My Cell phone can make me popcorn

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally

About two years ago I wrote a post about the effects of cellphones and how two Russian guys cooked an egg using two cell phones. It seems that since then some astute scientists (aka students of physics / college blokes fooling around) have learn how to use a cellphone to make popcorn.

The good news: you never have to watch a movie with out popcorn anymore.
The bad news: holy kaboozers. what the hell is it doing to my privates when i have my phone in my pocket and it rings?

Check out the video of how these brave researches popped their corn

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Stanford University

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally
Stanford University

Stanford University, originally uploaded by AbraCadabRa 13.

Stanford University is such a wonderful campus. Set in the heart of sillicon valley it boasts the title of being the ivy league college is that fresh and not stuffy. Its stately buildings and rolling gardens are an absolute beauty to walk through and see. I recently vent on a campus tour and snapped some pictures which i’ll upload soon.

This picture was taken by me for an article in the Sunday Times for SL2College www.sl2college.com which is a forum of Sri Lankan’s who have studied abroad who are dedicated to answering questions from Sri Lankan’s in Sri Lanka who want to study abroad.

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The little girl who silenced the United Nations

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally

There is not much more i can add to this so let me just go ahead and give you guys the video. One word of advice. If you are standing take a seat. This girls words are powerfull.

watch the video after the break.

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Learning English is HARD. Especially when its your second language

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally

This is bound to offend some people but it is pretty funny. My Apologies to those who no do find this funny, but as a person growing up in Sri Lanka and learning 3 languages at the same time while growing up I can really appreciate how hard it is to learn a new language as well as how funny it can be.

Video of a Japanese “Learn English” TV program after the jump.

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Sunset at the wharf

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally
Sunset at the warf

Sunset at the wharf, originally uploaded by AbraCadabRa 13.

Sunsets are absolutely beautiful to watch. They pass on such an amazing feeling of serenity that you cant help but feel no matter how busy or hectic your day may be.

I shot this picture at the wharf in Redwood City while waiting for the July 4th fireworks to start. The timing was perfect with two canoeists paddling their canoes right across the reflection of the setting sun.

I hope you all enjoy this picture!

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Question about the movie Wall-E

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally

I just got back from watching Wall-E. All in all quite an entertaining movie about some cute robots who develop personalities and fall in love.

For those who have not yet watched the movie, i implore you to go and watch it. It’s cute and funny. I’ve embedded the trailed for you to have a peek at.

[SPOILER - ALERT]

For those who have not seen the movie yet, please do not read past the jump. I’m going to ask some questions that might give some of the story line away!

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G.W. Bridge – New York

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Yusuf Asgerally


G.W. Bridge – New York, originally uploaded by AbraCadabRa 13.

New York has many many absolutely wonderful sights to keep the first time visitor’s jaw permanently open. Of of these no doubt is the George Washington Bridge.

Having lived right by the bridge for many years I would always make it a point to go to the park overlooking the bridge and gaze down at the hive of activity taking place below me. It always had a very calming effect on me.

Hope you guys enjoy this picture that I took of the G. W. Bridge from the Historic park in Fort Lee, NJ.

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