Free website - Wix.com Many years ago, while I was a student at Penn State University, the local radio station used to play a song that I became quite fond of. It was not the usual college type of song but had a very inspirational message enhanced by the wonderful voice of Jan Pierce. I hope it gives you the same kind of lift..... Click the Bluebird.....
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
And now the time has come...........................
Randy Pausch, famed for his life-affirming message, passes at 47
PITTSBURGH - Randy Pausch, a computer science professor whose "last lecture" about facing terminal cancer became an Internet sensation and a best-selling book, has died. He was 47.
Pausch died early Friday at his home in Virginia, said Anne Watzman, a spokeswoman for Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he worked. Pausch and his family moved there last fall to be closer to his wife's relatives.
Pausch was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer in September 2006. His popular last lecture in September 2007 garnered international attention and was viewed by millions on the Internet.
Pausch died early Friday at his home in Virginia, said Anne Watzman, a spokeswoman for Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he worked. Pausch and his family moved there last fall to be closer to his wife's relatives.
Pausch was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer in September 2006. His popular last lecture in September 2007 garnered international attention and was viewed by millions on the Internet.
Posted by The Ivory Tower at 7/25/2008 04:43:00 PM 0 comments
Carnival of Venice...............
Venice Carnival 3
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Posted by The Ivory Tower at 7/25/2008 12:51:00 AM 0 comments
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
But the memories linger on...................
Posted by The Ivory Tower at 7/19/2008 10:12:00 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The buffalo theory.................
"Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the heard is hunted, it is the lowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells . But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells . But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
Posted by The Ivory Tower at 7/08/2008 12:04:00 PM 0 comments
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Time claims another icon...................
Posted by The Ivory Tower at 7/04/2008 09:21:00 AM 0 comments
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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