Whether this is a busy period for you or production is already winding down for a break, remember to schedule some time soon to reflect on 2009. What worked well for you this year? What would you like to have done differently?
For many, this has been a difficult year. Next year holds much promise, as long as we remember that only we control our destiny, and even a faster-than-expected economic recovery won't provide all the solutions.
Shirlaws looks forward to re-connecting with you in January, and possibly even helping with the new-year strategic planning that will make 2010 everything you intend it to be.
Until then, you can relax as the Shirlaws Business Links rolls out three weeks of 'Greatest Hits'. And don't forget your present - guaranteed more laughs than a Christmas cracker factory!
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Your Christmas Gift
It's the "Intranet Joke of the Week 2009 Annual" (click through to view or download). Every joke of the week receives some feedback, and since some subscribers are here only for the joke! we felt compiling them all into a single document was a nice thank you gift for all our 2009 readers.

Christmas Card with a Difference
We're not the only ones trying to stand out among the flood of Christmas cards (and e-cards). The best messages demonstrate thought and effort, like this one created by US venture capital firm First Round.

Dress Shorts - It's Summer!
I may be dreaming of a white - or at least much cooler - Christmas. In the meantime, let me promote dress shorts as essential summer fashion.

Highest Selling Album of all Time
If my previous clue didn't give it away, you may be surprised to learn that the highest selling album isn't Michael Jackson, AC/DC or the Titanic soundtrack. May your days be merry and bright.

Intranet Joke of the Week

A Russian couple was walking down the street at night, when the man felt a drop hit his nose. "I think it's raining," he said to his wife.
"Nonsense," she responds, "that felt more like snow to me!"
"No, my dear, no. It was definitely rain." This being a strenuous holiday season, the couple's discussion had every change of growing into a full-scale argument, until a senior Communist party official walks past and offers arbitration.
"Tell us, comrade Rudolph," begins the man. "Is it officially raining or snowing?"
"It's raining, of course," he answers and keeps on walking.
But the wife is insistent: "I tell you, that felt like snow."
To which the man has no choice but to reply: "Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear."

Until next year, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season,
Jacob Aldridge and the Shirlaws Team

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