参加工作刚刚两年的刘君已经和单位里所有的人争吵了个遍，他觉得自己再也无法在单位里呆下去了，可他又不想放弃这份得之不易的工作。他彷徨、无助，怪自己生不逢时、命运多舛。有一次和同事争吵后，他心中特别难过：难道自己命中就该有这么多磨难吗？得求人给自己指点指点。他想到了山中老和尚，大家都说他能知人的前世和今生，是活菩萨，能救人于水火。
老和尚的小庙位于半山腰。刘君气喘吁吁终于爬到了小庙前，这哪里是庙呀！就是个山洞，洞口小得一不小心就会磕破脑袋。就在刘君迟疑时，老和尚过来了。
走进庙中，刘君把自己这两年来的遭遇详详细细讲了一遍，求老和尚给自己指点迷津。老和尚说： " 年轻人，难道你和人争吵时，就没有想过把头低一低，让一让对方吗？ " 刘君说： " 我为什么要低头让他们？我是对的！ " 听着刘君的话，老和尚没有吭声，他站起来，点了一把香，递给刘君。刘君接过香，毕恭毕敬在佛祖面前三叩首。
上完香，老和尚和刘君又坐了下来。老和尚说： " 做人该低头时就得低头。 " 一听这话，刘君强压了往上窜的怒气，说： " 我是对的，为什么要低头？ "
老和尚看着激动的刘君，停了一下说： " 你今天已经低头了。 "
刘君惊诧地看着老和尚。
老和尚接着说： " 你为了让我指点迷津爬了很长一段山路，然后又小心翼翼走过这洞口，最后又在佛祖面前磕了三个头。这三次你哪一次没有低头？ "
老和尚的话如醍醐灌顶令刘君清醒起来： " 是呀！今天自己向上爬时低头了，进洞口时也低头了，求佛时更是低头了 ......" 想着这些，刘君的脸不由红了起来。
老和尚见状又说道： " 低头了，你才能向上爬上山坡；低头了，你才能不磕破头少受磨难；低头了，你才能让佛祖看见你的诚意。求佛如此，生活也是如此。在生活中，你如果时时都昂首，那只能碰你个头破血流。只有适时低头，才能顺利向前，一切烦恼才会烟消云散。 "
听完老和尚的话，刘君心悦诚服地不住点头。
November 28, 2008
适时低头
November 11, 2008
Apple tells fan to "be patient" about Mac mini
Rumors of the possible demise of the Mac mini have been swirling around the Internet for a while now, causing concern among fans of the machine. Sure, the mini is a little tired at this point, but there's clearly still some interest in it. AppleInsider has the story of one Apple enthusiast, who was so concerned that the company might kill the Mac mini that he e-mailed an Apple executive and received a phone call suggesting that the Mac mini may not be down for the count just yet.
After a string of cancellation rumors, there has been optimism in the past week or two that the mini will return in some way, shape, or form. The call from Apple executive care also seems to suggest that something is in the works; the representative acknowledged that there is demand for the product and said fans of the mini should "be patient." Of course, the rep didn't offer any concrete information about what will happen to the mini or when it might happen, but Apple's effort here makes it look like something is afoot.
More recent Mac mini rumors (and perhaps an AppleInsider source) hint at the mini receiving more than just a speed bump as part of its next update. The machine could get a face lift and may come in more configurations, but I think we're going to have to wait a while for feature and timing specifics. In the end, though, I don't think Apple would make this much of a fuss about a product that was about to be killed, so sitting tight for a while sounds like pretty good advice.
Source : http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/11/06/apple-tells-fan-to-be-patient-about-mac-mini
July 16, 2008
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July 15, 2008
Preparing For Death And Helping The Dying
Death is a subject that most people do not like to hear about, talk about, or even think about. Why is this? After all, whether we like it or not, each and every one of us will have to die one day. And even before we have to face our own death, we will most probably have to face the deaths of other people -- our family members, friends, colleagues, and so forth. Death is a reality, a fact of life, so wouldn’t it be better to approach it with openness and acceptance, rather than fear and denial?
Perhaps the discomfort we have towards death is because we think it will be a terrible, painful and depressing experience. However, it doesn’t have to be so. Dying can be a time of learning and growth; a time of deepening our love, our awareness of what is important in life, and our faith and commitment to spiritual beliefs and practices. Death can even be an opportunity to gain insight into the true nature of ourselves and all things, an insight which will enable us to become free from all suffering.
Let’s take the example of Inta McKimm, the director of a Buddhist centre in Brisbane, Australia. Inta died of lung cancer in August, 1997. Two months before her death she wrote in a letter to her Spiritual Teacher, Lama Zopa Rinpoche: “Although I am dying, this is the happiest time of my life!…. For a long time life seemed so hard, so difficult. But when really recognizing death it turned into the greatest happiness. I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on their own death, the great happiness that comes with having recognized impermanence and death. This is quite surprising and unexpected, and extremely joyful. It is the greatest happiness of my whole life, the greatest adventure and the greatest party!”
Inta spent the last few months of her life dedicating herself to spiritual practice. At the time of her death her mind was peaceful, and she was surrounded by family and friends praying for her. There are many similar stories of Lamas, monks, nuns and spiritual practitioners who are able to face death with serenity and dignity, and in some cases are even able to remain in a state of meditation during and after their death. With the proper training and preparation, a peaceful and positive death is possible for each and every one of us.
June 16, 2008
Mac Mini Will Be Dead Soon
If you have that cute-looking, small box from Apple that fits into any monitor called “Mac Mini”, then soon you may be the owner of a discontinued product.
Rumours has it again that Apple has plans to kill the Mac Mini and replace it with something else. The death of Mac Mini has been predicted lot of times, but call it Steve Jobs insistence on a living-room computer or Apple’s love for small, Mac Mini has lived on...
But this time it could be little different... Apple has notified its partners that Mac mini will be soon reaching EOL (End-of-Life) and a newer product, possibly an addition to Apple TV will be launched. Mac Mini is the cheapest Mac available and it has been Steve Jobs favorite for long time. The “Cube” has lived on!! Apple has been working off late on consumer electronics that can be used in homes and living rooms along with TV. Apple TV surely hit that market, but isn’t as popular as one would want. Probably adding a computer and OSX to the Apple TV can help... It will be probably logical to have one product do it all
But the announcement from Apple about this product should come sooner rather than later. The Back-to-School season should be a good time to release the new product and help people make the switch to the cheapest Mac...
So… should I buy Mac Mini now ?
June 02, 2008
New Price List from Traffic Police
NEW Price List from TP...
Price increase without further notice.
Speeding:
Exceeding 1 - 20km/h = $130 + 4 demerit points.
Exceeding 21 - 30km/h = $150 + 6 demerit points.
Exceeding 31 - 40km/h = $180 + 8 demerit points.
Exceeding 41 - 50km/h = >$200 + 12 demerit points + Court.
Exceeding 51 - 60km/h = >$200 + 18 demerit points + Court.
Exceeding >61km/h = >$200 + 24 demerit points + Court.
If you want to be hero and fight the court case yourself, and you
lose, you pay the court charges yourself, which will add up to your
fine. I guess the court charges is at least $200 and above.
Careless driving = $150 + 6 demerit Points.
Inconsiderate Driving = $170 + 9 Demerit Points + Court.
Dangerous Driving = >$200 + 24 Demerit Points + Court + Vehicle Compounded.
Illegal Racing = >$200 + Vehicle Confiscate + Court.
Fail to put Seat Belt = $120 + 3 demerit points.
Crossing Double White lines = $130 + 4 points.
Phone and Drive = $200 + 12 demerit point + Phone Confiscate. Do not
hold your hp in your hand when you drive even with loud speaker or ear
piece.
Drink Driving
For first offence. = Up to $5000 Fine And, or jail Term + License
Suspended + Court.
2nd time offence = Jail term + Fine + Court.
Making an illegal U Turn when there ' s no U Turn sign = $70.
Fail to Signal when changing lan es = $70.
Driving at night without headlights or taillights switch on after 7pm = $30.
No Number Plate = $70.
Obstructed Number Plate = $70.
Obscured Number Plate = $70.
Number Plate Of Unapproved Type = $70.
As for Demerit Point system:
Let ' s say you have 0 points on 1st January 2005, and you committed
the offence of Failing to Put on Seat Belt. So now, you will have 3
demerit points and this will last for 1 Year. If during this 1 year
you have no demerit points offence at all, your 3 deme rit points will
be gone on 1/1/2006. But, if during this one year, From 1/1/2005 -
1/1/2006, you committed another offence with demerit points, your very
first offence will be extended for another year until 1/1/2007 .
May 27, 2008
February 15, 2008
Why be angry if no one wants you angry?
To punish yourself by being angry is foolish.
Why be angry if someone wants you angry?
To please another by being angry is foolish.
February 12, 2008
January 14, 2008
January 04, 2008
Full of 'Shit'...oops, I Meant 'Advice'
To all my friends who enjoy a glass of wine...and those who don't:
As Ben Franklin said:
In wine there is wisdom,
in beer there is freedom,
in water there is bacteria.
Ouch!
In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink one liter of water each day, we would have absorbed, at the end of the year, more than one kilo of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that are found in feces. In other words, we are consuming more than one kilo of poop.
However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor, for that matter) because alcohol has to go through a filtering process and then fermenting.
Therefore, remember: Water = Poop
Wine = Health
Hence, it's better to drink wine and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of shit.
There is no need to thank me for this valuable information: I'm doing it as a public service!
Happy New Year! Give me another round... Cheers!