Dedico questo post (e quelli sullo stesso tema che seguiranno) a un libro, un brillante libro, la cui lettura ha impegnato un’intera giornata della mia estate. Mai tempo fu speso in maniera migliore.

Scimmiottando il protagonista, Rob Fleming, 35 anni, propietario di un negozio di dischi, la vita segnata dalle delusioni amorose e dalla musica, stilerò le mie personali Top 5.

Cominciamo subito con la prima.

Top 5 delle canzoni delle quali non posso fare a meno in questo periodo:

1. Fix you, dei Coldplay

2. No surprises, dei Radiohead

3. Un medico, di Fabrizio de André

4. Letter to myself, degli A Toys Orchestra

5. Yellow, dei Coldplay

A.S.

Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder w/ 30x Optical Zoom (Yellow)

Take underwater High Definition video and still photos to a whole new level! The compact Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti WH1 has earned the highest possible IEC 60529 waterproof ratingIPX8allowing footage to be captured without worrying about the effects of water or snow. The WH1 is capable of underwater depths down to an astounding 10ft for an entire hour and delivers High Definition video, 2-megapixel digital photos, with a 30x optical zoom. The combination of waterproof HD video and 30x optical zoom allow the WH1 to go where no camera dare go before. Its compact design makes the WH1 extremely portable and easy to use. Videos, still photos and the various settings and menus can be easily accessed with the users thumb. The WH1s convenient design makes sharing videos and photos via social networking web sites, portable video devices like iPods, TVs and computers, a breeze.

Reviews from Customers

“100% TOP QUALITY MULTI-USE CAMERA”
First let me say I love toys, especially great ones.

As a previous owner of SANYO’s underwater cameras I was very happy when my new WH1 arrived. The first thing I noticed when holding the WH1, is how well it fits in your hand. It’s lightweight, and the simple controls are very well laid out. After skimming through manual, and charging the battery, I loaded it up with an SD card. I then went out to see what it can do. First off was taking still photos in various lighting conditions. Then I took several different videos in my pool. The WH1 is very simple to use, and I didn’t need to refer back to the manual for anything during my first outing with the camera.

After playing with it for about an hour, I downloaded all the pictures to my computer. The still photos were very good. I was especially surprised how well the photos were underwater. The results were very close a top stand alone digital point and shoot might take, the pictures were perfectly fine for viewing on a screen or printing at 4×6 or 8×10. I shot the test videos at 640×480, 30fps, high bit rate, using all “Auto” settings. Again the results were very good. The videos were clear and the sound was good. The camera focused well under all conditions. All in all, Sanyo has a winner here. If you love the outdoors, water, snow or rain. This is the best camera on the market hands down!

I’ve been a loyal Amazon customer for many years. You can’t beat the price, shipping and service you receive. Don’t purchase from anyone else online, you never know who they actually are.

“After every sentence say. BUT IT SHOOTS HD UNDERWATER!!!!”
“Every critisism of this camera you must follow up with the statement “but it goes underwater and shoots HD” For this amount of money your not going to do any better. Most any camcorder your going to need a tripod, and this one is no exception. The features including the talking menu and easy to navigate menus are great. The picture is good.. not great, but then again.. IT GOES UNDERWATER… The image can become shaky eventhough the zoom is quite smooth. The still pictures are worthless, but still IT GOES UNDERWATER… It is a nice color, (I got yellow) and using SD cards is the way of the future. HD 720 Video is awesome. You will need to weigh the pro of being able to shoot underwater with other factors, however, your not going to do any bettr in HD video even if it doesnt go underwater for this price. So you might as well get the one THAT you guessed it GOES UNDERWATER. If your considering any camcorder in this price range, I would recommend this, for having all the right features and underwater HD video is just unreal!! A Great deal, glad I bought it, Everyone loves it and everyone can use it. It has not only an easy mode but the settings most wanna be pro videographers want as well. I SAY put it on auto and go, however I have friends who just insist on using manual settings because it makes them feel more like a pro. Gettng the shot makes me feel like a pro and within a second of turning it on your ready to go. Did I mention the battery lasts an amazing three hours?? It is truly solid and the waterproof feature makes it a solidly built piece of equipment. I recommend this for anyone who wants something that is #1 going to last and #2 is very trendsetting nd unique. Not like the other Sanyo “gun” models, this one can sit on a table. It will also shoot pictures fast. I am glad I bought it and think it is worth beyond the price. Even if your not going underwater, shooting in the rain, water rafting or even snow, you should get this for piece of mind!

If your even considering an HD camera or a SD camera or an underwater camera or even just a yellow camera. THIS IS THE ONE TO BUY!”

“Solid contstruction, water tight even past 10 ft / the 2mp still camera is horrible/ 44MB internal storage”
+ Solidly constructed camera and my first underwater camcorder, the challenges of all underwater devices is adequately fitting rubber gaskets and seals to metal and this camera did just fine even down to 25 ft when I took out on lazy beach day.

+ The menus are well laid out to quickly reach every function category and drill down only or two levels to change anything else. This is very important when considering it is designed to be used underwater where the operators senses are afflicted and it can be challenging for most people to perform tasks underwater. Audio cues even a curt female voice is helpful underwater and out for prompts.

+ Decent flash, bright LCD for a camcorder in this price range and even two camcorder record buttons, one for the thumb the other is close to the lens and easy to click. The 45MB of internal storage isn’t advertised on the box in an age of GB+ camcorders but it surprisingly stores a decent amount of video before maxing out, so far we’ve never inserted an SD card and found the built in storage adequate.

+ Battery charges quickly and briskly, haven’t worn it down yet but also haven’t tried to really pace it out either.

– But, the 2MP still camera is rather useless, even $10 prepaid cellphones have better cameras and we can’t remember images this ugly since the turn of the century. understandably Sanyo had to include some type of still photo capacity with a digital camcorder but the poor quality does more harm than good.

The USB connector is almost a Mini B plug but Sanyo did something weird and flared out the edges to ensure you’ll only use their cable on the side of the corder, more annoying and pointless since it was nearly identical in size and pins to standard USB MiniB plugs.

We had it setup and out of the box in less than five minutes because it seems Sanyo has put effort into the layout of the controls and menus, the impressive construction never gave us concern about seepage and it held up at 20+ ft in saltwater without stress or damage.

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“Diamonds are forever.” Diamonds are really treasures. They are possessions to be taken care of and cherished not only because of their price but also because of the meaning and symbol it represents. It does not mean being very emotional about it but being sentimental on something really special is not bad. It is how someone values a gift that is important.

Another type of engagement ring that will be a perfect gift for the woman a man loves is this yellow diamond engagement ring. It is a beautiful and not very common type of diamond ring.

As we know, colored diamonds are really rare. And this is what makes the stones expensive. But I think the price won’t really matter if you really are so eager to give something very special to the woman you love.

Unlike the traditional diamonds, this yellow diamond can be categorized as a fancy cut diamond because it is colored. It has undergone a process which made it enhance its color pink. The process which made the change possible is called irradiation.

Yellow diamond engagement rings are very beautiful and unique. A woman who wants this type of ring really knows what she wants because she chose something not very common. However, because of its rarity this ring also costs more than the traditional diamond rings.

But the buyer is sure that the ring is really worth the price. The buyer can customize the size and shape when purchasing for this ring. You cannot just buy it from any jeweler because it’s rare. It is not that easy to find this type because you have to really contact certified and trusted jewelers for you to purchase such diamonds.

You must always make sure that the stones you choose are genuine so that you won’t have problems or regrets later on. Being offered of a yellow diamond engagement ring at a fairly low price may be something suspicious, so don’t easily give in. The price being expensive is still worth it because this type really costs a lot.

dear tommy,

right now i’m listening to coldplay, michael buble, and kings of convenience. the song ‘i’d rather dance with you’ is the sweetest thing ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9r9sQ6PHOM

the music video is just too sweet. they have a recent album out, called ‘declaration of dependence’. need. to. buy. that. album.

how’s LA? it’s great, actually. i thought it was going to be hellish because of all sorts of SAT pressure, but it’s manageable. thank god. i haven’t been shopping because i’m saving all that for black friday.

what is black friday, exactly? the only time i was ever close to that notion was when i was watching Chuck. Chuck, the TV show, not that guy from Gossip Girl (yeah, i don’t really watch Gossip Girl..even though i think Blair is really pretty and all.). there was this one episode about black friday and people were lining outside the store in the  morning to buy stuff. i know it’s like some one day shopping chance, but is it that big?

sorry, totally not american here. haha.

but i talked my mom into having a nice thanksgiving dinner. for the first time in my life i will be able to see a whole turkey well cooked on my dinner table. i’m really excited. i think i’m just going to stick around for five hours while the turkey is gradually being roasted in the oven. mmm. food brings joy to us all.

another nice music video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAME8GDRTfI

ahh, great songs, great songs. being home is great because the internet doesn’t go off at 11 pm (boarding school blocks internet. ugh. i kinda want to stay home and not go to the costly distant oblivious boarding school…i don’t even know why i chose to go there.

no,i think my staying in home would just cause more disagreements in the family because i never, never agree with my parents. i’ve been too americanized, they say. i think i have only adapted to survive. to not be the one who’s always made fun of. to not be the last one to everything, to not be the one who always gets the short end of the stick. darwin ftw.

love,

watermummy

Photographed by Moi of Ra

These guys were kind of scary and had covered themselves in yellow palm oil.

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Photographed by willem velthoven

Mobile music taken to a new level. I don’t know who these people are but their car audio surely is impressive. I saw them on the buiksloterweg ferry between Amsterdam Central Station and Tolhuistuin / Overhoeks

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Durring the Iowa – Minnesota game

China tours have become highly popular since the People’s Republic opened its doors to mass tourism. There are so many options now that it’s easy to get confused. Let’s describe what you can expect, depending on where you go.

The Chinese capital Beijing, the ancient city of Xian and cosmopolitan Shanghai are included in most China tours – unless you opt not to go for the major cities. Guilin and Hong Kong are also popular among tourists.

The North China plain, with Beijing and the Yellow River, has always been one of the most important regions for Chinese civilization, and it’s almost inevitable you will go there. It’s also possible to book a tour that also takes you further down the countryside, for a example for a river cruise on the mighty Yangtze.

Being a country with a great variety of landscapes it’s also worthwhile to go and see beautiful mountains like the majestic Yellow Mountain, China’s most celebrated mountain with three peaks above 1,800 meters. You’ll find the Yellow Mountain in the southern part of Anhui Province. If you think of mountains, you’ll quickly think of Tibet. It has never been so easy to visit this remote land in the south west of China since a new railway to Lhasa was opened. Yes, you can now travel to the roof of the world in a comfortable train carriage!

Train travel is popular in China and a great way to discover the country’s cities and nature. Trains also offer excellent opportunities to get acquainted with the Chinese people.

Neighboring Tibet is the mountainous borderland of Yunnan, known as China’s kingdom of flora and fauna. This is another fascinating part of the country and recommended to all lovers of exceptional natural sceneries. Several China tours include Yunnan’s capital Kunming, because of its pleasant weather also known as the city of eternal spring.

If it’s your first time visiting China I recommend booking a tour that includes the major cities and the Great Wall. For future trips some of the numerous other China tours will definitely satisfy you too.

I know its early, but seriously..Christmas is coming and my old Clyde’s have seen better days.

I thought they were doing just fine ( i was even gonna wear them today) till i stumbled on this image and suddenly my old ones look quite sad.

PUMA Clyde 2010 Spring Collection

Look how pretty they look..way better than my plain white ones covered in Coffee Patron stains.

The PUMA Clyde collection is an  instantly recognizable sneaker designed in 1973 for the original NBA pimp, Walter “Clyde” Frazier.

No word yet when they will be hitting stores in Cape Town, but ill give you a heads up as soon as i know.

Shotgun the orange pair.

Good times.

For more pics go checkout nicekicks.com

Photographed by jek in the box

but tastier!

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the Speed bump sign near my home

One day I will draw a smiley face for that hat!