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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Lomo Horizon Perfekt
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Love Images
Christmas is just a couple of days away and I really don't have any Christmas themed posts that I can think of but maybe this post can be related to the holiday spirit. I came across a photo blog called Le Love (I think it's translated as "of Love") and from the title itself you'll pretty much have an idea what the pictures in this blog is about. To connect the point I'm trying to make, Christmas is about Love... it's not about gifts or presents and other material things that we want. With the recent unlucky streaks that I had, I realized that I'm still lucky in a way. I'll be spending the holidays with the people I love and that to me is the most important thing to have.
Here are some of the visually passionate images you can see from Le Love. :)
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Ten things you can do to improve interestingness and increase chances of getting into Explore
I know that some of you are going to yell that Flickr "interestingness" and Explore are silly things to worry about, and that's fine... But for those interested in how it works, let me run down a quick top 10 list.
Caring about getting into Explore per se is silly, because Explore has a big random component to it. However, Explore is important because it is the only "signal" we easily have about how "interesting" the photo is. Flickr doesn't give us the actual interestingness number so Explore is a good way to know it must be pretty high.
Why does interestingness matter? If you get happier the more people that see and appreciate your work, then you care about interestingness. Beyond your contact network, the vast majority of Flickr views come from search engines. Flickr has a zillion photos, so if you're photo isn't Flickr-interesting, people will never see it come up in the search engines.
Ten things to do to improve Flickr Interestingness:
1. Take good photos.
2. Have a good network of contacts who will view and comment and fave.
3. Post to at least one group, but don't post to more than five for the first few days. During the first week, posting to lots of groups hurts; after the first week, it helps.
4. In first week, don't post to more than a few award groups.
5. Have notes.
6. Have map and camera data. If you block camera data, or use film and don't add the camera meta data, you'll be penalized, A LOT. There's thousands of film people or people who don't want to give up their "secret settings" who can't figure out why they can't get into Explore... This is it!
7. Have a title and tags and text that people will search for, as that drives search engine traffic.
8. Don't upload too much per day. Maybe 3 max? If you upload more than 3 per day it not only hurts interestingness, but it taxes your contact network. It also means any given photo is de facto seen by less people, since most contacts only look at last 1-4 photos.
9. Be active. If you give significantly less than you get, it terms of views, comments, and faves, all of your photos will be penalized significantly.
10. Challenge yourself. There's a lot of competition when it comes to grabbing people's limited attention. Take interesting photos!
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Your Photograph of the Year
Christmas is just around the corner but in these times when financial crisis is written all over our credit cards and wallets, is there any other way we can buy the stuff in our Wish list (like a new lens kit or camera bag) without having to shell out cash? Well, here's an idea that you might want to try: Participate in photo contests! It's fun, exciting and most of all, it's also an opportunity for you to challenge yourself to get that photographic creative juices flowing. We all have our share of our precious images just lying around the corner of our hard drive that's waiting to be put it into use.
I'm currently rounding up my best pictures so I can join PhotographyCorner's 2008 Photograph of the Year contest. PhotographyCorner and GetData is giving away $11,500 worth of prizes! Some of the prizes include Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Printer, Digital Holster 20 Camera Bag courtesy of ThinkTankPhoto, Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom and more. Just take a look at their website to see the rules of the photo contest, how to submit a Photograph and the complete list of prizes waiting for the lucky (or talented) winners.
Start browsing your My Pictures folder or your Flickr account and send in your best photograph. You'll never know, your entry might just win the top prize and more importantly, the coveted title of 2008 Photograph of the Year! Sounds nice right? I personally would like to have that in my portfolio.
This contest is also sponsored by MyPicTales, ColorRight, SmugMug, BigBlackBag, ThinkTankPhoto, Mpix and Daymen.
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The Day The Waters Stood Still
the day the waters stood still
Originally uploaded by me!
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Converting Over/Under Exposed Shots to B&W
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
In Mono
They say black and white film is great for portraits and for portraits only. This might be true in a way because when you look at a B&W image, you tend to focus more on composition and detail instead of being overwhelmed by colors. For the same reason, I find it easier to shoot using black and white films. I don't need to have a subject that's full of color, all I worry about is framing my shot in the view finder once I see something that is worth shooting. Black and white is also a scapegoat and last option for me when I have colored pictures that are too under/over exposed and cannot be repaired using Adobe Lightroom, I just convert it to black and white and the problem is solved.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Water Bearers
The picture shown at the left is entitled as "Water Bearers" which I took using my Holga camera. I'm proud to say that it was included at HolgaBlog.com's The best Holga Photos from Flickr-November 2008! I feel honored to be included on that list because as a Lomographer, it's always nice to see your work be appreciated by other people. This comes as a surprise to me because I felt there are other pictures in my photostream that looks much better than this but I guess beauty is relevant and such an abstract thing to quantify.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Lomo Pushers For Lomo Addicts - Looking for Fuji, Kodak, Agfa Films for Sale?
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
LOMO Tips on Shooting with the Holga #1: Sunny days are the best days
In my experience of using this camera, most of the best pictures I've taken were shot when the sun is high up in the sky. If you want the colors to pop-out and have crazy vignettes on the sides (like the image on the right), then daylight shooting is the way to go.
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Imagine a World Without Filipinos
I came across this article written by an Arab about Filipino OFWs. I am moved by how he sees Filipinos and his appreciation of the contributions of our countrymen in the Middle East. Hopefully, more foreigners will learn to see Filipinos in this light.
Imagine a world without Filipinos
Abdullah Al-Maghlooth | Al-Watan, email@example.com
Muhammad Al-Maghrabi became handicapped and shut down his flower and gifts shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and returning home. He says: "When they left, I felt as if I had lost my arms. I was so sad that I lost my appetite." Al-Maghrabi then flew to Manila to look for two other Filipino workers to replace the ones who had left. Previously, he had tried workers of different nationalities but they did not impress him. "There is no comparison between Filipinos and others," he says. Whenever I see Filipinos working in the Kingdom, I wonder what our life would be without them.
Saudi Arabia has the largest number of Filipino workers — 1,019,577 — outside the Philippines. In 2006 alone, the Kingdom recruited more than 223,000 workers from the Philippines and their numbers are still increasing. Filipinos not only play an important and effective role in the Kingdom, they also perform different jobs in countries across the world, including working as sailors. They are known for their professionalism and the quality of their work. Nobody here can think of a life without Filipinos, who make up around 20 percent of the world's seafarers. There are 1.2 million Filipino sailors. So if Filipinos decided one day to stop working or go on strike for any reason, who would transport oil, food and heavy equipment across the world? We can only imagine the disaster that would happen.
What makes Filipinos unique is their ability to speak very good English and the technical training they receive in the early stages of their education. There are several specialized training institutes in the Philippines, including those specializing in engineering and road maintenance. This training background makes them highly competent in these vital areas.
When speaking about the Philippines, we should not forget Filipino nurses. They are some 23 percent of the world's total number of nurses. The Philippines is home to over 190 accredited nursing colleges and institutes, from which some 9,000 nurses graduate each year. Many of them work abroad in countries such as the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Singapore. Cathy Ann, a 35-year-old Filipino nurse who has been working in the Kingdom for the last five years and before that in Singapore, said she does not feel homesick abroad because "I am surrounded by my compatriots everywhere." Ann thinks that early training allows Filipinos to excel in nursing and other vocations. She started learning this profession at the age of four as her aunt, a nurse, used to take her to hospital and ask her to watch the work. "She used to kiss me whenever I learned a new thing. At the age of 11, I could do a lot. I began doing things like measuring my grandfather's blood pressure and giving my mother her insulin injections," she said. This type of early education system is lacking in the Kingdom. Many of our children reach the university stage without learning anything except boredom.
The Philippines, which you can barely see on the map, is a very effective country thanks to its people. It has the ability to influence the entire world economy. We should pay respect to Filipino workers, not only by employing them but also by learning from their valuable experiences. We should learn and educate our children on how to operate and maintain ships and oil tankers, as well as planning and nursing and how to achieve perfection in our work.This is a must so that we do not become like Muhammad Al-Maghrabi who lost his interest and appetite when Filipino workers left his flower shop. We have to remember that we are very much dependent on the Filipinos around us. We could die a slow death if they chose to leave us.
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Patience is a Virtue
Photo notes: Unintentional underexposure made the image look like it was shot against the sun. Here is a classic example of a "happy accident" that is described in Lomo culture.
Camera: Olympus XA2
Film: Elitechrome 100 (Cross-processed)
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Morning View
Camera: Olympus XA2
Film: Kodak Elitechrome 100
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Citizenservices: Making Life Easier for the Filipino
Need your Philippine passport ASAP? No free time and patience to line up at DFA in Manila? Then I'm about to tell you something that will make your life easier and that is Citizenservices. Basically, what they do is get your passport requirements and your payment, submit it to DFA and then you choose when you would like to schedule your personal appearance and after a few days, deliver your passport in front of your doorsteps. So how much does it costs? For passport renewal, I paid Php1300 but if I go through the whole process by myself it only costs around Php700. You might say that the Php500 difference is a lot but come to think of it how much would you spend for gas or public transportation if you do this by yourself? Maybe around 300 depending where you are coming from. But what makes this service attractive is you only have to go to DFA once! If that's not enough to convince you here's more: If it's time for your personal appearance, Citizenserv's representatives are on standby to assist you from the entrance of the DFA until you line-up inside the building. Lines?! What Lines?! Hey take it easy i'm not done yet: They have a special priority lane inside the DFA! Guaranteed that you'll be done in less than 15 to 30 minutes. No need to go there around 3:00AM just to make sure you'll make the cut.
I'm not going to get any money from them by posting this on my blog but I'm just glad to share this innovation that will make our life more convenient and hassle-free. I almost forgot to mention that they also have their 24/7 customer care hotline and their website can track the status of your application. When you see the anaconda line of people forming up from inside to outside of the compound you'll tell yourself that's Php1300 well spent.
You can go to their website at for further info:
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Do Not Buy CASIO Digicams!
How can something made in Japan be as crappy like CASIO digicams? More than a year ago, I asked a former officemate of mine to buy me a CASIO EXILIM EX-Z700 when she was in Japan. The cam was quite good aesthetically but quality wise a lot is left to be desired. Lately, we experienced white horizontal lines and overexposed shots in the images that we took. After researching on the internet I found that there are a lot and I mean a LOT of people who also has the same problems with their Casio digicams. I also found out that not only the EX-Z700 has this kind of problem but even the most recent models that Casio released to the public. Yes, this problem can be repaired by changing the lens mechanism of the camera but wait there's more... repair costs around $100 which is more than the actual price of the unit! So i guess, that's not an option I'm willing to take more specially knowing that after a year I'll have the same problem all over again. If you're lucky and you've encountered this bug before your warranty expires then take it to the nearest Casio branch but I'm sure you'll be back there in no time.
I still can't believe why Casio, a Japanese company known for their excellent watches, has not made any changes to the design of their cameras. If you're planning to buy any CASIO Exilim line of products (EX-S10 EX-S880 EX-S770 EX-S600 EX-P505 EX-FH20 EX-F1 EX-V8) I advise that you read other reviews before purchasing this half-baked cookie. The market is sprawling with better products so do your homework first before shelling out hard earned moolah for a tin can.
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ten Legal Commandments of Photography
Ten Legal Commandments of Photography
I. Anyone in a public place can take pictures of anything they want. Public places include parks, sidewalks, malls, etc. Malls? Yeah. Even though it's technically private property, being open to the public makes it public space.
II. If you are on public property, you can take pictures of private property. If a building, for example, is visible from the sidewalk, it's fair game.
III. If you are on private property and are asked not to take pictures, you are obligated to honor that request. This includes posted signs.
IV. Sensitive government buildings (military bases, nuclear facilities) can prohibit photography if it is deemed a threat to national security.
V. People can be photographed if they are in public (without their consent) unless they have secluded themselves and can expect a reasonable degree of privacy. Kids swimming in a fountain? Okay. Somebody entering their PIN at the ATM? Not okay.
VI. The following can almost always be photographed from public places, despite popular opinion:
* accident & fire scenes, criminal activities
* bridges & other infrastructure, transportation facilities (i.e. airports)
* industrial facilities, Superfund sites
* public utilities, residential & commercial buildings
* children, celebrities, law enforcement officers
* UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster
VII. Although "security" is often given as the reason somebody doesn't want you to take photos, it's rarely valid. Taking a photo of a publicly visible subject does not constitute terrorism, nor does it infringe on a company's trade secrets.
VIII. If you are challenged, you do not have to explain why you are taking pictures, nor to you have to disclose your identity (except in some cases when questioned by a law enforcement officer.)
IX. Private parties have very limited rights to detain you against your will, and can be subject to legal action if they harass you.
X. If someone tries to confiscate your camera and/or film, you don't have to give it to them. If they take it by force or threaten you, they can be liable for things like theft and coercion. Even law enforcement officers need a court order.
I don't really know if this is applicable to our country but there's not a lot of merit in trying to argue your way out of trouble by using the "rules" above. Why? Simply because what's fair game to a photographer might not be to the owner of the subject being photographed. That's why I opt to use my XA2 in street and indoor photography since it's unobtrusive and it takes picture fast.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ortigas Weekend Getaway
Me and GF is constantly traveling to look for interesting places where I can take pictures and at the same time have food trips. Last weekend we went to Ark Avilon Zoo at Pasig and it's really an interesting place to bring the family along. Fun Ranch is just beside the Zoo and it's like a mini carnival for kids. For Php295 you can buy a ticket that will enable you to go on every ride unlimitedly. Nearby is Tiendesitas, where you can shop 'til you drop and a lot of choices of food to eat. We tried the puto bumbong and it was a blast! If you're planning to go here for a weekend getaway here are some maps I've gathered around the internet to help you take the right path if you're driving or by commute. Just click on the image for a bigger view.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Blog Roll
Agent X Moi Moi
Angela Solomon
A Southern Shutter
d' explorer
Eenie / Ei-nah
ESPE Computer
Evil Empire.
Go Shopping World
I Am Khae
I mE
In Love With Photography
Island Angel
Karen (kar3n.com) *new*
Kat Michelle
Kevin Monster dot com
Lawyer Ones
Little Miss Perky
Liza Castronuevo
Miss Blogger
Mocha and Vanilla/
My Hearty Thoughts
My Nose Bleed
My Phone Review
Oreos and Milk (Link Updated)
Rare Footages
Would You Stay Awake For Me?
Wonder Wall
Whiskey lullaby...
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Something to Rave About
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Finders Keepers
GF and I happened to pass by Booksale at SM Southmall the other day and guess what I got for Php 150? Three brand new Magic: The Gathering comic books with freebie inside. I'm happy that I'm able to find some of these rare stuff to add to my MTG collection. I've started cleaning up my room and it really felt nostalgic seeing my card album again. I'm proud to say I've managed to preserved most of my cards in it's mint condition and hopefully in the future they will be worth more than they are now.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
My Dream Pet
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Friday, October 17, 2008
The Last 5 Days
Monday - My modest target at the beginning of this week is not to be late for work. At our office, I'm known for being a notorious late comer. I was hoping to spend the last days to come at work on time but it was such a daunting task. I tried... I really did but my daily morning routine of dilly-dallying will not be denied. I just justified to myself "What's the use of coming at work on time just because it's my last week at work? I should be consistent and keep the tradition running. I'll just let my office mates remember me as The Most Tardy Person... Ever."
With that on mind, I proceed with my usual hullabaloo. I arrived 45 minutes late only to see that my boss wasn't around and in fact he was ABSENT. Dammit... If I've known I should have just filed and use my remaining vacation leave. Anyway, the day isn't over yet so I just went for the second best option, go on a half-day leave. What a way to start the week. :)
Tuesday - With what happened last Monday, I guess this day is the official start of my last week at work. I woke up inspired yet unmotivated to go to work. I arrived almost an hour late and to add insult to injury, the most dreaded situation (for habitual late comers like me) happened: While I was on my way to the entrance of our office, i saw our boss making his way to the same door with a roll of tissue paper tucked in his arms (on such a way that you'll know that nothing can stand on his way and the nearest toilet) and at this moment I knew that collision is inevitable. I just said "Ohayou gozaimasu!" or good morning in Japanese. He acted surprisingly and replied "Ohayou" back at me. Statistics say that 1 out of 99 times this would happen. (:
Wednesday - At last! I arrived on time for work. Not much to do this day other than surf the net. I was supposed to sign the contract with the company that hired me but there were so much people inside the agency. I just slipped by our office without filing any kind of leave nor informing any higher ups so When I heard that it would take a while I just went back to the office.
Thursday - Took the day off and went back to the agency to sign the contract. Just a Visa away to being an OFW.
Friday - Finally, last day at work. So this how it feels like... for the past 3 years I've felt like the place was a second home. At 5:00PM everything ended in an anticlimactic way with everyone going home and saying goodbye just like the usual Friday. Taking a last glimpse of the workplace, I felt happy knowing I'm on my way to starting a new chapter in my young career and as the elevator closes a new horizon will open... waiting for me to hold it by it's throat and say "This is my life".
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Andrew McMahon's statement about the U.S. Elections
To all considering to vote in this upcoming election: DO! We are in the midst of one of the most important elections in history right now. I am the first to admit that I believe all politicians are flawed and the system is broken, but the only way to affect change is to take a stand and vote. We owe it to ourselves to watch these debates and cut through the massive amount of bullshit and try and find the candidate that speaks most clearly to our own core values. We can argue that neither of these men or their tickets represent us as a country and while that may very well be true, I dare say that it's best we all find one that gets close verses allowing either to take a pass and become our next president because we did not stand up and let our own voices be heard. Every persons politics is their business and my goal would never be to try and force mine, the only point worth forcing now is getting informed and getting to the polls.For the past 27 years of my life, I never had the experience of voting on the elections. Either I'm always late to register or I really didn't bother to do so. I feel hopeless for our country, in terms of politics. Corruption have been incorporated in the Filipino culture for so long now and although we condemn it, we still tolerate it.
-Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin / Something Corporate
Article taken from Absolutepunk.net.
I'm very disappointed every time that someone from showbiz is elected. The masses have still a long way to go when it comes to maturity in electing a person on the basis of their credibility and not just by popularity alone. I understand that the choices are quite limited and maybe the only thing we can do is choose the lesser evil.
Come 2010, I promise to myself that I'm going to exercise my right to vote and one thing is for sure, Mar Roxas is the man. :)
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Album Review: The Morning Light
With proper record-label backing and constant touring for this album, The Morning Light is destined to be on mainstream radio soon.
Track List
1. Wake Up! 2:40
2. Done Writing Love Songs 2:41
3. Brand, New, Friends 3:11
4. Virginia 2:30
5. Clouds 3:36
6. Happy-Now 2:48
7. Follow Me Home 3:23
8. Honest (Apologies Endless) 3:40
9. Have You Tonight 3:06
10. This Way 2:52
11. Movin' Along 4:20
Listen to Track #5 Boomp3.com
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Adobe Lightroom: A Photographer's Bestfriend
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
I Wanna Learn How To Doodle
Potatomo A3 Illustration
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Friday, September 26, 2008
We've All Been Here Before
We've All Been Here Before
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and felt how life is like a pendulum.
Back and forth we go,
we let time pass us by.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
On the horizon we sail...
On the horizon we sail...
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Three Things
How long a minute is, depends on which side of the bathroom door you're on. -Zall's Second Law
First, the haircut... Since December of 2007 I've been a regular client of a Korean parlor here in Alabang. I like most of the styles so far and fits my low-maintenance requirement category or which I call the messily-organized hairstyle (the more you mess it up the better). It's a welcome change since the gay dude in Bench Fix haven't been delivering the goods for the last 2 or 3 times I've been there.
The getaway... Me and my girlfriend went to Dumaguete and Siquijor last August and it was a blast. Had a great time shooting pictures which I've been dreaming of doing ever since we last took a vacation. I took my new babies (cameras) with me and they didn't dissapoint (only my Holga did). GF had the time of her life eating dirt-cheap yet super delicious cakes at Sans Rival (and she always teases me about my sweet tooth) and getting a massage on a nearby Spa place.
Lastly... I am officially a future OFW. To let go of a job I've been doing for three years, to be away from my loved ones and not being here just months before the holidays made this a decision a very, very, very difficult one. The upside, financially and career-wise this will be a tremendous help. Imagine, my 1 month worth of salary in Dubai is equivalent to 5 months here in the Philippines. My boss before argued that we Filipinos always wants to get rich fast. Well who doesn't? I'm in my prime and I want to make the most out of it. I want to be able to live my life in a way that I can spend more time with my kids rather than my work. I don't want to wait to be on my 40's before I can settle down and start my family life. Maybe because he's Japanese and their life expectancy is higher than anyone else so they have all the time in the world to do everything.
I hope the 2 years I'll be spending abroad will fly as fast as it can. I wanna be back here as soon as I can.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
5 Reasons Not To Buy The 3G Iphone
4. The price is $200 less than the first one, but you're not taking into consideration the additional $240 you will be paying for the contract over the 2 years.
3. No keyboard. The iPhone's software keyboard has documented issues.
2. Lack of upgrades. There is still no stereo Bluetooth, no MMS, no video recording, no character counter in the SMS app, no IM capability, no cut-and-paste, etc.
1. The 3g Radio. Yes, I am going to complain about the 3G radio. Apple stuck a UMTS/HSDPA 3G radio in the iPhone. But why not use AT&T's HSPA network, which means faster uploads for pictures and e-mails? This offers about 3.36Mbps, where other phones in the market support 7.2Mbps.
Zeman, E. (2008) Five Reasons Not To Buy The 3-G Iphone. Informationweek.com
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Ace Enders - The Secret Wars
Ace Enders and A Million Different People - The Secret Wars
1. Reaction
2. Red Eye
3. Rain
4. Motion
5. Body Like Mind
6. Why Do You Run
7. I Told You So
8. Bring Back Love (Year 2020)
Former The Early November frontman, Ace Enders is making his debut as a solo act with this album which has been released free to the public. I've always admired Ace Enders songwriting which always manages to infuse pop hooks and melodies without sounding generic or forced. This album showcases Ender's musical growth and maturity with a cleaner and more radio friendly brand of songs a further step away from the "emo" days when he was still on T.E.N. The relaxed albeit ambient sound of this album is a great background on long drives and getaway trips. Give yourself a favor and download a copy.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
James Bond: Quantum of Solace Preview 2008
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
Rules on Being a Filipino
Found this funny article on unclopedia.org. Before reading this please be aware that this is just a satire. Take everything with a grain of salt. I recommend you to read the whole article just for laughs. :)
Rules on Being a Filipino
Be shameful of your heritage and language, be a clone of an American.
Assume that any Caucasian is an American.
Assume that any American is God incarnate (even if he rapes your daughter).
Carry a Nokia Cellphone, and use TXT msgs (never call it SMS or you will be PWNED!!! LOLZ)
Avoid trailer parks.
Beware of "evil demons".
Beware of dwarves.
Act black.
Elect actors and actresses into public office.
Believe in superstitious bullshit.
If you're a balikbayan from the states, never ever speak Tagalog.
Always climb a volcano.
When a typhoon hits, STAY OUTSIDE AND PLAY!!!
Complain to foreigners that the Philippines is the poorest country in the world and then spend all day shopping at fancy malls, drinking Starbucks coffee, and riding taxis.
Ditch utensils! Eat with your hands, dammit!
Buy a painting of The Last Supper and hang it on your dining room wall, even if you're not Christian.
Hang a "Weapons of Moroland" shield on your living room, even if you don't know where the fuck Moroland is.
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McAfee Identifies World's Most Dangerous Domains
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - by Daniel A. Begun
McAfee has released its annual "Mapping the Mal Web" report, which reports on "the riskiest and safest places on the Web," after analyzing "9.9 million heavily trafficked Web sites" using its own McAfee Site Advisor technology. Topping the list of most dangerous domains is the .hk domain (Hong Kong); the safest domain is .fi (Finland).
Ranked in order, the top five most dangerous country domains are:
* .hk (Hong Kong)
* .cn (China)
* .ph (Philippines)
* .ro (Romania)
* .ru (Russia)
In order, the top safest are:
* .fi (Finland)
* .jp (Japan)
* .no (Norway)
* .si (Slovenia)
* .co (Columbia)
In addition to country domains, McAfee found the .info domain to be the most dangerous generic domain--claiming that as much as 11.8 percent of all .info domains pose legitimate security threats. McAfee also reports that "the chance of downloading spyware, adware, viruses or other unwanted software from surfing the Web increased 41.5% over 2007."
"For administrators of top-level domains this study should act as a wake-up call. Last year's report spurred Tokelau's domain manager to reexamine its policies," said Jeff Green, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Avert Labs. "Not all domain managers are as accommodating so our mission is to educate consumers of the dangers and protect them in every way they enjoy the Web whether through their PC, the Web itself, or mobile phone. With our new secure search and website safety certification, we're taking the guesswork out of searching and surfing online so that consumers enjoy a safer Web experience."
McAfee's motivation for producing and disseminating this report is not completely altruistic. While consumers will benefit from this knowledge, it is also designed as a scare tactic (legitimate or otherwise) to frighten people into purchasing and using security software developed by companies such as McAfee. The report also increases the perception of McAfee as an industry security expert, which leverages its potential market share for providing security solutions to the very domains it identifies as risky.
"The domain risk assessments come from the McAfee SiteAdvisor site rating database. SiteAdvisor tests sites for the presence of risky behaviors such as browser exploits, adware/spyware/Trojans/viruses, high likelihood of receiving spam, affiliation with other risky sites, and aggressive pop-up marketing."
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Street Fighter 4 (IV) : Will bring back the kid in me...
So what about Street Fighter 4? Take a peek at CapCom's official SF website here. From what I've seen it still boasts the same 2D appeal only in a larger, flashier scale. Most, if not all the Street Fighter 2 characters are coming back like Ken, Ryu, Chun-Li, Vega, Balrog, Blanka, Zangief and Guile while new characters like Abel, El Fuerte, C. Viper, Rufus will be introduced.
I felt that the kiddo version of me will be resurfacing upon seeing this game hit the nearest Timezone branch. Oh well... being the responsible grown up that I am now, I can't do the same mistake I did before. Money is too precious to waste since it's the output of my sweat and blood. But of course, that won't stop me from playing a couple of rounds of this bad ass game.
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Finding Jobs Abroad
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
LOMO : Part 1 of Many to come...
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(Featured Song) Metro Station : Shake It
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"Must See" Upcoming Movies News and Updates!
Astro Boy:
Summit Entertainment and Imagi Studios have entered into a global alliance whereby Summit will distribute Imagi's upcoming CG-animated motion picture Astro Boy worldwide except for Imagi's reserved territories of Japan, Hong Kong and China. The announcement was made jointly by Rob Friedman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment and Douglas Glen, CEO of Imagi Studios. Slated for worldwide theatrical release in 2009, "Astro Boy" will feature the voices of Academy Award®-winning actor Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy and Eugene Levy with Freddie Highmore in the title role. David Bowers is directing ASTRO BOY from a screenplay written by Timothy Harris, with Maryann Garger producing. Astro Boy is the second CG-animated feature film from Imagi Studios, following its 2007 release TMNT.
Transformers 2:
Rainn Wilson has been cast in a small role in Transformers 2. According to the MTV Movies Blog, wilson will play a professor. I guess we know already that Shia LaBeouf's character Sam Witwicky will be a college student this time around. Wilson, one of the stars of TV's "The Office" joked that he will be playing "a professor that turns into a car that turns into a robot". On the more serious side, Wilson claimed that he hasn't even read a full script. Production on Transformers 2 is in its early stages in Bethlehem, PA.
The Hobbit:
Rumor has it that acclaimed 29-year-old thespian James McAvoy ("Atonement," "The Last King of Scotland") is the favourite to play the lead role of Bilbo Baggins in Guillermo del Toro's "The Hobbit".
Beverly Hills Cop 4:
Paramount has set in motion a fourth installment of "Beverly Hills Cop." Eddie Murphy is attached to reprise his role as Detroit detective Axel Foley, and Brett Ratner is negotiating to direct. Studio is aiming for a 2009 production start and a summer 2010 release. Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce. Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original "Beverly Hills Cop" trilogy with late partner Don Simpson, won't be actively involved in the new film.
Superman: The Man of Steel
Rumor has it that Indian actress Priyanaka Chopra may be going from Bollywood to Metropolis if the latest rumblings are to be believed. According a report, Chopra has been offered the role of Superman's love interest in Superman: The Man of Steel. Officially, Chopra and the studios aren't saying anything, but according to sources the actress has been offered the role and has almost accepted. The role will be that of a lady scientist who will be romantically involved with the Man of Steel. Few details are currently available for Superman: The Man of Steel, but it is known that Brandon Routh will return to his role as the Man of Steel and Bryan Singer will be back to direct. Kevin Spacey has also expressed an interest in returning as Lex Luthor.
Angels & Demons:
Filming has begun on "Angels and Demons", Sony Pictrues follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code". Based on the Dan Brown novel, the film has Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) teaming with the beautiful and mysterious scientist Vittoria Vetra on a frantic race against the clock to stop both a bomb obliterating Vatican City during a papal enclave, and an assassin systematically wiping out the four favourite candidates for the new Pope.
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Alfred Molina will join Disney's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton and Ben Kingsley. Based on the video game series, the movie casts Gyllenhaal as a young prince in sixth century Persia who must join forces with a feisty and exotic princess, to prevent a villainous nobleman from possessing the Sands of Time. Molina will play Sheik Amar, who becomes a mentor to the prince. Kingsley portrays Nizam in the fantasy action feature, who plots to k*ll his brother King Shahrman and blame it on Prince Dastan so he can take the throne. Mike Newell will direct with shooting scheduled to begin in July.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
This is not an I-Fad: Sansa Fuze MP3 Player
The thing about me is I dislike riding the bandwagon. Before I-Pod became a household name I've been always planning to buy one of these expensive gadgets but for different reasons (mostly just being frugal) and after years of drooling everytime I pass by techie stores, I still don't have one as of now. Nowadays, almost every joe and jane proudly wear the trademark white I-pod earphones around their neck like it's a part of their office uniform. I've lost my craving for these "mainstream" mp3 player. But as fate would have it, a new temptation has come along... Sansa's FUZE. Mannn... with my midyear BONUS just around the corner I can't help but look at the possibility of owning one of these babies but then again my alter ego (Mr. Cheapskates) will takeover in this trying time. Here is an in-depth review if you're looking for a quality alternative to the overrated I-pod.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lifehouse in Manila!
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Home Again Home Again
Last week I was writing about how I only had two more sleeps before I would be home. Today I sit in my living room writing this blog update. It is good to be home. I didn't realize how much I missed my family until that afternoon when I walked into the house and saw Taryn and Calvin. It was a precious moment. I gave Taryn and Calvin a kiss, and Calvin jumped into my arms. He wouldn't let me out of his sight. The rest of the day was sword fights (with the swords and shield I bought in Kampen) and dancing. It was great.
In our almost seven years of marriage, Taryn and I have lived on three different continents. None of those places have been 'home' in the sense of the place where we grew up and have known people for years. When I was in Kampen, I was talking to a friend who is also doing his PhD at the University of Edinburgh. It was near the end of our time there, and we were discussing getting back to our families. He noted that it is a weird feeling to think about getting back to Edinburgh because it wasn't getting back home.
He is right, there is a sense in which coming back to Edinburgh isn't coming 'home'. Yet, there is a sense in which coming back here is home. The more I move around the world, the more I realize the truth of the oft used phrase: 'home is where the heart is'. Home for our little family has become less about a location and more about when we are together. Edinburgh didn't feel like home for Taryn while I was gone because I wasn't there. Kampen gave me a longing to get home because Taryn and Calvin weren't there.
Yet, even in the midst of being home with Taryn and Calvin there is an even greater deeper longing in me. I want to be home forever. I want this time of sojourning to come to an end and for the day to come when the Lord gathers up all his people and we are home with him. Being on this journey can be exciting, but to be at home, to be at rest, that is what I long for. I know I mention this often, but really every Sunday we get a taste of being home. When we gather in worship, we get a glimpse, if only for a moment, of what that day will be like. The day that we are home forever.
I love being home with my family. I have missed them. Yet, these momentary pleasures drive me to the truth that there is more to come. I can't wait to truly be home. For now, I will enjoy the journey. I will enjoy the moments that make me long for more.

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The Coleman-Guitteau Professorship seeks to promote the development of new or substantially revised interdisciplinary undergraduate humanities courses which focus on significant intellectual and cultural questions and their history.
Coleman-Guitteau courses should employ pedagogical approaches that emphasize:
• open and critical thinking
• active student participation
• independent inquiry
• the free exchange of ideas
While Coleman-Guitteau courses must be designed and intended primarily for undergraduates, they may also be open to graduate students.
The Coleman-Guitteau Professorship application guarantees the applicant(s) consideration for the Coleman-Guitteau Professorship and for the regular OHC Teaching Fellowship, if Coleman-Guitteau funding is not awarded.
$4,000 Course Enrichment
The Coleman-Guitteau Professorship makes available up to $4,000 for:
• curriculum development
• course enrichment
• guest speakers
• instructional materials
• classroom activities
• related research assistance
• other activities related to the course
$4,500 Summer Salary
Coleman-Guitteau Professors must devote a minimum of four consecutive weeks to course development during the summer. In return, they will receive $4,500 (plus OPE) in summer salary support.
Team-Teaching Proposals Encouraged
Team-taught courses are encouraged, particularly those involving faculty from different departments. In the case of a team-taught course, both instructors will receive $4,500 (plus OPE) in summer salary for curriculum development. Team-taught courses are eligible for $4,000 in course enrichment funds, awarded per course (not per fellow).
For more information, plese contact Jena Turner, (541) 346-1001.
The Coleman-Guitteau Teaching Professorship was established in 1992 through an endowment made to the Oregon Humanities Center by former OHC Board of Visitors member David B. Stern and Nancy E. Guitteau in honor of their mothers.
2019–20 Coleman-Guitteau Professorship electronic application, guidelines, and instructions (downloadable form):
*NOTE: The new electronic application form has a formatting glitch, and applicants have been unable to preserve their formatting when pasting CVs and other components into the provided fields. This is the case for all applicants. The review panel will be notified that the issue is on the OHC side and not the applicants'. The OHC is aware of this problem and is working to correct it for future versions. In order to be fair to all applicants, we will not change the form in the middle of the submission window.
Past fellows
Nicholas Kohler, Geography: Hike, Bike, Skate, Ski, Surf – Geographies of Adventure Travel and Active Leisure (GEOG 199)
Anne Kreps, Religious Studies: New Religious Movements (REL 4XX)
Ina Asim, History and Luke Habberstad, EALL/Religious Studies: Chinese Cities: Lived and Imagined (HIST/EALL 410)
Mai-Lin Cheng, Clark Honors College: Reading Commonplaces (HC 421)
Miriam Gershow, English: Living Writers(ENG 399)
Maile S. Hutterer, History of Art and Architecture and Akiko Walley, History of Art and Architecture: Why we represent (ARH 410)
Daniel Rosenberg, Honors College: History Studio/History Lab (HC 431H)
Heidi Kaufman, English and John Russell, Libraries/Digital Scholars Center: Digital Humanities and the 19th-Century Atlantic World (ENG 451/551)
Daniel Wojcik, English:Visionary Experiences & Otherworldly Encounters: Traditions, Theories, and Contexts (FLR 410/510)
Kate Mondloch, History of Art and Architecture: In With the New: Global Currents in Contemporary Art and the Venice Biennale (ARH 410)
Ben Saunders, English: Introduction to Comic Studies (ENG 280)
Cecilia Enjuto Rangel, Romance Languages: Contemporary Poetics: Spain and Latin America Through Its Poets (SPAN 407)
Bryna Goodman, History: What Opera Can Do For History: Nixon in China (HIST 410)
Katharine Meehan, Geography: Captial in the City: Reading Urban Differences on "The Wire" (GEOG 410)
Fabienne Moore, Romance Languages: War in French Comics (FR 399)
Gordon Sayre, English/Folklore: Car Cultures (FLR 399)
Joseph Fracchia, Clark Honors College: Capital and the Culture of Quantity (HIST 4xx/5xx)
Mark T. Unno, Religious Studies: The Bull in the China Shop: The Oxen at the Intersection of Nature, Society, and Religion (REL 407/507)
No Coleman-Guitteau Fellowship awarded.
Judith Raiskin, Women's and Gender Studies: Travel Writing and Tourism (WGS 415/515)
Martha Bayless, English: Oral Traditions in Ancient and Modern Culture (ENG 407)
Elizabeth Reis, Women's and Gender Studies: Sex and Medical Ethics (WGS 415)
No Coleman-Guitteau Fellowship awarded.
No Coleman-Guitteau Fellowship awarded.
John T. Gage, English: Being Reasonable: Theories and Practices of Ethical Argument" (ENG 410)
Julie Novkov, Political Science: The Concept of Race in Politics
No Coleman-Guitteau Fellowship awarded.


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An exciting and rare Managing Director opportunity has come up at a growing luxury PR agency, with the chance to really shape and develop them but an established team and clients, so you're not starting from scratch. It would suit someone entrepreneurial and ambitious, but wanting the backing of experts and security of an established name.
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Friday, September 14, 2007
The anorexic child vs. the child with cancer...
My son was fighting a monster too. It was growing inside of him unseen until the x-ray exposed its existence. He did not choose this monster. My son like you was wasting away, only he had a feeding tube and was tethered to an IV pole, which pumped in chemo-poison trying to kill the monster. He desired food, but knew he would just throw it up again. When I was told Josh had cancer, they began to explain the treatment of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery .When I learned of the damage that could be done to his virgin body both now and lurking in his future, it was all I could do to stop myself from scooping him up in my arms and running. It all seemed so barbaric. But I had no choice, as the doctor explained the courts would take him away from me if I did not consent to his treatment. I had no choice.
With treatment over, we no longer pace the halls where I used to see you, not understanding your fight. There is no scan to reveal the beast in your mind. Did you want to be invisible? Now the damage is done to my little boy's body, but the monster is dead. The radiation fried his airway, melted his throat and destroyed his thyroid, but the monster is dead.
I had no choice. But you do. I do not understand, but I beg of you, choose your life. You have the power. Fight the monster. Choose your life.
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yes you are right, there is a monster in their heads. It usually comes when someone judges you inadequate or un worthy of existance. Someone you thought was a freind. Or you were abused by someone who was suposed to protect and love you. It is such a demeaning disease, your mind turns against you and just continually repeats what was said or done to you till you don't want to live ... it's too painfull. so you starve. it too is not a real choice to have this disease, it starts with a choice sometimes.. but not often. more often it is out of pain and depression, if only i can get to this weight i would be acceptable to them.. or if only i stay the same weight i was as a child i won't grow up to be like the person who hurt me. it is so hard to understand, but now that i have lived through it as a parent it makes more sense. I do wish , hope and pray every day that he does choose to live. Tami Fluter
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The Coupe Icare Masquerade Contest is open to all hang glider and paraglider pilots.
Costumed flights are scheduled Saturday at 11:00 (or Sunday in case of poor weather).
The prize giving and repeat-round of masquerade flights will take place Sunday at 11:00.
All registrations are online on the site www.coupe-icare.org.
There is no cost to register which will be validated once all mandatory fields are completed and after providing an electronic copy (*.jpg, *.pdf,…) of a certificate showing civil responsibility insurance covering free flying activities. For pilots insured with the FFVL, this document can be downloaded via the website https://intranet.ffvl.fr/.
Don't forget to come for collect your registration pack at the Entrance to the Salon Icare Expo in from Wednesday September 21st until Friday evening. Your flight number to be worn during the demonstration will be distributed during the pilot briefing on Saturday morning.
Prior to September 21st, if you need help registering you can contact us : firstname.lastname@example.com
Inscriptions will close on Friday, September 23th at 7:00 pm
All participating pilots are obliged to attend the pilot briefings Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 on the launch "carpet".
Download the regulations and go to the page "Inscription on line"
The inscriptions will be open the 1st of june
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* 1 sunglasses ReconJet avec application PPGPS by R-Ultralight worth 500€
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* 10 alti-vario gps DEVICES Sys'GPS from Syride , worth 399€
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* 25 Flying Site Guides, worth 29€
And every participant will receive a Coupe Icare tee-shirt and a Crédit Agricole bag.
Please note : Prizes will be given out during the prize giving on the Sunday. They will not be sent on later for pilots not attending the prize giving.
Alongside the Coupe Icare.org association is thirty partner organizations, nearly 1,000 volunteers who participated in the elaboration of this event! Many thanks to them for their time, their energy, their smile and their commitment to our side!


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I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
Sinatra had it right when he said that New York never sleeps; it's one of those cities that has an energy about it that's irresistible. And as I discovered in early December, there are few places in the world that can get you in the holiday spirit better than the Big Apple.
My favorite building in the city- none other than Rockefeller Center. There are photos of the tree out there that are heaps better than the ones I took, but I like this shot.
We walked a good portion of Fifth Ave, including (of course) all the the must-see shops and their decorations.
Lord & Taylor storefront (above) and one of the window displays (below). I haven't previously been a big holiday person, but a few Christmases away from home (and the ebullience of Katya, who has never experienced Christmas American-style) have made a sentimentalist of me.
One of the greatest parts about being in NYC is just walking around everywhere and seeing the different architecture, neighborhoods, and people. For the latter, there's arguably no place better than Central Park.
Skating at either rink at Central Park (below) and Rockefeller was $20+, with a wait of more than an hour. Somehow I was content with watching from the sidelines. (Katya was upset there wasn't more fast, daredevil skating)
Okay, so we cheated and got a tour with one of the rickshaw drivers hanging along the edges of the park. It was cold! At any rate, 'twas well worth it.
Our driver (biker?) was from Tunisia and is moving to Chicago in a few months (and is so far the only man I've heard complain about the beauty of New York women). Super personable guy, though he was a bit daft and let Katya try to bicycle.
Final NYC shots: St. Patrick's Cathedral, partially obscured by the soft, ethereal fog of… the food vendor right next to me.
And my favorite NY statue (located appropriately right by my favorite building)- Atlas, 1937.
Get it? If not, you're obviously not as big a fan of Atlas Shrugged as I.
After bidding farewell to Jenni & Katya, I was on my way back to Iowa. Goodbye, New York!


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In this post I am sharing my simple trick that is used to encounter the bundle execution problem when creating an application with rails with ruby.
When creating new application with rails I ended with successful creation of files using the rails generator but during the execution of bundle process, a rail prompt made me to wait and finally showed an error/Message like
Fetching source index for https://rubygems.org/
Could not reach rubygems repository https://rubygems.org/
Could not find gem 'jquery-rails (>= 0) x86-mingw32' in any of the gem sources listed in your Gemfile.
As a beginner with rails I thought the error is due to version conflict between ruby and rails or even with gem; but it isn't the fact, most of the document out there in forums and discussions have described their own way to encounter this error in which few may work and few may take you to some other errors. Interestingly some documents that I have gone though asked me to skip the bundle execution at the time of creating application. Even though this seems to work, this is a temporary solution and not advisable to follow for an application development. At same time when investigating about the issue I came to see that 70 to 80 percent of rails developers have the same bundle problem and still struggle for solution that would resolve the trouble. So here is my own solution to difficulty that will bail you from the frustrations that I had earlier. And it is very joyful to say that trick work well on windows, Linux and max machine also.
The error mean to say that working computer is not allowed fetching file from http://rubygems.org/ repository. So configuring proxy setting will help you to encounter this problem.
One way that I figured out to solve this issue is adjusting the proxy setting of internet connection with Firefox browser.
Open your Firefox and go to
option — Network tap — Click setting button on Connection panel
Then enter the following host name and ip address in No proxy for field.
No proxy for: localhost, 127.0.0.1,http://rubygems.org/
Click ok
Now go to rails command prompt and create new rails application.
It may take few seconds or minutes to complete the run bundle execution so be patient till finishes.


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It's getting toward the end of summer, and the celebrity fashion sightings are slimming out, Fashion Reverie is committed to continue bringing viewers great style from our favorite celebs. This week's Celebrity Fashion Sightings highlights celebrities at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! event, the 33rd Annual Imagen Awards, and Support the Girls Gala in Los Angeles.
Mary J. Blige continues to look fabulous and fine after the breakup of her marriage. As one of the honorees this year at Black Girls Rock!, which also included honorees Judith Jamison, Janet Jackson, and Naomi Campbell, Mary J looked great in a Roberto Cavalli dress, nicely accessorized in L'Dezen by Payal Shah diamond earrings, and diamond rings from Marli New York and Kallati.
Who says you cannot look great on the red carpet, even if you are with child. "Christmas in Missippi's" Jan Kramer demonstrated that red carpets and pregnancy could be compatible bedfellows. Jan looked glamorous in Hamel dress to the Los Angeles Premiere of Support The Girls.
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text: offramp 32 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 interesting music promotions presentDAN ARBORISE + KYLE CUTHBERT + CHRIS CARROLLWednesday 22nd AprilThe Tunnels, Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen, AB10 1BF. Phone (01224) 211121Doors 8pmEntry 6 on doorhttp://www.myspace.com/interestingmusichttp://www.thetunnels.co.ukDAN ARBORISEInspired by the music of Nick Drake and influenced by the sweet melodies, simple structure and heavenly harmonies of Glasgow's Teenage FanclubDans first CD Around In Circles was produced by Jon Hopkins (Eno, King Creosote, Coldplay producer/collaborator extraordinaire) and released in 2006 to a mild press frenzy and Dan hit the road lulling audiences into trancey slumbers up, down and across the UK, playing festivals such as The Green Man, Brampton Live, End Of The Road, Lewes, Ullapool and International Guitar Festivals, Big Green Gathering and Celtic Connections and supporting artists including John Martyn, Thea Gilmore, Sid Griffin and the Coal Porters, Aberfeldy and numerous others.Live, Dan's tender and haunting voice is the perfect match for his evocative and rhythmic guitar-picking. Expect unusual open tunings, songs that develop into instrumentals, instrumentals that grow into songs and a beautiful acoustic guitar sound that is frequently transformed but never compromised by some amazing electronic guitar effects. Nick Drake meets John Martyn for the 21st Century The Flyhttp://www.myspace.com/arboriseKYLE CUTHBERTRecent Fly review said of Kyle Cuthbert - like a new folk Sonic Youth the acoustic guitar is an integral part of his show. He deftly caresses, tickles and taps all over the instrument to tease out his affecting songs. Although stagecraft alone merits a viewing of his myspace, the substance is what fully engages the audience. Kyle's carefully pitched voice lilts and dips in and around his guitar stylings in a most hypnotic fashion. Sure, there's a progressive aspect to all of this, but in a pared down good way. http://www.myspace.com/kylecuthbertCHRIS CARROLLThumbing the bass and teasing a melody. Original songs influenced by Chet Atkins and Leo Kottke with a hint of country. One of Aberdeen best kept secrets and a phenomenal guitar player. Reckoned by Jason Ringenberg to be as good as any Nashville session musician and hes seen more than a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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WHY GO: Come to Wilmington DE to be immersed in all things DuPont. Begin with Pierre Samuel and his son E.I at Hagley, and continue on to the French and American palaces of Winterthur and Nemours. Attractions in the greater Wilmington area can be daunting, many require a full day to explore. But no fear, the Getaway Mavens are here – guiding you to the most curious and intriguing displays of industry, ingenuity and wealth with a side of great dining and luxury bedding.
What to do in Greater Wilmington DE
TOUR: Hagley Museum. This is where the DuPont saga began. In service to King Louis XVI, Pierre Samuel DuPont was bound to loose his head when he escaped Revolutionary era France with his two grown sons, Éleuthère Irénée (I.E.) and Victor, to the fledgling United States. In 1802, the DuPonts built the first version of their ancestral home, where five future generations would live, here on a dip in the Brandywine River. Improving on an ancient Chinese form of gunpowder, E.I Dupont established what was to become one of the country's foremost chemical companies.
Begin in the Visitor's Center where you'll find working dioramas, and take the good part of a day to explore all 235 acres, with over 70 structures, including a small Neoclassical building that served as company school for 150 children (only on Sundays when they weren't working in the mill: and each child was encouraged to practice their own religion as E.I. and Victor were Diests).
Don't miss a working demonstration of shapers, lathes and other 1870's machinery in the Machine Shop (on the half hour). As there were no Lowes or Home Depots around, this was primarily a repair facility, with hydro-powered cutting machines connected by leather straps to a centerline shaft. Kids as young as 8 years old who showed promise could earn five cents an hour, ten hours a day, six days a week as an apprentice. DuPont gave them half while they learned, then the saved portion with 6% interest added when they became full-fledged workmen. Smell the kerosene, watch these oiled machines at work, shards of metal flying helter skelter – it's a thrilling way to learn about early industrial life.
The other side of the machine shop is equally intriguing – illustrating how 75% Saltpeter, 12.5% sulfur and 12.5% Black Willow charcoal combined to create Black Blasting Powder. These exciting, moving dioramas depict all aspects of the powdermaking process: preparation, production and packing.
Next investigate the Roll Mills – there were once 33 in all – where two rolling steel wheels as heavy as school buses, ground the powder to the consistency of pepper flakes. Made of Gneiss stone – a dense granite – mill buildings were open only to the creek, preventing blasts from destroying workers homes. Crouch behind a stone for the "quality control test" of the blasting powder – just a teaspoon causes a loud bang and lots of smoke. One ounce – a plastic film container's worth – could throw a 24 lb cannonball 200 feet. There were 288 explosions during the 117 years of Hagley Mill operation, leading to 228 deaths (known as "going across the creek"). The DuPont's were altruistic for the time, allowing widows and families to continue living in company quarters for the rest of their lives.
Take the bus from the Visitor's Center to E.I.'s house on the hill – Eleutherian Mills – which was expanded and prettied up over the years by subsequent generations. It's original footprint was small, the home wracked by explosives from the mills downhill, and micro-manager E.I. was known to shout orders from his balcony through a bullhorn to his workers below. He died in 1834 of a heart attack, hugely in debt, and was never able to enjoy the wealth and prestige of future DuPonts. Plan to spend a full day or at least four hours here. There's even an organic café – Belin Organic Restaurant – on site that serves great soups and salads. Open daily 9:30-4:30, $14 adults, $10 kids. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
TOUR: Winterthur. An exhibit in the Visitor's Center of Henry A. Dupont's 175-room museum/home, expanded from 40 to 150 rooms between 1928 and 1931, invites you to consider Colonial-era American dress and décor from various perspectives. My favorite is a watercolor titled, "Pernicious effects of Reeding Tails" – a graphic depiction of what happens when a long petticoat snags on a full chamber pot. These slice-of-real-life vignettes come at you fast and furiously during a mind-blowing introductory tour, as you walk through narrow lamp-lit and low-lit corridors to one enthralling room after another.
Henry collected rooms from American Colonial homes in all 13 original U.S. colonies and transferred them beam by beam, crown-molding by crown-molding to his mansion. Arranging dozens of existing antique rooms into an already-built framework was an engineering marvel in itself – a feat that fascinates architects even today – and it is one reason that Winterthur is a draw for those who don't care a whit about decorative arts.
But for those who do, you'll positively drool over 90,000 pieces of furniture and trimmings – among the most famous a porcelain china set that belonged to George and Martha Washington and a full set of six silver tankards from the studio of Paul Revere circa 1868.
The large and colorful Chinese Parlor showcases Henry's insistence on one type and hue of flower per vase (for some reason, he didn't like multi-colored flower arrangements), hand-painted Chinese wall coverings, and a Steinway Grand Piano. An 1822 Spiral Staircase from a North Carolina property came with the plaster crown molding from its original home. The 1740 Marlboro Room (Maryland) is set for afternoon tea, bright yellow seating positioned for optimal conversation. Yes, Winterthur is a showcase, but it was also the DuPont's home, and 80% of what you see are the rooms they lived and entertained in. Choose among six tours or arrange a customized one to suit your own interests. Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm. Last tour tickets sold at 3:15 pm. Last tour is at 3:30 pm. $20 adults, $5 kids.
VISIT: Nemours Mansion and Gardens. After a recent $39 million renovation, Nemours well illustrates the story of Alfred I. DuPont, who built this 47,000 sq. ft. Versailles-like French château in 1910 at age 46 to woo his ladylove. The grandson of E.I DuPont, Alfred was orphaned at 13 and a full partner in "Uncle Henry's" Black Powder business by age 25. An inventor who held over 200 patents, Alfred was what these day's we'd call a nerd but was loved and considered one of the boys by Hagley's "powder men." Not particularly flashy, Alfred believed that Alicia Bradford would love him if he treated her like a French Queen. So he hired Carrere and Hastings, the same architectural firm that designed the New York Public Library, to build Nemours. From most accounts, though she married Alfred and bore him two children who died young, Alicia never came around to loving him before she passed away in 1920.
Begin with a wonderful 15-minute movie to learn about Alfred's hard-working and relatively humble life and strife, and about his happy later years. The tour takes you through this stucco and limestone mansion outfitted with many of Alfred's inventions, including a wind meter that would indicate whether it was a motorboat or sailboat day, and a stained glass window that opened up.
Upstairs, in the more genteel areas, you find historical pieces like the grand chandelier – a gift from Marquis d' Lafayette to Pierre DuPont and a clock in the reception area made for Marie Antoinette (which was on loan to the Metropolitan Museum in New York and now back in its rightful place). Real birds reside in the Victorian birdcages in the conservatory, and for those in search of curiosities – there's a Greco-Roman "tear bottle" used by mourners just sitting there on a shelf. The kitchen features a rotating silver vault and a set of personalized Limoges china specifically for the DuPont's yacht.
But the most interesting part of the house, especially for anyone in search of man-cave ideas, is in the basement. Alfred was a sticker for detail and emergency planning, so he installed back-up furnaces, generators and hot water heaters. There's a personal water bottling plant, a shooting range, a two-lane bowling alley behind a retractable movie screen, and the ultimate guy's hideaway – a room with two billiard tables, a gun rack and four butler call buttons because "G-d forbid you should run out of bourbon or cigars from anywhere in the room."
Forced out of his own company by his cousins in a hostile takeover in 1915, Alfred, 57 and a widower, had reached a low point in 1920 when he married his third and most loving wife, Jessie Ball – 20 years his junior. This proved to be the happiest season of his life, and most profitable. The DuPonts invested in Florida real estate in 1923, just as land values were increasing. When he died at age 70, Alfred left a fortune in a charitable trust, which is now worth billions and funds the Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Children's Hospitals in both Wilmington, DE and Orlando, FL. Jessie lived in Nemours until her death in 1970, often entertaining hospital board members in the grand dining room beneath the portraits of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
A tour of Nemours includes a bus-ride around 300 acres of French manicured gardens (among the Best French Gardens in America) and a stop at the Carriage House. Open May 1st through December 31st Guided Mansion Tours – Tues-Sat: 9:30am, 12:00pm, & 3:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm & 3:00pm, $15.
VISIT: Mount Cuba Center. In 1934, Pamela du Pont Copeland transformed a fallow cornfield with no bio-diversity whatsoever into a thriving ecosystem with ponds, woodlands, meadows, and bogs. Now, you're invited to walk rustic mulched paths to a lily-padded pond that puts one in mind of Monet's Giverny, past Lady Slippers and Pitcher Plants (digesting bugs), signs with poems on the back and other surprises on 50 cultivated acres and 500 natural acres.
Opened to the public in 2001, the Mount Cuba Center is newer than other area gardens, but with "old bones" and a mission: to introduce native landscape perennial and shrubs with exceptional ornamental attributes and garden adaptability." To that end, hybrids of native ornamentals have been planted in a "Trial Garden" – half shaded and half open to the sun – where researchers are studying the hardiness of various plants. The Copeland's brick mansion now serves as Mount Cuba's staff offices and for now, the place is open only 2 days a week. But you can sign up for Yoga and Ti Chi classes in the gardens. Open 10-4 Fridays and Saturdays Mid-April thru October, $6 adults, $4 children. Two hour Garden Tours Thursdays at 10am and Sundays at 1pm April through October, $10.
STROLL: Wilmington Riverwalk. The famous boat that carted 4,500 Jewish War refugees from France to British Mandate Palestine, The Exodus, was built right here on land along the Christina River. Once a center of ship and railcar industry, the Wilmington riverfront is now a charming esplanade lined with townhomes, high-rises, shops and restaurants. It's a serene walk past whimsical birdhouses designed by a local artist, Tom Burke, and rowing crews practicing on the quiet water.
A former railcar factory is now home to the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, and the stunning "industrial chic" Russell Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge has been carved from 212 acres of marshland. Over a mile, this charming esplanade connects several restaurants and museums and the environmental center – and places you within reach of café-rich Market Street.
VISIT: Delaware Museum of Art. Several structures make up this sunlit museum, with a concentration on "Art of Illustration." Naturally, there are a number of Wyeth pieces, as well as those of N.C. Wyeth's mentor and Wilmington native, Howard Pyle. The "Chihuly Bridge" – a windowed skywalk featuring a cluster of colorful glass art – is particularly striking.
VISIT: Historic New Castle. Not to be confused with the new New Castle, this 6 block historic district is so authentic (if you remove the cars), it served as backdrop for the Oprah Winfrey movie, Beloved. Some of the red brick townhomes, shutters in black and Federal Blue, were here when William Penn arrived in the New World, and at one time the copula that sits atop the Courthouse (a newly designated National Historic Monument) served as the border between Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Wander the original cobblestone streets (FYI, wear comfy shoes) and seek solace in the old church graveyard: Many stones date to the early 1700's and are perfect for rubbing. Pop into the Read House – facing the Delaware River – built for George Read, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence as the finest home in Delaware.
To round out your colonial experience, eat Fried Oysters or a Reuben on a Dutch Pretzel Roll off pewter plates at Jessop's Tavern and Colonial Restaurant. In a three hundred year old barrel-making shop, it's a throwback for sure, with ale tankards, colonial fare and waitresses in period dirndl skirts.
Where to Eat in the Wilmington DE Area
EAT: Krazy Kats at Inn at Montchanin Village. Named after a woman (purportedly koo-kooo) who lived here in the 1800's, you'll dine in clubby luxury surrounded by portraits of aristocratic cats and dogs. Known for its wild game (e.g. Smoked Rabbit Chowder) and marvelous Crab Bisque, the chef does an expert job with Lamb Porterhouse ($18 for one chop, $34 for 2), perfectly coated Caesar Salad, and flash-fried caramelized Brussels sprouts to die for.
EAT: Green Room at Hotel DuPont. With walls and ceiling of gorgeously carved wood, this exquisite dining room, a throwback to the 20's and 30's, is feast for the eyes as well as the palate. I would have been content with the plate of mouthwatering diced, fried, sautéed and grilled mushrooms ($14) from nearby Kennett Square, if it wasn't for the perfectly executed Diver Scallops ($38) seared to a golden crisp. Once known for its tableside-made Cesar Salad, Green Room chefs bring this tradition back for special occasions. No meal is complete without the restaurant's signature macaroon cookies, brought to you with the check. You'll want to take home a box. Six course tasting menu, $110.
EAT: Other recommendations by locals include LaFia on Market St. helmed by a James Beard finalist, Harry's Seafood on the River Walk, and Buckley's Tavern in Centerville where you'll park your car beside Rolls Royces and wear P.J.'s to get breakfast 50% off the $18.50 Sunday Pajama Brunch.
Where to Stay in Greater Wilmington DE Area
STAY/SPA: Inn at Montchanin Village. One of the finest and surprisingly whimsical places to stay in the greater Wilmington area, the Inn at Montchanin Village once housed the laborers who worked across the street at Hagley Powder Mills. It's now a luxury inn, and deserved its own Getaway Mavens write up here. Rooms and suites from $192-$379 include free parking, wi-fi, coffee/tea and all the Hershey's Kisses you'll ever want.
STAY: Hotel DuPont. A grand dame of Wilmington, the Hotel DuPont was built by Pierre Sam DuPont (owner of Longwood Gardens) in 1913 to host corporate owners and executives. It remains the place to stay in downtown Wilmington, and has kept its traditions going strong (house-made macaroons at turndown) even after a recent renovation. Room rates $200 (weekends)-$450 (midweek).


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Taking A Blueberry Break On Busy Days (+ Giveaway!)
This post was done in partnership with The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
It can get so crazy at work this time of year! Between planning SIMPLY NYC, holiday events, and wrapping up end-of-the-year campaigns, December is incredibly busy for SIMPLY. That's why it's so important to take little breaks throughout the day and refresh. Check out some tips from our founder Sarah on how she powers through the day:
We have so much going on during the holiday season, so I always make sure I have healthy snacks that will keep me sustained and energized throughout the day. One of my favorite healthy snacks is blueberries.
Whether on their own or added to a yummy recipe, my team will often find me munching on blueberries. I'll often have a cup or bowl of them on my desk that I'll eat while answering emails, editing blog posts for the SIMPLY site, or going over details for our events.
Blueberries are the perfect healthy snack because they're a delicious fruit that's good for you, but still sweet, and they're available all year-round too!
Especially during the busy holiday season when I have so much going on, I like to start my day on a fully energized note, and that means a healthy and filling breakfast! Here's the blueberry yogurt recipe I often make for breakfast:
Sarah's 5-Ingredient, 5-Second Breakfast Recipe
- Greek yogurt
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 2/3 cup of almond butter whole grain granola clusters
- 2 tbsp. of organic chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. of honey
The great thing about this recipe is how easy it is to make, and how many ways you can mix it up. Sometimes I will switch out the granola clusters for cereal, or I'll sprinkle coconut flakes on top.
It's also a great breakfast for entrepreneurs on the go. If I'm making this at home, I'll put it in a to-go cup and eat it on my way to the office. It takes 5 seconds to make, and I can even create it while on a conference call. No pots or pans needed!
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On other days, once I've made my blueberry yogurt breakfast at the office, I like to sit outside on the patio before the workday gets too crazy. It's nice to take a moment before the day kicks into high gear to enjoy the morning and the gorgeous LA weather while creating my day's to-do list.
Giving myself that little "me time" in the morning allows me to feel fully refreshed, and even on hectic days where there are a million things happening, I try to sneak in those tiny breaks when I can so I can regroup and take a mental breather.
Here are some other tips I have for de-stressing during the end of the year:
- Pamper yourself — get a massage or facial that will help you to relax
- Eat healthy and work out — working out is known to reduce stress; I love boxing and Y7 (hot yoga meets hip hop!)
- Unplug — we're on our phones 24/7, but it's okay to let go and put the phone down while spending time with family and friends
- Plan a girls' night out with your friends — it will help take your mind off things
- Rediscover an old pastime — while you have some down time, take up that hobby you've been wanting to devote more time to
What are your top tips for de-stressing and not letting the holiday season overwhelm you? To add blueberries to your arsenal, check out more recipe ideas at littlebluedynamos.com.
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Rhabdomyosarcomas in dogs present a problem in veterinary medicine primarily because they are so rare. We have much to learn about them to help us guide our therapy. Rhabdomyosarcomas will be compared between dogs and humans. Clinically in veterinary medicine, they are approached like other soft tissue sarcomas but that might not be the most appropriate. A comparison between rhabdomyosarcoma and other soft tissue sarcomas will be discussed as well as the impact it might have on the future of the therapeutic approach.