This is a genuine complaint to ASDA customer services about a pizza with no topping. So hilarious, it has got me in stitches.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
English is Important - Air China "talks" to JFK Ground
(via Japan Probe)
According to Japan Probe, there was a similar incident with China Southern Airline at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Aichi Prefecture.
Let’s hope there will be no major incidents while the airlines in China addresses the language issue (which they deny of course).
Microsoft Ad – The Real Truth About Laptop Hunting
Microsoft ads are getting better. This time it’s about the cost of getting a laptop. A great strategy to tackle Apple but not so good for Dell, HP and other computers companies with their already thin profit margin.
But for the current financial market situation, it’s perfect.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
BBC Documentary – Alexander the Great
Part 1 of 31 (4-8 minutes per part) series on Alexander the Great. I had Google Maps opened while watching each episode so I can trace Alexander’s conquest. Now I can understand why he is called ‘The Great’!
Before The Internet – The BBS Documentary
Yes, there is a world before the internet. In the late 80 till 94 the BBS and fidonet was my internet.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Lomo Photography - Documentary
Part 1 of 7 on YouTube. Interesting how this camera, originally meant for spy photography was relegated to a consumer camera due to its chromatic aberration flaw. Discovered by 2 Austrian students in the 90s, it now has a cult following. An interesting story, it even involves Vladimir Putin.
How I wish they make a digital version. That will make taking Lomo pictures much easier.
The Truth About Bottled Water
Maybe in the US the water is good enough, but the same cannot be said for some parts of the world.
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GPS Leads Driver to Cliff's Edge
I'm afraid GPS will be the cause of a major accident very soon.
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Dear A.I.G., I Quit! - NYTimes.com
Another controversial resignation letter.
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6 Reasons North Korea is the Funniest Evil Dictatorship Ever
Really you have to check out the official web site.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Faster Part – MotoGP Documentary
I used to follow MotoGP during the early 90s with Wayne Gardner and other great riders. Here’s part 1 of 12.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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Numa Numa: Part 4 - CollegeHumor Video
It's becoming pathetic.
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Nespresso Pitches 'Luxury' Coffee for Lean Times - BusinessWeek
A cheaper espresso fix?
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How (and Why) Athletes Go Broke
Interesting read.
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101 Undiscovered Freebies: The List - PC World
Free is good.
On Woman Drives Car Into Building Gap
Woman Drives Car Into Building Gap - Watch more Funny Videos
I’m more interested in how she gets the car there.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Liberia's Blackboard Blogger
Liberia's Blackboard Blogger from WhiteAfrican on Vimeo.
You heard right. Blackboard Blogger, not Internet Blogger. Looks like blogging of petrol prices takes up half the board.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Lily Allen – Not Fair
This is one great alternative music from Lily Allen. Funny song with an unusual lyrics. But most of all she looks stunning.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
On The Playboy Archive
1954-2006 (one issue a year) all free to view online. Requires Microsoft Silverlight plugin (like Flash). Seriously the Playboy articles were really good during their 25 years, but of course there are other things besides the articles.
Friday, March 20, 2009
On Jenga Pistol
Way cooler than the original. Unfortunately you will have to build the pistol since it’s not a commercial product.
Notte Sento – A Short Film
Notte Sento (English subtitles) from napdan on Vimeo.
A zero dialogue Italian stop-motion short film about a girl stuck in Rome overnight. And nice music too.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Dashuhua – Poor Man’s Fireworks
The display is awesome. And dangerous. Base on the meaning I reckon it’s call æ‰“æ ‘èŠ±. Interesting name.
Bat Hung On For a Ride Into Space
Another news about space, this time it is a sad story.
A small bat that was spotted blasting off with the space shuttle Sunday and clinging to the back side of Discovery's external fuel tank apparently held on throughout the launch.
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Officials at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., where Discovery launched from a seaside pad, said the bat's outlook after launch appears grim.
"Based on images and video, a wildlife expert who provides support to the center said the small creature was a free tail bat that likely had a broken left wing and some problem with its right shoulder or wrist," NASA officials said Tuesday. "The animal likely perished quickly during Discovery's climb into orbit."
Here’s the slideshow of the launch with the bat. Poor thing.
Panhandling Cat
This cat panhandles on the streets of Belarus with a sign that reads “need money for meat and fish, bless you,” and he appears to pull in piles of money. He clearly needs a new sign though. I'm thinking something along the lines of “kitteh needz muney 4 cheezburger, plz an thank u.”
More info on the cat at Miss Cellania. In these economic times even a cat has to earn its living.
Space – For around $120
A group of Spanish students have captured amazing pictures of space 32km above the ground using only a balloon and a $120 camera. More pictures over at ninemsn.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
New Rules To F1 – Champion to be decided by race wins
(via Autoblog)
In other words, Lewis Hamilton would not be the champion if this rule is in place last year.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
My Own LOLCAT Images
My feeble attempt at creating lolcat pictures with my cats. Had some help with the lolcat translator since they all have to speak their version of broken English.
Caught them rummaging our drawers. Still not sure what they were looking for.
On Unicef Landmine Sticker
Click to enlarge.
(via adgoodness)
Interesting way to make people to be more aware of the dangers of landmine.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Pop Mail For Hotmail – Now Available Worldwide
(via Lifehacker)
One step closer to consolidating all my email accounts. Now if only Yahoo will do the same (and not just for their paying accounts).
Friday, March 13, 2009
Design Classics-The London Underground Map
Interesting documentary on Harry Beck and his design of the London Underground Map that is used by virtually every underground in the world today.
On The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Diamond Heist
(via Wired)
The real Italian Job. If the allegation of double cross is true, then this is even better than any Hollywood script. Definitely a good read.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Documentary - When Moors Ruled Europe
Link
Wonderful documentary. Makes one rethink the impact of Muslim knowledge in Europe during the middle age, from Algebra, medicine, the inquisition and even the Renaissance.
Charlie Rose interview of Jeff Bezos -Amazon
Link
Interesting. Topics goes from Kindle2, reusable energy to even cloud computing.
On a Conversation with Twitter about the Future of Technology in Government
Interesting video of how Twitter can be use for emergency response in the government agencies.
So refreshing to see a politician like the SF mayor using twitter. Here in Singapore, most of our politicians can’t even maintain their own blogs, let alone understand Twitter. At the very least, emergency response using Twitter would be a good start.
Daft Punk - Sequel
It’s back. Now with the flash based synthesizer board from Najle you can create your own version using your keyboard.
Here’s the viral video Daft Hand for reference.
There is even a Disney Dwarfed Punk version. Enjoy.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
On A Vision of Students Today
What wrong with a chalkboard/whiteboard? I got through my education on that. Maybe today’s Dilbert can share some light.
On Bridge Peeling Trucks Like A Can Opener
Watch Bridge Hates Trucks on CollegeHumor
Link
Fun to watch the destruction, as long as it does not involve yourself.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Documentary - Antonio Gaudi
I am not really a fan of Gaudi. That said, it’s one of the defining feature of Barcelona, especially when one intends to visit the city.
Monday, March 9, 2009
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