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Starbucks?!
2007-09-12 08:24:00
Whoah! Starbuck Coffee is EVERYWHERE! No kidding... from Taipei to Moscow and even Cyprus! When a brand is that popular, the pirates will be out to confused patrons with an improvised version of the popular chain... as you can see.. here's the original:Ladies and Gents... presenting SETARBAK KOPI!Anyone wanna invest in this franchise? heh heh!
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Off to Sydney
2007-09-12 08:12:00
I'll be moving to Sydney ...! Yep! Got a job down there and will be starting on Monday. I reckon I'm gonna miss Brisbane... love the lifestyle, friends, chruch, CLAY, sunny weather, and the level 6 water restriction. :P Thank you guys for all your prayers, encouragement and making me feel right at home here in Australia. I still can't believe how two years just flew by! I'll still be making trips up to Brisbane and also pls continue to pray for me as I start my life all over agin in Sydney. :)

Global Warming vs Home Prices?
2007-09-10 18:15:00
Despite higher interest rates, average home prices continue to rise. So... what's the REAL reason behind the increase in home prices?Here's what I think... global warming is causing home prices to go up. Here's the proof:This graph is the Earth's surface temperature:Meanwhile, the following graph represents the inflation adjusted cost of a home. Coincidence? Maybe not.
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APEC's $250m security cracked by comics
2007-09-07 08:58:00
A prank by a TV comedy crew has turned into an international incident and it could end up making a laughing stock of the entire (APEC) security machine.$250 million was spent to keep dignitaries safe... and 11 members of the comedy show, one dressed as binLaden, drove through two security checkpoints before being stopped within metres of President Bush's hotel.The Cast members put together a sham motorcade, hiring two motorcycles and three cars on which they put Canadian flags. Police waved the motorcade through two checkpoints before pulling it over near the hotel. Here's the 'security' tag they used to penetrade the security measures... The 10 men and one woman were charged under new APEC laws on entering a restricted area without justification.Police are furious about the prank... "I don't see a funny side to what's happened today. I don't see a funny side at all," NSW Police Minister David Campbell said.
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APEC Traditional Costume for 2007?
2007-09-05 16:20:00
Giant fence, sniffer dogs, secret service, helicopter patrol... daunting security issues aside, one of the biggest headaches facing Australia’s APEC summit organizers is how to clothe 21 world leaders in traditional costume in a country with no national dress. If you don't know, at the end of each Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation APEC summit, leaders pose for a photograph in a costume that represents the host nation.hahaha... whoever came up with the idea of posing Pacific-area leaders in the national dress of the host nation was onto a winner. While other regional meetings have their charms... Apec's dressing up session at least makes for good photographs (really!).ahh.. this was one of the best costume, Hanoi 2006.Then, there was Thailand, 2003.China, 2001.As Australia does not have a definitive national dress, some have suggested the leaders could be wearing swimming costumes, nicknamed "budgie smugglers" for men, and thongs or flip-flops -- traditional Aussie beach attire....
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The Leaning Tower of... Pisa?
2007-09-03 13:24:00
This is the latest research from inova! Due to an abberation in the earth’s magnetic/gravitational force, scientists, geologists and architectural historians verified long held theories that the famed Leaning Tower of Pisa does not actually lean at all, and that it is actually the adjacent Duomo that does.Geotechnical engineer and astrologist Bobby Bieber BFD released the details of the findings to the UK Telegraph. Mr. Bieber stated that the “leaning” of the tower is actually an illusion accidentally perpetrated by the thousands of visitors to the historic site.“With few exceptions, visitors to this site photograph themselves, friends and others ‘holding up’ the tower. It’s a cheap photographic trick, but it falls apart when the camera is held properly. This myth has been blown wa-a-ay out of proportion.”When asked about Galileo’s famed gravity experiments, Mr. Bieber responded:“All of the mystery surrounding Ol’ Gilly [Gallileo] points to chicanery. He was a ...
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Microsoft Surface demo, with a twist
2007-09-01 13:44:00
Microsoft Surface is the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Corp. It turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. If you haven't seen the Microsoft Surface demo it's pretty exciting. It is like watching the movie Minority Report with the promise of an actual product. The demo is here:Looks exciting and promising huh? Let's watch it again... but with a different commentary; It deflates the excitement quite a bit doesn't it? I reckon it's hilarious!
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uh... can you find the United States on a map?
2007-08-30 07:33:00
Here the question: Recent polls have shown a fifth of Americans can't locate the US on a world map. Why do you think this is? There's no easy answer to that - as Miss Teen USA entrant, Lauren Caitlin Upton of South Carolina, found to her cost, the YouTube clip featured below has been viewed more than eight million times, subjecting her to national ridicule.In a panicked response that included asia, the Iraq and South Africa, the 18-year-old sounded just like a deer in headlights would, if it could talk... IMHO.. she answered pretty well considering the fact that it is not an easy question. Anyways have no fear! I've cooked up something that WILL help future Miss Teen USA contestants answer the question IF it comes up again...:D
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Funny: Alonso vs Hamilton F1 Ad
2007-08-28 10:04:00
In a press conference after the Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary, Lewis Hamilton , McLaren’s rookie sensation, spoke about getting the silent treatment from Fernando Alonso . The teammates hadn’t talked since one of the most awkward sights in Formula One qualifying.Here's a quick recap for my non-F1 readers; With just over two minutes left in the decisive third session of qualifying, Alonso pulled into the pits for fresh tires before his final run at securing the pole. Waiting behind him was Hamilton. The crew replaced the tires, gave the car a quick once-over and raised the lollipop, a signal for Alonso to go. Only Alonso didn’t go. He stayed put in the pit box for another nine seconds, Hamilton still waiting behind him, and the crew standing around looking stupified.Alonso sits in front of Hamilton for an addtional 9s in the pits during the Hungarian F1.If Formula One Management hadn’t forced YouTube to take down the clips you could see it all for yourself. You could watch...
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Evidence of Global Warming
2007-08-27 13:25:00
What's the big deal with global warming? Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation.An increase in global temperatures is expected to cause other changes, including sea level rise, increased intensity of extreme weather events, and changes in the amount and pattern of precipitation. Other effects include changes in agricultural yields, glacier retreat, species extinctions and increases in the ranges of disease vectors.So how did this happen? Water vapour, carbon-dioxide and methane form a natural blanket of air around the Earth. However, the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation has led to a massive increase in the amount of carbon-dioxide released into the atmosphere. We are also releasing larger quantities of other greenhouse gases, such as methane and nitrous oxide.The surface of the earth is heated by the sun. As it warms up, it reflects heat back into the atmo...
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Saturday Nite Live: QLD Roar vs Adelaide Utd
2007-08-26 18:31:00
ugh.. I noticed that haven't done a personal post for quite awhile. So, I've decided to do one on my off day. ;)The Hyundai A-League is back! I reckon this will be an exciting year for the league! The expectation's there... with new marquee signings (in particular those from Brazil - with no less than 13 samba boys spread across the competition's eight clubs!), new franchise team, and bigger crowd!Anyways, few of us went to the first match of the season in Suncorp Stadium where home team, Queensland Roar take on Adelaide United! I was expecting a though match for Queenland as Adelaides' got a favourable record in Suncorp Stadium, unbeaten by the Roar in three previous meetings... and they had a pretty good pre season.The match sure did not disappoint. Equal chances on both side of the field and the highlight of the match was a disallowed goal for Queensland Roar and as expected, Queensland Roar captain and marquee signing Craig Moore was sent off for a second bookable challenge...
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What to do with Mobile Speed Cameras
2007-08-25 08:19:00
Ahh... those speed camera vans are everywhere! These mobile speed cameras are increasingly being used by the police to enforce speed limits...In the UK last year the numbers of mobile speed cameras hidden on motorcycle, police van and cars have risen by more than a third. The worst is... it can be ANYWHERE! I've heard of ppl getting caught on one of these mobile camera located right over the slope! :PAnyways... here's a newspaper clipping on what some Aussie boys did to a speed camera van. hahaha... very creative!
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Master G: Words of Wisdom
2007-08-24 19:19:00
Wise words from Master G;Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference.
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Things to do during wild weather
2007-08-23 08:00:00
Wild weather is continuing to play havoc across Australia's south-east Queensland, with the Sunshine Coast feeling the brunt of the storm this morning.There is still a severe weather warning for dangerous surf and damaging winds up to 90km/h, and all Gold Coast beaches and most on the Sunshine Coast are closed.The wild weather is due to continue until Friday. So for those surfer dudes, they will be so disappointed not being able to surf for the week. For those who love the waves, here's my suggestion on how to keep busy when the beaches are closed. ;)No, it's not wakeboarding...It's STREET BOARDING~!~!All you need is your wakeboarding gear, a little flood and a SUV.
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Windows Vista Digital Watermark Replicated by Pirates?
2007-08-21 05:41:00
This have been around for awhile... a spanish user of Windows Vista has discovered a photo owith 3 people on his Windows Vista DVD. According to Microsoft, the photo acts as a digital watermark to make it more difficult to replicate a Windows Vista DVD. Have a look:Can you see it yet?Cool huh? Well, Microsoft commented that the digital watermark will make it more difficult for pirates to replicate a Windows DVD... looks like those pirates are more resourceful... they came out with thier own watermark. Here's what I discovered:Can you see it yet?haha... dang! Have a good one! ^_-
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