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Messages in the sky

Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 23:21 in Rant

I just read this story about a man who developed a machine that makes clouds (or what could be perceived as clouds) in specific custom made shapes.Can anyone tell me how to contact this guy? 'cause th...
The psudo-local expats syndrom

Posted on Thursday August 9th, 2007 at 12:08 in customer service, morons, only in dubai, Rant

Many of you will hate me for this, but i am going to let it out anyways.Why is it that many Arab expats in the GCC, once they get a job in a government body, they get on the most condescending-patroni...
Ideas.. anyone?

Posted on Monday March 12th, 2007 at 23:25 in landlords, Rant

I sat on the balcony to do some (offline) work this evening. My super special and totally pimpped-out WIFI application was set on detecting public wireless signals. I didn't expect to detect anything ...
Living in the village

Posted on Sunday February 18th, 2007 at 22:38 in dubai, landlords, Rant

This is our 3rd week since we moved back to Dubai to a brand new overpriced apartment in what is supposed to be a "decent" residential area.Let me just say that since the last time I used to lived in ...