Well tomorrow anyway.
Watch all the way through and perhaps a second time. Thank you!
Friday, July 03, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Japan's SELENE crashes onto Moon
SELENE (Selenological and Engineering Explorer), better known in Japan by its nickname Kaguya (かぐや), is the second Japanese lunar orbiter spacecraft.[1] Produced by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science and NASDA (both organizations that are now part of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA), the spacecraft was launched September 14, 2007. After successfully orbiting the moon for 1 year and 8 months, the main orbiter's operation finished by the controlled collision to the lunar surface on 18:25 June 10, 2009 (UTC).[2]wikipedia
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
test driven
A while ago before I bought my new car, I went on a test-driving spree. These were the ones I drove and my pros and cons about them.
Mazda RX8 (Type RS)
pros: RENESIS rotary engine smooth as silk; 9k redline; Type RS seats hug like gloves; seats 4
cons: gallops gasoline, shocking even with its reputation; handles a little like a larger car
Mazda Roadster RHT (MX-5 elsewhere)
pros: mean little engine grunts; hardtop; handles; fun everyday sports car
cons: not enough hp; front grille styling questionable; cheap-looking dash
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
pros: quickest of the bunch; turbo; hauls family; wonderful seat options
cons: handles like a big car; boring looks; low redline
Nissan Fairlady Z (370Z elsewhere)
pros: great handling; plenty of power; well designed
cons: door handle; love it or hate it front grille; wanting to be a Porsche
And of course I chose
Honda S2000 (Type S, Club Racer in the US)
pros: superb handling; VTEC engine; 8200rpm redline; stiff suspenions; least compromises in price range
cons: dated interior
Mazda RX8 (Type RS)
pros: RENESIS rotary engine smooth as silk; 9k redline; Type RS seats hug like gloves; seats 4
cons: gallops gasoline, shocking even with its reputation; handles a little like a larger car
Mazda Roadster RHT (MX-5 elsewhere)
pros: mean little engine grunts; hardtop; handles; fun everyday sports car
cons: not enough hp; front grille styling questionable; cheap-looking dash
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
pros: quickest of the bunch; turbo; hauls family; wonderful seat options
cons: handles like a big car; boring looks; low redline
Nissan Fairlady Z (370Z elsewhere)
pros: great handling; plenty of power; well designed
cons: door handle; love it or hate it front grille; wanting to be a Porsche
And of course I chose
Honda S2000 (Type S, Club Racer in the US)
pros: superb handling; VTEC engine; 8200rpm redline; stiff suspenions; least compromises in price range
cons: dated interior
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
take a bow, Federer
I am not a tennis fan. I have never owned a racket. I have only played tennis twice in my whole life.
But I am very attracted to Federer as an athlete. He plays so fluidly it's like he's not trying that hard. Yet he has accomplished, after today's win at French Open, the highest honor of a tennis player. He equals Sampras' most Grand Slam titles of all time. He should, quite worthily and certainly, surpass that in the near future. His swings are so complete and effortless. They almost seem godly.
On a rare occasion I watched 2008 Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal live on NHK. It may have gone down as the greatest ever tennis match ever (deserving of 2 evers). It started at 11pm Japan time and went on forever until 5:00 in the morning. The result went to Nadal, but that match has never ended.
I respect Nadal as a hustle tennis wizard with sheer force. The problem is that it ends there too. Besides his prowess, Nadal can be so uncomfortable in his own skin, scratching his private, moaning like he is having sex, in the shower, with a hippo. As soon as a match is over though he goes back to being a pro. He is and will continue to be an undeniable force for years to come. The fact that he's only 23 is ridiculous!
It begs the question, "How can the best rivalry in tennis history, having accomplished so much against each other, be this different in grace in their playing style?"
John McEnroe interviews Federer after his 14th Grand Slam win
The only thing that would make this sweeter for Federer? Beating Nadal while getting there. At least that means he still got hurdles to clear. For now, G.O.A.T., take a bow.
If you, tennis fan or otherwise, are not watching these two play one and other, you're seriously missing out.
But I am very attracted to Federer as an athlete. He plays so fluidly it's like he's not trying that hard. Yet he has accomplished, after today's win at French Open, the highest honor of a tennis player. He equals Sampras' most Grand Slam titles of all time. He should, quite worthily and certainly, surpass that in the near future. His swings are so complete and effortless. They almost seem godly.
On a rare occasion I watched 2008 Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal live on NHK. It may have gone down as the greatest ever tennis match ever (deserving of 2 evers). It started at 11pm Japan time and went on forever until 5:00 in the morning. The result went to Nadal, but that match has never ended.
I respect Nadal as a hustle tennis wizard with sheer force. The problem is that it ends there too. Besides his prowess, Nadal can be so uncomfortable in his own skin, scratching his private, moaning like he is having sex, in the shower, with a hippo. As soon as a match is over though he goes back to being a pro. He is and will continue to be an undeniable force for years to come. The fact that he's only 23 is ridiculous!
It begs the question, "How can the best rivalry in tennis history, having accomplished so much against each other, be this different in grace in their playing style?"
John McEnroe interviews Federer after his 14th Grand Slam win
The only thing that would make this sweeter for Federer? Beating Nadal while getting there. At least that means he still got hurdles to clear. For now, G.O.A.T., take a bow.
If you, tennis fan or otherwise, are not watching these two play one and other, you're seriously missing out.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Being Erica
Being Erica is a surprisingly watchable, hell, great new series. (edit: Maybe I'll take that back. If you can look past frequent banal chick stuff, the story picks up again in the second half. Erica sure has a lot of regrets!)
Once in a while I go through 2 seasons' worth of new TV shows to see if there is anything good that has yet to be seen off the spotlight. Diamond in the rough so to speak. I have been watching 5 different new series. Some of them pretty watchable but many protagonists are cringable you hardly feel sympathetic towards them. There is a lot of good acting but good scripts are hard to come by.
And then there is Being Erica. Thanks CBC!
The US has not had a good new TV show for a while now. It pays dividend to look elsewhere. Broaden the horizon a little, Australia, Canada, UK... I love UK's dry humour - IT Crowd, How Not to Live Your Life. Good stuff!
State of our television:
lots of go-back-right-your-wrong materials
reality shows? when does this fad end?
good pilot but series goes sour halfway
sex sells violence sells fucking tasteless
actual good shows? get fucken' canceled
great premier season, the rest sucks, hard
Once in a while I go through 2 seasons' worth of new TV shows to see if there is anything good that has yet to be seen off the spotlight. Diamond in the rough so to speak. I have been watching 5 different new series. Some of them pretty watchable but many protagonists are cringable you hardly feel sympathetic towards them. There is a lot of good acting but good scripts are hard to come by.
And then there is Being Erica. Thanks CBC!
The US has not had a good new TV show for a while now. It pays dividend to look elsewhere. Broaden the horizon a little, Australia, Canada, UK... I love UK's dry humour - IT Crowd, How Not to Live Your Life. Good stuff!
State of our television:
lots of go-back-right-your-wrong materials
reality shows? when does this fad end?
good pilot but series goes sour halfway
sex sells violence sells fucking tasteless
actual good shows? get fucken' canceled
great premier season, the rest sucks, hard
Sunday, May 03, 2009
well said... (S2000)
You should steer clear now if you don't know much or have interests about cars.
This ninja knows what he's talking about. Well said!
I checked out the movie generator after finding this movie. It's a handy little tool.
This ninja knows what he's talking about. Well said!
I checked out the movie generator after finding this movie. It's a handy little tool.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Roommates...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179914/
...the new TV sitcom is one part Friends and 2 parts Maison Ikkoku.
...the new TV sitcom is one part Friends and 2 parts Maison Ikkoku.
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