Big Trades This Busy Season

Pau Gasol, Shaquille O'neal, Jason Kidd, and Ben Wallace are the huge names that found new homes in the NBA. The trade frenzy was triggered when Pau Gasol was traded to Lakers with a number of mediocre players. It's obvious that the Suns reacted to that trade by acquiring Shaquille O'neal for "The Matrix" Shawn Marion. Then Dallas signed Jason Kidd for Devin Harris and a couple more. Then right before the trading deadline ends, the Cavaliers pulled another huge trade by acquiring Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, and Delonte West for Larry Hughes, Donyell Marshall, and some other guys. Due to those huge trades, a so-so team instantly became a championship contender and a force to reckon with in the NBA, which makes everything a lot more exciting. I can't wait for the play-offs to begin.

Healthy Food!!

While browsing the internet, I decided to search for some healthy food that I will suggest my sister to cook this sunday. Well, I found this healthy tomatoes. I for one love tomatoes, especially on pasta. Mmmmmmm yum yum. Now I'm hungry, need food fast!! ahahaha.. Hey, tomatoes are good for the heart right? If I'm corrrect, I think this is the vegetable that contains lycopene. Wait a sec, is tomato a vegetable or a fruit?? The Heck! Now I'm confuse! Anyway, this is the recipe of TERRIFC TOMATOES! Enjoy!

4 Servings

4 tomatoes, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 Tbs chopped parsley
1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tsp oregano
Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Mix garlic, scallions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator several hours. Prepare dressing by mixing oil, vinegar, and oregano. Drizzle over sliced tomatoes at serving time.

http://www.foodasfood.com/terrific-tomatoes/

Aikido Basic Holds (Attack)

Frontal

1. Katatetori Wrist grab


2. Kosatori Cross Hand grab hold


3. Ryotetori Two Hands grab on one hand


4. Morotetori Two Hands grabbing one


5. Katatori One Hand grab on shoulder


6. Ryokatatori Two Hands grab on shoulder


7. Munedori Grab to the abdomen area

Rear

1. Ushiro Tekubetori Wrist hold from behind


2. Ushiro Hijitori Elbow hold from behind


3. Ushiro Katatori Shoulder hold from behind


4. Ushiro Kubishime Strangle hold from behind


5. Ushiro Tori Arm hold or rear bear hug


6. Ushiro Morotetori Two hand on one hand grab from behind

Basic Blows

1. Shomen uchi Hand strike to the front of the head (Chop to the head)


2. Yokomen uchi Circular blow to the side of the head (Similar to a cross-punch)


3. Mune Tsuki Strike or thrust to the abdomen


4. Tsuki Punch or strike to the head, mid section, or groin area

Best All-Star Game EVER!!!

If ever you guys will agree with me, the best NBA All-Star game ever played was the 1992 All-Star game in Orlando, Florida. It was a very emotional game for everyone who played and for all the people who watched the game. That game was the return of the great Earvin "MAGIC" Johnson. People voted for him into this All Star game even though he didn't play a single minute during that season. Magic retired on 1991 due to the HIV virus he obtained.

People were cheering "Magic! Magic! Magic!" the moment his name was called. During the game itself, it was like vintage Magic Johnson. No-look pass, Behind the back, Bullet Pass betwenn two opponents, everything was simply magical. He even played 1-on-1 against Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas. And guess what, Magic won!!! At the end of the game, Magic collected 25 points and 9 Assists leading the West squad to victory. He was named the MVP of that certain all star game. But he won, not only the MVP award, but also the hearts of all the people who witnessed that Magical Game.

I am correct, NBA.com also named that game the best ever All-Star game.

http://www.nba.com/features/allstar_memories_johnson.html

Free Concert!!!

Are you familiar with Moony?? Well, he will be having a free concert here in the Philippines this feb. 16 at the fort, Taguig.

I heard, only the first 20 bloggers to sign up will get this tickets. So better sign up now!! Just visit Beautynomics to have more info bout the tickets.

I'm not sure if I'm going, but I will be around the viscinity during that time. Who knows, I might change my mind and go there with my family and friends. Hehee, See yah!

Saito Sensei Training

Saito Sensei will be in the Philippines this coming February 7-9, however this time he decided that he will only be teaching in Alfonso/Tagaytay dojo.

What awaits those who will join us? 3 days of uchi deshi training as practiced and taught in Iwama Japan.

For those who are interested please feel free to send an email to Sir Aries (acsupremo@yahoo.com). Daily Fee 300.00 Pesos for 3 days Uchi Deshi training. 100.00 Pesos for 1 day training Taijutusu and Weapons will be taughtMaps and directions to the dojo will be provided upon requestCheers!

Pau Gasol To Lakers!!!

What a Trade!!! Now the lakers will be a force to reckon with in the West.. Now, they are a championship caliber team, especially when Andrew Bynum comes back.. Bynum will play the Center, while Gasol will take the PF/C role, then Odom can slide down to the SF position.... It is like a Laker resurrection.. I smell a Celtic-Laker Championship.. Renew their rivalry after 20 years!! Go Lakers!!!

I think this will be the First five:
C- Bynum
PF- Gasol
SF- Odom
SG- Bryant
PG- Fisher

Plus a deep bench! Wow, Im so excited! I can't wait to watch to the Lakers play!