Fulham down Liverpool, 3-1, as the American Clint Dempsey nets the dagger to finish Rafa Benitiz's team off. Despite Fernando Torres' say in the matter, Liverpool find themselves in poor position this week, yet again.
Jozy saw some significant playing time off the bench for Hull in a losing effort, 2-0, to Burnley. Altidore hasn't been getting many, so he must capitalize on all chances he gets.
The teams from London looked formidable once more. Arsenal and Chelsea cruise. Cristiano Ronaldo talks of re-kindling his partnership with deadly finisher and ex-mate, Wayne Rooney, in the Galactico's white jersey.
Landon Donovan has his chance of etching his name into the history books of American soccer as the Galaxy face their Super Classico rivals, Chivas USA, in the first leg of the MLS playoffs.
31 October 2009
26 September 2009
U.S. Players Abroad To Watch This Weekend:
Altidore, Dempsey, & Howard
Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore both have giant windows of opportunity in their young careers that will open come this weekend's EPL action. Dempsey's Fulham team is scheduled to play a fired-up Arsenal team (no thanks to Emanuel Adebayjor) and Hull City will need a strong effort from Jozy and his teammates to knock off Liverpool. The two strikers each scored for the U.S. in the important victory against El Salvador on September 5th. These two boys are the cream of the crop when it comes to the American offense, and they need to stay that way come next Summer.
If Jozy Altidore gets the start against Liverpool this weekend, he must capitalize. Altidore needs to play 90 minutes of focused, fast-paced, aggressive soccer. Torres, Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt and Co. have been on point since their opening weeks' grievances so this is a great opportunity for Jozy to establish his reputation on the world stage. A goal or a few goals against one of the Big Four teams would definitely impact his mental play in preparation for the World Cup in a big way!
Dempsey has already turned heads under the gaze of the international soccer community with his performance in the Confederations Cup this past Spring. Not only must he keep finding the back of the net, but his speed and passing need to be sharp tools in his own arsenal against the Gunners. Perhaps their consistent attention in the media as of late (with Robin Van Persie now chipping his two cents into the diving discussion) will yield inconsistencies in their match play. There's no hiding their concerns about their play against both Manchester powerhouses earlier this season.
Back to back clean sheets by Tim Howard for an Everton team that seems to still be finding their stride is a possibility this weekend as well. Howard did not look as sharp as usual in the most recent World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago, having been bailed out by the woodwork on one occasion and suffering some miscues in the back at times. Tim is a confident, experienced keeper who takes pride in America's reputation for good play at this position that has developed over the last few years. I think he'll respond with a strong showing.
Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore both have giant windows of opportunity in their young careers that will open come this weekend's EPL action. Dempsey's Fulham team is scheduled to play a fired-up Arsenal team (no thanks to Emanuel Adebayjor) and Hull City will need a strong effort from Jozy and his teammates to knock off Liverpool. The two strikers each scored for the U.S. in the important victory against El Salvador on September 5th. These two boys are the cream of the crop when it comes to the American offense, and they need to stay that way come next Summer.
If Jozy Altidore gets the start against Liverpool this weekend, he must capitalize. Altidore needs to play 90 minutes of focused, fast-paced, aggressive soccer. Torres, Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt and Co. have been on point since their opening weeks' grievances so this is a great opportunity for Jozy to establish his reputation on the world stage. A goal or a few goals against one of the Big Four teams would definitely impact his mental play in preparation for the World Cup in a big way!
Dempsey has already turned heads under the gaze of the international soccer community with his performance in the Confederations Cup this past Spring. Not only must he keep finding the back of the net, but his speed and passing need to be sharp tools in his own arsenal against the Gunners. Perhaps their consistent attention in the media as of late (with Robin Van Persie now chipping his two cents into the diving discussion) will yield inconsistencies in their match play. There's no hiding their concerns about their play against both Manchester powerhouses earlier this season.
Back to back clean sheets by Tim Howard for an Everton team that seems to still be finding their stride is a possibility this weekend as well. Howard did not look as sharp as usual in the most recent World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago, having been bailed out by the woodwork on one occasion and suffering some miscues in the back at times. Tim is a confident, experienced keeper who takes pride in America's reputation for good play at this position that has developed over the last few years. I think he'll respond with a strong showing.
25 September 2009
Barca! Barca!
I thought I'd seen the real golden stuff, the real beautiful futbol last year when Samuel Eto'o was the point man in the attacking greatness that propelled Barcelona to hoist the cup of Champs. But this stuff I'm seeing, so EARLY on to boot, has been special. La Liga has kicked off and it proves to be a record smashing affair this year.
No slight to Eto'o, but with the addition of Ibrahimovich, Barcelona look like they are on another planet. And so far, their opponents haven't even shown that they possess the advanced mechanics needed to fly to said planet and show up at game time!
Messi looks like he never wants to go back to Argentina again. I believe he has officially just signed a record-breaking 4o0 year deal to live and die in the Catalan Giants colors. Xavi looked pretty comfortable in the captain's armband last match, a new role for him.
I don't even think what Dani Alves keeps doing to the ball every time he steps up to take a free kick should be legal. FIFA needs to get that boy's striking foot checked for surgical implants and cyborg technology. The Brazilian is giving the kids in the streets of Juazeiro yet another reason to Samba (like they even needed one).
Titi Henry- what more can possibly be said about this footballer? He's a class act, through and through. Henry seems to be settling quite nicely into the veteran role, teaching the young guns a degree of humility and focus that can only come from years of success. However, don't let him catch us discussing his role as one of an old wise man. He will surely be the first to point out that he seems to be reversing the aging process quite beautifully.
Can anyone step onto the pitch and give Barca the spectacular shooting match that it so desperately craves? Only former teammates C. Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney might have the chosen 10 men to back each of them up in an epic showdown to strip Barcelona of their crown.
In the meantime, joga bonito:
They look like little kids, having fun just playing football in their backyard.
No slight to Eto'o, but with the addition of Ibrahimovich, Barcelona look like they are on another planet. And so far, their opponents haven't even shown that they possess the advanced mechanics needed to fly to said planet and show up at game time!
Messi looks like he never wants to go back to Argentina again. I believe he has officially just signed a record-breaking 4o0 year deal to live and die in the Catalan Giants colors. Xavi looked pretty comfortable in the captain's armband last match, a new role for him.
I don't even think what Dani Alves keeps doing to the ball every time he steps up to take a free kick should be legal. FIFA needs to get that boy's striking foot checked for surgical implants and cyborg technology. The Brazilian is giving the kids in the streets of Juazeiro yet another reason to Samba (like they even needed one).
Titi Henry- what more can possibly be said about this footballer? He's a class act, through and through. Henry seems to be settling quite nicely into the veteran role, teaching the young guns a degree of humility and focus that can only come from years of success. However, don't let him catch us discussing his role as one of an old wise man. He will surely be the first to point out that he seems to be reversing the aging process quite beautifully.
Can anyone step onto the pitch and give Barca the spectacular shooting match that it so desperately craves? Only former teammates C. Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney might have the chosen 10 men to back each of them up in an epic showdown to strip Barcelona of their crown.
In the meantime, joga bonito:
They look like little kids, having fun just playing football in their backyard.
15 September 2009
Things that have already inspired future inspirations and inspiriators.
Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.
& go look at this one: http://sorry-im-late.com/
"If you are pure spirit, you are not matter."
11 August 2009
Making Something of Yourself requires a lot of the "Making" and a lot of the "Self"
I have a couple of videographer gigs coming up. I guess I can say that a small portion of a larger dream is being accomplished at this juncture, in so much as I mean to say that I will actually be receiving monetary compensation in exchange for duties concerning my passion in film making.
Daas Kool!
More concerts, a possible northern California trip, and a new Kamikaze Film to follow.
Good day.
Daas Kool!
More concerts, a possible northern California trip, and a new Kamikaze Film to follow.
Good day.
26 July 2009
New, you're so new.
Meeting new people is amazing. Especially in an environment that is traditionally constructed as a happy time (i.e. a wedding). It sure as shit doesn't hurt that the swell is pumping monster-sized beautiful waves right on to the beach where the wedding is taking place! Woo wee! What an amazing sight to see and hear with your eyeballs and ear-balls.
I've already met so many new friends that share the same passion about film making and storytelling that I do so my excitement is exponentially miles above the rest. It's good to know that my future move to Los Angeles will be well received by friends and compatriots of similar walk.
Tomorrow's the big day for them. I've got nothing but happiness for my lucky friends that will be getting married tomorrow.
I've already met so many new friends that share the same passion about film making and storytelling that I do so my excitement is exponentially miles above the rest. It's good to know that my future move to Los Angeles will be well received by friends and compatriots of similar walk.
Tomorrow's the big day for them. I've got nothing but happiness for my lucky friends that will be getting married tomorrow.
17 July 2009
Lookin REAL Alive
DID IT. Wrapped production on my first independent short film. Designed the press kit, DVD cover and print myself. Submitted in time to the Temecula Valley Film Festival and the Ojai/Ventura Film Festival.
Whether we get in to the festivals or not isn't my focus. Instead, I'm far too busy counting the successes, recounting the production occurrences, and cataloging all of the experience I now have in order to make an even more creatively explosive future project!
Thank you to everyone who collaborated on this project and to everyone who supported anything to do with this piece or the people that brought it to life.
Excuse me, I have to go release my exponentially compounding excitement right now.
"A moment moving too fast to endure."
Whether we get in to the festivals or not isn't my focus. Instead, I'm far too busy counting the successes, recounting the production occurrences, and cataloging all of the experience I now have in order to make an even more creatively explosive future project!
Thank you to everyone who collaborated on this project and to everyone who supported anything to do with this piece or the people that brought it to life.
Excuse me, I have to go release my exponentially compounding excitement right now.
"A moment moving too fast to endure."
09 July 2009
A Keyboard and Scoring on a Wednesday Evening
Amazing how this idea is traveling form person to person as if each imagination is connected through a string-and-tin can setup. Scoring today with our newest crew member went very well. It feels like this project is really pulling together now that the audio accompaniment can propel the cinematography. This pairing really helps drive the tone of the story being told.
This project has been amazing and I'm completely driven to see it through till the end. However, my anticipation mounts as our "Pitch Meeting" looms and a clear vision will emerge of the next project for production.
This project has been amazing and I'm completely driven to see it through till the end. However, my anticipation mounts as our "Pitch Meeting" looms and a clear vision will emerge of the next project for production.
24 June 2009
Futbol!
Today was undoubtedly an unforgettable day for the United States Men's National Soccer Team. Being matched up against the likes of Brazil and Italy in the group stage of the Confederations Cup was flooring to begin with, but making it through to the semi-final round was completely unheard-of.
The analysts have all waxed poetic on the unlikelihood of the USA matching up with the world's number one futbol power- Spain.
David Villa
Carlos Puyol
Sergio Ramos
Fernando Torres
etc., etc., etc.
The US didn't play a game of tactically sound possession and its strategy lacked aesthetic beauty, but it sure as shit got the job done! Jozy Alidore capitalized like a veteran professional early on to give the US a one goal lead. The rest of the match saw the Americans digging their heels into the defensive third, showing guts and glory as they sacrificed their bodies to block the onslaught of shots from the Spaniards.
Donovan and Dempsey hooked up for a 'right place at the right time' moment in the second half that truly made the whole thing seem real. With a two to nil cushion, the US pulled all eleven men back on defense, frustrating the likes of Pique and Xavi. Michael Bradley received an audacious Red Card for a tackle but the remaining ten men held strong, due in most part to the outstanding play of Timmy Howard between the sticks.
Go Sam's Army! Turning heads in the global futbol community and building momentum at just the right time before the World Cup.
...oh yes, I nearly forgot:
I've officially purchased my tickets for 3 matches at the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. PSYCHED!
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The analysts have all waxed poetic on the unlikelihood of the USA matching up with the world's number one futbol power- Spain.
David Villa
Carlos Puyol
Sergio Ramos
Fernando Torres
etc., etc., etc.
The US didn't play a game of tactically sound possession and its strategy lacked aesthetic beauty, but it sure as shit got the job done! Jozy Alidore capitalized like a veteran professional early on to give the US a one goal lead. The rest of the match saw the Americans digging their heels into the defensive third, showing guts and glory as they sacrificed their bodies to block the onslaught of shots from the Spaniards.
Donovan and Dempsey hooked up for a 'right place at the right time' moment in the second half that truly made the whole thing seem real. With a two to nil cushion, the US pulled all eleven men back on defense, frustrating the likes of Pique and Xavi. Michael Bradley received an audacious Red Card for a tackle but the remaining ten men held strong, due in most part to the outstanding play of Timmy Howard between the sticks.
Go Sam's Army! Turning heads in the global futbol community and building momentum at just the right time before the World Cup.
...oh yes, I nearly forgot:
I've officially purchased my tickets for 3 matches at the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. PSYCHED!
.
16 June 2009
Independent Film Making: Alternative Method Production Schedule
Thursday June 4th. - Auditions for lead role, female.
Sunday June 7th. - Cast Lead role, female.
Monday June 8th. - Fill position of Director of Photography & Sound Engineer.
Saturday June 13th. - Cast/Crew Meeting and Read-through
Sunday June 14th. - Lakers win the 2009 NBA Championship. Equipment and Prop Depts establishment. Storyboards finished.
Monday June 15th. - Cinematagraphy Meeting. Site Check ON SET.
Tuesday June 16th. - Props List complete.
Wednesday June 17th. - Technical Rehersal (Lighting and Audio check with Run-Through).
Saturday June 20th. - SHOOT.
Sunday June 7th. - Cast Lead role, female.
Monday June 8th. - Fill position of Director of Photography & Sound Engineer.
Saturday June 13th. - Cast/Crew Meeting and Read-through
Sunday June 14th. - Lakers win the 2009 NBA Championship. Equipment and Prop Depts establishment. Storyboards finished.
Monday June 15th. - Cinematagraphy Meeting. Site Check ON SET.
Tuesday June 16th. - Props List complete.
Wednesday June 17th. - Technical Rehersal (Lighting and Audio check with Run-Through).
Saturday June 20th. - SHOOT.
22 April 2009
07 April 2009
Holder 14's
Today we took out the Holder 14 footers.
The Holder 14 is a brilliant specimen of a sailboat. We shoved off from the beach after rigging the jib and main sails. First, I assumed the role of the Skipper, working the jib sheet and assisting the Captain in navigating the figure eight course.
The winds were easy today, light and sleepy, making for a perfect tutorial voyage. After a couple of tacks on the course, my mates and I traded off shifts as Captain. I held the tiller in one hand and the main sheet in the other as we cruised through the bay, learning the ropes, as it were. Jibing kicked the lesson up a notch as we built up our speed and increased the size of our wake.
With the wind in our faces and the water nipping at our bow, we each smiled and cheered, "Ahoy!"
The Holder 14 is a brilliant specimen of a sailboat. We shoved off from the beach after rigging the jib and main sails. First, I assumed the role of the Skipper, working the jib sheet and assisting the Captain in navigating the figure eight course.
The winds were easy today, light and sleepy, making for a perfect tutorial voyage. After a couple of tacks on the course, my mates and I traded off shifts as Captain. I held the tiller in one hand and the main sheet in the other as we cruised through the bay, learning the ropes, as it were. Jibing kicked the lesson up a notch as we built up our speed and increased the size of our wake.
With the wind in our faces and the water nipping at our bow, we each smiled and cheered, "Ahoy!"
24 March 2009
18 March 2009
10 March 2009
Sabot #4 (rental)
Wind: North
Air Temp: 59ºF
Wind Speed: 6 kn
What I thought sailing was today, was not nearly as high as I thought of sailing in yesterdays.
Today.
Was Sailing.
I sailed today.
In a better way, güey,
and 'Twofer Tuesdays' can't come too soon.
Air Temp: 59ºF
Wind Speed: 6 kn
What I thought sailing was today, was not nearly as high as I thought of sailing in yesterdays.
Today.
Was Sailing.
I sailed today.
In a better way, güey,
and 'Twofer Tuesdays' can't come too soon.
06 March 2009
And an old picture. Well, 'old' from our current standards:
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Tuesday shelved a Bush-era rule that critics say weakened protections for animals and plants protected by the Endangered Species Act.
05 March 2009
03 March 2009
Thought I Told You That We Won't Stop. I Thought I Told You That We Won't Stop. Eh Eh!
Those bastards at Cox Communications have officially terminated our internet, but that ain't going to stop us from having web 2.0 fun! No way José. I'll be taking this show on the road to hit up any free wi-fi spots in town. Watch yo back! I might be creeping outside your house and on your home network right now! Learn from our mistakes: don't get caught downloading entire bootleg programs like my roommate and myself.
In unrelated news, it was a beautiful sunny day today in San Diego (with condolences to mi hermano in Oakland, he is bitterly hiding from the dreary weather up north). The wind was breezing off shore quite nicely and caught the luff of my sail just right. The elements were generous enough to let our sailing class spend the day learning how to travel into the wind. This involves Tacking at a zig-zag pattern (aka "Beating") so as to avoid the "Irons" or "No-Go-Zone." Everything went well, however, there was one casualty: my cheap plastic, neon sunglasses. Damn, I liked those. I hope a few crustaceans made a nice home out of them at the bottom of Mission Bay.
Tonight, my Film Aesthetics class screened Annie Hall (1977), directed by and starring Woody Allen. If you've seen any Woody Allen flicks, you know that he's got a very intellectual-sexual comedic style. I really enjoyed this movie, but more so for its cinematography and symbolism. The way Allen juxtaposed his NYC loving character against Annie Hall's desire to explore the wildly hip Los Angeles scene was perfectly polar. And as always, Woody Allen plays a neurotically hopeless shmuck that both frustrates and teaches. I'd give it an 8 out of 10, that is, if I was into that sort of thing.
Not a bad day.
Catch you down the street at the coffee shop with the bomb green tea, free internet, and trendy art on the walls.
In unrelated news, it was a beautiful sunny day today in San Diego (with condolences to mi hermano in Oakland, he is bitterly hiding from the dreary weather up north). The wind was breezing off shore quite nicely and caught the luff of my sail just right. The elements were generous enough to let our sailing class spend the day learning how to travel into the wind. This involves Tacking at a zig-zag pattern (aka "Beating") so as to avoid the "Irons" or "No-Go-Zone." Everything went well, however, there was one casualty: my cheap plastic, neon sunglasses. Damn, I liked those. I hope a few crustaceans made a nice home out of them at the bottom of Mission Bay.
Tonight, my Film Aesthetics class screened Annie Hall (1977), directed by and starring Woody Allen. If you've seen any Woody Allen flicks, you know that he's got a very intellectual-sexual comedic style. I really enjoyed this movie, but more so for its cinematography and symbolism. The way Allen juxtaposed his NYC loving character against Annie Hall's desire to explore the wildly hip Los Angeles scene was perfectly polar. And as always, Woody Allen plays a neurotically hopeless shmuck that both frustrates and teaches. I'd give it an 8 out of 10, that is, if I was into that sort of thing.
Not a bad day.
Catch you down the street at the coffee shop with the bomb green tea, free internet, and trendy art on the walls.
02 March 2009
If I slam, you have to come back and get me. No man left behind, obviously.
My "to do" list never ceases. Somewhere between handling my daily tsunami of classwork, going to the bank to stack my paper, paying my bills to get rid of the paper, and trying to put some healthy food in my body, I have to find time to squeeze out some creative juices. Today's mission: look into drum recording equipment to lay down a few tracks.
I have to do my body some justice and pump out a few laps at the Aquaplex first. I wonder how many laps a day Michael Phelps smokes...I mean "swims." No diggity.
I have to do my body some justice and pump out a few laps at the Aquaplex first. I wonder how many laps a day Michael Phelps smokes...I mean "swims." No diggity.
26 February 2009
If you're in San Diego, go to this please:
My friend Morgan is going to have some stuff on display, check it and support.
That is all.
Thank you.
I's and Ears:
This is Natalia Fabia:
And this is what she paints with oil:
She's having a gig at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City right now. Would you like to go?
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When I was a youngin', I was strapped down to an electric chair and subsequently forced to listen to this group...and for that, I owe thanks to my older brother. This is a great new tune off some forthcoming stuff as well as a very awesome music video. Enjoy!
Depeche Mode - "Wrong" (official music video)
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And this is what she paints with oil:
She's having a gig at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City right now. Would you like to go?
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When I was a youngin', I was strapped down to an electric chair and subsequently forced to listen to this group...and for that, I owe thanks to my older brother. This is a great new tune off some forthcoming stuff as well as a very awesome music video. Enjoy!
Depeche Mode - "Wrong" (official music video)
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24 February 2009
Fat Tuesday was pretty Phat
I felt pretty sore this morning. It felt as if my body was run through a meat grinder...but in a good way. After running a quick scan on my previous day's activities in my memory banks, I remembered that I was in "Warrior Training" mode. Swim. Drums. Rock climbing wall. Ouch. That's why I'm feelin' it today.
Today was the best day of sailing so far, by far.
The winds were really pumping from the east of the bay and our instructor told us that 1 of our crew would capsize their sabot. I thought it would be the new kid because he lacks the experience that the rest of us have out there on the open seas.
Sabot Rental #23 was JAMMING along the water. No one could catch me around the Tacking and Jibing course. I'm talking about at least 21.72 to 26.07 knots out there! Great day.
President Obama laid it down pretty hard and flat tonight. To be continued...
Hooray Mardi Gras! Let's all go to Rio and New Orleans!
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Today was the best day of sailing so far, by far.
The winds were really pumping from the east of the bay and our instructor told us that 1 of our crew would capsize their sabot. I thought it would be the new kid because he lacks the experience that the rest of us have out there on the open seas.
Sabot Rental #23 was JAMMING along the water. No one could catch me around the Tacking and Jibing course. I'm talking about at least 21.72 to 26.07 knots out there! Great day.
President Obama laid it down pretty hard and flat tonight. To be continued...
Hooray Mardi Gras! Let's all go to Rio and New Orleans!
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A Review in Biology & Chemistry:
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is considered by biologists to be the energy currency of life. It is the high-energy molecule that stores the energy we need to do just about everything we do. It is present in the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm of every cell, and essentially all the physiological mechanisms that require energy for operation obtain it directly from the stored ATP.
Read more @ http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/Biology/atp.html
Read more @ http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/Biology/atp.html
23 February 2009
22 February 2009
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