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Spring Break...What to do?

Well, today was my first official day on Spring/Easter Break. And I did nothing. Yeah, basically nothing at all. I did go to the store, which I guess is something.

I have no real plans for the break, so I have no idea of what to do. I was playing a lot of online poker last night. I was up after I won a Sit N Go but I played a pointless tournament and now am only up a few bucks. Besides the poker, I'm just chillin on the new laptop doing random stuff. Looked online at job openings in Buffalo. - Basically nothing. I did setup a twitter account for Mondo Invasion. I'll post the link at the end of the blog.

I am hoping tomorrow will be much more exciting and productive. But as of right now, I have no plans. And none will probably come up. So, I probably won't do much. I'll most likely get a call about the casino. I going to try to turn it down. Lol.

I do have some basic goals for the break:
- Get all of my school work done. And don't wait till the last day
- Do well on this online test later this week. (Should start studying now)
- If the weather becomes nicer, play some more basketball. I played for the first time since last summer. To say the least, my jumper was "off".
- Play some more online poker. I've already started this but if I play more sit n go's on Sportsbook, I could really increase my bankroll.
- Have a good time and enjoy the break. Relax...

Bad News - I JUST read that Marshawn Lynch will be suspended the first three games of the season. I guess that is better than the first four games. Freddy Jackson will have to step up. The Bills also need to step up and pay Fred Jackson.

I think I'll end it here. Here is the link for the Mondo Invasion's Twitter Account. Also straight twitter updates right on mondoinvasion.com.

http://twitter.com/MondoInvasion

New Laptop and More

Well, I decided on buying a laptop for myself on Saturday. I purchased it from Best Buy for $449 plus tax. It still ringed in under $500. It is a HP, so I thought it was a great deal. It comes with a webcam and a mic installed plus an HDMI port. So, I went out on a limb and got it.

Since, I got this new computer, I will be able to keep up with my blog a lot more. Some that means more posts for all you! I know all of you are jumping for joy. Also, I can now play more online poker. I'm already playing more three days in. I am about to switch the website I am playing at though. Going to Full Tilt.

-Yesterday was a pretty exciting day because WrestleMania 25 took place. It is still such a huge event. It was a bit disappointing besides the match between Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. Those two can still put on a hell of a match. Hardy vs Hardy was also pretty good. The main event between Orton and HHH was very disappointing however.

- Today is Opening Day for the Florida Marlins. If you couldn't guess, that is my favorite baseball team. They are playnig the Nationals right now and are up 12-5 as I type in the top of the 7th.

- This past Friday I also ordered an authentic Terrell Owens jersey. I got the away jersey because I already have a couple home jerseys and an authentic Whitner throwback jersey.

- Tomorrow is my last day of school before I hit Spring Break. Just two more classes. I am pretty psyched. It should be a productive Spring Break (yeah right..) Don't really have any exact plans for the break. May hit the casino a few times, play a lot of poker, and just relax. Also, the job hunting begins for the summer....or sooner.

I know I said the next blog would be more "philosophical" but I don't even know what to right about right now. Ideas come and go inside my head. Anyone with any suggestions - just leave a comment.

Sunday?

I'm not sure if I have ever posted on a Sunday, so this may a first. It was a pretty productive day...at least for a Sunday.

I took my second online test of the weekend. I will not mention the grade because frankly, it wasn't good. However, I have some disputes with a few questions. But that professor still hasn't replied back to me after numerous screw-ups on the exam #2.

I have been doing laundry most of the day and I'm still doing it now. Plus, I cleaned up my whole room and even went the extra step to make sure I got every inch of dust in the room. Now, I'm just sitting back and enjoying the rest. I decided I might as well post a blog while I have nothing to do.

Other happenings since last blog:
- I did great on my Marketing test. Got a 93. I think I did good on my Statistics test also. I will find out for sure tomorrow.

-Saturday, I received my Spring Semester return check. It was $640. Not Bad. Plus, I have won the weekly poker tournament at my poker game the last two weeks. Oddly enough, I've lost in the cash game both weeks. I usually kill in the cash game.

- Since I got the check, I am thinking about purchasing a laptop. I have about $1100 or $1300 if you include my online poker bankroll. So, I am debating if I should buy that or should I keep the money to invest in the future plans of Mondo Invasion? I found a good deal on an HP for $450. We'll see...

- The Edmonton Oilers lost again tonight. They are totally about to blow their chance at a playoff spot. Seems like it happens every year.

- 1/4 on Final Four Teams. That is my worst bracket of all time. I'm rooting for Michigan St. I hate the other three teams.

Okay, I am out of here. Talk to everyone very soon. It's almost time for some thought provoking things. Maybe a good philosophical blog next time. Lol...

Busy Week

What's going on everybody? Hope everyone is doing well. I'm good as usual. The only bad thing I got going for me right now is the amount of tests I have coming up. This is what my schedule is looking like right now:

Thursday
- Quiz in History of Pop Music
- Test in Marketing II

Friday
- Test in Statistics
- Test in Principles of Management

Tuesday
- By-Laws of a corporation due in Business Law II

Wednesday
- Biology Test (luckily it was pushed back from Monday)

It will be good to get through all of this so I can hit that Spring Break on April 8th. Hopefully I won't be assigned anything to do over the break. I go back on the 20th.

Anyways...

-How bout them Bills? Opening up Monday Night Football against the Pats. It will be the perfect time for us to finally beat the Patriots! Good thing we have T.O. to get us some primetime games. I can't wait for the game already.

-Don't know if anyone has heard about this before but here it is:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/home_journal_news/4309587.html - Billy Mays challenged Vince from Shamwow to a "pitch-off" after he stole his product. Popular Mechanics takes a look at the two items and some background on the feud. I find this stuff hilarious.

Alright, talk to everyone later.

I'm back!

I've been gone for a long time! So, now I am back...for now. Haha. I hope all has been well for my readers (very few). Things are same as usual for me. Still going to school daily and not working. I guess I should tell you guys what;s going on with me now....

Notes:
- I just applied to Buffalo State and UB yesterday. I am pretty sure I am going to Buff St. but I applied to both just in case I change my mind. I applied for Business Administration at both. The only reason I may go to UB is for the Finance program. At Buff St., I would be doing Management.

- I got a 93 on my Business Law II midterm. Pretty stoked about that. Toughest class I have. All my classes in general are going pretty good.

- March Madness has started and my bracket is already taking hits. Florida St. was upset in the 1st round and I had them in the elite eight! Wake also lost which was a Sweet 16 team for me. I have Louisville beating Duke in the Final.

- Just downloaded a bunch of newer CD's including Chris Cornell's solo album ("Scream") produced by Timbaland...yes Timbaland. It has gotten terrible reviews but I'm digging it so far. It's different so I like it. Also, I got the new Hurt album, "Goodbye to the Machine". Also pretty good.

- No updates on Mondo Invasion. You should start seeing some new things when summer hits.

Well, that's it for today. I am going to try to write as much as I can. I enjoy doing it but got off course there for a while. I may write tomorrow because I have some homework to do on the computer.

Downtown Buffalo

Sorry, I haven't posted in a while. I forgot about an online test I had last week and didn't have much time to post. I need to get these blogs going again! I guess I will finally talk about the City of Buffalo finally.

Everyone knows that I love the city of Buffalo. It is also well known that the city has been struggling for years. I feel it is slowly, but surely getting better. We may not see it in full right now, but I definitely see the signs when I travel through Downtown Buffalo daily on my way to school.

Here is what is going on down there. The company Avant has remodeled an older building to provide a whole new aspect to downtown Buffalo. In this building will be a hotel, offices, and even luxurious condos. Some of these condos cost over $1 million and some have already been reserved. Buildings like this can only mean good things. Near the Avant building is the new Federal Building It is not fully finished yet, but it is looking nice.

AVANT Buffalo

The Senecas also have a new life with their casino plans. Recently, a judge ruled in their favor, so they will be able to resume construction when they feel necessary. They had to stop construction because they were low on cash. Whether you like the idea of casinos or not, this is progress.

The old Memorial Auditorium is also in the process of being knocked down to provide room to buidl Bass Pro...finally. Hopefully this all works out. Also, I read plans to re-open Main Street to cars downtown. They will make the train liek a trolley system where cars will be able to drive alongside the train.

Besides all of these rumblings, I see good things downtown. I see work being done on many different buildings. It is a good site to see. They days of manufacturing and steel plants here are over. It is time for Buffalo to move on into the future. We already have one of the biggest telemarketing industries in the country. From my point of view, things can only get better from here.

I hope to talk more about Buffalo soon. It seems we make some crappy list on Forbes.com every year talking about how bad our city is. Well, it gives us a very bad name. Buffalo has plenty to offer if you look past the sometimes depressing weather.

Here is a little youtube video for Buffalo, NY!!!

Yeah...

I figured I should probably write a new blog right about now. I haven't written in a while. I got to get back to writing almost every day. I was enjoying my six day weekend so I never got around to writing.

News & Notes

- I received an 86 on my Biology Test and an 83 on my Management Online Test. I am okay with both. I did the online test without owning a book so I'm happy.

- I am going some things with a fellow Mondo Invasion member about the future. And we are coming up with some good stuff. Probably not music wise, but we definitely have some BIG plans. Can't reveal any details yet. I know it probably sounds like a broken record but The Invasion is Coming...

- Watched Bill Maher's movie, "Religulous". It was pretty funny. Offered a crazy view on religion and what it is "really" about. I would recommend it to everyone.

I think I will blog about Downtown Buffalo tomorrow finally. I said I'd do it a little while ago but never did. I actually forgot I wrote that. Of course, no promises on the blog actually showing up. Lol.

Since I collect the fortunes that come out of fortune cookies, I am going to post one of the fortunes at the end of every blog for now on...or until I get sick of it.

Fortune for today:
Without ambition, there is no success.

Six Day Weekend

Actually, it would be a four day weekend, but I decided not to show up to school the past two days! Haha. I have off Monday and Tuesday for Presidents Day so I'm pretty psyched. The only thing that sucks is that I have almost nothing planned for the weekend. Going to be pretty dead.

News and Notes:
- Thoughts and Prayers go out to all affected by the plane crash here in Buffalo.
I can't believe something could happen right here in this area. An event like that is something you can't wrap your mind around. Puts everything in perspective. I hope all the families can move on from this tragedy.

- I got a 95 on my Statistics test. Not too bad...

- Wrestling PPV "No Way Out" is on Sunday.

- Limp Bizkit is Officially Back
LimpBizkit.com is up and running again with all of their old videos and music. They announced a worldwide tour and an album in the making. All five members will complete a full album together for the first time since 2000. I'm am definitely pumped for this one.

- What's Up with Joaquin Phoenix? Anybody see him on Letterman the other day? Man is crazy.

- The Stimulus Package is about passed.
I am okay with the package as a whole. We obviously need to do something because doing nothing isn't working. I hope that this thing works or we are in a world of hurt. My hopes are high for sure. I'm sure Republicans are hoping it backfires. Lol.


So, I hope everyone enjoys their weekend. I may actually post a blog tomorrow since I am not playing poker tomorrow. We will see. I think I am going to play some online poker now though. Haven't played in a while and I am pretty bored right about now. I am going to leave you guys with a classic Bizkit track. Whether you like it or not! Talk to everyone soon.

I'm Chillin...

What's Up everyone? I am feeling good right now. You ever get that feeling where you just feel good? There doesn't have to be a reason. I'm still going to school on the daily and doing the same things, but I feel great.

With the economy in turmoil, everybody losing their job, and everything else going wrong, I still am staying positive. It is hard to get me down on life. No matter what it hands me, I keep my cool. I just enjoy living life everyday. Sometimes, I just think about everything around me and realize that life is....awesome.

Don't ask me what I just wrote about. Lol. I was just writing what was going through my head at the time. Nothing new in my life or anything special going on. I am just feeling good.

On normal notes:
- I aced my Statistics test today. I'm sure of it.
- What's up with Chris Brown? Why would you ever hit Rihanna?
- It is supposed to 50 degrees tomorrow! 58 on Wednesday! Of course there is also rain in the forecast.
- A-Rod is a fraud. Then again, I couldn't care less about steroids in Baseball. Who cares?
- I am ready for Bills Season...

Talk to everyone soon - probably tomorrow. I think I may talk about my thoughts on Downtown Buffalo. My hopes are high as usual.

Pale Blue Dot

As I rode home today on the bus from school, I examined the environment around me outside and even on the bus. People were on the bus sharing laughs with complete strangers, complaining about the ride taking too long, and some were listening to their headphones. I usually listen to mine, but today the volume was off. I chose to make today a day of observation.

Outside of the bus, I seen hundreds of cars traveling to different destinations. Probably some going to work, some going to school, some going to eat, or just going to see a friend. I spotted a school bus driver yelling at all of the kids on the bus. I felt bad for him, but I laughed. I noticed a small restaurant on a corner with a few old guys hanging out having a coffee. In a weird way, I want to be like them when I'm old. We all have daily routines. School, work, family, friends, etc. We do everything without thinking twice.

Outside what I observed, there are an unthinkable amount of events happening. People are sleeping on the other side of earth. There are wars being fought in the middle east. Polar Bears are traveling all over the arctic circle. A man is taking his dog for a walk. A college kid is writing in his blog. THIS is what happens daily here:


You see that dot there? No, it's not a crumb on your computer screen. That is what we call home. Planet Earth - a Pale Blue Dot. This photograph of Earth was taken by Voyager 1 from more than 37 billion miles away. The idea of taking this photo is credited to a scientist and astrologer Carl Sagan. He also named it the "Pale Blue Dot".

That's right. We are just a dot in a never-ending amount of black space. But, is that really all we are? As of right now, we are the only known planet to harbor life. Even if it is not true, we all have been given an opportunity. An opportunity to experience "Life". We could debate religious philosophies, economic policies, or even what is moral and what's not. But, maybe we should just enjoy what we have been given here on this particle in space.


Here is a youtube video of the Pale Blue Dot with a reading by Carl Sagan from his book. He summarizes the picture perfectly. Please check it out and enjoy. Also below is the Wiki link to information on the Pale Blue Dot and Carl Sagan.



Pale Blue Dot Information - Wiki
Carl Sagan Wiki

P.S. This subject was difficult to write on mainly because it is tough to put my thoughts into words. I tried to write about some of the things flying through my head. Hopefully, I can add more to this subject as time goes on. I hope you all enjoyed. Please comment. Maybe get some discussion going.

Done with my homework

Finally finished my Business Law Homework. It's not that it was hard, but the information I had to look up was very hard to find. Especially because another student have me the wrong citation for the court case I was looking for. But, I managed to wing it and get through it.

On a politics note...
This whole stimulus package right now is getting out of hand. I am all for economic recovery but when does the price tag stop? It is over 900 Billion now! I have been looking it over and reading plenty of articles about it. When the Senate said they did not like the original draft, I was hoping they would cut some things out and drop the cost. However, they did the exact opposite. They upped the price tag some more. I am definitely against the Republican's plan of just cutting taxes. Contrary to what they believe, that does NOT create jobs. The Democrats on the other side are not much better. They are trying to squeeze so much into this ECONOMIC stimulus. Some of it can wait. Overall, I am behind this package but I wish the price was a bit smaller and also concentrated on infrastructure more.

At least the President has signed some decent bills so far. He signed a bill that will extend health benefits to 4 million uninsured kids through the State Childrens' Health Insurance Program. Also, he signed a bill that would cap top executives salary at 500k for any company that received financial bailout money.

Anyways........Back to Reality.

Tomorrow, I will try really hard to post the "Pale Blue Dot" synopsis. Of course, I have actual plans tomorrow though. I will try to squeeze in a t some point hopefully. If I do miss it, it will definitely be up by Friday.

Here is "Dirt Room" by Blue October. Probably my favorite song out right now...

It's been a while...

Since I have posted a blog. I apologize for being away so long because I know how much you have missed me...

Was busy with poker and the Super Bowl over the weekend. Won a little over $60 on Saturday. Not bad for playing for only about an hour and a half. Yes, I did bet on the Super Bowl. And, on the Cardinals. But, I bet the spread! Woohoo! Small win, believe me. I had no confidence in this game.

Other than the usual, there isn't much going on right now. School is going good. Most of my classes this semester are pretty boring. Luckily, I did not have to but a lot of books. On the work front, I may apply for a job at the new Kohl's store opening.

I wanted to tell everyone about this cool site called Fancast. It basically is an online DVR. You can go there to watch all the past episodes from your favorite shows. And it has the best quality video I have seen around. Here is the link:
Fancast.com


Update on Pale Blue Dot: I plan to finally post my final thoughts on this subject on Thursday barring any setbacks. I have to write a paper tomorrow so I don't think I can get to it then.

Music in 2009

Despite the music industry dying, I am still looking forward to a few different albums in 2009. Here they are:

1.) Lupe Fiasco - LupE.N.D. - This is a TRIPLE CD! I am pumped for this album more than anything. It is Lupe's last album but it contains three discs. If I understand correctly, each disc is going to be individually. At least that is what Wiki says. The first disc is "Everywhere", the second "Nowhere", and the last is called "Down Here". The first disc is expected to be released in late 2009.

2.) Deftones - Eros - I really enjoyed Saturday Night Wrist, their last CD. The bad stated that this will be more simplified and raw than the previous album. The bassist, Chi Cheng was in a serious car accident in November and is still recovering which is putting a halt on recording, but it is still slated to come out this year.

3.) Chamillionaire - Venom - I posted about this album in an earlier post. I really like Chamillionaire as an artist because he keeps it real. Unlike other rappers out there, he talks about things happening in the real world. He really cares about what he does and works hard. Venom comes out in February.

4.) Limp Bizkit - The Unquestionable Truth (Part 2) - This is not confirmed, but all signs are pointing to YES. Wes Borland is back in the band for a third time and they are going to finish what they started with The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1). This will move to the top of my list once it is confirmed.

5.) Linkin Park - TBA - Linkin Park should have a new album before this year ends. I was one of few who really enjoyed Minutes to Midnight. They just make good music to listen to.

Others:
- Kanye West is supposed to have an actual hip hop CD coming out. I'll look for that.
- Hurt is also coming with a new album in April
- Jay-Z with the Blueprint 3


Side Rant:
- I got a book for my online class today. It cost me $181! It was ONE book included with NO extras! Ridiculous.

Talk to everyone tomorrow.

Stay Positive...

So, as some of you know, I spend a lot of my time online at the Bills message boards. Well someone posted a list of tips for 2009 for better living. I am all about optimism and positive thinking so I 'd though I would share the list with everyone else.

1. Dream more while you are awake.

2. Make peace with your past so it wont spoil the present

3.Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about

4. However good OR bad a sitauation is, it will ALWAYS change.

5. Your job wont take care of you when you are sick. your friends and family will. Stay in touch.

6. No one is in charge of your happiness but you..

7. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out credit card.

8. Smile and laugh more

9. Realize life is a school. you are here to learn. Problems are simply a part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

10. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

11. Spend time with people over 70 and under 6.

12. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. when you do, smile. It is the best antidepressent.

13. Clear clutter from your house, desk, and car. let new energy flow into your life.

14. What other people think of you is none of your business.

15. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

16. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

17. Frame so called disasters with these words: "in 5 years, will this matter?"

18. Life isnt fair, but it is still good.

19. Forgive everyone for everything. Including yourself.

20. Envy is a waste of time, you have everything you NEED.

Those are the original 20 that were posted. Some people added some on but those are all good. I will try to incorporate these tips every day in my life.

In other news:

- The Oilers play the Sabres tonight. Go Oilers!!! LOL.
- I skipped another class today, but it was in good faith. I had to get some things straightened out with Admissions and get my books. But, because ECC Admissions is so slow, I couldn't get my books.
- Tomorrow, I plan on talking about some new music albums I am looking forward to in 2009. The youtube video features one of the band's I will be talking about tomorrow.

Stay Tuned.

Took some time off?

I missed like three days on the blog. I know, I suck. But, I'm back. Like EDOLAN said, I don't want to be the guy who says he will post every day but actually doesn't.

Pretty boring weekend overall. Played a little poker at a random house in the attic on the west side. Watched the Royal Rumble yesterday. Back to school today but managed to miss my Biology class. But I hate Biology, so it's okay...right? I have to buy all of my books tomorrow and get that out of the way.

Super Bowl is less than a week away. I am picking Pittsburgh to win 28-24 even though I hate them. I will be rooting for the Cardinals fo sho.

The weather here in Buffalo sucks. It is not going to hit 30 degrees all week. This is the part of winter that just is painful to sit through. Day after day of just cold air. No snow either, just cold air.

I don't have much more to say today. I am not in "blog mode" right now, so this will suffice I guess.

A note to leftcoast:
I know your waiting on the pale blue dot post. I will be posting very soon hopefully. Just have to get in the right mindset for that one.

And....One of my favorite youtube videos. Some of you may have already seen it before. LOL.

Relaspe

Relapse today. I drank a couple glasses of Pepsi earlier. Not the best thing for me. Whatever... I'm still going to stick with it though.

School was basically normal. My Music class may be the most boring class ever invented! Seriously.

Now, for a rant I guess...

I spend a lot of time on a message board, and I talk a lot of politics on there, among other things. And some people just blow my mind. Some people are just hoping for Obama to fail. It is sad. I wouldn't say it just a select few on these forums. Rush Limbaugh came flat out and said it, "I hope Obama fails". How can someone wish for the demise of our own President. At least give him a chance.

Staying with politics, I find impossible to argue with some of the Conservatives around. Especially when we start talking about social programs, etc. They have this Ronald Reagan mindset of just eliminating social programs like welfare, medicaid, etc. They think basically everyone that is in the system is abusing it. They look down on them and fail to recognize it. I understand some people abuse the system. Welfare is in place to help children. Some parts of it may be broken, but to drop it completely is ludicrous.

"Why should I have to work to give to people who don't deserve it". "They don't work, screw them!". Well, I guess we can just give all of your money to banking institutions and whoever else is asking for bailout money. Stop worrying about people who "abuse the system. Worry about the people above you, not below you.

Others on the boards were talking about former President Eisenhower and how good of a President he was. I am going to look into him more. However, the Republicans fail to acknowledge him as a prominent President. Instead, they praise Reagan and Bush.

I could go on forever on this and maybe I will get back to another time. But for now, I'm out!

I am an Uncle!...and School

Well, last night at 11:27 PM, I became an uncle when my sister had her daughter. It all seems so real now. It never really sank in that my sister was actually having a kid. But once you see the baby in person, you know it is for real. Pretty awesome to say the least.

Second day of school today. Human Biology will be a pretty easy class. Statistics will be fun...for me. It is a challenging class, but I enjoy math. My online classes don't seem terrible either.

I don't feel like typing much tonight because I have a headache. I will leave you with a song from the new Guns N Roses CD. I seem to be the only person that enjoys the album. But I'm posting it anyways!

First Day

First day back to School and Barack Obama's first day as the President. I only had two classes today and they were very short. In between the two, I got to watch the Inauguration in the atrium with a bunch of other students. It was awesome. Everyone was so excited to see a change in the White House. A few people were even crying. I'm pretty pumped myself, but at the same time, I won't be expecting a lot to "change" except maybe in social areas. Historic day for sure.

School is back again...already. It seems like I've had no time off. My music class feels like it will be super boring. I basically knew everything about my Law class before going, so no surprises there. Tomorrow, I will feel out my other two offline classes. Sucks I have to go all five days.

Don't have much to say today. I will post again tomorrow with my thoughts on my other classes. Hopefully, I can get to a few other topics later in the week.

Happy MLK Day!

Yeah, I know it is usually not common to wish someone Happy MLK Day, but I am doing it anyways. This has to be the most overlooked holiday around, and it is a National Holiday! I said to a friend, "I start school Tuesday because of the holiday." To which he replied, "What holiday is it?". Really? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has to be one of the most influential people this country has ever seen, and many seem to forget his ONE day. And it was not till the year 2000 that every state has recognized Martin Luther King Day.

Things like this make this man special:

"At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement."

Here is his "I have a Dream" Speech from youtube (Full Version):



Now, if MLK were alive today, I think he would be happy to see some of things happening in this country, like Barack Obama being elected the President of the United States. However, as a nation, there are still many challenges for minorities in general. There still seems to be racial tensions between some. Take the youtube video for example - comments were disabled on this video because many of them were hateful and racist. That is ridiculous.

You may not notice it, but Dr. King has probably influenced your life more than you think. Think of everyone you know, people you work with, people you go to school with,etc. Now...separate everyone by race and don't associate with any other races than your own. Many people like me would lose some good friends and experiences. It is remarkable the way things have changed since before the 1960's.

Do yourself a favor, go look up some information on Dr. King and his actions from the past. And the way he about it was tremendous. Wikipedia has tons of information on him.

So, enjoy the rest of your HOLIDAY!

Second Post of the Day!

Since I missed yesterday, I guess I have to give a bonus post to make up for it. I wanted to talk about that book yesterday but didn't have the time. So, I did it today. Anyway, here are my thoughts on the day.

The Arizona Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl! I am happy for them because in ways they are similar to the Bills. The Cardinals haven't experienced a Championship in 61 years. They are usually near the bottom of the league or very mediocre. It's nice to see a team like them break out and get to the big game. I don't care about the AFC game as much. I just hope Arizona beats the winner!

Didn't win at poker last night. Didn't care too much either. It wasn't a great day for poker. Not a lot of money in play and the tourney did not go my way.

Well, I'm off... I'll talk to everyone tomorrow. Here is a song by Jonathan Davis, lead singer of KoRn. A remake of Lil Wayne's "Got Money". Enjoy.

The Singularity is Near

The Singularity is Near is a book by Ray Kurzweil. I was assigned to read this book for my online class last semester. However, I never read it. But lately, I have been skimming through it and reading paragraphs from different parts of the book. All I can say is Wow! The things Kurzweil is predicting is quite amazing. The Singularity is about the evolution of the human brain and technology.

The author talks about many different things including the Human Body 2.0 and 3.0. One thing I read was that humans can basically live any life they want in virutal reality by the year 2040.

Now, I can't expand on the book too much, but it seems amazing, but scary at the same time. I am going to read the book from front to back to have a better understanding. I will post my full thoughts when I complete the book in full.

Wikipedia seems to have a lot of information on the book and talks about all the predictions the author makes. I advise everyone to go check it out.

The Singularity is Near Wiki Page

What Up?

Happy Friday to all! Been a pretty boring day. It is so cold out outside today. Wind chill has been below zero all day basically. I can't wait to ge back to school, so I can keep busy. I will be going all five days this semester. Here is a preview of my schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00am - 11:50am - BI 107 - Human Biology
12:00pm - 1:50pm - MT 143 - Intro to Statistics

Tuesday, Thursday
11:00am - 12:15pm - MU 217 - History of Popular Music/Culture
01:00pm - 2:15pm - BU 262 - Business Law II

Online Classes
BU 241 - Principles of Management
BU 251 - Marketing II

Total Credit Hours: 19

The Music class is to fill my humanities requirement. Didn't want to take two online classes but was basically forced to due to scheduling issues with other classes. After a semester off, I am back taking a Math class. I hate Biology, so that class will probably suck. I was hoping to have a more relaxed schedule this semester but my curriculum changed for my major so I had to add the Principles of Management class. All in all, I am ready for school.

No youtube video today. But I will talk to you all soon (tomorrow). Peace out!

Already Missed A Day

Missed my blog post yesterday. It's all good. I doubt many are reading anyways.

Some brief notes/thoughts:

- I went down to ECC today and got everything straightened out with my major. I am finally enlisted in the right program. School starts in 5 days. Not exactly "ready".

- I drank pop yesterday - only about 10 ounces or so. Today, back on the iced tea and water track.

- Just watched the movie "The Wrestler". Decent movie, especially if you like pro wrestling.

- 4 more days of Bush...

- I still need to get a job. I suck pretty bad at that.

- I want the Cardinals and Ravens to win on Sunday. My prediction: Steelers and Eagles. I'm already pumped for the 2009 Bills Season!!

Throwback Joint of the Day - Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise



Peace Out. I'll be back tomorrow with a brand new post.

Day 1 - Made it

Well, I kept my promise so far with a daily entry. Nothing really going on today. Decided not to got to ECC today because with Open Registration going on, it is too hectic down there. Definitely have to go tomorrow though.

Random Thoughts:

- I also made it through day 1 of not drinking pop. Got to start somewhere I guess.
- Got Chamillionaire's Mixtape Messiah 6. Haven't really listened yet though. Venom comes out in February.
- Probably going to Wild Wings later. It's Tuesday...
- I am broke as hell.
- The NFL Playoffs Suck!! Every team I want to win Loses!! Teams I root for are 0-8!

New Chamillionaire - "Creepin (Solo)" ft. Ludacris

New Year's Resolutions - Part II

Here are some resolutions or goals I have for 2009:

- Transfer successfully to UB or Buffalo State. I achieved a 3.8 in the first semester. Time for a repeat performance and attend a new school in the Fall. As long as I keep up the good grades, I am on the right path. I could get into UB without a problem but for transportation issues, I may stick to Buff State. However, it look a lot better if I choose UB.

- Get a job and stick with it. This is a must for the new year. I need a decent source of income and poker doesn't really cut it. And if I get a new job, I can play poker more comfortably and make even more money. This job hunt begins today.

- Be healthier. I am NOT about to start some massive diet plan but I would like to change some eating habits. I am not drinking pop(soda) anymore. Back to water, juice, iced tea, etc. Cut down completely on ordering out or fast food. Small steps lead to bigger.


On another note, I am going to try to update this blog DAILY. There will be some days where it will not be possible, but I am aiming at doing this. I want to get more readers and this is the best way to go about it. I won't really blog on any certain topics. Just random thoughts and notes - probably about school, work, sports, mondo invasion, poker, politics, music, and whatever else I feel like.

EDIT: This was actually posted January 12th. Don't know why it says the 7th.

New Year's Resolutions

These will be coming soon...

I will write out in detail plans for the new year. Also, expect frequent blog updates.