Top 10 Homemade Versions of Things We Love - DIY Creations - Lifehacker
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Longevity Radio
All of it is music from my own record collection that I have collected over the years. It gives me another excuse to play all of them over again. The genre's will focus mainly on hip hop and breaks that much of hip hop uses to create it's own music. I will also be playing jazz, fusion, rock, soul and funk music in episodes to come.
I have yet to create a consistent format for my "episodes". I want to ultimately create themes and include excerpts from my favorite cult movies I grew up watching. So far there have only been 3 episodes. I've been consistent in submitting one weekly every Monday. Take a listen.
Enjoy
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Resume Writing tips
I have been currently on the job market for awhile and I have learned that what employers and recruiters are looking for are not for FANCY looking resume. As regards to IT, its important to state your skillsets and relevant work history. After all, they only look at 100+ resumes a day. DON"T WASTE THEIR TIME!!! Get to the point. This link lists a few helpful tips to help you clean up your resume
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Yelp REPRESENT!
Woke up this morning to find that YELP quoted me on my review of the Black Boar. I admit I screamed like a lil girl...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
My So-Called Paperless LifeA reporter attempts to rid his life of paper and converting to digital. See how he fares. (taken from CNET.com)
Wu-Tang Meets Blue-Note
WuTang meets Blue Note cover art(Taken from HipHopDx Site)
The creator of the project, Graphic designer Logan Walters, offers (respectfully) that “the problem with the original Wu-Tang covers was how disjointed they all looked when put in the same playlist. The cleverest thing the Wu-Tang Clan ever did was negotiate separate contracts for everybody, but since these came out on so many different labels the cover art varies drastically. The “Wu-Note Project” is my attempt to amend this –all the covers work as a set.”
The creator of the project, Graphic designer Logan Walters, offers (respectfully) that “the problem with the original Wu-Tang covers was how disjointed they all looked when put in the same playlist. The cleverest thing the Wu-Tang Clan ever did was negotiate separate contracts for everybody, but since these came out on so many different labels the cover art varies drastically. The “Wu-Note Project” is my attempt to amend this –all the covers work as a set.”
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Video in Print
(From LA TIMES)
So much for quiet reading time.
An upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly will include what's being billed as the first video advertisements ever in a print magazine. According to the Associated Press, a video player with a 2-inch screen will be embedded on heavy-stock paper -- similar to what's used by greeting cards that play bits of music -- and inserted into the magazine.
And as in those cards, the video will start up as soon as the insert is opened.
The first ads will be for CBS and Pepsi -- they'll appear in the magazine's mid-September TV preview issue -- but not in all copies. The magazine, which would not disclose the cost of the ads, said the insert will only be distributed in the Los Angeles and New York areas.
The video player, made by the L.A. company Americhip, also includes a little speaker. The ads will open with the cast of the show "The Big Bang Theory" joking about the video and explaining how the reader can bring up clips from the network's fall lineup. The soft drink ads are for Pepsi Max diet soda.
A preview of the ad is on YouTube.
The video player supposedly can survive binding and shipping. But can they survive librarians?
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Nerd Watches!
I can safely say that I've always wanted my own CALCULATOR WATCH for the longest time since growing up. Much of my asian classmates donned one and filled me with penis envy.
Check out the NERD WATCH MUSEUM
Monday, August 24, 2009
Speedcine
Want to watch movies for free? Speedcine indexes movies and where they can be watched for free-and legally!—across the web. Speedcine indexes feature length movies—by their definition at least 60 minutes long and not television shows—they currently have 13,000 movies in their database. When you search for a movie you're provided with multiple ways to watch the movie.
The primary link is to the free streaming source—movies come from providers like Hulu, Jaman, and Crackle, all authorized to stream the movies. There are other links, when available, for services like iTunes, Amazon VOD, Netflix, and so on. Part of Speedcine's revenue stream is generated by referrals to these services, although if you already have a Netflix account, for example, you can just sign in and add the movie to your queue.
Speedcine is a free service and requires no login.
SpeedcineWednesday, August 19, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Save the Grunt - ughhh!
So If you're like me, you've probably seen those SAVETHEGRUNT.com ads on billboards or buses. I thought it might be a a teaser towards a new movie but I soon realized that I was dead wrong. The site raises awareness on the ban on grunting in women's tennis. The site allows you to listen to different grunts and tests your knowledge on who the gruntER is. check it out
Save the Grunt
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Drunk People Yoga Positions
The blog highlights yoga positions done by professionals and alcoholics alike. Must see. Get ur swan on.
http://funtuna.blogspot.com/2009/07/drunk-people-yoga-positions.html
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Silly Nerds....WoW is for kids!
So I was at school the other day and witness this harmless, yet nerdy, exchange between new classmates
(Talkin about random medical anedotes)
Girl: Say......I THINK I know you
Guy: :puzzled look:
Girl: Do you play WoW? (World of Warcraft) Your voice sounds so familiar!
**Akward silence** --class gets quiet and starts to notice weird question from girl--
Guy: *embarassed* yea...but that was me 2 years ago
Girl: I'm PixieDust_88 i swear i hear your voice all the time..i must have played with you b4
Guy: Who knows i used to play 10 hours a day
Girl: That's fucking awesome!
Instructor: HOW OLD ARE YOU GUYS?! IM 19 AND I DON'T EVEN PLAY THAT SHIT! lol
GUY/GIRL: **look of shame**
Class continues....
THE END
Friday, June 19, 2009
Newest Addiction
Found this at my nearest CVS and screamed at me to buy it from the shelf. 12 hours later...its GONE....Similar to Pirate's booty ....taste the new sensation of a generation....
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
AWESOME quote
Came across this quote at work. They will often post random inspirational quotes on the CCTV throughout the building and this particular one caught my attention.
"MOTIVATION IS WHAT GETS US STARTED, HABIT IS WHAT KEEPS US GOING."
Marinate on that.
-R
Friday, May 29, 2009
Modern Fossils
Austin artist Chris Locke reverse-casts obsolete tech toys in concrete mixed with dirt to create faux-excavation finds, from boom boxes, game controllers, rotary phones, turntables, and floppies, on up to 1st-gen 2001 iPods
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Movie Stinger
I cam across this site on lifehacker, and it featured a site that tells you whether or not there are extra scenes during or after the credits. Often times when a movie fades to black is cue for some to head for the parking lot. I have grown to appreciate staying for the whole credits (it helps clear the theatre out). Since this site is relatively new, it only has info from the recently released movies. The site will also rely on its visitors to contribute to the site for other movies.
Check it out... http://www.moviestinger.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Broken headphones / Broken Heart
So I was messing around with my turntables and was cueing up the next record when I heard a very loud snap. I found myself with an earcup dangling on my right side of my head. Yes, I realized, I broke my headphones. :( These headphones have been with me for over 10 years and were the first "nice" headphones I'd ever purchased. (160 bucks worth!) I Suppose it was time I move on to other headphones but these were considered my fave. Looks like i'll have to search ebay for a new, maybe even used set. Its a recession bitches and I don't have money for nice headphones! R.I.P Sony MDR-V500 headphones
Friday, May 8, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
The Soloist: A Review
(7/10) Just saw this last night. Maybe it's just me but I felt there wasn't as much marketing or exposure for this movie. Interesting enough, this is loosely based on true events by LA Time reporter, Steve Lopez. The movie captures the imagination of Nathniel Ayers, played by none other than Jamie Foxx. Ayers, who's homeless but displays a unique talent of playing the violin grabs the attention of Lopez, played by Robert Downey Jr.. Lopez goes through great lengths to dig into his past and to reunite him with his former love, the Cello. The score and orchestra scenes are very powerful and can leave one with the chills. Worth checking out in theaters.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Adventureland: A Review
(5/10) This is a bit of a delayed review which shows how much of an impression that this flick left me. I enjoyed the unique plot of a young boy learning expand his horizon by working a small carnival-like amusement park called ADVENTURELAND. I felt at times I felt it tried too hard but had its enjoyable moments. Much of the plot is sketchy because it didnt' do a good job of establishing characters and did do a much better job casting some of the characters either. Ryan Reynolds as a mechanic!? COME ON! Jesse Eisenberg is slowly becoming a household name/poster boy for clueless naive virgin boys. Check out RODGER DODGER... nuff' said.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Bee Killa
Since Easter sunday my mom found out there was a bit of a bee infestation in on of the dressers that we moved out earlier in the week. We all went about it as if they would leave. My mom arrives
and reminds me that we have such a problem and that it has gotten progressively worse. I'M TALKING A SWARM HERE!. So I google "how to get rid of bees" and recieved a few tips (i.e. anything from cutting open a soda bottle to just hiring a bee remover to do the job). I don't know about you but i ain't spending NO $150 bucks to remove some goddamn bees! So I bravely suggest to my mom that I can take care of the problem. Armed with 2 fully loaded raid cans and a pressure hose and some big balls.....They all went down...ONE BY ONE.Ruben - 1 BEES - NONE
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Lonely Island
These two music videos are hilarious...didn't think they were legit but I can't wait till the album comes out!.
The Lonely Island - "I'm on a boat"
The Lonely Island - "Jizz my pants"
ENJOY!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monsters Vs. Aliens: A Review
(9/10) Just saw this last night and it was than I bargained for. I haven't laughed so hard at a cartoon in awhile. I was actually hyped up to check this out ever since I first saw the trailer. This movie is a play on 99.9% of Alien/monster movies that were made pre-1960 (Godzilla included). I was pleasantly entertained and felt that the content wasn't necessarily gear towards children. Much of the inside jokes and antics were geared obviously to their parents. Each of the "Monsters" were great and hilarious to say the least. Goofy and ridiculous characters that left me wanting more. There's quite a few liberal subliminal messages in the movie but I'll leave that alone. Its only a movie! LOVE IT! Would see it again!
I LOVE YOU, MAN!: A Review
(8/10 )The first comedy good comedy to come out this year is I LOVE YOU, Man. You've seen the previews and I must say that this flick lives up to its hype. Paul Rudd has grown on me since his "Clueless" days. He has yet to age. The dynamic of Jason Segel and Rudd is genuis because you truly feel as if they've been friends forever. My fave scene is the "Slapa-De-Bass" scene. Must see in THEATRES!
Sunshine Cleaning: A review
(8/10) - This flix is a must see, I enjoyed all of the performances including Amy Adams (I was never a fan and im still skeptical). An original plotline of cleaning ladies dwelving into the world of crime scene cleanup, at the same time, trying hard to clean up their own dirty lives. I am always intrigued with any movie with Alan Arkin. I was surprised to see Clifton Collins Jr. in this movie (More recognizable from "CAPOTE" and even more notably as the gangster from "187"). He's been getting more work that allows him to break out of his LATINO stereotypes. CHECCCK IT OUT!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Final Fantasy VII: An Ebay scam....
So I've been wandering on Ebay looking for stuff to sell or buy and I stumbled upon some Final Fantasy merchandise. When i was in high school I was a huge final fantasy 7 fan. I was never into video games as much as I was into this game. It was the 1st RPG (Role Playing Game) that I have ever played.I guess this game is really that popular these days cause I find old PS1 copies going for as high as $100+!!!!!! I would not pay that much for any game. Maybe its because i've been the most frugal I've ever been in my whole life. Luckily I have the game on PC! w00t w00t!
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