Monday, October 31, 2005
Happy Birthday My Sweet Heart !!!
-thethinker-
Monday, October 31, 2005
31 Oct 2005 ... Today is the 25th birthday of my special one...
I would like to dedicate this special poem specially for her..
There are things I'd like to say to you my love on your special day:
I am forever thankful God sent you my way.
Like a gift from up above,
you showed me how it is to feel real love.
I know many mountains we've had to climband
sometimes forever has seemed like a very long time.
Yes, we've endured our share of pain,
but together we have so much to gain.
Bigger mountains may lie ahead,
but together there is no hill we can not tread.
So always remember my love for you,
and there is nothing together we can not do.
I'll be here forever - my love is true.
The person beside me, that would be you.
I want you to know that you are a very special person
who has touched and warmed many lives including mine.
I also want you to know how much I appreciate you.
Have a very happy birthday!
Feel The Music
-thethinker-
Monday, October 31, 2005
Beethoven just wishes he could have lived to see this. A new device has been created by a product design student in London to allow deaf poeple to “feel” music using vibrations through an audio speaker. The “Vibrato” by Shane Kerwin actually connects to a speaker and relays the sounds of different instruments through unique vibrations for each individual one. And apart from feeling music, the deaf and hard-of-hearing can also create their own tunes by connecting the speaker to a computer.
Speaker helps deaf to ‘feel’ music [CNN]
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Fook Yu Tu
-thethinker-
Saturday, October 29, 2005
A man from China was being detained at the airport customs.
"Name?" asked the officer.
"Fook Yu" answered the Chinese man.
"How dare you! We're only asking for your name. What's your full name?"
shouted another officer, who was getting angry.
"Fook Yu Tu" replied the Chinese man
"Name?" asked the officer.
"Fook Yu" answered the Chinese man.
"How dare you! We're only asking for your name. What's your full name?"
shouted another officer, who was getting angry.
"Fook Yu Tu" replied the Chinese man
Eco-Plastic
-thethinker-
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Plantic is plastic made from plants. It looks like plastic, acts like it, but is compostable and dissolves in water. Great tech for reducing our reliance on oil?
Hooray !!! No need rely on petroleum anymore !!!
THES Ranking: UM drops from 89th to 169th
-thethinker-
Saturday, October 29, 2005
It's a nosedive for Universiti Malaya, which boasted all year round this year of its 89th placing in The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) 2004.
In THES 2005, UM's ranking dropped to the 169th spot..
Aii..... Is this because the University is too busy on celebrating the UM CEMERLANG , GEMILANG DAN TERBILANG campaign.. then do nothing to improve the university.
I think the UM management should listen to the old wise... Jangan Tunjuk Sombong !!
Maybe sooner there will be banners all around the campus celebrating UM as one of the top 200 universities in the world!!!
Sigh !!!
p/s:I am a UM alumni.. and now; do you know how do I feel ??? I FEEL SAD.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Banner Generator
-thethinker-
Friday, October 28, 2005
The Banner Generator. Design and create your own full sized web banners online, in custom tailored colours and styles. Coolio indeedio.
Keng leh.... free one.. so create for your website/blog laaa...
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Windows shortcuts
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 27, 2005
FastKake. Creates a bunch of Windows shortcuts for your pleasure, doing things like shutdown, lock machine, empty recycle bin, launch programs…etc…etc..
If you’re lazy, you might enjoy... and I know.. you will !!
If you’re lazy, you might enjoy... and I know.. you will !!
"con" Folder
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Try create a new folder and name it as "con"......
hahaha... you can't make it , isn't it ?
Even Bill Gates also don't know why this happen !!!
hahaha... you can't make it , isn't it ?
Even Bill Gates also don't know why this happen !!!
Doughnut Maker
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 27, 2005
The Prima Doughnut Maker (£19.99) promises to make mouth-watering, lip-smacking, dunkable doughnuts (with holes) in minutes. It rustles up seven mini-sized doughnuts in less than ten minutes and the non-stick surface means it's easy to remove the doughnuts after cooking. It should be pretty easy to clean, too. You'll find recipes enclosed for the good 'ol plain doughnut, or you can try chocolate, chocolate and pecan, cinnamon, cinnamon and apple, or even sour cream. Is it just me whose dribbling?
The kit includes the actual doughnut machine, which has an on/off switch, power indicator light and plug (700 watts), and a user guide which includes alternative recipes. If anyone buys this, you've got to send me samples, please....
Never Forget to Give Your Pet Food or Water Again
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 27, 2005
If you and your family are constantly on the go, chances are that there's a certain family member who may frequently be neglected (or maybe it's you, huh?). With the Autopetfeeder ($199) you can make sure that your pet never goes hungry or thirsty again.
Designed for household pets, like cats and dogs, the contraption provides an automatic feeder and an automatic water supply. The low-maintenance pet feeder works by automatically dispensing a pre-determined amount of food at any time of day you choose. The feeder can be programmed to dispense food up to eight times a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year - unless, of course, your pet is smart enough to reprogram the device (Haven't you ever seen the movie Cats and Dogs?).
Each Autopetfeeder includes a dishwasher-safe bowl for easy cleaning and a 24-hour programmable timer with built-in battery backup. A non-chewable cord ensures pet safety. It plugs into any standard electrical outlet (a low-voltage transformer to ensure pet safety).
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Mirror-Mirror on the wall........
-thethinker-
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Stainless steel rimmed mirror with neon lights. The neon light are built into the mirror (behing the glass) meaning they are invisible to the eye when the light is turned off. Turn it on and they glow continuously, or flash, depending on your preference.
The mirror can be designed to your specification with alternate words or colour.
Okay... you can now convince yourself that you are pretty and slim when you look at the mirror every morning by putting in your name on the mirror
Mirror mirror on the wall ..
Who is the prettiest in the world .......... and guess what ??
Your name on the mirror !!!
The mirror can be designed to your specification with alternate words or colour.
Okay... you can now convince yourself that you are pretty and slim when you look at the mirror every morning by putting in your name on the mirror
Mirror mirror on the wall ..
Who is the prettiest in the world .......... and guess what ??
Your name on the mirror !!!
Wireless Remote Control Pad Lock
-thethinker-
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Forget combinations and clumsy keys, you unlock this ultra-modern pad lock with a wireless remote control .
Perfect for gates, lockers, closets, storage, and any other property that requires security with easy access.
Just point the remote at the lock, press the button, and the padlock should spring open.
The lock has all the features of a standard padlock - hardened steel shackle, all-metal casing, and key entry.
It also includes a spare 'key' for padlock, red LED mini-flashlight on the remote, and 4 billion rolling security codes to prevent accidental opening by others.
Yaaa... suitable for lazy people.... like you !!
Dancing cellphone patent
-thethinker-
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Motorola has patented a handset that dances for joy when it receives a call, writes New Scientist.
The "ambulatory" device, as it is described, sits on four vibrating feet that shake with different strength and in slightly different directions to make the whole handset wriggle around.
The device could, for example, shimmy in a clockwise direction to signal an incoming call from the office, or wobble counter-clockwise to alert the user to a new message.
Motorola even proposes using accelerometers to let the owner teach the phone how to dance when a certain person calls. A further party trick would see the device detect the beat of a music track and dance along in time.
The "ambulatory" device, as it is described, sits on four vibrating feet that shake with different strength and in slightly different directions to make the whole handset wriggle around.
The device could, for example, shimmy in a clockwise direction to signal an incoming call from the office, or wobble counter-clockwise to alert the user to a new message.
Motorola even proposes using accelerometers to let the owner teach the phone how to dance when a certain person calls. A further party trick would see the device detect the beat of a music track and dance along in time.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Sushi@Home
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Need skill to make sushi? ! - Not any more!
Sushi@home brings you the worlds first home sushi machines.
Now you can make fresh, healthy and delicious sushi in your own home.
nyummy.... and say goodbye to Sushi King !
Hide My Ass
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Ever tried to view a website on a school or work computer only to find out that the network filter has blocked the site, tagging it as "game related" even though the site has nothing to do with games?
Hide My Ass is a free online web service which offers users to browse the web anonymously and bypass network filters. While there are many other sites that offer the same service, Hide My Ass loads the pages much faster, contains no ads, and is simple to use.
Hehehehehehe..............................
Hide My Ass is a free online web service which offers users to browse the web anonymously and bypass network filters. While there are many other sites that offer the same service, Hide My Ass loads the pages much faster, contains no ads, and is simple to use.
Hehehehehehe..............................
Monday, October 24, 2005
Pearly Whites Piano
-thethinker-
Monday, October 24, 2005
This is what I called a "piano"...
High Tech material and modern technologies from the airplane and automotive manufacture made the three-dimensional shell construction possible of the housing elements. Their exterior is from breath-robbing elegance. In their inside the instruments save traditional building of pianos.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Motorola PEBL U6
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Wooo !!!!! So Nice leh !!!!
Radiating mystery and intrigue, the understated elegance of the Motorola PEBL elevates mobile design to a new level.
Created with a smooth oval form and innovative dual-hinge mechanism to open and close the device with one swift, delicate motion.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Countries Of Love
-thethinker-
Saturday, October 22, 2005
H.O.L.L.A.N.D
Hope Our Love Lasts And Never Dies.
I.T.A.L.Y.
I Trust And Love You.
L.I.B.Y.A.
Love Is Beautiful; You Also.
F.R.A.N.C.E.
Friendships Remain And Never Can End.
C.H.I.N.A.
Come Here..... I Need Affection.
B.U.R.M.A.
Between Us, Remember Me Always.
N.E.P.A.L.
Never Ever Part As Lovers.
I.N.D.I.A.
I Nearly Died In Adoration.
K.E.N.Y.A
Keep Everything Nice, Yet Arousing.
C.A.N.A.D.A.
Cute And Naughty Action that developed into attraction
K.O.R.E.A.
Keep Optimistic Regardless of Every Adversity.
E.G.Y.P.T.
Everything's Great, You Pretty Thing!
M.A.N.I.L.A.
May All Nights Inspire Love Always.
P.E.R.U.
Phorget (Forget) Everyone... Remember Us.
T.H.A.I.L.A.N.D.
Totally Happy. Always In Love And Never Dull.
Hope Our Love Lasts And Never Dies.
I.T.A.L.Y.
I Trust And Love You.
L.I.B.Y.A.
Love Is Beautiful; You Also.
F.R.A.N.C.E.
Friendships Remain And Never Can End.
C.H.I.N.A.
Come Here..... I Need Affection.
B.U.R.M.A.
Between Us, Remember Me Always.
N.E.P.A.L.
Never Ever Part As Lovers.
I.N.D.I.A.
I Nearly Died In Adoration.
K.E.N.Y.A
Keep Everything Nice, Yet Arousing.
C.A.N.A.D.A.
Cute And Naughty Action that developed into attraction
K.O.R.E.A.
Keep Optimistic Regardless of Every Adversity.
E.G.Y.P.T.
Everything's Great, You Pretty Thing!
M.A.N.I.L.A.
May All Nights Inspire Love Always.
P.E.R.U.
Phorget (Forget) Everyone... Remember Us.
T.H.A.I.L.A.N.D.
Totally Happy. Always In Love And Never Dull.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Gmail to Googlemail
-thethinker-
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Gmail is changing the free email service name to Google Mail in the UK and starting October 19, 2005, all new accounts will have @googlemail.com addresses.
Why the change from Gmail to Googlemail?
"We have been involved in a dispute regarding the Gmail trademark in the UK. Another company has claimed rights to the Gmail name. We have tried to resolve this dispute through negotiations, but our efforts have failed.We are still working with the courts and trademark office to protect our ability to use the Gmail name, but in the meantime, we want you to have an email address you can rely on."
All new addresses will be @googlemail.com addresses in the UK. From the UK, you will only be able to send Google Mail invitations. If your recipient is also in the UK, he or she will only be able to create an @googlemail.com account.
For older email account holders, all messages are being sent and delivered as before!
Why the change from Gmail to Googlemail?
"We have been involved in a dispute regarding the Gmail trademark in the UK. Another company has claimed rights to the Gmail name. We have tried to resolve this dispute through negotiations, but our efforts have failed.We are still working with the courts and trademark office to protect our ability to use the Gmail name, but in the meantime, we want you to have an email address you can rely on."
All new addresses will be @googlemail.com addresses in the UK. From the UK, you will only be able to send Google Mail invitations. If your recipient is also in the UK, he or she will only be able to create an @googlemail.com account.
For older email account holders, all messages are being sent and delivered as before!
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
The Real Failure
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Go to www.google.com
Type in "Failure", without the quotes
Instead of hitting "Search", hit "I'm feeling Lucky"
See what comes up!
Oppss..............
Type in "Failure", without the quotes
Instead of hitting "Search", hit "I'm feeling Lucky"
See what comes up!
Oppss..............
1 Second Film
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
The 1 Second Film is an interesting project to create the largest collaborative work of art ever attempted. Basically, it's a non-profit collaborative bringing thousands of people from around the world together to all create a one-second animation--the animation consists of 12 giant collaborative paintings made by hundreds of people during an all-night event. A feature length 70mm 'making of' documentary will play during the estimated 90 minute end-credits. You can buy credit for to become a producer, even $1 gets your name in the credits and help produce the film. It's an interesting idea, check out the site for more information. They have tons of big name actors and producers already-- Samuel Jackson is a $10 producer, Kevin Bacon, Pierce Brosnan, Spike Jonze, Andy Dick, and man others. Ultimately they have a 5 phase plan to 'bring the world together', eventually producing an 11,111 second film.
woo..... become one of the "star"........ keng leh !
woo..... become one of the "star"........ keng leh !
Even Bill Gates can't explain ............
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Open a blank Word document (microsoft word) and type the following:
=rand(200,99)
and then Press 'Enter' and wait 5 seconds...
Suprise !!!
=rand(200,99)
and then Press 'Enter' and wait 5 seconds...
Suprise !!!
Worry-Stress-Panic
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
What's the difference between worry, stress and panic?
Worry is when the wife is pregnant.
Stress is when the wife and mistress are pregnant.
Panic is when the wife, mistress and maid are pregnant.
Worry is when the wife is pregnant.
Stress is when the wife and mistress are pregnant.
Panic is when the wife, mistress and maid are pregnant.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Message from an American
-thethinker-
Monday, October 17, 2005
Dear President Bush ;
I am Tired,Yes, I'm tired.
For a couple years I've been blaming it on iron- poor blood, lack of vitamins, dieting and a dozen other maladies that make you wonder if life is really worth living.
But now I found out, it ain't that.
I'm tired because I'm overworked.
The population of this country is 237 million.
104 million are retired.
That leaves 133 million to do the work.
There are 85 million in school,
which leave 48 million to do the work
Of this there are 29 million employed by the federal government.
This leaves 19 million to do the work.
Four million are in the Armed Forces,
which leaves 15 million to do the work.
Take from the total the 14,800,000 people who work for State and
City Government and that leaves 200,000 to do the work.
There are 188,000 in hospitals, so that leaves 12,000 to do the work.
Now, there are 11,998 people in prisons.
That leaves just two people to do the work.
You and me.
Bummer..
And you're sitting there reading this.
No wonder I'm tired.
I am Tired,Yes, I'm tired.
For a couple years I've been blaming it on iron- poor blood, lack of vitamins, dieting and a dozen other maladies that make you wonder if life is really worth living.
But now I found out, it ain't that.
I'm tired because I'm overworked.
The population of this country is 237 million.
104 million are retired.
That leaves 133 million to do the work.
There are 85 million in school,
which leave 48 million to do the work
Of this there are 29 million employed by the federal government.
This leaves 19 million to do the work.
Four million are in the Armed Forces,
which leaves 15 million to do the work.
Take from the total the 14,800,000 people who work for State and
City Government and that leaves 200,000 to do the work.
There are 188,000 in hospitals, so that leaves 12,000 to do the work.
Now, there are 11,998 people in prisons.
That leaves just two people to do the work.
You and me.
Bummer..
And you're sitting there reading this.
No wonder I'm tired.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Quotes from "Famous" Mothers
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 16, 2005
THOMAS EDISON'S MOTHER:
"Of course I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb, dear. Now turn off that light and get to bed!"
BATMAN'S MOTHER:
"It's a nice car, Bruce, but do you realize how much the insurance will be!"
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S MOTHER:
"Albert... Can't you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something....?"
SUPERMAN'S MOTHER:
"Clark, your father and I have discussed it, and we've decided you can have your own telephone line. Now; will you quit spending so much time in all those phone booths!"
"Of course I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb, dear. Now turn off that light and get to bed!"
BATMAN'S MOTHER:
"It's a nice car, Bruce, but do you realize how much the insurance will be!"
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S MOTHER:
"Albert... Can't you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something....?"
SUPERMAN'S MOTHER:
"Clark, your father and I have discussed it, and we've decided you can have your own telephone line. Now; will you quit spending so much time in all those phone booths!"
Friday, October 14, 2005
Doctors: What They Say & What They Really Mean
-thethinker-
Friday, October 14, 2005
Let me check your medical history.
"I want to see if you've paid your last bill beforespending any more time with you."
Why don't we make another appointment later in the week.
"I'm playing golf this afternoon, and this a waste of time."
-or-
"I need the money, so I'm charging you for another office visit."
We have some good news and some bad news.
"The good news is he's going to buy that new BMW, and the bad news is you're going to pay for it.
Let's see how it develops.
"Maybe in a few days it will grow into something that can be cured."
Let me schedule you for some tests.
"I have a 40% interest in the lab."
How are we today?"
I feel great. You, on the other hand, look like hell."
I'd like to prescribe a new drug.
"I'm writing a paper and would like to use you for aguinea pig."
"I want to see if you've paid your last bill beforespending any more time with you."
Why don't we make another appointment later in the week.
"I'm playing golf this afternoon, and this a waste of time."
-or-
"I need the money, so I'm charging you for another office visit."
We have some good news and some bad news.
"The good news is he's going to buy that new BMW, and the bad news is you're going to pay for it.
Let's see how it develops.
"Maybe in a few days it will grow into something that can be cured."
Let me schedule you for some tests.
"I have a 40% interest in the lab."
How are we today?"
I feel great. You, on the other hand, look like hell."
I'd like to prescribe a new drug.
"I'm writing a paper and would like to use you for aguinea pig."
Thursday, October 13, 2005
ATM+Slot Game
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 13, 2005
OGAKI, Gifu — A bank based here has come up with an unusual way to attract customers to its automatic teller machines — by installing slot games in them.
From Aug. 8, Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank will introduce slot games in ATMs that give customers the chance to win back bank fees or cash.
Bank officials say they hope the new ATMs, reportedly the first of their kind in Japan, will give customers a sense of "excitement."
hehe : withdraw money, play slot game, bank in money, withdraw money, play slot game… In that way, do not lose any cent but get chance to win real cash!
(new type of mesin kuda ?? )
I Resign
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 13, 2005
I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult.
I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.
I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.
I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.
I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them.
I want to return to a time when life was simple; When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset.
I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good.
I want to believe that anything is possible.
I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.
I want to live simple again. I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.
I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So . . . here's my passbook and my car-keys, my credit card bills and my FD statements.
I am officially resigning from adulthood..
I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.
I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.
I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.
I want to think M&Ms are better than money because you can eat them.
I want to return to a time when life was simple; When all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset.
I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good.
I want to believe that anything is possible.
I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.
I want to live simple again. I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.
I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So . . . here's my passbook and my car-keys, my credit card bills and my FD statements.
I am officially resigning from adulthood..
I want to be happy !!!!!
ICQ2Go!
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 13, 2005
You can now use ICQ2Go! from any computer, even where ICQ cannot be installed !!! (hehehehe)
This is a web based instant messaging communication system.
The latest version is flash based, but you can download the older java version too. You can also use Link ICQ2Go! from your site & chat with visitors using the ICQ2Go! Panel.
It will also let your visitors know when you're online, add you to their Contact List.
For more information, visit the ICQ2Go forum.The Windows requirements are Flash player 7, Javascript enabled browser and Firefox, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Netscape 7 or higher, Mozilla 1.0 or higher.
This is a web based instant messaging communication system.
The latest version is flash based, but you can download the older java version too. You can also use Link ICQ2Go! from your site & chat with visitors using the ICQ2Go! Panel.
It will also let your visitors know when you're online, add you to their Contact List.
For more information, visit the ICQ2Go forum.The Windows requirements are Flash player 7, Javascript enabled browser and Firefox, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Netscape 7 or higher, Mozilla 1.0 or higher.
Apple iPod Video
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Yap... not rumours... Apple announced the new ipod - Apple iPod Video! The new iPod is to replace existing iPod models (include special U2 edition). Like iPod nano, iPod video comes with black and white models. It plays music, as well as, video files.
Apple iPod Video Specs Highlights
Storage: 30GB / 60GB
Screen: 2.5 inch color LCD (up to 480 x 480 pixels)
Battery life: 2 hours video playback (30GB), 3 hours video playback (60GB).
Ports: Dock connector, stereo minijack (support composite video and audio)
Video support: MPEG-4 (.m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats.). 30 frames/sec.
Dimension (inch): 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43, 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55
Price: USD$299 (30GB), USD$399 (60GB).
( Just plan for iPod Nano, now iPod Video pulak coming.. wey.. how to save enough money ? )
The Funny English Language
-thethinker-
Thursday, October 13, 2005
No wonder the English language is so very difficult to learn.
I sometimes wonder how we manage to communicate at all!
We'll begin with a box and the plural is boxes.
But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.
The one fowl is a goose but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may found a lone mouse or a whole set of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of a foot and you show me your feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why should not the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural wouldn't be hose.
And the plural of cat is cats and not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say Mother, we never say Methren,
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine she, shis and shim,
So English, I fancy you will all agree,
Is the funniest language you ever did see.
I sometimes wonder how we manage to communicate at all!
We'll begin with a box and the plural is boxes.
But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.
The one fowl is a goose but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may found a lone mouse or a whole set of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of a foot and you show me your feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why should not the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural wouldn't be hose.
And the plural of cat is cats and not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say Mother, we never say Methren,
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine she, shis and shim,
So English, I fancy you will all agree,
Is the funniest language you ever did see.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
MIDI Gun
-thethinker-
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Play MIDI with GUn ??? The midiGun is a MIDI controller in a gun. Not a real gun, but one covered in slightly camp flouro green plastic, lots of knobs and switches, a crossfader on the bottom of the barrel, a laser sight and lots more.
I don't think carry it when taking flight is a good idea ... do you ?
iPod Nano Protecter
-thethinker-
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
There has been a lot of complains about how easily the iPod Nano scratches, how soft the plastic is--so on, and so forth. New Nano Wallet is the best and most functional looking case. Whether or not it actually is as good as it looks still remains to be seen. It's a single fold leather case with a suede lining, and has a small slot on the other side for credit cards, etc.
( When only I can have my own iPod Nano leh ?? )
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Good Domain Name ??
-thethinker-
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
It seemed like a good idea when they create the domain name for their company at the first time, but then you will found out... oppss... something else appeared...
The following domains are real.
Firstly there is Who Represents?, a database for agencies to the rich and famous:
http://www.whorepresents.com (whore ?? )
Second is the Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views:
http://www.expertsexchange.com (sex exchange ? expert ? )
Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island:
http://www.penisland.net ( what land is that ?? )
Need a therapist? Try:
http://www.therapistfinder.com ( rapist finder ?? )
Finally we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
http://www.molestationnursery.com (molest nursery ?? )
Cool ??? Will the IT guy at those company lost their job ? I don't know...
The following domains are real.
Firstly there is Who Represents?, a database for agencies to the rich and famous:
http://www.whorepresents.com (whore ?? )
Second is the Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views:
http://www.expertsexchange.com (sex exchange ? expert ? )
Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island:
http://www.penisland.net ( what land is that ?? )
Need a therapist? Try:
http://www.therapistfinder.com ( rapist finder ?? )
Finally we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
http://www.molestationnursery.com (molest nursery ?? )
Cool ??? Will the IT guy at those company lost their job ? I don't know...
Monday, October 10, 2005
Insert+Candy
-thethinker-
Monday, October 10, 2005
How about some candy ??
Oppss.. a scorpion hides inside the candy laa....
Wow!! Can be used in Fear Factor ????
(only for Malaysian... sigh..if you watch the Malaysia Fear Factor, you will know what I mean.... The Malaysia Fear Factor is more likely like a family day game rather than Fear Factor... Don't the organizer watch the real program ? )
Yahoo! Podcasts
-thethinker-
Monday, October 10, 2005
Yahoo! launched on Monday a podcast service that offers access to much of the streaming audio on the Web and features user reviews and other information about the programming.
What is Podcasting?
Think of a podcast as a radio show. Each show consists of a series of individual episodes that you can listen to how you want — on your PC, using your MP3 player, or with just a web browser.
Try it out at http://podcasts.yahoo.com (Beta).
Light Up Your Night
-thethinker-
Monday, October 10, 2005
LEDs and slippers. The perfect match?
I think it will be very useful if you do not want to disturb your roomate or housemate when you wake up in the midnight and go to toilet.. isn't it ??
Sunday, October 09, 2005
A cool headband
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Iknow that our weather here is very hot and everybody uses airconditioning inside buildings over here. But once in a while, you're bound to go out, so....
How leh ?
This might be the solution. The cooling effect lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. The dimensions of this headband are 90x65x22mm
Cool leh !!! ( I mean ..... cool in temperature... )
Your home Gundam robot
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Let's imagine that you have a large... a very large livingroom and you're a big Gundam fan... Well, you can always do like this Japanese guy did: build a BIG robot Gundam style! An interesting topic during your parties at home, that's for sure.
Oh yaa, the thing does nothing more than what he does on the picture, ok?
( means... it is just an useless robot laa )
Too Stuppid To Own A Computer
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Dialogue of a ABC Computer Customer Support employee with a caller:
"ABC computer assistant; may I help you?"
"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with my Microsoft Word."
"What sort of trouble?"
"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."
"Went away?"
"They disappeared."
"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"
"Nothing."
"Nothing?"
"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."
"Are you still in Word, or did you get out?"
"How do I tell?"
"Can you see the C: prompt on the screen?"
"What's a sea-prompt?"
"Never mind.
Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"
"There isn't any cursor, I told you, it won't accept anything I type."
"Does your monitor have a power indicator?"
"What's a monitor?"
"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"
"I don't know." "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?"
"Yes, I think so."
"Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."
".......Yes, it is." "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"
"No." "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."
".......Okay, here it is."
"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."
"I can't reach."
"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"
"No."
"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"
"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark." "Dark?" "Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."
"Well, turn on the office light then." "
I can't." "No? Why not?" "Because there's a power outage."
"A power... A power outage? Ah, Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"
"Well, yes, I keep them in the closet."
"Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."
"Really? Is it that bad?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it is."
"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"
"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer , thank you and and have a nice day.
"ABC computer assistant; may I help you?"
"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with my Microsoft Word."
"What sort of trouble?"
"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."
"Went away?"
"They disappeared."
"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"
"Nothing."
"Nothing?"
"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."
"Are you still in Word, or did you get out?"
"How do I tell?"
"Can you see the C: prompt on the screen?"
"What's a sea-prompt?"
"Never mind.
Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"
"There isn't any cursor, I told you, it won't accept anything I type."
"Does your monitor have a power indicator?"
"What's a monitor?"
"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"
"I don't know." "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?"
"Yes, I think so."
"Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."
".......Yes, it is." "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"
"No." "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."
".......Okay, here it is."
"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."
"I can't reach."
"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"
"No."
"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"
"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark." "Dark?" "Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."
"Well, turn on the office light then." "
I can't." "No? Why not?" "Because there's a power outage."
"A power... A power outage? Ah, Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"
"Well, yes, I keep them in the closet."
"Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."
"Really? Is it that bad?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it is."
"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"
"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer , thank you and and have a nice day.
Computer Term Dictionary
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 09, 2005
586: The average IQ needed to understand a PC.
State-of-the-art: Any computer you can't afford.
Obsolete: Any computer you own.
Microsecond: The time it takes for your state-of-the-art computer to become obsolete.
G3: Apple's new Macs that make you say, "Gee, it's three times faster than the computer I bought for the same price a microsecond ago."
Syntax Error: Walking into a computer store and saying, "Hi, I want to buy a computer and money is no object."
Hard Drive: The sales technique employed by computer salesmen, especially after a Syntax Error.
GUI (pronounced "gooey"): What your computer becomes after spilling your coke on it. Keyboard: The standard way to generate computer errors.
Mouse: An advanced input device to make computer errors easier to generate.
Floppy: The state of your wallet after purchasing a computer.
Portable Computer: A device invented to force businessmen to work at home, on vacation, and on business trips.
Disk Crash: A typical computer response to any critical deadline.
System Update: A quick method of trashing ALL of your software.
State-of-the-art: Any computer you can't afford.
Obsolete: Any computer you own.
Microsecond: The time it takes for your state-of-the-art computer to become obsolete.
G3: Apple's new Macs that make you say, "Gee, it's three times faster than the computer I bought for the same price a microsecond ago."
Syntax Error: Walking into a computer store and saying, "Hi, I want to buy a computer and money is no object."
Hard Drive: The sales technique employed by computer salesmen, especially after a Syntax Error.
GUI (pronounced "gooey"): What your computer becomes after spilling your coke on it. Keyboard: The standard way to generate computer errors.
Mouse: An advanced input device to make computer errors easier to generate.
Floppy: The state of your wallet after purchasing a computer.
Portable Computer: A device invented to force businessmen to work at home, on vacation, and on business trips.
Disk Crash: A typical computer response to any critical deadline.
System Update: A quick method of trashing ALL of your software.
University For Sale @ eBay
-thethinker-
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Students put university on eBay. Students at Exeter University put the institution up for sale on internet auction site eBay as part of their protest against proposed cuts. The university wants to end degrees in music, chemistry and Italian.
Friday, October 07, 2005
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