The Five-Minute Management Course

July 22nd, 2009 by rxmitchell

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 Shit 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 sh*ts on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of sh*t is your friend.

(3) And when you’re in deep sh*t, it’s best to keep

your mouth shut!

(Original Source: Unknown)

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

June 25th, 2009 by rxmitchell

Today, the legendary King of Pop, Michael Joseph Jackson, passed away in Los Angeles, CA. He was 50 years old. His inimitable music and dance moves will be remembered forever. His artistry defined perfection. His private life was tainted by malicious controversies that imprisoned his spirit and trust in “childhood wonderland”. His death marked the end of his battles with cruel and unfair opportunists but the beginning of his true freedom and happiness in the next life. MJ fans could finally remember him with reverence in a magical Neverland. May his soul rest in peace…

Speaking of freedom, a good “Thriller” dances away melancholy but not forever…

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Movie & TV Show Preview

June 20th, 2009 by rxmitchell

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September 18, 2007: Randy Pausch

“Almost all of us have childhood dreams; for example, being an astronaut, or making movies or video games for a living. Sadly, most people don’t achieve theirs, and I think that’s a shame. I had several specific childhood dreams, and I’ve actually achieved most of them. More importantly, I have found ways, in particular the creation (with Don Marinelli), of CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center of helping many young people actually *achieve* their childhood dreams.” - Randy Pausch, Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008

Source:
http://thelastlecture.com/
http://www.cmu.edu/uls/journeys/randy-pausch/index.html

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Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus trailer

June 8th, 2009 by rxmitchell

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Anim ang umbrella (6 umbrellas)

June 8th, 2009 by rxmitchell

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 24th, 2009 by rxmitchell

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A Taste of History

January 20th, 2009 by rxmitchell

Day 1.

Presidential Inauguration 2009

Presidential Inauguration 2009

At exactly 12 noon, President-elect Barack H. Obama becomes or will be sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States of America, and as the historic first African-American US President.  Also, VP-elect Joe Biden takes his inaugural oath today.

I can’t be physically present in Washington, DC, for the Inauguration-related partying.  I am staying at home and the following minute-by-minute unfolding of events on CNN.   I feel so lucky that I don’t have to stay out there in the cold but I intend not to miss moment in history so I plan to be as teary-eyed, as ecstatic, and probably as restless capturing all “digital moments” opportunities (in the comforts of my couch).

Last night, I wrote a song (lyrics/poem)  dedicated to President Obama and his victorious race to the White House.  Let’s read it together (or sing it to the tune of your choice, for now).

“Moment for Change” (The Unofficial Obama Song)

You stayed in my shadows
As history unfolds
You stood up in line for “Change”
Just because I am with you

I am nothing to the stars

But I am the greatest with you
I just want to touch you
And to let you know

Chorus:
Now is for Change
To shine and make it through
But this is your moment
As I love you

You’ve been there for me
As I live the dream others most aspired
This stage may belong to me
Only because I’m with you

I had tears but you make me smile inside
I falter but you keep me believe
I am weak but you me give a lift
This is for you

Chorus:
Now is for Change
To shine and make it through
But this is your moment
Since I love you

I thank you for seeing through me
For feeling my heart
From the start to this moment
It is you and I forever…

It’d definitely be a magical experience to have a taste of the historical moments in the nation’s capital as President Obama takes the first bite of the throne (with all the political and economic challenges bonded with it) as the country’s “top CEO” and the Commander-in-Chief of the most powerful armed forces in the world.   God bless President Obama! God bless us! God bless America!

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Itchy Happy Holidays To The World!

December 24th, 2008 by rxmitchell

“Santa… are you there?”

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