Greek Philosophy

Just as relevant today as 399 BC.

In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom.

One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?"

"Wait a moment," Socrates replied, "Before you tell me I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test."

'Triple filter?" asked the acquaintance.

"That's right," Socrates continued, "Before you talk to me about Diogenes let's take a moment to filter what you're going to say. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"

"No," the man said, "Actually I just heard about it."

"All right," said Socrates, "So you don't really know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about Diogenes something good?"

"No, on the contrary."

"So," Socrates continued, "You want to tell me something about Diogenes that may be bad, even though you're not certain it's true?"

The man shrugged, a little embarrassed. Socrates continued, "You may still pass the test though, because there is a third filter, the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about Diogenes going to be useful to me?"

"No, not really."

"Well," concluded Socrates, "If what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me or anyone at all?"

The man was bewildered and ashamed. This is an example of why Socrates was a great philosopher and held in such high esteem.

It also explains why Socrates never found out that Diogenes was f**king his wife.

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A Letter From Mom And Dad

Nikon D90

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Nasi Kukus Ayam Panggang

Nasi Kukus Ayam Panggang Cowboy

Stumbled upon this stall while driving along Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson in search of tea-time snack.

Highlight 1 : Nasi kukus - steamed rice, warm and fragrant.

Husband & wife team, assisted by a team of efficient staff.

Highlight 2 : These BBQ chicken, a little charred outside but remained tender and juicy inside.


Highlight 3 : The specially prepared spicy sauce, thick and 'power'-packed.

Location : Next to PD World Marina Resort or approx 500m from the roundabout at the exit of Seremban-Port Dickson Highway.

Business hours : 2pm till late evening. Closed on Monday.

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Ven. Yogavacara Rahula

Meditation ....... bringing together the Mind and Body ; steping out from the Past and coming back from the Future to be Present.

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Do It Now

There are 2 acts in life one should not procratinate:-

i) Filial peity ii) Charity

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Faceless

M1 : If I were to sneak over to your house and make love to your wife while you were off playing golf and she got pregnant and had a baby, would that make us family ?

M2 : Well, I don't know about that, but it sure would make us even.

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Son : Mom ! What are you and dad doing ?

M : You know your dad has a big tummy, sometimes I have to get on top of it and help flatten it.

Son : You are wasting your time.

M : Why is that ?

Son : Well when you go shopping, the lady next door comes over and gets on her knees and blows it right back up.

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M1 : Have you tried the new 'rodeo' sex position yet ?

M2 : I haven't even heard of that one, what is it ?

M1 : Well, it's where you get your wife down on all fours and you mount her from behind. Then you reach around and cup each one of her breasts in your hands and whisper in her ear, "Boy, these feel just like your sister's". Then you try and stay on for 8 seconds.

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M : If i die, I know you'll eventually remarry. So as soon as I'm gone, I want you to sell all my stuff.

W : Now, why would you want me to do that ?

M : Well, I don't want some other arsehole using all my stuff.

W : What makes you think I'd marry another arsehole ?

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