Checkmate

An essay on Intelligence

The subject of Intelligence is a controversial issue. At one stage or another, every man, woman, or child will be faced with the issue of Intelligence. While it is becoming a hot topic for debate, there are just not enough blues songs written about Intelligence. The juxtapositioning of Intelligence with fundamental economic, social and political strategic conflict draws criticism from global commercial enterprises, many of whom blame the influence of television. With the primary aim of demonstrating my considerable intellect I will now demonstrate the complexity of the many faceted issue that is Intelligence.

Social Factors

Interweaving social trends form a strong net in which we are all trapped. When The Tygers of Pan Tang sang 'It's lonely at the top. Everybody's trying to do you in' [1], they borrowed much from Intelligence. Spanning divides such as class, race and uglyness, Intelligence smells of success.

Nothing represents every day life better than Intelligence, and I mean nothing. It is intrinsically linked to adolescent inner acclimatisation.

Economic Factors

Economics has been defined as 'I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine.' To my learned ear that sounds like two people with itchy backs. Of course, Intelligence fits perfectly into the JTB-Guide-Dog model, making allowances for recent changes in interest rates.

Political Factors

Machiavellian politics is rife. Are our leaders justified in pursuing and maintaining political power? Comparing Intelligence and much of what has been written of it can be like comparing night and day.

One quote comes instantly to mind when examining this topic. I mean of course the words of one of the great political analysts Augstin Woodpecker 'The success of any political system can only truly be assessed once the fat lady has sung.' [2] What a fantastic quote. To paraphrase, the quote is saying 'Intelligence wins votes.' Simple as that.

I hope, for our sake that Intelligence will endure.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Intelligence must not be allowed to get in the way of the bigger question: why are we here? Putting this aside its of great importance. It fills a hole, influences the influencers, and statistically it's great.

What a great essay. Finally a word from super-star Ozzy Poppins: 'I would say without a shadow of a doubt: Intelligence ROCKS!!! [3]

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[1] Tygers of Pang Tang - The Cage - 1982 MCR Records

[2] Woodpecker - Serving The Greats - 1990 Palmerston House Publishing

[3] Sham Magazine - Issue 124 - Monkey Books

[Note: The above is all fake. You can try it yourself at the Essay Generator.]

Which month are you?

I was recently forwarded this amusing "type" list and I felt it was worth posting. I've placed my own month at the top of the list. ^_^

October

Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND sexiest of them all.

January

Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn.

February

Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexiest out of everyone. Temperamental. Quiet, shy, and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Horny. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

March

Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous, and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Great kisser. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Observant and assesses others.

April

Suave and compromising. Funny and humorous. Stubborn. Very talkative. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal. Does work well with others. Very confident. Sensitive. Positive attitude. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Able to cheer everyone up and/or make them laugh. Able to motivate oneself and others. Understanding. Fun to be around. Outgoing. Hyper. Bubbly personality. Secretive. Boy/girl crazy. Loves sports, music, leisure, and travelling. Systematic. Hot but has brains.

May

Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm standpoint. Needs no motivation. Shy towards opposite sex. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves travelling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High-spirited.

June

You've got the best personality and are an absolute pleasure to be around. You love to make new friends and be outgoing. You are a great flirt and more than likely have an a very attractive partner. A wicked hottie. It is also more than likely that you have a massive record collection. You have a great choice in films, and may one day become a famous actor/actress yourself - heck, you've got the looks for it!

July

Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

August

Outgoing personality. Takes risks. Feeds on attention. No self-control. Kind-hearted. Self-confident. Loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful. Easy to get along with and talk to. Has an "everything's peachy" attitude. Likes talking and singing. Loves music. Daydreamer. Easily distracted. Hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. Loves to be loved. Hates studying. In need of "that someone". Longs for freedom. Rebellious when withheld or restricted. Lives by "no pain, no gain" caring. Always a suspect. Playful. Mysterious."Charming" or "beautiful" to everyone. Stubborn. Curious. Independent. Strong willed. A fighter.

September

Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly, and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional. Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore. Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can understand.

November

Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun. Sexy and mysterious. Everyone is drawn towards your inner and outer beauty and independent personality. Playful, but secretive. Very emotional and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people easily and very social in a group. Fearless and independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the greatest men are born in this month. If you ever begin a relationship with someone from this month, hold on to them because they're one of a kind.

December

This straight-up means you are the most good-looking person possible... better than all of these other months! Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Competitive in everything. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Easy to talk to, though hard to understand. Thinks far with vision, yet complicated to know. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. One guy/girl kind of person. Loveable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves music. Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive.

SanDisk Cruzer Titanium U3

I recently got the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium U3 (2GB) and it was well worth the wait. The drive is physically smaller than the original SanDisk Cruzer Titanium by about 25% but it's capacity can be as much as 2GB.

The thing I really like about this drive is the built-in security option. You can no longer directly access the contents of the drive without a password if you have the security feature enabled. This also means that if you forget your password, everything on that drive is basically toast and the space used cannot be accessed without formatting the drive.

U3 capability is a bonus but it's still a bit early to say just how useful it will be. When Microsoft Windows Vista is released, U3 should be used more effectively. Until then, the amount of programs that take advantage of U3 is limited (although they work like a charm).

The reason I purchased this model instead of the other larger model by SanDisk is the fact that my original SanDisk Cruzer Titanium (512MB) went through a lot and survived (washing machine and dryer, for instance). The Titaniums are well known for their durability and reliability. For that reason alone, I stuck with this series.

It's a great product! If you're in the market for a durable, reliable, and top-tier USB flash drive, I highly recommend the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium U3.

Surprise Visit

Wow, it has been a somewhat hectic few days. My cousin Samanda arrived in Hong Kong on very short notice. In fact, my family found out she was in Hong Kong while we were watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at the theater! (It's an awesome movie!)

Anyway, after we figured everything out, we went to pick her up at the airport. The next few days went by like a blur though. Shopping, chatting, and other stuff you associate with visits. Hehe....

Too bad she couldn't stay longer in Hong Kong. It was nice to have company after all. ^_^

In the meantime, I'm just up to my usual stuff. There hasn't been anything that's happened that is really noteworthy lately (besides the surprise visit). Oh well, time flies... I'll just keep walking. :P

End of Internship!

I just finished the last day of my internship here in Hong Kong! Anyway, I'll be watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest tomorrow.

Er... that's all. *lol*

Okay... I really don't have anything else to say off the top of my head at the moment. So, until next time then. ^_^