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Check out my appearance on Under Armour’s Combine360 Exercise Center:

jkrums — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:19:00 +0000

If you haven’t seen Combine360.com you need to check it out. There’s a ton of information on getting your body to the next level. These are the best and the most innovative exercises you will find anywhere.

Podcast #1: showmanROT and jkrums

jkrums — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:22:21 +0000

Ricky Butler (@rickybutler) on youtube: showmanROT and I have recorded our first podcast. I wanted to give you a quick background on Ricky and all that he is doing/has done.

Hope you guys enjoy this and we would love the hear your feedback.

YouTube Videos:

1st Video: Political and Celebrity Impressions Views: 1.7 Million

2nd Video: My Real World #2: Nemesis Total Series Views: +100k

Download ShowmanROT and jkrums 1

Recap: January 2009

jkrums — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:45:34 +0000

Yes, I know. I've been slacking on updating the blog. From what I've heard I just need to write as much as possible and it will become a habit. So get ready for more posts.

Most of you are reading this blog because of the picture I took of the US Airways Flight 1549. I want to thank you for still being interested in what I have to say.

Enough of that let's recap January.

Review of my 5 goals for 2009:

1) Sailing: I haven't done anything to accomplish this goal. I think April will be when I will start to find a place to get some lessons in Sarasota.

2) 500 K in Sales: We are on schedule and I will have to make an amendment; change sales to profit.

3) Keep my weight between 195-205: I am currently 205. I am not doing much weight training everything is cardio or body weight stuff. I am adding couple of sub goals:

Start and Finish the 100 Push-up Program
Do the P-90X Ab routine 3 times a week.

4) Write 100 Blog Posts: Getting there. Trying to be better.

5) Have over 1000 followers on Twitter (Accomplished): Here's a tip on how to do this.

Take a picture that is seen world wide. (i.e. be in the right place at the right time and post the picture unto TwitPic.)
Since I have accomplished this goal I want to keep adding interesting, smart, motivated people to interact with.

There you have it. Seems like I'm doing pretty good so far. Let's see how February goes. Oh and here's my 6th and 7th goals for 2009.

6) Meet Richard Branson: If anyone has tips on how I can get this done I'm all ears. He's been one of my business hero's and it would be an incredible experience. Plus, I want to add something that is way out of the box and would seem far fetched at this point.

7) Finish these two courses on Academic Earth: This is a great site that has gotten me very excited about education and its potential on the web.

NBA Preview 2008-2009

jkrums — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:45:07 +0000

The only NBA preview that you should look at. This is not opinion, this is fact.

Eastern Conference Top Three:

1: Cleveland Cavaliers

2: Boston Celtics

3: Detroit Pistons

I think that Cavs will surprise many people. LeBron is too good and with the addition of Mo Williams they have a shooter who is very confident in his abilities.

It will be Celtics vs Cavs in the conference finals. The series should go to 7 games. With the edge going to Cavs because of the LeBron factor.

Western Conference Top Three:

1: Los Angeles Lakers

2: New Orleans Hornets

3: Utah Jazz

I've left off few very good teams. The other three that might deserve to be in the top three are: Portland, San Antonio and Houston.

Let's look at Portland first. They are young and have a lot of hype behind them. I don't think they deserve to be talked about quite yet. They need to earn their stripes. Also, because of their youth the roles of each player have not been established. In couple of years they have potential to be great.

San Antonio has been the built like a rock team of the 2000's. However, the rock has been slowly crumbling. They are aging and now look like a team on the downward cycle.

Houston is a team with many questions. Can Yao stay healthy? Can McGrady? Can Ron Artest keep his head and be the best defender in the NBA? Can McGrady win a playoff series?

For me there are too many questions and that eliminates them from the top three.

The conference finals will be Lakers vs Hornets. Series will be 4-2 Lakers.

Lakers, if they stay healthy are the ones to beat. They have the best player in the NBA and the bench and key players to match.

That's it for now. I am getting ready to watch the first game of the season! I can't wait to see if I was a genius or a fool.

Keep living the dream!

JK Livin'

Stepping It Up

jkrums — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:17:44 +0000

We’re live blogging at Open City this morning. Ricky beat me to it, so I have to add my two cents. Open City has the best blended mocha in DC. Had to go back for a last taste before the big move tomorrow.

I’ll post the results of the basketball game later today… This should be an epic battle of jump shots.

Nash not planning on retiring soon

jkrums — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:49 +0000

Nash, who has an all-but-guaranteed team option for next season, said he knows he wants to play two more seasons beyond that contract — which would take him through the 2011-12 season and his 38th birthday — and he might play longer if he still feels healthy and passionate about the game. “I know I want to play four more years. That’s my goal, to sign another two-year contract. After that, I’ll evaluate where I am and how I feel,” Nash said. “I know I feel great right now and I think I have a lot left.” Nash said the Suns haven’t come to him to talk about any contract extension, which is understandable since they haven’t officially exercised the option for next season. But $7.5 million of the $13.125 million he is due is already guaranteed whether he plays or not, so barring any serious injury, that figures to be a slam dunk.