When it gets cold out and you can’t play tennis or run or hoop what do you do?

You get in the gym and start pumping iron. I’m starting my routine this week, I went in the gym a couple of weeks ago and realized how much I’m out of lifting shape so all my muscles were super sore and beat up. I took a week off and now is the time to start gradually getting back in shape. It just feels good to lift weights!

One more tourney left in a couple of weeks! So far I’m in the third place overall. I definitley gonna use this for my advantage to work on my game and shape for next year!

My rating: 5 out of 5

Let me start this review by saying this was one heck of a movie!

The story revolves around the life of “Jet Li”, who was raised to behave like a dog. He tries to escape his owner and change his life, The movie is full of action and lots of karate scenes. The movie got some twists and turns and a plot that is kind of different from the usual. One of the cool things about this movie is how the story line is portrayed, it goes from being fast pace to slow pace which keeps the viewer interested.

Unleashed
Movie
5 out of 5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A2IPQY/104-2676084-2508704?v=glance&n=130&n=507846&s=dvd&v=glance
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000A2IPQY.01._PE33_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Let me start this review by saying this was one heck of a movie!

The story revolves around the life of “Jet Li”, who was raised to behave like a dog. He tries to escape his owner and change his life, The movie is full of action and lots of karate scenes. The movie got some twists and turns and a plot that is kind of different from the usual. One of the cool things about this movie is how the story line is portrayed, it goes from being fast pace to slow pace which keeps the viewer interested.

“The hard thing to do and the right thing to do are usually the same”

Now how abt that

I have come to a conclusion that making an online To Do List is the way to go! I’ve been looking for a program online to store my to do list so I can access it from anywhere and finally found a good one thanks to my buddy Nick. It’s called remember the milk. For instance I use it to maintain the updates that I need to make on my sites, by making a to do list for each site; it makes it easier to stay organized.

Getting organized is the key, when you have a to do list you can get so much done without feeling overwhelmed! The nice thing about this is you can access it anywhere and just print it out or edit it.

My rating: 4 out of 5

I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago. I was very confused as to what TV I wanted to buy since most of the TVs are very close in prices and there are a lot of them out there.

There are the LCD, DLP, PLASMA LCOS etc.. I did a lot of research and came up with the fact that DLP and LCD are so close in performance and you can’t just single one out, just some do things better then others on a very low ratio. I figured if I’m going to buy a widescreen TV I want to make sure that it would be able to last a for a few years and still be good TV; technology wise and performance wise as well. I saw this TV at Circuit City and the minute I looked at I fell in love with the design of it. It comes with the stand built into it which saves you 400$ right there. Performance wise it’s amazing. The picture is Crystal Clear. Channels with High Definition signals look unbelievable, XBOX with HD as well as DVDs are fantastic.

One of the features that I love is the PC input feature, which allows me to hook up my Mac and do my web design with a great resolution. For all the gamers out there, this would be an important option to look into when buying a big screen. “HalfLife-2” on 50 inch you do the math.

The reason I’m giving it a 4 stars is, the “PIP” picture in picture feature is nice but not enough for me. For instance it will let you view PIP with DVD and TV but not with PC and DVD. And it won’t swap them. I’m going to contact Samsung and see if there’s a way around it. That’s about the only thing that I don’t like about the TV.

Technical data

* Color: Silver
* Screen size: 50 inches
* TV type: DLP projection with an HD ultra-fine-pitch screen
* HDTV capable: Yes
* Aspect ratio: 16:9
* 3:2 pulldown detection: Yes (Cinema Smooth mode)
* Light engine: Cinema Smooth Gen 4 HD (fourth-generation)
* Color wheel: 7-segment, 10,800 rpm
* Display device: A single 0.8-inch Digital Micro-Mirror (DMM) device
* Speaker wattage per channel: 15 watts x 2
* Number of speakers: 2 (2-way each)
* Includes radio: No
* Comb filter: 3D Y/C
* Line doubling: Yes (all-format upconversion to progressive-scanned 1,280 x 720 images)
* Signal type: NTSC, ATSC (480p, 720p, 1080i)
* Picture enhancements: Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe)
* Picture modes: Film mode (powered by Genesis microchip); standard, cinema, and dynamic
* Audio modes: 5 different modes for sports, movies, music, speech, and custom settings
* Last-channel recall: Yes
* Multilingual menu: English, Spanish, French
* Parental control: V-Chip
* Picture-in-picture (PIP): 2-tuner, split-screen
* Remote control: Universal
* Discrete IR codes: Yes (for use with a macro/programmable remote control)
* Surround sound: SRS TruSurround XT
* VGA/SVGA input: 1 (15-pin D-Sub)
* Audio outputs: 1 stereo analog (left/right) RCA
* Audio inputs: 6 stereo analog (left/right) RCA, 1 stereo analog .125-inch minijack input
* Video outputs: 1 RF, 1 composite-video
* Video inputs: 12
* Headphone jack: No
* Digital video input: 2 (1 DVI, 1 HDMI)
* Component video: 2 (HD/SD)
* Composite video: 2
* S-video: 3
* RF: 2
* Monitor: No (includes NTSC tuners)
* Pixels: 1,280 x 720
* Contrast ratio: 2,500:1
* Brightness: Information not available
* Dot pitch: .155 mm
* Horizontal viewing angle: Information not available
* Vertical viewing angle: Information not available
* Response time: Information not available
* Lamp life: 5,000 to 8,000 hours
* Color temperature control: Yes
* Front AV jacks: No
* Side AV jacks: Yes
* Wall mountable: No
* Acoustics: 48 dB (30 percent quieter than conventional sets)
* Power supply: AC 120V, 60 Hz
* Power consumption: Information not available
* Optional accessories: Stand: TR85 (59.6 x 21.8 x 20.2 inches, W x H x D)
* UPC: 036725243750
* Item width: 53.6 inches
* Item height: 54.7 inches
* Item depth: 20.5 inches
* Item weight: 125.4 pounds
* Shipping dimensions: 58.5 x 64.4 x 25.4 inches (W x H x D)
* Shipping weight: 172 pounds
* Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, including lamp, with in-home service backed by Samsung toll-free support (1-800-SAMSUNG)
* In the box: TV, pedestal mount, remote control, remote batteries, a user’s manual, and warranty information

Samsung HL-P5085W 50
Other
4 out of 5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002MLXA2/104-0260090-2039937?v=glance&n=541966&n=507846&s=pc&v=glance
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002MLXA2.01-AIWHEFKG4HT6N._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago. I was very confused as to what TV I wanted to buy since most of the TVs are very close in prices and there are a lot of them out there.

There are the LCD, DLP, PLASMA LCOS etc.. I did a lot of research and came up with the fact that DLP and LCD are so close in performance and you can’t just single one out, just some do things better then others on a very low ratio. I figured if I’m going to buy a widescreen TV I want to make sure that it would be able to last a for a few years and still be good TV; technology wise and performance wise as well. I saw this TV at Circuit City and the minute I looked at I fell in love with the design of it. It comes with the stand built into it which saves you 400$ right there. Performance wise it’s amazing. The picture is Crystal Clear. Channels with High Definition signals look unbelievable, XBOX with HD as well as DVDs are fantastic.

One of the features that I love is the PC input feature, which allows me to hook up my Mac and do my web design with a great resolution. For all the gamers out there, this would be an important option to look into when buying a big screen. “HalfLife-2” on 50 inch you do the math.

The reason I’m giving it a 4 stars is, the “PIP” picture in picture feature is nice but not enough for me. For instance it will let you view PIP with DVD and TV but not with PC and DVD. And it won’t swap them. I’m going to contact Samsung and see if there’s a way around it. That’s about the only thing that I don’t like about the TV.

<strong>Technical data</strong>

* Color: Silver
* Screen size: 50 inches
* TV type: DLP projection with an HD ultra-fine-pitch screen
* HDTV capable: Yes
* Aspect ratio: 16:9
* 3:2 pulldown detection: Yes (Cinema Smooth mode)
* Light engine: Cinema Smooth Gen 4 HD (fourth-generation)
* Color wheel: 7-segment, 10,800 rpm
* Display device: A single 0.8-inch Digital Micro-Mirror (DMM) device
* Speaker wattage per channel: 15 watts x 2
* Number of speakers: 2 (2-way each)
* Includes radio: No
* Comb filter: 3D Y/C
* Line doubling: Yes (all-format upconversion to progressive-scanned 1,280 x 720 images)
* Signal type: NTSC, ATSC (480p, 720p, 1080i)
* Picture enhancements: Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe)
* Picture modes: Film mode (powered by Genesis microchip); standard, cinema, and dynamic
* Audio modes: 5 different modes for sports, movies, music, speech, and custom settings
* Last-channel recall: Yes
* Multilingual menu: English, Spanish, French
* Parental control: V-Chip
* Picture-in-picture (PIP): 2-tuner, split-screen
* Remote control: Universal
* Discrete IR codes: Yes (for use with a macro/programmable remote control)
* Surround sound: SRS TruSurround XT
* VGA/SVGA input: 1 (15-pin D-Sub)
* Audio outputs: 1 stereo analog (left/right) RCA
* Audio inputs: 6 stereo analog (left/right) RCA, 1 stereo analog .125-inch minijack input
* Video outputs: 1 RF, 1 composite-video
* Video inputs: 12
* Headphone jack: No
* Digital video input: 2 (1 DVI, 1 HDMI)
* Component video: 2 (HD/SD)
* Composite video: 2
* S-video: 3
* RF: 2
* Monitor: No (includes NTSC tuners)
* Pixels: 1,280 x 720
* Contrast ratio: 2,500:1
* Brightness: Information not available
* Dot pitch: .155 mm
* Horizontal viewing angle: Information not available
* Vertical viewing angle: Information not available
* Response time: Information not available
* Lamp life: 5,000 to 8,000 hours
* Color temperature control: Yes
* Front AV jacks: No
* Side AV jacks: Yes
* Wall mountable: No
* Acoustics: 48 dB (30 percent quieter than conventional sets)
* Power supply: AC 120V, 60 Hz
* Power consumption: Information not available
* Optional accessories: Stand: TR85 (59.6 x 21.8 x 20.2 inches, W x H x D)
* UPC: 036725243750
* Item width: 53.6 inches
* Item height: 54.7 inches
* Item depth: 20.5 inches
* Item weight: 125.4 pounds
* Shipping dimensions: 58.5 x 64.4 x 25.4 inches (W x H x D)
* Shipping weight: 172 pounds
* Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, including lamp, with in-home service backed by Samsung toll-free support (1-800-SAMSUNG)
* In the box: TV, pedestal mount, remote control, remote batteries, a user’s manual, and warranty information

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This past week I was in training for “AIX administration systems”. The whole week was painful! I guess I don’t miss being in class whatsoever! After spending “5 years combined” for my bachelors and my masters, going to class is like a NO NO!

Any of you guys miss school? hehe I know NOT me! Maybe in a few years I might… hmm I don’t think so!

My rating: 3 out of 5

I’ m a big NBA Live fan. I pretty much wait for the release every year and try to compare it to the previous versions or releases. Seems like the last three releases have been within the same level, just a little adds-on here and there, nothing really spectacular.

NBA Live 2006 got this new feature added called the “superstar freestyle” to cut the story short, superstars will be able to do special freestlyes and explosive moves. Another important point I noticed, the game is becoming more realistic and more true to the character of the players.

In conclusion, the game is fun however it doesn’t differ that much from the rest of the releases. It just seems to be that EA Sports haven’t stepped up their engine of graphics yet. I want to see something better!

XBOX NBA Live 2006
CD
3 out of 5
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000930DNW/qid=1128609614/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-6478173-0144162?v=glance&s=videogames&n=507846
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000930DNW.01-A23NLORBGXOLEO._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
I’ m a big NBA Live fan. I pretty much wait for the release every year and try to compare it to the previous versions or releases. Seems like the last three releases have been within the same level, just a little adds-on here and there, nothing really spectacular.

NBA Live 2006 got this new feature added called the “superstar freestyle” to cut the story short, superstars will be able to do special freestlyes and explosive moves. Another important point I noticed, the game is becoming more realistic and more true to the character of the players.

In conclusion, the game is fun however it doesn’t differ that much from the rest of the releases. It just seems to be that EA Sports haven’t stepped up their engine of graphics yet. I want to see something better!