Friday, February 12, 2010
Georgian Luger Dies After Crash
That's awful (I know, understatement). I've always wanted to try the luge too.
And thanks to the person who sent this. I was going to post it earlier, but I wanted to give kinkyb!tch's post a little run. Afterall, she spent a whole minute and a half on it.
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ReplyDeleteThe whole team of Georgia left the games too.
ReplyDeleteThere were some still frames of this. Looks like the back of his head hit that support beam directly on. What a way to go...
ReplyDeleteDamn, I didn't see any of those pics. I did hear that there were a lot of crashes on that luge course. Or whatever they call it.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you see those pics at?
ReplyDeleteWhen I was looking for an official story on google I saw a couple still frames of the crash in images.
ReplyDeleteAll right, I'll check that out.
ReplyDeleteDamn, I just saw found those pics.
ReplyDeleteYea, and already jackasses all over the nation are playing the blame game on how many things could have been done to prevent it. Some people just need to learn when to stay quiet.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding man. It's always amusing to hear the pundits play the blame game.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder if anything will be done about that track now.
ReplyDeleteNo having said how amusing the blame game is, I'll go ahead and blame the whole country of Canada. Yep, sounds about right.
ReplyDeleteNot sure, I read something earlier that said this is the second death in the history of Olympic games for this sport. The other happened around when it first started.
ReplyDeleteIt seemed like a freak accident. Not much you can do other than assume the possibilities are endless and surround the whole damn track with a foam pit and 12-inch thick padding.
Apparently, no one has heard of a dangerous sport anymore. It's tragic, but it happens in extreme sports like that.
ReplyDeleteA foam pit? That's funny.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the second death in the sport? Yep, the other one in 1964.
And only the fourth death overall in the Olympics.
I think I have a problem with my computer.
ReplyDeleteWhat's going on with it?
ReplyDeleteNot sure, but both my browsers (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) are working like shit. I have to switch every time one starts fucking up. Firefox goes dead after a while, links don't work, home buttons, back buttons, nothing. Just gets stuck and I have to turn it off and reload it. Then with Chrome 40% of everything I click needs to be reloaded.
ReplyDeleteThat's strange. How long has your computer been doing that?
ReplyDeleteWell, when I first got it I only had Firefox. After a while it developed some type of malware that would start processes up when Firefox was loaded. I got rid of that and tried Chrome, which has done the reloading bullshit from the start. I went back to Firefox and now I have a new set of problems with it.
ReplyDeleteSo what are you going to do? And is at a laptop?
ReplyDeleteIt's a Netbook, but it runs a full desktop version of XP. Not sure what I'm going to do. I don't really want to format Windows for the 60th time (lumping in my old Laptop and Desktop) but I can't find anything that would be causing the problem.
ReplyDeleteI would 'like' to put Linux on this thing, but Asus changed the wireless and video cards on this model and this model only. Wish I would have known that shit before I bought it.
And I don't really want to go through the trouble of getting Windows 7. I'm not sure if it's really all that much better aside from the aesthetic shit they copied.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of getting a netbook.
ReplyDeleteThey're pretty nice if you're getting one as a portable alternative to a desktop. Runs desktop OS's pretty well and comes equipped to do most general shit.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I'd try and get one that runs Linux. If not because I personally think it's better, because you probably couldn't run Kaspersky or any other heavy duty AV software without it bogging down your processor while running.
ReplyDeleteI have a laptop now, but I was thinking of getting a netbook just to have something smaller, and plus they are cheap.
ReplyDeleteThe battery life is also nice. I have an 11.6" which isn't that much smaller than a regular Macbook laptop. On a full charge my little battery gauge reads around 7.5 hours, though I've never really timed it. Even when I'm running on "Super Performance Mode" with the processor working most of the time I get a good time on this thing.
ReplyDeleteDamn, the battery on this laptop sucks.
ReplyDeleteWhich reminds me, you ever see that dumbass iPad that Apple released to enter the market with Netbooks and e-Readers?
ReplyDeleteYep, sure did. What did you think of it?
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a joke. Being an e-Reader is one thing, but Jobs acted like Netbooks were stupid and this thing was practical. And from what I've read it's not a good e-Reader, either.
ReplyDeleteI was reading some reviews of it, they didn't seem very flattering.
ReplyDeleteThe best part is they completely overkilled that thing trying to make it all around more convenient than a Netbook.
ReplyDeleteWhile trying to eliminate the flip design of typical Netbooks / Laptops, they went for the solid screen design. Now instead of the device protecting it's own screen, you need a protective sleeve or case of some sort. And in typical Apple fashion, they'd be glad to sell you one separate from the purchase of the device itself. To make matters worse, there is no comfortable way to hold this. It doesn't prop itself like a Laptop, are you just supposed to hold it up the whole time you're messing with it? Even if you wanted to lay it flat on a table to type, the fucking back of it is rounded!
Touch screen is a gimmick. A mouse requires you to flick your wrist a couple inches to move your cursor anywhere on the screen. It doesn't get any easier than that. I hate browsing the web on my cellphone enough as it is.
On-screen keyboard? Don't even have to explain why thats lame.
Those are problems before you even turn the damn thing on. Then you have lack of USB, Flash, MULTITASKING along with pathetic storage offerings and a weak cellphone processor. Yea, it doesn't even have the Atom 1.6's you can get in most Netbooks.
"Now instead of the device protecting it's own screen, you need a protective sleeve or case of some sort. And in typical Apple fashion, they'd be glad to sell you one separate from the purchase of the device itself."
ReplyDeleteExactly.
And it seems like you really looked into it.
I didn't even care for it to begin with, but once Jobs started talking it up like the next revolutionary device, it had my attention. When it was released, I was dumbstruck. Watching Jobs stand on that stage and glorify this thing was like watching a 6-year-old talk up his GI Joe action figures.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it will actually sell.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I would blow that kind of money on this flashlight I saw the other day. This guy was melting plastic pagers with that sucker.
ReplyDeleteAre you being serious?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will sell. Apple drones have already decided that it beats everything else on the market right now.
ReplyDeleteDead serious. I'll try and find the video of it.
ReplyDelete"Apple drones?"
ReplyDeleteNice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsV3-IvS8UA
ReplyDeleteThats the one I'm talking about, don't know where the video burning pagers is.
Damn. I read a few of the comments after that video. One of them read "this is more of a fire hazard then anything else."
ReplyDeleteI'd have to agree.
Definitely, but still cool as hell. I was looking for a nice flashlight and came across that.
ReplyDeleteThat thing is basically a weapon in the wrong hands.
ReplyDeleteThat company makes high powered lasers, I wouldn't doubt if that whole flashlight is made with them. I want one of those purple ones, but too pricey for a pointless toy.
ReplyDeleteDamn, that thing is $997.
ReplyDeleteAnd the batteries last a whopping 20 minutes.
ReplyDeleteWow. The batteries are rechargeable though right?
ReplyDeleteNot sure.
ReplyDeleteIf not, then that would get really expensive.
ReplyDeleteMan, this place is dead tonight.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
ReplyDeleteI just read an article on the new Porsche GT3 Hybrid. Looks pretty interesting, they created a flywheel design that stores up kinetic energy when the car brakes and uses the energy to power electric motors up front for an additional 160 HP boost. Though, I could tell the guy writing the article didn't have a clue of what he was talking about.
ReplyDeleteI've always been a fan of Porsche. I've wanted one since I was a little kid.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think of the Panamera?
ReplyDeleteI never really cared for them. The old 911's seemed pretty cool but now Porsche's just seem like the poor mans supercar. I like the flywheel design, though. I liked it back when Daimler was talking about using it but I figured it would be a fruitless idea.
ReplyDeleteI've moved my car desire to a BMW Alpina B7. I've liked the 7 series for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the Panamera will do well, but the commercial was bad ass.
ReplyDeleteI liked the idea of the Panamera but didn't care for the rear end or how they made the front end look like all other Porsche's. I do like four seat/door luxury touring cars with muscle, though. Ever see the Jaguar XFR?
ReplyDeleteThe commercial was neat, and that interior looked drop dead gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNo I haven't. My aunt has the XJR but I haven't seen the XFR.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the interior does look great.
ReplyDeleteNew BMW's don't do it for me. I'll always love the M-series, but I prefer older style Bimmers. I really like the late-80's to mid-90's designs of their cars.
ReplyDeleteI could also go for one of those new CTS-V's. They look even better than before, more power, AWD, magnetic suspension? Shit, I'd love one of those things.
You like the Cadillac huh? See, I was a fan of the old body style of the STS.
ReplyDeleteWell, I always liked the CTS-V's but I just liked them. When I first got my GTO, my manager wanted to trade me V. I was tempted but didn't want to trade a new '06 for a used two owner '04. Once I heard they started offering the bigger engine and AWD, they started sounding real good. Then I saw one of the newer ones in person and it was stunning.
ReplyDeletetrade me his V**
ReplyDeleteI just looked at a CTS-V on Ebay. A black one. Yeah, that is nice.
ReplyDeleteI'm also real keen on those GM motors.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah?
ReplyDeleteBest damn V8 there is.
ReplyDeleteYou really like cars, don't you?
ReplyDeleteWell, I consider myself to be somewhat of an enthusiast.
ReplyDeleteI can tell you are an enthusiast.
ReplyDeleteOh, and EV, did you see DeJuan Blair had 22 points and 23 rebounds in the Rookie/Sophomore game?
ReplyDeleteSuns don't have a young badass like that.
I was smoking one last birthday bowl, Spurs. Even though I'm kind of an hour late.
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't see that. You're right, they don't. Fuck you. Last I checked, that young badass along with the Frenchie and Mr. Fundamental haven't been doing much better than the Suns.
I can still hope for this trade with Philly.
Nice. Hope you enjoyed the bowl man. And shit, last night when you said it was birthday, I told myself I would put "Happy Birthday" on a post today, and I completely forgot. Sorry man. Shit.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are right about "Frenchie and Mr. Fundamental."
Oh, and that trade won't help.
*your* birthday
ReplyDeleteYou don't think it'd help? Improvement on defense and a scorer in Iggy. Plus, you have to consider how much better Nash makes Amare. I guarantee Stat won't be as good on another team.
ReplyDeleteNo problem on the Birthday thing, thanks for the thought.
ReplyDeleteAmare won't be. But Iggy reminds me too much of Jason Richardson. It's not like that trade will put the Suns in championship contender status.
ReplyDeleteNo problem man, I can't believe I forgot.
ReplyDeleteProbably won't but it's still a step in the right direction. I think you're wrong about Iggy being like Rich. His output would increase if he got minutes with Nash.
ReplyDeleteJ Rich has been more of a perimeter shooter lately.
ReplyDeleteIt will increase for sure. But it might be time to start over from scratch. Of course, that's hard to do. Fans aren't going to be happy with three or four 20 win seasons.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind seeing the Canadian win a ring, but I just don't see it happy.
He has. The other night I saw parts of a reply when he won the slam dunk contest, I forgot how athletic he was.
ReplyDeleteBesides, Iggy is a fun ass player to watch, which was part of the reason why I didn't want to see them trade Amare right now. I know a Spurs fan can't relate, but sometimes exciting games/players are fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteDude, back in the day the J Rich / B Diddy back court was the best shit to watch.
ReplyDeleteIggy is a fun player to watch.
ReplyDeleteAnd your comment about the Spurs was funny.
Yep, Golden State was fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteJust saw on ESPN the Suns met with the Cavs, probably over Amare. I hope nothing happened, there isn't anybody on the Cavs that spark my interests.
ReplyDeleteSalary dump my friend. For Ilguaskas if it happens.
ReplyDeleteSorry bud, time for the Suns to start over from scratch.
Who knows? Maybe in 25 years when the Suns are back in championship contention they will remember to stay on the bench instead of running onto the floor.
ReplyDeleteThat would be.
ReplyDeleteBut eventually the Suns will be broken up. Same for the Spurs. Sucks.
ReplyDeleteI know. I was hoping for one last season, I figured he'd be gone after this year anyway.
ReplyDeleteHe's not going to opt out of 17 million a year. But they would probably trade him this summer anyway.
ReplyDeleteI know, if it was up to him he'd stay a Sun. It's always the management throwing his name around in trade rumors every year.
ReplyDeleteThat's true. His name is always in the rumor mill.
ReplyDeleteAlright. I'm gonna hit the sack, Spurs. Talk to you later.
ReplyDeleteTake it easy EV. Thanks for coming by tonight.
ReplyDeleteI know ive been absent, but why wasnt I included in Kinkybitch's Valentines thingy?
ReplyDeleteAnd how come Pammy deleted me from her facebook?
Whats everyone doing for V-Day?
Whose anonymous
ReplyDeletejust add me back
I deleted a lot of people about 2 months ago
Spurs, you and EV talking sports is probably the ultimate thread killer, weekend or not. The majprity of our commenters are female and silly. Post something about some gay ass movie or some music that sucks and we might have weekend comments. You won't lose EV because his musical tastes are pretty close to kb's.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous:
ReplyDeleteI have no plans for Valentine's Day.
CBT:
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm aware nobody like the sports talk. But there was no one else commenting, so we were talking sports.
CBT, lol! Leave EV alone, he is harmless. I don't mind the sports talk, but I will interrupt it when I can. That's just me. My Chinese Zodiac Sign said I should just embrace who I am, despite others thinking I come off too strong. I'm the year of the cock, in case anyone was wondering. Rooster if you want to be all technical, but I bought a charm deal thing@that needle landmark in Seattle once, and it said "year of the cock", who am I to argue with the smartness that oozes out of that city?
ReplyDeleteIf everyone doesn't get laid tonight, you are all being deleted from my friend's list, just sayin'. Except for Wop, he is going to be sad becuase 2/14 is not a good day for him. :( Wop, I will send good vibes your way so you will not be down tomorrow. =)
Have a good weekend, bitches!
ReplyDeletekinkyb!tch:
ReplyDeleteDo you have plans tonight? Are you going out and seeing that movie?
Oh, and FOCUS kinkyb!tch.
ReplyDeletekb, oddly enough I am year of the dog. EV needs to learn to respect his elders. Other than that he is a good kid.
ReplyDeleteHe didn't really respect you too much on the new post CBT.
ReplyDelete