Ciro

Ultimately, all that I ask is that you consider the evidence I've presented, investigate the facts for yourself, and then act accordingly.

For God sake, Michael, I thought you were a friend.

You know that I never wrote any of those posts.

Now I understand why you told me to repost those e-mails you

sent me with misspelled words and grammar errors so they would look more like mine.

I will never forgive you for this!

You are a devil!

Jenna:emotions cannot be dictated to the extent that Rand seemed to express; and everyone does, at least, a rudimentary action called "psychologizing" in the form of hypothesizing about the mental states of another person in an interaction. If we cannot psychologize, then we cannot philosophize. As part of human nature, we do both, and many other things

I Agree 100%, Jenna

Actually, thanks to Dr. Branden's book, MYWAR helped me appreciate AR more as an actual human being---

MYWAR is not a biography of AR, it was not intented as such.

Jenna:about his position and what he did. There was regret, and learning, and growing. One thing I realized was that people change. I don't understand how one cannot realize that, yes, everyone makes mistakes--- some that really hurt, and I've done my share--, but also that it's possible to learn from these mistakes, deal, grow, not make the same mistakes, and move on

Jenna,

Some people understand that, some others can't, because if they admit

that NB was like you and I, they have to admit that AR was a normal person as well.

Thus, NB cannot be other than an evil monster able to deceive AR.

CD

Angie, you might find this radio interview of Paul Ekman

pioneering psychologist an expert on facial expressions,very interesting.

CD

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...GLR:en%26sa%3DN

The eyes are the most powerful means by witch we communicate non verbally with people.

There is so much to say also about the face, the second most powerful way we use to communicate...and others rely on it for indications--to show how rewarding we are as individuals, to express our emotional state of the moment, to indicate our interest in others and things and so on. A smile, a downcast look, a head cocked on one side etc..., we can say quite a lot with our face.

This is how Barbara describes her first sight of Ayn Rand: When the door of her home opened that spring evening of 1950, I found myself facing the most astonishing human being I have ever encountered. It was the eyes...they seemed the eyes of a human being who was composed of the power of sight.

Michael, L W, and Robert thanks for your thoughts

Michael, that was funny!!!

Rereading my post, I thought that I could be misinterpreted as a social metaphysician because concerned so much about people.

It all comes down to, at the end, to share it with people, no?

CD

Ps.

what do you think, Michael?

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.

kat, I am sorry I have just noticed your post : TUTTO IL MATERIALE PRESENTE SU QUESTO SITO E' DI PROPRIETA' ESCLUSIVA DELL'AUTRICE E PROTETTO DA COPYRIGHT.

PER NESSUN MOTIVO TALE MATERIALE PUO' ESSERE MODIFICATO, DISTRIBUITO O RIPRODOTTO SU SITI WEB E SUPPORTI CARTACEI SENZA L'ESPLICITA AUTORIZZAZIONE DELL'AUTRICE

Il fatto che detto materiale sia visibile qui gratuitamente non significa che possa essere usato per scopi diversi dalla visione privata.

CHIUNQUE SI RENDA RESPONSABILE DELLA VIOLAZIONE DI TALE REGOLAMENTO INCORRERA' NELLE SANZIONI PREVISTE PER LA VIOLAZIONE DELLE LEGGI INTERNAZIONALI SUL COPYRIGHT.

- Grazie per il Vostro rispetto -

This is the translation:

All the present material is exclusively property of the owner of this site. In addition, protected by copyright. For no reasons this material can be modified, distributed, or reproduced on other web sites with out the authorization of the owner. The fact that such material is visible here free does not mean that can be used for purpose different from the private vision.

Whoever, is responsible for the violation of such regulation, will incur sanctions provided by the international laws of the copyright.

“Thank you for your respect”

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.

Ingredients for 5

6 oz cubed and toasted crusty Italian or French bread.

3/4 lb tomatoes

2 tsps minced garlic

2 oz celery hearts, sliced thin

4 oz seeded diced cucumber

3 oz diced red pepper

3 oz diced yellow pepper

10 fillets anchovies(optional)

1 tbsp chopped capers

4 leaves of basil chopped

5 oz or as needed of Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Combine all the ingredients, add the vinaigrette, toss to coat

and serve immediatly.

buon appetito, CD.

Tip: Add one tea spoon of pesto to the salad for an extra touch.

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?

This is my way of fighting terrorism: with PORK. lolololololol

Braciole di Maiale in Padella/ Pan fried pork chops.

This is a quick way to cook pork chops as they do in most southern regions of Italy.

6 thick pork chops

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons rosemary

freshly ground pepper to taste

salt to taste

1/4 cup dry white wine,or 1/8cup wine vinegar diluted with 1/8 cup water.

Chops shouldn't be thicker than 3/4 inch.

Put the olive oil in a large skillet, once the oil is hot add the chops, the bay leaves, half of the rosemary, and few twists of pepper mill.

Place the skillet on medium heat and cook slowly until the chops turn to a

light golden brown. Turn them, sprinkle with some more pepper mill. When both side are golden brown, salt the chops.

Raise the heat , put in the wine( or the diluted vinegar), and cover.

Lower the heat, and shake the skillet to get the juice spread around.

When the frying noice subsides, uncover the skillet and let the wine evaporate completely. Serve hot. Tips: you could serve the chops with a nice mixed salad.

Buon Appetito. Ciro

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.