Did You Know…?
-Do not go out on ice that is less than 2” thick. 8-15” of clear ice is needed to support a vehicle.
-Kerosene heaters can be dangerous due to the Carbon Monoxide they produce. The colorless, odorless gas can be deadly in enclosed spaces.
-By age 55, 80% of people may show some sign of osteoarthritis. Take your calcium!
-The 5-year survival rate for prostate and breast cancer is over 84%, but only about 4% for pancreatic cancer victims.
-About 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer annually. A healthy diet, exercise, and early diagnosis greatly improve your odds.
-Sometimes when you’re feeling hungry, your body is telling you it needs water!
-Annually, more than 1 million eye injuries occur at home. Another 1.4 million occur on the job. Safety glasses–wear’em and see the future!
Proud Mary -- but not too Proud
“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself - something that's in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.” --Tina Turner
Lessons I've learned from My Deaf Dog
-Silence is golden! But it can also be lonely especially in the information age!
-This is your life, enjoy it! Life can be great, but only if you get excited about it.
-People Need Attention, too! Often we’re too busy to notice, but you can make somebody’s day just by smiling, asking how they are, and then listening awhile.
-Leftovers aren’t all bad…especially when you have to eat on the run.
-Affection is good! Surprising someone with a wet kiss once in awhile is O.K., unless you’ve been drinking out of the toilet.
-Everybody needs a stress reducer! Play some ball; go for a walk; tear a newspaper to shreds; or just run around in circles awhile – Exercise is good for you!
-Learn to forgive! Even best friends won’t always see eye to eye (get over it!)
-Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff! People (and dogs) make mistakes; things go wrong -- That’s Life – don’t lose sight of what is important (friends and family).
-Every day is a precious gift. Live in the moment! Enjoy the company of those you love while they are still here – time is fleeting. Sometimes tomorrow never comes.
Learn to Live
“Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.”
--Bertolt Brecht
Aspirin, Alcohol and Poisons
-The JAMA has reports taking aspirin before consuming alcohol increases blood alcohol levels by 26%, and the aspirin slows the body's metabolism.
-Put cleaners, pills and dangerous chemicals out of reach of children. Of the 2 million poisonings that occur each year, about half involve children.
Quote of the Week
“You can't help someone get up a hill without getting closer to the top yourself.” --H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Week 8 – You live what you see!
A friend of mine told me to check out the pickle-challenge at http://www.joetye.com/pickle-challenge.html and I am glad I did…thanks Bob!
Are you a complainer? I guess we all are to some degree but it seems that the problem has gotten worse over the years. Some people seem to enjoy having something to complain about…and a few even live for it. Are we becoming a nation of whiners…I hope not!
What good comes of it? Some people offer a lot of lip service when they find something they don’t like or have a problem come up in their personal or professional life. What good comes from that? When a problem arises (as they often do) instead of whining about it why not take action? Discuss the problem, look for viable solutions and correct the issue that is creating all the fuss. Do something that will actually help fix the problem -- work towards solutions.
What’s wrong with whining? It is a negative emotion and negativity breeds more of the same. Instead focus your energy on positive thoughts and actions and your life will be better and you’ll have more energy. You will be safer too because you’ll be more focused on what you do when you do it. Be a problem solver!
A few tips from Joe Tye!
-Don’t be a victim of your past. Even if mommy loved Tommy best, the past is the past. Focus on the positive memories and let those negative experiences go. You’re not perfect and neither were your parents...Live for today!
-Don’t buy into the Crying game. Just by being born in the US you have more opportunities then most people will have in their lifetime. Americans are among the richest individuals in the world. Some folks walk miles for clean water, millions have little or no shelter. Thousands starve every day! Life is good – Focus on the Positive!
-Spend time with the important people in your life! Family and friends can rejuvenate you when the world is playing hard ball so take a time-out every now and then. Life isn’t meant to be easy which is why you have a support system. Life is for living…give it a whirl!
-Life is what you make it! You have a choice every day to decide what kind of day you’re going to have… People live what they see! Look for the good things in life (there’s plenty there it just may be harder to see).
Make it a Great Day…you’re the only one who can!!!
Are you a complainer? I guess we all are to some degree but it seems that the problem has gotten worse over the years. Some people seem to enjoy having something to complain about…and a few even live for it. Are we becoming a nation of whiners…I hope not!
What good comes of it? Some people offer a lot of lip service when they find something they don’t like or have a problem come up in their personal or professional life. What good comes from that? When a problem arises (as they often do) instead of whining about it why not take action? Discuss the problem, look for viable solutions and correct the issue that is creating all the fuss. Do something that will actually help fix the problem -- work towards solutions.
What’s wrong with whining? It is a negative emotion and negativity breeds more of the same. Instead focus your energy on positive thoughts and actions and your life will be better and you’ll have more energy. You will be safer too because you’ll be more focused on what you do when you do it. Be a problem solver!
A few tips from Joe Tye!
-Don’t be a victim of your past. Even if mommy loved Tommy best, the past is the past. Focus on the positive memories and let those negative experiences go. You’re not perfect and neither were your parents...Live for today!
-Don’t buy into the Crying game. Just by being born in the US you have more opportunities then most people will have in their lifetime. Americans are among the richest individuals in the world. Some folks walk miles for clean water, millions have little or no shelter. Thousands starve every day! Life is good – Focus on the Positive!
-Spend time with the important people in your life! Family and friends can rejuvenate you when the world is playing hard ball so take a time-out every now and then. Life isn’t meant to be easy which is why you have a support system. Life is for living…give it a whirl!
-Life is what you make it! You have a choice every day to decide what kind of day you’re going to have… People live what they see! Look for the good things in life (there’s plenty there it just may be harder to see).
Make it a Great Day…you’re the only one who can!!!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Tidbits – 2/11/08
Life is more than work
“When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.”Johnson, Samuel
Tidbits
-"Mayday, Mayday" the international radio distress signal, has nothing to do with the first of May. It represents the pronunciation of the French m'aider, "help me," or the latter part of the phrase--venez m'aider, "come help me." -In his book, "Hazards of Medication," Eric Martin reveals a startling fact: many of the "safe" drugs, which are sold in drugstores without prescription, actually contain hallucinogenic ingredients in the same family as LSD and hashish. Over 130 different products (sleep aids, sedatives, etc.) contain hallucinogenic ingredients.
-Annually, road construction work zone incidents result in 700-800 deaths and 5000 injuries. Give workers a Brake in these areas – fines often run double.
-You can save gas by making sure your tires are properly inflated. Check ’em often!
Leadership
Leaders have the confidence to test boundaries, the courage to face adversity, and the knowledge to make difficult decisions.
OSHA Numbers
OSHA conducted over 39,000 workplace inspections in 2007 – 4 percent more than they were budgeted to do. Here is the citation breakdown:
2007 2006
Total Citations 88,846 83,913 (6% increase)
Serious 67,176 61,337 (9% increase)
Repeat 2,714 2,551
Willful 415 479
The good news is accident and injury numbers continue to drop and our focus is worker safety!
Nothing worthwhile is easy
Success will not lower its standard to us. We must raise our standard to success. Rev. Randall R. McBride, Jr.
Speed Lifting
Many people die shoveling snow every year. Strenuous work can lead to a heart attack, especially if you are out of shape. Too often people don't realize just how strenuous shoveling snow is. Besides heart attacks, it is an easy way to hurt your back. It's like speed lifting. If you plan to shovel at a steady rate, you should be sure you are in good enough shape to go to the gym and do some fast and furious lifting. If you plan to shovel (or do any other strenuous activity)and you are NOT sure you're up to it, get someone else to do it for you. If you can't, then take your time. It's not like you're putting out a fire. The snow will still be there after you take a break. I recommend you stress more than once to your employees just how strenuous shoveling snow can be.
Quote of the Week: “Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.” --Welsh Proverb
“When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.”Johnson, Samuel
Tidbits
-"Mayday, Mayday" the international radio distress signal, has nothing to do with the first of May. It represents the pronunciation of the French m'aider, "help me," or the latter part of the phrase--venez m'aider, "come help me." -In his book, "Hazards of Medication," Eric Martin reveals a startling fact: many of the "safe" drugs, which are sold in drugstores without prescription, actually contain hallucinogenic ingredients in the same family as LSD and hashish. Over 130 different products (sleep aids, sedatives, etc.) contain hallucinogenic ingredients.
-Annually, road construction work zone incidents result in 700-800 deaths and 5000 injuries. Give workers a Brake in these areas – fines often run double.
-You can save gas by making sure your tires are properly inflated. Check ’em often!
Leadership
Leaders have the confidence to test boundaries, the courage to face adversity, and the knowledge to make difficult decisions.
OSHA Numbers
OSHA conducted over 39,000 workplace inspections in 2007 – 4 percent more than they were budgeted to do. Here is the citation breakdown:
2007 2006
Total Citations 88,846 83,913 (6% increase)
Serious 67,176 61,337 (9% increase)
Repeat 2,714 2,551
Willful 415 479
The good news is accident and injury numbers continue to drop and our focus is worker safety!
Nothing worthwhile is easy
Success will not lower its standard to us. We must raise our standard to success. Rev. Randall R. McBride, Jr.
Speed Lifting
Many people die shoveling snow every year. Strenuous work can lead to a heart attack, especially if you are out of shape. Too often people don't realize just how strenuous shoveling snow is. Besides heart attacks, it is an easy way to hurt your back. It's like speed lifting. If you plan to shovel at a steady rate, you should be sure you are in good enough shape to go to the gym and do some fast and furious lifting. If you plan to shovel (or do any other strenuous activity)and you are NOT sure you're up to it, get someone else to do it for you. If you can't, then take your time. It's not like you're putting out a fire. The snow will still be there after you take a break. I recommend you stress more than once to your employees just how strenuous shoveling snow can be.
Quote of the Week: “Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.” --Welsh Proverb
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