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stv21 @ 11:35pm: New header is new
But probably not to stay. Just a simple interim design. Possible layout change next year.
No particular reason other than that I'm bored. I found the old header a bit too big though and I was tired of having ungrateful brats cutting it apart and using the pic elsewhere. My middle finger wants to send them a greeting.

That's the news of the week. Not much going on. I need MotoGP back!

fissijo @ 6:09pm: Long overdue update! Oops and all that!

11 days since I updated, in which I have muchos cursed working in retail over the Festive times (and that's not even being on the shop floor), hectic and yucky! Trying to have fun though!

The cold weather SUCKS! The store is freezing, and that includes the usually warm places like our kitchen and the bakery, it's warmer in the seating area than it is in my kitchen. I'm now wearing three tops UNDER my chef's jacket thing, for comparison it's usually a big deal if I put a vest top on under my thin short sleeved shirt!! Even the store manager came in and commented that it was cold in there!

Christmas Cards - y'all may have noticed I haven't replied to any of your card posts, or posted one of my own. Have decided not to do cards this year, will instead be making a donation to Help for Heroes of the money I would likely have spent on buying the cards and posting them. Love you all, and wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas *hugs*.

I can't believe we've had the whole season of Merlin now. NOT FAIR! I've just fallen hard for the show and it finishes for the year! Well I say *just* I pretty much fell for it as I started watching it! Love my show!

Also started an epic re-watch (in transmission order, not DVD order) of Space Precinct, because I kind of miss my cooky crappy show! I can't believe it was 95-96 sort of time it was on, still remember it so well (okay, so re-runs and many DVD watches since then), and remember watching it (if that makes sense!).

yagahara @ 11:32am: Writer's Block: Winter wonderland

Snow. 20 degrees below zero. White and Grey. That is real Winter, not some miserable imitation we had in the last couple of years.

And trees look so amazing.

stv21 @ 5:14pm: Hector Faubel is a gay icon???
I'm as baffled about this news as you probably are, but apparently he is. And the simple reason for that appears to be that someone once asked him about his opinion on homosexuality and he said he has no problem with it and that one of his friends is gay too.
Since when exactly is that enough to become a gay icon? I have gay friends too and I definitely have no problem with that. Can I become a gay icon now? Oh wait, I guess I don't have the right eyebrow style.

stv21 @ 12:24am: Grid Girl Gallery/Awards 2009
( Our very own edition... )

stv21 @ 1:17pm: Dear Kevin Schwantz,
FYI: Whiners suck.

Much love.

stv21

stv21 @ 8:45pm: Spreading the word
Scott Redding deserves a Moto2 ride. We have to help him get one.

yagahara @ 8:22pm: it's time.
( icons are life. )

fissijo @ 9:05pm: So tired!
It's that terrible day of the year again, colleague Christmas dinner at work. Went in at 6am to get set up, which is a feat in itself!

It went the most smoothly it has EVER and I think the food went down well!

Very pleased it went well, but even more pleased it's over for another year!

So YAY!

yagahara @ 8:19pm: Eco-frenzy.
Hybrid and electric cars are becoming more popular on our roads, like the famous Toyota Prius or the new BMW Series 7* available also in hybrid option, in addition, in a special color available only for hybrids. 6,8l of average consumption is impressive in such a big car, but let's ask ourselves a question -- is this the way we should go?

Global warming is a fact. But what really causes the global warming? Reducing CO2 emission in cars is definitely a good thing, not only from a perspective of the climate change, but also because of much simpler reason -- clean air.
EU set high restrictions on exhaust gases. Good thing you may say. Not really. If you look at these restrictions you will notice they only refer to monotonous movement. While accelerating the throttle is wide open and restrictions mean nothing. We all want dynamic engines, no? So actually modern "eco" car pollutes the air more than, for example, LPG-powered gasoline engine or well-tuned diesel from before the "eco-insanity".

Maybe we should focus on purifying fuels from pollutions like NOx, SOx, rather than pursuing unreachable [and not exactly all that strict] CO2 emission limits?

The easiest way now to really reduce CO2 emission and fuel consumption is smart design. Low rolling resistance, elastic engine, well-sequenced gearbox... One of many things that make car use less fuel which means less pollution. You'll be surprised how much well-designed aerodynamics reduces fuel consumption, see the already mentioned BMW Series 7 with standard engine. Simple things like rims that cause less air resistance are the key in the design of the new BMW limousine.

End of a random eco-rant written while sitting in a tram.

*no, I do not work for BMW. Though I'd love to! :P

stv21 @ 3:12am: Travis Pastrana Icon Special. Just because.
( Best FMXer ever? Quite possibly. Nuttiest nut in the basket? Definitely! )

stv21 @ 5:32pm: We're back from Talavera
And even though it was practically only one day doing something, it was just as amazing as it was last year. We are definitely rooting for the right guy and I couldn't imagine anyone else ever being so worthy of the support, because Alvaro might just be the most awesome person on this planet ever. And all this without being a star, just being himself, nice to everyone and taking us along for the ride like old friends.

Talavera de la Reina - Come as a fan, leave as a part of the family. I love this place. Nos vemos en el ano que viene!