5 Minute Management Course

5 Minute Management Course** 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 neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.' After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?' 'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies. 'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?' Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure. Lesson 2: A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident.. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.' Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.' Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity. Lesson 3: A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.' 'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.' Puff! She's gone. 'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.' Puff! He's gone. 'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.' Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say. Lesson 4 An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?' The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.' So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it. Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up. Lesson 5 A turkey was chatting with a bull. 'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.' 'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.' The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree. Moral of the story: Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.. Lesson 6 A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him. Morals of the story: (1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy. (2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend. (3) And when you're in deep shit, warm and happy, it's best to keep your mouth shut! THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE Send this to five bright, funny people you know and make their day!

vitamin B12

"1 in 4 Chance You're Deficient in this
Fat-Metabolizing Nutrient"*

With a 25% chance every cell and tissue in your body has less than optimal levels of this nutrient, your metabolism can be totally inefficient in burning fat, generating energy, and absorbing vital nutrients.* Here's what to do…

Vitamin B12 is known as the “energy vitamin,” and it is essential for many critical functions in your body, including energy production, supporting your immune system, and helping to regulate the formation of red blood cells.* Recent studies from the US Framingham trial show that one in four adults in the US are deficient in this vitally important nutrient and nearly half of the population has suboptimal blood levels.

Vitamin B12 is present only in animal sources of food--which is one of the reasons I advise against being a strict vegetarian or a vegan. This deficiency can result in less than optimal nervous system function, a tendency toward nervousness, and even less-than-optimal eye health.*

How You Get Vitamin B12 Deficient

The older you get the more likely you are to have a vitamin B12 deficiency. The two ways that you become deficient in vitamin B12 are from not getting enough in your diet and from losing the ability to absorb it.

I recently visited India which is primarily a vegetarian based culture and current studies there show about 80% of the adults are deficient in vitamin B12. However, vegans are not the only ones who can become vitamin B12 deficient.

The older you get the more your digestive system breaks down, especially if you have been following the standard American diet. Specifically the lining of your stomach gradually loses its ability to produce hydrochloric acid which releases vitamin B 12 from your food. The use of antacids or anti ulcer drugs will also lower your stomach acid secretion and decrease your ability to absorb vitamin B 12. Infection with Helicobactor pylori, a common contributor to stomach ulcers, can also result in vitamin B12 deficiency.

However the main cause of vitamin B 12 deficiency is a term researchers call food-cobalamin malabsorption syndrome. Cobalamin is the scientific term for vitamin B12. This typically results when your stomach lining loses its ability to produce intrinsic factor which is a protein that binds to vitamin B12 and allows your body to absorb it at the end of your small intestine.

What Critical Health Benefits Does this Vitamin Bring to the Table?

For starters, vitamin B12 helps folic acid regulate the formation of red blood cells, and helps your body use iron*.

In addition, it is also needed for proper digestion, food absorption, carbohydrate and fat metabolism.* It also helps keep your nervous system healthy by assisting the nerves of your body to function and communicate in an optimal manner.*

But that's not all...far from it!

B12 also helps in cell formation and cellular longevity.* Plus, it can support female reproductive health, and promote normal nerve growth and development by maintaining the fatty sheaths.* These fatty sheaths play a vital role as they cover and protect your nerve endings.*

What's more, this workhorse of a micronutrient is critical to your circulation and adrenal hormone production -- plus, it helps boost your immunity.* And, oh yes, let's not forget...

Vitamin B12 supports a healthy mood and feelings of well-being.* And then there's this -- it also provides excellent support for your memory, mental clarity, and concentration.*

Aside from using B12 to give you an energy boost, when does it also make sense to supplement with this all-important vitamin? Well, there are several good reasons to take vitamin B12

And the first reason to take it is if you are a carb type or a strict vegetarian.

If You Avoid Meat, You Probably Need to Take B12

Many people avoid red meats for a large variety of reasons. If you are one of them, you are at a high risk for developing vitamin B12 deficiency. Why? Because plant sources have virtually no vitamin B12. And oral forms of B12 in nearly all supplements are practically useless, as little is absorbed into your bloodstream.

Vegetarians should take this essential micronutrient to ensure an adequate supply of it,because it is found almost exclusively in animal tissues. And, the few plant foods that are sources of B12 are actually B12 analogs -- not the form that provides all the benefits of the real deal.

Simply put, an analog is a substance that blocks the uptake of true B12. The result being, your body's need for the nutrient actually increases.

Furthermore, your body's need for this nutrient may also increase if you take Metformin©. Metformin may interfere with calcium metabolism. And this interference may reduce B12 absorption, because this absorption requires calcium.

Studies suggest that 10% to 30% of patients taking Metformin show evidence of reduced vitamin B12 absorption. That's why it is important to speak with your doctor to discuss the best way to maintain B12 levels when taking this medication.

Now, if getting a good night's sleep has also become increasingly more difficult for you, here's...

What Your Sleeping Difficulties May Be Trying to Tell You!

If you suffer from sleeping difficulties, I recommend taking vitamin B12 during the day. I believe it can help you.* Here's why.

B12 plays a vital role in melatonin production.* Melatonin has been called "the sleep hormone" because it is responsible for letting you get a good night's sleep.

As you age, it becomes increasingly more difficult to get a good night's sleep because your body becomes less efficient at making this hormone. And that's why it's a good idea to take B12 to help you sleep like a baby each night.*

Moreover, a lack of adequate B12 can have other annoying consequences too.

Do You or a Loved One Experience Any of the Following?

Not many know it, but if you or a family member experience:

• Tiredness and feelings of weakness...*
• Less-than-optimal nervous system functioning...*
• Less-than-optimal eye health...*
• Loss of appetite and unintended weight loss...*
• Occasional constipation and gas...*
• Feelings of mild moodiness...*
• Less-than-optimal memory...*
• A tendency toward nervousness...*
• Less-than-optimal balance...*
• Less-than-optimal liver or heart health...*
• Premature grey hair...
• Occasional digestive issues...

...you may need to supplement with vitamin B12, even if you eat foods rich in B12. Oddly enough, that wasn't a typo.

You can eat plenty of meat, poultry, lamb's liver, brewer's yeast, clams, eggs, herring, mackerel, kidneys, milk, dairy products, or seafood -- and still have low levels of B12. How can that be?

It could be because your body is unable to absorb it from your gut. You see B12 needs the help of a protein in order to be absorbed. That protein is called intrinsic factor. And because the lining of your stomach makes intrinsic factor, people with less-than-optimal gastrointestinal health often need to supplement with B12.*

Likewise, most people over the age of 50 have a limited ability to absorb B12, too. Thus, the need for supplementation

24 Grammatical Term

The Top 24 Grammatical Terms

1. Active Voice

The verb form in which the subject of the sentence performs or causes the action expressed by the verb. Contrast with Passive Voice.
Example:
"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."
(Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, 1991)



2. Adjective

The part of speech (or word class) that modifies a noun or a pronoun. See also: Adding Adjectives and Adverbs to the Basic Sentence Unit.
Example:
"Send this pestilent, traitorous, cow-hearted, yeasty codpiece to the brig."
(Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, 2007)



3. Adverb

The part of speech that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. See also: Adding Adjectives and Adverbs to the Basic Sentence Unit.
Example:
"There I was, standing there in the church, and for the first time in my whole life I realized Itotally and utterly loved one person."
(Charles to Carrie in Four Weddings and a Funeral, 1994)



4. Clause

A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. A clause may be either asentence (independent clause) or a sentence-like construction included within another sentence (dependent clause).
Example:
"Don't ever argue with the big dog [independent clause], because the big dog is always right [dependent clause]."
(Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard in The Fugitive, 1993]



5. Complex Sentence

A sentence that contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
Example:
"Don't ever argue with the big dog [independent clause], because the big dog is always right [dependent clause]."
(Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard in The Fugitive, 1993]



6. Compound Sentence

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses, often joined by a conjunction.
Example:
"I can't compete with you physically [independent clause], and you're no match for my brains [independent clause]."
(Vizzini in The Princess Bride, 1987)



7. Conjunction

The part of speech that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. See also:coordinating conjunction, subordinating conjunction, correlative conjunction, andconjunctive adverb.
Example:
"I can't compete with you physically, and you're no match for my brains."
(Vizzini in The Princess Bride, 1987)



8. Declarative Sentence

A sentence that makes a statement.
Example:
"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."
(Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, 1991)



9. Dependent Clause

A group of words that begins with a relative pronoun or a subordinating conjunction. A dependent clause has both a subject and a verb but (unlike an independent clause) cannot stand alone as a sentence. Also known as a subordinate clause. See also: Subordination with Adjective Clauses and Building Sentences with Adverb Clauses.
Example:
"Don't ever argue with the big dog [independent clause], because the big dog is always right [dependent clause]."
(Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard in The Fugitive, 1993]



10. Direct Object

A noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.
Example:
"All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my uncles. I had to fight mybrothers."
(Sophia in The Color Purple, 1985)



11. Exclamatory Sentence

A sentence that expresses strong feelings by making an exclamation.
Example:
"God! Look at that thing! You would've gone straight to the bottom!"
(Jack Dawson looking at Rose's ring in Titanic, 1997)



12. Imperative Sentence

A sentence that gives advice or instructions or that expresses a request or a command.
Example:
"Send this pestilent, traitorous, cow-hearted, yeasty codpiece to the brig."
(Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, 2007)

13. Independent Clause

A group of words made up of a subject and a predicate. An independent clause (unlike adependent clause) can stand alone as a sentence. Also known as a main clause.
Example:
"Don't ever argue with the big dog [independent clause], because the big dog is always right [dependent clause]."
(Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard in The Fugitive, 1993]



14. Indirect Object

A noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of a verb in a sentence is performed.
Example:
"It's a family motto. Are you ready, Jerry? I want to make sure you're ready, brother. Here it is:Show me the money."
(Rod Tidwell to Jerry McGuire in Jerry McGuire, 1996)



15. Interrogative Sentence

A sentence that asks a question.
Example:
"What is the name of the Lone Ranger's nephew's horse?"
(Mr. Parker in A Christmas Story, 1983)



16. Noun

The part of speech that is used to name a person, place, thing, quality, or action and can function as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or an appositive.
Example:
"Waiter, there is too much pepper on my paprikash."
(Harry Burns in When Harry Met Sally, 1989)



17. Passive Voice

A verb form in which the grammatical subject receives the verb's action. Contrast withactive voice.
Example:
"Any attempt by you to create a climate of fear and panic among the populace must be deemed by us an act of insurrection."
(First Elder to Jor-El in Superman, 1978)



18. Predicate

One of the two main parts of a sentence or clause, modifying the subject and including theverb, objects, or phrases governed by the verb.
Example:
"I don't ever remember feeling this awake."
(Thelma Dickinson in Thelma and Louise, 1991)



19. Prepositional Phrase

A group of words made up of a preposition, its object, and any of the object's modifiers. See also: Adding Prepositional Phrases to the Basic Sentence Unit.
Example:
"A long time ago, my ancestor Paikea came to this place on the back of a whale. Since then, in every generation of my family, the first born son has carried his name and become the leader of our tribe."
(Paikea, in The Whale Rider)



20. Pronoun

A word that takes the place of a noun. See also: Using the Different Forms of Pronouns.
Example:
"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."
(Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, 1991)



21. Sentence

A word or (more commonly) a group of words that expresses a complete idea. Conventionally, a sentence includes a subject and a verb. It begins with a capital letter and concludes with a mark of end punctuation. See also: Basic Sentence Structures.
Example:
"I don't ever remember feeling this awake."
(Thelma Dickinson in Thelma and Louise, 1991)



22. Subject

The part of a sentence that indicates what it is about.
Example:
"I don't ever remember feeling this awake."
(Thelma Dickinson in Thelma and Louise, 1991)



23. Tense

The time of a verb's action or state of being, such as past, present, and future. See also:Forming the Past Tense of Regular Verbs and The Principal Parts of Irregular Verbs.
Example:
"Years ago, you served [past tense] my father in the Clone Wars; now he begs [present tense] you to help him in his struggle against the Empire."
(Princess Leia to General Kenobi in Star Wars, 1977)



24. Verb

The part of speech that describes an action or occurrence or indicates a state of being.
Example:
"Send this pestilent, traitorous, cow-hearted, yeasty codpiece to the brig."
(Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, 2007)


Are you ready to move beyond these 24 basic terms? If so, visit our discussion of Basic Sentence Structures.

左脑右脑八种性格诊断

呜莎女=为人温婉、有人情味型

性格：为人温婉、有人情味型 　　[呜莎]型的你，让人感觉温暖、有女人味。不但能察觉对方的心情，还善于思考最佳的应对方式，折中妥协。这么一来，不知不觉中便掌控了对方的情感，让对方随自己起舞。此类型的人不会强出头，而是在背后支持他人。 　　总是给人沉着稳重、待人处世佳的印象，及“无话不可谈”的安全感，是一旦被人期待、受人请托，便无法拒绝的类型，即使牺牲自我也要关照他人。不过，如此尽心尽力，对方却依然无法了解自己的心意，或是拒人于千里之外的话，对于这种自我中心的人，[呜莎]型的你会毅然决然撒手不管。相反的，若是一听到有人说“辛苦你了”、“谢谢”，心情便立刻好转，进而甘愿为对方鞠躬尽瘁。基本上是个很好的听众，遇到能够看穿自己并予以照顾的人，也很懂得对他依赖。 　　生性浪漫，一旦相信一个人就深信不疑，因此若是幻想破灭，或遭人背叛，便大受打击，十分沮丧。是个好奇心旺盛的行动派，任何事都想体验看看，增加见闻。 不过，有了某种程度的理解之后，热情便急速冷却亦司空见惯。 工作：巧妙的鸭子划水式领导 　　[呜莎]女在工作上不会直接站在前头指挥，而是慢慢取得对方的信任，再审不知鬼不觉地一步步完成工作。属于一边审度对方和自己伙伴的心情，一边巧妙地加以引导的类型。尤其在面对自己有兴趣的工作，或想试试身手的企划时，更是懂得如何引导事情的发展。 　　此外，她灵活的交涉手腕，转眼间便网络了一批可用之材，让众人惊讶连连。 　　虽然看重工作的成果，但被别人夸奖“你做得很好！”，确实令[呜莎]女最有成就感的事。说她是为了这句话而工作也不为过。因此，与其从事个人单打独斗的工作，或是必须消化责任配额的业务工作，不如团队共同打拼，或是负责服务、接待客人的职务来得适合她。 金钱：赚来的钱用来自我投资 　　爱钱，而且尤其爱赚钱。不过，那并不是为了储蓄，通常是为了实现自己的兴趣或者想尝试的事物。由于好奇心旺盛，常常发现周遭形形色色的事物就想体验看看，一旦钱积少成多手头宽裕之后，便常常梦想着旅行、运动、珠宝、美体护肤……等等，不知道要先尝试哪一样才好。 　　与其为了将来而忍耐储蓄，[呜莎]女宁愿尽可能地让现在过得充实，所以就算钱花光了也不在乎，“到头来有所成长、快乐的话，就够了！”是她的座右铭。 此类型的人绝非生性浪费，不会打肿脸充胖子借钱消费。倒是会当不住人情压力，只要有人拜托便无法拒绝，很容易就把钱借给别人，因此要特别当心！ 恋爱：情义、技巧两者并重型 　　爱情的开端几乎都是一见钟情。凡事以恋爱为优先，为了让对方对自己倾心，会投注全部心力。直到两人交往前，不论是对方的条件、一举一动和状况都会细心地注意，并能冷静地处理。 　　不过，[呜莎]女一旦陷入热恋，与生俱来的自制力便荡然无存，完全不在乎旁人的目光，全力冲刺爱情。 但另一方面，一谈起恋爱，出乎意外地，其好奇心和兴奋感便会急速下降。尽管如此，她依然能运用来自丰富经验的高超技巧，让对方毫无察觉地享受恋情。 　　基本上由于为人殷勤，具有全力以赴的本质，在性爱上也会利用自己所懂得的技巧，取悦对方，并了在其中。 　　而随着时间推移，热情虽渐渐冷却，但对对方的情义和爱护的心理却愈发强烈。 　　到最后变成母亲般，无法狠心舍弃对方，极可能在分手时陷入泥淖，难以脱身。 　　正因为十分了解对方的感情，更容易受到当场气氛的摆布，迷迷糊糊地就被情感束缚，尽管好几次决心分手，却依然拖拖拉拉地交往着。为免对方日后纠缠、骚扰，切忌要妥善分手，与对方成为好朋友。