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Chinese people choosing English names

Garry Huang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:54:33 +0000

via sexybeijing.tv I really like “Smacker”. Haha. Original post at garry blogs

The Pirate Bay - SOLD! for more than SGD$10m

Garry Huang — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:06:59 +0000

via globalgamingfactory.com Unbelievable. Is this the end of the fight? It sounds like they are intending to make users pay. I wonder what will come next. It is a sad day indeed. Or maybe a blessing in disguise? Original post at garry blogs

Free iPhone vibrator, anyone?

Garry Huang — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:46:56 +0000

via gizmodo.com This is so hilarious, I’ve got to get it just for the heck of it =) Original post at garry blogs

New search tools to make you even more productive!

Garry Huang — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:27:11 +0000

via fastcompany.com A great find - thanks to Mohan! I’ll be incorporating Worio into my Firefox from now on. Original post at garry blogs

The Shan + Rozz Show: EP7 - The Singaporean White Boy

Garry Huang — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:31:14 +0000

via youtube.com Rather hilarious video on a white kid’s Singlish. Made my day for sure. Original post at garry blogs

Red packet (Ang Pow) Calculation guide

Garry Huang — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:40:02 +0000

Now you know how much to give! Damn, looks like I've always been giving the wrong amount… *oops* Original post at garry blogs

Love the new iPhone 3.0!

Garry Huang — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:01:46 +0000

via apple.com Finally, cut-copy-paste, landscape keyboards, MMS of photos and videos, spotlight search and internet tethering! iPhone has been one of the best purchases I ever made - and this really just makes it better I don’t even have to pay the ridiculous Singtel internet charges - what I’m going to do now [...]

Forget the free hugs campaign - charge $2 / hug!

Garry Huang — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:19:56 +0000

This is absolutely hilarious and amazing. But I must say he’s quite a good (crappy) salesman. But hey, whatever works And I’m still wondering what the lady got for $20… Original post at garry blogs

PSA’s internet is so slow, my 56Kbps modem is faster

Garry Huang — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:19:21 +0000

And we're talking about an IT division of almost 300 people. I've spent 1 hour waiting for a 3.5KB (yes, 3,500 BYTES) file to download in order to fix a problem several head of departments are facing in our company wiki. It just drives me crazy - I swear my lifespan shortens by a minutes [...]

Scottish Fold munchkin

Garry Huang — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:05:48 +0000

Gotta love this cat! Original post at garry blogs

Get your fundamentalist COOS values out of my elite uncaring face

Garry Huang — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:00:35 +0000

via blogs.straitstimes.com John Lui writes a piece I wholeheartedly believe in - don’t impose your values on others. http://blogs.straitstimes.com/2009/5/8/get-your-values-out-of-my-elite-uncaring-face Original post at garry blogs

Thioliban was mentioned on Page 72…

Garry Huang — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:51:44 +0000

And I had to look REALLY hard to find that "mention". And to think the Thioliban went on and on and on about it! What a JOKE of a "mention"! Original post at garry blogs

Texas Hold’em tonight!

Garry Huang — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:36:28 +0000

Who’s interested? Micro stakes $10 buy in. 8pm till late at Garag3. Msg or email me. Original post at garry blogs

HyperMac External MacBook Power

Garry Huang — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:03:48 +0000

via hyperdrive.com 32 hours of battery life for your MacBook! Wow. But it’s a tad too big though, that one. Good for those that like to work at secular spots for frequent change of environments. Original post at garry blogs

REI snowboard retail therapy

Garry Huang — Sun, 03 May 2009 09:49:57 +0000

Just made some major buys from REI for Qingru and I… Can't wait to go snowboarding again! :) See and download the full gallery on posterous Original post at garry blogs

What the Bible Says - And Doesn’t Say - About Homosexuality

Garry Huang — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:54:14 +0000

Historically, people’s misinterpretation of the Bible has left a trail of suffering, bloodshed, and death. Over the centuries people who misunderstood or misinterpreted the Bible have done terrible things. The Bible has been misused to defend bloody crusades and tragic inquisitions; to support slavery, apartheid, and segregation; to persecute Jews and other non-Christian people of faith; [...]

What a day - AWARE EGM on 2nd May

Garry Huang — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:01:48 +0000

via wayangparty.com I followed the twitterverse via #awaresg from 3pm thru 7pm, before my tummy served notice that if i shut up and sat down in front of the computer further, it was going to complain extremely loudly. By that time, I had seen so many tweets from so many concerned followers, from topics ranging [...]

Get the (Tweet) Scoop on the AWARE EGM now…

Garry Huang — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:15:03 +0000

via twitscoop.com A dramatic increase in tweets about #awaresg as the EGM starts… The tweets are quite interesting (and some funny)… I hope the EGM doesn’t burst out into violence. Follow @ http://www.twitscoop.com/twits/search?q=awaresg Original post at garry blogs

Swine Flu hits HK

Garry Huang — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:44:35 +0000

via channelnewsasia.com It’s getting closer and closer. 2009 is just not a good year. It’s a matter or time now - sooner or later before it hits Singapore. Yes, we’re probably relatively prepared, but are we prepared enough? I hate to think about it. Original post at garry blogs

Theo Jansen creates new creatures

Garry Huang — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:26:13 +0000

via ted.com Amazing invention by a mad genius. Artist he may claim to be, but genius i say he is! This mechanism may find more uses yet. Very intriguing! Original post at garry blogs

Christians Against AWARE Takeover! - by Gwee Li Sui

Garry Huang — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:03:47 +0000

Well said. And 100% worth sharing. Taken from http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=74852826540&id=573881201&ref=nf. For those without facebook accounts, it's replicated here. Original post at garry blogs

17 Reasons Why Your Mac Runs Slower Than it Should

Garry Huang — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:19:06 +0000

via chriswrites.com A good list (and reminder!) of how to maintain your Mac in tip top condition. Original post at garry blogs

The magic of special effects.

Garry Huang — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:06 +0000

via img13.imageshack.us Pretty damn amazing! Original post at garry blogs

Very uncomfortable plot summaries

Garry Huang — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:02:22 +0000

via postmodernbarney.com I especially love the one for Titanic Original post at garry blogs

How to get free champagne (if you’re a guy)

Garry Huang — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:35:41 +0000

via facebook.com Without question, go for ladies’ night! Original post at garry blogs

Singapore Police Force has an official Facebook page!

Garry Huang — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:47:59 +0000

My goodness, was I surprised when I got an SMS from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) saying: You can now keep up with the latest crime trends and crime prevention tips by becoming a fan of Police's official Facebook page. Visit our Facebook page by clicking on the link at www.spf.gov.sg. I had to read [...]

Another quiz result on my facebook feed and I swear I will smash my screen

Garry Huang — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:29:08 +0000

I understand the fun and amusement one can get from some of these quiz results, but why in the world are half of the entries in my facebook feed QUIZ RESULTS? I use facebook to see what my friends are up to - new photos, new microblogs (status updates), new events, etc. These quiz results are [...]

First official meeting of the Ouagadoudou Supper Club

Garry Huang — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:14:20 +0000

Posted on my blog for prosperity, courtesy of http://twcnomad.blogspot.com The Ouagadougou Supper Club held its inaugural meet under this name yesterday, over cheesecake, chips, red wine, sparkling rose and a dubious white known simply as "Classic Australian White". Thought it was an amazingly fun and cool session and it would be interesting to keep a record [...]

The top 10, heck make that 20, highest paid politicians in the world!

Garry Huang — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:18:41 +0000

There's this article over at Money Central about the Top 10 highest paid politicians in the world. I say it's bullshit. Read it for yourself and then may I remind you that Singapore easily swipes the top 20 spots! http://timesbusiness.typepad.com/money_weblog/2009/04/the-10-highest-paid-politicians-in-the-world.html# As a commenter said, and I quote: Your report on the 10 highest paid politicians in the world [...]

Earth Hour 2009 - The Big Picture

Garry Huang — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:07:28 +0000

via boston.com This is quite an inspiring visual of how so many countries all over the world switched off their lights for one full hour during Earth Hour 2009. Practical energy savings are perhaps not much, but look at what this one hour has done for awareness! Good going! Original post at garry blogs [...]