Superfluous Rants

[College Humor]

A much needed victory for Liverpool this morning especially with all the pressure on Rafa following the poor run in the past few weeks.

• Liverpool has now beaten ManUre in 3 consecutive EPL games. :-D :-D :-D
• Torres’ goal is a reminder of why he is the number one striker in the world today  and how fortunate we are to have him play for us.
• Not surprised at the fact that Old man Ferguson is lashing out at the referees. Of course, we all know ManYoo are never outplayed…its always the referees that conspire against them.
• Owen’s ineffectiveness proved why Rafa didn’t sign him in the summer.
• Carragher is a monster and no way in hell is he done.
• Vidic is such a pest.
• Lucas had a very good game, for a change.
• Reina’s marathon run to celebrate Ngog’s goal at the end sums up how much this victory means for the team.

 

[18 minute Highlights]

How about this for a cross promotion. Burger King in Japan is selling a limited time only sandwich called the Windows 7 Whopper to commemorate the launch of Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7. It is your typical whopper but with 7 patties! That's right, SEVEN artery-clogging-calorie-laden-yet-so-delicious flame broiled patties

The Whopper 7 will sell for a special price of ¥777 (about $8.50) for the first 30 customers each day and then for the normal price which is ¥1,450 (about $17.10).
However, it will only be around for a week…7 days!
Microsoft has got it right. Apple can have their hippies, trendies, and artsy fartsies with their eco friendly computers, fashionable accessories and what not. Microsoft caters to the true nerd that still lives in his mommy’s basement, plays WOW 24/7 and LOVES his fast food.
Now if there is going to be a youtube video with the PC guy downing 7 of this monstrosity, I am definitely upgrading my system!

[Electronista]

Will anything go right for Liverpool this season :-(

4 losses in a row with ManYoo coming to Anfield this sunday :-S

This morning’s Metro had an interesting article about Quebec City proposing to build an  NHL sized arena. The plan for an 18,000 seat, $400-million arena was unveiled yesterday by the Mayor and obviously the first thought that comes to mind is that of the Nordiques. Does this mean Canada will finally get its seventh franchise? Is this the reason why Bettman was so reluctant on Balsilie buying up the Coyotes and moving them to Hamilton? (Never mind the bullies at Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment)
Or is it just a ploy for the mayor to be re-elected?
Either ways the proposal for the arena has been well received by several MP and MPPs  and there are also talks of a possible Quebec City bid for the 2022 Olympics.
The original Nordiques played in Quebec City for 23 years before relocating to Colorado in 1995, where they still play today as the Colorado Avalanche.

[Globe & Mail]

**Leafs trivia** (because the world of hockey revolves around Toronto)
Mats Sundin was drafted first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989!

Every child in a primary school in Uruguay now has a laptop due to the country’s participation in the One Laptop Per Child program. “Plan Ceibal” (Education Connect) has introduced the world of computers and internet for the first time to many families across Uruguay and the initiative only cost the country less than 5% of its entire education budget! Amazing.

One Laptop Per Child  (OLPC) is a non-profit organization set  up by internet pioneer Nicholas Negroponte. Their mission statement found on the official website states:

To create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. When children have access to this type of tool they get engaged in their own education. They learn, share, create, and collaborate. They become connected to each other, to the world and to a brighter future.

One can participate by donating laptops at Amazon, host fundraisers, help at OLPC pilots or simply by spreading the word about the project to friends and family.

[BBC News] | [One Laptop Per Child]

My brother is on the :28 second mark.

So this is what Heroes has resorted to. A girl on girl kiss, that too with the lamest most annoying character on the show.

Ratings have been steadily dropping since the first season and for a good reason too. Crappy writing, stupid unimaginative storylines, claire this claire that…,character flip flopping,  soon the show will find itself in Smallville territory. I refuse to watch this show anymore and I am ashamed I even watched this crap after the first season. This show is an insult to every comic book/superhero fan out there.

[SuperHero Hype]

I wasn’t too sure when it was first reported that Seth Rogen was going to be TGH but after seeing the picture below some of my doubts have been laid to rest. If anything else, you gotta give it to him for looking the part. I am hoping this doesn’t suck. The Green Hornet is being directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Be Kind Rewind) and also stars Cameron Diaz and Jay Chou as Kato. The tentative release date is 22 December 2010.

[Aint’ it Cool]

Looks like Telus and Bell’s joint venture into  the GSM market will officially kick off tomorrow or Wednesday and rumour has it that the iPhone will be the launch device for both the carriers. The iPhone has been exclusive to the Rogers network since its launch in 2007.
As much as I loathe the iPhone, I feel this is a very smart move by Telus and Bell due to the popularity of the device. This will also mark the beginning of the great make over in the Canadian wireless market that we have been anticipating for a while. With the launch of WIND Mobile, Dave Wireless and Public Mobile  just around the corner, look for the existing 3 players to offer more and more retention plans, HUP offers and promotions.

Read more at [Globe & Mail]

Update (6/10): It’s official now. Bell and Telus will start offering the iPhone 3G and 3GS starting November for their brand new spanking HSPA network.
[Bell] [Telus]

Time is on your hand…literally, thanks to designer Alex Kurovets’ concept watch. It uses a laser mounted inside the wrist band and angled over the flat part of the wrist to reveal digital time. Sick!



More at  [Yanko Design]

The picture above, "Rendezvous on top of a cliff", was taken by my friend Maliha. Click on it above to do the picture full justice, its very beautiful!
There are more cool "amateur" photography by her at her photoblog at http://freewayfoto.com/
You can also read her regular blog at http://malihas-confetti.blogspot.com/