"The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there!"

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linnettejane

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sort of related, sort of not....hope you dont mind me butting in here elbee...:)

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=f8f090aabf9f2ae85df8



"Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal. As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring."
 

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when society stops raising great men (and women), the bigger audience is for medocrity, and the more enthusiasm for average.

 

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Sayings like these seem to come into my life at the right time and put things into perspective. Being a "government" employee now, it is sometimes hard to keep your work ethic in check. Thank  you both for the help.
 

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Did the man on the mountain come through the ice free corridor or by boat. ;D  Speaking of a man on the mountain...Tony Snow is quite a story.
 

Show Heifer

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knabe said:
when society stops raising great men (and women), the bigger audience is for medocrity, and the more enthusiasm for average.


So why are some youth programs pushing for (or already have) the almighty "participate" ribbon and not the good ol' blue, red and white.  Is someone afraid a kid (oops, I mean parent) is going to get upset and cry???
 

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Show Heifer said:
knabe said:
when society stops raising great men (and women), the bigger audience is for medocrity, and the more enthusiasm for average.


So why are some youth programs pushing for (or already have) the almighty "participate" ribbon and not the good ol' blue, red and white.  Is someone afraid a kid (oops, I mean parent) is going to get upset and cry???

circular logic.  see GB's comment under his avatar.

or

http://www.pritchettcartoons.com/hdbutt.htm
 

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5 Minute Management Course


Anyone in management or wanting to be, should pay close attention to the following:
 
 
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob , the next-door neighbor.

Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'


After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob , after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.


The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'

'It was Bob the next door neighbor,' she replies.

'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'



Moral of the story:

If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.



Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift.

She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.



Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'

Puff! He's gone.

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch'


Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.




Lesson 5
A turkey was chatting with a bull.

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.


Moral of the story:
Bull crap  might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..



Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.

While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.

The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.


Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap  is your
friend.

(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!


  THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Send this to (at least) five bright, humorous people who have enough of a sense of humor to laugh at it!


 

knabe

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good one's linnettejane

i've got a similar one that was real life.

it was freezing in yosimite on a dude horse ride when one of the guides had to go to the bathroom (#1).  she said she didn't need to stop as it would keep her warm.  she did it and froze the rest of the trip.

moral:  instant gratification can be uncomfortable in the long run.
 
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