Today we visit with Claire Titley and Eric Finch - Friends Like These
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
I hate to bring up such a downer subject, but such is the world, apparently…A new survey says that about one in 3 people believe the world will end during their lifetime. Scientists say apocalyptic thinking is far more common than many assume, and is no longer limited to those on the “fringes of society”. The study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, surveyed more than 3,400 people in the United States and Canada. Researchers found beliefs about the “end times” vary widely, from fears of human-caused disasters like climate change or nuclear war, to religious ideas about divine intervention. Lead author Matthew Billet, who conducted the research at University of British Columbia, said these views can shape how people interpret risks and whether they support actions to prevent global catastrophes.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Original ‘John Rambo’ actor Sylvester Stallone has come aboard the upcoming “Rambo” prequel as an executive producer. It’ll be the first time that Stallone has ever produced a Rambo movie. The latest installment will take the 44-year-old franchise to 6 titles. Stallone isn’t starring in the movie, which covers the events preceding 1982’s “First Blood”. Noah Centineo takes over as ‘Rambo’. Stallone was a writer on the previous 5 Rambo movies, which have grossed over $819M globally. He also directed the 2008 installment “Rambo”.
“Saturday Night Live UK” has found its U.S. home. The British version of the world’s most famous late-night show is coming to Peacock a day after it airs on Sky. The full cast was introduced last week via a trailer. The UK version will follow a similar format to the U.S. show, and creator Lorne Michaels has been across the pond lately, helping in the writers room. The initial order is for 6 episodes. SNL UK kicks off on March 21 and episodes will be available on Peacock the following day. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/f3xp9uc6
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The average person spends about six months of their life waiting at red lights. Those small pauses add up over time. Traffic delays are a surprisingly large part of modern life.
JOKE
OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
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You know those AI-generated caricatures taking over your social feed? The ones that promise a cartoon version of you…but keep asking for “just one more detail”? A cybersecurity expert says the trend may be less harmless fun and more a slick privacy trap. Cybersecurity expert Claudiu Popa, CEO of Data Risk Canada, warns the trend carries serious privacy and environmental risks. Popa says these tools are designed to pull as much information as possible out of the user, turning playful prompts from chatbots into what he calls an “attention trap.” He argues people may unknowingly consent to data collection that benefits for-profit companies, including data brokers. Popa feels that the trend highlights growing concerns around consent and data misuse, not to mention the broader environmental cost of AI infrastructure.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“You talking to me?” — Taxi Driver — Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) — 1976
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The phrase: “And the winner is…” was discontinued in 1989. Presenters are now required to say, “And the Oscar goes to …”
✓ During the Alaskan gold rush, potatoes were worth their weight in gold.
✓ Some air fresheners contain numbing agents, which anesthetize the nose.
✓ Puma, cougar, panther and mountain lion are names for the exact same animal. The scientific name is puma.
✓ By applying even pressure to the top and bottom of an egg, it’s nearly impossible to break it by squeezing.
WEIRD NEWS
Wendy’s has posted what very well could be your dream job, if you love fast-food: Chief Tasting Officer. The fully remote role pays $100,000(!!) and involves sampling Wendy’s menu items, sharing opinions, and creating social media content about burgers, fries and Frostys. The company says the viral listing is real, and the position is “a job AI can’t steal because…no mouth, duh.” The job also includes a “Wendy’s-approved amount of chaos.” Interested? Submit a video explaining why you deserve the gig, and show off your tasting skills and personality. Beyond eating, the chosen candidate will help shape Wendy’s online presence with vlog-style taste tests and commentary on food trends. LINK: https://www.wendyschieftastingofficer.com/
QUESTION OF THE DAY
20% of office workers have one of THESE in their desk. What is it?
Answer: A toothbrush
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
A Reddit user recently posted the question: “What’s the funniest excuse you’ve heard someone use to leave work early?” The responses didn’t disappoint. Here are some of the most preposterous…
☞ “My dog locked my son out of the house.”
☞ “My reflection looked ‘judgy,’ I needed a mental health day to repair things with the mirror.”
☞ “My cat was having an existential crisis and wouldn’t stop meowing.”
☞ “I told my boss I had to leave early once because my kid got a pea stuck up his nose. Unfortunately, it was true.”
☞ “The parrot got out and was chasing my wife around the house.”
☞ “My goldfish was drowning.”
☞ “A squirrel fell down my chimney and was in my house.”
☞ “My husband said he needed to leave to exfoliate…we did have a spa day.”
☞ “I have a casserole in the oven.”
☞ “Tylenol PM mix-up made me leave before it kicked in.”
☞ “He claimed his mother said he needed to leave early because his car was low on gas. I still haven’t figured that out.”
☞ “His wife was having problems conceiving. So he had to go home any time his wife called, thinking the time might be right.”
GOOD NEWS
American
Idol Singer Puts Music Dreams On Hold To Save His Son
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
