2009: 새해 복 많이 받으세요! & Happy New Year Everyone!

Sydney Harbour, Australia @ New Year's Celebration 2009

Puzzled at the post title? Well, Korean wishes for a Happy New Year are inevitable in a Korean car news blog run by a Korean guy, right? It's just past midnight here in Toronto, Canada, and I would like to wish everyone of my readers from all over the globe a Happy New Year! Let's make sure that 2009 will bring more joy into our lives and ensure it will be a memorable one like the one we just bid goodbye. Farewell 2008 and greetings, 2009!

Photo Credit: L Plater - Flickr

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Random Overrated Night

Happy New Years 2009

Welcome to 12:01 a.m., when you realize that all of your great New Years Eve plans didn't matter because all you really cared about was being with the people you care most about...

Random Hip-Hop Beef

I've suspected this battle brewing for a while now, but I think it's time to voice my opinion on the matter.

Once the mastor/apprentice duo of hip-hop, Jay-Z and Kanye West are no longer on the same page, same wavelength and after Kanye's last album, the same planet. Let's examine some recent details:

"You can pay for school but you can't buy class, school of hard knocks I'm a grad and that all blue fitted is my GRADUATION cap" - Jay Z. (shot at Kanye's album Graduation + lack cred/education, etc...)

"I'm tryin to get that Kobe number, 1 over Jordan" - Kanye (Kobe's #24, 1 over Jordan's 23. If Jay-Z is the Jordan of rap, he's trying to beat Jay)

"The realist shit in rap comes from my voice box" - Jay Z. (Shot at Kanye's use of the vocodor)

"Why he’s so mad for, why he gotta have it, cuz I slaved my whole life, now I’m the master" - Kanye (often talks about slaving under Rocafella as a beat maker before getting his chance)

"No one on the corner gotta bop like this, can’t wear skinny jeans cuz my knots don’t fit" - Jay Z. (Shot at Kanye's dedication to fashion and wearing skinny jeans)

and who could forget the Dame Dash comments to BET.com:
(on Big Brother, Graduation)"It sounds like a sneak dis record to me. You gotta understand certain things about Kanye; he doesn't go at things like the average person does, I feel like if he has something to say, he has to pose it in that way or he can't communicate it at all. And that was the only way he could express why he doesn't understand why he's treated that way."

Although neither has commented on their harsh lyrics and when asked Jay-Z says that he sticks behind Kanye regardless of what music he puts out, it all makes for some intriguing drama. 

Random 'Super' Heroes

"I INJECT JUSTICE!!!" - Entomo

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Sounds Official: 2010 Kia Soul to start at $13,995

This one definitely sounds official. A memo from Kia to a dealership concerning the upcoming 2010 Soul's official U.S. price and specifications has recently been leaked, stating that it will have an astonishing base price of $13,995 including destination. What's more surprising is that the base model ain't no bare-bones stripper. Powered by a 122 hp 1.6L inline-four, the base Soul comes standard with six airbags, ABS, ESC, air conditioning, power windows and locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with Sirius, and USB/AUX inputs.

One step above is the Soul+ (plus), which is equipped with a more powerful 142 hp 2.0L inline-four. Additional equipments include 16-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, tinted glass, body color door handles, power mirrors, Bluetooth, keyless entry, and cruise control. It starts at $14,950 for the 5-speed manual tranny or $15,900 for the 4-speed automatic.

Next up are the flagship trims: Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport. Both starting at $16,950 with manual or $17,900 with automatic, they feature sharp-looking 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, upgraded stereo, and metal interior trim. The Soul! sports power moonroof and sand/black seats, while the Soul sport is packed with unique front & rear fascias, side sills, rear spoiler, sport-tuned suspension, unique red/black interior trimming, and metal pedals.

The good news doesn't stop as Kia claims that the Soul will be backed by the automaker's "most comprehensive list of accessories ever developed for a Kia vehicle." This includes a unique body kit, roof-mounted storage system, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, interior packages, and performance upgrades.

Continue reading to view the memo in the spotlight.

Random '12 Monkeys'

Caught this movie today and forgot how awesome it was. Terry Gilliam's time traveling,  sci-fi apocalyptic thriller "set" in Philadelphia (where the destruction begins) was released in 1995, sandwiched between 2 great Brad Pitt movies (Se7en, Sleepers). Although technically Bruce Willis was the star of Twelve Monkeys, Brad Pitt stole the show as the eccentric son of a noble prize winning scientist and leader of the 12 Monkeys Army. This is when he officially went from being a pretty boy, pussy actor (see Legend of the Fall, Interview with the Vampire) and started the transition to becoming the man (see Tyler Durden, Rusty Ryan). 

If you have not seen this movie, do so now!

Hyundai to debut Genesis Coupe in Super Bowl ads

Hyundai will debut its 2010 Genesis Coupe in the U.S. during Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday, February 1, next year. The carmaker will use a pair of 30 second television commercials designed to highlight the 306 hp Genesis Coupe's performance strength.

In the first spot, scheduled to air in the first half of the game, championship winning driver Rhys Millen, famous for his drifting prowess and his Pike's Peak world record, will use the Genesis Coupe to perform precision driving moves choreographed to the musical stylings of Yo-Yo Mama. The second spot will use re-edited precision driving footage matched to a completely different soundtrack to further highlight Hyundai's theme for the commercials of 'The Epic Lap'.

Both versions of the advertisement will air again during the Academy Awards next year, as well as during other special events. Additionally Hyundai will also host an online contest asking consumers to edit their own version of 'The Epic Lap'. Hyundai is reportedly spending nearly $6 million to air the two commercials.

[Source: Hyundai]

Continue reading to view the official press release.

PRESS RELEASE: Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Debut in Race-Inspired Super Bowl Advertisement

Sports Car Will Dance to Music Performed by Grammy Award-winning Cellist Yo-Yo Ma

Precision Driving Performed by World Champion Racer Rhys Millen

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America will air its first two television commercials for the new 2010 Genesis Coupe during Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday, February 1, 2009. The 30-second commercials will position the 300+ horsepower sports coupe as a performance machine designed to capture the hearts of automotive enthusiasts.

The two spots share the same theme, "The Epic Lap," but each offers a distinct perspective of Hyundai's newest offering to highlight both its fluid design and track-worthy performance. Precision driving performed by Rhys Millen, a Pike's Peak world record holder, Formula-D champion and professional driver, is choreographed to music performed by Yo-Yo Ma in the version airing in the first half of the game. A second musical talent will be introduced in the subsequent 30-second spot, which will feature re-edited precision driving footage matched to a completely distinct soundtrack.

"Genesis Coupe is Hyundai's most dynamic performance car ever and it is the second-consecutive all-new model introduction from Hyundai to debut during the Super Bowl," said Joel Ewanick, vice president of Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. "So many elements come together in these advertisements that showcase the Genesis Coupe's design and performance that we know it will cast a halo over the entire brand."

Just as the Genesis sedan set a new benchmark for the $35,000-$40,000 premium sedan segment, Genesis Coupe will provide sport coupe enthusiasts a fresh new set of performance alternatives. The Genesis Coupe offers a 30-mpg 2.0-liter model with a low-pressure intercooled four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 210 horsepower, and a 3.8-liter V6 Track model with 306 horsepower and massive Brembo brakes.

"The Epic Lap" Captures Genesis Coupe's Performance

For the Super Bowl, Hyundai elected to create two commercials that put the Genesis Coupe in the only element where drivers can safely and legally explore the upper limits of the car's awesome abilities: a race track.

As racecar driver Millen navigates the 2.54-mile, 12-turn world class road course at Road Atlanta in Northeast Georgia, you hear a beautiful solo of Bach's "Cello Suite #3 in C, Gigue" performed by Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The artist will also be editing the film footage with editor Hank Corwin to make sure his interpretation of the "The Epic Lap" is brought to life.

"We have captured the spirit of Genesis Coupe in 'The Epic Lap,'" said Ewanick. "Yo-Yo Ma's interpretation is gracefully paired with Hank Corwin's artistic editing and we have done a fantastic job of showing off the sculpted, modern design of the Genesis Coupe."

Rhys Millen flogged a Genesis Coupe for three days during the filming process and the car never missed a beat. The only item that needed to be replaced on the Genesis Coupe was a set of tires.

"The Epic Lap" was created by Goodby, Silverstein & Partners. Both versions of the advertisement will air again during the Academy Awards(R) on February 22 on ABC and on other special events programming. Hyundai will also host an online contest asking consumers to edit their own version of "The Epic Lap." Details will be announced after the Super Bowl.

HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS

-- Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports car
-- 306-horsepower from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 with premium fuel
-- Standard 220-horsepower turbocharged, intercooled inline four cylinder
with premium fuel
-- Genesis Coupe arrives in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through almost 800 dealerships nationwide.

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Google Simplifies the Format for Video Results

After removing the useful option to play videos inline*, Google no longer displays the duration and the rating for universal video results. Here's the same YouTube video in 2007, when Google launched universal search, and today. The only difference between video results and regular web pages is that videos have thumbnails and the options to find similar pages and to see the cached version aren't included.


I'm not sure if the rating of a video is very useful, but the duration, the date when it was uploaded and the number of views might be helpful. Google shows similar information for scientific papers, forums and this approach could be extended to other categories of web pages.

* The option to play videos results without opening a new page is available at Yahoo Search.

Translate Google Maps Reviews

Google Maps has a new option that automatically translates reviews written in a foreign language. This is especially useful if you are planning to visit a different country and most of the reviews are not available in a language that you speak. Here's a list of results for [bistro, paris, france] in the English interface of Google Maps and a search for [pizza ny] in the French Google Maps.


Similar options are available for Picasa Web comments, YouTube captions and many other services, thanks to the easy-to-use API for Google Translate.

It's worth mentioning that Google Translate's homepage has been redesigned and you can now translate text and web pages from the same box. Google Translate includes a new option that swaps the selected languages and the translations for short texts have permalinks.

James and Rachel's Winter Wedding

This weekend we coordinated James and Rachel's wedding. The reception took place at Lake Jovita Country Club in Dade City, a very beautiful setting out there! They had an intimate wedding- the centerpieces were made with Christmas greens, roses, tulips, and pine cones. Unique Floral and Weddings was the florist. The bride and groom decided on a cupcake wedding cake, which was done by Alessi Bakery- always delicious!

We went with Christmas ornaments packaged in gold organza bags, as favors, and they also had "Kissing Bells" at each place setting-which guests could ring, when the wanted the bride and groom to kiss. These are a few pictures that we captured, Carrie Wildes Photography, was the photographer. We will post her photos once we get them- I am sure they will be great! She was such a delight to work with. :)

Photography Discount

One of the photographers we work with are offering our client's a discount- Love Inspired Photography. They do wonderful work, and are great to work with! Check out their site!

Hyundai releases i20 in India

Hyundai Motors India Limited has officially launched the Hyundai i20 in India today. The company calls it “Uber Cool” car that is available in three variants and sports a fuel-efficient Kappa engine. The i20 replaces the Getz hatchback.

The i20 is powered by a 80 ps 1.2L Kappa engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It packs a plethora of standard features, such as air conditioning, tilt/telescope steering wheel, front/rear power windows, cooled glove box, multi-information display, and 2 DIN CD/MP3 audio system. The top-range i20 features automatic climate control, steering mounted audio controls (first in segment), foldable key with keyless entry, 14-inch alloy wheels, and segment-first six airbags.

The i20 is priced from Rs. 4.8 lakhs and tops off at Rs. 5.82 lakhs. The car will be manufactured at company’s Chennai plant and it will use the Chennai port for exporting the model to the countries across the world and meet its international demand. Hyundai is India’s largest car exporter and second largest car manufacturer that plans to occupy a larger market share in India and expand its product portfolio.

[Source: Economic Times India]

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Random Beast Wars

I cannot begin to describe how amazing this show is...

Beast Wars Transformers helped me get ready for school better than any balanced breakfast ever could. The perfect blend of new-age computer animation, compelling plot lines and transformer action made this show near perfect.

I'm pretty sure that whenever someone does something awesome and you hear someone say "oh, dude was in beast mode" he's referring to this show subconsciously.

This show was the equivalent to LOST for kids. My personal favorite episode was when the Maximals accidentally activated their protection shields from the outside and had to sneak past their own security system to deactive it. 

WOW, sorry I slipped into Geek Mode there. TERRORRRRIZE!!!

Random Top 10 Geroge Bush Moments

Thanks to J. McGlinchy for the link!

Random TV Credit

In true bored at work fashion, I googled myself and discovered that my Yahoo! TV credits now include an acting credit for the role of Young Bill Bradford on The Ghost Whisperer... The only problem is that while I did work on the show Survivor: Cook Islands, I definitely never got work as an actor nor would I have appeared on the show The Ghost Whisperer. I don't think I'm dapper enough to be Young Bill Bradford just yet. So Yahoo! TV credits, I appreciate the thought but don't think accuracy is a strong point for you. I'll stick with IMDB

BONUS: upon googling my name I noticed a child named Ben Bowen was diagosed with a Brain Tumor and passed away in 2005. A foundation created in his honor has raised over $4,000,000 for St. Jude's Children Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Random Division Champs

With a 20-19 win over the NY Giants, the Minnesota Vikings (10-6) are playoff bound as the #3 seed in the National Football Conference and the NFC North Division Championship. 

Adrian Peterson has 1,657 yards to lead all RB's. He has literally carried the team into the playoffs and will continue to carry them into the future. He should be the MVP for 2008. 

We've come a long way since the sex boat, whizzinator and the unfortunate dehydration death of Korey Stringer

But with Tarvaris' head screwed on straight and Bernard Barrian injury free we look poised to do some damage.

Suck it monkeys!

Random Wii Pong

If we had Wii beer pong when I was in high school we wouldn't have had to drive around town with a 8-foot wooden table and 50 plastic cups all weekend searching for late night sporting good stores that sold ping pong balls. 

Todays youth are so spoiled. 

Random Yahoo Q&A

Spotted on Twitter via Jerseymomma

What if this guy really had a problem and didn't know what to do? Now all he's left with is a pain in the ass (pun intended).

"its lost? yuck. 2 points" - Katie

hahaha

Random Heaven On Earth

My family knows that there is nothing that is nothing more satisfying to me than a good trip to Best Buy. This is why each and every Christmas the only thing I get from them are gift cards in the shape of that damn big yellow tag. I'm headed over there tomorrow with a solid $350+ in new Christmas Crack to do my part stimulating the economy...

One of my New Years resolutions is to better handle my money and my family is making that a bigger challenge that I had originally planned.

Best Buy, I salute you!