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Human Farms

makis — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:28:11 +0000

I laugh at those that think that the ultimate purpose in life is to have children. If anything I see it as a DNA reboot - admitting that you did all you could with what nature gave you and now you want someone else to have a shot at it, in the hopes that they [...]

Social networks explained

makis — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:32:46 +0000

As it is accustomed, you don’t talk to everyone on the same basis. Certain people expect certain things from you. Same thing goes for social networks on a bigger scale. So in 2010: - You talk on Facebook like you talk to your mother. Anything that goes beyond politically correct can get you into trouble. [...]

Unconditional kindness

makis — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:11:41 +0000

People are accustomed to their reality - they get along with people that are like them (or substitute them) and avoid all others. Everyone lifts up their walls and so did I for a long time. I was concerned though that I might be shutting myself out of opportunities and thought it might be a [...]

Douchebag alert

makis — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:36:07 +0000

Despite popular belief, not all douchebags are identifiable by their appearance. The best criteria to define someone as a douche is always his behavior. In that regards, you are in danger of being a proper douche if you think that: - You can undermine and discredit anyone at will - You’re not obliged to do anything if [...]

Reasons not to want to grow up

makis — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:10:40 +0000

It is totally understandable to be afraid of grown-ups. You should because grown-ups: Lie relentlessly - even to themselves Do not learn from their mistakes or improve their ways in any way Act abnormally in their effort to hold on to outdated values Will “keep it real” only when no money is involved Seem serious but once you get [...]

Preparing for a marathon coding session

makis — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:53:10 +0000

The following instructions are to be met in no specific order yet in a satisfactory degree and with the utmost attention: Computer(s) - defragged, backed up and fully charged (if required) Reference material - printed or digital, a personal preference Appliances: Fridge - Microwave - Boiler Fridge filled with liquids. In order of quantities: coca-cola, [...]

Giving and taking

makis — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:16:10 +0000

You are not important - what you have to offer is. A woman with bigger breasts is preferable on the same level as a professional with more skills. Wait, does this sound familiar to you? Try to sidetrack and blame the jungle rule for it - claiming that intelligent people close to God shouldn’t think [...]

Artistic expression is…

makis — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:26:41 +0000

Most communities are boring - from a distance they are like gray puzzles made out of rectangular pieces. Needless to despair, there is always a hidden beauty, waiting to be discovered. You may sense it and you may have witnessed other people confirm it but still be uncertain if you can find it. Some people [...]

The Matrix Ideology

makis — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:52:39 +0000

{WIP excerpt} WB tried to transform the Matrix from a smart and rebelling piece of art to a franchise, a trademark, a trend. Understandable, as film studios want to create products that can and will generate immediate income to make their business viable. … In part III: - The Hindu man says (beginning at the train station): I love [...]

A golf course…

makis — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:31:11 +0000

Full of green highways and pitfalls. You may curse your luck for ending up in the bottom of the swamp but the truth is that your bad strokes made you fall there. You can try to get out of a sticky situation but its going to be difficult. But if you’re on the highway and [...]