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the greatest driver in the history of Formula 1 will retire by end of season. F1 will never be the same without good ol' Schumi...
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Schumacher confirms his retirement
10 September 2006
After an emotional win in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Michael Schumacher has announced he will retire from race driving at the end of this season.
"Words are not enough and whatever I could say now will never fully express how much I love this fascinating world of motor sport and all it has given me," said Schumacher. "From go-karting to Formula One, I have lived through moments that I will never forget. I am profoundly grateful for everything I have had. I want to thank everyone who has accompanied me, supported and inspired me, right back to the days of my childhood.
“Above all, a special thanks goes to (my wife) Corinna and our two children, who have given me the strength to do what I have done. All these years in Formula One have been amazing, especially those spent alongside my friends in the Scuderia. Soon my future will belong to my family, while I am happy to be still part of Ferrari. But for now, what matters is this world championship."
Schumacher has been with Ferrari for 11 seasons, securing five of his drivers' titles with the team and contributing to six of their constructors' crowns. No other driver has won as much with the Italian squad, who were keen to pay tribute to their great driver.
"I had always said that the decision to retire would be his alone, but now that decision has been taken, I feel a sense of sadness," commented Ferrari President and CEO, Luca di Montezemolo. "We have lived through some unforgettable times together, some good some bad, achieving results that will be hard to equal. To Michael goes the thanks of everyone in the company and supporters of Ferrari for all the dedication he has shown to our colours, for the determination and courage with which he has worked, which has provided immense satisfaction. He is both sincere and passionate and has earned the affection of all of us and of our fans. His relationship with Maranello will continue, albeit in a different form and I am very happy about that."
"Michael has been the author of a unique chapter in the history of Formula One and of Ferrari in particular. It has yet to reach its conclusion and what he has achieved extends over and above the results obtained," added Managing Director, Jean Todt. "He is an exceptional man and will become a legend as a driver. For me personally, he is a great friend and together we have lived through unrepeatable experiences. Having had the opportunity to work alongside him has been and will continue to be a privilege."
Ferrari will announce a new team structure at the end of the year, including a definition of Schumacher’s new role.
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Ferrari confirm Raikkonen, Massa for ‘07
10 September 2006
Raikkonen has signed a three-year deal, covering the 2007, 2008 and 2009 seasons. His team mate will be Felipe Massa, the Brazilian’s contract having been extended until the end of 2008. Luca Badoer stays on as Ferrari’s official test driver.
"Whilst I have taken the decision to leave Team McLaren Mercedes, I want to stress that I really enjoyed my time with the team,” said Raikkonen. “I have the deepest respect for everybody and will be giving my all in the remaining races."
The Finn has been with McLaren for the past five years, scoring nine victories, 10 pole positions and 321 world championship points. His place at the team will be taken by world champion Fernando Alonso, whose 2007 partner will be revealed by McLaren before the end of the year.
Paying tribute to Raikkonen, McLaren boss Ron Dennis commented: "I have enjoyed working with Kimi over the past five seasons and as a team we have achieved a lot of success. He is a very special driver and obviously everybody at McLaren wishes him all the best in his future career. Looking forward we remain confident that our 2007 line-up will be a strong and exciting one."
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Sunday, September 10, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
on schools and skills
kwento ito sa akin kaninang umaga, medyo malabo pa, pero parang ganito yung nangyari:
Three resident manager trainees in our department, Wednesday, discussing complaints with assistant manager. AM explained that if the complaints are valid, the agents make their own reply letters to the clients who filed the complaint. ang unang hirit:
RMT1 (girl): "ah, so they can?!"
AM: "oo naman, marunong naman yang mga yan eh. naka graduate naman yan sila, most of them from La Salle, UP, etc etc.
RMT2 (guy): "well, in Ateneo, maybe."
... parang ang point lang nitong mga ito, if you're NOT from Ateneo, it's doubtful that you can write an apology letter to a client!
and... fresh grad po ang nagsabi nito...
ang babaw ha!
Three resident manager trainees in our department, Wednesday, discussing complaints with assistant manager. AM explained that if the complaints are valid, the agents make their own reply letters to the clients who filed the complaint. ang unang hirit:
RMT1 (girl): "ah, so they can?!"
AM: "oo naman, marunong naman yang mga yan eh. naka graduate naman yan sila, most of them from La Salle, UP, etc etc.
RMT2 (guy): "well, in Ateneo, maybe."
... parang ang point lang nitong mga ito, if you're NOT from Ateneo, it's doubtful that you can write an apology letter to a client!
and... fresh grad po ang nagsabi nito...
ang babaw ha!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The Sims 2
funnies:
my Strangetown family # 1. umagang umaga nag j-jamming na! ang saya noh? the two ladies there (on the piano and on the drums), preggy pa! san ka pa!
oh by the way, the lady in the drums, alien yan kaya sya green. see, in Strangetown, they have alien inhabitants. hahaha!!! and alien inhabitants walk, talk, eat like human beings. and yeah, they can also marry and bear offspring. Ü
one kick-ass pregnant woman (from my Strangetown family # 2) beating on the drums in the middle of the night! haha wicked!!!
*yeah yeah, i control my own sims, and i should be letting her sleep but... ayaw nya matulog eh!!! she's been sleeping the whole day so come night time, her energy bar is still full. o sya, mag drums na lang tayo, dagdag pa sa creativity nya un. hehehe! Ü
this is the exterminator's vehicle. check out the big bug on top! if we have something like this in reality, say, yung mga taga patay ng anay eh ganyan ang sasakyan nila... sus! i'd freak out big time! heller, ikaw kaya, for example, kung nasa car or nasa bus ka tapos ang katabi nyong van ay may isang malaking tipaklong o ipis sa ibabaw, hindi ka ba maloloka non?
hahahahahaha!!!!
you're talking to the certified Sims 2 addict here! Ü
my Strangetown family # 1. umagang umaga nag j-jamming na! ang saya noh? the two ladies there (on the piano and on the drums), preggy pa! san ka pa!
oh by the way, the lady in the drums, alien yan kaya sya green. see, in Strangetown, they have alien inhabitants. hahaha!!! and alien inhabitants walk, talk, eat like human beings. and yeah, they can also marry and bear offspring. Ü
one kick-ass pregnant woman (from my Strangetown family # 2) beating on the drums in the middle of the night! haha wicked!!!
*yeah yeah, i control my own sims, and i should be letting her sleep but... ayaw nya matulog eh!!! she's been sleeping the whole day so come night time, her energy bar is still full. o sya, mag drums na lang tayo, dagdag pa sa creativity nya un. hehehe! Ü
this is the exterminator's vehicle. check out the big bug on top! if we have something like this in reality, say, yung mga taga patay ng anay eh ganyan ang sasakyan nila... sus! i'd freak out big time! heller, ikaw kaya, for example, kung nasa car or nasa bus ka tapos ang katabi nyong van ay may isang malaking tipaklong o ipis sa ibabaw, hindi ka ba maloloka non?
hahahahahaha!!!!
you're talking to the certified Sims 2 addict here! Ü
Sunday, September 03, 2006
never forget
"I've been looking so long at these pictures of you
That I almost believe that they're real
I've been living so long with my pictures of you
That I almost believe that the pictures are
All I can feel...
There was nothing in the world
That I ever wanted more
Than to feel you deep in my heart
There was nothing in the world
That I ever wanted more
Than to never feel the breaking apart
All my pictures of you..."
*sigh*.... missing it all...
(oh yeah, first paragraph ibang kanta po yan. hehehe! Pictures of You by The Cure)
That I almost believe that they're real
I've been living so long with my pictures of you
That I almost believe that the pictures are
All I can feel...
There was nothing in the world
That I ever wanted more
Than to feel you deep in my heart
There was nothing in the world
That I ever wanted more
Than to never feel the breaking apart
All my pictures of you..."
"someday soon this will all be someone else's dream"
*sigh*.... missing it all...
(oh yeah, first paragraph ibang kanta po yan. hehehe! Pictures of You by The Cure)