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Deal of the day: Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G

2012-01-27T10:28:00.001-06:00

So Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G (Verizon Wireless) for only $99.99 (with a new contract). I wish I knew more about the deal. It is very tempting for me to get.

2012 New Years Resolutions

2011-12-27T13:03:00.002-06:00

1. Play less video games

This is not only for me to gain time in my life, but to spend that time with people I love.

2. Don't buy video games

This one sort goes along with the first one, but the last few years I have bought so many games and haven't finished or played them. List of shame. I plan to only play and finish games I already have and finish them (come close to getting the platinum trophy)

3. Have an opinion.

I am a soft spoken guy. I am a go with the flow guy. I avoid confrontation. But in 2012 I plan on having an opinion. Not that I am looking for a fight. But as my fiance says "If you don't express your opinion, you don't have one. And can't complain about it."

4. 30 Day Challenges.

See post about it. Here.

30 Day Challenges

2011-12-27T12:40:00.000-06:00

After reading Matt Cutts blog and watching his TED Talk video this past year. My new years resolution is to do it. Try something new for 30 Days. I don't know what they all will be, but I would like to do one 30 Days of something new and the next 30 Days of replacing something bad with good. The goal I hope to get out of doing these 30 Day Challenges is "confidence".

Below is the TED Talk video. (Which if you don't already watch these. You are missing out)

First up is to cook/eat something new. If you know me you know I don't have the widest taste palate. Also I don't cook much at all. This past year I only made Grilled Chicken, Steak, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, and Taco Salad... That's about it. I know my fiance will be happy I am starting with this one.

I hope to keep this blog updated with the status of each challenge. While I don't plan on posting everyday, I do plan on getting something in for each week.

LEGO Mom & Dad

2011-12-26T20:22:00.001-06:00

Great week for trailers!

2011-12-23T01:38:00.001-06:00

This has been an amazing week for movie trailers. Each one of them is a must see for me.

We first got "The Dark Knight Rises"

Then "The Hobbit"

And finally "Prometheus"

Life is Beautiful

2011-11-08T11:39:00.002-06:00

Amazon has Life is Beautiful [Blu-ray] for $6.99. An amazing movie for a great deal.

Deal of the day: So many games, so little time.

2011-11-02T23:10:00.000-05:00

With Battlefield 3 out last week, Uncharted 3 out this week, and Modern Warfare 3 coming out next week. The gaming season is in full swing. To make it easier, Amazon has a very tempting deal.

Buy 2, Get One Free

Uncharted 3

2011-11-01T12:03:00.003-05:00

Hopefully my copy will be waiting for me when I get home. I have been a big fan of this series ever since the demo. I remember first getting my PS3 and playing the demo over and over. At the time I was in school for game design, and showing my cousin how amazing the character looked when wet...

Anyways, below is the trailer.

Analytics Beta

2011-10-24T20:57:00.000-05:00

Just got in the real-time Google Analytics Beta. Its very cool to see nobody here!

My next phone

2011-10-18T23:25:00.000-05:00

This is going to be my next phone! So far it is rumored to be only one Verizon coming out on November 10th. Check out the launch video after the break.

Google / Samsung Event

2011-10-18T16:30:00.002-05:00

Announcements from the Google / Samsung event begin in a few hours. I will be watching it here at YouTube at 9pm Central.

The Galaxy Nexus Pops Up In Verizon’s Device Management System | TechCrunch

2011-10-14T17:15:00.000-05:00

This phone is going to be huge. I hope its not just for Verizon but if it is the help of my Google Voice number will make the switch easier.

The Galaxy Nexus Pops Up In Verizon’s Device Management System | TechCrunch:

Nexus Prime

2011-10-10T20:57:00.000-05:00

I can't wait for this phone to be released!

Galaxy Nexus Ice Cream Sandwich

PS3 ad

2011-10-05T12:12:00.002-05:00

OK this was a cool commercial, until the Michael part.

Nexus Prime teased

2011-10-05T08:51:00.000-05:00

With the bland announcement from Apple yesterday, I hope the Google/Samsung event will be better. Looks like the Nexus Prime was teased in the video.

Ice Cream Sandwich

2011-09-28T21:12:00.000-05:00

With the announcement of a Google Samsung event on October 10th, here is a great video of some of the new feature in Ice Cream Sandwich. Love the new unlock screen and the better folder look.

Ice Cream Sandwich gets a two-minute tour, courtesy of a lucky eBay shopper (video) -- Engadget:

Kindle Fire

2011-09-28T12:45:00.000-05:00

Amazon just announced there new Kindle. My mom loves her Kindle, but I am not a big book reader. But I like to see more people getting the tablets. I have a Galaxy Tab and love it.

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus

2011-09-28T07:30:00.000-05:00

I picked up my copy yesterday. Only played about an hour of ICO, but can wait to play more of it. I played some of Shadow on the PS2, but never finished it. Going to wait until I beat ICO to play it.

Portfolio update

2011-09-13T11:35:00.001-05:00

I am finally making head way on my online portfolio. Now all I need to do is start adding content.

Google Doodle - Queen

2011-09-08T10:25:00.000-05:00

I thought Shaun of the Dead's use of this song was amazing. I guess I was wrong. Check it out!

Tower of gadgets

2011-09-04T03:38:00.001-05:00

Check out my stack! From the bottom up, pc lenovo, macbook, cr-48 & galaxy tab 10.1

the Films of PIXAR

2011-08-09T22:37:00.002-05:00

Some of the best moments in the PIXAR movies.

‪LEGO 2004 Winter Carnival Vulcans‬‏

2011-07-23T22:16:00.000-05:00

Here is a LEGO Stop Motion I made in 2004 for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. It played at the Ice Palace. I finally put it up on YouTube. Check it out after the break.

Ocarina of Time 3D - Robin Williams Commercial

2011-07-17T11:28:00.005-05:00

I don't know why I like this comercial.. But I do.

Mancinis Char House

2011-06-11T12:59:00.002-05:00

Mancinis Char House: "

3D model by
Nick

3D model of the Mancinis Char House on West 7th Street (start)