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Show tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! It Makes Sense...By Veda Hale I received a email warning me that there is technology out there where crooks can open your car when they see you use your lock option on your key outside your vehicle. They do this with the use of some kind of code stealing technology. I checked with “Snoops” and found that that is partly true. Apparently in cars built before 1990 it would be possible. Cars after that have made it much more difficult for crooks to use their code snatcher technology. If one wanted to be sure, then lock your car by pushing the lock buttons from inside the car. There is a fourth sign added to the list of three signs of a stroke. Ask suspected stroke-sufferer to smile. A crooked smile could mean trouble. The other checks you can use are to ask person to repeat a simple sentence, put their arms in the air, and to stick their tongue out. Any sign of “crooked” or the difficulty of preforming means trouble. Getting to a doctor within three hours of a stroke is important and could be life saving, as well as minimizing the damage. Yes, I still have the makings for an Irish Coffee in my stocking drawer at the ranch--in case. That means a shot of whiskey or other such in strong coffee. I suppose, especially for those unaccustomed to such stuff, it could shock the system out of stroke mode. Wherever I heard it also said it could lessen the effects of stroke if administered soon after signs appear by 70%. Luckily, it hasn’t been touched for these ten years. But, if there is reason for concern about stroke, you might make those around you aware of the signs and whatever else you might feel is important in your circumstances. Best advice, however, is to keep your blood pressure in check, eat right and exercise. Send suggestions to Veda Hale Box 956 Panguitch, Utah 84759 or email vedahale@hotmail.com Quiet in Church A Sunday school teacher asked the chilThe Only dren just before she disStupid Question missed them to go back The only stu- to the church, “And why pid question is is it necessary to be quiet the one that is in church?” Little Johnny jumped never asked. up and yelled, “Because Except maypeople are sleeping!” be “Don’t you think it is about Senility Prayer time you audited my reFor those of us who are turn?” or “Isn’t it morally getting a little older: wrong to give me a warnGod grant me the senility to ing when, in fact, I was forget the people speeding?” Severe Thunderstorm A passenger jet was suffering through a severe thunderstorm. As the passengers were being bounced around by the turbulence, a young woman turned to a minister sitting next to her and with a nervous laugh asked, “Reverend, you’re a man of God, can’t you do something about this storm?” To which he replied, “Lady, I’m in sales, not management.” Every1Counts Magnetic Letters A kindergartner was practicing spelling with magnetic letters on the refrigerator: CAT, DOG, DAD, and MOM have been proudly displayed for all to see. One morning while getting ready for the day, he bounded into the room with his arms outstretched. In his hands were three magnetic letters: G-O-D. “Look what I spelled, Mom!” with a proud smile on his face. “That’s wonderful!” his mom praised him. “Now go put them on the fridge so Dad can see when he gets home tonight.” The mom happily thought that the Catholic education is certainly having an impact. Just then, a little voice called from the kitchen. “Mom? How do you spell ZILLA?” I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference. ABOUT JOKES The essence of all jokes, of all comedy, seems to be an honest or well intended halfness; a non performance of that which is pretended to be performed, at the same time that one is giving loud pledges of performance. The balking of the intellect, is comedy and it announces itself in the pleasant spasms we call laughter. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson~ IT’S ONLY JANUARY Winter is nasty. The wind blows incessantly. In summer the breeze seems to blow much more plessantly. Given a choice, I say winter’s a bummer. The only good thing is it predicates summer. Wishing your life away isn’t good form, But still I wish, sort of, for when it stays warm. Poems written by Ray Conrad www.raymondconrad.com THE LAW IS THE LAW Key to leadership: Treat people right By Cynthia Kimball Humphreys Do you know your em- run out and make money ployees? for the company, right? I mean, really know Wrong. them? Just the opposite, thank Do you know their you. name? These employees will Do you know their pas- show up late, leave early, sion? call in sick (repeatedly), Do you know their fam- not give their all, feel like ily? they’re walking on eggDo you know their ideas shells (because they are) for the company? and watch the clock. If you’ve answered no Would you? to all or at least one of these And what do you think questions, then you’ve got these employees are telling some work to do. your customers, the comConducting training and munity and others about development for the last 10+ you? years, I’ve had the opportuI would guess, just so nity to work with leaders you know, that it’s probably from The Boeing Company not good. to mom and pop shops. So, now your employees And, I’ve seen just about are spreading gossip about every kind of leadership out how good you treat them. there. Lovely. The good, the bad, and Instead, the best leadyes, the ugly. ers I know say, “I’ve never Sometimes very ugly. thought about that.” Or, Some of the best leaders “Tell me more.” Or, “That’s I know attend training with a great idea.” Or even, “I their employees. And not like the way you’re thinkjust for 20 minutes either. ing.” The entire training. They Look, these are just some arrive early, stay for breaks, ways to be and not be as eat lunch, and stay after- leaders. ward to network. The good news? Others ask, “If you were It’s never too late to in my position…” or “If this change. were your company…” or Yeah, you might get “If you had a magic wand, some looks and see people what would you do better or whispering (which they’re differently?” already doing anyway, reAnd, actually implement member?), but wouldn’t the suggestions they can. you rather have them be doOnes’ they can’t? They ex- ing this because you were plain why. treating them right instead Some coach their employ- of like complete morons? ees effectively in private That would be a yes. and public. They would I’ve got to say, the bad, never be heard saying, ugly, and really ugly lead“You’re an idiot! That’s the ers I know, let pride get in stupidest thing! What were their way. you thinking?” Some even think they’re Those are some real mo- like a God, celebrity or like tivating questions, don’t everyone owes them someyou think? thing. Just makes you want to So, start with the mirror Page 5 The Garfield County Insider January 22, 2009 test. Are you being truthful with yourself? Your employees? The company? Better yet, your family? If not, decide now to become the best leader you can. After all, if you don’t, no one will follow you. Or, instead they’ll follow the adage, “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” Only they’ll play while you’re there, too. They’ll just play even more when you leave. No one wants that. Be known to make leaders. Be known for people wanting to break down the doors of your company just to work for you. Be known for taking time for people. Be known for treating people right. And, stay tuned, more leadership truths are coming. And for coaches, couples, parents, and teachers, just apply the above same questions and principles to your athletes, spouse, children, and students. The good ones’ that is. I promise they work. Really. Truly. Completely. So much so, email and tell me about an experience you’ve had after implementing one. Better yet, one that we can share with others. Or even something that you’re currently doing that works. After all, doesn’t it take a community to also build a leader? For information on coaching, consulting, speaking or training contact: Cynthia Kimball Humphreys, Vice President, Every1Counts, P.O. Box 574, Hatch, UT 84735. Ph: 435.632.1489, Fax: 435.735.4222 or Email: kimball@every1counts.net. Website: www. every1counts.net. So ‘if’ the US government determines that it is against the law for the words ‘under God’ to be on our money, then, so be it. And ‘if’ that same government decides that the ‘Ten Commandments’ are not to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it. I say, ‘so be it,’ because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen. I say, ‘so be it,’ because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions. I would like to think that those people have the American public’s best interests at heart. BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I’D LIKE? Since we can’t pray to God, can’t Trust in God and cannot post His Commandments in Government buildings, I don’t believe the Government and its employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life.&a mp;n bsp; I’d like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter. After all, it’s just another day. I’d like the ‘ US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays.’ After all, it’s just another day. I’d like the Senate and the House of Representatives to not have to worry about getting home for the ‘Christmas Break.’ After all it’s just another day. I’m thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services results of puzzle from January 8 would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter. It shouldn’t cost any overtime since those would be just like any other day of the week to a government that is trying to be ‘politically correct.’ In fact... I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially set aside for worshipping God...) because, after all, our government says that it should be just another day.... What do you all think???? If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials will stop giving in to the ‘minority opinions’ and begin, once again, to represent the ‘majority’ of ALL of the American people. SO BE IT........... Please Dear Lord, Give us the help needed to keep you in our country! |