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How many words does it take?

13 January, 2012
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Pythagorean Theorem: ……………………………………… 24 words. Lord’s Prayer:……………………………………………….. . 66 words. Archimedes’ Principle: ………………………………………67 words. Ten Commandments: ………………………………………179 words. Gettysburg address: ……………………………………… 286 words. US Declaration of Independence : ………………… ..1,300 words. US Constitution with all 27 Amendments: ……….. 7,818 words. EU regulations on the sale of cabbages:……. ….. 26,911 words. PUTS THINGS INTO THE...

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A speculative trader

16 December, 2011
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A speculative trader heard a rumour that sardines were going to be in short supply, so he bought a large consignment of tinned sardines. As the price went up they changed hands several times, and each time the seller made a good profit. One day the current owner of the shipment was hungry, so...

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Socialism summed up succinctly

14 October, 2011
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The following simple analogy was sent to me by a friend. Unfortunately I do not know the original author so I release this with my gratitude for providing clarity in a murky world.    An economics professor at a local college made the statement that he had never failed a single student before but...

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Should we put the pensioners in jail and the criminals in a nursing home?

28 June, 2011
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This way the pensioners would have access to showers, hobbies and walks. They’d receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc and they’d receive money instead of paying it out. They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly, if they fell, or needed assistance. Bedding would be...

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Please find below our suggestion for fixing the UK’s economy

28 June, 2011
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Dear Mr. Cameron, Please find below our suggestion for fixing the UK’s economy. Instead of giving billions of pounds to banks that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan. You can call it the Patriotic Retirement Plan: There are about 10 million people over 50 in the...

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Who will be your fellow passenger on your next flight?

24 May, 2011
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For interest only!  Press release from Response Source It’s generally agreed that an airline customer’s experience is influenced by many factors, including: • The check in and pre-departure experience • The quality of food and drinks on board • The general cabin ambience throughout the trip • The legroom and seat comfort However, the...

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6 Minute Management Course

18 May, 2011
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Lesson 1: A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour. Before she says a word, Bob says, ‘I’ll give you...

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The law in practice

16 May, 2011
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Supposedly these are actual comments made by US Police Officers, taken off actual police car videos around the country.  Whether true of not, they are good: “You know, stop lights don’t come any redder than the one you just went through.” “Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. They’ll stretch after you wear them...

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The Banking Crisis simply explained…

8 May, 2011
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Young Paddy bought a donkey from a farmer for £100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. However, the next day he drove up and said, ‘Sorry son, but I have some bad news. The donkey’s died.’ Paddy replied, ‘Well then just give me my money back.’ The farmer said, ‘Can’t...

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There is hole in my budget Prime Minister

19 April, 2011
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To the tune of “There is a hole in my bucket”. If you need reminding of the tune please click on this YouTube link. The text is freely adapted from earlier versions by Janet and Tony Motram to whom we express our thanks. There is a hole in my budget Prime Minister, Prime Minister...

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