August 2011
4 posts
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“Respect Explorer’s Heritage” | TechCrunch
via techcrunch.com I was literally laughing my lungs out at this mockup interface. This should go on the fail blog! I know of so many companies that did not do the upgrade from Microsoft Office 2003 to 2007 due to this same interface that made it so difficult for people to use as they had to relearn all the shortcuts and menu system. Now, Windows explorer too?! Not to mention that this...
Where Tony Tan learnt his Chinese...
via youtube.com ‘nuff said. Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
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Thoughts on the Presidential Election 2011
I was thinking to write down a note comparing the different candidates, and also to find a reason for my final choice of who I am going to vote for. Tony Tan - Being a PAP stalwart for years, it is obvious to everyone (except the truly thick) that this is the PAP man. Why else would so many unions fall in line to endorse him. For most parts none of the unions have more than a few thousand...
Day 1 of the South Beach diet
In my quest to eat healthier, I got started on the South Beach diet today. I order my daily dose of food from magicmealsmobile.com, which serves 3 different diets. I chose the South Beach because it was designed to be heart healthy! So I thought I’d give it a shot. I’ll be on South Beach phase 1 (read more at http://www.southbeachdiet.com/sbd/publicsite/how-it-works/how-it-works.aspx)...
June 2011
1 post
Live life!
Something worth sharing. I’ve printed this out for my wall! This email and any attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the addressee, do not disclose, copy, circulate or in any other way use or rely on the information contained in this email or any attachments. If received in error, notify the sender immediately and delete this email and any attachments from...
September 2010
2 posts
Sick and tried of poorly designed IT products!
I’m really frustrated with some of the 3rd party tools we use here. Sooooo ridiculously feature-packed and difficult to use!! The designer should be shot! Just because the end user (us) is not your customer (the bank), these guys just dump all the functionality in so that they can say “Yes we can do everything!” without appending “… After tearing out all your...
My Japanese (mainly Hokkaido) itinerary
Be warned - this is quite a rushed itinerary.Day 1 Arrival in Tokyo at 9am. Activate 14-day rail pass. Travel to Kamakura, dump luggages at the JR rail station and pending the day exploring Kamakura. Overnight in Tokyo.Day 2 Day trip to Nikko, one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnite in Tokyo/Sendai/Hiraizumi.Day 3 Early morning, take train to Hiraizumi (depending on where you...
June 2010
4 posts
Final petition to ban whale hunting - pls sign...
Whale hunting ban - final voteI’ve just signed an urgent petition at Avaaz.org to protect whales. Read more below, or click this link to join me in signing: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/whales_last_push/98.php?CLICKTF ——- Dear friends,In one week, the International Whaling Commission will hold its final vote on a proposal to legalize commercial whale hunting for the first time in...
Arm your vuvuzelas: WordPress 3.0 “Thelonious”!
via wordpress.org Wordpress 3.0 is finally released! It actually merges MU (the multi-user version of WP) and Wordpress, and it seems like the UI has taken on quite a nice sleek feel! Highly recommended for those already using Wordpress. In fact, I’m going to evaluate it as a replacement for all my Joomla sites! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
SkyVille @ Dawson
See and download the full gallery on posterous Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Porn and Disney are reponsible for most frustrated...
via themadhattersings.tumblr.com Pretty true, huh? Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
April 2010
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How 5 Brands Are Mastering the Game of Foursquare
via mashable.com In this day and age of social media, the companies who keep up with social media marketing trends, and master the cutting edge, wins. I especially like what Wynn Las Vegas did - making use of Foursquare to enhance customer service. Read more at http://mashable.com/2010/04/02/foursquare-brands/ Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
February 2010
5 posts
Exposed: Tigers murdered for £185 wine
via dailymail.co.uk It’s sad when you see stories like this, and while I’m not shocked that this came from China (again), I’m amazed that these people feel absolutely nothing for these animals. I guess there’s a reason why the Chinese are one of the only ethnic groups in the world who worship a Money God - greed. I’m almost ashamed to be Chinese in this respect. ...
Why you should buy pirated DVDs...
via i.imgur.com Kinda true, don’t you think? I’ll just buy mine off iTunes, tho, when the stupid iTunes store decides to open in Singapore. STEVE JOBS, YOU HEAR? Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Idea of the Day: Use Your Hand Puppet As a...
via gizmodo.com Kermit: “See? It fits.” True. And here’s the proof. Probably the wrongest image I’ve seen this month. Make that this year. And guess what, there’s a wrong-er image if you click through the link above… haha! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Mathematical Refutations of Folk Wisdom
via scq.ubc.ca Absolutely hilarious… via @acidflask. If you don’t get it, nevermind ;) Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
January 2010
6 posts
Cookies off? No problem, we can track you anyway!
Is your browser configuration rare or unique? If so, web sites may be able to track you, even if you limit or disable cookies. Panopticlick tests your browser to see how unique it is based on the information it will share with sites it visits. Click below and you will be given a uniqueness score, letting you see how easily identifiable you might be as you surf the web. Only anonymous...
Oracle Finalizes Acquisition of Sun
Oh no, I fear for the fate of MySQL.. We are pleased to announce that Oracle has completed its acquisition of Sun Microsystems and Sun is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle. With this news, we want to reiterate our commitment to deliver complete, open and integrated systems that help our customers improve the performance, reliability and security of their IT infrastructure. We...
The complete National Geographic
And it’s mine! :) looks like there isn’t gonna be much work done tonight… Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Gotta repair my car, again!
After this guy opened his door into the side of my car… Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Mum's birthday lunch @ Shin Kushiya
Bonus: 30% off all grills! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
SK Jewellery - tagline FAIL
Qingru saw this after we bought some jewellery for my mum’s birthday… Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
12 Days of Ris-Mas
via youtube.com I would never have expected this. Absolutely frigging hilarious. Someone kill me now. Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
December 2009
8 posts
Merry Christmas everybody!
via youtube.com Feliz Navidad to one and all! May your holidays be filled with joy and love, and to a great year ahead! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
100 Different Evernote Uses
Take a photo of your contacts measurements and save them to your personal notebook. Makes ordering your next pair easier. Take a photo of the page you are reading in a book and use @evernote to make your notes, keeping your book pages clean keep your web bookmarks in Evernote, then add screenshots to help kick start your memory when looking for a useful website. Write down coupon codes...
The funniest exam answers
Taken from F In Exams: The Best Test Paper Blunders by Richard Benson (Summersdale Publishers, £5.99) Honestly, I don’t know if I should laugh, or cry. See and download the full gallery on posterous Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Sharing paid iPhone apps with family (or close...
Apparently, you can share paid apps with up to 5 family and friends! I am just showing the technical feasibility, so I’m going to ignore all IP-related comments. Do this at your own risk.How does this work? The core theory of this is: One computer can be owned by many people (iTune store accounts). One account can own (be authorized to use) up to 5 computers. If an acount has previously paid...
Shaolin temple to sell shares in China
via news.bbc.co.uk You know the world has gone totally bonkers when you see a headline linking commercialism, enterprice financial solutions and a 1,500 year old religious temple. Sad or bewildered? I can’t decide. Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Cool foam party now at IMM!
Don’t miss out people… ;) Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Lamebook just made my day...
via lamebook.com via @daintyflair Just amazing how stupid some people are (and how funny others can be). Gotta love this site - http://lamebook.com! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Fight the Telemarketers!
via xs4all.nl via @KaiEnLoh… This is one funny script haha. Or, for those without a sense of humour and/or time, just tell them you’re Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
November 2009
4 posts
The Decade in 7 Minutes
via youtube.com NEWSWEEK rewinds the first 10 years of the new century, reminding you of the best, worst, and unforgettable moments. A must watch as we come to the end of another decade… Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Kiteboarder jumps over building!
via youtube.com Mega kiteboarding jump, baby! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Kiteboarder jumps over building!
via youtube.com Mega kiteboarding jump, baby! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
A NatGeo Photographer's encounter in Antarctica
National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen traveled to Antarctica to photograph leopard seals in the water. After arriving, they came across one of the largest leopard seals his experienced guide had ever seen. (via PetaPixel) Original post at SG Travel Cafe | Comment »
September 2009
1 post
Surfing in Singapore? Coming soon to a Sentosa...
via wavehousesentosa.com The FlowBarrel™ is the more challenging of the two sheet waves at Wave House Sentosa – 100,000 gallons of water a minute flowing as fast as 30 mph (48 kmph) curl over a surface that looks like a section of a skateboard park. The result is a perfect, endlessly tubing six-foot wave that has similar power and challenge to many of the waves breaking along the reefs of...
August 2009
7 posts
Freemium - is it for everybody? The Evernote...
Phil Libin, the chief executive of Evernote, a free electronic storage box, says it works on many platforms, including smartphones. Via nytimes.com Evernote shares its story (link above) on going Freemium. It has a huge user base (additional 4,500 users try it every day, with 1.4m people within the first 18 months). I’m a very loyal user myself, but my needs are within the...
PC vs Mac - The Marketing War continues...
via news.cnet.com An excellent read of Apple’s and Microsoft’s marketing journey. Entrepreneurs should take a que from this - good marketing is half the battle won! The other half, of course, is a good product. What else? I must say I love these ads. I can just spend hours looking at them. Speaking of which, if imitation is the best form of flattery, this is yet another area...
One year, all nations - the mad odyssey of a man.
See theodysseyexpedition.com Graham Hughes is attempting to set a new world record by setting foot in every nation on planet Earth in just one year, without flying, hitching or driving. And these are the rules he’s going to play by: 1) He must physically step foot on dry land within the continuous border of every nation state of the UN within one year. There are 192 member states in the...
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
via youtube.com Oldie but goodie - watched it again and as always, stirred up emotions deep within. I just wish he wasn’t that much of an asshole. ;) Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Singapore moving towards a Russian standard of...
Though we do not have economic indicators for Switzerland in 1984, we have the figures in 2009 and it appears that Singapore is heading towards a Russian standard of living, rather than Switzerland’s. Let us compare the indices for each category: Singapore Moscow Zurich Wage...
Beat Guitar Hero on Hard while solving a Rubix
via youtube.com Only a few words to say… Amazing! … BUT dude, you have WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too much time on your hands! Put that talent to better use! Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Tesla Model S: Gorgeous and Green!
via psfk.com This car is gorgeous. It’s the Apple of cars. 0-100kph in under 5 seconds! and full charge in under an hour. Destructive technology of the future! Plus, a 300 mile range means I can drive it to work and back for an entire week on ONE charge. I love that it’s so environmentally friendly yet technologically enabled - Pandora and all. I wonder if we’ll get something...
July 2009
5 posts
NUS Rag 'n' Flag 09: Alumni Float a waste of money
via alumnet.nus.edu.sg Rag n Flag used to be about collection of monies for charity. But what is it coming to? With regard to the Alumni Float, sure, I understand what they’re trying to do - but at what cost? $200 x 70 alumni is a whopping (at least) $14,000 for a FLOAT! Even if not, there’s no mention of where the excess money is going to. To charity, or to NUS? I’m...
iPhone vulnerability exposed!
via mashable.com I hope they come up with a fix ASAP - it’s quite a serious security flaw! This vulnerability apparently works by potential hackers sending you a specially coded SMS that gives them control over your phone. You don’t even have to do anything - just receiving the SMS is sufficient! So if you ever get an SMS in the next few months that consists of a single square...
Once Bonded (well, still am!)
via s-pores.com You have to read this (click on the link above) if you were / are a scholar. Certainly stirred deep emotions within me. Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Using E Coli to solve the Hamiltonian Path...
via guardian.co.uk I await a computer full of microscopic squirming bacteria on my desk. =) Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
Inspiration for furniture - IKEA Hacks
via ikeahacker.blogspot.com Came across this website recently thanks to one of Justin’s tweets. People share their IKEA “creations” and hacks on furniture here, and come to think of it, it’s true. You CAN look at IKEA as a furniture “parts” store since they sell all the parts separately. I’ll be keeping this one on my RSS. :) Original post at garry...
June 2009
7 posts
Chinese people choosing English names
via sexybeijing.tv I really like “Smacker”. Haha. Original post at garry blogs | Comment »
The Pirate Bay - SOLD! for more than SGD$10m
via globalgamingfactory.com Unbelievable. Is this the end of the fight? It sounds like they are intending to make users pay. I wonder what will come next. It is a sad day indeed. Or maybe a blessing in disguise? Original post at garry blogs | Comment »