Young Black and Technical

New Group Exercise Boot Camp at UDM

2012-01-21T17:21:00.000-08:00

Many of you know that I am currently an adjunct professor in the Computer Information System department at UDM. That in itself is a very challenging, yet rewarding job and I would not give it up for anything. Well of of Thursday of last week I have begun teaching boot camp classes at UDM on Thursdays from 6 to 6:45PM. These classes will be held every Thursday at this time until 2 weeks before Spring Break at the Titan Fit Zone in the basement of the Student Center.

Nomad Express Trainer Workout Episode 4: Chest and Back - December 31, 2011 with Bodylastics Bands and Lifeline Jungle XT Suspension Trainer

2012-01-01T19:56:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everybody

This workout was a nice way to end 2011. I did this yesterday afternoon and still feeling my chest as I am typing this tonight. I actually decided to make it an easy day and do shoulders this morning, let's just say after this shoulder workout with just a suspension trainer and resistance bands was still a bear. I'm actually looking forward to doing legs today. OK without further interruptions here it is.

"Warning this is an advanced and extreme workout and should not be performed by beginners"

For 3X Suspension Trainer Chest / Tricep Combo

Single-Armed Suspension Trainer Standing Tricep Extension for 16 reps on each arm
Single-Armed Suspension Trainer Chest Press for 16 reps on each arm
Plyometric/Clapping Push-ups for 16 reps

For 3X Suspension Trainer Back / Bicep Combo

Single-Armed Suspension Trainer Standing Bicep Curls for 16 reps on each arm
Single-Armed Suspension Trainer Lat Pulls for 16 reps on each arm
Single-Armed Suspension Trainer Power Lat Pulls for 16 reps on each arm

Super Set 3 times for 32 reps
Suspension Trainer Crossover Flies
Suspension Trainer Reverse Flies

Atomic Push-ups with medicine ball 4 minutes - switch arms every 12 reps
Close Grip Pull-ups/Chin-ups 4 minutes
-Note I did 40 with a 25lb plate, than an additional 30 before the timer went off, followed by 10 more with the 25lb plate after a brief rest

Super Set 3 times for 16 reps
Suspension Trainer Flies (push-up position)
Suspension Trainer Low Rows

Super Set 3 times for 16 reps
Single Armed Decline Chest Press - Resistance Bands
Single Arm Lat Pulls - Resistance Bands

Decline Chest Press - Resistance Bands for 4 minutes
Lat Pull-Downs - Resistance Bands for 4 minutes

Double Point Incline Chest Press with Resistance Bands for 4 minutes
Bent-Over Rows with Resistance Bands 4 minutes

One-Armed Chest Flies to side Chest Press 3 sets of 16 reps
Resistance Band Reverse Flies 3 sets of 16 reps

Chest Expander Push/Pull Super Set 3 sets of 16 reps - Lifeline Chest Expander

If anyone tells you that weights are always required to work chest effectively for strength and hypertrophy, let them try this sweat tart of a workout and I think they will change their tune. I found out the same can be said for legs as well.

Nomad Express Trainer Workout Episode 3: Chest and Back - December 1, 2011 with Bodylastics

2011-12-04T18:42:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday I thought I was going have a quick and easy workout until I found out that Bally Total Fitness would be closing their doors for good in Troy, MI. At that point I decided I might as well go out with a bang the best way possible with resistance bands. Ironically I actually hit my chest just as hard as I do with free weights and machines. I honestly felt my chest for 2 days straight and after doing reps of 225 on barbell incline followed by 5 supersets of 5 reps with 185lbs on incline bench and bent-over rows the previous week, that says a lot.

I used primarily Bodylastic Bands unless otherwise stated.

Rotator Cuff internal/external rotation - use yellow bands / stay light

Resisted Push-Ups for 4 minutes - Lifeline Power PushUp
Chin-Ups for 4 minutes

SuperSet 3 times for 16 reps
Single Armed Decline Chest Press
Single Arm Lat Pulls

Decline Chest Press for 4 minutes
Lat Pull-Downs for 4 minutes

TRX Rip Trainer Lunge to Press
1. Perform 8 reps each leg
2. Alternate the hand positions and repeat
3. Repeat step 1
4. Repeat step 2

TRX Rip Trainer Squat to Row 3 sets of 16 reps

Double Point Incline Press for 4 minutes
Lat Extensions - using the ankle strap for 4 minutes
--Focused on scapular depression

One-Armed Chest Flies 3 sets of 16 reps
Reverse Flies 3 sets of 16 reps

Chest Expander Push/Pull Superset 3 sets of 16 reps - Lifeline Chest Expander

Battling Rope until failure which only took 5 minutes after everything mentioned above.

Ironically I have pretty much thrown Flat Barbell out of the window for the last few months and actually gained mass and definition in my chest from doing incline barbell, dumbbell exercises, resistance bands, machines, and finally suspension trainer exercises. I guess this proves that flat bench is not the one all, end all way to build your chest. Scooby also agrees lol: http://scoobysworkshop.com/2011/07/25/secret-to-massive-pecs-scooby-sets-bench-press-record/

Nomad Express Trainer Workout Episode 2: Legs with just Resistance Bands and My Suspension Trainer

2011-11-20T17:44:00.000-08:00

This leg workout is made up of just body weight, suspension trainer, and resistance band exercises. However, it is still very intense and some people may not be able to finish it and I can guarantee that every who tries this will be sore afterwards or in the next morning. Once again this is an advance and intense leg workout and I do not advise beginners to go full force doing this.

Here's the workout:

10 single-legged pistol squats on each leg

3 sets of 16 Jump Squats

Squats with resistance bands
16 regular tempo
16 4-2-1 tempo
16 1-2-4 tempo
16 pulsating

16 resistance band Pile Squats/Dead Lifts 3 sets

Single-legged resistance band leg extensions 3 sets of 16 each leg

3 sets of cross-over (transverse plane) lunges for 8 reps each side using a suspension trainer for support
3 sets of side (frontal plane) lunges for 8 reps each side

3 minutes Lunges on each leg - resistance bands
3 minutes Lunges on each leg - suspension trainer

10 Plyo Lunges on each leg 3 sets - suspension trainer

16 Jump Squats side to side 8 on each side for 3 sets

16 Burpees

Calf Raises with resistance bands
-20 reps fast
Jumping Jacks 30 secs
-20 reps slow
Jumping Jacks 30 secs
-20 reps regular
Jumping Jacks 30 secs

3 minutes of Leg Curls on resistance bands
3 minutes of Leg Curls on suspension trainer

10 minutes of treadmill

Stretch

Nomad Express Trainer Workout Episode 1: Chest and Back with just Resistance Bands and My Suspension Trainer

2011-11-10T19:25:00.000-08:00

3 Sets Back to Back
- 16 Resistance Band Push-Ups (I used the Lifeline Power Push-up)
- 16 Bent-Over Rows (I used Bodylastic bands)
3 Sets Back to Back
- 16 Cross-Over Suspension Trainer Flies aka hugs (I used the Jungle Gym XT)
  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMaBoUJr6dQ
- 16 Suspension Trainer Back Rows
3 Sets Back to Back
- 16 Suspension Trainer Flies (Push-up / Standard Style)
- 16 Suspension Trainer Reverse Flies
3 Sets of Resistance Band Single Arm Chest Presses with 8 reps on each side per set
3 Sets of Resistance Band Kneeling Back Rows with 8 reps on each side per set
3 Sets of Speed Punches using light to medium tension resistance bands
3 Sets of Speed Pulls using light to medium tension resistance bands
3 Sets of Pushing and Pulling with a Chest Expander

Sounds like the end, but I am crazy ;)

6 Sets of TRX Rip Trainer Punches for 8 to 12 reps, alternating between left and right after each set
6 Sets of TRX Rip Trainer Hockey Slaps to target the obliques and some shoulder rotation for 8 to 12 reps, alternating between left and right after each set
6 Sets of TRX Rip Trainer Squat to Rows (to help improve shoulder alignment and stability) for 8 to 12 reps, alternating between left and right after each set

Did this yesterday and today could barely do shoulders and Battling Rope. I guess this proves that you don't always need heavy weight to get a good workout, even if you are working a larger muscle group for strength. Warning this is still a very intense workout that took me about 75 minutes to complete (5 of which involved trying to figure which band to use lol) and left me completely exhausted. I don't recommend beginners trying to do everything list above.

Extra Credit if you get the connection between the style of workout I did with the title of this series of workouts.

Here's a hint think about game consoles from the nineties

Negative Credit for anyone who dares reference Phantom Menace or Jar Jar

Killer Leg Workout 9/4/2011

2011-09-05T17:07:00.000-07:00

This is a crazy workout me and a buddy did Sunday and today neither one of us can sit.

Warm-up with body weight walking lunges and/or body weight squats.

4 Sets of Back Squats progressively getting heavier on each set.

10 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
5 Reps

2 Sets of Back Squats with light weight until exhaustion, if you have bands it's even more fun.

If your equipment is stable enough do to shake, 3 sets of single-legged leg extensions

I used resistance bands to be on the safe side

3 Sets of Standing Hip Adductors and Hip Abductors back to back 10 reps for each leg.

4 Sets of Balance Lunges with a Suspension Trainer

10 reps on each leg with body weight only
10 reps on each leg with light to moderately heavy dumb bells
10 reps on each leg with light to moderately heavy dumb bells
10 more reps on each leg with body weight only

4 Sets of Leg Curls

10 reps on each side single legged
10 reps dual leg
10 reps dual leg
10 reps single legged

2 Sets of Seated Calf Raises

2 Sets of Standing Calf Raises

10 minutes of elliptical

5 to 10 minutes of extensive stretches

I Passed the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam Yesterday

2011-07-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

I Passed the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam Yesterday

Before any one asks, yes the examine was challenging and with double the amount of time and effort for studying the material in comparison to the Security+ examine I took last year, it was still 1.5 times harder. I actually checked out some web sites and to no surprise the ACE exam has a higher failure rate, but this may be more of people under estimating the exam material and not putting forth an effort instead of just the material alone.

Next question people may ask is, if I'm an IT Specialist why did I take the exam?

I see it as way to put a lot of negativity that I have experienced in the past behind me:

In all honesty I was not popular at all from Kindergarten to High School and teased for being fat from first to most of my eighth grade year when I finally dropped the extra weight.
- Even in eighth grade after I lost the extra bulk I still got throw back about being a “former fatty”
Needless to say, for those of you who have read my Linux and technology based posts on here, I was also picked on for being a nerd for most of my life.
In addition to what I've stated already I've also had the hardest time getting a steady girlfriend
- It is something I have since left alone, because in all honesty it's something that most people have ZERO control over if you are not in the right place at the right time, with the right person
- Fortunately a few months ago after I finally decided to not worry about it and ignore everything that certain friends and family members have said, it looks like that may change.
This is also why I'm real quick to snap on people who cross the line between joking around and being all out disrespectful
Honestly at this point I think I have come a long way:
Seriously how big do I have to get?
At this point, I know some professional and semi-professional body builders are going to make comments about me being built like the Situation from Jersey Shore instead of Ronnie Coleman or at least Arnold in his prime.
- In all honesty only about 5 percent of people who go to the gym are actually trying to do that and ironically I only see about 2 out of 5 of the guys in this group actually compete in bodybuilding or power lifting.
While I'm on the subject. I fortunately have yet to meet someone who has gotten big by using steroids like some of the professionals out there. However if I ever do I will send them to this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcQsapPz2fo
There will also be some people out there who will rant and rage about me not doing the exact same workouts that they do, because their workouts are so perfect.
- However, if you see a legitimate error in form of exercises done in any future videos, please feel free to comment, and explain what was done wrong so that it can be corrected.
- On that same note to trolls who may come here in the future instead of sending flaming messages use your time productively to write your own fitness blogs and produce your own videos if you feel that strongly about your arguments.

OK enough ranting and back to why I am doing this.

Like Information Technology many people actually asked me for my advice and I want to be able to give them competent advice or at the very least know where to lead them

There is a lot more to training individuals than most people realize, especially if someone has certain disabilities and ailments. I want to help improve the quality of life that individuals have not make it worse.
Many people are unaware of even where to start in terms of living a healthy lifestyles and I want to at least lead them on the right path.
I am also conscious of the fact that everyone is different and have their own unique sets of strengths and weaknesses, as well as, personal needs.

There are also people who are in the same position that I was in years ago and exercise was a great way to boost confidence and alleviate stress that is placed on many of us.

Sadly there are situations where even some adults have to deal with other adults who feel as if they need to put down everyone around them to make themselves look better. It's even worse when people have to deal with this at their jobs in what is suppose to be a professional environment.
There are also situations where people may have negativity in their own households and need some type of outlet to help them maintain their own level of sanity and health.

4. I also know that there is still a lot for me to learn which is why I plan on doing a few Group Fitness classes first, and take a physical class or in the near future that pertains to hands on education for personal training.

I received the NETA Group Trainer Certification a few months ago and plan on taking their Boot Camp class in the morning so that I will be ready to teach a course once the opportunity arrives.

Finally I had to get my certification before a buddy of mine named Dennis, aka “Killer”, got his.

Once again this:

felt almost 1.5 times harder than this:

,but still well worth the time and effort spent on it.

Stop Think Connect April 2011 Event @ the University of Detroit Mercy

2011-04-07T18:47:00.001-07:00

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A video giving an introduction of the event at UDM explaining some of the different stations and activities for participants and various clips from the event. ; This includes presentations on creating secure passwords, virtualization, and even footage from one of the raffles.

How to Install and Run XAMPP on Ubuntu

2011-03-06T21:58:00.001-08:00

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My instructional video on how to install and run XAMPP on an Ubuntu guest operating system using VirtualBox on a Windows host.

How I made it Thanksgiving 2010 without the gym

2010-11-25T20:38:00.001-08:00

People who know me are probably wondering how I made it through the day with my gym being closed this year for Thanksgiving. Simple I worked out at home and here's how I did it.

Power Cleans:
Warmed up from 125 lbs and moved up to 205 lbs, 10 pounds more than what I got in the gym last week.

Deadlifts:
Here is where I first ran into problem. I am limited to 325 lbs with my limited weights at home, which is stretch from my current 1 rep Max of 495lbs. This left me with no other choice, but to go for reps and volume.

Warmed up with 225 for 10 and then got mad at myself when I felled at 5 reps doing a raw set, took a 10 second brake and could only get 3 more reps. (There was no point in me grabbing my straps so I left them alone)

To make up for the light weight I went straight into a drop set.

5 more reps of 325
5 reps of 275
8 reps of 225
10 reps of 175
15 reps of 125

I then tried to stretch my hamstrings with balance ball leg curls and weighted Yoga style leg curls. This was OK, but a real leg curl machine in the gym is way more effective.

The Stiff-legged dead-lifts afterward were a bit a weak thanks to number of reps from the drop set.

2 reps of 275
5 reps of 225
5 reps of 225

Bent-Over Rows

Stanadard Bar Bent-Over rows 3 sets of 10

Alternating Dumb Bell Rows off the floor

2 sets of 10 with 55 lbs

Single armed dumb bell rows using a chair for leverage, like a bench

First set 85lbs for 10, then 105 for 10, next 100 for 5, and finally 85lbs for 10

Reverse Rows:

First set for 10 using 35 lb dumb bells
Second 55lbs for 10 reps
Third 55lbs for 5 reps
Forth set back to 10 reps with 35

Lateral Back Rows with the Go Fit Gym in a bag cables:

With the highest resistance 10 reps of dual-armed followed by 10 reps on each arm by grabbing both handles with one hand. Did this for 4 sets.

Pull-Ups: Using the Gold's Gym Circuit Training System:

3 sets of 10 with a 20 lb weight vest.

Cadio:

Spent approx. 12 minutes with the WiiFit.

IMHO the new video game regulations are a waste of money and an excuse for parents to be lazy

2010-11-09T18:15:00.000-08:00

OK any politician that is wasting our tax money on retarded cases to pass legislation on video game violence that has been out since 1976 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Race_%28video_game%29) needs to seriously stop doing special favors for lobbyists and instead serve the people.
Look I went to Jr. High at the same time that the Mortal Kombat serious was at the height of it's popularity along with Doom. This is the same as another witch hunt that happened back in the early 90's with rap music and certain political figures at the time. Guess what I listened to Wu-Tang Clan and Snoop Dogg when I was 12/13 while playing Wolfenstein 3D on my first PC. Guess what I did not go on a killing spree, my grades did not decline, the gates of hell did not open, and I did not de-evolve into a non-human creature. Then again my parents actually did their job. Something to think about when the 10:00 news comes on. Should we foot the bill for new regulations, because parents are too lazy and sorry to actually raise and watch their kids? May also explain why some schools also have problems, considering it's not much a teacher can do when parents act ignorant. Likewise teachers spend all of their energy explaining to the parent why the child needs to learn, which is time and energy that could actually be used to teach the child. I know this somewhat bias and one-sided and I can see someone coming down on me later on. However, why is a senator who has been making violent movies since the 80's being a little girly cry baby for special interest groups over something that has not affected over 95% of the population for the last 30 plus years, with the exception of a few instances like the Columbine shooting and what happen at Virginia Tech a few years ago. Then again video games where not the problem, the problem then was and is still bad parenting. Likewise the same could be said about cyber-bullies, who IMHO are angels compared to real bullies who physically harm, sometimes enough to send a child to ER. Likewise the victim gets tired of being beaten, especially when schools ignore the problem so that they can have good PR. This of course can lead to escalation of violent behavior between bullies and the bullied until somebody gets shot. Then again what do I know this is no where near as bad as some kid playing Mortal Kombat or Call of Duty underage now is it.

A kid's quiz game that I built with graphics inspired by TGWTG

2010-10-30T20:03:00.000-07:00

Showing off the game I made for the 2010 Technology and Discovery Day at the University of Detroit Mercy. I wanted to change the graphics and sound to make it look like I put forth some effort in making it. At the time I built the game TGWTG.com was having a contest for online content, so I decided to base the graphics on characters from that site along with parodies of existing video games. While it may not be a masterpiece you have to admit it's different.

The purpose of the event is to raise awareness and interests in the different fields of science, technology, and engineering.

Music used:
Midi version of the Instrumental to Disturbed's Down with the Sickness
Midi version of the Turtles in Time Boss Theme
Midi version of the Super Metroid Boss Theme

10 Songs to get you AMPED in the gym and 10 that should never been made

2010-07-21T19:13:00.000-07:00

OK I will start off on a good note with the songs that will get you AMPED for a heavy lift. Limiting myself to using each artist only once,although some have multiple that should be on here.

10. Method Man - "Bring the Pain"
9. Terrance Howard - "Whoop That Trick"
8. Godsmack - "The Enemy"
7. Drowning Pool - "Bodies"
6. Busta Rhymes Feat. Mystikal "Iz They Wildin Wit Us"
5. M.O.P. - "Ante Up"
4. Disturbed - "Droppin Plates"
3. Jay-Z - "99 Problems"
2. Scars of Life - "Bullet with Your Name"
1. Bone Thugs N Harmany feat. 2Pac - "Thug Luv"

I have to give honorable mention to some of the best YouTube Remix Artists:

First and foremost a new and hot banger
Disturbed Ft. Jayz 2Pac Lil Scrappy Lil Jon Down with the Sickness (Jointdale-Productions)

A few older ones
Disturbed - The Criminal Life (Remix by yoggI)
Disturbed - Indestructible, (Cruciamentum Version)
N-Jekted - Doom "Purgatory" OC ReMix

As you can tell me and my crew listen to a lot of Disturbed while lifting heavy weight lol.

Some more honorable mentions to my heavy weight list:

Lil Jon - "Throw It Up"
Slipknot - "Vendetta"
Mudvayne - "Not Falling"

There are more good heavy weight songs but I will be blogging all night

The Following should never, ever, ever, ever be played at any gym or club. These songs will kill your lift or your mood. At best the very worst will fill you with so much rage you'll go berserk and lift like never before. The down side will of course be the damage done to the gym lol.

OK get your buckets ready, because if a super intense workout including super sets of dead lifts, pull ups, and burpies back to back did not make you throw up this will:

10. Ke$ha - "Bla Bla"
9. Master P - "Dem Jeans"
8. Beyonce - "Irreplacable"
7. Hurricane Chris - "Halle Berry"
6. Dorrough - "Hood Chick"
5. SoulJa Boy - "Kiss me Through the Phone"
4. Bone Crusher "Grippin the Grain"
3.Plies - "Dat B"
2.Cali Swag - "Teach Me How to Dougie"
1.504 Boyz Feat. Krazy - "Look At me Now"

Number 8 is a slap in the face to every real man out like most of her stuff. It's like Oprah now in music form. Number one is an absolute insult to 2Pac's legacy.

Dishonerable Mention:

Usher - "OMG"
Man-Skirts in a video are you flipping kidding me.

Cash Money Millionaires - "Project Chick"
Using Atari blips and bloops for instrumentals, SMH. However this has been out doen by both the Ke$ha and Plies songs mentioned earlier. The garbage lyrics have even been topped by none other than Dorrough.

Ja Rule - "Always on Time"
Do I even need to get started.

Love of Oil and Money - My Rant on Ignorant People who can't read and blame Obama for everything

2010-06-25T18:17:00.000-07:00

The following article does not reflect any organization, agency, or company that I am involved in, but merely a way for me to express myself and let off some steam.

I find it funny how no one said anything about Ronald Reagan when he deregulated restrictions on oil companies back in the 1980s which killed competition. Its even funnier how people who blame Obama for the current Oil Crisis are now crying about BP getting all of our money when we buy gas, since nearly all gas companies really are owned and/or controlled by OPEC. Funny how these same people were probably more than happy to buy their stock and then got greedy and placed their entire life savings into the stock market and blamed Obama for a market crash that took place months before he was even elected. Yes, because gambling all of your life savings in something like the stock market is super smart. Funny how they were quiet as church mice during the Bush years when people were already loosing their homes and the economy went in a depression. Yes I said it a depression, not a recession I'm actually not afraid to speak the truth about what is happening to the majority of the country and not just those with soft government jobs or working at places owned by their mommies and daddies. I also find it hilarious that people who worship Reaganomics like a religion decided that houses would go up in value like and never go down, and the more you bought, the more money you got. Back then it seemed like a good idea, I mean with oil wells running dry a new market had to be created. However, the idea of something going up in value for no reason, selling said items, and then buying more to be sold, until you become rich sounds like something else that took place in the 1980s and 1990s: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_book_collecting

OK now back to the oil crisis, I may be wrong but weren't there a lot of conservatives that have been pushing for more drilling for years including in Alaska, because they believed the environmental issues didn't exist and were made up. Yes they are correct the BP incident is all a Liberal Fantasy that no one should believe, plus conservative leaders would never place their financial gains over the safety of the voting public or the environment.

Yep deregulation and greed are such a wonderful things:

I know Obama has made some serious mistakes in his tenure, most notably the health care and bail-outs. The later, which Bush approved of before leaving office. However, why is he the only person being questioned about this, why not other politicians or the company owners/stakeholders? While I'm on the subject I wonder if anyone would have questioned Bush for firing a General who he thought was disrespectful. The same people who are so against Obama are super quite about deregulation during not only the Reagan years, but also the Bush/Cheney years as well. I would seriously like to know when and if government officials and regulators who were bribed will ever face the proper consequences. Yes I said bribe, because lobby is not buy a euphemism for bribing or giving out a bribe.

Looks like even rock stars agree that the Oil Companies and individuals they bribe are full of it:

Yes I decided to use a rock video instead of hip-hop, because perfectly depicts what is happening in this world today. Plus its by my rock favorite band, out of a very small pool (I'm very picky) :)

E3 and the future of Gaming as of June 2010

2010-06-25T17:36:00.000-07:00

OK its been a while since I last made a post so I decided to talk a little about E3, but first take a look at Penny Arcades reaction lol:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/6/16/

OK now for n00bs and people who never play real games, this is why the iPad will not be the de-facto of all gaming. Let's see Apple's products seem to be missing something, like real keys.

This is why some apps need physical keys"
http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/05/25/snes-hd-emulator-for-ipad-looks-sick-even-the-iphone-controller/

I have Double Dragon on my Droid Eris and the touch screen for a D-Pad and A/B buttons makes it almost none playable. I can only imagine how horrible SF4 really was for real players and non-iEverything fan boys that have played Street Fighter with REAL controllers. Only way it could be worse is playing the atrocious ports of SF 1 and 2 on MS-DOS. Don't even get me started ;(

Don't worry Apple isn't the only company using sub-par control schemes and desktop interfaces.

'In Angry Video Game Nerd Voice' Oh yeah what was Toshiba thinking? Why don't they just make a slide out keyboard with the touch screen as an option. I mean seriously imagine typing a full report and full program on this:
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2010/06/courier-lives-kinda-with-new-toshiba-dual-screen-portable.ars

Geez its funny how Nintendo learned their lessons from the VirtualBoy and now have something that people want in 3D and FULL COLOR since B&W is dead. Ihe same respect gaming with no buttons at all died with the Atari, before this gamer/professor was even born. Yeah using techniques that were outdated before some college professors were even born is so cutting edge.

On the subject of dead technology Steve Jobs is dead wrong about Flash being dead. There are way too many Flash Games that require a computer Mouse/Keyboard set up for a full experience. On top of that too many business are using Flash for not only advertisement and videos, but also business applications. That's right soem programmers still build business applications. Now back to problems with touch screen only gaming, a prime example would be playing Doom or Quake on a touch screen vs. WASD (or analog stick) and mouse (or track ball). I mean seriously there are some games that DO NOT work or can be done practically on small screen screen. In his world everything will be done on the iPhone including watching the Super Bowl. In the words of every real man in the US, "Force me to watch sports games on a tiny 6 inch screen and throw my 60-inch in the trash, you will have some problems". P.S. since I just mentioned American Football during World Cup season allow me to share this clip:

I think he's afraid of Flash and Flash-like applications on devices other than the PC, including those for Samsung TVs.

http://www.samsung.com/us/samsungapps/

Now back to my rant on mobile phone as a main gaming platform. They can't even replace the portable consoles let alone home consoles. The old DS and PSP already made the iPhone games look like garbage, so the 3DS blow them way out of the water. The main purpose of these games on phones is to put as many things into one device as possible, and satisfy (really hate this term)casual gamers who want to play something for 5 to 15 minutes spurts while waiting to get something done. All Adobe needs to do is add USB controller/joystick support and make the platform accessible to TVs and other devices that support apps.

Speaking of the 3DS Nintendo needs to give us a good app store that includes user made content, both free and commercial or else they may loose some customers to the GPH Caanoo. Not only will it have an awesome app store including original and ports of PC and console games, but it will be 100% hackable out of the box. :) the 100% hackable part has already got my attention, but I'll probably buy 2 3DS units one to play and one to hack without worry about firmware. Thanks Hak5 for for our show or else I would not have known about this:

Oh yeah one more thing while I'm on the subject of Nintendo and E3, it pretty much was their virtual middle finger to all of the spoiled brats who constantly whined about the Wii not being HD or having everything but the kitchen sink. Here's a lesson kids when you run a business you need to think about the majority of your customers and possible customers. This means cutting features to keep the price tag low due to the recession that Nintendo and other smart companies saw a mile a way between 2004 and 2006. They knew people were loosing jobs or taking salary cuts left and right, so they simplified the machines as much as possible, while fitting the desires of most consumers. If it makes the emo HD fanboys who still live in their parents basement at the age of 30 better, their next home console should include HD and should come out within a year after the 3DS, especially since Nintendo brings out a new console every 5 years since the NES in 1986.

Post Valentine's Day Reflection 2/18/2010

2010-02-18T11:35:00.000-08:00

I know Valentine's Day is long gone, hence why I titled this post Valentine's Day Reflection. People keep asking me why am I single, and I try to explain to them I am not jumping at everything that breathes. Not too mention I don't exactly have dozens of women following me to begin with. Wish it was true, but its not and I would still like to know how the rumor got started. To make it worse people keep hounding me about it and talk to me like I'm stupid, because I find it difficult or they find lame excuses for women who are literally on other stuff. The stupid and weak remarks are killed off my the fact I can normally out bench/lift them and perform calculations and tasks on multiple operating systems, while they are still trying to figure out how to run Linux or even what it is. Those of you who are my friends on Facebook saw my Anti-Valentine Profile pic, this is why. I thought it was the only way to tell people to mind their own business and stay out of mine. Not to mention the blind dates cause more harm than good 90% of the time. Its even worse when the person who tries to hook you up, really doesn't know the person in the first place. Then of course people ask me what I'm looking for and that I may be too picky or dishonest with myself and others about. Funny I have found plenty of women that fir that description, but I won't get too deep into that.

Anyway this leads into the meat of what I have to talk about, which identifies what I'm looking for in woman. Someone who is on my level spiritually and mentally. Someone who will accept me for who I am and not try to change me. This means not looking at every last fault I have and throwing it in my face. Someone who does not constantly look at my bank account and/or try to spend every last cent. Someone I can have a real conversation with about serious stuff and remain respectful even if we disagree. Oh yeah number 1, be respectful

Another thing guys who are reading this we should definitely avoid animal killers:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2009/07/15/2009-07-15_cheyenne_cherry_taunts_animal_activists_after_getting_plea_deal_killing_kitten_i.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/01/21/2010-01-21_shameless_cat_killer_cheyenne_cherry_who_raosted_a_kitty_as_a_joke_gets_two_year.html

Crazy part is, the way this girl acted during her trial is exactly how crazy women act on a date once their cover is blown.

Last, but not least there is no perfect formula, equation, or pattern to finding the right person so keep off my case about it. It's even been proven scientifically and mathematically:

http://digg.com/people/Tutor_has_calculated_probability_of_ever_finding_true_love

I know this was non-technical and probably useless to most of you, buy I had to get it off my chest.

Federal Job Readiness Institute Resume Workshop April/May 2010 - Update 2/18/2010

2010-02-18T11:31:00.001-08:00

The Federal Job Readiness Institute in association with the University of Detroit Mercy will host a two day session of workshops to help individuals obtain jobs within the Federal Government. Courses taught by The Federal Job Readiness Institute have been known to greatly enhance the ability of individuals to obtain jobs with the government. I have attached a flyer with additional information regarding the upcoming workshops. Additional information will be provided in the next 2 to 4 weeks.

To accommodate as many people as possible we are doing a head count of everyone who is interested. If you are interested please notify William Bowen through this event page or email at wbowen05@yahoo.com, by Friday February 26, 2010.

Updated Flyer 2/16/2009:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B82DCzb2sJIZOTg4Y2IwZjktNWMwNC00NWE4LWJkZTYtNDBlNDU0MjdhZGZk&hl=en

CompTIA Helps Prep African-Americans for IT Careers

2010-02-18T11:25:00.000-08:00

This is good considering how bad the job market is, especially in Michigan.

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/CompTIA-Helps-Prep-African-Americans-for-IT-Careers-210016/?kc=EWKNLITA02162010STR5

Is the Lust for Money Leading us into Madness January 14, 2010

2010-01-14T05:33:00.000-08:00

I know I am ultra late, but Happy New Year everyeone. I recently found an interesting study, and a lot of truth to it if you stop and think about.

http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2010/01/us-may-have-a-long-term-increase-in-psychological-illness.ars

More people are stuff they don't need and can't afford due to social pressure. The cost of said goods goes up and become harder for people to buy them. People who can't detach themselves form objects become irratable and start lashing out. People have turned Wallstreet into Greek Town and are now mad they put their entire life savings in stock. I know that last comment made people mad, but its the truth and just like a casino you should use common sense and leave while you are a head.
No matter how you sugar coat it its still gambling. OK I got way off track.
Last but not least it has turned the search for finding a significant other in Western society into pure hell, but that's a whole other thread. There's a lot there I have yet to mention how more people are homeless with out jobs. It's also funny that on the Arstechnica site many people in the comments section don't even care, because that would require self reflection and compassion.

That actually leads to yet another article I saw a few weeks ago. It bascially talks about how messed we really are. Any time domestic terrorists (I know they are technically street gangs, but many fit the definition of terrorists and are resposible for just as much, if not more, death and destruction as Al-Qaeda) have higher moral values than the corporations who are the "real" leader of this country you know we are in trouble.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126213528444809699.html?mod=wsj_share_digg

Sites to check out December 2, 2009

2009-12-02T19:43:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple sites that some people in the area have been working on as of late that may interest my readers.

TLSinspired.com (TheeLionelShow)
DetroitCityTube
Sweet Potato Sensations

Last, but not least my followers on the right side of this page.

Why do we buy, bragging rights of course

2009-12-02T19:12:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holiday season I thought I make a post based on current spending trends in the nation. Don't worry I won't kill your brain cells by including government spending plans, or even from companies who make up the big ............. As you can tell I am also in a goofy snarky mood and of course the post will match.

That and trolling if this was a certain site that will remain nameless. I mean think about it people constantly buy stuff just to brag about it and to make themselves look important. One only needs to look up into the CLOUDS for a prime example. Pun intended. I mean seriously, anyone with common sense knows the second your network connection dies you are sunk. Not to mention do you really want an outside entity to have control of all of your information and applications. I mean seriously making an OS that relies solely on the cloud will turn any PC into a worthless and over priced piece of plastic. Which is why the Chrome OS IMHO is the new VirtualBoy.

Another example would eb all of the hate people are giving Nintendo for not including HD and multicore CPUs and features that 90% of the user base will never use or care about. Here's a news flash most people, that is over 70% of people can't tell the difference between SD and HD or don't care. The only people I hear praise HD are those who are knee deep in debt trying to brag, including people who spent their kids' college funds to buy 100inch TVs. Then these non-fathers booted them out and said the TV was more important and that they need a job for food and anoterh if they want education. Nice way to to preserve family values and prevent Idiocracy. On a side note if they are such a bad company making bad decisions why are they making so much money in a recession, maybe because they saw this sand storm miles away and forewent many features to provide an affordable, yet marketable platform. Yes I know it will die off next year, but also remember that they can afford to announce a new console at E3 2010 and release it in 2011 when the PS3 will be the dominate platform. I know people are now boo-hooing about only have 2 new games a month worth buying. However who has the time or money for more unless you are still living with your parents and not working.

OK enough of my ranting check out this link to see what Professor Renee Richardson Gosline has to say about our need to own luxury items:

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/real-fake.html

Another iPhone worm, but this one is serious

2009-12-02T19:08:00.000-08:00

OK someone found a vulnerability that in the iPhone thatdoes more than Jail Break and run homebrew apps.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10403425-17.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Security vulnerabilities and phishing problems, yes there is even an iPhone app for that.

Obama kicks off massive science education effort!

2009-12-02T19:05:00.000-08:00

An interesting read I found earlier about our president and his current efforts with regards to education.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/23/obama-kicks-off-massive-science-education-effort/

BDPA Detroit honors the participates of the 2009 High School Computer Competition

2009-11-18T19:32:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the Detroit team for getting second place in the HSCC this year. This news event hit the Free Press last week: http://www.freep.com/article/20091112/NEWS01/91112058/1322/IT-professionals-to-honor-Michigan-high-school-students

I attended the Banquet last Thursday and have posted the videos to my YouTube account. You can also view them below on this page.

Student Awards Part 1 from the Detroit BDPA HSCC Dinner:

Student Awards Part 2 from the Detroit BDPA HSCC Dinner:

Giving Thanks to those who helped BDPA with this event:

Closing Remarks:

Changing the Value Proposition for Urban Youth

2009-11-18T19:17:00.000-08:00

I read this article earlier today and it really made me think about some things.
http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/11/04/changing-the-value-proposition-for-urban-youth/

Honestly if we all come together and think things through we can build the next thatguywiththeglasses.com or Revision3 ourselves based on our culture as a whole including the arts such as music to along with the tech.