It has been quite some weeks ever since I last posted something about jokes or laughters. Things have been quite busy nonetheless.

However, my readers are definitely not to be ignored. Rest assure that I am coming up with new ideas to keep you guys occupied. Today, I found some interesting pictures to share with you.

Hope that you have a great weekend and a great month in May!

(browse for pictures...)

There is a chance for Coolest-Gadgets (CG) readers to win a fantastic Sony NWZ-A829 Walkman Video MP3 Player.

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Yvonne, a friend of mine, was recently sharing her experience as an expatriate working in Singapore. Originally from Hong Kong, she has visited various countries, including the United Kingdom. The book, Living in Singapore in which she has contributed her experience, together with a few other top expatriates in Singapore, is one that every expatriates should read.

Yvonne's personal words:

Hi there,

I am very happy to share with you the news that the first publication of Yvonne's writing is out! "Living in Singapore" (10^th edition) is an informative book on moving to and living in Singapore for expatriates. I participated to write Chapter 1 - the Big Move (there are 14 other writers for the other chapters). If you have any friends who are moving to or lately moved to Singapore, please recommend this to them!

Best greetings from the sunny and rainy Singapore,
Yvonne

The book is now on sale at , as well as at the American Association of Singapore Office, 10 Claymore Hill (near Orchard mrt) or on their website.

Living in Singapore is definitely a highly recommended book for business personnel, who plans to stay in Singapore. It also includes critical information useful for individuals interested in setting up small businesses and for those moving to Singapore without the support of large corporate human resource departments.

Unlike travel guides, such as Lonely Planet, it offers a deeper insight of what is it like or feel to be staying in the smallest country in Southeast Asia.

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Ubuntu has just officially released the latest version of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) yesterday!

As the new version can be downloaded off from the website for users who want a fresh, new installation, current Ubuntu users may not want to do so. However, it is relatively easy to perform an distribution upgrade using the instruction listed here, but there is also an alternative solution, via the command line upgrade.

However, do note that command line upgrade is not recommended and it may result in apt crashing and manual problem fixing.

(find out more on how to upgrade your version of Ubuntu...)

It is official now! Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 will be releasing soon, just before Microsoft discontinues the sales of Windows XP to the public in June 2008.

Features in SP3

• Previously released Windows XP updates, including security updates and hotfixes.
• Out-of-band releases.
• New OS enhancements.

ZDNet has provided some insights on the upcoming XP 3 features in detail. Microsoft has also provided Release Notes to serve as a guideline for users who intend to install Windows XP SP 3.

Users should be able to get their hands on Windows XP SP 3 on April 29^th, 2008.

Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed Hardy Heron, is a LTS release. LTS refers to Long-Term Support and Ubuntu will support this release for the next three years on desktops and five years on servers.

Before the official release of this version on April 24th, 2008, a Release Candidate (RC) version is made available to public. Its purposes are:

• Upgrade from Ubuntu, Kubuntu, or Edubuntu 7.10 to the Release Candidate by following the instructions given above.
• Participate in installation testing using the Release Candidate CD images, by following the testing and reporting instructions at
  http://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/ISO

There are quite a number of improved features with better support on machines, including native drivers. Users will find this Ubuntu Hardy Heron edition much better than its predecessors.

Another strong feature is probably the Desktop Effects, which has come so far since Ubuntu Feisty Fawn and improvement have been incorporated in Hardy Heron.

With a few more days to go, I am sure a lot of us are fairy excited with this new release.

The nude photo of France's first lady, Carla-Bruni-Sarkozy, has stolen the lime light at an auction. It was announced that the picture has fetch more than 22 times the estimated amount, a stunning £45,000.

The 13-by-10 photo of the model was taken in 1993 when Bruni-Sarkozy was one of the world's most sought after models. The money from the auction will go to support the Swiss charity Sodis, which provides clean drinking water to developing countries.

(more pictures to follow...)