Universal Mobile Chargers by 2012?

Posted by anas on Feb 20, 2009 in Mobile Phones | 6 comments Looks like the cell phone industry is finally talking sense. The GSMA and leading manufacturers have announced the plans to implement a universal charging solution by 2012. I’ve always been stumped by the fact that all different companies have different charging pins despite all of them requiring almost the same voltage-current characteristics. I have even cut the wire and changed the pins...
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The Official Test of Geekiness!

Posted by anas on Feb 19, 2009 in Uncategorized | 5 comments So are you ready to find out how geeky you are? Earlier everyone who visits this place regularly took a simple test of geekiness where I scored 88 (and Safi 100!!). But that was too short… Here is the official test at innergeek. I managed to score 69.43501 % which established me as a Geek God. Consider yourself tagged and take the...
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Saved By A Towel

Posted by anas on Feb 17, 2009 in London Diary | 2 comments Its been a week since I have been regular at following a certain plan to address three different aspects of my life: sleeping habits, fitness and academics. So far I’ve managed to achieve 100% results on fitness and still working to improve other two. So, sticking to this plan, I attended my lectures after waking up early in the morning and the proceeded to the gym. To undertand the events...
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Nostalgia

Posted by anas on Feb 16, 2009 in London Diary | 2 comments An international student is bound to be nostalgic at some point of his stay here especially those who come from countries where families stay close together. Not only families, but you do miss your old friends with whom you spent several years. Ok I think you all know what I’m trying to say… The best way is to communicate – chat or call. With the advent of services like Skype and other...
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A New Addition To Family :)

Posted by anas on Feb 15, 2009 in Life | 17 comments I dread the day when that little mass of flesh (and bones) will grow up and look sheepishly at me, more like a taunt, and scream at the top of her lungs “Anas MAMOOOO!!!!” Oh God! Why? Why is the brother of a girl who delivers a baby punished with the label Mamoo? Whyyy dear God? This is not fair!! What’s the fault of this innocent brother? In the moment of this excitement, however, I...
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