Not really a fan of programming...

Not really a fan of programming or web design, I think it's a nuisance and honestly think I made a mistake of switching my career from Engineering to IT.

It's crazy on the number of requests I receive for web and database programming. What an unusual world we live in.

So at this time, if you need help with any of your web projects, it's going to cost you.

New toys

Let the mods begin :)

Getting ready for my new e85 tune on the evo. The following will be added at Reese Tuning:

ETS 3.5" IC
Cosworth M3 cams
1050 CC injectors
AEM Intake
SuperTech Valve springs
Mil-Spec throttle body
APR head studs for protection on my new found boost
3 port solenoid from Gruppe-S for 91 to e85 maps

More pics and video will be added to this post.

Dr. Randy Pausch

Wish he was my boss

Steve Balmer is so passionate about software development and his company, it conveys a feeling of ownership and motivates to work...

The one boss I've had in my career and someone I refer to many times on what she'll do in times of adversity is Bev Mitchum. Bev is now retired from CSULA and with her announcement from the University, that was a dark day. I left CSULA a few months after.

Anyhow, here's some motivation:

Proof

So I waited for you
What wouldn't I do
And I'm covered it's true
I'm covered in you

And if I ever want proof
I find it in you
Yeah I honestly do
In you I find proof

Light and dark
Bright spark
Light and dark
And then light

So I waited all day
What wouldn't I say
And are there things in your way
Things happen that way

Oh and if I ever want proof
Then I find it in you
Oh, yeah I honestly do
In you I find proof

Light and dark
Bright spark
Light and dark
And then light

Light, light, light, light

Interesting

Almost finished...

Finally, two more weeks and I'll be finished with my graduate program. It's been three years working towards this and I'm looking forward to riding my bike, getting back in a proper training routine and loosing the fat I've gained in the past six months :)

Want to change the world?

Do one act of random kindness everyday.

Having a bad day?

This is a really cool video. The two parts I like are, the smoker in the bathroom, they deserve that, and the lady who appears to be talking too much and her co-worker breaks her phone. I feel like doing the same thing...it's freaking annoying, STFU!

Amazing finish by Ross Edgar

My Trinidad trip

I'm too tired to give a full description of the entire trip but it was interesting, fun and met many old acquaintances. Here are a few pics:

My good friends, Richard, Julian, and Ricky. These guys run the gas projects back in Trini ;)

A sweet shot of Southern Trinidad. You can clearly see Point Lisas and San Fernando.

Does anyone know how to write JMS applications?

I feel like I'm going to explode. Just got back from SLC, Utah from portal admin training; many new features learned, and I now have to figure out java, the messaging services and how the heck to connect the pieces to an Oracle db.

Am I up to the challenge? Hell yeah! It's been a good year so far, work related, Oracle db training, .Net training, Luminis 4.0 portal administration and now this. As for the relationship side...a pathetic one.

Anyhow, if you know of a good source, besides Sun's website, drop me a line. "I'm working on a tutorial right now and it feels like I'm trying to discovery and new element or something".

Coldfusion 8 Public Beta is available - oh yeah!

This is exciting. All the documentation and hype sounds really good and hope that Adobe has delivered. I'm installing the application and will begin testing today. Let's take RIA's to a new level!

http://direct.adobe.com/v?xJJPPJTEJHTHTnv

Get it by clicking here

Results from So Cal Cup at ADT Velodrome

The race was good, 3rd in the keirin and 2nd in the sprints. I was very happy with my performance and hopefully build on this.

Tomorrow is Encino for So Cal Cup #3 and I will be racing both sprints and keirin. I will post images and if lucky, video (depends if I have the video camera).

Off to the track this evening to do openers.


Cheers.

I was bored last night and put this together

A first draft for Momentum Cycling, more to come.

Momentum Cycling

Luminis IV portal installation

This is a new release from Sungard and we are one of the first to do an installation on a Windows platform. For those that are interested in learning more, stay tuned for by technology post for Luminis, Oracle and RIA articles and technology development.

Technology is a b#tch

Great video on the frustration one may experience with using technology.

Cars

I like cars. I like good handling, looks, lines, performance, engine and exhaust sound. My current budget allows me to have a Lancer Evolution IX. I've done a few performance upgrades and according to the dyno, my baby produces 337 WHP. Very nice.

My ambition is to own a Ferrari one day, and if I had the $, I would love to own an Enzo. The video below shows two of my all time favorite.

The islands...

The scary part of this is I understood every word she said. This good stuff, have a look -

Miss Jamaica? What She Say?

In Trinidad, we have a sing-song accent and I've been asked many times when I'm talking to my fellow trinis, what language we speak back home? :) Does not seem like a mystery to me but I guess the speed and broken English usually throw people off.

B-Day Weekend

An interesting weekend with good friends and family. Thanks to Julie, Roshni, Eric, Travis, Dina and Adam for a super fun night at the Brazilian restaurant.

Note to self, alcohol and athletes don't mix :)

My Sunday was pretty quiet, spending it with my special ladies.

So, what's next for me? Well, there are a few things I'll like to do in the coming year and they include the following:
- Become a certified USCF coach
- Get the professional cycling team off the ground
- Enroll in the EdD program at UCI
- Spend more time with my daughter
- Off to Auzzy land in October

I have other small goals that will be accomplished as I go into my 33rd year. Stick around, it will be interesting.