I got a mail from my uncle yesterday, saying:
Dear friend:
i would like to introduce a good company who trades mainly in electornic products.Now the company is under sales promotion,all the products are sold nearly at its cost.Original Products + Best Quality + Brand New + Warranty + Quick Shipping + 100% Secure . the price is a surprising happiness to you!It is realy a good chance for shopping., please contact them as soon as possible!!!!
The web address: http://www.electronics-brand.com
I was wondering if he sent it out to his entire friends list as it had a "spammy" nature and was far too promotional in content.
Turns out he didn't send this mail to us.
I've asked him to run an anti virus/spyware scan and check what he has on his computer.
Searching online, some people have already been ripped off.
Looking at the website, I get skeptical just seeing things saying "100% REAL, AUTHENTIC IPHONE"
Clicking on Paypal verified, Protected by Verisign, SSL secured brings me to the start page
Anyway, if anyone stumbles on this post looking for info and can contribute with more, leave a message.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Monday, 23 February 2009
Removing relationship status on facebook
Dear Facebook,
I have mailed you three times about this (and other numerous points..)
When people remove their relationship status and don't tick the box "do not post a news feed when i remove information from my profile", it shows up like this
Obviously and most commonly, people remove their status as they don't know if they feel comfortable sharing this information and having people asking, but it's even more embarrassing when other people assume that your relationship ended whatever it was - or how shit it was, due to no longer
Fixez-le s'il vous plaît
The quick fix: Go into Settings > News feed and wall > Uncheck the box "Remove Profile Info" under Actions visible to friends
Best regards,
Jasmin Fischer
I have mailed you three times about this (and other numerous points..)
When people remove their relationship status and don't tick the box "do not post a news feed when i remove information from my profile", it shows up like this
Obviously and most commonly, people remove their status as they don't know if they feel comfortable sharing this information and having people asking, but it's even more embarrassing when other people assume that your relationship ended whatever it was - or how shit it was, due to no longer
Fixez-le s'il vous plaît
The quick fix: Go into Settings > News feed and wall > Uncheck the box "Remove Profile Info" under Actions visible to friends
Best regards,
Jasmin Fischer
Saturday, 21 February 2009
We just need WIFI and really just want access
I read an interesting article about the iPhone.
I remember being quite excited about the iPhone, but to my "Scandinavian" disappointment, the first one wasn't 3G as was quite early announced. I've never understood why America has been far behind Asia, and Europe when it comes to mobile phone technology, but it's nothing I've contemplated about, nor care to discuss at this point.
As expected and confirmed in this article, the hype about the iPhone lasted a few months and died drastically. I remember Sami actually telling me that ironically the iPhone is all about wireless connectivity, but yet to update it or transfer contacts, one presumably needs to use a cable to transfer contacts and certain data to a computer.
One thing mobile companies will ahve earned, is that the iPhone had all the software. It's like all the widgets for the mac that i can spend hours browsing through, downloading and trying it out. It was even one of the most enticing reasons for me to buy a macbook to start with apart from the amazing GUI.
Small programs that give you direct access to what you want, when you want, are very enticing.
As Martin Lorentzon from Spotify said it - and he said it best: "people are all about having access to what they want, when they want it." Ownership and material properties have changed drastically. I can't remember when I last bought a cd. i don't think I ever will again. I don't want CDs - I consider them clutter. I want access to everything I need.
I'm pretty happy as long as I have WIFI available. I can organize and find the software that will help me achieve my goals with WIFI, my macbook, Remote Desktop Connection and my phone and nifty applications/software like Spotify or Rebtel.
Rebtel is another thing I love. It minimalizes me to using my phone instead of Skype and a computer.
Reduce hardware, make it universally acceptable (not depenidng on brand or platform)- or minimalize steps to achieve goals and make it cost efficient and you've got yourself a damn good business.
I remember being quite excited about the iPhone, but to my "Scandinavian" disappointment, the first one wasn't 3G as was quite early announced. I've never understood why America has been far behind Asia, and Europe when it comes to mobile phone technology, but it's nothing I've contemplated about, nor care to discuss at this point.
As expected and confirmed in this article, the hype about the iPhone lasted a few months and died drastically. I remember Sami actually telling me that ironically the iPhone is all about wireless connectivity, but yet to update it or transfer contacts, one presumably needs to use a cable to transfer contacts and certain data to a computer.
One thing mobile companies will ahve earned, is that the iPhone had all the software. It's like all the widgets for the mac that i can spend hours browsing through, downloading and trying it out. It was even one of the most enticing reasons for me to buy a macbook to start with apart from the amazing GUI.
Small programs that give you direct access to what you want, when you want, are very enticing.
As Martin Lorentzon from Spotify said it - and he said it best: "people are all about having access to what they want, when they want it." Ownership and material properties have changed drastically. I can't remember when I last bought a cd. i don't think I ever will again. I don't want CDs - I consider them clutter. I want access to everything I need.
I'm pretty happy as long as I have WIFI available. I can organize and find the software that will help me achieve my goals with WIFI, my macbook, Remote Desktop Connection and my phone and nifty applications/software like Spotify or Rebtel.
Rebtel is another thing I love. It minimalizes me to using my phone instead of Skype and a computer.
Reduce hardware, make it universally acceptable (not depenidng on brand or platform)- or minimalize steps to achieve goals and make it cost efficient and you've got yourself a damn good business.
Friday, 20 February 2009
"Seeing", "dating", and the "date"
I made some linguistic fuss a week ago when my friend Alex and Marcus referred to Christian and I as dating and said that we're not dating but - (casually) seeing each other.
They asked what the hell the difference is. Dating for me entails the notion of some kind of a pre-commitment. You're not sure if you want a relationship or its simply too early to judge. Basta!
My connotation of the word date, which refers to a singular event that generally ends after a couple of hours, can result in having 5 dates within a week with 5 different people, with no one pointing fingers.
Seeing and dating is harder to separate, but the general notion of your friend X saying i'm seeing person A and I'm seeing person B, might raise an eyebrow or two, but as long as you ahven't really set the rules for which game you're playing, you're not guilty of anything.
Datingin my oppinion, refers to events with the same person taking place over a certain span of time.
If you're dating more than one person, I'd probably ask what your intentions are, as the word alone, entails some kind of an emotional commitment to me.
Dates, which connote, as the concept of inviting someone out when there is a specific intention or motivation to fulfill some certain purpose (yes, I'm stigmatizing men and thinking of causal sex :D ), generally with a short sighted goal in the beginning of that date period, can lead to seeing someone if you like them and enjoy their company or even dating.
I didn't check any definitions online as I wanted to be as subjective and unbiased about this. I'll do so now instead :D
Happy weekend folks!
/Jasmin Fischer
They asked what the hell the difference is. Dating for me entails the notion of some kind of a pre-commitment. You're not sure if you want a relationship or its simply too early to judge. Basta!
My connotation of the word date, which refers to a singular event that generally ends after a couple of hours, can result in having 5 dates within a week with 5 different people, with no one pointing fingers.
Seeing and dating is harder to separate, but the general notion of your friend X saying i'm seeing person A and I'm seeing person B, might raise an eyebrow or two, but as long as you ahven't really set the rules for which game you're playing, you're not guilty of anything.
Datingin my oppinion, refers to events with the same person taking place over a certain span of time.
If you're dating more than one person, I'd probably ask what your intentions are, as the word alone, entails some kind of an emotional commitment to me.
Dates, which connote, as the concept of inviting someone out when there is a specific intention or motivation to fulfill some certain purpose (yes, I'm stigmatizing men and thinking of causal sex :D ), generally with a short sighted goal in the beginning of that date period, can lead to seeing someone if you like them and enjoy their company or even dating.
I didn't check any definitions online as I wanted to be as subjective and unbiased about this. I'll do so now instead :D
Happy weekend folks!
/Jasmin Fischer
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
An odd animal friendship
I'm not surprised this could happen, but I'm still incredibly touched by this bond between an elephant and a dog, especially as they didn't grow up together.
Monday, 16 February 2009
3 things I really disdain >_<
In the past days, all 4 things have happened.
I'm very amicable, loving and sweet and I don't have a temper, nor do i ever raise my voice.
What really disgusts me:
Sinks that are clogged with food leftovers. There is no way I can clean up other people's leftovers unless I wear latex gloves, and even then it is nauseating. Cleaning the sink right after food falls into it, isn't a problem as its "fresh". I think I believe the leftovers start rotting the instant I turn my back to them.
What really annoys me:
When people flake. I don't expect an excuse when people can't make it, but when I specifically ask to confirm if you can be there at a certain time, so i don't stand waiting, and nearly no one shows up, is a turn off.
The easiest way to know if someone flaked and feel guilty is when you call them regarding something completely different and they don't pick up, nor do they get back to you.
What really enrages me:
The only thing that will generally make me cry, is when people disrespect me. I'm extremely tolerant, I take a lot of shit from people and don't bother to stick up for myself because I often realize that their behaviour is motivated by insecurities. When someone has benefitted from my friendship or support and there's a mutual attachment that has been established and recognized, i don't tolerate disrespect as people who know me, know exactly that i consider this to be the highest betrayal of our friendship - closely followed by flaking.
If relationships change, we like an explanation, so we can empathize with the decision made and in my case, not obsessively contemplate about what I might have done to lead to this action.
This was all triggered when watching How I met your mother and a random gay guy at a club, tells one of the characters, she's wearing a really nice top. She immediately thanks him and starts a rant of how she ended up buying/receiving that top.
I immediately realized, and turned to Christian and said "We women do that a lot, just because we get some positive feedback we assume the person is interested in knowing the entire history, when it really just boils down to a compliment, period!
Women seem to be the explanatory type whereas men see this more as an excuse - all depending on which context you put it in of course.
I explain everything cause I'm scared of being misunderstood. I hate misunderstandings and I guess men think I'm all excuses :D
Back to job hunting!
/Jasmin Fischer
I'm very amicable, loving and sweet and I don't have a temper, nor do i ever raise my voice.
What really disgusts me:
Sinks that are clogged with food leftovers. There is no way I can clean up other people's leftovers unless I wear latex gloves, and even then it is nauseating. Cleaning the sink right after food falls into it, isn't a problem as its "fresh". I think I believe the leftovers start rotting the instant I turn my back to them.
What really annoys me:
When people flake. I don't expect an excuse when people can't make it, but when I specifically ask to confirm if you can be there at a certain time, so i don't stand waiting, and nearly no one shows up, is a turn off.
The easiest way to know if someone flaked and feel guilty is when you call them regarding something completely different and they don't pick up, nor do they get back to you.
What really enrages me:
The only thing that will generally make me cry, is when people disrespect me. I'm extremely tolerant, I take a lot of shit from people and don't bother to stick up for myself because I often realize that their behaviour is motivated by insecurities. When someone has benefitted from my friendship or support and there's a mutual attachment that has been established and recognized, i don't tolerate disrespect as people who know me, know exactly that i consider this to be the highest betrayal of our friendship - closely followed by flaking.
If relationships change, we like an explanation, so we can empathize with the decision made and in my case, not obsessively contemplate about what I might have done to lead to this action.
This was all triggered when watching How I met your mother and a random gay guy at a club, tells one of the characters, she's wearing a really nice top. She immediately thanks him and starts a rant of how she ended up buying/receiving that top.
I immediately realized, and turned to Christian and said "We women do that a lot, just because we get some positive feedback we assume the person is interested in knowing the entire history, when it really just boils down to a compliment, period!
Women seem to be the explanatory type whereas men see this more as an excuse - all depending on which context you put it in of course.
I explain everything cause I'm scared of being misunderstood. I hate misunderstandings and I guess men think I'm all excuses :D
Back to job hunting!
/Jasmin Fischer
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Nanoparticle 'smart bomb' targets drug delivery to cancer cells
This is pretty interesting. A plant virus is being used to test delivering drugs to cancer cells!
I'm wondering what the cancer foundationin Sweden is spending their time and money researching. I always see campaigns to collect money and this year they have received around 390 million SEK, but barely ever hear about the results. I'll have to keep track of the cancer research in Sweden.
Nanoparticle 'smart bomb' targets drug delivery to cancer cells
I'm wondering what the cancer foundationin Sweden is spending their time and money researching. I always see campaigns to collect money and this year they have received around 390 million SEK, but barely ever hear about the results. I'll have to keep track of the cancer research in Sweden.
Nanoparticle 'smart bomb' targets drug delivery to cancer cells
Friday, 6 February 2009
Guys don't always complain about girls nagging
I realized, a guy will never care if the girl complains about him being too big.
So nag all you like about that.
And it goes both ways.
I have been very busy and I met someone and am infatuated and silly atm. I haven't had time to sort out my random thoughts yet.
Too much to do, too little time.
Good night.
So nag all you like about that.
And it goes both ways.
I have been very busy and I met someone and am infatuated and silly atm. I haven't had time to sort out my random thoughts yet.
Too much to do, too little time.
Good night.
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