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Monday, April 23, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
The words of Kurt Vonnegut
In honor of Kurt's passing, here are some quotes from wiki...
Human beings will be happier — not when they cure cancer or get to Mars or eliminate racial prejudice or flush Lake Erie — but when they find ways to inhabit primitive communities again. That’s my utopia.
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We're terrible animals. I think that the Earth's immune system is trying to get rid of us, as well it should.
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I do feel that evolution is being controlled by some sort of divine engineer. I can't help thinking that. And this engineer knows exactly what he or she is doing and why, and where evolution is headed. That’s why we’ve got giraffes and hippopotami and the clap.
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There are plenty of good reasons for fighting," I said, "but no good reason ever to hate without reservation, to imagine that God Almighty Himself hates with you, too. Where's evil? It's that large part of every man that wants to hate without limit, that wants to hate with God on its side.
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Live by the harmless untruths that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.
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The most important thing I learned on Tralfamadore was that when a person dies he only appears to die. He is still very much alive in the past, so it is very silly for people to cry at his funeral. All moments, past, present and future, always have existed, always will exist…It is just an illusion we have here on Earth that one moment follows another one, like beads on a string, and that once a moment is gone it is gone forever.
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The arts put man at the center of the universe, whether he belongs there or not. Military science, on the other hand, treats man as garbage— and his children, and his cities, too. Military science is probably right about the contemptibility of man in the vastness of the universe. Still— I deny that contemptibility, and I beg you to deny it, through the creation and appreciation of art.
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"You hate America, don't you?" she said.
"That would be as silly as loving it," I said. "It's impossible for me to get emotional about it, because real estate doesn't interest me. It's no doubt a great flaw in my personality, but I can't think in terms of boundaries. Those imaginary lines are as unreal to me as elves and pixies. I can't believe that they mark the end or the beginning of anything of real concern to the human soul. Virtues and vices, pleasures and pains cross boundaries at will."
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A great swindle of our time is the assumption that science has made religion obsolete. All science has damaged is the story of Adam and Eve and the story of Jonah and the Whale. Everything else holds up pretty well, particularly lessons about fairness and gentleness. People who find those lessons irrelevant in the twentieth century are simply using science as an excuse for greed and harshness. Science has nothing to do with it, friends.
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Human beings are chimpanzees who get crazy drunk on power. By saying that our leaders are power-drunk chimpanzees, am I in danger of wrecking the morale of our soldiers fighting and dying in the Middle East? Their morale, like so many bodies, is already shot to pieces. They are being treated, as I never was, like toys a rich kid got for Christmas.
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Here’s what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey. And like so many addicts about to face cold turkey, our leaders are now committing violent crimes to get what little is left of what we’re hooked on.
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For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes. But, often with tears in their eyes, they demand that the Ten Commandments be posted in public buildings. And of course that’s Moses, not Jesus. I haven’t heard one of them demand that the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, be posted anywhere.
"Blessed are the merciful" in a courtroom? "Blessed are the peacemakers" in the Pentagon? Give me a break!
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I am a humanist, which means, in part, that I have tried to behave decently without any expectation of rewards or punishments after I’m dead.
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I am, incidentally, Honorary President of the American Humanist Association, having succeeded the late, great science fiction writer Isaac Asimov in that totally functionless capacity. We had a memorial service for Isaac a few years back, and I spoke and said at one point, "Isaac is up in heaven now." It was the funniest thing I could have said to an audience of humanists. I rolled them in the aisles. It was several minutes before order could be restored. And if I should ever die, God forbid, I hope you will say, "Kurt is up in heaven now." That's my favorite joke.
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The moral of the story is we're here on Earth to fart around. And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And, what the computer people don't realize, or they don't care, is we're dancing animals. You know, we love to move around.
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Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.
Monday, April 09, 2007
belated happy new year!!!!
wow! It has been a long while... to much has happened the last couple months. This blog has started to become a obituary column and tribute page, and it started to bum me out.
But this will remain to be my one and only blog so I intend to keep it that way.
I'm entering my 3rd season as a Banyan Loan Ranger and it's been awesome. I've made some new friends, strengthen old relationships and at the same time, get a good work out. My hitting has gotten a lot better. Playing catcher is fun. I'd like to try other positions but this is where I have ended up.
I haven't been involved in the "scene" lately. I've almost detached myself from it. But I do miss it. I miss watching my favorite bands. I miss banging my head off and rocking out. I haven't been to Gilman in a while... Bindlestiff can't support a music scene as of now. At least not till they move to the new spot. I've heard recently, even Balazo closed down. Hopefully its not permanent. Once in a blue moon, I'll go out and support the bands that I've always followed but it's been a while since I gone out to check out new sounds. When there's reason to, maybe one day I'll organize another show. But not anytime soon...
Movies I've recently watched:
Grindhouse Double Feature - Double Thumbs up...
300 - awesome!!!!
DVD I've rented recently:
Brick - modern film noir. different, but cool...
But this will remain to be my one and only blog so I intend to keep it that way.
I'm entering my 3rd season as a Banyan Loan Ranger and it's been awesome. I've made some new friends, strengthen old relationships and at the same time, get a good work out. My hitting has gotten a lot better. Playing catcher is fun. I'd like to try other positions but this is where I have ended up.
I haven't been involved in the "scene" lately. I've almost detached myself from it. But I do miss it. I miss watching my favorite bands. I miss banging my head off and rocking out. I haven't been to Gilman in a while... Bindlestiff can't support a music scene as of now. At least not till they move to the new spot. I've heard recently, even Balazo closed down. Hopefully its not permanent. Once in a blue moon, I'll go out and support the bands that I've always followed but it's been a while since I gone out to check out new sounds. When there's reason to, maybe one day I'll organize another show. But not anytime soon...
Movies I've recently watched:
Grindhouse Double Feature - Double Thumbs up...
300 - awesome!!!!
DVD I've rented recently:
Brick - modern film noir. different, but cool...
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
RIP Art Nodell
Art Nodell, creator of Green Lantern has passed. GL has always been one of my favorite books. Although most would consider Hal Jordan, the definitive and most favorite GL, Nodell's creation of the OG Lantern (Alan Scott) is the first, and with him, the current GL's would not exist today.
Here's an article about him:
Green Lantern Creator Nodell Dies at 91Dec 12, 4:19 PM EST
The Associated Press
Martin Nodell, the creator of Green Lantern, the comic book superhero who uses his magical ring to help him fight crime, has died. He was 91.
Nodell died at a nursing home in Muskego, Wis., on Saturday of natural causes, his son Spencer Nodell told The Associated Press on Tuesday. He previously lived in West Palm Beach.
Nodell was looking for a new idea for a comic book in 1940 when he was waiting for a New York subway and saw a train operator waving a lantern displaying a green light, said Maggie Thompson, senior editor of Comics Buyer's Guide.
Nodell was looking for a new idea for a comic book in 1940 when he was waiting for a New York subway and saw a train operator waving a lantern displaying a green light, said Maggie Thompson, senior editor of Comics Buyer's Guide.
Nodell imagined a young engineer, Alan Scott, a train crash survivor who discovers in the debris an ancient lantern forged from a green meteor. Scott constructs a ring from the lamp that gives him super powers, and becomes a crime fighter.
He brought his drawings and story lines to All-American Publications, which later became a part of National Periodical Publications, the company that was to become DC Comics, Thompson said.
The first Green Lantern appearance came in July 1940, an eight-page story in a comic book also featuring other characters. The character then got his own series, and Nodell drew it until 1947 under the name Mart Dellon.
The first Green Lantern appearance came in July 1940, an eight-page story in a comic book also featuring other characters. The character then got his own series, and Nodell drew it until 1947 under the name Mart Dellon.
After its cancellation in 1949, the series was reborn in 1959 with a revised story line, and it has been revived several times.
Meanwhile, Nodell left the comics field for an advertising career. In the 1960s, he was on a design team that helped develop the Pillsbury Doughboy.
In later years, Nodell traveled the comic book convention circuit with his wife, Caroline, who died in 2004. "There were myriad of fans who would come up to my dad and would say `Green Lantern got me to read' or `Green Lantern got me to do something in my life,'" Spencer Nodell said.
Nodell was born in Philadelphia and studied at art schools in Chicago and New York. Besides Spencer Nodell, survivors include another son, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Skyflakes, Vtown Have-Nots, Jack London Squares and the WOUNDS!!!!
Hello everyone... Like anyone reads this. This is my second show I set up at Gilman thanks to Jay. It's on Dec. 22nd, which is a Friday... the last Friday before X-MAS! If you're free please come!
why schmidtty??!!!!!
jason schmidt went to the dodgers... =(
ideal situation - giants keep bonds AND gets Zito...
what would be cool - if they get manny...
oh well.
ideal situation - giants keep bonds AND gets Zito...
what would be cool - if they get manny...
oh well.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
RIP Dave Cockrum... and F*CK MARVEL
This makes me not want to support Marvel due to their treatment of past artists, writers and not giveing the creators what they properly deserve. It's almost a catch 22. You want to support the artist.... but unless corporate practices don't change, as my wise friend Len said to me in an email
"It is one of those things that make me wish more artists have the power and not the idiots in suits. But, in a world where C.R.E.A.M, and the idiots in suits know how to sell and distribute a product, artists, no matter how talented they are, are still just grunt workers at the bottom of the pipeline."
How true. Sad, but true.
When I was growing up as a kid, my favorite comics were X-men. My favorite teams, where Claremont and Cockrum. Nightcrawler was one of my favorite characters who was a character he created. He's responsible for the creation of the modern day X-men... a la Storm, Colossus, Wolverine and so on... but that fact that he never got any royalties makes my blood boil.
About Dave Cockrum:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cockrum
Article on his recent passing: http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/11/28/comic.death.ap/index.html
Tribute Site:
http://www.davecockrum.net/
RIP, Sir.
"It is one of those things that make me wish more artists have the power and not the idiots in suits. But, in a world where C.R.E.A.M, and the idiots in suits know how to sell and distribute a product, artists, no matter how talented they are, are still just grunt workers at the bottom of the pipeline."
How true. Sad, but true.
When I was growing up as a kid, my favorite comics were X-men. My favorite teams, where Claremont and Cockrum. Nightcrawler was one of my favorite characters who was a character he created. He's responsible for the creation of the modern day X-men... a la Storm, Colossus, Wolverine and so on... but that fact that he never got any royalties makes my blood boil.
About Dave Cockrum:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cockrum
Article on his recent passing: http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/11/28/comic.death.ap/index.html
Tribute Site:
http://www.davecockrum.net/
RIP, Sir.
burnout, fountain, massive spendings and xmas
No more shows... man I'm burnt. I'm going to fill in my obligations then just lay low. I have 2 shows in Dec, both are short bills and haven't even been advertised yet. Unfortunately, the last show takes place in Feb. ::sigh:: Caving in to pressure, being victim of politics, or being caught in a bind... it just takes the fun out of it for me. Maybe I should just go back to being a spectator... Trying to put on shows is a lot of fun. And in the end, its always satisfying. But it always takes a part of me, as if I'm shortening my life everytime. I guess I just tend to worry too much and over react. My times cut short, my money's being blown... Plus all the added stress. I KNOW for a fact that I can't do it alone. But without the resources, support and much needed manpower, it just isn't possible. It makes me think sometimes that it not worth it. I do it for the love of the music. But I'm starting to think that love can only take you so far, at least in this capacity. They say if you love something, set it free... (I think this is a Sting song??) And I feel I'm really close to doing that...
I don't even know if BR Project is going to take off.... I'm not getting any support for that either. I just want to make some damn '45s!!!
Other than that... I plan on going crabbing this weekend in Crescent City... yes the place that just had a tsunami. The crabbing is excellent there. The best pier crabbing that is. Going with Kristi and possibly her parentals. This should be fun! Last time we went we caught A LOT of crab within the 3 days we were there. I can't wait. I'm gonna try to catch some lingcod too.
Also on the plus side, I've paid off all my cc bills. On the down, I still got 5+ yrs on the car and I'm a long way from buying a home. One of my self imposed goals. I still think at most I'm a year away to achieving that goal.
To end my Thanksgiving weekend vacation I did not want to end, I went to go see The Fountain with my buds Chris and Len. It was a nice story with a good ending. A little confusing with 3 inter related stories. Very visual, as all Darren Aronofsky's films are.
I've also gone on a shopping spree. And I haven't even finished my xmas shopping. I picked up the Riverdales 1st album re-issue on Asian Man Records. I love the Ramones and Ramones-style music. Also picked up a used El Dopa CD at Amoeba's. They're playing one of the Gilman 20th Anniversary Shows and I wanted to listen. East Bay Hardcore at its finest. At Rasputins in the V, while posting some gilman flyers i picked up the new Evens and 2G's album. In the span of 3 days over the break, at Best Buy I picked up Arrested Development 1-3, Scrubs Season 4, Simpsons Season 8 (1st app. of Duffman... oh yeah!!!!), Rome Season 1, Guitar Hero 2, 2 2g flash drives, FF3-5 for my 'new' DS. PS2 games Bully, Okami and FFXII... and also King Dork by Dr. Frank... yikes!
next up... XMAS shopping and XMAS stuff
I don't even know if BR Project is going to take off.... I'm not getting any support for that either. I just want to make some damn '45s!!!
Other than that... I plan on going crabbing this weekend in Crescent City... yes the place that just had a tsunami. The crabbing is excellent there. The best pier crabbing that is. Going with Kristi and possibly her parentals. This should be fun! Last time we went we caught A LOT of crab within the 3 days we were there. I can't wait. I'm gonna try to catch some lingcod too.
Also on the plus side, I've paid off all my cc bills. On the down, I still got 5+ yrs on the car and I'm a long way from buying a home. One of my self imposed goals. I still think at most I'm a year away to achieving that goal.
To end my Thanksgiving weekend vacation I did not want to end, I went to go see The Fountain with my buds Chris and Len. It was a nice story with a good ending. A little confusing with 3 inter related stories. Very visual, as all Darren Aronofsky's films are.
I've also gone on a shopping spree. And I haven't even finished my xmas shopping. I picked up the Riverdales 1st album re-issue on Asian Man Records. I love the Ramones and Ramones-style music. Also picked up a used El Dopa CD at Amoeba's. They're playing one of the Gilman 20th Anniversary Shows and I wanted to listen. East Bay Hardcore at its finest. At Rasputins in the V, while posting some gilman flyers i picked up the new Evens and 2G's album. In the span of 3 days over the break, at Best Buy I picked up Arrested Development 1-3, Scrubs Season 4, Simpsons Season 8 (1st app. of Duffman... oh yeah!!!!), Rome Season 1, Guitar Hero 2, 2 2g flash drives, FF3-5 for my 'new' DS. PS2 games Bully, Okami and FFXII... and also King Dork by Dr. Frank... yikes!
next up... XMAS shopping and XMAS stuff
Monday, November 27, 2006
Giving Thanks, Black Friday
No Turducken this year. Last year it sucked so did without it this time around. As always, around this time of year there was a lot of good food. I stayed at my grandma's to help take care of her and got to spend time with my Aunt and cousin, whom I don't get to see often, but live right across the bridge in DC.
I spent the most time playing video games. I don't know why it's just around the holidays, I binge on the games. I guess its the one time I'm free from everything. Work, friends, the "scene"... And man was it relaxing. Just family, food, all the games I haven't played yet but own... It was pure bliss. On top of this, I just bought Guitar Hero 2 and it is really addicting. Fun as hell!
The kick off for holiday shopping was crazy too. I tried to go to Best Buy and there were 100's of people lined up, on top of 100's of people running around looking for stuff to buy. I only managed to find a couple flash drives on sale. But I wasn't about to stay in line for those two items.... so I decided to come back later in the day and pick them up. Luckily they were still where I put them.
ZZZ
I spent the most time playing video games. I don't know why it's just around the holidays, I binge on the games. I guess its the one time I'm free from everything. Work, friends, the "scene"... And man was it relaxing. Just family, food, all the games I haven't played yet but own... It was pure bliss. On top of this, I just bought Guitar Hero 2 and it is really addicting. Fun as hell!
The kick off for holiday shopping was crazy too. I tried to go to Best Buy and there were 100's of people lined up, on top of 100's of people running around looking for stuff to buy. I only managed to find a couple flash drives on sale. But I wasn't about to stay in line for those two items.... so I decided to come back later in the day and pick them up. Luckily they were still where I put them.
ZZZ
Monday, November 06, 2006
deep thoughts...
I just wanted to blog briefly on the past shows this weekend. I had a blast...
Thanks to everyone who came out to the shows...
Thanks to the bands: Chestfull of Arrows, Echo of Bullets, Sahn Maru, Sin Remedio, Flattbush, Eskapo, Masacre, La Grita and Resistant Culture.
Thanks to the venues and volunteers and the co-presenter U.G.Z.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the shows...
Thanks to the bands: Chestfull of Arrows, Echo of Bullets, Sahn Maru, Sin Remedio, Flattbush, Eskapo, Masacre, La Grita and Resistant Culture.
Thanks to the venues and volunteers and the co-presenter U.G.Z.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Happy Halloween!
Life has been good lately. Although I've been lacking a lot of sleep and been really busy! Banyan Loan Rangers finished 3-2-1 and we're heading to the playoffs! PLAYOFFS!!!! Last friday spent the night at Gilman to study how the operation works. I've been asked to help book at Gilman at least 1 show a month. And what an honor it is. This place has so much punk history. To have a shot at working here, I'm really excited about it. More on this later...
Saturday was a busy day as we went to Santa Clara for my friend Mike's christening for his baby boy, Mattheo Joaquin. I talked to an old friend of mine, Chris C. who I haven't seen in a couple years. He's doing well.
Later that night, Calvin Chris and I treked to the city as we celebrated as 4 of our members celebrated birthdays. We went to Azul's in the city. We also celebrated James' bday and it was my first time going out with the guys in a while. Everyone was rolling deep and the place had to be packed with half of the place full of Vallejo folks.
Later we went to Mels. Everyone was tired or "swoasted". I tried to get caffeinated as much as possible so I could make the drive back...
Sunday was football day. Stopped by Carl's house with Rob and Chris to celebrate his bday. The rest of the day was spent at home to celebrate my grandpa's bday. The family came over for lunch. Afterwards, I went to Kristi's and we prepared for our fishing trip to Pacifica.
I caught a couple smelt and Kristi caught some smelt and mackerel. Crab season is starting and we can't wait for that. Crescent City here we come!!!
Saturday was a busy day as we went to Santa Clara for my friend Mike's christening for his baby boy, Mattheo Joaquin. I talked to an old friend of mine, Chris C. who I haven't seen in a couple years. He's doing well.
Later that night, Calvin Chris and I treked to the city as we celebrated as 4 of our members celebrated birthdays. We went to Azul's in the city. We also celebrated James' bday and it was my first time going out with the guys in a while. Everyone was rolling deep and the place had to be packed with half of the place full of Vallejo folks.
Later we went to Mels. Everyone was tired or "swoasted". I tried to get caffeinated as much as possible so I could make the drive back...
Sunday was football day. Stopped by Carl's house with Rob and Chris to celebrate his bday. The rest of the day was spent at home to celebrate my grandpa's bday. The family came over for lunch. Afterwards, I went to Kristi's and we prepared for our fishing trip to Pacifica.
I caught a couple smelt and Kristi caught some smelt and mackerel. Crab season is starting and we can't wait for that. Crescent City here we come!!!
Friday, September 08, 2006
Nouvelle Vague
Really busy these past couple weeks. In respect of Steve Irwin, I decided to go dark for a couple days. I can't say how much Crocodile Hunter had a impact on me. I always enjoyed his shows and enthusiasm for animals and nature. I have the utmost respect for this man, a man who died doing what he loved. It's tragic that he had to go so soon, and leave his family behind. Condolences to the Irwin family. Please visit their website, www.crocodilehunter.com for information and links to donate funds to their non profit organizations.
On a lighter note, it's been two weeks into our second softball season. After a winless first season, we won our first game against the the second place team of last and on our second game, tied. Better a tie than a loss I say. But who knows, maybe we can go all the way. Go BANYAN LOAN RANGERS!!!!
Tonight, I went to see Nouvelle Vague at The Fillmore in SF. It was awesome. They are a New Wave/Bossa Nova 80's cover band. Their renditions are some of the best I've ever heard. They come from France and so far they've released 2 albums. Check out this website for info and music samples.
http://www.nouvellesvagues.com
http://www.myspace.com/nouvellevague
On a lighter note, it's been two weeks into our second softball season. After a winless first season, we won our first game against the the second place team of last and on our second game, tied. Better a tie than a loss I say. But who knows, maybe we can go all the way. Go BANYAN LOAN RANGERS!!!!
Tonight, I went to see Nouvelle Vague at The Fillmore in SF. It was awesome. They are a New Wave/Bossa Nova 80's cover band. Their renditions are some of the best I've ever heard. They come from France and so far they've released 2 albums. Check out this website for info and music samples.
http://www.nouvellesvagues.com
http://www.myspace.com/nouvellevague
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
Minority Threat and my FAST
August was a helluva a month. Raised about $280 in Bruce's name for the National Brain Tumor Foundation. The show success and a lot of fun. In the end, it makes it all worthwhile. Here's some pictures my friend Steve Flores took.
http://flickr.com/photos/punkcichlid
But man, I was so stressed, getting little sleep and all I ended up catching a cold. I'm just recovering now but it's been chaotic this month. After all this I'm planning a series of breaks and vacations. On the 21st, I bought a new car! Initially, I was planning to get a SUV, to take place of my Pathfinder. I had my eyes on the FJ Cruiser. It looks like a humongous, giant toy truck. Although it's a very capable and useful vehicle, i opted to go for more gas efficiency. And I was looking at the Subaru Impreza. It was the car I fell in love with when I first bought Gran Turismo. And as soon as it came out, everyone and their mom got one. But for me originality is important. I started to look at the Volvo S40 wagon, because I wanted more trunk space, if I got a car. But then I saw the Volkswagon Golf. My aunt had one, and it proved reliable for years, and her previous car was also a VW. Fine German engineering, and then I laid eyes on the GTI, which is a sportier version of the Golf. I looked it up and it has a impressive history.
Here's a pic of my car (not mine, but identical):
Specs for 2007 VW GTI MkV w/ DSG Automatic Transmission, United Grey, 3 Door
Package 1: Moon roof, 6 CD changer w/ mp3 readability + Sirius/AM/FM Radio
Interlagos (plaid interior)
Price Range (GTI MSRP): $21,990
Body Type: 3-door hatchback
Layout: front engine, FWD
Engine: 200-hp, 207 lb-ft of torque, 2.0L, 16-valve DOHC I-4 direct injection turbo
Transmission: 6-spd DSG twin-clutch
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, BA, EBD
Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 165.7 / 69.3 / 58.2 / 101.5 in
Curb Weight: 3,306 lbs
Tires: 225/45R17
Cargo Volume (trunk): 15.1 cu-ft
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 24 / 34 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
http://flickr.com/photos/punkcichlid
But man, I was so stressed, getting little sleep and all I ended up catching a cold. I'm just recovering now but it's been chaotic this month. After all this I'm planning a series of breaks and vacations. On the 21st, I bought a new car! Initially, I was planning to get a SUV, to take place of my Pathfinder. I had my eyes on the FJ Cruiser. It looks like a humongous, giant toy truck. Although it's a very capable and useful vehicle, i opted to go for more gas efficiency. And I was looking at the Subaru Impreza. It was the car I fell in love with when I first bought Gran Turismo. And as soon as it came out, everyone and their mom got one. But for me originality is important. I started to look at the Volvo S40 wagon, because I wanted more trunk space, if I got a car. But then I saw the Volkswagon Golf. My aunt had one, and it proved reliable for years, and her previous car was also a VW. Fine German engineering, and then I laid eyes on the GTI, which is a sportier version of the Golf. I looked it up and it has a impressive history.
Here's a pic of my car (not mine, but identical):
Specs for 2007 VW GTI MkV w/ DSG Automatic Transmission, United Grey, 3 Door
Package 1: Moon roof, 6 CD changer w/ mp3 readability + Sirius/AM/FM Radio
Interlagos (plaid interior)
Price Range (GTI MSRP): $21,990
Body Type: 3-door hatchback
Layout: front engine, FWD
Engine: 200-hp, 207 lb-ft of torque, 2.0L, 16-valve DOHC I-4 direct injection turbo
Transmission: 6-spd DSG twin-clutch
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, BA, EBD
Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 165.7 / 69.3 / 58.2 / 101.5 in
Curb Weight: 3,306 lbs
Tires: 225/45R17
Cargo Volume (trunk): 15.1 cu-ft
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 24 / 34 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Summer update
congrats to dave and ilene who is due very soon.
happy birthday to tony, my life long compadre.
-Last weekend myself, and the guys from eskapo went to the ABS-CBN office to witness a anti war panel debate against pro-war republicans on a fil-am youth show talk show to be broadcasted at a later date. Little did i know, that i'd become part of debate. It was amazing how shallow and distorted in thought the people of the pro war panel were. Some of the things they said just made my blood boil. And it was just funny how they avoided issues and diverted from questions asked by the debaters, the audience and the hosts. It was just typical. On the pro war panel was a young boy about 12 years old, IMO, too young to know the horrors of war, it amazed me to see the conditioning and brainwashing he went through to make the statements he did. He felt that being attacked (911) justified defense of our own. Ok, fair enough. But why the hell are we in Iraq and not Afghanistan at least. That's where your war is. But they say that we're there to instill "Democracy" and secure our interests (OIL & government contracts) in a crippled nation at headed towards a civil war. I asked the boy and addressed the rest of the panel, If these are the reasons why you fight, and say 6 years from now the war is still going on (which will probably be true if we are still there)and you are of legal age, will you come to arms for what we say is an "unjust war" or for your reasons "as defending your country (even though they aren't on US soil), instilling democracy and securing your interests"? To the older man, I asked would you risk the lives of your children, and the eldest, his grandchildren? I know I crossed a sensitive issue. The boy hesitantly agreed that he would. And I commended his bravery and told him I hope that he wouldn't have to resort to that. The two adults gave me B.S. answers saying they have obligations to their families and the such. At the end of the day, I made the boy think twice. So a minor battle was won. They claimed him to be a genius. Maybe he'll use his genius to do the right thing.
-I missed out on the baby shower but i picked up Dave and Ilene's gift which I have to drop off still.
-I also missed out on Tony's b-day dinner. Happy birthday man.
I was out in battle.... ha ha...
-I got to spend time with the guys and Anna Sophie before she leaves for China again. She's running a production company with a friend over there and I wish them the best of luck. Now I have a reason to visit China!
-Minority Threat is in 2 weeks and it's the point of no return. At this point I just want to get it over with. I think I'm burned out already... But I think about Bruce and it makes me go on... Bruce's birthday is coming up and I wanted to celebrate it with a bang... and that's what it's all about. (Early) happy birthday boss. You are missed.
happy birthday to tony, my life long compadre.
-Last weekend myself, and the guys from eskapo went to the ABS-CBN office to witness a anti war panel debate against pro-war republicans on a fil-am youth show talk show to be broadcasted at a later date. Little did i know, that i'd become part of debate. It was amazing how shallow and distorted in thought the people of the pro war panel were. Some of the things they said just made my blood boil. And it was just funny how they avoided issues and diverted from questions asked by the debaters, the audience and the hosts. It was just typical. On the pro war panel was a young boy about 12 years old, IMO, too young to know the horrors of war, it amazed me to see the conditioning and brainwashing he went through to make the statements he did. He felt that being attacked (911) justified defense of our own. Ok, fair enough. But why the hell are we in Iraq and not Afghanistan at least. That's where your war is. But they say that we're there to instill "Democracy" and secure our interests (OIL & government contracts) in a crippled nation at headed towards a civil war. I asked the boy and addressed the rest of the panel, If these are the reasons why you fight, and say 6 years from now the war is still going on (which will probably be true if we are still there)and you are of legal age, will you come to arms for what we say is an "unjust war" or for your reasons "as defending your country (even though they aren't on US soil), instilling democracy and securing your interests"? To the older man, I asked would you risk the lives of your children, and the eldest, his grandchildren? I know I crossed a sensitive issue. The boy hesitantly agreed that he would. And I commended his bravery and told him I hope that he wouldn't have to resort to that. The two adults gave me B.S. answers saying they have obligations to their families and the such. At the end of the day, I made the boy think twice. So a minor battle was won. They claimed him to be a genius. Maybe he'll use his genius to do the right thing.
-I missed out on the baby shower but i picked up Dave and Ilene's gift which I have to drop off still.
-I also missed out on Tony's b-day dinner. Happy birthday man.
I was out in battle.... ha ha...
-I got to spend time with the guys and Anna Sophie before she leaves for China again. She's running a production company with a friend over there and I wish them the best of luck. Now I have a reason to visit China!
-Minority Threat is in 2 weeks and it's the point of no return. At this point I just want to get it over with. I think I'm burned out already... But I think about Bruce and it makes me go on... Bruce's birthday is coming up and I wanted to celebrate it with a bang... and that's what it's all about. (Early) happy birthday boss. You are missed.
Monday, July 24, 2006
it's hot
triple digits this weekend = hell in vallejo.... it's too hot man. i think global warming is taking effect... must... keep... hydrated...
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
AIDS Walk and other...
I did AIDS walk with Kristi the past Sunday and it was so freakin hot! I managed to raise enough money to get a shirt! Afterwards we went home, caught a movie and saw Pirates of the Caribean 2. I liked it a lot. Good effects, decent story... and Johnny Depp! Keira and Orlando were so-so, but the most believable character is Cap. Jack. The ending was pretty good with a cliffhanger ending leaving my mouth watering for part 3. The squid guy is awesome... 'nuff said. Afterwards we had some sushi!!!!
Special note: Congrats to my buddy Mike and his wife who gave birth to their baby boy, Matteo. Matteo Avila... The chicks will dig him.
MT06 Note: Flattbush has cancelled. No worries... They will be back later in the month at Slims to open for DEATH ANGEL!!!! \m/. To take their place, I got another Vallejo band, Danny's House.
More info TBA
Special note: Congrats to my buddy Mike and his wife who gave birth to their baby boy, Matteo. Matteo Avila... The chicks will dig him.
MT06 Note: Flattbush has cancelled. No worries... They will be back later in the month at Slims to open for DEATH ANGEL!!!! \m/. To take their place, I got another Vallejo band, Danny's House.
More info TBA
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
new words of the day...
Congratulations! To my friends Len and Elaine on their engagement. I found out from Len's little nephew who sent me a message on Myspace. Good for them. I'm happy for the both of you.
Last weekend I chilled out mostly. Everyone was either busy or out so I didn't really see anyone. Saturday afternoon I had batting practice with Carl and Ralph. Ralph worked with me on my batting stance. It's a lot better now. I'm getting alot more better quality hits.
Afterwards, I went to Kristi's and we had dinner. It was a lazy night so we watched a couple episodes of Scrubs then went to bed. The next morning we played catch and then went to breakfast. We then watched Nacho Libre and that was the day.
Nacho was mediocre at best. A couple good one liners though. The end was the best part. Over-all, a so-so movie. I did like the musical soundtrack though.
Tonight I'm supposed to watch J-church at the Hemlock Tavern. If I go I'll post a review.
Check out their page here:
http://www.j-church.com
http://www.myspace.com/jchurch
Last weekend I chilled out mostly. Everyone was either busy or out so I didn't really see anyone. Saturday afternoon I had batting practice with Carl and Ralph. Ralph worked with me on my batting stance. It's a lot better now. I'm getting alot more better quality hits.
Afterwards, I went to Kristi's and we had dinner. It was a lazy night so we watched a couple episodes of Scrubs then went to bed. The next morning we played catch and then went to breakfast. We then watched Nacho Libre and that was the day.
Nacho was mediocre at best. A couple good one liners though. The end was the best part. Over-all, a so-so movie. I did like the musical soundtrack though.
Tonight I'm supposed to watch J-church at the Hemlock Tavern. If I go I'll post a review.
Check out their page here:
http://www.j-church.com
http://www.myspace.com/jchurch
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