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While waiting for the experiment…

A comic strip from phdcomics.com about several things to do while waiting for the experiment to finish:

waiting While waiting for the experiment...

And we know there are plenty of choices to get a quick bite when the tummy growls.. but somehow we’re ended up at the same place. This graph brilliantly explains why it is so.

foodie While waiting for the experiment...

Hilariously true!

Ukulele Kid

Another web sensation. I smiled throughout the clip watching him playing Mraz’s “I’m Yours” his way.

Upular

Lovely remix of bits and pieces from Pixar’s Up. A treat to your ears!

Discover more lovely remixes at the artist’s page at last.fm, mostly available as free download.

Post-It Stop Motion

Here’s a cleverly designed stop motion video clip using post-it notes—or stickies as some of you know it as. I personally like the rain scene and how rain droplets fall and drip on the umbrella.

This clip is as amazing as Oren Lavie’s music video clip I posted months ago.

Rough Play

New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert suspended from the team and became an Internet celebrity after being caught on tape attacking opposing players. The footage clearly showed her anger being put into actions—physical attacks as in a cat fight: back punching, face kicking, and even hair pulling.

Read the full article from CBS News or view the clip below:

World AIDS Day 2009

Support World AIDS Day

Join the (RED) movement to give people the opportunity of a future where once there was no hope. Show your support and help fight AIDS in Africa by educating yourself of the issue and spreading the words:

  • Use this as your Facebook profile photo. Let your friends know you’re part of the (RED) movement.
  • Tweet about JoinRed. Your followers may learn something new about AIDS today.
  • Watch videos from JoinRed YouTube channel and see how much you can change their lives.
  • Show support at these supporting organizations: JoinRed.com or Google.org.
  • And for everyone to create a conducive environment for people with HIV; Read common myths about HIV and help to get rid of the stigma.

Just Dance

This parody of Just Dance by Lady Gaga is so hilarious! Check it out!

If you’ve never watched the original video clip, you should do so before viewing the parody. Here’s the original video clip:

And the parody:

Sleepy

I need Garfield to stop me from writing essay when I’m about to enter sleep deprivation condition. Otherwise…

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garfield writing when sleepy

Creative ads around the world

tangled Creative ads around the world

Just as creative as previously featured ads about energy conservancy and getting the right job, oddee.com lists fifteen creative ads plus another sixteen creative ads in unusual places from around the world. Check it out.

axe Creative ads around the world

Faster in Chrome?

What an amusing tidbit during this hectic period:

gmail faster in chrome Faster in Chrome?

The snippet above appeared when I opened my Gmail in PC lab, using IE7 on WinXP. I’ve never seen that before when I used Safari, Opera and Firefox. Hahaa.. Clearly, the message is targeted to a specific web browser.

Considering the big number of Gmail users running it on IE, will this small message impact IE’s market share in any way? Hmm…