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Let’s go to Pluto!

or at least your name…
Read original article here
hatredman writes “NASA is preparing to send the New Horizons probe to Pluto. It will be the first earth device to get intimate with the icy planet. And you can be there too - or, at least, your name. NASA is asking everyone to send them their names, […]

Free Opera!

The web browser…
Want to get the Opera browser without the annoying embedded ads? Usually, it’ll cost you $39. But today, and today only, Opera Software is offering the full version for free. The giveaway is part of the program’s 10th Birthday celebration. Whether you love Opera, hate it, or haven’t even bothered to try it, […]

You’re an idiot!

me too…
This is a bit old, but the claim still holds… or not.
“He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don’t let that fool you. He really is an idiot” - Groucho Marx.
Football fans are idiots. Or, to rephrase that sentence using less incendiary language: when it comes to football, intelligent […]

0 + 0 != 0

1. a = b + 1
2. (a-b)a = (a-b)(b+1)
3. a2 - ab = ab + a - b2 - b
4. a2 - ab -a = ab + a -a - b2 - b
5. a(a - b - 1) = b(a - b - 1)
6. a = b
7. b + 1 = b
8. Therefore, 1 = […]

Will you marry me?

No no, not what you think.
It’s a bit old (few days old), but been busy too post!
Anyway, will you marry me? *shows a aggregated diamond nanorods ring
Physicists in Germany have created a material that is harder than diamond. Natalia Dubrovinskaia and colleagues at the University of Bayreuth made the new material by subjecting carbon-60 molecules […]

Evian

Now, is this cool or what?
By LOUISE COMPTON
Sun Online
WATER bra-vellous idea!
This new bikini may look a bit weird but it’s chest great for keeping cool.
Using the latest in swimwear technology, the Evian bikini boasts pockets which are filled with mineral water!
And according to boob boffins, the cold water will even help tone, firm and shape […]

Persetan FC

So the new FC is formed!
Check our website here.
It’s gonna be so much fun!
~Mind

How to create a ’sell order’ (Blogshares)

Please go to any of the blog page shares that you own. (*)
Find the link ‘Place Sell Order’.
Put 1 in the number of shares field.
Put the required/asked price in both the other field.
After everything is done, mail/msg the person with the link to that particular share’s page. (the one marked * above)
~Mind

Why people cry?

Bumped into a crying babies and a weeping sweet lady this morning, thus the title.
Which bring me to a out-of-nowhere thought of why!
Although crying is a natural human phenomenon, there aren’t any solid theories about why people cry, why some people cry more than others and why women tend to cry more than men, writes […]

The maid

3.5 out of 5!
The usual horror movie, with a few unnecessary scary moment. C’mon, even though it supposed to be scary, you need to make a story line for it!
But I gotta admire a couple of major twist in the movie.
Go watch it if you fancy horror movie.
~Mind

Happy 60th Birthday!

To Indonesia!
A year older a year wiser? hopefully.
~Mind

“Faith needs practice” - Owen Meany
From the book “A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving.
~Mind

CITREP Crap

What is CITREP?
CITREP is a training incentive programme to equip the Singapore Infocomm professionals with critical, emerging and specialised skills and gain recognition for their competency.
One problem though, the organization who support this failed in one subject; common sense!
Not to mention some ‘crap-to-the-core’ course provider.
Though it is partially our fault, to hurry the signing of […]

Tough days

Why the hell everything comes together at this time from all time?!
Still trying to see the bright light at the end of the tunnel though, that’s why I took some recent responsibilities that I can’t even understand now why I did.
~Mind

One year oldish quote

From a book that I read sometime back. I forgot to post this draft! anyway here it is.
One year old kid says:
“Just because they’re in charge doesn’t mean you can’t take control”
“Obviously a lot of thinking has gone into the working of hands; to whoever was responsible, I would like to extend my most sincere […]

Microsoft invented iPod?!

Hey Bill, don’t kid around!
Stop claiming other people’s success to be yours!
Read it here
~Mind

Jerk-O-Meter

Speaking about a skill that I already acquired long time back!
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Ever wonder if that spouse, friend or co-worker on the other end of the phone is really paying attention? The “Jerk-O-Meter” may hold the answer.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing software for cell phones that would analyze speech […]

Tagged cow?!

India has much money?!
Microchips tag stray Delhi cows
Delhi has about 40,000 cows roaming the streets
The authorities in the Indian capital Delhi have turned to microchips to tackle the growing problem of stray cows roaming the streets.
A court had earlier ordered authorities in south Delhi to offer a reward of $45 to anyone delivering […]

Butterfly again?!

No no, not that butterfly.
It’s the kind that come when you are facing an exam, or something of that sort.
But I am not expecting any exam! so what is it?!
I swear, I’ve been getting this butterfly feeling more than feeling hungry lately, and I don’t even know what it is.
Maybe it’s about something I did, […]

Money and status matters after all?

Hey ladies, especially those who claim and swore love has nothing to do with money and status, take a look at Sunday Times dated today, August 7 2005!
Sorry, I can’t link the story here since Strait Times has gone limited for paid subscription only.
Basically what the article trying to say is, from a poll conducted […]

Parkour

Human can’t stop finding new ways to entertain or rather enjoying ourself, can we?
Maybe I’m a bit behind, just got a glimpse/read about Parkour or free-running.
An extreme sport, or some people like to relate it to martial art, or others relate it to dancing.
Read more about Parkour here
~Mind

Heaven Seed?!

What a name for a toy!
Well, they called it an “artifact”, but it is still a toy! only with more sounds.
Read original article

Heaven Seed is a smart plastic ball that senses its movement and generates various sound effects in real time thereby enhances the game people play with it. The motion data sensed by the […]

Festival of Praise 2005

Hillsong + Delirious = Bringing the house down and the Lord up!
Well, a few hiccups before the event (me). But everything turns out to be OK.
The event supposed to start at 7.30, but the crowd has been spawning the stadium entrance by around 5.30!
Full house (full stadium), and those who can’t get in are sent […]

You’re beautiful

The latest song that keep playing in my head! I don’t even know who is ‘you’!
You’re Beautiful
by James Blunt
My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I’m sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won’t lose no sleep on that,
Cause I’ve got a plan.
You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.
You’re […]

AstalaVISTA

So has the downfall of the new O/S already started?
Read original article
Virus writers are targeting a new Microsoft tool that will be part of Windows and is set to ship as part of the next Exchange e-mail server release.
A virus writer has published the first examples of malicious code that targets Microsoft’s upcoming command-line […]

Mars Rabbit?

Will there be any?
Hopefully there isn’t any…
For you the romantic breed, here is your chance to look at 2 ‘moons’.
Edit: turns out this to be post dated by someone… damn you!
See Mars!!
The Red Planet is about to be spectacular! This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter that will […]

Megaman memories?

For you chaps, who played Nintendo before, surely familiar with the term megaman (or some of them call him rockman).
Check this out: clicky
Only works on OSX though, no PC version.
~Mind

New address!

Yay!
Hopefully this will be my forever and ever address.
Please feel free to link to me.
Mail me at darvin AT darvin DOT org if you want some backlink.
~Mind

Mom?! What are you doin here?!

Not me!
Personally I have no problem with being close to your parent, family, what not. I encourage it in fact.
And since I live in Asia, compared to the west, family bonds are so much higher here.
BUT, when you are at your mid twenties (I think, I don’t ask), and your mom still walk you to […]

Stealth - The Island

Both 4 out of 5
Loving the twist that both movies carries.
Even though I’ve seen the trailer for countless times, I still can enjoy the thrill of the movie.
What next?!
~Mind

When your heart sings

About something that you yourself can’t even understand why.
That surely read something right?
~Heart