You should check this out:
Megakermis Rotterdam Ahoy Beelden van de opening en avonduren op 29 mei 2010. Zie ook www.kermisplaza.nl. Video en montage: Justin Groot www.groot-webdesign.nl www.youtube.com/GrootWebdesign www.twitter.com/GrootWebdesignMegakermis Rotterdam Ahoy 2010 (29 mei 2010)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
If you could have anything happen to you right now what would it be?
At home. Joe and Edmond are over for a short visit. Looking at the wall - needs a color change. How many birds in the hand are worth one in the bush?
Friday, June 11, 2010
Armando Galarraga's perfect game is stolen by Jim Joyce, which of course makes Hitler very upset.
Came upon this today:
Armando Galarraga throws a perfect game for Detroit, only to have umpire Jim Joyce deny him with a blown call. Even Hitler is upset with the injustice and suggests that Bud Selig reverse the call. My appreciation to Oliver Hirschbiegel, the director of the movie %26ampquot;Der Untergang%26ampquot; (Downfall) from which this scene is taken, for his reasonable response to the viral repurposing of his footage. Much respect to Bruno Ganz for his interpretation of the doomed Hitler which has become so iconic. This clip is a fair-use parody of the original source material which is not meant to replace said original material in any manner. 6/03/10 JIm Joyce's response to his mistake deserves the highest praise. He has faced the issue head on instead of hiding from it like so many have before. I find it curiously ironic that the blown call that took away the perfect game instead gave both Galarraga and Joyce the chance to display a level of sportsmanship and humanity that will ensure that this one hitter is remembered long after other perfect games are forgotten. Bud Selig is still a tool though. 6/05/10------------------------------------------------------------- In case you are interested in any of the events I have referenced in the video, here is a selection of links for you to explore. While I realize that the wikipedia links are sometimes less than scholarly, I have included them because I think they will be stable, non-disappearing, links for you to begin further exploration at. 0:22 %26ampquot;already %26amplt;b%26ampgt;...%26amplt;/b%26ampgt;Armando Galarraga's perfect game is stolen by Jim Joyce, which of course makes Hitler very upset.
Armando Galarraga throws a perfect game for Detroit, only to have umpire Jim Joyce deny him with a blown call. Even Hitler is upset with the injustice and suggests that Bud Selig reverse the call. My appreciation to Oliver Hirschbiegel, the director of the movie %26ampquot;Der Untergang%26ampquot; (Downfall) from which this scene is taken, for his reasonable response to the viral repurposing of his footage. Much respect to Bruno Ganz for his interpretation of the doomed Hitler which has become so iconic. This clip is a fair-use parody of the original source material which is not meant to replace said original material in any manner. 6/03/10 JIm Joyce's response to his mistake deserves the highest praise. He has faced the issue head on instead of hiding from it like so many have before. I find it curiously ironic that the blown call that took away the perfect game instead gave both Galarraga and Joyce the chance to display a level of sportsmanship and humanity that will ensure that this one hitter is remembered long after other perfect games are forgotten. Bud Selig is still a tool though. 6/05/10------------------------------------------------------------- In case you are interested in any of the events I have referenced in the video, here is a selection of links for you to explore. While I realize that the wikipedia links are sometimes less than scholarly, I have included them because I think they will be stable, non-disappearing, links for you to begin further exploration at. 0:22 %26ampquot;already %26amplt;b%26ampgt;...%26amplt;/b%26ampgt;Armando Galarraga's perfect game is stolen by Jim Joyce, which of course makes Hitler very upset.
Benchmade Mini-Presidio Ultra: Pardue Power
I like this one:
Another great Benchmade EDC carry choice, the Benchmade Mini-Presidio Ultra 527 (long name!) provides hand filling traction from its Noryl GTX handle scales. Some users will like the additional thickness which may translate to better ergonomics in use. The traction on these scales is good. The drop point 440C blade on the 527 arrives sharp and slices with excellence (much better that more obtuse blade grinds). This grind is a high point of the design in my opinion (and does help make it lighter too). This Pardue drop point has a good belly and a sharp tip as well. Though it does add some thickness, the Axis Lock is superb providing fast use and high strength lockup. The overall ergonomics are good but of course jimping is lacking in the design (made up for with good handle flares, top and bottom). The pocket clip is reversible and thankfully features tip up carry (and it buries the 527 nicely in the pocket). With the Axis Lock and this clip, the Mini Presidio is a fully ambidextrous EDC knife choice. At 3.2 oz it is heavier than many other also excellent utility knife choices but you get the Axis lock on this still very portable knife. A hallmark of the Benchmade blade is also speed and the 527 has it. Atribute to fine machining, phosphor bronze bushings, the Axis Lock, and a perfect thumbstud for this quickness into action. And the knife deploys into position with a precision and solidness that makes these Benchmades so addicting. The design features a Zytel backspacer %26amplt;b%26ampgt;...%26amplt;/b%26ampgt;Benchmade Mini-Presidio Ultra: Pardue Power
Another great Benchmade EDC carry choice, the Benchmade Mini-Presidio Ultra 527 (long name!) provides hand filling traction from its Noryl GTX handle scales. Some users will like the additional thickness which may translate to better ergonomics in use. The traction on these scales is good. The drop point 440C blade on the 527 arrives sharp and slices with excellence (much better that more obtuse blade grinds). This grind is a high point of the design in my opinion (and does help make it lighter too). This Pardue drop point has a good belly and a sharp tip as well. Though it does add some thickness, the Axis Lock is superb providing fast use and high strength lockup. The overall ergonomics are good but of course jimping is lacking in the design (made up for with good handle flares, top and bottom). The pocket clip is reversible and thankfully features tip up carry (and it buries the 527 nicely in the pocket). With the Axis Lock and this clip, the Mini Presidio is a fully ambidextrous EDC knife choice. At 3.2 oz it is heavier than many other also excellent utility knife choices but you get the Axis lock on this still very portable knife. A hallmark of the Benchmade blade is also speed and the 527 has it. Atribute to fine machining, phosphor bronze bushings, the Axis Lock, and a perfect thumbstud for this quickness into action. And the knife deploys into position with a precision and solidness that makes these Benchmades so addicting. The design features a Zytel backspacer %26amplt;b%26ampgt;...%26amplt;/b%26ampgt;Benchmade Mini-Presidio Ultra: Pardue Power
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Who Would Have Thought
Staring out the window at the world that surrounds me in this little place that I like to call home. Just me, myself and I. Looking at the wall - needs a color change. How many birds in the hand are worth one in the bush?
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Sounders FC: Brad Evans with a field goal attempt vs Boca Juniors
This is interesting:
Sounders FC vs Boca Juniors 3-0 05/26/10 International Friendly. Sounders FC M/F Brad Evans with a big miss in front of net that we all know he wishes he could do over. The %26ampquot;field goal%26ampquot; in the title is reference to the fact that the Sounders share Qwest Field in Seattle with the NFL Seahawks. That kick defniitely split the uprights.Sounders FC: Brad Evans with a field goal attempt vs Boca Juniors
Sounders FC vs Boca Juniors 3-0 05/26/10 International Friendly. Sounders FC M/F Brad Evans with a big miss in front of net that we all know he wishes he could do over. The %26ampquot;field goal%26ampquot; in the title is reference to the fact that the Sounders share Qwest Field in Seattle with the NFL Seahawks. That kick defniitely split the uprights.Sounders FC: Brad Evans with a field goal attempt vs Boca Juniors
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Hanging Tough in Tough Times
Hanging out at the apartment today. Me, Rufus, Cari and our lonesomes all together as usual. Digging through my pockets looking for some loose change - come on lets hit the jackpot. Why do I always find myself in this exact situation.
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