November 5, 2009
Dubai delays debut of tallest tower

Just admit it, it’s a fail!

Taipei 101 is the tallest building full-stop.

Also this article is misleading - first saying Burj Dubai reached 512m surpassing Taipei 101 in 2007. And then later on mentioned the US’s tallest building (Willis Tower) is 527m from ground level to antenna. Giving the impression Willis Tower is taller than Taipei 101. 
PS. in term of tallest building - they only count height from ground level to roof, i.e. doesn’t include antenna. Also building only become officially tallest after it is completed/opened.
PPS. Ground to roof: Taipei 101 = 449m. Willis Tower = 442m

Sorry just my national pride kicking in…

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October 30, 2009
alliv: (via geekasms: mrscyworld: mrscyworld: melovesyou: inzeynity) I always thought that ‘guts’ meant stomach + intestine, but I’m guessing it means all the internal organs here. Just a thought, not to take anything away from this rad poster!

alliv:

(via geekasms: mrscyworld: mrscyworld: melovesyou: inzeynity)

I always thought that ‘guts’ meant stomach + intestine, but I’m guessing it means all the internal organs here. Just a thought, not to take anything away from this rad poster!

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October 29, 2009
DJ HERO OUT TOMORROW!! $250 or $225 special here: http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Nintendo-Wii/DJ-Hero-includes-Turntable-Controller/3196691/ or wait for Renegade Edition out 6/11/09 including hard case and table for your turntable + extra songs. $420 or $370 special here: http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Nintendo-Wii/DJ-Hero-Renegade-Edition-Bundle-includes-Turntable-Controller/3196695/ (Wii links because I have a Wii - also available on PS3 & XBOX360) gamefreaksnz: DJ Hero is one of those games that, at first glance, seems like it’ll have a much more limited audience than, say, Guitar Hero. While rhythm games are certainly popular these days, DJ games are in rather short supply; the last popular one on the market being Konami’s BeatMania. However, after getting a demonstration of the game’s workings, it seems as though Activision is trying to find a happy middle ground that will bring as many people together as possible to play the game. (via DJ Hero to include Guitar Hero players - Ars Technica)

DJ HERO OUT TOMORROW!! 
$250 or $225 special here: 
http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Nintendo-Wii/DJ-Hero-includes-Turntable-Controller/3196691/

or wait for Renegade Edition out 6/11/09 including hard case and table for your turntable + extra songs. $420 or $370 special here: 
http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Nintendo-Wii/DJ-Hero-Renegade-Edition-Bundle-includes-Turntable-Controller/3196695/

(Wii links because I have a Wii - also available on PS3 & XBOX360)

gamefreaksnz:

DJ Hero is one of those games that, at first glance, seems like it’ll have a much more limited audience than, say, Guitar Hero. While rhythm games are certainly popular these days, DJ games are in rather short supply; the last popular one on the market being Konami’s BeatMania. However, after getting a demonstration of the game’s workings, it seems as though Activision is trying to find a happy middle ground that will bring as many people together as possible to play the game. (via DJ Hero to include Guitar Hero players - Ars Technica)

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“ RT @demis: most eco-friendly land-clearing method ever: 100 hungry goats: http://bit.ly/3GN2TM (check out the before/after pic! hahaha)
idealogmag
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October 28, 2009
Spring foliage at Whakapapa

Spring foliage at Whakapapa

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Original photo by me! No touch-up, tripod or anything! I was surprised how well this turned out. Pink (Breast Cancer Month) Sky Tower via Viaduct Harbour, Auckland during the Diwali Festival

Original photo by me!
No touch-up, tripod or anything! I was surprised how well this turned out.

Pink (Breast Cancer Month) Sky Tower via Viaduct Harbour, Auckland during the Diwali Festival

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October 22, 2009
$1 SCOOP DAY THIS LABOUR WEEKEND! Hundreds of dairies, ice cream parlours and food stores around the country get ready to roll for $1 SCOOP DAY - the annual ice cream event run by scoop outlets, and supported by Tip Top, to celebrate the start of summer during Labour Weekend.Each participating store nominates Saturday, Sunday or Monday of Labour Weekend as their $1 Scoop Day. Click link to see a list of participating $1 SCOOP DAY outlets.

$1 SCOOP DAY THIS LABOUR WEEKEND!

Hundreds of dairies, ice cream parlours and food stores around the country get ready to roll for $1 SCOOP DAY - the annual ice cream event run by scoop outlets, and supported by Tip Top, to celebrate the start of summer during Labour Weekend.

Each participating store nominates Saturday, Sunday or Monday of Labour Weekend as their $1 Scoop Day. Click link to see a list of participating $1 SCOOP DAY outlets.

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Almost time to shop in USD again!!

Almost time to shop in USD again!!

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October 21, 2009
intimationsofimmortality: luciaface: ACC protest yesterday. I didn’t even SEE the camera so I’m not sure how I managed to make a demented face at it. Small World! I spot one Matthew McIvor also looking at the same camera. damn it’s hard to tell when ‘yesterday’ is… anyway I’m telling Matt to stop being a hippy. nah jokes :P

intimationsofimmortality:

luciaface:

ACC protest yesterday. I didn’t even SEE the camera so I’m not sure how I managed to make a demented face at it.

Small World! I spot one Matthew McIvor also looking at the same camera.

damn it’s hard to tell when ‘yesterday’ is… anyway I’m telling Matt to stop being a hippy. nah jokes :P

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October 19, 2009
NZ police officer to drunk "Always blow the pie"

intimationsofimmortality:

extrafirmhold:

“Three o clock in the morning,  you’re buying a pie from a petrol station – what must you always do? That pies been in the warming drawer for probably about 12 hours. It’ll be semi-nuclear. You must always blow on the pie. ALWAYS blow on the pie. Safer communities together.”

BRILLIANT. Thanks, Cunstable.

Finally got around to watch this video. Pretty sure he said ’Thermal-nuclear’! Like the sun :) And it’s round like a pie! Ok I’m lame.

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