g.ban's world: April 2009

I Want Out: Electrocuting Rubber Duckie...Yikes!!!

Enter the Electric Bath Duck, a suicide assistance device that allegedly works better than a toaster. Thankfully, it's fake. But listen -- I don't want any of you killing yourselves anyways, you hear me? Because then who would read the words I write? Nobody, that's who. My family doesn't even read my diary anymore and I leave it open on the coffee table. So if you are having suicidal thoughts, seek help. And remember folks, I'm here for you. God may have spited me downstairs, but I do have big ears.

BA-BOOM: This Vase Is The Bomb, Son!

A Peaceful Bomb Vase is a flower depository designed by Owen & Cloud to look like a bomb. It's supposed to serve as a statement about how not cool war is (despite what video games may have taught you).

Taiwanese design duo Owen and Cloud designed this piece as a statement against war, and the result is a one of a kind, striking piece.

I hate to break it to you, but that's not one of a kind -- I count like thirty of them. Still, I like. And they do carry a powerful message. One about how beautiful bombs can be. No? Make floral arrangements, not war? Okay, so maybe I don't get it. Fun fact: you could almost write a novella about the things I don't know. Almost.

Wenger hopeful of Old Trafford win.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are full of belief ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester United after a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.

Robin van Persie remains sidelined by a groin problem, and Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin is cup-tied in the Champions League, so the double salvo by captain Cesc Fabregas on Sunday and the return to fitness of goalkeeper Manuel Almunia could not have come at a better time.

With such a vital tie only some 72 hours away, Wenger would have been forgiven if he had rested a couple of his key men against Boro in front of the watchful eyes of Sir Alex Ferguson in the Emirates crowd.

However, Arsenal named a strong starting XI and remained positive from the outset, with victory secured by well-taken goals from their captain in each half.

"The first target was to win the game, and that is the best preparation," Wenger said.
"If you go to Old Trafford without belief, you make it very difficult at the start for you.

"We will go there with belief and to enjoy it, and also will be faithful to the game we play and will go there like we do everywhere in Europe to try to score and win the game.

"What is important on Wednesday night is that we are at our best - when we are our best we can beat everybody, so let's focus on us to be at our best and not to speculate on any weakness of Manchester United because they have experience.

"If we play at our best, we have a good chance and can do it."
Fabregas' double were his first goals since the start of October.
"It keeps the run going we have got in the league and two days before the Manchester United game, which is probably our most important one of the season, it's good for the confidence," said the Arsenal captain, subject to a misconduct charge by the Football Association in the fall-out from the FA Cup tie against Hull.

Former United defender Mikael Silvestre was replaced at half-time and is now only 50/50 for the clash with his old club because of a back spasm, but centre-half Johan Djourou is fit again following a knee injury.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate accepted his side failed to make the most of the few chances they created.

Captain Stewart Downing and former Gunner Jeremie Aliadiere both saw their efforts well saved by Almunia, while on another day the visitors could have been awarded a penalty for what looked handball by Nicklas Bendtner in the second half.

Boro remain three points from safety, and Southgate said: "We did okay, but okay is not enough when you come to somewhere like this.

"To get the result, if you get a half-chance you have got to take it.
"You have got to be outstanding because they are a top quality team, but I cannot fault my players' commitment."

However, Southgate maintained: "We know everybody else is looking over their shoulder, so we have got to win.

"We are probably underdogs for the four matches we have coming up, but we are still in there fighting."

Wenger praises Hazard progress

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he has been 'impressed' by Eden Hazard, but insists the teenager should wait before leaving Lille.

Hazard has caught the eye of several of Europe's top clubs after establishing himself in the Lille side this term.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Barcelona are among the teams to have been linked with a summer bid for the playmaker.

However, the Belgian recently admitted that he would prefer to join Arsenal or Real Madrid, if he was given the option.

The 18-year-old is under contract at Lille until 2012 and is keen to continue his short-term development with the French side.

Wenger also believes Hazard should stay at his current club, but acknowledged the progress he has made in recent months.

"Hazard is a fantastic young player," the Arsenal boss told Telefoot.
"He has impressed me so far, and I am not the only one he has impressed.
"However, I think he should be left to continue his development where he is at the moment."

Mmmm, Brain-y: A Darth Vader Coffee Mug

I'm sure this isn't the first Darth Vader coffee mug, but it is the first I've seen with a removable cap that keeps your morning cocktail hidden from the prying eyes and noses of non-alcoholic

co-workers.

Let Darth Vader watch over your coffee as you drink deeply from the dark side with the Dark Lord of the Sith! This attractive (and oh-so-shiny) black ceramic mug holds 24-ounces of your favorite beverage, but what's really special is that it features a removable helmet that keeps your drink from getting cold too quickly.

Vader will use the Force to guard and keep it at the proper temperature.
The mug costs $17 and could only be cooler if it had a misshapen ceramic head inside that was slowly revealed as you drink your morning apéritif.

Couple Marries Dressed As Shrek & Fiona

In a story that nearly set my cockles ablaze, an English couple recently got married dressed as Shrek and Princess Fiona. Awwwwwww.

Hospice nurse Christine England, 40, married her fiance Keith, 44, in full costume and make-up in front of 100 guests who were also in fancy dress.

The new Mr and Mrs Green (yes, really), of Barnstaple, Devon, had spent three hours having their make-up done before walking down the aisle.

Christine said: 'The idea just came to me. I knew what we would go as because Keith looks just like Shrek.

Fabregas delighted with brace

Fabregas: Two goals to sink Boro

Cesc Fabregas admitted he had forgotten what it felt like to score a goal before his brace helped Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.

Fabregas netted in each half on Sunday to wrap up the win for the Gunners - the Spaniard's first goals since the start of October - to boost their confidence ahead of Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Manchester United.

"It's been a long time" the midfielder told Sky Sports News.
"I had completely lost the feeling of scoring a goal. To score two in a game is always special but the feeling was amazing.

"It keeps going the run we have got in the league and two days before the Manchester United game, which is probably our most important one of the season, it's good for the confidence."
"We played some good stuff, we moved the ball really quick, and every player was good so we are happy with that."

You're So Oldschool!: A NES Controller Jacket

This NES Controller Varsity Jacket is available for $200* from 80'sTees and has a giant freaking NES controller on the back, hence the name. It's only being made in a limited edition of 1,000 and allegedly they're already running out of several sizes, so if you want one, you better act quickly.

Same goes for if you want some of this. No, I'm serious -- my girlfriend should be back any minute.

Kalau ada PS2 punya lagi lawa kali eh.

Russian Roulette: The Nokia Gun Phone

This is a conceptual Nokia gun phone made by somebody in Photoshop. It's fake. Mad fake. Because no phone company has the gigantor cojones it would take to manufacture an actual handgun-phone.

And I think we can all agree, that's a fundamental problem with today's society. That's why I outsourced the manufacture of a gun-phone to a friend of mine. And I've got to tell you, this thing looks legit. *BRRRING* Oh, if you'll excuse me -- I need to take this. *BANG* Oh. Uh-oh.

Ps. Payah ni kalau ada urang yang bising kiri kanan...gerenti siap & kalau ada urang menipun time tani tidur...its a no show!

Man Wants Camera Installed In Prosthetic Eye, Temporarily Settles For Terminator Eye

Rob Spence has had eye problems since a shooting accident at 13. Now 36, Rob had the eye removed three years ago and decided he wants a video camera in it's place. Only problem: getting a video camera in its place.

Thus far, they've built devices that create wireless NTSC signals--the sort of standard wireless signal a television uses--and are now working on getting this to work in sync with a miniature camera and a battery, all attached to a printed circuit board, all of which has to fit inside a prosthetic eye.

So in the meantime Rob sports the Terminator eye to drum up interest in the project and try to score some funding. Good luck, Rob. And by good luck I mean I won't hesitate to go John Conner on that ass if I have to.

Two Pennsylvania Men Set Texting Record

That's right, in a bid to be crowned the world's biggest losers, Nick Andes, 29 and Doug Klinger, 30, sent over 217,000 text messages during the month of March. Also, Nick was mistakenly sent a $27K phone bill (which has since been cleared up) for the textacular achievement. You two must be so proud.

Andes and Klinger were able to set up their phones to send multiple messages. During a February test run they found they could send 6,000 or 7,000 messages on some days, prompting the March messaging marathon.

"Most were either short phrases or one word, 'LOL' or 'Hello,' things like that, with tons and tons of repeats," said Andes, reached by phone.

Andes sent more than 140,000 messages, and Klinger sent more than 70,000 to end the month with a total of just over 217,000, he said.

Wow, that has got to be one of the saddest things I've ever copy/pasted. And this is coming from a guy who copy/pasted a picture of a smushed cat all around town to encourage people to drive slower. So yeah, I'm the authority. Now -- up against the wall and spread em! Wider. Haha, you ripped your pants.

Babe Of The Month: Brande Nicole Roderick

Brande Nicole Roderick (born June 13, 1974) is an American model and actress. She is perhaps best known for her appearances in Baywatch.

From 1998 to 1999, Roderick appeared in four erotic movies. In 2000, Roderick starred as, "Leigh Dyer," in Baywatch. In April 2000,. In 2003, she starred in the Bollywood movie Out of Control, as the American wife of an Indian man who, on a visit to India, gets pressured by his family into marrying an Indian girl.

Other recent film credits include, Starsky & Hutch, Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror and The Nanny Diaries. In addition, she has guest-starred in, Joey, The Parkers, Just Shoot Me!, Fear Factor and Beverly Hills 90210.

Roderick is also a "Girl of RPS" for the USA Rock Paper Scissors League In 2006, Roderick was one of six celebrity contestants on the CBS summer series, Gameshow Marathon. She was the runner-up to Kathy Najimy.

In 2009, she appeared in the second season of Celebrity Apprentice. Throughout the season, each celebrity will be raising money for a charity of his or her choice; Roderick has selected the California Police Youth Charities.

My kinda girl ;)

Faceless Watch Lacks Face, Hides LEDs.

The LED watch was designed by Hironao Tsuboi (urang jipun jua, handal eh) and appears to just be a metal band. But it's actually hiding a deep, dark secret: it once ran over a bum and didn't stop! Or, LEDs. Push a button, BOOM: the time. Don't push the button, BOOM: no time. Push my buttons, BOOM: fisticuffs.

Kalau ada siuk ni, macam pakai btacelet usulnya..can you see the digits tapi alum bejual..hehe

Crazy Sink Is Crazy, Drains Onto The Floor

The Abisko Washbasin from Eumar isn't even a basin. It's a freaking waterslide. A waterslide sink that drains onto the floor. How hilarious would it be if some bar installed this thing and forgot to put in the drain? Or even better -- you clogged it with a bunch of paper towels!

HAHAHA, water damage is so funny! But seriously, it would be cool to spit blood in the sink and watch it sail down the stream. And why would you be spitting blood? I dunno, sometimes you just *WA-POW!* that's why.

Hit the jump for a bunch more of the questionable modernity.

Arsenal 4-4 Liverpool - "Russian Magician at work"

On an extraordinary evening at Anfield, Yossi Benayoun snatched a point for the Reds deep into injury time to take them top of the table, above United on goal difference.

The opening goal came against the run of play, Arshavin's strike giving the Gunners a half-time lead on Merseyside.

Despite dominating the half, the hosts paid for a mistake by Javier Mascherano on the edge of the penalty area which allowed Cesc Fabregas to cross for the Russian to score from close range.

However, Fernando Torres headed home the equaliser early in the second half. Bacary Sagna's awful clearance fell to Dirk Kuyt and the Liverpool forward's cross from the right was met by Torres.

The striker headed the ball into the near corner of Lukasz Fabianski's goal to equalise for the Reds.

And just seven minutes later, Kuyt's cross from the right was turned home by a flicked finish from Benayoun at the far post. Fabianski clawed the ball back but he was already behind the goalline so the referee rightly awarded the goal to give Liverpool the lead.

But on 67 minutes, Arshavin took advantage of a defensive slip from Alvaro Arbeloa to stride forward and strike a superb effort from the top of the box into the far corner of Jose Reina's goal.
And three minutes later, Arsenal were ahead again. Samir Nasri's corner from the left was turned straight to Arshavin by Fabio Aurelio. The Gunners forward took control of the ball and sent a low effort under the body of Reina from eight yards for his hat-trick.

Incredibly, the match was level again two minutes later. Torres made space just inside the Arsenal box as he took the ball away from Mikael Silvestre and turned a low effort into the bottom left-hand corner of Fabianski's goal.

Yet in the 90th minute, Arsenal broke forward from a Liverpool corner with Theo Walcott storming into the home side's half. The sub played a neat pass to Arshavin and the Russian ran through one-on-one on Reina and sent a powerful drive into the back of the net.

The contest seemed over, but there was to be one final twist. Nabil El Zhar's header from the right hand side of the Arsenal box fell to Benayoun and the Liverpool winger turned his effort home from 12 yards to make the final score 4-4.

Birthday Aiman Azizie bin Zoerazimie a.k.a Adik yang ke 8 tahun..

Malam yang gemilang bagi Aiman Azizie bin Zoerazimie a.k.a Adik, dia menyambut harijadinya yang ke 8 tahun...malam yang dihiasi dengan lampu2 yang menarik dan di kongsi bersama cousin2 nya....sempat bagi group foto lagi...