October 2012 | Your community humour magazine | issue 145
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WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU NEED A NEW LAWYER 1. You met him in prison.
11. He places a large “No Refunds” sign on
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3. He tells you that his last good case was
McBeal once said…”
a “Budweiser.”
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4. When the prosecutors see who your
v. Mothra.
lawyer is, they high-five each other.
14. Just before trial starts he whispers, “The
5. He picks the jury by playing “duck-duck-
judge is the one with the little hammer,
goose.”
right?”
6. During the trial you catch him playing his
15. Just before he says “Your Honor,” he
Gameboy.
makes those little quotation marks in the
7. He asks a hostile witness to “pull my
air with his fingers.
finger.”
16. The sign in front of his law office reads
8. A prison guard is shaving your head.
“Practicing Law Since 2:25.”
9. Every couple of minutes he yells, “I call
17. Whenever his objection is overruled, he
Jack Daniels to the stand” and proceeds to drink a shot.
tells the judge, “Whatever.” 18. He giggles every time he hears the word
10. He frequently gives juror No. 4 the finger.
K O G D C R H E D N O R A R I
X H J F Z P E G Q W M C A H G
O X C B Q X B K Y T N U O B J
T H A N K S G I V I N G T L U
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S Z D T I A Y Q B D E R V Z Q
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For more information on ECCW, including how to pre-purchase tickets to Extreme Revival and Halloween Hell, visit http://www.ECCW.com or http://shop.ECCW.com. E l i t e C a n a d i a n C h a m pi o n s h i p Wrestling (ECCW) is the longest-running professional wrestling promotion in Canada, and the only Canadian member of the historic National Wrestling Alliance. Since 1996 and its birth as Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, ECCW has prided itself on entertaining fans across British Columbia with its unique style of hard hitting professional wrestling action. ECCW began in 1996 as Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, touring British Columbia and Washington state and quickly establishing a reputation as the home for professional wrestling
action in the area. Monthly events have continued since in Surrey and Vancouver, with the promotion rechristening itself Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling this year, and planning for its upcoming return to New Westminster! ECCW makes its long awaited return to New Westminster on Saturday night, October 6th at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall at 318 Keary Street, for “Extreme Revival!” Tickets start at just $15 for this event, and are selling fast! The event will feature an appearance by legendary former WWF Superstar The Honky Tonk Man, plus a “Triple Threat” main event, where three competitors will compete against
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL 1862 TO 2012 – A 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY October 17, 7:30 p.m. New Westminster Public Library
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WHY MEN NEVER seem to be DEPRESSED Submitted by Judy Bishop
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October 2012 A SCOT MOVES TO CANADA A Scotsman moves to Canada and attends his first baseball game. The first batter approaches the batters’ box, takes a few swings and then hits a double. Everyone is on their feet screaming “Run” The next batter hits a single. The Scotsman listens as the crowd again cheers “RUN RUN”. The Scotsman is enjoying the game and begins screaming with the fans. The fifth batter comes up and four balls go by. The Umpire calls: “Walk.” The batter starts his slow trot to first base. The Scot stands up and screams, “Run ye lazy hump, RRUNN!” The people around him begin laughing. Embarrassed, the Scot sits back down. A friendly fan notes the man’s embarrassment, leans over and explains, “He can’t run… he’s got four balls.” The Scot stands up and screams: “Walk with pride, Laddie!”
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IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE The teacher said; “Take a pencil and paper, and write an essay with the title ‘If I Were a Millionaire.’” Everyone but Joe, who leaned back with arms folded, began to write feverishly. “What’s the matter,” the teacher asked. “Why don’t you begin?” “I’m waiting for my secretary,” Joe replied.
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THE PHARMACIST Submitted by Jim Nicholas
Upon arriving home, a husband was met at the door by his sobbing wife. Tearfully she explained, “It’s the druggist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone. I had to call multiple times before he would even answer the phone.” Immediately, the husband drove downtown to confront the druggist and demand an apology. Before he could say more than a word or two, the druggist told him, “Now, just a minute, listen to my side of it. This morning the alarm failed to go off, so I was late getting up. I went without breakfast and hurried out to the car, just to realize that I’d locked the house with both house and car keys inside and had to break a window to get my keys. “Then, driving a little too fast, I got a speeding ticket. Later, when I was about three blocks from the store, I had a flat tire.”
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POETIC JUSTICE A poet and a scientist were traveling together on a plane. The scientist was bored and said to the poet, “Hey, you, do you want to play a game? I’ll ask you a question, and if you get it wrong, you give me $5. Then,
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you ask me a question, and if I can’t answer it, I’ll give you $5.” The poet thought about this for a moment, but he decided against it, seeing that the scientist was obviously a very bright man. He politely turned down the scientist’s offer. The scientist, who was really bored, tried again. “Look, I’ll ask you a question, and if you can’t answer it, you give me $5. Then you ask me a question, and if I can’t answer it, I’ll give you $50.” The poet agreed. “Okay,” the scientist said, “what is the exact distance between the Earth and the Moon?” The poet, obviously not knowing the answer, didn’t stop to think about the scientist’s question. He took a $5 bill out of his pocket and handed it to the scientist. The scientist happily accepted the bill and promptly said, “Okay, now it’s your turn.”
Midnight Dance by Valerie Parks ©2012 Was it illusion or reality that hot steamy night I danced with a ghost? I woke slick with sweat to the feather light touch of a hand caressing my cheek. It must have been a dream, there was no one there. I looked out the window. Twinkling lights beckoned me. I walked naked into the mist shrouded garden. A figure appeared, his arms outstretched to enfold me. He held me close to his body. Wind chimes tinkled and the night was filled with music.
We swayed gently moving to the beat of an ancient rhythm. The garden and house faded away. We danced on a cloud the moon glowing above. Mist dissipated with the dawn. I woke slick with sweat. Snatches of the dream still lingered. Was it a dream? Bits of grass clung to my feet.
The poet thought about this for a few minutes, then asked, “All right, what goes up a mountain on three legs, but comes down on four?” The bright glow quickly vanished from the scientist’s face. He thought about this for a long time, taking out his notepad and making numerous calculations. He finally gave up on his notepad and took out his laptop, using his Multimedia Encyclopedia. As the plane was landing the scientist gave up. He reluctantly handed the poet a $50 bill. The poet accepted it graciously, getting ready to stand up. “Wait” the scientist
Valerie Parks has two published books of poetry. Her latest book “Wisdom of a Thousand Fools” is a deep look into the human psyche with all its confidences and frailties and her previous book “Pathways” is a walk through a myriad of emotions. She speaks loudly in a quiet voice that is original, compassionate, distinct and somewhat reminiscent of Rod McKuen meets Leonard Cohen. Her first book was “Walking Along The Quay” and she has been published in “Pioneer News”, “Tickled by Thunder”, “Island Treasures” and five Anthologies.
shouted, “you can’t do this to me! What’s the answer?” The poet looked at the scientist and calmly put a $5 bill into his hand.
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October 2012 ALL I NEED TO KNOW IN LIFE, I LEARNED FROM MY HORSE Submitted by Jim Nicholas
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October 2012 ONE GOLF BALL Two golfing friends were about to tee off, when one fellow noticed that his partner had but one golf ball. “Don’t you have at least one other ball”, he asked. “Nope, I only need one ball.” “Are you sure? What happens if you lose that one?” “This is a very special golf ball. You can’t lose it, so I don’t need another one.” “What do you mean you can’t lose it! What happens if you slice your shot and the ball goes in the lake?” “That’s okay, this special golf ball senses when it’s under water and it puts out a steam of bubbles. I’ll be able to retrieve it. You can’t lose this ball” “Well what happens if you hit it into the long rough?” “No problem, you see, this ball can detect the long grass and it sends up puffs of fluorescent smoke. I’ll be able to see it easily. You can’t lose this ball” Exasperated, the friend asks, “Okay. Let’s say our game goes late, the sun goes down, and you hit your ball deep into the trees and it gets lost among the bushes and shrubs?. What are you going to do then?” “That’s okay too. You see, this special ball can sense the darkness and it makes a
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October 2012 ARIES: You know you are right, just don’t beat people over the head to believe in your views. Expand your mind and open up new dimensions for yourself. TAURUS: Tensions may arise in regards to values and objects such as property or possessions. There will be a death of the old and a birth of the new. GEMINI: Compromise is important within all relationships. Fights with partners may come to play during this time. Avoid all needless controversy. CANCER: Your daily life really picks up speed. Share what you feel instead of bottling it all up. Do something physical in order to avoid health problems. LEO: All love relationships grow more intense. Let your energies roam where they may before you settle into a plan of action. Children play a significant role. VIRGO: Working hard around your home will reap benefits in the future. However, controversies within the home may arise. Avoid fights with your mate. LIBR A: Neighbors and relatives may get on your nerves during this time. Try not defending your ideas but incorporating them with others ideas. Your mind is active. SCORPIO: Your financial position is not a sign of your personal wealth. Disputes over property may arise. Don’t shove your beliefs down other peoples throats. SAGITTARIUS: You now have the chance to show the world what you can do. You may have to fight for your rights. If so, do it diplomatically. CAPRICORN: Take a look at your past behaviors and make note what has not worked for you. A good time to work alone or in a social field helping others. AQUARIUS: A time to formulate your goals and go after them with gusto. All group activities will work in your benefit. Problems with friends may arise. PISCES: Authority figures may try to block you during this time. Stand down to any arguments or flare ups. It’s not worth the battle at all.
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Multi Use Civic Facility / Office Tower Update The new Multi Use Civic Facility (MUCF) and office tower project is underway downtown at the corner of 8th & Columbia and is scheduled for completion in 2014. This exciting project is being partially-funded through a Development Assistance Compensation (DAC) agreement between the Province of British Columbia, BC Lottery Corporation, Starlight Casino and the City of New Westminster. The new iconic facility will serve the community, stimulate tourism and spur economic development through its many amenities including a 350 seat theatre, conference and meeting facilities, multipurpose rooms, arts studios, museums and tourist information centre. The nine storey office tower will deliver 139,000 square feet of class A LEED Gold office space into the downtown, directly across the street from SkyTrain. For more information visit “Projects on the Go� at www.newwestcity.ca
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