Car Style - The Chevrolet Traverse

(UPDATED: March 24, 2012)

The crossover SUV: The Chevrolet Traverse, and a picture below:



The only SUV I'd ever want would be the Lexus RX series. If I wanted one from an American brand, I'd go with the Chevrolet Traverse. Why so? It's a beautiful machine. It's a crossover SUV that I've liked for its style.

--- Car Style: The Chevrolet Traverse ---

Exterior.

The Chevrolet Traverse has many elegant lines, many lovely lines, but is in no way vanilla. The SUV features the bold grill design of recent Chevrolets. A pair of lights accent the two headlights. Below are signal and hazard lights that SOMEWHAT resemble the bow tie emblem of Chevrolet. The grill itself is a honey comb grill design accented in chrome. That same two-piece grill design accentuates most recent Chevrolet models like the 7th Generation Chevrolet Malibu that I reviewed earlier. The front bumper features an opening with two extra bars. The absolute bottom of the front bumper has a slight lip spoiler design.

Don't expect "look at me" character with the Traverse. This cSUV is mostly a stylish vehicle to haul people around in. The profile on the sides is elegant. Again, its character is primarily a car-like SUV (hence the namesake of a CROSSOVER SUV). Not a single element of its side profile denote ruggedness or attitude. A minimal overfender accentuates the sides around the wheels. The absolute bottom of both bumpers and the side skirts are blacked out. The Traverse features third-row seating, but trying to see out those side windows in the third row can be a hassle. Maybe if those windows were styled better, those way in the back may not have as many problems seeing out of them.

The rear of the cSUV features a lovely set of tailights. There is somewhat of a diamond-edge design to the rear of this cSUV for the trunk/boot. The blacked-out rear bumper features two simple turn signals and a pair of simple mufflers, one on each side.

Interior.

Behind the wheel of this stylish office is a lovely interior. I'm sure there are other options for interiors, but the one I"m refering to is one from Jalopnik. The interior features a blend of dark gray and some bone colors. The gauges and the steering wheel are lovely. The center console is well-designed with a navigation system and all of your basic air conditioning things. The seats are plush, comfortable, and styled well.





Overall, the Chevrolet Traverse is a beautifully-designed crossover SUV. It is a beautiful automobile to me with its exceptional style. I'm sick of people who are so opposed to the minivan, like minivans were so 1990s. If you really want something with minivan qualities, but not a minivan per se, your hookup is the beautiful Chevrolet Traverse. Holler if you hear it.


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Fire Pro Wrestling Returns Tips

UPDATED: February 19, 2012)

I reviewed "Fire Pro Wrestling Returns" many moons ago. Now that I've played the game, there are a few tips I'd like to share.



• One of the first things to keep in mind is that FPR is NOT a button-masher. This series has always been about timing.

• One of the best things you can do to win matches is to simply make your own characters. Trouble is, you can't use them in the Match Maker Mode (unless you work them into certain promotions, though). And you can't use your own promotions in that mode. While each wrestler/fighter in each promotion has their own wrestling/fighting styles, it's better making your own wrestlers and promotions since you actually KNOW your wrestlers.

• Have at least one pin maneuver in your fighter's/wrestler's repertoire and know how to access a pin. Since I base some of my wrestlers on fighters, I have to include a pinning maneuver. The easiest way to remember to pin someone is when the opponent is down, go to their upper body and press "X." That's the button I use to remember to pin them. Most wrestlers don't have a pin maneuver, so you'll need to change up the move set to include a pin if you haven't included one for your wrestler.

• Tailor your Critical around your wrestler's primary skills. There are a number of key issues that determine the effectiveness of Critical moves. The Fight Style and Return settings have an impact on the offensive and defensive parameters of your wrestler. Pick appropriate Fight Style and Return settings for your wrestler. Based on the wrestler's strength, set the Critical setting to what they are best at. If your wrestler can incapacitate opponents with a swift punch or a swift kick, then set your Critical to Striking. If you have a powerful wrestler who has a devastating power move (such as a pumphandle slam or a choke slam), then set the wrestler's Critical to Power. You'll know what Critical setting is best for your wrestler. And as a suggestion, I usually stay away from setting my Critical to "Finisher."

• You also need to find a set of moves best suited for your wrestler, rather than try to be completely balanced. This is important because the effectiveness of your moves won't be realized unless you use a set of moves best suited for your fighter. Fight Style and Return settings can best help in knowing what moves are best suited for your wrestler. It also helps to change the parameters on Offense and Defense to find a set of moves most compatible with your wrestler. From the Move Set, keep scrolling through the included moves. Look through the moves list until you see a red "C" in the fourth column. Accordingly change the Critical manuver to something more effective. A lot of my wrestlers are fighters, so the fighting specialists have a move that I've denoted as Critical. And remember- just because you note a move as Critical doesn't mean the character will actually knock out his/her opponent with one hit. What I do is save my Critical attacks for when pressing the Circle button when tied up with an opponent. I don't go with the power moves until I feel I've worn down the opponent long enough. If you set your Critical to Submission, I've found it best to go with submissions for when the opponent is on the ground.

• Keep practicing match types. I won't lie to you. I didn't win my first match until my third try. I won in a mixed-martial arts match. As I grew more confident, I felt I was better able to win more matches.

• If it helps... set Difficulty to 1 and Critical to High. I set my Critical to high because I want to know that moves are actually hurting wrestlers. There is no real way to gauge how much damage has been dealt to a wrestler. You just have to keep beating opponents senseless.





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Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)

NOTE (May 30, 2011): The following blog post may either be extensively updated or deleted in favor of a newer post.


^ from nakama-britannica.animeuknews.net - Sakura trees.

If you read my Japanese Cities and Locations I Love and/or Love to Visit blog entry, you may have noted that I love sakura. This will be the term I will use for this blog entry rather than cherry blossoms.

According to the Wikipedia entry on sakura,
What makes sakura trees beautiful are just how the trees look like pinkish-white snow. How much anime have you seen that have sakura petals falling from trees, maybe even landing on water. A few times, I've seen a few parks here in Houston with some sakura trees years ago. These trees are just beautiful. In Japan, there are events called sakura matsuri, which are these parties and festivals held in observing sakura trees blossom. These can range from traditional Japanese music ceremonies to even some rock concerts. These trees are purely beautiful to watch. I'd be in sakura heaven if I been to Tokyo or someplace. When in full bloom, these sakura trees are absolutely beautiful.



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