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hey big oil…FAH-Q!

January 6th, 2010

I can’t wait until the world leaves petroleum behind to embrace clean, renewable energy and the oil companies that have had all the record breaking profits can’t give oil away.  I hope oil company execs rot in hell.  I’m going green!  If only I could find a way to market water to the world the way big oil companies have.  matthew Z

happy 2010!

January 5th, 2010

What do you want to read about or see on this blog in 2010?  Tell me your thoughts.  matthew Z

mZp’s review of TERK HDTVi directional indoor UHF/VHF HDTV antenna

September 19th, 2009
TERK HDTVi Antenna

TERK HDTVi Antenna

A few things to point out for this review.  I hooked this antenna up to my Samsung HL-T6176S - 61-inch Slim 1080p DLP Rear Projection HDTV out of frustration with my cable company (Charter Communications) and a need to still be able to watch TV.  Why?  I was tired of paying over $100 month for 6-7 channels that we watched.  I figured I could get a few channels with the ‘rabbit ears’ and not have to pay a monthly bill for a service I wasn’t happy with.  Charter’s basic cable has about 14 channels, not broadcast in HD, and it’s close to $30/month. With over 1, 000 stations in more than 200 markets broadcasting digital television, nine out of ten households can now receive free HDTV signals with the right antenna, a set-top box and a high-definition television. So I read a TON of reviews of antenna’s on the market and felt the TERK HDTVi was a solid investment. It is the only indoor HDTV antenna optimized for both UHF and VHF reception (channels 2-69).   I justified spending the $26.99 to purchase it as a one month cable bill.  I purchased it through Newegg  here. With taxes and shipping it totaled $36. 64.  About the same after taxes from Charter.

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day eight P90X

August 31st, 2009
bring it

bring it

WOW!  Today was my eighth day of P90X and do I feel great!  Not just because I’m actually feeling better inside and out, but because I’ve actually stuck it out!  The first week was tough.  Wait, that’s not enough.  The first week was HELL!  During most exercises my muscles quivered with fatigue. Burned literally.  But I paced my self, I did the stretching, got the equipment (pull up bar, weights, etc.) and it’s paying off.  Today started the second week of the program.  I was surprised that I was actually able to do far more than I did last week.  The exercises were more familiar so I wasn’t focusing on the “how-to” as much.  My energy level has increased, I’d say, at least 10-fold.

Now, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about giving up a couple times last week.  But I stayed with it, did the work outs in their entirety and I’m glad I did.  I can’t wait for day 90 to get here to see how much I’ve transformed.  No doubt about it, if you stick with this, there is no earthly way you could not show improvement.  With such variety in the program, you’ll be happy you did it.  BRING IT!

Until next week, matthew Z

acai berry detox - 2 week test results

August 4th, 2009

Well today marks the 14th day of taking the so-called fat burning pill(Acai Berry Detox). Initial thoughts…wait for it…bogus! I have taken the recommended dose of 2 pills per day for the last 14 days. I haven’t noticed a thing. No more energy than usual. No weight loss. No better sleeping. The only thing that might be noticed was the frequent trips to the bathroom. I had to pee 10 times more than normal. This could also be attributed to the recommended amounts of water they suggest.   You might as well put ground up cornmeal inside these and market those.  Ingredients? No clue.  Since these don’t have to be regulated by the food and drug administration (herbal supplement) your guess is as good as mine.  Let’s go over the process and what was encountered, shall we?

  1. Ordered my free 14-day trial on July 2nd.  Paid shipping and Read more…