Let's Go International

Someone sent me this funny email and thought I'd play along except that I'd do it as a blog-post (to keep it going) instead of as an email.

I've continued where it left off. You can play too. Just continue where I left off (the last entry) - leave your input as a comment and I'll link you on this post.

Bear in mind though that your input must make sense to the context of the story. Let's make it a rule to indicate the country of where the blogger is from, eg., (Made in Japan) if you are from Japan, etc.

This is fun! Come on.. join in! Get linked..


John Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6am.

While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG).

He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA )

After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down with his
calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) filled it with GAS (from Saudi Arabia) and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB.

At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his Computer (Made In Malaysia),
John decided to relax for a while.

He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL), poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA), and then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in AMERICA

AND NOW HE'S HOPING HE CAN GET HELP FROM A PRESIDENT (MADE IN KENYA)

With his new purple cellphone (Made in Malaysia) - HappySurfer

he decided to make a call, but stopped short. He sat down on his plush leather sofa (Made in Malaysia)- Foong PC

Sitting on his plush leather sofa he phoned his girl friend, [Made in Bristol - UK] - Mick
a man’s voice answered.

The voice on the phone asked: Are you delivering the wine today? (Made in South Africa) - Evl
Thinking it was his imported wine delivery that was late.

Thoughts raced through his mind as he searched for words......(Made in Malaysia) - Mei Teng

After few seconds of silence, he said “Sorry, I think I dialed the wrong number.” (Made in the Philippines) - Rej

Then putting down the receiver, (Made in Malaysia) - JL
he slapped himself on the forehead in self-chastisement.

Suddenly, the door bell (Made in Malaysia) - Foong PC
rang. He got up to see who was at his front door. Looking from behind the window curtains, he couldn't see anyone at first. And then he gasped!

Y'all gotta Keep this one circulating, please!

The End of the World - Dec 21, 2012

For centuries, there have been predictions of the end of the world, from the Mayan calendar to the Chinese I-Ching, to the Bible and others. Oracles down the ages have come up with accurate predictions of the birth of Christ, the anti-Christ, World Wars I and II, Napoleon losing the battle at Waterloo, even global-warming, 911 and many other catastrophic events.

And now as time draws near, we are reminded of the impending end of the world. The Mayan calendar which has accurately predicted eclipses suddenly stops at one particular date which experts conclude that that could be the day the world will end.

This date is Winter Solstice, December 21 in the year 2012 - which is only less than four years away. Actually, about ten days shy of three and three-quarter years away, to be exact.

Will the world come to an end or will there be an upheaval that changes the Earth's axis displacing countries altering seasons? In fact, altering everything as we know it today resulting in a totally new world? Someone once told me that the human race will not be wiped out. Why? Because each and everyone of us has to pay for our bad karma on this Earth. But I digress..

Do you think all this hype is just a joke? Perhaps to get the human race to repent and do something positive to save this blue planet we call home? Your guess is as good as mine. The following videos are interesting. Take a look. You may want to skip the fifth video because it could be a repeat of the one before it. I didn't want to remove it so as not to upset the numbering but feel free to watch it too, if you like.









According to the original source, this could be a repeat of the video above. You may want to check it out.




Source: The Might of the Pen

Millions Cried After Watching These Pictures

Do you think animals have feelings? Received an email of a moving tale of a swallow who lost his mate to death. It was reported that millions cried after watching these pictures.

THE LOVE TO SWALLOW

Here the swallow’s wife is injured and the condition is fatal. She was hit by a car as she swooped low across the road.


Here he brought her food and attended to her with love and compassion.


He brought her food again but was shocked to find her dead. He tried to move her….a rarely - seen effort for swallows!


Aware that his sweetheart is dead and will never come back to him again, he cries with adoring love.


He stood beside her, saddened of her death.


Finally aware that she would never return to him, he stood beside her body with sadness and sorrow.


Millions of people cried after watching these pictures. It is said that the photographer sold these pictures for a nominal fee to the most famous newspaper in France . All copies of that newspaper were sold out on the day these pictures were published.

Do you still think animals don’t have brains or feelings?

Penang International Property Expo 2009

Despite the economic slowdown, there was a good crowd of bargain hunters at the annual property showcase, Penang International Property Expo 2009 (PIP09), held at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in Relau, Penang.

Many were seen busy collecting brochures and enquiring about property projects and their attractive incentives, easy financing packages and free gifts. There are 55 exhibitors showcasing their properties, products and services at this 3-day event.

House-buyers have a wide choice of various properties, some with an attractive loan package. I wonder if Wilmington NC real estate comes with such an enticing package too.

Friday Frolics - Are You Truth or Dare

Me, outrageous?! LOL! Well, maybe just a wee bit..

You Are Dare

You are outrageous, adventurous, and wild. You live to have fun. You are all about taking risks and pushing limits. You love the rush of doing something forbidden. Like most daring people, you are highly intelligent and creative. That's why you get bored so easily. You need a lot of stimulation and novelty in your life. You aren't satisfied with the mundane.

Are You Truth or Dare?

Other Outrageous Quizzes

Air Crashes - Tokyo and Montana

MSN reported that In Tokyo, a FedEx cargo plane burst into flames after bouncing off a runway in unusually high winds at Tokyo's main international airport Monday, killing the pilot and copilot and closing a major runway for several hours.

The flight from Guangzhou, China, skipped along the main runway at Narita Airport before skidding to a fiery halt, according to footage from airport security cameras. Firefighters and rescuers immediately swarmed the plane.

The only people onboard the flight, the pilot and copilot, were pulled from the cockpit and taken to a local hospital, where they were later confirmed dead.

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Elsewhere in Montana, USA, there was another air disaster involving a small plane, possibly carrying children on a ski trip. The plane crashed Sunday as it approached the Butte airport, killing 14 to 17 people aboard. The single engine turboprop nose-dived into a cemetery 500 feet from its destination. The aircraft crashed and burned while attempting to land.

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Source: MSN

Earth Hour - Sat., March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm

We are drawing near, the Earth Hour, I mean.  What is Earth Hour?

 

From Wikipedia:

Earth Hour is an annual international event created by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund), held on the last Saturday of March, that asks households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. It was pioneered by WWF Australia and the Sydney Morning Herald in 2007,^[1] and achieved worldwide participation in 2008.

Earth Hour will next take place on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm, local time.

There you have it.  You know what to do during Earth Hour.. to switch off non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour.

 

Earth Hour 2009 aims to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world.   Be a part of that number.

Malaysia is participating this year.

Natasha Richardson

Screen and stage have lost a remarkable actor (actress).  A sudden twist of fate has resulted in the sudden goodbye of actress Natasha Richardson.  She was the wife of Liam Neeson, daughter of Vanessa Redgrave.  Most of you may know her as the mother to the twin girls in Parents Trap in which Lindsay Lohan played the double role as the twins.

Richardson died on Wednesday in a New York hospital after a ski accident on Monday in Mont Tremblant, a ski resort in Quebec, Canada.  She was 45. 

Richardson suffered a head injury while taking a beginner's ski course.  It was reported that the first ambulance sent to the ski resort where Richardson suffered the fall was turned away.  It was also reported that she did not show any visible sign of injury but the ski patrol followed strict procedures and brought her back to the bottom of the slope and insisted she should see a doctor.  She was eventually moved to a Montreal hospital before being transferred to New York.  It was a two-and-a-half-hour trip.  According to a doctor, lack of medical helicopter cost the actress.