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CERN first test fire successful.

Far out in the Franco–Swiss border near Geneva, CERN's (The European Organization for Nuclear Research) first phase of single directional beam fire was successful. It will be a matter of no time where the 2nd opposing beam is fired for some atomic smashing fun, allowing physicists learn about more about the laws of Nature as almost "recreating" the big...

Farewell Captain America, for now

Well, yer all Marvel Fans, especially Captain America Fans here are some news to expect in the coming issue of Marvel Comics. Yes, folks, Captain America is dead and buried in the latest issue of Marvel Comics' "Fallen Son," due on newsstands 5th July 2007. After 66 years of battling villains from Adolf Hitler to the Red Skull, the...

Earthquake tremors in Central Singapore

It rocked today at work, well literally - Sumatra today was hit by earthquake measuring 6.3-6.6 on the Richter scale at about 12 noon today. I recalled a moment when I suddenly felt dizzy, like desk started swaying, then I noticed the floor was swaying TOO! Then I thought: "Why am I so disorientated? Am I really stressing myself...

Formula 1 in Singapore 2008?

With all the rumors and such going on for years, finally theres some official word... Singapore may join F1 in 2008 Singapore is the latest country rumored to be hosting a new Formula One event, with news that F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone is in negotiations with at least two Singaporean groups about a deal to host the grand prix by as...

Foxtrot comic to cease dailies

Ah great, my favorite comic strip Foxtrot has ceased it dailies... Brrwrr! Kansas City, MO (12/05/2006) Bill Amend’s popular FoxTrot comic strip will go to a Sunday-only publication schedule as of Dec. 31, 2006, announced Universal Press Syndicate today. The last daily will be Saturday, Dec. 30. Reruns of dailies will be available for Web usage. “After spending close...

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Killed

CAIRNS, Australia - Steve Irwin, the hugely popular Australian television personality and conservationist known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Monday killed in a freak accident in Cairns, police sources said. It appeared that he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest, Queensland Police Inspector Russell Rhodes said. He was swimming off the Low Isles...

Even Laptops hidden in Cars not safe in Malaysia

Story: Malaysian laptop thieves using mystery gadget to pick which cars to break into. Presumably exploiting RFID scanners to detect those RFID tags/stickers normally placed onto the bottom of laptops containing serial/model numbers &/or li-ion batteries for computer assembly & manufacturer identification purposes. For ya people intending to head up north with ya lappies. The best is to carry it with...

78th Annual Academy Awards results

And so we have it the results of the 78th Annual Academy Awards. Best Supporting Actor: George Clooney, Syriana Best Visual Effects: King Kong Best Animated Feature: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Best Live Action Short Film: Six Shooter Best Live Animated Short Film: The Moon and the Son Best Costume Design: Memoirs of a Geisha ...

Torino Winter Olympics 2006 closing

And so there was, the closing of the Torino 2006 winter Olympics in Italy, marking another entry in the olympic history. It was a good event, especially notable are the cross country skiing, speed/figure skating & adrenaline rushing blobsled events. Not to mention the rather interesting bialthon & curling event. Too bad Singapore is a tropical country, (with a real...

C&C Generals Expansion: Zero Hour

Electronic Arts has today announced that its LA studio is currently working on the first expansion pack for Command & Conquer: Generals. Currently known by the working title of Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour, the expansion will add a number of new features, including a generals challenge mode, to the original game. The expansion is currently scheduled for...

Zee10

Of out of all those junk emails I recieve everyday from SG outlets, this one kinda caught my eye a little, here goes:Zee10 is now open for lunch !!!We serve a wide variety of appetiser, rice, western food, noodles and mouth watering side dishes....... UNBELIEVABLE LUNCH SPECIAL!!!Prawn Noodles Soup @ $5.60++Beef Hor Fun Soup ...

Leslie Cheung

Sadly, the Hongkong pop star and actor commited sucide yesterday because of emotional problems. Check out this link here from the Straits times interactive for more info.

STS107 Columbia tragedy

Since the last shuttle disaster Challenger, Columbia's one too is indeed a very tragic end. My prayers to the families of the astronauts Rick D, William C, Michael P, Daivd brown, Kalpana Chawla, Laurel Clark & Ilan Ramon Also, I've found this discussion, it tracks the progress of the mission.

New Coaster at Cedar Point dudes!

Behold, the next world's tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, set to have a 2003 debut, it sure rocks baby- 0 to194 Kph in 4seconds up a 126m tower. Woot! ..Me wishes try it out upon completion. 😉 check out more here!

Singapore Frag Fest ’03

Ok guys, here comes some good stuffs, the Singapore Frag Fest '03.Here are the details, courtesy of Mr t3mp3st, our networking Guru.March 21st - 23rd are the current dates for the event. They may change as much as 1 day but no more (eg, 20th - 22nd). If you wish to be invited, read below as it is invitational...

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