Mar 26 2007

TV news blooper

Here’s a great video clip of a newscaster making quite the error when preempting a story. Not only that, but at the end of the clip, you get to see the reaction to her statement. I thought this was fairly recent, but in fact, when I saw it, it was referencing past news bloopers; I’m not sure when this actually aired.

As always, if you want to watch the video more than once, download the Riva FLV Player by clicking on the “FLV Player” under the “Tools” menu in the right-side bar. Click “save as,” and install it on your computer. Then you can download this video by clicking the link below and hitting “save as:”

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Mar 22 2007

The difference between a dog diary and a cat diary

I got this great email just a little bit ago, and I thought I would share it. If you have a cat or know what it’s like to have a cat, it’s even funnier. 😀

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Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary:

08:00 Dog food! My favourite thing!
09:30 A car ride! My favourite thing!
09:40 A walk in the park! My favourite thing!
10:30 Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing!
12:00 Lunch! My favourite thing!
13:00 Played in the yard! My favourite thing!
15:00 Wagged my tail! My favourite thing!
17:00 Milk bones! My favourite thing!
19:00 Got to play ball! My favourite thing!
20:00 Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!
23:00 Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary:

Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre
little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the
other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although
I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must
eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that
keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I
once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their
feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it
clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am.
Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However,
I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my
confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this
means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try
this again tomorrow — but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released – and
seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The
bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the
guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My
captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell,
so he is safe. For now…

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Mar 18 2007

Beautiful quote

I was studying for my Human Lifespan Development exam and I just stumbled across this beautiful quote about happiness. A lot of people have told me that they believe the main point to life is to attain happiness. While I haven’t personally believed in this same way, I’m starting to find that it might be more fulfilling than my current viewpoint–contribution to humanity. Possibly, I’m looking at it in the wrong light. Maybe the two viewpoints (pursuit of happiness and contribution to humanity) aren’t opposing, mutually exclusive perspectives. Rather, it is possible that the true point is the synthesis of the two; feeling happiness through contributing to humanity.

Anyway, here’s that wonderful quote:

“The secret of happiness is to make others believe they are the cause of it.”
                   –Al Batt

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