"RISE AND RISE UNTIL LAMBS BECOME LIONS"

    This is the trailer of "Robin Hood", the latest  film of Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. It seems that this time the story in the film presents a different vision of the traditional hero. Never mind! We´re excited.  The Universal production of Robin Hood will premiere on May 12th at the Cannes Film Festival and it will be released worldwide on May 14th, but here you´ve got this little bit just in advance.




O. Winfrey interviews Russell Crowe on her show.  He gives us some information about the film´s making of , his personal life and other matters of interest such as  the meaning of the sentence "Rise and rise until lambs become lions", leit motiv of the film.

USEFUL COMMONPLACES

     Somebody sent me this presentation with some words of Dalai Lama. I don´t know if they are authentic, but they are wise and useful. Old  clichés  difficult to carry out.  Anyway, sometimes it´s worth wasting a little bit of time remembering what we already know.

INTERVIEW WITH DAVID GARRETT

     Whether he's playing to classical audiences in intimate concert venues or drawing capacity crowds playing with his band in vast arenas, DAVID GARRETT is touching hearts and astounding audiences wherever he performs. The virtuoso violinist, already on the road to rock-star fame, has truly become one of the most exciting entertainers in the music world. If you want more information about this violinist and model, visit  his oficial website.
  
   David Garrett is a 28-year-old violinist, he plays the violin since he was 4 years, and does it wonderfully well, so much in classic topics as pop. He was born in Germany.
   As curiosity on this violinist and model:  David Garrett is pointed out by the Book Guinness of the Records from May, 2008 as the fastest violinist. The record consisted of playing "The flight of the bumblebee" of Nikolái Rimski-Kórsakov as fast as possible, without mistakes so that the melody kept on being recognizable.
    You can also watch the video of David performing "Flight of the bumblebee" on Oprah Winfrey´s TV show:

OLD WISE PEOPLE...

An 86 year old man walked into a crowded waiting room and approached the desk. The Receptionist said, "Yes sir, what are you seeing the Doctor for today?""There's something wrong with my dick", he replied.The receptionist became irritated and said, "You shouldn't come into a crowded waiting room and say things like that.""Why not? You asked me what was wrong and I told you," he said.The Receptionist replied; "Now you've caused some embarrassment in this room full of people. You should have said there is something wrong with your ear or something, and discussed the problem further with the Doctor in private."The man replied, "You shouldn't ask people questions in a room full of strangers, if the answer could embarrass anyone."The man walked out, waited several minutes and then re-entered.The Receptionist smiled smugly and asked, "Yes?"
"There's something wrong with my ear", he stated.The Receptionist nodded approvingly and smiled, knowing he had taken her advice. "And what is wrong with your ear, Sir?""I can't piss out of it," he replied.The waiting room erupted in laughter. MESS WITH SENIORS AND YOU´RE GONNA LOSE!

Several Ways to be Healthier and Happier

I enjoyed reading the previous post, and I would like to contribute with the following advice. I think it is good value for these stressful days.

50 Ways to be Healthier and Happier


1. Do something nice for someone.
2. Affirm that you are a wonderful, beautiful person.
3. Breathe in the invigorating scent of natural peppermint oil.
4. Brush and floss your teeth.
5. Chew your food well.
6. Choose comfortable shoes over heels that throw off your spinal alignment. Men: choose comfortable shoes over tight, blister-causing shoes.
7. Clean out that mess that’s been sapping your energy.
8. Clean your home with baking soda and vinegar instead of harmful commercial cleaners.
9. Cry when you feel like crying.
10. Drink a fresh vegetable juice.

Seven tips for making yourself happier .

Gretchen Rubin is a best-selling writer whose new book, The Happiness Project, is an account of the year she spent test-driving studies and theories about how to be happier.

You can make yourself happier – and this doesn’t have to be a long-term ambition.     You can start right now. In the next hour, check off as many of the following items as possible. Each of these accomplishments will lift your mood, as will the mere fact that you’ve tackled and achieved some concrete goals.



1. Boost your energy: stand up and pace while you talk on the phone or, even better, take a brisk ten-minute walk outside. Research shows that when people move faster, their metabolism speeds up, and the activity and sunlight are good for your focus, your mood, and the retention of information. Plus, because of “emotional contagion,” if you act energetic, you’ll help the people around you feel energetic, too.

2. Reach out to friends: make a lunch date or send an email to a friend you haven’t seen in a while. Having warm, close bonds with other people is one of the keys to happiness, so take the time to stay in touch. Somewhat surprisingly, it turns out that socializing boosts the moods not only of extroverts, but also of introverts.


3. Rid yourself of a nagging task: answer a difficult email, purchase something you need, or call to make that dentist’s appointment. Crossing an irksome chore off your to-do list will give you a big rush of energy and cheer, and you’ll be surprised that you procrastinated for so long.


4. Create a calmer environment: clear some physical and mental space around your desk by sorting papers, pitching junk, stowing supplies, sending out quick responses, filing, or even just making your piles neater. A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizeable dent. Try to get in the habit of using the “one minute rule”—i.e., never postpone any task that can be completed in less than one minute. An uncluttered environment will contribute to a more serene mood.


5. Lay the groundwork for some future fun: order a book you’ve been wanting to read (not something you think you should read) or plan a weekend excursion to a museum, hiking trail, sporting event, gardening store, movie theater—whatever sounds like fun. Studies show that having fun on a regular basis is a pillar of happiness, and anticipation is an important part of that pleasure. Try to involve friends or family, as well; people enjoy almost all activities more when they’re with other people than when they’re alone.

How do animals sound like?

Animal sounds

baa
verb to make the sound that a sheep makes
bark
verb to make the short loud sound that a dog makes
bay
verb if a dog bays, it makes a long loud sound, especially when it is hunting
bellow
verb to make the deep sound that a bull and some other large animals make
bleat
verb to make the sound that a sheep or goat makes
bray
verb to make the loud rough sound that a donkey makes
croak
verb when a frog croaks, it makes a low loud rough sound in its throat
grunt
verb if an animal such as a pig grunts, it makes a low sound
hiss
verb to make a long ‘s’ sound like the sound that a snake makes
howl
verb if a dog or similar animal howls, it makes a long loud sound
low
verb when cows low, they make their typical deep long sound
meow
the American spelling of miaow
mew
if a cat or kitten mews, it makes a short, very high sound
miaow
verb if a cat miaows, it makes a short high sound
moo
verb to make the long deep sound that a cow makes
neigh
verb to make the high loud sound that a horse makes
purr
verb if a cat purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is happy
roar
verb if a lion roars, it makes a loud deep sound
snarl
verb if an animal such as a dog or a lion snarls, it makes an angry sound in its throat and shows its teeth
snicker
verb if a horse snickers, it makes a low quiet sound in its throat
trumpet
verb if an elephant trumpets, it makes a loud high sound
whine
verb if a dog whines, it makes a high noise, usually because it wants something
whinny
verb if a horse whinnies, it makes a high sound through its nose and mouth
yap
verb if a dog yaps, it makes short high sounds

That's curious!

Granny Smith is a variety of green apples. The name was taken from the Australian gardener Maria Ann Smith, also known as Granny Smith. She was the one who first grew the apple in Sydney in the 1860s.

Beefeater

This term originated in 1610, meaning a well-fed servant. Around the year 1700 it began to be used to refer to the traditional guards at the Tower of London. The meaning is quite clear as it's a reference to a servant spoiled by his master, in contrast to a "loaf eater" (a servant that eats only bread).

Bug  The word bug is used nowadays to refer to an error or defect that prevents a computer from working correctly. It is believed that Thomas Edison was the first to use it with this meaning, but there is also a more recent story. In 1945, Grace Hopper, a computer pioneer at the Naval Warfare Centre in Dahlgreen, Virginia, found an insect inside a malfunctioning machine. She didn't invent the term, but she used it in the logbooks, stating that a bug had been found.

Hot dog  The use of this word to mean sausage comes from the XIX century. Hot referred to the temperature of the sausage, of course. And dog may have been a reference to the alleged contents of the sausage. In 1845 there were many accusations against sausage makers of using dog meat to make the sausage (which was not true). The term became popular and was often used in newspapers, making it as common as it is today.