How to be like Nero Wolfe

How would you like to be Nero Wolfe.

                 Speak well and converse, think things through, and come to an sound conclusion. On this topic Cleaning Up Your Desktop I Found My Mind And So They Laughed.....Again! How to Blog Your Way to Financial Freedom as a College Student How to Use the Mind to Grow Rich 1) Speak Well. A) Think before you speak. The person you are speaking to dictate the volume and the tone of your speech. However, volume does not mean shouting. You can increase your voice without the need to yell. Example: On many occasion Nero Wolfe uses his baritone voice to rumble vocally to people when they are unreasonable. But there are times when he too see that volume alone has no place when an girl like Anna Fiore in “Fer De Lance” refuse to name the culprit. A timid girl with stubborn attitude like her required him to be soft tone and concise.

B) People’s self interest always lead them. So show them the path. AND THIS IS IMPORTANT YOU MUST LEAD THEM INDIRECTLY. NEVER DIRECTLY.

          Example: Anna Fiore in “Fer De Lance” must have a reason why she refuse to name the culprit. Nero Wolfe saw that reason was her self interest in keeping the money the killer has given to her in return for her silence. So Nero Wolfe contrive the idea that he would replace that money if Anna threw the Killer’s money away into the fire. That way her obligation to the killer would be nulled and void. But Anna did not take his offer. Why do something someone told her to do when she already had the money in her hand.
             Nero Wolfe then thought of another plan. Force her to take the offer by indirectly and placate her interest. So he stagged an robbery and rid her of the Killer’s money. Anna who is at an lost comes to Wolfe and accept his previous offer for the money.

C) Never be afraid to think something through. Go over the facts.

          Example. In “Disguise for Murder” Nero Wolfe invited guest to see his orchids. An short party, when an woman is found murdered in Wolfe’s office after Archie Goodwin (Wolfe’s assistant) left her to find Nero Wolfe. Wolfe listen to Archie tell him that the woman was frantic about an man she had seen in Nero Wolfe’s party and had only recognized him because of his hat. No one except Wolfe realized the importance of that statement; “The man wore an hat so she knew who he was.”
          In the 1960s men wore dashing hats to go with their suits. And it was customary to take off your hat when you enter someone’s home. And because no male guest in the party had an hat on, the only perpetrators possible was the female guest who had on bonnets or some sort of cap on their heads. So Nero Wolfe was able to narrow down who the Killer to be.

D) Become the Subject. Make Reasonable Assumptions and be ready to correct them when ideas are proven faulty.

           Example. Nero Wolfe always try to become the subject. How an person will think and act. Not in the sense of being Godly, but under circumstances Wolfe creates or plans. In “The Doorbell Rang” Wolfe hires actors to become him and his assistant Archie Goodwin without the FBI who is watching his home becoming wiser to this fact. He needed the actors to become them because he wanted the FBI to do something illegal so that he had an hold over them. To do this Wolfe made sure the FBI heard that he had something on them to tie to murder. The proof lying in his safe, he had the FBI watch his and Archie’s double leave his home and wait until the FBI agents break into his home and pounce on them to reveal their illegal activities.
Nero Wolfe knew with the FBI’s resources and that they would be listening and watching him. So he used these to his advantage. Knew very well that if he was the FBI, Wolfe too would find breaking in someone’s home no less illegal than ease dropping on innocent civilians.
   

     Another EXAMPLE: This one is personal. I actually made assumptions on a stranger I met.
There was an man in his 50s with white hair, Asian, and an baby strap to his shoulder. I try to think how that baby related to him. The man was too old to be the baby’s father. And typically Asian male tend to have babies early on and not in their later years. So I assumed that he was the baby’s grandfather. And then I saw that there was no one beside him there. No mother or father of the baby around. So I thought more into precisely how that baby related to him.
1) Was the baby’s father, the grandfather’s son
2) Was the baby’s mother the grandfather’s daughter.
3) Or even maybe an distant relative.
                But I managed to narrow it down. I try to place myself in the mother’s shoe. If I had an father in law would I allow him to watch my child alone without me being with the baby? Yes, but not likely. I would in fact be more comfortable if I or my husband was with the father-in law in case my baby was needed something. So I was emotionally more comfortable leaving my child with someone if they were more related to me. And then it became clear to me. The grandfather was actually the mother’s father. Choice number 2. That way I (the mother) would feel better leaving my child because who best to take care of my baby than the man who raised me. And in the end when I confronted the stranger about the child, I was completely right.
               I know this is not the whole case for every situation with an elderly man with an baby strap to him. But I am showing you this because many people are afraid to make assumption. The phrase “Never assume because it makes an ASS out of U N Me” come to mind. But to be a good detective like Nero Wolfe, assumption must be made. Without it, we would get no where. The only difference is to always be reasonable and never base your assumption as facts. Only an thought to shed further light into an matter.

The Mall

There is a saying that goes like, "A stranger is a friend you just haven't met". Well the mall is not filled with that. I never met a new friend there. Maybe its because of my attitude. I usually avoid crowded places like this, hate the whole browsing while people shuffle around you. That is why I thought going on a business day before school hour would give me some room space to get some shirts and jeans. But I was wrong.
First the parking lot. God almighty finding a space is like looking for a prey. I zoom in on any person who seem to heading for their car and then proceed to stalk them. I managed today to get lucky and follow someone who is heading out, but usually I'm not so lucky. I once followed an old lady down all the way to only discover she was heading for the bus stop :P. Hated my life.
After parking, I carefully remember where I parked because I'm dizzy that way. If you ever see someone walking around beeping their car, that'll be me.
Getting in the mall is my favorite moment. The cool breeze you feel brush over your body from the air conditioner. However, that moment is brief like all good things. You end up feeling chilly and heading for the bathroom.
So I walked and walked. Looking occasionally on the mall map when I find myself lost. I just wish they gave you one you can carry. I like to place one beneath my feet to get a better idea where I am :). Headed to H&M to buy some clothes than to Old Navy to get some khakis pants.
Oh checked out some flashy people passing by. Yes, I am lonely like that. So if you see someone sitting alone on a bench, come on by and say hello. There is statically more chances you'll end up with a nice person than a pervy loser. I don't know which category I fit in, but before this post become a dating info about my love for a long walk around the beach, my great listening skills, etc...I'll stop here. This post is already making me depress.
P.S Got all my stuff. Got a cool looking bag from Old Navy for free. And still ended up making zero friends.

Forester's Manny - New Ebook

Check out a mystery book called "Forester's Manny."
Nanny. When you imagine a nanny the last person you expect is a man like Samuel Crow. Describe as lazy, unmannered, perverted, and greedy, Sarah Forester, one of the two children Crow looks after, is on a quest to prove that he is unfit to watch over her. Officially donning him as the "Manny," she recounts about a woman who seeks Crow in solving a murder she had witness. The problem is finding the body to support her claim. With the police unwillingly to help, it is up to the Manny to come to her rescue.




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Urban Fantasy Novel

Lately the most popular types of books for young adult is urban fantasy novel. Mostly about a regular protagonist who end up discovering a world that is filled with magic and monsters. Some of titles like the Percy Jackson & Olympic series by Rick Riordan:

A tale about a boy name Percy Jackson with ADHD (Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and dyslexia who realize those symptoms are manifestation to him being related to a Greek gods. Interesting way to give a positive outlook to a disorder. The story is breeze to read and the characters are interesting to follow. There are moments when the dream sequences give too much away and you end up knowing who the antagonist really is. However, for all you unfamiliar with Greek gods, Rick Riordan leaves lasting impressions of their characters for readers to sympathize and love. And also check out "The Heroes of Olympus" which is sort of a continuation of Percy Jackson's series but mainly deal with a
new kid and his Roman background.
RECOMMAND: 3 out of 5
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Another is by Eoin Colfer and his Artemis Fowl series:Follow the story of a criminal genius who enters the world of fairies. Oh, did I forget to mention he's just a kid. Underestimate by his enemy because he just a human child, he out smart them using their own wits against them. Artemis Fowl series is a new look of a world where fairies live right under our feet. Deep near the Earth Core is their magical world. A touching story about family and friends, readers will find themselves gripping in anticipation to a boy who is slowly challenging who he really is.
RECOMMAND: 5 out 5
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Although there are much more interesting fantasy books, I would just like to cover this last one which I actually discover by accident. Widdershins by Charles de Lint:

This is the second book in a series, the first being "The Onion Girl." However, after reading it, I found myself able to follow the story well enough to understand the war between the fairies and Native American deities. In the story the fairies are actually immigrants who came oversea to America and want to settle down in the wooden area away from the cities, but the magical creatures who already has stake in the lands do not want them. So there is tension between them. The story follows assortments of characters, but mainly the protagonist is a girl name Jilly Coppercorn. She is far cry from your typical hero, being paralyzed and having an abusive childhood. Throughout the book the reader realize that Jilly's ability to overcome her dark past is the key to saving the magical world.
RECOMMAND: 4 out 5
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Dream Act 2010 HR 5281 FAIL TO PASS

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The Dream Act 2010 or a.k.a HR 5281 was voted by the senate on Dec 18 2010 at 10:30 am EST on C-SPAN2. With the hopes of many undocumented children on the line, many of the senators (Dubin, Reid, etc) spoke out for them. In the end, the voting occurred. One by one each senators' name was called to vote I or Nay. At the start all the Democrats seem to be in favor of the Dream Act. Also some Republicans like Murkowski, Lugar, and Bennnett was in favor of the Act. But then Democrats like Ben Nelson, Collins, Baucus, and Tester voted no and so the Dream Act was doom. With votes of 55 YEA to 41 NAY, the Dream for many died that moment. We had become the country that was in favor of punishing the children for their parent's wrong doing.

If all the Democrats supported the Dream Act and gotten help from some Republicans the Dream Act would have succeeded. Why the hesitation? Whats wrong with the Nay sayers? Are they willingly to deport so many of the brightest kids out to other countries? What is the point of bringing in workers from other countries into U.S when the very skill workers needed was right here in the U.S.
I for one wish everyone would call their Senators. Write Emails. Why do they oppose a this bill? Its not Amnesty, when the act only gives right to the undoc children who did nothing wrong. Its not a free pass. When considering that it takes FIVE YEARS and service to U.S Army or attendance to 2 yr college to be allowed citizenship. This BILL does not give the undocs parents any legal right to stay in U.S. So why are they so oppose?

My hope is that senators Dubin and Reid take another take on the Dream Act. With this bill, new citizens will rise and many of American heart can take their place among the American of the whole.

Dec 2010 Drama Mary Stayed Out All Night

Mary Stayed Out All NIGHT

Plot:
Korean Actress Moon Geun Young (Known for My little Bride, Innocent Step, etc) is back as Wi Mae Ri (Pronounce MARY). A sweet, honest girl who is born to a father who is a bad business man with too much debt. Like any typical love drama she finds herself with accidental encounter with a guy name Kang Moo Kyul (played by Jang Geun Suk) that starts out forming relationship through misunderstanding and obligations. If her life wasn't complicated, she comes to find out that she has a informal marriage obligation set by her father to Byun Jung In (played by Kim Jae Wook).

REVIEW (SPOILER ALERT!): The first two episodes I watched really showed me how much Moon Geun Young is a capable actress. At first when I saw her with that long curly hair, I thought "Oh Great! Distraction." I really hate it when Korean drama tend to impress audience through props and fancy clothes to hide the actors/actress skill. However, Moon Geun Young's style really show. The sound of her voice is appropriate with her new look and the honestly of her character is portray by her subtle pauses and manner.
This is in contrast to the character Kang Moo Kyul. No offense to Jang Geun Suk, I like his acting on the drama "You're Beautiful." His mean demeanor-yet touching character really told the audience he cared for the protagonist (Park Shin Hye-who I found really wrong for the part). But in this drama he is suppose to play the loyal/lonely/hard to trust/mysteries character. At first you can see his devotion to his band when he pays off the violation fee to his manager to stay with his band. But when it come to him and Moon Geun Young I did not feel the conflict of trust. The whole chasing scene where Moon Geun young goes to get his signature to avoid suing her, was lacking. The only part where you see his "hard to trust" was when he told her blatantly he never sign anything because people messed with him in the past. Where is his reluctance? I only find him appropriate for this part base on his looks, long hair, and sheek clothes.

You should expect from this Drama a "Love Square." There is another male actor Jan Wook Kim as Jung In Byun and another female actress Hyo Jin Kim as Joon Seo. Basically

Wi Mae Ri -LIKES-> <-LIKES-Kang Moo Kyul Wi Mae Ri -WILL COME TO TRUST-> <-WILL COME TO LOVE- Jung In Byun Jung In Byun -Curruent Interest-> Joon Seo
Joon Seo- Currently Love-> Kang Moo Kyul
In the end the basic come to realization to love by protagonist (Wi Mae Ri) is expected.

SHOULD YOU WATCH IT? (1 Bored to distract thoughts of suicide-10 Must watch & Avoid Sleep)
YES - score of 7. Basically you should watch it but only if you have some free time.

Where to WATCH
http://www.mysoju.com/mary-stayed-out-all-night/
http://www.dramastyle.com/drama/Mary-Stayed-Out-All-Night-%28Korean-Drama-2010%29/



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