New Study

Submitted by RaoulTGIF on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 10:09

AMATEUR NIGHT

So we went to the concert of America last Saturday. From the sea of fans scampering in the theater hallway I could tell I was among fellow fanatics. People were taking selfies and probably pinching themselves (like me) to make sure they weren't dreaming because tonight we were going to watch this legendary American band.

However, I'm sad to report that it was terrible --- musically at least. It was a fund raiser for a High School so we should have expected the low budget archaic sound system --- 30 years old at least. It was so bad the muffled announcement reminded me of the adults speaking in a Charlie Brown movie. I mean c'mon, even our church sound system was better than that. The famous performers were probably affected by the deplorable situation because their energy level was depressing --- they couldn't even reach their notes.

But they say there is always a silver lining in any situation. I saw it. I saw that these superstars were human too. If these professionals could sound this bad, then there's so much potential for normal people like us. Given the right equipment any of us with decent talent could create beautiful music.

But it wasn't a total loss. We still enjoyed the evening because our daughter and her favorite cousin were with us.And they had a ball chatting all evening. And when you're with people you love, no lousy performance could ruin any night.

"What day is it?" asked Pooh.
"It's today," squeeked Piglet.
"My favorite day," said Pooh.
I hope this is your favorite day.
(Thanks to Debbie who shared this quote)

Wisdom from Debbie
of Moreno Valley, CA
Words of Wisdom

Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything.

Thanks to this week's winners:
Tom and Art of Pasadena; Mike of New York; Don of Kelowna, Levon of Studio City; Norm of Arcadia; Debbie of Moreno Valley.

New Study
Sent by Don of Kelowna, B.C.

A new study has found that women with large backsides live longer than men who mention it.

Gun Incident
Sent by Mike of New York

A guy walked into a crowded bar, waving his model 1911 Colt .45
caliber pistol with an 8 round magazine, and yelled,
"Who in here has been fooling around with my wife?"

A voice from the back of the bar yelled back, "You need more ammo!"

Cultivate
Sent by Norm of Arcadia, CA

Saul Epstein was taking an oral exam in his English as a Second Language class. He was asked to spell "cultivate," and he spelled it correctly. He was then asked to use the word in a sentence, and, with a big smile, responded:

"Last vinter on a very cold day, I vas vaiting for a bus, but it vas too cultivate, so I took the subvay home."

Major hoax and malware (No Joke!)
A late-breaking TGIF Public Service sent by an IT crime specialist who wishes to remain anonymous

The following hoax is being sent by e-mail and frequently has a zipped file attached.

The zipped file is malware that can harm your computer.

Do not attempt to open or read the zipped file, but simply delete the e-mail and empty your trash. The email reads like this:

From: Urgent notice of eviction <your_notice@ppmrental.com>
[or from other e-mail addresses]
To: [your email address]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 7:14 PM
Subject: Attention Occupant

Urgent notice of eviction,

We have to inform you about the eviction proceedings against you and the decision of the bank to foreclose on your property.

As a trespasser you need to move out until 20 March 2014 and leave the property empty of your belongings and any trash.

Please contact our office without delay to make arrangements for a move out.

If you do not do this, you could be simply locked out of your home.

Detailed bank statement as well as our contact information can be found in the attachment to this notice.

Real estate agency,
Chloe Mason

Please warn your friends!

Videos of the week: (click on the picture)

Racer in Disguise Goes for a Test Drive
Contributed by Levon of Studio City, CA

Hold on to your seats. This is going to be a wild ride. The poor car salesman didn't know what was coming.

Transparent Car Factory
Contributed by Art of Pasadena, CA

German ingenuity at its hi-tech best. When I go to Germany I want to see this.

Mouse Hunting
Contributed by Tom of Pasadena, CA

I was laughing out loud when I watched this so please try to control yourself if you watch this in the office.

Amazing 13 Year Old Singer
Contributed by Art of Pasadena, CA

When you're 13 years old with talent like this, do you play safe and go for an easy song or do you blow them away with your incredible pipes? The choice is obvious. Look at the reaction of the judges.

Remembering the Oldest Living Holocaust Survivor
Contributed by Tom of Pasadena, CA