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Chill Out Friday: Dell is on ‘Fire’

November 09, 07 by You Teck

I’m sure many of us know about the battery issues of some notebooks and sometimes, the fault could turn out a lot worse as shown in the below scenario.

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Aw, I hope the warranty is still on for the unlucky victim.

One handsign, Many meanings

November 09, 07 by Alvin

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The above handsign has been commonly understood as “ok” in many parts of the world. But does any one of you know that this same handsign can also be use to berate, or even describe someone as gay.

Below are some common handsign with different meanings throughout the globe.

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A

  • Europe and North America: Ok
  • Mediterranean region, Russia, Brazil, Turkey: An orifice signal; sexual insult; gay man
  • Tunisia, France, Belgium: Zero,worthless
  • Japan: Money, coins

B

  • Western countries: One, excuse me, God be my witness, No!

C

  • Asia and America: Victory, Two

D

  • Europe: Three
  • Catholic countries: A blessing

E

  • Europe: Two
  • Britian, Australia, New zealand: One
  • USA: Waiter!
  • Japan: an insult

F

  • Western Countries: Four
  • Japan: An insult

G

  • Western countries: Five
  • Throughout the globe: Stop!
  • Greece and Turkey: Go to Hell!

H

  • Mediterranean: Small penis
  • Bali: Bad
  • Japan: Woman
  • South America: Thin
  • France: You can’t fool me

I

  • Mediterranean: Your wife is unfaithful
  • Malta and Italy: Protection against the Evil eye
  • South America: Protection against bad luck
  • USA: Texas University logo, TexasLonghorn Football Team

J

  • Greece: Go to hell
  • The West: Two

K

  • Ancient Rome: Up yours
  • USA: Sit on this! , screw you

L

  • Europe: one
  • Australia: Sit on this!
  • throughout globe: Hitchhike, good,Ok
  • Greece: Up yours!
  • Japan: Man, five

M

  • Hawaii: ‘Hang Loose’
  • Holland: Want a drink?

N

  • USA: I Love you

O

  • The West: Ten, I surrender
  • Greece: Up yours!
  • Throughout: I’m telling the truth.

Ok, that’s all. So to prevent any misunderstanding, make sure you don’t point the wrong sign at the wrong country. Heh heh

Via: The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease

Chill Out Friday: Shibuya Storm/Dance Trooper

November 02, 07 by You Teck

As we start to chill out for the weekend, here’s a very interesting video clip of a dancing storm trooper.


The dancer is actually a blogger named Danny Choo and I got to say that some of the moves are slick with a capital S. I wouldn’t have imagine that Danny could dance that well if he’s without the armor for he just look like any normal tech guy. Well done Danny, you’ve just scored some nice points for us (Tech Dudes).

Other than the dance move, I feel that we could all learn a thing or two from the way Danny pursue his dreams passionately. He went on to achieve his dream of working and living in Japan even though he initially faced the tough language barrier as he was raised in England. He wanted to have his own business before a certain age and he went on to achieve that as well.

I personally feel that the hardest and most enjoyable part is the process on which you go onto achieve your dreams and if you ever have one, never let someone rip it off you no matter what they say.

Having said that, I wish you guys a happy weekend.

Link : DannyChoo.com

Crouching moles Hidden meaning

October 26, 07 by Alvin

Moles moles moles! Everyone of us have at moles somewhere in our body. But do you realise that these little little black dots have their own meaning as well? They tell tales of your future ahead, your character, your strengths and weakness.

Well, I’ve compiled a list of moles and their hidden meaning for your reading pleasure.

Moles in your body

  1. Throat- An artistic temperament, successful
  2. Chest -Lazy, unsteady, quarrelsome, financially unsound
  3. Breast(right)-Indolent, intemperate
  4. Breast(left)- Active, energetic
  5. Nipple-Fickle and unfaithful
  6. Ribs(right)-Insensitive
  7. Ribs(left)-Lazy, humourous
  8. Navel- Great good forutune
  9. Abdomen- Voracious, intemperate and self indulgent should marry someone placid
  10. Hips- Resourceful, valiant and over-amorous
  11. Loin- Mendacious
  12. Groin(right)- Ill health
  13. Groin(left)- Frail
  14. Thigh(right)- Wealth and happy marriage
  15. Thigh(left)- a warm temperament
  16. knee(right)-Friendly disposition and happy marriage
  17. knee(left)-Rash, extravagant, ill-tempered but good business  sense
  18. Leg(right)-Energetic and preserving
  19. Leg(left)- Lazy
  20. Ankle- a sharing nature, sense of humour
  21. Heel- Mentally and physically active. Should beware of making enemies
  22. Foot(right)-Loves travelling
  23. Foot(left)- Thoughtful and gloomy, prefers a sedentary life.
  24. Instep- Athletic, quarrelsome
  25. Neck- Many ups and downs, should be frugal
  26. Shoulder blades- Unhappiness
  27. Shoulder (right)- prudent discreet, faithful and restless
  28. Shoulder (left)- Easily satisfied
  29. Armpit(right)- Struggles against heavy odds
  30. Armpit(left)-Good fortune won by hard work
  31. Arm(left)- Courteous, industrious
  32. Arm(right)- Adversity in early life, contentment in old age
  33. Elbow- Great talent, great desire to travel
  34. Wrist or hand(right)- Frugal, successful in business
  35. Wrist of hand (left)- Ingenious, artistic
  36. Finger- Dishonest- prone to exaggerate,  unable to face reality
  37. Back-Frank with an inquiring mind, Should be cautious
  38. Buttocks- Total lack of ambition

Moles on the face

  1. Moles in middle of the forehead reveals a bad tempered disposition and potential cruel nature. Such people should guard against accidents in their middle age
  2. Moles on the left temple indicates a tendency to be spendthrift and horse-strong. The person should live a quiet life.
  3. Moles on the right temple indicates expectional ability
  4. Moles near the eyebrows belong to preserving person who is happy in marriage. This person beware of lightning and food poisoning
  5. Moles on or near the corner of the eyes means an honest and forthright person who need to be loved
  6. Moles on inside and outside of the ear means the person has wealth and fame but tend to be reckless
  7. Moles on the left cheek indicates a seriou, studious and struggling person
  8. Moles on the right chek promises a successful life after marriage
  9. One mole on each cheek indicates success after hard struggle
  10. Moles on the upper side of the notes means lust and extravagance
  11. Moles on the left side of the nose(middle) means a changeable nature. An untrustworthy but lucky person who should beware of falls
  12. Moles on the right side of the nose(middle) shows a great travelling urge, an outdoor occupation involve plenty of movement.
  13. Mole on the yip of the nose indicates a sincere friend though very outspoken
  14. Moles on the nostrils is a sign of a rover
  15. Moles on the lips means greed but benevolence
  16. Moles on the lower lips shows a quiet and studious nature. Good fortune is indicated in later life
  17. Moles on the chin shows conscientious, common sense and artistic ability. These people make the best of any opportunities and improve a lot with old age
  18. Mole on the left lowerjaw indicates a critical nature. Beware of  of ill health
  19. Moles on the right lower jaw shows danger. You should beware of fire and water in your youth.

Well unbelievable? BELIEVE IT!

Sadist knife holder!

October 14, 07 by Alvin

Lol people, take a look at this knife holder:

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 Well, whoever designed this, I’ve have to say that he’s a bit sadist. But then again, I have to admit his creativity in this art.

Not forgetting to mention that most of the ’stab points’ are vital parts, the head, heart, abdominal. Hmm, i was actually thinking that another ’stab point’ could be added near the genitals  area….

oh dear oh dear, i’m turning sadist as well…

via thinkgeek