Just Saw Magic Johnson on TV
And he’s not looking good. Let me be the first to predict his death within a year. Yes, that’s very “wrong” but hey, I can say I called it at least.
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Chores for Charity
As you know we here at L’avant Poste have been collecting donations for UNICEF all of 2006 – with a goal of raising $1000 by the end of the year. Well we’re now in crunch time, so I’m offering my services in exchange for $10 towards UNICEF.
- I’ll hand wash your car (yes I know it’s cold, but I’ll do it 😉 )
- I’ll perform any work you might need done on a computer. From upgrades, spyware removals, to other repairs. You name it and I’ll do it if at all possible.
- Sober rides on the weekends – through the end of December I’ll give you and two other people a sober ride home.
- You’ll have to let me know in advance though.
- I’ll pick up your groceries for you.
These offers are only feasible in the DC metro area. Please email me if you’re interested in any of the above, or if you’ve got other chores you need done.
PS. For you international readers, I’ll do whatever I can from over here…just let me know if I can help.
It’s for a good cause and I’ll be on call to help you with your chores. Thanks, -aop
Left-Handers Think More Quickly
From the good ol’ BBC:
Connections between the left and right hand sides or hemispheres of the brain are faster in left-handed people, a study in Neuropsychology shows.
The fast transfer of information in the brain makes left-handers more efficient when dealing with multiple stimuli.
Dr Cherbuin explained that people tended to use both hemispheres for tasks which are very fast or very hard and which require interpretation of a lot of information, such as computer games or driving in heavy traffic or playing sport.
Chartered psychologist, Dr Steve Williams said left-handed people tended to be better at using both sides of the brain.
“It’s certainly very interesting. It’s always been said that left-handers are different from right-handers in that the are less consistent with their left-handedness.
“This seems to go with evidence that left-handers use both sides of the brain for language – that they are more bicerebral. They get faster at it because they’re having to use both sides of the brain more.”
“In football, being able to shoot with either foot is a huge asset (each foot like each hand is under opposite-side control) and I’ve heard that left-handers tend to have better backhands in tennis,” he added.
Shut Up! In Francais Hommie
Tais-toi.
Pronounced – “taa-twaa” 
Also, for added effect, Henry recommends adding this gesture âž¡
Merci beaucoup peaceluvbug 😉
Get Around Instant Messaging Blocks
If you are at school or at work and can’t seem to get your instant messaging service to work, try Meebo. It’s a free and useful way to get around those pesky Internet filters. You don’t have to sign up – you just use your existing AIM, MSN, Yahoo, or Google Chat username and password.
Now you’ve got to trust the Meebo folks not share your data, and they say they are committed to protecting your privacy. I’ve gotten some feedback and looked into it – and I’ve already used their service and if you have to, go for it.
Another nice perk – all of the connections are encrypted – so if the IT department is reading your IMs as they travel along the network, all they’ll see is garbled junk. Pretty cool.
The Meebo site is translated into every language you can think of for you international readers 😉
Thanks Fredo!
About Anil Polat
Hi, I'm Anil. foXnoMad is where I combine travel and tech to help you travel smarter. I'm on a journey to every country in the world and you're invited to join the adventure! Read More 
