“Swim Across the Pacific Ocean” is what Google maps suggests when you query for directions from China to Taiwan.

Its for real! Google can sometimes be real stupid! Follow the below steps to find out yourself.

Step 1. Go to http://www.maps.google.com

Step 2. Type “China to Taiwan” in the search maps bar on top.

Step 3. Hit Enter.

Step 4. On the left, scroll down to direction # 48

Google Maps Swim Across the Pacific Ocean

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Originally posted 2011-07-13 14:32:37.

Subject: Full and Final Settlement of Accounts

As you know that I have been unemployed for a month and have not received any remuneration for over two months.

I would love to share that, by now, I have found a couple of advantages of unemployment – like water and fuel conservation. You must have understood that i don’t take shower or travel on fuel consuming machines anymore. It reminds me of how unfair it seems to pay the car-loan installments even when not driving the car, but I feel proud contributing to help save natural resources from depletion. But Unfortunately, i am not aware of any unemployment benefits that can buy me food and clothing. It is very embarrassing to inform you that there is a scarcity of essential commodities like tobacco and grocery.

Full and Final Settlement and Health

Not having nutritious food for over three weeks reminds me that – they say bad nutrition promotes illness, heart disease and to my surprise, even criminal behavior.
Apparently when people suffer from nutritional imbalance, they can suffer from psychological imbalances as well.

Full and Final Settlement

Full and Final Settlement and Social Responsibilty

A study that took place in a prison, had the purpose of investigating whether the prisoners behavior would change if they were made more nutritious. Their diet consisted of potatoes, white bread, snacks, soft drinks and milk shakes. It was changed to whole wheat bread, meat, vegetables, fruit, and fish.
Amazingly the prisoners’ violent behavior diminished, and when junk food was reintroduced to their diet, their violent behavior returned.

Now, I believe that nutritious food helps you retain a healthy state of mind, which in turn helps you find the right job. I understand that competition for jobs is fierce and there is a large number of people all the time who are looking for jobs. I have been lucky for being called for a couple of interviews and being short-listed by a couple of interviewers for something i am yet to find out. I would like to wait for some more time so that i get the employer of my choice.

Saying all that, i recall the purpose of writing this e-mail – the full and final settlement. I would like to receive soft copies of my salary slips which would be asked when i apply for a job elsewhere.  Kindly consider settling the amount which has to be paid locally and also update me on the status of my full and final settlement.

Regards,
Syed Taha

Full and Final Settlement, Just for Fun ;o)

Originally posted 2010-10-30 08:38:45.