One of the best programs on tv - ever. I like both the UK and US versions.
Party Quirks:
Dubbing:
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Passive Aggresive Notes
A collection of notes left by roommates, office colleagues and neighbors (and even relatives).
On a microwave:
Office fridge:
Link
On a microwave:
Office fridge:
Link
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Gmail Increases Maximum Attachment Size to 20MB
About time they did. I was getting quite annoyed with the 10MB limit. Sometimes I was able to send a 12MB file and sometimes not. I managed to send out 15MB without a hitch this morning - great!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Tigo Ad
Tigo (previously called Celltel in Sri Lanka) launched a series of very cool ads in Sri Lanka this year. Here is my favorite:
Monday, May 21, 2007
Thou Puny Milk-livered Mammet
That's right - get your own personalised Shakespeare insult right here.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
French AIDS PSA's - Disturbingly Erotic
As far as Public Service Announcements go, this one certainly makes you look at it a little longer.And about that not-so-clear message it's trying to convey.......
What message? Oh the "unsafe sex with creepy crawlies is bad for you" thing? Sure. It does.
Inspirational Quote for the Day
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Goldquest Saga - Will it Ever End?
First it was the shocking news that Sonali Samarasinghe - editor of the Morning Leader - was questioned by the police on Wednesday, regarding the publication of several investigative articles on Goldquest's activities in Sri Lanka.
"The CID wanted to know the manner in which Sonali Samarasinghe conducted her investigation, the sources of her information, the officials she spoke to and the details obtained with regard to documents stopping the Goldquest investigation,` the Free Media Movement said. (link)
That should really help with their own investigations, now wouldn't it?! Why bother spending their own time and effort on it when all it takes is questioning a journalist for several hours?!
And now apparently Vijayeswaran Vijayaratnam who was arrested in Indonesia on charges of fraud, owns shares in at least two Tamil language tv stations in Australia and the UK. (link)
Oh well, I'm sure there's a lot more. Ongoing investigations will reveal the truth eventually - yet will the victims receive compensation? Very unlikely.
"The CID wanted to know the manner in which Sonali Samarasinghe conducted her investigation, the sources of her information, the officials she spoke to and the details obtained with regard to documents stopping the Goldquest investigation,` the Free Media Movement said. (link)
That should really help with their own investigations, now wouldn't it?! Why bother spending their own time and effort on it when all it takes is questioning a journalist for several hours?!
And now apparently Vijayeswaran Vijayaratnam who was arrested in Indonesia on charges of fraud, owns shares in at least two Tamil language tv stations in Australia and the UK. (link)
Oh well, I'm sure there's a lot more. Ongoing investigations will reveal the truth eventually - yet will the victims receive compensation? Very unlikely.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Worst Movie Scenes Ever
Presented in six categories - Worst Death Scene, Worst Stunt, Worst Reaction, Worst Acting, Most Random Line Ever, Worst CGI.
My favorite - the worst stunt scene. Ever.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Strangest Deaths
Read a list of strangest deaths. Wan Hu's demise is particularly oustanding:
"According to legend, early in the 16th century, Wan decided to take advantage of China's advanced rocket and fireworks technology to launch himself into outer space. He supposedly had a chair built with forty-seven rockets attached. On the day of lift-off, Wan, splendidly attired, climbed into his rocket chair and forty seven servants lit the fuses and then hastily ran for cover. There was a huge explosion. When the smoke cleared, Wan and the chair were gone, never to be seen again."
"According to legend, early in the 16th century, Wan decided to take advantage of China's advanced rocket and fireworks technology to launch himself into outer space. He supposedly had a chair built with forty-seven rockets attached. On the day of lift-off, Wan, splendidly attired, climbed into his rocket chair and forty seven servants lit the fuses and then hastily ran for cover. There was a huge explosion. When the smoke cleared, Wan and the chair were gone, never to be seen again."
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Dangakara Hadakara - Various Artists
I can't believe I didn't post this video before. It was performed at the Sirasa Music Awards in February 2007.
Spiderman vs Venom - SPOILERS
Here's the fight scene between Spiderman and Venom in S3. No dialogue but rather loud background music - that pretty much takes away the joy of watching it.
Busy Week/Weekend
After a series of interviews last week, it's final - I'm getting a new job next month. I decided it was time to move on to something new. I have no complaints about my current employer - I simply received an offer I couldn't refuse ;)
Many developments over the weekend here in Sri Lanka:
From the 10th of May, Katunayake International Airport will impose a six hour restriction on commercial flights from 10.30pm to 4.30am. The restrictions were implemented following night time air raids by the LTTE. Most airlines have changed their schedule according to the new regulations (Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan) while Emirates and Cathay Pacific have suspended flights to SL.
Flooding in Colombo and its suburbs killed 16 people and more than 100,000 were left homeless. A giant pothole appeared in the middle of Galle Road, Wellawatte and created quite a stir.
A debate in the British House of Commons lead to rumours that Thamilselvan will be invited to address the BHC and that made some politikka's here very very angry. To add to the existing Tamil Tiger problem, we now have to deal with Sinhala Tigers.
Four top operatives of Goldquest were arrested in Indonesia. Goldquest brings back fond memories - so many qualified professionals got sucked into it and I had to literally run away from people who tried to sell me those coins. The network marketing scheme was banned in Sri Lanka and several operators were arrested. However last year the Central Bank disbanded its special investigations unit - a controversial move that was remembered after the Seagulls fiasco.
Sri Lankan film producers who employ foreign actors and actresses will be taxed as follows:
Lead role - SLR 250,000 per , Supporting role - SLR 150,000 per movie. The tax intends to combat the use of Indian actors and actresses who are considered to be more talented (and good looking) but cheap. Chairman of the NFC Asoka Serasinghe said the taxes will not apply to joint productions. I'm not surprised the NFC came up with this because the local film industry has fallen on hard times due to the almost unlimited number of movies telecast on TV these days. Last year's decision to tax English programs was a classic. There was a time when every single film released was a hit. Then came a little thing called competition and the industry started to wilt. I used to stare at the giant and extremely crude billboards outside the movie theater and wonder who came up with the marketing campaigns. I can't think of what the future holds for the NFC - if Hiripoda Wassa wins national awards, the future is pretty bleak.
I'm taking three days leave this week, so that means I'm going to enjoy a five day weekend. Will try to catch Spiderman 3 during the weekend if I can manage to get the tickets.
Many developments over the weekend here in Sri Lanka:
From the 10th of May, Katunayake International Airport will impose a six hour restriction on commercial flights from 10.30pm to 4.30am. The restrictions were implemented following night time air raids by the LTTE. Most airlines have changed their schedule according to the new regulations (Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan) while Emirates and Cathay Pacific have suspended flights to SL.
Flooding in Colombo and its suburbs killed 16 people and more than 100,000 were left homeless. A giant pothole appeared in the middle of Galle Road, Wellawatte and created quite a stir.
A debate in the British House of Commons lead to rumours that Thamilselvan will be invited to address the BHC and that made some politikka's here very very angry. To add to the existing Tamil Tiger problem, we now have to deal with Sinhala Tigers.
Four top operatives of Goldquest were arrested in Indonesia. Goldquest brings back fond memories - so many qualified professionals got sucked into it and I had to literally run away from people who tried to sell me those coins. The network marketing scheme was banned in Sri Lanka and several operators were arrested. However last year the Central Bank disbanded its special investigations unit - a controversial move that was remembered after the Seagulls fiasco.
Sri Lankan film producers who employ foreign actors and actresses will be taxed as follows:
Lead role - SLR 250,000 per , Supporting role - SLR 150,000 per movie. The tax intends to combat the use of Indian actors and actresses who are considered to be more talented (and good looking) but cheap. Chairman of the NFC Asoka Serasinghe said the taxes will not apply to joint productions. I'm not surprised the NFC came up with this because the local film industry has fallen on hard times due to the almost unlimited number of movies telecast on TV these days. Last year's decision to tax English programs was a classic. There was a time when every single film released was a hit. Then came a little thing called competition and the industry started to wilt. I used to stare at the giant and extremely crude billboards outside the movie theater and wonder who came up with the marketing campaigns. I can't think of what the future holds for the NFC - if Hiripoda Wassa wins national awards, the future is pretty bleak.
I'm taking three days leave this week, so that means I'm going to enjoy a five day weekend. Will try to catch Spiderman 3 during the weekend if I can manage to get the tickets.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
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