1. Little Squirrels

    Comment May 25, 2014

    Having fun is what it is all about.
    Laughter is the best medicine and a joyful
    attitude does wonders for the mind, body, and soul.
    Source: Answers

  2. Why swearing is bad for you

    122 May 25, 2014

    What's Wrong With Swearing? 
    Swearing Imposes a Personal Penalty
    It gives a bad impression
    It makes you unpleasant to be with
    It endangers your relationships
    It's a tool for whiners and complainers
    It reduces respect people have for you
    It shows you don't have control
    It's a sign of a bad attitude
    It discloses a lack of character
    It's immature
    It reflects ignorance
    It sets a bad example

    Swearing is Bad for Society
    It contributes to the decline of civility
    It represents the dumbing down of America
    It offends more people than you think
    It makes others uncomfortable
    It is disrespectful of others
    It turns discussions into arguments
    It can be a sign of hostility
    It can lead to violence

    Swearing corrupts the English language
    It's abrasive, lazy language
    It doesn't communicate clearly
    It neglects more meaningful words
    It lacks imagination
    It has lost its effectiveness

    Source: Cuss Control
    http://leelavadeeflower.blogspot.com/2014/05/whats-wrong-with-swearing.html


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  4. Possibly the world’s most valuable Ford offered for sale

    Comment May 25, 2014

    By Rob Sass, Hagerty
    May 22, 2014

    RM Auctions of Blenheim, Ontario will be auctioning a rare open Ford GT40 prototype at its sale in Monterey, California this August. Although the auction company hasn’t disclosed a pre-sale estimate, it will almost certainly be in eight figures and set a world record for a Ford-badged vehicle sold at auction.

    The origin of the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the greatest stories in all of automobiledom:  It was a four-wheeled “screw you” delivered from Henry Ford II to Enzo Ferrari.  In the early 1960s, Ford was looking to buy the storied Italian make and evidently spent tons of money doing due diligence only to have Ferrari break off talks in a huff over control of the racing program. Henry Ford II directed his team to produce a car that would embarrass Ferrari on the world racing stage and the GT40 was born.

    1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype: The origin of the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the greatest stories in all of automobiledom: It was a four-wheeled “screw you” delivered from Henry Ford II to Enzo Ferrari. (Photo courtesy of Pawel Litwinski | RM Auctions)

    This particular car, chassis GT/108 was the first of only four GT40 roadsters (the vast majority were closed cars) and it’s the only one of the extant roadsters still in its as-built configuration including unique nose and tail sections. It was used as a factory demonstrator by Ford and Shelby American. Famous drivers from Carroll Shelby  to Ken Miles, Jim Clark and Dickie Attwood all spent time behind the wheel of GT/108.

    Because of their fantastic looks and their astonishing record of four consecutive Le Mans wins from 1966-69, GT40s (whose name comes from the fact that they sit just 40” tall) are among the most collectible race cars of the 1960s. RM sold a GT 40 that Steve McQueen’s production company Solar Productions acquired to do camera work for McQueen’s 1971 racing epic “Le Mans” for $11 million in 2012. Mecum Auctions sold another GT40 prototype in Houston last month for over $7 million, but it was a closed car, not a roadster. This particular car might be the most valuable of the three:  Dave Kinney, the publisher of the Hagerty Price Guide states that “individual history and originality of the chassis, body and components dictate value more than condition” although for the record, this one appears to be gorgeous.

    Photo courtesy of Pawel Litwinski | RM Auctions

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  6. In the ocean surrounding us

    41 May 25, 2014
    Although the people living across the ocean surrounding us, I believe, are all our brothers and sisters, why are there constant troubles in this world? Why do winds and waves rise in the ocean surrounding us? I only earnestly wish that the wind will soon puff away all the clouds which are hanging over the tops of the mountains.

    ~Shinto Prayer for Peace


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  7. 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype

    21 May 25, 2014

    Possibly the world’s most valuable Ford offered for sale
    The origin of the Ford GT40 is perhaps one of the greatest stories in all of automobiledom: It was a four-wheeled “screw you” delivered from Henry Ford II to Enzo Ferrari. (Photo courtesy of Pawel Litwinski | RM Auctions)

    RM Auctions of Blenheim, Ontario will be auctioning a rare open Ford GT40 prototype at its sale in Monterey, California this August. Although the auction company hasn’t disclosed a pre-sale estimate, it will almost certainly be in eight figures and set a world record for a Ford-badged vehicle sold at auction. Full story and video
    http://leelavadeeflower.blogspot.com/2014/05/possibly-worlds-most-valuable-ford.html


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  9. Heartbreaking photo of disabled Indian boy tied to bus stop

    96 May 25, 2014

    "He can't talk, so how will he tell anyone if he gets lost?"
    Mumbai (AFP) – The nine-year-old boy dressed in blue lay listlessly on the pavement in the scorching Mumbai summer afternoon, his ankle tethered with rope to a bus stop, unheeded by pedestrians strolling past.

    Lakhan Kale cannot hear or speak and suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy, so his grandmother and carer tied him up to keep him safe while she went to work, selling toys and flower garlands on the city's roadsides. Read full story
    http://leelavadeeflower.blogspot.com/2014/05/boy-tied-to-bus-stop-highlights.html

    Caption: Nine year old Indian boy Lakhan Kale is tied with a cloth rope around his ankle, to a bus-stop pole in Mumbai, May 20, 2014 (AFP Photo/Punit Paranjpe


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  10. Never give up Faith

    81 May 24, 2014

    Nothing, but sad news, everywhere… It's not easy to live in the world filled with greed and hatred. Everywhere we go, we hear nothing, but unpleasant news, the kind of news that could easily disturb our peace of mind. No matter what happens, never give up faith because faith brings us hope…

    We do not need to wait for a great leader to bring peace to the world. Do not forget: A journey for Peace begins with us. Each step is a prayer, each step will build a bridge. We must build a strong shelter, through the practice of pure kindness and compassion, in order the keep our faith strong, so we can be protected from all kinds of weather in this wicked world…  ~Jendhamuni

    http://leelavadeeflower.blogspot.com/2014/05/never-give-up-faith.html


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Live & Die for Buddhism

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Me & Grandma

My Reflection

This site is a tribute to Buddhism. Buddhism has given me a tremendous inspiration to be who and where I am today. Although I came to America at a very young age, however, I never once forget who I am and where I came from. One thing I know for sure is I was born as a Buddhist, live as a Buddhist and will leave this earth as a Buddhist. I do not believe in superstition. I only believe in karma.

A Handful of Leaves

A Handful of Leaves

Tipitaka: The pali canon (Readings in Theravada Buddhism). A vast body of literature in English translation the texts add up to several thousand printed pages. Most -- but not all -- of the Canon has already been published in English over the years. Although only a small fraction of these texts are available here at Access to Insight, this collection can nonetheless be a very good place to start.

Major Differences

Major Differences in Buddhism

Major Differences in Buddhism: There is no almighty God in Buddhism. There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgement Day ...read more

Problems we face today

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Of the many problems we face today, some are natural calamities and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others, however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and can be corrected...