Viva la Vida
Finally, biggest football party event of the year, Euro Cup 2008, is over. Spain is the King of Europe after beating Germany 1-0 in the final. My prediction missed. Well, not missed too far. Germany went through final so it was only one spot missed. Although I like football so much, I didn't write comprehensive report of Euro 2008 because I though many blogs had already wrote that. So I was just enjoying others' posts while enjoying good Euro matches too. This post is my farewell to Euro 2008. I'm gonna miss event like this.
Like its slogan "Expect Emotions", it did bring emotions to all football fans all over the world. Millions felt happy and millions felt sad. Happy fans decreased day after day as usual. I too did kick my furnitures or throw my remote control many times when my favorite teams played. Like other millions people I'm sure.
So many emotions watching Euro 2008; happy, angry, disappointed, amazed, stunned and so on. Turkey and Russia had a chance to do like what Greece did 4 years ago but again, no more than had a chance. The staying power Germany and the impressive Spain conquered all 'third countries' to make a 'still' dream final.
Anyway, Spain had won the cup. I say congratulation to Spain and all its people and fans. No matter what, the best team would be the winner. And no matter what too, sport entertainment will always come and go. There will be Olympic Games in August, another entertainment for sport freaks.
Viva la vida (living life) everybody!
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Our Lives
I'm now crazy about a song by The Calling titled Our Lives. Ever since the moment I heard of the song, it automatically became my favorite. The song sounds great, but it is the lyrics that do 'the calling' for me. It speaks of love, life, hope and faith. That no matter disappointed and heart-break we are, there's still a reason to continue on, to move on and there's a reason we're here in this world.
This song makes me excited to live my life - today! This song is awesome! Check out the lyric: Is there love, tonight
When everyone's dreaming
Of a better life
In this world
Divided by fear
We've got to believe that
There's a reason we're here
Yeah, there's a reason we're here
Oh, yeah...
Cause these are the days worth living
These are the years we're given
And these are the moments
These are the times
Let's make the best out of our lives...
See the truth, all around
Ohh, our faith can be broken
Yea, our hands can be bound
Ohh, but open our hearts
And fill up the emptiness
With nothing to stop us
Is it not worth the risk?
Yeah, is it not worth the risk?
No, yeah...
Cause these are the days worth living
These are the years we're given
And these are the moments
These are the times
Let's make the best out of our lives...
And even if hope was shattered
I know it wouldn't matter
Cause these are the moments
These are the times
Let's make the best out of our lives...
We can't go on
Thinking it's wrong to speak our minds
I've got to let out what's inside
Is there love, tonight
When everyone's dreaming
Well can we get it right?
Yeah, well can we get it right?
Cause these are the days worth living
These are the years we're given
And these are the moments
These are the times
Let's make the best out of our lives...
And even if hope was shattered
I know it wouldn't matter
Cause these are the moments
These are the times
Let's make the best out of our lives...
Oh, yeah, let's make the best out of our lives...
Oh, yeah, let's make the best out of our lives...
It remains on my favorite list. Every time I hear this song, I will feel that I am needed by somebody and the urge to live the best of my life - so touching and so encouraging the song is.
Listen to this, get inspired to be the best of yourself and make the best out of your life.
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China Punishes 128 Companies Over Performance-Enhancing Drugs
In preparation of welcoming World Olympic Games, which open in Beijing on August 8, this year. Chinese authorities are trying to show that they are intended to host a clean Olympic Games. They've just revoked licenses for 3 drug companies and punished 125 other companies for manufacturing, selling or distributing performance-enhancing drugs.
The government did not release a complete list of companies involved in production and distribution of illegal drugs, but said it would all be punished according to law and that tougher penalties should be measured on companies that illegally distribute performance-enhancing drugs before or during the Olympic Games.
Chinese authorities disputed the claim by the United States that China have accounted for 99 percent of the illicit performance-enhancing drugs uncovered in the largest drug-enforcement action in U.S. history last year.
Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration said that the U.S. government has not been approved for imports and counting on China to stop the flow of the resources, China was asked to investigate the 37 drug manufacturers.
The investigation of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security showed that 13 of 37 companies had exported certain ingredients but most of them were doing legal business, some even with the consent of the Drug Enforcement Administration itself. Of the remaining 24, he said, 17 were not registered and provided false information so further investigation would be continued.
In periods of 1980's and 1990's, China faced a series of doping scandals involving some of its top athletes. But after that, China has produced a large numbers of world-class athletes with only a few doping scandals, although some international competitors accused the Chinese athletes of cheating.
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Maria Ozawa is Out of Top 50 AV Idols
Based on latest list by Japan Heat, Maria Ozawa is no longer top idol in Japan adult video (AV) industry (view complete list here).
"Hey, who's Maria Ozawa?"
Oops, sorry. I thought you knew Maria Ozawa since she was on top of google search for couple of months. Okay, I'll tell you who she is. Maria Ozawa aka Miyabi is a Japanese adult video star. She is of mixed-race parentage. Her mother is Japanese and her father is French-Canadian, which gives her a look that has been described as "a perfect balance of Japanese beauty mixed with a dash of exoticism." Here is her profile: 
"All right, now I know her. You can continue writing."
Thank you.
AV industry, just like any other showbiz industry is a tough dog-eat-dog business. People come and go. A new-born star rises every week. Younger girls keep coming ready to dethrone mature princesses. This is supply and demand law. While demand is so high now - as any other times, producers need to up their supply. That's why this thing happen; Maria Ozawa got stepped out of top list.
However, no matter what list her name's on, she's still my favorite. I'll still search for her videos when I'm out of stock. I hope she keep performing on new videos.
Oh by the way, other prominent names not on Top 50 Japan AV Idols anymore are Mihiro Taniguchi, Azusa Ayano and Serina Hayakawa.
"Wait a minute, who are those names you mentioned?"
Well, I'm quite certain now that this post is not for you.
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Top 50 Japan AV Idols
If you don't know what Japan AV Idol is, well, you might miss something good. Or may be you are really a good person. Japan AV Idol is a performer for Japanese adult video (AV) in other words: porn star.
I'm sure sure Japan AV has many fans all over the world, I'm one of them. I used to torrent those videos where I can see IP addresses and countries where people share them. People from every continent and region; North America, Latin America, Australia, Africa, Europe Union, Scandinavia, Middle East, South East Asia, any region you name it.
Japan Heat, a Japan online sources for AV idols, continually update their list for Top Rated AV Idols. That list is based on visitors' rates. Visitors van give their rates to all listed AV idols, 1 to 5 stars. This might not present all AV idol fans but at least, names on it must be something. Something famous for a reason, right? Here is the complete list of latest Top 50 Japan AV Idols:
01. Suzuka Ishikawa
02. Kanako Tsuchiya
03. Risa Kasumi
04. Yui Seto
05. Rika Aiuchi
06. Saki Koto
07. Aino Kishi
08. Takami Hou
09. Risa Chigasaki
10. Sora Aoi
11. Kirara Asuka
12. Rio
13. Takako Kitahara
14. Reika Shiina
15. Rina Koizumi
16. Nao Yoshizaki
17. Haruka Sanada
18. Miina Yoshihara
19. Honoka
20. Yuma Asami
21. Reina Matsushima
22. Ryo Shinohara
23. Ai Takeuchi
24. Nana Konishi
25. Riri Kuribayashi
26. Ai Sayama
27. Megumi Haruka
28. Miyu Hoshino
29. Mai Nadasaka
30. Aya Hirai
31. Akane Nagase
32. Yuka Haneda
33. Kotone Aisaki
34. Kurara Tachibana
35. Natsuki Yoshinaga
36. Konatsu Hasegawa
37. Asuka Kyono
38. Sae Mizuki
39. Yui Matsuno
40. Akiho Yoshizawa
41. Nana Nanaumi
42. Emi Harukaze
43. Ryo Uehara
44. Akari Hoshino
45. Hinano Momosaki
46. Seri Mikami
47. Rina Ishihara
48. Yuna Takizawa
49. Asami Ogawa
50. Sasa Handa
Many new names on the list which I haven't watched their videos. I guest I should look for them to know how good actually they are.
Since you know the list, Guys, it's time to search torrent files of their videos. Or if you have a lot of money, you can order them online. Anyway, whatever way you got the videos, don forget to seed them :) A lot of leechers here :)
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Joost for Juicy Life
Do you like celebrity gossips? Fashion shows? Sport Illustrated swimsuits? Video music clips? Or even Indie movies? Good news, you can have it all on internet for free. No, I'm not talking about YouTube. YouTube is good but sadly, so many punks upload their stupid videos with fake titles and tags. Just to fool people around. People who might need to look for the videos badly.
I'm now using Joost to watch online videos. It's free, no fake titles and has higher resolutions than ones on any video uploader sites. What is Joost? It's video – more than 20,000 shows, with more added daily. It's online – all you need is a broadband internet connection, no special hardware needed – just a PC or Intel-based Mac.
Here are things you can do on Joost:
1. Check out channels on Joost
So many choices, so little time. Use the Explore section to find channels, shows or videos. You can browse by category or check out what's new and popular. If you need instant gratification, use the search bar to find what you want.
2. Use the controller
Remember the days of fighting for control of the remote control? Those days are over. Now you're always in control. Switch shows, jump forward or find something new. It's on your demand ... well, and your fingertips.
3. Watch Joost in window mode
Full-screen video, just like you want it. Unless you have to work. So make Joost smaller, drag it to a corner, do your work AND be entertained. Right click to keep Joost on top.
4. Invite your friends to Joost
Did anyone ever tell you it's better to give than to receive? You can invite your friends to join Joost.
5. Create your own channel
You wanted to be a GM of a baseball team, and they gave you fantasy baseball. Same for football. Call Joost fantasy network executive. Choose what you want to watch, program your own channel, and watch it when you want to.
6. Share Joost with your friends
Share channels, shows or exact moments with friends through Joost Links. Now everyone will know what you're talking about.
7. Blog while watching Joost
Sometimes it's good to multitask. Like when you've just chomped down on a burger and someone asks you a question you don't want to answer. Or when you're watching a show on Joost and you want to write about it on your blog.
Click here to download Joost for Windows.
Click here to download Joost for Mac OS.
Guest that's enough promotion for Joost. Free promotion from me because I love it.
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Marhaban Ya Euro 2008
Welcome Euro 2008, the biggest football event in Europe this year. It's only two days from first whistle blow. I've been waiting this event for months. I'm so excited to see the first kick off.
Well, I'm sure every football lover has his/her own favorite. My favorite, like always, is Germany. I like Germany Bundesliga since the time of TVRI as the only broadcast station in Indonesia, aired Bundesliga in late 80's. I watched almost every match accompanying my grandpa who also loved it. May be because I had no choice that time. No other leagues aired here. Italian Serie A aired in Indonesia in early 90's but I still couldn't watch it until '96. RCTI frequency couldn't reach my village until that time.
After Italian Serie A, then came other European leagues one by one; English Premiere League, Dutch Eredivision and Spanish Liga Primera. Thank God I live in Indonesia so I have the privilege to choose any match I want to watch from top European soccer leagues for free. The privilege even origin citizens don't have.
I can watch the coming Euro 2008 on 3 stations for free even though I'd love to fly to Austria-Switzerland if I have money. Thank you MNC media for bringing this quality event to us, football lovers. I hope you'll get big profit in return.
To express my excitement, I can only say, "Marhaban Ya Euro 2008!".
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