The Right Line of Work

In the prime of her career, a world famous painter started to lose her eyesight.  Fearful that she might lose her life as a painter, she went to see the best eye surgeon in the world.

After several weeks of delicate surgery and therapy, her eyesight was restored. The painter was so grateful that she decided to show her gratitude by repainting the doctor's office. Part of her work included painting a gigantic eye on one wall.

When she had finished her work, she held a press conference to unveil her latest work of art -- the doctor's office.

During the press conference, one reporter noticed the eye on the wall, and asked the doctor, "What was your first reaction upon seeing your newly painted office, especially that large eye on the wall?"

The eye doctor responded, "I said to myself, 'Thank God I'm not a gynecologist.'

Marriage

Married life is very frustrating.
In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens.
In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens.
In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen.

Quote of the Week

"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,

We shall remember them."

-Laurence Binyen, For the Fallen

Fact of the Week

When World War One ended, (or the Great War, as it was known at that time), an armistice agreement was signed between the Allies and Germany which took place in Paris, France, at 500 AM (Paris time), on Monday, November 11th, 1918. Upon signing this agreement, hostilities ceased at 1100 AM. Isaac Pedlow, a Liberal MP from South Renfrew, initiated a debate in the House of Commons on how this historic day should be honored.

Conflict Resolution, the U.N. Way!

(Adapted from the pamphlet "Introduction to the Model U.N.," published by the United Nations Association of the United States of America. )

Step 1 Preparation.
Students learn about the U.N. and how it works, and they research the country they represent and the issues on the agenda. Research is done as a group effort by teams of delegates from the various countries, and it can take considerable time.

Step 2 Participation.
Students apply the information and knowledge they gained in the research stage as they become diplomats within the actual simulation. Their goals are to address the issues on the agenda and develop a workable resolution that a large number of nations can support. Delegates, in their cooperative teams, make speeches, caucus with delegates of other countries, produce draft resolutions, and work towards reaching an agreement among delegate groups. The process culminates in the adoption by vote of one or more resolutions.

Step 3 Evaluation. Participants reflect on what they learned from their experience. They consider

What did the session accomplish, from the point of view of the country that you represented? How closely did the Model U.N. simulate the real U.N.? In what ways do you see world affairs and the U.N. differently than before? What impressed you most about the experience? What skills did you develop? What skills did you identify that you need to work on? What questions did the Model U.N. raise that you might want to explore in greater depth?

Want to learn more?

Check out http://www.thirteen.org/peaceful/stratb.html

Maybe you can apply this model to your own life! It's time to stop fighting at the bars after you've had too much yo drink, and sit down, eat and talk with the enemy!