numura jellyfishWednesday, September 22, 2010
Debut Valentino Rossi dengan Ducati
Valentino Rossi akan melakukan debutnya bersama Ducati di arena MotoGP pada 20 Maret 2011 di Qatar. Setelah itu, para fans setia "The Doctor" di Eropa akan melihat aksi pembalap Italia tersebut bersama "Si Merah" pada 3 April saat GP Spanyol di Jerez. Ajang ini akan menjadi awal balapan di "Benua Biru".Kalender MotoGP 2011 akan diluncurkan pada pekan ini setelah ada perubahan terakhir yang
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Braylon's New Number Is 0.16
By Tony Mangia
JETS WON'T BENCH RECEIVER ON SUNDAY
Leave it to the New York Jets to pile on the controversy. Once again the Hard Knocks reality show boobs set the standard for all the things that are wrong in sports. The obscenity-spewing head coach, Rex Ryan, said Braylon Edwards--who was busted yesterday for drunk driving will suit up for Sunday's big clash with division rivals, the Miami Dolphins. Ryan then added that the sauced-up receiver will begin the game sitting on the bench. That's what I call meting out punishment.
Yesterday, the tanked-up former-All-Pro was pulled over on the west side of Manhattan at 4:45 in the morning for having illegally tinted windows. Arresting officers said Edwards reeked of alcohol and slurred his words. He was charged with drunk driving for taking the wheel of his Range Rover with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system. Edwards' celebratory taunting call after catching a TD pass on Sunday was many drinks ago and it would be light spanking compared to the trouble he has now.
Edwards was headed home with four passengers including teammates D'Brickshaw Ferguson and Vernon Gholston after a poker fundraiser hosted by teammate Jerricho Cotchety. Cops said he blew a 0.16 on the breathalyzer and told them he "had a couple of drinks," then asked if he could, "Just leave the car and take a cab and go home?"
Edwards and his fellow Jets started the evening eight hours earlier and had the the availability of a free team car service that could take them all home--safely. Edwards said he took his final drink at "last call" and made the decision to drive himself--putting lives at risk.
It is not the first time the troublesome receiver has crossed the line with his teams or the law. Edwards has blown off coaches meetings, been ticketed for speeding at 120 m.p.h., and, last year, assaulted a friend of LeBron James outside a Cleveland nightclub. He is currently on probation for that aggravated assault charge. In a tragic episode--and coincidence--just a year and a half ago, Edwards ran up a $3,400 bar bill drinking with teammate Donte Stallworth who later that day ran down and killed a pedestrian and was charged with DWI. I guess Edwards didn't get the message from that one.
The Jets slap on the wrist is just another example of coddled athletes at it's worst. Jets' GM, Mike Tannenbaum said, "He will not start," like it's a stint in Alcatraz. The Jets are using a feather duster instead of the cane. Could it have something to do with the early season match-up with the 2-0 Dolphins or maybe they recall how last season's Giants team lost their receiving ace, Plaxico Burress, and it reversed a promising season?
Whatever the reason for the lax punishment, it seems like the Jets management and the owner, Woody Johnson, himself would be more cognizant of substance abusers. Johnson's flesh and blood daughter, Casey, battled substance and alcohol related problems for years. The "disinherited" daughter, whose death last year at age 30 was attributed to other physical reasons, might have been a precedent of how Johnson copes with family situations. The Jets already have substance abusers Santonio Holmes--the real number one receiver-- and Shaun Eliot--already sitting out for failed drug tests--and a laundry list of adversity and dysfunctions to overcome.
The NFL policies deem that it cannot suspend Edwards and the mild punishment meted out by the Jets doesn't really seem to take a stand against dangerous behavior or set any kind of example.
Edwards, another Jet with an overload of baggage was released from police custody in his "One Love" tee-shirt and a boilerplate apology to his "coaches, teammates and fans." Its lucky that this wide-receiver didn't slant right driving down 12th Avenue while trying to go post the other morning. There could have been five dead bodies--maybe more. At least Plaxico Burress only shot himself.
JETS WON'T BENCH RECEIVER ON SUNDAY
Leave it to the New York Jets to pile on the controversy. Once again the Hard Knocks reality show boobs set the standard for all the things that are wrong in sports. The obscenity-spewing head coach, Rex Ryan, said Braylon Edwards--who was busted yesterday for drunk driving will suit up for Sunday's big clash with division rivals, the Miami Dolphins. Ryan then added that the sauced-up receiver will begin the game sitting on the bench. That's what I call meting out punishment.
Yesterday, the tanked-up former-All-Pro was pulled over on the west side of Manhattan at 4:45 in the morning for having illegally tinted windows. Arresting officers said Edwards reeked of alcohol and slurred his words. He was charged with drunk driving for taking the wheel of his Range Rover with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system. Edwards' celebratory taunting call after catching a TD pass on Sunday was many drinks ago and it would be light spanking compared to the trouble he has now.
Edwards was headed home with four passengers including teammates D'Brickshaw Ferguson and Vernon Gholston after a poker fundraiser hosted by teammate Jerricho Cotchety. Cops said he blew a 0.16 on the breathalyzer and told them he "had a couple of drinks," then asked if he could, "Just leave the car and take a cab and go home?"
Edwards and his fellow Jets started the evening eight hours earlier and had the the availability of a free team car service that could take them all home--safely. Edwards said he took his final drink at "last call" and made the decision to drive himself--putting lives at risk.
It is not the first time the troublesome receiver has crossed the line with his teams or the law. Edwards has blown off coaches meetings, been ticketed for speeding at 120 m.p.h., and, last year, assaulted a friend of LeBron James outside a Cleveland nightclub. He is currently on probation for that aggravated assault charge. In a tragic episode--and coincidence--just a year and a half ago, Edwards ran up a $3,400 bar bill drinking with teammate Donte Stallworth who later that day ran down and killed a pedestrian and was charged with DWI. I guess Edwards didn't get the message from that one.
The Jets slap on the wrist is just another example of coddled athletes at it's worst. Jets' GM, Mike Tannenbaum said, "He will not start," like it's a stint in Alcatraz. The Jets are using a feather duster instead of the cane. Could it have something to do with the early season match-up with the 2-0 Dolphins or maybe they recall how last season's Giants team lost their receiving ace, Plaxico Burress, and it reversed a promising season?
Whatever the reason for the lax punishment, it seems like the Jets management and the owner, Woody Johnson, himself would be more cognizant of substance abusers. Johnson's flesh and blood daughter, Casey, battled substance and alcohol related problems for years. The "disinherited" daughter, whose death last year at age 30 was attributed to other physical reasons, might have been a precedent of how Johnson copes with family situations. The Jets already have substance abusers Santonio Holmes--the real number one receiver-- and Shaun Eliot--already sitting out for failed drug tests--and a laundry list of adversity and dysfunctions to overcome.
The NFL policies deem that it cannot suspend Edwards and the mild punishment meted out by the Jets doesn't really seem to take a stand against dangerous behavior or set any kind of example.
Edwards, another Jet with an overload of baggage was released from police custody in his "One Love" tee-shirt and a boilerplate apology to his "coaches, teammates and fans." Its lucky that this wide-receiver didn't slant right driving down 12th Avenue while trying to go post the other morning. There could have been five dead bodies--maybe more. At least Plaxico Burress only shot himself.
"Fanny" Of The Week: Ines Sainz
After months of deliberating I decided to unveil a new feature. It's the "fanny" of the week. Just don't blast me as another woman degrading, chauvanistic male. Fellas, tell me what you think. Ladies are welcome to leave their opinion as well. The first entry is the Mexican sports reporter Ines Sainz. I'm pretty sure you've heard of her recently.
I can see why Jets players were throwing the ball her way and hootin' and hollerin' all over the place.
Torre Would Be A Fool To Take The Mets Job
After going back to New York for the Steinbrenner ceremony, soon to be former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, Joe Torre hinted about the New York Mets job.You know the rumors started swirling. He was linked to the job by various news reports. Then he came on WFAN and talked his previous stint as Mets manager back in the late 70s. Ahhh, longing to go back to the city where you had your greatest success. There is one problem. The Mets are currently managed by Jerry Manuel. Although, I don't think he'll last beyond this season.
If I'm Torre, I just go on and retire. You have your rings and you'll be remembered more for your time as Yankees manager than anywhere else you've been. Who actually remembers that you managed the Mets, Cardinals, or Braves. Ok, i do. But not the casual baseball fan. He might seem like a good fit for the Mets job, but I wouldn't touch it. Your leaving a dysfunctional Dodgers organization for the Mets,who sign high riced players that underacheive once they hit Queens. The Mets haven't been the same since they blew the late season lead to the Phillies.
My advice,ride out into the sunset Joe and leave well enough alone.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
PAK BEYE DAN POLITIKNYA | Tetralogi Sisi Lain SBY
Sukses pada buku pertamanya yang berjudul Pak Beye dan Istananya, Selasa (21/9/2010), buku kedua dari seri Tetralogi Sisi Lain SBY karya wartawan Kompas, Antonius Wisnu Nugroho, diluncurkan. Judulnya, Pak Beye dan Politiknya.Buku Pak Beye dan Politiknya memang mengungkap banyak cerita ringan seputar kegiatan politik presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), khususnya selama musim kampanye 2009
Au Yeung Ping Chi: Melepas Kepergian Orang Terkasih Dengan Lebih Bergaya
Dalam budaya Cina, mereka menghormati orang yang sudah mati dengan mempersembahkan replika (baca: perwakilan) barang-barang kesukaan mereka semasa hidup yang di bakar di dekat makam, dengan harapan akan sampai di alam baka dan diterima oleh arwah orang yang meninggal. Yang paling umum berbentuk uang hingga rumah dan jembatan kertas.
Tapi yang satu ini, lebih unik lagi.
Di toko sempit Patung Kertas Bo Wah, seorang pria membungkuk diatas sepotong tebal kertas, dengan teliti memotong bentuk bingkai kacamata Wayfarer. Sang pengrajin, Au Yeung Ping Chi, mengambil alih usaha ayahnya dan mengubah kerajinan tangan kuno itu dengan membut versi seperti-nyata dari barang-barang trendi seperti iPhone, tas tangan Gucci, dengan hanya sekedar kertas berwarna dan lem.
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| Bersama ayah yang juga pengrajin patung kertas |
Patung kertasnya adalah favorit para keluarga malang yang kehilangan anggota keluarga muda.
Au Yeung Ping Chi mulai membantu di toko ayahnya setelah lulus dari sekolah desain sekitar sepuluh tahun lalu.
"Kreasi patung kertas pertamaku adalah sebuah mesin dansa. Terjual HK$300, yang merupakan jumlah yang besar. Aku pun membuat patung kertas untuk orang-orang muda sejak itu," katanya.
Au Yeung membuat inovasi dalam industri yang biasanya dijalankan pengrajin yang sudah tua ini dan membuat desain yang sama selama 70 tahun. Di saat yang sama, pasokan patung kertas yang lebih murah dan diproduksi massal dari daratan Cina membuat pengusaha lokal sulit bersaing. Au Yeung memperkirakan ada lebih sedikit dari 100 pengrajin yang tersisa di Hong Kong.
"Membuat patung kertas membutuhkan banyak waktu dan kesabaran; sulit menarik orang muda untuk melakukannya," katanya.
Karyanya mendapat permintaan besar di kalangan usia menengah hingga anak-anak yang meninggal dalam usia muda. "Kadang cerita-cerita mereka menyayat hati dan kadang aku sudah kebas dengan mereka. Aku berusaha untuk tidak ikut campur," kata Au Yeung. "Membuat patung kertas dari barang-barang trendi membuat kematian jadi berkurang kengeriannya." Desain yang paling banyak diminta adalah kamera, video game dan tas-tas bermerek, yang mana merupakan hasrat terbesar anak-anak Hong Kong saat hidup.
Beberapa proyek sulit bagi Au Yeung untuk melupakan, seperti pasangan pengantin kertas berpakaian pengantin tradisional Cina, supaya pasangan yang mati muda bisa menikah di alam baka. Belakangan, dia menyelesaikan sepasang belati bagi orangtua muda yang berkabung atas meninggalnya putri mereka.
Dalam sepuluh tahun menjalani bisnis ini, Au Yeung cuma memiliki satu pesanan yang tidak bisa ia penuhi: sebuah payung yang dapat ditarik-masuk.
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| Rancangan payung yang belum berhasil dibuat |
"Aku ingin membuat yang bisa benar-benar mengembang dan ditarik lagi, tapi aku tidak bisa mengerjakannya dengan benar. Setiap kali aku coba membukanya payung kertas itu rusak," katanya. Dia sampai membeli payung sungguhan dan memeretelinya untuk mempelajari cara kerjanya. Dia masih belum menyerah.
Masing-masing karyanya memakan waktu berjam-jam untuk penelitian dan penyelesaian. Begitu dijual, pelanggan membawanya ke makam dan membakarnya menjadi abu dalam hitungan detik. Au Yeung mengucapkan salam perpisahan khusus dengan memotret masing-masing dari mereka. "Aku harus mengingatkan diriku bahwa mereka dimaksudkan untuk digunakan orang di alam baka," katanya.
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