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Humans of New York. Letters of Note. Wired.com. Movies. Charles Bukowski, Arthur C. Clarke, Annie Dillard, John Cage, and Others on the Meaning of Life. By Maria Popova “We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” The quest to understand the meaning of life has haunted humanity since the dawn of existence. Modern history alone has given us a plethora of attempted answers, including ones from Steve Jobs, Stanley Kubrick, David Foster Wallace, Anais Nin, Ray Bradbury, and Jackson Pollock’s dad.

In 1988, the editors of LIFE magazine posed this grand question head-on to 300 “wise men and women,” from celebrated authors, actors, and artists to global spiritual leaders to everyday farmers, barbers, and welfare mothers. Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard: We are here to witness the creation and abet it. Ralph Morse Albert Einstein's study shortly after his death, Princeton, New Jersey Legendary science writer Stephen Jay Gould: The human species has inhabited this planet for only 250,000 years or so-roughly.0015 percent of the history of life, the last inch of the cosmic mile. Bill Owens Sicily. Simple « brh. Bartenders workshop | training | for all your functions, events, training and consulting - www.bartendersworkshop.co.za. Cost: R1700-00 Duration: 4 days – 16h30 – 19h45 Bartending kit with course: Bar blade, jigger & pourer.

Bartender Orientation The professional bartender The skills of a professional bartender The modern bartender as a specialist The hospitality hierarchy Types of bars Customer Orientation The modern customer – service, skill & knowledge Customer relations – dealing with guests Customer relations – taking & preparing orders Customer relations – responsible customer service Customer relations – tipping Bartending terminology Know your bar- bar set-up Know your bar – Glassware K now your bar- tools of the trade The Art of drink service –measured shot pouring The Art of drinks service – built - Cuba libre Product knowledge orientation The Alchemy of Alcohol What is Alcohol Controlled term of origin.

Pouring brands vs. premium brands The Five groups of alcohol production Drink service: spirits - Scotch whisky Drink service: spirits - Irish whiskey Drink service: spirits - American whiskey Drink service: spirits - Brandy.