Consumer

This seat belt ad should be seen by everyone

Man about to drive with no belt

This is a “wear your seatbelt” ad from the UK.  It was made in 2010 by some dude who was not hired to do it.  But, because the cause is important to him, he came up with the idea.  It’s now being hailed around the world as a beautiful and …

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Johnny the Bagger

Barbara Gantz and Johnny the Bagger

By Mac Anderson, founder of SimpleTruths.com Many years ago, Barbara Glanz was speaking to 3,000 employees of a large grocery chain. Her speech was on customer service and how to create memories to make the customers want to come back. At the end of her presentation, she put up her …

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The Expensive Headache

Man gets measured for a jacket

Joe’s had headaches. The doctor said, “Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches.  The bad news is that it will require castration.   You have a very rare condition which causes your testicles to press on your spine, and the pressure creates one hell of a headache.” The only way …

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Advice from An Ol’ Farmer

old farmer in field of wildflowers

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered… not yelled. Meanness don’t jes’ happen …

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How to Spot a Meth Lab

policeman with dog

From a friend of mine… a retired police officer… and, he says… As a law enforcement officer, I have been approached by several people lately wanting to know how to identify a meth lab.Following are four photos. I think it’s pretty obvious which one is the meth lab… I hope this helps. Share …

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The Tomato Company

— Author unknown A long time ago, an unemployed man is desperate to support his family of a wife and three kids.  He applies for a janitor’s job at a large firm and easily passes an aptitude test. The human resources manager tells him, ‘You will be hired at minimum wage of …

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When you decide to retire

Downtown scene of Athens, GA

An enlightening article provided by Nation.com. When you decide to retire, there are a lot of factors to consider when deciding where to make your home. For some people, retirement is their only opportunity to enjoy their home town after years of long hours on the job. For others, their …

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Don’t Share Senior Yearbook Photo

Graduation pictures - True story about high school photos

Protecting your personal information and your identity is paramount, especially when many people are home on their computers and hackers prey on unsuspecting victims. The Better Business Bureau recommends that if you have shared your senior high school information, to check the security of your accounts. Watch out, scammers or …

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