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11.17.09
Thanksgiving Turkey Cajun Style: Deep Fried Bird is the Way to Go

The turkey season is here and I don’t mean turkey hunting season. We are rapidly approaching the holidays where turkey is the featured main course, particularly on Thanksgiving. Turkey is so good, healthful and low cost, I don’t know why people don’t eat the delicious bird at least a couple of times a month. In one part of the world they do; in Cajun country turkey is not limited just to Thanksgiving and Christmas, but enjoyed at many family cookouts as well.

11.09.09
Healthcare Reform: Is The “Fix” In?

What is it about politicians that they all think they have to “reform” or “change” the systems they were elected to administer to . . . and a lot of things that they were not elected to manage, like businesses and healthcare.  The bloated bureaucracy in Washington, DC has a history of mismanaging nearly everything they touch, so what makes them think they can manage the healthcare of the USA, or General Motors, or Chrysler, or AIG, or CIT?

09.30.09
Exercise Can Extend Survival: Physical or Fiscal, Exercise is Good For Business

The jury is in and the verdict rendered. Exercise, even for the “oldest old” is good for you and may extend you life. According to a study done in Israel, the three year survival rate for 85-year-olds was three times higher for those who were active than the inactive group. Active was described as “more than fours hours of exercise weekly,” and consisted of walking and other forms of fitness. The study also concluded that previously inactive people of all ages benefited from starting an exercise regimen. Those who were part of the test reported also that the “active group” experiences less depression and loneliness. They also had an easier time performing routine, daily tasks.

09.24.09
The Close: Not tough to master

It was a seminar for salespeople held in New Orleans in the mid ‘70s. The stage had been set up with an overhead projector and a huge screen. The audience was about fifteen hundred strong, all salespeople from various companies in the area who had paid about fifteen dollars per person to attend the gathering. The speaker cleared his throat and the audience quieted down awaiting the presentation.

“Before we begin” he started, “I want to have the two strongest men in the audience to come up here.” Two big guys were encouraged by their friends and others in the crowd, rose and made their way to the stage. “Now,” continued the speaker, “I want the best looking woman here to come up.” A good-looking saleswoman from the floor was pushed forward and joined the trio on the stage. “And now,” said the speaker, “Surely in this group of salesmen someone has a $100 bill.” A bill was handed up to the stage. The speaker rolled the “Franklin” and put it in his ear, he motioned to the two big guys to hold him up as he leaned backwards. The woman was told to put her arms around his neck and hug him.