planned obsolescence

Definition:

Business practice of deliberately outdating an item (much before the end of its useful life) by stopping its supply or service support and introducing a newer (often incompatible) model or version. Its objective is to prod the consumer or user to abandon the currently owned item in favor of the 'upgrade.' Most prevalent in computer hardware and software industry.

 

therefore, try  Permanence as Antidote to Planned Obsolescence

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I found life's answers in my room:
The fan said be cool.
The roof said aim high.
The window said see the world.
The clock said every minute is precious.
The mirror said reflect before you act.
The calendar said be up to date.
The door said push hard for your goals.
The carpet said kneel down and pray gratefully
for every gift and talent you have...

Make a New Year's resolution regarding your English learning.

Take advantage of this annual fresh start to make a New Year's resolution regarding your English learning.

Resolution 1: Make English a priority
Between work, school, chores, family, friends, exercise, and fun, we're all busy, and it can seem impossible to squeeze anything else in. But there are a number of easy ways to fit more English into your life, including by using English where you would normally use your native language.

Resolution 2: Practice English every day
The more time you spend learning and practicing English, the more quickly you will learn and the better you will remember. Resolve to practice English every day.

Resolution 3: Join classes, meetings, movies, and other opportunities for more English practice are just around the corner.

Resolution 4: Don't be shy
Many, many English learners hesitate to use their English because it's not perfect. Don't be one of them - avail yourself of any opportunity to practice, mistakes and all.

Resolution 5: Watch English movies, TV, or theater
Make an effort to watch things in English once in a while. English departments of community colleges sometimes put on plays, and independent cinemas are usually good for a English movie now and then. Otherwise, check out the foreign section of your nearest video store, or consider subscribing to an email DVD service.

Resolution 6: Listen to English
You don't have to go to England or America or Australia to listen to English - there are all kinds of resources right here on this site and elsewhere on the internet. Make an effort to listen to English regularly.

Resolution 7: Read in English
Read the English news (online or off), read a book, read a magazine, read a blog - just try to read something in English at least once a week.

Resolution 8: Get rid of mistakes
If you're like me, there are some mistakes that you make over and over. Resolve to get rid of at least one, with regular practice and self-correction. Can't think of anything? See how you do on a English proficiency test.

Resolution 9: Have fun
English learning doesn't have to be tedious - play games, read comics, listen to music. Anything you do that involves English is good.

Resolution 10: Plan a trip
Why not put your English to the real test? A visit to Uk or another English-speaking area can be interesting, informative, and inspiring.

a though question...

It is time to elect a new world leader, and only yourvote counts. Here are the facts about the three candidates. Who would you vote for?
Candidate A. Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologist He's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day.
Candidate B. He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening.
Candidate C. He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife.

Which of these candidates would be your choice? Decide first... no peeking, then scroll down for the response.
That's a shame we have  only these options...but still...this is the game...
Candidate A is Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Candidate B is Winston Churchill.

Candidate C is Adolph Hitler.
Moral: Just goes to show ya- never judge a book by its cover.

what's the speed of dark?

I just heard this question on the radio

in an humorous way,

but, indeed, I think that it's a very smart question

don't you?
Then I typed the question in the browser and ..guess what?
there were a lot of people asking and answering
about this very question!

I once heard a great analogous story:

I once heard a great analogous story:

"A drunk man is searching on his hands and knees on the side of a road. A cop comes and asks him what he is doing. He says he is looking for his keys. The cop asks him where he thinks he dropped them. The man says - on the other side of the street. The cops asks him, "Why are you looking here", to which the man replies, "because the light is better here".

This is a fundamental problem with modern science and especially large scale measurement. Quantification like that can only come from what can be measured. We want to understand a whole society through a one-liner.

look on the bright side...

innocence comes before experience

but experience that loses innocence

cannot see the beauty of the world
 

(raindrops on roses, by jojodee)

statement

be who you are...

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

— Dr. Seuss

The works of Dr. Suess are well known to convey deep messages in a whimsical way. In today’s web 2.0 world we are inclined to censor and inhibit ourselves more than ever before. It’s foolish to do this because we might be blinding ourselves from a wonderful character trait or talent. This might lead to a feeling of unfulfillment. Sometimes we can’t help but overvalue the public opinion and discount our friends and family. That’s an unfortunate mismanagement of our priorities. In this powerful quote Seuss reminds us to be true to ourselves because the most valuable people will be there to support us. When we swallow our pride and embrace our strengths and weaknesses, we gain a sense of peace and freedom. Be free! Be yourself!

life

happiness