What? Is that warm weather?

Thank goodness it's finally warmer. I could actually walk to volleyball last night and not have my nostrils frozen together by the time I got there.

If you're a Star Trek fan, and even if you're not but are familiar with the characters, you'll find this funny. I promise. Thank you, YouTube.

The good old Atari days. I didn't actually have an Atari as a kid, but friends did. I was an Intellivision owner, but if you can remember grabbing that joystick and firing away at Space Invaders, you'll enjoy hanging your coat on it.

You know what a fan I am of great marketing, and this is not - unless you consider very annoying to be clever. I can't believe this made it on TV.

Because we are so cultured at the Friday File, I need to post some beautiful pictures of one of the largest waterfalls in the world, Iguassu. Look and enjoy.

Well, we survived the Great Blizzard of '07, and now the States is getting hammered, as evidenced by these pictures. This makes me wonder, what's worse: a blizzard, or a sand storm? I think I'll pick a blizzard, because there's nothing more annoying than sand in your shorts.

And to finish today, the cold weather can play havoc with vehicles. Trouble starting, wear and tear - all made worse when you add water to the mix.

Have a great Friday, everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! It's that time of year for overpriced flowers and unashamed commercial money-making. Here's hoping that the spirit of the day stays with you throughout the year. Staying with the theme of the day - parallel dating.

It's Friday!

I've had enough of the cold weather - it can warm up anytime. My parents are in Texas right now and have the audacity to complain about the cold weather at night, and how they have to turn the furnace on. Poor babies. I don't think my furnace has turned off in days.

This one is devoted to Leanne, our resident bee expert. Check out the video about Japanese bees - I don't think I want to mess with them, although it would definitely be warmer than here.

You know what a fan we at the Friday File are of creative furniture, and this is one of the most creative pieces we have seen. Need a chair to fit in a corner? Around a corner? How about seating for two? Three? No problem, just pull out the folding chair.

Do you ever get confused about who you are? Not your name, but what you do. When people ask you what your job title is, can you actually tell them? Sometimes it helps to be able to ask someone, like a friendly security guard.

When I was in college, one of my responsibilities was to unlock the buildings early in the morning. Some of the guys in the dorm also wanted me to wake them up. One guy was particularly difficult to wake up - I literally had to put both hands on his back and shake him as hard as I could. He could have used the Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock.

Have a great Friday, everyone!

Robotic Arm Rides, 5 Cents

Thrill-seeker? Love amusement parks? Go for a ride on the robotic arm. I hope it's not run by Windows. (Make sure you watch the video)

Don't Forget to Tuck in Your Plasma...

It's always been a problem: you buy a beautiful 50" plasma TV for your bedroom, but where do you put it? Wouldn't it be nice to be able to put it away when you're not using it? Why not slip it under the bed? Your underwear is already under there. (Make sure to watch the video)

Good Old NES

Did you have a Nintendo at one time? You know, Duck Hunt, Mario Bros., etc... Someone on eBay is selling every game ever made for the NES, so if you're nostalgic for those yesteryears, go on over and make a bid. You may want to pool your money with a friend, though, because at the time of this posting it was up over $220,000 US.

Indoors, women are useful - even pleasant!

Yes, according to this ad, it's true - men are better than women. We owe the sweater industry a debt of gratitude for taking the time and money to show us the way. By the way, if I ever look like those two, shoot me.

Shaq...

Professional athletes make ridiculous amounts of money. Well, except for the CFL. So what kind of things do they blow their money on? Oh, all kinds of things. Today's example: Shaq's vehicle.

Need Help Cutting Your Chicken?

This is both interesting and scary. If you feel the need to protect yourself on a plane or are frustrated with the plastic cutlery, but can't seem to get past security with a normal knife, then you need the Sapphire Knife. No metal, can't be detected, but can cut through glass. Insert curiosity/horror here.

We're Back, Baby!!

Yes, this post is officially being made from our new home. Things have finally quieted down a bit, so I'm taking the time to make a post.

We survived the Great Blizzard of 2007. It was pretty crazy here - I stayed home from work for a day and a half because, well, it would have been stupid to leave the house. Of course, it didn't stop some people from going out. This video isn't from the blizzard, but from bad driving conditions in Portland. These people should've stayed home.

Stupid Is As Stupid Does...

We all used to do stupid things as kids. What level we stopped at depended on our risk factor and the people we were hanging out with. Did you ever try flattening a can of WD-40 with a sledgehammer? If you didn't, here's what will happen. If you did, well, I hope your eyebrows have grown back.

My Kingdom for a Night's Sleep

Sleep deprived. That's the best way to describe parenthood. Forget the adjectives rewarding, fulfilling or "so cute". Did you know parents of a newborn lose between 400 and 750 hours of sleep the first year? This and 39 other facts about sleep can be found here.

Back in Business!!

Wow! The last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. First, on December 15, our second daughter was born. Yipee! It was a much better experience than the first in every single aspect. She is doing great and even sleeping sometimes.

Next, 1 day after our daughter was born, I travelled to Saskatoon for a final interview with the company I will be working for. Yes, that's right, we are moving to Saskatoon. We have already bought a house there and are busy lining up moving dates, mortgages, lawyers, etc. It's been crazy, but that's our style: Go big or go home.

So that's the big news. Want more details? Drop me a line and I can fill you in on all the juicy tidbits.

And today's link: Think you live in poverty? Check out this site - you may be richer than you think. Something to be thankful for today.

The World's Dumbest Criminal

Let this be a lesson to you: If you're going to rob a liquor store, make sure you're sober.

I Call Shotgun!!

We've all done it. You're going out somewhere and you don't want to ride in the backseat, so you call shotgun to sit in the front. Problem is, someone else calls it as well. What do you do? Well, you could beat each other up until the last person standing gets the seat, or you could refer to the shotgun guide to see who gets it. I'd print out a copy and keep it in your wallet. You never know.

In Memory of Oreo

Now that's a load!

Go ahead, keep eating. Eat all you want. Get as fat as possible. Why? Because society is accomodating your girth. Wider seats in planes, wider seats in lecture theatres, and now wider toilets. The Great-John Toilet. Holds up to 2000 pounds. More cheesecake, anyone?

The Eternal Question

It is the defining question of our generation, one that has both puzzled and frustrated all of us at some time: Why does orange juice taste bad after brushing your teeth? At long last, we have an answer.

It's Friday, but don't tell anyone!

Well, my horoscope was wrong. It said I would be invincible with my decisions this week. BAH! After inviting some people to a fowl supper this week and then embarassingly not being able to get tickets to ordering 2 for 1 pasta and getting exactly what I ordered (imagine!), the week has not gone smooth. I'm considering writing my own horoscope section. Who does those things, anyway? And what kind of training do you need? I'm thinking none. Just slap some possible jibber-jabber down and your done. Hmmm... I wonder how well they get paid?

Pirates are all the rage this year because of the Pirates of the Caribean movie. Sure, the pirate life looks like fun and games - the open sea, swashbuckling, Davey Jones - but have you ever stopped and considered some of the hardships they face?

I know we have some '80s readers out there, people who grew up in the days of Atari and Intellivision. What a great Christmas gift idea - Space Invaders cufflinks. Unfortunately, this item already sold in an auction, but you could contact the seller and see if he could make some more for you.

If we've learned anything from Calvin and Hobbes, it's that babysitting can be a tough, thankless job. From changing diapers to running after kids to running to the hospital, it is a trying gig. Especially if a bear knocks on the door.

I like my sports. My wife will tell you that I can get quite focused on a football game and tune everything else out. It's nice to know I'm not alone.

How many of you are there? This site will tell you how many people share your name in the United States. Sadly not for Canada, but I can tell you that only 1 person in the entire USA has my combination of first and last name.

Need to waste some time? If you're a pro at spotting the differences in the pictures in the little challenge in the newspaper, you'll enjoy this site.

And finally, for the photographer in your life, show them this telephoto lens. I'm not sure how far you can see with this thing, but if you have one, I don't want to know what you're doing with it.

Have a great Friday, everyone!

It's Friday!! (again)

Yes, you may have noticed the post below says Friday as well, but my statistics show that no one looked at my blog during the week, so there! If you really miss the daily posts, let me know, but until then, this will truly turn into The Friday File.

Headline of the week: Death-row prisoner gets pregnant in solitary.

Halloween is coming fast, and if you're the type that goes crazy with decorating, you should check out the great haunted furniture at this site.

Viagra. The word itself makes men dance and women ride bicycles while singing. Put the musical theatre back in your marriage with these Viagra Spam Recipes.

I always enjoyed Bugs Bunny. The wise-cracks, the slapstick, the carrots. Mmm, carrots, We dug our carrots up last weekend, and they were delicious. Only one problem: they were all orange. But, carrots are orange, you say. Not rainbow carrots, I say.

We still have pumpkin pie left over from Thanksgiving, and it is still delicious. If you crave the taste of pumpkin pie, you should try pumpkin pie coffee. Personally, I don't drink coffee, plus the pumpkin head on the label scares me.

And to finish off, since we seem to be on a food kick, these guys sang their order at McDonalds. Great stuff, very creative.

Have a great Friday, everyone!