Friday, December 9, 2011
Finals!
Finals week is near for College Students in New York City and students are cramming last minute studying for their finals. Many students really do study all day and night just to do excellent on the finals. I even know one kid that stood in Baruch College for 5 days without shower just to do well on the finals. I'm not going to do that but I am definitely going to study my a** off to pass my Calculus, Business Law and CIS Finals in 2 weeks. Really didn't come all this way just to fail them. I am shooting for a 90+ in each and I am pretty sure I can do it. I think going to the library and studying and getting enough sleep will be the key to doing well on them and not putting so much stress on myself. Hope everyone does well on Finals.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Ending of Semester
It's almost the ending of the college Fall Semester and I honestly can't wait until it's over. I definitely have improved from last Fall Semester as far as staying focus and hitting the books more. But the past 2 weeks I have been slacking a little bit and been not focusing as much as I was in the beginning of the semester. I'm really going to focus these next 2-3 weeks on studying and getting things done.. My sleeping pattern has been off and I have been missing class the past week. Really need to put the extra strength these couple of weeks in order to see those A's in every class hopefully!
Monday, December 5, 2011
CUNY Tuition Hike.
So recently the Board of Trustees had a meeting at my college CUNY Baruch to discuss whether or not CUNY should raise the tuition of CUNY by 300 each school year until 2015. Many students including myself were not happy about this decision because it may lead to future tuition hikes in the future and not many can afford it as of now.
Just like the protesters at Wall Street, many students from different CUNY colleges decided to protest at Baruch where this meeting was being held at. As a result, many students were arrested and being force to stay out of the college by the NYPD and Security .
CUNY is a great system where college can actually be affordable to many young individuals who have to reject going to private universities such as a NYU or Columbia because of the high tuition cost. Especially Baruch College, which is starting to earn a great reputation as one of the Best Business school in NYC and maybe the whole country, is such an affordable college with many graduates finding good jobs after graduation.
The Tuition Hike was passed as a result of the economic struggle in New York and in the United States. Many people wonder what is going to happen next and how will this effect many young individuals who only option is to attend CUNY because of the affordable Tuition. But now that tuition is increasing, one should question if the dropout rate will increase in the next couple of years.
Just like the protesters at Wall Street, many students from different CUNY colleges decided to protest at Baruch where this meeting was being held at. As a result, many students were arrested and being force to stay out of the college by the NYPD and Security .
CUNY is a great system where college can actually be affordable to many young individuals who have to reject going to private universities such as a NYU or Columbia because of the high tuition cost. Especially Baruch College, which is starting to earn a great reputation as one of the Best Business school in NYC and maybe the whole country, is such an affordable college with many graduates finding good jobs after graduation.
The Tuition Hike was passed as a result of the economic struggle in New York and in the United States. Many people wonder what is going to happen next and how will this effect many young individuals who only option is to attend CUNY because of the affordable Tuition. But now that tuition is increasing, one should question if the dropout rate will increase in the next couple of years.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
iPhone 4S
So I recently purchased the highly anticipated iPhone 4S for Sprint. And my oh my, is it one cool gadget. This has to be one of the best products that I have purchase in my life.
I was using the iPhone 3GS before this and I was feeling kind of old with the bulky iPhone 3GS while everyone on the train or streets walking with their iPhone 4 or 4S.
The software or application Siri in the 4S is one smart feature that helps you doing things on your phone without even typing or taping the touch screen. You can simply hold down the Home Button and Siri will appear or you can pull the phone up to your ear and start speaking through the speaker, which I thought was pretty cool.
Overall this iPhone 4S is very cool and useful, especially for a business person or a college student such as myself who uses the Siri with exams, homework, reminders etc. Siri is an outstanding software that makes consumers wonder where technology will be like in the next 5-10 years. Will your phone become your best friend and share and express feelings with you? Help you with emotional problems?
iPhone 4S gets a 4.5/5 Stars.
I highly recommend getting this phone especially with Sprint.
I was using the iPhone 3GS before this and I was feeling kind of old with the bulky iPhone 3GS while everyone on the train or streets walking with their iPhone 4 or 4S.
The software or application Siri in the 4S is one smart feature that helps you doing things on your phone without even typing or taping the touch screen. You can simply hold down the Home Button and Siri will appear or you can pull the phone up to your ear and start speaking through the speaker, which I thought was pretty cool.
Overall this iPhone 4S is very cool and useful, especially for a business person or a college student such as myself who uses the Siri with exams, homework, reminders etc. Siri is an outstanding software that makes consumers wonder where technology will be like in the next 5-10 years. Will your phone become your best friend and share and express feelings with you? Help you with emotional problems?
iPhone 4S gets a 4.5/5 Stars.
I highly recommend getting this phone especially with Sprint.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
STEVE JOBS R.I.P
STEVE JOBS. Really Sad that you are gone. You were a genius and a man that didn't give up.
You brought up an idea with the help of your colleagues & partners. Your idea and innovations changed the way of the world and how we as humans function today. Your creations of the iPad, iPhone, iPod etc has impacted the world in so many ways that many people don't understand.
The other day i was watching a soccer game in Mexico. And as a coach, you need a marker and a whiteboard to show your players the plays or line-up you want to use. But what i saw was incredible 7 understood how much your innovation had an impact on the world. This coach was using the iPad as a chalkboard and showing his players the formations and plays that he wanted to use. Just a few years ago coaches & managers were using scrap paper and markers. Now coaches are using the iPad instead the paper & markers.
This is just one example of how Steve Jobs innovations changed and impacted the world as we now it.
Imagine if Steve Jobs would have never gone back to Apple after he got fired. What would have the world have been today without teh creation of the iPod, iPhone, iPad etc?
R.I.P Steve Jobs
You brought up an idea with the help of your colleagues & partners. Your idea and innovations changed the way of the world and how we as humans function today. Your creations of the iPad, iPhone, iPod etc has impacted the world in so many ways that many people don't understand.
The other day i was watching a soccer game in Mexico. And as a coach, you need a marker and a whiteboard to show your players the plays or line-up you want to use. But what i saw was incredible 7 understood how much your innovation had an impact on the world. This coach was using the iPad as a chalkboard and showing his players the formations and plays that he wanted to use. Just a few years ago coaches & managers were using scrap paper and markers. Now coaches are using the iPad instead the paper & markers.
This is just one example of how Steve Jobs innovations changed and impacted the world as we now it.
Imagine if Steve Jobs would have never gone back to Apple after he got fired. What would have the world have been today without teh creation of the iPod, iPhone, iPad etc?
R.I.P Steve Jobs
Friday, September 30, 2011
Cole World: The Sideline Story
So the much anticipated Cole World: The Sideline Story hit stores and iTunes this past Tuesday 9.27.11
After waiting such a long time for this, i have to say....I love it! Classic written all over it. It seems J. Cole focuses more on story telling rather than crazy lyrics which he is known for. Still this album is a great album and i have heard the whole album over 10x. I Cant get enough of it.
If i was to rank each song excluding the Interlude & Intro. I would put the tracks like this.
1.Sideline 2.Lost Ones 3.Breakdown 4.God's Gift 5.Dollar & a Dream III 6. Never Told 7.Rise & Shine 8.Lights Please 9. Nobody's Perfect 10.Cole World 11.Daddy's Little Girl 12.Mr. Nice Watch 13.In The Morning 14.Can't Get Enough 15.Who Dat 16.Work Out
The way the Interlude goes right into the Sideline Track is awesome & brilliant! And the story he tells in BreakDown, Lost Ones, Never Told, Sideline is just so real that everyone can relate to it in some way. I think this would've been a GREAT CLASSIC if songs such as "Work Out", "Mr. Nice Watch", "Who Dat", & "In The Morning" were replaced with songs such as "Return Of Simba", Premeditated Murder, & Roll Call if it would have been a longer song. I think these songs would of have fit better along with the other songs. But you know, J. Cole had to balance it out for the "catchy" mainstream music & the story telling lyrical songs. I respect that and hopefully he continues doing his thing. Can't wait for whats in store from him next. I am already waiting for the 2nd Album. COLE WORLD>4.5/5.0
After waiting such a long time for this, i have to say....I love it! Classic written all over it. It seems J. Cole focuses more on story telling rather than crazy lyrics which he is known for. Still this album is a great album and i have heard the whole album over 10x. I Cant get enough of it.
If i was to rank each song excluding the Interlude & Intro. I would put the tracks like this.
1.Sideline 2.Lost Ones 3.Breakdown 4.God's Gift 5.Dollar & a Dream III 6. Never Told 7.Rise & Shine 8.Lights Please 9. Nobody's Perfect 10.Cole World 11.Daddy's Little Girl 12.Mr. Nice Watch 13.In The Morning 14.Can't Get Enough 15.Who Dat 16.Work Out
The way the Interlude goes right into the Sideline Track is awesome & brilliant! And the story he tells in BreakDown, Lost Ones, Never Told, Sideline is just so real that everyone can relate to it in some way. I think this would've been a GREAT CLASSIC if songs such as "Work Out", "Mr. Nice Watch", "Who Dat", & "In The Morning" were replaced with songs such as "Return Of Simba", Premeditated Murder, & Roll Call if it would have been a longer song. I think these songs would of have fit better along with the other songs. But you know, J. Cole had to balance it out for the "catchy" mainstream music & the story telling lyrical songs. I respect that and hopefully he continues doing his thing. Can't wait for whats in store from him next. I am already waiting for the 2nd Album. COLE WORLD>4.5/5.0
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Cole World
Defiantly have to go and buy Cold World: The Sideline Story. It's only right to true hip-hop fans. This will be a classic and is already getting great reviews. Cole World!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Cole World
So the much anticipated Cole World: The Sideline Story will hit shelves this Tuesday September 27th. I will defiantly be picking up my copy and not downloading the leaked version that is all over the Internet. Hopefully the leaked version will bring more J. Cole fans and realize that he is the definition of hip-hop and his lyrics and substance is what every other rapper is missing nowadays.
One of my friends put me on J. Cole when I was following Drake's early rap career. So Far Gone was The Drake that I was respecting. But once he got signed to Young Money, he fell off and focused more on hit singles with his singing voice. Respect to him cause he is doing his thing, but if he would of have kept that So Far Gone flow, he would of gotten more respect from people.
J. Cole on the other hand, has a flow that reminds me the 90's hip-hop which is what I respect about him. He didn't or hasn't change his flow since "The Come Up" and he is trying to get attention with that. So Many people don't understand J. Cole lyrics and only like singles the way Drake is doing. Hopefully people open their ears and buy the album this Tuesday. Real Hip-Hop is what J. Cole is going to bring back & hopefully Kendrick Lamar.
J. Cole x Kendrick Lamar
- iPhone
One of my friends put me on J. Cole when I was following Drake's early rap career. So Far Gone was The Drake that I was respecting. But once he got signed to Young Money, he fell off and focused more on hit singles with his singing voice. Respect to him cause he is doing his thing, but if he would of have kept that So Far Gone flow, he would of gotten more respect from people.
J. Cole on the other hand, has a flow that reminds me the 90's hip-hop which is what I respect about him. He didn't or hasn't change his flow since "The Come Up" and he is trying to get attention with that. So Many people don't understand J. Cole lyrics and only like singles the way Drake is doing. Hopefully people open their ears and buy the album this Tuesday. Real Hip-Hop is what J. Cole is going to bring back & hopefully Kendrick Lamar.
J. Cole x Kendrick Lamar
- iPhone
NY City of Hype
After living in NYC for 18 years, I think there isn't a city in the US that hype everything!
Back in early 2000's it was Jordans this and Jordan that. Now it's, Foamposite this Foamposite that. Even though it will never be as big as Jordan, just the hype of Foamposite has made me stop wearing them. I got into Foamposites back in '06 and fell in love. But now everyone wearing the same sneaker with the same outfit.
NYC is the HypeCity. Some Hype is good, but other Hype is just stupidity when a person only buys it cause it's "what hot" right now. Get your own style and wear what you like. Who cares if it's 50$ or 200$ sneakers. As long as you know how to pull it off and makes you feel comfortable, then that's style.
"Money Coming Soon"
Back in early 2000's it was Jordans this and Jordan that. Now it's, Foamposite this Foamposite that. Even though it will never be as big as Jordan, just the hype of Foamposite has made me stop wearing them. I got into Foamposites back in '06 and fell in love. But now everyone wearing the same sneaker with the same outfit.
NYC is the HypeCity. Some Hype is good, but other Hype is just stupidity when a person only buys it cause it's "what hot" right now. Get your own style and wear what you like. Who cares if it's 50$ or 200$ sneakers. As long as you know how to pull it off and makes you feel comfortable, then that's style.
"Money Coming Soon"
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Google+
So yesterday I signed up for the much anticipated Google+.
If people don't know what Google+ is, let me give you an easy example. It is basically an online networking website that enables you to be in contact with your friends, family or co-workers.
After using it for a few hours, I actually like the layout of the website. There are some things and features that need improvement. Not saying that Google+ isn't good, it just needs further improvement so it can compete with the likes of Facebook & MySpace.
But I think this Google+ will become big in the next 2-3 years. Once they add more features and improve some areas, don't be surprise if people will start asking people "want to be in my circle".
I defiantly like Google+ and the mobile application is so much quicker than the Facebook App. Also when messaging a friend on the mobile app, you can actually add a picture from your phone which I thought was pretty great.
Time will tell, but it is defiantly a networking website to keep your eye on as people are complaining about the recent changes FaceBook are undergoing.
If people don't know what Google+ is, let me give you an easy example. It is basically an online networking website that enables you to be in contact with your friends, family or co-workers.
After using it for a few hours, I actually like the layout of the website. There are some things and features that need improvement. Not saying that Google+ isn't good, it just needs further improvement so it can compete with the likes of Facebook & MySpace.
But I think this Google+ will become big in the next 2-3 years. Once they add more features and improve some areas, don't be surprise if people will start asking people "want to be in my circle".
I defiantly like Google+ and the mobile application is so much quicker than the Facebook App. Also when messaging a friend on the mobile app, you can actually add a picture from your phone which I thought was pretty great.
Time will tell, but it is defiantly a networking website to keep your eye on as people are complaining about the recent changes FaceBook are undergoing.
Soled x Out
Been thinking about this for awhile now and now I'm starting to actually put some effort and dedication into this. Hopefully the hardwork and hunger I have will make one of my dreams come true.
Thinking of opening up a sneaker store in the future. Not even close to 100% done, long road but hopefully I make that finish line. SoledxOut coming soon. But first...Money Coming Soon
Thinking of opening up a sneaker store in the future. Not even close to 100% done, long road but hopefully I make that finish line. SoledxOut coming soon. But first...Money Coming Soon
Friday, September 23, 2011
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Monday, September 19, 2011
College
College is interesting at times but other times, you just don't want to wake up after your alarm clock goes off. >.<
Sunday, September 18, 2011
iPhone
Apple's iPhone is truly an amazing gadget and phone. I use it practically for everything and has made me manage my time better.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Mayweather v Ortiz Fixed??
Welcome to my blog. My very first post i will discuss the Mayweather v Ortiz fight.
I am a true boxing fan and have been watching the sport with my family since the Chavez Era. That was a beautiful time period with fantastic and amazing classic boxing fights. I got more into boxing when the rise of Morales/Barrera/Marquez came about and were the main challengers to a young Pacquaio. I thought boxing was real until last nights fight between Ortiz & Mayweather.
That fight had "fixed" written all over it when it started with the head-butt and ended with Mayweather bashing Merchant. This fight reminded me of WWE or any wrestling main event, where the Ref gets "distracted" by someone and then the "bad" wrestler does a cheap shot (in that case, Mayweather to Ortiz) to the other opponent. I know it was legal and i've seen in the replay when the Cortez says "let's go". What i don't understand is why after Cortez allowed the fight to resume, right after he started talking to the judges/other officials and didn't focus his attention to the fighters like a Ref should do. When i was growing up and something like this occurred, the ref will separate the fighters and deduct the point to the fighter, brings the fighters to the middle of the ring and backs them up, and says "Fight". That is what a normal ref would do.
This fight was just for the money and i believe Ortiz sold himself out for the Money. Why is it that he is happy after he lost his belt? Also in my time watching Ortiz as a fighter, he was never the person to do such a dirty foul. Lastly, it seems like if the Mayweather cheap shots did not hurt him at all. He took 2x the power in the Berto & Maidana fight and got up pretty quickly. Just makes me wonder and leaves me in disappointment.
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