Ciro

I came from a culture, where as a child, I was taught how people think and act, but most of my knowledge about understanding people, came from observing body signals , and face expressions. Based on these notions, I began to experiment my life as child. I remember that in presence of strangers, my mother could guide me to do things just by taking particular postures of her body, and also by looking at me in a way that only I, could pick up what she was comunicating to me. Later in life, I discovered that my mother's language, was in effect, an universal language, we can understand people the way they look at us and by the movements of their body. This helped me a lot in my personal life, and in business in general. Maybe this is what Ayn Rand meant, when she said : “Some people have my kind of face.” She was able, I guess, to read people based on how they moved and looked, of course, in addition to what they were saying. Someone, can hardly foul a person with such quality. It usually takes me only a gleam of a person’s eyes to understand his/her intentions. This is one of the reasons why, I do not believe what people write about Barbara and Nathaniel of being exploiters of Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand was very intelligent and, could read people very well.

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Because Barbara fights with boys all the time, it is strange to read her writing about a female friend. For unknown reasons, I have always thought that Barbara didn't have any close female friends, but just close male friends. CD

Being an Objectivist is no guarantee that one will be a suitable mate, and not being an Objectivist is no guarantee that one will not be a suitable mate. I agree, Roger.

Jody, with white balsamic vinegar, instead of the dark, taste even better. Ciao

I wonder if Leigh Horton is an objectivist.

Kat, I make a myriad of dressings, the one people prefer the most is Balsamic Vinaigrette. When you make your own Vinaigrette dressing, start with a ration of 2 to 1, meaning 2 parts of mild oil and 1 part of balsamic vinegar, going up to 4 to 1 and see which ratio you like the best. I like 3 to 1 ratio. This is my recipe for one liter, one quart, of Balsamic Vinaigrette. 4 fl oz balsamic vinegar 4 fl oz red wine vinegar 2 tsp mustard 24 fl oz mild olive oil salt as needed pepper as needed 3 tbsp minced fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or tarragon. 1) Combine the vinegars with the mustard 2) Whisk in the oil gradually 3) Adjust with seasoning to taste, add the herbs. To make it tastier add to the dressing two rings of red onions finely chopped.

Sir, my resturant is not the only one in this street. There are many others down the road. You haven't payed for your food yet, you are free to leave!! Thank you!

Penne with Vodka PENNE ALLA VODKA Ingredients: 4 Servings: 1 pkg. plain penne; 1 small onion; 1 tsp. white pepper, 2 oz. prosciutto, 2 oz. bacon, 4oz of vodka, several drops of tabasco sauce, 10 oz. tomato sauce, 9 oz. whipping cream, 4 oz. Parmigiano cheese, 2 tbsps. butter. Melt the butter in a large skillet , add the onions finely chopped, the bacon, prosciutto, pepper and tabasco. Cook until the onions turn in a light golden color. Turn off the heat, then add the vodka, turn the heat on again, and allow the vodka to evaporate. Add the tomato sauce, season with few pinch of salt and simmer for twenty minutes on medium heat. Finely add the cream and cook the sauce until it thickens. Cook the pasta "al dente" and drain. Mix with sauce add the cheese and cook just for one more minute in order to let the flavors bland together . I usually serve it with sprinkled tarragon on top.

Michael,I am going to post some good recipes, especially salads, that would help you with your weight. For now don't look at my next recipe!!!

CAPRESE SALAD, from the island of Capri, Italy. Ingredients for 6 persons: 4 ripe tomatoes - 1 lb. 1 1/2 oz. fresh Mozzarella cheese - 2 tsp. finely chopped capers - 6 tbsp. olive oil - salt - 1 tbsp. vinegar - 10 basil leaves. The quality of the tomatoes is very important for this salad, that's what makes it so delicious. Cut the tomatoes into fairly thin slices and the Mozzarella cheese into slices that are slightly thinner. Arrange the slices, alternating tomatoes and Mozzarella, on a serving dish. Prepare a sauce by blending oil, salt, vinegar and chopped capers. Pour over the tomatoes and cheese and garnish with basil leaves. You can toast some Italian bread on the grill sprinkle with some olive oil salt and serve with the salad. Ciro.

Kat, this is one of my favorite poems. I have always tried to live my life this way-since I was a child. What we leave behind has a price only if it is of value to us.

The Things That Haven’t Been Done Before Edgar Guest The things that haven’t been done before, Those are the things to try; Columbus dreamed of an unknown shore At the rim of the far-flung sky, And his heart was bold and his faith was strong As he ventured in dangers new, And he paid no heed to the jeering throng Or the fears of the doubting crew. The many will follow the beaten track With guideposts on the way. They live and have lived fro ages back With a chart for every day. Someone has told them it’s safe to go On the road he has traveled o’er, And all that they ever strive to know Are the things that were known before. A few strike out, with out map or chart, Where never a man has been, From the beaten paths they drew apart To see what no man has seen. There are deeds they hunger alone to do; Though battered and bruised and sore, They blaze the path for many, who Do nothing not done before. The things that haven’t been done before Are the task worthwhile today; Are you one of the flock that follows, or Are you one that should lead the way? Are you one of the timid souls that quail At the jeers of a doubting crew, Or dare you, whether you win or fail, Strike out for a goal that’s new?

If people would realize that we are as strong as iron and as fragile as a leaf, they would have a different approach to life. Ciro

Michael, I am sorry if my discussion with Ethan may have caused you to be put on moderation.

13.Remember! It doesn't matter how much you know, your strength and courage is always based on how you deal with the unexpected.

Alida Valli, the beautiful Italian actress who interpreted Kira in "We the Living" has died. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12439343/ Ciao Alida, grazie per i momenti di gioia che hai saputo donarci. Sarai sempre nei nostri pensieri

Jody, I know, but I discovered that I have a problem, which is that I for some reasons since I was a child could resist seeing people being stoned to death. I react automatically in their defense, and that costs me to expose my self like I should have.

Kat, I have that book, my favorite quote matched my birthdate, 2/28. What a treat.

If one has friends in a particular forum, I think personal e-mails could be an alternative instead of posting. This way one can avoid worthless discussion, and name calling. I think we must respect those who want to deal just with similar. Kindness, pity, benevolence, if misinterpreted could be understood as dishonesty or as lack of integrity--as someone called me in private. CD

Kat, I think Mike should stop posting on RoR. He will have in the future a chance to meet these people face to face. A forum is never appropriate. CD

MSK:Ask yourself, in such a moment, if you are looking hard, "Do I want to fight for a world so that I can be like one of them?" Then look at your dreams and your own achievements in life. Michael, no one wants to be like anyone else, it doesn't matter whom do you ask, people will always say; I want to be who I am, Sam I am! CD

I just got in the mail "POET" by BB. :D/

Ellen,What leads you *not* to think he was ever set free? CD

Ellen:I bet that that was a terrible jolt for him. Or, maybe, it was what set him free! CD