Photographers

These days everyone is a photographer. People simply don’t just enjoy observing the beautiful cherry blossoms. They pull out their camera and just shoot away. I am no exception, but I found people to be more interesting than flowers. So here a few shots I have captured.

Cung Le vs Frank Shamrock

Round 1: Cung Le got speed and kicks. Le is going for the body shock. Good first round. Le appeared to have more confidence.

Round 2: Le seemed a bit tired, but still going for the body shock. Nice kick on the jaws, Le. Good hooks too.

Round 3: More kicks on the jaw by Le. Good combo on the jab. Beautiful drop by Le. Le exhausted. Yet his last kick on the bell finished Shamrock.

Shamrock forfeited. Le became the new middleweight champion. Fantastic job, Le!

Le gave a shout out to his Vietnamese community. Big up, bro!

Obama’s Tweeting

Now you can read what Obama is up to through his Twitter. What a great way to for a presidential candidate to keep in touch with the people.

Belly Fat to Dementia

Washington Post‘s “Study Links Middle-Age Belly Fat to Dementia” by Rob Stein:

The research is the latest evidence that fat in the abdomen is the most dangerous kind. Previous studies have linked an apple-shaped physique to a greater propensity for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Researchers suspect that belly fat cells are the worst because of their proximity to major organs. They ooze noxious chemicals, stoking inflammation, constricting blood vessels and triggering other processes that may also damage brain cells.

Exercise folks!

Dave Brubeck to Attend GW Seminar

GW’s press release:

The George Washington University will host a seminar to explore the significance of cultural diplomacy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of when jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his quartet embarked on the “Cultural Ambassador Tour” to the Middle East and Asia.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008; 6 – 7:30 p.m.

NY to DC for a Buck

For those who wants to travel for less, check out BoltBus, but here’s the catch:

… [N]ot everybody gets that $1 fare. BoltBus offers at least one seat on each bus for that rockbottom price. Then as seats start to fill up, the price goes up.

If you are, say, the fourth person to book a seat, it might cost $7. Wait a little longer, maybe $10 or $15. The top price is $20 if booked online, $25 if you buy your ticket last-minute from the driver. (There is also a 50-cent surcharge for booking online.)