February 2009
187 posts
‘If u don’t realize you’ve picked the wrong wall, then when you’ve reached the top you’re convinced it’s the right answer.’
What’s the difference between a nitwit, a dimwit, a halfwit and a witless twit?
‘Beware of the man who says he has 20 years’ exp, when what he should be saying is he has 1 years’ exp repeated 20 times.’
‘It’s always better to be looked over than overlooked’
Crashing planes isn’t the best way to write off losses, you know. What’s with all the crashes this year?
Two high school mates, @da_flamingo & @floatr, will celebrate their 30th by riding a rickshaw across India for charity. http://bit.ly/3fgPO
You’ll hear more on how you can join in the fun soon. :D
iPhone doesn’t make the cut for the Japs. Surprising? No!! :) http://bit.ly/JzSgO
Nakheel has had another big round of redundancies today. Wonder if they’ll let the news out to the press anytime soon.
What’s an innovative waste management/ recycling initiative you’ve come across?
It was refreshing to see a young lady carrying a basket of used plastic water bottles to get recycled. How many of us make the effort?
Gran Torino, seen it, did you like it, what your take on it?
Trumpet of twitterers, Symphony of twitterers and Crackle of tweeps…what else could describe a collective group of twitterers?
RT @floatr: Like a school of fish, a murder of crows, a pride of lions, etc. What’s the collective for a group of twitterers?
RT @kluivers: Closeup picture of Turkish plane crash http://tinyurl.com/btmmlj #schiphol (via @annejan88)
Like a school of fish, a murder of crows, a pride of lions, etc. What’s the collective for a group of twitterers?
What’s the collective noun for Twitterers? Has it been coined yet?
A flurry of activity at the economic development dept means Gloria jean’s coffee will be doing well for now.
Looks like Nakheel has enough money to put out full page print ads boasting their vision while their staff live in fear of being axed.
Who would you nominate as an Eco Champion? http://bit.ly/16lIZk
How can you empathize with a media company when it makes such recommendations? http://bit.ly/yk6KL
6 years ago I wanted to sky dive off cliffs…what’ll it be now? If you could do anything you wanted, what would you do?
Government Bonds = Debt. Dubai will use this newly acquired debt to service its existing debt. How is this a decision to laud?
Juan Enriquez’s version of the ultimate reboot, a Homo Evolutis. Well thought linkage… http://bit.ly/se378 #ted09
A well summarized piece on Generation G, for Generosity, not Greed! http://bit.ly/KZhNN
Inspiring game by Stakhovsky, but an ill timed injury forced him to retire. Atleast, Andy can stay longer at the burj al arab.
I hope the unseeded Stakhovsky gets over his nagging ankle to overcome the average 2nd seed, Andy Murray.
Well contested 1st set by Sergiy. The young lad knows his oponent well.
Good come back there by Stakhovsky to bag 2 games in a row.
I’m glad i didnt ride to the tennis stadium. My friend is struggling with finding parking. Ony VIP’s get easy parking spaces, how Dubai!
Who should i support this eve? Andy Murray or the under dog?
RT @iamkhayyam: ☆ Want more twitter followers? Fuhgetaboutit. http://ow.ly/q5Q
The incredibly useful Talking Book is available for the cost of a radio?! That’s super accessible and meaningful for the world’s illiterate.
Publishing industry winding down operations in UAE! Awesome news…Less paper wasted, more trees!
The future looks bright for elder care at Nursing Home of the Future, another wonderful BIF initiative. http://bit.ly/xporv
Great compilation of views on The Passion Economy at http://bit.ly/QCjDk.
I rest my case on censorship! RT @tomgara: disagree. its their festival, they can cut for whatever reason. it isnt censorship! :)
Are those attending #EAIFL concerned at all that they are, in a small way, supporting censorship?
RT @fouadm: Civil defence force is all over the place. Looks like there is something bad going. Any updates anyone?
Awesome videos of what democracy means to different people at Democracy Challenge. http://bit.ly/vp28b
Have you seen Brad Pitt in a movie not chewing on something while delivering his lines?
Venus mentions Israeli player’s absense at Dubai Open. Respect and congrats!
As Virginie gets physio, the mexican waves roll.
A 192kmph serve for a woman is unreal. Is she woman or man?
Venus (USA) v Virginie (FR) at the Dubai Open women’s singles finals. Venus is going down, i say!
Allez les bleus at the Dubai Open women’s singles finals
Big American v French women’s final at Dubai open! Who are u supporting?
Maria and Agnie lose a hard fought battle, but no respect lost.
Maria and Agnia get my vocal support. Go maria!
Minutes before the women’s double players get on court for tie finals at the dubai tennis chmps.