Friday, February 29, 2008

10 Greatest Movies Of All Time

After hundreds of movies, thousands of eye-popping fight scenes and millions of punches thrown...which ones are the best? Which ones have I been missing out on my whole life? Which ones must I have in my collection in order to not bring shame upon my family name?

We’ve scoured the internet. Reviews. Forums. Amazon. Postings. Bulletins. And this list is what we’ve come up with as the greatest Kung-Fu movies of all time and why you should watch each one. Pay attention to movies involving Yuen Wo-Ping as either director or action director, there's a reason why half this list is movies where he was involved!

If you want to watch trailers of these movies, go to:

#1 - Way of the Dragon (1979)
#2 - Shaolin Temple (1982)
#3 - Ong Bak (2003)
#4 - Iron Monkey (1993)
#5 - 5 Deadly Venoms (1978)
#6 - The Seven Samurai (1954)
#7 - Legend of Drunken Master (1994)
#8 - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000)
#9 - Kill Bill vol. 1 (2003)
#10 - Fist of Legend (1994)
By:- Javier Lozano, Jr.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

The Ipod Generations

For a better understanding about iPod generations, check the following:

On October 23, 2001, the first generation of iPod was released. The model name was iPod and had the storage capacity of 5 to 10 gb. It used FireWire connection to computers and it had a mechanical scroll wheel.

On July 17, 2002, the second generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 10, 20 gb. It used FireWire connection to computers and it had a touch-sensitive wheel. The Hold switch was revised. The FireWire port had a cover.

On April 28, 2003, the third generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 gb. It used FireWire connection to computers (USB for syncing only), and it had a central row of touch sensitive buttons. New backlit screen was introduced. Dock connector port was introduced.

On January 6, 2004, the first generation of iPod mini was released. It had the storage capacity of 4 gb. It used FireWire or USB connection to computers, and it introduced the "Click Wheel", which was later adopted by the fourth generation iPod. It was available in 5 colors.

On July 19, 2004, the fourth generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 20, 30, 40, 60 gb. It used FireWire or USB connection to computers, and buttons were integrated to form "Click Wheel". The monochrome model was replaced in June 2005 by the color display with photo viewer, which was introduced in October 2004.

On January 11, 2005, the first generation of iPod shuffle was released. It had the storage capacity of 512 mb, 1gb. It used USB connection to computers, and it had no screen, no click wheel. It used flash memory instead of hard drive storage.

On February 22, 2005, the second generation of iPod mini was released. It had the storage capacity of 4, 6 gb. It used FireWire or USB connection to computers , and it had longer battery life, and brighter color variants. Gold model discontinued. No AC adapter. The body color matched the click wheel lettering.

On September 7, 2005, the first generation of iPod nano was released. It had the storage capacity of 1, 2, 4 gb. It used USB connection to computers (FireWire for charging only), and it was the successor of iPod mini. Slimmer design, flash memory, color screen and lyrics support.

On October 12, 2005, the fifth generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 30, 60, 80 gb. It used USB connection to computers (FireWire for charging only), and it had large screen with video player and lyrics support. No AC adapter, Universal Dock, or A/V cables were included. It had black and white color variants. This model was revised in September 2006 (often called as generation 5.5) had a brighter display, a music search function, and a longer video battery life.

On September 12, 2006, the second generation of iPod shuffle was released. It had the storage capacity of 1 gb. It used USB (via dock only), and it had the aluminum case with smaller form factor. Built-in clip. Later multi-colored models were also released.

On September 12, 2006, the second generation of iPod nano was released. It had the storage capacity of 2, 4, 8 gb It used USB connection to computers (FireWire for charging only), and it had the anodized Aluminum case in 6 colors. Music search function, longer battery life, and brighter screen.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Learning to Piano Music

When you are sitting at the piano, your thoughts become reality. Your thoughts instantly take form as you are creating. Your barrier may be that you are focused on what once was, instead of focusing on the now! If all you do is focus on the fact that it was once easy for you to memorize, you are not focusing on the now. Present moment awareness is the key to learning to play the piano or any other instrument. It is also the key to learning anything in life that’s worthwhile learning.

The next time you practice just sit at the piano and meditate on what you are feeling. Don’t play, just feel. Does it feel stressful, joyful or painful? Are you anticipating stress or anticipating pain? Are you looking forward to playing or are you hearing little scripts in your head saying “you used to be great, now your not, you are not this, that, etc?” What are you feeling?

The next day, sit at the piano again and turn your attention to the now. Feel the joy of playing. Feel the joy of what it is to make beautiful sounds. Just let your hands explore over the keys, and listen to every note like it was the most beautiful sound you ever made! You are in the now! No one can steal this moment and pure joy from you. Feel the joy and the freedom in the now.

Once you have gone through this little exercise, and you are in the now, and every note becomes beautiful…even wrong notes. Now, in the present moment, without any negative thoughts to the contrary, you are ready to learn one thing at a time.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Purchasing Drum - TIps & Tricks

If you purchase a full drum set, don't be concerned with getting a full array of tom-toms, cymbals, and other accessories. A simple four-piece will suffice. Rack tom-toms are mounted on top of the bass drum, floor toms stand on the floor supported by three metal legs.

Also, don't forget the hi-hats and stand, bass drum pedal, and padded throne or drum stool. Finally for beginners, cases are optional since you will not be traveling all over town, night after night, with your gear. If you do buy cases, Humes & Berg makes easy to use nylon padded bags. They call them Tuxedo cases. In summary, do not to be fooled by beautiful, sparkly new drums and cymbals, since this can be misleading. As you may have guessed by now, used drums and cymbals should not, in any way, be looked down upon. In fact, many in-the-know drummers enjoy scouting for rare and used equipment, and revel in stories of how they found some great snare drum or cymbal tucked away in the bargain bin at a pawn shop, tag sale, or even large retail outlet. So, take your time and find equipment that will keep you satisfied for at least a few years.

Climate control is essential to the health of your drums and cymbals. Extreme cold can cause shell veneers to peel off and crack. Consistent contact with moisture can also cause the brass on cymbals and the chrome on drums to rust.

Buying the Right Accessories

Buying the right gear is extremely important. Having the most expensive or fancy equipment is not. As you begin to define your goals and solidify your musical interests, you will be able to make better decisions about what drums, cymbals, hardware, sticks, pads, and other equipment you will want to use for practice. You may even begin to think about what your dream drum set might be. At this stage of the game, however, it is important not to become overly preoccupied with equipment. You will want to make smart purchases, but don't get caught up in a retail frenzy, or you will only waste your money.

Drum Pads

Drum pads are an essential part of every drummer's collection. Beginners often can't afford drums themselves, so pads take on even more relevance. As of this writing, the best pad on the market is the gum rubber Real Feel drum pad. This pad will give you the necessary bounce you need to develop good technique. The Remo Drum Company also makes fine pads and pad drum sets, though they are a little loud. If neither pad is available, ask the clerk at your local music store which pads offer great stick rebound and a quiet surface. Since drums themselves can be very loud, the pad offers a wondet-ful alternative to supplying earplugs for your entire neighborhood.
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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Online Guitar Guide


A guitar teacher is the classic way in which to learn guitar. A guitar teacher will either come to your home periodically or have you visit them in their home or classroom if they work at a school. But having a Guitar teacher can be very time consuming and Guitar lessons can be pricey but they can also be significantly beneficial for the student. A teacher can provide the level of motivation necessary in order to put in the long hours of practice. Because you are meeting with another person on a regular basis you become aware of the things expected from you and are more likely to deliver on those expectations. A guitar teacher will help you learn guitar by first teaching you finger placement and chord techniques before instructing you on basic songs. Once you master a few simple songs you will began to expand your technique from there.


Online Guitar Guides


Now with the growing market of technology available, there also exist videos and online courses completely devoted to those looking to learn to play guitar. These guides and DVDs can be very helpful and can be listened to at your convenience. Videos are exceptionally helpful as they are crafted after classroom lessons and can be played over and over again so that you can learn at your own pace.

Online guitar guides don’t cost as much as the neither guitar teacher, nor do you have to travel to the classroom or have someone come to your home. With guides you learn how to play the guitar at your own peace. This as an end result will make you a much better guitar player.

Learning Guitar tabulates can also be used to easily learn guitar. Guitar tabs are much like sheet music but they are for those who can not read notes. They take each song and break it down by finger placement so that beginners can learn how to play a song easily. Here’s a quick tip, when learning Guitar Tabs, just think of it just like being a piano tab. They read much in the same way.

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