I have recently found out this new game called ‘KenKen’ somewhat like sudoku and really interesting. Seems to be much more difficult than sudoku. Take a look… www.kenken.com
New Puzzle Game – KenKen
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[Lahore] Books sharing
Assalam o alaikum,
Following are the list of books I am willing to lend to fellow members (on promise to return it within reasonable time and same condition :> )
- The Da Vinci Code
- Angels and Daemons
- The Lost Symbol
- Digital Fortress
- Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
- The definitive book of Body Language
- The making of a Psychiatrist
These are all I can remember for now, will update later.
I would also like to know if there is anyone willing to lend a book to me too 
Sir James Dyson’s Bladeless Fan
Watch this video. Sir James Dyson does it again. He has been famous for many inventions and his latest gizmo, the bladeless fan is simply amazing. What blows me away is the simplicity of its theory. And, I am sure Chinese wont take too long to bring out its affordable versions.
Rolls Royce
I don’t know about you, but my love of the big RR, the angel-mascot car will probably never be taken over by any other car. Its not to say that no other car is as beautiful or as “wow”, but Rolls Royce is something special, very unique, in a class of its own.
And, then, to suddenly come face-to-face with a mint condition 1922 model was a real heart-stopper. Enjoy this collection, friends:
Rolls Royce Mascot
This beauty is currently owned by the Hashoo Group, or most probably by the Pearl Continental, and was on display in the hotel lobby in June, 2008. But the history of this car is far more royal. Its original owner was one of the nawabs, and later it was also honoured to be used by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
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For the photography minded, the collection was shot with the iphone.
Pakistan Monument, Islamabad
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A collection of photos taken at the Pakistan Monument, Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad. What a beautiful place. If you have not yet there, I highly recommend that you must make it a point to visit the next time you are in Islamabad. And, as you can see in this slideshow, a visit in the night is an expereince in itself.
Animusic Resonant Chamber
What a performance. What a work of art. What a masterpiece music composition. I seriously wonder if this is the work of a Mensa? But, to truly enjoy this work, I highly recommend that you should download Vuze from vuze.com and then download the high definition video through that. It must be enjoyed in its full glory.
Vuze has two videos from Animusic, whereas youtube has a proper “channel” from the creators themselves, although low resolution collection. Of course, the best would be to order the original DVDs from Animusic and enjoy it that way. Animusic is also offering free download of selected works from their website. I am totally in love with their work.
“His Moslem tiger wants to eat the Hindu cow”
Time Magazine April 22, 1946
Through a post on mensa-pk yahoo group by Usman Zaheer I learnt about the absolutely wonderful image archive of LIFE magazine all the way from 18th century to present times.
I searched by the keyword “jinnah” and it had 52 entries. Out of them, this 1946 Time magazine cover caught my attention. 16-months before the creation of Pakistan, Time magazine had this illustration of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on its cover with the sub-title that had said it all. And, today, the anti-Muslim roits by Hindus tell us that they have not forgotten their cow that was eaten the Moslem tiger 61 years ago.
Overall, the quality of images in the archive is crisp and worth collecting. The subject, the framing, the lighting, all in all, they are masterpeices that we can learn alot from to improve our photographic skills. Mensa’s Photography SIG members must spend time on this collection.
Must-watch Short Film – The Black Hole
I remember some of our Mensans had interest in producing short films. One effort, rather “creative” one, that comes to mind was probably named “Black” or “Blank”.
Watch this short and share your comments.
Sergeant-on-the-run
When I originally took this snap I thought the rider was a mechanic or some sort of support staff riding the traffic sergeant’s bike. But later when I uploaded the picture to the PC I noticed that the rider was wearing the traffic warden’s uniform trouser. But these things are besides the point.
My motivation for clicking were the absence of helmet – something considered mandatory in Lahore – and the black bag dangerously blocking the rider’s front view. I wonder what would another traffic warden do if he sees this rider “breaking the law”!!! Would he intercept this guy and hand him the traffic violation fine? 
I must be kidding to expect that!!!
Sergeant without safety
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I saw this guy in the truck and suddenly this thought crossed my mind:
Could he be inspired in this pose by the heros of the punjabi movies?
What’s your take on this?
Sports Special Interest Group
The Sports SIG has been created! Anyone who is a member of Mensa Pakistan is free to join. We are looking for a SIG head, so feel free to step forward and introduce yourself in the Comments to this post!
To give you ideas, in this SIG watch tournaments together, debate sportsmen and sporting events, and play some too!
Gadgets Special Interest Group!
The Gadgets SIG has been created! Anyone who is a member of Mensa Pakistan is free to join. We are looking for a SIG head, so feel free to step forward and introduce yourself in the Comments to this post!
To give you ideas, in this SIG you can share your thoughts, seek advice, and even show-off your mobile phones, laptops, ipods, solar powered gadgets, the options are limitless.
The idea for this SIG literally came up in the Lahore GBM while I was showing off my iphone to the green-eyed-with-envy Junaid!
Photography Special Interest Group
The Photography SIG has been created! Anyone who is a member of Mensa Pakistan is free to join. We are looking for a SIG head, so feel free to step forward and introduce yourself in the Comments to this post!
To give you ideas, this SIG would be the ideal place to showcase your photographic talent, seek advice, discuss new cameras and gadgets, organise group exhibitions, even go on a shooting trip!
Music Special Interest Group
The Music SIG has been created! Anyone who is a member of Mensa Pakistan is free to join. We are looking for a SIG head, so feel free to step forward and introduce yourself in the Comments to this post!
To give you ideas, in this SIG you can Learn how to play musical instruments from fellow Mensans, visit musicians, bands and performers, attend concerts together, even create your own music.
Movies Special Interest Group!
The Movies SIG has been created! Anyone who is a member of Mensa Pakistan is free to join. We are looking for a SIG head, so feel free to step forward and introduce yourself in the Comments to this post!
To give you ideas, in this SIG, you can discuss movies, plan to watch movies together, even make movies!! Perhaps a Movie-of-the-month can be a good idea.