'Eye of God'

This spectacular photo is of the Helix Nebula, which is widely known as the "Eye of God." 

Breaking News: USF1 Team officially announced

It's official, the United States will have its own Formula 1 team based out of Charlotte, NC. The two principles behind USF1 are Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor, both who have a long history with Formula 1 and motorsport. This won't be an easy task for them, but considering the new FIA rules, this is probably the best time for them to begin the USF1 Team. If USF1 succeeds, it hopes to be running in the middle of the pack during the 2010 season and working its way up to the podium within two years. Big ambitions, but I hope they can pull it off and increase Formula One's popularity in the states.

[Source: Autoblog]

Frustrating times at the Emirates

After watching Arsenal's 1 - 0 win over Roma in the first leg of the Champtions League Round of 16, I must say that I am very frustrated and disappointed. It angers me when I see a team with so many skillful and talented players not playing to their potential. But its not the whole team thats causing the problems.

One player who has time and time again disappointed me is Nicklas Bendtner. From the beginning I have always been skeptical of him. It first started with his spat with Emmanuel Adebayor, which was a bit understandable considering what Adebayor said to him. Then when he came out in the news recently and said that he should be Arsenal's number one striker, which I find hysterical. And finally tonight's performance against Roma, heavy touches, poor passes, and goal chances missed just reiterated my feeling that we need to take him off the first team. I'm not saying that we should sell him because I don't know any clubs that would want to deal with him.

Another player who has disappointed me lately is Emmanuel Eboue. I understand that this has been a ruff season for Ivory Coast international, but he needs to focus on his game more. He is always looking for the foul (which isn't always bad, but he needs to pick and choose) and can't keep his mouth shut when dealing with the referee. I do like Eboue, don't get me wrong, I just think that he needs to step down from the pedestal that he seems to be standing on and give himself a reality check.

After watching the match, the difference Abou Diaby makes when he is on the pitch is astronomical. In the first half, Arsenal were attacking, Diaby was making these great darted runs towards the Roma defense. But in the second half when Diaby was replaced by Alex Song, Arsenal were back in their half playing like a team that was winning 1-0 away, when they should have been pushing forward and attacking like a team that was winning 1-0 at home. 

Thanks to Robin Van Persie, Arsenal will take a slender lead going into the Champions League 2nd leg in Rome. Hopefully this next leg won't be Arsenal's last night in Rome. 

New Beginning

After recent set backs (getting laid off from work), I thought it would be a good idea to get back into blogging now that I have more free time on my hands. Also would be a good time to read all the books I have stacked away that I've never read. Anyways before I start boring you and myself I better head off.... be back soon.