 80% of the population aged 45-54
- 96% of the population aged 55 and over
Source: Government General Household Survey 1994/1995
Can this be attributed to Edison and the light bulb which has led to the 24/7 society? Is it the increase in stress? Is it our diet? (Recent research has demonstrated a link between the increased insulin levels of a diet high in refined starches such as bread and cereals and myopia (short-sightedness) in children. It has also been observed that people are more likely to develop myopia if they are overweight or have adult-onset diabetes.) (8) Is it drugs? Over 200 prescription drugs can affect our eyes. Is it the increased use of VDU screens? Is it staring?
"The cause of imperfect sight is staring" (9) Try this experiment now. Stare straight ahead without blinking and stop breathing for as long as you can. Our eyes are designed to be constantly on the move, our retinas quickly tire if their visual field is kept the same for a long time: when an image becomes stable on the retina it disappears.
Do you recognise the results of that experiment as being similar to times when you are stressed? This is often what happens to adults and children under test conditions. Day dreaming has a similar effect. For that reason we recommend daydreaming with your eyes closed! Keep your eyes active and curious - imagine you have a paint brush at the end of your nose and paint around the edges of things in your sight.
Role ModelsWhat is your response to Deepak Chopra's admonition that 'nowadays we confuse normal with average'. By common standards you can develop extraordinary eyesight and prevent cataracts happening in the future.' He has improved his eyesight using some of the exercises mentioned Magical Mind, Magical Body tape set. (10)
Leonardo Da Vinci encouraged the continual refinement of the senses, especially sight as the means to enliven experiences. 'He developed astonishing powers of sight bordering on those of a cartoon superhero. In his 'Codex on the Flight of Birds', for example, he recorded minutiae about the movements of feathers and wings that remained unconfirmed and not fully appreciated until the development of slow- motion moving pictures.' (11)
On of the underlying beliefs in NLP is that if one person can do something, it must be possible for others. Many other people following on from Leonardo have improved their sight and written about it including: ophthalmologist Dr William Bates MD (1860-1931), Fritz Perls (1893-1970) the father of Gestalt Therapy, the writer Aldous Huxley (1894-1963); and vision trainers, Jacob Liberman OD, PhD, Meir Schneider and Janet Goodrich PhD (1942 -1999).
Vision:The Mind Side WorkshopsI caught my enthusiasm for helping adults and children to improve their eyesight naturally by mistake! In 1995 when I was on an NLP Master Practitioner Health and Wellbeing Programme at the original birthplace of NLP, The University of Santa Cruz, California, I met a rather remarkable businessman who had reversed his own very poor eyesight and nolonger needed glasses. Three years previously he had had a prescription of -5 diopters@ and was not able to see a colleague at the other side of the room without his glasses.
Leo Angart had come across the book TRANCE-formations. In it the co-founders of NLP Bandler and Grinder described how they were able, using Ericksonian hypnosis, to regress a man to a time when he didn't wear glasses and bring him out of trance with the eyesight of his younger self. (12) Leo who had extensive training in the Silva Mind Method started on a quest to find out as much as possible to help him improve his own eyesight.
He wasn't able to find a hypnotist to help him with the same process but he did use a form of healing known as Pranic Healing which he had first discovered in the Philippines. And that was all that he used.
The field of NLP is constantly growing as Practitioners model excellence in themselves and experts in different fields and teach it on to others. Leo eventually became an NLP trainer and analysed his own process as part of an NLP modelling course at the NLP University (organised by Robert Dilts and Judith DeLozier two more of the early developers of NLP). He scoured all the relevant research he could find which included many weeks in the British Library. This formed the basis of the 2 day course Vision: The Mind Side and anther, Magic Eyes for children aged 8 - 12 which he has been teaching around the world for the last 9 years. So far his workshop manual has been translated into Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Turkish, German, and his book Improve Your Eyesight Naturally (2005) was first published in German as Vergiss Deine Brille - Mit effektiven und gezielten Ubungen zuruck zur naturlichen Sehkraft†(Forget Your Glasses) July 2004 Nymphenburger
Leo Angart, originally from Denmark, worked in Hong Kong for over 20 years and now spends much of his time in Munich. He asked me to help him put on his course in London where, as well as being the catalyst to help people put aside their glasses, he also shows delegates how to help their friends and family. The methods used are a mixture of Bates exercises, energy healing, hypnosis and NLP belief change. We have run 25 workshops in London. Anyone can benefit from vision re-education. Leo explores peoples' outcomes for being on the course and the history of their eyesight
All have passed the important self-filter of believing (or open to believe) that it was possible to improve their eyesight naturally. A few participants, like me, don't need glasses and want to ensure that they won't need them in the future. Others have just been prescribed glasses (often people who do a lot of work with computer screens) or may have been wearing glasses like Leo for over 20 years. He offers exercises and information to help with presbyopia (old age sight), astigmatism, glaucoma, macula degeneration, cataracts, imperfect fusion, strabismus(cross-eyes) or ambiliopia (lazy eyes).
Leo Angart has 7 basic assumptions to this work: (13)
1.Vision is 90% in the mind The eyes are sense organs, all the actual 'seeing' takes place at the back of the brain where the two images are combined into a three dimensional impression
2.Clear vision is the natural state Rural communities and people in native societies generally have perfect eyesight. Less than 1% of the Inuit and Pacific Islanders had myopia early in the last century, this has now increased to 50%. In the islands of Vanuatu they have eight hours of schooling a day yet the rate of myopia in these children is only 2%.
3.Sight is a learned ability Newborn infants initially only see the world as a blur and children's eyes are not fully developed until around the age of 12.
4.The visual field is a mirror of our energy level Dr Bates was the first to notice that natural vision varies throughout the day - sometimes by as much as 1 or 2 diopters. Everyone has experienced a reduction in visual acuity corresponding to the overall level of tiredness. One of the reasons that you feels so good after a summer holiday is that your visual system has enjoyed a lot more energy input from the best energy source of all - the sun. If there is a high level of stress in your life (new job, exams, family problems) this will have an effect on your visual system. It may indicate that you need to rest more, do less reading and forget eye exercises for the moment.
5.Vision emanates from within the self, goes out and then returns within. The metaphysical aspect of vision as an inner sense also plays a role in normal vision.
6.Eyesight reflects belief imprints about what can be seen and what must not be seen. Familes often consider that poor eyesight is hereditary. Young children sometimes want to wear glasses like their parents, best friend (or now Harry Potter.) Some people say that they remember a difficult lesson where confusion and embarrassment meant that it was easier to cut out the rest of the world with foggy eyesight - the visual field just collapsed - never to return again.
7 Muscles will regenerate if exercised It is common knowledge that if you do not use your muscles they not only become inflexible, they actually weaken the entire system as the body adapts to the artificial limits on its normal functioning.
Conscious awareness is one of the primary tools for visual improvement. First you must be aware of your old habits. Then you need to allow alterations in those habits. By bringing the attention of the brain to focus on your vision habits the brain naturally goes to work to maximise performance.
Vision re-education takes thought and time - as we see from the figures many people are happy to get along with glasses or contact lenses or take the short route to laser surgery without knowing the long term risk to their vision. In 1943, in his still very readable and relevant book, Aldous Huxley wrote: 'So long as the art of seeing is not taught to children as a part of their normal education, the trade in artificial lenses is not likely to suffer more than a trifling loss?. Human sloth and inertia will guarantee the opticians at least nine tenths of their present business.' (14) So the key to Leo Angart's work is to demonstrate quickly that participants have the power to influence their eyesight, ensure the exercises are fun and allow people to relax and see.
Do have your eyes tested regularly. For those of you who want to reduce your current prescriptions, start by playing with the exercises below. When you visit the optician make sure that you relax before taking the test (often people rush in and out in their lunch hour or just after work when eyes may be particularly tired). The 'test' conditions are enough to set up blurr in some people's eyes. Have your test early in the day and ideally palm for 10 - 15 minutes so that your eyes are as relaxed as possible. You are entitled to a copy of your prescription. Ask the optician to explain it to you and read the extract from Leo Angart's book below.
It is my hope that you are realising that vision fitness is as achievable as general body fitness and that we can take responsibility for maintaining and even improving good sight. If you are a parent or a teacher you are a role model for children, they learn from your behaviour. Encouraging them to do some of the natural vision exercises has the added benefit of helping their memory and their creativity. (Of course this works for adults too!)
*Astigmatism - the blurring of lines at a particular angle. The condition comes and goes. @Diopter. The measurement used for describing refractive error on prescriptions. One diopter is the refractive power of a lens needed to focus a point of light at one metre's distance.
References:
1. Bandler, R and Grinder, J TRANCE-formations Real People Press, USA 1981 p166
2.BBC Eye Cell Sets Body Clock http://news.bbc.co.uk/english/health/newsid-180700/180744 reporting on article in Science Vol. 295 No 55560
3.Leaflet from The London Centre for Refractive Surgery
4.Bandler, R and MacDonald, W An Insider's Guide to Sub-modalities Meta Publications CA 1988
5.Gregory, Richard L Eye and Brain Oxford University Press (5th Edition - 1998) page 253
6.Chopra, Deepak Magical Mind, Magical Body Nightingale Conant Devon Tapes 1995
7.Government General Household Survey 1994/95 quoted in The Eyecare Trust Press Release 8.Fox, D Blinded by bread in New Scientist
6 April 2002 No 2337 Page 9
9.Goodrich J Perfect Sight The Natural Way - How to Improve and Strengthen Your Child's Eyesight Souvenir Press 1996 (Out of Print) Quote from Dr Bates page 95
10.Chopra, D Ibid
11.Gelb, Michael How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Thorsons 1998 Page 95
12.Bandler and Grinder Ibid
13.Angart, Leo Vision: The Mind Side Course Manual 1998 Page 4
14.Huxley, Aldous The Art of Seeing Flamingo HarperCollins UK 1994 (First published 1943) BibliographyBates, W H Better Eyesight Without Glasses Thorsons 1995
Dilts, R , Hallbom,T and Smith,S Beliefs - Pathways to Health & Wellbeing Metamorphous Press, USA 1990 Goodrich, J Natural Vision Improvement
Celestial Arts USA 1985 (Recommended reading)
Hannaford, C PhD Smart Moves - Why Learning is Not All in Your Head Great Ocean Publishers USA 1995
Organisations:NLP University, USA
For my next project I am working on Hearing Re-Education - how to help people with nutrition and exercise to make the best of their hearing.
A call for helpI am putting together a list of UK opthalmologists, optometrists and opticians open to help clients who want to improve their eyesight with any type of natural vision re-education. Please let me know on the email or telephone number below when you find one.
Katrina Patterson is an INLPTA Certified NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP, business trainer, executive coach, story teller and therapist.
She teaches on several open NLP course, is a sessional lecturer in NLP at the Faculty of Continuing Education, Birkbeck College, London and speaks regularly at conferences in the UK and abroad. She organises Leo Angart's London workshops, teaches Memory Improvement and Maintaining your Eyesight at the Computer Seminars in business..
Contact her at: 01895 255063 or email
Leo Angart's website
Here are two exercises for you to try:Palming This must be the oldest natural vision improvement exercise, used for thousands of years in yoga and ayurvedic practices, and probably one of the most effective exercises. It relaxes the whole visual system and when the eyes are closed the brain wave patterns go into alpha rhythm. (To be done without glasses!)
1 Sit with both feet squarely on the ground
2 Rub the palms of your hands together vigorously.
3 Gently close your eyes.
4 Cover eyes with cupped palms. Have the base of your palms gently resting on the base of the eye socket. Keep fingers relaxed.
5 Imagine a piece of black velvet, notice the depth of the colour black and the texture of the fabric.
6 Ensure that your shoulders are relaxed. (You may need to lie on the floor or lean forward to prop your elbows on a table or chair back to release the tension.)
Notice what you notice. If you see white flashes or colours, this indicates that you are holding tension in the visual field. You should notice that the more you do this exercise the colours will fade to black.
We suggest that everyone could benefit from doing this exercise three times a day for just two or three minutes at a time. People often report that colours seem clearer and that objects seem sharper and more defined. It is good to do this first thing in the morning and at the end of the day to relax.
Clock ExerciseKeep your head still and let your eyes move. Imagine a large 12 hour clock in front of you. Starting in the middle of the clock, work first clock-wise around the numbers each time going back to the centre and then out to the next number. Do not push or strain, stop if you feel uncomfortable and be sure to blink and breathe throughout the exercise.
Palm for one minute, then repeat counter clockwise. When you are done, palm again until your eyes feel soft and relaxed. Breath awareness is critical. The exercishas very little value if it isn't done with an open breath.
This is a strong exercise - leave at least 2 hours between each practice.
Understanding The Prescription for Your Glasses (p27) From: Improve Your Eyesight
Naturally by Leo Angart (2005)
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The prescription you get from the optometrist looks like Greek to most people. It is actually quite simple to understand. First there will be one measurement for the left eye and one for the right eye. Usually this is indicated with an R for right eye and an L for your left eye.
The first column indicates the degree of refractive error or how long or short sighted you are. This measurement is indicated in dioptres. If you are myopic (short sighted) then there will be a minus indication such as - 2.50 D. minus two and one half diopters. If you are hyperopic (far-sighted) or presbyopic (need reading glasses) then the indication will be + 1.50 D or plus one and one half dioptre. There often is a difference between your eyes.
The next column indicates if there is any astigmatism. This is also measured in diopters as well as the axis in which the astigmatism is found. The notation might be something like this: Cyl: - 0.5 Axis: 85. The translation reads a cylinder correction of minus one half diopter at 85 degree axis. Note that you can have astigmatism in only one eye and that the degree and axis can be different from one eye to another.
The third column is usually dedicated to divergence. Strabismus (eye turning) is usually corrected using prism elements. This is indicated in Prism diopters and often use this sign D to indicate that a prism element is included.
Usually the optometrist will have space for notes about what prescription you are fitted with. In some cases near vision tests are made as well and you get a combination or bi-focal lenses. Sometimes you are fitted with variable focus lenses that can have two or three areas with different lens power. The type of lens material and frames are often noted.
The slip of paper that is printed from the machines
How much do you know about how your eyes work? Probably you don't think about them very much - only when something goes wrong and then you realise how precious they are. In fact, you probably spend more time being concerned about your teeth! The mere act of reading this article may be enough to change the future of your eyesight simply by raising your awareness. If you just spend a few minutes everyday doing a couple of exercises this will have a huge effect on your vision
There is a lot we still need to learn about the eye, new research is appearing from neuroscientists updating current information - despite the view of opticians in the 1940's and 1950's that there was no more to discover. (1) In February 2002 scientists at Brown University, Rhode Island, USa announced the discovery of a third photoreceptor deep in the retina of rats eyes and it is quite likely we have the same cells. (The other two photoreceptors are rods and cones.) The new cells appear to play an important part in setting the body's internal 24 hour clock. According to Dr David Benson "It is a visual system that runs parallel to the one we have been thinking about all these years. Now we have to rethink how the retina works and how the brain understands what is going on in the visual world." (2)
Remember his lack of certainty if you are considering Lasik eye surgery and you should be aware that there is a risk to night vision. Current advice from the Food and Drugs Administration of the USA is: 'A patient may no longer be able to drive a car at night or in certain weather conditions, such as fog.' For this reason laser light correction is banned by the armed services, most police, fire and ambulance services and the CAA for pilots' licences. (3)
NLP
There is no single definition of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): it can be called the study of the structure of subjective experience, developing in each individual a lively curiosity for the world they live in and an awareness of themselves. Practitioners of NLP are continually asking the question, of themselves and others, 'How do you know what you know?' and looking for pragmatic answers in terms of our senses (what we see, hear, feel, smell and taste). 'Sub-modalities' (4) are NLP's label for the sub-divisions of our senses; neuroscience and philosophy use the term 'qualia' e.g. the shade of red or the qualities of a pain. (5) Any sensory input changes the body's chemistry in one hundredth of a second. (6)
There is no doubt that our experience of sight is subjective. Have you ever lost a set of keys and subsequently found it where you had already looked?. Often we don't see something in a place where we don't expect to find it. Optical illusions such as the Necker Cube are interesting because they trick us by working with the brain's standard rules for helping us to see in the natural world. How is it possible that so many people are now wearing glasses? In 1994/1995 it was estimated that 53% of the UK population was wearing glasses or contact lenses, that changed to 96% at age 55 and over. (7)
See how the figures change with age:
- 53% of the overall population
(57% of females, 48% of males)
- 17% of the population aged 5-15
- 29% of the population aged 16-18
- 35% of the population aged 19-24
- 52% of the population aged 25-44
- 80% of the population aged 45-54
- 96% of the population aged 55 and over
Source: Government General Household Survey 1994/1995
Can this be attributed to Edison and the light bulb which has led to the 24/7 society? Is it the increase in stress? Is it our diet? (Recent research has demonstrated a link between the increased insulin levels of a diet high in refined starches such as bread and cereals and myopia (short-sightedness) in children. It has also been observed that people are more likely to develop myopia if they are overweight or have adult-onset diabetes.) (8) Is it drugs? Over 200 prescription drugs can affect our eyes. Is it the increased use of VDU screens? Is it staring?
"The cause of imperfect sight is staring" (9) Try this experiment now. Stare straight ahead without blinking and stop breathing for as long as you can. Our eyes are designed to be constantly on the move, our retinas quickly tire if their visual field is kept the same for a long time: when an image becomes stable on the retina it disappears.
Do you recognise the results of that experiment as being similar to times when you are stressed? This is often what happens to adults and children under test conditions. Day dreaming has a similar effect. For that reason we recommend daydreaming with your eyes closed! Keep your eyes active and curious - imagine you have a paint brush at the end of your nose and paint around the edges of things in your sight.
Role ModelsWhat is your response to Deepak Chopra's admonition that 'nowadays we confuse normal with average'. By common standards you can develop extraordinary eyesight and prevent cataracts happening in the future.' He has improved his eyesight using some of the exercises mentioned Magical Mind, Magical Body tape set. (10)
Leonardo Da Vinci encouraged the continual refinement of the senses, especially sight as the means to enliven experiences. 'He developed astonishing powers of sight bordering on those of a cartoon superhero. In his 'Codex on the Flight of Birds', for example, he recorded minutiae about the movements of feathers and wings that remained unconfirmed and not fully appreciated until the development of slow- motion moving pictures.' (11)
On of the underlying beliefs in NLP is that if one person can do something, it must be possible for others. Many other people following on from Leonardo have improved their sight and written about it including: ophthalmologist Dr William Bates MD (1860-1931), Fritz Perls (1893-1970) the father of Gestalt Therapy, the writer Aldous Huxley (1894-1963); and vision trainers, Jacob Liberman OD, PhD, Meir Schneider and Janet Goodrich PhD (1942 -1999).
Vision:The Mind Side WorkshopsI caught my enthusiasm for helping adults and children to improve their eyesight naturally by mistake! In 1995 when I was on an NLP Master Practitioner Health and Wellbeing Programme at the original birthplace of NLP, The University of Santa Cruz, California, I met a rather remarkable businessman who had reversed his own very poor eyesight and nolonger needed glasses. Three years previously he had had a prescription of -5 diopters@ and was not able to see a colleague at the other side of the room without his glasses.
Leo Angart had come across the book TRANCE-formations. In it the co-founders of NLP Bandler and Grinder described how they were able, using Ericksonian hypnosis, to regress a man to a time when he didn't wear glasses and bring him out of trance with the eyesight of his younger self. (12) Leo who had extensive training in the Silva Mind Method started on a quest to find out as much as possible to help him improve his own eyesight.
He wasn't able to find a hypnotist to help him with the same process but he did use a form of healing known as Pranic Healing which he had first discovered in the Philippines. And that was all that he used.
The field of NLP is constantly growing as Practitioners model excellence in themselves and experts in different fields and teach it on to others. Leo eventually became an NLP trainer and analysed his own process as part of an NLP modelling course at the NLP University (organised by Robert Dilts and Judith DeLozier two more of the early developers of NLP). He scoured all the relevant research he could find which included many weeks in the British Library. This formed the basis of the 2 day course Vision: The Mind Side and anther, Magic Eyes for children aged 8 - 12 which he has been teaching around the world for the last 9 years. So far his workshop manual has been translated into Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Turkish, German, and his book Improve Your Eyesight Naturally (2005) was first published in German as Vergiss Deine Brille - Mit effektiven und gezielten Ubungen zuruck zur naturlichen Sehkraft†(Forget Your Glasses) July 2004 Nymphenburger
Leo Angart, originally from Denmark, worked in Hong Kong for over 20 years and now spends much of his time in Munich. He asked me to help him put on his course in London where, as well as being the catalyst to help people put aside their glasses, he also shows delegates how to help their friends and family. The methods used are a mixture of Bates exercises, energy healing, hypnosis and NLP belief change. We have run 25 workshops in London. Anyone can benefit from vision re-education. Leo explores peoples' outcomes for being on the course and the history of their eyesight
All have passed the important self-filter of believing (or open to believe) that it was possible to improve their eyesight naturally. A few participants, like me, don't need glasses and want to ensure that they won't need them in the future. Others have just been prescribed glasses (often people who do a lot of work with computer screens) or may have been wearing glasses like Leo for over 20 years. He offers exercises and information to help with presbyopia (old age sight), astigmatism, glaucoma, macula degeneration, cataracts, imperfect fusion, strabismus(cross-eyes) or ambiliopia (lazy eyes).
Leo Angart has 7 basic assumptions to this work: (13)
1.Vision is 90% in the mind The eyes are sense organs, all the actual 'seeing' takes place at the back of the brain where the two images are combined into a three dimensional impression
2.Clear vision is the natural state Rural communities and people in native societies generally have perfect eyesight. Less than 1% of the Inuit and Pacific Islanders had myopia early in the last century, this has now increased to 50%. In the islands of Vanuatu they have eight hours of schooling a day yet the rate of myopia in these children is only 2%.
3.Sight is a learned ability Newborn infants initially only see the world as a blur and children's eyes are not fully developed until around the age of 12.
4.The visual field is a mirror of our energy level Dr Bates was the first to notice that natural vision varies throughout the day - sometimes by as much as 1 or 2 diopters. Everyone has experienced a reduction in visual acuity corresponding to the overall level of tiredness. One of the reasons that you feels so good after a summer holiday is that your visual system has enjoyed a lot more energy input from the best energy source of all - the sun. If there is a high level of stress in your life (new job, exams, family problems) this will have an effect on your visual system. It may indicate that you need to rest more, do less reading and forget eye exercises for the moment.
5.Vision emanates from within the self, goes out and then returns within. The metaphysical aspect of vision as an inner sense also plays a role in normal vision.
6.Eyesight reflects belief imprints about what can be seen and what must not be seen. Familes often consider that poor eyesight is hereditary. Young children sometimes want to wear glasses like their parents, best friend (or now Harry Potter.) Some people say that they remember a difficult lesson where confusion and embarrassment meant that it was easier to cut out the rest of the world with foggy eyesight - the visual field just collapsed - never to return again.
7 Muscles will regenerate if exercised It is common knowledge that if you do not use your muscles they not only become inflexible, they actually weaken the entire system as the body adapts to the artificial limits on its normal functioning.
Conscious awareness is one of the primary tools for visual improvement. First you must be aware of your old habits. Then you need to allow alterations in those habits. By bringing the attention of the brain to focus on your vision habits the brain naturally goes to work to maximise performance.
Vision re-education takes thought and time - as we see from the figures many people are happy to get along with glasses or contact lenses or take the short route to laser surgery without knowing the long term risk to their vision. In 1943, in his still very readable and relevant book, Aldous Huxley wrote: 'So long as the art of seeing is not taught to children as a part of their normal education, the trade in artificial lenses is not likely to suffer more than a trifling loss?. Human sloth and inertia will guarantee the opticians at least nine tenths of their present business.' (14) So the key to Leo Angart's work is to demonstrate quickly that participants have the power to influence their eyesight, ensure the exercises are fun and allow people to relax and see.
Do have your eyes tested regularly. For those of you who want to reduce your current prescriptions, start by playing with the exercises below. When you visit the optician make sure that you relax before taking the test (often people rush in and out in their lunch hour or just after work when eyes may be particularly tired). The 'test' conditions are enough to set up blurr in some people's eyes. Have your test early in the day and ideally palm for 10 - 15 minutes so that your eyes are as relaxed as possible. You are entitled to a copy of your prescription. Ask the optician to explain it to you and read the extract from Leo Angart's book below.
It is my hope that you are realising that vision fitness is as achievable as general body fitness and that we can take responsibility for maintaining and even improving good sight. If you are a parent or a teacher you are a role model for children, they learn from your behaviour. Encouraging them to do some of the natural vision exercises has the added benefit of helping their memory and their creativity. (Of course this works for adults too!)
*Astigmatism - the blurring of lines at a particular angle. The condition comes and goes. @Diopter. The measurement used for describing refractive error on prescriptions. One diopter is the refractive power of a lens needed to focus a point of light at one metre's distance.
References:
1. Bandler, R and Grinder, J TRANCE-formations Real People Press, USA 1981 p166
2.BBC Eye Cell Sets Body Clock http://news.bbc.co.uk/english/health/newsid-180700/180744 reporting on article in Science Vol. 295 No 55560
3.Leaflet from The London Centre for Refractive Surgery
4.Bandler, R and MacDonald, W An Insider's Guide to Sub-modalities Meta Publications CA 1988
5.Gregory, Richard L Eye and Brain Oxford University Press (5th Edition - 1998) page 253
6.Chopra, Deepak Magical Mind, Magical Body Nightingale Conant Devon Tapes 1995
7.Government General Household Survey 1994/95 quoted in The Eyecare Trust Press Release 8.Fox, D Blinded by bread in New Scientist
6 April 2002 No 2337 Page 9
9.Goodrich J Perfect Sight The Natural Way - How to Improve and Strengthen Your Child's Eyesight Souvenir Press 1996 (Out of Print) Quote from Dr Bates page 95
10.Chopra, D Ibid
11.Gelb, Michael How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Thorsons 1998 Page 95
12.Bandler and Grinder Ibid
13.Angart, Leo Vision: The Mind Side Course Manual 1998 Page 4
14.Huxley, Aldous The Art of Seeing Flamingo HarperCollins UK 1994 (First published 1943) BibliographyBates, W H Better Eyesight Without Glasses Thorsons 1995
Dilts, R , Hallbom,T and Smith,S Beliefs - Pathways to Health & Wellbeing Metamorphous Press, USA 1990 Goodrich, J Natural Vision Improvement
Celestial Arts USA 1985 (Recommended reading)
Hannaford, C PhD Smart Moves - Why Learning is Not All in Your Head Great Ocean Publishers USA 1995
Organisations:NLP University, USA
For my next project I am working on Hearing Re-Education - how to help people with nutrition and exercise to make the best of their hearing.
A call for helpI am putting together a list of UK opthalmologists, optometrists and opticians open to help clients who want to improve their eyesight with any type of natural vision re-education. Please let me know on the email or telephone number below when you find one.
Katrina Patterson is an INLPTA Certified NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP, business trainer, executive coach, story teller and therapist.
She teaches on several open NLP course, is a sessional lecturer in NLP at the Faculty of Continuing Education, Birkbeck College, London and speaks regularly at conferences in the UK and abroad. She organises Leo Angart's London workshops, teaches Memory Improvement and Maintaining your Eyesight at the Computer Seminars in business..
Contact her at: 01895 255063 or email
Leo Angart's website
Here are two exercises for you to try:Palming This must be the oldest natural vision improvement exercise, used for thousands of years in yoga and ayurvedic practices, and probably one of the most effective exercises. It relaxes the whole visual system and when the eyes are closed the brain wave patterns go into alpha rhythm. (To be done without glasses!)
1 Sit with both feet squarely on the ground
2 Rub the palms of your hands together vigorously.
3 Gently close your eyes.
4 Cover eyes with cupped palms. Have the base of your palms gently resting on the base of the eye socket. Keep fingers relaxed.
5 Imagine a piece of black velvet, notice the depth of the colour black and the texture of the fabric.
6 Ensure that your shoulders are relaxed. (You may need to lie on the floor or lean forward to prop your elbows on a table or chair back to release the tension.)
Notice what you notice. If you see white flashes or colours, this indicates that you are holding tension in the visual field. You should notice that the more you do this exercise the colours will fade to black.
We suggest that everyone could benefit from doing this exercise three times a day for just two or three minutes at a time. People often report that colours seem clearer and that objects seem sharper and more defined. It is good to do this first thing in the morning and at the end of the day to relax.
Clock ExerciseKeep your head still and let your eyes move. Imagine a large 12 hour clock in front of you. Starting in the middle of the clock, work first clock-wise around the numbers each time going back to the centre and then out to the next number. Do not push or strain, stop if you feel uncomfortable and be sure to blink and breathe throughout the exercise.
Palm for one minute, then repeat counter clockwise. When you are done, palm again until your eyes feel soft and relaxed. Breath awareness is critical. The exercishas very little value if it isn't done with an open breath.
This is a strong exercise - leave at least 2 hours between each practice.
Understanding The Prescription for Your Glasses (p27) From: Improve Your Eyesight
Naturally by Leo Angart (2005)
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The prescription you get from the optometrist looks like Greek to most people. It is actually quite simple to understand. First there will be one measurement for the left eye and one for the right eye. Usually this is indicated with an R for right eye and an L for your left eye.
The first column indicates the degree of refractive error or how long or short sighted you are. This measurement is indicated in dioptres. If you are myopic (short sighted) then there will be a minus indication such as - 2.50 D. minus two and one half diopters. If you are hyperopic (far-sighted) or presbyopic (need reading glasses) then the indication will be + 1.50 D or plus one and one half dioptre. There often is a difference between your eyes.
The next column indicates if there is any astigmatism. This is also measured in diopters as well as the axis in which the astigmatism is found. The notation might be something like this: Cyl: - 0.5 Axis: 85. The translation reads a cylinder correction of minus one half diopter at 85 degree axis. Note that you can have astigmatism in only one eye and that the degree and axis can be different from one eye to another.
The third column is usually dedicated to divergence. Strabismus (eye turning) is usually corrected using prism elements. This is indicated in Prism diopters and often use this sign D to indicate that a prism element is included.
Usually the optometrist will have space for notes about what prescription you are fitted with. In some cases near vision tests are made as well and you get a combination or bi-focal lenses. Sometimes you are fitted with variable focus lenses that can have two or three areas with different lens power. The type of lens material and frames are often noted.
The slip of paper that is printed from the machines
Thursday, September 14, 2006
cold read 8: Tree reading
WHAT TREE DID YOU FALL FROM?
Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is really cool and
amazingly accurate. Then send it to all your friends, including the one
that sent it to you, so they can find out what tree they fell from, but
don't forget to change the subject line to your tree.
\Dec 23 - Jan 01 - Apple Tree
Jan 01 - Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 - Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 - Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 - Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 - Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 - Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 - Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 - Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 (only) -Oak Tree
Mar 22 - Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 - Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 - Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 - Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 - May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 - May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 - Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 - Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 - Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
Jun 25 - Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 - Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 - Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 - Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 - Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 - Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 - Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 - Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 - Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
Sep 24 - Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 - Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 - Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 - Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 - Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 - Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 - Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 - Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree
YOUR TREE (in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (Love) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and
attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous,
sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender
partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate
partner.
Ash Tree (Ambition) -- extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive,
demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, restless
lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs
love and much emotional support.
Beech Tree (Creative) -- has good taste, concerned about its looks,
materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good
leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime
companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch Tree (Inspiration) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly,
unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the
vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of
imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar Tree (Confidence) -- of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes
unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to
look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often
impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious,
healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut Tree (Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive,
well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be
irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes
acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented,
very loyal in love, physically fit.
Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) -- strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what
life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be
content, optimistic wants to be financially independent, wants love and
affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied,
faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to
gain knowledge, needs to be needed.
Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) -- pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest
demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not
to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for
others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
Fig Tree (Sensibility) -- very strong minded, a bit self-willed,
honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker
when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals,
great sense of humor, has artistic talent and great intelligence.
Fir tree (Mysterious) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress well,
loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them,
hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and
laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest, talented,
unselfish, many friends, very reliable.
Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) -- charming, sense of humor, very
demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting
impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite
moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense
of judgment and expects complete fairness.
Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) -- of cool beauty, cares for its looks and
condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as
possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and
acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is
seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of
its decisions, very conscientious.
Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes
out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones,
hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough,
but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices
for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to
use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is
jealous at times but extremely loyal.
Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) -- no ordinary person, full of
imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious; proud,
self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many
complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to
impress.
Oak Tree (Brave) -- robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting,
independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground,
person of action.
Olive Tree (Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable,
balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm,
well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy,
loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
Pine Tree (Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and
harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry,
not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls
strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low
self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.
Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -- looks very decorative, talented, not very
self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and
pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great
artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy,
reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted without
egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even
complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, extremely
generous, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
Walnut Tree (Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts,
often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions,
spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon
partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very
jealous and passionate, no compromise.
Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family
life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves
anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places,
restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live
with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love
until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others
laugh.
Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is really cool and
amazingly accurate. Then send it to all your friends, including the one
that sent it to you, so they can find out what tree they fell from, but
don't forget to change the subject line to your tree.
\Dec 23 - Jan 01 - Apple Tree
Jan 01 - Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 - Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 - Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 - Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 - Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 - Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 - Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 - Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 (only) -Oak Tree
Mar 22 - Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 - Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 - Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 - Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 - May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 - May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 - Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 - Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 - Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
Jun 25 - Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 - Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 - Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 - Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 - Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 - Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 - Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 - Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 - Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
Sep 24 - Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 - Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 - Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 - Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 - Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 - Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 - Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 - Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree
YOUR TREE (in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (Love) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and
attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous,
sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender
partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate
partner.
Ash Tree (Ambition) -- extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive,
demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, restless
lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs
love and much emotional support.
Beech Tree (Creative) -- has good taste, concerned about its looks,
materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good
leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime
companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch Tree (Inspiration) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly,
unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the
vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of
imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar Tree (Confidence) -- of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes
unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to
look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often
impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious,
healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut Tree (Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive,
well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be
irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes
acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented,
very loyal in love, physically fit.
Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) -- strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what
life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be
content, optimistic wants to be financially independent, wants love and
affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied,
faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to
gain knowledge, needs to be needed.
Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) -- pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest
demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not
to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for
others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
Fig Tree (Sensibility) -- very strong minded, a bit self-willed,
honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker
when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals,
great sense of humor, has artistic talent and great intelligence.
Fir tree (Mysterious) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress well,
loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them,
hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and
laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest, talented,
unselfish, many friends, very reliable.
Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) -- charming, sense of humor, very
demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting
impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite
moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense
of judgment and expects complete fairness.
Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) -- of cool beauty, cares for its looks and
condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as
possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and
acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is
seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of
its decisions, very conscientious.
Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes
out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones,
hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough,
but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices
for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to
use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is
jealous at times but extremely loyal.
Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) -- no ordinary person, full of
imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious; proud,
self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many
complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to
impress.
Oak Tree (Brave) -- robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting,
independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground,
person of action.
Olive Tree (Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable,
balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm,
well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy,
loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
Pine Tree (Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and
harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry,
not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls
strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low
self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.
Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -- looks very decorative, talented, not very
self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and
pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great
artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy,
reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.
Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted without
egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even
complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, extremely
generous, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
Walnut Tree (Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts,
often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions,
spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon
partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very
jealous and passionate, no compromise.
Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family
life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves
anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places,
restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live
with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love
until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others
laugh.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
4 tools to program brain
1. Imagination
I'll use the power of imagination to imagine how wonderful it is to
live with my achieved goal.
Example, if your goal is to own a BMW car,imagine yourself driving it
passing the road that you drive each day. Imagine you are picking up
your friends or lover in that new car. Do take note, I'm not imagining
how great it is to achieve it,
but I've already achieved it. Imagine living in your success, not getting there.
2. Gratitude
I'll use my sub-conscious mind to thank The Being (this can be your
God or whatever is your belief system) for giving me such a valuable
life I'm living today.
When you do this, you'll start to appreciate your life so much more
because life has become very valuable. You can feel gratitude for
anything you find worthy in
your life. This can be your body, mind, possessions, love,
relationship or anything else.
3. Request
It's claimed that all human's minds are connected in some way. I'll
use my subconscious to ask for an answer or help that I need. It's too
long to explain here, but your subconscious mind has the ability to
help you solve your problem.
All you need to do is ask the correct question of it using a proper method.
4. Releasing
Each day, I'll use this strategy to let go of my problems.The power of
releasing is like, letting go of your problems.By releasing, you can
be unattached to your problems and move forward to more opportunity in
life.It means you do not have any more strings attached to your
problems anymore. You'll be able to solve it easier afterwards because
your mind is creative and free now.the power of the subconscious mind
is beyond your imagination. It would be worthwhile for you to explore
its power to help you improve your life for success. It's time for
you to make full use of your subconscious mind or you'll waste another
wonderful tool in life.
I'm sure I would not waste this tool.
Your friend,
cody
I'll use the power of imagination to imagine how wonderful it is to
live with my achieved goal.
Example, if your goal is to own a BMW car,imagine yourself driving it
passing the road that you drive each day. Imagine you are picking up
your friends or lover in that new car. Do take note, I'm not imagining
how great it is to achieve it,
but I've already achieved it. Imagine living in your success, not getting there.
2. Gratitude
I'll use my sub-conscious mind to thank The Being (this can be your
God or whatever is your belief system) for giving me such a valuable
life I'm living today.
When you do this, you'll start to appreciate your life so much more
because life has become very valuable. You can feel gratitude for
anything you find worthy in
your life. This can be your body, mind, possessions, love,
relationship or anything else.
3. Request
It's claimed that all human's minds are connected in some way. I'll
use my subconscious to ask for an answer or help that I need. It's too
long to explain here, but your subconscious mind has the ability to
help you solve your problem.
All you need to do is ask the correct question of it using a proper method.
4. Releasing
Each day, I'll use this strategy to let go of my problems.The power of
releasing is like, letting go of your problems.By releasing, you can
be unattached to your problems and move forward to more opportunity in
life.It means you do not have any more strings attached to your
problems anymore. You'll be able to solve it easier afterwards because
your mind is creative and free now.the power of the subconscious mind
is beyond your imagination. It would be worthwhile for you to explore
its power to help you improve your life for success. It's time for
you to make full use of your subconscious mind or you'll waste another
wonderful tool in life.
I'm sure I would not waste this tool.
Your friend,
cody
theory and practice
Piano Theory: Learn how to read sheet music.
Piano Practice:
Learn how to connect your fingers to the reading.
Football Theory: Learn the playbook.
Football Practice:
Condition your body to perform the playbook.
Social Theory: Learn how we are motivated.
Social Practice:
Use that knowledge to develop new relationships!
I was just thinking about it,
and realizing that even Learning Theory is a kind of
"Micro-Action" , or "Mental-Action"
because out brain neurons are connecting and disconnecting
and firing in new patterns
to create new ideas in our heads, while erasing old beliefs.
With these new beliefs in hand created by new "Mental-Actions" ,
we can then command our Motor Neurons,
and tell them what to to.
We can tell our feet to walk up and approach.
Tell our eyes to connect with our partners in a friendly way,
And tell our mouths to smile spit that first opener
Piano Practice:
Learn how to connect your fingers to the reading.
Football Theory: Learn the playbook.
Football Practice:
Condition your body to perform the playbook.
Social Theory: Learn how we are motivated.
Social Practice:
Use that knowledge to develop new relationships!
I was just thinking about it,
and realizing that even Learning Theory is a kind of
"Micro-Action" , or "Mental-Action"
because out brain neurons are connecting and disconnecting
and firing in new patterns
to create new ideas in our heads, while erasing old beliefs.
With these new beliefs in hand created by new "Mental-Actions" ,
we can then command our Motor Neurons,
and tell them what to to.
We can tell our feet to walk up and approach.
Tell our eyes to connect with our partners in a friendly way,
And tell our mouths to smile spit that first opener
fear and imperfection
What is F.E.A.R?
False Evidence Appearing Real.
That little dark room where your
negatives are developed
I was amazed at how many people fear competition. I speak to lots of
people and many of them are worried about what their competition is up
to. I say, be interested but worry about it? Nooooo!
Hey, wise up! Competition is healthy! We need it. It keeps us on our
toes. If I didn't have competition I'd be concerned that what I
was doing wasn't worth doing.
The thing I like about competition is beating my competition.
In fact, I don't just want to beat them…I want to grind them
into the dust and hear the satisfying crunch as their bones break.
Competition is good. Watching the "talking dog look" on a
competitors face as you soar ahead of them is a joy to behold.
Remember this…People will try to take what they can from you.At any
given moment another person will attempt to get in front of you, be it
in a queue or even going up an escalator.If you are in a crowd and you
move out of position then at least five other people will try to take
your place faster than John Prescott reaching for the last pork pie at a
buffet.
Do unto others before they do unto you and believe me Shylock, if you
let them, they will!
I know other people, my so-called competition, repeat my work, I've
seen it and heard it. But it's what you do with it that counts
As far as mistakes you reveal, imperfections, I also want you to consider yet another sociology study I heard about:
There was a class of female college students who were to rate the attractiveness of a man who entered the room and sat down. They did it in two runs. On the first, they chose a top male model, perfect physically in every way. He entered the room with grace and perfect movement and body language, rather like some folks teach in their seminars.
The women rated him a six. They didn't LIKE him. Something was WRONG about him. He was too slick, or more appropriately TOO PERFECT.
Then, to a different group of similar student background, they had the same model enter the room, and PURPOSELY (but like the good actor he was), spill coffee ON HIMSELF.
No one laughed at his expense, as they were to remain silent judges of his attractiveness.
This time, they rated him a NINE out of ten. They LIKED him, in all his clumsy imperfection. They liked his imperfection.
They at the core, were attracted to his AUTHENTICITY, his "realness." He was just like them. Clumsy at times, embarrassed at times, and prone to spill coffee once in awhile, no matter how good he looked, how cool his clothes are, or whether he used "good body language
False Evidence Appearing Real.
That little dark room where your
negatives are developed
I was amazed at how many people fear competition. I speak to lots of
people and many of them are worried about what their competition is up
to. I say, be interested but worry about it? Nooooo!
Hey, wise up! Competition is healthy! We need it. It keeps us on our
toes. If I didn't have competition I'd be concerned that what I
was doing wasn't worth doing.
The thing I like about competition is beating my competition.
In fact, I don't just want to beat them…I want to grind them
into the dust and hear the satisfying crunch as their bones break.
Competition is good. Watching the "talking dog look" on a
competitors face as you soar ahead of them is a joy to behold.
Remember this…People will try to take what they can from you.At any
given moment another person will attempt to get in front of you, be it
in a queue or even going up an escalator.If you are in a crowd and you
move out of position then at least five other people will try to take
your place faster than John Prescott reaching for the last pork pie at a
buffet.
Do unto others before they do unto you and believe me Shylock, if you
let them, they will!
I know other people, my so-called competition, repeat my work, I've
seen it and heard it. But it's what you do with it that counts
As far as mistakes you reveal, imperfections, I also want you to consider yet another sociology study I heard about:
There was a class of female college students who were to rate the attractiveness of a man who entered the room and sat down. They did it in two runs. On the first, they chose a top male model, perfect physically in every way. He entered the room with grace and perfect movement and body language, rather like some folks teach in their seminars.
The women rated him a six. They didn't LIKE him. Something was WRONG about him. He was too slick, or more appropriately TOO PERFECT.
Then, to a different group of similar student background, they had the same model enter the room, and PURPOSELY (but like the good actor he was), spill coffee ON HIMSELF.
No one laughed at his expense, as they were to remain silent judges of his attractiveness.
This time, they rated him a NINE out of ten. They LIKED him, in all his clumsy imperfection. They liked his imperfection.
They at the core, were attracted to his AUTHENTICITY, his "realness." He was just like them. Clumsy at times, embarrassed at times, and prone to spill coffee once in awhile, no matter how good he looked, how cool his clothes are, or whether he used "good body language
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