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Computers by Weight in Pakistan

Administrator — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:08:46 +0000

Owais Mughal Our friend Muslim Rizvi forwarded this banner advertisement to us. A business in Malir, Saudabad (Karachi) is selling working Computers by weight. The ad guarantees Pentium IV microprocessor PCs available in 10 or 15 kilogram versions. The first line of the ad reads: save thousands of rupees.

How ‘Bout a Magic Trick?

Administrator — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:08:52 +0000

I don’t usually like these hit and run photo posts (*cough*liketheevilDM*cough*), but I found this on a Batman forum and couldn’t resist. If you’ve seen The Dark Knight, you should get this one…

Tuesday Toot #2

Administrator — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:08:11 +0000

I certainly wish I had a photograph of the disaster area that was my kitchen sink and surrounding countertops but alas I forgot to take the picture until I had slaved away cleaned the mess. So I shall do my best to describe the state of affairs prior to me opening the giant

Warriors Acquire Guard Marcus Williams From New Jersey

Administrator — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:09:58 +0000

The Golden State Warriors have acquired guard Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for a conditional first round draft choice, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin.

New Burger King Apple Fries: The Verdict

Administrator — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:06:23 +0000

I am BANNING: The new Burger King Apple Fries. They’re gross looking, they’re gross tasting, and the contrast between “what you see” and “what you get” is actually laughable. Personally, I love apples, but since I don’t like the skin, eating ‘em can be a time consuming ordeal for me.

Do you know why iPhone use Google as default? Here is why

Administrator — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:08:25 +0000

You can choose to use Google or Yahoo! as the default search engine. But, it is set to Google if you do not make any changes. Why is it? Take a look of the picture above, you will know. [via Tinypic]

Of Vegemite and Elle Macpherson

Administrator — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:15:11 +0000

I admit it, I was fascinated about this place long before I ever came here, as many Canadians are. Fifteen years ago I was glued to the television everyday at 3:30pm watching the Aussie soap Paradise Beach.

The Curtain Rods

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:22:56 +0000

She spent the first day packing her belongings into boxes, crates, and suitcases. On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things. On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining room table by candlelight, put on some soft background music, and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar, and a bottle of chardonnay.

This Was Inevitable

Administrator — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:18:55 +0000

It was only a matter of time before this happened: The Mighty God King sends us this. The Black Box report represents. Brad Fox goes old school. He is the one. And then you have this. More as they come in.

It’s Juneuary

Administrator — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:16:12 +0000

It’s Juneuary in Seattle. I kid you not. And I knew I would have to let in my sunshine before the sun actually did shine and I did and it hasn’t but I have. LOL. But first I got in my car and screamed as loud as I could, f@*k you rain over and over again. Until I felt better. But it was only a little better.