The
Efficiency Expert sent
by Tom of Pasdena, CA
A famous efficiency
expert was lecturing to a senior MBA class at Harvard.

He concluded his lecture
with a note of caution. He said,"I just want to warn you that
you don't want to try these efficiency techniques at home."
"Why not?"
asked somebody from the audience, "it would appear that if
they work in the factory, that would be helpful at home too."
The efficiency
expert then said, let me explain. I watched my wife's routine
at breakfast for years. She made lots of trips between the refrigerator,
stove, table and cabinets; often carrying a single item at a time.
One day I happened to mention to her, 'Hon, why don't you try carrying
several things at once. It would be more efficient and save you time
and steps?'" |
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"Did it save
her time and steps?" the same person in the audience asked.
"Actually, yes it did," replied the expert.
"It used to take her 20 minutes to make breakfast.

Now I do it every
morning in seven."
Dementia
Test sent
by Tom of Pasdena, CA
Can you meet this
challenge?
We've seen this with
the letters out of order, but this is the first time we've seen it
with numbers. Good example of a Brain Study: If you can read this
OUT LOUD you have a strong mind. And better than that: Alzheimer's is
a long long, way down the road before it ever gets anywhere near you.
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Original
Dementia Test
To my 'selected' strange-minded
friends: only great minds can read the message below. This is weird, but
interesting!
If you can raed this,
you have a sgtrane mnid, too.
Can you raed this?
Olny 55 people out of 100 can. (yeah, right ---Raoul)
I cdnuolt blveiee
that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor
of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy,
it dseno't mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt
tihng is that the frsit and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset
can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it whotuit a pboerlm. This
is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the
word as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
If you can raed this forwrad it.
FORWARD ONLY IF YOU
CAN READ IT ...
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Videos of the week: (click on the picture)
Caleb
Makes a Joke With Playdough Contributed
by Raoul
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Caleb is 17 months old and he just made a joke. He
noticed that people get "surprised" when he scooped and
threw out a piece of his playdough. So he did it again. And again.
And again. Meanwhile his older brother had just discovered rolly
pollies and got startled when it jumped. Cute and funny kids! THIS
IS BRAND NEW! Help me make this go viral.
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Robin
Williams as the U.S. Flag Contributed
by John of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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"This is beyond great and brilliant - it also
highlights what devastating loss it is to not just the USA, but
the world, of this extraordinary and multi talented human being."
--- John of Rancho Palos Verdes
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Another
side of Hong Kong Contributed
by Janette of Hong Kong
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"Hong Kong, my home city, has always been regarded
as a concrete jungle. However, the video which I want to share with
you shows another side of Hong Kong which is totally breathtaking.
Enjoy!" --- Janette of Hong Kong
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The
Story of the Star Spangled Banner Contributed
by Tom of Pasadenam CA
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Here's a brief history lesson on how the US National
anthem came to be. Francis Scott Key penned the song after the flag
remained standing despite British bombardment. I never knew the
full story until I watched this. I know this email goes all over
the world but stories like this should inspire anyone regardless
of nationality because it is the story of bravery and love of country.
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Do
Not Let Your Husband See This: A Nice Drive Contributed
by Charlie of New York
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A toy for the big boy! I want one of these dube buggies!
Hope my wife's reading this.
Well at least next week we'll be visiting an old friend in Michigan
and he's taking me out on his private plane. Can't wait!
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Bill
Cosby Talks About His Friend Ed Contributed
by Stephanie of Monrovia, CA
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Cosby may be up in the years but he still "got
it." He doesn't do stand up comedy anymore but "sit down"
comedy --- you know, age and all ... very funny. He explains what
friendship is about.
Have
a great weekend! Keep safe and keep your spirits up!
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Comments
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 11:26
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Eye Accident
Thanks Raoul and I hope the eye heals before the next game! Tom
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 11:27
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Cute kids
Hi Bro!
Those grand kids are sure cute! Thanks for sharing.
Take care,
Rick
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 11:28
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Find a Less Strenuous Sport
As usual, I enjoyed most your family anecdotes. Perhaps you should find a less strenuous sport like jogging? I do walking for 30 min. everyday. I'm working on increasing it to 45 min, then who knows, ..an hour? Ha,ha...
BTW, I passed the dementia reading test. It was fun.
Love,
Dette