Monday, April 26, 2010

Relay For Life 2010 - American Cancer Society - 04.24.10 Torrance, CA

Each year, the American Cancer Society organizes a fund raising and awareness event called Relay For Life.  This "relay" is a joint gathering of many different local organizations (teams) that help promote awareness for cancer and cancer research.  This past weekend was the annual Relay For Life held at South Torrance High School with over 60 teams participating.  As exciting as it is to see such an event come together with so many people, it is all too real when reality sets in that there are so many people affected by cancer.  Each person is in one way or another impacted by the often-deadly disease; either they themselves are battling the disease, or it is a family member, relative, friend, co-worker, or someone they know through another person.

At the "half-way" mark, all participants gather together for a moment of silence to honor all of those victims and survivors of cancer.  In memory of those, the participants light a luminaria in their honor and all join together.  Here are a few pictures from the evening of the event, during the luminaria ceremony.


About Relay For Life:
Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path.  Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.  Relays are 24 hours in length; representing the reality that cancer never sleeps.  By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer in your community.  Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man’s passion to fight cancer into the world’s largest movement to end the disease.
 
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Torrance,American Cancer Society,Miura Images,2010,Relay For Life

Torrance,American Cancer Society,Miura Images,2010,Relay For Life

Torrance,American Cancer Society,Miura Images,2010,Relay For Life

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Torrance,American Cancer Society,Miura Images,2010,Relay For Life

Torrance,American Cancer Society,Miura Images,2010,Relay For Life

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Honor, Power, Praise - Easter Sunday, Arlington National Cemetery - 04.04.10

During the planning for our visit to Washington DC, Melissa and I made a list of the sites, museums, and landmarks that we wanted to see and visit.  One of the many popular places to visit while in Washington DC is Arlington National Cemetery.  One of the most popular and best known national cemeteries in the United States, Arlington National is the final resting place for more than 320,000 servicemen and their family members.  All who are remembered here have one thing in common: service to their country.

During our visit, I found it fitting to visit Arlington National on Easter Sunday.  Melissa and I found ourselves 3,000 miles away and were unable to celebrate it with our own families.  While I may never know anyone that is buried at Arlington National, I felt honored to be able to share and celebrate Easter Sunday with Melissa in such a sacred place.  After all, we were able to celebrate Easter Sunday, our vacation, our freedom to walk these grounds because of the very people that are buried here.  These brave servicemen sacrificed their very own lives for our freedom and for that I/we are deeply honored.

Here are some images I captured during our visit...enjoy!

President John F. Kennedy gravesite and the Eternal Flame
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View of Washington DC from the Kennedy Gravesite
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Senator Robert F. Kennedy gravesite
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Gravesite of the late Senator Ted Kennedy
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Memorial for the astronauts of the Space Shuttle Columbia
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Memorial for the astronauts of the Space Shuttle Challenger
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Friday, April 16, 2010

Cherry Blossoms - Washington DC; April 2010

During our recent visit to Washington DC, we had the opportunity to see the cherry blossom trees in full bloom.  Now after the harsh winter that DC experienced with over 2 feet of snow on the ground and winter storm after winter storm in the beginning of the year, Melissa and I were beginning to grow concern whether the trees were still going to bloom or not; let alone still be alive.  In the end, mother nature decided to cooperate and the weather greatly improved and a few rain showers aside, the sunshine arrived and the cherry blossoms bloomed and were showing their full beauty just in time before we arrived.  During our visit, the National Cherry Blossom Festival was in full swing and we were able to experience much of the excitement and beauty of all the trees around the Tidal Basin and Thomas Jefferson Memorial, as well as the National Mall.

Here are a few pictures of various cherry blossom trees from our visit.

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Washington DC,cherry blossom,East Coast,trees

Washington DC,cherry blossom,East Coast,trees

Washington DC,cherry blossom,East Coast,trees

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Washington DC,cherry blossom,East Coast,trees

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Washington DC,cherry blossom,East Coast,trees

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Formula Drift Round 1 Top 32 - Long Beach, CA 04.10.10

Saturday at Formula Drift began with the Top 32 qualifiers from Friday going head-to-head in tandem battle eliminations to determine the overall Round 1 champion.  All of the drivers were focused and had their sites locked on the First Place carbon fiber trophy.

Below are some images from throughout the day of practice and competition.  The eventual winner would be Vaughn "JR" Gittin Jr and his Monster Energy/Falken Tires/Ford Racing 2011 Ford Mustang GT.  Second Place went to Rhys Millen and his Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and Third Place to Tanner Foust in his V8 powered Rockstar Energy Drink/Scion Racing Scion tC.  Congratulations to all of the drivers and winners of Round 1 Formula Drift!!

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Formula Drift,drift,drifting,Long Beach,race

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Friday, April 9, 2010

The 2010 Formula Drift Season Begins... Round 1 - Streets of Long Beach; Long Beach, CA

Drifting is back...The 2010 Season of Formula Drift has begun and Round 1 on the Streets of Long Beach, CA is the stomping ground.  All of the drivers have had the winter season to put the finishing touches on their drift machines (new and old) and are ready to begin another exciting season.  Using a portion of the race course for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and the Izod IndyCar Series for Round 1, more than 50 drivers compete in the season-long race for the championship to be decided and concluded in October at The House of Drift, the Irwindale Speedway.

Friday was the qualifying portion for Round 1 and saw new machinery debuted, including Sam Hubinette in his 2010 Dodge Challenger, JR Gittin in his 2011 Ford Mustang, Conrad Grunewald in his 2010 Chevy Camaro, and Michael Essa in his V10 M5 powered 2008 BMW 3-series to name a few.

As expected, the race course, tire barriers, and concrete barriers claimed a few victims as the drivers were forced to push the limits of their driving skills and capabilities of their vehicles.

Here are pictures from today's action on the race track...

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Formula Drift,Long Beach,drift,race

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Formula Drift,Long Beach,drift,race

Here are a few of the casualties today...

Yasu Kondo direct from Japan misguided the entry turn and met the tire wall and ended his day on the track.
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Cody Parkhouse of Long Beach, CA came in a little too hot into the first turn and met the tire barriers.
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Michael Essa's BMW didn't fair so well and found the tire barriers after the first clipping point.
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