From: Dvorak Uncensored » BMW - Theo Jansen’s Kinetic sculpture

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Advertisement in the International Herald Tribune, Wednesday 25 April, 2007 page 14.

The morning view from the room at Nishaad Resorts

Counterterrorism Blog: Strategic Implications of the Arrests in Saudi Arabia

bookofjoe: How to Access Blocked Websites — by Amit Agarwal

I have this problem here in Kuwait, some sites are blocked that are useful. I use Anonymizer. It is fairly cheap and works OK. More on it on my Mister Ian’s computer tips page, scroll down to see it.

Dvorak Uncensored » Carbon trading is a fraud? from Dvorak Uncensoree

A Financial Times investigation has uncovered widespread failings in the new markets for greenhouse gases, suggesting some organisations are paying for emissions reductions that do not take place.

I said this previously in the blog here. The problem with carbon trading is it is so artificial. Not genuine. I say again, we should be more humble and consume less, but not pretend to be saving the world.

Sounds like the name of a country and western song?

The car gets washed regularly and I don’t always park it under the sun shelter. So waking up this morning I got the following. I don’t know if it rains dust or the dust is picked up as the rain falls, or the dust is on the car and gets blotchy from the few rain drops.

I like high ceilings. I would rather have a high ceiling than a larger floor space — within reason. In Europe they tend to have higher ceilings and smaller rooms in the older buildings. At least that is my experience in Austria.

Though the research is retail focused you can read more at: High ceilings promote creativity, researchers find | Texyt

Well not yet, but I’m taking the course now. In PADI’s words:

What can PADI Divemasters do?

• Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
• Assist PADI Instructors with students
• Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
• Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
• Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
• Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
• Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.

It will be a challenge as there are some skills to really hone up on Read more »

Remove car dents quickly and cheaply. | Wise Bread

Might need this some day?