Education is a privilege, not a right; it should not be taken for granted.
As soon as people realise that, the value of education and professional qualifications will rise; and people will appreciate the opportunities afforded them to learn and study.
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Graffiti
Graffiti is not an art form, it is vandalism; perpetrated by attention seeking halfwits.
Those second rate "celebrities", most notably in the music industry, who encourage this vandalism; should be personally made to clean the up this mess and blight on the landscape.
Those second rate "celebrities", most notably in the music industry, who encourage this vandalism; should be personally made to clean the up this mess and blight on the landscape.
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Taxi Drivers
Taxi drivers are apt, whether required or not, to regale their passengers with their opinions on all manner of subjects; ranging from politics to sport.
In order to have some control over this mental intrusion, I prefer using taxis that are fitted with an in car speaker switch. This way you can turn the driver off, quite literally.
I commend this device, and request that it be made mandatory in all taxis.
In order to have some control over this mental intrusion, I prefer using taxis that are fitted with an in car speaker switch. This way you can turn the driver off, quite literally.
I commend this device, and request that it be made mandatory in all taxis.
Monday, August 09, 2004
Nature Abhors a Vacuum
Advice to world leaders, seeking regime change in countries other than their own.
When invading countries, on the pretext of helping the local population rid themselves of the incumbent regime, ensure that the following two rules are adhered to:
Nature abhors a vacuum; if you leave before the above points have been addressed others will fill the vacuum, and chaos will ensue.
When invading countries, on the pretext of helping the local population rid themselves of the incumbent regime, ensure that the following two rules are adhered to:
- Make sure that you have a plan for the reconstruction, and repair, of any damage caused.
- Don't "cut and run", until the local replacement political and security infrastructure is strong enough to stand on its own two feet.
Nature abhors a vacuum; if you leave before the above points have been addressed others will fill the vacuum, and chaos will ensue.
Sunday, August 08, 2004
Men and Women
Men and women are totally different in respect of how they perceive, and react to, situations and events.
However, more often than not, they fail to recognise this. Instead they criticise the opposite sex for their behaviour and, if in a relationship, try to modify their partner's behaviour.
This causes considerable friction, and stress, between the sexes.
My advice is simple, stop trying to change each other; accept that the opposite sex is different.
Life will become considerably less stressful.
However, more often than not, they fail to recognise this. Instead they criticise the opposite sex for their behaviour and, if in a relationship, try to modify their partner's behaviour.
This causes considerable friction, and stress, between the sexes.
My advice is simple, stop trying to change each other; accept that the opposite sex is different.
Life will become considerably less stressful.
Saturday, August 07, 2004
Friday, August 06, 2004
Footballers
Celebrity footballers are paid a small fortune to kick a ball around a field.
Nurses are paid a small sum to care for the sick.
Something is very wrong with our sense of values.
Nurses are paid a small sum to care for the sick.
Something is very wrong with our sense of values.
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Optimism
Optimism about the future is essential.
People should view their lives in positive terms, otherwise there would be very little point in getting out of bed in the morning.
People should view their lives in positive terms, otherwise there would be very little point in getting out of bed in the morning.
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Less Government
Governments are inflexible, their desire to intrude into peoples' lives stifles initiative and progress.
The firmer the grip that the State has over society, the more stagnant and inflexible that society becomes.
It is a hackneyed phrase, but "less government is better government".
The firmer the grip that the State has over society, the more stagnant and inflexible that society becomes.
It is a hackneyed phrase, but "less government is better government".
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Faddy Eating
There is a veritable smorgasbord of programmes on TV, that aim to improve the eating habits of the population.
They follow a standard format; whereby someone with an unhealthy diet is introduced to the novelties of fresh fruit, vegetables and fibre.
Invariably the human guinea pigs turn their noses up at the new diet. They protest, in the manner of a 3 year old, that they don't like or eat vegetables.
I am moved to question, how it is that these so called adults still act as though they are a 3 year old throwing a tantrum at the dining table; when made to eat something that they choose not to like?
The answer is simple, their parents failed them when they were bringing them up.
Instead of taking the harder route of making them eat what was put in front of them, they took the easy route and let them eat what they wanted.
The result; an immature, spoilt, fat and unhealthy adult.
They follow a standard format; whereby someone with an unhealthy diet is introduced to the novelties of fresh fruit, vegetables and fibre.
Invariably the human guinea pigs turn their noses up at the new diet. They protest, in the manner of a 3 year old, that they don't like or eat vegetables.
I am moved to question, how it is that these so called adults still act as though they are a 3 year old throwing a tantrum at the dining table; when made to eat something that they choose not to like?
The answer is simple, their parents failed them when they were bringing them up.
Instead of taking the harder route of making them eat what was put in front of them, they took the easy route and let them eat what they wanted.
The result; an immature, spoilt, fat and unhealthy adult.
Monday, August 02, 2004
Sunday, August 01, 2004
Contemplation
The Koreans believe that meal times are a time for reflection and contemplation.
Inane babble is not required, or welcome; instead meals should be eaten in an atmosphere of peace and contemplation.
An excellent maxim to follow, I commend it.
Inane babble is not required, or welcome; instead meals should be eaten in an atmosphere of peace and contemplation.
An excellent maxim to follow, I commend it.
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