“If you can’t see the angles no more, you in trouble.” – Carlito’s Way.
Rather than getting into a long drawn out film analysis, I’ll run off a quote that stuck with me from Brian De Palma’s 1993 Crime-Thriller, Carlito’s Way.
Few and far away, there will come a quote I hear that truly changes my life, whether be from film, or real-life instances. I’m a big quote guy. I have a page of them sitting on the background of my macbook pro that I turn to every now and again whenever I need a pick-me-up. Noteworthy quotes have always given me inspiration to keep on keepin’ on.
Now back to this particular quote, which has given direction throughout the years. It’s about going into situations and seeing every viable option involved in the decision making process. Continue Reading…
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If there’s one thing that a summer cannot go without, it’s a great concert lineup. Concerts might be the best thing to do for fun, besides getting laid of course. Now mix together beautiful summer weather, with a night of spectacular sound and energy, and it gives you a truly unforgettable memory.
Coachella 2010 kicked off one of the greatest ensembles of music our lives have ever had the opportunity to experience. I could name all 30 of my favorite acts that played those magical three days, but we’ll save that for a later discussion.
I’m now here to share with you the best of the best that this Summer 2010 has to offer music-wise, in Los Angeles.
Top 10 Los Angeles Summer Concert List
(In chronological order, not performance-wise)
1. Broken Social Scene
May 3, 2010
Music Box @ The Fonda Theatre, LA
2. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
May 20, 2010
UCLA’S Royce Hall, LA
3. Shout Out louds
May 21 & 22, 2010
El Rey Theatre, LA
4. Miike Snow
May 31 & June 2, 2010
Music Box @ The Fonda Theatre, LA
5. Dim Mak Presents: Dan Black
June 2, 2010
The Roxy, LA
6a. The XX
June 5, 2010
Music Box @ The Fonda Theatre, LA
6b. The XX
June 6, 2010
The Wiltern, LA
7. Empire of the Sun
August 11 & 12, 2010
Music Box @ The Fonda Theatre, LA
8. Phoenix
September 18, 2010
Hollywood Bowl, LA
9a. Muse w/ Passion Pit
September 23, 2010
Honda Center, Anaheim
9b. Muse w/ Passion Pit
September 25, 2010
Staples Center, LA
10. Tom Petty
October 1, 2010 (MY BIRTHDAY!)
Hollywood Bowl, LA
And to answer your next question – YES, I will be attending each and every show listed here.
Peace & Love & Rock n’ Roll!
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5. W O L V E R I N E aka Logan
The name is synonymous with toughness in the super-hero world. Wolverine hunts using animalistic senses with a more than killer instinct. He will not hesistate to unleash his wrath on any that oppose him, or the justice in this world. Being that his skeletal system is bonded to a metal called alloy adamantium, his body is nearly indestructible, and can heal wounds at an exponential rate. Most see him as a Neanderthal, but don’t be fooled. Rooting back to his early days in espionage, he learned many different languages, and has traveled more than the National Geographicer. His lamb-chop side-burns make Elvis Presley jealous, and the popularity behind Wolverine has helped Hugh Jackman catapult his career in complete stardom. Continue Reading…
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Over my many years of training, I’ve probably tried and sampled every form of workout possible. I always get asked the question, “What’s the best workout for my body?”, and the only relevant answer is – “I don’t know”. No one’s body is composed the same, everyone has different lifestyles and varying goals. It is impossible to give you a clear-cut answer on the flip of a coin, and anyone that can, clearly should not be giving you advice. This is the beauty behind having a dedicated trainer – He / she can spend ample time with you and figure out what specific stage in the game you are at, and what exactly is best for you.
The next most frequent question I get asked is, “What do you do for a workout?”. I have finally decided to answer the inquiry and reveal my secrets. Every couple months I always try and change my routine. This is to shock the muscles and always keep them guessing; a stagnant routine leaves your body bored and prepared, which leads to a feared plateau.
I take into account several factors before staging my routine. Depending on my lifestyle, schedule and frequency of exercise, I gear my workout routine towards the season. Colder months I lift heavier to build size and strength; warmer months I pick up the pace and drop the weights.
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