[www.keralites.net] The Yiddish Donkey.

 

The Yiddish Donkey    Two Yids in the Shtetel (village) bought a donkey from a farmer for 100 Roubles The Russian farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next morning he went to the two Yiddisha (Jewish) men and said, 'Sorry Mr Goldman, but I have some bad news. The donkey died.' His partner Mr. Sachs replied, 'Well just give us our my money back then.' The farmer said, 'Can't do that. Sorry.  I've already spent it..' Sachs and Goldman asked the farmer to excuse them for a minute while the two partners discussed the situation between themselves. After a brief huddle the one partner said, 'OK then, just bring us the dead donkey' The farmer was astounded and claimed, 'Are you nuts??....What are you going to do with a dead donkey?' Goldman said, 'We're going to raffle him off.' The farmer said, 'You can't raffle a dead donkey for crying out aloud!!' Goldman smiled and calmly said 'Sure we can. Watch us. We just won't tell anybody he's dead.' The farmer shook his head in dismay but as the two Yids had paid for the donkey, the farmer agreed to deliver the carcass same day. A month later, the farmer met up with the two and asked them, 'What happened with that dead donkey?' They replied 'I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at 2 Roubles each and made a profit of 898 Roubles' The farmer said, 'Didn't they complain?' Goldman said, 'Just the guy who won. So we gave him his 2 Roubles back.' The 2 partners went to USA and started a little bank called 'Goldman Sachs' ;))

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[www.keralites.net] TIP......Old Wives Tales That Actually Work!

 

Old Wives's Tales That Actually Work Most people dismiss old wives' tales as stories born from myths that carry little truth. These ideas, passed on by parents, grandparents and friends, sound quaint and silly, making it difficult to believe that any of them will actually work. However, some of the wisdom handed down through the generations is actually grounded in genuine fact. These 9 household tips prove that old wives' tales can be much more than just tall tales:  1. Purify air with house plants Like trees, plants can provide a home with added oxygen. Specific species are able to remove toxins from the air. Try adding plants like bamboo palm, peace lilies, gerbera daisies, philodendrons, rubber trees, ficus or corn plants to your home to purify the air. 2. Remove furniture scratches with walnuts Walnut oil can repair wood blemishes. You need to shell the nut and rub it over any marks on the wood. The oils penetrate the wooden surface and go to work fixing any stains, blotches or scratches. 3. Keep sponges clean by microwaving them Make sure your sponges don't become a breeding ground for germs with this tip. Take your dirty sponge and squirt a little lemon juice into it. Warm it up in the microwave for several minutes on high. The heat will kill the bacteria and you can use the sponge again. 4. Ice cubes can remove carpet dents Heavy furniture can leave dents in your carpet. Quickly resolve this by placing ice cubes over the divot. Let them melt and, soon after, the carpet will go back to being even. You can fluff the area with a toothbrush or fork to help expand the fibers if necessary. Finish by patting the carpet with a cloth. 5. Use Alka Seltzer to unclog drains If your sink appears to be acting up, try this trick to unblock it. Drop four of these fizzy tablets down the drain, followed by a tablespoon of vinegar. Then flush the sink with boiling water. The drain should become unclogged and ready for use. 6. Clean windows with newspaper Newspapers will do a more thorough job cleaning windows and mirrors because they have denser fibers than paper towels. Dense fibers allow the paper to absorb liquids used for cleaning. The density also makes them stronger, so they are less likely to fall apart in your hands. 7. Aluminum foil can help with ironing Cover your ironing board with aluminum foil and then put the ironing board cover over the top of it. The foil will reflect the heat so you will be ironing both sides at the same time, without the need to flip the piece of clothing over. 8. Remove chewing gum with peanut butter Chewing gum has a tendency to get stuck to your shoe and other places where it doesn't belong. Remove this annoying litter with a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter spread. Afterwards, you can use a wire brush to help scrub off any remaining bits of the gum. 9. Use soap to fill a hole in the wall Nail holes and nicks can leave a wall blemished. Instead of filling a white wall with silicone, use a soap bar. Simply rub the bar over the hole in a circular motion until the surface is even.

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[www.keralites.net] Here Is How You Should Upgrade Your Professional Image

 

Here Is How You Should Upgrade Your Professional Image! Jeff Giesea Contributor Today's leaders should take note: Your professional image still matters. No matter how formal or informal the work environment, the way you present yourself has an impact. This is especially true in first impressions. According to research from Princeton University, people assess your competence, trustworthiness, and likeability in just a tenth of a second, solely based on the way you look. The difference between today's workplace and the "dress for success" era is that the range of options is so much broader. Norms have evolved and fragmented. In some settings, red sneakers or dress t-shirts can convey status; in others not so much. The desired professional image for a 50-something executive at a manufacturing company in China may be completely different for a young ad agency CEO in New York City. Plus, whatever image we present is magnified by social-media services like LinkedIn. Chances are, your headshots are seen much more often now than a decade or two ago. Millennials, it seems, face the paradox of being the least formal generation yet the most conscious of style and personal branding. It can be confusing. So how do we navigate this? How do we know when to invest in an upgrade? And what's the best way to pull off one that enhances our goals? Here are some tips: Decide if the time is right. As an executive coach, I've seen image upgrades be particularly helpful during transitions -- when looking for a new job, stepping into a new or more public role, or changing work environments. If you're in a period of change or just feeling stuck and in a rut, now may be a good time. If you're not sure, ask for honest feedback from trusted friends, colleagues and professionals. Look for cues about how others perceive you. Maybe there's no need for an upgrade and that's OK.   Know your goals. Get clear on what impact you're hoping to have. Are you looking to refresh your image or pivot it? For one person, the goal may be to be taken more seriously and enhance their professional image. For another, it may be to be perceived as more approachable, or more modern and stylish. For someone moving from finance to advertising, maybe they want to look more "SoHo." (It's OK to use characterizations like that.) Understand the context. Look at your work environment like an anthropologist. What are the norms of your environment? What conveys status? Who are your most important audiences? How do the people you respect and look up to present themselves? The better you understand the cultural context, the more control you can have over your impact. Work with professionals. Enlist the support of professionals and share with them your goals and context. Hire a personal stylist, or use the free styling service of a store like J.Crew. Try a hair stylist instead of a barber. Work with a professional photographer instead of your spouse or friend. It's not as expensive as you might think. Make it efficient. The point of a style upgrade isn't to become more vain or to spend more time fussing over what to wear. Instead, use it as an opportunity to reduce decision fatigue. Pick a standard work uniform or a few go-to options. Buy all your clothes at once with a stylist instead of shopping alone, one article of clothing at a time. If you doubt the impact, consider Tim Williams, the Berlin-based pitchman for the travel website Trivago. In a matter of months, the consensus on "The Trivago Guy" has gone from creepy to crush-worthy. The Twittersphere remains abuzz. Who would've thought a man's style would become central to the marketing of a travel website?   Or consider my experience. I hate pictures of myself but decided to up my image about a year and a half ago. I hired a professional photographer, who then referred me to a stylist at a J.Crew Men's Store. Working with a stylist was a game changer and didn't cost as much as you might think. Seeing my "new self" reflected back to me boosted my confidence and self-image. The photographer made the most of a snowy, grey day. As superficial as it may seem, the impact of an image upgrade isn't just how others perceive us but how we see ourselves. It's worth bringing some consciousness and intentionality to style to grow your impact as an executive and leader.

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