Uncovering secrets to a longer life

Uncovering secrets to a longer life: "In the same way organisms select for characteristics that favor the survival and well-being of its species over successive generations, so too do cultures. With organisms, we call this process evolution and it represents a sort of accumulated wisdom. There is no word for this process in cultures, but there is one for the result.

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3D TV: Comcast CEO Talks Pricing [VIDEO]

3D TV: Comcast CEO Talks Pricing [VIDEO]: "

When he was interviewed by CNBC at CES, Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts discussed Comcast’s acquisition of NBC-Universal, but showed real exictement about 3D TV.

Major manufacturers are bringing out 3D television sets this year and already DirecTV, ESPN and Discovery have announced plans to launch 3D cable networks.

You can watch the clip here. The discussion about 3D TV takes place in the first two minutes:

Some analysts predict that more than 40 million 3D TVs will be sold by 2014. The rationale for that sort of growth? As Roberts says in the video, the pricing for 3D TVs is going to be nominal in comparison with current LCD HDTVs.

For instance, Vizio is launching its 3D TV lineup in August, and a 47″ LED backlit 3D model will have a MSRP of $1,999.99 U.S. Vizio’s non-3D LED backlit HDTV sets are priced at $1,799.

I predict that 3D will essentially become a standard feature in the higher-end TV market, which lowers some of the barriers to adoption. Plenty of households are just now switching to HDTV or are looking to upgrade their sets. If given the option to get HDTV or pay a little bit more (or even about the same as a high-end set) to get 3D capabilities as well, that 40 million mark might actually be conservative.

What do you think about 3D TV? What does it need to offer for you to consider making your next TV 3D?

Tags: 3D, 3D TV, CES, CES 2010, comcast, television

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Nine month of adventure and happiness

Well, its now been 9 months and it has been wonderful. I can't imagine my life this great. Just like in any relationship its not perfect, but we learn to love, respect, communicate and understand each other. In doing so, it makes our relationship super great. Finding someone you love and who loves you back is an awesome feeling. I can't imagine my life better then this.

Love you lots....

Finding motivation

Well, it has been awhile and I have not really ran since October 11th. Trying to find my motivation to even workout has been an ordeal. Nothing is working....

I was doing so well the beginning of this year in all of my running then suddenly got burned out from running.

Starting next year.. I will see how I can get back.

Corn Maze 2009

Ruta and Danny on a bridge in the Corn Maze

Ruta and I and the Kids with Tyko

Ruta and Danny

This Halloween, we went for a fun thrill trek through the worlds largest Corn Maze. Ruta, I and the kids went off to get as many check points as we could. We even took our little beagle who came in handy finding our way around the maze.

18th marathon in Chicago 2009.. Fun.....

Ruta and Danny at the end of Chicago Marathon

My experience for this marathon was quite interesting. As all marathon, they are unique in their own way. At the start, not only did I realize I forgot my water Camel back,... but had no cash to buy water. I like to carry water with me, since I take small sips during the race. So I went to Dunken Donuts to buy 2 water bottles and realized I had no money. But through the kindness of a stranger who overheard me bought me the bottle of water. Very nice of her. Later I realize my MP3 was out of battery power. Ugh.. not only did I have to run for the first time holding a bottle of water but run with no music. My main means of inspiration and motivation. So, it now becomes down to the basics..... just me and the run. It is now a real mental challenge. I was also concern about running a marathon without having ran in 7 weeks. Since July's Leadville, CO Trail marathon, which is the second toughest marathon in the nation... I got burned out and lost my excitement for running.
I bumped into some running friends and ran with them for a bit.... as the mileage kept on coming.. I started to meet more old running friends and then more and more... It was fantastic. I bumped into so many people I know and ran with them and caught up with them. Runners that I have ran in Rome, Honolulu, Phoenix... they were there... running also. This now became a Social Fun run for me.
I took it nice and slow and easy, since I twisted my knee a week before and was also reserving energy for later. By mile 18, I ran into some friends who I ran in Honolulu and we ran together. One of the runners they were running with, was her first Marathon and she struggled a bit. Both the physical and mental pain. I was surprised I felt so good. No pain, no soreness, no wall. So, I stayed with her and got her through the finish line. I knew she could finish it. It was in her to finish. She reached her goal.
It seems that I was meant to run this marathon for the pleasure of it. Even though the marathon was not my best time and it was the slowest, it was more of a great social run for me.

Could not have asked for a better weather... good times

Chicago Marathon in less then 2 weeks

Yes.. here we go again.... my 18th marathon is just around the corner and for some reason.. I have lost my excitement for running. I am thinking that it probably has to do with running 7 marathons this year and now I am experience burn out.

Not sure how I will do but, if I do run, I will take it easy and just have fun with it...


Lets see how it goes...