Ziang's rssMay 2008
My first...
29/05/08 20:15
WEDDING.
Period.
Duh. Ha. Not me lah. I was helping out with 2 professionals who shot at a private function room.
It was everything they show on TV. And more, of course.
The anxiousness of the bride who couldn't sleep the night before, the groom who half panicked that the ring bearers might not be able to find the place, the very cute flower kids who bore the bouquets and walked in front of the brides, the tears from the parents, the laughters and emotions of everyone...
I could go on and on, but I guess a picture speaks a thousand words. Not mine, but from the professionals that day.
Shot by Amos from Reflections, posted at his site
Duh. Ha. Not me lah. I was helping out with 2 professionals who shot at a private function room.
It was everything they show on TV. And more, of course.
The anxiousness of the bride who couldn't sleep the night before, the groom who half panicked that the ring bearers might not be able to find the place, the very cute flower kids who bore the bouquets and walked in front of the brides, the tears from the parents, the laughters and emotions of everyone...
I could go on and on, but I guess a picture speaks a thousand words. Not mine, but from the professionals that day.
Shot by Amos from Reflections, posted at his site
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Absurd Claims
28/05/08 12:11
IT must be a joke to
do this.
Just yesterday, news of this company called Vuestar Technologies Pte Ltd began sending letters claiming that companies infringe on its patents, and had been doing it for the past week. For what, you might ask?
It's a simple act of hyperlinking with images, to a page with contact information. Patent the idea to create hyperlinks, which is as simple as writing a line of code? Does that mean that anyone can own the idea of hyperlinking to anything?
Whilst they own this patent, this was a blatant act of money grubbing rather than acting for the sake of protecting their IP. I don't see how they are doing this to, quoting from Wikipedia:
1. Provide incentive for R&D
2. Provide disclosure for the greater good for the public
3. A means to protect productization cost
Ignoring the above, why are they only doing it now? After so many years, in Singapore, where technology is not at its latest development? I smelt a rat - can they actually apply for the patent to be valid worldwide? I doubt so. What happens even if they're able to claim that the companies infringe on their rights? Apply for an injunction?
One can simply create a flash website without hyperlinks using images.
After all, nowadays, how many people are actually hyperlinking? It's not even proprietary, it's elementary.
The weird things people do to earn money. Oh my.
Just yesterday, news of this company called Vuestar Technologies Pte Ltd began sending letters claiming that companies infringe on its patents, and had been doing it for the past week. For what, you might ask?
It's a simple act of hyperlinking with images, to a page with contact information. Patent the idea to create hyperlinks, which is as simple as writing a line of code? Does that mean that anyone can own the idea of hyperlinking to anything?
Whilst they own this patent, this was a blatant act of money grubbing rather than acting for the sake of protecting their IP. I don't see how they are doing this to, quoting from Wikipedia:
1. Provide incentive for R&D
2. Provide disclosure for the greater good for the public
3. A means to protect productization cost
Ignoring the above, why are they only doing it now? After so many years, in Singapore, where technology is not at its latest development? I smelt a rat - can they actually apply for the patent to be valid worldwide? I doubt so. What happens even if they're able to claim that the companies infringe on their rights? Apply for an injunction?
One can simply create a flash website without hyperlinks using images.
After all, nowadays, how many people are actually hyperlinking? It's not even proprietary, it's elementary.
The weird things people do to earn money. Oh my.
I think...I'm falling in love with black and white
27/05/08 22:43
compassion
26/05/08 14:49
WITH so many
disasters happening around the world nowadays, one would think the
world's a harder world to live in. Cold, selfish folks who cared
only for themselves, trying to eke out a life where you're covered
first before thinking of others.
I guess that's wrong. Not to hype up the efforts that the artistes put in for raising the donations, it was truly a night where we probably all felt the same: pity, compassion, care and concern for fellow human beings who, in their normal days, are just like you and me. A night where you ought to realize if you've not been reading the news, know your own problems are so small compared to them, trying to fight for their very lives and hopes of survival.
We're truly blessed to be living in Singapore, which is a place well covered against most forms of natural disasters. A night where we probably all should put down our self-forged cold mantle to bear the harshness of the society and show our other half, to fork out just a few dollars per person to help out in whatever ways we can to the less fortunate.
Do help out if you can, for victims of Cyclone Nargis and Wenchuan/Sichuan earthquake.
God bless!
I guess that's wrong. Not to hype up the efforts that the artistes put in for raising the donations, it was truly a night where we probably all felt the same: pity, compassion, care and concern for fellow human beings who, in their normal days, are just like you and me. A night where you ought to realize if you've not been reading the news, know your own problems are so small compared to them, trying to fight for their very lives and hopes of survival.
We're truly blessed to be living in Singapore, which is a place well covered against most forms of natural disasters. A night where we probably all should put down our self-forged cold mantle to bear the harshness of the society and show our other half, to fork out just a few dollars per person to help out in whatever ways we can to the less fortunate.
Do help out if you can, for victims of Cyclone Nargis and Wenchuan/Sichuan earthquake.
God bless!
Support
25/05/08 11:27
IT was the first time
for me - shooting a wedding. It was quite a privilege, I guess, to
learn from 2 professionals who have different styles of shooting.
While there's no pictures to share for now, I must admit - it feels
really good to participate in one.
The bride who couldn't sleep the night before, worrying about her makeup, the groom who worried about the ring-bearer, giving him directions on how to get to the area, the emotions of the immediate families, friends, and of course, the 2 young cute bridesmaid (not sure if they're called that) that were the attention of the day (I think one is 4-6 years old, and the other maybe 8?).
Watching and observing how the whole procedure went was really an eye opener, and it was a day filled with laughters - and lots of photographs of course. With 3 photographers there, it was hard to imagine any less.
As the day ended, one professional sent me to a nearby market where I was supposed to meet some friends, and we talked a bit along the way. What strike me most was his words:
"I had a lot of support from my family, and my wife. Without their support, it is really very hard for me to strike a name for myself. The first few years were really hard - shooting without knowing what you wanted, trying to get a good network of customers...Of course, for now, it is manageable, but I can hardly imagine any Singaporean voluntarily wanting to go into this field."
I guess, with any line of work, support from the family is really the best morale booster one can get.
Another story hit me in the night.
A friend of ours is going through a rough shed. She met this guy, rich and well to do, working as a manager with good prospects in one of the night spots, and recently divorced. After being with him for 3 months, she discovered that she had his child, and admitted to him about it. The guy asked her to abort the child, but she insisted in keeping it. Guess what's the guy's response?
"I don't really know you well."
What a jerk. One simple sentence, and he's shirking all responsibilities away. I guess that must be one of the reason why his previous marriage failed. So what if you're rich? If you can't handle responsibilities, why indulge in a sexual relationship with your partner?
My friend's really strong, and she's getting a lot of support both from her family and her workplace. 5 months into pregnancy is not a simple task, to handle the stares of the society and work. It is a blessing that she's not getting the supposedly evil tongues and gossips that might ruin her.
It's always times like this that we really need support from everyone. At first they were suggesting about contributing to the baby shower, which I totally had no idea what it is about. I guess this would only be the start of how we can try to help out.
While it's not really a symbolization of support, I guess that's what friends are for
The bride who couldn't sleep the night before, worrying about her makeup, the groom who worried about the ring-bearer, giving him directions on how to get to the area, the emotions of the immediate families, friends, and of course, the 2 young cute bridesmaid (not sure if they're called that) that were the attention of the day (I think one is 4-6 years old, and the other maybe 8?).
Watching and observing how the whole procedure went was really an eye opener, and it was a day filled with laughters - and lots of photographs of course. With 3 photographers there, it was hard to imagine any less.
As the day ended, one professional sent me to a nearby market where I was supposed to meet some friends, and we talked a bit along the way. What strike me most was his words:
"I had a lot of support from my family, and my wife. Without their support, it is really very hard for me to strike a name for myself. The first few years were really hard - shooting without knowing what you wanted, trying to get a good network of customers...Of course, for now, it is manageable, but I can hardly imagine any Singaporean voluntarily wanting to go into this field."
I guess, with any line of work, support from the family is really the best morale booster one can get.
Another story hit me in the night.
A friend of ours is going through a rough shed. She met this guy, rich and well to do, working as a manager with good prospects in one of the night spots, and recently divorced. After being with him for 3 months, she discovered that she had his child, and admitted to him about it. The guy asked her to abort the child, but she insisted in keeping it. Guess what's the guy's response?
"I don't really know you well."
What a jerk. One simple sentence, and he's shirking all responsibilities away. I guess that must be one of the reason why his previous marriage failed. So what if you're rich? If you can't handle responsibilities, why indulge in a sexual relationship with your partner?
My friend's really strong, and she's getting a lot of support both from her family and her workplace. 5 months into pregnancy is not a simple task, to handle the stares of the society and work. It is a blessing that she's not getting the supposedly evil tongues and gossips that might ruin her.
It's always times like this that we really need support from everyone. At first they were suggesting about contributing to the baby shower, which I totally had no idea what it is about. I guess this would only be the start of how we can try to help out.
While it's not really a symbolization of support, I guess that's what friends are for
Rights of a photographer
23/05/08 13:08
AND so you thought
you have your own rights when people take pictures of you, and you
can demand them to delete the picture if you're not happy.
You can't get more wrong.
An interesting read here:
http://www.whirljack.net/jeremybrooks/2008/05/06/if-you-put-that-picture-on-the-internet-ill-call-my-lawyer/
Well, apparently if you're in the public, so long as the picture isn't for commercial usage, anyone can take your picture and post them up. I must admit that this is the first time I'm hearing this. Don't go around threatening with your lawyers only to discover your lawyer can't fight for you.
So much for your rights - the lack of it I guess
You can't get more wrong.
An interesting read here:
http://www.whirljack.net/jeremybrooks/2008/05/06/if-you-put-that-picture-on-the-internet-ill-call-my-lawyer/
Well, apparently if you're in the public, so long as the picture isn't for commercial usage, anyone can take your picture and post them up. I must admit that this is the first time I'm hearing this. Don't go around threatening with your lawyers only to discover your lawyer can't fight for you.
So much for your rights - the lack of it I guess
Mighty Mouse ain't so mighty after all
22/05/08 16:51
NOT wanting to sound
like a Mac evangelist, I really think the people who came out with
Mighty Mouse are either genius, or idiots.
Well, Apple has landed themselves in yet another lawsuit - with Man and Machine (another weird name, I know) filing lawsuits against both CBS (the cartoon Mighty Mouse) and Apple.
It seems like every company has rights to names. I'm sure CBS does have more rights since I've been watching the cartoon since I was young, but I swear this is the first time I've heard of such a company existing! Well, literally, a man and his machine :p
Anyways, back to the mouse. It's giving me huge headache over the scrolling problem, that I had to manually disintegrate it and clean the junk. Literally. While this isn't new, what the web did not suggest is that there are physics involved with the placement of the dumb magnetic screws that one wonders how in the world did such an item come out in the first place!
I think those folks really had a fun time experimenting with the left-right clicks and the stupid dirt attracting nipple, and really, every profession out there are marvels in their own rights.
Anyways, for those folks with a phobia, yet want to clean their mouse, my advice is - go ahead. It's not half as daunting as it is, and you'd be loving your bloody mouse as much as the first time you used it - if you don't hate it with constant cursing and swearing on how to fix the rollers back.
Some pictures to share
The mouse, dissected
The damn rollers, which is the culprit behind the insensitive nipple
Well, Apple has landed themselves in yet another lawsuit - with Man and Machine (another weird name, I know) filing lawsuits against both CBS (the cartoon Mighty Mouse) and Apple.
It seems like every company has rights to names. I'm sure CBS does have more rights since I've been watching the cartoon since I was young, but I swear this is the first time I've heard of such a company existing! Well, literally, a man and his machine :p
Anyways, back to the mouse. It's giving me huge headache over the scrolling problem, that I had to manually disintegrate it and clean the junk. Literally. While this isn't new, what the web did not suggest is that there are physics involved with the placement of the dumb magnetic screws that one wonders how in the world did such an item come out in the first place!
I think those folks really had a fun time experimenting with the left-right clicks and the stupid dirt attracting nipple, and really, every profession out there are marvels in their own rights.
Anyways, for those folks with a phobia, yet want to clean their mouse, my advice is - go ahead. It's not half as daunting as it is, and you'd be loving your bloody mouse as much as the first time you used it - if you don't hate it with constant cursing and swearing on how to fix the rollers back.
Some pictures to share
The mouse, dissected
The damn rollers, which is the culprit behind the insensitive nipple
The Big Boss and an Intelligent Screen - BossTool and IntelliScreen
21/05/08 14:34
For those who are complaining about
running out of space on your iPod or iPhone when you ought to have
plenty...I guess the reason is simple.
For non-techies, just imagine that the iPod/ iPhone has 2 harddisk. One of it is running out of space. What to do?
Go to installer -> Sources -> Edit -> add and type in this:
thebigboss.org/repo.xml
You'd be able to add BossTool (under Utilities) to fix your headache!
Big Boss and IntelliScreen are the 2 helpful applications for today
Just tap on freeing space
and follow instructions. You'd be able to get more space back this way!
Moving on to IntelliScreen, this allows you to view your Calendar items and Mail even in your "Slide to unlock" screen as below:
To add this, click on installer -> sources -> edit -> add and type in
intelliborn.com/repo
Install IntelliScreen under IntelliBorn category from installer -> Install
Feel free to edit the settings. Be sure to restart your iPod/iPhone for this (I'm sure you know how to do that right?)
For non-techies, just imagine that the iPod/ iPhone has 2 harddisk. One of it is running out of space. What to do?
Go to installer -> Sources -> Edit -> add and type in this:
thebigboss.org/repo.xml
You'd be able to add BossTool (under Utilities) to fix your headache!
Big Boss and IntelliScreen are the 2 helpful applications for today
Just tap on freeing space
and follow instructions. You'd be able to get more space back this way!
Moving on to IntelliScreen, this allows you to view your Calendar items and Mail even in your "Slide to unlock" screen as below:
To add this, click on installer -> sources -> edit -> add and type in
intelliborn.com/repo
Install IntelliScreen under IntelliBorn category from installer -> Install
Feel free to edit the settings. Be sure to restart your iPod/iPhone for this (I'm sure you know how to do that right?
)
The first thing you think of when you wake up is...
20/05/08 20:43
...LET me carry on sleeping...
I bet that's the norm. Well at least for me, ha. Nope, not any wet dreams, nor others. I want more sleep.
Why this topic?
A friend of mine blogged (or at least, posted an entry) about this, and referred to a popular movie that many people should have watched before - Sister Act 2.
Quoting her entry:
____________
Rita Watson (played by Lauren Hill) pulled out of the choir competition although she was one of the best singers around.. because her mum forbidded it.
Sister Mary Clarence (aka Whoopi) visited her at her house I think.. and asked her what did she want to do.
And I think she said she didn't know.
Then... Sister Mary Clarence said this:
If you wake up in the morning, and you can't think anything but singing, then you should be a singer, girl.
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Have you been thinking of something totally different from what you're doing everyday when you head for work? (Minus sleeping, or sex the night before)
Maybe it's time to re-think about what you ought to be doing.
Or at least, plan something to work towards it. My friend is regretting a bit that she's not working on her dreams. What about me, you might think? I'm working on it, of course!
I hope you are doing the same too
One overpowered lion
19/05/08 21:19
DOING the customary thanks (thanks for the tickets!), I guess tonight there'd be quite a couple of posts on it. Well...go watch it!
The fact that it's really much more action packed, tighter storyline, better acting all adds up. I just revisited part one the day before - it really sucked compared to this. I think the best part about this sequel is that the kids are more mature, and are acting better than part one. Coupled with the fact that the kids have to fend for themselves this time round in front of the huge army - unlike part one - the whole pace is set faster.
Some might argue that the tone is darker, well, so are more movies nowadays. Okay, I shall not spoil too much in this posting, but the title is still enough of a spoiler. Well if you want to catch the trailer, feel free to click on the right hand side of this page - there is a direct link to it
For once, we probably can't complain about the lack of good movies - Iron Man is still showing, Prince Caspian, Indiana Jones...the list can go on and on. If you ever think you're too stressed ( I have many friends in the same boat), just head for cinema, and get yourself the tickets to catch a movie or two.
Chill!
very dry throat . very wet nose
16/05/08 15:16
When was the last time...
15/05/08 14:12
...SINCE you last
praise someone?
While it's not a realization that came but a while ago, it's more often an observation that pops out every now and then.
I guess because of the practical world we live in, we get lots of stick everyday and we're under constant pressure to deliver. Certain discipline within oneself has hardened him/herself to ignore the plight of others, choosing to blame others instead of placing themselves in the other party's shoes.
It's hard. After all, it's but a dog eat dog world out there. People always have expectations of you, according to their standards, and they failed to recognize the power of acknowledging other's efforts and plus points, choosing to overlook them conveniently and only scrutinizing the bad parts.
Sometimes acknowledging or praising others can be a powerful tool - it'd motivate them to change for the better, instead of allowing them to wallow in self-pity which might be a black hole to the world of depression.
Maybe it's just the environment. We're too stressed. Or it's just age chasing after you, even though you tried to avoid it like the plague.
Mum's been getting quite a bit of stick, for allowing my cousin to stay indefinitely, due to an obstinate dad who came out with 1001 reasons why my cousin should not stay. Well, he's not that imposing, after all, he's all disciplined everytime he came here to study. Ignoring the fact that staying over my home has its advantages, he choose to see things his way - anything else is unimportant.
Seriously, I'm sharing my bed with my cousin, and I don't mind so much. Why should he care then? I'm in fact quite happy for my cousin whose results have improved - rather than thinking of the other 1000 reasons why he should not stay. Even my mum and aunt agree that I'm like a model whom the kids look up to - always acknowledging others, forgiving, being understanding blah blah...(ok, it sounds like I'm overstating this)
Oh well. Just another rant. Too many troubles. Even a friend mentioned I seem to lose my air of confidence and seem all so sullen and down these days.
Sigh.
Gloomy me.
While it's not a realization that came but a while ago, it's more often an observation that pops out every now and then.
I guess because of the practical world we live in, we get lots of stick everyday and we're under constant pressure to deliver. Certain discipline within oneself has hardened him/herself to ignore the plight of others, choosing to blame others instead of placing themselves in the other party's shoes.
It's hard. After all, it's but a dog eat dog world out there. People always have expectations of you, according to their standards, and they failed to recognize the power of acknowledging other's efforts and plus points, choosing to overlook them conveniently and only scrutinizing the bad parts.
Sometimes acknowledging or praising others can be a powerful tool - it'd motivate them to change for the better, instead of allowing them to wallow in self-pity which might be a black hole to the world of depression.
Maybe it's just the environment. We're too stressed. Or it's just age chasing after you, even though you tried to avoid it like the plague.
Mum's been getting quite a bit of stick, for allowing my cousin to stay indefinitely, due to an obstinate dad who came out with 1001 reasons why my cousin should not stay. Well, he's not that imposing, after all, he's all disciplined everytime he came here to study. Ignoring the fact that staying over my home has its advantages, he choose to see things his way - anything else is unimportant.
Seriously, I'm sharing my bed with my cousin, and I don't mind so much. Why should he care then? I'm in fact quite happy for my cousin whose results have improved - rather than thinking of the other 1000 reasons why he should not stay. Even my mum and aunt agree that I'm like a model whom the kids look up to - always acknowledging others, forgiving, being understanding blah blah...(ok, it sounds like I'm overstating this)
Oh well. Just another rant. Too many troubles. Even a friend mentioned I seem to lose my air of confidence and seem all so sullen and down these days.
Sigh.
Gloomy me.
Prince Caspian - ready for action!
14/05/08 22:00
AS the title speaks for itself, the Chronicles of Narnia is back....almost. A few fortnights more and the show will be up.
I guess the best reason to watch it is that I've always been a sucker for movies falling into the fantasy genre, and the fact that, this is Narnia, ha!
The first movie was a bit dull, almost story telling, and a bit unbelievable - kids who's able to command the army? The acting was ok, nothing fantastic.
The sequel, however, seems totally to the contrary - lots of action and fighting.
For keen viewers, click on the link to have a first look!
http://www.fighttosavenarnia.com.sg/
And so it rains...
14/05/08 12:34
Never go against...
14/05/08 01:00
...YOUR stomach, for
that matter. Even if you're going on a shoot.
No prizes won for guessing where this is, the answer is pretty obvious.
I have my sensei to blame. Even though I'm not as frequent as I wish I could for training, the craving for salmon sashimi didn't die down.
Simple dinner set to cap off the meal, don't ask me for the exact name! I forgot!
No prizes won for guessing where this is, the answer is pretty obvious.
I have my sensei to blame. Even though I'm not as frequent as I wish I could for training, the craving for salmon sashimi didn't die down.
Simple dinner set to cap off the meal, don't ask me for the exact name! I forgot!
Colors
13/05/08 02:28
IT'S amazing how
colors change the mood of pictures.
Went for a fun shot with Paul, and his friend Faye, trying to learn how to shoot in manual. The shoot was was quite bad, though there were still some shots that I still like.
What's interesting is that during post processing, I accidentally hit the slider towards one extreme, finding that the accidental change suits the mood really welI...
Just to share 2 of them
This picture of Paul just cracks me up everytime I see it. Must be the hands! Yucks!
Went for a fun shot with Paul, and his friend Faye, trying to learn how to shoot in manual. The shoot was was quite bad, though there were still some shots that I still like.
What's interesting is that during post processing, I accidentally hit the slider towards one extreme, finding that the accidental change suits the mood really welI...
Just to share 2 of them
This picture of Paul just cracks me up everytime I see it. Must be the hands! Yucks!
Attack of the Chinchilla
10/05/08 23:41
Nike+ sportband review part 1
09/05/08 13:13
PROBABLY I'm the
first in Singapore to give a review of this. Don't really see many
people doing it.
Well, the watch is slick, but I guess it's probably more catered for runners with Nike+ shoes. I used to own a Nike+ iPod gadget which records my run, which yields very satisfactory results. How about this?
It suck. Big time.
I guess with improvements in technology, the sensor is supposed to be better? I'm using a small pouch attached to my shoe to hold the sensor, which works previously. For now, the inaccuracy is:
Jogging:
Actual distance: 1km Recorded distance: 0.66km
Walking:
Actual distance: 1.5km Recorded distance: 0.56km
There is a shortfall for jogging, but at least it was consistent shortfall. The walking part is atrocious. And I swear my pace is consistent! It doesn't show in the recording though. To be fair, I guess I'd need to keep the sensor tightened somehow so that there's no space for it to bounce around.
Back to reality, feeling feverish for today. Must have been the irregular weather. I can count myself lucky to be in Singapore though, instead of in Myanmar. My heart goes out to the casualties, and hope the junta gives in and allow countries to send assistance asap.
That's all for now
Well, the watch is slick, but I guess it's probably more catered for runners with Nike+ shoes. I used to own a Nike+ iPod gadget which records my run, which yields very satisfactory results. How about this?
It suck. Big time.
I guess with improvements in technology, the sensor is supposed to be better? I'm using a small pouch attached to my shoe to hold the sensor, which works previously. For now, the inaccuracy is:
Jogging:
Actual distance: 1km Recorded distance: 0.66km
Walking:
Actual distance: 1.5km Recorded distance: 0.56km
There is a shortfall for jogging, but at least it was consistent shortfall. The walking part is atrocious. And I swear my pace is consistent! It doesn't show in the recording though. To be fair, I guess I'd need to keep the sensor tightened somehow so that there's no space for it to bounce around.
Back to reality, feeling feverish for today. Must have been the irregular weather. I can count myself lucky to be in Singapore though, instead of in Myanmar. My heart goes out to the casualties, and hope the junta gives in and allow countries to send assistance asap.
That's all for now
Meetup
07/05/08 02:28
THEY often say that if you don't head for Petronas Tower, you've not been to Kuala Lumpur.
I couldn't agree more to that.
However, I've yet to step foot in the tower itself, and my cousin is virtually begging me to come back to shoot together. Probably will make a trip down here personally soon, ha.
While things have been busy, it is interesting that forking out some time to walk around does help to alleviate some stress. Especially when you discover someone else had the same interest as you.
Of course, in this case, it is my cousin.
The highlight of the night, however, isn't KLCC or Petronas Tower. It's a Mamak store called Steven's place.
The food was ok, with a local flavor to it, service was ok. What is interesting is that students visit here in flocks, and they are all using a smoking tube to smoke whatever-substance-they-call-it here. Guys and girls. Wow.
Okay, I'm a bit suaku, it's still the first time I saw such a gadget real life, ha. Didn't dare whip out my gun (no, not THAT gun down there) to shoot in fear of getting robbed, I stemmed my urge and consume the food.
Even the ending is interesting. After paying, the attendant placed a slip of paper with "PAID" on top. I won't run without paying for sure!
Time Capsule
05/05/08 15:54
WELL this isn't
exactly the time capsule that Apple came out with. Similar in
naming only. What it does is to let you create a backup of your
applications, not like what Time Machine does on the Mac (fully
automated as compared to this manual backing up)
Nonetheless, for all who likes to venture on how to experiment with your iPod Touch/iPhone, this is useful, just in case you messed up (like me).
This is another application brought to you by Databinge (I'm in no way related to him though)
Firstly, of course, you got to install the application.
You'd be brought to the welcome screen where it prompts you to donate.
And you'd be brought to a screen where you're free to backup.
The producer mentioned that you're only allowed one backup per application, and for workabout, please refer to his site. I think this should be easy (though I've yet to try). Just use Cyberduck or any FTP program and pull everything out, and you should be able to backup again.
Pretty simple and elegant solution, I must say! Of course, you can do this by pulling everything out from the application folder itself, but it's not as fun to have an automated solution, right?
Nonetheless, for all who likes to venture on how to experiment with your iPod Touch/iPhone, this is useful, just in case you messed up (like me).
This is another application brought to you by Databinge (I'm in no way related to him though
)Firstly, of course, you got to install the application.
You'd be brought to the welcome screen where it prompts you to donate.
And you'd be brought to a screen where you're free to backup.
The producer mentioned that you're only allowed one backup per application, and for workabout, please refer to his site. I think this should be easy (though I've yet to try). Just use Cyberduck or any FTP program and pull everything out, and you should be able to backup again.
Pretty simple and elegant solution, I must say! Of course, you can do this by pulling everything out from the application folder itself, but it's not as fun to have an automated solution, right?
New lens
04/05/08 22:28
THIS time round, I'm
really using a new lens - not referring to my specs.
Decided to change one of my existing lens for a prime, and it didn't fail my expectations. As what primes do, you get sharper and brighter pictures as compared to using other lens.
The lens was given a trial after hanging out in Novus, in National Museum. Ignoring the huge red naked statue, it was the second time I visited the cosy nice bar - with nice ambience, and of course the company.
Paul is my girlfriend's colleague back in her ex company. He shared with us his extraordinary experience of battling cancer, to win it and how it change his view of life. Credit to him, I do honestly believe that one's perception of life changes after any traumatic experience.
I know mine did, hence this is how I turn out today, ha!
Btw, the vignetting is intentional, and I quite like what the lens can provide. After a stop down, of course, not wanting to shoot wide open.
AND no! I'm no gay
Decided to change one of my existing lens for a prime, and it didn't fail my expectations. As what primes do, you get sharper and brighter pictures as compared to using other lens.
The lens was given a trial after hanging out in Novus, in National Museum. Ignoring the huge red naked statue, it was the second time I visited the cosy nice bar - with nice ambience, and of course the company.
Paul is my girlfriend's colleague back in her ex company. He shared with us his extraordinary experience of battling cancer, to win it and how it change his view of life. Credit to him, I do honestly believe that one's perception of life changes after any traumatic experience.
I know mine did, hence this is how I turn out today, ha!
Btw, the vignetting is intentional, and I quite like what the lens can provide. After a stop down, of course, not wanting to shoot wide open.
AND no! I'm no gay
Using Nikon
02/05/08 23:56
NOPES, I've not changed ship and moved to Nikon, as the title suggest.
I always thought Nikon makes good lenses. Expensive somehow, but quality lenses. Many photographers can attest to that, which is why most people are swearing either by Canon or Nikon. For the mainstream that is. But I never thought they would provide spectacle lenses, which is actually a cheaper form of glass than professional camera lenses.
Not until I had my specs made that I know I could be more wrong in this.
The first week of wearing the specs is ok. I guess things look sharp - not like other brand of lenses aren't. Maybe the colors are better - don't ask me!
Nonetheless, the brand itself is a selling point - I'm sure most folks would choose Nikon lenses as compared to some other lesser known brands such as Hoya. A strong brand provides a certain promise to its loyal customers - in terms of durability, performance etc. This is a perfect marriage of convenience - since spectacle lenses are effectively optics, marrying to a brand known for its lenses is certainly a match made in heaven - sure win formula. By providing a differentiator, a brand is able to compete with others other than price - a boring yet the whole truth to why companies are building brands.
What about me, one might ask? A Canon user who use Nikon brands? Isn't that blasphemy?
Well, I guess I believe more in trusting what works best, than following a brand mindlessly.
I even have a Nikon NC filter to my Canon lens