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Ticket for Ride Pocket iPhone [Free for Now]

2012-02-09T08:28:00.002+08:00

If you love playing boardgame, you can't miss this one especially if it's free... don't tell me that you are a seasoned boardgame player if you never heard about ticket to ride ... shame on you! :p

Download the ticket for Ride Pocket for free today ! download here.

In Ticket to Ride, players are attempting to create a railroad empire as they complete tickets that connect one destination to another. To do this, they’ll draw different colored cards that match the colors of different routes on the board. Once a player has enough of a certain color to claim a particular route, they place their trains on the tracks and prevent other players from using that connection (unless you’re playing with a lot of players, but that’s getting into a little more detail than this review demands). -gamezebo

Ticket to Ride Pocket [~~$1.99~~], the iPhone and iPod Touch-specific version of the wonderful board game translation, has received a huge update. Starting now, users can now rock out online for the first time in a new asynchronous mode that allows up to four games per user. Less excitingly, local play has received a few tweaks: games no longer just quit out whenever there's a disconnect, and an AI or two can now join in on the fun.

The patch notes also mention a lot of bug fixes, including memory leaks. Hit those up if you are really, really into the nitty-gritty of a splendidly comprehensive patch that adds functionality that we've all been waiting for. -toucharcade

Are you getting old?

2012-02-03T08:10:00.001+08:00

How fast is your reaction?

test your reaction with this simple game from BBC. don't be addicted :p

you need a adobe flash plug in to play

click here and let me know if you your reaction time is less than 2 seconds.

Why do you need to drink plenty of water when you are having flu / cold??

2012-01-31T20:53:00.003+08:00

Heat Control. If you are having fever when you are sick / having cold, in general, the higher your fever, the more dehydrated you may become. If you have a fever in addition to diarrhea and vomiting, you lose even more fluids.

Water has a large heat capacity which helps limit changes in body temperature in a warm or a cold environment. Water allows the body to release heat when ambient temperature is higher than body temperature. The body begins to sweat, and the evaporation of water from the skin surface very efficiently cools the body.

Prevent dehydration, your body will not be able to fight the cold / flu virus effectively when in the state of dehydration and it could take longer for you to recover. just imagine it's like a castle is trying to fight the invader but at the same time the soldier is having problem with lack of water and food supply.

Water is a carrier, distributing essential nutrients to cells, such as minerals, vitamins and glucose.

Water removes waste products including toxins that the organs’ cells reject, and removes them through urines and faeces.

Do you want to know the indicator that your are dehydrated? read here

[mayoclinic & nestle]

McDonalds Beef Prosperity Burger Buy One Free One

2012-01-27T08:13:00.001+08:00

McDonalds Singapore. Buy One, Get One FREE Beef Prosperity Burger at McDonald's! Valid from 27-29 Jan.

Lego Clock

2012-01-26T13:02:00.001+08:00

Time Twister - LEGO Mindstorms Digital Clock.

It's a bit slow .. waiting for the minutes to change but I don't care, I want it...

Levi's Trade In Discount Singapore 2012

2012-01-26T00:36:00.003+08:00

Singapore 2012, Levis give us a generous discount for trade in. Trade in or Exchange your old Jeans for a brand new Levis (levi's) Jeans Levi’s is giving you $100 when you exchange your old jeans of any brand for an instant $50 off any regular-priced Levi’s jeans.Plus, receive an additional $50 worth of vouchers. this trade in applicable in 2012, Singapore. there is no info when this offer will end.

SOPA and PIPA is to protect or destrot?

2012-01-21T04:14:00.000+08:00

Time for some read up and make you aware about what's happening around you.

I found out that this explanation from reddit's blackout is quite simple to follow:

Dear reddit,

Today, for 12 hours, reddit.com goes dark to raise awareness of two bills in congress: H.R.3261 "Stop Online Piracy Act" and S.968 "PROTECT IP", which could radically change the landscape of the Internet. These bills provide overly broad mechanisms for enforcement of copyright which would restrict innovation and threaten the existence of websites with user-submitted content, such as reddit.

FAQ

What is the intent of SOPA/PROTECT IP?

The stated intent of the bills is to provide tools for law enforcement and copyright holders to protect their intellectual property rights.

What’s wrong with protecting copyrights?

Nothing! The devil, as they say, is in the details. PROTECT IP and SOPA will cause too much collateral damage, have a high potential for abuse, and won't even be that effective at stopping the crimes they target. Read alienth's examination of where these bills fail.

I'm not in the U.S. Why does this affect me?

Many of the sites that you may use (e.g. Google, Facebook, Wikipedia, etc.) are all affected by this law and will be required to hide offending domains from you.

If a non-U.S. site is blocked in the U.S., the site could suffer financially or even be bankrupted by the loss of U.S. traffic and revenue.

What are the differences between PROTECT IP and SOPA?

At a general level, the bills are very similar. SOPA, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," is from the House of Representatives, while the PROTECT IP Act is from the Senate. Either or both bills may pass a vote in their chamber of congress on their way to becoming law. Both must be defeated to end this threat. There have recently been more detailed explanations in an ELI5 thread and alienth's blog post.

Please read up alienth's blog post if you are interested about this! it will change my life your life and your future generation! protect the internet ....

what do you think ? are you pro or against SOPA and PIPA?

How to Loosen a Tight Plastic Knot

2012-01-20T10:01:00.000+08:00

A tight knot ... Digging your fingers into knotted shoelaces, garbage bags, and other tangles is no fun (not to mention difficult). Redditor Jumalkavita shows us a simple trick for opening stubborn knots.

Essentially, you just twist the end of the knot so it constricts, then push it through the rest of the knot. It should slide right through.

More complicated knots may require you to do this a few times, but it should help you get through knots with greater ease than before.

via [lifehacker]

Are You Stress?

2012-01-19T13:15:00.000+08:00

Stress can be bad for your health, it's subjective but I'm talking about the "bad stress"

Stress is difficult for scientists to define because it is a highly subjective phenomenon that differs for each of us. Things that are distressful for some individuals can be pleasurable for others. We also respond to stress differently. Some people blush, some eat more while others grow pale or eat less. There are numerous physical as well as emotional responses as illustrated by the following list of some 50 common signs and symptoms of stress.

1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain		26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
2. Gritting, grinding teeth		27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
3. Stuttering or stammering		28. Trouble learning new information
4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands		29. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms		30. Difficulty in making decisions.
6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness		31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed.
7. Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds		32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
8. Frequent blushing, sweating		33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet		34. Little interest in appearance, punctuality
10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing		35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores		36. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
12. Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps"		37. Overreaction to petty annoyances
13. Unexplained or frequent "allergy" attacks		38. Increased number of minor accidents
14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea		39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
15. Excess belching, flatulence		40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
16. Constipation, diarrhea		41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
17. Difficulty breathing, sighing		42. Rapid or mumbled speech
18. Sudden attacks of panic		43. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
19. Chest pain, palpitations		44. Problems in communication, sharing
20. Frequent urination		45. Social withdrawal and isolation
21. Poor sexual desire or performance		46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness		47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility		48. Weight gain or loss without diet
24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings		49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
25. Increased or decreased appetite		50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying

As demonstrated in the above list, stress can have wide ranging effects on emotions, mood and behavior. Equally important but often less appreciated are effects on various systems, organs and tissues all over the body, as illustrated by the following diagram.

via [www.stress.org/]

PIPA and SOPA Quick Video

2012-01-18T22:24:00.002+08:00

if yesterday you were lazy to read about PIPA and SOPA

don't make excuse today , spend some time to watch this video :p

Clean Up Your Email from Notifications

2012-01-18T13:06:00.002+08:00

Don't waste your life .. clicking unread and archive button for every notification from Youtube, Twitter, Ffacebook, Google+, Foursquare ...

Do some clean up today, and this web launch pad will be very helpful. just go to notificationcontrol.com click all the application one by one, check some notification that you don't need and remove it.

This notifacationcontrol.com is a bookmark to every notification setting page, thanks for that :)

Ads Coming to your Facebook News

2012-01-17T15:24:00.000+08:00

Who likes Ads in Facebook? especially if you are going to see it in your news feed starting on January 2012 -_-"

but according to Facebook: Ads help keep Facebook free

From the beginning, the people who built Facebook wanted it to be free for everyone. It now costs over a billion dollars a year to run Facebook, and delivering ads is how Facebook pays for this.

The advertisement ads will look like other post in your news and it's called sponsored stories.

this is the difference between Facebook ads and Facebook Sponsored Stories

Your name or profile picture might appear alongside certain types of ads and sponsored stories:

1. Facebook Ads

A business creates an ad to promote its message. If you've liked that business's page, the story about you liking the page (including your name or profile photo) may be paired with the ad your friends see.

Learn more about Facebook ads.

2. Sponsored Stories

A business pays Facebook to feature existing posts and activity that mention the business. Sponsored stories don't include additional messaging from the sponsor. Like Facebook Ads, they're only visible to friends you've already shared this information with.

Learn more about sponsored stories.

Can I opt out of being featured in Sponsored Stories?

You can’t opt out of being featured in Sponsored Stories, but you can visit your activity log to make sure that only the people you want to share with can see your activity. If you’re aren’t using timeline yet, learn how to remove posts from your profile.

Sponsored Stories respect your privacy settings. This means only the people you’re already sharing your activity with on Facebook can see Sponsored Stories about you.

is it the time now to move to Google+?

Daily Twitter Quotes to Motivate You

2012-01-16T11:46:00.001+08:00

If you have 5 minutes to read some status about your friends or gadget or offer, why don't spend 2 minutes to read tweets that can motivate you!

And you can treat this tweet as a reminder everyday to make some changes in your life, you'll be more positive and motivated through out the day!

More Heart than Talent

2012-01-15T13:58:00.000+08:00

Sometimes in life we need more heart than talent. Talent is certainly good but it's useless without a heart. but a hardwork + heart certainly can touch people's life.

How to be Rich

2012-01-15T00:44:00.002+08:00

I think I'll switch my job :)

This video was posted 3 years ago, Not sure what happen to that man.

And after thinking it through, I wouldn't want this kind of job. It's not fulfilling for me, I believe life is more than this.

How about you? in order to be rich, do you want to switch your job?

How Fast Can You Solve a Rubik's ?

2012-01-14T15:14:00.000+08:00

The answer is: 5.66 (here is the link for world record holders)

well maybe not you but human certainly have this capability.

Impressive isn't it, even if you give me 3 hours, I don't think I'm able to solve it.

Feliks Zemdegs (born 20 December 1995 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian Rubik's Cube speedsolver. The surname is Latvian. He bought his first cube in April 2008 inspired by speedcubing videos and tutorials on Youtube. He currently uses the Fridrich method to solve the 3x3x3 cube and the CLL method to solve the 2x2x2 cube. - wiki

The Dog That Can Smell Cancer

2012-01-14T00:03:00.002+08:00

Her name is Daisy, and she can change the fate of thousand people just by smelling.

Daisy the labrador is hard at work on a project that could change your life and mine.

In her smart red jacket, she wanders around a metal carousel in a small centre outside Milton Keynes, sniffing at the different scents that are attached to its 12 spokes. Then she stops.

She’s found what she’s looking for and looks expectantly up at her handler — she knows that when she recognises this specific smell, she will soon get an edible reward.

While Daisy enjoys the process (and her dog biscuits) her

actions are more than just a game — they have huge implications for all of us.

Because what this seven-year-old dog is sniffing is a selection of samples from a local hospital. And she has just located the only one that came from a cancer patient.

Daisy, quite simply, is being taught to sniff out cancer. She is one of the world’s first bio-detection dogs — trained animals that may one day revolutionise medical diagnosis.

We all know that dogs have far more powerful noses than humans — indeed their sense of smell is up to 100,000 times better than ours.

Read more about The dogs that can detect cancer: Meet the four-legged 'bio-detectives' who are pioneering a health revolution from dailymail.co.uk (picture taken from dailymail.co.uk)

The journey of a thousand miles

2012-01-12T21:24:00.001+08:00

must begin with a single step.

Remember this again: the Journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

The issue here is that you understand but you don't want to do it. laziness, procrastination, fear, busy and many more is just one of the reason. In order to achieve something in your life, just do the first step first.

e.g you are starting a new habit, it's good that you have that in your mind but don't think so much whether you'll fail or not just do the first step, it's the beginning.

Think back, what is the thing that you've been delaying for whatever reason? do it today!

Mission Impossible 4 Burj Khalifa Behind the Scene

2012-01-12T15:00:00.000+08:00

want to know how they did the scene at Burj Khalifa Dubai? well if it's me I'll think twice before going out there, I guess Tom Cruise was thinking "I hope that the wires will not snap". He is cool and brave.

When is the end of World? in Five minutes

2012-01-12T08:53:00.000+08:00

According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, the world is officially veering a bit closer to apocalypse. In an announcement today, the scientists said they were moving the hand on the Doomsday Clock to the perilous position of five minutes before midnight. In 2010, scientists moved the clock backwards to six minutes before, signifying that the world had grown relatively safer, and risks of nuclear chaos were somewhat lower than they had been.

It is five minutes to midnight. Two years ago, it appeared that world leaders might address the truly global threats that we face. In many cases, that trend has not continued or been reversed. For that reason, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is moving the clock hand one minute closer to midnight, back to its time in 2007.

And climate change definitely played a role in inching the world closer to the end times. Also from today's statement: "the global community may be near a point of no return in efforts to prevent catastrophe from changes in Earth's atmosphere. The International Energy Agency projects that, unless societies begin building alternatives to carbon-emitting energy technologies over the next five years, the world is doomed to a warmer climate, harsher weather, droughts, famine, water scarcity, rising sea levels, loss of island nations, and increasing ocean acidification." Seems like a pretty good reason to sound the apocalyptic alarm bells to me.

Time Magazine's Ecocentric blog has some background on the origin of the clock:

The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947 and uses the imagery of a apocalypse—the clock striking midnight—to dramatize the risks of nuclear weapons and other catastrophic threats to humanity. The scientists behind the BAS noted that since 2007 the world had failed to significantly reduce the numbers of atomic weapons in the world, come to grips with climate change or ensure—in the aftermath of Fukushima—that nuclear power had been made less dangerous. With nuclear-armed North Korea going through a potentially destabilizing leadership transition and Iran coming under intense pressure to give up its own nuclear program, it’s hard to argue that the world is getting safer.

via [treehugger]

Is Your Mind Playing Tricks on You?

2012-01-11T03:52:00.000+08:00

Is your mind playing tricks on you and robbing you of your happiness?

Our minds are complex and are often our own worst enemies when it comes to being happy. Really.

Our own brains that we know and love deceive us into thinking something is right when it is really wrong, that we're in love when we're not, etc.

Recognizing and debunking these traps your mind leads you into is essential to realizing a lasting happiness, into creating stronger relationships, and to succeeding in your career.

Check out this list to see if you are being deceived by your own mind! I'd be willing to bet that you have been.

I'd be happier if I just had less to do
Our minds often try to trick us into thinking we'd be happier if we didn't have to work. We imagine a life of leisure and deceive ourselves into thinking this kind of lifestyle would make us happy. However, the truth is that idleness often leads to boredom and depression. We are industrious, creative beings. We need challenge and accomplishment to be happy. Get up and invest yourself into something significant and you will find that your happiness factor will rise!

It's not me, it's you
Many times our minds lead us to believe we are unhappy due to our spouse, parents or some other person in our lives. We throw blame around like food in a middle school cafeteria. Of course, it takes two to tango. As Dr. Phil asks, "How's that workin' for ya?" Generally, we are as much, if not more, to blame than others in our lives. We need to accept responsibility for our situation and do our part to make the best of it. Taking personal responsibility for our actions is the beginning of true happiness.

I just need to discover the secret to success to be happy
I am convinced that there are no "secrets" to happiness or success. As much as authors, publishers and our own minds would like to convince us that shortcuts exist, they do not. Living a successful life is pretty simple. You create a vision for the future, formulate a strategy and then work hard to achieve it. There are no shortcuts or secrets to this formula. Accepting this will get you much further down the path to happiness than anything else.

If I just had...
Our minds deceive us into thinking we'll be happy when we get the right job or the right house or the right car or whatever. There is nothing wrong with wanting better things or circumstances, but these do not automatically make us happy. They may create a temporary high, but this quickly wears off. Those wanting a lasting happiness must acknowledge that this is a bottomless pit that we can never fill.

I like things just the way they are and never want
them to change
Believing this is just letting yourself be set up for a fall. Life is a journey of constant change. Some of which we control and some we don't. Resisting change or trying to control the change out of life is self-defeating. It will drain you and rob you of your happiness. Change is inevitable. You must accept this and learn to go with the flow. Being adaptable is very important to your happiness.

If it hasn't happened yet for me, it never will
Our minds often get discouraged and disillusioned when success is just around the corner for us. Colonel Sanders didn't start franchising his KFC restaurants until he was 65, forty years after he started serving chicken at his service station. Perseverance is very important in achieving happiness. Never let your mind trick you into giving up. You don't know what tomorrow holds. One more day may be all it will take to realize your dream!

I'll just avoid the things I don't like doing
It is usually the difficult tasks that our minds try to trick us into avoiding. Unfortunately, these are oftentimes the very things that would result in the greatest rewards for us. What do you put off doing? Why? Procrastination and avoidance of completing important tasks or resolving nagging issues only delays your march to happiness. Attack these head-on and you will find a deep sense of gratification that will fuel your happiness.

The world is scary and something bad might happen to me
Our minds tell us there are a lot of things beyond our control. For instance, the way that crime and terror is sensationalized on television might lead us to think that bad guys are lurking around every corner waiting to do dastardly deeds to us. However, crime rates have actually fallen in recent years. According to FBI statistics, violent crime is lower now than it was 20 years ago! Fear is a powerful emotion our brains use to get the better of us. We must seek and trust the facts to break free and be happy!

I'll decide when I know for sure what to do
Over-thinking every decision will leave you stymied. Weighing the risks, analyzing the possibilities and making a plan are important, but nothing ever happens until a decision is made and action is taken. We very rarely have perfect information when making choices. Stop sweating it so much! Failure is not the end of the world. Napoleon Hill writes, "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." Don't let your mind trap you into over-analyzing everything!

I know I shouldn't , but
Our minds try to trick us into denying the effects of our bad habits and rationalizing our behavior with flimsy excuses. This seems especially common with health issues. For example, have you heard someone say, "I know I shouldn't smoke, but it helps me keep the weight off." Or, how about, "I know I shouldn't eat this, but life just isn't worth living if I can't enjoy it." A major health issue like cancer, heart disease, or diabetes will certainly challenge your happiness. Don't let your mind get away with this trick!

Dreams only come true for those that are lucky
Thomas Jefferson said, "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." Our minds will sometimes trick us into thinking we are victims of fate. They will lead us to believe "nothing good ever happens to me". What our brains credit as the luck of others, generally is the result of years of practice, hard work and preparation. Pursue your dream with your whole heart and you might be surprised at the "luck" that comes your way.

I could never
Our brains often trick us into thinking we can't. For example, have you heard, "I could never go back to school. I don't have the money." or "I can't learn to do that. I'm too old." Don't fall for this trick! Your mind is very persuasive in the way it uses this one. It will lead you around like a dog on a leash if you let it. You are full of potential and although your circumstances might add a degree of difficulty, it is nothing that a little persistence and ingenuity can't overcome. Henry Ford said, "Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right."

Don't let these tricks steal your happiness!

See how our minds play tricks on us? If you identified with one or more of the cons on this list, don't despair! The truth will set you free! You now have the power to overcome these deceptions because you can see right through them. Enjoy your new found happiness!

by Jeff Nickels via [dumblittleman]

For all those who born in 80's

2012-01-10T16:23:00.004+08:00

creator: unknown

We are the last generation that learnt to play in the street,

we are the first who've Played video games.

see cartoons in color and went to amusement parks.

We were the last to record songs of the radio on cassettes and we are the pioneers of walkmans and chatrooms.

We Learned how to Program the VCR before anyone else. play with the Atari. Super-Nintendo and believed that the Internet would be a free world all on a 56kbit modem.

Traveled in cars without seat belts or air-bags & lived without cell phones.

Rode our bicycles down the road without brakes.

We never had phones but still kept in touch. We did not have Play stations. 99 television stations, flat screens, surround sound, mp3s, iPods. computers and broadband...

but nevertheless we had a GREAT Time

How to Create a Unique Facebook Timeline Cover Photo

2012-01-09T22:19:00.001+08:00

It's not easy to choose one of your photo for Facebook's Timeline Cover, I mean we do have a lot of nice and unique photos, it's so hard to choose... right?

Don't worry, I give you an idea on how to create a unique and interesting Facebook's timeline cover photo: simple just combine everything into one ... problem solved!

The good news: I found out how to create it painlessly and just with one click with pic scatter

The bad news: If you want to remove the credit you need to pay $1.5

Another good news: if you don't want to pay you can create it by yourself using paint .net which is free

go here to pic scatter your unique and creative Facebook timeline cover photo.

Dubai (Burj Khalifa) Time lapse 28 Hours

2012-01-08T09:27:00.001+08:00

You can't ask for more than this, the best building time lapse so far. This is a beautiful time lapse video of Dubai complete with the sunrise, sunset and the tallest building in the world: the Burj Khalifa.

ps: Let me know if you see Ethan Hunt or Tom Cruise jumping around there :p

The New Couple: Instagram and Facebook

2012-01-07T13:45:00.000+08:00

How to upload pictures from Instagram to Facebook Album automatically? your question has been answered by the instagram team.

Starting today, when you choose to share Instagram photos to Facebook, your images will automatically be added to an “Instagram Photos” Facebook album visible to your Facebook friends!

Click here on how to setup the sharing between instagram and facebook

The photos will appear full-sized in the News Feed along with the caption that you’ve added to the Instagram photo, and a link to the image’s public URL. This change will also display your Instagram photos beautifully in your timeline

Common Questions / Faqs about Instagram photo in the Facebook

Can I upload older images? Yes! If there are any previously uploaded photos in your Instagram feed you'd like to add to the "Instagram Photos" album, or you forgot to share while posting, just follow the steps outlined here in order to share & add them to the album.

Can I change the name of the Facebook album? If you change the name of the Facebook album, the next time you share a photo to Facebook a new album titled "Instagram Photos" will be created. If you'd like all of your images to appear in one album, you should not change the name.

Can I choose which Facebook album my images are sent to? You cannot choose which album images are shared to before posting to Facebook, but once the images appear in the "Instagram Photos" album, you can then move them to a different album by navigating to the album, selecting Edit Album, then Edit Photos.

Are my images visible to the public? No. By default the album will be visible only to "Your friends," however, you can change the album to public.

How many images can I upload to the album? The limit for images uploaded to an album created by an application is 1,000.

via [Instagram Blog]