High speed chase underway in Phoenix - ABC15.com: Phoenix, Arizona News, Weather, Radar, Breaking News, Traffic and Web Cams: "High speed chase underway in Phoenix"
Two helicopters crash on its way to cover a high speed car chase. ABC15 is one of the news stations involved. I'm watching the news now on FoxNews and there doesn't appear to be any survivors, not confirmed yet though.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Charles Barkley's golf swing
Being a golfer myself, this could be one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
Aquafina labels to spell out source - tap water - Yahoo! News
What a joke. This story talks about how Aquafina and Dasani uses tap water. You know those bottled waters you see at your local store, it IS TAP WATER. The same stuff you have at your house, out of the faucet. Except this water is bottled and sometimes they are cold. The water from your faucet costs next to nothing and Aquafina and Dasani will cost you about $1 a bottle.
I agree with the "critics," bottled tap water just causes more plastic for landfills and too much energy is wastes by transporting this tap water. For god's sake, just tell people to drink tap water.
Aquafina labels to spell out source - tap water - Yahoo! News
I agree with the "critics," bottled tap water just causes more plastic for landfills and too much energy is wastes by transporting this tap water. For god's sake, just tell people to drink tap water.
Aquafina labels to spell out source - tap water - Yahoo! News
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
How to use a Bidet
I've always wanted to know how to use one of these things. I've only seen one in my lifetime but did not attempt to use it. If I ever see another one, I wash my ass with it.
How to Use a Bidet
If you're traveling through Europe, Latin America, Japan, or the Middle East, chances are, you'll probably encounter a bidet in the bathroom. It's traditionally a basin near the toilet that's used to clean the genitals and anal area after using the toilet or whenever a "freshening up" is needed. While your first encounter with a bidet can be a little daunting, they are actually very simple (and hygienic) to use.
1. Use the toilet first. The purpose of the bidet is to help clean off after toilet use. While some people believe that using a bidet is a hygienic substitute for using toilet paper, many people choose to use both.
2. Straddle the bidet. On most standalone bidets you can either face the bidet's water controls or you can face away from them, as you would on a toilet. It is easier to control the flow and temperature of the water if you face the controls, but if you are wearing pants you will generally need to remove them in order to straddle the bidet in this manner. Alternatively, you can squat with your back facing the bidet just as is done with the toilet. There are a variety of bidet designs, so you may need to face one way or the other depending on the configuration of the jets and the area of your body that you wish to clean.
3. Adjust the temperature and jet strengths for comfort. If the bidet has both hot and cold water controls, start by turning on the hot water. Once it's hot, add the cold water until you have a comfortable temperature. (In normally hot climates, such as the middle east, you should start with the cold water. The water will not need time to heat up and you will end up burning sensitive areas if you turn the hot water on first...)
* Be very careful when turning on the water, as many bidets can produce a very high jet of water with only a slight turn of the control.
* Be sure that you know where the water will be coming from ahead of time, or you could end up with a surprise shower.
* You may find that you need to hold the control to keep the jets on.
4. Position yourself over the water jets so that the jets hit the desired area. For some bidets you can continue to hover above the bidet or you can sit down on it. Note that most bidets don't have seats, but are still meant to be sat upon; you just sit directly on the rim. Some bidets do not have jets, but instead simply have a faucet that fills the basin, as you would fill a sink basin.
5. Clean anal area and/or genitals. Generally, you simply allow the jets to clean the desired area without having to use your hands. If there are no jets, you will need to use your hands to assist in bathing. You can use soap if you want to, applying it just as you would in the shower.
6. Dry your skin. Some bidets have a built-in air dryer that you can use. For others, simply pat dry with a towel or toilet paper. Many bidets have a towel on a ring positioned next to the bidet.
7. Rinse out the bidet. Once you are off the bidet, run the jets at very low pressure for a few seconds to rinse the basin and keep the bidet fresh.
8. Wash your hands with soap and water, as you would anytime after using the toilet.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Chinese Cardboard pork buns?
A few weeks ago, it was reported by a chinese news station that there were restaurants on the streets of China selling cardboard beef buns. Here's a clip.
CNN video on cardboard buns
Now, the Beijing television station is saying that it was all a hoax by the reporter. The station is saying that the reported used deceptive means to get the segment on the air and that he is being punished now for his tactics. Supposedly, he hired some migrant workers to act as the cooks and used the card board boxes to cook the pork buns. He used 60% card board and 40% fatty pork.
Here's my take. The Chinese government is forcing the television to retract this story and say its a hoax. Think about it. How would this affect China's food export business? How would it affect the restaurants and mini street markets if this story was true? What I'm saying is that China is spinning this story by saying its a hoax when it really isn't. I think there are places that would do stuff like this. Otherwise, how would someone come up with such a sick idea of using cardboard as ground beef? The only way he would come up with something this sick is because he's seen it take place. He uncovered this story and the Chinese government is trying to seal it shut. How better to seal it shut than to say it was all a hoax in the first place?
CNN video on cardboard buns
Now, the Beijing television station is saying that it was all a hoax by the reporter. The station is saying that the reported used deceptive means to get the segment on the air and that he is being punished now for his tactics. Supposedly, he hired some migrant workers to act as the cooks and used the card board boxes to cook the pork buns. He used 60% card board and 40% fatty pork.
Here's my take. The Chinese government is forcing the television to retract this story and say its a hoax. Think about it. How would this affect China's food export business? How would it affect the restaurants and mini street markets if this story was true? What I'm saying is that China is spinning this story by saying its a hoax when it really isn't. I think there are places that would do stuff like this. Otherwise, how would someone come up with such a sick idea of using cardboard as ground beef? The only way he would come up with something this sick is because he's seen it take place. He uncovered this story and the Chinese government is trying to seal it shut. How better to seal it shut than to say it was all a hoax in the first place?
Will Beckham play Saturday against Chelsea?
I was watching the MLS all star game last night and this was just a Beckham promotion game. From the start of the broadcast to the end, the talk was all about David Beckham. They must've showed him on the TV about 50 times... And this is someone who isn't even playing on the field. He was just sitting in a luxury box.
This is what's interesting. At the beginning of the broadcast by ESPN and on the ticker at the bottom of the screen, they keep talking about Beckham making his debut Saturday vs Chelsea. They even have a countdown timer saying... 46 hrs, 11 minutes, 09, 08, 07 secs until Beckham's debut. What a joke. It's a joke because during the halftime interview with Rob Stone, Beckham said his ankle still feels awful and that he probably won't play on Saturday. He said this is about 5-years in the MLS not only one game. It has only been 5 weeks since his injury (ligament damage to his right ankle) and he said it usually takes 6-7 weeks for this injury to heal. It appears that he doesn't want to play but I'm sure the LA Galaxy and MLS will have him make a 5 minute appearance during injury time.
ESPN and the MLS is definitely hyping up this game. One reason is because the game is sold out... meaning thousands have paid $45 or more to watch Beckham's debut. And ESPN has been promoting this debut game for weeks now. I just think it's a joke if Beckham will risk playing in this game. It can hurt him and the MLS if he further injures himself. Think about all those other games he has to play to sold out stadiums. You think I'm going to pay $45 to watch Cobi Jones?
ProGolf - Chipping Tips
ProGolf - Chipping Tips: "Chipping Tips
Chipping is also another important method that allows golfers to perfect their overall techniques. Chipping allows you to become an expert golfer like any other professional golfer. Here are some tips and techniques to perfect your chipping techniques:
How do I Chip:
1. Bring your feet close together about a foot apart. 2. Gently shift your weight to your forward foot or the left foot for right handed golfer and right foot for the left handed golfer. 3. You must be able to lift your back foot right off the ground. 4. Now take a breath and keep your hands ahead of the ball. 5. Make a short back stroke and follow through. 6. Never move your legs and upper body during the practice. Just move your arms and shoulders 7. Never break your wrists while chipping as it will cause 'skul' of ball, subsequently resulting in little lifting of ball.
Which club do I use?
1. For an accurate chipping, you need to make the ball roll down the green, rather than fly it though the air. 2. Choosing a correct golf club will make things easier for you. For pitching wedge clubs, the ball will roll one foot for every foot of the club. 3. 9 Iron - for every foot in the air it will roll approximately 2 feet. 4. 8 Iron - for every foot in the air it will roll approximately 3 feet. 5. 7 Iron - for every foot in the air it will roll approximately 4 feet.
As an example, let us say you're just 4 feet off the edge of the green and the pin 4 feet away. Now, you must choose a pitching wedge for chipping. Attempt to make the ball land past the fringe on the edge of the green, and make the ball roll sweetly the rest of the way to the pin. The proper selection of the gold club depends on speed of the green and on the gradient of the green.
How do I create my chipping drill?
1. When chipping the ball, you must get the ball in air, just past the edge of the green and make it roll the rest of the way to the pin. 2. Practice controlling the distance by setting up a target in your backyard. Now start landing the ball on the target initially from about 3 feet. 3. When you make 5 balls in a row land on your target, move back 1 foot and start again.
Chipping is also another important method that allows golfers to perfect their overall techniques. Chipping allows you to become an expert golfer like any other professional golfer. Here are some tips and techniques to perfect your chipping techniques:
How do I Chip:
1. Bring your feet close together about a foot apart. 2. Gently shift your weight to your forward foot or the left foot for right handed golfer and right foot for the left handed golfer. 3. You must be able to lift your back foot right off the ground. 4. Now take a breath and keep your hands ahead of the ball. 5. Make a short back stroke and follow through. 6. Never move your legs and upper body during the practice. Just move your arms and shoulders 7. Never break your wrists while chipping as it will cause 'skul' of ball, subsequently resulting in little lifting of ball.
Which club do I use?
1. For an accurate chipping, you need to make the ball roll down the green, rather than fly it though the air. 2. Choosing a correct golf club will make things easier for you. For pitching wedge clubs, the ball will roll one foot for every foot of the club. 3. 9 Iron - for every foot in the air it will roll approximately 2 feet. 4. 8 Iron - for every foot in the air it will roll approximately 3 feet. 5. 7 Iron - for every foot in the air it will roll approximately 4 feet.
As an example, let us say you're just 4 feet off the edge of the green and the pin 4 feet away. Now, you must choose a pitching wedge for chipping. Attempt to make the ball land past the fringe on the edge of the green, and make the ball roll sweetly the rest of the way to the pin. The proper selection of the gold club depends on speed of the green and on the gradient of the green.
How do I create my chipping drill?
1. When chipping the ball, you must get the ball in air, just past the edge of the green and make it roll the rest of the way to the pin. 2. Practice controlling the distance by setting up a target in your backyard. Now start landing the ball on the target initially from about 3 feet. 3. When you make 5 balls in a row land on your target, move back 1 foot and start again.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
2007 World Series of Poker Payouts
Here are the payouts for this year's world series of poker being played at the Rio Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas.
The winner will receive $8.25 million, and all the final table participants are guaranteed to make at least $525,934.
1. $8,250,000
2. $4,840,981
3. $3,048,025
4. $1,852,721
5. $1,255,069
6. $956,243
7. $705,229
8. $585,699
9. $525,934
Last year, if you remember, the entire final table made at least $1 million. Due to the big decrease in players this year, the pool isn't as big so to become an instant millionaire, you have to be in the top 5.
The winner will receive $8.25 million, and all the final table participants are guaranteed to make at least $525,934.
1. $8,250,000
2. $4,840,981
3. $3,048,025
4. $1,852,721
5. $1,255,069
6. $956,243
7. $705,229
8. $585,699
9. $525,934
Last year, if you remember, the entire final table made at least $1 million. Due to the big decrease in players this year, the pool isn't as big so to become an instant millionaire, you have to be in the top 5.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Golf: Chipping Stroke
Chipping Stroke
The chipping motion is similar to the putting stroke. Keep weight left, wrists firm and in front of clubhead. The goal is to get the ball on the green as soon as possible, rolling toward the hole. With the ball back in your stance take a short backswing with no wrist movement. Make a descending blow and brush the ball from the turf. Maintain flex in your knees at all times. The follow through should always be longer than the backswing. The stroke is dominated by the left arm. The right hand/forearm does not cross or roll over the left.
Purpose
1. To understand the mechanics of the chip shot. Chipping requires a slow tempo and a crisp swing. Stand close to the ball for a more direct swing path. Keep your weight left, body leaning slightly left, with hands ahead of the ball. Chipping is mostly an arm movement. You are trying to brush or sweep the grass, hitting through the ball. Your left arm will dominate the shot. Your arms and wrists work as one unit. Keep your lower body action to a minimum. Grip down slightly for the short chips will give you more feel (control) because your hands are closer to the ball.
2. To understand the limited role of the lower body in executing chip shots. Lower body movement is extremely limited in the chip shot. However, there is movement. Chipping is all upper body, right up to the point of impact, then the right knee leans in, bending and moving forward down the target line. Do not force this movement. It is natural and barely noticeable. Your hands are still ahead of the ball at impact and the left arm leads the way.
Do.s and Don.ts
Always chip to a target (landing spot). It is your intermediate target where the ball flight ends and the roll begins.
The chipping motion is similar to the putting stroke. Keep weight left, wrists firm and in front of clubhead. The goal is to get the ball on the green as soon as possible, rolling toward the hole. With the ball back in your stance take a short backswing with no wrist movement. Make a descending blow and brush the ball from the turf. Maintain flex in your knees at all times. The follow through should always be longer than the backswing. The stroke is dominated by the left arm. The right hand/forearm does not cross or roll over the left.
Purpose
1. To understand the mechanics of the chip shot. Chipping requires a slow tempo and a crisp swing. Stand close to the ball for a more direct swing path. Keep your weight left, body leaning slightly left, with hands ahead of the ball. Chipping is mostly an arm movement. You are trying to brush or sweep the grass, hitting through the ball. Your left arm will dominate the shot. Your arms and wrists work as one unit. Keep your lower body action to a minimum. Grip down slightly for the short chips will give you more feel (control) because your hands are closer to the ball.
2. To understand the limited role of the lower body in executing chip shots. Lower body movement is extremely limited in the chip shot. However, there is movement. Chipping is all upper body, right up to the point of impact, then the right knee leans in, bending and moving forward down the target line. Do not force this movement. It is natural and barely noticeable. Your hands are still ahead of the ball at impact and the left arm leads the way.
Do.s and Don.ts
Always chip to a target (landing spot). It is your intermediate target where the ball flight ends and the roll begins.
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