Ian

Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA


Joined March 6th 2006

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Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems.

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To the optimist, the glass is half full.
To the pessimist, the glass is half empty.
To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

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Trouble Remembering Things

July 3rd 2009 13:17
An 80 year old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them.

When they arrived at the doctors, they explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple out, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might want to start writing things down and make notes to help them remember things. The couple thanked the doctor and left.

Later that night while watching TV, the man got up from his chair and his wife asked, "Where are you going?"

He replied, "To the kitchen."

She asked, "Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?"

He replied, "Sure."

She then asked him, "Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?"

He said, "No, I can remember that."

She then said, "Well I would also like some strawberries on top. You had better write that down because I know you'll forget that."

He said, "I can remember that, you want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries."

She replied, "Well I also would like whipped cream on top. I know you will forget that so you better write it down."

With irritation in his voice, he said, "I don't need to write that down! I can remember that." He then fumes into the kitchen.

After about 20 minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs. She stared at the plate for a moment and said angrily:

"I TOLD you to write it down! You forgot my toast!"
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When Glamour Shots Go Wrong

July 3rd 2009 13:10
Using a combination of cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing techniques the idea of glamour photography is to emphasise the person's sexuality and allure.

However, sometimes it goes so very wrong!

See more glamour pics gone bad here.

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Places to Watch What You Wear

July 3rd 2009 11:33
Thanks to the Daily Telegraph, here is some good advice for anyone heading for a trip abroad. See the full list here.


Dress codes
Dubai
As this conservative Muslim emirate becomes one of the world’s biggest holiday playgrounds, cultural strains are showing. Last year’s "sex on the beach" case involving a British couple was merely the tip of the iceberg. Under new behaviour guidelines announced recently (though yet to become law), miniskirts and skimpy shorts would be banned outside hotels and other private areas, and bikinis restricted to the fenced-off sands of luxury resorts.

Travel clothing warnings
Morocco
Like Egypt, this is a flourishing destination with a fundamentally conservative Islamic culture. Women in particular are expected to dress modestly and may attract (unwelcome) attention otherwise. Local women cover their hair, and many travellers follow suit.

Tourist dress standards
Thailand
Although Western standards dominate tourist islands, Thais are generally conservative and dress neatly. Off the beach, both sexes should wear a shirt, and if you dress up a bit (a collared shirt rather than a T, for example), you will earn more respect. Note too that your clothes can be political – Thailand’s two warring political factions are identified by the colour of their T-shirts – red and yellow.

places to watch what you wear
Egypt
With British visitors surging by 38 per cent last year, Egypt is fast becoming an extension of Europe in the minds of holidaymakers. Yet despite its easy-going Red Sea resorts, Egypt’s culture is conservative and Muslim.
Anywhere off the beach, including the temples along the Nile, souks (markets) and mosques, you should dress modestly.

travel warnings
Catholic Europe
Religious sensitivities are not limited to the Muslim world. Many European churches and cathedrals, including Notre Dame in Paris and St Peter’s Rome, have dress codes, and – as ever – away from the beach in southern Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal, values are more conservative.
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Hannah Montana Dressup

July 3rd 2009 08:09
Hannah Montana Rock Star Fashion Challenge

It's almost eight.. and Miley is late for her concert. Quick! She needs to find the perfect outfit that will transform her into Hannah Montana, the famous rock star. Can you help her find the look that matches the snapshot


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Jewel Quest Solitaire III

July 2nd 2009 02:18
Jewel Quest, the Indiana Jones inspired puzzle game has entered a new chapter with Jewel Quest Solitaire III. In this instalment you will travel the world solving puzzles as you go. The twist of course is that not all puzzles are jewel matching, some involve solving mysteries and as the name suggests various Solitaire challenges await!

Genre: Puzzle


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Job Application

July 1st 2009 13:12
This is an actual job application a 17 year old boy submitted at a McDonald's fast-food establishment in Florida... and they hired him because he was so honest and funny!
McDonalds Job Application

NAME: Greg Bulmash


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Motels of America

July 1st 2009 10:49
From Thomas Hawk's collection on Flickr, here are some of the sights you will find when road tripping over the USA. See the remainder of the collection here.


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My Quagmire Soundboard

July 1st 2009 02:44
Quagmire is the crazy, egotistical and rather perverted sex hound neighbour of Peter Griffin in the Family Guy. He is known for his one liners and catch phrases "Alll Right" and "Giggidy-giggidy-giggidy."

Example


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This site is guilty of poking fun at the king of pop over the years. But now that he's gone, the world has lost an amazing talent and brilliant singer. Millions of fan all over the worl are feeling like they've lost a close friend. Thanks to the Sacramento Bee, here are how his legions of fans are paying tribute. FInd more information and images here.


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Dr. Drobkin

June 29th 2009 12:31
Dr. Drobkin was a world-famous cardiologist who earned his undergraduate, graduate, and medical degrees in his home town and then left for Manhattan where he quickly rose to the top of his field.

Soon he was invited to deliver a significant paper, at a conference coincidently held in his home town. He walked on stage, placed his papers on the lectern, but they slid off onto the floor. As he bent over to retrieve them, at precisely the wrong instant, he inadvertently farted. The microphone amplified his mistake resoundingly through the lecture room and reverberated it down the hall! He was quite embarrassed but somehow regained his composure just enough to deliver his paper. He ignored the resounding applause and raced out the stage door, never to be seen in his home town again


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Recent Comments

Comment by Ian
on 360 View From the Top of Mt Everest

February 25th 2009 23:16
Yes, it would without doubt be the most awe-inspiring view on Earth. Especially if you had put in all the hard work and training to get there on your own, and knowing you are one of such an extremely small percentage of the population who will ever see that view with their own eyes.

Comment by Ian
on How to print page images

February 15th 2009 04:54
As the images print perfectly for me it is difficult for me to comment.

I'll speak to the Orble Team and see if there is a solution to this problem.

Glenys

Comment by Ian
on World's Most Dangerous Places

January 6th 2009 23:44
It looks like we've both been on orble for a while, just never bumped into each other before.
Hopefully we'll both be around for a while longer yet!

Comment by Ian
on Movember

January 6th 2009 23:21
They were the winners of the 'Most Awesome Mo's of 2008' award, and you can see why!

Comment by Ian
on Why Men Are Never Depressed

July 23rd 2008 08:38
Hi Hazel thanks for stopping by.

No worries you can borrow the post!

Comment by Ian
on Ferret Bath Time

June 9th 2008 23:15
Well spotted.
Sorry about that I'll fix it up.

Comment by Ian
on Best Ever Mugshot T-Shirts

May 8th 2008 23:10
Hi Top10Kid,

Thanks for pointing that out.

I would be glad to give you a link to your site if you like. Or if you prefer I could just delete them.

Ian

Comment by Ian
on You Know Your an Australian If...

March 19th 2008 05:49
Yes I hadn't noticed that JD.
Although I did notice that his list is a lot better than mine!

Comment by Ian
on Heath Ledger

February 12th 2008 01:31
I tend to agree with you.
Maybe in this modern age people can feel they know celebrities even when you don't, then if they die they feel a sense of loss.

Comment by Ian
on Venice

February 4th 2008 09:21
I went to Venice in the middle of summer.
Still loved it, although we got lost a couple of times!