Thursday, August 27, 2009

Smart: Baby rocker!

What do you do when you're a parent who's a combo of geeky and lazy? You program a way for your computer to rock your baby to sleep, of course.

This enterprising parent used his Linux box and a custom program to get the CD drive to repeatedly open and close! He then tied a string between his kid's car seat and the drive, and voila, automatic baby rocker. Now if only there was a way to get the computer to feed them their meals, they’d be all set!

Butt cam!

"Do these pants make my butt look big?" the question that nobody wants to answer! If you're shopping in Australia where Buttcam has made its big debut you wont have to Reasoning that you can't realistically see yourself directly from behind while looking behind you in a mirror, Aussie retailer Jeans West took simple technology such as a video camera attached to a monitor, and created a way to let shoppers decide for themselves just how big (or small) that booty looks in those pantsAnd for those unfortunates whose butts really do look big through this paraphernalia, well, they can rest assured that any video camera always adds at least 10 pounds, or even 20, maybe. Really! i say bring it to Kuwait, we need to know if our butts look big!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Big Bang!

The Big Bang is a theory that states how the universe began, how it all started if you will! I'm not really sure if this theory is valid or accepted in islam but nonetheless it's has scientific evidence backing it up, anyways let Columbia University astronomy and physics professor Janna Levin show you how it all started. In this first-rate animation that shows the Big Bang more concisely than I've ever seen, the professor makes an important point about the origin of our doughnut-shaped universe: Before the Big Bang, there was no space or time. There was nothing. That huge explosion didn't happen in space — it happened in the middle of nothing!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Smart: Tangle free earbuds!

Now here is a smart idea! It should be implemented in each and every earbud manufactured from this day forward. The design uses a zipper like configuration to attach both cables together when earbuds are not in use. Personally this would make my life easier! My earbuds seem to get tangled whenever they leave my ears, sometimes even while on my ears but thats a whole other issue! Now imagine all the free time created by this annoyance-avoiding time saver!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

WHY?!

Why does fabric become "seemingly" darker when wet? well here's your answer! (i know so random ;p)
When fabric gets wet, light coming towards it refracts within the water, dispersing the light. In addition, the surface of the water causes incoherent light scattering. The combination of these two effects causes less light to reflect to your eyes and makes the wet fabric appear darker. Now you know! spread the word ;D---

Saturday, August 22, 2009

change/ramadan

Personally i hate change! Simply because change is BAD, just kidding ;p but surely something traumatizing happened when i was a simple innocent child that started this fear of change issue! Oh well i guess i'll just have to get used to it! Anyways...Ramadan is here, signaling change (the good kind) it is a time of fasting, which is meant to teach patience, modesty and spirituality. Through good actions people you're going to get rewarded seventy times as much as you normally can achieve (Allah a3lam). So people go on and ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify yourself through self-restraint and good deeds. Finally, "embarak 3alekom elsh-ahar" & "taqabal allah 6a3atkom"

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Straws are good!


Hello all! i know its been a while since i last posted, i had health issues(i fainted, broke my nose and half a tooth!!!>>but im better now el7mdella) so i thought what better to warm myself up back into the world of blogging other than a mini post(an appetizer if you will) so here it is!

Energy drinks, carbonated beverages, teas, and citric fruit juices all bathe the teeth in harmful acids. Drinking through a straw can help limit the damage, as can rinsing the mouth with water afterwards. also using a straw is more hygienic(your lips dont have to touch surfaces that god nows what have rubbed against). preferably straws that are wrapped are your numero uno choice :)

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Commercial: Evian!

A great commercial by Evian, hiking up the cute factor to unprecedented levels!! "so small yet incredible" as they put it
It makes we wanna drink Evian...seriously!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

I hate my car!

Well...actually i don't, but there is this one thing that really bugs me about it! and since they say a picture is worth a thousand words



You see the car seat is set so close to the center console that it makes it impossible to get your hands through if by any chance you became human and dropped something in between!! I tried moving the seat up down and whatever position i could get it in and still no use, i mean seriously what's up with that! For instance yesterday while i was trying to swap my sim card from one mobile to another it fell into the area i came to call the oblivion, i had to go to zain's airport branch(only one open at the time) and get a new sim card, sure the new sim card is pretty but not worth the time! ok so now its your turn people, what bugs you about your car?Come on sharing is caring!

Laughing exercise!

You have to see this, f-u-n-n-y!
booh booh booh boooh booh boooh!!!!!!!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Doggy smile!

I dare you not to smile while viewing this video! caution: too cute!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Manel!

Remember Milk & Honey, the two girl duo who sang "Habibi" and "Didi", well it seems that the brunette (manel) decided to embark on a solo career with a song entitled (laish laish ana ana za3lana meny ana)

I just wanna say, manel bada3tay bel badleyat!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

8 unusual uses for toothpaste!



Contrary to urban legend, toothpaste isn't a magic cure for lovely pimple you want gone by morning. But it can take the itch out of a pesky mosquito bite!
So often, we go looking for new products to solve our new problems. But toothpaste is one of those old standby's that has multiple uses around a home. In most cases, a white non-gel toothpaste works best, and as always, test a small corner out first to make sure you aren't ruining one of your favorite possessions.

Quick Fixes

  • Got an old piano? Clean up those ivories with a little toothpaste on an old toothbrush, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. This works for newer, plastic keys as well. Also works well on silver and chrome.
  • A household pet peeve: That gunk that builds up on the bottom of the iron, then rubs off on your clothes. Use some toothpaste on a (cool!) iron, scrub off with a rag, then rinse completely.
  • College kids are savvy to this trick: When you're short on spackle, simply fill a nail hole with toothpaste, let it dry, then paint right over it.
  • Tired of tape marks on your walls? Hang your kids' artwork or small posters with just a dab of toothpaste in each corner. When you're ready to take it down, the toothpaste will clean up with water.

Reviving Your Favorite Possessions

  • CDs are so delicate, they often get small scratches on them. Try cleaning them with a little toothpaste and see if you can't get your favorite song to stop skipping. Start in the center and work in a straight line to the outside.
  • Got a grubby ring and no jewelry cleaner in the house? Grab an old toothbrush and a little toothpaste and scrub away. Once you rinse, that diamond will be gleaming.


Personal Care

  • Color your hair at home? Here's a quick fix for those oops stains on skin. Rub a little toothpaste on the stain and gently scrub. The toothpaste contains just enough abrasive to rub the stain out.
  • Get the smudges out of your shoes by rubbing on a little toothpaste, then buffing off with a soft cloth.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

POP POP!

Delicious, sweet, low calorie, low fat and a great alternative to greasy, fatening, guilt inducing potatoe chips...it's called pop pop(i know silly) and it comes from malaysia(truely asia)

Heres a look at the packaging

Nutrition info

What the snack looks like(one of three peices)
can be bought at all the local jam3eyas, dont diss it til you give it a try ;)

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Yaaay!

Remember yay? nancy's song from way back when?(yaaay se7r a3yono na'6rato awal matla2ayna 3ayn eb3ayn) well "they" say it's a complete copy and paste job from an african artist

Nancy

African artist

The resemblance is uncanny, i hope they asked for the rights

Monday, July 20, 2009

Shams!

Shams the "Kuwaiti" singer has just released a new video clip entitled "wesh 9ayer" and all i have to say is OMG and im in love with the goat! also putting all the "halaga" on the side this is one of a few arabic video clips with decent graphics...im hating myself for saying this but i really like the "la7an"

Oh mother!

Mom just bought a laptop, so what you say? well for those who do not know here(and thats all of you ;p) she's 100% computer illiterate! seriously she doesn't even know who to turn it on! it puzzles me to this day how she managed clients way back then when she used to work at some local bank...heres how the conversation went

Mom: aby ashtery laptop dawerly wa7ed zen
Ana: zen?
Mom: ee ya3ny fe "mamory" wayed
Ana: HaHaHa!
Mom: 7amood la tet6anaz 3alay!
Ana: yoma laish taben "mamory" wayed??
Mom: 3ashan anazel mosalsalat turkeyah!! >>i should have known!
Ana: oo ba3ad sheno taben?
Mom maabeh ykoon thgeel 3ashan awadey el shaleh...
Ana: ok badawerlch

so i looked around searching for the perfect laptop for the next couple of days, three days later she went and bought a laptop from dell (dad knows the franchise owner in kuwait and each laptop he has ever bought was from Dell!) and she bought the laptop on the basis that it looked stylish>>seriously!!! i dont know why she bothered to ask me in the first place!

Friday, July 10, 2009

Have a break, have a swim!

The weather is hot, damp and there's nothing to do, your solution=go swimming :D here are a couple of picks i snapped from our shaleh that are meant to seduce you ;P

First is a view of the "ba7ar"


the second is of the swimming pool(obviously!)
lets hope we have enough sunblock ;p catch ya later :)

Saturday, July 4, 2009

News this week!

Of course this graph is meant to be funny but it sure seems like it, seriously enough with all the MJ news already! overexposure at its best!

Awkward family photos!

Snapping the perfect family photo creates stress for anyone involved. Should we go casual and wear blue jeans with polo shirts on a beach or be a bit crazy, wear matching outfits and -- wait for it -- lean toward the camera? Ah, choices. This user-powered blog highlights the most well, awkward, family photos submitted by its contributors. Check it out! guaranteed to bring you a smile.


Friday, June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson Dies!

Michael Jackson has died. He was 50, He suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back, Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

10 ways to swat a fly!

1.Do it early
Because they are cold-blooded, the reactions of insects depend on the temperature of the air. Early in the morning or in the evening they will be a bit dopey, but in the heat of the day they will be very quick.

2. Approach from behind
Goes one theory, because flies take off backwards.

3. Aim ahead, rather than at
Within milliseconds of sensing a threat flies get their body ready to take off forward, backwards or sideways. Given that they are going to be jumping away from the swat, it's best to aim slightly ahead of it>>sneaky ;)

4. The old-fashioned slap
Now one known this as Mr. Barack Obama himself. Stay still, keep focused, take aim and attack. Ideal for a fast hand and if the fly is stationary. And if the world's media is in attendance, YouTube fame beckons!!

5. Implements with holes
Are more effective. It's the air pressure they detect and fly away from. It's not so much that they see something coming, but they feel the pressure wave in front of the object.

7. Use hands
Put your hands either side of the fly, facing each other, so it doesn't know where the threat comes from, then clap the air a few inches above it. Wash hands immediately to remove the contents of the fly's stomach (don't ask).

8. Get a gadget
At the hi-tech end of the market there's an electric-powered mesh, a dome complete with pheromone and an insecticide aerosol. For those on a budget, there are decorative window stickers, and fly-swats cost as little 100 fils from soog almo3alem! Animal rights organisation PETA, which advocates compassion for flies, says there are humane bug-catching devices available too>>seriously!

9. Improvise with
A rolled-up newspaper (bear in mind point five, above), or a spray window-cleaner.

10. The humane approach
To capture but not kill, hit them with the palm of your hand and close your fingers over it." And if you're not an entomologist, release the fly outside. It will make you feel better.

Here's the footage of US president Barack Obama kiling a fly buzzing around him during television interview for all you guys living under a rock!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Back!

Woohoo!!! no more exams for me :D these past 2 weeks have been a nightmare>>and thats putting it lightly! we "the students" have been poked and prodded, tested and examined but we made it through somehow! lets take a moment and give ourselves a pat on the back, anyways i just wanted to say that i'm baaaaaack and lookin forward to continuing my blogging journey with all you guys! catch ya later ;)

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Taking a break!

Finals are here! and they here to stay for the next 2 weeks which means its time for a break, so wish me luck people and best of luck to all students, study hard ;)

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Picky pigs!

Ben and Jerry's send the waste from making ice cream to local pig farmers to use as feed. Pigs love the stuff, except for one flavor: Mint Oreo...seriously thats weird!!!

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Glass "hold"!

The way you hold your glass reveals much more than you can realise!
THE FLIRT

This is usually a woman, who holds her glass with dainty, splayed fingers and uses it in a provocative way.

She may position it over her cleavage so as to draw attention to her attributes or peer over the rim to make eye contact when taking a sip - and she may "tease" the rim of the glass with her finger, perhaps dipping it into the drink and sucking it dry.

THE GOSSIP

Again, usually a woman who clusters together with her friends. She may be talking about other people, and can be critical. She holds a wine glass by the bowl and uses it to gesticulate and make points in conversation.

She is inclined to lean over her drink, in towards others so as to speak confidentially. This person already has a close-knit social group with little inclination to extend it, therefore advances from outsiders are not usually welcome.

THE FUN-LOVER

This type of drinker could be a man or a woman. They tend to be sociable and convivial and "like a laugh".

They take short swigs from bottled drinks so they don't miss out on chipping in with the conversation.

The bottle is held loosely at its shoulder for ease. This type of person is always happy to extend their social circle. The best way to approach them therefore is to leap directly into light, good-humoured conversation and make them laugh.

THE WALLFLOWER

Usually a shy, submissive person who holds the glass protectively, not letting go, as though afraid somebody will take it away.

Palms are kept hidden and the glass is used as a social crutch - the drink is never quite finished, with a mouthful left in case of emergency. The drink is small - maybe half a pint of lager for a man.

It may be drunk through a straw, which is fidgeted with, and used to stir the drink between sips.

The style and pace of drinking is an echo of those around them - very little is initiated.

This individual needs to be approached in a gentle, sensitive way, with perhaps a few understated compliments to build self-confidence, but may eventually warm to overtures.

THE ICE-QUEEN

This is a mainly female type whose natural style is cold and defensive.

She drinks from a wine glass, or a short glass, which is held firmly in a barrier position across the body so as to deter intimate approaches.

It is usually a waste of time approaching this woman; she may be ready with a castrating put-down.

THE PLAYBOY

This man is active and self-confident; a "Don Juan"-type seducer.

He uses his, usually long, glass or bottle as a phallic prop, playing with it suggestively. He is inclined to be possessive, and can be tactile with his female companions.

THE JACK-THE-LAD

This "peacock" is conscious of his image and will drink a bottled beer, or cider.

He is inclined to be confident and arrogant, and can be territorial in his gestures, spreading himself over as much space as possible, for example, pushing the glass well away from himself and leaning back in his chair.

If he is drinking with friends, he would be unlikely to welcome approaches from outside the group, unless sycophantic and ego-enhancing.

THE BROWBEATER

Again usually male, he prefers large glasses, or bottles, which he uses as symbolic weapons, firmly grasped, and gesticulating in a threatening, "in the face" kind of way.

Something of a know-it-all, he can come across as slightly hostile, even if only through verbal argument, or jokes targeted at others. He should be approached with great care, or not at all.

Toy Story!

Here is the just released trailer for toy story 3! cant wait!

Friday, May 29, 2009

Up!

Pixar can do no wrong!! im in love with this movie before i even see it, have a look(i dare you not to smile after watching this!)

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Bad Mother!

1-Langur monkeys
The worst animal kingdom mother is the Langur monkey. Having been viewed for a number of years as a non-aggressive species, more recent research has shown them to have highly complex and sometimes brutal social practices. Pitched battles, kidnapping and sexual harassment are commonplace. However, as far as mothers go, it is their willingness to abandon young who have been injured, and in some cases even kill them, which makes them the winners of our list. Abandonment, kidnapping, neglect, infanticide: These Langur monkeys are some bad mothers.
Font size2-The African Black Eagle
The African Black Eagle usually lays two eggs, although one is generally no more than an insurance policy. The idea of an insurance policy is quite common in the animal kingdom, but it is the manner in which the unwanted young is disposed of which is particularly shocking. The mother will feed only one chick, and as it grows stronger it will peck its weaker sibling to death. What is especially gruesome about this is that the mother will look on impassively as her youngster is dispatched.
3-Black bears
Here is another animal which is generally regarded as a good mother, but studies have demonstrated that this is not always the case. Black bears like to have litters of two or three cubs, as it takes a similar amount of effort to raise one cub as it does three. Because of this, it has been documented that if a black bear gives birth to just one cub, she will sometimes simply abandon it and will hope for a larger litter the following year. Unlike many animals that may abandon young which are sick or weak, the bear will abandon the youngster simply for being on its own(imagine if that was the case with humans!!).

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Random fact # 2


The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the meaning of its name. Amazing, considering there must be trillions of numbers!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

500,000!!

He has 500,000 followers on twitter, his name is Sockington and he is a cat>>yes a cat as in meow!!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Random fact # 1

A new segment is going to be added to this blog, it will be entitled "random fact". As the name suggests its basically going to be a post about a random fact>>DuH!
lets start with...
A cockroach can live for several weeks without its head. Some insects can live headlessly for a whole year!!
Intresting or disgusting? you choose ;p

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Coke is bad!


Everyone has heard it before, from experiments we did as children in school to parents telling us "stop drinking this junk", anyways i thought of shedding some light on the subject. Excessive cola consumption can lead to anything from mild weakness to profound muscle paralysis, doctors are warning! This is because the drink can cause blood potassium to drop dangerously low, Manufacturers insist the products are safe when consumed in moderation.
The problem is with aggressive mass marketing, super-sizing soft drinks, and the effects of caffeine dependance there is very little doubt that more and more people drink 2-3 liters of cola per day(ola chena wayed :S). So tell me what do you think? do you drink coke anyways? if so how often?

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Computer eyes syndrome!

Reduce the risk of tiring your eyes when on the computer. Look away from the screen about every 20 minutes and stare at a distant object for several seconds to relax your eye's focusing muscles.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Sandstorm!

As i was leaving my house at around 3:45 yesterday i caught the sandstorm approaching! as you can see in the pic below, half the sky is dusty and the other half is clear! all i have to say is "mashallah"

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Dead Sea!

The Dead Sea is the largest natural spa on the planet. Local treatments are said to be effective against rheumatism, asthma, cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, dermatitis and diseases of the heart, eyes and lungs.The Dead Sea enjoys 330 days of sunshine a year. It is the only place in the world where you can sunbathe successfully without getting burnt. The air above the sea contains three extra layers which prevent the harmful ultraviolet rays reaching the surface. Thats it! they had me at natural spa ;) im packing my bags right now>>i wish!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Slap!

Husbands are allowed to slap their wives if they spend lavishly, a Saudi judge said recently during a seminar on domestic violence, Saudi media reported Sunday.

It is OK to slap Saudi women who spend too much, a judge has told an audience.

It is OK to slap Saudi women who spend too much, a judge has told an audience.

Arab News, a Saudi English-language daily newspaper based in Riyadh, reported that Judge Hamad Al-Razine said that "if a person gives SR 1,200 [$320] to his wife and she spends 900 riyals [$240] to purchase an abaya [the black cover that women in Saudi Arabia must wear] from a brand shop and if her husband slaps her on the face as a reaction to her action, she deserves that punishment."

Women in the audience immediately and loudly protested Al-Razine's statement, and were shocked to learn the remarks came from a judge, the newspaper reported.

NO COMMENT!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Eat almonds!

A fatty food full of health benefits? Not necessarily an oxymoron. Various health studies have shown that eating a handful of almonds every day -- a food high in magnesium, Vitamin E and B2 -- can lower cholesterol and help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Dream job!

A British man has been appointed the new caretaker of an Australian tropical island, a six-month position described as "the best job in the world".
Ben Southall, 34, a charity fundraiser from Petersfield, Hampshire, emerged from a field of over 34,000 applicants.
His new job requires Mr Southall to live and report from Hamilton Island, on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef. The job description requires Mr Southall "to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel, make friends with the locals and generally enjoy the tropical Queensland climate and lifestyle">>seriously!
Now thats a job i would not mind having! what kind of job would you want in a perfect world? share! 

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Do you want any sauce with that?

Forget ketchup and salsa! Eskimos consider raw seal oil the king of all condiments! the oil is produced by cutting up freshly slaughtered seal blubber(which is basically fat!) into chunks and leaving them outside in a bucket for 5 days, until the blubber melts and becomes oil! once ready just add tabasco sauce>>to each his own i guess!
Poor seal looks so innocent :(

Future tech: mirror dresses viewer in virtual clothes!


A virtual mirror allows someone standing in front of it to "try on" clothes and jewelry without having the items actually present.
The process begins as a camera within the virtual mirror system records video of the individual standing in front of the mirror. As the person moves, the image projected back follows the motion in real time. The system computer then displays clothes on the image of the reflected subject. Someday shoppers will be able to try on just about anything in a store without undressing!!>> i for one hate the dressing/undressing process associated with shopping. 

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Be smart!

Need some extra smarts? Then hit the gym. Scientists at Columbia University have shown that exercise can stimulate the dentate gyrus, an area of the brain that affects our ability to remember things!! (the video is dedicated to youcompleteme ;p)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Air conditioned bed!


The japanese have done it again, they developed a mattress with a built-in air conditioning system! A fan located at the foot of the mattress pulls in air from behind the sleeper's head drawing off body heat, and transporting it out of the bed, the mattress can be used in winter as well, as buyers get a heater with the mattress! seriously thats cool! someone should get there "wkalah"  in kuwait. The mattress goes on sale in May in Japan in May and costs $300.