Perceptive Perspective

The First Wonder of the World: Every Kramer Entrance From Seinfeld...EVER

2009-10-16T13:18:00.000-05:00

The First Wonder of the World: Every Kramer Entrance From Seinfeld...EVER

Beats with GarageBand from scratch.

2009-04-09T19:51:00.001-05:00

Showing off some beats I've made with GarageBand. Hope you enjoy.

The Real American News Show (04-09-09)

2009-04-09T19:12:00.001-05:00

My last show before the weekend.

The Real American News Show (4-08-09)

2009-04-08T19:47:00.001-05:00

Real News, Real Serious!

News Show (4-07-09)

2009-04-07T14:53:00.001-05:00

The next installment. I seem to have fun doing this type of work.

New Show (4-06-09)

2009-04-07T12:55:00.001-05:00

My news show. Quite fun..at least for me.

Current Desktop

2009-02-07T09:57:00.001-06:00

Current Desktop
Originally uploaded by mykalt45

Just wanted to share with you guys what my current Desktop looks like. Hopefully, you guys dig it. I know I do.

Boys will be Boys?

2008-02-20T20:42:00.005-06:00

Hey there sexy. You look so hot with your cute top, and those sexy skinny jeans that show off your seductive curves, especially the curves of your…..testicles?! Gross, you’re a dude. What are you doing man?

Unless your Adam Levine, and even then, I’m still a little skeptical and wearing skinny jeans I am kind of doubting that ladies are your concern. Well, with the exception of wondering where they got their pants.

My wife and I have noticed that now more than ever there is an influx of boys, some men, who are prancing around with these jeans that look like leggings. Is this the state we are in now? For instance, there is a certain someone from American Idol, Danny Noriega, who loves sporting the skinny jeans. Well, he does look "Super", or so he would probably say. I just don’t get it. Are the 80s back? I certainly hope not. Now, I’m not a fan of baggy jeans, but how about something that doesn’t make a statement about the size of your package.

What do you guys (gender ambiguously) think?

Format War Over: Blu-ray Declared King of the Hill

2008-02-19T20:49:00.004-06:00

Just in case you haven't heard the news, HD-DVD has given up in the next-generation format war. Well, actually Toshiba has decided to pull the plug on HD-DVD, saying that they will cease production and shipments of HD-DVD players by March of this year. It is the FINAL nail in the coffin for HD-DVD. As a Playstation 3 owner, I had no doubt that Blu-ray would be victorious. I'm not a fanboy by any means, but when Sony took the risk to push a format by integrating it into their newest console, that became the "trojan horse" that played a huge role, even though most critics were skeptical.

Consistently, Blu-ray disc sales outnumbered HD-DVD from month to month. As a Playstation 3 owner, and an HDTV owner as well, it has been a pleasure to watch movies on Blu-ray. Currently, we have over 20 Blu-ray movies. If you are interested in deals, keep Amazon.com bookmarked as they offer pretty good deals. If you are looking for a cheap dvd upscaler, which is a device that adds pixels to simulate a higher resolution, then HD-DVD may be a sweet deal. Blu-ray offers uncompressed resolution, so from a video standpoint, DVD upscaling is not as high of a quality as Blu-ray.

What does this end mean to the high-definition landscape? I believe to begin with, this news will be a boost to the Playstation 3 as it becomes an attractive prospect for consumers looking to jump in the high-definition arena. Also, with manufactures focusing on Blu-ray, it should help drive the prices down on hardware as all of them will be fighting to have consumers choose their product. I don't think that prices of discs will be dropping anytime soon, but here to hope.

Another change for current Blu-ray owners will be the release of movies on Blu-ray from Universal and Paramount. This is probably the best thing for comsumers. This gives Blu-ray a total lock on movie studios. Finally, Universal on Blu-ray. Hopefully now, consumers who were waiting for an end to the format war can now be confident and become proud owners of high-definition players. As for the HD-DVD owners out there, I've got a question for you. How does this affect you?

Can Games Bring Your Marriage Closer? Probably Not!

2008-02-09T15:24:00.000-06:00

As I continue my quest to bring my marriage into a new level, I thought how about a nice time with my wife playing Rock Band. I think the jury is still out on this new therapy. Let me know what you guys think.
Enjoy.

It's crazy out there!

2008-01-28T14:46:00.001-06:00

Okay, Okay. I hear you. I get it. All my posts are about race. Well, no they aren't, but it seems that lately they have been. However, look into the eyes of little Dora, and tell her she doesn't belong. Well, of course she doesn't, she is a cartoon, but I believe the point is clear.

So, you may wonder how I came up with this idea. Sadly, it is not my own. I was watching TV one night, and they were showing an immigration rally in Irving, TX, and this caucasian gentleman (I'll be nice here) was holding a piñata of Dora the Explorer along with a sign pointing to her with the words, "Illegal Alien". How crazy is that? I don't get how people can be so inflamed that they make comments like that. We don't need TV writers, when real life is way more hysterical.

I have heard a suggestion for fixing the immigration problem that involved having gun turrets along fence, and that if they can pick a few Mexicans off, they will learn their lesson, and that will take care of that. I am not kidding, I actually overheard a debate, and that was the self-proclaimed enlightened man's idea. Well, we will never get anywhere with thoughts like that floating around.

So, unless we want Dora back in her country doing who knows what (selling gum), then we need to come together, and develop an idea or support a candidate that is fair. That concludes my last race post for a while....you can rest easy.

Sonic's Java Chillers; Starbuck's cousin who is just as hot, but a whole lot easier!

2008-01-27T08:59:00.000-06:00

I have become addicted to Sonic's Java Chillers, of the Mocha variety. I don't know if anyone else out there has tried them, but I highly recommend it. They are pretty close to a Mocha Frappuccino from StarBucks. They also happen to be cheaper than StarBucks as well, which probably does not come as a surprise.

So, if you happen to need a StarBucks fix, why not give the Java Chiller a try. I am pretty sure your wallet will appreciate it. Heck, you can even pass this off as a smart financial move that will save you money in the long run. Enjoy.

Ralph's got my vote!

2008-01-22T22:07:00.000-06:00

Here today I am trying out an embedded video in my blog post, and just write some of my impressions from this episode of The Simpsons. Ralph Wiggum, one of the funniest characters in The Simpsons was written in as candidate in a recent episode. Barring from his age, would Ralph make a good candidate? Well, his answer to immigration, "Stranger Danger", is seemingly innocent, but beneath it lurks a more sinister tone. Stranger danger is what a child is supposed to yell when confronted with someone who they do not recognize.

Pure racism can wear a sneaky disguise, in the form of an 8 year old boy! Basically, strangers, or immigrants, are dangerous in his eyes. Sadly, most Americans feel the same way. I believe the best thing to do in this situation is if they are already here, let's make them citizens, have them pay taxes, and help drive more dollars into our economy and government. Now, if you have committed a crime, I believe you should be deported, but that there should be a scale to this. That's just my two cents.

Wear the Wig!

As a Republican, I am deciding between Huckabee and McCain. Maybe it is finally time for McCain to shine. Hopefully, soon I will be able to break down the likenesses and differences between the two, so I can Rock the Vote!

Digital Distribution of Movies: Is it the next big thing?

2008-01-18T16:04:00.000-06:00

If you have been covering MacWorld, you may have heard that Apple is starting a rental service through iTunes that is compatible with your computer, iPod, and Apple TV, which is their version of a set-top box to play movies through your TV. They are now fully joining into the mass of companies offering digital downloads where you do not actually have the physical media, as it is stored on a hard drive or other device. Many companies (Microsoft, Sony, Amazon, etc.) are touting that digital distribution is the way of the future, and that physical media will still be dead. There are a growing number of people who believe this will be happening soon. Most of the people who do frequent blogs like Engadget, Gizmodo, and other technology blogs. Now, what they fail to realize is that most of the general population does not have internet connections fast enough to accommodate such requirements to easily make use of digital downloads. The only digital download that is actually thriving is illegal downloads, and those will never go away. Why pay for something, when you can have it free? That is why DRM will never work as well.

So, before you go touting that digital downloads will replace disks, you ought tell your neighbor who still uses dial-up he needs to upgrade. Here on the internet, people love to voice their opinions, much as I am doing now, but for most people voicing their opinion, their words and reality are often in contrast.

Furthermore, even if you wanted digital downloads of movies and such to become mainstream, our connection speeds need to increase as well. Oh well, you need to just get FIOS right? Fiber optics; delivering the dream. Yeah, if you live in the four house that it currently serves.

Finally, people need to realize that even though you have the latest and greatest, most of America does not. My grandparents still have a VCR and only 1 DVD player in the house. Don't even ask them about high definition anything, whether it is disks or movies or TVs. This is the current state of America. You shouldn't hide behind your Xbox and Monster energy drinks. Come out and really take a look. Then, go to your favorite blogging site and rant away in their comments section. Show everyone how cool you are, by thrashing an article, because there was a spelling mistake or the person being interviewed is not good looking enough.

Ok, enough of that. Listen, I just don't think America is ready for this future just yet. I applaude Apple, Sony, Microsoft, and others for bringing us the future now, but actually it is not quite here yet. So, in the end we will find out if the spice will flow.

Best Buy=Den of thieves!

2007-10-15T21:02:00.000-05:00

Anyone who's ever shopped with Best Buy, and purchased something from the store ranging from a TV to a boom box has no doubt had one of their sales associates ask you to buy the protection plan, saying that for just this little amount you can be covered against all kinds of things that can go wrong. Well, out of my better judgment I decided to get a two-year plan with my PSP.

Well, after a few months of having my PSP, I got tired of the dead pixel in the center of my screen, and so I thought I would take it up to my local Best Buy in Irving, TX off of 183 Airport Freeway (As you can see, I am quite angry) and asked to have it replaced since there was a defect and I was well within my protection plan. Well, I took my PSP and my receipt to the counter and was told that I have to have a Geek Squad check it out. So the "specialist" looked at it, saw the pixel, and informed me that Best Buy follows the manufacturer's policy which was that there needs to be at least 5 pixels in order for them to replace it. I was not happy about that because no where on their plan does it say that and no one mentioned this "official policy" to me when I bought the plan. I told the guy, so basically I have to have enough defects in order to have it replaced and he replied, well if that's how you want phrase it. Come on, how else could it be said. I had a dead pixel which is a defect and they did not want to replace it, and I heard several other higher-ups say that this is the policy because it's Sony's. So, they told me there was nothing they could do. That is a lie!

I called Sony and they said that there is no pixel count before they would replace the product. Of course, I called Best Buy, and informed them that their official policy that follows Sony's is not right at all, and magically they offered to replace the product that I paid to have protected. So, don't let Best Buy tell you their lies. This almost made me angry enough to go back to Circuit City, but that's another story. Actually, I just may keep my purhcases to Big River (Amazon).

"We are America"-Tales of a minority.

2007-09-26T21:47:00.000-05:00

On September 26, 2007 there was a relatively small protest over the city of Irving, Tx's recent rise in the number of deportations. There were several altercations, and while no one was officially arrested, tension was high. In question is the practice of police officers rapidly turning over suspected illegal immigrants to federal authorities, and the nature of these detentions. Opponents of the practice say that the police are singling-out hispanics in their daily enforcement of laws and how minor traffic infractions are turning into deportations. Supporters say that this program is removing from our country people that do not belong here anyways.

I would like to give you a taste of what I have experienced as a minority. This is not meant to be a plea, but an enlightenment to those unfortunate/fortunate enough to not have experienced this. I find it humorous myself. So, without further ado, I present the how you can tell you are minority, based on true events that I have experienced:

Getting pulled over for having my front-end of my car pass the white line at a stop light.

Getting pulled over for making a left turn too widely.

(Of course both these times I was seriously grilled by the officer. I love how they try and ask all these types of questions trying to trip you up.)

Also, this has happened to me on several occasions, while getting out of my car in a parking lot or restaurant I have heard car alarms being activated and seen no one recently get out of the car. I guess seeing my face is a reminder that your property is at risk!

These are just some of the funny things that have happened in my life. I know better to ever drive without my license for fear of deportation! I really don't think that anything like that would happen to me, but you've got to keep your eyes open. I say enough is enough.

Ipod Touch Review

2007-09-25T18:38:00.000-05:00

I decided that I would do a little review of the Ipod Touch. Since normally I don't do video, you can definitely see the rough edges in it, but hey, it wouldn't be me if I didn't let things like that fly! So, in the spirit of a good time, here is my review of the Ipod Touch. I almost feel like this is an intermission while I collect my thoughts for my next post. I hope everyone enjoys it, and please, don't take it too seriously!

Race relations=Solved!

2007-09-20T13:15:00.000-05:00

Apparently there is a storm brewing in our fair United States. Supposedly it's been going on for quite a long time. Actually, since the Civil War era, and you know, I thought it was getting better. I thought this resentment between whites and blacks was going away. Well, how naive I was!

Being Mexican, we often are left out of this white versus black thing. That's not fair in my opinion, but that isn't the topic of this post. By the end, you will understand how if people will follow my plan, we can knock this problem out with one 90 minute punch!

The reason I bring this all up is because of what's going on out there. Not in cyber-space, but in real space, or in other words, reality. Unless you've been knee-deep in some World of Warcraft action you know about the protests going on in Louisiana about the Jena 6. These are a group of black kids that beat up a white kid, and as a result, are being charged with attempted murder. What makes this case so astonishing is the fact that Meagan Williams, a black woman who was basically tortured by 6 white people, who is in the hospital still, has not been getting the same coverage, and in fact, charges are not even being pressed in that case. That is so ridiculous. This just highlights the prejudice's that exist in our world. It is easy to understand why resentment still exists.

In history, there have been attempts to make amends, probably government inspired in my opinion. One example of this, was the equal rights efforts of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder in the great classic, "Ebony & Ivory". I thought that for sure this would go a long way towards healing the wounds. Apparently, I was wrong.

I believe drastic measures must be taken. I'm tired of hearing class-mates, and well, the United States for that matter, go on and on about whites this and blacks that, and how we all don't like each other. I think what we all need to do is Remember the Titans. If they can do it, so can we as a nation. If I had the time, I would drive to Jena myself with my big ole' blow-up movie screen and projector and fire it up, and let this classic story heal the wounds. Better yet, I believe the government should step in. If you're listening government, and since I just wrote the word terrorism in my post I know you are, then please do the right thing. You dropped the ball with Katrina, please don't do the same here!

A sample of what all women should know!

2007-08-28T17:43:00.000-05:00

Ladies, there is something that I have to let you in on about men. I know some of you out there might not believe this, but trust me when I tell you that for the most part what I am about to tell you is true. Now, what you do with this knowledge is entirely up to you, and if I were you, I'd use it for fun, but hey, that's me. So, onto the secrets I have to impart.

I love women in skirts. I love my wife in skirts. Do you love skirts yourself? Chances are, you do. So, please keep this in mind next time you are out in public in your favorite mini or professional dress. If you are sitting and there is a man (men) across from you or at an angle or passing by or remotely near you (you get the point), he (they) will almost without a doubt take a glance to see if he can catch a glance of the hot zone. Now, that may seem a little perverted, but that is just the way it is. I didn't make the rules, I just observe them. Now, please don't feel too special and think you're hot stuff though. I mean, hey, maybe you are, and that's awesome, but in reality, it wouldn't matter if the woman was 300 pounds, she still would get glances if she had to change positions. If some of you have men, go ahead and ask them, and if they say yes, then hey, you've got an honest guy, if they say no, then....it's time for a talk. Most men, will just do a quick glance, and go on. If you notice a lingerer then I would suggest possibly sounding the stalker alarm.

Also, I think it is worth mentioning that pretty much, men will try and see whatever they can possibly get away with. For instance, some ladies out there have a nice bust. We aren't blind. Even other women notice the size of girls and particularly their dress as well. If you've got a button shirt that is kind of tight that shows skin through the buttons, trust me when I tell you that this will not escape the notice of guys eyes. I think we are just wired that way. I mean, I think some guys are just like that. Some of us are like Indiana Jones treasure seekers, and our treasure is skin! So, on with the hunt!

I hope that this information doesn't scare you, but actually, if it turns you on, then that's really cool. I think guys in general wouldn't mind women being more sexual. Call me progressive in that notion if you want. So ladies, next time you're out and about, keep conscious of what I have just told you, and see what happens. And guys, remember, the 5-second rule does not only apply to food, but to glances as well! I hope this information helps to open the door to more understanding between the sexes. Good times for all.

Lattes and Lollipops

2007-08-17T11:54:00.000-05:00

So, we've been "down south" for a few weeks now, and it has been a mixed bag of feelings for me. I mean, Texas is really great and all, but it really can be a different world out here. We just got back from Jamaica, and man, do I have some stories to tell, but as you can see from the picture, there is something more pressing that I must talk about.

If you take a real good look, you can see that inside the drive-through to this new Bank of America is a Starbucks drive-thru all in the same line. When I saw that I knew I had to take a picture. This is so crazy to me! Only in Texas can you get a latte and make a deposit all at the same time. This is one of those things that just makes me love the state I'm in. We obviously take our money and our coffee very seriously!

Will YouTube rock the vote?

2007-07-24T20:17:00.001-05:00

On Monday, CNN televised the first ever debate where the questions were sent in by YouTubers out there, and given to the Democratic Party presidential candidates. Boy, were they all out in full force. The questions ranged from serious to down right deleterious. I really can't say what I thought about it because I did not watch it. Why didn't I watch it? First off, It's July '07! When is the vote? November '08! Mmmm, that is a little far off for me to be thinking about that. Really, though, that is not the point that I want to make. I'm going to speak to the candidates out there, and give them a little secret. Now listen carefully ok? I'm even going to start a whole new paragraph to make it nice and easy to read.

You can make all the videos you want, and spread your message to the millions of technophiles out there, but guess what? I really don't think it will help come vote day. Why? Cause we really don't vote. Why is that you might ask? Which would really help you guys I know, but the answer is this. No matter how cool your videos are, that is not going to get us off our butts and out the door to vote. We're not lazy for the most part, we just don't like inconvenience. Why do we like YouTube and other sites like that? We do because I can sit on my butt and click away. Did I mention, this can all be clothing optional? Miminal effort is what we seek. If we could text or vote on-line American Idol style, then I am sure the numbers would go through the roof. Don't feel bad about this. You guys are collecting record amounts of campaign money, so spend away. That's why I'm not a hardcore recycler. I don't want to have to seperate stuff. I just like to throw it away and be done! Oh well, I guess I'm safe until the Al Gore Gestapo shows at my door.

So, I say create all the videos you want, but it's going to take more than that to get these World of Warcraft, Sneezing Panda, I-Pod listening bums off the net and out to vote. Don't worry though. I'm going to vote cause Chris Farley told me to!

Top 10 places my wife would hide me if I happened to go missing!

2007-07-14T11:49:00.000-05:00

I'm not really sure if this is plea, but here is my top 10 places to find me if I went missing. Marriage is pretty tough. I didn't know till now because I have never been married before. My ideas of pleasure-filled romps covered in cheetos have yet to become reality. I don't know about the rest of the couples out there, but man, it can get pretty rough. A friend told me that Chris Rock once said, "You'll know if you two really love each other, if you've both wanted to kill each other". So, in a light-hearted spirit, that is unless I do end up missing, I now present my top 10 places to look for me if I ever end up missing:

1. The freezer- What better way to express your bitterness than with a frost-bitten corpse.

2. A big box- Yeah, any regular old box would be suspect to me.

3. A vase- For creativity's sake, this would take a lot of planning to pull off. Bring on the heat!

4. The nearest McDonalds dumpster- That would teach me to ask to have fast food picked up on the way from work.

5. Half-buried in the yard- I would double check the addition of a garden gnome. That would probably be my shriveled head.

6. The trunk- I'm pretty sure body amount was one of the selling points for our car.

7. Pizza Hut/KFC combo store- I really don't have a reason why I would think this would be a place that I would end up, except that it just seems right.

8. Best Buy parking lot- This almost would have a touch of sentiment, mixed with the bittersweet, since I liked it so much in life, how about death to?

9. Under the bed- This would be a desperate move. The one thing I've learned from the movies is that if you suprise someone and they are trying very hard to get you out the door, either there is a lover in hiding, or a corpse.

10. In the dryer- That thud is not shoes drying, but probably my head banging against the metal.

Well, there you have it. I really don't think I will be found any of those places. If you ask me, I'll probably leave this planet in bed from a heart attack, after I soiled myself.

Have a great weekend, and don't forget to cherish the one you love!

Will I ever stop talking about girls?

2007-07-13T19:26:00.000-05:00

Well, I have been pretty lazy with this blog. I'm actually not that funny anymore, and that is a shame. The problem is that I don't have a lot of time cause, hello, I'm a cancer researcher, but serving is what I do best. Just ask my wife. So, what I wanted to do was just talk a little bit about things that interest me, but I have found that I like too many things and am often side-tracked. Apparently that is my personality. I'm a lefty. Most of us are like that. Anways, I coud so easily make this a ranting blog, because life has left me bitter! Oh well. I think I should put more video on here, but that will have to wait. I've also learned that I cannot watch Comedy Central or TBS and write at the same time. There are too many shows worth watching, such as Seinfeld and Reno 911. I would love to talk about relationships, and what I have learned from the various ones I have been in, and about what women want, and how guys need to just make them feel safe. That is probably the biggest thing that women want. A real guy who is genuinely interested in her, and not just her smokin' hot body. My friend the other day asked me who was prettier, Jessica Alba or someone slutty with bigger boobs, I don't know, we'll say Lindsay Lohan. Please keep in mind this was a woman who asked this. I explained to her, it depends. For long-term, Jessica Alba would seem like that sweet girl that you could love for the rest of your life, while Lindsay would just be someone you'd have your way with for a night. However, a lesson to be learned is that even a mediocore girl with big boobs is always going to find someone. That's just how life works. I didn't make the rules, I've just spent time getting to know them. Actually, while I am on the subject of Lindsay Lohan, if she happens to read my blog, then I hope she hears this from a smart guy who has a perceptive perspective. Most guys think you are too skinny. We also thought that you were crazy hot in Mean Girls. You look good. You weren't fat by any means, but you definitely had a fuller-figure. A good man is turned on by the gentle touch of your skin. If you want to make your man happy and feel good, just let him feel you, feel your skin close. It's very sensual for us.

Sorry, I didn't mean for this to get all steamy. I guess that is all for now. Maybe, I would be better if I just looked at the news of today, and just comment on that. I mean, I don't mind telling people my opinion, but actually, I like to have fun and relax, and be funny too. It's is a tough climb, but I know I can overcome. Besides, if my blog or my PhD doesn't work out so well, at least I know how to use a weed-eater!

Need a researcher? Look for the badge.

2007-07-10T18:16:00.000-05:00

Well, it has been a while since I have written. Things are busy around here with me, and in the DC metro area. I really don't want this blog to be a ranting blog, but it does seem that there are a lot of things out there worth trying to fix.

Ok so, I work at the NIH, so we have to wear badges. This is for the supposed security of our campus. What I don't understand is why I see people off-campus, like at the mall, wearing their badges around their neck? I mean, come on, who are you trying to impress? Oh well, I guess if people are in need of a researcher for some emergency at the mall, they will know where to look.

Small Weekend Rant: Oversized Sunglasses

2007-06-24T15:01:00.000-05:00

Hi there. Are you a celebrity? Are you so famous that you need ridiculously huge sunglasses to give you that, super-chic I'm made of money look? Probably not. So, why wear sunglasses that say something as ludicrous as that. Now, I am not a super-fashion expert, and this is just my opinion, but I just don't like this trend. Living in the DC area you see a lot of women. It's crazy out here, but every time I see a girl in these glasses I just roll my eyes. Who do you think you are? Jackie O? Yeah right sister. Am I bitter because it makes me feel like these girls think they are better than the world? Maybe, but maybe they wear them just to say that. So, in short, unless you've got eyeballs the size of oranges, why not do us a favor and wear glasses that say, "Hi, I'm cute and fun". I know I'd appreciate it.