By Maggie Shiels
Technology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley
The sheer number of queries concerned Google
The internet suffered a number of slowdowns as people the world over rushed to verify accounts of Michael Jackson's death.
Search giant Google confirmed to the BBC that when the news first broke it feared it was under attack.
Millions of people who searched for the star's name on Google News were greeted with an error page.
It warned users "your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application".
"It's true that between approximately 2.40PM Pacific and 3.15PM Pacific, some Google News users experienced difficulty accessing search results for queries related to Michael Jackson and saw the error page," said Google spokesman Gabriel Stricker.
It was around this time that the singer was officially pronounced dead.
Google's trends page showed that searches for Michael Jackson had reached such a volume that in its so called "hotness" gauge the topic was rated "volcanic".
The BBC news website reported that traffic to the site at the time of Jackson's death was 72% higher than normal.
Fail
Google was not the only company overwhelmed by the public's clamour for information.
The microblogging service Twitter crashed with the sheer volume of people using the service.
Searches for topics related to Michael Jackson peaked at 3PM Pacific
Queries about the star soon rocketed to the top of its updates and searches. But the amount of traffic meant it suffered one of its well-known outages.
Before the company's servers crashed, TweetVolume noted that "Michael Jackson" appeared in more than 66,500 Twitter updates.
According to initial data from Trendrr, a Web service that tracks activity on social media sites, the number of Twitter posts Thursday afternoon containing "Michael Jackson" totaled more than 100,000 per hour.
That put news of Jackson's death at least on par with the Iran protests, as Twitter posts about Iran topped 100,000 per hour on June 16 and eventually climbed to 220,000 per hour.
Early reports of Mr Jackson's death and the confusion surrounding it caused a rash of changes and corrections to be made on his Wikipedia page as editors tried to keep up with events and the number of people trying to update the page.
TMZ, the popular celebrity gossip site that broke the story following a tip-off that a paramedic had visited the singers home also crashed.
There was a domino effect as users then fled to other sites. Hollywood gossip writer Perez Hilton's site was among those to flame out.
Keynote Systems reported that its monitoring showed performance problems for the web sites of AOL, CBS, CNN, MSNBC and Yahoo.
Beginning at 2.30PM Pacific "the average speed for downloading news sites doubled from less than four seconds to almost nine seconds," said Shawn White, Keynote's director of external operations.
He told Data Center Knowledge that "during the same period, the average availability of sites on the index dropped from almost 100% to 86%".
Source: BBC News
Wah.. the legend of the King continues even after his death !!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
iPhone 3G S Multilingual Voice Control Test
FARK~~~ it even understand chinese given the author's bad accent lolz...
King of Pop Michael Jackson is dead - official
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals, died on Thursday. He was 50.
Jackson was pronounced dead after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in full cardiac arrest, Los Angeles coroner Fred Corral said. The cause of death was not known and an autopsy would likely take place on Friday, he said.
Jackson's sudden death had been reported earlier by U.S. media including the Los Angeles Times and the TMZ entertainment website, which said he was taken ill at his home and rushed to the hospital by paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived.
Known as the "King of Pop," for hits that included "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," Jackson's dramatic, one-gloved stage presence and innovative dance moves were imitated by legions of fans around the world.
His lifetime record sales tally is believed to be around 750 million, which, added to the 13 Grammy Awards he received, made him one of the most successful entertainers of all time.
But Jackson's belief that "I am Peter Pan in my heart", his preference for the company of children, his friendship with a chimp, his high-pitched voice and numerous plastic surgeries also earned him critics and the nickname "Wacko Jacko."
Jackson, who had lived as a virtual recluse since his acquittal in 2005 on charges of child molestation, had been scheduled to launch a comeback tour from London next month.
Quincy Jones, who helped arrange the music on the album "Thriller" and produced the "Off the Wall" album, told MSNBC: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news."
"For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."
PARAMEDICS UNABLE TO REVIVE SINGER
TMZ said on its website that Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. "We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back," the site said.
The Los Angeles Times said paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the singer's home before taking him to the UCLA Medical Center hospital.
Jackson had been due to start a series of concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010. The singer had been rehearsing in the Los Angeles area for the past two months.
The shows for the 50 London concerts sold out within minutes of going on sale in March.
There were concerns about Jackson?s health in recent years but the promoters of the London shows, AEG Live, said in March that Jackson had passed a 4-1/2 hour physical examination with independent doctors.
Outside the hospital in Los Angeles about 200 fans and reporters gathered on Thursday, waiting for confirmation of Jackson?s death or condition.
Some fans were crying and hugging each other, and others were climbing atop fences to get a better look at a microphone stand where a news conference was supposed to take place.
"I hope he's gone to God, and I hope that he's free of all the troubles he's been plagued with," Tonya Blazer, 50, who said she had been a fan going back more than four decades to his days as a child star.
"I just feel like I'm paying tribute to him," said Dawn Burgess, 42, a fan who said she had posters of Michael pinned to her bedroom wall when she was a child.
CHILD STAR TO MEGASTAR
Jackson was born on Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children. Five Jackson boys - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael - first performed together at a talent show when Michael was 6. They walked off with first prize and went on to become a best-selling band, The Jackson Five, and then The Jackson 5.
Jackson made his first solo album in 1972, and released "Thriller" in 1982, which became a smash hit that yielded seven top-10 singles. The album sold 21 million copies in the United States and at least 27 million worldwide.
The next year, he unveiled his signature ?moonwalk? dance move while performing "Billie Jean" during an NBC special.
In 1994, Jackson married Elvis Presley's only child, Lisa Marie, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1996. Jackson married Debbie Rowe the same year and had two children, before splitting in 1999. The couple never lived together.
Jackson has three children named Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II, known for his brief public appearance when his father held him over the railing of a hotel balcony, causing widespread criticism.
New Yorkers and tourists in the city's Times Square were shocked at the news of Jackson's death.
"I don't know what to say. It's sad, it's really, really sad," said Nicole Smith, an 18-year-old student from Brooklyn, New York, in Times Square. "My mother was a fan. I listened to his music."
"I'm shocked. I thought someone was lying to me when I first heard it. I was a fan from when he was a little boy and then he got weird," said Sue Sheider, 51, a teacher from Long Island.
Source: AsiaOne
Sigh... one legend gone
Jackson was pronounced dead after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in full cardiac arrest, Los Angeles coroner Fred Corral said. The cause of death was not known and an autopsy would likely take place on Friday, he said.
Jackson's sudden death had been reported earlier by U.S. media including the Los Angeles Times and the TMZ entertainment website, which said he was taken ill at his home and rushed to the hospital by paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived.
Known as the "King of Pop," for hits that included "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," Jackson's dramatic, one-gloved stage presence and innovative dance moves were imitated by legions of fans around the world.
His lifetime record sales tally is believed to be around 750 million, which, added to the 13 Grammy Awards he received, made him one of the most successful entertainers of all time.
But Jackson's belief that "I am Peter Pan in my heart", his preference for the company of children, his friendship with a chimp, his high-pitched voice and numerous plastic surgeries also earned him critics and the nickname "Wacko Jacko."
Jackson, who had lived as a virtual recluse since his acquittal in 2005 on charges of child molestation, had been scheduled to launch a comeback tour from London next month.
Quincy Jones, who helped arrange the music on the album "Thriller" and produced the "Off the Wall" album, told MSNBC: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news."
"For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."
PARAMEDICS UNABLE TO REVIVE SINGER
TMZ said on its website that Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. "We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back," the site said.
The Los Angeles Times said paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the singer's home before taking him to the UCLA Medical Center hospital.
Jackson had been due to start a series of concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010. The singer had been rehearsing in the Los Angeles area for the past two months.
The shows for the 50 London concerts sold out within minutes of going on sale in March.
There were concerns about Jackson?s health in recent years but the promoters of the London shows, AEG Live, said in March that Jackson had passed a 4-1/2 hour physical examination with independent doctors.
Outside the hospital in Los Angeles about 200 fans and reporters gathered on Thursday, waiting for confirmation of Jackson?s death or condition.
Some fans were crying and hugging each other, and others were climbing atop fences to get a better look at a microphone stand where a news conference was supposed to take place.
"I hope he's gone to God, and I hope that he's free of all the troubles he's been plagued with," Tonya Blazer, 50, who said she had been a fan going back more than four decades to his days as a child star.
"I just feel like I'm paying tribute to him," said Dawn Burgess, 42, a fan who said she had posters of Michael pinned to her bedroom wall when she was a child.
CHILD STAR TO MEGASTAR
Jackson was born on Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children. Five Jackson boys - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael - first performed together at a talent show when Michael was 6. They walked off with first prize and went on to become a best-selling band, The Jackson Five, and then The Jackson 5.
Jackson made his first solo album in 1972, and released "Thriller" in 1982, which became a smash hit that yielded seven top-10 singles. The album sold 21 million copies in the United States and at least 27 million worldwide.
The next year, he unveiled his signature ?moonwalk? dance move while performing "Billie Jean" during an NBC special.
In 1994, Jackson married Elvis Presley's only child, Lisa Marie, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1996. Jackson married Debbie Rowe the same year and had two children, before splitting in 1999. The couple never lived together.
Jackson has three children named Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II, known for his brief public appearance when his father held him over the railing of a hotel balcony, causing widespread criticism.
New Yorkers and tourists in the city's Times Square were shocked at the news of Jackson's death.
"I don't know what to say. It's sad, it's really, really sad," said Nicole Smith, an 18-year-old student from Brooklyn, New York, in Times Square. "My mother was a fan. I listened to his music."
"I'm shocked. I thought someone was lying to me when I first heard it. I was a fan from when he was a little boy and then he got weird," said Sue Sheider, 51, a teacher from Long Island.
Source: AsiaOne
Sigh... one legend gone
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Angelina Jolie Annoyed Megan Fox Might Be Lara Croft
From Kotaku
According to The Sun (yes, we know), mega star Angelina Jolie is peeved that Transformers actress Megan Fox is being mentioned as her Tomb Raider replacement.
The Tomb Raider franchise is getting a cinematic reboot with Dan Lin, the movie's producer, saying, "It is an origin story so it is a younger Lara Croft. It will have character-driven action." This is the third film in the Tomb Raider movie series — the last one was in 2003.
A source tells The Sun (yes, yes, we know) that Jolie was originally keen to reprise her role as Lara Croft in the blockbuster film franchise, but now "feels robbed". "Angie isn't a fan of the Transformers films and believes Megan won't do the Lara Croft character justice," the source adds. "She's also annoyed because she thinks Megan copies everything from her, from her tattoos to her style." (But will she copy Jolie's cool mom status?)
Back in January, a spokesperson for Megan Fox stated, "Megan is not involved in this movie." So either Jolie is getting upset for no reason or The Sun is making up shit for no reason. Or maybe Megan Fox is actually involved in this movie.
Regardless, the really important question is what does Angelina Jolie's father, actor Jon Voight, think? "They're both very beautiful and they're both kind of sexy girls." Thanks, Jon!
Source: Kotaku
Having both in the movie at the same time would be nice.... double the drool :D
Doctor's funny moments
Submitted by Dr. Susan Steinberg
One day I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a ‘massive internal fart.’
Submitted by Dr. Leonard Kransdorf, Detroit, MI
I was performing rounds at the hospital one morning and while checking up on a woman I asked, ‘So how’s your breakfast this morning?’ It’s very good, except for the Kentucky Jelly. I can’t seem to get used to the taste,’ the patient replied. I then asked to see the jelly and the woman produced a foil packet labeled ‘KY Jelly.’
Submitted by Dr. Rebecca St. Clair, Norfolk, VA
During a patient’s two week follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble withone of his medications. ‘Which one?’ I asked.’The patch. The Nurse told me to put on a new one every six hours and now I’m running out of places to put it!’ I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn’t see. Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body! Now the instructions include removal of the old patch before applying a new one.
Submitted by Dr. Mark MacDonald, San Francisco
A man comes into the ER and yells, ‘My wife’s going to have her baby in the cab!’ I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady’s dress, and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs, and I was in the wrong one.
Submitted by Dr. Steven Swanson, Corvallis, OR
While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I asked, ‘How long have you been bedridden?’ After a look of complete confusion she answered, ‘Why, not for about twenty years, when my husband was alive.’
Submitted By An RN (No Name)
A nurse was on duty in the emergency room when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker mohawk, sporting a variety oftattoos and wearing strange clothing, entered. It was quickly determined that the patient had acute appendicitis, so she was scheduled for immediate surgery.When she was completely nude they noticed her pubic hair had been dyed green, and above it there was a tattoo that read, ‘Keep off the grass.’ Once the surgery was completed, the surgeon wrote a short note on the patient’s dressing, which said, ‘Sorry, had to mow the lawn.’
Submitted by Dr. Richard Byrnes, Seattle, WA
At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly andslightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall. ‘Big breaths,’ I Instructed. ‘Yes, they used to be,’ replied the patient.
And, finally…
Dr. Wouldn’t Submit His Name
As a new, young MD doing his residency, I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment, I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassed me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said, ‘I’m sorry. Was I tickling you?’ She replied, ‘No, Doctor, but the song you were whistling was, ‘I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Weiner”.
One day I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a ‘massive internal fart.’
Submitted by Dr. Leonard Kransdorf, Detroit, MI
I was performing rounds at the hospital one morning and while checking up on a woman I asked, ‘So how’s your breakfast this morning?’ It’s very good, except for the Kentucky Jelly. I can’t seem to get used to the taste,’ the patient replied. I then asked to see the jelly and the woman produced a foil packet labeled ‘KY Jelly.’
Submitted by Dr. Rebecca St. Clair, Norfolk, VA
During a patient’s two week follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble withone of his medications. ‘Which one?’ I asked.’The patch. The Nurse told me to put on a new one every six hours and now I’m running out of places to put it!’ I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn’t see. Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body! Now the instructions include removal of the old patch before applying a new one.
Submitted by Dr. Mark MacDonald, San Francisco
A man comes into the ER and yells, ‘My wife’s going to have her baby in the cab!’ I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady’s dress, and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs, and I was in the wrong one.
Submitted by Dr. Steven Swanson, Corvallis, OR
While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient, I asked, ‘How long have you been bedridden?’ After a look of complete confusion she answered, ‘Why, not for about twenty years, when my husband was alive.’
Submitted By An RN (No Name)
A nurse was on duty in the emergency room when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker mohawk, sporting a variety oftattoos and wearing strange clothing, entered. It was quickly determined that the patient had acute appendicitis, so she was scheduled for immediate surgery.When she was completely nude they noticed her pubic hair had been dyed green, and above it there was a tattoo that read, ‘Keep off the grass.’ Once the surgery was completed, the surgeon wrote a short note on the patient’s dressing, which said, ‘Sorry, had to mow the lawn.’
Submitted by Dr. Richard Byrnes, Seattle, WA
At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly andslightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall. ‘Big breaths,’ I Instructed. ‘Yes, they used to be,’ replied the patient.
And, finally…
Dr. Wouldn’t Submit His Name
As a new, young MD doing his residency, I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment, I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassed me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said, ‘I’m sorry. Was I tickling you?’ She replied, ‘No, Doctor, but the song you were whistling was, ‘I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Weiner”.
Thanks to Ronald for the email :D
For those who dunno wat's a Oscar Mayer Weiner
Samurai Showdown: Edge Of Destiny
personally, i think the Kof maximum impact series kinda suck... so since this is from SNK Playmore too.. so i'm not really looking forward to it haha..
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Last AirBender
i'm gonna assume it's the movie for
Visually looks gd.. but not sure abt the director.. i mean.. doesnt he always do horror movies n stuff? maybe avatar will find himself dead at the end -_-
oh well.. wait n see i guess :)
High Tech Sushi
# Used plates are put into a slot, tallying the price of what you ate and sending the dish back for cleaning. For every 5 plates eaten, a little slot machine game is played. Kids love winning prizes.
# Each plate has an IC chip. When a plate has been going around the conveyor belt for too long, it is automatically classified as old sushi and dumped.
# When there are only a few customers at the restaurant, the length of the conveyor belt can be adjusted.
# A computer system keeps track of how many customers enter the restaurant, and it calculates the amount of sushi that chefs must make at any given time.
Thanks to junshen for posting @ Gamescore
Monday, June 22, 2009
Video Game Live
The preview b4 the show
Cosplay
Cosplay competition! Patapon won (2nd from left) HAHAHA, loon was saying most prob the other cosplayers gonna go crazy , after all the make up n stuff, end up a suit won hahaha.. the geisha looks hot thou.. *drools* Let the show starto !!
Metal Gear Solid Theme
Enter the iconic soldier n the cardbox...
Alert mode... the bluish light is actually the exclamation mark (!) the soldier had on his head
Moves from right to left in search of the intruder...Posted by hanamichitensai
Next up~! Diablo3 !
Zelda~!
Crowd went crazy here... luv the zelda theme.. >.<World of Warcraft theme
Cool eh?
Metal Gear Solid 3 Theme
Ah.. Metal gear solid3 theme !! along with Norihiko Hibino, the theme's composer, on the sax!!
More sax goodness
Performance by Martin Leung
This... this fella... he's called Martin Leung n he actually played the mario theme blind folded...
followed by the quickest fingers i have ever... EVER.. seen !! b4 tt, he's 1st piece was from Final Fantasy... with all the themes mixed into one... check out the videos below, thanks to izr3load3d for uploading
unfortunately i couldnt find the video when he played the FF Medley here, so got this when he played at SP
Guitar Hero competition
Halo
Game time
Some lucky dude actually got to play Invaders on the screen haahaha.. too bad he didnt win the prize :)
At this point, Tommy, composer n host, asked us to use our hp to light up the place like a concert~!Finale Encore
One-Winged-Angel
Posted by graphicdesign1982
Luv the part where they sneak in those cute chocobo pics lolz...
Check out 4:10 when jack wall sticks his face in on the big screen HAHAHA...
CastleVania Theme
Posted by hanamichitensai
overall, it was a very very fun concert n would luv to go there again next yr :)
Many thanks to Bengloon for the pics !!
Anyway, i missed out quite alot of other stuff on the concert lolz...n the events i posted are not in sequence hor...
This is a Halo Desktop
From Kotaku
This looks like a screengrab from Halo 3's Valhalla multiplayer map. But it's not. It is, if you take a closer look, actually a fully-functional PC desktop.
The radar monitors your outside temperature. The player indicators are links. The grenade icons launch programs. The ammo counters in the top-right show your unread emails and rss items. The health bar shows whatever music you're currently playing.
And neatest of all, the ammo counter on the battle rifle itself displays how much juice is left in your battery, should you use it on a laptop.
Rigging one of these desktops up isn't as hard as you think, so if this takes your fancy you'll find a how-to guide over at Lifehacker
Source: Kotaku
5 Types of Women You Should Never Ever Date
I have often heard the dating scene being compared to a jungle. Similar to a hunting environment, it’s filled with both predators and prey. Just like in a jungle, you can be snared by a woman. Now this isn’t a bad thing unless you encounter a woman who can make your life a living hell.
What do I mean?
Well it’s simple. When it comes to dating, there are certain types of women who can cause a variety of problems for guys. If you’re able to avoid them, then your dating life will become smooth sailing.
So when you’re out in the “dating jungle”, make sure you avoid these 5 types of women:
1- The Drama Queen
While all women can get emotional, there are some who take it to an extreme level. If you date ‘The Drama Queen’, your life will be filled with conflict, arguments and constant appeasement.
You can detect a drama queen early on by her strong emotional reaction to the slightest provocation. So when you’re dating a girl, look for signs that she “freaks out” at the smallest incident. If you see evidence of a Drama Queen then run (fast) for the door.
2- The Bridezilla
Marriage is a goal for most successful relationships. But there is one type of woman who is thinking about marrying you from the moment you meet. ‘The Bridezilla’ is a woman who has her entire life (including yours) planned out. In fact, before you even think about taking her home for the first time, she’s had your entire wedding party picked out.
The Bridezilla can be detected by her longing stares at a girl’s engagement ring or when she drops hints about establishing a ‘permanent commitment’. So if you think you’re having a fun fling and she wants a husband, then you should move on.
3- The Debbie Downer
‘The Debbie Downer’ is the type of women who is depressed no matter what happens around her. Life with this girl will be a constant battle to make her happy. The problem is nothing you do can make the Debbie Downer have fun or relax. In fact, her negative attitude can actually affect your life.
You can tell a woman is a Debbie Downer when she doesn’t show excitement about anything you want to do. If she would rather spend every night sitting on the couch and watching reruns, then you might be around this type of woman. If you stick with her, she’ll snare you into her depressing life.
4- The Gold Digger
Kanye West was REALLY accurate about how there are many women who only date for money. ‘The Gold Digger’ will take your money, use you and will leave you broke with your credit card maxed out.
Fortunately, The Gold Digger is easy to spot. During the first few minutes of meeting her, she’ll be overly concerned about the car you drive and what you do for living. Avoid this woman because she won’t be interested in your personality or what you’re really about.
5- The Succubus
According to legend, ‘The Succubus’ is a demon who takes the form of a beautiful human female to seduce men for sexual intercourse. In the dating scene, the Succubus is a woman who can quickly destroy your life. Simply put, this type of women is pure evil. She will use you, cheat with your friends and will leave you in a quivering mass.
The major problem is the Succubus is hard to detect. Your best bet is to look for patterns of unusual cruelty. If she seems to revel in the pain of guys or laughs at the misfortunes of others, then you might be dealing with The Succubus. Unless you carry around holy water and a cross, then you’ll have little protection from the likes of her. Your best bet is to get away as soon as you can.
If you want a happy dating life, then you should avoid certain type of women. By being able to quickly identify the 5 types of women that I described in this article, you’ll discover that it’s easy to find quality women who are fun and exciting.
What do I mean?
Well it’s simple. When it comes to dating, there are certain types of women who can cause a variety of problems for guys. If you’re able to avoid them, then your dating life will become smooth sailing.
So when you’re out in the “dating jungle”, make sure you avoid these 5 types of women:
1- The Drama Queen
While all women can get emotional, there are some who take it to an extreme level. If you date ‘The Drama Queen’, your life will be filled with conflict, arguments and constant appeasement.
You can detect a drama queen early on by her strong emotional reaction to the slightest provocation. So when you’re dating a girl, look for signs that she “freaks out” at the smallest incident. If you see evidence of a Drama Queen then run (fast) for the door.
2- The Bridezilla
Marriage is a goal for most successful relationships. But there is one type of woman who is thinking about marrying you from the moment you meet. ‘The Bridezilla’ is a woman who has her entire life (including yours) planned out. In fact, before you even think about taking her home for the first time, she’s had your entire wedding party picked out.
The Bridezilla can be detected by her longing stares at a girl’s engagement ring or when she drops hints about establishing a ‘permanent commitment’. So if you think you’re having a fun fling and she wants a husband, then you should move on.
3- The Debbie Downer
‘The Debbie Downer’ is the type of women who is depressed no matter what happens around her. Life with this girl will be a constant battle to make her happy. The problem is nothing you do can make the Debbie Downer have fun or relax. In fact, her negative attitude can actually affect your life.
You can tell a woman is a Debbie Downer when she doesn’t show excitement about anything you want to do. If she would rather spend every night sitting on the couch and watching reruns, then you might be around this type of woman. If you stick with her, she’ll snare you into her depressing life.
4- The Gold Digger
Kanye West was REALLY accurate about how there are many women who only date for money. ‘The Gold Digger’ will take your money, use you and will leave you broke with your credit card maxed out.
Fortunately, The Gold Digger is easy to spot. During the first few minutes of meeting her, she’ll be overly concerned about the car you drive and what you do for living. Avoid this woman because she won’t be interested in your personality or what you’re really about.
5- The Succubus
According to legend, ‘The Succubus’ is a demon who takes the form of a beautiful human female to seduce men for sexual intercourse. In the dating scene, the Succubus is a woman who can quickly destroy your life. Simply put, this type of women is pure evil. She will use you, cheat with your friends and will leave you in a quivering mass.
The major problem is the Succubus is hard to detect. Your best bet is to look for patterns of unusual cruelty. If she seems to revel in the pain of guys or laughs at the misfortunes of others, then you might be dealing with The Succubus. Unless you carry around holy water and a cross, then you’ll have little protection from the likes of her. Your best bet is to get away as soon as you can.
If you want a happy dating life, then you should avoid certain type of women. By being able to quickly identify the 5 types of women that I described in this article, you’ll discover that it’s easy to find quality women who are fun and exciting.
Posted by ParkerChuks
Personally i think there's one more!! The one tt makes u pay for every single shit upfront !! she wun even bother to take out her wallet to pay her share when the bills arrive, instead she will look at u n wait for u to pay
Chances of her paying her share of the meal or movie tickets etc after tt is around 40% or less
sometimes she "4gets" , n after a few days/wks if u remind her, she will say "aiya, so long liaoz, nvm lah"
n if she somehow has to pay for the bill 1st , she will sms u at nite n say y u are so ungentlemen n make her pay for the bill 1st !! eventhou u paid ur share immediately after she footed the bill.
Oh n she also wants a bf tt accepts her for who she is n her way of thinking, while she condemns ppl who goes for nude drawing classes (she calls it porn classes) n refuse to accept their way of thinking it as a form of art
Now, abit OT ah, i dun mind paying stuff, but pls dun expect me to pay for ur share of the bills every single time, u are not my gf, neither am i dating u nor am i interested in you, we are going out as friends onli, so dun gimme tt gentlemen bullshit, becoz u know, i know n everyone who knows me, know tt i am NOT a gentleman
Now, abit OT ah, i dun mind paying stuff, but pls dun expect me to pay for ur share of the bills every single time, u are not my gf, neither am i dating u nor am i interested in you, we are going out as friends onli, so dun gimme tt gentlemen bullshit, becoz u know, i know n everyone who knows me, know tt i am NOT a gentleman
5 Guys You Should Never Date
5 Guys You Should Never Date
Bad-news boys that should be on every woman's no-no list.
If you find yourself having a series of bad luck with men, don't blame your luck just yet – you've probably been getting into a relationshipwith the wrong guy. Spare yourself the potential heartache: Lisa Helmanis, author of Master Dating, identifies five "bad-news boys" you should never get involved with.
1. Married men
It’s obvious why dating married men is a bad idea. Falling in love with a guy who already belongs to someone else entails countless painful sacrifices on your part: You cannot have him all for yourself, you have to keep your affair a secret, you can’t be seen together in public, and he can only call you when he can find the time away from his family and friends. Not to mention all the potential stigmas that could plague you if your relationship is exposed.
And you have to recognize the real possibility that after all that you've gone through for him, he’s not even contemplating on leaving his wife. "Although some people do find the love of their lives whilst they are still with someone else, a good rule of thumb is that if someone doesn’t leave their marriage within six months, they probably never will," says Helmanis.
The only married man worth considering? He’s the one who tells you to leave him alone and he’ll find you if/when he leaves his marriage, Helmanis adds.
2. Dominator
This guy takes an interest in everything you do, from the way you dress, who's in your phone list, the way you arrange your room to how your friends treat you.
At first it may feel wonderful to have this attentive man who genuinely cares about what's going on in your life, "but pretty soon he is telling you that you fold the laundry wrong (although he never does any) and that your best friend is boring (he doesn't like anyone else to have any influence)," warns Helmanis.
A control freak can be extremely charming in a new relationship, but once he feels secure he starts to become pushy and controlling. And unless he can control the other person, he fears he will lose her or that his own life will become chaotic. His tyrannical behavior soon makes life miserable for his partner.
"Being a control freak is not about love, although he’ll tell you it is: It’s about power," says Helmanis, "Leave, before your confidence does."
3. Broken Heart
He's the guy who seems so sensitive and caring when you first met and tells you the heart-wrenching story of his past broken relationship. And soon you’ll find out that he's still nursing a broken heart from the relationship he had with someone ten years ago. "Basically, you’re transitional woman in a nurse's uniform," says Helmanis.
Face it, if he lives in a haze of self-indulgent gloom and loves the drama of his own misery, you’ll never get through no matter how much time you spend trying to mend his broken heart. So give up and get going.
4. Smoothie
He's suave, sports designer suits, has a glitzy social life, owns an expensive apartment and zips around town in a flashy convertible. He loves lavishing women with lots of attention, and has you feeling like a princess with his constant showers of gifts, flowers and exotic dinners.
Problem is, you may not be the only chick in this Casanova's life. Men like that are very likely to be a misogynist, warns Helmanis, "He can't see past the skirt to one special individual."
5. The Drain
You'll recognize a Drain because this guy constantly saps you – emotionally, financially and/or physically. He hates his life, can't stop complaining about his job, blames everyone else for his own laziness, and essentially relies on you to bolster his poor self-image.
"Other Drains include men who always seem to be borrowing money because they have maxed out their credit cards, who lose their temper over nothing and use you as an emotional punchbag," says Helmanis. Guys like that are really nothing more than selfish, spoiled whiners who don’t understand the concept of responsibility or self-respect. Get them out of your life and lock the doors.
Bad-news boys that should be on every woman's no-no list.
If you find yourself having a series of bad luck with men, don't blame your luck just yet – you've probably been getting into a relationshipwith the wrong guy. Spare yourself the potential heartache: Lisa Helmanis, author of Master Dating, identifies five "bad-news boys" you should never get involved with.
1. Married men
It’s obvious why dating married men is a bad idea. Falling in love with a guy who already belongs to someone else entails countless painful sacrifices on your part: You cannot have him all for yourself, you have to keep your affair a secret, you can’t be seen together in public, and he can only call you when he can find the time away from his family and friends. Not to mention all the potential stigmas that could plague you if your relationship is exposed.
And you have to recognize the real possibility that after all that you've gone through for him, he’s not even contemplating on leaving his wife. "Although some people do find the love of their lives whilst they are still with someone else, a good rule of thumb is that if someone doesn’t leave their marriage within six months, they probably never will," says Helmanis.
The only married man worth considering? He’s the one who tells you to leave him alone and he’ll find you if/when he leaves his marriage, Helmanis adds.
2. Dominator
This guy takes an interest in everything you do, from the way you dress, who's in your phone list, the way you arrange your room to how your friends treat you.
At first it may feel wonderful to have this attentive man who genuinely cares about what's going on in your life, "but pretty soon he is telling you that you fold the laundry wrong (although he never does any) and that your best friend is boring (he doesn't like anyone else to have any influence)," warns Helmanis.
A control freak can be extremely charming in a new relationship, but once he feels secure he starts to become pushy and controlling. And unless he can control the other person, he fears he will lose her or that his own life will become chaotic. His tyrannical behavior soon makes life miserable for his partner.
"Being a control freak is not about love, although he’ll tell you it is: It’s about power," says Helmanis, "Leave, before your confidence does."
3. Broken Heart
He's the guy who seems so sensitive and caring when you first met and tells you the heart-wrenching story of his past broken relationship. And soon you’ll find out that he's still nursing a broken heart from the relationship he had with someone ten years ago. "Basically, you’re transitional woman in a nurse's uniform," says Helmanis.
Face it, if he lives in a haze of self-indulgent gloom and loves the drama of his own misery, you’ll never get through no matter how much time you spend trying to mend his broken heart. So give up and get going.
4. Smoothie
He's suave, sports designer suits, has a glitzy social life, owns an expensive apartment and zips around town in a flashy convertible. He loves lavishing women with lots of attention, and has you feeling like a princess with his constant showers of gifts, flowers and exotic dinners.
Problem is, you may not be the only chick in this Casanova's life. Men like that are very likely to be a misogynist, warns Helmanis, "He can't see past the skirt to one special individual."
5. The Drain
You'll recognize a Drain because this guy constantly saps you – emotionally, financially and/or physically. He hates his life, can't stop complaining about his job, blames everyone else for his own laziness, and essentially relies on you to bolster his poor self-image.
"Other Drains include men who always seem to be borrowing money because they have maxed out their credit cards, who lose their temper over nothing and use you as an emotional punchbag," says Helmanis. Guys like that are really nothing more than selfish, spoiled whiners who don’t understand the concept of responsibility or self-respect. Get them out of your life and lock the doors.
Hmm.. think i'm the drain...
Thanks to zcampbell for posting it @ HWZ
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Leaked StarCraft II Battle Report
Watch out for the chat dialogue between the players during the gameplay lolz...
video's real but the rest is fake btw :P
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