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Friday, December 29th, 2006
Can you believe this… Someone has actually done an academic research on the topic of ‘bullshit’ and published a book on it.
I was at a bookshop the other day and chanced upon such a book. I did not believe my eyes and had to blink a few times to confirm. Yeah there it was.. B.S. staring squarely into my face.
The subject is given serious treatment, though, not some book written in jest. It contained the basics of an academic writing - definition, terminology, different types, schools of thought, etc… the author is a Professor of Philosophy in the University of Princeton.
Some of the discussion which I found rather amusing :
* bullshit is likened to hot air embodying empty talk
* talking bullshit is different fm lying. a person who lies does so with intent to deceive, while he who bullshits may not begin with such an intent.
To read more about B.S., visit your local bookstore, say ”philosophy” section and look for a small palm-sized black-covered book with the topic boldly printed.
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Man on lamp post
Friday, December 29th, 2006
This is a photo taken out of an apartment in Beijing.
The man was doing maintenance work on the lamp post. Relying only on a belt wrapped around his waist, he moved up and down the lamp post with ease. It’s an ingenius method and quite an amusing sight.
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J.K. Rowling
Friday, December 29th, 2006
Harry Potter … on 60 Minutes
Amazing woman who persisted to achieve success against all odds.
She’s pretty talented - see her artwork of Harry Porter characters.
I find J.K.Rowling a humble person and just like any man-in-the-street. Hers is a story which proves that ordinary people like you and I can achieve greatness.
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Massive transportation
Friday, December 29th, 2006
MV Blue Marlin carrying USS Cole and the Thunder Horse. Awesome…
Source : www.dockwise.com
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Asterix
Wednesday, December 27th, 2006
My favourite comic series. I have a vision to collect all comic books of Asterix. Wish me success !
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Passing through
Wednesday, December 27th, 2006
“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
– Anonymous
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Pumpkin
Wednesday, December 27th, 2006
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