Largest Drawing In The World May 25, 2008
Posted by Burhan in : Miscellaneous, Tech , add a commentCheck out this amazing feat. The guy sent a briefcase with a GPS recorder and explicit delivery instructions to DHL and he then traced the path to create a self portrait.
Of course, this is all a publicity stunt for DHL, but a good one!
Week Roundup May 18, 2008
Posted by Burhan in : Kuwait, Miscellaneous , add a commentWhat a week — trip to Dubai, the Amir’s passing away and the abrupt days off, the Kuwait election, and then my curse of a car breaks down.
So now I’m car shopping — and considering the new 2008 Altima. Any suggestions? I need something with plenty of room, and plenty of vroom as well.
I originally considered getting a used Denali; but my good friend Slim Shady convinced me to get a new car instead of an old truck. Opinions, suggestions “hey I have wasta at _______” welcome in the comments.
Facebook Chat April 23, 2008
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Today when I logged into facebook I found a new bar at the bottom of my home screen; and a nice popup telling me about the new facebook chat feature (which I think is a great idea).
They are currently beta testing the service and if you don’t see a bar it because you were not selected for testing.
Auto Ads April 23, 2008
Posted by Burhan in : Miscellaneous , add a commentI found these when searching the web for some art inspiration. All I can say is — I love it!
Thawte Is Ready for Mars April 23, 2008
Posted by Burhan in : Miscellaneous, Software , 1 comment so farThawte is a company that provides security and identity solutions (things like SSL certificates); and one of their products is a free email certificate; which allows you to sign and encrypt emails for added assurance.
Never satisfied with their Earthly customers, its apparent that Thawte is looking beyond the final frontier in attracting customers; and to verify their identities — notaries are also accepted from beyond this world.
It Had To Happen April 19, 2008
Posted by Burhan in : Funnies, Miscellaneous , add a commentST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg rooster who used to herald the new day was silenced after a man allegedly fatally shot the bird.
Eric Nicastro, 33, took a BB gun and went after the young auburn cοck Saturday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. He later upgraded to a handgun and chased the rooster into a neighbor’s yard.
After shots were fired, a neighbor said she heard Nicastro say: “I got him!”
Sheriff’s spokesman Jim Bordner said Nicastro then threw the rooster’s body into a creek.
Witnesses called authorities. Deputies who responded to the scene saw Nicastro toting a gun. He was cited for improper exhibition of a firearm and given a warning for trespassing. The state attorney’s office will decide whether to charge him.
It’s unclear who owned the rooster. A phone listing for Nicastro could not be located Sunday.
Never, underestimate the power of sleep deprivation.
Ultimate Laptop Privacy April 16, 2008
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This is the ultimate in laptop privacy. No, really. Don’t believe me? Read more about it. They call it “Body Technology Interface”, feel free to comment on your own description for this … uh … laptop sock?
Waterfield Wallet Arrives! April 15, 2008
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Finally, after a bit of a struggle with Aramex Shop & Ship, my Waterfield wallet is here! Total Cost: $19 + $10 (US Priority Mail) + $9.60 Aramex Charge = $38.60 ~ 10 KWD.
Sure enough, true to their well deserved reputation, the workmanship is great, the leather feels top notch and the build quality is amazing; and I also received a hand written thank you note on my invoice; now when was the last time you got that kind of service when you shopped online?
I’ll soon be ordering my new laptop bag from them, seeing as how my current Kenneth Cole bag (which is about 8 years old) is starting to come apart at the seams (literally).
I highly recommend you check our their site sfbags.com which has excellent hand made laptop cases, sleeves and accessories for most of your Apple gadgets.
April - Jazz Appreciation Month April 13, 2008
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and I am a big fan of Jazz especially smooth jazz. Some of my favorite Jazz musicians include Wayman Tisdale, Boney James, Fourplay, Peter White, Spyro Gyra, George Benson, Lee Ritenour, Anita Baker — lets not forget the legends of more traditional Jazz Ella Fitzgerald (pictured in the poster above), Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
I urge you to explore this genre of music both for his rich history and amazing artistry that spans across geographic boundaries.
What tha [bleep] @ Kuwait Weather April 12, 2008
Posted by Burhan in : Miscellaneous , add a commentYesterday — dust storm + 90 km/hr. winds + hail + BEATING DOWN RAIN. I got soaked outside as I was caught in the middle.
Tons of trees uprooted, signboards destroyed, glass shattered.