Selasa, 31 Juli 2012
Pulp Fiction Hero "The Shadow" Debuts on the Radio (1930)
The fictional, crime-fighting vigilante known as The Shadow originally debuted as the announcer of Detective Story Hour, a radio program that was quickly eclipsed by the popularity of its own narrator. The following year The Shadow got his own magazine and became one of pulp fiction’s most enduring heroes, entering film and television. The radio show was re-named The Shadow and ran for more than 25 years. What comic book hero refers to The Shadow as his “biggest inspiration”?
Pulp Fiction Hero "The Shadow" Debuts on the Radio (1930)
The fictional, crime-fighting vigilante known as The Shadow originally debuted as the announcer of Detective Story Hour, a radio program that was quickly eclipsed by the popularity of its own narrator. The following year The Shadow got his own magazine and became one of pulp fiction’s most enduring heroes, entering film and television. The radio show was re-named The Shadow and ran for more than 25 years. What comic book hero refers to The Shadow as his “biggest inspiration”?
This became a credo of mine: attempt the impossible in order to improve your work. -Davis, Bette
This became a credo of mine: attempt the impossible in order to improve your work. -Davis,
Senin, 30 Juli 2012
Smedley Darlington Butler (1881)
Born to a Quaker family in Pennsylvania, Butler joined the US Marines as a teenager. He was decorated for bravery and leadership and advanced through the ranks, but after retiring, he became a proponent of isolationism and an outspoken critic of the government. He believed that he and the military had been used to further the business interests of wealthy Americans under the pretense of defending the country. According to legend, whose long-lost amputated arm did Butler once locate?
Minggu, 29 Juli 2012
Kate Munger – bridge
“A song is a bridge between what we know, what we can feel, and the big mystery.” ~Kate
Sabtu, 28 Juli 2012
Jumat, 27 Juli 2012
Humor quotes-Confident people
"Men are very confident people. Even a sixty-year-old man with no arms thinks he could play in the Super Bowl if he had to."
-Rita Rudner
-Rita Rudner
Rabu, 25 Juli 2012
Selasa, 24 Juli 2012
Einen Menschen zu lieben bedeutet, ihn so
Einen Menschen zu lieben bedeutet, ihn so zu sehen, wie Gott ihn gemeint hat. (Fjodor Michailowitsch
Jules Amédée Barbey d’Aurevilly – 25/7/2012
Poner el remiendo junto al agujero nunca es la mejor solución.
Frases de Jules Amédée Barbey d’Aurevilly – 25/7/2012
Frases de Jules Amédée Barbey d’Aurevilly – 25/7/2012
Senin, 23 Juli 2012
"True love makes the imperfect to perfect …. otherwise love is not true….." – Basil C S
“True love makes the imperfect to perfect …. otherwise love is not true…..” – Basil C
Philip Seymour Hoffman (45)
In 1967, Philip Seymour Hoffman was born on this date in Fairport, New York,
Philip Seymour Hoffman (45)
In 1967, Philip Seymour Hoffman was born on this date in Fairport, New York,
Minggu, 22 Juli 2012
today’s wwftd is… organoleptic
today’s organoleptic : organoleptic 1) being, affecting, or relating to qualities of a substance that
today’s wwftd is… organoleptic
today’s organoleptic : organoleptic 1) being, affecting, or relating to qualities of a substance that
galosh
galosh : Definition: (noun) A waterproof overshoe.
Synonyms: arctic, rubber, gumshoe.
Usage: This rain is not going to stop any time soon, so you had better dig your galoshes out of the
Synonyms: arctic, rubber, gumshoe.
Usage: This rain is not going to stop any time soon, so you had better dig your galoshes out of the
Claire London
I have learned that sometimes ‘sorry’ is not enough. Sometimes you actually have to change.
Claire
Claire
Katharine Graham
To love what you do and feel that it matters -- how could anything be more fun?
(more: Katharine Graham Quotes)
Katharine
(more: Katharine Graham Quotes)
Katharine
Jumat, 20 Juli 2012
Kamis, 19 Juli 2012
"Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible." – Norman Vincent Peale
“Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself. In
giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed
possible.” – Norman Vincent
giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed
possible.” – Norman Vincent
Rabu, 18 Juli 2012
Selasa, 17 Juli 2012
Thomas Dreier
If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year ... Today should always be our most wonderful day.
Thomas
Thomas
Senin, 16 Juli 2012
Friendship quotes-A lifetime's not too long
"Friends are friends forever, if the Lord is the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never, cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands I know
That a lifetime's not too long... to live as
And a friend will not say never, cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands I know
That a lifetime's not too long... to live as
Friendship quotes-A lifetime's not too long
"Friends are friends forever, if the Lord is the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never, cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands I know
That a lifetime's not too long... to live as
And a friend will not say never, cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands I know
That a lifetime's not too long... to live as
Minggu, 15 Juli 2012
The Cigar-Box Guitar
The cigar-box guitar is a primitive, usually homemade, string instrument that uses a cigar box as a resonator. It originated in the southern US at around the time that the modern cigar box was introduced—about 1840. Other salvaged materials, such as screen wire (for strings) and broomsticks (for necks), are also often used in the making of these instruments. Recently, there has been revival of cigar-box instruments. What world-famous musicians have jumped on the cigar-box guitar bandwagon?
Rule: Never perform card tricks for the people you play poker with. -Proverb
Rule: Never perform card tricks for the people you play poker with.
Rule: Never perform card tricks for the people you play poker with. -Proverb
Rule: Never perform card tricks for the people you play poker with.
Sabtu, 14 Juli 2012
Die Demokratie ist keine Frage der Zweckmäßigkeit, sondern der Sittlichkeit. ~~~ Willy Brandt
Die Demokratie ist keine Frage der Zweckmäßigkeit, sondern der Sittlichkeit. Willy Brandt
"True love makes the imperfect to perfect …. otherwise love is not true….." – basil cs
“True love makes the imperfect to perfect …. otherwise love is not true…..” – basil
Kamis, 12 Juli 2012
Rabu, 11 Juli 2012
Selasa, 10 Juli 2012
Senin, 09 Juli 2012
Geist gleicht dem Schwert, Erfahrung dem Wetzstein.
Geist gleicht dem Schwert, Erfahrung dem Wetzstein.
Geist gleicht dem Schwert, Erfahrung dem Wetzstein.
Geist gleicht dem Schwert, Erfahrung dem Wetzstein.
Falsche Bescheidenheit ist die schicklichste aller Lügen. ~~~ Nicolas Chamfort
Falsche Bescheidenheit ist die schicklichste aller Lügen. Nicolas Chamfort
Falsche Bescheidenheit ist die schicklichste aller Lügen. ~~~ Nicolas Chamfort
Falsche Bescheidenheit ist die schicklichste aller Lügen. Nicolas Chamfort
Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired. -Holtz, Lou
Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired. -Holtz,
Minggu, 08 Juli 2012
Initiative ist Disziplinlosigkeit mit positivem Ausgang.
Initiative ist Disziplinlosigkeit mit positivem Ausgang.
Initiative ist Disziplinlosigkeit mit positivem Ausgang.
Initiative ist Disziplinlosigkeit mit positivem Ausgang.
Charles Baudelaire – 8/7/2012
Para no ser los esclavos martirizados del tiempo, embriagaos, ¡embriagaros sin cesar! con vino, poesía o virtud, a vuestra guisa.
Frases de Charles Baudelaire – 8/7/2012
Frases de Charles Baudelaire – 8/7/2012
Sabtu, 07 Juli 2012
My age is as a lusty winter, frosty but kindly. -Shakespeare, William
My age is as a lusty winter, frosty but kindly. -Shakespeare,
My age is as a lusty winter, frosty but kindly. -Shakespeare, William
My age is as a lusty winter, frosty but kindly. -Shakespeare,
hail-fellow
hail-fellow : Definition: (adjective) Heartily friendly and congenial.
Synonyms: comradely.
Usage: Everyone in the tour group was instantly enamored by the guide and his hail-fellow
Synonyms: comradely.
Usage: Everyone in the tour group was instantly enamored by the guide and his hail-fellow
Jumat, 06 Juli 2012
High Eagle – vision
“The mere possession of a vision is not the same as living it, nor can we encourage others with it if we do not, ourselves, understand and follow its truths. The pattern of the Great Spirit is over us all, but if we follow our own spirits from within, our pattern becomes clearer. For centuries, others have sought their visions. They prepare themselves, so that if the Creator desires them to know their life’s purpose, then a vision would be revealed. To be blessed with visions is not
Kamis, 05 Juli 2012
Marlene Dietrich
"Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast."
Marlene
Marlene
Rabu, 04 Juli 2012
"“Eyes closed, lost in a rose, my nose finds nirvana. Deep in this silky petaled nest it is no longer a thing on my face. It is the center of the universe.”" – Rain Bojangles
““Eyes closed, lost in a rose, my nose finds nirvana. Deep in this silky petaled nest it is no longer a thing on my face. It is the center of the universe.”” – Rain
"In relationships; silence starts wars." – Kenneth Elliott Hudson
“In relationships; silence starts wars.” – Kenneth Elliott
Selasa, 03 Juli 2012
Proverbs-Not Economical
It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if the result is twins.
- Chinese
- Chinese
Proverbs-Not Economical
It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if the result is twins.
- Chinese
- Chinese
Minggu, 01 Juli 2012
Love quotes-Painful
Love is painful that is true
not to love is painful too;
but there is a greater pain:
to love and not be loved
not to love is painful too;
but there is a greater pain:
to love and not be loved
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