Consumers Most Wanted - 2006

Guess it's inevitable living in LA that cars take on a greater role in your life. I've never seen a car as anything more than a means of transportation, but my car, old breaking down too often lately piece of shit that it is, has become an extension of my personal space, and has even been used as a woodshop (see above). So I've subscribed to a couple car blogs, and actually took this survey. Oh, and one last thing, you know the Toyota Prius is the "Most Significant Vehicle of the Year". It has shown that a fuel efficient vehicle sold at a premium can be commercially viable, signals what I hope is the beginning of the death of the fucking SUV, and opens up the market to European style vehicles like the Honda Fit (on my short list for next car).

Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis

makes sense that it would translate into a good video game. it's an extremely individual, intensely mentally focused and physically fast paced. It's also got great ebb and flow in its rhythm. and there's just so much variability between shots with such precise control over speed, spin and placement.

i've been sticking with it, going to class every monday evening, drilling with the ball machine once or twice during the week, and playing competitive games on saturday. i've still got a long ways to go, but now that i'm finally learning correct form and have a good coach progress is rapid. can't wait to learn a proper "loop" shot!

A List Apart: Articles: In Search of the Holy Grail

Snapshot: "Many articles have been written on the grail, and several good templates exist. However, all the existing solutions involve sacrifices: proper source order, full-width footers, and lean markup are the usual compromises made in pursuit of this elusive layout."