This past Friday, the USC Trojan Men's Basketball Team played North Carolina is the Sweet 16. I was watching the game with my friends from home and they were all going for Carolina and I was lonely rooting for USC. And I was happy being the only one able to boast for the entire first half, and even the first few minutes of the second half, as we jumped out to a 16 point lead in the second half.
Then the tide turned after USC lead 49-33 with 17 minutes left in the game. North Carolina used its size to grab numerous offensive rebounds and rally to a 74-64 win.
All we had to do was grab defensive rebounds and we had the game put away. North Carolina only made 3 shots outside of the paint, but with its second, third and sometimes fourth offensive rebounds they quickly turned the USC lead to one of their own.
All I can say now is...I really hope Nick Young and Gabe Pruitt stay for one more year...because with them we are instantly a top 10 team in the hunt for next year's national title....
Monday, March 26, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Sugar We're Going Down Parody
This video is so funny. If do not look at the lyrics when you listen to this song, then you might here something like this....
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Snowboarding
Over spring break a few of my friends and I went snowboarding in
Towards the end of the first day I started to get the hang of it and could go through the course under control, though I was staying only on my heels. I guess you are supposed to transfer from heel to toe, but I was deathly afraid of falling considering I was doing it all day long. The next morning I was so sore it hurt putting on all the gear, but I was ready to get the better!
After taking a nasty fall and feeling like crying because my body hurt so much after hitting the ice, I started to go from heel to toe. The only problem is that I am not able to stay under control while on my heels.
Anyway, I must say my overall snowboarding experience was pretty good, and they said it only gets easier right? So watch out Shaun White!!!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
World's Greatest Rivers in Danger
In an article on CNN.com the Associated Press report the World Wide Fund for Nature released a report urging the government to take immediate action to stop pollution, development, and global warming from threatening the many of the World's greatest rivers, ranging from Rio Grande to the Nile to the Ganges.
"Pollution, global warming and rampant development could destroy some of the world's most iconic rivers in the coming decades, threatening to wipe out thousands of fish species and cause severe water shortages."
"Global warming is threatening fish populations in Africa, where even small temperature changes can dramatically alter water levels and fish productivity, the report said. The Nile, the world's longest river, is expected to reach a critically low level by 2025, threatening a source of drinking water for thousands of years."
Imagine a life with severe water shortages? Not cool....
"Pollution, global warming and rampant development could destroy some of the world's most iconic rivers in the coming decades, threatening to wipe out thousands of fish species and cause severe water shortages."
"Global warming is threatening fish populations in Africa, where even small temperature changes can dramatically alter water levels and fish productivity, the report said. The Nile, the world's longest river, is expected to reach a critically low level by 2025, threatening a source of drinking water for thousands of years."
Imagine a life with severe water shortages? Not cool....
The Future of Online Ads?
Jeanette Borzo of Wired.com reports Netvibes, "an everyman's dashboard" has ditched the traditional style of online advertisements, filled with blinking and flashing banners because you won a "free ipod," for a new approach: ad-less.
Borzo reports Netvibes founder, Tariq Krim has refused to display advertisements on Netvibes user's homepage, saying they are just not as effective as they used to be. Not many are clicking on the ads like they were in the past.
"If advertisers -- attracted by Netvibes' 10 million users around the world -- want access to Netvibers, they need to create a service in the form of a Netvibes module. If the module -- such as eBay's auction-tracking module -- doesn't benefit the user, forget it. That's Krim's rule."
I must say personally, I cannot wait for the day when markers drop the ad banners, and move towards a use ad technique that benefits me, the user! Good job Krim!
Borzo reports Netvibes founder, Tariq Krim has refused to display advertisements on Netvibes user's homepage, saying they are just not as effective as they used to be. Not many are clicking on the ads like they were in the past.
"If advertisers -- attracted by Netvibes' 10 million users around the world -- want access to Netvibers, they need to create a service in the form of a Netvibes module. If the module -- such as eBay's auction-tracking module -- doesn't benefit the user, forget it. That's Krim's rule."
I must say personally, I cannot wait for the day when markers drop the ad banners, and move towards a use ad technique that benefits me, the user! Good job Krim!
Tim Floyd Listen Up!!
Alright, so I am not an expert college basketball analyst, nor am I even deserving of being a college basketball coach. But here is my take on the strategy the Trojan basketball team needs to take in order to beat North Carolina on Friday (9:57 pm eastern, CBS):
- Control Ty Lawson's (UNC point guard) speed and penetration. The best way to do this is have Gabe Pruitt guard him and try to use his quickness to cover Lawson.
- Do not let Wayne Ellington (UNC shooting guard) have any open looks. Have Daniel Hackett guard Ellington, as Hackett is our best defender, he should be able to handle Ellington and force him into bad shots.
- Match Taj Gibson against Brandon Wright (UNC power forward). This is probably the most even match-up we have. I have complete confidence Gibson will be able to match Wright's length and height. He just has to stay out of foul trouble!
-Have Nick Young guard Reyshawn Terry (UNC small forward). Terry is not so much a scoring threat as the other members of North Carolina are. If Young can control Terry on defense, he should have enough energy to take over the game on offense.
- Let Tyler Hansbrough get his. Similar to Texas and Kevin Durant, we do not have anyone who can stop Hansbrough. So the best thing we can do is let him have his points and concentrate on stopping everyone else.
If we are able to execute these strategies, we will have a good chance at beating the top seeded team in the East! Now all we have to do is score plentifully, as UNC averages nearly 85 points per game!!
- Control Ty Lawson's (UNC point guard) speed and penetration. The best way to do this is have Gabe Pruitt guard him and try to use his quickness to cover Lawson.
- Do not let Wayne Ellington (UNC shooting guard) have any open looks. Have Daniel Hackett guard Ellington, as Hackett is our best defender, he should be able to handle Ellington and force him into bad shots.
- Match Taj Gibson against Brandon Wright (UNC power forward). This is probably the most even match-up we have. I have complete confidence Gibson will be able to match Wright's length and height. He just has to stay out of foul trouble!
-Have Nick Young guard Reyshawn Terry (UNC small forward). Terry is not so much a scoring threat as the other members of North Carolina are. If Young can control Terry on defense, he should have enough energy to take over the game on offense.
- Let Tyler Hansbrough get his. Similar to Texas and Kevin Durant, we do not have anyone who can stop Hansbrough. So the best thing we can do is let him have his points and concentrate on stopping everyone else.
If we are able to execute these strategies, we will have a good chance at beating the top seeded team in the East! Now all we have to do is score plentifully, as UNC averages nearly 85 points per game!!
Grand Canyon Skywalk
Imagine being one of the first people to be able to walk 70 feet beyond the Grand Canyon's edge with "no visible support above or below."
The Associated Press posted an article on CNN.com stating the Hualapai Tribe unveiled a promising tourist attraction to their side of the Grand Canyon which allows tourists to walk beyond the edge of the canyon and experience the vast canyon unlike anyone has before for $25.
"Visitors who have marveled at the Grand Canyon's vistas will now have a dizzying new option: a glass-bottom observation deck allowing them to gaze into the chasm beneath their feet."
Wow. This new skywalk sounds amazing and I would gladly pay $25 to see the Grand Canyon from 70 feet beyond its edge. Though some people complain about the skywalk, it seems like a unique and awesome idea.
The Associated Press posted an article on CNN.com stating the Hualapai Tribe unveiled a promising tourist attraction to their side of the Grand Canyon which allows tourists to walk beyond the edge of the canyon and experience the vast canyon unlike anyone has before for $25.
"Visitors who have marveled at the Grand Canyon's vistas will now have a dizzying new option: a glass-bottom observation deck allowing them to gaze into the chasm beneath their feet."
Wow. This new skywalk sounds amazing and I would gladly pay $25 to see the Grand Canyon from 70 feet beyond its edge. Though some people complain about the skywalk, it seems like a unique and awesome idea.
Monday, March 19, 2007
And the YouTube award goes to...
In an article by the Associated Press on CNN.com YouTube will host its first ever video awards.
"The awards will be handed out in seven categories: most creative, most inspirational, best series, best comedy, musician of the year, best commentary and 'most adorable video ever.'"
"'We wanted to call out some of the most popular videos and let the users choose which ones deserve some additional recognition,' said Jamie Byrne, head of product marketing at YouTube."
So go to youtube.com and vote for your favorite videos.
"The awards will be handed out in seven categories: most creative, most inspirational, best series, best comedy, musician of the year, best commentary and 'most adorable video ever.'"
"'We wanted to call out some of the most popular videos and let the users choose which ones deserve some additional recognition,' said Jamie Byrne, head of product marketing at YouTube."
So go to youtube.com and vote for your favorite videos.
Most Computer Attacks Originate in U.S.
In an article by Jordan Robertson of Wired.com, most computer attacks are generated in the United States, as attackers are becoming more evolved.
"Criminals may purchase verified credit card numbers for as little as $1, and they can buy a complete identity - a date of birth and U.S. bank account, credit card and government-issued identification numbers - for $14, according to Symantec's twice-yearly Internet Security Threat Report released Monday."
Pretty scary is you ask me!
"Criminals may purchase verified credit card numbers for as little as $1, and they can buy a complete identity - a date of birth and U.S. bank account, credit card and government-issued identification numbers - for $14, according to Symantec's twice-yearly Internet Security Threat Report released Monday."
Pretty scary is you ask me!
Motivation for Tournament Run
The reason for the Trojans making a run into the tournament might be the dedicated season to Ryan Francis. Though he was the heart of the team last season, he might still be leading the Trojans in spirit.
USC in the Sweet 16!
After beating the 12th seeded Razorbacks on Friday night, the Trojans thumped 4th seeded Texas on Sunday and held Kevin Durant, regarded as the "soon-to-be" national player of the year, in check for most of the game.
We haven't been to the tournament since 2002, and were not supposed to make a run in it until next year. But with great teamwork and chemistry we are set to play top seeded North Carolina on Friday. Hopefully we will give them a run for their money and perhaps pull off the upset!!
We haven't been to the tournament since 2002, and were not supposed to make a run in it until next year. But with great teamwork and chemistry we are set to play top seeded North Carolina on Friday. Hopefully we will give them a run for their money and perhaps pull off the upset!!
Monday, March 5, 2007
Oops.....Listen Up!!!
In an article by Ryan Singel of Wired.com, an attorney Wendell Belew received a document in August 2004 containing a log of all this recent phone calls. Singel says two months later the FBI shows up, demand for the document back, and order him to forget he ever saw it!!
Singel says Wendell and a colleague are suing the NSA $1 million each for illegally tapping their phone!! Experts say this lawsuit has the greatest chance of actually succeeding!!
Wow. Finally after such allegations have occurred for some time now, someone finally has substantial evident to prove its existence!
Singel says Wendell and a colleague are suing the NSA $1 million each for illegally tapping their phone!! Experts say this lawsuit has the greatest chance of actually succeeding!!
Wow. Finally after such allegations have occurred for some time now, someone finally has substantial evident to prove its existence!
Friday, March 2, 2007
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Fellow Trojans, "Start saving your beer money -- you might need it for court."
In an article by Eliot Van Buskirk of Wired.com, Eliot says the RIAA sent a letter to 13 college universities "asking" the them to release "any name tied to an IP address suspected of file sharing." Furthermore, Eliot claims the letter asks the universities to send a copy of the letter to those students in question. "If students settle their cases over the phone or on P2PLawsuits.com within 20 days of their university's receipt of the letter, the RIAA promises their settlement will be at a 'substantial discount.'"
This article sucks on two levels. The first level is that the RIAA sent a letter to our university. The second level is that the RIAA is actually SO desperate they have reverted to begging ISP companies and schools for information regarding "suspected" file sharing users.
This article sucks on two levels. The first level is that the RIAA sent a letter to our university. The second level is that the RIAA is actually SO desperate they have reverted to begging ISP companies and schools for information regarding "suspected" file sharing users.
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