EMPLOYERS: Avoid hiring unlucky people by immediately tossing half the CVs into the bin. The advice given is not good and is not a fair or ethical hiring practice. Making hiring decisions based on luck or arbitrarily discarding half of the CVs without proper evaluation can lead to discriminatory practices and is likely to resultContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Candidate Selection”
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Joke of the Day: Monday’s meaty meteor of mutating moonshine …
Had lunch yesterday at an excellent Christian restaurant called “The Lord Giveth”. They also do takeaways. Today I have officially been sober for 100 days. Not like, in a row or anything.. Just in total. My neighbour said she would lend me her waterproof canvas sheets for my camping holiday. Ta Pauline. I made aContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Monday’s meaty meteor of mutating moonshine …”
Quote of the Day: Gifts
“A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.” Seneca Seneca, also known as Seneca the Younger or Lucius Annaeus Seneca, was a prominent Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright who lived from approximately 4 BC to AD 65. He was born in Corduba (present-day Córdoba,Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Gifts”
Advice of the Day: Car Thieves
CAR thieves Don’t be discouraged when nothing is on view. All the valuables may be hidden in the glove box or under a seat. The statement, “CAR thieves Don’t be discouraged when nothing is on view. All the valuables may be hidden in the glove box or under a seat,” can be seen as humorousContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Car Thieves”
This Day in History: July 24th
Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 24th throughout history: 1567: Mary, Queen of Scots, abdicates the Scottish throne – Amid political and religious turmoil, Mary Stuart is forced to abdicate in favor of her infant son, James VI. 1701: Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds Detroit, Michigan – The French explorerContinue reading “This Day in History: July 24th”
Joke of the Day: Sunday’s sodden salvage of satirical shipwreck
Fed up with the laundry basket. I’m going to throw the towel in. Turned down a job emptying laundry baskets at the local monastery as I didn’t want to pick up any dirty habits. I’ve decided to put all my eggs in one basket so I don’t look daft walking around the supermarket. What doContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Sunday’s sodden salvage of satirical shipwreck”
Quote of the Day: Blame
“Neither blame or praise yourself.” Plutarch The quote “Neither blame nor praise yourself” suggests a mindset of balance and equanimity in how one views oneself and one’s actions. It encourages avoiding extreme self-judgment, whether it be overly critical or excessively self-congratulatory. Here’s what the quote conveys: Avoid self-blame: It advises against being too harsh onContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Blame”
Advice of the Day: Avoidance
If you can’t say something nice, say something vague. The advice “If you can’t say something nice, say something vague” can be seen as a form of avoidance or a coping mechanism to prevent hurting someone’s feelings or causing conflict. While it may seem like a harmless way to avoid being overtly negative, it isContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Avoidance”
This Day in History: July 23rd
Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 23rd throughout history: 1829: William Austin Burt receives the first U.S. patent for a typewriter, called the “Typographer.” 1885: Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, passes away in Mount McGregor, New York. 1903: The Ford Motor Company sells its first car,Continue reading “This Day in History: July 23rd”
Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s winding whirlpool of whining wonderment ….
Our delivery driver has just fallen over and dropped a basket full of freshly ironed clothes. I just sat back and watched it all unfold! I’m creating an app to find qualified electricians in your area. It’s called Wattsapp. My friend had a business selling bonsai trees. He was so successful he had to moveContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s winding whirlpool of whining wonderment ….”
