Archive for Iulie, 2009

University admision letter

Luni, Iulie 13th, 2009

Pe cand la noi asa studenti? Pe cand la noi asa facultati :))

Here is a great letter from MIT to a prospective student and that student’s response.

Mr. John T. Mongan
123 Main Street
Smalltown, California 94123-4567

Dear John:

You’ve got the grades. You’ve certainly got the PSAT scores. And now you’ve got a letter from MIT. Maybe you’re surprised. Most students would be.

But you’re not most students. And that’s exactly why I urge you to consider carefully one of the most selective universities in America.

The level of potential reflected in your performance is a powerful indicator that you might well be an excellent candidate for MIT. It certainly got my attention!

Engineering’s not for you? No problem. It may surprise you to learn we offer more than 40 major fields of study, from architecture to brain and cognitive sciences, from economics (perhaps the best program in the country) to writing.

What? Of course, you don’t want to be bored. Who does? Life here *is* tough *and* demanding, but it’s also *fun*. MIT students are imaginative and creative – inside and outside the classroom.

You’re interested in athletics? Great! MIT has more varsity teams – 39 – than almost any other university, and a tremendous intramural program so everybody can participate.

You think we’re too expensive? Don’t be too sure. We’ve got surprises for you there, too.

Why not send the enclosed Information Request to find out more about this unique institution? Why not do it right now?

Sincerely,

Michael C. Benhke
Director of Admissions

P.S. If you’d like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure, “Insight,” just check the appropriate box on the form.

May 5, 1994

Michael C. Behnke/
MIT Director of Admissions/
Office of Admissions, Room 3-108/
Cambridge MA 02139-4307

Dear Michael:

You’ve got the reputation. You’ve certainly got the pomposity. And now you’ve got a letter from John Mongan. Maybe you’re surprised. Most universities would be.

But you’re not most universities. And that’s exactly why I urge you to carefully consider one of the most selective students in America, so selective that he will choose only *one* of the thousands of accredited universities in the country.

The level of pomposity and lack of tact reflected in your letter is a powerful indicator that your august institution might well be a possibility for John Mongan’s future education. It certainly got my attention!

Don’t want Bio-Chem students? No problem. It may surprise you to learn that my interests cover over 400 fields of study, from semantics to limnology, from object-oriented programming (perhaps one of the youngest professionals in the country) to classical piano.

What? Of course you don’t want egotistical jerks. Who does? I *am* self-indulgent *and* over confident, but I’m also amusing. John Mongan is funny and amusing – whether you’re laughing with him or at him.

You’re interested in athletes? Great! John Mongan has played more sports – 47 – than almost any other student, including oddball favorites such as Orienteering.

You think I can pay for your school? Don’t be too sure. I’ve got surprises for you there, too.

Why not send a guaranteed admission and full scholarship to increase your chance of being selected by John Mongan? Why not do it right now?

Sincerely,

John Mongan

P.S. If you’d like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure, “John Mongan: What a Guy!” just ask.

Criza, Einstein, ştiri

Joi, Iulie 9th, 2009

Canalele de ştiri sunt inundate cu veşti despre criză, efectele ei, imediate sau pe termen lung, şi  multe buletine de ştiri au devenit un fel de necroloage. X,Y,Z s-a sinucis din cauza crizei, din cauza lipsei de bani, din cauza falimentului, din cauza…

Sunt persoane care resimt cu adevărat criza şi sunt foarte afectate. Sunt persoane care prosperă şi profită de criză. Şi cam ca întotdeauna, cei săraci sunt şi mai săraci iar cei bogaţi se îmbogăţesc şi mai mult.

Altă eră, altă criză, Einstein spunea că:

Să nu pretindem că lucrurile se vor schimba dacă noi continuăm să facem aceleaşi lucruri. O criză poate fi o adevărată binecuvântare pentru orice persoană, orice naţiune. Pentru că orice criză va genera progres.

Creativitatea se naşte din suferinţă, la fel cum ziua se naşte din noapte. În timp de criză se nasc invenţiile, apar noi descoperiri şi mari strategii. Cel ce depăşeşte criza, se depăşeşte pe el însuşi, fără să se simtă doborât. Cine dă vina pe criză pentru eşecurile sale, işi neglijează propriile talente şi generează un respect mai mare pentru probleme decât pentru soluţii.  Adevărata criză este de fapt incompetenţa.

Cel mai mare inconvenient al oamenilor şi naţiunilor este lenea cu care încearcă să găsească soluţii la problemele lor. Nu există nici un fel de provocare fără o criză.  Fără provocări, viaţa devine o rutină, o agonie înceată.  Nu este răsplată fără criză. În timp de criză de fapt putem arăta cine suntem cu adevărat. Fără criză, orice vânt devine o adiere. Să vorbeşti despre criză înseamnă să o promovezi. Să nu vorbeşti despre ea ar însemna să lauzi conformismul. În loc de asta, hai mai bine să muncim din greu.
Să încetăm, o dată pentru totdeauna, criza reprezentată de tragedia lipsei de voinţă în a o depăşi.

Flipsyde – When it was good – video&lyrics

Miercuri, Iulie 8th, 2009

Flipsyde – “When it was good” lyrics

You used to call me
Just to say I love you baby
You would always treat me like a lady
Everyone was jealous of the way
We kept keeping on, feelings were so strong

Always I would occupy your mind
You would always find a little more time
To show me I was number one
Put me there on my throne
Lately where’s the feeling gone

When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world

When it was good
No we didn’t have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would, would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world

That picture of everything I ever dreamed
Now the picture’s crashing down around me
Calls are coming in and we’re looking at our friends
Wondering who’s it gonna be

It was so good, once upon a time
It was a simple time, it was a good time
Now we got the perks and all the crème
And it’s tearing us apart at the seams
But I remember

When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world

When it was good
No we didn’t have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would, would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
Once upon a time it was real
Once upon a time I was thrilled, to get yo call
Then I could get yo all
Then I could get your heart
Now ain’t the same
Seem like now it’s a game
Once was reckless, but now it’s tame
Once was real love and now it’s fake
Who would’ve known this path we’d take

When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world

“When it was good”
No we didn’t have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would, would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world

“Vrem Altă Românie”

Miercuri, Iulie 8th, 2009

Via happyfish.ro, un material pe care il sustin si cu care sunt de acord.
Sa nu va mai plangeti ca salvarea nu ajunge la timp, daca nu “auziti” sirena.