“A Nation’s Strength” by Ralph Waldo Emerson

What makes a nation’s pillars high
And its foundations strong?
What makes it mighty to defy
The foes that round it throng?
It is not gold. Its kingdoms grand
Go down in battle shock;
Its shafts are laid on sinking sand,
Not on abiding rock.
Is it the sword? Ask the red dust
Of empires passed away;
The blood has turned their stones to rust,
Their [...]

Michael Jackson – Moonwalker, The King of Pop dies

Jackson died of cardiac arrest at UCLA Medical Center.
His 1982 album “Thriller” — which included the blockbuster hits “Beat It,” “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” — is the best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide.
He was the precocious, spinning lead singer of the Jackson 5, the singing group he [...]

I got a booty of $ 10 million one fine morning?

What would you do with a booty of $ 10 million that you happen to get one fine morning?
This question is towards a study of the different mentalities and priorities of one’s life and how much important money is in his pursuit of his purpose of life.
Will it make you lazy? or more productive?
Will it [...]

An Excellent Anti-Smoking Ad

The message is very clear and apparent. You have got to be present there physically to play with your grand children.

Kuwait Sports image gets a dent

Reports say that Kuwait’s Olympic Committee could be suspended if a local law is not changed to guarantee the autonomy of sports organizations, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said yesterday. The IOC said it had tried for two years to find a solution with government authorities over the independent operation of [...]

NBK – Kuwait Climate Advisory – outdated or incorrect?

http://beta.nbk.com/careers/localknowledge_en_gb.aspx
It says:
“During the summer, which lasts from May to September, the weather is hot. With temperatures ranging from 40°C to 42°C, residents are advised to stay out of the sun during afternoons.”
As far as I have known Kuwait, the extremes are in the range of 47-50. Sometimes even 50+.  So what if nobody declares it [...]

5 min wake up & go – Jap style

This video shows you just how to get up, eat breakfast, get dressed and get ready for work in just five minutes. Presto!
The way he puts on his pants is classy. Putting on the neck button is stylish. But what is gr8 is the way he puts on his tie. Absolutely fantastic.
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Obama’s speech to the Muslims & the world – Egypt

I quote Obama:
“We have a responsibility to join together on behalf of the world we seek – a world where extremists no longer threaten our people, and American troops have come home; a world where Israelis and Palestinians are each secure in a state of their own, and nuclear energy is used [...]

Human Slinky

This is just freaky & awsome. This is no animation.
You won’t believe it till you see the man come out of it.

Friendly crocodile

Incredible