Take my Son
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art..
When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.
About a month later, just before Christmas, There was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands..
He said, 'Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly... He often talked about you, and your love for art.' The young man held out this package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'
The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture.. 'Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift.'
The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.
The man died a few months later.. There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection.
On the platform sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. 'We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?'
There was silence..
Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.'
But the auctioneer persisted. 'Will somebody bid for this painting? Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?'
Another voice angrily. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Gogh's, the Rembrandts.. Get on with the Real bids!'
But still the auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'
Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting...' Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.
'We have $10, who will bid $20?'
'Give it to him for $10. Let's see the masters.'
The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son.
They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.
The auctioneer pounded the gavel. 'Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!'
A man sitting on the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'
The auctioneer laid down his gavel. 'I'm sorry, the auction is over.'
'What about the paintings?'
'I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings.
The man who took the son gets everything!'
God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: 'The son, the son, who'll take the son?'
Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO SO EVER BELIEVETH, SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE....THAT' S LOVE
Do whatever you like, but remember that maybe 'one' of the people you might have taken the time to send this to, may be just the person who needs to hear this message. You have a choice to make.'
God Bless.
If I don't get this back, I will know you really didn't read it. I got this from someone and thought the last part was really a good thought..
Too bad that the person who sent it to me did not know 10 people who would admit to knowing the Lord.
Thanks and Regards
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Military Pay
Military Pay
This is an Airman's response to Cindy Williams' editorial piece in theWashington Times (She is a Assistant Director for the NationalSecurity in the Congressional Budget Office...... ) about MILITARYPAY, it should be printed in all newspapers across America.Ms. Cindy Williams wrote a piece for the Washington Times, denouncingthe pay raise(s) coming service members' way this year citing that shestated 13% wage increase was more than they deserve.A young airman from Hill AFB responds to her article below. He oughtto get a bonus for this."Ms Williams: I just had the pleasure of reading your column, "Our GIsearn enough" and I am a bit confused. Frankly, I'm wondering wherethis vaunted overpayment is going, because as far as I can tell, itdisappears every month between DFAS (The Defense Finance andAccounting Service) and my bank account. Checking my latest earningsstatement I see that I make $1,117.80 before taxes per month. Aftertaxes, I take home $874.20. When I run that through the calculator, Icome up with an annual salary of $13,413.60 before taxes, and$10,490.40, after.I work in the Air Force Network Control Center where I am part of theteam responsible for a 5,000 host computer network. I am involved withinfrastructure segments, specifically with Cisco Systems equipment.A quick check under jobs for Network Technicians in the Washington,D.C. area reveals a position in my career field, requiring three yearsexperience with my job. Amazingly, this job does NOT pay $13,413.60 ayear. No, this job is being offered at $70,000 to $80,000 perannum....... .... I'm sure you can draw the obvious conclusions.Given the tenor of your column, I would assume that you NEVER had thepleasure of serving your country in her armed forces. Before you takeit upon yourself to once more castigate congressional and DODleadership for attempting to get the families in the military's lowestpay brackets off of WIC and food stamps, I suggest that you join agroup of deploying soldiers headed for AFGHANISTAN; I leave the choiceof service branch up to you. Whatever choice you make, though, optfor the SIX month rotation: it will guarantee you the longest possibletime away from your family and friends, thus giving you full"deployment experience."As your group prepares to board the plane, make sure to note thespouses and children who are saying good-bye to their loved ones. Alsotake care to note that several families are still unsure of howthey'll be able to make ends meet while the primary breadwinner isgone - obviously they've been squandering the "vast" piles of cash thegovernment has been giving them.Try to deploy over a major holiday; Christmas and Thanksgiving areperennial favorites. And when you're actually over there, sitting ina foxhole, shivering against the cold desert night; and the flightsergeant tells you that there aren't enough people on shift to relieveyou for chow, remember this: trade whatever MRE (meal-ready- to-eat)you manage to get for the tuna noodle casserole or cheese tortellini,and add Tabasco to everything.. This gives some flavor.Talk to your loved ones as often as you are permitted; it won'tnearly be long enough or often enough, but take what you can get andbe thankful for it. You may have picked up on the fact that Idisagree with most of the points you present in your opened piece.But, tomorrow from KABUL, I will defend to the death your right to say it.You see, I am an American fighting man, a guarantor of your FirstAmendment rights and every other right you cherish. On a daily basis,my brother and sister soldiers worldwide ensure that you and peoplelike you can thumb your collective nose at us, all on a salary that isnothing short of pitiful and under conditions that would make mostpeople cringe. We hemorrhage our best and brightest into the privatesector because we can't offer the stability and pay of civiliancompanies.And you, Ms. Williams, have the gall to say that we make more than wedeserve? You can ...
This is an Airman's response to Cindy Williams' editorial piece in theWashington Times (She is a Assistant Director for the NationalSecurity in the Congressional Budget Office...... ) about MILITARYPAY, it should be printed in all newspapers across America.Ms. Cindy Williams wrote a piece for the Washington Times, denouncingthe pay raise(s) coming service members' way this year citing that shestated 13% wage increase was more than they deserve.A young airman from Hill AFB responds to her article below. He oughtto get a bonus for this."Ms Williams: I just had the pleasure of reading your column, "Our GIsearn enough" and I am a bit confused. Frankly, I'm wondering wherethis vaunted overpayment is going, because as far as I can tell, itdisappears every month between DFAS (The Defense Finance andAccounting Service) and my bank account. Checking my latest earningsstatement I see that I make $1,117.80 before taxes per month. Aftertaxes, I take home $874.20. When I run that through the calculator, Icome up with an annual salary of $13,413.60 before taxes, and$10,490.40, after.I work in the Air Force Network Control Center where I am part of theteam responsible for a 5,000 host computer network. I am involved withinfrastructure segments, specifically with Cisco Systems equipment.A quick check under jobs for Network Technicians in the Washington,D.C. area reveals a position in my career field, requiring three yearsexperience with my job. Amazingly, this job does NOT pay $13,413.60 ayear. No, this job is being offered at $70,000 to $80,000 perannum....... .... I'm sure you can draw the obvious conclusions.Given the tenor of your column, I would assume that you NEVER had thepleasure of serving your country in her armed forces. Before you takeit upon yourself to once more castigate congressional and DODleadership for attempting to get the families in the military's lowestpay brackets off of WIC and food stamps, I suggest that you join agroup of deploying soldiers headed for AFGHANISTAN; I leave the choiceof service branch up to you. Whatever choice you make, though, optfor the SIX month rotation: it will guarantee you the longest possibletime away from your family and friends, thus giving you full"deployment experience."As your group prepares to board the plane, make sure to note thespouses and children who are saying good-bye to their loved ones. Alsotake care to note that several families are still unsure of howthey'll be able to make ends meet while the primary breadwinner isgone - obviously they've been squandering the "vast" piles of cash thegovernment has been giving them.Try to deploy over a major holiday; Christmas and Thanksgiving areperennial favorites. And when you're actually over there, sitting ina foxhole, shivering against the cold desert night; and the flightsergeant tells you that there aren't enough people on shift to relieveyou for chow, remember this: trade whatever MRE (meal-ready- to-eat)you manage to get for the tuna noodle casserole or cheese tortellini,and add Tabasco to everything.. This gives some flavor.Talk to your loved ones as often as you are permitted; it won'tnearly be long enough or often enough, but take what you can get andbe thankful for it. You may have picked up on the fact that Idisagree with most of the points you present in your opened piece.But, tomorrow from KABUL, I will defend to the death your right to say it.You see, I am an American fighting man, a guarantor of your FirstAmendment rights and every other right you cherish. On a daily basis,my brother and sister soldiers worldwide ensure that you and peoplelike you can thumb your collective nose at us, all on a salary that isnothing short of pitiful and under conditions that would make mostpeople cringe. We hemorrhage our best and brightest into the privatesector because we can't offer the stability and pay of civiliancompanies.And you, Ms. Williams, have the gall to say that we make more than wedeserve? You can ...
Music performances in Bangalore Dec 09
Dear Friends,It s that time of the year and there’s a nip in the air! Friends have begun baking their Christmas goodies, making ‘gift’ lists and planning their Festive events: And we at the Music School are doing what we do best – planning festive Concerts just for you – And here they are!
LIEDERABEND(An Evening of Songs)Dec 8 : 7 PM at Alliance Francaise (AF)
German Singer Dr. Dominik Schwudke, baritone of repute and scientist with NCBS(National Centre for Biological Sciences), where he studies music within cells, and well known pianist and teacher Nalini Suryawanshi, will present the evening of music. Dominik, trained in Germany by eminent teachers, will sing songs of the romantic era by Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. They will also present excerpts of the song cycles Liederkreis, Dichterliebe and Winterreise. Entrance Free for Friends of Music and music lovers. Please come early to get a good seat.Collaboration with NCBS and Alliance Francaise
BONJOUR INDIA & BSM CONCERT Saturday19th December – 7 PM at Alliance Francaise
The French Festival presents the popular young pianist Sharik Hasan, who has been creating waves in India and abroad. On this tour he performs with French musicians for the Festival. Friends of Music and music lovers are welcome to attend.Entrance is free for those who love Music. Please come early to get good seats.
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Day Solos, Duos & EnsemblesWednesday 16 - Flute, Recorder & Classical Guitar FingerworksThursday 17 - Piano & Tickling the Ivories, Violin & Piano FrolicsFriday 18 - Sounds and wind and Brass Ensembles, Dance EpisodesSaturday 19 - Choral Music, conducted by Victor AbrahamAll concerts will be from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Friends of Music Free Others: Season’s donation for all Concerts Rs250/-. Daily donation Rs100/- only
For any communication or clarification please contact us at any of the ids given below:The Bangalore School of Music – East West CentreNo: 8, HMT/HBCS Layout, CBI Road, R.T Nagar Post, Bangalore 560032.Tel Nos 23536090, 23546090, E-Mail – arunasunderlal@gmail.com, thebsm87@gmail.comWebsite – www.thebsm.org
LIEDERABEND(An Evening of Songs)Dec 8 : 7 PM at Alliance Francaise (AF)
German Singer Dr. Dominik Schwudke, baritone of repute and scientist with NCBS(National Centre for Biological Sciences), where he studies music within cells, and well known pianist and teacher Nalini Suryawanshi, will present the evening of music. Dominik, trained in Germany by eminent teachers, will sing songs of the romantic era by Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. They will also present excerpts of the song cycles Liederkreis, Dichterliebe and Winterreise. Entrance Free for Friends of Music and music lovers. Please come early to get a good seat.Collaboration with NCBS and Alliance Francaise
BONJOUR INDIA & BSM CONCERT Saturday19th December – 7 PM at Alliance Francaise
The French Festival presents the popular young pianist Sharik Hasan, who has been creating waves in India and abroad. On this tour he performs with French musicians for the Festival. Friends of Music and music lovers are welcome to attend.Entrance is free for those who love Music. Please come early to get good seats.
.
Day Solos, Duos & EnsemblesWednesday 16 - Flute, Recorder & Classical Guitar FingerworksThursday 17 - Piano & Tickling the Ivories, Violin & Piano FrolicsFriday 18 - Sounds and wind and Brass Ensembles, Dance EpisodesSaturday 19 - Choral Music, conducted by Victor AbrahamAll concerts will be from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Friends of Music Free Others: Season’s donation for all Concerts Rs250/-. Daily donation Rs100/- only
For any communication or clarification please contact us at any of the ids given below:The Bangalore School of Music – East West CentreNo: 8, HMT/HBCS Layout, CBI Road, R.T Nagar Post, Bangalore 560032.Tel Nos 23536090, 23546090, E-Mail – arunasunderlal@gmail.com, thebsm87@gmail.comWebsite – www.thebsm.org
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Four Management Lessons
* Lesson Number One *
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?"
The crow answered: "Sure, why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
* Lesson Number Two *
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy. "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
* Lesson Number Three *
When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be Boss. The brain said, "I should be Boss because I control the whole body's responses and functions."
The feet said, "We should be Boss as we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go." The hands said, "We should be the Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money." And so it went on and on with the heart, the lungs and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up.
All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work. Within a short time the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered. Eventually they all decided that the asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed.
All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!
Management Lesson: You don't need brains to be Boss, any asshole will do!
* Lesson Number Four *
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard he bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Management Lessons Summary:
1. Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy. 2. Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. 3. When you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?"
The crow answered: "Sure, why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
* Lesson Number Two *
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
"I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy. "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management Lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
* Lesson Number Three *
When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be Boss. The brain said, "I should be Boss because I control the whole body's responses and functions."
The feet said, "We should be Boss as we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go." The hands said, "We should be the Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money." And so it went on and on with the heart, the lungs and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up.
All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work. Within a short time the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered. Eventually they all decided that the asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed.
All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!
Management Lesson: You don't need brains to be Boss, any asshole will do!
* Lesson Number Four *
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard he bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Management Lessons Summary:
1. Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy. 2. Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. 3. When you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!
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