The Meaning of Life

life [lahyf] n.

1. the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead orgnisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaption to environment through changes originating internally.
2. the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, esp. metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment.
3. the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual.
4. the general or universal condition of human existence.
5. a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul.
6. any specified period of animate existence.
7. the period of existence, activity, or effectiveness of something inanimate, as a machine, lease, or play.
8. a living being.

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Waynoff Notice

Well that didn't last long. Lee has already formally apologized for his 'omission', and I must take him off Notice, and promote him back to Wayne.

Now, for Wayne, and all those loyal fans of both Llama's Notes and South Passage, I must say this. I had really hoped that Wayne would play along. I wasn't actually too offended for his 'omission', but saw it as an opportunity to have some fun.

So, Wanye, we're cool? Right? Good. Here's the new On Notice board:



Huzzah!

Waynon Notice

Well, well, well, Wayne. Why would Wayne wryly want to wane Wayne’s wisdom by waging war on me? Would Wayne welcome war when Wayne wants my wonderful wordfull work? Why not?

Sadness befell me today after reading Wayne's latest post. If you're too lazy to click on the 'hyperlink' that can be found here, here, here, or here, then I've made some screenshots of Wayne's all-too-fact(and tact)-less blog entry:


Really Wayne? You're so angry? Yeah, the Enterprise Collection may be late, but that's no reason to forget ALL LOGIC all together! Wow, I still can't get over this. I was expecting a 'Thanks Cullen." or even a Clyde, but no, nothing at all. I've got to say I'm a little insulted. Call me full of myself, but I expected a little recognition for my work.

No. No, I can't let Wayne get away with this. I feel so strongly Wanye(I'm talking to you personally now), there is only one thing to do. I'm putting you On Notice. Taking a page from Stephen here, but you've affected me this much, that I'm forced to put you On Notice. Furthermore, I'm demoting you to Lee. You no longer are Wayne in my eyes, only Lee.

Congrats, Lee. You have forced me to start an On Notice board, filled with the things that bring sorrow, fear, mild discomfort and/or intense pain to my life. Enjoy Lee. Though it would be unfair to put you On Notice without a chance to redeem yourself, I'll say this; you have until The Colbert Report ends on Thursday to apologize for your mistake, or risk being Dead to Me. Nobody's there yet, Lee.



That's the On Notice Board for now. I had the ONCs express shipped to me from Bangalore, so be proud you got on so fast Mr. Johnston. Be proud.

Crikey!

Dear friends, family, and others. Today, the world lost a great man. Stephen Robert Irwin, nicknamed 'Steveo', passed away today. Most people knew Steve only as 'The Crocodile Hunter'.

Shortly after 11:00 AM AEST(Australian Eastern Standard Time), on September 4th, 2006, Steve was fatally struck in the heart by a stingray while diving off Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. He was filming some shots for the show his daughter is hosting.

Crewmen aboard his boat called for EMS as soon as it happened and performed CPR as they floored the boat towards the shore where Steve was to be taken by Air Ambulance, but medical staff pronouced him dead when they arrived on scene.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard spoke later in "shock and distress" about Steve's sudden passing. He went on to say that "Australia has lost a wonderful and colourful son."

I can understand Mr. Howard's "shock and distress". I first read about Steve's death in an MSN name of my friend Jelani. My initial reactin was something like Reginald's in this picture:


Making his television debut in The Crocodile Hunter in 1996, Steve quickly became a pop culture icon, later creating Croc Files in 1999. He even appeared in the finale of Australian Idol in 2004.

Not only has Australia lost a "wonderful and colourful man", but the world has. Steve's passing will impact billions of people all over the world. I know it has impacted me. I wrote this post.

Rest in Peace Steve, you will never be forgotten.