Geeks Can’t Explain It

Want to have a better chance? Forget about the dating advice by geeks..

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Parking Comic

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Girl of 10 becomes first girl achieve all cub scout activity badges

A girl of 10 has become the first girl cub scout in the country to achieve all 33 activity badges. Rebecca Hooper has astonished scout leaders by pulling off the stunning feat before her 10th birthday earlier this month.

The youngster has been saluted for her "determination and enthusiasm" for tackling activities ranging from astronomy to animal care and DIY to martial arts. It has taken Rebecca, a sixer from 1St Burgh St Peter cubs, just over a year to reach her goal. She spent time during her summer holidays working through the badges and collecting evidence for others.

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Drinking Very Hot Tea Can Increase The Risk Of Throat Cancer

People are advised to wait a few minutes before drinking a cup of freshly-boiled tea today as a new study, published on the British Medical Journal website, finds that drinking very hot tea (70°C or more) can increase the risk of cancer of the oesophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

The study was carried out in northern Iran, where large amounts of hot tea are drunk every day.

But an accompanying editorial says these findings are not cause for alarm and the general advice is to allow foods and beverages to cool a little before swallowing.

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Japan develops stink-free underwear

JAPAN'S scientists believe they may have made a breakthrough in odour-free underwear and casual clothing.

Koichi Wakata, the first Japanese astronaut to live on the International Space Station, is testing the clothes, called J-ware and created by textile experts at Japan Women's University in Tokyo.

"He can wear his trunks (underwear) more than a week," said Koji Yanagawa, an official with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Wakata's clothes, developed by researcher Yoshiko Taya, are designed to kill bacteria, absorb water, insulate the body and dry quickly.

They also are flame-resistant and anti-static, not to mention comfortable and stylish.

For the benefit of all my female readers =)



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IBM to cut 5,000 jobs in U.S.

IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) will cut about 5,000 jobs in the United States, adding to similarly large cuts in the past few months, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

The job cuts will account for over 4 percent of IBM's U.S. workforce, which totaled around 115,000 at the end of 2008. The sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly on the issue, said the cuts will mostly be in IBM's global services business, which includes outsourcing and consulting services.

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8.2 seconds needed to fall in love

The longer a man's gaze rests on a woman when they meet for the first time, the more interested he is.

If it last just four seconds, he may not be all that impressed. But if it breaks the 8.2 second barrier, he could already be in love they say.

However the same is not true for women. They let their eyes linger on men for the same length of time whether they find them attractive or not.

Hidden cameras were used to secretly track the eye movements of 115 students as they spoke to actors and actresses. They were then asked to rate their conversation partner's attractiveness.

The men looked into the eyes of actresses they considered beautiful for an average of 8.2 seconds, but that dropped to 4.5 seconds when gazing at those they rated less attractive, the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior reported.

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An Honest Scammer

If real > funny
if staged > still funny

Office Pranks: They tease you because they like you

Pranks aren’t something that only high school kids are entitled to. Once in a while we as adults like to have some fun too. All this lady wants is to beat the game and impress her co-workers. Check out how well these people got her.

FedEx plane crashes at Tokyo airport

A FedEx cargo plane crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt at Narita Airport on Monday morning. The pilot and co-pilot have both been confirmed dead.

Strong winds were reported at the time of the accident. The plane crashed onto the runway just before 7 AM after failing to hold a landing position. The plane had flown in from Guangzhou, China. Both of the crew were from the United States.

A low-pressure system has brought strong winds to the Tokyo area. A wind shear warning has been in effect in since Sunday night, calling for caution against winds that change velocities and directions suddenly.

Airport officials say that gusts of up to 72 kilometers per hour were recorded around the time of the accident.

Too much red meat could lead to blindness

Researchers have shown that those who consume 10 portions or more a week are nearly 50 per cent more likely to experience deterioration of the retina in old age.

But tucking into chicken at least three times a week can have a protective effect, reducing the risk of blindness by more than half.

The findings, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, are the latest to suggest a strong link between diet and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Britain's leading cause of vision loss.

The macular is the central and most sensitive section of the retina. It allows us to see fine detail for reading and writing, as well as our ability to see colour.

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Student Suspended For Farting In Class

A Polk County teenage student has been suspended from school because he intentionally passed gas, according to school officials.

The Lakeland Ledger reported that 15-year-old Jonathon Locked Jr. was suspended from Bill Duncan Opportunity School under a school district rule against disruptive behavior.

School officials said the teen repeatedly passed gas to make other children laugh. They said the smell also made it difficult to breathe.

Locked's father said his son isn't perfect and they're appealing the suspension, saying the district went too far with its punishment.

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How about write your resignation letter on a cake?

Neil Berrett told his boss he was leaving his job by writing a resignation letter on a cake. He posted a picture of the huge baked message on Flickr , the photo sharing website.

In the letter, Mr Berrett wrote: "Dear Mr. Bowers - During the past three years, my tenure at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard has been nothing short of pure excitement, joy and whim.

"However, I have decided to spend more time with my family and attend to health issues that have recently arisen. I am proud to have been part of such an outstanding team and I wish this organization only the finest in future endeavors.

"Please accept this cake as notification that I am leaving my position with NWT on March 27. Sincerely, W. Neil Berrett".

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Boy with 176 IQ is 1 in a million

Pranav Veera can recite the names of the U.S. presidents in the order they served in office. He can say the alphabet backward. Give him a date back to 2000, and he'll tell you the day of the week.

He's only 6 years old.

At first glance, Pranav is a typical young boy who is highly competitive at playing Wii video games and likes to play outside. A closer look reveals he's anything but typical.

Pranav has an IQ of 176. One person in 1 million has an IQ of 176 or above. Albert Einstein's IQ was believed to be about 160. The average IQ is 100.

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Man unwisely tries to rob Tae Kwon Do studio

A robber gets more than he bargained for when he targeted a Tae Kwon Do studio in suburban Milwaukee. The robber thought he could quietly slip in and out of David Kang's studio in Fox Point with some loot. What he didn't realize is that he would encounter a Tae Kwon Do master who wasn't about to let him off the hook.

Kang was giving a private lesson Tuesday and heard someone in his office. Kang found the man going through his closet, grabbed him by the neck and sat him down while he called police.

The robber took off and Kang gave chase, finally catching up with the man and holding him by the neck until police arrived.

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Flight attendant rapped out safety instructions

Frequent fliers tend to tune out those interminable safety instructions on board. They probably don't listen to the flight attendant's instructions every time they board a plane. But in the US, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant is doing things in a different style, a rap style you will definitely pay attention to.

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A different kind of music video you are going to see

Some guy got a bunch of random YouTube clips of people playing instruments, editing them together into one of those omfg-I-can't-believe-this-is-real video.

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World’s Greatest YoYo-ist

Just out of curiosity, I did a quick Google search and found The Malaysian Yoyo Club. And for those who wish to own a yoyo, check out the web store at spinworkx.

EASEUS Partition Master 3.0 Free Edition

As Partition Magic alternative, EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition is a FREE disk partitioning utility that offers a powerful range of functions such as resizing partitions, formatting partitions, copying partitions, creating new partitions, deleting partitions, hiding partitions, changing drive letters, setting active partitions, and a handful of other functions. What's more, the freeware works perfectly with hardware RAID and Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32 bit) Operating Systems. Your data is completely protected during all operations.

Main Features:

* Resize, Move partitions without losing data.
* Disk Copy, Partition Copy to protect data.
* Copy with Resize to fit target space.
* Create, Delete and Format partitions with simple step.
* Hide and Unhide partitions.

8 Myths About Sleep

8. One Hour Less Won’t Hurt

The Facts: Even slightly less sleep will leave you feeling less energetic, hinder your alertness, affect your ability to think properly, affect cardiovascular health and even weaken your immune system.

The Quick Cure: It’s not when you wake up as much as when you go to sleep. Go to bed an hour earlier, and don’t use the excuse “I can’t fall asleep.” Instead make it a routine, and soon your body will adjust.

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7. Your Body Adjusts Quickly To New Sleep Schedules

The Facts: It takes between one and two weeks for your body to fully adjust to a new sleep schedule when there is more than even a two hour time difference.

The Quick Cure: Jet lag when traveling to new time zones can be offset by changing your sleep schedule to be consistent with the destination’s clock a week before you head out.

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6. The Older You Get, The Less Sleep You Need

The Facts: Adults of any age need about 8 hours a night. Older people simply don’t sleep as deeply as younger folks, and are more easily awakened.

The Quick Cure: Get back to basics - don’t drink caffeine for at least three hours before bedtime; don’t watch TV for at least an hour before bed (read a book instead); and don’t forget to use the toilet right before the lights go out.

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5. More Sleep Means More Awake Time

The Facts: It doesn’t only matter that you sleep 8 hours, it also matters that you sleep soundly and deeply.

The Quick Cure: Get a “white noise” sound machine, for most people it is more effective than over-the-counter-drugs and supplements.

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4. You Can Make Up For Lost Sleep During The Weekends

The Facts: It actually kinda works, but you can’t “store up” for next week or “make up” for lost productivity the prior week. The Quick Cure: Pursue balance - nothing is better than the good old 8 hours a day.

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3. Power Naps Are A Waste

The Facts: Nothing can replace a full nights sleep, but if you need some rest a power nap is the most effective. The Quick Cure: Keep the power naps to 45 minutes max. If you sleep more than an hour, you may find it difficult to get back up.

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2. Snoring Is Normal

The Facts: It’s common, especially as we get older, but that doesn’t make it normal (aka healthy). Evidence indicates snoring may be an indication of heart disease and type 2 diabetics. Loud snoring may be an indication of sleep apnea, and that can lead to high blood pressure, impotence, and memory problems. The Quick Cure: Go for a regular check-up with your doctor. Also try natural products to open breathing passageways while you sleep.

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1. A Reoccurring Inability To Sleep Is Usually Due To Stress

The Facts: Although stress can cause short periods of insomnia, a persistent inability to sleep can stem from a number of different issues including chemical/hormonal imbalances, depression, asthma, arthritis or other medical conditions. The Quick Cure: Review your diet and see a doctor.

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Finnish millionaire gets 111,888-euro speeding ticket

A Finnish millionaire Jari Bär, the former owner of the Iisalmi’s company Finnritilä was handed a fine of 111,888 euros (141,661 dollars) for doing 82 km/h (51 mph) in a 60 km/h (37 mph) zone on January in Siilijärvi, Finland.

According to Savon Sanomat if the speed had been 80 km/h the fine would have been only 115 Euros.

Looks like these extra 2 km were critical and cost him more than a brand new Porsche 911 GT3. In his case 20 km more would have been a standard fine, but these 2 extra kilometers made the difference.

Why such a huge speeding ticket? In Finland fines are issued according to ones salary per day. As Mr. Bär was 2 km over the standard fine range he had to pay his 12 days income. If his income in 2007 had been 50 euros a day, then the ticket would have been 600 euros.

It turns out that in 2007 he sold a majority stake in his company and in average made an impressive 9300 euros a day, which translates to a 111,888 euros speeding ticket.

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Turn off your lights for one hour at 8.30pm on Mar 28

Let’s show the world Malaysians are united in the fight against global warming. Let's all come together and switch off our lights on March 28 at 8:30 pm. Find out more

Opening a beer with a helicopter

Who wakes up and decides they want to try something like this?

If you can read this, turn me over

I did, now what?

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Where do we go to bang Sue?

Bang Sue (Thai: บางซื่อ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand.

If browsers were women

IE, She's also the first woman I tried =)

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Culi Cafe, Hanoi, Vietnam

FYI, 100,000 Vietnamese dong = 5.7 U.S. dollars = 21.2 Malaysian ringgits

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Signs

A simple short film about love and communication in the cold, harsh world that is the life of a single, friendless office geek.

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Skeeter's Annoying Ringtone in Bedtime Stories

Watching the Bedtime Stories movie you almost have to stop and listen to this god awful noise. Once you figure it out, it's the cell phone ringtone. This is the most annoying ringtone with a twist of laughter.

You can download the mp3 ringtone here (326KB)

When Superpowers Go Wrong

The hulk having to buy pants and shoes. Its his credit card bill.


Iron man should have installed a zipper/shitter outlet in his suit.

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ToysRUs pays $5m for toys.com

Toy retailer ToysRUs has paid $5.1m (£3.6m) for the Toys.com domain name.

The amount has surprised onlookers and hints at a deeper commitment to online retailing for the toy giant.

It is believed to be the biggest payout for a domain this year but has some way to go to beat the $14m paid for sex.com in 2007 or the $9.5m paid for porn.com.

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My favourite file splitting utility

WinSplit is a free utility that splits even 2GB files and more into e-mail or floppy-friendly bites, and re-joins the data into a single file at its destination. Three splitting options let you split the file by size, number of pieces, and at every instance of a particular word (when breaking up text files). There is also a feature that checks to ensure that all of the file pieces are an exact copy of the original.

Convert DVD to Avi and Mpeg for free

bitRipper is FREE DVD to AVI software that allows you to back-up your DVD's as AVI files on the hard drive. It can be used for one-click ripping as good as for advanced modes. You are free to choose whether to use default configuration values or to set them manually. There are all necessary settings available:

* Video and audio codecs configuration
* Video resolution and aspect ratio
* Sound track language and sound value normalization
* Variety of actions to be performed after the copying process is completed
* Includes 3rd party decryption module for CSS protected DVDs

bitRipper does not require gigabytes of space to copy all DVD content to the hard drive before converting to AVI. It converts video on-the-fly, copying data and writing it to AVI file at the same time.

Virtual Eyeglass Try-On

At Frame Finder, you can virtually try out various spectacle frames and sun glasses online by uploading your own photo taken without glasses on. Frame Finder provides model numbers of all branded frames like Ray Ban, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Ralph Lauren, Guess, etc. so you can easily locate the same spectacle frame at the local store.

Crazy asshole talking to me

This is the problem with Bluetooth headsets. What's your story?

15,000 Sony employees in Malaysia keep their jobs

Sony Corp in Tokyo, hard hit by the global crunch, has decided to downsize and move part of its operations here to save costs.

Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Masahiko Horie said that with this development, up to 15,000 Sony employees in the company’s four plants in Malaysia could keep their jobs.

The envoy said Sony EMCS (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Satoshi Okawa relayed the good news to him at a recent briefing.

“Besides cutting costs, Sony Japan’s shift here is also in recognition of the excellent infrastructure and facilities available in Malaysia."

“Sony Malaysia is one of Sony Corp’s top branches in the world in terms of human resource development, on-the-job training and also product variety and quality,” Horie told The Star.

The Sony plants here make 1,500 products, including the cutting-edge Bravia LCD TVs and laptop computers, with an annual output of 35 million units.

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Alphabetizer online tool

Found this useful online tool today. The Alphabetizer puts just about any list in alphabetical order. It also can be used to remove duplicates, reverse list, capitalize first word, make all lowercase, strip HTML, randomize etc. Apart from that, I like this function the most, where it can add custom word to the beginning/the end of each term.