Colombo traffic arrangements for SAARC

Image taken from Daily Mirror


I'm sure most of you would have seen this either in the paper or on the online version. I'm also sure there are lots of Bloggers on Kottu who have already posted this. I would have checked but Kottu isn't loading. Anyway, here's the traffic plan for SAARC...

Roads are nice now no? Fancy!

Rising COL and the GoSL

The COL is through the roof. You don't need some blogger to tell you that - you already know cause you spend Rs. 500 on lunch now. I like to party and that costs a fortune and it just seems like a waste. I caught a little bit of a talk show last night, featuring Bandula Gunawardena and Johnston Fernando. I joined the conversation while some guy was phoning in a question, which went a little something like this:

The fuel prices in the UK are 1.20 while the Pound is about Rs. 230 and the petrol in Sri Lanka is 157. This is what you say. But the per capita income in the UK is about 60,000 pounds while the per capita income in Sri lanka is only about 1,300 Pounds or something... (this is because Bandula has previously stated that the cost of petrol in the UK is higher than ours... simply based on the exchange rate)

The figures may not be completely accurate, but you kinda get the picture of what this guys is trying to say right? He also asked where the hell the rice from Burma is at...
The replies were hilarious. First the rice issue:

Rice is available at the warehouse on Kirimandala mawatha at Rs. 56 per Kg - wholesale. [Johnston interrupts and asks him how much the people can buy it for] It's Rs. 56 per Kg wholesale, we've brought it down to that. [J: yeah but, how much can the people buy it for? How much at the kade?] Well, max Rs. 60. People can buy Nadu for Rs. 60... Maximum. All the media people have spun this web of lies to antagonize the people...
[Moderator: What about the petrol issue?] Well that gentleman's rationale is all wrong. That was back in the 60's that people compared the per capita income of each country. Today we have an adjusted system where the purchasing power of each country's individuals are measured. Now, since we compare ourselves to Singapore all the time, let me take Singapore as an example (note: how he's dodged the GBP thing cause even with this new calculation he's gonna be screwed). In Singapore the per capita income is {some numbers} and in Sri Lanka {some more numbers}. That means Singapore is about 22 times higher than ours. Now if we calculate it using the adjustments, then Singapore is only 11 times higher than us. So you see, that gentleman's argumant is not valid.

Economics isn't my forte and I understand very little of it, as you can see. But I can understand that petrol at 157 in Sri Lanka is way more expensive than petrol at GBP 1.2o or whatever in the UK. I am sure even Peter Griffin can understand that! But who are these fellows trying to fool? Bandula screwed all his voters over by crossing over and now this?

There are a few fuel price reports here. I'm not sure about the per capita and income ranges and purchasing power etc... Also maybe someone with a little knowledge on economics can shed some light on how the GoSL is trying screw us with their big words and eat Nadu shit. Perhaps Komiya can tell us something.... That's if he's alive and still reading this.

Embedded Comment Form

I just discovered this - embedded comment forms for Blogger. It's been 4 years since I've been using this platform and I even own an original blogger t-shirt. But one of the biggest problems with Blogger and getting a discussion running is the fucking comment form that they have. One option is a pop-up window that you have to wait for, which is annoying cause new browsers block pop-ups and you have to authorize and wait for the page to load .... get my drift? The other option is to open the comments section in an entirely different page. Having to click in order to post a comment is a little annoying for everyone. Besides all other platforms like WordPress, MovableType and Drupal provide easy commenting by locating the form at the bottom of the post. And now, finally after much complaining, the Blogger crew have implemented an embedded comment form that's displayed below the post. No more having to click to access comments. No more pop-ups and having to wait for them to load... So how do you enable this?

It's part of Blogger Draft and this post tells you how to do it. Go to http://draft.blogger.com and access your blog settings. Under comments select Embedded below post. Save it. And you are done. There's more technical stuff and other features that may or may not interest you in this post.

4 Years since I first posted....

July 9th 08 is 4 years since I first posted a completely random post. I still remember setting up the blog and then wondering what the hell to write. After some thought I wrote that. I've gone through some of the older posts and it's pretty cool to have some of the insane memories documented and be able to relive those memories all over again. I now laugh at some of my writing and some of the shit that went down in my previous work place. I never thought this blog would actually go on for more than a few months. I figured that once the honeymoon period was over, I'd get tired and bored of it and simply start living life like everyone else. But...

I've met a bunch of new people through blogging. Some great, some not so great. I've had an opportunity or two with girls because of this blog. So happy birthday to Scourge... and let the good times keep rolling.

You always feel smarter after a few beers

I know the image is a bit screwed. I tried to display the original here but it's not working. Just click the image to view it.


Good explanation innit? Let's head down to the pub for a pint this evening shall we?

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11 Tips for getting over your ex-girlfriend

She might be a bitch or she might be nice. But once it's over it's over. There's no point in trying to get back together and all that rubbish. There definitely are plenty of fish in the sea and the sooner you get over her the faster you can get to know the other fishies in the sea. Why am I writing this? I was browsing through Askmen.com and came across this article. Seemed interesting enough so I read through. I think it's true. Wish I had read this at the beginning of this year...

I thought I'd share this with you all, since all of us men have gone through this shit at some point in our lives and will go through it again. I've added a few local touches to the articles, which you may or may not find interesting. My two cents worth is highlighted in blue:

1- Take her off that pedestal

Don't idolize her and build her up into something great. She is nothing of the sort. So don't gaze lovingly at pictures of her. Don't jump to answer her e-mail or phone calls. And definitely don't go out of your way for her. She no longer deserves preferential treatment.

We almost always tend to look beyond the fucked up shit that she did and still think of her as special and all that jazz. But seriously, wtf right? Let her go. She ain't that great. If she was, she'd still be around...

2- Get closure

It's essential to definitively end any hopes of reconciliation between the two of you. And if you can't get that into your head, she owes you the courtesy of it crystal clear. She needs to tell you: "I never loved you. I don't love you now. We'll never get back together." After some prodding, she'll probably do it, just to get rid of you. It provides what therapists call "closure." And you can begin to heal.

Well easier said that done. Some don't have the courtesy to give you the closure and say fuck off this is the end. That bit takes time to sink in... So ladies, if you are reading this and break a guy's heart, have the decency to tell him in explicit terms that its OVER.

3- Don't contact her

After the relationship reaches finality, you have to break off contact or you will go mad. Don't beg or cry. Don't drunk-dial. Don't write her e-mail. Don't send packages or CDs. Don't dedicate a song to her on the radio. Get the picture? She will find you if she wants to. And even if you can talk your way back into her arms, it's only a temporary reprieve. She already knows you want her back, and she doesn't care. Take that as a sign.

Yup. Very true. DON'T.

4- Get negative feelings out on paper

Write her a letter pouring out your negative and weepy feelings, then disassociate them from yourself. Throw the letter away or burn it. But definitely don't send it to her. You will only regret it. She will show her friends and her new boyfriend. And they will all share a good laugh.

And try not to give her any positive feelings in writing too. Same shit, different side of the spectrum.

5- Avoid her friends & the places she hangs

Don't venture into her territory. You won't be welcome. Find new places to hang out for the first few months and make new friends, if necessary. If any of your friends insist on maintaining contact with her, you may have to shut them out, too -- at least temporarily. After some time has passed, you should go back to living normally, and that means hanging out at these places and reconnecting with mutual friends.

This helps. I know.

6- Throw away anything that reminds you of her

You don't have to burn it all, but definitely get pictures, gifts, clothing, letters, and e-mail out of your living area, or at least out of your line of vision. If that means giving away roughly half of your wardrobe to get rid of the memory of her, so be it. As a rule of thumb, if the object reminds you of your ex, discard it. This can save your sanity.

I say burn it if it helps. You may also want to give back all of her shit that you have. Try not to meet her to hand it over, just send it through a mutual friend or throw it over her gate...

7- Don't try to get your stuff back

Unless it's a diamond ring or something that's one-of-a-kind, you're better off not contacting her to get it back. DVDs, clothes, your extra toothbrush... just let 'em go. They're only possessions. Is it really worth the pain of being in her presence just to reclaim a pair of boxer shorts? Don't exchange your dignity for menial belongings.

Yup, gotta learn to let go of your stuff. No point worrying about it. Fuck it. Get new ones.

8- Hang out with your friends

Let your buddies give you a reality check on how your ex wasn't all that to begin with, and that there are more fish in the sea. A little male camaraderie can go a long way towards getting your head straight. We've all been detonated by a woman before and most of us will likely get detonated again.

Your friends always help. They always make you realize that the world hasn't ended.

9- Exercise your newfound freedom

Freedom is always intoxicating. There's a world of activities you can partake in that you were never able to enjoy because your "other half" didn't approve. So indulge. Travel. Build a model ship. Go hiking. Play video games on your computer. Watch TV all weekend. Do anything you want. Why not start boxing? Ideally, you want to find an activity that allows you to release your anger and alleviate stress.

Pop some pills and get wasted. Don't call her though...

10- Remember the bad times

If you feel nostalgic, then think of all the times she was a bitch to you. That should do it. Remember the time she made you wait by the dressing room as she endlessly tried on clothing? Or the time she reminded you not too drink too much in front of your posse? Nobody wants that back.

Maybe this would work for some. I kinda try to forget the entire episode. Good times and bad. Why bother remembering anything eh?

11- Sleep with another girl

Nothing reminds you that you are a man quite like having a new woman in your bed. So take solace in the arms of another. Call it a rebound if you wish. Plenty of heartbroken guys go this route and for a very good reason -- it makes you feel better, even if it's only temporary. So go out there and feel better about yourself!

Proven time and again. This is the shit!

Bonus: Seduce somebody she's jealous of

Remember the hair stylist or the hot barmaid your ex scolded you for looking at? Well, now's your chance to make a move that will pay off in more ways than just sex. Just think, if your ex finds out you've been fishing in familiar waters, it will drive her to the point of hysteria. This can be quite gratifying.

Ha! Ha! Ha!... you know this is gonna work so well in Colombo, since everyone knows everyone.

According to Askmen.com, follow this advice and you should be sorted in no time.

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Finally got our asses to the movie theatre and watched Hulk. Although the movie in 2003 sucked, I heard a few good reviews of the film, plus the trailer got my attention.

The movie in general was good. Fast paced and involved some good acting. I like Edward Norton, especially after the Illusionist. And Liv Tyler is hot and I like her too. Not in the same way that I liked her in Armageddon, but in a bit of a more civilized way. Tim Roth did a good job as the villain. He was evil and just loved to piss the Hulk off. Besides none of that new-age-kid shit where everyone gets together to fight the real baddy. Well there's a bit of it when the General orders the gunner to help the Hulk kick some monster-Blonsky ass. But on the whole, the evil guys stay evil and the good guys stay good. I love the part where Stan Lee appears in the film for a breif moment, to grab a drink from the fridge, the very same drink that Bruce Banner's bloody fell in to. That's about it for him as far as acting goes.

The film had some crazy fight scenes where the Hulk simply dishes it out. Even 50 cals with armour piercing jackets can't penetrate the Hulk's skin. He's the man. Until of course Blonsky turns in to an fuugly dude and kicks Hulk's ass for a bit. But good always prevails. We like it like that and we wouldn't have it any other way. So as the Hulk is on the verge of getting pasted, he sees Liv and summons energy from his balls. Who wouldn't? I think I could too, given that Liv was staring at me like that.

The CG on the film is outstanding. The special effects are also exceptional. I liked the film. The villains keep getting better and the Hulk is almost beaten. It's fast. It's one of the better comic book films to come out in recent times. You'd love the twist at the end. Go watch the film and find out. It's worth it.

Tip: Look out for the brand name of the weapons in the movie. You'll realize the significance at the end.

Was going through the full list of Cast Members for the film and there is an Imali Perera starring as Female Faculty Member.... Yes, apparently born in Sri Lanka.

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