August 07, 2024

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BG’s Positively Speaking

Multitasking

Multitasking is the simultaneous performance of two or more activities. It has advantages and drawbacks. Many people have been forced to adopt multitasking as part of their job description, even though not everyone is suited to it.

1. Advantages of Multitasking:
   • Time Savings: Combining tasks can save time. When done effectively, multitasking can save time.
   • Cost Efficiency: Multitasking reduces the need to hire additional staff for extra tasks. Employees who can handle multiple responsibilities help cut organizational costs.
   • Enhanced Flexibility: Multitasking improves your adaptability. Switching between tasks can help you handle unexpected situations more effectively.
   • Increased Productivity: Effective multitaskers can accomplish more than those who focus on one task at a time.
2. Drawbacks of Multitasking:
   • Reduced Quality: Divided attention can lead to lower-quality work. When multitasking, we may miss important details or make mistakes.
   • Attention and Comprehension: Research shows that our brains struggle with handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
   • Risk of Errors: Simple tasks like talking and walking can be combined, but more complex tasks increase the chance of mistakes.
   • Stress and Mental Strain: Constantly switching between tasks can lead to stress and mental fatigue.

While multitasking can be beneficial, it’s essential to strike a balance and recognize its limitations. Take on only what you can handle without stress. Speaking from personal experience, I can attest to the fact that the benefits of multitasking are not always worth the stress they can create. Everyone’s capacity varies. Some people thrive with multitasking, while others perform better when focused on one task at a time.

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A Brendan Behan Anecdote

One evening,  Irish author Brendan Behan collapsed into a diabetic coma. It was at a time when he was at the height of his drunken notoriety, and passers-by thought he was drunk. They took him to the nearby surgery of a fashionable and well-respected Dublin Doctor. The doctor decided to take a cardiograph and, nervous about his patient, took the chance to humour him a bit. He explained the workings of the cardiograph needle as it registered the faint heartbeats of a very sick and semiconscious Brendan. “That needle there is writing down your pulses, Mr. Behan, and I suppose, in its own way, it is probably the most important thing you have ever written,” to which Behan replied, “Aye, and it’s straight from me heart, too.”

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Pipe Organ

A local church built a new sanctuary. They moved their fine old pipe organ from the old church to the new sanctuary. This intricate task was completed successfully. The local news heralded, “St. Paul Completes Organ Transplant.”

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Editors Quote Book

“Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple.” 

— Dr. Seuss

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Trivia Quiz

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Encore!!

What A Comeback, What A Voice!

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

ARIES (March 21- April 19): Make the most of your summer activities. This is a great time to meet new people and develop new friendships.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20): A young person is becoming difficult. Stay firm with them. They will appreciate your firm hand and guidance later.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): You are living a life ordained by someone else. You have to decide. You Can’t have it both ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Chill out, don’t take yourself so seriously. A more mellow attitude will be appreciated by friends and family.

LEO (July 23- August 22): Your sense of humour is appreciated by everyone you meet. The joy you spread, the more they want your company.

VIRGO (August 23- September 22): Put the past behind you. There is a whole world out there just waiting for you. Go for it.

LIBRA (September 23- October 22): Social events surround you. Loosen the purse strings and take advantage of the opportunities. You only live once.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21): Remain cool under fire. Stay detached in the centre of a storm, and you will survive. Be Positive.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 21): A family gathering leads to serious discussions and the realization that decisions must be made.

CAPRICORN (December 22- January 19): Motivational tactics only work on some. You may have to lead a co-worker by the hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Self-control is the key to achieving any goal. You have what it takes; just set your mind and go for it.

PISCES (February 19- March 20): Things are much better than you think. Cool the drama, relax, and the answers will fall into place.

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Why English Is Tough

Ten reasons why English is hard to learn.

1. The bandage was wound around the wound.
2. The farm was used to produce produce.
3. The dump was so full it had to refuse more refuse.
4. We must polish the Polish furniture.
5. He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7. Since there was no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
8. A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10. I did not object to the object.

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The World’s Widest Avenue

Avenida 9 de Julio can be traced back to the glory days of the Argentinian capital. Buenos Aires was called the ‘Paris of South America,’ so local authorities decided to cement that reputation by building a monumental piece of infrastructure inspired by Paris’ Champs Elysee.

They needed more than a simple copy; they wanted something more significant and impressive. They settled on an urban highway passing through the center of the city that was double the width of the famous French avenue. The colossal project took almost half a century, but in 1980, Avenida 9 de Julio was finally completed. It still holds the record for ‘world’s widest avenue.’

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I Need Water….

A traveller was stumbling through the desert, desperate for water, when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he walked towards the image, only to find a little old peddler sitting at a card table with a bunch of neckties laid out. The parched wanderer asked, “Please, I’m dying of thirst, can I have some water?” The man replied, “I don’t have any water, but why don’t you buy a tie? Here’s one that goes nicely with your clothes.” The desperate man shouted, “I don’t want a tie, you idiot, I need water!” “OK, don’t buy a tie. But to show you what a nice guy I am, I’ll tell you that there, about 5 miles, is a nice restaurant over that hill. Walk that way, and they’ll give you all the water you want.” The man thanked the peddler, walked towards the hill, and eventually disappeared out of sight. Three hours later, he returned. The man at the card table said, “I told you, about 5 miles over that hill. Couldn’t you find it?” “I found it all right. They wouldn’t let me in without a tie.”

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The Naming

A pregnant woman gets into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for nearly six months, she wakes up and sees that she is no longer pregnant. Frantically, she asks the doctor about her baby. The doctor replies, “Ma’am, you had twins! A boy and a girl. The babies are fine. Your brother came in and named them.” The woman thinks, “Oh no, not my brother, he’s an idiot!” Expecting the worst, she asks the doctor, “Well, what’s the girl’s name?” “Denise,” the doctor says. The new mother thinks, “Wow, that’s not a bad name! Guess I was wrong about my brother. I like Denise!” Then she asks the doctor, “What’s the boy’s name?” The doctor replies, “Denephew”.

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Tiny Pieces Of Paper

Picking up this tiny piece of paper would take 2 seconds…But instead, I’m going to run it over 100 times with my vacuum at different angles

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Cavity

Dentist: “That’s the biggest cavity I’ve ever seen. That’s the biggest cavity I’ve ever seen.”

Patient: “I heard you the first time. You didn’t have to say it twice.”

Dentist: “I didn’t. That was my echo.”

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The Last Word

Many receive advice,
but only the wise profit from it.

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