Monthly Archives: November 2006

one of those days…

…where I really miss my two darlings, singing along to Evan Dando, Maximillian Hecker, Dover, Dinosaur Jr., Mazzy Star, Nada Surf, Eskobar, Alice in Chains, Billy Talent, Brendan Benson, Death Cab for Cutie, Jack Johnson, My Vitriol, Ride, JAMC, …

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the voltage

…so I was chilling in my humble room and wondered why the lights are so dark. I rubbed my eyes and decided to pull out the digital multimeter:

Know what? Others don’t have any electricity at all! So this is …

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crown caps

…sometimes I think an “ingenuity award” should be given to those smart ppl around the globe who have started using crown caps as washers for their various constructions. There are a lot of things one can make out …

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@ X.N.Iraki

“If you ever taught maths in some girls’ schools, then you know what learnt helplessness is.” (source)

Dear X.N.Iraki,

I thought about the same thing this morning while cleaning the dishes in the kitchen. In fact, I was thinking about why …

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How to make…a water filter

Almost all supermarkets in Kenya sell bottled water, and many also sell special water filters with about 1-3 filter candles inside. These filters are available in different sizes, often made out of stainless steel and will cost about Ksh. …

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