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May 21,
Things that sound dirty in the office, but aren't

I need to whip it out by 5! Mind if I use your laptop? Put it in my box before I leave. If I have to lick one more, I'll gag! I want it on my desk NOW!! Hmmm........I think it's out of fluid. My equipment is so old it takes forever to finish. It's […]

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May 14,
Things that sound dirty In law, but aren't

Have you looked through her briefs? He is one hard judge! Counsellor, let's do it in chambers. His attorney withdrew at the last minute. Is it a penal offense? Better leave the handcuffs on. For €200 an hour, she'd better be good! Can you get him to drop his suit? The judge gave her the […]

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May 7,
You know you're British when...

You believe that Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are all good nights for drinking. Sunday is also entirely reasonable. After a big night out you find yourself looking for a curry house. Coming to work with a hangover is entirely accepted and indeed expected at least once a week. You're always half an […]

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April 21,
Rules to live by

Be nice to your children, they will choose your retirement home.Don't take life so seriously ... it's not permanent.Despite the cost of living, it's still quite popular.The trouble with life is, by the time you can read a girl like a book, your library card has expired.The aging process would be slowed if it had […]

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April 7,
Nurse's Rules

Rule 1 THE NURSE IS ALWAYS RIGHT!Rule 2 Never yell at a nurse (refer to Rule #1.)Rule 3 Don't hit patients or doctors - unless absolutely necessary.Rule 4 All fevers will eventually come back to normal on the way to room temperature.Rule 5 Don't vomit on the nurse!Rule 6 Don't vomit on the doctor!Rule 7 […]

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February 21,
What to do about Uncle George? How to spin the truth.

powered by ODEO The Smiths were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included senators, pastors, and Wall Street wizards. They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their children. They hired a fine author. Only one problem arose: how to handle that […]

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