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Mostly a good week.

More conflict continuing, despite the two-week ceasefire.

Uncertainty leading to fatigue.

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New Cash Life blog post!

This was the most steady week we've had going into April. However, with uncertainty is fatigue, at least for us, because of oversea conflicts. Because of that, there's no way to tell where the markets are going despite the rhetoric. Otherwise, stocks were steady with Wednesday being the best day this week. We'll let you be the judge because we're getting tired.

Thank you all for reading our blog post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:04PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-03-30-2026-04-03-2026

Mixed week with ups and downs--like Life.

SpaceX files for IPO.

Stocks rose on Tuesday after talks about ending the war in Iran.

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New Cash Life blog post!

Shortened week, but presented with some ups and downs--much like Life itself. Stocks rose well on Tuesday after talks about ending the war in Iran. However, this week ended on a mixed note. Perhaps it's because crypto has been having a rough time with stocks being on the low end. On the other hand, Gold and some tech stocks are hanging in the balance. Then again, data centers are being stalled, or delayed, as of late. Could this be the bubble likely bursting on AI? I mean, let's not forget, those data centers eat up a lot of water and electricity--sources we need on the daily. Time will tell, especially since Meta announced their closure of Metaverse. Oh, and since NASA launched this week, there's been plenty of talks about space, especially building data centers up there. Makes you wonder how this will go. Anyway, check out today's post on all things markets and see what stood out for you!

Thank you all for reading our blog post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe weekend, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:09AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/lyrical-meanings/polkamon-weird-al-yankovic

Rare song that was never released on Weird Al's very own albums.

Interpreted in tribute to Weird Al's new tour!

Posted in hopes that Weird Al may produce an updated version of the song; similar to what Fall Out Boy did with "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel.

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New lyrical meanings post!

This is no joke as it's been a while, but we look at a short, and simple, song from Weird Al that oddly was never released on his own albums. This was done in response to his new, upcoming tour, plus an homage to all Pokemon fans everywhere, because this is "Polkamon" by "Weird Al" Yankovic! Will Weird Al produce his own song, fully updated with new Pokemon? We can only hope! (Fall Out Boy did the same with "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel; here's hoping Weird Al does the same, but with this song!)

Thank you all for reading lyrical interpretations! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe Wednesday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:02PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-03-23-2026-03-27-2026

Another rough yet muddled week.

Partial government shutdown still in limbo.

Social media now considered a liability in internet addiction.

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One into the New Year, and it's rough once again. Markets have been on the downturn, despite starting this week off strong. Due to the conflict on oil, Rivian has received $1 billion in equities from Volkswagen, likely to further push electric vehicles. Partial government shutdown now on the front pages, as TSA agents are working without pay, causing delayed lines at airports. For digital currencies, Bitcoin plunged to end this week, as did other coins such as Ethereum. Oh, and our favorite piece of news: Iran is looking to implement tolls to those wanting to cross Hormuz. Looks like those highway tolls are there for a reason, huh?

Thank you all for reading our blog post because this has been one of the market's toughest weeks. If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe Friday and weekend, everyone! Hope your New Year started off on a good note!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:25PM PST https://publishing.kcuniversal.net/essays/good-thing-i-failed-high-school-kris-caballero

Second officially published essay!

Kris Caballero sharing his hidden story--narrative essay-about failing high school, finding a reason for it. Once realized, he was glad for the failure.

A simple example criticizing the school system.

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New essay!

This narrative piece talks about Kris Caballero's story about how and why he failed high school...and being happy he did. While the reason may not seem much, it was something he was relieved due to his pathway to success, despite being academically average in studies. Still, that didn't stop him from working hard and getting to where he needed to be. This is a jab at the school's current system--namely back in 2005--hoping this will show what working toward a better future seems like. This essay is titled Good Thing I Failed High School!

Thank you so much! Got more writing projects coming! If you have any questions, comments, or need help with anything, send them our way! Have a great Monday, everyone, and hope everyone had a great happy new year--first day of Spring!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:22PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-03-16-2026-03-20-2026

Geopolitics and AI data demand were the main talks this week.

Markets started strong, ends this week lower.

One word: oil.

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Happy New Year! New Cash Life blog post!

It was all geopolitical, in spite of the on-going conflicts still. In addition to all that, oil prices keep jumping making citizens' patience run thin. This includes the partial government shutdown, still in tact yet barely mentioned around news circles, causing long lines at airports and plenty of delays. On top of all that, AI chip demand will only get higher from here on out. What's there left to do? Check out this week's recap on our weekly stock reports Money Market Review!

And yes, this is only the second year we've done it, but we do celebrate new year's in the Spring (March). For those that, now, do the same, we wish you all a Happy New Year!

Thank you all for reading our blog post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe Friday and weekend, everyone! Happy New Year and happy first day of Spring!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:05PM PST https://publishing.kcuniversal.net/poems/wrongful-imprisonment-kris-caballero

First officially published poem!

Poem uses the A-B-A-B rhyming scheme.

Talks about growing up in a toxic household is/was like, reacting to the recent social media trend featuring people expressing their regret(s) in getting married and having children.

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New poem! Another first, and yes, this time it's in the form of a poem!

This was written in a hurry, due to the ongoing trend featuring video clips of people expressing their regrets in getting married and having children. Unbelievable. In contrast, this was written how it was like growing up in a toxic, narcissistic household in response. It's not pretty. We hope this poem makes it way everywhere, and speak of its environment, hoping such thing will be prevented in the closest future! (We feel so bad for the child[ren] soon to witness video clips of their own parent[s] sharing and posting such heinous thing, discounting their love and nurture for them. We also hope this poem makes it way to them.)

Thank you so much! More writing projects to come! If you have any questions, comments, or need help with anything, send them our way! Have a great early Wednesday, everyone, and hope everyone had a great Saint Patrick's Day!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-03-09-2026-03-13-2026

Another topsy-turvy week.

Layoffs commenced from companies like Atlassian, Block, and Digg.

Bitcoin and other digital coins fared well this week.

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Not sure there were much to say about this week. However, it was a good week for Oracle after announcing their earnings, beating estimates. Bitcoin and plenty other digital coins have done much better this week in a while; with Bitcoin up high as $73,000. Besides that, prices for oil are still up due to the on-going conflict overseas. Besides that, there's not much to say about this week.

Thank you all for reading our post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe Friday and weekend, everyone! Be safe!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:38PM PST https://publishing.kcuniversal.net/research-papers/milk-crate-challenge-statistical-findings-behind-the-social-media-phenomenon-kris-caballero

First official research paper ever published.

Written and published independently, not under an (academic) institution.

Analyzes the odds and risks associated with social media phenomenon "Milk Crate Challenge" back in 2021.

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New research paper! You're looking at our very first published scientific research paper!

The good news keeps coming because we have written and published our very first research paper! We started thing off analyzing the social media phenomenon that took the internet by storm with the Milk Crate Challenge. Using some data science, showing our mathematical models along with it, this research paper is Milk Crate Challenge: Statistical Findings Behind the Social Media Phenomenon! We're very excited and happy for this!

Thank you all so much! We hope you enjoy our new sub-domain! More linguistic projects coming! If you have any questions, comments, or need help with anything, send them our way! Have a great early Wednesday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:26AM PST https://math.kcuniversal.net/probability/dice-odds-1-eight-sided-dice-summing-to-11

First math tutorial, and post, in nearly two years.

New section featuring a first post on Probability!

First tutorial calculates odds on a pair of eight-sided dice.

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New post on KCU Network of Mathematics! Wow, it's been almost two years!

Not only did KCU Network of Mathematics post for the first time in a long time, but a new section has been opened for all things Probability! Starting off the new section features a pair of eight-sided dice, calculating its odds on the given question: what are the odds that the pair will land on numbers that sum up to 11? The tutorial presents both the image and handwritten version, along with the text version--thank you to MathJax! Check out and see what you think!

Thank you all for checking out today's math tutorial from KCU Network of Mathematics! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you and hope everyone has/had a happy Monday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:07PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/food-network-kitchen-casino-kiss-my-bass-2014

Rare episode from a series lasting one season.

A cooking competition show combining that with casino gaming.

With gambling and prediction betting prevelant today, will Food Network revive this?

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New video on KCU Plus!

You're looking at a rare series that aired on Food Network for one season; yes, just one. What looked like the last and final episode of the series, this show blends cooking competition along with casino gaming. Now with online casinos and prediction markets being at the forefront, will Food Network revive this? Hard to say, but see if you remembered this classic that was found and revisited: Kitchen Casino!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you and a happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:35AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-03-02-2026-03-06-2026

Markets spiraling due to overseas conflict since February 28.

Oracle planning job cuts, in spite of them and OpenAI ending their expansion of data centers.

Stocks ended on a low note, with increasing prices, and uncertainty, geopolitically speaking.

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New Cash Life blog post!

It's been a weird week, so much that there's not much to say. All the turmoil started geopolitically on February 28 which made the markets go bonkers; best day for trading resulted on Wednesday. Anyway, companies like Oracle will be planning layoffs after all their AI data center spending. Due to on-going conflicts overseas, prices for oil has gradually gone back up.

Thank you all for reading our post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a great Friday and weekend, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:15PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-02-23-2026-02-27-2026

Mixed week, but better than last week.

A muddled week for tech, as software stocks are still trying to find stable ground.

If you work for Netflix, this is the worst week of your life, despite ending their week on a high note.

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New Cash Life blog post!

Software stocks are getting a little unsure among investors, as they're not making their returns. Block, Jack Dorsey's company, announces layoffs this week in favor of AI. Both AI and Gold are still doing well, with Google Gemini being the more favorable AI due to their rapid emerging. Not much to report nor say about crypto, but it's been an up and down week, with Bitcoin looking very uncertain. Above all, Paramount's aggressive negotiating tactics paid off, as they finally are securing their purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery! Looks like Larry Ellison is a happy man.

Thank you all so much for reading our post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a great Friday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:15PM PST https://publishing.kcuniversal.net/essays/patches-of-withering-grass-kris-caballero

Grand opening of publishing sub-domain, KC Universal Publishing.

First essay publishing by Kris Caballero, titled "Patches of Withering Grass."

Marks as the first official self-published writing under KC Universal history.

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New announcement and post!

You're seeing the image above featuring our new sub-domain, home to all publications, from papers to essays, under the KC Universal moniker. Welcome to the grand opening of KC Universal Publishing!

Yes, the website was done--purposely--in plain text with no images whatsoever. It was done that way harkening from the early days of Internet, when websites were simple and in plain text.

Starting off is Kris Caballero's very own essay, showcasing his linguistic skills and talents: a reflection-rant hybrid of personalities Kris has interacted with from 2013-2023, conflating their behaviors to that of nuisance streamers and other internet characters prevalent today. At only three (3) pages long, and over 1,400 words, check out Kris' own writing and his thoughts on the matter!

Thank you all so much! We hope you enjoy our new sub-domain, despite still being a work in progress! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a great early Monday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:25PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-02-16-2026-02-20-2026

Short, but mixed, week.

Amazon still most valuable retail company, despite Walmart having higher earnings revenue.

Tariffs shot down to close the week.

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New Cash Life blog post!

This short week was nothing "short" of amazing--plenty of topsy-turvy moments. Just when Walmart has done everything they could, they've generating plenty of revenue in terms of earnings, yet Amazon still stands as most valuable retail company. That's like saying Walmart does business better, but Amazon still looks good--even if their stocks haven't been well this month. Also, tariffs have been shot down to close out this week. How will those fees, let alone the companies that enforced them, fare out? Next week is already the last of February, and seeing what's going on with Warner Bros.-Paramount, something (big?) should be brewing. Market activity should pick up to wrap up February.

Thank you all so much for checking our post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a safe and fun Friday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:01PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/food-network-iron-chef-battle-cranberry-flay-de-laurentiis-vs-batali-ray-2006

An Iron Chef battle that plenty of fans forgot, nor recalled that ever happened.

Only aired twice on Food Network, as Rachael Ray stated that she never wanted to do this again.

Both Giada and Rachael were paired with Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali.

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New video on KCU Plus!

Though it's been a while since we posted a classic video, here's a battle plenty of fans forgot--nor realized that actually happened. Featuring two beautiful female chefs that graced the Food Network stages, they both battle at Kitchen Stadium with the guidance and partnership of Iron Chefs themselves. Feast your eyes and recall this classic moment in Food Network history because this is Iron Chef: Battle Cranberry featuring Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis versus Mario Batali and Rachael Ray!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you and a happy Wednesday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:58PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-02-09-2026-02-13-2026

This week reflected Life itself: all ups and downs.

Strange week for trading, coming off Super Bowl and heading into Valentine's Day.

Plunging of digital coins may be in contrast with tech and AI.

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New Cash Life blog post!

Not too much happening this week, other than it being reflective of Life: all ups and downs. Things got better later in this week, with Thursday being the best one, otherwise, in the words of food reviewers on YouTube would say, this week was "mid." Spending for AI continues, digital coins are still struggling, and Paramount still wants Warner Bros. Discovery. Nvidia ended this week on a lower note, but they'll be reporting their earnings on the 25th--something to look forward to. Anyway, see the recap for this week!

Thank you all so much for checking our post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a great Friday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:12PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-02-02-2026-02-06-2026

Shutdown ends, but stocks were still 'red.'

Bitcoin continually got slammed, until Friday.

Massive tech sell-off despite their billions of dollars in spending for AI.

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New Cash Life blog post!

Things continue to dry up...until Friday, when stocks ended on a good note. On the other hand, tech/software sell-offs were rampant this week, causing plenty of plunginga among even big-name stocks. Bitcoin and digital currency in general were as low as you can get, until Friday came along and things began looking up again. Like Life, it's all a cycle. However, would this mean a great time to buy up digital currency? We run through all that in this week's Money Market Review!

Thank you all so much for checking today's post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a great Friday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/hebrew-national-all-natural-uncured-beef-franks

Tender, lean, and juicy, compared to other brands.

Can be boiled, microwaved, airfried, or grilled.

Our first kosher product review on KCU Network.

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New food review! You're looking at our very first kosher food review here on KCU Network! Upon trying these, we don't plan on purchasing other brands, whose hot dogs taste gelatinous with shards of bone and tendons inside. Are consumers aware of that? It's unpleasant as we must mention it for you, the consumer, to be aware. There's none of that here with Hebrew National's uncured beef franks! We were very impressed with this. Check out our review!

Thank you all so much for checking today's food review! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Have a happy Thursday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-01-26-2026-01-30-2026

Started strong, then ended on a lower note.

Possible shutdown, while Gold continued to rally despite the plunge on Friday.

Companies like Amazon cut 16,000 jobs.

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New Cash Life blog post!

Just when things began looking up, it went back down...again. Perhaps it was talks about a possible government shutdown, or the blizzard blanketing most of eastern US, but otherwise, it's been a rough investing and trading week. Analysts have said that this month was Bitcoin's reckoning; now, what happened? Currently, Bitcoin is still below $90,000. Speaking of being down, Microsoft has dropped 10% this entire month which might explain why they've pulled back on their obsessive incentive in hard selling AI. Did they not know that? When you push a product or service to customers' faces, it won't be bought? Why do you think solicitors standing outside grocery stores are almost always ignored? Anyway, for AI, it's well and good as always; however, some things are of concern going into next week. For example, Friday we saw that video gaming companies have their stock drop after Google AI can develop open worlds. What would this mean for video game developers now? Speaking of finding answers and reason, we'd like to know: how will Elon Musk manage and run AI data centers in space? We'll be hearing more about space talk this year in addition to all that's occurring.

Thank you all so much for checking today's post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Hope everyone had a great Friday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:59PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-family-feud-2006

Final episode of this once-in-a-lifetime series.

Celebrity contestants and their family members answer surveys correctly in order to win the series' grand prize.

Originally hosted by Richard Dawson, succeeded by Ray Combs, and Louie Anderson to name a few.

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New video on KCU Plus!

This is the last and final episode of this series, which was never revived afterward. Now, our celebrity finalists and their family members are competing for the top prize by correctly answering surveys. Family with the most points goes to the Bonus Round with a chance to win the grand prize. You already guessed it: this is Game Show Marathon hosted by Ricki Lake, as they play Family Feud!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you and a happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:50AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-01-19-2026-01-23-2026

Plenty of ups and downs this week.

Focus on markets were muddled this week--reports about tariffs, Greenland, and topics of discussions at the World Economic Forum.

Terrible closing week for Intel.

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New Cash Life blog post!

Not sure what to make of this week; reports were all over the place, making it tough to focus and concentrate on the bigger issue(s). Why is that? Plenty: rhetoric about tariffs, purchasing of Greenland, talks of AI taking more jobs and other plans at the World Economic Forum, along with other current events going on. Wednesday and Thursday were the best days this week after President Trump backtracks on tariffs for Europe. While it has seen a couple of better days, cryptocurrency is still trying to gain some sort of foothold. After Strategy purchased over $2 billion in Bitcoin, the digital currency market remains to be seen going into February. Lastly, the arctic blast going on eastside of the US may affect electricity powered by data centers built on certain states. That explains why stocks for natural gas did well closing this week.

Thank you all so much for checking today's post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Happy Friday to everyone and have a great weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 23 Jan 2026 6:38PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-match-game-2006

Sixth episode of this game show-based series hosted by Ricki Lake in 2006.

Celebrity contestants fill in blanks hoping to match with other celebrities' answers!

Originally hosted by the late, great Gene Rayburn.

Celebrity panel feature the following: George Foreman, Kathy Griffin, Bruce Vilanch, Adrianne Curry, Adam Corolla, and the late, great Betty White.

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New video on KCU Plus!

Ah yes, the game show where you must "blanking" answer correctly in order to get a match! Thanks to that, this game show has become one of the classic, funniest game show in its history, still being aired and sydicated to this day. Originally hosted by the late, great Gene Rayburn, this is Game Show Marathon as the celebrity contestants play Match Game!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all and a happy Thursday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:07PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-card-sharks-2006

Fifth installment of this game show-based series back in 2006.

Contestants must now call "higher" or "lower" correctly to win.

Originally hosted by the late, great Jim Perry back in the late seventies and early eighties.

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New video on KCU Plus!

Celebrity contestants now have to answer surveys correctly and call the cards as they see them. Based off of the popular game show originally hosted by the late, great Jim Perry, this is Game Show Marathon as they play Card Sharks!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all and a happy Wednesday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-01-12-2026-01-16-2026

Steady week, despite closing on the lows.

Meta announces layoffs in focus on their AI gadgets.

Stressful week for Amazon.

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New Cash Life blog post!

This week started well, then some decisions and comments in relation to real-world issues, led to some sectors closing on the lows. Paramount continues with their "berating," as they took legal action against Warner Bros. Discovery. Meta also announces layoffs in their Metaverse division, looking to "focus"--yes, literally--on AI gadgets. Lastly, Amazon isn't having a great week, having lost their $475M investment on Saks who declared bankruptcy. All that and more in this week's Money Market Review on Cash Life!

Thank you all for checking out today's post! What happened last two days? Fatigue. We will tone down our weekly posts to a minimum due to minor burnout, all while still working and concentrating on other projects--all of which will be posted and announced soon (yeah, it's taking a while, but it is on the way!). If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all for your patience and for sticking around! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 16 Jan 2026 4:24PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-press-your-luck-2006

Fourth episode of this short-lived game show series.

Celebrity contestants now are competing in the game show avoiding the whammy.

Pays tribute to the late, great game show host Peter Tomarken.

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Another new video on KCU Plus!

Celebrity contestants are now competing in a game show know for trying to avoid the whammy, but yelling for big bucks. Very popular back in the mid-1980s. You likely guessed it: this is Game Show Marathon and they will be playing Press Your Luck! This episode also pays tribute to the late, great game show host Peter Peter Tomarken. See and find out which celebrity contestant wins in this game!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all and a happy Tuesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:37AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-beat-the-clock-2006

Third episode of this short-lived series.

Celebrity contestants now compete against time based off of the classic game show from the 1950s.

Modern day equivalent is Minute to Win It hosted by Guy Fieri.

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New video on KCU Plus!

We're back at it again, this time, celebrity contestants compete in completing tasks under time. One of the most humorous, yet fun, shows based off of the popular 1950s show of the same title, this is Game Show Marathon hosted by Ricki Lake, as they play Beat The Clock!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all once again and a happy Monday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:24AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-01-05-2026-01-09-2026

Great week to start January off.

Handful of rallying stocks despite all that's going on in the news.

In contrast to what's going on in the news, a valuable lesson is learned here: never get emotions get in the way of you and your trading.

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New Cash Life blog post!

It's a great week to start off January. While there are some moves that happened, many of the reports are overshadowed by what's going on in the news, from Venezuela to Minnesota. Because of the goings-on, plenty, and we mean plenty, of emotions and anger have permeated the internet, namely social media. As investors and traders, you know very well that to be successful in this space, you cannot let emotions get in the way; emotions are for the weak. Since that's taking place, even today for as long as the news reports continue, markets have been good, albeit quiet, and plenty of stocks have seen gains of over 10%. That's great news for both the traders, investors and the companies themselves. If there's a lesson to be learned here due to all that's going on right now, it's simple: never overreact. Something tells us that medicine for high blood pressure will spike since plenty of people--still--do not know how to manage their emotions. Another thing that can be said is "we can explain it to them, but we can't make them understand." Overall, keep on investing, trading, and start saving for yourself and your future, instead of posting something on social media which could get you in trouble or later regret (ask citizens in the UK).

If you're a hiring manager, be on the lookout for what your applicants post on social media. It'll save you money and plenty of headaches.

Thank you all for checking out our blog post! If you have any questions or comments, please send them our way! Thank you all and have a safe, happy Friday and weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:45PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/yes-on-82-2006

Political marketing back in 2006.

An ad for Proposition 82--aiming to improve education in California schools.

The names Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer were mentioned.

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New video on KCU Plus!

Not often do we post anything related to politics, given how polarizing and radical it has become, but we present how political advertising looked like back then--in this case, back in 2006. This is "Yes on 82" which aimed to improve education, such as reading, in California schools. Regardless if it's political or not, we do encourage more people to read; it'll help erase plenty of mental problems prevalent today, but hey, we're just talking and presenting things that are cool and fun, as we're not, and never will be, politicians. Anyway, enjoy this commercial!

Thank you all for checking out today's commercial! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all and a happy Thursday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:38PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/netflix-a-movie-is-waiting-for-you-at-home-2006

A commercial from 2006 by Netflix.

Recall that they were one of the sources for renting DVDs.

Netflix has been the talk of the town after having purchased Warner Bros. Discovery.

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New video on KCU Plus!

They've been in front pages lately, having purchased Warner Bros. Discovery. Despite the rumors, physical media will be here to stay no matter what--a quiet "protest" against the notion of having own nothing and being happy. Recall this commercial when they were one of the sources of renting DVDs because this is a commercial for Netflix!

Thank you all for checking out today's commercial! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all once again and a happy Wednesday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:52PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-lets-make-a-deal-2006

Second episode of the game show series.

Celebrity contestants compete in trying to make the best deal.

Special celebrity appearance by the late, great Gilbert Gottfried.

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New video on KCU Plus!

This is the second episode of the game show series aired back in 2006. Ricki Lake helps the celebrity contestants in making the best deal(s) of the day. See which deals they won and which ones they passed up on Game Show Marathon playing Let's Make A Deal!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all once again and a happy Tuesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:53PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/game-show-marathon-the-price-is-right-2006

A one-time series that never re-aired again on CBS.

A treat for all game show fans.

Features celebrities as contestants along with other celebrities in the audience (can you recognize some of them?).

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New video on KCU Plus! Game show fans of all kinds, this is for you!

Hosted by Ricki Lake, this is a series of game shows played as a marathon, seeing which celebrity is able to reach the end winning $100,000 for their favorite charity. Plus, the cash and prizes are available for home contestants and can win all of them! This was aired in CBS back in 2006.

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you all once again and a happy Monday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:46AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-12-29-2025-01-02-2026

Rough start, but week ended on a high note.

Warner Bros. turns down the $108B bid from Paramount-Skydance.

Talks about Bitcoin and digital currency overall are likely going to see a spike.

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New Cash Life blog post! Apologies again for the delayed post.

Well this week started rough, but that's likely because we came off the Christmas holiday; and this is where the "anticipation" takes place--wanting the [Gregorian] New Year to come by. However, plenty of market analysts discussed which stocks will thrive and which ones may be bear-ish. For us, we think AI will continue to thrive. However, it requires PLENTY of water and electricity to keep powered up. We recommend checking out such stocks in the case media reports on such thing (does anyone trust the media anymore?). Anyway, some analysts also mentioned that crypto stocks will rebound and see an uptick in the month of January. You think? How ever you feel about that, check out how the markets performed this week on our weekly blog post!

Thank you all for checking out our belated post! With holidays in the books, operations will continue, though there's plenty of focus on our video section--plus.kcuniversal.net--but posts will continue as normal! Thank you all once again!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:14AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/fox-sports-live-01-13-2014

A sports news show that was FOX Sports' answer to ESPN's SportsCenter.

Aired in January 13, 2014, reporting about the match-up between Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton.

Includes interview with Anthony Bosch, who talked about A-Rod, plus a guest appearance by Todd Fuhrman going over sports odds.

Would be nice to see FOX Sports revive this news show again, as it was cancelled due to low ratings.

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New KCU Plus video! We're touching up on the area of sports this time.

You may have remembered that one sports news show from FOX Sports, as it was their answer to ESPN's SportsCenter. Aired in January 13, 2014, this broacast edition reported highlights with the San Francisco 49ers-Carolina Panthers game--or Colin Kaepernick versus Cam Newton. This broadcast also includes Anthony Bosch talking about A-Rod and "Biogenesis." Later on this broadcast is sports betting expert Todd Fuhrman making an appearance. Action-packed for a news show--similar to SportsCenter itself. You be the judge and check it out yourself!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Happy Monday, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:40AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-12-22-2025-12-26-2025

Mixed week, despite Christmas Day.

Larry Ellison hopes to push Warner Bros. Discovery to consider Paramount-Skydance.

Gold and Silver continue to rally, while crypto is getting a bit rusty.

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New Cash Life blog post! A delayed post from yesterday, so here's it is for a Saturday!

Larry Ellison is really pushing Warner Bros. Discovery to consider Paramount-Skydance for purchase. Will they? Just when the deal is set, there's more money on the table. Speaking of money, consumers are getting less and less confident about the economy; so much that spending is slowly drying in some parts. However, Gold and Silver continue to skyrocket with some investors thinking that crypto is being burnt to a crisp. What would that mean for crypto going into 2026? Does this mean digital currency in general will lose appeal, like how alcohol will because many people aren't into drinking? Also, California dropped their case with regard to asking federal funding for their bullet train project--something that hasn't seen progress in more than 10 years. Why hasn't stock investing/money 'influencers' talk about this money mismanagement situation? They always critique the stock market, the Feds, Congress and more, but what about poor money management at the state level? Something to think about when tuning in to such content creators on YouTube or other platforms.

What do you think? Do you also think a recession will occur at the start of 2026?

Thank you all for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and a Happy Kwanzaa!

We'll also be focused on posting more videos on our KCU + Plus sub-domain so look forward to that! Along with reviews, articles, and blog posts, we'll be attending to various writing projects in the meantime, so new posts will be sporadic and infrequent. We'll discuss more on the projects we're working on, but meanwhile, we'll shift our focus to videos. Thank you all for sticking around and reading our posts!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:53PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/all-star-kitchen-makeover-alton-brown-2013

One of the most forgotten series on Food Network, in contrast to home makeovers being a popular reality show genre back then.

A lucky fan gets to have their kitchen remodeled with the help and guidance from Food Network's biggest stars--Alton Brown, in this case.

We wonder if that contestant still lives there, if the kitchen is still the same after all these years, and/or if they moved out by now.

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New KCU Plus video!

Back then, home remodeling was the hottest genre in reality TV. While it still is, though not as much, Food Network jumped the bandwagon, and with their courtesy, they were willing to give fans a remodeling of a lifetime: a kitchen makeover! To make it more special, they did so with the help and guidance of their top Food Network stars. Our personal favorite, Alton Brown was featuring for this special episode and we had to record it. It's not known if this was ever re-aired nor featured on their streaming service, since we're not subscribed to any; and so as a courtesy from us, here's the full broadcast of All-Star Kitchen Makeover featuring Alton Brown!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Merry Christmas everyone! More videos to come!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:24AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/all-star-family-cook-off-2013

A special cooking competiton show shown once on Food Network.

Features TV chefs and their families compete for their favorite charities.

Dedicated to Anne Burrell, her family and her fans.

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New KCU Plus video!

This is one of those shows that was shown once, and that was it. Anyone recall this? It is an hour-long cooking competition show featuring TV chefs along with their family members. One of the contestants is the late, great Anne Burrell. Sadly, she passed away this 2025 year, and given that she's featured her, it would be a great chance to show and remember her. For that, we dedicated this video post to Anne Burrell herself, her sister, her family, and all her fans.

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and hope everyone had a happy Tuesday! More videos to come!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:29PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/all-star-chocolate-2013

Another rare, hour-long special from Food Network.

Compilation show featuring amazing chocolate recipes from (past) Food Network chefs.

Hosted by Tyler Florence.

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New KCU Plus video! Yeah, last video we posted was way back in September 23, 2024; and now, we're back!

This rare hour-long special on Food Network features some (past) TV chefs, compiled to share their favorite, and best, chocolate recipes! Couldn't have been a better time since it's the Christmas season. Hosted by Tyler Florence, and featuring TV chefs such as Giada Delaurentiis, Ina Garten and Rachael Ray, this is All-Star Chocolate aired in 2013! Get your sweet tooth going with this hour-long classic!

Thank you all for checking out today's video! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Monday to everyone! More videos to come!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-12-15-2025-12-19-2025

Rough start, but week ended well.

Warner Bros. considering Netflix instead of Paramount.

Crypto fatigue?

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New Cash Life blog post! Just when things started rough, especially with markets dipping on Wednesday, thing began looking up. Despite Oracle's piling debt, they saw salvation when deals for new AI data centers were finally coming into place. Let's not get too excited since word is going around that such data centers require plenty of electricity and water. Be on the lookout for those reports moving into the new year. As we approach the new year, is there any leftover hope for crypto? Since the start of this 2025 year, it's like things were slowly inching towards a digital currency, but now things aren't reflective of that. Then again, we may see a skyrocketing boom at some point; we don't know when and why. Nevertheless, crypto investors have been selling their shares off. See a full run-down of the numbers in this week's Money Market Review!

Thank you all for reading today's blog post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Friday to everyone! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:21PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-toxic-people

Blogging about the attitude ruining society today.

What makes someone toxic and a brief on how to deal with them.

Their fate and the role of AI with regard to preventing employment of a toxic worker.

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New Food for the Saints blog post! This had to be discussed...finally. How do you deal with a contagious attitude that spreads but has no cure? We believe toxicity, and toxic people in general, are one of the stress-inducing people prevalent today. This blog talks briefly about what makes someone toxic, in contrast to their narcissism, how to deal with them, what their future is like, and the role AI has as a "filter" against toxicity. Plenty to unwrap, but check it out and see what you think!

Note: due to workload and fatigue, there will not be a new post on Thursday. We have reserved this day for an extra day's rest, but will continue operations this Friday!

Thank you all for reading our blog post! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Thursday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:26AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-week-15-recap

It was a decent week with teams hitting the "Grand Slam" via betting.

Snatching a playoff spot is the main focus now.

Two teams ended their games with a score of 0.

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New Talkin' NFL article! Recapping Week 15 by the numbers, and some things wrapped up as they should; while others were questionable. For the two teams that ended their games with a score of 0: how bad must they be to not even sneak in a field goal? Do any of these teams, especially those eliminated from playoff qualification, even care? Not sure why we asked since we're near the end of the season, but it shows how low an effort placed when knowing their own fate. The least they can do is try, but hey, we just talk about what happened and the numbers; we're not part of their coaching staff. It was strange to see, but nevertheless, there were a few memorable games we recommend re-watching. Check it all out on this week's 15 recap!

Thank you all for reading our article! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Tuesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:02PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/video-game-talk-talk/the-game-awards-2025-a-retro-video-gamers-first-impressions

Reacting to this year's The Game Awards from the perspective of a retro video gamer.

Humble praises for the winners this year.

Great appearances by the founder himself, Geoff Keighley, and Lenny Kravitz, along with cast for upcoming film Street Fighter.

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New Video Game Talk talk article! It's the talk of the town, and this time, we tuned in--thanks to YouTubers who reacted live and featured the presentation on their streams. Granted, we love, and prefer, retro, pixel art games, so this was a first for us! It's still being talked about right now, so today, we chime in on our first impressions on this year's The Game Awards (2025)! What did you think about the winners, upcoming video games and the overall presentation? Let us know!

Thank you all for reading today's article! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 15 Dec 2025f 03:50PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-12-08-2025-12-12-2025

Weird week.

Fed rate cut continually dried up the markets.

Prediction markets are on the rise, showing an underlying issue of resorting to gambling as a "get rich quick" scheme.

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New Cash Life blog post! This week wasn't great for the markets. Granted, weeks like this have happened before, but it's a weird one. Not sure if news outlets were trying to sound as if things are okay, trying to trigger some optimism, or saying otherwise--though we know how news reports go--but the numbers say otherwise. That's likely the reason things looked weird in the markets this week. Worse, after the Fed rate cut announcement, it went from bad to worse; this is true especially for those in the crypto space. Due to low consumer spending, it's hard to fathom how better it will get next week, but we can only hope, right? Oh, and because prediction markets are becoming the thing tells us something: people are short on cash, so where do they go? Gambling, namely betting and predicting as a "get rich quick" scheme. This is something gambling therapists and psychologists have mentioned for years, and it's now something to discuss moving forward. Anyway, see how the numbers fared out on this week's Cash Life's Money Market Review for December 08 to 12!

Thank you all for reading today's post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Friday to everyone! Stay safe!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:50PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/sauce-reviews/guy-fieris-flavortown-money-honey-bbq-sauce-new-and-improved

Best barbecue sauce to date--possibly ever.

First Guy Fieri product reviewed here on KCU Network.

Priced just right; tastes fresh straight from Guy Fieri's kitchen.

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New sauce review! We were so excited to try this, and it truly didn't disappoint. Easy to say since we've been fans of his since 2005-2006 after he won The Next Food Network Star. After following him for years, this is the very first time we tried and reviewed his products. Call us biased, but this is dang good; so much so that we may not try any other sauce there is. It's that good. We want everyone to give this a try if they haven't: it's Guy Fieri's Flavortown Money Honey BBQ Sauce new and improved!

Thank you all for checking out our review! If you have any questions or comments, let us know! Happy Thursay to everyone! (Also, on a different note, we hope everyone is watching and enjoying The Game Awards--the award show for all things video games!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/x-o-manowar-2-escaping-eden

Perfectly excellent continuation from the first issue.

Action-packed and suspense made this issue one of the best so far; and this is only the second issue.

Main character Aric did something he shouldn't have done, but did it anyway.

Still no word about when the live-action movie of this series will be made.

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New comic book review! We're only in the second issue, and already this is looking good. The plot thickens even more, and just when things were about to turn worse, it gets better. More-so, our main hero, Aric, did something he shouldn't have done, having known what would happen, yet he did so anyway. I mean, anything to "escape eden," right? Also, one of the earlier scenes ought to be reflective of today's working class citizens. All that and more in our review of X-O Manowar -- "Escaping Eden" issue #2!

It's only been a week since we last reviewed Valiant's first issue of this comic, and there hasn't been any word about a live-action movie. Will there be?

Thank you all for checking out our review! Forgive us for the later post as we've been working on some projects behind the scenes! More to come as things progress. If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Wednesday everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:23PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-week-14-recap

Handful of teams hit the "Grand Slam" this week, resulting in a huge payday for bettors.

Gameplay this week was average, or "mid" as food reviewers say, but not many memorable plays.

Teams like the Colts fell in the bubble, leaving them at risk of not making postseason.

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New Talkin' NFL article! We're coming down to the wire leading up to postseason. We made it very clear that anything can happen, and it certainly did this week. For those who watched the Colts-Jaguars game, you'd know what we're talking about. Since this was 'bye' week for some, how will they fare out the rest of the season? We're getting close and the race is getting tighter! For now, here's our weekly recap for Week 14 in the NFL!

Thank you all for reading our article today! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Tuesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:35AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/sunny-day-bunny-linda-hayward

Underlying meaning encourages kids to enjoy and spend time with Grandma.

Fun book for kids to read, or to be read to.

Illustrations of Bunny and Grandma Bunny are so cute.

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New book review! Another book for kids that, this time, will encourage them to spend time with Grandma. Perfect for them to read, or for you to read for them. We know now may not be the best time to swim, unless you're living in a country where it's warm during December, then this is great! We say so since this story is also about going outside and having fun in the sun. Give this kids book a try: Sunny Day Bunny by Linda Hayward! And yes, this is a kid-friendly book with nothing "weird," if you know what I mean.

Thank you all for checking out our review! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Monday everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:22AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-12-01-2025-12-05-2025

Week started rough, but ended on a decent note.

Two words: "Code red."

Warner Bros. Discovery finally gets bought, both their studio and streaming service.

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New Cash Life blog post! Well, Sam Altman and OpenAI are looking up in space, which may seem like another venture to thrive on. Why? He declared "code red" as a worrying tactic that he and his company might lose the AI race. As stocks steady this week after a rough start, Warner Bros. Discovery finally gets bought out both their studios and streaming service. We chime in briefly on our reaction to that, and many more on this week's Money Market Review!

Thank you all for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:35PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/tiny-troll-treasury-the-sword-and-the-troll-betty-porter

A great beginner book for kids who want to start reading.

Simple story.

Inspires young kids to try no matter what.

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New book review! This time, it's for kids, and what better way encouraging them to read than with this? Simple story that should serve as a perfect "starting" book for them to read for themselves. See if you've heard of this book before: this is The Sword and The Troll written by Betty Porter!

Thank you all for checking out our review! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Friday everyone! (Apologies since this one was a bit delayed.)]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:22AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/x-o-manowar-1-blades-and-open-fields

First issue of comic series derived from a video game of the same title.

Excellent story and illustrations.

Rumored to have a movie adaptation back in 2016, and no updates since then.

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New comic book review! We take a look at the first issue of this series, derived from its video game adaptation! This is very exciting for us, and better yet, we enjoyed the story a lot! Because this was released back in 2012, we're late to the game, but are glad to come around. We're sure you've heard of this by now: it's X-O Manowar!

Will a movie be made for this comic? There were talks about it back in 2016, and John Cena teased about it. Doing our research, we have not seen any updates nor possible release. What do you think? Should they continue trying to turn this into a movie?

Thank you all for checking out our review! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Wednesday everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-week-13-recap

Only one "Grand Slam" this week.

Three huge impressive plays, all having one phenomenon in common.

Race to the top gets tighter.

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New Talkin' NFL article! While it felt like "another day at the office," some games featured great plays. However, one that stood out to us the most just happened across three games. That's great! Find out which games they were. Also, one team hit the "Grand Slam" this week in terms of betting. Looks like it was a topsy-turvy week for bettors, coming off the Thanksgiving holiday, but nevertheless, most favorites won. See and read what all the hoopla was about in this week's recap!

Thank you all for reading today's post! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Tuesday everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:56AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/sauce-reviews/private-selection-texas-smokehouse-sweet-tangy-bbq-sauce

That smoky flavor is hard to resist.

Sweetness and tang aren't too overpowering..

A little pricey than normal, but that's because this contains no high fructose corn syrup.

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New sauce review! We're now looking at Private Selection's line of barbecue sauces, and may we say, we were not disappointed. This variant being Texas Smokehouse really stuck with us, as we finished our bottle within a week; it's that delicious. That smoky flavor is very hard to resist, and believe it makes barbecue sauces what they should be: providing that "bite" into your meal(s). If you know, you know, because is a review of Texas Smokehouse Sweet Tangy BBQ sauce!

Thank you all for checking out today's review! If you have any questions or comments, let us know! A Happy Monday and a happy December to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-11-24-2025-11-28-2025

Impressive week.

Apple and Baidu announced layoffs this week.

Comcast makes bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

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New Cash Life blog post! Talk about being thankful as this week saw all green among the stocks. How did your portfolio do? We run down, as always, through this shortened week--something to be thankful for, we're sure.

Closing out this week was Comcast making a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery including their streaming platform. Will they be the ones to purchase? Also, for those invested in crypto, things are finally recovering. All that and more in this week's Money Market Review!

Thank you so much for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Friday to everyone! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:07PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/jan-and-dean-one-last-ride-2000

Direct-to-DVD release featuring the duo's concert back in 1981.

Features the original duo singing and glamorizing surfing, beaches, fancy cars, beautiful girls in bikinis, and the old lady from Pasadena.

Lacking extra DVD features.

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New DVD review! It sure has been a very long time since we talked about DVDs, and while it's gotten a bit chilly here in the western part of the United States, we wanted to look at a rare live concert DVD. You're looking at the original duo that sang about beaches, surfing, fancy cars, and beautiful girls in bikinis. They were the ones who inspired the five-man band The Beach Boys. If you love The Beach Boys, their songs will sound very familiar to you: this is Jan and Dean doing their live concert "One Last Ride!" This live concert of their also feature guests Howard Kaylin and Mark Volman from The Turtles!

This was one of those DVDs where it was released, but not many know about it unless you're a big fan, enjoy oldies music, etc. To reiterate, since plenty of fans know hits of The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean were the ones who started the idea. The duo even sang songs that we're sure you'll be familiar with.

Thank you all for checking out today's review! If you have any question(s) or comment(s), let us know and send them our way! A "Happy Thanksgiving" to everyone and a happy Thursday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 27 Nov 2025 1:23PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/what-if-mickey-and-friends-became-the-avengers-1-the-coming-of-the-avengers

Kid-friendly comic book series featuring Disney characters living and acting like Marvel superheroes.

Donald Duck as Thor, Mickey Mouse as Iron Man, Pluto as Ant-Man, Minnie Mouse as The Wasp, and Goofy as The Incredible Hulk.

Story is partially reflective of the song "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris.

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New comic book review! This is the very first isssue of this series, and we'd like to say that it's great for kids, or even first-time comic book readers and collectors. We extend this to those who are fans of Marvel superheroes and/or Disney characters! The story may be quirky, but it's simply and is family-friendly. Perhaps you've seen this issue before because it's What If...? Mickey and Friends Became The Avengers Issue #1 "The Coming of the Avengers!"

Thank you so much for checking today's review! If you have any question(s) or comment(s), let us know and send them our way! We want to wish everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving Eve" to everyone, as well as a happy Wednesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 26 Nov 2025 2:49AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-week-12-recap

Much better gameplay compared to the week previous.

That Giants-Lions game saw a huge shift in Point Spread (likely because bets were heavily in favor of Giants).

Tight race for the number 1 spot in both the NFC and AFC, notably the AFC North.

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New Talkin' NFL article! This week turned out to be better than the previous. Along with some nice plays as usual, that Giants-Lions game beg for a second look. While it looked like the game was shifting toward the Giants, the line shifted drastically, on the betting side, that tried to get more action for the Lions. Crazy stuff! Other than that betting concern, that was one of the games that was fun to watch. Check out the numbers that went down for this week on our weekly posts The Numbers Are In!

Thank you all for checking out today's post! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! Happy Tuesday y'all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:06AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-computer-a-very-short-introduction-darrel-ince

Great, introductory book talking all about the history, its parts and its role in modern society.

Perfect for students, teachers/professors, self-learners, those wanting to be more computer literate, plus the younger generation born into the digital age.

Although published in 2011, it could use an updated version.

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New book review! Why an introductory book on computers? Well, given that we have a generation born into it, sometimes we want to know more about these computational "goodness," how they came to be and what role they play(ed) in our society. Nowadays, we take these for granted; and there's a reason why the internet is up in arms the moment laws and regulations are implemented into our computers. Make this book a perfect reminder that we should treasure these forever, but also never to use and abuse them to commit who-knows-what that would get them in trouble with the law. Perfect for students, teachers and professors with introductory computer classes, self-learners and those wanting to be more about computers, because this is The Computer: A Very Short Introduction by Darrel Ince!

While this book was published and released in 2011, we hope this review of ours encourages a well-needed update. Plenty has happened from 2011 to 2025.

Thank you all for checking out today's review! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Thank you once again, and a happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:09AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-11-17-2025-11-21-2025

Rough start to the week.

Paramount-Skydance, Comcast and Netflix prepare their bids for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Top crypto coins Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged to record lows.

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New Cash Life blog post! Well, how did you like this week? Talk about one of the roughest and toughest week, as plenty of sell-offs took place. We've been using the word "uncertainty" since October, and it couldn't be any more prevalent today, or this entire month.

What gives? Well despite the record lows, it's reflective of what's going on in the crypto market. Top coins Bitcoins and Ethereum have been drying up. Let's recall, this is all happening after rebounding from government lockdowns, and with talks about the Fed cutting rates, we don't see that happening. On the upside, one pharaceutical company hit a market cap of $1 trillion, and president Trump's Administration is in talks allowing Nvidia to sell their H200 chips to China. Despite the "red-colored" markets, there have been some good news going around--something to be "thankful" for, if you're invested in them. Check them out on our weekly series Money Market Review!

Thank you so much for reading today's post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Thank you and happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:43PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/secrets-of-success-deborah-schupack

Small, hardcover book with plenty of motivational quotes.

Includes a section with a brief synopses of famous figures and the struggles they overcame.

A great reference for those wanting a bit of "kick" in working hard to achieve what they want.

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New book review! Originally purchased at Borders Bookstore, a store we love and miss, came this small, but mighty, hardcover book. It shares plenty of motivational quotes, along with a section featuring brief stories about famous figures who overcame their struggles in finding success! Because of how bleak things look, let alone how lazy and uninspired people have become not finding their purpose in life, we recommend this small book: Secrets of Success!

One thing we didn't mention in our review: Do they make books like these? Perhaps something uplifting like this can make a huge difference. Words hold plenty of power.

Thank you very much for checking out tonight's post! If you have any questions or comments, let us know! If you enjoy and love the content we create, consider donating to us! (Links are on our Menu and bottom of the front page under "More Sites" section.) Happy Thursday evening to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:35PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/el-sabroso-corn-chip-dippers

Great alternative brand of corn chips.

Crunchy and crisp on every bite.

"Slack-filled" and pieces can get greasy.

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New food review! You're looking at a very affordable alternative brand of corn chips. Priced at $1.25, this is a great choice for snack fans. However, like with most, if not all, brands, this is "slack-filled." See what we think about this: El Sabroso's corn chip dippers!

Thank you very much for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments, let us know! If you enjoy and love the content we create, consider donating to us! (Links are on our Menu and bottom of the front page under "More Sites" section.) Happy Wednesday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-week-11-recap

Reporting back after a one-week hiatus.

A few surprises that happened this week.

Besides a handful of "Grand Slams" by some teams, it was just "another day at the office."

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New Talkin' NFL article! We are back reporting all numbers and odds in the NFL. This week had some surprises, in the case that we thought certain teams were about to win; and that wasn't the case at all. While there were also some games that were more enjoyable than others, it was very much just "another day at the office," as we'd like to say. See what how do you did and what you thought of this week at the NFL, as we're nearing toward the postseason!

Thank you all for reading today's post! If you have any questions, comments, or want to talk about our new post, let us know! And if you love the work we do on our website, consider donating to us! (Link is on our Menu and on the bottom of our Main home page.) Happy Tuesday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:38PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/sauce-reviews/stubbs-sticky-sweet-legendary-bar-b-q-sauce

Truly "legendary."

This variant is lip-smacking sweet with a bit of tang.

Purchased and reviewed due to poor customer service from a fast food restaurant too stingy to offer more barbecue sauces.

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New sauce review! This was bought and reviewed immediately after poor customer service at a fast food restaurant. We're not sure why fast food workers are too stingy about giving sauces, and so we decided to share this review encouraging all diners to try it. It's so good that we suggest buying this and bringing this whenever you go out to dine. See if you've tried this before since we reviewed their brand of cheese puffs because this is Stubb's sticky sweet legendary barbecue sauce!

They don't call this sauce "legendary" for nothin'!

Thank you all for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments, let us know! If you love the posts and work we do and provide on our website, consider donating to us! (Link is on our Menu and on the bottom of our Home page.) Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:05PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-11-10-2025-11-14-2025

Blog post series back again due to popular demand.

Week started strong yet ended on a weak note.

Biggest happening: Possible purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery by either Paramount-Skydance, Netflix or Comcast.

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New Cash Life blog post! We're back at it again! Due to popular demand, our blog post series Money Market Review is up after a one-week hiatus!

How was the market compared to last week? Interestingly, as we kept touch anyway, last week's stocks were terrible compared to this week; but that didn't discount the mixed closing of today. After government voted to end shutdown, there's been a huge sell-off, especially in the tech space. Not sure what will become of this investing anomaly, but things are a bit weird yet again. However, one thing we will say is the purchasing of Warner Bros. Discovery, with three big entities ready to place a bid--Paramount-Skydance, Comcast and Netflix. We feel that whoever wins the bid, major re-structuring of Warner Bros. will take place, from the offices down to tours (most likely). Yes, that's a very common thing when a company is bought, but this kind of re-structuring will be something along the line of "cleaning before you move in," similar to when a house is furnished before having a new, potential resident move in. We don't know, but this is something to check out going into the next week. Check out this week's post and see what stocks performed! Happy to be back once again!

Thank you so much for reading today's post! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them our way! Don't forget, if you enjoy and support our work, consider donating as well! Thank you once again and happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:33PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/home-style-select-old-fashioned-kettle-cooked-barbecue-flavored-potato-chips

Underrated brand of potato chips.

Available at your local dollar stores.

Another brand guilty of "slack-fill."

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New food review! Here's another snack brand that we think you'll love, and it's available at your local dollar store! See if you've heard this before: It's by Home Style Select and it is kettle cooked barbecue potato chips! However, as you may have guessed, this brand is another one of those guilty of "slack-fill." While it is affordable, it should be priced below $1. Anyway, see and read our review on it!

Thank you very much for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments, send them our way! Hope you all are having a great week so far!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:39PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/lyrical-meanings/up-on-the-roof-the-drifters

Lyrical interpretation of a classic, oldies hit.

Song talks about finding peace from the chaos, especially with all that's going on.

Dubbed as the "Introvert's Anthem" by us.

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New lyrical meanings post! We look at an oldies, but classic, song that we probably would want to listen again. Given all the chaos going in the world and society right now, this song speaks volumes; it's about finding peace within your residence and/or area. We happily dubbed this song as the "Introvert's Anthem" since it starts with singing how "people are just too much for me to face." See for yourself and check it out!

Thank you so much for checking out today's post! If you have any questions or comments you'd like to share, feel free to send it our way! Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:34AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/stock-trading-the-new-source-for-income-generation

Looking ahead in the future where stock trading and investing will be a full-time job, thanks to AI.

Finding your purpose in Life and what you're meant to do is key in survival.

Financial literacy is required, leaving these same millions, or billions, of people behind before getting started.

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New Cash Life blog post! We look ahead into the future, seeing, and realizing, after AI overtakes all jobs, stock trading and investing will become a full-time job. Sounds crazy and unlikely, but at the rate things are going, it may just be it. Unless you're someone who can self sustain and is actively working for yourself, per the gig economy, stock market trading and investing may be an option; perhaps, it may be one of the few options in making money. Worse, before jumping into stock trading and investing, financial literacy is required; which would mean that plenty of these same people will be falling behind before they get started. Better to start now than never, because everyone else will be jumping on the bandwagon. Read all about it and let us know what you think!

Also, due to popular demand, we will continue our stock market report "Money Market Review" and "The Numbers Are In" series!

Thank you to everyone's visitation, for reading our latest post and your overall support! If you have any questions or comments, let us know! Thank you all! Happy Saturday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:49AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-tilly-norwood

Full discussion on the case with Tilly Norwood.

Touching upon AI ethics, why her presence challenges those who are passion about the arts against those who are "just there."

What the future holds if Tilly gets signed by an agency, if her films succeed or flops, and also what excessive use of AI triggers.

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New Food for the Saints blog post! This took almost a month to write and craft, given its issue touches upon plenty of things with it. It's about the AI-generated actress named Tilly Norwood. That's right: She's not real. Plenty of those in the entertainment industry were up in arms, but perhaps there's a reason producers were interested in her. We talk about that and plenty of other implications that go along with it, such us knowing your path(s) in life. It was a issue that's become a deep topic, and did our best to grasp on most of them. Check it out and see what you think!

On a belated note, we posted last week's review of the stock market! However, since we're focusing on other projects, we'll be taking a break from posting about stocks. We do plan to get back eventually, but for now, we'll take a break. If you did enjoy our series of stock reports, please contact us and let us know!

Big thank you to everyone for checking out today's blog post! We're back at it, and can't wait to share more posts! Hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween! Happy Monday and a happy November!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 03 Nov 2025 1:07AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-2025-week-08-recap

Just an average week in the NFL.

Only a few "Grand Slams" despite the low quality of play.

Teams like the Colts continue to lead, record-wise.

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New Talkin' NFL article! Okay, this wasn't the most exciting week in NFL, but see however your picks/bets did. Quality of play seemed, in the words of food reviewers, very "mid," with players playing like another work day. You be the judge, as we run through all numbers in Week 08!

Thank you so much for reading today's post! Let us know what you think, and ask us any questions! IF you enjoy all the work we've done and provided, you can donate here. Anything helps! Happy Tuesday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 28 Oct 2025 3:54PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-10-20-2025-10-24-2025

A week that featured more steady and stable stocks.

Some stocks affected due to AWS outage.

Losing stocks saw a slight decline despite government shutdown.

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New Cash Life blog post! This week looked great, despite government still shutdown. Speaking of shutdowns, AWS service had an outage affecting some websites and services. Also, stock went up for both Warner Brothers Discovery and Six Flags—Warner Bros. because they're looking for a buyer, and Six Flags after announcing partnership with NFL player Travis Kelce. Companies specilazing in back-up and storage, such as Sandisk, were one of the winning stocks this week. Check out all that happened in this blog post!

We apologize for the delay of this post! There were plenty of personal tasks to be finished outside this website, but here we are! If you have any questions or comments, let us know and we'll talk! Thank you all for checking out today's post! Happy Saturday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 25 Oct 2025 4:56PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/knights-vs-samurai-2-october-2024

Second issue released for this new, underrated comic book series!

Plenty of action in this issue.

Lots of blood and gore.

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New comic book review! We take a look at the second issue of Knights vs. Samurai! First issue set the stage, and now, here's where things kick up a notch. Who were those mysterious people the knights encountered after landing? Are they the enemies they've been wanting to fight? This issue was action-packed, so check out our review, what went on and what we thought!

Thank you so much for reading today's review! Let us know what you think, contact us with any questions or comments! Happy Friday!

Lastly, we have officially added a Donate link. If you love our work, consider supporting with a kind, generous donation! Your donations go towards website fees, web space and supporting the independent work of Kris Caballero! For that, we want to personally thank you in advance!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 24 Oct 2025 1:15AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-2025-week-07-recap

A much better week in the NFL!

Embarassment of the week: Raiders.

More celebratory touchdown dunking is needed, thanks to Jaxon.

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New Talkin' NFL article! We covered Week 07, and it was much more enjoyable than previous. No need to tell us: The most embarassing team this week goes to Las Vegas Raiders. What's going on? We've said it before, but we think Raiders' poor performance is reflective of the city's economy. Other than that, there were a handful of games that were fun and a joy to watch.

For those who watched Monday Night Football, you noticed Jaxon doing a celebratory touchdown dunk, which he got flagged for. That was a perfect reminder of how awful these new rules are in the NFL. The goalpost being bent is their reason, but it's about to be 2026; wouldn't quality standards have changed since then? Let these men celebrate since you only have one life experience being young; let them celebrate how ever they see fit. It'd be nice if the entire league rebel and just do more touchdown dunks anyway. We also love how Sports Illustrated talked about it saying, "There's no dunking in football," sounding as if it were a one-way ticket to imprisonment. Chill out, Sports Illustrated. Jaxon, keep on dunking!

Thank you so much for reading today's post! Let us know what you think, and ask us any questions! Happy Wednesday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 22 Oct 2025 2:04AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-10-13-2025-10-17-2025

Steady but a very mixed week.

Gold was the clear winner this entire week.

Crypto has been struggling greatly, and Nestle looking to cut more than 10,000 jobs.

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New Cash Life blog post! Continuing our series of stock market weekly reviews, not too much "craziness," if you want to put it that way, happened this week. However, Gold was the true winner, whose price keeps going up. Could be due to the shutdown or trade war, but otherwise, it's winning a lot at the moment. The quantum sector has been fluctuating like crazy; there are days where they win, and others where they lose--something to think about going forward. However, given the current situation, it's doubtful that consumer spending will even make a dent in the retail companies, despite holiday season approaching. That could change, though. Anyway, check out our post and see what you think, and what other stocks stood out!

Thank you all for reading! Let us know what you think and if you have any questions or comments! We hope you're having a great and safe Friday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 17 Oct 2025 6:39PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-2025-week-06-recap

A very average and quiet week.

Not very many "Grand Slams."

Most impressive games were ones scheduled on Monday Night.

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New Talkin' NFL article! May we say that Week 06 was as average as you can get so far. Not too much clutch plays, and nothing that set a-buzz among fans. There were a few "Grand Slams" in terms of teams both winning the game and on betting, but not much. Only exciting games were ones scheduled for Monday Night. Check it out and see for yourself!

By the way, we noticed having forgotten to share and post about our Talkin' NFL article for Week 05! Our apologies! Recaps for Week 05 are posted under the same section (also listed under "Articles" via sidebar).

Thank you so much for checking out today's post! Let us know what you think and if you have any questions or comments! Thank you once again and happy Tuesday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 14 Oct 2025 5:38PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-10-06-2025-10-10-2025

Crazy end of the week.

Market remained steady until Friday.

A huge rebound is needed, but when?

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New Cash Life blog post! You know very well about our weekly recaps in the markets; this time, stocks didn't end well on a good note. From tariffs to trade wars, so many stocks saw red on Friday, as we're sure traders were seeing such color as well. Check out all that happened because a HUGE rebond would be needed to re-claim the losses.

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FOOD REVIEW: Brim's Snack Foods - Sweet Onion Flavored Rings

• A great alternative to the popular 'yellow bag.'
• Includes a Bible verse on back of bag.
• Tastes more salty than sweet.
• Guilty of "slack-fill."

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New food review! This is our 100th food review ever posted! For that, we're looking at Brim's Sweet Onion Flavored Rings, and this is a treat to snack on. However, despite being advertised as sweet, it tastes salty. Check out our review and rating, see what you think!

Two posts in one day! Thank you everyone for checking our posts for today! We hope you all have a safe and happy weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 10 Oct 2025 7:40PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-mlb/here-are-the-numbers-wild-card-recap

A belated recap of the Wild Card round in MLB.

Percentages of bets weren't available compared to NFL.

A few unlikely teams advanced to the next round.

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New Talkin' MLB article! This one's a little late, but we recapped the numbers and odds for MLB's Wild Card round! A few teams, some of whom came in as underdogs, were able to win, while some favorites did business as usual. Nevertheless, it was a fun round, but also, a big payday for bettors. How did your team(s) and/or bet(s) do? Check this out and recall the stats that came in!

Thank you for checking out our new article! Let us know if you like these kinds of articles and stats that we jotted down and post! Feedback welcome! Happy early Sunday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 05 Oct 2025 3:30AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-09-29-2025-10-03-2025

Reviewing stock market results upon closing for this week.

How stocks looked as government shutdown became imminent.

A rather interesting start to the month of October.

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Our weekly "Money Market Review" is up! Apologies for the late post as it's been busy for us. Nevertheless, you already know about the state of government, resulting in speculation and worries. Well, the markets didn't seem to flinch it looked like. Even stocks under the daily "losers" didn't lose too much--albeit still a drop in their stock. Other than that, it was actually not a bad week in the markets. Click and read more to see what happened!

Thank you for checking out our post! We hope everyone has a great weekend and happy trading next week!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 04 Oct 2025 2:37AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/andy-capps-hot-fries-corn-snack

An underrated snack in the market, currently.

Reasonably priced and comes in a variety of flavors.

A brand guilty of "slack-fill."

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New food review! Here's a snack that barely gets attention, and its contents is light and delicious. We're sure you've heard of this one: It's Andy Capp's Hot Fries! While it may not be available in major stores, you can find these at dollar stores and gas stations!

It's pieces are light and crunchy with a nice, spicy kick. Sadly, as with most brands, this falls under "slack-fill," which receives an automatic rating deduction from us until the issue is resolved. Nevertheless, we still recommend this!

Thank you for checking out today's food review! Happy Wednesday to everyone and have a great day!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 01 Oct 2025 2:43PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-2025-week-04-recap

Running through the odds and picks for Week 04.

A whopping seven (7) teams hit the "Grand Slam."

Includes author's own picks for this week, comparing to last week's picks.

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New Talkin' NFL article! We go over the numbers in Week 04, with a brief comparison to Week 03. It was relatively a weird week, given the tie ending the Packers-Cowboys game. Other than that, seven--yes, seven--teams hit the "Grand Slam" this week. In other words, it was a huge payday for both fans and bettors. Go over the numbers and see how you did as well!

Thank you for checking out today's article! Happy Wednesday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 01 Oct 2025 2:33PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-09-15-2025-09-19-2025

Going over and reviewing what looked like a dry week in stocks.

AI and quantum computing stocks still remain hot this week.

Stocks like Carmax ended this week on a bad note.

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New Cash Life blog post! AS you know, it's Friday and we're looking back at this week's stocks. All in all, it was a rather dry week, but things went up after today. However, much like last week, there's plenty of uncertainty, and it'll get interesting as we head into October next week.

The catch is, besides AI and quantum computing, which stock(s) will shine going into the new month, given all that's happened? Will there be a surprise stock that will blow out the markets?.

On the other hand, talks of a government shutdown is looming. Not only will this affect jobs, but also the markets as well. Going into the holiday season, will consumer spending remain steady, or get lower than last year? Will traveling be a thing to close out this year? There's plenty to answer, but first, having gone over how this week went, we'll see how October fares out!

Thank you for checking out today's blog post! We hope everyone had a great Friday! More to come as always! Thank you again for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:51PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nfl/the-numbers-are-in-2025-week-03-recap

A belated rundown of the odds and picks from NFL Week 03.

Includes picks from the public and from your's truly.

First NFL, let alone sports-related, article since 2019.

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New Talkin' NFL article! Yeah, the last time an article has been published in relation to American football was back in 2019. Perhaps it's time we jump back into the fun of sports, and today, there's been plenty of chances to play and participate in making the games more enjoyable.

Like the stock market, we run through the numbers and odds that happened in Week 03. Some thrillers and some were okay; we also coined the term "Grand Slam" on behalf of both fans and bettors. That is, a team that wins the game and bets under Total Points, Point Spread and Money Line; we call that a "Grand Slam," and there were a few that happened in Week 03.

We'll be doing this for every week from here on out! We'll also likely venture to other sports as well, but for now, we hope you like this series of articles as this is our first one!

This article also includes your's truly's very own picks, which ones won and lost. These are simply picks with no monetary bets placed; it was done for fun, for this article and coinciding with Expert Picks—sports analysts' knowledge and choices to upcoming games. All picks were done on the Yahoo! Sports app and MSN's Sports website (we wish they had a dedicated app for sports).

Thank you for checking out today's post! We've been on it with numbers and stats, wanting to share it with those who enjoy them. More reviews are coming! Happy Thursday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:48PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/money-market-review-09-15-2025-09-19-2025

Reviewing and analyzing the stock market this week.

Highlighted the best performing stocks on the days themselves.

Includes news reports on stocks, company moves, then concluded with final thoughts and review!.

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Another new blog post! This is a first for the Cash Life blog: a weekly report of the stock market! Because of our interest in investing and trading, we went as far as to chime in on the markets. On the post lists some of the top performing stocks of that very day (each report was summed up day by day). As for the reports themselves, we went and choose the reports and stocks that stood out to us the most, as there's so many of them to cover; for that, we just focused on ones that interest us, and possibly you! Anyway, we hope you like it and perhaps bring you an interest in investing and trading!

Feedback welcome! We want to know what you guys think!

Thank you to all for checking out today's post! Happy Friday and have a great weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:49PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/things-i-learned-from-investing-and-trading-so-far

Investing and trading became a hobby taken seriously, after being on and off for years.

Personal growth has been undergone in the venturing of investing and trading.

Helped learn managing of personal finances, as well as awareness in the business world.

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New blog post! We talk about our new favorite thing to do: investing and trading. It has been a joy, learning more about money, money management, and being aware of the financial world; how it works and why, plus knowing all about the market itself. Along with all that, it became a venture that allowed personal growth, and that's says a lot.

Happy Wednesday! Yeah, it's been over a month! Things have been busy, but lately, it's been crazy given all that's going on. At least we're still here, and always will be, have some things are being prepped before we announce it, so there's plenty going on as usual.

Speaking of announcements, for our reviews, we went back to the traditional "like-dislike" rating. We apologize for the inconvenience if readers weren't fans of the five-star rating; but the "like-dislike" is back; and the past ratings, people who rated items we reviewed, have been preserved and can still be seen. Once again, we apologize! Happy rating!

In addition, you can also rate our blog posts and articles! We decided to place them there so we know that there are people reading, enjoying and learning from the posts we share. Even if you don't rate it anyway, we still thank you for reading it!

Thank you to everyone as always! There's been a lot going on, and plenty to unpack, but we hope you all are well and safe! Stay strong!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:29PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/herrs-stubbs-sticky-sweet-bar-b-q-flavored-cheese-curls

A brand of barbecue sauce takes on the snack department.

Amazing taste with smokey flavor.

Another product guilty of "slack-fill." (Read review.)

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New food review! You're looking at a brand most known for their barbecue sauce taking on the snacks department. We'll just say: We were impressed! This is a taste you can't miss, and will enjoy the smokey flavor as well. We recommend you give it a try when you can because this is Stubb's BBQ Flavored Cheese Curls!

Only catch with this product is it's guilty of "slack-fill." Click image or RSS title above to read the review having defined the term "slack-fill," since it's the biggest complaint today.

Happy Monday everyone! Thank you for checking out today's review!

What took us long to publish? We happily migrated to a newer workstation computer and transferred all our working files onto it! Things are much faster and snappy, along with all our usual tools being installed and ready to go! Will slowly unveil our new working equipment, but that's the reason for the delay; we apologize! Here we are and are ready to get back to work! Thank you for everyone's patience and understanding!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:41AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/beverages/drink-reviews/evolution-fresh-real-fruit-soda-black-cherry-cola

An underrated brand of cola.

Natural fruit flavor with no added sugars.

Filled with organic ingredients.

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New beverage review! The last beverage we reviewed was back in October 2021! Whew! Now here we are with a new one that we hope you'll like or will try!

You're looking at a very underrated, at least for us, brand of soda that stood out to us. This is because the store we shopped at had this for clearance and we thought we'd try it. Result? We were not disappointed! Having tasted and listed the ingredients, this was a grand slam. See if you've tried this or heard of this: evolution fresh real fruit soda! We got the black cherry flavor and really loved this!

Happy Monday y'all! Thank you to everyone for checking out today's review!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:15AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/sauce-reviews/burger-king-bbq-sauce

One of the humble brands of sauces.

Tastes great with your meal(s), be it burgers, sandwiches or fries.

Depending on the service, you either get one complimentary or get charged for it.

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New sauce review! Last time we reviewed a sauce product was back in July 2023!

As you can tell, this sauce can only be found at the popular fast food chain restaurant known for "having it your way." While the taste is something that should have its own bottle, we hope that many customers get a treat of tasting and enjoying these...without being charged 25 cents for it (yes, they charge for sauce packets like these). We hope this review rescinds that as this is BBQ sauce from Burger King!

Happy Friday y'all! Thank you as always for checking out today's post and have a great weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/blue-diamond-almonds-honey-roasted

A personal favorite brand of almonds.

For some reason, Blue Diamond has one of the best tasting honey roasted flavor.

Can get a bit pricey.

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New food review! Here's another one of those that we liked. While it can be a bit pricey, they do honey roasted flavors just right. Give these a try by Blue Diamond!

This can is enough to get you through the day or two, depending how much you snack on. This flavor is more on the sweet than salty nor spicy side, making this perfect for those easing on the spicy stuff. Besides the price, there aren't much further critiques to say about it; we recommend these a lot!

Happy Friday to everyone! Have a great weekend and thank you for checking out today's post!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:59PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/rufus-teague-bbq-d-some-peanuts-genuine-bbq-honey-roasted-peanuts

Excellent choice for snacking.

Not too spicy and not too sweet, let alone too salty.

Underrated brand of peanuts found at some dollar stores.

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Happy Fourth of July! New food review!

Snacking is essential and helps suppress your hunger until your next meal. For that, we found this humble brand at a dollar store not because it's not well-known, but we love the flavor of it. See if you've heard of this before: Rufus Teague BBQ'd Some Peanuts - Genuine BBQ Honey Roasted Peanuts!

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Fourth of July! Fireworks are always fun to watch. Thank you to everyone for taking time to read our new review! More to come, as we're still juggling school but we're still here!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:11PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-art-of-mathematics-jerry-p-king

Perfect book for students, math majors, professors, academia and those working in school districts.

Author King mentions the artistry behind it and its underlying philosophy.

Criticizes indoctrination in schools and not teaching for the sake of bettering students in their rightful field(s) of study.

Compares reality between those who know Math and those who don't.

Makes frequent mention about mathematicians do all day, their typical disposition, their likely view(s) on politics and their well-being overall.

Released back in the early nineties, yet all that's been said in this book still applies to our world today.

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New book review! This is not only a very impressive book, but it's very important. Despite being released back in 1992, all that's been said in this book still applies today. Like what? Author King not only goes through all that there is about Mathematics, but also its role in the education space. He chimes in on the quality of education and how poor it's gotten; Sound familiar? Along with that, King talks about what makes Mathematics artistic and why many people don't see it, and also why it's no different than enjoying classical music.

Even deeper, King goes over what makes someone a mathematician, what they do all they, their views on politics, how their dispositions are and what they bring to the world. Again, in the education space, which King has talked about in this book, it's reflective of the education industry today. As you know, many teachers are quitting since students can't read nowadays. Some have been "whistle-blowers" exposing what professors teach their students and why it made them quit attending. Question remains: What are we going to do about it?

Thank you all for checking out our review! Whew, we now have some extra time to spare and will make some new posts here and there. Nevertheless, thank you for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:39AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/on-rumors-how-falsehoods-spread-why-we-believe-them-what-can-be-done-cass-r-sunstein

A short book from 2009 that's speaks about today's societal standards.

Under 100 pages, but packs a wallop.

While law protects those damaged as a result of rumors, we are still responsible for them.

"Emotions get in the way of truth-seeking."

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New book review! This book running at under 100 pages long packs wallop; It begs being revisited due to the things going on today, both in person and online. To think that something as simple as a rumor has the power to agitate people, and even pursue violence which could potentially kill innocent lives. There are some terms Sunstein introduces which makes and clarifies his point(s) eloquently. From social media to politics, there's a lot to be had with rumors, what constitutes as a rumor, what it does to people, the damage(s) it can do and so much more. I think an entire website can be dedicated to explaining and teaching all about rumors.

If you were ever the subject of a rumor in the past, in school or work, our hearts go out to you.

Thank you for checking out today's review! Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:11PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/e-mc-2-a-biography-of-the-worlds-most-famous-equation-david-bodanis

One of the most important books ever graced in the libraries of science histories.

Accessible and understandable for both the layperson and professionals alike.

Reads like a documentary from PBS/KCET.

Readers will learn of the equation's birth, its everyday usage, and Albert Einstein himself, along with other names in science and physics who made their contributions happen.

Includes illustrations and portraits of the physicists mentioned in the book.

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New book review! We were very impressed with this book. Admittedly, these were one of the books we've had and owned for years and finally got around to reading and reviewing it! That's right: This is a biographical account of an equation so famous that its calculations very much run and generate our world. Readers will learn of its development, where the variables came from, how it was crafted and its first workings during World War II. Includes an Epilogue talking about other contributions Albert Einstein made which made him famous (it wasn't the equation itself).

This is one of the most accessible titles you can ever read. Regardless of your knowledge level, this is perfect for anyone, of all levels, wanting to know more about why this equation became famous and what it really does.

Thank you to everyone for checking out our new review! Your visitation is always appreciated! Happy Thursday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:52PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/media-corner/youtube-and-plutotv-the-new-avenues-in-television-programming

Both these free platforms will overtake cable TV (assuming it hasn't already).

Its content and selections are one thing, but its open availability to everyone is another as they only require an account (optional).

Despite being ad-supported, it rivals paid platforms and subscriptions.

Brief mention about radio which is undergoing a business "identity crisis," by means of either having the subscription model or being available for free, whilst trying to garner enough listeners to stay on air.

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New Media Corner article! We can't thank YouTube and PlutoTV enough, which is the topic of this week's article, both being a free platform available to everyone. While it's optional to create an account, it's recommended to share and save your favorite videos/channels. Other than that, it's been our go-to recently, more in regards to entertainment than social media. We believe it's platforms like these that will dictate the route that entertainment will be heading, and will certainly challenge and rival paid platforms in service today.

What you do think? Do you use and tune in to YouTube and/or PlutoTV? Which do you prefer? Do you think free platforms like these should be more common? Let's talk about it in the comments section of the article!

Thank you to everyone for reading today's article! School has been busy as always, but still are making time to write and publish! Your visitation is ALWAYS appreciated! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 30 May 2025 09:50PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/knights-vs-samurai-1-september-2024

First issue of the comic book series released in September 2024.

Reads like a TV series for popular streaming platforms.

Excellent drawings, type faces and introduced the premise well.

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New comic book review! This is the very first look at a new series that just released in September 2024. Going in with not expectations but was very impressed with how this first issue came out! If you love knights and samurais, you've come to the right place as this is Knights vs Smmurai by Todd McFarlane Productions!

We cashed in on this series and will review new, upcoming issues in this series. We had so much fun reading this!

We always appreciate everyone for checking out today's review! Thank you all for sticking aronud! Happy Hump Day to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 28 May 2025 01:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-the-intelligent-and-social-age

Both Ages will co-exist and are upcoming.

Unless they have a stake in the new Intelligent Age, citizens are going to find other means of earning a living.

Customer freakouts and meltdowns, plus insecure people, those not taking accountability nor responsibility for their wrong-doings, recorded or not, will not be tolerated in the Social Age, going as far as to prompt lawmakers punishing those who argue or cause stress.

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New blog post! It's making its way here, and we're seeing the "beta" version of it, given the goings-on today and the reactions online, especially by big-time creators on YouTube. What is the Intelligent Age? And what is the Social Age? Put it simply: The Intelligent Age is where automation are the ones carrying the "heavy lifting" in terms of work and labor; For the Social Age is where transactions, with regards to those having no stake on AI or human labor, will resort to the barter system and/or launch their own business. All this is due to the current state of the world, the economy and the poor academic performances from students, creating a rather bleak future. There's a lot to unpack just having said that, but I go through the basic of it, what it will entail, what Life will look like and the type(s) of people who'll be affected by these Ages. It's coming folks, and in fact, it may already be here.

If you're not insecure, have had a meltdown in public, were ever rude to a customer or an employee, get offended by everything people do or say, then you're probably going to be okay. It's these people, causing distress among the innocent, those who project their fears and unhappiness to others "just because," are going to be the first ones hit. While there's still time for them, such Ages are creeping in slowly but rapidly. For that, as these upcoming Ages make their way, it may be too late for these people, while everyone else can happily live and focus on the job(s) at hand.

Thank you for checking out today's post! School has been keeping us busy of course, but we have more posts coming; They're just delayed at the moment. Anyway, thank you for sticking around and have a great weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 17 May 2025 12:17AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/cogwheels-of-the-mind-the-story-of-venn-diagrams-a-w-f-edwards

One of the most underrated math history books in print.

Author Edwards made contributions in the development of Venn diagrams himself.

Short but filled with illustrations of various types of diagrams in which the advanced ones touch closer to Graph Theory and Geometry, whilst showcasing the beauty of what Math is capable of showing.

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New book review! It's great to discover underrated and/or overlooked books that readers tend to pass on or were never curious about. Thank God for this website because we did just that: Read and reviewed an underrated book! Whether you're a student or someone who loves Mathematics, see if you heard of this book before titled Cogwheels of the Mind - The Story of Venn Diagrams by A.W.F. Edwards! The author himself contributed to the development in advancing Venn diagrams and the number of sets it's capable of representing, making this book a treat!

Roughly under 100 pages long, it's one of those math history books that almost never saw the light of day...until now. Even though the author stated that there weren't much biography based on John Venn's life, his creation in the making of such diagrams really proved the power they held. Granted, yes, these diagrams were shown and circulated as memes on the Internet, but that's okay! Along the way, the reader will see the rapid development in drawing these diagrams to include five or more sets, making the diagrams touch base on Graph Theory and Geometry; It's that beautiful-looking!

Thank you for checking out today's review! May the Fourth be with you and a happy Sunday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 04 May 2025 01:38PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-ai-surveillance

This tech breakthrough will change, or perhaps transform, our way of living and communication.

Asking the question: What constitutes as "best behavior?"

We predict the public having mixed to negative reactions, even if it means combating crime in an instant.

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New Food for the Saints blog post! Ever wonder when it comes to surveillance, that we, ourselves, are our own surveillance systems? In other words, when was the last you, or seeing someone else, pull out their smartphones to record a commotion you witnessed before your very eyes? What about the time you or someone else recorded an employee for allegedly giving bad customer service? If that behavior is considered normal, then why or why not automate it? That's what we wanted to touch base on. (This blog post was in ties and collaboration with our tech blog section Desk Stem.)

We think this will change the course of the way we live and the way we communicate. Given the heavy amounts of censorship, plus talking and presenting in a way such that creators and online entertainers wouldn't want to upset their sponsor(s), how many have we witnessed this form of "self-censorship?" The matter in which we had to use alternative words like "unalive" or "grape?" Surprisingly, there hasn't much too much talk about this since it was brain-stormed at an annual financial analyst meeting in September 2024. This post ought to make us think and wonder, if any of us care.

Thank you to everyone for checking out today's post! School will continue next week so bare with us as more reviews and posts are coming! Happy month of May and a happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 02 May 2025 07:33PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/brer-rabbit-and-the-wonderful-tar-baby-harris-metaxas-drescher

Classic children's book from the nineties.

A title that safe, fun and memorable for kids with no explicit content (unlike the children's books today).

Underlying message is simple: Kids should be kids.

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New book review! Finally, you're looking at a classic children's books that's not only memorable and fun, but it's safe to read for kids! We know, today's books for children are vile, explicit, disgusting and mentally damaging. We don't know how anyone is proud of publishing books like that for children; Maybe they themselves are disgusting. Anyway, see if you remember this nineties classic: "The Story of Brer Rabbit and the Wonderful Tar Baby" collected by Joel Chandler Harris!

Thank you to everyone for visiting and sticking around! School has kept us busy, but we're still here! Happy Friday to all! Now that we have a week-break from school, expect more posts and reviews! Thank you once again!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:10PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/lotus-biscoff-cookies

One of the most humble yet popular brand of cookies.

This is the 6x snack pack release, featuring two individually packed cookies.

Not too sweet; Each pack of cookies contains less than 100 calories.

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New food review! We're sure you've eaten or tried this before, and if you haven't, now's the time! This is one of the snacks you'd eat in the airplane, or so you were served, making this such a wonderful treat that ended up being one of our favorites. Perhaps it's time to snack on something that isn't too overbearing for your meal(s) or diet because this is Lotus' Biscoff cookies!

Given that we love the taste, we're hoping to make time to explore and try Lotus' other products! We will post and review them when that happens!

Thank you to everyone for visiting! Yeah, this feed is a day late but here we are! Happy Friday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/microsoft-should-launch-their-own-video-sharing-website

A humble suggestion for the big tech giant--opening their own platform for videos and content creators

Besides videos in general, suggest strong focuses on educational content, videos that succeed naturally and having a partnership program that's fair among popular users.

Microsoft Minute, Microsoft Theater are the names we suggested in investing to their newly-opened platform, standing against the current competition.

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New Desk Stem blog post! Happy 50th birthday to Microsoft! For that, we wrote and posted a blog that's a simple suggestion to the popular tech giant, standing against the current competition and granting another space for video content creators. There will be plenty more, for sure, so why shouldn't Microsoft jump on it? Here, we suggested they open their own video-sharing website!

Whether you'd like to see it or not, whether you're a fan of Microsoft or not, perhaps it's nice to see a company launch an alternative that could open up doors for both viewers and creators. If this were to happen, we hope that for the top creators, they earn a fair payment with their partnership program enough to have them enjoy and stay within the platform. Whatever they have planned, or if they do or don't consider our suggestions, we hope Microsoft will take note!

Thank you to everyone for checking out today's post! Thank you as always for visiting!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:16PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/five-nights-at-freddys-the-silver-eyes-scott-cawthon-kira-breed-wrisley

One of the first horror books read, reviewed and praised here on KCU Network per The Seeds of Books

Excellent writing all throughout, without any hint(s) of criticism.

Part of a trilogy sold in a box set.

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New book review! Oh man, as we usually read and review nonfiction titles as mentioned a couple of months ago, we come back with this: A horror, graphic novel based off of the popular video game series. We're sure you've heard of it because this is Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley!

While we haven't played the actual video game yet, we were more fascinated with the game's backstory than the video game itself. There were so much to read and unpack that with respect to the fan theories that have popped up since the game peaked in popularity, this book cleared up a lot of those doubts.

Thank you to everyone who stuck around and for checking out today's post! Things continue to be busy on our end of things, all of which are school related, but we're still here! Thank you once again for visiting!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:35PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/sensible-portions-garden-veggie-chips-sea-salt

A healthier option compared to its popular potato chip brand.

Still contains potatoes according to the product's ingredients.

One of the better snacks to eat alone or with your meal.

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New food review! We haven't reviewed one in a while, and this deserves some recognition though we're sure to be late to the game. You can already tell it's the healthier option in comparison to the popular potato chip brand which we didn't mention (you know which one we're talking about). Anyway, sometimes we all need a break from the usual foods we like to eat and cater to our health while satisfying our salty kicks. This ought to fit the bill: This is Sensible Portions' Garden Veggie Chips sea salt flavor!

Thank you to everyone for reading and checking out this week's post! We appreciate each and every one of you as always!

Oh, and to those who are one of the very few who celebrate it at this time: Happy New Year!

Happy Spring!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/teleportation-the-possibilities-and-its-outlook

New and fully researched physics and mathematics will be needed to make this happen.

Industries related to travel will nose-dive downward.

The amount of energy required to power this tech will be the biggest issue.

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New Desk Stem blog post! With all this talk about AI and many other upcoming tech breakthroughs, here's something that almost never gets discussed: teleportation. While some have joked about it and discussed it in depth, perhaps it's time we revisit this possibility. Granted, we don't know if the demand will be enough to power such thing, especially since having to transport a living being from one place to another whilst atomically rebuilding them back as they were, sounds like dangerous territory. Still, given how fast technology is moving and advancing, maybe it's time we had an "updated" talk about it and the chances of it happening

This begs the question: If teleportation is possible, would you consider it? Let's assume it's safe to use, would you rather teleport as a means to get by and travel? Frankly, that would mean reduction of building and maintaining roads, converting parking lots into places of interest and companies specializing in travel and auto insurance will crash. In contrast, this will also touch base on immigration which we did not discuss due to its on-going controversy. Nevertheless, under the assumption of such possibility, there's plenty of things in play to consider before introducing such thing to the global population.

A big thank you to everyone for checking out today's post! We appreciate you reading and, in this case, thinking about the possibility of such tech being done and introduced. Happy Sunday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/fairy-quest-outcasts-2-of-2

A better installment compared to the first issue.

Last issue of the series, despite releasing only two issues.

An excellent choice to produce an animated film for.

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New comic book review! You're looking at the second, though sadly the last, issue of this very short comic series. While the story came off a little vague from the first issue, this second one makes it much clearer and explains the journey that Red and Mister Woof are having. Though not as adventurous as the first issue, this is very dialogue based and introduces two new characters.

We also went as far as to say that this is a great comic book to create an animated film for! We think kids and young teenagers will like and enjoy it, let alone this comic book itself.

Thank you so much for reading our review! Happy month of March to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:37PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/machine-talk/desktop-computer-gaming-in-the-age-of-mobile-and-intelligence

Desktop computers may not be selling as much but are still being produced in the steady market.

More than half of PC game developers would prefer to create games for the computer.

Internet usage via the desktop computer has gradually been declining, in part with mobile devices and mobile gaming.

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New Machine Talk article! Last time we published an article under this section via video gaming? It was back in 2019, but here we are with a new one! We talk about and discuss why computer gaming on desktops are still a viable choice when it comes to gaming, let alone live streaming, or both. The ability to easily upgrade and able to handle high bitrates is why we think it's remains the best choice even today, when computation continues to be mobile (i.e. Steam Deck).

Do you still play computer games on a desktop computer, perhaps even a laptop? Do you plan to invest in a desktop computer for your gaming needs, plus your live streaming and other content creations? Let's talk about it in this article via the comments!

Thank you so much for reading our new article! Thank you to everyone as always!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/fairy-quest-outcasts-1-of-2

New comic book review! We went into this with no expectation as it was for clearance at our local comic book store! We find it fun going into a series blindly with no knowledge about it nor reading any previous review about it. You can tell already as this is Fairy Quest: Outcasts issue 1 of 2!

This short comic book series takes on a twist of the popular story Little Red Riding Hood. Sounds simplistic but the story and concept worked for the most part. Nevertheless, it's worth reading and checking out!

Thank you so much for checking out our review! We appreciate you for stopping by!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:47PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/basics-and-thoughts-on-universal-basic-income

New Cash Life blog post! We decided to chime in on this quiet phenomenon as artificial intelligence continues to make its way into this new intelligent age. It's time we re-think about work, working and what we bring onto our society as this blog post is "Basics and Thoughts on Universal Basic Income!"

This blog post was in reaction to YouTuber Julia McCoy and her video about Sovereign Wealth Fund to which she thinks it's beneficial. This post was also in addition to the reaction and answer we received from up and coming YouTuber Presley Benson. We hope that this post will generate some discussion and interest moving forward because if most jobs will be automated, what's there for us to do?

Thank you so much for checking out today's post! It's been busy on our end but there's more to come! Your visitation is greatly appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:36AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/nintendo-comics-system-game-boy-valiant-no-1-in-the-palm-of-your-hand

New comic book review! We discussed this back in 2015 as an "overview." Ten years later, we decided to fully review it and here we are! Despite the fun and adventerous story that took place in a shopping mall in New York, some happenings seem to have ended up occurring in real life. Makes you wonder if this issue knew the goings-on, or at least what eventually happened in the coming years. Anyway, check this retro comic book series out: Nintendo Comics System, Game Boy Valiant No.1 titled "In the Palm of Your Hand!"

Besides the story itself, the publisher even chimed in and summed the story themselves in a philosophical way! We found that to be a great treat with this comic series.

We hope everyone had a great Chinese New Year! Thank you to everyone for checking out and reading today's new post! Your visitation is greatly appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 04 Feb 2025 01:27AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/fujiko-f-fujio-presents-doraemon-gadget-cat-from-the-future-volume-01-shogakukan-english-comics

New Japanese comics/manga review! Here's an ultimate first: Who better than to start with the world's most popular robot cat? This companion has been a crucial help to character Nobita, while presenting some funny and cute moments all throughout. You already recognized it: This is Doraemon volume 01!

This one is unique because the manga is in English with Japanese subtitles! This volume makes it perfect for English speakers and for those wanting to learn the Japanese language, having those English translations as a supplement to the subtitles. Other than that, this copy is readily available and perfect for those wanting to jump into this kid-friendly series!

Big thank you to everyone for checking out this week's review! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:33PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/empyre-x-men-volume-1-1-of-4

Another new comic book review! We take a first-time look at a short but great series, this time from the Marvel Comics side of things. We must say that whenever we think of comics, we immediately think of X-MEN, and that this is! We look at and reviewed Empyre X-MEN first issue!

While not overall a perfect issue, we were very impressed with the dialogue in some scenes and that kept our attention all throughout. Still, it's one to check out!

Thank you to everyone as always for checking out today's new post! We've been loving and enjoying our comic books and it's bringing the youth within us. Your visitation is much appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:19PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/batman-superman-vol-1-13-oliver-variant-eye-of-satanus

New comic book review! Here's something new that we happen to take a chance on, and that we did! Released in October 2014, it's our favorite duo. You can tell by the screenshot above because this is Batman Superman #13 titled "Eye of Satanus" the Oliver Variant! Those eyes--they're watching us!

Along with our fellow superheroes, there were some special appearances by two others both of whom are women. Let's see if you can guess who. Other than that, being that this is issue 13, and our very first time reading this series, we enjoyed this!

Thank you to all for checking out our review for this week! And thank you as always for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:01PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/simpsons-comics-164-pardon-my-clunker

New comic book review! Why, yes, this is our second comic that we ever purchased along with the first one. No complaints here as this is Simpsons Comics: Pardon My Clunker #164! If you care to know, or perhaps have already guessed, this issue is about cars.

Thank you everyone for checking out this week's review! Have a great and safe weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:23AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/comic-book-reviews/simpsons-comics-163-no-cause-for-alarm

You're looking at our very first comic book review! Plenty of things to be said: This is our first post on the comic book section since 2021, so it's been a long while. Secondly, we opened this section with one dedicated to reviewing comics, as opposed to overviewing them (very much talking about it and what we thought). Thirdly, we decided to review and take a look at the very first comic book we ever purchased at Borders Bookstore back in 2009 which happens to be Simpsons Comics - No Cause for Alarm Issue #163!

Two words: "Oh Homer..." This issue is a great fodder for the kooky tactics and mindset of Homer. More-so, this issue nearly demonstrated all that happened since 2020, despite it being released more than ten years ago! Fast forward sixteen years later, and we're still laughing. Truly, a timeless issue indeed.

Let us know what you think! We will definitely be keeping up and updated with comics and review a lot and we we have in our library! We're very excited for this! Thank you all for reading and checking out our new post! Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:38PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/globalization-a-very-short-introduction-manfred-b-steger

New book review! Starting the new 2025 off with a fantastic volume on a complex, but important, subject among the area of political science and sociology. We're going to hear more of this, given we believe that entities involved in this are the ones making the decisions for country leaders and global investors, and it's Globalization: A Very Short Introduction by Manfred B. Steger!

Even if politics isn't your favorite subject, given how emotional and militant people's attitudes are when they hear someone's views that differs theirs, this book is the perfect choice for students, professors and self-learners! We certainly learned a lot as well!

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a great and fun celebration, and hope you start this year off fresh, strong and healthy! Let's do this! Happy Thursday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:40AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/book-accessories/light-panel-light-panel-book-professional-book-light

New book accessories review! May this simple yet inexpensive product be another reason to stay up all night reading. This is a treat for all physical book lovers out there because this is a light panel book light!

Granted, yes, you can use a lamp, the room light or even your cell phone flashlight to read. However, if you ever want to step away from those for a change, and also save on your eletricity bill, then this portable light will do the trick! Despite its imperfections, we still enjoy using ours.

We hope everyone has had a great holiday season! Staying safe but having a great time is always advised. We truly thank everyone for checking out this week's review/post! Your visitation is appreciated forever! Have a great Friday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:28PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/talking-about-books/how-to-comprehend-what-you-read

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah, everyone! We have a new Talking About Books article! Showcasing our technical writing skills come these simple tips to get the most out of the book(s) you read. Whether you're reading for school or for pleasure, we hope these tips help you in grasping, understanding and comprehending all that you've read, be it fiction or nonfiction!

This article is one of the very few technical writing pieces we have published. We'll be working on publishing more in the future. Feedback is welcome!

Here's a fun fact: US President Ulysses S. Grant was the one who declared Christmas as an official holiday in America. We want to thank him for it!

We hope you and your close, loved ones are having a wonderful holiday season! For those who have some spare time checking and stopping by our website during this festive season, we want to thank you as well! Have a merry and jolly Christmas and an amazing Wednesday overall!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:29PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/a-history-of-classical-physics-from-antiquity-to-the-quantum-j-d-bernal

New book review! You're looking at a book based off the author's lectures, but happens to be the friendliest, easy-to-understand volume diving into the classical era of physics! Not sure why it took us this long to find it, read and review as it's one of our most highly recommended titles for students, professors and self-learners alike! This is A History of Classical Physics by J.D. Bernal!

This school term is just about to be done! Got more reviews and posts to come but thank you as always for sticking around! Happy Wednesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:55PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-nine-billion-names-of-god-arthur-c-clarke

New book review! Okay, this is a big deal. Since July 2012, we've been reading, reviewing and almost always prefer non-fiction books. This time is different and has opened the gates that much more: You're looking at our very first science fiction book review! Suffice to say, we obtained this copy back in June 2017, and it's only now that we finally gave it a try...and we loved it! This inexpensive copy is a compilation of Arthur C. Clarke's greatest short stories, and makes for a great start to those wanting that classic science fiction story-telling. It's a wonderful piece of work.

School has been going well, despite it keeping us busy but thank you to all for sticking around! We always value your time. Thank you for checking this week's new post! Happy Tuesday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:50PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/commercials/commercial-reviews/our-place-the-always-pan-black-friday-offer

New commercial review! Here's an ad that was shown quite frequently on YouTube in the 2020-2021 years. Not surprising given that this cookware has received so many rave reviews. As for the commercial, it's such a welcome sight to see and watch something that isn't rooted in frequent jump cuts and annoying fast, camera panning. (Not sure why this the blueprint for making videos on YouTube, but let's digress.) You'll find this cookware to be neat and pretty, much like the founder herself. See what's it all about in this week's review!

Yeah, a post on Tuesday which isn't orthodox for us to post but more things have been added to our plate, from schooling to reviewing outside our website. It's plenty of work but we'll always be here! Have a great week and happy December to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:21PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/commercials/commercial-reviews/starry-internet-happy-interneting

New commercial review! This ought to make you smile going into the weekend. Marked as the first cutest and most adorable commercial, this ad is by Starry Internet! We're sure that they've attracted more clients/customers after they aired this, and having reviewed it, they may increase their customer base as well. Any commercials with pets like dogs or cats are always worth watching.

Big thank you to everyone for checking out today's review! Have a great and wonderful weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:48PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/commercials/commercial-reviews/att-apple-iphone-12

New commercial review! Last we did this was back in May 2021, and now we're back! This is a review of the "new" Apple iPhone 12 commercial, aired and shown online in 2021. Since it's an Apple commercial, it needs no introduction, as we find them to be one of the most undisputed champions of commercial advertising and marketing! They're that good.

Thank you everyone for checking out today's review! Commercial reviews will pick up in the coming weeks. Hope everyone has a great Monday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:13PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/what-does-it-all-mean-a-very-short-introduction-to-philosophy-thomas-nagel

New book review! It's sad with the state of the average person's rationale and reasoning; We're rooted in emotions and spastic whining as proven by videos circulating online day in and day out. It's time we start thinking again, and thinking better: Check this book out by Thomas Nagel titled "What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy!"

This is a very short but simple book introducing those into the world of Philosophy. Author Nagel did a great job not making the subject too technical for the layperson. From thinking about areas like the meaning of Life to knowing right from wrong, this book should encourage readers and learners to be more and more curious about the topics that humans have been trying to answer and solve for centuries.

Thank you all for reading and checking out our review! And for those who are new here, welcome and make yourselves at home! Hope everyone has a great weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:08PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/radio/sports-radio-talk/sports-radio-cost-friendly-choice-in-a-world-of-streaming

It is the world premiere of our new section, dedicated to talking about all things radio! It's been a long time coming but we finally have launched it on this very day, and being fans of it for several years now, it's about time! We start this debut talking about sports radio.

I think we all agree: Both streaming and cable TV are getting very expensive, and because of growing demand, it's not going to slow down anytime soon. For that, we published a simple discussion about sports radio, targetted towards sports fans of all kinds, and talking about how much sense sports radio makes, financially speaking. Even though there are paid options, it's still relatively affordable compared to streaming (when we say streaming, we mean video streaming).

We hope you enjoy this debut and our new section, especially if you're a big fan of radio! Thank you all for reading and checking out this week's new article! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/casino-talk/the-corporatization-of-american-casinos

New casino talk article! Here's a topic not often talked about, and it's the corporatization of casinos, namely here in America. Why does this need to be talked about and discussed? Let's just say there's a reason that a humble, but growing, number of people wanting to have the "old school" style of casinos back. In other words, there have countless images and videos being shared online yearning for the old designs of casinos, especially ones in the beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thank you all for checking it out and reading! Your visitation is always appreciated! Happy Friday and a Happy November to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-the-perl-programming-language

New blog! Thanks to what looked like a jealous response from a tech support representative, we question and wonder what's with the hate over...a programming language. That's right: Perl has some unwarranted hate and we break down what it is that makes people irk. (Hint: Short attention spans.) Because of that, we want to show our love and support for the Perl programming language. The more loving Perl makes people uncomfortable, the better! It's very important to be yourself. Why? Because people have a problem with that, and that's a good thing.

Shout out to Perl programmers all over the world! Thank you for reading! Happy Wednesday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:32PM PST https://math.kcuniversal.net/blog/thoughts-on-majoring-in-mathematics

New math blog! Here it is: The main reason why things have been busy, and that is, having gone back to school majoring in Mathematics! We share our thoughts and advice to anyone and everyone thinking of doing the same thing! Spoiler alert: While the average person is pursuing entertainment and gaining a huge following on YouTube and other social media platforms, now is the best time to get back and finish school without worrying about being on a waiting list for a class you've needed this whole time!

Let us know what you think! Thank you to everyone for reading! Much appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:43PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-writing

New blog post! It's a rare Saturday showcase, so to speak, and we have a new post talking about the beautiful yet old-fashioned art that has kept humanity afloat: writing. We simply rave and praise this beautiful art and communication and everything in it. Plus, we chime in with the rise of AI (artificial intelligence, able to craft a written piece of its own) and what the future looks like. For our personal sake, let's hope future generations continue to write, even if it's by hand.

Thank you as always to everyone! Much appreciated for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:09AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/vhs-drive-thru/poker-how-to-play-1996

Boo! New video on KCU Plus! Here it is: The casino game tutorial video produced by a company that we considered the "LJN" of home videos. If you're a retro gamer, you know what LJN is all about and for good reason. Anyway, now that we'ze posted the video in its entirety, see if this is something you intend to watch more than once.

Thank you all for watching and checking out our post! Yes, we're still here and busy!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:09PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/dilemma-of-saving-money-and-the-job-market

New blog post and this is a first for Cash Life! We talk and look at why the job market is in a rut as well as the will to save money. You may have guessed it already that, yes, consumerism has something to do with it. However, who started all this tread about spending even if you're broke? We ought to look into that, and we did so.

As for the job market, you really think that given the mistreatments, politics and favoritism that us people have to be aware of on a daily basis, you think that perhaps the people are tired of working for another corporation? Then again, the people who say they'll be doing their own thing, like starting a YouTube channel and/or starting a business, aren't taking enough initiative to make it happen, leaving them to realize that their situation is a fault of their own, not the job market, lack of hiring etc. Nevertheless, this is the time where the ones taking their future in their hands will determine their fate, and those that are unable to do so will be the ones hanging by a thread.

Tough subjects to discuss but it's time to wake up and be aware. People are going to have to be resilient and open to change, and those who'd rather remain stagnant aren't going to see much options in their favor.

Apologies for the late post! Took a brief vacation, and also experimenting with some new workflows as well that should change and optimize our website. Will report if and when it's successful. Anyway, thank you for reading! Happy Monday and a happy September to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/mathematical-mysteries-the-beauty-and-magic-of-numbers-calvin-c-clawson

New book review! Yes, another book about numbers. However, with a little history, this focuses more on the theorems and the mathematical workings that made such calculations work. We're certain many readers reading this will get very excited about Number Theory. This is Mathematical Mysteries: The Beauty and Magic of Numbers by Calvin C. Clawson!

Thank you for reading! Happy Monday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:00AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/bored-with-social-media

New meme! This ought to explain itself. I mean, besides keeping in touch with close ones, networking and doing business, what else is there to do?

Yeah, a post on Sunday--"Sunday Showcase," if you will. Came back from out of town but also have plenty of things going on, personally. Our backlog of reviews are piling up but are aware that they will be worked on and finished. Because there's a lot going on, you will see post on days we normally don't post so keep a lookout for those! Also been doing some math-related projects as well and will talk and discuss more about that on our sub-domain dedicated to all things mathematics.

Thank you for reading! Yeah things are delayed right now due to business and personal matters at the moment but reviews are being done and worked on! Happy Sunday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:30AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/consumers-vs-inflation

New meme! Aren't we all tired of inflation? Regardless, we made a meme of it. When was the last time you entered a grocery store and saw shelves completely full, not because of overstock, but because everything was expensive? Here you go!

Thank you for checking out our new post! We can tell many of you love reviews and we'll get one for this week, especially getting more into DVDs so look for that! Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:19AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-brain-a-very-short introduction-michael-o-shea

New book review! Given the behavior of the average citizen, good or bad, illegal or not, makes you wonder: What goes on in their brains that made them act or do such thing(s)? We wonder too, and that's why we present you from the Very Short Introductions series, this is The Brain: A Very Short Introduction by Michael O'Shea!

No post Monday? Yeah, there was none. There's a backlog of things to be done, reviewed and some personal work as well and couldn't push the new post on time. We also took the time to take a small break due to all this workload and sitting down. Whew, feels good to stand up and walk!

Thank you all! Big thanks to those who have stuck around. Again, things are gradually getting busy on the backend so bare with us as we continue more posts, reviews and more. Thank you for sticking around! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:25AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/no-smoking-allowed-in-the-garden

New meme! Yeah, we don't need to explain this, as some reasons for enforcing rules are more obvious than others. I mean, why else should people not smoke in the garden besides the likelihood of arson?

Thank you all for checking this out! It's getting a little busy on our end, outside the website, but we're happy to still be posting! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:02AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/definitely-for-here

New meme! At a fast food restaurant, it's almost always "to go" that you order, right? We found an exception, and because being an introvert seems to be the epitome of "cool" nowadays, here's one good reason why we as customers would choose, "for here."

Honestly, how liberating does it feel eating at a place where it's peace and quiet? Some people prefer noise and that's okay too, but often times depending on how your day is going, we love that "library" environment, especially when ordering and eating our food. If no one prefers that, nor ever thought about that, then it's completely an environment for us, thus sharing this meme for those who agree. Mind you, it's not only "for here," but definitely for here!

Thank you all for checking out our new posts! We appreciate everyone for visiting and sticking around! Happy Monday to everyone and stay hydrated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:18AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/platinum-collection-bingo-turn-the-odds-in-your-favor-digitally-remastered-2005

New DVD review! This release is by...Tiffany Designs. Now, if you're new here, we made a bold statement saying that Tiffany Designs is the "LJN" of video production companies. If you know about retro games, LJN has had a reputation of producing very low-quality games during their time in the nineties. This time, we believe we found one who did the same, only it's not video games, but it's home video releases. Worse, they've used a marketing claim saying they've sold thousands of copies. You think?

Anyway, hosted by casino gaming expert David Wilhite, he teaches all there is about the game of Bingo.

Perhaps what we liked about this was it took place at the now-defunct Showboat Hotel and Casino! Finally, something good to look at, given the mediocre quality of the editing and the camera shots. Those should be called the Tiffany Design shots, and professors ought to teach filmmaking students what it is and why they shouldn't do it on their projects.

Screenshots of the presentation included, we thank you for clicking and checking out this DVD review! Happy August and a happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 02 Aug 2024 01:14AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/poems/i-love-you-antie-by-jennifer-aknin

New poem! We're on a roll, and this one is also a song that's been written straight from the heart. From Jennifer Aknin, this was written in dedication to her aunt Lorraine, who passed away on July 27, 2024, and we thought it would be kind to lend her a chance to share this sweet and simple poem/song.

No typo; That's exactly the way Jennifer wanted it spelled--"Antie."

Included with her poem/song is a eulogy talking about the influence Lorraine has had in Jennifer's life. This gives you, the readers and fans, an insight to how her aunt was, her inspiration and the funniest moment they had and shared together. It's the sweetest thing ever submitted to us here at KCU Network.

We hope you are staying cool in this hot weather! Happy Monday to everyone and thank you once again for checking out our posts!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:18AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/poems/pokey-pokey-cactus-green-by-kris-caballero

New poem! Could be read as a poem or sung, in the same melody as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. That's right: This poem/song was written for children. Because it's been since 2021 we wrote and published a poem, let us explain why we wrote a song about...cacti.

We have nothing against Astronomy in which the popular nursery song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" derives from. However, such natural science is very popular due to how mysterious yet vast our Universe seems to be. Thanks to the fame that Albert Einstein received and many other physicists, it's like the space sciences are the way to go and learn about. Again, nothing wrong with that but that's amazing.

Because of that, having learned, and continually learning as we speak, about Mother Earth partial to Geology and Hydrology, we felt that perhaps we shouldn't take this planet for granted and should bring more attention to the earth sciences. Even though there are some crucial geologists and geophysicists who made the subject possible and fun, not many seem to partake in it compared to Astronomy. Granted, they're both natural sciences, but it makes us wonder sometimes, though it's understandable since big-name physicists made the area of study very popular with their famous mathematical equations.

With that said, we thought that this little nursery poem/song is enough to encourage young kids to be fascinated about the Earth and all its givings. After all, we get ALL our resources here, from food to housing, right? Don't get us wrong, yes we love the cosmos and its deep mysteries, but it's tough to embrace since few of us are able to access and travel in space. And with all these conspiracies about the moon landing and such, it's become too much of a hassle to comprehend, let alone prove ourselves that the average person can land on the moon no problem. In other words, it's tricky to emulate, whereas here on Earth, it's no problem since the materials, sources and tools are readily available. We hope that makes sense.

Anyway, if you're a pre-school or kindergarten teacher, or if you have kids of your own, give this poem/song a try! We'd love to see this take off and inspire young kids to embrace our beautiful Earth! Thank you to all, and a happy Friday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:34AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/mystery-of-the-megaflood-examining-the-worlds-most-catastrophic-flood-2005

New DVD review! This isn't just another review but one that happens to be our personal favorite. We recorded a copy when it aired back in 2007, originally released in 2005, and have replayed it over and over again. It is one of the most well presented documentaries we've ever seen, and after some years later, we finally and happily own an official copy of the release.

We haven't reviewed a public TV documentary since 2014! After ten years, it's time we came around!

Let us know what you think! We may have added more screenshots than normal, but that's how much we loved this film! Thank you to everyone for checking out our post, and a thank you to those who worked on this film! That's how much we loved it! And a happy Monday to everyone as well!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:26AM PST https://math.kcuniversal.net/logic/logic-l-concepts-its-terms-and-definitions

New Math tutorial! More reviews to come, but this is a big deal to us. This marks as our first official math-related tutorial! We start with our personal favorite area of study: Logic!

This tutorial simply talks about the Carnapian vocabulary in Symbolic Logic. Because no other website we found discusses such terms, we decided to be the ones to do it! These terms simply describe statements and/or conclusions based on the validity, or invalidity, of its truth/false value. Nothing more, nothing less.

Let us know what you think! We're excited about this venture! Thank you all for sticking around and stopping by every now and then! Happy Friday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:19AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/poker-how-to-play-1996

New VHS review! We tried, folks, we really tried. By that, we mean tried hard to like and enjoy this presentation, but it never clicked with us. The presentation, the editing...there's more than enough that could be said. And being they had a large series of releases that were sold really mystifies us. Even casino game tutorial videos released earlier, like that one featuring David Brenner back in the eighties was better presented than this. See what you think because this is...Poker: How To Play starring and taught by David Wilhite. Yes, that's the actual title of the video.

Maybe it's not so much Wilhite's fault but perhaps the company that edited and produced this. We've made a bold statement: Given this company released many video as such, we have called them the LJN of VHS home video releases. That's right VHS fanatics: We believe we found it. (If you're a video gamer who's familiar and well-versed in retro games, you probably know all about LJN and their awful games.)

Yeah, this is likely a sign that we'll take a brief break from VHS and review something else for a change. Heh! Thank you all for checking out our review and let us know what you think! Have a happy Monday!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:54AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/a-joyful-christmas-1992

New VHS review! Adding to the "Christmas in July" trend is this low-cost VHS tape that looks to be a compilation of short films that have entered, if not will soon be entering, public domain. During its tenure, we don't even know if these were ever aired on TV, let alone remastered on DVD. Should appeal to those who love the archives, the obscure and some rare classics as this is A Joyful Christmas!

This tape features mostly classic cartoons, like the old Popeyes, Woody Woodpecker animations. In addition, they also added a live performance of the popular Christmas hits starring Gloria Jean! We're certain that fans who love the old black and white content will enjoy these. Two out of the four featured on this compilation are in color.

Anyway, thank you as always for checking out our review! Let us know what you think! Happy Friday folks!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:45AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/its-christmastime-again-charlie-brown-1992

New VHS review! We don't know how many of you celebrate "Christmas in July," but in the case you do, we have a treat for you! This ought to attract both Christmas in July fans and also those who enjoy classic animated films. The name ought to ring a bell: This is It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown!

Many of the situations and its underlying story are very basic, making this a great treat for young kids to enjoy and watch during the holidays. This also should garner those who grew up watching the Charlie Brown series either on TV or on VHS/DVD.

Thank you for reading our review! Let us know what you think! Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:21AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/sklansky-the-seminar-1994

New VHS review! Well, this ought to appeal to aspiring poker players wanting to up their game and knowledge. What better way than to learn from the professionals themselves? Although this video was done back in 1994, and the VHS tape released in 1995, you'll take away from something from this special seminar. Featuring poker pro David Sklansky, this is Sklansky the Seminar!

Granted, we felt this presentation could have been better presented, but nevertheless, Sklansky has shared some poker tips that may still hold even today. This seminar is exactly thirty years old!

Thank you to all for checking out our review! We hope everyone had a great, safe and happy Fourth of July as well! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:06AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/disney-charlie-the-lonesome-cougar-1967

New VHS review! We watched and looked at a classic film released back in 1967 that's seldom talked about, even among today's Disney fans. The story is very simple but fun to watch for the whole family. This ought to appeal to those who love animals and who love cats, as this is Disney's Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar (1967)!

Yeah, the story of the movie is simple and nothing too deep. Makes you wonder if movies today would follow suit? Sometimes in Life, you go back to basics so we will see if Hollywood will adapt to such thing. (We say so since those in the industry take an occasional peek at our website looking for ideas of any kind. We don't know the frequency of their visits, but they do stop by!)


Anyway, thank you all for reading our review! Thank you to those who subscribe to this RSS feed of ours, and thank you to those stopping by and sticking around! It is always appreciated! Hope everyone has a great start to their month of July!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:06AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-book-of-numbers-peter-j-bentley

New book review! These math history books have been nothing short of amazing, and here's one that's so good that we think it should turn into a documentary series. From the birth of rational numbers to how the number zero was considered evil and shouldn't be used to why 13 is such a feared number among people, this is our first "coffee table" book ever reviewed on The Seed of Books: The Book of Numbers by Peter J. Bentley!


Thank you all for reading our reviews! New posts every Mondays and Fridays, from reviews to blog posts, so check again! We'll be here! Thank you to everyone for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:11AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/computer-accessories/typematrix-2020-ortholinear-ergonomic-keyboard-jme-2020de

New computer accessory review! We've been waiting to do this since the company creates keyboards that we love so much. In fact, we're typing with it right now, though this was one of their first releases circa late nineties. We're fully indebted to this company as their keyboards has given us comfort and joy in typing. With a video included in the review, we look at the TypeMatrix 2020 ortholinear ergonomic keyboard!

Although we, ourselves, are using their new model, which, too, will be reviewed in the future, we can't help ourselves in becoming the "fanboys" of TypeMatrix and raving about their keyboards. This is the happiest we have been after all the other keyboards we've used. Even though we take time to use the other ones, we end up going back to these keyboards. It's that comfortable.

Thank you all for checking out and reading our reviews! New posts every Mondays and Fridays, from reviews to blog posts, so check back! Thank you to everyone for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:11AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-probable-universe-an-owners-guide-to-quantum-physics-dr-m-y-han

New book review from The Seeds of Books! If we told you there existed an introduction to Quantum Physics that's friendly as ever, will you believe us? Please do, as we may have found it! Despite being released in the early nineties, this is a gentle as ever--the book that both the Dummies and Complete Idiot's Guide wishes it had. This is "The Probable Universe: An Owner's Guide to Quantum Physics" by Dr. M.Y. Han!

Surprisingly, the hard cover version of this book hasn't been reviewed on Amazon even to this day. We take the honor in talking and reviewing this bit. In fact, we even said "thank you" in Korean, in honor of Dr. Han and his family as well! Yes, thank you to the Han family!

Thank you to all for checking out our review! More new posts and reviews every Mondays and Fridays so come back for more! Happy Friday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:35AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/equipment-information

BREAKING NEWS: Wealth Caffeine has been immediately renamed to Cash Life effective immediately. This ought to be a bit more cleaner and more direct in terms of describing the blog's topics.

On the other hand, we posted our Equipment Information page! It's normal for film production crews to show what equipment they use in the making of their movies, so we thought to do the same with the beautiful items we use to manage and make this network of a website. Mind you, all these items were purchased personally out of pocket and were never sent in as a "compliment" for advertising.

Thank you to everyone, once again! More new posts and reviews every Mondays and Fridays so check back!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:46PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/cash-life/posts/food-for-thought-ful-spending

We're excited to introduce you all to a new blog post section dedicated to everything involving money, titled Cash Life!

To open up our first post, from Brooke Trout, she talks about great tips in how to save money for food. Despite this simple tip, it ought to help with many of us reducing the money spent eating out. We're sure we'll be using these tips as well.

Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading! Let us know what you think! Happy Monday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:10AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/casino-talk/sixth-set-of-casino-fights

New article on Casino Talk! Here it is, I mean, what else is new? Had these come to a stop then surely this list of unnecessary altercations caught on video would've come to grinding halt. In that case, with six sets, why continue reporting this? We want to work on the right side of the law, and praise security and police for doing a great job in keeping us safe. However, to our knowledge having posted articles on these for years, some of these fights caught on video almost never get reported which threatens the safety and enjoyment of the patrons minding their own businesses. We even extend this concern to content creators making videos at casinos for online entertainment.

That is all these series of posts have been: Making reports that even the news outlets may not have the time to talk about. Even if these criminals will never get punished nor caught, we feel it's best to may a say now in the case they repeat such offense again. We love casinos and see it as a venue of escape, fun and blissful entertainment and gaming. We want and plea those in charge to keep such areas as safe as possible.

Thank you all for reading! Happy Friday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/mystery-of-the-plum-keyboard-layout

New blog post on Desk Stem! Speaking of keyboard layouts, we've been wanting to talk about this one since last year but finally got around to it this year. This was a keyboard layout that never stood the test of time nor did it stick around compared to DVORAK. Was there a reason for it? Not one video, to this day, exists on YouTube talking nor typing with it and talking about its ergonomics and comfort which were things this layout promised (along with the quick development of touch typing). Whether you heard about it or not, we talk about the PLUM keyboard layout that debuted back in 2005 by Debra L. Woods!

On this blog post, we also want to hear from those who tried this keyboard layout and their thoughts; We also want to hear from that rare person who loves and types with this layout and what makes this fun and comfortable to use.

Thank you all for reading and checking it out! Happy June and happy Monday to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:58AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/casino-gambling-starring-david-brenner-1984

New VHS review! Okay so maybe there are a lot of people who enjoy older movies on VHS but find casino gambling daunting and intimidating. Hosted by the late, great comedian David Brenner, you can learn how to play the popular games instantaneously along with him! Being taught by gaming expert Peter Demos, flex your nostalgia with this by Karl-Lorimar Home Video: This is Casino Gambling starring David Brenner! This title was released back in 1984.

Along with screenshots of the video, this presents a more indirect style of presenting and moving away from that "classroom" style of teaching. This way, you can see the game in action and in real-time!

Check it out and thank you for reading our review! Hope everyone had a short but great week! Here's to warm and happy weather coming soon!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 31 May 2024 12:36PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/time-life-video-winning-the-lottery-deluxe-edition-1998

New VHS review! We know that times are tough and because we're not psychic, we're not sure when it'll get better. Understandable, and I believe we'll be okay, but for some it's rough. Sometimes, you want to escape and perhaps take a chance for once. You wouldn't believe they released a VHS tape of it but here it is: This is Time Life Video's Winning the Lottery!

Given that we, too, have a section dedicated to casino gaming, it is with generosity that those of you wanting to play the lottery seriously should do so with caution and control. Please seek help if your spending and gambling habits get out of hand. We are reviewing this for the sake of its content and gradually encourage those to play responsibly. We are not, however, responsible for anyone whatsoever whose gambling habits get out of hand. Play the games but know what you're getting into.

Check out our review and thank you! Happy Memorial Day to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 27 May 2024 12:12PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/the-dvorak-layout-my-journey-one-year-later

New blog post at Desk Stem! Here it is and we've kept this quiet the entire time but now decided to talk about in its entirety: Switching and using the DVORAK keyboard layout! We talk about the reason we switched and why (hint: it's not because of earning "cool" points). We also talk briefly about the keyboards used in learning and mastering the DVORAK layout and few of the challenges along the way, though the only challenge was practicing and getting used to it.

While we are no medical professionals, here's hoping that perhaps a change in keyboard layouts may reduce or outright eliminate pains you may experience typing! Then again, frequent breaks, exercise, good meals and an adequate amount of rest are key.

Thank you all for checking out our blog post and see if switching keyboard layout is right for you! Happy Friday everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 24 May 2024 11:24AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/sir-charles-1994

New VHS review! He needs no introduction. He's been very dominant during his career and has made headlines for his brutal honesty, saying whatever he pleases. This VHS was released back in 1994 and a great look-back at his life and early career, this is Sir Charles via NBA Video!

We hope all NBA and Charles Barkley fans alike enjoy this review! We feel this tape was released as a courtesy to fans even back then. This was also remastered on DVD, in the case you can't find this VHS.

Anyway, enjoy the review and thank you all for checking it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 20 May 2024 11:14AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/welchs-fruit-snacks-mixed-fruit

New food review! We love gummies, and of all the ones we have tasted and reviewed, perhaps it's this that we have highly recommended and would encourage to everyone the most. Plus, it includes some vitamins and is free from preservatives so you won't feel "weird" after eating it! You can see it on the image above, this is our review of Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit!

Thank you to everyone for reading and checking out our new review!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 17 May 2024 03:22AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/nfl-films-video-hail-to-the-redskins-their-first-50-years-1986

New VHS review! Despite the change in team name, the Washington Redskins have had an impressive run since moving to Washington in 1937. Many players and coaches stood out and made the Redskins what it is today. You also learn a bit of how the rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys came to be. Moreso, some classic big names have set records for the team and the NFL overall.

We wish NFL remastered and re-produced more of these because it's a great reminder why being a fan is a good thing. Perhaps someone working for NFL Films will take note, as these documentaries were never remastered for Blu-ray or streaming.

Anyway, check it out and thank you all for reading!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 13 May 2024 17:34PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/mpex-fitness-products-bodyshaping-ab-blaster-plus-1996

New VHS review! Mark this as our first VHS review involving fitness! That's right, this weekend we look at a VHS fitness video that was never released nor sold individually for sale, as it was a complimentary tape that came with the purchase of an Ab Blaster Plus. Given that we've got a hold of this tape after decades of survival, we see what the routines were like, as we used to own the Ab Blaster Plus ourselves.

Perhaps it's a sign that many of us need to be active and start exercising as the weather slowly warms up, this is a review of MPEX Fitness Products' BodyShaping - Ab Blaster Plus workout video!

Thank you all for checking it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 10 May 2024 18:24PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/water-work-careers-in-hydrology

New DVD review! Here's something you don't find nor watch everyday. Digitized straight from a VHS recording, this is perfect for schools wanting to present and show students undecided on a career path. How about helping people...with water? In case you don't know, this is Water Work: Careers in Hydrology!

Whether you're curious or not, we certainly were purchasing this DVD not for review but also for our own learning. Given that it's part of the applied sciences, let alone those physical sciences that require a good knowledge of math and physics, we can't help but appreciate such science in knowing that water is not only a part of our lives but it is our life. We can't live without water. Anyway, because this career is relatively a path not many know about nor are curious about, perhaps this review will be a start! Yeah, we know, many kids today want to be 'YouTubers,' but unless they understand the notion of ad revenue and producing content that's high in replay value, we need video presentations like this to help people before entertaining (that's how we feel).

Anyway, thank you all for checking it out! Big thank you to the National Weather Service for this presentation! Well done!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 06 May 2024 01:54AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-story-of-mathematics-from-creating-the-pyramids-to-exploring-infinity-anne-rooney

New book review! Believe it or not, we bought this book back in 2009, and never got around to reading and reviewing it until now. Yeah, when it first came out, it was met with lots of bad reviews though not so much now. Nevertheless, our website is here, and we'll be the ones to talk about it without the meaningless yapping from others who probably never even read the book.

We feel this book to be a great choice for school teachers, along with college professors, to get students excited about the subject. This is so because it seems today's education goes into teaching Math without properly explaining the functions correctly and why it operates as such. Knowing its history would give students a better idea of how and why it was done in the first place, along with which discipline applies to which. Honestly, it makes for a great supplement without causing some fear and anxiety to learners trying to get by in school, but we can talk about that some other time. Anyway, check this book out!

Thank you all for reading, and thank you Anne Rooney for writing this book!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 04 May 2024 00:12AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/office-supplies/stationary/momentum-brands-acrylic-note-board

New office supply review! It's been a while but we take a look at an item that's perfect for the home, home office and school. It's clear and reuseable plus it can hold your smartphone. From Momentum Brands, this is their acrylic note board!

It may interest you to know that this was one of the last items we purchased at The 99 Store before their announcement in going out of business. We thought that not only does this look good and will get some usage from us, but it's a great and inexpensive product for review! We don't know if Momentum Brands will venture into another store to sell their products but we're hoping that this review keeps their product line going, as so far, they've released some decent products.

Check out our review and thank you for reading!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:03PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/lyrical-meanings/in-the-year-2525-exordium-and-terminus-zager-and-evans

New lyrical meanings post! This one-hit wonder has lyrics that very much dictate what may be our fate as human beings, and given all the things surrounding artificial intelligence, you can see why.

This song was a hit back in 1969. We talk and interpret the lyrics and what they were saying in this song. Reason we mention that it relates to today and onward is because of the references in things like "machine" and such. Some of the lyrics may sound outrageous, even today, but it makes you wonder: Will humanity make it to the year 2525? That's only 200 years away--only--but looking at all the things going on, the global economy, sources for survival and how people treat each other, it's time we sit back and reflect. Doubtful many people have time for that because it's time to catch up after being locked down for 2-3 years.

Anyway, lots to be said about this song, check it out and see what you think! Thank you all for reading!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 27 Apr 2024 02:33AM PST https://math.kcuniversal.net/math-talk/math-dictionary-first-book-ever-purchased

New Math Talk article! It's also our very first one and a simple discussion at that.

We talk about the one math book that opened our eyes and built our curiosity over the subject. Of all books, yes, it just happens to be a dictionary for mathematics! We talk about how some terms we weren't familiar with and some we never even heard of! Proves that mathematics is a proven science and we are very happy to learn, explore and share all that we know!

The math network website is still being worked on and cleaned up, but thank you all for checking it out and reading it! It is always appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:17AM PST https://math.kcuniversal.net/blog/what-made-us-love-math

New math blog post! Almost two years later, here it is and running!

Yes yes, we know, Math isn't everyone's cup of tea. However, thanks to one simple discipline, it has given us inspiration--the kind you don't often get from doing something else. In other words, after doing it for while, perhaps ever, it all makes sense now. Who would've thought? Anyway, read all about it! Thank you so much for checking it out!

The math website is still incomplete but all will be fixed and cleaned up as more and more posts are planned and will be coming in. I appreciate everyone's patience!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:15PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0014-nintendo-game-boy-advance-classic-nes-series-bomberman

New video gameplay! This took a while to produce but it's finally here. And yes, this truly is a longplay as it is close to two hours long! Remastered for the Game Boy Advance, this is from the Classic NES Series, it's Bomberman!

Rest assured, we've got games that are as long and longer than this one, RPGs included. We're bracing ourselves for those since they'll take a while but are also excited to play them and post them!

Thank you to everyone and everyone's patience! It is always appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:50AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0013-sega-game-gear-aerial-assault

New video gameplay! This was one of the earlier shoot-em-up games, and because of that, there isn't too much on the basis of the story. As for the game, it's okay but that's it. We're talking about Aerial Assault for the Sega Game Gear!

Enjoy and thank you all for watching! It is always appreciated!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:14PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0012-pc-ms-chomp-v-1-2

New video gameplay! We kept our promises, as here's a fresh new video game longplay. You can already tell from the image above, this is Ms. Chomp for Windows!

I don't know about you, but compared to Ms. Pac-Man, we find this to be quite challenging given how crazy tough the ghosts are. This game is freeware, so give this a try and see for yourself!

Hope everyone is having a great week! Thank you to everyone for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:01PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0011-pc-wheel-of-fortune-third-edition

New video gameplay! This week, it's Wheel of Fortune [Third Edition] for MS-DOS! Yeah, this is the third and final edition of this release...or is it? GameTek and Califon Productions couldn't resist, yet besides the opening title/preface, the average person couldn't tell the difference. Anyway, enjoy this gameplay as there's a fresh, new one coming your way! Stand by!

Thank you to everyone for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:55PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0010-pc-wheel-of-fortune-second-edition

New video gameplay! This week, it's Wheel of Fortune [Second Edition] for MS-DOS! Would anyone care to find any differences between this one and the first edition? We're kidding, but we still love this simple series, let alone the game show itself!

Thank you to everyone for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:30PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0009-pc-wheel-of-fortune-first-edition

New video gameplay! We've also played this very game during our youth, and it reminds us of the loud "engine" from the old 386 computers I used to use for these games. A blast from the past, this is Wheel of Fortune [First Edition] for MS-DOS!

Thank you to everyone for sticking around! Got some great news coming up as well!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:33PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/over-california-a-public-television-presentation-1994

New VHS review! Here's a release that doesn't get talked nor reviewed very often: A travel documentary about US states, in this case, California!

After watching this, you'll realise what happened to the golden state and the current situation its in. On the other hand, this makes a great film for YouTubers specializing in travel, exploration and places to hang out or eat. Nevertheless, let this movie take you to a trip and have you relax and ease your mind from all the madness going on outside. Sit back, get your mind off your troubles and enjoy! Thank you all for reading!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:59PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0008-nintendo-game-boy-puyo-puyo-normal-mode

New gameplay! We're big fans of the puzzle series, so how about one for the handheld? That's right: This is our longplay of Puyo Puyo for the Nintendo Game Boy!

Yeah, it's been mostly video game longplay videos but we've got some variety of posts coming up (our current backlog is piling up). A new review is coming up as well so look for that next week. Thank you to everyone's support and for sticking around! Thank you for reading as well!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:25PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0007-pc-bejeweled

New video gameplay! Finally, something different, right? It's Bejeweled for the PC!

You're looking at the original release that spawned a popularity like no other (also, partly due to showing up on platforms like Nintendo DS and also on Facebook). Given that we haven't played a game like this in so long, explains our slow reflexes in this gameplay. Nevertheless, the music is so good it keeps us going. Anyway, enjoy our brief longplay for this week and thank you all for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:40PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0006-pc-card-sharks

New video gameplay! Here's a game show game that wasn't even released for the NES!

Another game we grew up playing. Looking back, the questions asked are quite deep, and some are able to keep a conversation going and others are bound to stir some debate. Makes a great idea for those YouTubers who specialize in going around asking strangers their opinions on various topics. Anyway, check it out, enjoy and thank you all for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:06PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0005-pc-classic-concentration

New video gameplay! Trust us when we say the game show bug has bitten us well and good.

Can't get more retro than this, as this was one of the most played games I played with my sister. We played it so much that our original floppy disk has stopped working, but we were able to make a backup copy back in 2017. Whew! Anyway, this is the very first gameplay video showcasing a game for the PC, or MS-DOS to be more specific. Enjoy our gameplay and thank you for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:44PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0004-nintendo-entertainment-system-wheel-of-fortune

Happy New Year! New video gameplay!

Sticking with the game show theme, this is the longplay for "Wheel of Fortune" for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)! Given that this is the version we played and grew up with, we highly recommend this one. Anyway, check it out and thank you all for watching!

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Good news: After taking time to explore, we found a great host to manage and archive all our video uploads on KCU Plus. This means we're able to upload and add the 1080p option! You can now watch our videos in beautiful, full high definition.

Just a note that the 1080p option may not be applicable to every video. That's because the original project was shot in its original resolution which may not be in 1080p, but 720p. All VHS digital remasters are all in 720p, due to our hardware both de-interlacing and upscaling and its only available option is 720p60. We stuck with 60p frame rate to fully emulate the motion of watching the source as if it were being played from the VHS tape itself. We go above and beyond for you, our viewers and fans!

Thank you to everyone! More to come!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:25PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/expectations-on-the-new-upcoming-typematrix-keyboard

New Desk Stem post! Yes, two new updates in one day! It's been busy here at KCUN!

We have a funny feeling we may the rare few, or the only ones, talking about the new upcoming keyboard that ergonomic company TypeMatrix plans to release. Sure, there are websites specializing in rumors about businesses, new movies, new tech gadgets, video games and more. We don't remember anyone out there talking about a small company like TypeMatrix and the excitement in talking about their plans in making and releasing a new keyboard, but we are!

Where does that leave us? We just simply talked about what we hope to see in this new, upcoming keyboard TypeMatrix has planned. Read all about why that is on this week's new post on Desk Stem! Thank you all for checking us out!

Thank you to TypeMatrix!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:38PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/wai-lana-veggie-chips-barbeque

New food review on this Sunday! You don't have to be a vegan to enjoy these healthy, but delicious, snacks!

These snacks may be a healthier option but that doesn't mean it's bland or lacking in depth. These Hawaiian snacks, though made in Indonesia, ought to be a great alternative to the "other" unhealthy options. No quality sacrificed! Check out this snacks and our review! Thank you to Wai Lana!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:15PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/videomaking/talking-about-video/long-live-dv-tapes

Our article "Long Live DV Tapes" has been fixed and slightly edited, cleaning up the grammatical errors and typos. Also, the links provided in the article have also been fixed as well. Our apologies for the inconveniences.

The policy here at KCU Network is it's allowable to fix grammatical errors and misspellings not caught after proofreading and providing an updated note for it, but we restrict and disallow any changes to the say and stance of the entire, original post itself (i.e. changing a review rating from 2 stars to 5 stars).

Originally published in August 11, 2022, check it out and thank you all for reading!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:18PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0003-nintendo-game-boy-wheel-of-fortune

New video on KCU Plus! This one's for you, fellow TV game show fans!

We tried to pull the best, high score in this game. As for the game itself, despite its many releases on almost every gaming platform known to Man, see if this release looks like something you'd play or have played in the past. What we also noticed is that many of the answers to these puzzles are from titles of books and movies that are seldom talked about. Perhaps people in the movie industry ought to play this game to get suggestions and ideas on some of these movies and books, who knows, we may see a modern day remake or references to some of these titles. Nevertheless, enjoy and thank you all for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:59PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0002-super-nintendo-samurai-shodown-haohmaru

New video on KCU Plus! Our apologies to all Haohmaru fans.

This week, we played Samurai Shodown for the Super Nintendo! Given the other releases were different compared to this one, we love this version given that we have grew up playing this. And because we've been out of practice in terms of fighting games ever since, our apologies! We plan to revisit this game using a different character and see how that goes, Anyway, thank you all for watching and enjoy!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:57PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcu-gaming-network/kcu-video-game-longplays/longplays-0001-super-famicom-super-puyo-puyo-normal-mode

New video launches a new channel on KCU Plus!

We'd like to introduce you to a channel dedicated to all things video game longplays, with no talking, no commentary and no facecam. It's all pure gameplay. It's about time we've gone full circle with this but we're very excited about this launch!

Starting off, after being a huge fan of the American release, Kirby's Avalanche, what makes this original Japanese release different, besides the characters? Check out the video and find out for yourself! Definitely more longplays to come!

We have also did a lot of fixing and tidying the entire website as a whole so all video pages, along with the podcast pages, should load properly. Thank you to everyone's on-going support!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:03PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/karen-the-hypocrite

New meme! Oh, Karen, hello there.

That's right: Karen alert! You're going to love this. While we laughed at receiving this post, it's proof that many people don't know how to properly express their discontent in a way that's understandable. Instead, we took the logical approach in exposing this Karen, her ill-minded intentions which are worthy of reporting to the police, and how hypocrital her statements are against both us and the product she commented on--a food product we reviewed back in 2021.

Check this one out, fans. From her hatred toward herself to her hatred of women, we broke down all she said. Granted, she isn't the type to apologize for her actions anyway, and will whine about "oppression" because she's too afraid of being wrong. Yeah, those people...

Happy Sunday to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:45PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/nick-at-nite-bad-day-good-nite

New video on CommercialVision!

It has happened to all of us and needs no explanation. Enjoy this 15-second TV spot from Nick At Nite!

Yeah, it's been a month. Things have been busy outside of this website, and also working on a project in relation to sports given we haven't updated that since. More to come as we progress but look for future updates sports-related. More to come and thank you all once again for stopping by!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:01PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/the-scooter-store-2003

New video on CommercialVision! Granted, it's one minute long which, by TV standards, feels like thirty minutes.

While it appealed to mostly those with physical disabilities, the simple charm this commercial brought reminded us a time when we'd watch TV past midnight because we couldn't sleep. That's when you'd see commercials like these, especially when the clock was approaching 2AM in the morning. Good times. Anyway, as far as we know, they don't air commercials like these anymore now that it's mostly these medication drugs taking over (oh geez). Enjoy this classic!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:48PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/behind-the-camera-threes-company-the-unauthorized-story-2003

New video on Found and Revisited! We weren't joking about our admiration for the popular roommate comedy, Three's Company.

You're looking at our personal recording of the rare, TV special that was never re-aired again: A reenactment of the drama that took place behind the scenes of the hit show starring John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers. Granted, a successful show couldn't be complete without any drama, as sad as that sounds, though it's not always the case. Nevertheless, enjoy this rare treat and let us know what you think! Thank you all for tuning in!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:03PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/nick-at-nite-threes-company-three-blonde-mates

Another classic from Nick At Nite!

We couldn't help it, but this one was done well by Nick At Nite themselves. This a jingle talking about the blonde roommates who starred in the show, which we love so much, Three's Company! You'll start singing this after you watch it, because we're doing just that already. Anyway, enjoy this awesome ad! Thank you, Nick At Nite!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:34PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/nick-at-nite-threes-company-roper-vs-furley

Another classic commercial! This time it's an ad made by the network themselves!

No doubt we are huge fans of roommate comedy Three's Company. This one was by Nickelodeon/Nick At Nite showcasing the square-off between Mr. Roper versus Mr. Furley. This ad is a lot of fun. Great work! Check this out on KCU Plus!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:20AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/all-state-marshmallow-treat

Back with a new commercial!

One of the insurance companies that has produced so many commercials throughout the years. However, less is more and we're sure you recall this All State commercial when it was straight to the point and simple. Let us know what you think when you recall this classic commercial from 2003! Enjoy!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:14PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/1-800-call-att-carrot-top

New commercial!

Featuring comedian Carrot Top, this western-themed commercial advertises making collect calls with AT&T. We've advanced so much with phones, technologically speaking, that we forgot we had to make collect calls. Ah, the good ol' days. Anyway, enjoy this classic commercial!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:02AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/the-making-of-luxor

New VHS review! Whew, this one packed a wallop but it's also a special one.

You're looking at a VHS tape that still has found no release on any modern-day format like Blu-ray. Nevertheless, this ought to appeal to both VHS collectors and fans of casinos, casino history and/or even residents of Las Vegas. It's possible you or someone you know has visited, this is The Making of Luxor! We even uploaded the full documentary of the film on our sub-domain KCU + Plus! It's all here on the Network!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:28AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/wrigleys-extra-angry-gumball-2003

New commercial!

We're not sure why gumballs have been angry lately, or least back in 2003. Are they planning a protest/strike or something? Well, they have every right to do so and Wrigley's showcases why. I think this TV commercial explains itself since it has a sing-a-long. Enjoy this fifteen-second ad!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:47PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/commercialvision/v8-lemon-twist-convenient-store-2003

Another new section on KCU + Plus: CommercialVision!

We opened a new section dedicated to all TV commercials, and we started off with V8's commercial aired back in 2003. The scene takes place at a convenient store and very much explains itself all throughout. Nevertheless, this is early 2000s at its finest; They don't make them like this anymore. Anyway, more TV ads will be uploaded so thank you for sticking around! Enjoy this thirty-second ad!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:36AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/archives/vhs-drive-thru/sears-protective-shutters-presents-shutters-in-motion-1991

New section on KCU + Plus: VHS Drive-Thru!

To accompany our VHS review, we have uploaded the entire VHS video from the rare promo tape: Sears Protective Shutters! Ah yes, brings back memories when we'd receive VHS tapes in the mail and we had to watch it for exclusive discounts and more. Good times!

Enjoy and more VHS uploads will be coming, for sure! Thank you to everyone's patience!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 02 Sep 2023 01:26AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/sears-protective-shutters-presents-shutters-in-motion

New VHS review! Here's another commercial, promotional tape that we're betting that Sears themselves have forgotten they released. This is a promo tape for their "new" item, Shutters in Motion!

Simply put, it's a tape about remote-controlled shutters for your windows. Doesn't sound too innovative by today's standards but it seemed to be a new thing back then. Check out the screenshots from the videotape itself on our review as well! Take a gander and thank you!


The video accompanying our review is being worked on as you're reading this. Another feed post will follow soon thereafter and will be reported both here and our KCU Plus RSS feed. Thank you to everyone's patience!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:50AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/populism-a-very-short-introduction-cas-mudde-cristobal-rovira-kaltwasser

New book review! Given all that's been going on in the world of American politics, perhaps it's time many people familiarize themselves with the subject of Populism. What is it and what it's all about? Authors Mudde and Kaltwasser are here to provide with this very short introductory book!

Regardless of what you think about the topic and its integration in society, this book packs a lot of information, including the workings of it internationally. Check out our review of this book!


We're also updating the Fan Rating feature on our website, going back to the "old school" five-star ratings. More to come as we're currently working on it! Thank you to everyone's on-going support! We had to take a three-week break in the meantime.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:47PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/sauce-reviews/thai-authentic-sriracha-chili-sauce

New sauce review! It's been a long while since we've talked about anything food-related, so how about an introductory sauce that's friendly for everyone, including those who can't handle the heat? This brand shouldn't intimidate you, as it is THAI Authentic Sriracha Chili Sauce!

Enjoy the fun this summer and get as much of these as you can. This winter season will be one to forget. Nevertheless, stock up on these and its gentle flavor should welcome those who has been intimidated by anything spicy the whole time. Check this out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:18AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/talk-music-talk/kainbeats-a-chill-artist-with-chill-beats

Our world today, including platforms like social media, continue to bring us down. It's time to chill out, so how about some music--music from an artist who actually specializes in laid back tunes? That's where this artist, Kainbeats, can fill the void!

An artist founded through the popular app Shazam during a Zoom call, Kainbeats may be the best undiscovered talent our world will soon find. His tunes may just ease off the chaos we all deal on a daily basis, and while therapy can help, his music may give us the sense of calm we've been seeking the whole time. Heck, even if you're a live streamer wanting some music for your streams, his tracks may just be what you're looking for!

Whether it's for streaming or needing something while meditating, studying, or sleeping, you will not be dissappointed by the tunes from Kainbeats. Even my family is a huge fan!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:48PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/the-seeds-of-books-eleventh-year-anniversary

The Seeds of Books is the reason this website is where it is today. The thought of reviewing items, books in this case, was a novel idea and something very few pursued at the time. Very slowly, it expanded, and here we are.

Funny how much time has flown but a lot has changed since then. Despite all the ups and downs, this very section has held its own. Here's to The Seeds of Books!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/meat-matters

Why yes, we've posted something new in the middle of the week. This time it's a new meme trolling protestors, especially back during the 2022 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest.
We hate how bad apples ruin everything for everyone. What better way than to shame and troll them and their hypocritical causes? That's the only way, and we did that very favor to all our readers, fans, fans of Major League Eating, and Joey Chestnut himself. We hope it spreads so people know. Enjoy, everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 11 Jul 2023 11:56PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/bananas-in-pajamas-rain-rain-go-away-margo-lundell

New book review! Let's start the month of July with a kids book based off of a popular series back in the nineties. Something my sister and grew up watching during pre-school, this is Bananas in Pajamas: Rain Rain, Go Away by Margo Lundell! This simple book has a meesage that We're sure adults should be able to consider, given the state of things today.


UPDATE:
We're using this review page to test out our new rating system for you, the fans: We're looking to go back to the old-fashioned Five-Star rating! This rating is exclusively hosted by us, locally, and ought to load much faster. If all goes well, we'll officially replace our Nero rating, the thumbs up-thumbs down style, to this star rating of ours. We hope you'll like it! Check ti out on this book review page to see it in action!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 01 Jul 2023 01:01PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-food-shortage

Not sure why people have to wait for news media to warn them about it, but this chilly summer comes with a price tag that many of us won't be able to pay: food shortage.
Now, yes, the economy as of now is awful, but after all that's happened in 2020, this may just be another "one of their plans" so to speak. We can blame it on the weather, sure, but this year's Winter season will be so cold that food production will be at an all-time low. Slow food production means not enough items being stocked on the shelves. No food on the shelves means no food to purchase or consume. We can't live without food, can we?

I chime in on the food waste "practices" these restaurants seem to implement (as someone who used to work in kitchens). I also talk about possible measures in place, if laws were to be signed in and what this may mean for food workers.

Check out our blog post with my take on this matter. Be on the safe side and stock up on food before this Fall and Winter season! Trust us, you wouldn't want to be in the middle of the madness.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:16PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/books-reviews/the-smart-money-a-memoir-michael-konik

New book review! Since sports betting will soon become the norm, how about a book from an author who tells all? Author Michael Konik did just that featured in this book of his, originally released back in 2006. After all these years, it still holds up, and while he has ventured into a "side hustle" that nearly got him caught red-handed, it's a thrill of a book that ought to get its own documentary film or series. It's that good, and his choice of words is impeccable, if I lay so myself.

I've said enough: Check this book out and see what the underground world of sports betting is like!



(I'll make time to post the reason for the delayed posts and lack of updates. This time it isn't because of health. Nevertheless, thank you for sticking around!)]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:51PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/cooking-channel-emerils-florida-2015

Yes, we're still here. Lots to talk about but first and foremost, this is Emeril's Florida!

We believe this is Emeril's attempt at a field piece--traveling and exploring various eateries in the state of Florida. Simple format, and perfect for all Emeril fans!

Enjoy this treat!


What took so long? I've got a lot but will update when I can. Lots on our plate.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 19 May 2023 11:11PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/simply-delicioso-2007

Happy Earth Day! New video! Food Network's attempt at bringing some latin flare into homecook's kitchen. Hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann, described as the latina version of Rachael Ray, this is Simply Delicioso! This episode was aired and recorded on July 14, 2007.

We know Pati Jinich is holding ground for latin cooking, but would Ingrid Hoffmann fly with colors by today's standards? Would you tune in if it were re-produced again?

Enjoy this rare and short-lived series!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:48PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/how-to-boil-water-2007

New video! Back with another rare Food Network that seldom gets talked about nowadays. We're not even sure if Food Network will ever continue this series but here it is: How To Boil Water starring Tyler Florence and Jack Hourigan!

Originally launched in 1993 featuring Emeril Lagasse, this series was very much on and off throughout the years. This most recent one was aired in 2007, and hasn't continued since. For that, we decided to share our personal recording of it. So enjoy!

UPDATE: Links to the previous "Found and Revisited" posts here via RSS have been fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:03PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/computer-accessories/utech-smart-4-in-1-multi-function-usb-c-hub-ucn3303-1

New Electronics review! They're back and sent in another product for us to look at: a 4-in-1 Multi-Function USB-C USB Hub by UtechSmart!

What more can we say? It's one of the most humble, yet top-selling, company brand that's slowly outshining the competition, and it's only a matter of time. This hub is perfect for those on a budget and/or those with a more minimal workspace. Either way, it's perfect for home, school and/or office.

Check out our review!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 07 Apr 2023 03:50PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/emeril-live-emerils-1500th-show-celebration-2005

New video! Time to kick it up a notch with the main man, Emeril Lagasse himself, with this celebratory milestone episode of Emeril Live: Emeril's 1500th Show Celebration!

This was the first cooking series we've ever watched when quietly introduced to Food Network, and thus recording this special episode couldn't have been a great time. Very much everyone on the studio were all smiles, TV personalities made appearances congratulating Emeril, and the recipes done on the show are still prevalent to this day. Even one of the executives of Food Network is seen in the audience to watch the event unfold. All in this full episode we have kindly shared, digitized and upscaled to 720p60, we hope you enjoy this rare treat!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:33PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/food-network-challenge-spam-cook-off-spamarama

New video! Digital preservation has been the utmost importance to us, and this rare broadcast on Food Network is no exception.

Having published an article about it back in 2018, we're hoping the beautiful city of Austin, Texas makes a comeback with this annual event. From the Food Network Challenge series, this is Spam Cook-Off hosted by Spamarama! Now that everyone wants to go on a vacation and be under the sun again, we feel it's best to see this event continue where it left off.

More to come this week!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:49PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/archives/found-and-revisited/food-network-all-star-thanksgiving-special-2004

New video with a new section! Yeah, our media-streaming website hasn't been updated since March 2022 so pardon our dust. At least, it's back!

Requested by a fan, we've opened a section dedicated to all defunct and cancelled TV shows on KCU + Plus. To start things off, we're sure you remember the names Emeril Lagasse, Rachel Ray and perhaps Giada De Laurentiis, do you? Those amazing chefs, along with four others, pitched in to create their best Thanksgiving dishes for the holidays. Originally aired in 2004, we recorded our copy in 2006. Here it is in its entirety: This is Food Network All-Star Thanksgiving Special! We went as far as to professionally upscale the video to 720p60 HD. We hope you enjoy!

Our noodle is active; Along with tidying and cleaning up the dust on our streaming website, look forward to more rare goodies that we've recorded in the past--shows that are no longer on the air nor have they been seen ever again (for the most part, thanks to YouTube). Stay tuned because these will all be exclusive to KCU + Plus!

We hope everyone is having a great weekend! Yeah, we're also looking forward to warmer weather...]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 18 Feb 2023 11:43PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/computer-accessories/utech-smart-6-in-1-usb-c-hub-ucn3273

New computer accessories review! This one is so good we've provided a promo code for purchase!

This may just be the ONLY item your laptop needs without resorting to other cheap brands that'll crap out in a few months. The quality is sleek and the ports are solid, proving great results as we've provided some images for proof. This isn't "just" another product, this is a 6-in-1 USB-C hub by UtechSmart! Check out our review!

HUGE thank you to UtechSmart for sending this item for us to review!

Use the promo code EX3ZED4F when you order! Click here to apply the coupon code at checkout!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/blu-ray-reviews/playstation-3-play-b3yond

New Blu-ray review! Our last Blu-ray review was back in mid-2018, so it's time we check one out. How about a trip down memory lane with Sony's PS3?

"They don't make them like they used to," as the saying goes. Same could be said about the features and trailers of this Blu-ray. Yeah, this wasn't for resale but it deserves a re-visit. Simple editing, and times when trailers weren't so heavily dependent on computerized graphics makes the content featured here really stick. If you're the nostalgic type, this will make your heart happy. With over thirty (30) video game trailers and fifteen (15) movie trailers, this is not only action-packed but there's a LOT to recall and see on this Blu-ray. We're sure some of these trailers were never uploaded nor seen again, so if you're an archivist or a collector, this is something you ought to check out. Nevertheless, check out our review of this awesome Blu-ray!

Wait a minute, new review on a Tuesday?

Yes, because there's been a huge backlog of items to go over and work on. This will possibly be one of the busiest weeks we'll be having, heading into the new month of February. Plus, in addition to an online store, we're working on a fresh new section of our website, PLUS reviving another. There's a lot going on, but all thanks to electrolytes and multivitamins, looks like we're back on track again (hoping for warmer weather, let alone a residential relocation). BIG thank you to each and every one of you and your patience! I have endless thanks to all of you, and I mean it. I appreciate the emails, the comments and the requests, and those who've sent the like will be responded to and answered in a timely manner. Once again, thank you!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:55PM PST https://kcuniversal.net
Since being built back in 2017-2018, our website has always entertained the idea of opening our own store. Selling what? Very much similar to everything you see and have read on our website, from DVDs to books. Some items have never been discussed nor reviewed on our website so there are and will be items that are exclusive to our future online store. Almost five years later, it has remained dormant due to focus on other things. And now, we plan to revive it again. It's an entire project in it of itself, but we will give it a shot and see what happens.

Something to look forward to! We're very excited for this, and hope you are too! Thanks for sticking around as always!

...where have I been?

After a massive schedule at work, my back has been in extreme pain, along with other health issues--digestive, if you're wondering. Recovering at a very slow pace, reviews and new posts will continue. Due to the cold weather, we've been jumping back into video gaming again (to go along with VHS as well). We hope you'll stick around for this!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:43PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/share-the-secret-the-endless-vacation-with-cliff-robertson

New VHS review! If you're planning your summer vacation early, you'll want to tune in to this.

This rare VHS tape promotes a neat little spot just south from Florida. It's St. Maartin! Influences from both French and Dutch cultures, this underrated spot will make you wish you discovered this island sooner. Hey, might as well check out and plan before the entire world stops by! No but seriously, it's a very beautiful spot to hang around and perhaps even retire. (Because of how scare this VHS is, we've been kind enough to provide the video of the tape itself on the review page.)

Last time we reviewed a VHS was back in July 2018, so it has been a very long time. Other than that, check this out!

Does a vacation in an island sound good, especially a place that rivals the Philippines and Hawaii? Check out our review and watch the promo video! Thanks again for sticking around, and a happy 2023 to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:27PM PST https://kcuniversal.net
What's going on? Our regular job has been incredibly demanding; That's every much the reason. It's also been taxing on our energy to work on new stuff.

Okay...anything new? As a matter of fact, yes.

We've now been focused on digital archiving, namely of our VHS collection. We've developed a little workflow and back-up solution for VHS tapes, thus having us explore through our very own collection. Because of that, we're ion the mood in sharing and reviewing VHS titles so look for that in the future. We've got one all set, just needing to be proofread and edited before posting.

Sure, updates have been sparse, but once again, having to work and maintain a regular job has been taking up all our time. That doesn't mean we've neglected our plans and new postings on this website. Since we're heavily dedicated to digital archiving, new reviews of VHS will be coming soon. We can't guarantee when, because, again, we're maintaining a real-life job at the moment, but it is on the forefront. Oh, and to our fellow bookworms, we've also got some new book reviews coming up as well.

We'd like to hear from you, our fans! Contact us as we'd like to know more about what you like about our website and what you'd like to see more of!

Other than that, more goodies are coming. We ask that you be patient for the time being. (Because 'quiet quitting' has been a real thing, jobs are not only wanting workers, but hours have been increasingly demanding which uses up a lot of our physical and mental energy. We're going at our own pace without having to stress or lay pressure amongst ourselves to get everything done in a small amount of time.) Nevertheless, thank you for everyone's patience! We hope you have/had an awesome holiday season!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 25 Dec 2022 08:25PM PST https://sports.kcuniversal.net/defunct-sports-shows/nhl-live-12-11-2018

New archived video! Liam McHugh is laughing thinking that he's having a grand time at TNT.

What looked to be another humble series was shut down due to the NBC Sports Network's losses during the pandemic. Still, it's fun to look back and remember the good times. We personally enjoyed the network a lot, from its hockey coverage to poker nights.

What do you think? Should NBC give the sports network another shot? Or they better off on their streaming service Peacock? Let's talk!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:48PM PST https://sports.kcuniversal.net/defunct-sports-shows/fox-sports-live-1-13-2014

(REPOSTED DUE TO CODE ERROR.)

New archive video! Many sports fans forgot about this: FOX Sports produced their own series challenging ESPN's own SportsCenter. This is titled FOX Sports Live!

Not a bad series, or at least we think so. However, we wonder what you folks feel about this show. Should FOX Sports revive this show, or are we past the prime where even SportsCenter is wearing out on us? Still, it was cool that FOX Sports tried, despite the decline in ratings. It looked neat, despite the on-screen graphics taking up so much space. Check it out and see what you think!

Happy December to all our fans and readers!

For those who missed last week's update, our real-life jobs are taking up a lot of our time. However, no matter what, we're still squeezing in time to post new updates and articles! We're also been in the mood for sports, so that explains the recent updates.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:24PM PST https://sports.kcuniversal.net/defunct-sports-shows/fox-sports-fantasy-football-hour-11-18-2018
KCU Sports Network is back and with a new post! This is the first posting of a full episode in its entirety!

Soon to be published soon, mark this as the very first posting of a full episode presenting a now-canceled sports show, titled Fantasy Football Hour. This was originally aired on FOX Sports.

Why so? Many sports shows come and go, while some struggle to garner an audience. However, when the opportunity arises, we try to record it. Is it our jopb? Are we getting paid for it? Not at all. We do it for our own personal viewership and enjoyment, and decided to share it to the world. We're hoping this will be the start of a "revolution," so to speak: Preserving sports media in every form, given how disposable sports, including entertainment in general, have become. We'll publish an article talking about our stance/treatise about it.

For now, enjoy the re-launch of our sports sub-domain and the episode! We hope every one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!


What took us so long? We worked tirelessly on cleaning and tidying up KCU Sports Network, given the decision we've made to re-launch it. Also, we have a regular "nine to five" job outside of this website and that's taken up our time as well. However, updates will continue as usual. We thank you always for sticking around! Lots of goodies to post and get through, but again, slowdowns have happened given that we have a job. We appreciate the patience!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:17PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/casino-talk/fifth-set-of-casino-fights

New article! Thank goodness we have police officers to keep us safe from all this...crap.

In this fifth set of casino fights, we also included fights from 2021, which we weren't able to report and list. While the list looks longer than usual, we noticed that this year, we saw a decline in casino fights. Whether becaseu it was our articles reporting about it or the awareness raised. Either way, we're glad something is being done as these suspects who are likely at large can get apprehended.

Some news outlets report them but not all of them. That's where we come in. Some altercations don't need a news report but sometimes just a punishment the public doesn't need to know about...or do they? Either way, we're thankful that the criminals can all get punished as usual, while all of us who have nothing to do with the drama can enjoy and live Life the way it should be lived.

Shoutout to all police officers and authorities who work tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods and cities safe from all this meaningless violence. We even mentioned about the possibility of a social credit system because of these wrong-doers being a threat to society, but it's only a suggestion. Anyway, check out this year's and last year's batch of casino fight videos. Don't be surprised if any of these videos get taken down by YouTube so watch them while you can!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:32PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/happy-over-old-tech

New meme! This ought to relate to those who enjoy shopping for old technology.

Seriously, ever wondered why you're still being tracked even if you turn off your cell phone? Nowadays, the new phones don't allow users to remove the battery. Worse, tracking gets subtly enabled wherever you go, whatever you browse and whatever apps you use. Too much going on, isn't it?

Never thought this would be said but, we're happy to be at that age—the age where we now understand why game show contestants in the seventies and eighties got excited over a dishwasher and an oven. Well, for us, it'd be stuff like these: a VCR.

Hard to live Life in private nowadays, but you can take solace in that you can enjoy your leisure activities without someone looking over you as a statistic/number. That ought to give you a peace of mind, wouldn't it?

Check out our meme!

Speaking of old tech like VCRs, I wonder if electronics companies will be able to make a consumer-level HD-VCR. The demand is growing for physical media anyway, so why not?]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:53AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/
Due to personal matters not related to health nor any tech issue, we've decided to hold off on our weekly new post for this week. Nothing serious nor anything worth mentioning, let alone a delay or imcompleted post. We will continue again next week!

Good news for those who are sports fans: It seems like there is a particular interest in our sports posts so our section SPORTSSOTROS has been re-opened! Reason for this re-opening was in our attempt to create a full, dedicated sub-domain related to all things sports but due to low viewership, it was taken down. Now, SPORTSSOTROS is back as a section under SHOWSOTROS2 instead of its own sub-domain. Any posts and reviews posted on our KCU Sports Network will be transferred here. We will also open a brand new topic on the Sports section which deserves more discussions, so look forward to that as well!

I hope your fantasy team(s), your sports bets and/or your predictions are going well!

Anyway, we will see you all back next week!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:39PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/computer-accessories/sabrent-usb-to-ps2-converter-sbt-cps2

New electronics review! We're certain cables like these will begin to pick up.

We've always classified ourselves as "old school." This includes enjoying and using older computer systems and peripherals. Because today's computers don't have a PS/2 connection, and given that we're also terrible when it comes to modifying electronics, cables like these come in handy. Plus, it works out of the box--plug and play! Check out our review of Sabrent's USB to PS/2 converter cable!

Whether items like these interest you or not, we're sure that because these things exist, you'll want to dig up your old keyboards and/or computer mice, or perhaps shop for them, and use them in today's modern operating systems! The best about doing that is old keyboards and mice are relatively cheap, much like VHS tapes, DVDs and CRT televisions. And how can you not love those too?]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/media-corner/looking-back-at-youtube-live-2008

New article! Google and YouTube don't ever want to talk about this event again, you know what that means? It's time to talk about it: YouTube Live 2008!

Not sure where you were in 2008, but this event was something to behold as many fans and visitors of the website couldn't wait to check this out. Granted, it was a multimedia of segments, mostly music, along with some spiel and activism alongside. Along with that, many of us who discovered YouTube back in 2005-2006 knew of these early YouTubers and making the platform what it is today. Sure, it wasn't the best live event YouTube has ever hosted but it deserves to be preserved given the fact that this marks as a place in history when the video-sharing website saw itself grow and succeed, thanks to its userbase. Anyway, thanks to a third-party who recorded and uploaded the entire broadcast, the best we can do is talk about it and everything that made YouTube one of the most visited website in the world.

We took a brief plunge into the appearances of certain folks and our full experience and talk in relation to the platform. Even though we became big fans of YouTube, things are changing for the platform making a lot of its loyal users unhappy. Nevertheless, this was an event worth looking back, if you joined YouTube around 2009 to the present, and seeing who graced the platform back then. I'm sure you'll recall some of them, while many of whom have moved on to bigger, better things in their careers/lives. Also includes the full broadcast of the video!

Check it out and see what you think! Makes us wonder if YouTube will ever do something like this, but now that they're more corporate, it should be a much more improved broadcast and experience, right?]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 08 Oct 2022 03:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/talking-food-talk/food-going-digital

New article in a new section on the Food & Spice department! We brought up a somewhat controversial topic in the world of food: Digital food. Huh?

Thanks to a dream I had back in 2017 and a "lickable" TV marketed in Japan, we launched this idea of consuming food...digitally, or more like neurologically. How and why would we even talk about this? Exactly, because if this idea hasn't come into fruition yet, it just might. Than again, if you're a regular visitor of our website, you already know that ideas we share on our website have been quietly been stolen without crediting us. We're aware, and we smile over it without taking legal action. Anyway, this may be the straw that will break the camel's back so to speak because if this idea comes true, whoa man.

In all seriousness, what would a world be like consuming food digitally? Will it help eliminate world hunger and global famine? Why will this work? Or perhaps, why is this such a bad idea? We haven't seen anyone talk about this so we the rare one to do it. This must mean that if food were to go and be consumed digitally, then that would mean no more cooking shows, no more cooking competitions, food vlogs, "mukbang" videos and so on.

We'd like to see people chime in and think about the idea of it. Check out our article talking as best as we can about it, the business and economic outlook of such possibility and what good or bad health benefits this might bring. I know you don't want to eat 3D-printed food nor would you want to eat insects and bugs, so...would digital food help with the shortage, world hunger and hyperinflation? I can't be the only one doing all the thinking, come on down and let's talk!

[UPDATED on October 02, 2022 at 09:12PM PST. Edited for grammar and misspellings.]]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:09AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/office-supplies/pens-and-pencils/momentum-brands-cactus-pens

New pen review on our new section dedicated to reviewing office supplies!

Okay so we're a day late from our scheduled posting, why is that? Let's just say everything didn't fall into place as we hoped in launching our new section, focused on reviewing and checking out office supplies. We decided to do so because we're slowly moving away from electronics, especially those that require wireless communication. Given our stance on prioritizing health, especially mental health, we've taken the liberty to eliminate almost all our wireless electronics and peripherals. No, we're not kidding, but we will discuss this on a deeper matter all together in its own blog post. All in all, we're moving backwards in time, along with harnessing our love for physical media.

Just for that, we've officially launched our first review under the Office Supplies category, in hopes that people will be happy and enthusiastic about having office supplies again. We're also sure that these fun pens will not track you nor emit any kind of harmful radiation that may affect you in the long run. Check out these pens from Momentum Brands!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:11PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/computer-accessories/bastron-b10-touch-keyboard

New keyboard review, and it's our first one!

Whether you like it or not, we'll be seeing more of these kinds of keyboards in the future. It's definitely not for everyone, so maybe you can make your own judgement from here. This week's review, we look at the Bastron B10 touch keyboard! Comes in two colors: Black and Purple Gradient.

Would you be comfortable typing in a keyboard like this? Check out our review and see what you think!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:19PM PST https://kcuniversal.net
We have taken a two-week break for a few reasons:

1.) We've been working out a schedule in trying to get out updates, new posts/reviews and how often. As experimented for about three weeks, we felt that shelling out three new posts a week was too cumbersome (remember, as of now, there's only one person working the entire website). We're looking to post once a week.

2.) The hot weather isn't helping out. I can only sit still for so long and given that the heat makes me light-headed feels discomforting, after all the stuff I've gone through. While I'm steadily getting back on my feet, it's easy-does-it for now. (Thankfully, here in California, it will begin to start cooling down but not until later this month.)

3.) Due to the hot weather, a new book currently being read for review has paused for the time being. This, along with another review, has also been placed on hold. When the weather starts to cool down, these reviews will go up immediately.

We don't use these reasons as excuses but often times, things come up. Also, after a rigorous amount of typing, a two-week break makes sense to avoid any risk of carpal tunnel. Nevertheless, we're working out a system where we can post on a weekly basis. We've got a lot to share and talk about and we're very excited!

Thanks for sticking around! More to come!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:47PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/game-boy-world-1989-xl-edition-jeremy-parish

New book review! In collaboration with the VIDEOGAMESOTROS department, you're looking at our first video game-related book that praises Nintendo's Game Boy every which way, from its history to talking about a sample of its game library. This is the perfect volume to purchase for fans who are interest in learning video game history. Trust us that there's A LOT to learn about, but this simple book is gentle enough for anyone to pick up. Written by author and Youtuber Jeremy Parish, we present you Game Boy World 1989 XL Edition!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:46PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/lillian-toos-little-book-of-feng-shui

New book review! This little book packs a wallop, and will increase happiness in your life and make you be lucky in love. Sounds too good to be true, but because we practice tje rituals ourselves, it has definitely worked for us. As long as you're patient, you will acquire true happiness in your life. Trust us.

Check our book review of Lillian Too's Little Book of Feng Shui!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:51PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/garfields-guide-to-lasagna-cooking-natures-perfect-food-rebecca-e-hirsch

New book review!

A fun, simple cookbook made for kids that's easy to follow and has the world's laziest cat as the guide. Easy to read for both foodies, kids, adults and Garfield fans alike: This is "Garfield's Guide to Lasagna: Cooking Nature's Perfect Food" by Rebecca E. Hirsch!

Someone ought to make the Chocolate Lasagna recipe. Ever tried one?]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:55PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/videomaking/talking-about-video/long-live-dv-tapes

New Talking About Video article!

That's right: We just talked about a video format that deserves to live on...forever. With this rebellious pursuance in wanting to shoot in standard definition and HDV, we feel it's appropriate to praise the format we've all grew up recording on: [Mini] DV tapes!

While this article may be linked and mocked at by moderators of online forums specializing in talking about camera gear, it only secures our critiques in response to such shameful gestures. No, really, you'd have to wonder if you're getting any sort of monetary return shooting a lousy video blog in 8K. Come on, be real, people.

May cameras like the Sony Z7u or even the Panasonic DVX100 shine light in this modern day again. Check out our article on this matter!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/introduction-to-mathematical-philosophy-bertrand-russell

New book review! This our first review from the man himself, Bertrand Russell, who provides a gentle introductory text to a subject that gets more and more complex as you dive deeper. Perfect for those extending their knowledge and for those who are inspired by the likes of math and philosophy. This is "Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy!"]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:22PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/the-rise-of-dumbphones

Another new blog post! On Desk Stem, we talk about the rise of "dumbphones," also known as a Feature Phone. Seems like we're going backwards, isn't it? Not a bad thing, perhaps it's something more to it than nostalgia. Our take is enough to branch out to other avenues of discussion. Other than that, we have no problem going back to a dumbphone, or a landline phone, if it means having private conversations with loved ones.

How ever you feel about this trend coming back, check out what we think about the rise of dumbphones!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-my-health-scare

This new blog post on Food for the Saints is a full explanation on what happened to me and everything that went on. This includes my pathway to recovery. Let me tell you all this: Don't make the same mistake as I did.

I feel that both mental health should be prioritized and health organizations re-evaluate the safety of distilled water consumption. Lots to take in, so check it out the blog post and see what you think.

As always, thank you to everyone for sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/collins-dictionary-of-mathematics-by-ephraim-j-borowski-jonathan-m-borwein
Happy August! Whew, that was a wild ride. Will publish an article talking about it.

In the meantime, we reviewed a book we purchased way back in 2009 the moment our interest in Mathematics began to blossom. That's right: It's a dictionary of mathematics. Didn't think such a thing existed? This is your chance to check this out published by Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins. Excellent work!

Health update: I'm fully recovered! As mentioned earlier, I will write and publish a piece talking about what I went through and what the culprit of my ailment was. I swear I will make this plea to ensure nobody makes the same mistake as I did. For starters, it was a diet issue, nothing related to the sicknesses going on in the outside world. Other than that, a BIG thank you to all who stuck around and visited our website! You're supporting me and the website just by checking us out. Being fully recovered and setting up a fresh new computer, I'm ready to go and jump back into work. Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:25PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/major-network-changes-coming-soon
If you were here back in 2019, we attempted to switch over to a computer science and math-based website but went back due to negative reactions. Now, thinking that it's the best and big thing, we plan to integrate a full sub-domain fully focused on Math and everything it covers from Business Math to Astrophysics. While the website will remain the same, some sections will be closing by the end of this month and one by the end of this year.

What about videos? Production of videos are getting more and more slim, as our entertaining side is becoming rapidly stale. While KCU + Plus will remain, for now, we will not be producing new vieos any time soon. However, jumping back to podcasting is in talks from video gaming to general audio blogging. While my health is getting back to normal, more updates on this to come. For now, some house cleaning has to be done.

Thank you to all for sticking around and being patient with me. It's been crazy but I'm hanging in there.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:03PM PST https://kcuniversal.net
We've been heavily focused on books, so look for new book reviews to come up soon. Also, we'll be reviewing some VHS tapes as well since we've been sorting out our modest collection of the popular home video format.

What about me? I'm slowly recovering. Anxiety is no joke but I'm taking it one step at a time. I've also taking breaks from sitting because I sit down too much, which may mean getting a brand new computer chair to go with it. I've had this computer chair since, what, around 2016? Those were the days before KC Universal bought SHOWSOTROS Productions and the website layout was much different than today's. Funny how time flies...

Anyway, I'm still monitoring our website and all its activities. For those who sent emails and left comments, they will be approved (yes, we read all of them).

Have a safe week! Thank you for all our loyal readers and fans. Remember: You don't deserve to struggle.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:19PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/talk-music-talk/chiptunes-the-anxiety-reliever
We may not have a section for health and medicine, but we placed and published this article under a section that has helped ease off the mental and bodily pains: Chiptune music. This piece may have gone a little off-topic but it contains a semi-personal account of dealing with anxiety, thanks to dehydration. Also includes links to videos responsible for giving some uplifting during the times of struggle.

All that and more on this week's Talk Music Talk article!

Remember: You don't deserve to struggle.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:27PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/casino-talk/what-it-means-to-gamble-take-a-chance
So...what does it mean to gamble? We published a modest article taking a step back and realizing what it means to take risks. Believe it or not, it has a lot of ties to our everyday lives whether we realize it or not. Going for a drive, moving to a new location are examples of some risk-taking. Not all people take risk, but at what point do we need to?

All that and more on this week's new Casino Talk article!

Thank you so much to everyone for continually visiting our website! Your time spent here will never be taken for granted.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:20PM PST https://kcuniversal.net

Here we are! Boy, that was the roughest month of May we have underwent. With that behind us, we've got a new post!

This is a topic of discussion that'll definitely raise eyebrows: Not being a fan of movies. Believe it or not, there are online threads filled with people who bravely confess they're not huge fan of movies. Why is that, and why are we discussing it here? Because your favorite website founder is the same way, despite making this an opportunity to watch more movies and review them. Read about this simple discussion as to why movies aren't that appealing to us, good or bad, popular or underrated.

On a serious note, I can't thank you all enough for your patience and hanging around our website. No joke: The month of May was the toughest one for me, personally, to date. However, I'm slowly experiencing full recovery and can't wait to jump on in and get to work again! Honestly, I can't thank all of you for sticking around. Just your visitation and reading whatever interests you brings a smile to my face. Since April, things have spiraled down for me, but things are starting to look up again. Once again, I want to thank each and every one of you.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:01PM PST https://kcuniversal.net
Currently dealing with a mental health issue, which will be posted on the website some time soon (hopefully). It gets hard to cope when things get topsy turvy, yet for some reason, writing this makes me feel relaxed and good. Anyway, progress is being made to be fully recovered. I will fight the good fight.

Once again, thank you to everyone for hanging around and sticking around. It means a lot just visiting our website. Once again, another health issue has come up and I need to attend to it. Once I'm 100%, new posts and reviews will commence.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 24 May 2022 08:35PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/media-corner/the-case-with-physical-media

This article underwent A LOT of edits in order to properly convey our message and opinions! This is a big topic, especially during this digital and streaming age, where we cover and put in our take on physical media! We also discuss the dilemma of content ownership, which includes the owning of what we purchased to owning our own human bodies. There's a lot to be said but check it out!

Updates and new posts are slowly rolling through, but we're also in the middle of switching to another computer operating system. Lots of tidying and cleaning during this season!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 11 May 2022 03:27PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/video-gaming-reviews/hyperkin-retron-sq-hd-gaming-console

Back and back again! Here, we review a popular clone console that's focused on all things Game Boy games. Comes in a space-saving cube, this is the Retron Sq HD Gaming Console by Hyperkin!

We've also jumped back into the video gaming universe, so look for more video game-related posts. We have taken a HUGE break from video gaming since June 2020, due to all the uncertainty going on but now, here we are. Happy to be back again! Thank you all for sticking around and hanging around our website!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/collection-based-section-caballero-castle-to-open-soon

We're back! A great announcement in an upcoming launch of a new section featuring my own personal collection! At first, we were thinking along the lines of social media, but because we've garnered a modest audience here on our website, we felt this was the perfect space to do it! Heavily inspired by fellow YouTubers, who have been kind enough to show off their collections, we thought we'd jump the bandwagon and follow suit.

It will be under the Blogs section so keep an eye on it! Thank you to everyone for your endless support! Make this a treat for you! More to come as well! Happy Easter everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:17PM PST https://kcuniversal.net Black Cherry Juice. This wonderful, fresh drink was what helped me recover in a nick of time. Apparently, some folks have come across some similar sicknesses, so it seems like I'm not the only one. Nevertheless, pure, organic fruits and juices are your best bet to protecting against such things. We will never ever buy food from a gas station again, despite the fact that we purchased and ate some for the sake of reviewing it on FOODSOTROS.

We can't thank you enough for hanging around and checking out our website! We've got some more goodies to come so stay tuned! And another thank you to those who have subsrcribed to our official RSS feed!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:46PM PST https://kcuniversal.net NEVER ever eat food from ampm, which is likely the culprit of these ailments.

New posts are being worked on and will be coming. Please be patient. Thank you so much for checking us out, and hanging around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:01PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/video-game-talk-talk/shoutout-to-tasvideos-org

Here it is: A shoutout to another website that provides speedruns and all around video gaming entertainment for years. Could be the most important sources in making video gameplays watchable, before the industry took a huge jump. We have shouted out to TASVideos.org having been fans since 2007! Check it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/angry-ebay-seller-message

New original meme! This seller from the UK ought to receive an award for his three-worded angry message over a canceled transaction. Makes us wish there were more people like this! Embrace this seller's professionalism with today's new original meme at MEMESOTROS!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:52AM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/series/friday-night-video-gaming/adventures-of-spacecat

New video! This game features the programmer's very own family cat and is available on the iOS. Mixed with challenge and some humor, this is Adventures of SpaceCat! Check it out, and as always, thank you to everyone for watching and supporting us!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/casino-talk/five-nights-at-freddys-slot-machine-is-a-great-idea

New casino talk article! We talk about how the poular franchise Five Nights at Freddy's ought to be ported to slot machines and featured in casinos everywhere! We also discuss how this popular game will garner and attract many young patrons into casinos, encouraging them to partake in the funa nd thrill of casino gaming. Not bad, huh? Check it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 28 Feb 2022 01:00PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/series/friday-night-video-gaming/duper-bros-levels-1-6

New but DELAYED video! This was due to audio errors. Anyway, this episode showcases a platforming game that resembles a lot like the Mario series! Presenting a challenge in on its own, take a look at "Duper Bros." for the iOS! Thank you to Konstantinos Papadakis for making this game, and thank you for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:48PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/series/friday-night-video-gaming/hack-run-levels-01-09

New video! This Friday Night Video Gaming episode features a hacking-based game on the iOS! Who would've thought? Watch us put our *cool* hacking skills to the test, thanks to our self-taught programming from back in the day, and tackle this game! Thank you to i273 for making this game, and thank you for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:36PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/series/friday-night-video-gaming/gravity-bird-flappy-bird-clone

New video of Friday Night Video Gaming! We play a clone of the popular hit that swept through the mobile gaming community, that is Gravity Bird for the iOS! A great time to re-live a massive hit. Thank you for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:24PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/series/friday-night-video-gaming/royal-match-levels-16-29

New video of Friday Night Video Gaming! We continue playing Royal Match for the iOS! We're working our way through levels 16 to 29. Enjoy and thank you for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:37PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/lyrical-meanings/this-perfect-world-freedy-johnston

New lyrical meaning article! We haven't done one since 2018, so here's something that fans of alternative should appeal to. We interpret the lyrics and its overall meaning of the song "This Perfect World" by Freedy Johnston. Despite its slow tempo, and being used as a soundtrack of a popular comedy movie in the nineties, it speaks a lot about defeat, regret and mending one's pain. There's a lot to be said about this song, especially at a time like this.

Check it out and tell us what your interpretation of the song is!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:54PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/interviews/

Unintentionally neglected for some time, our Interviews section has been fully fixed and updated! Formerly labeled as SHOWSOTROS Interviews has now been re-labeled as KCUN Interviews.

We still have our very first interview with famous star of children's show Mother Goose Treasury Cheryl Rhoads! We're not sure when we will continue interviewing new and upcoming artists, but with the section back in working order, we're definitely searching and finding new talents dedicated to their crafts!

Anyway, we hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:39PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/series/friday-night-video-gaming/royal-match-levels-01-15-world-premiere

New video! It's the world premiere of Friday Night Video Gaming! We explore and feature the gameplay of Royal Match for the iOS--a casual, puzzle game fun for both kids and adults! We plow through levels 01 to 15. Watch and enjoy our world premiere episode!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:30PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-living-without-friends

New blog post! To start this year, we discuss what it's like to live without friends, what to expect, and why it happens. We also add advice to those living this kind of life, those approaching this kind of life and how to manage yourself from here on out. Lots to take in and learn, but it can be done! Check it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:12PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/video-blogs/caballero-vlogs/vlogging-about-vlogging

Your's truly has released a video blog for the first time in a very long time! This vlog talk about...vlogging in the least. Also includes a humble welcome to all new visitors, viewers and fans of the websuite, including this one. Enjoy and thank you all for watching!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:17PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/kentucky-fried-chicken-colonels-chocolate-chip-cookie

We hope everyone's 2022 is off to a good start! If not, hang in there! It's still early in the year!

Here's a little treat we reviewed that makes the perfect item to give to customers for being nice and patient, while the workers are completing your order. This is KFC Colonel's Chocolate Chip Cookie! After posting this review, we won't be surprised if KFC decides to venture into the cookie market and release their own brand of cookies. Mrs. Fields and Chips Ahoy!, look out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 08 Jan 2022 06:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/grand-opening-of-kcu-plus

Happy 2022 to everyone!

To report on the new video alert, a network news article dives in to the grand opening of our network's video-laden sub-domain--KCU + Plus! Check out more about the grand opening and the huge plans going forward in the new year!

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:55PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/talk-about-comics/all-about-garfield-comics#garfield01012022 kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:44PM PST https://plus.kcuniversal.net/kcun-classics/specials/tribute-to-hdv-tapes

Happy New Year, everyone!

New video alert! We haven't said that in a very long time. Anyway, to launch our new video-based platform, check out our short documentary paying a tribute to one of our personal favorite mediums we love to shoot video on: HDV Tapes! This video also includes sample footage both past and present! Check it out!

Be safe, everyone! Here's to start anew with 2022!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:01PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/
This is definitely a festive holiday season, and a personal favorite of ours. Whether it's the warmth from clothing, due to the winter season, or warmth from family and friends, it's a wonderful time to be together and celebrate such a joyous holiday. We couldn't have it any other way. We also hope you take the time to be thankful, despite all that's been going on, as feel thinkgs will only get better.

As for us, we're working (still!) on a big project that will blend well with this website of ours. It will fire things up in time for the new 2022 year. More updates to come!

We hope you got what you wanted this Christmas season! Stay optimistic! We will get through this and be happier than ever. For us, we are thankful for ALL of you, both fans and visitors of our website! Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and to all!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:59PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/poems/outside-by-kris-caballero


Back with a brand, new original poem! Last poem that was shared and posted was back in 2018. This new original poem does a little reflection since 2020, and because some doubts linger going forward, it's important to go outside and embrace Mother Nature. She doesn't hurt, is always beautiful and never discriminates. I believe that's what we need right now, hence the title of the poem. Enjoy this original piece!

Feedback welcome!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:38PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/updates-and-network-expansions


News report on the goings-on around the network related to updates. This also reports the big expansive moves being done on the network, bringing forth a big presentation and opportunity going into 2022!]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:58PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/


We have painstakingly cleaned up and installed a brand new, fresh comments system on every single page. Check it out! Give it a try if you like (Terms of Use and any disclaimer applies). A full news report will be released in response to the complete installation of a new comments system very soon. For now, the pages should load much faster and should be ready to go! While we were at it, we also fixed every active page, from misspellings to updating backend scripts, so the reviews and the articles should be where they were originally at prior to publication.

Anyhow, enjoy! Feedback welcome!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/ kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:06PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/ kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:36PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/videomaking/ kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:39PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/video-gaming-reviews/playstation-final-fantasy-vii
Happy December!

Our KCUN website will be undergoing small maintenance work: We are updating our Comments system. This ought to be good news for all our visitors and fans! Here's why:

This new comment system respects its privacy toward our users, fans and visitors. We've used the Disqus and Facebook comment system, as both have worked wonderfully for us since integrating a commenting section in September 2013. However, we'd like to push our privacy concerns much further, and due to issues surrounding the two brands mentioned previously, we have found a commenting system that rightfully respects fans' interaction with our website. As mentioned on our policies, any information shared with us remains private; NO EXCEPTIONS MADE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. None of that information has been, nor will be, shared with third-party companies and advertisers, so you can be sure you're talking and communicating directly with us without interference.

Nevertheless, this new comment system is much more lightweight and should load the pages much faster than before. Contact us if you have any questions or feedback! Thank you to everyone for checking out our website and sticking around!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:16PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/marthas-classic-thanksgiving-the-holiday-collection

Featuring the queen herself, this entire DVD can supplement your entire plans for Thanksgiving, both this week and the recurring holidays after! Besides all her legal troubles she underwent, Martha Stewart still knows how to get things done and in such a way that even someone with no experience can learn and grasp. Check out our very first look at a DVD reviewed in relation to Martha Stewart, this is "Martha's Classic Thanksgiving The Holiday Collection!" We guarantee you'll learn something from this DVD, from simple things like carving a turkey to creating crafts that are fun for the kids!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:49PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-peace-and-harmony

Looking back going into the 2020 year made us blog today. We feel that the two, peace and harmony, were the keys to a balanced life that will help keep our heads up. However, that didn't seem to be the case as all the unexpected happened and are still going on. We blog about what it means to harness and pay attention to peace and harmony, and why it's essential to keep us on our feet.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:50PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/the-ramen-girl

Originally slated for publication on May 23, 2020, this review underwent a rigorous amount of editing, proofreading and lots of DVD information needed to fill out the Profile Info. Nevertheless, it's finally here and finished! Produced by the beautiful actress herself, you're looking at a DVD review of a film that went straight to home video, marking it as an underrated piece of work. This is our special tribute to Brittany Murphy and to all those who've worked with her and her family and friends. Perfect for the upcoming, chilly weather, this is "The Ramen Girl!"

Warning: This movie will make you hungry!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:58PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/holiday-shopping-in-2021

You can't say never said so, given all that's happened and been going on ever since this year started.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/original-memes/oh-baby-yes

Hard to believe, this is our first meme since the re-design of our website took place! No explanation: We are huge fans indeed. 'Oh, baby, yes' we sure are.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 07 Nov 2021 01:23PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/videomaking/camera-reviews/aja-cion-4k-cinema-camera

Featuring our very first camera review! We take the time to discuss, review and fully appreciate the cinema camera that's been slandered and hated among filmmakers. Calling out their lack of experience and limited usage to backup their supposed "negative claims," we've grownt o fully appreciate the camera for all this is. We even went as far to plea to the company to get back into the cinema camera market; That's how much we love it. We're looking and talking about AJA's Cion 4K Cinema Camera released back in 2014! We hope our review garners more usages and more project produced with it!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/spice-seasoning-reviews/gemini-salt-and-pepper-grinder

It's about time salt and pepper got married. I mean, how many years has it been? Anyway, we ask such question featuring this amazing product from Gemini--a product from South Africa! The bright taste of the pepper compliments the salt, as we feel this should be a growing trend among spices. Check out our review of this spice grinder available at your local 99 cents store!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:21PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/talking-about-books/physical-versus-digital-books

We've published our very first Talking About Books article! Starting things off with an age-old debate going into the 21st century about the "sudden" formation and availability of digital content, and in this case, books. We've chimed in our takes about the pluses and minuses with both physical and digital books as best as we can, and while there's a lot that leads to other topics of debate, it's worth bringing up again. Not saying one is better than the other, as we read using both formats, but it's also important to note that such debate ought to bring up the fact that local libraries deserve to be saved too. Nevertheless, check out our articles and find out about our take on this debate!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:05PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/beverages/drink-reviews/me-and-my-rc-royal-crown-cola

You are looking at our first cola review! Out of sheer curiosity, and for the sake of quenching my thirst, we look at this humble brand of cola that's been around since its establishment in 1905. Being involved in the Cola Wara of the eighties, its taste is smooth and humble like the company itself. Take a drink today of RC, Royal Crown, Cola!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:54PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/cd-reviews/tears-for-fears-interview-disc

Welcome to our first CD review! We start off looking at a very rare CD featuring an exclusive Tears For Fears! Although not sold for resale, the interview features lead singer Roland Orzabal and his promotional message, talking everything about the release of the album "Elemental." Mind you, this CD, along with their album "Elemental," were released back in 1993. Even though it can pass off as a neat little podcast, you learn much more about Roland besides the album itself. No worries, given how rare this is, a third-party user uploaded the entire interview via YouTube. Read our review and listen in to the interview itself!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:28PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/memory-storage/lacie-porsche-design-mobile-drive-1-tb

You're looking at our very first review of an external hard drive! A brand trusted by professionals, and our network, we look at LaCie's Porsche Design external drive (1 TB)! From the slick design to its solid usage, this is one of the drives that will not disappoint. This mobile drive doesn't require external power, as you just plug and play! This happened to be our LaCie first drive purchased, and even to this day, it still holds its own very well! Check it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:55PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/cayleys-kitchen-beef-pasta

New food review! There's nothing inherently wrong with one-pot meals. I mean, it's easy to make! Check this one out from Cayley's Kitchen, packaged in a ramen noodle-like package. The fact that you can prepare one for lunch or at work makes this the perfect meal you can prepare in a jiffy! Of course, you'll need some ground beef, water, milk and a little bit of patience. The cost is only one dollar! Take one home, or fifty, and check out our take and review for this awesome meal that'll fill your stomach for the rest of the day!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/photo-galleries/

It took one year, yes, we admit it, but the Photo Galleries section is online, fully fixed and available for viewing! What took so long? The reason is the structure of presenting the photos in an easy manner that works best for both desktop and mobile viewers. We've even tried the fancy Javascript pop-ups and fade-outs but to no avail. After days of burnout, it was left alone for a very very long time. Now that the weather has gotten cooler, which is our preferred environment when working on our website, we've come full circle and is now working.

Another reason was the photos were painstakingly (literally) re-organized and re-edited to compensate for the new page layouts. This meant we had to dig through so many files and folders from various memory cards and hard drives to gather them all in one place for proper editing and adding the KCUniversal.net burn-in (previously used the SHOWSOTROS.com burn-in). In short, the Photo Galleries section marks as the only section, so far, to undergo a huge revamp completely from scratch since KC Universal Network became a conglomerate in November 2019. Other than that, having gone through the raw photos, the galleries feature previously ignored photos that were never posted before, thus increasing the number of photos available!

New photos haven't been available due to corporate work and an unusual amount of enforcements during the time of the pandemic. Are things back to normal or what?

Anyway, enjoy the fully working Photo Galleries! For those who have enjoyed this section since its birth in 2013, we humbly apologize. The galleries have been tested and viewed on both desktop and mobile devices. However, if possible, we suggest viewing the galleries on a device with a large screen, namely a laptop computer to a tablet.

Thank you to everyone's support and continued patience and visitation!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:40PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/the-social-network

Big thank you to those checking out our DVD review of "The Social Network" published back in April 10, 2018! The review page has been updated in a brief response to what's been going on. That leads us to ask the very question that closed our review: Have you kept/deleted your Facebook today?]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:05AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/bentons-creme-filled-wafer-rolls-salted-caramel

New food review! Here's to those who are huge fans of the Fall season, as this product's design fits perfectly for it. Better yet, it's not too sweet and is best for general snacking and/or as a simple gift for someone you care most. Snag yours at your local Aldi, check out our review of Benton's Creme Filled Wafer Rolls - salted caramel flavor! After you eat one, you'll want to have another!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:54PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/posts/rss-feeds-should-be-a-thing-again

As the saying goes, "sometimes in life, you go back to basics." Overtaken by social media, we wrote a blogpost as to why RSS feeds ought to make a big comeback. One word: Algorithms. It's tough getting your message(s) and/or content across when social medai companies have tightened softwares and information management into such way where the users may not reap all the content they've subscribed for. Given the huge rise in podcasting as well, we go over as to why RSS feeds make sense and why it deserves to be THE main standard when syndicating content, and make readily available, without loss of any posts for whatever reason. Let's mkae RSS the biggest thing again! And hey, since this post was shared on an RSS feed, thank you for subscribing!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:11PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/talk-about-comics/all-about-garfield-comics

Sometimes, work is too much to do, along with moving in general. No other cat glamourizes laziness more than Garfield! On this article, we talk abuot how we became fans of the orange feline, and his friends, along with our modest collection of everything Garfield. You may not hate Mondays, but after a while, you'll see why Garfield might have a point. Big thank you to Jim Davis, check out our fanaticism about all that there is about Garfield! Includes a shout-out to Kathy and Robert Kothe--the couple with the largest collection of Garfield!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 12 Sep 2021 03:15PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/deutsche-kuche-cheese-egg-spaetzle

I know, things are rough and nobody knows what to do anymore. Some mac and cheese should help--German style mac and cheese! Yes, we take a look at an instant meal that could be whipped up with hot, boiling water, similar to cup ramen noodles. Anyway, if this meal hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves, they will soon. Might as well jump on in before they raise the price! Check out our review of Deutsche Kuche's cheese egg spaetzle!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:12PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/media-corner/tribute-to-hello-paradise-hosted-by-joni-ravenna

Of course, we're still here! We decided to talk about a series, that used to air on public TV, that was known for covering all the fun places to go, visit and eat in Palm Springs, California! Hosted by Joni Ravenna, we pay a special tribute to the long-running magazine show "Hello Paradise!" This article includes a full sample episode of the show, uploaded by the production company themselves Raven Productions. Do you think this show deserves a second chance at being re-aired? Maybe a reboot? Check it out! And happy September to everyone!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:27PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/pets/talking-pet-talk/basset-hound-befriends-pot-belly-pig

PETSOTROS is officially open! Yeah, it's been a long while since the section was listed on the front page since December 2020. Anyway, we start off with a snippet from the show "Best Friends Furever by Kel Mitchell" shown on The CW, about an adorable friendship between a Basset Hound and a Pot-Belly Pig! No further explanation needed, as go ahead and check out the cuteness between these two!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:24PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/posts/on-relationship-bragging-per-social-media

New blog post since September 2020, and it talks about a topic we've bottled in ever since...until now. We question as to why people brag about their relationship, akin to why people file complaints about the noises in their neighborhoods. Includes real quotes from people who've posted the same statements on social media (yes, we've copied and pasted them). What do you think? Check out how we reason out this behavior on this week's blog post on Food for the Saints! Read all about it and tell us what you think!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:49PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/kcu-sports-website-in-the-works

Still here, despite being sluggish due to the extreme hot weather in southern California. However, talks having been going on and has been set: KCU Network is working on an expansion dedicated to sports! Despite all that's going on, there's a very good reason why, as you'll find out on this week's news article. Anyway, for all fellow sports fans, this is great news to look forward to! Find out more!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:22PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nba/the-nba-bubble-a-look-back

Feeling sports-y as usual, and we take the time to look back at the NBA season in the "bubble," located in Orlando, Florida. We provide a simple overview of the NBA season in the "bubble," what the environment was like and also why it may mark as a future setting for the NBA seasons upcoming. Note: We won't feel it may be coming anytime soon but we predict that it could happen again. Read all about it and check out this new article of ours! As always, thank you so much for your support and for reading!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:56PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nba/los-angeles-clippers-new-team-logo
Because of our critique with the Clippers being only a second round team, things have changed and for the better, thanks to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Check out what information we added and updated in case you haven't kept up with this year's NBA season! We'll say this: Great job, Clippers. We think you'll have a brighter future ahead.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/privacy-policy-terms-of-use
In the meantime, our Privacy Policy/Terms of Use page has been quietly updated. Some edits had to be done, as well as sharing our takes in complying with privacy laws and protecting our users' information when using our website. The page was originally composed in early 2020 during the remodeling of our website.

We hope everyone has having a great summer! Stay cool, protect your electricity and stock up on food!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:20PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/talkin-nba/a-look-at-the-nba-constitution

Back talking NBA again, and we decided to take a look at the NBA Constitution! Reading this has brought up several moments that fans and the NBA witnessed and the handling of the situation. While this is the October 2018 edition, we're sure more rules were in the place due to the pandemic outbreak in 2020. We're certain that reading this will spring up issues past and present again, and make you recall how the NBA took care of the issue. This article includes a personally-recorded edition of "SportsCenter" reporting the breaking news by Adam Silver in the banning of former team owner Donald Sterling. Check it out!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:23PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/casino-talk/the-pluses-and-minuses-of-online-casino-gaming

Back with a new article under Casino Talk via Casino Gaming--GAMINGSOTROS! We weigh in on our takes about online casino gaming, despite talks of its rise and development. Since we all know how the 2020 year turned out to be, various firms and groups have led some executives to push on and invest in casino gaming online. While its convenience is something to look forward to, here at GAMINGSOTROS we jotted down our ideas and suggestions as to what to expect and forego, despite the ups and downs and the risks that go along with it. It's quite a beefy topic of discussion, but check out our takes on it!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:06PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/math/math-talk/thirteen-fun-math-games-for-kids

Bringing back the fun discussions about math with a new article: thirteen fun math games for kids! From apps to an original, modified game integrated with math, these games will create the fun out of problem-solving among kids, creating confidence with numbers and everything arithmetic! This article has been provided and used with permission by JuniLearning!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 30 May 2021 11:49PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/math/math-talk/

Good news for fellow math lovers: Article-laden section "Math Talk" is officially open! This section dedicates everything talking about math, any news or discussions related to math and all the works. The very first page, eventually published as an article, was uploaded on September 26, 2017. After the massive re-design of our website, The Seeds of Math section has been fixed and the links have been tidied up. Now, a section talking about everything math is up! Thank you to everyone's patience and continued support!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 30 May 2021 11:39PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/larry-the-cable-guy-triple-cheese-cheeseburger-dinner

Here's something you don't find often: a skillet dinner product branded by a famous comedian! Even though this product has been around for several years, it's about time we gave it a try, and to our amazement, it's as delicious as ever! Certainly a great promotion for this funny man who hit the spotlight years ago. Check out our review for this Triple Cheese Cheeseburger Dinner by comedian Larry the Cable Guy!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 29 May 2021 00:06AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/vitners-crunchy-kurls-cheese-flavored-sizzlin-hot

We're not sure why some alternative brand of hot chips are dwindling, so this is why we tasted a Chicago exclusive: Vitner's Crunchy Kurls Cheese Flavored Chips! Each piece is full coated with its own blend of spices, ensuring you, the snacker, that you enjoy every particle of the spices in it. It's delicious, and thankfully, you can order it online, in case you don't live in the Chicago area. Check out our review and give this a try!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 27 May 2021 00:15AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/spice-seasoning-reviews/tony-chacheres-famous-creole-cuisine-creole-foods-creole-seasoning

Time to get your spice game up! We review a popular, high-rated brand of creole seasoning that'll bring that famous southern flare into your kitchen! This is Tony Chachere's Creole Foods Creole Seasoning Original! The taste and its spices will surely brighten up any dish you apply this on!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 13 May 2021 02:08PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/commercials/commercial-reviews/capital-one-shopping-makeup-skincare-on-amazon

Although the review was delayed about two days, due to finding a fix for the video clips featured on the page, comes our very first commercial ad review! To launch things off, we look at Capital One Shopping's online ad presented by an unnamed female on the video whom we find very pretty. Despite appearing in two versions of the ad, she was never featured again. Hope this review gives her some spotlight, knowing we became a fan! Read all about it on our first commercial ad review!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 11 May 2021 08:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/search-kcun

A dedicated search engine page has been added and uploaded! Since our network website continues to grow rapidly, we hope this simple search box will be able to help you, the fans, search whatever it is you're looking for around our website! The search engine box has backed and set up by Google, and because majority of our pages have been indexed, you should be able to navigate your way through and find what it is you want from our website. Your search results will display seemlessly without refreshing the page, as the results are directly connected with the pages from our website. We want to thank Google for the simple setup of this search box!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 10 May 2021 10:57PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/beverages/drink-reviews/savia-coco-milk-coconut-milk-drink-with-nata-de-coco

Back with another beverage review, this time something fresh and natural to replenish your energy and health. This makes a great alternative to coconut water, give this coconut milk a try by SaVia! It also includes edible pieces of nata de coco as well!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 26 Apr 2021 02:12PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/beverages/drink-reviews/arizona-southern-style-real-brewed-sweet-tea

Back at it with a new beverage review: AriZona's very own Southern Style Real Brewed Sweet Tea! The best part about this drink is how smooth it tastes, without any tangy after-taste or moisture lingering in your mouth. Check it all out on this week's new drink review here on KCU Network!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:31PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/beverages/drink-reviews/blk-alkaline-functional-water-beverage

We reviewed our very first beverage! Opening up our Beverages section, we take a look at blk. Alkaline Functional water beverage! This is pure, alkaline water that everyone should start drinking. Not only is it cleaner than regular, purified, spring water, bvut it keeps you hydrated and energized as well! Best of all, there's no after-taste which seems to be the cause of tap water. Oh, and why drink water out of a kitchen or bathroom sink? Drink clean and drink black, check out this black alkaline water which will surely change the way you choose your water, in a good way!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:13PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/simmons-prepared-foods-pecan-smoked-flavored-chicken-wings

Talk about having restaurant-quality food at the comfort of your own home, and these chicken wings are no exception. This is by Simmons Prepared Foods Inc., we review these pecan smoked flavored chicken wings! Even if you were to preapre these for a potluck or party, no one will know that you cooked these. They're that good!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:53PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-spice/food-reviews/walmart-great-value-hot-cheese-crunch-gluten-free
No jokes over here (no, seriously), but a new food review is up! We look at Great Value's very own Hot Cheese Crunch, naturally flavored and gluten free. This marks as the very first food review of 2021! Yeah, it took that long, but here we are and back at it!

Our review also includes a link to purchase the snacks directly from Walmart's website. You're very welcome!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:02PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/the-seeds-of-books/book-reviews/the-adventures-of-ollie-and-nyles-the-wonders-of-planet-sirrep-j-r-aknin
Launching off back where we left off is a fresh, new book review. This a huge first here on the KCU Network, especially for The Seeds of Books, given that this is the very first children's book ever written, illustrated, printed and published by the author J.R. Aknin herself. A cute and adorable book for kids, this is our first look at the very first edition of "The Adventures of Ollie and Nyles: The Wonders of Planet Sirrep!" Links to the book's page for purchase is available on the review page near the bottom. Support independent authors and artists!

While everything is wrapped up and finished, many of the informational and legal pages are being worked on. Alongside that, we are also getting back and working our Photo Galleries page. More to come, but we're excited to be back reviewing again! Happy Spring!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/desk-stem/
The second blog section Desk Stem has officially been completed and ready for online viewing! That about wraps up all there is about the sections, which took a very long time (developments started in November 2020). Truly satisfied with the new layout, this will be the official layout for years to come. Reason for the change, even after one year? Faster loading times and the complete removal of page transitions. We didn't feel to be a good fit for our website. Nevertheless, majority of the sections have been finished.
As for the rest of the pages, media-related stuff such as Podcasts, Videos and Photo Galleries, they are currently underway. Within the finished sections, the legal pages depicting our company policies, information and history, are being done and worked on. Also, our Filmography page will officially be renamed to "Project History."]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 20 Mar 2021 03:34PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/food-for-the-saints/
All nearly fully completed, while taking the time to focus on developing some of the bigger projects for the website, "Food for the Saints" blog section has officially been wrapped up and finished for online viewing. There's been an incredible amount of happenings, making this a roller coaster ride going into the new decade. However, more new blog posts will commence if possible, despite all the reviews and articles lined up for online release. Along with that, there's been a ton of effort trying to invest and upgrade all our video production equipment for brand new, upcoming projects. Updates will be coming.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:52PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/electronics/
At last, the Electronics section, dedicated to everything about tech big and small, has officially been completed. The section features a column reviewing digital storage, which, according to sources, is currently underway for publication. No other word said about any other upcoming reviews but the department hopes to jump on in more on the electronics, namely the popularity of the Apple Pencil (first generation) review.
Alongside the Electronics, the Network's new section focused on Travel has also been ready for online viewing, reading and publishing. However, due to limited access in travel, this section will slowly come into fruition once things have slowly settled in.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:36PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/comic-books/
The hard work hasn't stopped at all: COMICBOOKSOTROS, dedicated to talking and going over various comics and creating original digital comics of our own, has been officially completed and ready for viewing. This section, which was rumored to undergo a shutdown back in November 2019, has been given a second chance and to cover and discuss everything there is about comics. Also features our original digital comic series "Dwike Speaks." Suggestions have been given to create more new, orignial comics, and despite the workload, it's coming into play. No word has been said on what the new original comic series will be about.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:51PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/memes/
Another section completed: MEMESOTROS, dedicated to all originally made memes. While easy to create and produce, there's been a blacklog of new articles and reviews yet to come into fruition before getting back to creating new and hilarious memes for our internet audience. Despite that, there will be new memes to launch and fire up the 2021 year and the fresh, new layout. Enjoy the section!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:59PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/videomaking/
Without much ado and further hype, section have been completed in a diligent manner. In this case, ready for online visitation is VIDEOSOTROS which is a section focused solely on videomaking, video producing and everything there is involving video. Alongside the ready-made section, a new camera review is currently in the works opening up a sub-section in VIDEOSOTROS dedicated to reviewing cameras old and new. No word nor any expectation as to when this review will be finished and posted, but it currently is in the works. In fact, expect a flood of new articles and reviews once the website has been cleared of its completion.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:50PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/sports/
Closing in with SHOWSOTROS2's section dedicated to sports, SPORTSSOTROS, has officially been completed and is available for online viewing and visitation. Despite the onslaught of news that plagued the sports leagues since the pandemic started explains the reason for the lack of articles and various topics of discussions covering the leagues and its broadcasts. Nevertheless, with the interests in recording pregame and postgame shows, lies a perfect fodder in bringing in the fun on discussing the moments that seldom get talked about and remembered outside the sporting event. Other than that, the sports section will provide more frequent articles in the very near future, despite the leagues' struggle to attract a stable audience.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:55PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/casino-gaming/ The GAMINGSOTROS section has officially wrapped up and is now available for full, complete oneline visitation! According to which, delays have been apparant due to personal issues, namely selling and auctioning off belongings to full concentrate ful-time on production and project creation/management. Another reason is to fully invest in higher-end equipment for planned and upcoming video projects, along with a full sub-domain dedicated to everything videos only exclusive here at KCU Network. No word has been said going about this ambitious project, but this secret launch is currently being taken into effect very slowly.

Nevertheless, the GAMINGSOTROS--Casino Gaming--section marks the official completion of SHOWSOTROS. The SHOWSOTROS2 section is currently underway.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:48PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/music/ Better late than never! After some bugs to clear out, and more personal businesses to attend to, the music section, MUSICSOTROS, has been officially completed. The most recent post was back in September 29, 2020, talking about the times when buying CDs was a big thing. The section also includes the short-lived series "Beat Chatter," which was a round-table discussion bringing up topics related to the kinds of artists listened to and suggested from the hosts' very own perspectives. More pages to be completed and done!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 23 Feb 2021 04:23PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/ After attending to personal issues and errands, the SHOWSOTROS section is officially completed showcasing the brand new design and is ready for online viewing. This is one of the few sections that never posted any new articles or reviews in an entire year, due to the announcement of switching the company into a computer science-laden focus. The move sought a distaste among fellow colleagues, fans and visitors that the network company reverted back into its original state. SHOWSOTROS alsomade mention that a DVD review was in the works, and was scheduled to be posted on May 23, 2020. However, due to increasing pressure and relentless unprofessionalism in the social media world, the company extended full measures to delete and remove its operations on various platforms. Despite the MASSIVE delay, the new DVD review will be wrapped up and posted in the coming weeks.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:34PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/dvd-reviews/ Our DVD Reviews section is officially completed, with any typos, broken links and other features being fixed and in complete working order. The reason being that the first and second pages is over-estimation on how many pages were to be created, in contrast to how many DVD were written and reviewed. More DVDs will be reviewed to compensate the duplicates. While a new DVD review is being wrapped up and finished, the pages should load much faster displaying a fresh, new layout. As for the rest of the sections, both the Blu-ray and the "Media Corner" sections should be finished by the end of tomorrow, the 15th. To wrap up the SHOWSOTROS section overall, the Archives should be completed by the end of this week. Much more to come as always!]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:59PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/ kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:21PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/tv-movies/vhs-reviews/ kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/video-gaming/ kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:21AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/videogamesotros-the-podcast-in-talks-for-season-2 The video game-themed podcast are currently discussing in launching the second season of "VIDEOGAMESOTROS: The Podcast." Since the launch of SHOWSOTROS Productions in November 21, 2008, expanded to provide reviews in 2013, then acquired by KC Universal Network in November 2019, the podcast series will seek to become the very first production project to produce a second season in company history. The longest series to date is "The SNSD Game Show [2.0]" which lasted 19 episodes, followed by podcast series "PODSOTROS: A SHOWSOTROS Podcast" who went on to produce and release 15 episodes.]]> kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:11PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/founder-network-back-to-using-myspace Despite its "dead" status and low turnout, the network and its founder made the executive decision to jump back into the social media network that thrived back from 2003 to 2008. Included is the response and reaction to the sudden move and why MySpace is a viable choice for the network to share and post updates. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:33PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Happy New Year! A great way to start is knowing that the images displayed for our video gaming reviews have been completed entirely and will commence with the re-designing of the section. According to sources, the section should be completed by this weekend, with the exception of "Video Game Talk Talk" to be worked on. Completion of the entire website is growing near, and we can't thank everyone enough for their patience! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:43PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/ The work doesn't stop here on the network, as the Network News section which reports all that is going on around the network, has officially completed its section. All news reports past and present should be in complete working order with re-edited and renewed images used during the time of its posting. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 25 Dec 2020 07:57PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Holiday season is a true favorite of ours here at the network, and wanted to wish everyone, our fans, our visitors and many more a happy and jolly Christmas holiday! Currently, the Network News section is nearly all wrapped up. Reports have stated that the Video Gaming section is already underway for renovation and fixing. Updates to come! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 25 Dec 2020 04:21PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Merry Christmas Eve! It's good to be busy, and completing the Food/Spice section of the KCU Network website is no exception. The section is fully complete, with updated images and links to the section's respected pages themselves. This completion showcases the brand-new website layout. All links, as well as podcasts and videos, should be fully working as this moment. The next section to be worked on will be the video gaming section (VIDEOGAMESOTROS). More updates to come! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:36AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Continuing to balance all the workload scheduled this month, the SPICESOTROS section is nearing completion. According to which, the other amenities such as "Cooking Show Talk" will also be on the verge of being completed, thus fully furnishing the FOODSOTROS section as a whole. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 22 Dec 2020 03:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Given the amount of work being done behhind the scenes, the Food section of the website, FOODSOTROS, has officially been done. Despite having to remake some thumbnails, the archives have been put in its place and is ready for online viewing. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:06PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ On top of the heavy workload, the network has made the decision to create and dedicate pages in sharing our network library collection, consisting mainly game shows, sports and post game report shows. This decision was made in order to cater to the original production companies and broadcast networks to reach out in the case they request some sort of copy of the said copy. The network provided no word or comment into offering to trade any items in the library. In such case, the sole purpose is to show and publicly log each episode available for others to read and view. It is unlikely that the network will be offering trades, unless it's from the original broadcasting network/production company themselves. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:04AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ After much work and anticipation, the food review section, per FOODSOTROS, has officially been finished. The spice reviews are currently under construction and will be worked on, as well as the pages displaying the menus and the section's own navigation. Reports state that much of the work should be finished by this weekend. Both the food and spice sections are the most highly visited section of the entire network. Nevertheless, the patience from fans and visitors has been a keen and respectable one, and we thank you for it! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:10AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Hours of sleep have been lost due to the massive workload going on at KCUN and the website. A lot of that had to do with the recording, editing and finalizing the video archives for the network's game show collection while juggling rush jobs to finish the website. In addition, many new sections are set to open, while some are still in discussions and talks about its official launch. Currently, as we speak, the food review section is nearly all wrapped up showcasing the new and improved website design. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:30PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Photos have been re-edited for the FOODSOTROS and SPICESOTROS (Food and Spice) sections, and have been finished as of 4AM. The network's very own TV game show collection has been rapidly growing and is imminently growing at a rapid pace. No word has been said yet on the old VHS recordings of game shows, dating back to 2001. According to which, these digitizations, with commercials removed, will undergo a high-end procedure to make all recordings play in 60fps (60 frames per second. While the process has been a tedious one, it has turned out for the better and will have a lot of ideas for discussions on the website's "Media Corner" section per SHOWSOTROS. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 16 Dec 2020 03:45PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Implementing the new website design, the infamous vertical shots of various items, from food to video games, will be painstakingly re-edited to complement the size and structure of the new design. After several tests on two review pages, the decision has been made to run back to the raw photos to edit the pictures featured on the review pages, horizontally. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:46PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ In an effort to conserve hard drive spce, despite investing in a more solid network hard drive in the future, it has been repoted that the network's very own personal TV game show collection are now being processed for permanent archival. There hasn't been any word if the collection/archives will undergo a 4K-upscale process. The finished product, currently, will be in 720p at best. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:25PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Having finally decided on a web design, the network will begin fixing and updating the review pages for the FOODSOTROS and SPICESOTROS sections of the website. According to website statistics, the food and spice sections are the network's highest-visited pages. The network has not disclosed the amount/average visitations received on the said sections. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:56PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Launching and adding a new feed to the website, the network's very old Flickr account, which was created back in 2009 but hasn't been used since 2012, looks to get some basic usage. Photography was been the key to creating fantastic videos throughout the 2010 decade, and because of the new Flickr feed featured on the bottom part of the website, the art of photography may just seek a comeback after all these many years. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:58PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Along with the happenings around the network and the new launches of various new sections and topics, a new DVD review has been prepped and ready for upload. However, due to the new design and the pages being imported into the new design, the review will be delayed until further notice. No word has been said on what the DVD title is. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:08PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Despite the influx of madness, the cancellations of social media, namely Facebook and Instagram, and massive re-designing of the network's website, videos dedicated to video gaming gameplays will continue uploading and posting new content by around Spring of next year. The currently uploaded video gameplay is "Super Space Invaders" for the SEGA Game Gear. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:18PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Since adorable pets have been showing up more and more, SHOWSOTROS2 announces they will open a new section talking everything about pets/animals. From cute commercials, cameos, up to personal pet owners, featured via pictures or videos, SHOWSOTROS2 hopes to the new section to be a cute andf fun one for viewers and fans to enjoy. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:17PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Perhaps food cannot be complete without its companion: drinks and beverages. The SHOWSOTROS department will be looking to open up their drinks section soon. With the items being prepared, the first item to be looked at and reviewed will be a brand of paper straws. No word has been said on the name of the brand. These drink utensils will then be followed by actual beverages. More as this develops. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:10AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ One of the biggest critiques of video-sharing platforms, like YouTube, has been the frequent showings of ads. Despite playing out the ads to support the fan's content creator(s), KCUN has been talking about opening a section dedicated to talking a look and review commercials and video advertisements. If so, the section will open under the TV/Movies section. Updates to be reported as discussions continue. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 06 Dec 2020 04:22PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Because of the curent events taking place, injecting the "stay home" requirement until near the end of December, the network jumped back to recording and collecting TV game shows, thanks to the launch of "The Price Is Right: The Barker Era" channel on Pluto TV, as well as everyday recordings of the retro broadcast network BUZZR. More updates to come! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:27PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Due to frequent errors and programming conflicts, the website decided to use another design which features all the implementations that were trying to be added as "widgets" to the pages. Fixes will be taken care of and the massive design update will continue. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:48PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Bitten by the TV game show bug once again, our personal archives filled with recordings of various game shows on both VHS and DVD, are being set and planned to schedule a remastering and digitizing process. Some of these recordings will be posted and shared on our website for review and/or for general discussion. More news to be reported on this matter. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:02AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Video gaming department VIDEOGAMESOTROS will be budging in time to look at and review mobile games, both for the phone and the tablet, to fire up the Mobile Gaming audience. The games will also include titles from Apple Arcade, let alone various iOS titles. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:17PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ We hope everyone has had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! In case you haven't eaten enough, be sure to eat more food, then eat more just in case. As for our website, roughly 20 food review pages have been updated to the new website design. The new design also includes unveiling more of our other food reviews the reader/visitor is most curious about. All features are mobile friendly and are swipe-able. More updates to come. We're thankful for you, fans! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:41PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Test design on one page has been working properly, along with additional features that should cater and ease the friendliness of the visitor/user. Tests have been successful and will commence full integration of the new website design. Due to the high visitation, we will start on our food section FOODSOTROS. A big thank you to everyone's continued patience! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:26PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Review pages, featuring overviews from video games to food, is currently being prepped and nearly ready for online presentation. The new pages will feature a more in-depth look at the products reviewed and extra information adding as to why our we rated the item as such. kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sun, 22 Nov 2020 02:52PM PST https://kcuniversal.net/ Images edited, resize and ready for online presentation on the home/front page. Links will continue to be worked on, including the content pages. More updates being worked on as we go! kris@kcuniversal.net (Kris Caballero) Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:14AM PST https://kcuniversal.net/network-news/ Two years before the official birth of KCU Network, still under the "SHOWSOTROS" moniker, KCU Network has brought about the feature of integrating an RSS feed. This decision to bring back an RSS feed was done, as a supplement after the deletion of the network's social media accounts. kris@showsotros.com (Kris Caballero) Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:03PM PST Happy Mother's Day, y'all! NEW VIDEO! To celebrate moms worldwide is the world premiere to new web series "Krisman v. Puzzle!" This features yours truly, as "Krisman," attacking time in completing puzzles as quick as possible. Kicking off the premiere is the 100-piece puzzle SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! Check it out! Enjoy! kris@showsotros.com (Kris Caballero) Sun, 10 May 2015 12:34:12 PST