December 2008
83 posts
Honesty may be the best policy, but it’s important to remember that apparently,...
– George Carlin
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You can accomplish a lot more with a kind word and a gun, than with just a kind...
– Al Capone
Calvin and Hobbes explain Supply and Demand →
The Lazy Man’s Guide to Getting Things Done →
Excerpt:
5. Ditch meetings and other things that don’t matter.
Meetings are usually unproductive and a waste of time for everyone. They’re usually irrelevant to most of the people involved. The objective of most meeting can usually be handled with a simple email or phone call. If the meeting doesn’t require high level, strategic decision making, opt out whenever possible.
The 10 big energy myths →
There has never been a more important time to invest in green technologies, yet many of us believe these efforts are doomed to failure.
If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom...
– George Carlin
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And now, World Champions. :)
Airline maintenance
After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a ”gripe sheet,” which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems; document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humour. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by...
Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.
– Parkinson’s Law.
Oil Is Not The Climate Change Culprit - It's All... →
This is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog.
– Muntadhar al-Zeidi
Gort! Klaatu barada nikto!
– Helen Benson.
Dear Neighbour, you are not invited to my party →