Odds&Ends | Perfect Timing and Prom

Google has such impeccable timing; it came to our rescue when we needed a search engine better than the rest. The time we were fed up with Hotmail's meagre 2MB email storage, Google gave us Gmail. And just as I was about to receive my very first payment, Google terminated my AdSense account with such characteristic perfect timing, claiming I've been generating invalid clicks.

It has come to our attention that invalid clicks have been generated on the ads on your web pages. We have therefore disabled your Google AdSense account. Please understand that this step was taken in an effort to protect the interest of the AdWords advertisers. - The Google Team

Invalid clicks? Why now? Why not months back when my account barely touched the $100 milestone? Now you want me to understand the devious "step" you've taken to deprive me of that $100? Not that the money is much, but seriously, I have little trust in your policies now. AdSense is another instance of things that sound too good to be true (that 1GB free email storage sounds likewise); never believe in "free lunches", my friend.

Bade farewell to some Australia-bound friends at the prom cum graduation party. Everyone was very well-dressed, the girls especially. Even my crazy housemates were dressed to kill. Here are photos featuring aforementioned housemates and some chun (Malaysian colloquialism for "beautiful") lady friends I was fortunate enough to take pictures with (Note that the latest Macromedia Flash player is required to view the photos).