Tim Ferriss demonstrates how to use the proper technique when using chop sticks. I really am thankful for this quick lesson, as I am sure I am not the only one who has been doing it wrong for awhile : ) Furthermore, I will be improving how this site looks and feels over the next couple of weeks so thanks for reading and look forward to hearing from you.

Just one of many beautiful view seen in modern day Nicaragua. So I decided to take a trip back to the homeland, Nicaragua. While I could write about my trip for hours, I rather keep this post brief and encourage all to visit. This country is considered the 2nd safest country in Latin America and based on what I saw there I would have to agree. The people were extremely friendly and willing to lend a hand at any given moment. My spanish has gotten rusty and I sure appreciate all the help I received while there.

   One the most exciting things I got to do there was go visit El Volcan de Masaya.  This site was simply amazing.  To be able to smell the sulfur and see the rising smoke was nothing more than awesome…and I would say probably not so healthy.  Nicaragua is gaining world wide popularity, in the bottom foto,  I have posted a piece of an article that was published in Inc. Mag Oct, 2008.  

Ryan Black enjoys Nica.......

The article was written by Jess McCuan and briefly touches on the fact that Super CEO Ryan Black(from San Clemente California) will spend about a week doing nothing but surfing in Nicaragua.  This place is exotic but unlike Costa Rica it is not very developed.  It not being developed essentially helps us to have a true experience of a 3rd world country.  I had a blast while I was there and plan to return soon.  This might turn into something I write about often, so if you have an interest in Nicaragua stay posted

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Flip Mino by Pure Digital Technologies

Since the ipod came out I have not seen such a neat and practical toy.  The Flip offers the versatility of a small pocket side video recorder.  I have tested it against my Nikon camera and it performs better.  It is not made to be a super recorder but what makes it so great is the simplistic design.  If you like minimalism than you will love this recorder.  It works off of flash memory so you avoid the issues you would have with moving parts.  I will be posting some videos here soon of my future trips using this device.  Later I will compare it to my canon HV-30 just for the sake of comparison.  

     The flip starts around $129 and the Flip Mino goes for about $149 on Amazon.  This is a must have for anyone interested in taking quick videos on the road.  In summary,  I think this is as cool as the ipod.  It is so easy to use and has a flip-out usb plug built into it.  Live and record your life. 

My next stop NYC again…. Perhaps I will be moving there soon after some min-retirements are complete?