Arthro Theoreio (The BOX) v.1.0.158

Trivia anyone?

In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was not

     allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb.

     Hence we have "the rule of thumb"

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     >

     >Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was

     invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus

     the word GOLF entered into the English language.

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     >

     >The first couple t o be shown in bed together

     on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

     >

     >

     >Every day more money is printed for Monopoly

     than the US Treasury.

     >

     >

     >Men can read smaller print than women can;

     women can hear better.

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     >

     >Coca-Cola was originally green.

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     >

     >It is impossible to lick your elbow.

     >

     >

     >The State with the highest percentage of people

     who walk to work: Alaska

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     >

     >The percentage of Africa that is wilderness:

     28% (now get this...)

     >

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     >

     >The percentage of North America that is

     wilderness: 38%

     >

     >

     >The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the

     age of eleven: $6,400

     >

     >

     >The average number of people airborne over the

     US any given hour: 61,000

     >

     >

     >

     >Intelligent people have mor e zinc and copper

     in their hair.

     >

     >

     >The first novel ever written on a typewriter:

     Tom Sawyer.

     >

     >

     >The San Francisco Cable cars are the only

     mobile National Monuments.

     >

     >

     >Each king in a deck of playing cards represents

     a great king from

     >history:

     >

     >

     >

     >Spades - King David

     >

     >Hearts - Charlemagne

     >

     >Clubs -Alexander, the Great

     >

     >Diamonds - Julius Caesar

     >

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     >

     >

     >111,111,111 x 111,111,111 =

     12,345,678,987,654,321

     >

     >

     >If a statue in the park of a person on a horse

     has both front legs in

     >the air, the person died in battle. If the

     horse has one front leg in

     >the air the person died as a result of wounds

     received in battle. If

     >the horse has all four legs on the ground, the

     person died of natural

     >causes.

     >

     >

     >Only two people signed the Declaration of

     Independence on July 4th, John

     >Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest

     signed on August 2, but

     >the last signature wasn't added until 5 years

     later.

     >

     >

     >Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles

     of what?

     >

     >

     >A. Their birthplace

     >

     >

     >

     >Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is

     the most popular boat name

     >requested?

     >

     >

     >A. Obsession

     >

     >

     >Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far

     would you have to go until

     >you would find the letter "A"?

     >

     >

     >A. One thousand

     >

     >

     >Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes,

     windshield wipers, and laser

     >printers all have in common?

     >

     >

     >A. All invented by women.

     >

     >

     >Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

     >

     > A. Honey

     >

     >

     >Q. Which day are there more collect calls than

     any other day of the

     >year?

     >

     >

     >A. Father's Day

     >

     >

     >In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured

     on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress

     tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the

     phrase.........

     "goodnight, sleep tight."

     >

     >

     >It was the acc epted practice in Babylon 4,000

     years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father

     would

     supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a

     honey

     beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was

     called the honey month . which we know today as the honeymoon.

     >

     >

     >In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and

     quarts... So in old England, when customers got unruly, the

     bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle

     down."

     It's wher e we get the phrase "mind your P's

     and Q's"

     >

     >

     >Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had

     a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When

     they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet

     your

     whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.

     >

     >

     >~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~

     >

     >

     >At least 75% of people who read this will try

     to lick their elbow

     >Don't delete this just because it looks weird.

     Believe it or not, you

     >can

     >read it.

     >

     >I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty

     >uesdnatnrd

     >waht I was

     >rdgnieg.The

     >phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to

     >rscheearch at Cmabrigde

     >Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the

     >ltteers in a wrod are,

     >the

     >olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat

     >ltteer be in the rghit

     >pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can

     >sitll raed it wouthit a

     >porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos

     not

     >raed ervey lteter by

     >istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?

Memoirs of My friend, Common-sense

Today, we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life, but died from heart failure at the brink of the Millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools; hospitals, homes, factories and offices, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in from rain, the early bird gets the worm and life isn't always fair. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including feminism, body piercing, whole language and new math. But his health declined when he became infected with the "if-it-only-helps-one-person- it's-worth-it" virus. In recent decades, his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal legislation. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers and enlightened auditors. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies; when reports were heard of six year old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; when a teen was suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch; when a teacher was fired for reprimanding an unruly student. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but couldn't inform the parent when a female student is pregnant or wants an abortion. Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional sports. As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments, regarding questionable regulations for asbestos, low-flow toilets, smart guns, the nurturing of Prohibition Laws and mandatory air bags. Finally, when told that the homeowners association restricted exterior furniture only to that which enhanced property values, he breathed his last. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son Reason. His three stepbrothers survive him: Rights, Tolerance and Whiner. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

Unleashing the power of Google

I just saw this at www.tristancafe.com

Having trouble finding a specific program, mp3, template, etc? Use Google Strings for all of your search needs! This will for sure get you what you want!

Google Searches

METHOD 1

put this string in google search:

“parent directory ” /appz/ -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” DVDRip -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory “Xvid -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” Gamez -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” MP3 -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

“parent directory ” Name of Singer or album -xxx -html -htm -php -shtml -opendivx -md5 -md5sums

Notice that I am only changing the word after the parent directory, change it to what you want and you will get a lot of stuff.

METHOD 2

put this string in google search:

?intitle:index.of? mp3

You only need add the name of the song/artist/singer.

Example: ?intitle:index.of? mp3 jackson

METHOD 3

put this string in google search:

inurl:Microsoft filetype:iso

You can change the string to watever you want, ex. Microsoft to adobe, iso to zip etc…

* Phrase your question in the form of an answer. So instead of typing, "What is the average rainfall in the Amazon basin?", you might get better results by typing "The average rainfall in the Amazon basin is."

* This is an old one, but very important: Put quotes around phrases that must be searched together. If you put quotes around "electric curtains," Google won't waste your time finding one set of Web pages containing the word "electric" and another set containing the word "curtains."

* Similarly, put a hyphen right before any word you want screened out. If you're looking up dolphins, for example, you'll have to wade through a million Miami Dolphins pages unless you search for "dolphins -Miami."

* Google is a global White Pages and Yellow Pages. Search for "phonebook:home depot norwalk, ct," Google instantly produces the address and phone number of the Norwalk Home Depot. This works with names ("phonebook:robert jones las vegas, NV") as well as businesses.

* Don't put any space after "phonebook." And in all of the following examples, don't type the quotes I'm showing you here.

* Google is a package tracker. Type a FedEx or UPS package number (just the digits); when you click Search, Google offers a link to its tracking information.

* Google is a calculator. Type in an equation ("32+2345*3-234=").

* Google is a units-of-measurement converter. Type "teaspoons in a gallon," for example, or "centimeters in a foot."

* Google is a stock ticker. Type in AAPL or MSFT, for example, to see a link to the current Apple or M*cros*ft stock price, graphs, financial news and so on.

* Google is an atlas. Type in an area code, like 212, to see a Mapquest map of the area.

* Google is Wal-Mart's computer. Type in a UPC bar code number, such as "036000250015," to see the description of the product you've just "scanned in." (Thanks to the Google Blog, http://google.blogspace.com, for this tip and the next couple.)

* Google is an aviation buff. Type in a flight number like "United 22" for a link to a map of that flight's progress in the air. Or type in the tail number you see on an airplane for the full registration form for that plane.

* Google is the Department of Motor Vehicles. Type in a VIN (vehicle identification number, which is etched onto a plate, usually on the door frame, of every car), like "JH4NA1157MT001832," to find out the car's year, make and model.

* For hours of rainy-day entertainment, visit labs.google.com. Here, you'll find links to new, half-finished Google experiments-like Google Voice, in which you call (650) 623-6706, speak the words you want to search for and then open your browser to view the results. Disclaimer: It wasn't working when I tried it. (Ditto a lot of these experiments.)

Life's lessons form a pencil maker

A pencil maker told the pencil 5 Important Lessons..
FIRST Everything you do will always leave a mark SECOND You can always correct the mistake you made THIRD What is important is what inside u. FOURTH In life you will undergo painfull shrapenings which will make u a better pencil.... FIFTH The most important is to be the best pencil you can be, you must allow yourself to be held and guided by the HAND that holds you.

"a sister thing"

A nun, really needing to go to the bathroom, walked into a local bar.

The place was hopping with music and dancing, but every once in a while the lights would turn off.

Each time after the lights would go out, the place would erupt into cheers. However, when the revelers saw the nun, the room went dead silent.

She walked up to the bartender, and asked, "May I please use the restroom?"

The bartender replied, "I really don't think you should."

"Why not?" the nun asked.

"Well, there is a statue of a naked man in there, and his most private parts are covered only by a fig leaf."

"Nonsense," said the nun, "I'll just look the other way."

So the bartender showed the nun the door at the top of the stairs, and she proceeded to the restroom.

After a few minutes, she came back out, and the whole place was hopping with music and dancing again.

However, they did stop just long enough to give the nun a loud round of applause.

She went to the bartender and said, "Sir, I don't understand. Why did they applaud for me just because I went to the restroom?"

"Well, now they know you're one of us," said the bartender. "Would you like a drink?"

"But, I still don't understand," said the puzzled nun.

"You see," laughed the bartender, "every time the fig leaf on the statue is lifted up, the lights go out in the whole place."

"Now, how about that drink?

skul?

1.when going to school, car? commute?
commute para masaya.
2. what time do you usually arrive in school?
7:00 am.
3. name of school?
UP Diliman.
4. you live near/far from school?
very far.
5. tri-sem or not?
nope.
6. tuition fee?
I think 300 bucks / subject.
7. how much is your weekly allowance?
allowance? uso pa ba yung ngayon?.
8. favorite subject(s)?
History 2 (asian history).
9. favorite teacher(s)/professor(s)?
hmmm... No comment na lang hehe
10. favorite classmate(s)?
the ones that makes sense
11.Favorite sport in school?
i don't have PE yet but when I was in
Highschool Chess magaling ako dun...
12. favorite hang-out after school?
wala e I'd rather be home na to rest my brain.
13. favorite event held in school?
hmm... maraming concerts dun pero hindi ako
pumupunta gabi na kasi eh.
14. friends in school?
meron the ones that makes sense
15. where do you usually eat?
Kazaa.
16. you eat alone or with friends?
I eat with my Dad at UP.
17. crush in school?
secreto na lang yun
18. gimmick place after school?
none I'd rather be Home.
19. what do you do during breaks?
I eat and study at the same time multi-tasking
at its best!
20. are you engaged in any sports in your school?
no, not right now maybe later.
21. what time do you usually go home?
right after my last subject.
22. you go home alone?
No, I go home with my dad.
23. do you like your uniforms?
wala namang uniforms dun eh.
24. what is the nicest thing about your school?
the name tells everything.

The Dog story

    Dog Story


A butcher watching over his shop is really surprised when he saw a dog coming inside the shop. He shoos him away. But later, the dog is back again. So, he goes over to the dog and notices he has a note in his mouth.

He takes the note and it reads "Can I have 12 sausages and a leg of lamb, please. The dog has money in his mouth, as well."

The butcher looks inside and, lo and behold, there is a ten dollar note there. So he takes the money and puts the sausages and lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog's mouth. The butcher is so impressed, and since it's about closing time, he decides to shut up shop and follow the dog.

So off he goes. The dog is walking down the street when he comes to a level crossing. The dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the button. Then he waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to turn. They do, and he walks across the road, with the butcher following him all the way.

The dog then comes to a bus stop, and starts looking at the timetable. The butcher is in awe at this stage. The dog checks out the times, and then sits on one of the seats provided. Along comes a bus. The dog walks around to the front, looks at the number, and goes back to his seat.

Another bus comes. Again the dog goes and looks at the number, notices it's the right bus, and climbs on. The butcher, by now, open-mouthed, follows him onto the bus.


The bus travels through the town and out into the suburbs, the dog looking at the scenery. Eventually he gets up, and moves to the front of the bus.

He stands on 2 back paws and pushes the button to stop the bus. Then he gets off, his groceries still in his mouth. Well, dog and butcher are walking along the road, and then the dog turns into a house.

He walks up the path, and drops the groceries on the step. Then he walks back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself against the door.

He goes back down the path, runs up to the door and again, it throws himself against it. There's no answer at the house, so the dog goes back down the path, jumps up on a narrow wall, and walks along the perimeter of the garden. He gets to the window, and beats his head against it several times, walks back, jumps off, and waits at the door.


The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts abusing the dog, kicking him and punching him, and swearing at him.

The butcher runs up, and stops the guy. "What in heaven's name are you doing? The dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for the life of me!"

to which the guy responds: "You call this clever? This is the second time this week that this stupid dog's forgotten his key."





Reflection / Moral of the story..............


Looks like some people will never be satisfied with what they've
got. When it comes to the work place, dissatisfaction can be seen at both ends.

Employers do not know how to appreciate their people who have served them loyally through the years and employees who do not know how to appreciate the goodness and opportunities given them by their companies.


Both unhealthy either way you look at it. I've seen companies lose good people for the simple fact their leaders failed to show appreciation.

Some managers and supervisors with big egos enjoy the fact that they have more power and authority than others. They show, in the way they give orders and directions, that they think they are superior to the people in their charge. They get a kick out of displaying this superiority.


People who do this are fools, and everyone but them knows it. They are never satisfied because they could not be satisfied even if their people perform well. Why? Because of their stupid pride and insecurity.

Some employees, on the other hand, seem to constantly cultivate the habit of seeing the grass as greener on the other side. They fail to appreciate the opportunities and the learning experience they are currently receiving.

They want higher pay, higher perks and higher positions with
absolutely no respect for proper sense and timing.

People of this kind will never be satisfied. You know why? Because they are so busy wrapped up in themselves and, fact is, their self can never be satisfied.


Happy and productive people are always those who are "others-
centered" rather than "self- centered."


The greatest idea of leadership is not someone who throws his weight around. He who wishes to be a leader should first be a servant.


Happy and productive people are also those who deliver their best.Their joy is derived from delivering a job that is done well. He knows that others benefit from his contribution and when the company progresses, then everybody else gains.

Noah was a Filipino

> It is the year 2005 and Noah lives in the
PHILIPPINES.
> The Lord speaks to Noah and says: "In one
year I am going to make it
> rain and cover the whole Earth with water
until all is destroyed.
But I
> want you to save the righteous people and
two of every kind of
living
> thing on the earth.
>
> Therefore, I am commanding you to build an
Ark."
>
> In a flash of lightning, God delivered the
specifications for an
Ark.
> Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans
and agreed to build the
Ark.
>
> "Remember," said the Lord, "You must
complete the Ark and bring
> everything aboard in one year."
>
> Exactly one year later, a fierce storm
cloud covered the earth and
all
> the seas of the earth went into tumult.
The Lord saw Noah sitting in
his
> front yard weeping.
>
> "Noah." He shouted, "Where is the Ark?"
>
> "Lord please forgive me!" cried Noah. "I
did my best but there were
big
> problems.
>
> First, I had to get a Mayor's permit for
construction and your plans
> "did not comply with the codes". I had to
hire their "engineering
firm"
> and "redraw" the plans.
>
> Then I got into a fight with Municipal
Fire Safety Inspector over
> whether or not the Ark needed a fire
sprinkler system and
extinguishers.
>
> Then my neighbors objected, claiming I was
violating zoning
ordinances
> by building the Ark in my front yard, so I
had to get a permit from
the
> municipal planning office.
>
> The Municipal Planning office told me to
get a barangay clearance.
But
> when I went to the Barangay Captain, he
said I should first get a
permit
> from the municipal planning office. I got
confused.
>
> I had problems getting enough wood for
the Ark, because there was a
ban
> on cutting trees to protect the
Monkey-Eating Eagle. I finally
convinced
> the DENR that I needed the wood to save
the eagles. However, the
DENR
> won't let me catch any eagles. So, no eagles.
>
> The carpenters formed a union and went out
on strike.
> I had to negotiate a settlement with the
KMU. Now I have 16
carpenters
> on the Ark, but still no eagles.
>
> When I started rounding up the other
animals, I got sued by an
animal
> rights group. They objected to me only
taking two of each kind
aboard.
>
> Just when I got the suit dismissed, the
DENR again notified me that
I
> could not complete the Ark without filing
an environmental impact
> assessment on your proposed flood. They
didn't take very kindly to
the
> idea that they had no jurisdiction over
the conduct of the Creator
of
> the universe.
> Then the DPWH demanded a map of the proposed new
flood plan. I sent
them
> a globe.
>
> Right now, I am trying to resolve a
complaint filed with the DOLE
that I
> am practicing discrimination by not taking
godless, unbelieving
people
> aboard!
>
> The BIR has seized all my assets, claiming
that I'm building the Ark
in
> preparation to flee the country to avoid
paying taxes. I just got a
> notice from the BIR that I owe some kind
of user tax and failed to
> register the Ark as a recreational watercraft.
>
> The NBI and ISAFP each wanted a piece of
the action alleging that
the
> Ark would be used by Garcillano to escape.
>
> The PNP on the other hand insists that Mr.
Arroyo might use the Ark
to
> flee to the USA.
>
> Malacanang sees the opportunity to use the
Ark for GMA's Strong
Republic
> Nautical Highway presidential campaign
sorties.
>
> Upon hearing my building the Ark, Congress
did what they always
do ---
> formed a fact-finding committee.
> I'm not worried about that though because
they've never had anything
> done anyway.
>
> Finally the Senate got the courts to issue
a TRO against further
> construction of the Ark, saying that since
God is flooding the
earth, it
> is a religious event and therefore
unconstitutional.
>
> I really don't think I can finish the Ark
for another 10 or 16
years!"
> Noah wailed.
>
> The sky began to clear, the sun began to
shine and the seas began to
> calm. A rainbow arched across the sky.
> Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you
are not going to destroy the
> earth, Lord?"
>
> "No," said the Lord sadly...."The
government is already doing that."

Just How smart are you? Part 2

1. I was going to the north pole and I met 9 elves. Each elf 
   had  9 reindeer, each reindeer had 9 bags, each bag had 9
   puppies and 9 kittens in it. Reindeer, elves, cats, and
   dogs, how many were going to the north pole?

2. A butcher is 6' 5" and his shoe size is 8 1/2. What does he
   weigh?

3. A thief, being chased by policemen, went into a theatre with
   no windows or secret passages, it only had doors. The police
   chief told his men "Guard all exits!" How did the thief
   escape?

4. A farmer in California owns a beautiful pear tree. He      
   supplies the fruit to a nearby grocery store. The store
   owner has called the farmer to see how much fruit is
   available for him to purchase. The farmer knows that the
   main trunk has 24 branches. Each branch has exactly 12   
   boughs and each bough has exactly 6 twigs. Since each twig
   bears one piece of fruit, how many plums will the farmer be
   able to deliver?

5. If you threw a white hat with a blue ribbon into the Red
   Sea, what would it become?

Try nyo easy lang toh.. Have fun! Go....Go....Go....!

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Answers:

1. One
2. Meat
3. Thru the entrance door
4. None
5. Wet