i love adult animations

no, it's not what you think. dirty minds! all of you!

we used to associate cartoons with kids. only children watch cartoons. but not anymore. that all changed when the simpsons aired. children loved it but so do adults because of some hints of adult humour in each episodes. the boundaries of adult cartoons was pushed when animations such as southpark, family guy and american dad came into viewing. ever since then, cartoons aren't just for kids.

where am i going with this? nothing really. just thought i'd give a proper intro before posting a few videos i find hilarious!

i absolutely love this one. i watched it, literally, a dozen times and i crack up every single time!


hahahhahaha!




DR TRAN! ':)

by the way, congrats to manchester united for being the european champion! i honestly had no idea they were playing last night. i was in my room cursing at the noisy people in the building. and when i went out, the guys were celebrating and told me about it. lol. i miss football. i wish i was in brunei, then i'll have espn. oh well, milan was out anyway. so, i didn't miss much.

singing along to curse of curves & that's what you get

just a short personal post today.

what started out to be a bad week, ended on a high today. i've been looking forward to going to a concert at the end of the month. even though i knew about it a while back now, i didn't buy the tickets to it and ended up sold out. i didn't know curse is what you aim for is so popular here. i looked everywhere else for them but couldn't find one - until today! as soon as i saw it, bought the tickets right there and then. so, 30th may, i'm going to Astoria for the concert in london.





then, looking around facebook, my mouth dropped when i saw paramore is scheduled to perform in portsmouth! again, there and then i bought 4 tickets! why 4? i know a few people might want to go. and i know paramore IS popular, anywhere!






so, in less than 15 minutes, i bought 6 tickets to 2 concerts. haha! what a way to end the week..

a healthy way of smoking?

i just read this post post from feebleprodigy, and i was so curious i had to find out more! this is the first post worth reading, actually. hehe. kidding ali.. it's about a new technology on smoking. i don't mind smokers, i just mind the disgusting smell of cigarettes. most of my friend are smokers and i hang out with them a lot. i just lean away when they do have a puff or two. although i do have my limits, especially when being in a small room, with little to no air circulation. that's when i gasp for air and my eyes get irritated.

but when i read the post, i thought, "praise science! it hath come to mine rescue.."

someone, which i now dearly love, invented this.

Gamucci Micro Electronic Cigarette

what is it?
it's just what it is. it's an electric cigarette. it feels, looks and even has nicotine to satisfy the cravings. but the good things about are that it doesn't contain tar, carbon monoxide or other carcinogens - meaning smokers live longer and non-smokers can breath easier. yey!

here's a video of it.



again, yey! but wait.. it sounds too good to be true.. smokers are healthier and non-smokers don't have to fan the smoke from our faces? a world in harmony.. hmmm.. too good to be true.. so, i searched the internet for more information.

i actually found out that this isn't really a new invention, it's been out a while now. but didn't really caught on. here's a video and followed with a review from an ex-smoker of the reasons why.



a review by Rick on Crown7 e-cigarette at e-markus.com
After charging the battery for 8 hours I “fired” the thing up and was pleasantly surprised.

Let me start off by saying the e-cigarette is not a cigarette. There is no seamless transition from smoking a cigarette to smoking the e-cigarette. The first difference is that you have to suck the e-cigarette about four times harder to get a worthy amount of mist (fake smoke) out of the device. Besides a few awkward noises here and there, you’ll also make a few awkward facial expressions sucking on the e-cigarette. Yes, you’ll get a few smooth drags out, but the next one will be twice as hard. The delivery system is inconsistent. Also, on some pulls you’ll wince at the overly large amount of fake tobacco taste.


Secondly, the device is about twice as long as a regular cigarette. It’s about as long as a cigar, but thinner. This fact may or may not bother you, but I found myself wishing the thing was half as long.

Though the device is certainly awkward, I didn’t find it overly awkward to use. I smoked daily for around nine years but quit in January. I’ve cheated quite a few times since then, but it’s normally only been when socializing and having drinks. I had some drinks this weekend, and with my Crown7, I didn’t crave a real cigarette once.

I bought the Crown7 to help me get over those social cigarettes and quit smoking tobacco for good. And I think the Crown7, though not perfect, is a good enough product to do just that.

I don’t think this product should be tried by a person who smokes 2 packs a day and wants to quit cold turkey because the device will be overly frustrating. But if you’re looking for a healthy alternative to those few cheated butts here and there, I think you should give it a shot.

UDPATE (5/8/08): Eight months later I find that I don’t use the cigarette near as much. I DO break it out about once a week, but lately I find I give it a couple puffs, then let it just sit on the coffee table while craving a REAL cigarette. One of the two batteries has already died and the whole process has just become too much of a hassle. I find that when I want to use it I have forgotten to charge the one working battery. It’s enough stress to make me want to drive to Super America and buy a real pack.

sigh.. oh well.. but hey, science has never let me down yet. this is a technology that will be improved on.


http://www.electronicsmoking.co.uk/

how to pack a suitcase

from the weather i'm sure people in the uk can tell that summer is coming. some welcome the warmth of the bright sun, some (like me) are already miss wearing layers of clothing before stepping out the door. i'd choose winter over summer any day. like i said before, i would live at the North Pole if it wasn't for the lack of internet connection, civilization and melting ice.

anyway, before i go off-track even further, summer means holiday. and to the bruneians in uk, summer means flying back home. after everyone has finish their respective exams, i'm sure they're walking around with a smile on their face and very eager to start packing. i shall now share eHow's tips on how to pack a suitcase!

packing a suitcase is a strategic exercise in maximising space and minimising creases. you may already have a favourite packing system, but read on for more suggestions.

pack clothing

1. remmeber this order of operations: shirts at the bottom, then dresses (if applicable), then trousers.

2. stack tops, unfolded, by placing creases-prone tops towards the bottom of a pole and less easily creased ones towards the top.

3. fold the sleeves in towards the shirts' torsos.

4. fold the shirts in half from the bottom. you now have a rectangular bundle of shirts; place it in your suitcase.

5. drape long dresses in the suitcase so that the ends hang over the sides.

6. place trousers and skirts on a flat surface; fold each in half length ways.

7. stack trousers and skirts on top of one another, with easily creased ones at the bottom and sturdier ones, such as jeans, on top. fold the stack over, so that its length is halved.

8. place your stack of trousers and skirts on top of the dresses, then fold the ends of the dresses over the trousers and skirts.

pack accessories

1. roll ties losely.

2. stuff socks in shoes. pack underwear in mesh laundry bags or side pockets to save space.

3. arrange each pair of shoes so that the heel of one aligns with the toe of the other.

4. wrap pairs of shoes in separate plastic bags, and place them along the border of your suitcase.

5. protect clothes from leaks by placing toiletries in a plastic bag.

6. pack essential toiletries in a carry-on bag. include your toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup, medication and other important items.


tips: pack items snugly, leaving little room for them to shift. consider surrounding them with plastic dry-cleaning bag to minimise creases; use a suit carrier for suits or dresses.

pack an easily flattened extra bag, such as a lightweight holdall, for carrying purchases you make on your trip.

label both the outside and inside fo your suitcase with your name, address and phone number. remove old baggage claim stickers.

travel light. check with your airline regarding restrictions on size, weight and number of pieces of luggage allowed.


warning: avoid packing money, jewelery, travel documents, medication, keys and other valuables in your suitcase. carry these items with you.

i hope that some gave you good ideas on how to pack. good luck with exams and enjoy your summer, everyone!

giant squid found

source: dbTechno.com
Boston (dbTechno) - In New Zealand, scientists have been working all week to defrost and study a 1,000-pound giant squid. The squid is the length of a school bus. Upon studying her, they have found that she has the largest eyes in the world, and is also a female.

Scientists in a lab at the Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, have been studying the squid all week.

They have concluded that the giant squid is, in fact, a female. They do not believe that she was fully-grown as her beak is between 1.6 and 1.7 inches.

They have also found that the eyes of the giant squid are 10.6 inches, making them the largest eyes ever recorded from any animal.

To put it into perspective, the eyes are about the size of a soccer ball according to reports.

The giant squid was caught by accident in Antarctica’s Ross Sea back in February 2007.

The squid was frozen in a block of ice until scientists could join to study it.

Once they are done studying the giant squid, they will display it in a natural position at the musuem.

It is possible that as fishing continues in Antarctica, more of these giant squid will be found.

a pretty cool news if you're into weird unknown animals. i forgot the scientific word for it.. freaky-animal-zoology?