Technorati tells the truth about my blog, that it really sucks big time and has virtually no traffic.
I learnt about technorati's existence probably a few months back, I guess that says how tech not savvy I am. Anyway, I was wandering on the Web and I did a vanity search on Technorati and it dutifully informed me, without sugarcoating anything, that my blog ranks 1,050,117. And to my biggest surprise, I got one inbound link, which is totally unexpected.
My blog ranking pretty much reflects my own existence. It doesn't matter to the whole world but I have my own fun.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Superman Returns
So I am going to check out Superman Returns tonight, one day ahead of the June 28 release date. Thanks Mei.
This summer we have 2 leading men in tights, Superman in Superman Returns and Nacho in Nacho Libre, which stars Jack Black as Nacho. I have a weakness for funny guys, except Adam Sandler whose brand of humor I don't get and hence fail to appreciate. Apparently, Adam Sandler's brand of humor really does wonder in the box office.
The Devil Wears Prada seems promising. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep on a story based on the same name novel allegedly or not so allegedly based on the author Lauren Weisberger working experience as an intern/assistant(?) for US Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
UPDATE:
Superman Returns
I enjoyed Superman Returns. What made the experience enjoyable was I got free ticket, finger foods, candy, beverages, and pop-corn.
The movie itself is not bad either.
To quote the director, it's really a "chick flick." If you look for some hand to hand combat or a fair amount of violence, you have to look elsewhere. What it is is about unrequited love, gasp, I can't believe I even say that. Some critics go on to say that Superman is gay, not that there is anything wrong with it, but I think that's really a stretch, and it says something more about the critics than the movie itself. Personally, I don't see any religious reference either. But then again, I didn't see Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ." or myself a religious expert.
I think director Bryant Singer did a very good job to tell a story. The special effect is good and not overbearing. Brandon Routh is plain good looking albeit mildly boring and hence I consider him good Superman material. The ending is a bit unsatisfactory but overall I think it's a good movie.
Also, both Jimmy from Daily Planet and Lex Luthor shoot Nikon. When Lex was in the musuem, he was carrying a Nikon D2 something, though I really didn't see him shooting with it. And Jimmy, Kent Clark's co worker was seen actually shooting with a Nikon D2 something. Probably D2Xs, D2X, D2Hs, or D2H. Sorry, in the world of Metropolis, people don't shoot Canon, though in the real world, the opposite seems to be true. And Lois Lane's choice of vehicle was an Audi SUV.
Discovery is going to launch in Florida this Saturday, Superman, are you ready? Hope NASA got it covered this time.
For who: People who love Superman or people who enjoy a good story.
Not for: People who only love senseless violence and hand to hand combat.
For children: Over eight years old or any children who have attention span of more than 2.5 hours, factor in the previews, make it 3 hours. Younger children may get upset when Superman got beat up or appeared to be fatally injured.
Adult situation: Is there any? None. Okay, maybe when Superman and Lois Lane tried to kiss.
Violence: Mild violence with no blood. A villian killed by a grand piano, off camera. Younger children may get upset with certain scenes when Superman got beat up and appeared to be fatally injured.
Disclosure: I am not a Superman fan. I am middle-aged. I grew up knowing Ultraman as superman, not knowing there is really a Superman until perhaps a bit later in my life.
Read what the real critic says here and here.
This summer we have 2 leading men in tights, Superman in Superman Returns and Nacho in Nacho Libre, which stars Jack Black as Nacho. I have a weakness for funny guys, except Adam Sandler whose brand of humor I don't get and hence fail to appreciate. Apparently, Adam Sandler's brand of humor really does wonder in the box office.
The Devil Wears Prada seems promising. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep on a story based on the same name novel allegedly or not so allegedly based on the author Lauren Weisberger working experience as an intern/assistant(?) for US Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
UPDATE:
Superman Returns
I enjoyed Superman Returns. What made the experience enjoyable was I got free ticket, finger foods, candy, beverages, and pop-corn.
The movie itself is not bad either.
To quote the director, it's really a "chick flick." If you look for some hand to hand combat or a fair amount of violence, you have to look elsewhere. What it is is about unrequited love, gasp, I can't believe I even say that. Some critics go on to say that Superman is gay, not that there is anything wrong with it, but I think that's really a stretch, and it says something more about the critics than the movie itself. Personally, I don't see any religious reference either. But then again, I didn't see Mel Gibson's "The Passion of Christ." or myself a religious expert.
I think director Bryant Singer did a very good job to tell a story. The special effect is good and not overbearing. Brandon Routh is plain good looking albeit mildly boring and hence I consider him good Superman material. The ending is a bit unsatisfactory but overall I think it's a good movie.
Also, both Jimmy from Daily Planet and Lex Luthor shoot Nikon. When Lex was in the musuem, he was carrying a Nikon D2 something, though I really didn't see him shooting with it. And Jimmy, Kent Clark's co worker was seen actually shooting with a Nikon D2 something. Probably D2Xs, D2X, D2Hs, or D2H. Sorry, in the world of Metropolis, people don't shoot Canon, though in the real world, the opposite seems to be true. And Lois Lane's choice of vehicle was an Audi SUV.
Discovery is going to launch in Florida this Saturday, Superman, are you ready? Hope NASA got it covered this time.
For who: People who love Superman or people who enjoy a good story.
Not for: People who only love senseless violence and hand to hand combat.
For children: Over eight years old or any children who have attention span of more than 2.5 hours, factor in the previews, make it 3 hours. Younger children may get upset when Superman got beat up or appeared to be fatally injured.
Adult situation: Is there any? None. Okay, maybe when Superman and Lois Lane tried to kiss.
Violence: Mild violence with no blood. A villian killed by a grand piano, off camera. Younger children may get upset with certain scenes when Superman got beat up and appeared to be fatally injured.
Disclosure: I am not a Superman fan. I am middle-aged. I grew up knowing Ultraman as superman, not knowing there is really a Superman until perhaps a bit later in my life.
Read what the real critic says here and here.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Beckham can still Bend it like Beckham
Beckham gave England a one to nothing lead against Ecuado. And went on to win the game with this only one goal. The game was a total bore.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Reuters Headlines
Morgan Stanley earnings more than double.
Last week, it was like Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns. No wonder last year, Wall Street handed out 21 billion in bonus.
I am in the wrong industry.
Last week, it was like Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns. No wonder last year, Wall Street handed out 21 billion in bonus.
I am in the wrong industry.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Breaking: NBA Final, Miami Heat won
Miami Heat, the NBA champion beat Dallas Mavericks 95-92. O'neal and coach Riley carried the Miami Heat to the NBA final and won it. Alonzo Mourning got his ring, finally.
MIA 93
DAL 90
26.2 Minutes remaining ...
MIA leads 3-2
MIA 93
DAL 90
26.2 Minutes remaining ...
MIA leads 3-2
Breaking: Welcome to New York ...
Reader's Digest, magazine choice of your dentist office, just found out what we New Yorkers always knew, we are courteous of all.
Holding door for people, checked.
Picking up dropped papers, checked.
Saying thanks, checked.
Other city dwellers, shame on you, shame on you.
Other New York related overheards ...
Welcome to New York, Now get the fuck out of here...
Tourist: Excuse me, but do you know how I can get to Penn station?
Woman in camo: Do I look like a fucking tour guide?
Tourist: Now that's what I came to New York to find!
Holding door for people, checked.
Picking up dropped papers, checked.
Saying thanks, checked.
Other city dwellers, shame on you, shame on you.
Other New York related overheards ...
Welcome to New York, Now get the fuck out of here...
Tourist: Excuse me, but do you know how I can get to Penn station?
Woman in camo: Do I look like a fucking tour guide?
Tourist: Now that's what I came to New York to find!
--5th & 82nd
Simpsons Guest Star touring
Simpsons guest-star Stephen Hawking is touring China, making his round in Hong Kong and Beijing. Besides guest-starring in Simpsons, he moonlights in astrophysics and writes about blackholes.
Here is a very brief video footage at YouTube. The video and audio is remarkably good. I do mean his synthesized speech.
The video made no mention of his Simpsons appearances. Bummer.
Here is a very brief video footage at YouTube. The video and audio is remarkably good. I do mean his synthesized speech.
The video made no mention of his Simpsons appearances. Bummer.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Science Questions for 4-6 year olds
Which parts of your body are made of cartilage?
What is the name of the smallest shark?
What do you call a baby shark?
What is the name of the smallest shark?
What do you call a baby shark?
The Joy of Simple Toy
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Originally uploaded by rnj97.
This is something even I can enjoy playing. This is I guess a handheld pinball machine. But the mechanism is not perfect, actually far from it. And the tiny beads sometimes got stuck between the sidewalls and the hitting arm. But the kids really don't mind, they just play the way they want to play it. And yes, I make up my own play rules too.
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