Happy Halloween from "Captain Compete"

"Wee Ooh Wee Ooh Wee"

"Role Models" & "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" movie review

i got to see a screening of "Role Models" and i thought the movie was sick, but again i came into it not really think much of it. i'm not gonna hype it up cuz usually when you hear from other people how funny or sick a movie was, you end up forming certain expectations for the movie and you end up not enjoying the movie. i might not have made sense, but basically just enjoy the movie for what it is.

so, if you're at the theatre and are still undecided what to watch, you should watch "Role Models". and if you end up not enjoying the movie, tell me and i'll shave my beard. maybe.

new term: "whispering eye." JR is a whispering eye.

UPDATE (10/30): went to another screening and saw "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and it was ok. just your typical comedy you expect from Seth Rogen. funny movie but nothing too special.

i'm giving out 2 free screening passes to "Soul Men" for Monday November 3. contact me if you want em. just gotta get to the theatre early because it is first come first serve. it was Bernie Mac's last film.

Jay-Z - He Came, He Saw, He Conquered

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4


Part 5


Part 6

great job ruel

"we are what we need."

taken from Nikki Jean's blog. she was in Lupe Fiasco's "Hip Hop Saved My Life".

"We are so much more than we give ourselves credit for. ."

click on picture to read.


she's talks about Sarah Jones. watch video here: "Your Revolution" - Sarah Jones

T.I. on Chelsea Lately

interesting interview.

"This is why he is now considered the best boxer on planet earth."

This guy is a fuckin hero...

E:60 Feature Thrilla


"more than 30 bodyguards, over 100 M16's" daaamn

E:60 Thrilla Roundtable Discussion

Doc Allison and Ryan Jefferson

something different.

Viva La Hova

for you Coldplay / Jay-Z fans. by Mick Boogie and Terry Urban.

download mixtape here: Viva La Hova - Coldplay & Jay-Z

preview of album:

2008-2009 NBA Predictions

(photoshopped by someone on the goldenstateofmind blog)

Its about that time again... last season we saw the "Retro" championship followed by the Redeem Team winning the gold in Beijing. What will we see this year? Here are my predictions:

West
1. Lakers
2. Rockets
3. Suns
4. Hornets
5. Jazz
6. Blazers
7. Spurs
8. Warriors!!

East
1. Celtics
2. Pistons
3. Cavs
4. Heat
5. Raptors
6. Magic
7. Hawks
8. 76ers

Western Finals: Lakers over Rockets
Eastern Finals: Cavs over Celtics
NBA Finals: Lakers over Cavs

MVP: Lebron James
Rookie: Michael Beasley

more later...

Hello

oh yea and here's a DL:
Wale - Warwick Avenue feat. Duffy

The Renaissance - Q-Tip

download album here: The Renaissance - Q-Tip

preview of his album:

wazzzup

original commercial.


same guys, present time.

Jay Smooth clips

"a poem for young voters."


mccain's latest attack ad

Just do it.

Sometimes you just gotta say 'fuck it' and just do it...

NFL Player: Eric Wright

Courtesy of Mark Marzan. Soon to be MYL blogger.

This is a pretty cool article he found on our once classmate Eric Wright. From the hallways of Riordan High School, getting kicked out USC, to being drafted out of UNLV...its crazy to think that he started off where we were and that gives me a sense of pride knowing that he made it big.

Enjoy the article...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20081015/ca_pr_on_fo/nfl_browns_wright_stuff_2

CHECK OUT MY GIRL SCARLET...

fast foward to about 2:08 if you get bored of her singing. =)

HUNDREDTH - Life in Marvelous Times

The 100th Post... sick! And this song is worthy...




Click here to download

"Bush Endorsement"

Hotness

Natalie Cigliuti.

ever wonder how records leaked?

staaar traaak... Chester French

"Excuse Me Miss Remix" - Chester French


check em out: http://www.myspace.com/chesterfrench

"you can vote however you like."

pretty sick way for the kids to learn.

Rays vs. Phillies

With the World Series about to begin in a few minutes, I'll say that the Rays with take the series in 6 games. More details on how and why if I have time at work.

I just wanted to get my prediction out of the way.

Tim Lincecum news.

hopefully he wins the CY Young award, which is for the sickest pitcher in the universe. Nov. 11 is when the CY Young is announced. oh ya he's part Filipino too.

via sfgiants.com

SAN FRANCISCO -- It remains to be seen whether Tim Lincecum will receive the National League Cy Young Award. But Lincecum's peers already have given him their endorsement. Lincecum won two elections as the NL's top pitcher for 2008 in separate polls of Major League players announced Monday. The Giants right-hander was recognized by The Sporting News, which canvassed 314 players, and captured the Players Choice Award, determined through voting conducted in September by the accounting firm KPMG.

Evolver (Deluxe Edition) - John Legend

update: had to upload it again since the link was taken down.


you can download john legend's "evolver" here.

preview of his album:

XBOX 360: Fixing the Red Ring of Death.

it works and it saved my life. my gamertag: ruru 650. challenge me i'm tired of making JR cry.

New Musiq

chyea

The Mistah Killah Bubble Wrap

while at work.

New High Score: Ruel - 224




Bubble Wrap Wars

ruSPN #2: This is the CHANGE we need.

Mike Nolan is officially out as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers! this guy was horrible. his play calling was bad, the challenges he challenged weren't challengeable, he was too worried about his suit, he sucked. now Mike Singletary is the head coach which is cool hopefully he can turn it around. we'll see how he does but Mike Holmgren would be sick. he knows how to run the true West Coast offense, from the Bay Area, and taught under Bill Walsh.

MLB Playoffs: thank you the bums (dodgers) are not in the World Series. dodgers' fans pooring beer...

so disrespectful! what a waste of beer.

NBA: the Warriors suck but I still love them. I think we might see another 10+ year playoff drought soon. there's no direction with this team especially with the front office not being able to get it together.

"How could you be so HEARTLESS?"

Here is the mastered version of Heartless:
Kanye West - Heartless (click to download)

Interview:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

be aware and let others know. for more information click here.

here's a speech by Jimmy Valvano who was diagnosed with metastatic bone cancer.

"To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special."

Flight of the Conchords

prolly heard of this group but if you haven't here it is. performing "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros."

The Rays 2008 Season Appreciation Post

From Lil' Wayne's ESPN Blog:

You know how you can envision a team in the World Series? I don't see [Boston]. I close my eyes and I see the Tampa Bay Rays. I'm a big emotion guy. I'm a heart guy, and I think they all play that way. They have nothing to compare this to. Whether they make it to the World Series or not, we're watching the first winning baseball team Tampa Bay has ever fielded. That right there is always amazing, no matter who the team is.

I can't believe I'm quoting Lil Wayne on sports but he called it before the playoffs even started.

I know I don't follow baseball nearly as closely as I used to as when I was a kid but I can still appreciate the historical perspective of each sport and right now I gotta give props to the Tampa Bay Rays. I haven't watched any of this year's baseball playoffs except for the last 3 innings of the Rays/Sox game 7. I haven't been interested in baseball all season but this was just something that I had to witness as a sports fan in general. And just when I thought the Red Sox were going to end Tampa's Cinderella season in the 8th inning when David Ortiz stood at the plate with 2 players on base, Tampa's bullpen pulled it off shutting out some of the biggest names in baseball in the final two innings. And I gotta give props to David Price who just made his major league debut in late September but he seemed to have ice in his veins as he proceeded to get the 3rd out in the bottom of the 8th with bases loaded and then finished to save the game.

This has to be the equivalent of the Charlotte Bobcats going to the NBA Finals or the Houston Texans going to the Super Bowl. The Rays are just not a franchise that is associated with winning. Maybe only in baseball something like this can happen since each team does develop their own farm system but still... the Devil Rays??... or excuse me "the Rays." Maybe God awarded them for banishing "Devil" from their team name. Nevertheless, they defeated one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. They haven't even played one game of the World Series but I can appreciate what they've pulled off this season already.

Hey if they can do it... why not the Warriors, Giants, or 49ers? Stories like the Rays give fans hope for their favorite teams... unless your quarterback is JT O'Sullivan. I guess there's always next year.

And I hope the Rays beat the Phillies in the World Series.

Got Your Halloween Costume?

I know I got mine already.

"Respectable Freak."

yesur.

a GIANT mistake

On September 23, 2008 the Giants held its 2nd Filipino Heritage Night of the season. Because of the success of the first Filipino Heritage Night, the SF Giants made moves to plan another night in honor of the large Filipino population in the Bay Area. While many fans loved the commemorative T-shirt given away with tickets purchased for the 1st event, many might not have been so happy with the commemorative hat given away on the 2nd Filipino Heritage Night. Take a look at the image below and figure out what's wrong with the item (no, the answer isn't "tam4svp," haha i found this on eBay)...

Now for those of you who were able to spot the flaw in this item, much props to you. I wouldn't really expect many people to figure it out, considering our generation of Filipinos isn't as knowledgeable about our culture as our elders. What's even more sad about the mistake on this hat is the fact that it was screened and approved by a Filipino person. So, the SF Giants aren't at complete fault for this mishap. We could only really blame ourselves and our generation's lack of cultural awareness.

Before you start to get a headache trying to figure out what's wrong with this hat, i'll give a few hints....

1. it isn't the # of sunrays

2. it isn't the amount or positioning of the stars

3. it isn't the colors of the flag

So, what the hell is wrong with it?

Don't get me wrong, the colors of the flag are correct. They rightfully used white, yellow, blue and red. HOWEVER, the red field and the blue field are in the INCORRECT positions. Some might think it isn't a big issue, but if you knew a little about the history of the flag, you would know it is an issue.

Did you know?...

The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war. Now if we were a bit more culturally aware, such a mistake wouldn't have been designed and hundreds of people wouldn't ignorantly wear it at an event honoring Filipinos. I encourage you guys to learn a little about your culture, even if its just the basics like your national flag. When speaking to elders, sometimes we wonder "what the hell are you talking about? why do you think like that? why do you act like that? we're in America, get over it"... i challenge you to think in another light and know your roots... then maybe you'll have a better understanding about yourself, your family, and society in general.

Some basics about the Philippine Flag

1. The 8 primary rays of the sun represent the first 8 provinces (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac) that sought indepence from Spain at the start of the Philippine Revolution.

2. The 3 stars represent the major islands of the Philippines (Luzon, Mindanao, Visayas)

3. The white triangle stands for equality and fraternity. Blue stands for peace, truth, and justice. Red stands for patriotism and valor.

 

KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & Lopez Gallery

KAWS takes his signature acrylic based artwork and puts it on display using fan favorite characters, Spongebob and the Smurfs... Siiiiick exhibition located in Miami..

Politics As Usual

no new music...

McCain Roasts Obama


Obama Roasts McCain
Part 1

Part 2

Pharrell, Chad, Ru, and Shane from NERD

You can register hella easily by clicking on the Rock The Vote banner above.

Super Fresh III

I just copped one of my favorite Jordan's of all time... yessir

Air Jordan III

RE-UP: Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger

I thought I'd bring this back since I finally found the video.



This shit is hellllllla funny!

If you have HBO watch it on-demand or if you don't check out the link below.

You need this in your life...

TIP: Pause it when it starts and let it load for a few like 20-30 minutes before you start watching it.

Chris Rock - Kill The Messenger (streaming video)

"George Bush fucked up so bad, he made it hard for a white man to run for president!"

ruTunes #2: Madlib & J Dilla

pretty sick albums by madlib and j dilla.

Please don't cheat.

808's & Heartbreak Listening Event

(pic via Kanye's blog)

Rollingstone: Kanye West’s Listening Party: Lights, Heartbreak, Nudity (article)

"More than 700 invited guests watched and listened as Beecroft’s 40 models slowly changed position with each song, some of them wearing fuzzy wigs that covered their faces. Just as provocative were West’s new tracks, including the singles “Love Lockdown” and “Heartless,” mostly obsessed with romantic pain and loss. All vocals were sung and treated with the electro “auto-tune” effect. But there was no rapping or overt sampling, just emotional waves of electronic sound, beats and occasional strings."

Fader: Vanessa Beecroft & Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak Listening Event (article)

"After eventually silencing the chatty room, he introduced Beecroft, who revealed that the piece was conceptualized and executed in one week, which is one third of the time it took West to record the entire album. Then West delivered a monologue about how this album is about the freedom to do what you want to do and that he used Auto-Tune because it is the most fun thing ever. Then he said 808s & Heartbreak was about emotional nakedness. Then he said he'll have another album out next June."

Here is the full version of Heartless. Kanye says its still unmastered.

Kanye West - Hearless (full version) MP3

Kanye's blog: VBKW 3

Wikipedia: Vanessa Beecroft

The Final Presidential Debate - 6 PM

"It begins at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, plus CNN, FOX News Channel, MSNBC and KICU (Channel 36 in the Bay Area)."

The final face-off for McCain and Obama

Focus & Determination

I have a daily calendar of success quotes on my desk at work. It helps me stay focused and sometimes gives me some new inspiration for work. I don't always know exactly what I want to do or exactly where I want to end up but I know what direction I want to go. I thought I'd post this quote today because it reminds me to chip away at my goals everyday and although I may not reach them overnight, anything can be done over time with focus and determination.

Quote of the Day:

Making of the New MacBook

make the switch if you haven't already.

Hayden Panettiere - Vote For McCain

See more Hayden Panettiere videos at Funny or Die

How the banks killed the economy...

If anyone wants to know...

60 Minutes - Wall Street's Shadow Market


Time - Credit Default Swaps: The Next Crisis? - March 17, 2008 (article)

BBC - Timeline: Global credit crunch (article)

Fuck PC, I'm A Mac - Part 2

I love Apple... but I hate them at the same time...



Engadget's Live Blog @ Apple's Event - Starts at 10AM PT Tuesday

HIGHLIGHTS

Engadget: Apple's all-new MacBook Pro packs new NVIDIA GPUs, glass trackpad (link)

Engadget: MacBook Air gets NVIDIA graphics, storage bump (link)

Engadget: Apple's MacBook gets a fresh face, NVIDIA graphics, original drops to $999 (link)

Engadget: Apple finally refreshes Cinema Display: 24-inch, LED backlit, $899 (link)

Apple.com links
Mac
MacBook Pro
Apple Store

E Wright Pick Six

Loved the Deion dance btw.

Let's go baby.

*Fast forward to 4:34

Daaaaaammmn!

Business As Usual, Vol. 4: The Best Financial Advise

A client emailed one of my financial advisors this joke today:

"If you had purchased $1,000 of Delta Air Lines stock one year ago, you would have $49 left. With Fannie Mae, you would have $2.50 left of the original $1,000. With AIG, you would have less than $15 left. But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drunk all of the beer, then turned in the cans for the aluminum recycling REFUND, you would have $214 cash. Based on the above, the best current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle."

My Next Tattoo

I'm gonna get this, except it'll be a picture of ruel when you finish.

I need to go to another concert.

N.E.R.D. x M.I.A. - Paper Planes


T.I. x M.I.A. - Swagga Like Us


Lupe Fiasco - Toronto Concert

preview of my future career

(so i lost a bet to krys...long story short...i had to write an article about her so here it is)

Succeeding through Experience: Krystina Orozco’s Life After College

by Rommel Conclara

Compared to most post-college graduates, Krystina Orozco is equipped with knowledge and life experience that is used to her advantage.
At 23 years old, Orozco is a USF graduate and has traveled around the world in her own quest for a better understanding of life. Her significant destination would be England and her stay would last anywhere from weeks to months. Orozco’s frequent travels would obviously strain the relationships with her family and friends. Despite foreign lands and the fear of the unknown, she took advantage of the opportunity.
“It worked out for the best,” said Orozco.
She now returns to England for vacation and to maintain the friendships she made while there.
After her experience in England, Orozco returned home to California. A Daly City native, Orozco used her Bachelor’s degree in communications to obtain a job as a reporter for Philippine News. While working for Philippine News, Orozco enjoyed being involved with the community. She began networking and sharpened her writing skills during her time with the newspaper. She left Philippine News after a year to pursue other opportunities.
Orozco’s future goals include becoming an editor for a magazine or working as a coordinator in public relations. Her incentive is to be in management hoping to branch out to different countries.
No matter what Orozco decides to do, she constantly gains the experience needed for her next step. And the last trait that she has over her fellow post-college graduates is motivation.
“It’s always working yourself up to that top position,” said Orozco.

knock you out!!!!!!!!

manny pacquiao is good.... scary good

The Spirit Trailer

Looks dope... Eva & Scarlett FTW!

IMDB: The Spirit

Funny Fighter

if i were an MMA fighter, i would be like this guy.... Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett... he's funny and he's good... and he's hella funny

Heartless - Kanye West (cd quality)

download / listen here.

The Bets

Ruel won the 1st two games


Mark won the 3rd

Live Blog: Ruel (USC) vs. Mark (Florida)

These guys are sooo serious right now. Both claim to be the best at NCAA Football and now they settle the score once and for all.

Here is a drive by drive summary:

Ruel wins the toss and decides to kick it off.

Mark marches down the field but misses a FG from the 29 yard line.

Ruel makes a 41 yard field goal. Ruel up 3-0

Mark breaks off a 55 yard run for a touch down. Mark up 7-3

Ruel answers back with a 5 yard touchdown run. Ruel up 10-7

Ruel picks off Mark and returns it to the Florida 36 yard line.

Ruel tells JR to watch and busts a 27 yard run for a touchdown. Ruel up 17-7

Mark punts it for the first time.

Halftime

Ruel pours it in with an 80 yard touchdown pass 43 seconds into the 2nd half. Ruel up 24-7.

Mark hits a corner route for a 9 yard touchdown. Ruel up 24-14

Ruel converts a 3rd and 34 with a big pass play and then busts a sick 31 yard run for a TD. Ruel up 31-14

Mark answers back with a 3 yard touchdown pass. Ruel up 31-21

Ruel forces Mark to quit with 4:16 left in the 4th after a "thousand mile pass" for the final touchdown. Ruel wins 37-21

Now time for the rematch.

lol?

if you're bored.

i wanna go.

album should be sick.

GLC - I Ain't Even On Yet

Dope video... This is how videos should be made...

"Fuck PC, I'm a Mac"

Looks like Mr. Jobs has a keynote scheduled on October 14 where he is rumored to unveil the new MacBooks. Check back on the 14th to see what it is.

MADE YOU LOOK x 1000

Our blog just passed 1000 hits in only our first week. Pretty sick.

THANK YOU ALL FOR CHECKING OUT OUR BLOG!

Please check back often and leave comments when you find something cool that we post or download music that you like. (It'll make Ruel feel better...lol) I hope me and the guys can make this into the best blog on the internet.

TIP: click on one of the labels on the right column under "MYLabels" to search the blog by topics. For example, clicking on the "download" label will take you to all the posts with download links for free albums and songs.

featuring Wale.

5 Minutes.
2008 Boyz Remix - MIA
2007 Boyz Remix - MIA

watch out for his Nike Boots video.

Murs.

"Can it be"


download album here.

ruTunes #2: slim, ryan leslie, m.i.a., jay-z, beyonce

"it will sneak up on you like its metal gear, put you in a chokehold and then unconsciously you'll hear" - lupe fiasco on the paris tokyo remix.

"good lovin" - slim (112) featuring ryan leslie.
"miss her" - ryan leslie.
"boyz (remix)" - m.i.a. featuring jay-z.

for people that like beyonce.
"single ladies (put a ring on it)" - beyonce.
"if i were a boy" - beyonce.

updated:
"back to the future" - boyz II men.
"shake this" - royce da 5'9"
"judge me" - rosco p. coldchain featuring pharrell.
"sooner than later" - drake.


for some nas.


for some n*e*r*d.

more Robin Thicke.

"music to move your soul."


this is a mixtape with benja styles. he remixes some of his songs and some are originals. pretty cool if you like robin thicke.
here's a sample from the mixtape:
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download the mixtape here.

Scarface on McCain

the mccain remarks start at the 1:20 mark.

"System Overload"

A Fellow Crusader!

Crazy to think that we all had class with him.

Funniest Show EVER!

Arrested Development is the funniest show I've ever watched, its way better than The Office.. watch all the episodes on Hulu.com, If you think The Office is funny, wait 'til you watch Arrested Development, this show is hilarious.

You Need This In Your Life, Vol. 1: Foreign Exchange - Leave It All Behind

Aight I just downloaded this and listened to it for the first time and I'm blown away. This might be the freshest album I've heard all year. Now, I don't wanna call this the album of the year after only one listen but I just might after a few more. Trust me on this... this is some smooth hip-hop music (R&B/soul?). YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE!

Update: Ok maybe not album of the year but still dope... something different.

Click here to download the album

Wikipedia: Foreign Exchange