Friday’s Conversational Stories
Another weekend is upon us and quite frankly I don’t know which news story to begin with: Lybia, Japan or Charlie Sheen. Well, certainly not a guy who’s main claim to fame is being unemployed (some may argue “under-employed”) and a bunch of crazy-person-sounding antics and slogans. No matter, read through the articles, remember my witty comments, and have fun speaking things up this weekend.
- Saturday night brings us the brightest moon in 18 years. The moon is at it’s closest point since 1993 so this full moon should be brighter than other moons. If the sky is clear this will be a great night for a walk, or even hanging out at an outdoor patio (as long as they have those big heaters going). “The best time to look is when the moon is near the horizon,” according to NASA Science News. “That is when illusion mixes with reality to produce a truly stunning view.”
- You need at least $7 million dollars to feel rich, says 4 out of 10 millionaires in recent survey. That certainly ups the ante for how hard I’m going to have to work. Please don’t tell my significant other, she’ll take away my xbox.
- The whoopie pie state fight. This is why politicians get a bad rap, generally they’re wasteful idiots. Besides a couple of food companies, maybe, who really cares what the hometown of the whoopie pie is located, Maine or Pennsylvania? Why can’t we dock the pay of politicians that forward such nonsense? Think of all the time and manpower that goes into this waste. Ugh.
- Mega Millions lottery is going to roll over to more than $240 million, certainly enough to make you feel rich. I treasure my friends and family instead of money and possessions. (Yup, I had to say that to get my xbox back.)
- iPhone app that impersonates police flashing lights leads to man getting charged. Note to self: don’t use flashing light iPhone app to scare off other motorists, they might call the real police.
Have a great weekend!
Friday’s Hot Conversation Topics
My 2011 Dodge Challenger
- Simon Cowell, of American Idol fame, signs 10 year old to recording contract. You gotta love these stories of unknowns finding fame and maybe fortune. But are we digging too deep into a child’s formative years when we see dollar signs at age ten? Decide for yourself, the video below is one of Heather Russell’s first youtube videos (there are others, of course). She wrote the song herself at age 8.
- Workmen find $1 million stashed in wall of house. Fixing broken pipes has never been so lucritive, for the state, anyways. The workers were astonished, to say the least, about finding the cash in the walls but no reason was given for the police being called. Considering the city’s nearness to the Mexican border (El Paso) finding large amounts of cash stashed in walls is usually attributed to ill-gotten gains (read: drug money) and that’s a good enough reason to me to not just take the money and run. Good job guys!
- Does knowing that 30% of the purchase price of your favorite digital magazine going to Apple make you hesitate about making the purchase? Seriously, 30%? No wonder Apple is one of the most cash-rich companies in the world. Personally I think it’s too big of a slice of the pie, cheers to Apple for holding the world’s publishers hostage though. Anyone want to donate some shares in Apple stock to me? Or build Steve Jobs a house?
- Get ahead in life and “How to think like a shrink” will get you started. Nail down the answers to the “Big Three Questions” and you’ll have enough info about anybody to keep you busily deciphering it for the rest of your relationship with that person, should you decide to take on the task. The Big Three Questions are (in my own words, read the article for their exact wording):
- Did they, and do they still, get along for family members?
- What was your life goal in your early teens (13 - 16)? Have your goals changed and why.
- If you are alone in a room with a person of the same sex do you feel homosexually challenged?
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Friday’s Conversation Topics
Misspelled tattoo
Friday is here again, all rejoice! (And have a beer for me too!)
Today I have some very informative, and conversational, news items to share with you. Read them all and be ready with a sharp wit and a knowledgeable disposition.
- The missing lotter winner found? Not to throw comedy at tragedy but Mr. Abraham Shapkespeare might have been found buried under 5 feet of concrete. If you recall, Mr. Shakespeare’s lottery winning life started with a coworker saying that the winning ticket was stolen from him, his girlfriend (?) conned him out of an almost million dollar home and untold thousands of dollars and might just be the major suspect in the death, due to her activities of trying to get money out of bank accounts that were his well after he was declared missing and possible met with foul play. Overall this sounds like a real made-for-tv movie.
- Did Apple lay down the biggest boner ever with their new iPad? I think so. No multitasking (surfing and listening to music for instance), no HDMI connector and a host of other “not-haves” makes this a not have for me, at least until version 2 comes out.
- Did you read about the smart family that changed to natural gas instead of heating oil? Neither did their heating oil delivery company… family now living in hotel… SHAZAM!
- How about the girl that videoed the guy playing with his pet chicken (or maybe his gf) on the subway, all rolling around, hugging and kissing his chicken…. With video here. You just can’t make this stuff up!
- The myth of mispelt tattoos is a myth no longer. Complete with pictures! You might want to print some of these out to share at the bar, since they don’t have wifi there yet.
Have a great weekend!
Friday’s Conversation Topic Picks
This Friday I want you to be prepared to make some great conversation.
The best way is to have something to talk about… never mind that the best conversationalists are also the best listeners and ask intense, probing questions.
Yes, never mind that. Know these subjects to ask about:
- More than one doctor is believed to be involved in Michael Jackson’s death… Read it here…
- Man says he was joking when he’s buy a license to hunt President Obama… so much for political ambitions… Read it here…
- And for goodness sakes, it’s FRIDAY… Don’t ask about their work. You’re out to forget about work for a few hours, at least. So ask them about the strangest Starbucks dress code they’ve ever heard about… Read it here…
Now, do your homework and enjoy yourself tonight with some whimsical and insightful conversation.
