The paradox of our time

John Garlin
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

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What lies ahead
Desi Tartova

Future is one of the most interesting topics for us, humans. And generally speaking, there are ones who think that the end of the world is not so far away; others who say that present is not half as interesting and fascinating as the future would be; and third ones who… haven't really thought about it. Nevertheless, I'm not sure what to believe in. I, personally, am not in any of these groups. Without doubt the world as we know it is getting better – life standard, technology and etc. But if we forget who we are and where we come from it would be equal to an end – maybe not to the world but to the people in it. It is easy to speak about the perfect new technology I imagine but I prefer to speak about the changes which human society would meet. People are becoming meaner and closed in themselves. Some look bored from life – as if they didn’t want to be here. Others are happy only if they had made someone's life harder. Is this really our best? We could be better and save our future. Start with something simple – when you walk to school or work tomorrow morning, smile to the faces you see – give an example. Who knows? Your smile could make someone's day better!

What lies

ahead?

Maybe it’s not rarely asked question, don’t you think?

There are so many and different theories dealing with the future.

That immediately tell us no one is sure about the coming.

Anyway, let’s check out some theories.

According to the Marx’s theory, the working class will overthrow the bourgeois ones.

There will be no more class struggle.

Taking these words, we can put one question – What they will strive for?

Well, people will become “afraid” to work in lower class, just because of the shame it will give.

Another theory says that the standard of living will keep getting better and better.

Until reaching the top, that means everybody will become too lazy, especially children.

Third one says that by the end of 2012 the life on the Earth will have finished.

The reason for that will be magnetic alteration, and that will lead to

turning the poles of the Earth.

Eventually, huge tsunami will take the life of the Earth.

Another theory tells us that the resources of the planet will gone away and we will have to turn the chemicals into food just for the living.

All in all, I don’t believe in any of these theories.

The only thing we should know whatever it happens, it’s important to respect each other by the end of our lives.

Angels and Demons- review

Angels and Demons is based on Dan Brown's novel with the same name and it is sequel to ' The Da Vinci Code' even thought the action takes place before ' The Da Vinci Code'. The director is Ron Howard and the main actor is Tom Hanks.
It it the time when the Catholic Church mourns the death of the pope. Vatican City prepares a ceremony, which will select the next pope. But the illuminati, a 400 year enamy of the church, kidnaps the four candidates and threatens to murder each one of them as a sign of revenge. The Vatican calls a proffesor symbologist ( Tom Hanks ) to thrack down the illuminati. As the mistery reveals the proffesor and his companions make a shoking discoveries about the illuminati and the Catholic Church itself.
Angels and Demons is best suited for those, who like misteries and unexpected endings.
If you decide to watch it you won't be disappointed.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End review

The third film from two others interesting and very successful films. The film is from 2007 year and it's still interesting. It' directed by Gore Verbinski who directed the previous two.
The film tells a story about a pirate named Captain Jack Sparrow who is lost at World's End and his friends should find him, because the song was singed and all the pirates should meet and talk. But things aren't good, because the deplomats of America start a war with the pirates.
There are a lot of characters, but the most interesting and loved by the audience is Captain Jack Sparrow who is played by the actor Johny Depp. Other interesting actors are Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and a lot more. The actors successed in playing their character perfect. There are a lot of interesting details and effects, like the ship which shows from the water and the crew who lives in it and his captain Davy Jones who looks like octopus. Johny Depp's character managed tohold the attention of the audience and the audience love Captain Jack Sparrow....
This is really great movie and is well worth seeing, if you've watched the other parts you'll love that film. You'll be surprised what more can happen to Jack Sparrow.

The Emperor’s journey review

The Emperor’s journey,

now showing on National Geographic channel, is a film made by
Luc Jacquet. It tells the story about Emperor penguin and how they bring their birds up in horrible weather conditions Male and female penguins make efforts to survive in these extreme conditions. The story centres around the march of the penguins.

Their main purpose is that to arrive in the safest place Antarctica and to see their babies alive.

The amazement is that when babies get a bit independent, they should go on alone and start their own life.

The film wouldn’t be the same without the effects. For start, the beauty of the nature make us feel vary exited. In addition, the special effects are absolutely original.

For me this film is spectacular. At first, you see how important is not to give up. Secondly, it shows that nothing’s matter when you want something. Finally, we see how we should work in team to succeed.

So if you are ready to see a real life story about the frozen world and power of nature you will be charmed.

Cvety

The Notebook - review

The Notebook is directed by Nick Cassavetes, based on the bestseller of Nicolas Stark and it is a movie based on one impossible love in the 40s. It tells the story of Noah and Allie – two people who never had the chance to be together forever.
Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams) are basically from two different worlds. She is a rich city girl while he is poor mill worker. Despite all the difference, they quickly fell in love. But there is always something which stands on their way… Many years later Noah thinks they can finally be together before he understands that Allie has Alzheimer. He visits her every day at her nursing home, reading their story from a notebook, hoping that she will understand who he is…
The Notebook is a heartbreaking story for which you should be prepared with a tissue in your hand.
If you find romantic movies interesting, you definitely won’t be disappointed. Nicolas Stark and Nick Cassavetes have done a great job here!