"Education is worth a whole lot. Just think - with enough education and brains the average man would make a good lawyer - and so would the average lawyer."-- Grace Allen (Gracie)"It's foolish to bet on a horse without talking to him first. I know it seems silly to ask... Read More
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I was given a list of Do's and Don'ts of interacting with people who have dementia. I've modified this list only slightly to guide you in safely interacting with corporate executives.Do--Hold their hand. [Most executives want to shake your hand when you enter their office. I have found that it... Read More
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Lactose Intolerant Individuals may prove a bonus in Space Missions. Lactose intolerant individuals have huge problems with gas from the inability to process certain dairy products and foods. Therefore such an individual after eating will create gas, methane, which could be used as fuel. There are methane based fuel cell... Read More
Banish Loans ForeverIf ordinary, hard-working, people ran the bank... the very first thing to get rid of would be loans. Absolutely no more loans!Because once they're gone, there wouldn't be any more:- Due dates- Interest charges - at any rate of interest- Late fees or penalties- Liens- Applications or rejections-... Read More
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