IS IT TRUE?

DONT TRY TO FIND OUT BY BRINGING A BLACK CAT INTO THE HOUSE ON FRIDAY.BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY,BETTER TO ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION THAN FOOLISHNESS.THERE ARE ALREADY UNEXPLAINABLE INCIDENTS IN LIFE,SO WHY TAKE ANY RISK? VIJAY- THE MIDNIGHT OWL.

DON'T DO IT.

NOPE-NEVER REVEAL IT.CONFIDENCES ARE SACRED.LET SOMEONE ELSE SQUEAL IT-NOT YOU.KEEP IT IN.IF YOU TALK- YOU WILL BE ENMESHED, YOUR REPUTATION BLOTTED. VIJAY-THE MIDNIGHT OWL

RM20 MILLION

PETALING JAYA:Instead of hugging each other with joy, a couple slapped each other after the husband found out that he had won a RM20mil lottery jackpot.They slapped themselves to make sure they were not dreaming as they could not believe he had won,especially after the wife retorted-“You must be joking and in your dreams!”The winner found out that he had won the Mega Toto 6/52 Toto with his set ofnumbers – 17, 19, 20, 32, 39 and 41 – after checking the results in a Chinese daily.
The man, in his 40s who is involved in the food business, simply could not believe it and kept on checking the results repeatedly before breaking the news to his wife.
The wife said they would settle all their outstanding financial obligations and do their best to help out family members and relatives who were less well-off before donating to charitable bodies.“I will now pamper myself and loved ones with luxurious overseas holidays.“I can’t wait to sign up for a Europe tour because I have not been to that part of the world,” she said.

p.s.Honey,don't forget to repay back Pas.Vijay the RM20 we still owe him.

THE EXTINGUISHER

The majority of us can argue-some convincingly,some haphazardly,but nevertheless the majority of people won't give in to an argument.But understand this-words are a dime a dozen.Everyone knows that in the argument,we will,with an air of professionalism and deep intellectualism,quote almost anything to support our views. We will start quoting the Bible,Quran,Lord Hare Krishna,Bill Gates,Gandhi or Mandela.Others will quote unverifiable scientific data.Whoever can be persuaded by windbag arguments like these? The problem in trying to prove a point in an arguement is that you are never sure of the effects your words have on others.Outwardly they may agree,but inwardly they may silently resent our shallow and stupid opinions.And maybe even hate our narrow mindedness.Or we may say something,but the other perceives that we are saying this against them- since words can be interpreted according to ones moods and insecurites. In situations of any argument,the best approach is keep our gaps tightly closed and try to extinguish the unpleasant exchanges taking place.

As Baltasar Gracian once remarked-" The truth is generally seen, not heard."

THE HONEY TRAP

The experienced bear hunter does not chase after his prey,only the inexperienced and the morons adopt that method.Bears sense the scent very fast when they are being stalked.And a bear that knows that it is being hunted is almost impossible to corner and manifests deadly fury when cornered.Even the roar of its bellowing can freeze the hunters blood.Bears have been known to move on in circles,picking up the hunters scent in the air,and closing in right behind the hunter silently. Many an inexperienced bear hunter landed up becoming nutricious kebab dinners for the bear.

Note the experienced bear hunter.He does not go after the bear nervously hiding beneath green leaves,twigs and branches and wearing clothes that looks like Fidel Castro's army uniform.He lays traps baited with honey-the bears delicacy and favourite-the one hidden weakness its born with.He does does exhaust himself chasing after the animal and risking his own life in the process.He baits.Then silently waits in the shadows for the smart animal's appearance. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

THE REQUEST

Mucianus,A RomanConsul,wanting to lay siege to a city, needed a huge battering ram.So he sent his soldiers to the engineer in Athens.But the engineer argued that a smaller ram would be better.The soldiers warned that Mancianus was not a man to argue with.Still he drew up diagram after diagram to prove his point.Nevertherless he agreed to send the big ram. But after the soldiers left,he sent the small ram thinking that they would see his logic in battle.When the small ram arrived Mucianus went into a rage and called in the soldiers for an explanation.His soldiers explained their encounter with the engineeer.Mucianus went into a fury.Now,he could not concentrate on the impending battle-but only on the engineer.He ordered his soldiers to bring in the smart engineer.

Facing Mucianus with an air of expertise,the engineer drew the same diagrams,gave the same old arguments.Mucianus let him finish,then ordered the soldiers to strip the engineer naked,and personally whipped him to death- to a bloody mess.

Moral:Face the reality-your arguments may be right,but at times it may not be in your best interests to convince others with your logic,reason and facts.The reason?He is superior in rank and status.So give in. Vijay- The Midnight Owl

THOUGHTS

MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS, NOR ARE YOUR WAYS MY WAYS. ISAIAH 55:8
I heard a most bloodcurdling scream in the Supermarket.Quickly I learned foward and there I saw the kid with his mother[I presume],the kid holding on tightly to a huge Teddybear,with tears in his eyes-screaming and crying on top of his voice "ITS MINE,ITS MINE!!. Exasperated and embarassed,she gave in.I think I recognized that kid.It reminded me of myself-the self willed Penang kid.I hope I have grown up.Many things I did not expect, the heavens silently sent,other desires never materialized.I know many who would like to see some changes for themselves,myself included.

We think we know what is best and needful for us.Sometimes the heavens disagree.I have heard this quote somewhere-" God give me the courage to change the things I can, to accept the things I cant, and wisdom to know the difference."

KHRUSHCHEV

[Joseph Stalin was supreme leader of the Soviet Union from 1929 until 1953]

Khrushchev, an ex Military commander was in the middle of a fiery political speech, denouncing Stalins crimes.A fat man from the crowd shouted-" If he was so evil, why didn't you stop him?" Enraged, Khrushchev yelled back-" Who said that?" No hands went up.All held their breaths as a terrifying silence fell upon the crowd.After a few seconds of the deathly silence Khrushchev finally said in a quiet voice-"Now you know why I didnt stop him.

Instead of explaining why he did not speak up,he made them feel what it was to be like in Stalins presence.The slightest sign of rebellion would mean certain death. He made them feel the fear- the fear of speaking up.The demonstration had its effect and there was no necessity for any more arguments.

STEEL LOGIC

NEVER ARGUE.IN SOCIETY, NOTHING MUST BE DISCUSSED, GIVE ONLY RESULTS.
BENJAMIN DISRAELI-1804-1881.