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First Winter Weather Coming

From Weather Underground:

AdventureMan will be pulling out his long underwear, LOL!

October 26, 2012 Posted by | Humor, Statistics, Weather | 2 Comments

Teaching New Nobel Winner Science Would Be a Waste of Time?

LOL, his former teacher said teaching him science would be a waste of time? And today he wins the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine! From AOL News/Huffpost:

LONDON — Teacher knows best?

That doesn’t appear to be the case for one teacher who called a future Nobel Prize winner’s dreams of becoming a scientist “quite ridiculous” in a scathing report card.

John Gurdon’s future success was almost nipped in the bud in 1949 when a schoolmaster at elite Eton College wrote on his report card that pursuing science would be a waste of time.

“His work has been far from satisfactory,” the teacher wrote. “If he can’t learn simple biological facts he would have no chance of doing the work of a specialist, and it would be sheer waste of time, both on his part, and of those who have to teach him.”

The teacher said that the teenage Gurdon had gotten into trouble several times and didn’t listen.

The scientific community could argue it’s a good thing he didn’t.

After starting out studying classics at Oxford, Gurdon switched to zoology. In 1962, he showed that the DNA from specialized cells of frogs, like skin or intestinal cells, could be used to generate new tadpoles – a breakthrough rewarded Monday with the Nobel Prize for Medicine, which he shared with Japan’s Shinya Yamanaka.

Scientists are trying to build on the work of Gurdon and Yamanaka to create replacement tissues for treating diseases like Parkinson’s and diabetes.

October 9, 2012 Posted by | Biography, Character, Cultural, Education, Experiment, Health Issues, Humor, Work Related Issues | | Leave a comment

Big Bird On SNL: I Got a Million Tweets :-)

October 7, 2012 Posted by | Education, Entertainment, Financial Issues, Humor, Political Issues | , | Leave a comment

Fire Big Bird????

October 5, 2012 Posted by | Humor, Political Issues | 3 Comments

Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah

October 4, 2012 Posted by | Humor, Political Issues | Leave a comment

Water Bed

This is a furniture store in Germany, where the sign says “Do Not Get On the Bed” LLOOLLL!

October 3, 2012 Posted by | Germany, Humor, Hygiene | Leave a comment

In Honor of the Instruction Challenged


In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) —
‘Do not turn upside down.’

On Sainsbury’s peanuts —
‘Warning: contains nuts.’

On Boot’s Children Cough Medicine —
‘Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication.’

On Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding —
‘Product will be hot after heating.’
(…and you thought????…)

On a Sears hairdryer —
Do not use while sleeping.

On a bag of Fritos —
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary.
Details inside.
(the shoplifter special?)

On a bar of Dial soap —
‘Directions: Use like regular soap.’

On some Swanson frozen dinners —
‘Serving suggestion: Defrost.’

On packaging for a Rowenta iron —
‘Do not iron clothes on body.’

On Nytol Sleep Aid —
‘Warning: May cause drowsiness.’

On most brands of Christmas lights —
‘For indoor or outdoor use only.’

On a Japanese food processor —
‘Not to be used for the other use.’

On an American Airlines packet of nuts —
‘Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts.’

On a child’s Superman costume —
‘Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.’
(I don’t blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)

On a Swedish chainsaw —
‘Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.’

****Blessed are the cracked: for it is they who let in the light*****

September 16, 2012 Posted by | Communication, Humor | 2 Comments

How One Church Handles Cell Phone Interruptions

LLLOOOOOLLLLLLL! A church with a sense of humor! Thank you, Kit Kat!

September 12, 2012 Posted by | Civility, Communication, Community, Cultural, Humor | 1 Comment

FBI Sending Me a LOT of Money! Or Arresting Me?

Would the real FBI blind-copy me on something of this nature? Would they have sent it from an e-mail address that looks like this:

Fb.Info FbteamC@carrot.ocn.ne.jp

LLLLOOOOLLLLLLLLL! I needed a good laugh for today.

Special Agent in Charge
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Intelligence Field Unit
El Paso Federal Justice Center
660 South Mesa Hills Drive
El Paso, TX 79912 USA

URGENT ATTENTION

I am special agent Mark A. Morgan, from the Intelligence Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). We just intercepted/confiscated one (1) Trunk Box at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Texas. We are on the verge of moving this consignment to the bureau headquarters. However, we scanned the said box and found out that it contained a total of USD$10.5M. Investigation carried out on the Diplomat who accompanied this box into the United States, revealed that he was to make the delivery of the fund to your residence, as these fund are entitled to you, been Contract/Inheritance over due payments. The funds were from the office of the Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Minister of Finance, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Furthermore, after cross checking all the information we found in the box backing you up as the beneficiary of the funds, it became known to us that one of the documents is missing. This document is very important and until we get the document, the box will be temporarily confiscated pending when you will provide it. The much needed document is the Diplomatic Immunity Seal of Delivery Certificate (DISDC). This document will protect you from going against the US Patriot Act Section 314a and Section 314b. This delivery will be tagged A Diplomatic Transit Payment (D.T.P) once you get the document.

You are therefore required to get back to me on this email (officefdagnt@gmail.com) within 72 hours so that I will guide you on how to get the much needed document. Failure to comply with this directive may lead to the permanent confiscation of the funds and possible arrest. We may also get the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) involved if do not follow our instructions. You are also advised not to get in contact with any Bank in Africa, Europe or any other institution, as your fund are here now in the United States of America.

Agent Mark A. Morgan
Special Agent in Charge
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Intelligence Field Unit
El Paso Federal Justice Center
660 South Mesa Hills Drive
El Paso, TX 79912 USA

Email:officefdagnt@gmail.com

Confidentiality Notice: This communication and its attachments may contain non-public, confidential or legally privileged information. The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and delete all copies of this communication and attachments without reading or saving them.

August 25, 2012 Posted by | Communication, Crime, Cross Cultural, Cultural, Customer Service, Financial Issues, Humor, Lies, Scams | Leave a comment

PARAPROSDOKIANS


PARAPROSDOKIANS are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous.

1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it.

2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on my list.

3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hearr them speak.

4. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.

5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

6. War does not determine who is right – only who is left.

7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

8.They begin the evening news with ‘Good Evening,’ then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.

9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

10. Buses stop in bus stations. Trains stop in train stations. On my desk is a work station.

11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.

12. In filling out an application, where it says, ‘In case
of emergency, notify:’ I put ‘DOCTOR.’

13. I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

15. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.

16. You do not need a parachute to skydive.
You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

17. Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure makes misery
easier to live with.

18. There’s a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can’t get away.

19. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure.

20. You’re never too old to learn something stupid.

21. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and
call whatever you hit the target.(Sounds like a work strategy)

22. Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.

23. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

24. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian
any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

25. Where there’s a will, there are relatives.

And my favorite that I’m “resembling” more & more……

I’m supposed to respect my elders, but its getting
harder and harder for me to find one now.

August 17, 2012 Posted by | Humor, Words | Leave a comment