Archive for February 11th, 2010

Vimeo is the future

Whenever people talk about video sharing all you hear is YouTube this and YouTube that. But often when I’m looking to watch a video on YouTube I’ll get some computer nerds remix. I don’t want the Alvin and The Chipmunks version of 99 Problems.

So I decided to get a new video provider. Vimeo. Vimeo, which was launched in 2004 is one of many alternatives to big, bad YouTube. They currently have over 2 million users including Kanye West, Brittney Spears, and this other guy named Barack Obama. You can go with basic Vimeo, which allows you to upload 500MB of storage per week, as well as the ability to watch videos in HD. It also allows you to share videos with other users, and on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Flicker, and Digg. If you want the premium service, Vimeo Plus, you can pay $60 a year, or $10 a month. That service allows you to upload 5 GB of video per week and my favorite part, watch videos with no banner ads popping up. 

But don’t just take my word for it check out Vimeo for yourself.  http://vimeo.com/91654

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Old Dogs, Old Grudge

Imagine getting into a fight and losing. Not hard for most people who have been in fights right? Now imagine not being able to get back at the person for 17 years. Well Bernard Hopkins will get his shot at revenge against Roy Jones Jr. on April 3.

The idea that two 40 year olds (Hopkins-45, Jones-41) are going to fight may not seem like a big deal to most people, but these two feel that this fight is extremely personal. Jones won by decision the first time the two fought each other but to Hopkins it was worse than a knockout. 17 years later Hopkins believes he has th upper hand because he has mastered the basics that Roy Jones never had to use because of his exceptional talent.

This fight will be one for the record books not only because of the ages but because of the large span of time between the two bouts. I’m still mad about losing a fight in the 6th grade so I know Hopkins can’t wait to step in the ring and prove all of his doubters wrong.

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On to The Next One…

One of the biggest stars in boxing will be in action against another huge star this spring. Unfortunately no one really cares about the fight or its outcome because it’s not the fight anybody wanted.

About a week ago Floyd Mayweather signed a contract to fight against Shane Mosley. Both are skilled and seasoned fighters who have been very successful in their respective careers, but Floyd is clearly better than Mosley at this point. Mosley is nearing the end of his career at 39 years old, while Floyd is 32 and in his prime. And if Mosley somehow was able to pull off a win, which would probably rank as one of the biggest upsets in boxing, it would diminish the hype for the fight everyone really wants to see, Pacquaio V. Mayweather.Mayweather in his heart of hearts knows that this fight is meaningless because he avoided fighting Mosley when he first came out of a brief retirement. What’s will most likely happen is Mayweather will prove to be too fast for the aging Mosley and he will add another win to his impressive record.

After that…well…he has no choice but to fight Manny Pacquaio. So I say lets get this fight over with as soon as possible and move on to the real fight Pacquaio V. Mayweather.

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Breaking the Rules

Pitchers and catchers report in seven days, so I have to talk about the World Champion New York Yankees. Specifically about a player who is finally getting a chance to let loose and show his talents. Joba Chamberlain will get his shot to start in the rotation with no holds on him.

If you’re not familiar with the situation Chamberlain has always had to play by the “Joba Rules”. These rules governed his pitch count and how many innings he could pitch, and in my opinion, stifled his growth as a pitcher. Chamberlain was a starter when he came out of college, and in the minor leagues, but once he got to the big leagues he became a sensation in the bullpen. But for some strange reason Yankee’s coaches were not comfortable just letting him loose and moved him back and forth at every drop of a hat.

His career numbers are not Cy Young worthy by any chance (15-9 3.61 ERA) but he passes the “eye test” for being able to be an effective starter. Now he just has to out duel Phil Hughes, another good young pitcher looking for a starting spot. It shouldn’t be hard now that he’s ditched the training wheels and crib.

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