Amazing Race continues...

AMAZING RACE 2014 All Star Cast Version

The continuation of their journey to complete the Amazing Race:

From Guangzhou, China and at the Pit Stop it was Team Rachel and Brendon who arrived at the Pit Stop first and awarded a prize by the Host Phil Keoughan.

They received a clue once again that they have to depart from the Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, board a flight to Sabah, Borneo in Malaysia.

In Borneo: They have to retrieve the clue card again at the concrete stairs which is kind of familiar. I think it was once the "scene" of the previous Amazing Race episode but that was in Jakarta, Indonesia...I think. Anyway they proceeded to the waterfalls and retrieved the Travelocity gnome. one person from each team has to rock climb down the path through where the clue envelope is to be found. One by one they have to do that task to the waterfalls and let the water streamed down on their face. Oh yeah! that was exciting eh? The scene reminds me of the movie "The Mission."

From the Waterfalls they have to journey their way to the Kampung Tombung. They have to build a raft made from bamboo poles that they can use to travel and deliver goods (fruits, onions, etc. inside the box) to the village where the datu awaits their safe arrival. Or they can use the detour to travel by raft on the river and ask another tribe wearing bark of trees as clothes to help them use the "pipehitter" or "sumpit" to target the parrots. To build the bambbo raft they have to use nylon cords and they can tie the bamboo poles tightly and sturdy enough to stand the rough current of water. The water is calm and steady during the delivery of the goods to the village but to another tribe the path to that area is rough and rapid flow of water is a bit harsh that they get stuck to the curve or thrown overboard, and sometimes they have to fight for their lives. Weird eh?

The Pit Stop : The Chieftain and Phil Keoughan waited for them to arrive at Kota Kinabalu:

In order of arrival: 1. Dave and Connor are the winners of this leg of the race. They won a trip to Budapest, Hungary courtesy of Travelocity. 2. Jet and Cord, 3. Leo and Jamal 4. Margie and Luke 5 Flight Time and Big Easy 6. Jennifer and Caroline 7. Jessica and John 8. Brendon and Rachel 9. Joey and Meghan the last to arrive at the Pit Stop and were eliminated.

Amazing Race 2014 Returns

Unbelievable but it's true! Looks like it's Christmas in February! It started on the 23rd of February and until today, February 24... the snowy winter wonderland is evident of a very cold season and what a timing that Sochi.ru Winter Olympic games has ended yesterday, February 23, 2014 but not here in Canada.

I think Canada is the true North strong and free.

When the weather temperature is cold and below negative then what you think is the reason for this sudden turn of events? Have to stock lots of food in the fridge. Cook lots of food and eat. Keep yourself warm by having hot beverage, coffee, hot cocoa or hot chocolate with milk for kids. Have a bowl of soup to keep you healthy and energize your daily life.

The forecast of more snowfall? Wait till you see what's on the ground today.

Once again the AMAZING RACE has started at 8pm Sunday night. It was an "all star cast" teams from previous amazing race contest were chosen to to fill up the 11 teams to the leg of the race that will lead them to journey around the world within time limit. Phil Keoughan the host of the most popular travel and tour race contest asked the first to plu their electric car a Ford Hybrid to its socket before the teams were asked to find the "chinese symbol or character" on top of the UCLA's cadet musician's headgear. Then they have to begin their journey travel by car to the airport heading for China. Guamgzhou, China.

11 TEAM- CONTESTANTS (22)

1. Leo and Jamal

2. Margie and Luke

3. Flight Easy and B. Easy

4. Mark and Mallory

5. Dave and Connor

6. Jet and Cord

7. Jessica and John

8. Brandon and Rachel

9. Natalee and Nadiya

10. Joey and Meghan

11. Caroline and Jennifer

From Guangzhou, China the eleven teams, the whole cast went to the clue retrieval. First Task: Shop until you drop. They have to find the bridal shop named "Silver Gorgeous" at the Bridal District where beautiful bridal gowns and party dress are made to perfection. The sales clerk will hand over a bag of clues inside then they have to travel again to find the Canton Tower which is the highest tower in the urban district of Guangzhou. It was a circular tower so high that you can see the whole skyline, aerial view of the city. On top of the tower is a feriswheel  at the edge. From those ferris wheel cubicles the hidden clue envelope is located. They opened the envelope. Some have the "try again" instructions and other envelopes have the right clue which is another task to make. Next is to find the clue at Haixinxia Stadium. State of the art stadium down below the tower of Guangzhou.

At the Stadium, each one from the team will have to head over heels acrobatic stunt 5x up on the air with just two sturdy cords or durable wire? tightened to their waist and legs as support. Well just like the stunts that Angelina Jolie performed in her movie.

1. Jet and Cord, the cowboys arrived by foot at the Pit Stop and was given the Express Pass. Another Express Pass was given to them and they will share it with another team who they thought deserve the Express pass.

2. Leo and Jamal

3. Dave and Connor

4. Margie and Luke

5. Brandon and Rachel

6. Mark and Mallory

7. Big Easy and Flight

8. Jessica and John

9. Sarah and Jennifer

10. Joey and Meghan

11. Natalie and Nadiya - the Sri-lankan sisters are eliminated on this leg of the race. Remember them on their first try of the race? These twins are noisy, they always chat and quarrel with each other, one is always grumpy and moody. Sometimes they hate each other and sometimes when they talked they keep rushing what they are saying and most of the time talking the same words at the same time. Too bad they were eliminated right away.



Why I like to watch this popular TV SHow? It features the renewed infrastructures in every parts of the world. What are the new changes that took place in every city in every country. You wont believe that the old ancient civilization was really a thing of the past. The rural area that you think is so damned poor is one of the richest city. The people whom you think that are uneducated are the most educated people based on the development and improvement of their city. It's like looking in through the glass and taking part in a sociology class. What happened to a ravaged war torn country after a year or five years os infrastructure and construction of skyscrapers, you wont believe that the desert is no longer a barren land but a city of skyscrapers. The poorest of the poor has improved their lives better than those who condemned them. Because they followed the law and rules or they disobeyed the rules? Weird. How and why?

ONE MILLION DOLLARS worth PRIZE is a lot of money. You wont earn million of dollars by working everyday even if you work in 20 years. A US president is only paid $100,000/year according to a news reporter. You probably can earn million dollars if you are NHL player or a football player but that's with a contract.

Or try lottery ticket maybe there is that winning ticket out there.

Amazing Race: Canada

Are you watching Amazing Race:Canada? This time the ARC's host is not Phil Keoughan but a Canadian actor who has resemblance with Virgin Airlines founder and owner. He's also a look-alike of Chuck Norris (younger version) I forgot his name. You can google it for your perusal. Uhm should not say something like that because the contestants major airline of choice is Jazz or Air Canada. lol. I watched the premiere episode which started in Niagara Falls in Ontario and from there the contestants have to get their first clue card at the Butterfly Conservatory. From Ontario they all have to fly to Kelowna, BC. where they have to follow the clue cards list of tasks. They have to undergo many crucial tasks such as scuba diving down the "ogopogo site to get their first clue. The pit stop is at the winery which is adjacent to the "extinct volcano." Is that the scenery chosen for the movie of Brendan Fraser? (Journey To The Center of the Earth). I could be wrong. The twins were eliminated in this leg of the race. I first thought they were police women and they were the first to be booted off? Weird! It was the team Kristen and Darren who won this first episode of Amazing Race: Canada. In this race they use Flash Interac card. One team was shown with only $40.00 worth of budget. What? That's crazy! Other contestants received such amount? They didn't show. The prize for the winner of this ARC receives QUARTER of a MILLION DOLLARS ONLY not ONE MILLION DOLLARS! Eh?!!!!!!!!! For all the death defying stunts?

Anyway, it's a mind boggling race okay? Worthy of a "script for movies."

The second episode was last night. The whole cast were to find their way to British Columbia in Vancouver City. They had the chance to ride the Skytrain. Then to the Richmond Speed Skating rink from there they have to speedskate. In  Chinatown they have to drink tea and then have to remember the Chinese character printed on their tea's saucer and have to print them on a piece of bond paper and have to show it to the Chinese lady for approval. If they made a mistake of printing the original Chinese characters then the lady have to torn the paper into pieces. Some have easy way out and others have to do it again and again until they can manage to write it nicely and correctly. Other contestants have to dance the dragon dance and let the dragon ate the green leafy lettuce hanging up from the pole.. Fun for Kristen and Darren. From the top of the dockyard tower and down below where containers are stocked for inspection in downtown main Vancouver they have to use binocular to search for the Pit stop which is located at the Convention center. On top of that building they must have to be there first and the winner for this leg of the race is > Holly and Brett.

Now the question is why it's no longer Phil Keoughan to do the race hosting? Phil is American and it's a Canadian race this time so that's probably the case or the reason why. If you have seen the last episode of the Amazing Race Canada, the very first leg of 2013, months ago...the two brothers who won the race which they were ushered to Washington DC to meet the Pres. of the United States > Mr. Obama. Which turned out it was sort of a prank? They met Mr. Obama in the form of a "card board" right there at the shopping mall where camera lens await them to be photographed. The last pit of that leg of the race was in Vernon. It was at the old haunted house of Dolly Madison and Madison family. Hmm...cracking cracking codes? Where's my nutcrackers....Hu! hu! hu!

Human Nature

With too many boxes floating on the carpet I found it hard to move and do whatever I pleased. Most of all found it hard to vacuum. I wish we can move sooner to the next house. I hate in-orderly arrangement of things. I hate clutter and scattered objects. I hate doing something without a plan.

It is impossible to think looking at the place that I am now. But anyways I have to type or write this observation. Many observations that I found necessary for my usual habit of blogging. If this is my real job probably I am rich and and have a good life in Zurich. He he he.

Anyway, back to my happy life bringing some form of entertainment instead of having boring soap opera that happened lately on boob tube. What a life!

Yeah too many cry babies watching the defeat of the Nashville Predators. How many of us watched C.U. cried having that sad face when the TV camera was focused on her. How many fans have teary eyed. But how many Canucks fan will cry if they were defeated again? We're all gonna cry I think. And all the water from the dam will flow like a river of non-stop cascading water flooding the whole horizon.

I hate crying and I don't really want to cry when somebody is crying. I cried almost non-stop when Princess Diana died. I remember that day. There was typhoon, flash flood and earthquake and volcanic eruption. My children got sick and what else had happened after that is totally unbelievable. Yeah I felt like am such a weird alien. Then I realized something devastating occurrence like that is due to the reactions of combined atomic energy. We are all atomic in nature and once joined in the same kind of unity, so strong and forceful it create a reaction so severe and it affect the environment. Okay that's science and physics combined. certainly I would not discuss further for reasons that some people might call me geek or nerd.

So let us see what happened at the Amazing race: Unfinished Business. Is it still unfinished or already done? It was a two hour show presentation that night on Sunday. From Switzerland to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Only 4 teams to compete: Flight Time and bIg Easy of the Globetrotters, Kisha and Jen, Zev and Justin, and Gary- Mallory team. The usual airport, taxi, train ride in order to get the first clue card. They have to get the poster route map actually a "globe poster" of the Amazing Race posted on the wall. Tasks such as : dancing or learning to dance together with the dancers, waxing for free, includes waxing the armpit, hands, and chest. Next task was making punch or drinks at the bar stand located at the beach area. They have to fill up 100 glasses of this kind of drinks> maybe punch of somekind. Zev and Justin tried to sell bra and bikini but failed to sell any. They tried to change course by doing what others are doing >making punch. The Pit stop was at the Museum wherein Gary and Mallory finished first and won. Kisha and Jen, 2nd. 3rd: FT and BE, and last to arrive: Zev and Justin eliminated.

Then the next flight was to Miami, Florida. Tasks include: Lifting and hoisting boat to another parking space along the dock. second task: Treasure hunt at the Jules Undersea Lodge. They have to wear tight spandex scuba gear outfit, ride the undersea vehicle and search for the clue card inside too many treasure trunks underwater. Band of mermaids played undersea to their delight. How they breathe and play their instruments? Ask Disney. Next Mile Market route 29. wherein they were given numbers to compute or calculate. Walk through the next island and find the clue box for their next task. They call this the Horseshoe island. the water is shallow you can walk through it. Next, pick up speed by using the speed boat to the Gateway Bay and set up a trailer at the 55+ Community of oldies or retirees. Rose was there to guide them and supervise. One problem, too windy. Then they crossed the Mile Bridge to redeem the prize of ONE MILLION DOLLARS from Phil Keoughan. In order of arrival at the Pit Stop: Jen and Kisha, Globetrotters, Gary and Mallory.

That's the Amazing Race: Unfinished Business?

It seems to me that some contestants suffered at the hands of the taxi drivers. What could be the lesson for this? You are already winning and then somebody keep pushing you down. Or you are already up there but somehow along the way, you'll be pushed down by obstacles. How many obstacles can a person be able to survive?

Thank heaven they are celebrities. Their leg of the race is probably not that too much of a brunt because what you and I are experiencing on daily basis is not tantamount to what they have experienced. You know what I mean? Everyday of our lives is more like a survival of the fittest. There is always a test. When there is a test we keep calling God to help us. Religion plays important role in such task to be fulfilled. On how God will help you depends on your kind of faith and pure luck.

Keep on working. Keep on writing. Most of all keep on blogging.

What's Happening?

The contestants of the Amazing Race:UF went to alpine resort somewhere in Switzerland. The continuation of the Amazing Race: episode 10. In this leg of the race they have to perform task such as: Search and Rescue Operation.

First they have to choose which task they have to do whether Search or Rescue.

In the Search partners: Zev & Justin were the first to depart riding a helicopter on top of the mountain where they have to use gadget to find the body (dummy) buried beneath the pile of snow. Probably 6 to 10 ft. underground. Gary & Mallory arrived and search for the dummy also.
It took them hours to rescue the dummy. Good it's only a dummy because when they lifted the dummy, the leg was cut off leaving the head, the torso, or from head to waist still buried under the snow. Same thing happened to the dummy that Zev and Justin rescued from the pile of snow.

In Rescue: Kisha & Jen, Vyxin and Kent then Globetrotters tried the rescue by hoisting the guy in beneath the "shelf" of ice probably 10 to 12 ft. underground. One of the partners should go down that "shelf" and pretend to rescue until they had the clue card for the next task or destination.

Second task: They were to take part in the making of Travelocity gnome moulded into chocolate. But first they have to paint the plastic moulder with food coloring and part choco then they have to cool it dry inside the fridge. How they do it? With all the bickering is not as much bad as what is happening in the Hell's Kitchen. Once the moulded gnome paint is ready they poured in chocolate in liquid condition inside. Then they have it cooled outside on the snow and wait for sometime. The finished product was then inspected and off they go for the next move while they carry the gnome to the pit stop.

Next task is by foot. Everyone walked down the snowy route to get through the Pit Stop where Phil Keoughan is waiting together with the "sherpa and the dog." The first team to arrive is the Globetrotters: Big easy and Flight Time. Won a trip to Cook island sponsored by Travelocity. Kisha & Jen, Kent & Vyxin arrived next but given penalty for not complying to the rule. They ride the taxi instead of walking to the pit stop. Gary & Mallory arrived after them. Last to arrive were Zev and Justin but because the Goths had 30 minute penalty and were then eliminated on this leg of the race saving Zev and Justin to go on for the next leg of the race > to Brazil.

---------------------------------------------OTHER NEWS:

According to the news on TV > OSAMA BIN Laden is dead. Americans gathered out of their homes to the field, to the road to cheer up and celebrate when they heard the news. The terrorist they long time hunt and wish dead is NOW DEAD?

Where's the EVIDENCE? Come on NCIS, CIA, FBI, all the Armed Forces show us the true story.
Show us the evidence.
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The masonry news once again was featured on TV via History channel. The Washington area was claimed to have that symbol of the "mason or the compass" yeah "aerial view. What's in it? Ask L Enfant the architect of that area. Or you can ask the Pharaoh because Washington is the land area of the ancient Egypt.
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Other news? Beatification of the HOLY POPE JOHN PAUL II . He was actually a SAINT when he was still alive. He was there whenever there is calamity, disaster or whatever the consequences maybe there is always a ready aid for the needy. He was there to give and share. After his death the aid was stop. I don't know why.

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ELECTION in CANADA? Who you should VOTE? What their NAMES stand for?

1. Stephen Harper - Conservative Party - Color: Blue

2. Jack Layton - NDP National Democratic party - Color: Orange

3. Michael Ignatieff - Liberal Party - Color: Red

4. Joe Ducceppe- Bloc Q. - color: ?

5. Elizabeth May - Green Party - Color: Green


You should all VOTE so that I wont be the one thinking for your country.
lol

The Torment of Working in Today's World

There are too many television shows that are into reality game show (such as: Raven, Wipe Out, Survivor, Amazing Race, Fear factor, etc) where there are too much action, drama, and sports combined. The contestants really do get hurt and suffer just to win millions of dollars. While other individuals who cannot suffer any longer would rather try their luck by buying tickets from the lotto or lottery. Everything is just pure luck when you're good with numbers.

While the really good clean fun winning is using your creativity with in-born talents. Being a prodigy for one thing in the arts of music, science and some people have their luck by acquiring wealth through inheritance.

So which one should you choose to gain wealth in this world?

HEALTH IS WEALTH. That alone is a sure way that you are lucky when you are at best of your health. Happy, healthy and wise.

Then I heard such thing as bull. What? .........oO)))))

From Sidney to the Broken Hill to the outback of Australia mining site to the train station and then ride to the airport for the next departure to TOKYO, JAPAN. Two airlines to choose from: Cathay pacific or Qantas. The Cathay pacific was delayed in HK airport for reasons unknown. Maybe for re-fuel. The Cathay pacific arrived at 7:20 AM while the Qantas airline arrived at 6:15 AM for Tokyo.

Clue envelope station at the Shrine. Task I: To get their car from the building where they have to push buttons from a vending machine sort of featured like an elevator of some kind. Then the car that was chosen come out from the building. Wow that's innovative. Instead of you going up the building, you can have the car come out from the rotation station.

Contestants drive through the streets of Tokyo from the city to the ancient shrine or temple. In that shrine they have to face rigorous training wearing traditional costume. A Japanese kimono costume. Then they have to "form" a Yabusame ritual " which is a road block. First FORM then ride the mechanical spinning wooden bull. The contestants have to aim their bow and arrow at the diamond wooden shape board and hit it. After that task they will receive the next clue card. The rule is very strict. I think it is fun and very challenging.

Cara and Jaime had an accident on the road. Good that their vehicle was equipped with air bags. Their car's sideview mirror was hit and got broken. They reported the accident to the police.

TASK II : Japanese Rituals Detour ( Choosing the Purification process or Frog Search at the field of mud or clay).

In Purification process which is a Shinto rite the contestants have to light incense in front of the shrine made of hut. Praying and chanting followed then moved on to the cold rushing water then to the water falls. Not good for kids with soft fontanels. The water is very cold which the contestants managed to bear it with courage. Ron and Christina, then the Globetrotters Flight time and Big easy tried this ritual holding unto a cane. After the rituals or rite is done the Globetrotters left and took their clothes and bags and fled the site in a hurry. Christina's bag was missing and they kept on looking for it only to find it inside the hut where Ron changed his costume.

The rest of the contestants tried the search for the frog in the muddy field where the Japs keep throwing balls of mud to them. probably the frogs inside those mud. Looks like it was fun and good for kids though it gets so boring when the clock starts ticking and they cannot get hold of the frog. It was sort of fun until you see them like being torment and it becomes a torture. Only to find out that the frog is a toy not a live frog.

Zev and Justin finished first and they were in a hurry again to report for Phil Keoughan at the landing site monument of Commodore Perry which is the final Pit Stop for that leg of the game.
While others took a shower first before reporting to the Pit stop.

In order of arrival:

1. Zev and Justin - won Travelocity's travel to Costa Rica.
2. Gary and Mallory
3. Globetrotters
4. Ron and Christina - complained about the Globetrotters > to be given 30 minutes penalty
5. Kisha and Jen
6. Cowboys
7. Kent and Vyxin
8. Margie and Luke
9. Jaime and Cara
10. Mel and Mike were eliminated they were trembling in cold looks like they were sick. Not a good sight to watch though it was like a torture of some kind.

This race is really not good for old people over 50. Why they have to endure those tasks? What is the truth about this game?

That in order to win MILLION DOLLARS you cannot just get it by sitting down doing nothing. That's what it is. Moral lesson.

While we sit down here and do our computer works we are bombarded with laser flares and radiation hitting us on our face and chest.





Okay let me tell you what happened at the Amazing Race Episode 3 opf the Unfinished Business.

Amazing Race:Unfinished Business

Continuation of the Amazing Race: Unfinished Business. The contestants were still in the land down under > Australia looking for clues and In for the race. The cowboys finally found the answer to the riddle and Mr. Phil Keoughan gave the A. R. envelope and told the cowboys to redeem themselves.

The next scene was finding the sculpture and they all end up in a huge anchor site where they got their first clue to that episode.

First task: Creative artworks imitating the aboriginals artwork on the pile of soil, pebbles and stones, and sticks of chalk for the Spirit World and then aboriginal painting works for natural World. They only have to choose one from those two kinds of world and then they have to dance after.

Next task is the wearing of kangaroo costume, find the street that bears the name of Chemistry symbols Hg and Bi. Hg for Mercury and Bi for Bismuth. There are good neighbors or samaritans who helped them find the right street.

End of the leg at the Pit stop. Zev and Justin winning this time with a prize of "trip to Mexico."
Kris and partner were eliminated.