I found an article over at Bayou Renaissance Man which highlighted some of the dangers with Facebook.
I suggest you read the article but basically Facebook allows you to download the data that they have on you. The risk the article highlights is that anyone hacking your account could also download this data and use it.
This can be done by clicking on the cog (top right hand of the screen), choosing Account Settings, choosing General and clicking on the Download a copy of your Facebook data link.
After clicking on this I was prompted for my password. An email was then generated and sent to me which said I was downloading the information and I received another email with the link to actually download it.
I then had to provide my password again and finally could download everything.
I have had a look through it and couldn't find anything particularly incriminating. However, I do have a slight feeling that deleted messages are retained in this data.
I'm currently testing this theory and will update this post when I've got an answer.
[UPDATE: No, deleted messages aren't retained in the data downloaded. So if you have messaged something to someone that you don't want others knowing, delete your messages! /UPDATE]
Showing posts with label Interesting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interesting. Show all posts
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
I did like #7
Found this while having a look around the internet today. The whole article is worth a read but here's an extract:
Here are Courtley's 10 ways to think and act like a Seal and survive, as told to ABC News:
1. Early Preparation
"Survival is all about preparation," he said. "You start in your mind, start getting mentally tougher. You start rehearsing mentally situations you might find yourself in, so that when you find yourself in that situation, you're able to deal with it."
2. Practice "battle proofing"
Both mentally and physically rehearsing for a dangerous situation is what the military calls "battle proofing". "Imagine closing your eyes and getting your seatbelt on and off, or closing your eyes and rolling your window up and down," he said. "If you do it enough times you can do it without even looking down. It just happens."
3. Confidence is Key
"If you feel like you know how to handle a situation, whether it be a boss at work who is a pain in the butt or now I'm upside down in a car and water's coming in, if you feel confident, this thing is going work a lot better," Courtley said.
4. Practice "Combat Breathing'
"You breathe in for four seconds, you breathe out for four seconds, and it's something as simple as that," he said. "Not only are you getting oxygen but you're giving this thing a chance to like, okay, bring it down. I use combat breathing when I'm driving and I get cut off."
5. Have a Will to Live
If you find yourself in a dire situation, it helps to focus on something to motivate you to live. "Create a trigger. What is the most important thing in your life? It could be a family member. I want to see my son tonight. I'm going do whatever it takes, whether it's crawling out of a burning car, fighting a guy twice your size in a back alley, you flip that trigger."
6. "Rule of 3"
"You think of three options that you will have to get out of that situation … option 1, option 2, option 3. Do a quick pro and con of those three, and then just pick one and go with it."
7. Do Something
The worst thing you can do is nothing at all, and don't wait for someone to come and rescue you. "You can't wait for somebody to help you out. You can't expect somebody will be there to assist."
8. Don't Be Paranoid
"I would never preach being hyper-vigilant, being paranoid, because that's no way to live," Courtley said. "That goes back to the confidence of knowing, 'OK, I'm ready, I've thought about it, I prepared for it, now I'm going to live my life because I know if this happens, I will know how to handle it.'"
9. Have a Survival "go bag" in the Car
Have a "go bag" in your vehicle. Items can include a water filtration system, a multi-tool, water resistant pouches for documents and electronics, three days worth of prescriptions, first aid items and a poncho.
10. What If You're in the Car During a Disaster?
"Do you abandon the vehicle or stay put?" Courtley said. "It depends on the situation. What is the first thing that's going to kill you?" In an avalanche, the best thing to do is stay in the car, but if the car is on fire, then you will want to get out as fast as possible.
Here are Courtley's 10 ways to think and act like a Seal and survive, as told to ABC News:
1. Early Preparation
"Survival is all about preparation," he said. "You start in your mind, start getting mentally tougher. You start rehearsing mentally situations you might find yourself in, so that when you find yourself in that situation, you're able to deal with it."
2. Practice "battle proofing"
Both mentally and physically rehearsing for a dangerous situation is what the military calls "battle proofing". "Imagine closing your eyes and getting your seatbelt on and off, or closing your eyes and rolling your window up and down," he said. "If you do it enough times you can do it without even looking down. It just happens."
3. Confidence is Key
"If you feel like you know how to handle a situation, whether it be a boss at work who is a pain in the butt or now I'm upside down in a car and water's coming in, if you feel confident, this thing is going work a lot better," Courtley said.
4. Practice "Combat Breathing'
"You breathe in for four seconds, you breathe out for four seconds, and it's something as simple as that," he said. "Not only are you getting oxygen but you're giving this thing a chance to like, okay, bring it down. I use combat breathing when I'm driving and I get cut off."
5. Have a Will to Live
If you find yourself in a dire situation, it helps to focus on something to motivate you to live. "Create a trigger. What is the most important thing in your life? It could be a family member. I want to see my son tonight. I'm going do whatever it takes, whether it's crawling out of a burning car, fighting a guy twice your size in a back alley, you flip that trigger."
6. "Rule of 3"
"You think of three options that you will have to get out of that situation … option 1, option 2, option 3. Do a quick pro and con of those three, and then just pick one and go with it."
7. Do Something
The worst thing you can do is nothing at all, and don't wait for someone to come and rescue you. "You can't wait for somebody to help you out. You can't expect somebody will be there to assist."
8. Don't Be Paranoid
"I would never preach being hyper-vigilant, being paranoid, because that's no way to live," Courtley said. "That goes back to the confidence of knowing, 'OK, I'm ready, I've thought about it, I prepared for it, now I'm going to live my life because I know if this happens, I will know how to handle it.'"
9. Have a Survival "go bag" in the Car
Have a "go bag" in your vehicle. Items can include a water filtration system, a multi-tool, water resistant pouches for documents and electronics, three days worth of prescriptions, first aid items and a poncho.
10. What If You're in the Car During a Disaster?
"Do you abandon the vehicle or stay put?" Courtley said. "It depends on the situation. What is the first thing that's going to kill you?" In an avalanche, the best thing to do is stay in the car, but if the car is on fire, then you will want to get out as fast as possible.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Hey USA - I think you've gone mad
Okay, I know it's not the whole of the USA, but seriously this is idiotic ... even more so than Bloomberg restricting sales of the large-sized soda drinks ...
A TEXAS town has added sugar to the water supply to
encourage residents to drink more H2O.
Water consumption in Talon, a small town in Pecos County, is
well below the United States average.
So the town's top utility officials decided to add roughly 4
tablespoons of sugar for every 240mLs of the town's water supply.
Talon utility commissioner Hester Griggs told CBC News:
"Oh, you can taste it yeah, or otherwise there ain't no point in doing it.
It's sweet, sweet water."
Mr Griggs said part of the reason behind the move was that
kids are preferring to drink soda and energy drinks to water.
"We decided is there a health element to the amount of
water that someone drinks.
"We need to make sure that our residents, our kids...
are encouraged to drink water, up to 8 glasses a day as is stipulated by the
National Alliance of Health."
The sugary water is also being used in water used in showers
and toilets.
Mr Griggs said he there wasn't too much concern in the
community about the amount of sugar being consumed.
"The upside overweighs the downside unless you have
diabetes," he said.
In that case, Mr Griggs recommended local diabetics restrict
their intake to four glasses.
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It's not April 1 is it?
Friday, June 29, 2012
Stunning .....
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
New internet game
.... here ... but now I have to remember which blogs still use the captcha so I can play ...
Friday, May 4, 2012
Yep ....
The last few posts have made their way around the internet and gathered various comments which have been interesting to read.
Firehand made this point in his post:
...
"All anyone has to do to get along in peace with me is leave me and mine alone; it'll all be smiles and happiness. But if they threaten me I'll do whatever it takes; they open the door to violence, they've got no right to whine because more than they expected walks through."
---
YEP!
Firehand made this point in his post:
...
"All anyone has to do to get along in peace with me is leave me and mine alone; it'll all be smiles and happiness. But if they threaten me I'll do whatever it takes; they open the door to violence, they've got no right to whine because more than they expected walks through."
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YEP!
Friday, April 20, 2012
QOTD that need to go on a t-shirt
From the Mistress of Snark, Tam:
Remember that the most important piece of safety gear is the trigger nut, and it should always be torqued to proper specifications.
Remember that the most important piece of safety gear is the trigger nut, and it should always be torqued to proper specifications.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Signs that you're not posting enough about guns ...
Received this email today:
Hi Julie,
I was reading your blog (http://jigsawsthoughts.blogspot.com/) and thought that your knowledge and experience would be of great value to our users, who pay our experts a premium for advice.
Our platform, called Wizpert, is a fast growing community of experts, where users seek advice and support on living with Alzheimer and other topics.
If you decide to sign up, you will also get a customized Wizpert button to place on your blog - it will allow engaged readers to connect with you directly at your convenience for a live conversation.
Please go to: wizpert.com/?beta_key=Alzheimer and create your quick profile, by clicking 'Become an Expert' on the top right - it's completely free and takes just 2 minutes! (you need to use this link since we are still invitation only).
For more information, pls see the FAQ section on the site, or feel free contact me personally with any questions.
All the best,
Michael
Now while I thank Michael for stopping by and reading my blog, I really don't think that I can offer much to those living with Alzheimers.
Hi Julie,
I was reading your blog (http://jigsawsthoughts.blogspot.com/) and thought that your knowledge and experience would be of great value to our users, who pay our experts a premium for advice.
Our platform, called Wizpert, is a fast growing community of experts, where users seek advice and support on living with Alzheimer and other topics.
If you decide to sign up, you will also get a customized Wizpert button to place on your blog - it will allow engaged readers to connect with you directly at your convenience for a live conversation.
Please go to: wizpert.com/?beta_key=Alzheimer and create your quick profile, by clicking 'Become an Expert' on the top right - it's completely free and takes just 2 minutes! (you need to use this link since we are still invitation only).
For more information, pls see the FAQ section on the site, or feel free contact me personally with any questions.
All the best,
Michael
Now while I thank Michael for stopping by and reading my blog, I really don't think that I can offer much to those living with Alzheimers.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Vocation Vacations
Came across the idea of a working holiday scheme at Maggie's Farm. Sounds like a great idea to me - wonder if there is something similar available in Australia.
Oh and I was disappointed to see that Firearms Instructor wasn't on the list!
Oh and I was disappointed to see that Firearms Instructor wasn't on the list!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Earworm alert ...
In the comments section of a post of a unicorn with a rainbow (over at Random Nuclear Strikes) Erin mentioned a "pony version of “Every Day I’m Shufflin’” video…"
As this song and horses are two of Miss 8's favourite things I asked for the link - which she kindly provided:
I've also tried embedding it here - hopefully it will work.
As this song and horses are two of Miss 8's favourite things I asked for the link - which she kindly provided:
I've also tried embedding it here - hopefully it will work.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
$2000 and 2 years warranty
Went to a Thermomix demo last night.
For those who haven't had the pleasure, a Thermomix is a very versitile kitchen appliance.
It seems to do most things you'll want a kitchen appliance to do in a very short space of time (well except roasting or grilling).
During the demo we had berry ice-cream; pizza; chickpea soup (mmm that was nice); sundried tomato and capsicum dip; steamed chicken with couscous and lemon pudding! (All in under 2 hours).
The demo was interspersed between discussion on guns and hunting - no the demonstrator wasn't a gun nut, but one of the other participants was. I'm actually not sure what the demonstrator thought - but she was raving on about raw, natural, unprocessed foods so hopefully she wasn't too shocked!
Anyway getting back to the post title. The cost of this little machine was $1939 ... but they only give a 2 year warranty. This worries me. Seriously. I mean you can tell me as often as you like about the reliability of your product BUT if you're only offering a 2 year warranty with no possibility of extension, I do tend to be more than sceptical.
Anyway, as a comparison, I've booked spot of a demo of the Thermochef - it still only comes with a 2 year warranty - but at under $800 that is slightly less worrying.
For those who haven't had the pleasure, a Thermomix is a very versitile kitchen appliance.
It seems to do most things you'll want a kitchen appliance to do in a very short space of time (well except roasting or grilling).
During the demo we had berry ice-cream; pizza; chickpea soup (mmm that was nice); sundried tomato and capsicum dip; steamed chicken with couscous and lemon pudding! (All in under 2 hours).
The demo was interspersed between discussion on guns and hunting - no the demonstrator wasn't a gun nut, but one of the other participants was. I'm actually not sure what the demonstrator thought - but she was raving on about raw, natural, unprocessed foods so hopefully she wasn't too shocked!
Anyway getting back to the post title. The cost of this little machine was $1939 ... but they only give a 2 year warranty. This worries me. Seriously. I mean you can tell me as often as you like about the reliability of your product BUT if you're only offering a 2 year warranty with no possibility of extension, I do tend to be more than sceptical.
Anyway, as a comparison, I've booked spot of a demo of the Thermochef - it still only comes with a 2 year warranty - but at under $800 that is slightly less worrying.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thrill Seeker's Bucket List
While perusing CNN I came across an article (and some very nice pics) of 50 ways to kill yourself as you're crossing them off your bucket list.
Well actually most of the 50 probably won't end in death but I'm convinced there's a few that would.
The 50 are:
1. Be a jet fighter pilot for a day (sounds fun and I think it would be basically safe);
2. Go volcano boarding, Nicaragua (80kms on your butt down the side of a volcano - um, no thanks);
3. Enter the Cage of Death, Australia (that's swimming with crocodiles folks!);
4. Cling to a cliff, China (and I quote "At one point one kilometer above the ground, you have to traverse a slim wooden plank stuck to the face of a vertical cliff.", enough said)
5. Ride Insanity, United States (yep, sure off the side of the 350-meter Stratosphere Tower, however being the US I think this is safer than #4);
6. Go Zapcat powerboating, United Kingdom (mmm, UK could be okay);
7. Climb the outside of CN Tower, Canada (nope!);
8. Perform an Everest skydive, Nepal (I'm thinking I might like to try this - but never having skydived before could be an issue);
9. Jump the Nevis Bungy, New Zealand (no, just no!);
10. Free dive at Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas;
11. Ride the world's steepest roller coaster, Japan ("The world’s steepest steel roller coaster opened at the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in Tamanash, Japan this year" - opened this year, not sure if that's good - as in it's all new - or bad - as in it's not had much time to iron out the wrinkles!);
12. Go Zorbing, worldwide (this one strikes me as inane rather than dangerous or thrilling);
13. Go water buffalo racing, Indonesia (as you're not allowed to race only watch, that sounds fine!);
14. Run with the bulls, Spain (don't see the appeal in this one);
15. Take part in an Office Chair Race, Germany (inane again);
16. Kayak over a waterfall, United States (nope!);
17. Take a motorcycle cab ride, Thailand (nope, again, nope!);
18. Run (or limp) the Marathon des Sables, Morocco (this one and the one above are two ways to quickly terminate progress on the bucket list);
19. Ride around the Nurburgring, Germany (this one sounds fun);
20. Go hot air ballooning, Turkey (again fun, but I'm not sure I'ld choose Turkey as the place to do it);
21. Go whitewater rafting, Zambia (I've heard that this is actually a lot of fun);
22. Dine in the sky, worldwide.. (Can't see the point of this one);
23. Climb Harbour Bridge, Australia (DONE this one - good fun, but it was windy up there);
24. Swim with great white sharks, South Africa (This is one I'ld like to try);
25. Ride the London Eye, United Kingdom (Another relatively safe one ... did a similar thing in Sydney);
26. Run the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, Chile (Sounds challenging and fun);
27. Wingsuit Fly, Switzerland (No thanks!);
28. Go ice swimming, Finland (Sounds fun!);
29. Run the Spoelana Naturist Race, Spain (no, just no);
30. Paraglide over Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany (mmm, could be fun - however when I was last there you couldn't see anything at all due to fog);
31. Play bossaball, worldwide (yer, sounds fun - bet it kills your legs);
32. Ride the world’s longest zip line, South Africa (NO, seriously NO);
33. Go cheese rolling, United Kingdom (hehehe, I'll watch thanks);
34. Hang glide, United States (#30 sounds more fun);
35. Take part in a Rickshaw Run, India (now as long as you don't have to pass through any of the major Indian cities this could be enjoyable);
36. Go sea kayaking, Antarctica (YES PLEASE ... this, I would like);
37. Go dog-sled racing, United States (this would be fun too);
38. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (probably should get around to this sometime);
39. Do the Death Drop, Zambia (NO, NO, NO, NO and DOUBLE NO!);
40. Swim in the Dead Sea, Israel (funnily enough this has never appealed to me, probably explains why in my four trips to Israel I never did it);
41. Rally drive, Sydney (sounds fun, not sure why you'ld do it in Sydney though);
42. Cycle the Death Road, Bolivia (this is another one that falls in the "no thanks" category);
43. Walk a wing, United Kingdom (I'ld give this a go);
44. Drive the Himalayas, India (Another one I'ld like to try);
45. Surf Shipstern Bluff, Australia (Surfing has never appealed to me either);
46. Go cliff diving, Mexico (NO, NO, NO, NO, NO and NO!!!);
47. Rescue a hostage, United Kingdom (this is probably my #1 to do from this list - sounds fun);
48. Go snowmobiling, Canada (could be okay);
49. Climb some ice, United States (mmm ... yer, I'ld do it);
50. Take part in a rodeo, United States (nope!);
Interesting reading through a list like this and thinking about which ones you'ld do, or not as the case may be.
So what about you? Done any? Want to do any?
The full article and photos can be found here
http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/play/50-thrilling-experiences-116798?page=0,3&hpt=hp_bn10#ixzz1XFoIBL3F
Well actually most of the 50 probably won't end in death but I'm convinced there's a few that would.
The 50 are:
1. Be a jet fighter pilot for a day (sounds fun and I think it would be basically safe);
2. Go volcano boarding, Nicaragua (80kms on your butt down the side of a volcano - um, no thanks);
3. Enter the Cage of Death, Australia (that's swimming with crocodiles folks!);
4. Cling to a cliff, China (and I quote "At one point one kilometer above the ground, you have to traverse a slim wooden plank stuck to the face of a vertical cliff.", enough said)
5. Ride Insanity, United States (yep, sure off the side of the 350-meter Stratosphere Tower, however being the US I think this is safer than #4);
6. Go Zapcat powerboating, United Kingdom (mmm, UK could be okay);
7. Climb the outside of CN Tower, Canada (nope!);
8. Perform an Everest skydive, Nepal (I'm thinking I might like to try this - but never having skydived before could be an issue);
9. Jump the Nevis Bungy, New Zealand (no, just no!);
10. Free dive at Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas;
11. Ride the world's steepest roller coaster, Japan ("The world’s steepest steel roller coaster opened at the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in Tamanash, Japan this year" - opened this year, not sure if that's good - as in it's all new - or bad - as in it's not had much time to iron out the wrinkles!);
12. Go Zorbing, worldwide (this one strikes me as inane rather than dangerous or thrilling);
13. Go water buffalo racing, Indonesia (as you're not allowed to race only watch, that sounds fine!);
14. Run with the bulls, Spain (don't see the appeal in this one);
15. Take part in an Office Chair Race, Germany (inane again);
16. Kayak over a waterfall, United States (nope!);
17. Take a motorcycle cab ride, Thailand (nope, again, nope!);
18. Run (or limp) the Marathon des Sables, Morocco (this one and the one above are two ways to quickly terminate progress on the bucket list);
19. Ride around the Nurburgring, Germany (this one sounds fun);
20. Go hot air ballooning, Turkey (again fun, but I'm not sure I'ld choose Turkey as the place to do it);
21. Go whitewater rafting, Zambia (I've heard that this is actually a lot of fun);
22. Dine in the sky, worldwide.. (Can't see the point of this one);
23. Climb Harbour Bridge, Australia (DONE this one - good fun, but it was windy up there);
24. Swim with great white sharks, South Africa (This is one I'ld like to try);
25. Ride the London Eye, United Kingdom (Another relatively safe one ... did a similar thing in Sydney);
26. Run the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, Chile (Sounds challenging and fun);
27. Wingsuit Fly, Switzerland (No thanks!);
28. Go ice swimming, Finland (Sounds fun!);
29. Run the Spoelana Naturist Race, Spain (no, just no);
30. Paraglide over Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany (mmm, could be fun - however when I was last there you couldn't see anything at all due to fog);
31. Play bossaball, worldwide (yer, sounds fun - bet it kills your legs);
32. Ride the world’s longest zip line, South Africa (NO, seriously NO);
33. Go cheese rolling, United Kingdom (hehehe, I'll watch thanks);
34. Hang glide, United States (#30 sounds more fun);
35. Take part in a Rickshaw Run, India (now as long as you don't have to pass through any of the major Indian cities this could be enjoyable);
36. Go sea kayaking, Antarctica (YES PLEASE ... this, I would like);
37. Go dog-sled racing, United States (this would be fun too);
38. Dive the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (probably should get around to this sometime);
39. Do the Death Drop, Zambia (NO, NO, NO, NO and DOUBLE NO!);
40. Swim in the Dead Sea, Israel (funnily enough this has never appealed to me, probably explains why in my four trips to Israel I never did it);
41. Rally drive, Sydney (sounds fun, not sure why you'ld do it in Sydney though);
42. Cycle the Death Road, Bolivia (this is another one that falls in the "no thanks" category);
43. Walk a wing, United Kingdom (I'ld give this a go);
44. Drive the Himalayas, India (Another one I'ld like to try);
45. Surf Shipstern Bluff, Australia (Surfing has never appealed to me either);
46. Go cliff diving, Mexico (NO, NO, NO, NO, NO and NO!!!);
47. Rescue a hostage, United Kingdom (this is probably my #1 to do from this list - sounds fun);
48. Go snowmobiling, Canada (could be okay);
49. Climb some ice, United States (mmm ... yer, I'ld do it);
50. Take part in a rodeo, United States (nope!);
Interesting reading through a list like this and thinking about which ones you'ld do, or not as the case may be.
So what about you? Done any? Want to do any?
The full article and photos can be found here
http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/play/50-thrilling-experiences-116798?page=0,3&hpt=hp_bn10#ixzz1XFoIBL3F
Saturday, August 13, 2011
How it was
Found a link over at Mostly Cajun, All American and Opinionated, to where college journalists at Florida Atlantic University were asked to publish a newspaper with no computers.
It's an interesting read and a good 'look back'.
Part 1 is here and part 2 is here.
And I'm certainly glad I don't have to do my current job with 20 year old technology!
It's an interesting read and a good 'look back'.
Part 1 is here and part 2 is here.
And I'm certainly glad I don't have to do my current job with 20 year old technology!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Next celebrity fad?
Will be interesting to see if this is part of a new trend:
The Mark Zuckerberg diet - only eat what you kill with your own bare hands
MARK Zuckerberg has a heart after all.
A goat's heart.
And a pig's and a chicken's.
The man popularly portrayed as a cold, ruthless dispatcher of friends is sort of, kind of living up to that reputation by publicly announcing his new challenge for 2011.
"I just killed a pig and a goat," he wrote on his private Facebook page on May 4, after telling his friends that 2011 was the year he would only eat meat that he's slaughtered with his own bare hands.
Zuckerberg sets a single new goal for himself every year.
In 2009, he wore a tie every day. Last year, he learnt Chinese. Both were fairly innocuous, but his latest campaign has caused some consternation amongst his Facebook fans.
Fortune reports that Zuckerberg was introduced to the practice by Silicon Valley chef Jesse Cool in his home town of Palo Alto, California.
She directed him to some nearby farms and helped him knock off a chicken, pig and goat.
"He cut the throat of the goat with a knife, which is the most kind way to do it," Cool told Fortune.
Zuckerberg started his kill-to-eat diet by boiling a live lobster.
His girlfriend Priscilla is also keen consumer and the two recently carved up a chicken together, eating the heart and liver and making stock from the leftovers.
According to Fortune, he posted a pic of the chicken on his Facebook page and listed all the meals he made from it.
"Every year in recent memory, I've taken on a personal challenge - something to learn about the world, expand my interests and teach myself greater discipline," he wrote by way of explanation in an email to Fortune.
"This year, my personal challenge is around being thankful for the food I have to eat.
"I think many people forget that a living being has to die for you to eat meat, so my goal revolves around not letting myself forget that and being thankful for what I have."
Zuckerberg said his next step was to go hunting.
Sourcee: http://www.news.com.au/technology/the-mark-zuckerberg-diet-only-eat-what-you-kill-with-your-own-bare-hands/story-e6frfro0-1226063975449#ixzz1NcbRwQV0
The Mark Zuckerberg diet - only eat what you kill with your own bare hands
MARK Zuckerberg has a heart after all.
A goat's heart.
And a pig's and a chicken's.
The man popularly portrayed as a cold, ruthless dispatcher of friends is sort of, kind of living up to that reputation by publicly announcing his new challenge for 2011.
"I just killed a pig and a goat," he wrote on his private Facebook page on May 4, after telling his friends that 2011 was the year he would only eat meat that he's slaughtered with his own bare hands.
Zuckerberg sets a single new goal for himself every year.
In 2009, he wore a tie every day. Last year, he learnt Chinese. Both were fairly innocuous, but his latest campaign has caused some consternation amongst his Facebook fans.
Fortune reports that Zuckerberg was introduced to the practice by Silicon Valley chef Jesse Cool in his home town of Palo Alto, California.
She directed him to some nearby farms and helped him knock off a chicken, pig and goat.
"He cut the throat of the goat with a knife, which is the most kind way to do it," Cool told Fortune.
Zuckerberg started his kill-to-eat diet by boiling a live lobster.
His girlfriend Priscilla is also keen consumer and the two recently carved up a chicken together, eating the heart and liver and making stock from the leftovers.
According to Fortune, he posted a pic of the chicken on his Facebook page and listed all the meals he made from it.
"Every year in recent memory, I've taken on a personal challenge - something to learn about the world, expand my interests and teach myself greater discipline," he wrote by way of explanation in an email to Fortune.
"This year, my personal challenge is around being thankful for the food I have to eat.
"I think many people forget that a living being has to die for you to eat meat, so my goal revolves around not letting myself forget that and being thankful for what I have."
Zuckerberg said his next step was to go hunting.
Sourcee: http://www.news.com.au/technology/the-mark-zuckerberg-diet-only-eat-what-you-kill-with-your-own-bare-hands/story-e6frfro0-1226063975449#ixzz1NcbRwQV0
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Things you find on the web ...
Seven Blunders of the World
The Seven Blunders of the World is a list that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi gave to his grandson Arun Gandhi, written on a piece of paper, on their final day together, shortly before his assassination.
The seven blunders are:
* Wealth without work
* Pleasure without conscience
* Knowledge without character
* Commerce without morality
* Science without humanity
* Worship without sacrifice
* Politics without principle
This list grew from Gandhi's search for the roots of violence. He called these acts of passive violence. Preventing these is the best way to prevent oneself or one's society from reaching a point of violence.
To this list, Arun Gandhi added an eighth blunder,
* Rights without responsibilities
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Seven Blunders of the World is a list that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi gave to his grandson Arun Gandhi, written on a piece of paper, on their final day together, shortly before his assassination.
The seven blunders are:
* Wealth without work
* Pleasure without conscience
* Knowledge without character
* Commerce without morality
* Science without humanity
* Worship without sacrifice
* Politics without principle
This list grew from Gandhi's search for the roots of violence. He called these acts of passive violence. Preventing these is the best way to prevent oneself or one's society from reaching a point of violence.
To this list, Arun Gandhi added an eighth blunder,
* Rights without responsibilities
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Vote for me ... please ..
Bleg time ...
I've just entered a competition and need people to "vote for me" ...
Click here to vote.
Oh and you can vote once per day :)
Thanks
I've just entered a competition and need people to "vote for me" ...
Click here to vote.
Oh and you can vote once per day :)
Thanks
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Something to think about ...
“A human being should be able to:
* change a diaper,
* plan an invasion,
* butcher a hog,
* conn a ship,
* design a building,
* write a sonnet,
* balance accounts,
* build a wall,
* set a bone,
* comfort the dying,
* take orders,
* give orders,
* cooperate,
* act alone,
* solve equations,
* analyze a new problem,
* pitch manure,
* program a computer,
* cook a tasty meal,
* fight efficiently,
* die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects.” — Robert A. Heinlein
* change a diaper,
* plan an invasion,
* butcher a hog,
* conn a ship,
* design a building,
* write a sonnet,
* balance accounts,
* build a wall,
* set a bone,
* comfort the dying,
* take orders,
* give orders,
* cooperate,
* act alone,
* solve equations,
* analyze a new problem,
* pitch manure,
* program a computer,
* cook a tasty meal,
* fight efficiently,
* die gallantly.
Specialization is for insects.” — Robert A. Heinlein
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
"Wasn't in his right mind ..."
"Wasn't in his right mind ...", well that bit of the story makes sense, the rest, well ... judge for yourself:
Man 'high on bath salts' arrested in bra, panties, accused of stabbing goat
A US man found wearing women's underwear and standing over a goat's carcass told West Virginia police he was high on bath salts.
Mark L Thompson of Alum Creek was arrested at his home on Monday. A criminal complaint in Kanawha County Magistrate Court charges the 19-year-old with cruelty to animals.
Sheriff's Deputy JS Shackelford says witnesses reported Mr Thompson standing near a neighbour's pygmy goat in a bedroom. He was wearing a bra and female underwear. The goat had at least one stab wound.
Corporal Sean Snuffer says Mr Thompson indicated he had been high and "wasn't in his right mind".
Mr Thompson was held on $50,000 bond yesterday at the South Central Regional Jail. Jail records didn't indicate whether he had a lawyer and no listed phone number was available.
Man 'high on bath salts' arrested in bra, panties, accused of stabbing goat
A US man found wearing women's underwear and standing over a goat's carcass told West Virginia police he was high on bath salts.
Mark L Thompson of Alum Creek was arrested at his home on Monday. A criminal complaint in Kanawha County Magistrate Court charges the 19-year-old with cruelty to animals.
Sheriff's Deputy JS Shackelford says witnesses reported Mr Thompson standing near a neighbour's pygmy goat in a bedroom. He was wearing a bra and female underwear. The goat had at least one stab wound.
Corporal Sean Snuffer says Mr Thompson indicated he had been high and "wasn't in his right mind".
Mr Thompson was held on $50,000 bond yesterday at the South Central Regional Jail. Jail records didn't indicate whether he had a lawyer and no listed phone number was available.
Source:http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/man-high-on-bath-salts-arrested-in-bra-panties-accused-of-stabbing-goat/story-e6frfku0-1226049655286#ixzz1LL3zmoON
Friday, April 15, 2011
Need a present for a special lady ...
A very SPECIAL lady ...
Fargginay Bacōn is made with “11 popular pure essential oils and an ever so slight hint of . . . bacon” and it’s already being marketed as bacon in a bottle. The wacky cologne is supposed to be a rediscovered secret recipe by John Fargginay, a Parisian butcher who, at the beginning of the 20th century, “discovered the ability to elevate his customers’ mood” using a combination of bacon, essential oils and herbs. Unfortunately, the original recipe was lost during a fire in 1924, but John Laydon, current owner of Fargginay, has attempted to recreate the scent and bottled it up as Bacōn.
Fargginay Bacōn is made with “11 popular pure essential oils and an ever so slight hint of . . . bacon” and it’s already being marketed as bacon in a bottle. The wacky cologne is supposed to be a rediscovered secret recipe by John Fargginay, a Parisian butcher who, at the beginning of the 20th century, “discovered the ability to elevate his customers’ mood” using a combination of bacon, essential oils and herbs. Unfortunately, the original recipe was lost during a fire in 1924, but John Laydon, current owner of Fargginay, has attempted to recreate the scent and bottled it up as Bacōn.
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