Gambit's Mind and its Travel Adventure

Covington, Kentucky, USA

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:07:00 +0000

Kentucky is another state in the US which I was able to visit when I had my training. It happened that we drop in the city of Covington where the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption located. Our route was heading to Cincinnati Botanical Garden but since that Basilica is near to visit. Since we were first time on the city, we had difficulty to locate the exact location. And yet, we finally found the beautiful structure of the Basilica and its art. We were so amazed with the structure compare our churches here in Philippines. We got in inside the church to say a little pray. Peace and serenity you can feel when you are inside that church. During that time, we witness a wedding ceremony and we don't see any microphone to buff the voice of the priest as well as the choir singing on it.

Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0000

While we were attending a software development training in Dayton, we didn't miss to see around beautiful places within Dayton and neighboring states in US. One fine afternoon, we went to our filipino friends to celebrate birthday party. One of them invited us to have a casino somewhere in Indiana. At first we say "no" since we don't have money and we can't afford to waste of dollars. But they insisted to join them and just observe on how the Americans do the gambling. And yet, we drove for 2 hours from Dayton to Lawrenceburg. We are excited at that time since we were going to another state in America. We arrived their at 8pm and directly proceed to the Casino. Since we are foreigners, the guard requires us to present our Philippine Passport. Luckily, my passport was always with me everytime I go out in the apartment. Sadly to my 2 officemates, they forgot to bring along their passport. Our Filipino friends tried to speak one of their manager and sadly, they were unable to go inside the casino. As the result, my two officemates left behind and they are waited for 3 hours outside the casino. As expected in the casino, smoking, drinking and gambling can be seen everywhere. Our filipino friends were busy on slut machines playing and beat for the prize. My other officemate suggested to try to play some of the machines. We decided to get 10 USD in our pocket just to try. Indeed, my 10 USD turns to 0.5 USD credits, which means, I gain nothing. However, my officemate had 10 USD turn into 25 USD, which means, she was lucky at that time. However, she felt guilty everytime she try to play in the casino becuase her Dad would agree any form of gambling.At 25 USD, she stopped playing with it and we decided to treat us using the 25 USD. After 3 hours on casino, we decided to eat something in their restaurant with the treat of our Filipino friends.

Zamboanga, Zamboanga

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:16:00 +0000

It was March of 2010, when I went to Zambonga City, Zamboanga for another project in one of our of branches in my company. I always think at that time the side trip after the project. While still in Cebu preparing in what to do in the project, it always came along with "places must see in zamboanga". Zamboanga is located at Southwest of Philippines which is near on Basilan and Julu, Sulu. Most Filipino's think that, Zamboanga is always come with negative events and thoughts. Hold ups, hostages, bombing and other terror acts would always and have been found in this area. Inspite of these negatives thought, I had never try to say "No" to the project. I was so confident traveling in this area with precautions of course. We had started set up and configuration for the project and did necessary things to make our project up and running. Indeed, inspite of frequent scheduled black out, our project was succesfully implemented. Electricity would up from 7am to 11am, black out would start at 11:01am to 3pm. It was a challenging project because of the inconsistencies and intermittent of the electricity. Some module wasn't able to discuss well due to electric failure. What we did during black out at that time, we went to Barter to buy some pasalubong. Barter is a place where you can buy malong, zamboanga craft, imported goods from Malaysia and other souvenir items that we could say that its from Zamboanga. Zamboanga has its own dialect the Chavacano, though they can understand Tagalog or Cebuano, but I can never understand the Chavacano thing. I tried eating "Pastil" a Muslim food as they say. It was made of like steamed "Bihon" with a little of vinegar sauce with a topping of any of you choice such as "kwek kwek" and fried "isaw". During our stay in Zamboanga, I never mind about the "negative thoughts" as we expect. Zamboanga should be a place to visit too, since a wrong notion should be tossed since we haven't experience any negative incident,thank God for the protection and guidance. In Pasonanca park, we saw their different variety of plants such as gumamela, fruit tress and different kind of animals. They have swimming pool too, which you can dip and enjoy the spring water which shades of different tress. At night, we tried to enjoy the Paseo del Mar with different foods and drinks. We missed to visit some of their beaches in this area since we haven't enough time to do so. There will always be a "next time around" thing.

Places I've been in Zamboanga:

1. Pasonanca Park
2. Paseo del Mar
3. Fort Pilar
4. Barter
5. City of Zamboanga

Must eat in Zamboanga:

1. Pastil

Batangas(Lipa and Tagaytay)

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:40:00 +0000

My third project for SAP B1 roll out was in Lipa, Batangas. When I am engage to a project, first thing first is to implement the project successfully and manageably. For this project, it was then another sucessful roll out in one of our branch in Luzon. I like the place because of the cold weather at the month of February. Our office in Lipa located in a market. Once it strikes at 4pm, all vendors started to set up their goods, food, and other low cost things. We tried to eat street foods from tempura, sliced fruits, spaghetti and other things that we thinks it's new to our eyes. I love adventure so I love trying things which I haven't tried before,of course. Kape Barako is the famous pasalubong once you are in Lipa Batangas. I bought some as pasalubong to my family. I tried to sip their very own kape barako. According to them, this coffee is for export in some countries such as Japan, China, Malaysia and and other coutries. Here comes the side trip. At night we went to "The Library" a comedy bar in Lipa Batangas, we had fun as usual. Like the usual comedy bar, laugh and laugh you should experience in the place. We explore the Lipa, Batangas from the city tour thru night life. We don't spend much on the Lipa proper because of limited tourist spots(i guess) or shall I say, something that we could say Oh! it is really Lipa, the land mark and famous events happened in history. We decided to go Tagaytay City, an hour drive from Lipa. Together with some of my officemates, I invited them to join in Tagaytay escape. We arrived in Tagaytay at around 8am and started to explore the place. We went People's Park in the Sky, Tagaytay Picnic Grove, Paradizzo Inn and other beautiful places in Tagaytay. It was a 1 day tour event that making sure that we visited some places that is famour in Tagaytay. The weather in Tagaytay was so perfect because it was around below 20 degree C.

Places must see in Tagaytay:

1. People's Park in the Sky
2. Picnic Grove
3. Paradizzo Inn
4. City of Tagaytay

Must try:

1. Kape Barako

Manila

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:29:00 +0000

The heart of Manila. Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Had chance to visit this city because we had a project again to our branch. This time, I lead on the project and every details of the project have been observed by my own. My company expects me to be succesful on the project so the pressure was very high as well as the beat of my heart. We had quite sleepless nights just our project would run smoothly and perfectly. Thank God, project has been succesfully implemented. Side trip was not an excuse to explore the place. Since my aunt, sister of my mother was residing in Manila, I have a chance to visit them. The last time that we saw each other when I was still in college. Oh!I'm his favorite nephew when I was still a kid and until now of course. We decided to tour around within Manila such Rizal Museum, Luneta, Fort Santiago, and other historic places during colonization. The Mall of Asia was the last destination which we took our dinner. I have a chance to visit also some of classmates and friends that somehow they showed to me what are their life in Manila. Night life was not an excuse for me to see the way they enjoy after work. Manila is a nice place though it is crowded.

Bangkok, Thailand

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:36:00 +0000

Bangkok, Thailand. My first out of the country in Asia together with my officemates. It was a connecting flight to Manila then to Bangkok since there's no direct flight from Cebu to Bangkok. Our scheduled flight from Manila to Bangkok was at 10PM and expected to arrived at 2AM. At the airport, we proceed to the information center and we request to write in in Thai the address of our hotel, so that our taxi driver can drop us to the exact location. We arrived at the hotel at around 3am and we cannot do an early check in, through any negotiations, they offered 1 room for all of us,'not really us' but our baggages only. 1 room has been negotiated only for our baggages and we should go out and the front line suggested to go Disco."Disco?", yes disco at 3am in the morning. Since we had a very long travel, all 8 of us, took a quite sleep. We've been to beautifull places in Bangkok such the Grand Palace, Wat Arun(Temple of the Dawn), Chao Praya River, Rose Garden, Dream World, Floating Market and Atuttya for elephant ride. Pat Pong is a must see maybe in Thailand. There's so many things that Thailand can offer to you especially on shopping and beautiful culture tourists destination.

Bacolod

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:51:00 +0000

The City of Smiles, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. I have a chance to visit this city during my first SAP B1 roll out project. Engaged to the first roll out project one of our branch in a company. Learning the rope of the project since all endorsement on how the project gonna be was being handed and endorsed to me. All the how and what to do have been quite successfully handed in and the project have fully working. Here comes the side trip, "Explore" the most awaited part of the project. Almost "eat all you can" seafood trip been indulged in Pala-pala. We bought shrimps,fish, chicken BBQ and crabs in near restaurant and being cooked right beside the restaurant with the charge of 100 each menu. And the it was a super meal. Lagoon, is not an option not to go to. This Lagoon, located in front of the Capitol of Negros Occidental. There's so many things that you could do during the day time and night time. You can feed the tilapia fish, taking pictures and listening music. Try to visit, Balay Negrese - a museum in Silay City that would show you the lifestyle in 19th century negrense sugar baron. Talaba is the best! Just don't leave Bacolod without eating fresh talaba.

Africa by Perpetuum Jazzile

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:52:00 +0000

As I have browsed my facebook wall, Karlene posted the link with the name "Africa by Perpetuum Jazzile. Their comments about this group catches my curiosity to watch the video. The song orginally sung by Toto. Perpetuum Jazzile is a group from Slovenia-somewhere in Europe. They performed the song very brilliant and amazing. Very inspiring and uplifting the way they sung the song. Their version of Africa is one of my favorite. I've browsed their version in youtube as shown the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw

Half Crazy

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Another song that I would say that I like, is Half Crazy by Freestyle. This has been played in one of the websites that my friend gave. And everytime we go out for videoke, I never missed to key in this song.The half crazy is one of the style of music that I like most, the rythm and beat. This song is dedicated to no one actually. There is nothing significant about this song to anyone or to anywhere. Here's the lyrics below.

Half Crazy(Freestyle)

Know I havent slept a week at all
Since you’ve been gone
And my eyes are kinda tired
From crying all night long
Know I’ve never been too good at cooking just for one
It’s so lonely here without you darling
Come back home
‘Cause I’m half crazy
Feelin’ sorry for myself
Half crazy
Worried you’d find someone else to love
Know life hasnt been much fun at all
Since you’ve been gone
And my eyes being to feel
Each time I hear a sound
I spent every minute asking myself
What went wrong
Can’t we try to talk it over baby
Come back home
‘Cause I’m half crazy
Feelin’ sorry for myself
Half crazy
Worried you’d find someone else to love
But baby there is no-one else
Half crazy
For everything you saying
Half crazy
No one else could love you like I do
‘Cause I’m half crazy
Feelin’ sorry for myself
Half crazy
Worried you’d find someone else to love
But baby there is no-one else
Half crazy
For everything you saying
Half crazy
No one else could ever love you
No one else could ever be
Half crazy
Feeling sorry for myself
And I’m worried you’ll find someone else
Feeling sorry for myself
Half crazy

Before I Let You Go

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:49:00 +0000

This song is the first worst song that I ever sang in one of the bar in One Mango Avenue, Cebu. Good thing, that bar is no longer exist now, it maybe because of my voice?haha. They "forced" me to sing even if I don't have any memorized song to sing that I could sing all throughout. Until one of the guitarist suggested to sing this song, Before I let you go. Disasters had happened...Here's the lyrics.

Before I Let You Go

I can still remember yesterday
We were so in love in a special way
And knowing that your love will
make me feel oh so right
But now I feel lost, don't know what to do
Each and every day I think of you
Holdin' back the tears, I'm trying with all my might

Refrain:
Because you've gone and left me standing All alone
And I know I've got to face tomorrow On my own....
But baby....

Chorus:

Before I let you go
I want to say I love you
I hope that you're listenin' 'Coz it's true,baby
You'll be forever in my heart
And I know that no one else will do,
yeah So before I let you go
I want to say .....
I love you

Interlude:
I wish that it could be just like before
I know I could've given you so much more
Even though you know I'd given you all my love
I miss your smile, I miss your kiss
Each and every day I reminisce
'Coz baby it's you That I'm always dreaming of...

Repeat Refrain
Repeat Chorus (except last 3 words)

Bridge:
Coz Letting love go is never easy
But I love you so That's why I set you free And I know
Someday
Somehow
I'll find a way To leave it all behind me
Guess it wasn't meant to be But baby.........

Repeat chorus (except last 3 words)
So before I let you go I want to say.......I love you .

Top 10 Summer Destination in the Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:22:00 +0000

If you are planning to go somewhere to do a summer escapade here some destination that you should try to go into. Experience a new place and environment which different from the place you are into be. Please see the possible places that you want to explore as you go to unwind situation.

Here's the brief description of the place and it is located within Philippines only:

1. Boracay - Boracay is a tropical island of the Philippines located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay), and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.

2. Puerta Galera - is a 3rd Class municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.[1] According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,925 people in 4,424 households.[2] It is the northwesternmost municipality in Oriental Mindoro.
Puerto Galera is only three and a half hour away from Manila first by bus to the port at Batangas City and then by boat. Tourists can also take the tourist service called the Sikat, from the City State Tower Hotel in Manila from the Batangas City port to Puerto Galera or Sabang Beach, Mindoro.

3. El Nido - is a first class municipality[2] and managed resource protected area[3] in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about 420 kilometers southwest of Manila, and about 238 kilometers northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. The municipality, covering a land area of 465.10 square kilometers[3][5] in the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan, is bordered by the Linapacan Strait in the north, the Sulu Sea in the east, and the South China Sea in the west. It is composed of 45 islands and islets,[4] each has its own unique geological formations. The highest peak is at Cadlao Island, towering up to 640 meters[6] above sea level.
Like the rest of Palawan, it is part of the Eurasian Plate,[4] a plate that is entirely separate from the Philippine Plate to which the rest of the Philippines belongs. The limestone cliffs here are similar to those that can be found in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and Guilin in China, as well as Krabi in Thailand, all of which are part of the Eurasian Plate. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 30,249 people in 6,311 households in its eighteen barangays. Eighty-five percent of the population are living in the rural barangays, while only fifteen percent of them are in the Población area.

4. Dakak - a 750 metre private beach is located in Dapitan City, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines. Dakak Park Beach Resort in Dapitan is situated on the tranquil Dakak Beach facing the turquoise Sulu Sea. It is blanketed with pure powdery white sand and natural spring water and tumbling waterfalls feed the resort's two pools.

5. Cebu - is one of the provinces of the Philippines, consisting primarily of Cebu Island and surrounding minor islands. It is located to the east of Negros island; to the west of Leyte, and Bohol islands. It is located on both sides by the straits of Bohol (between Cebu, and Bohol), and Tañon (between Cebu, and Negros). Cebu is located between 9°25'N and 11°15'N latitude, and between 123°13'E, and 124°5'E longitude in the center of the Philippine Islands.
Cebu Island is a long narrow island stretching 225 kilometers (140 miles) from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighboring smaller islands, that includes Mactan Island, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango, and the Camotes Islands. Of the hundreds of small islands some are uninhabited which make them popular with tourists.

6. Bohol - is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands.[1] Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of 4,117.3 square kilometers (1,589.7 sq mi) and a coastline 261 kilometers (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. [2] To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.
The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts.[3] The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestone formation, is the most popular attraction. The island of Panglao, located just southwest of Tagbilaran City, is famous for its diving locations and routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts dot the southern beaches and cater to divers from around the world. The Philippine Tarsier, considered the second-smallest primate in the world, is indigenous to the island.

7. Siargao - is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometers. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and islets have similar landforms.

8. Camiguin - is a small island province of the Philippines off the northern coast of Mindanao. It belongs to the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Mambajao and it is the second-smallest province both in population and land area. Only Batanes is smaller. The island of Camiguin is in the Bohol Sea about ten kilometers north of Misamis Oriental.

9. Baguio City - is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. Baguio City was designated by the Philippine Commission as the Summer Capital of the Philippines on June 1, 1903 and incorporated as a city by the Philippine Assembly on September 1, 1909. Baguio is the seat of government of the Cordillera Administrative Region. The name of the city is derived from the word bagiw in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region, meaning 'moss'. The city is at an altitude of approximately 1500 meters (5100 ft) in a moist tropical pine forest conducive to the growth of mossy plants and orchids.

10. Tagaytay - is a third class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. Only 55 km (34 mi) away from Manila via Aguinaldo Highway, it is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tagaytay City provides a good view of the Taal Volcano. The city is a popular summer tourist destination because of its cool climate due to its high altitude.

Katrina Halili and Hayden Kho Scandal

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:03:00 +0000

The Katrina Halili and Hayden Kho Scandal (a.k.a HK and KH Scandal) has been a coutries controversial which lead all the newspaper has a content on it. The media woudn't be focusing much on the issue for long since there's so many issues need to attend that is more important than having a sex scandal. This should be over soon because the moral lesson has been identified already. Proceed to the next issue please.

Here's some idea of the other resources.

A series of sex videos involving a young celebrity doctor in the Philippines has taken the predominantly Catholic country by storm. The women involved with Dr. Hayden Kho were not ordinary women — they were celebrities, models and even the country’s best known cosmetic surgeon.

Hayden Kho, a 6′ 2″ Filipino-Chinese doctor and fashion model, taped his sexual trysts with the women allegedly in secret. The women seen in the scandalous videos were actress Katrina Halili, model Maricar Reyes (his former classmate in medicine school) and an unnamed Brazilian model. The Hayden Kho-Katrina Halili sex videos were the most talked about, with TV stations showing a very sorry Katrina Halili admitting the tapes and pleading for understanding. And the scandal-hungry public is now awaiting the release of reportedly more hidden camera videos involding Hayden Kho and more women, including actress Ruffa Mae Quinto and possibly even his mentor and ex-girlfriend — Dr. Vicky Belo.

Source: http://www.pinoyspy.com/2009/05/18/haydens-fall-from-heaven-dr-hayden-kho-scandal-videos-shock-catholic-country/

Pacquiao vs. Hatton

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:15:00 +0000

Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton is boxing's latest shot at a super fight tonight. Pacquaio vs. Hatton matches two of boxing's most powerful and well known fighters, as the welterweights and middleweights continue to become far better known than any heavyweights in the division. Manny
Pacquiao Vs. Hatton Latest Attempt at a Super Fight Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton are becoming the new faces of the boxing world, and will get to further prove it against each other tonight in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao vs. Hatton is the first major boxing event of the year, or at least the one with the biggest hype so far. Manny Pacquiao is fast becoming one of the most powerful men in the sport, as he has established himself as the new class of the division.

Pacquiao sent Oscar de la Hoya into retirement in December, and is a reigning junior welterweight champion. Ricky Hatton is the challenger, trying to prove that his 45-1 record is no fluke.

Hatton's only loss was to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2007. This is Hatton's biggest test against a major fighter, as he is pegged as a 2-1 underdog.

Pacquiao vs. Hatton is being projected as a boom for the pay-per-view industry, which hasn't had a huge amount to brag about with boxing lately. Pacquaio, in particular, is set up to be the next big cash cow in that regard. 1.25 million viewers bought Pacquaio's defeat of de la Hoya in December.

Floyd Mayweather, who is retired but who may be ready to come back soon enough, could be waiting for the winner of Pacquaio vs. Hatton. The likes of Miguel Cotto, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and even Shane Mosley could also be jockeying for position.

The late night bout of Pacquiao vs. Hatton is the final event in a huge sports day around the country. The NHL kicks off the mega hyped Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin playoff series - a.k.a. the series between Pittsburgh and Washington - at 1 p.m. The 2009 Kentucky Derby is also set about five hours later, and then at 8 comes the final NBA showdown of the Celtics and the Bulls first round series.

Reference: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1706795/pacquiao_vs_hatton_latest_attempt_at.html?cat=14

Do's and Don'ts of Office Flirting

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:04:00 +0000

You will not be surprised to learn that there are more ‘don’ts’ than ‘do’s’ with regards to flirting in the workplace.

Although studies have shown that around 40% of us meet our prospective partners at work, snapping at the heels of friends of friends, holidays, the supermarket and the gym as the place to meet your significant other.

With so many hours being spent at work, it is inevitable that you will meet people there that will potentially become important to you – friends, colleagues and partners.

What is key, here, is what is and isn’t acceptable when it comes to flirting at work.

So, in the spirit of romance, let’s start with the list of ‘do’s’, even though it will be the shortest list!

Do –
Be friendly to everyone – do not make your favourites obvious!
Aim to keep your home life and your work life separate
Observe your colleague to understand appropriate behaviour in your particular workplace
Sneakily ask the office gossip who is going out with whom so you don’t step on anyone’s toes or say something inappropriate

Now for the ‘don’ts’

Don’t –
Forget you are at work – nobody wants to walk in on you in a meeting room in a state of undress/embarrassing embrace if your flirting goes that bit further!
Make it really obvious if you start a work place relationship – don’t always have lunch together, say ‘we’ or come in at the same time
Tell everyone about your crush – if your feelings are not reciprocated, everyone will know. Even when the crush passes, no one will forget
Get soppy at work – no hand-holding or smooching
Take things at face value – your boss may say they are happy about your relationship with Barry from accounts, but don’t expect them to respect you professionally
Think people don’t know – they will
Take your eye off the ball at work – if you start letting your standards slip because you are swooning over the object of your affection, you will be heavily criticised

There are likely to be unspoken rules of acceptable flirting in your workplace, most likely dominated by the type of environment – corporate, creative, traditional. It would be advisable to observe your colleagues and the ways in which more senior members conduct themselves in order for you to maintain appropriate behaviour.

Don’t forget the bizarre workplace dichotomy of bosses seemingly encouraging flirting – Friday night drinks, cute nicknames, physical contact – on a day to day basis themselves, yet they would not wish for any actual relationships to happen at work.

It may be that the bonding nature of close, flirtatious relationships is encouraged, yet anything more serious than that is frowned upon.

There is also the ‘strategic’ flirting so often seen in offices that may either be quietly accepted, and perhaps enjoyed, or considered totally undermining and cheap. Again, this is a situation where close observation of respected colleagues will be valuable to your own reputation. You do not want to be seen as uptight, judgemental or critical, nor do you wish to gain a reputation as a tart, a bimbo or depraved. So, if workmates tend to be quite tactile, or affectionate with each other, feel free to join in. This, of course, is only if you feel comfortable with it – don’t behave in any way in which you are not happy, regardless of the ‘done thing’ in your office – maybe the job isn’t for you, or perhaps you would just prefer to let your colleagues behave in this way and, whilst not passing judgement, get on with your own work.

If you have a private, flirtatious relationship with a colleague that you feel has the potential to be very important to you, perhaps you should reassess the value of your relationship and the value of your job. If it is the job of your dreams and the flirtation is just a little bit of fun, you may chose to back off and let it fizzle out. If, however, your job is just filling time, paying the bills and not something you see as ‘irreplaceable’ and the potential relationship could bring you great happiness for many years, then go for it!

Reference:http://www.workrelationships.co.uk/dos-and-donts-of-office-flirting.html

How to Land a new job?

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Even though you may need to regroup quickly, experts say with the right attitude and a little polish on your old résumé you'll be prepared for re-entry. Here are five key areas in which to concentrate your efforts:

1. Understand your skills

For a successful work force re-entrance, the first step is to figure out which skills you have, and which you need to land a job, said Deborah Russell, director of work-force issues with AARP. Do your homework on what the market is looking for in your community and go from there," Russell said. "There are certain industries that are actively looking for and recruiting workers, particularly mature workers."
Health and education services, along with leisure, hospitality and human-resources services are expected to enjoy substantial job growth in coming years, according to the Labor Department. Figuring out what skills you have, and what you'll need, may lead you to consider going back to school.
Unless you know you can't perform specific job requirements, experts also warn against being too picky during a job search.
"When you look at ads, if it's a not a clear 'no' then it should be a 'yes,'" said Judi Perkins, a Connecticut-based career consultant.
Terry Kron, 59, of Madison, Conn., has been looking for full-time work since leaving his company last summer. He said he's good with people, and has taken on a part-time position at CVS while looking for full-time work in customer services.
"There are things I am confident I could do, but if you're missing a skill here, you're missing a skill there," Kron said. "I believe there something out there for me. But it's going to mean being at the right place at the right time."

2. Build your network

Re-entering today's work force is tricky because employers don't advertise many good jobs, said Shweta Khare, founder of Careerbright in San Jose, Calif. To find the right job, keep building your network, she recommends.
"This is very important because even if the job market is not that good, there are still many unadvertised jobs which are going on," Khare said. "If you have internal contacts you can land some pretty good jobs that you would not otherwise."
For those who have been out of the work force, don't be shy about reaching out to friends and neighbors.
Donna Kane, 51, of Chicago, has been out of work for about six months and said she's struggling to make ends meet. Until she finds a full-time position, she's attending networking events in hopes of gaining an edge.
"For every job out there, there are probably 1,000 people," Kane said. "The companies are really taking their time about hiring, too."
Though the networking events have yet to yield a full-time position, Kane said they help to put her in touch with other job seekers.
"You brainstorm with people. It keeps you active," she said. "You never know where your next opportunity is going to come from. You've got to keep plugging away."

3. Consider volunteering

Volunteering can also get your foot in the door, Khare said. "Even if they don't have an opening they might call you when they do have one," Khare said. Also, volunteering can diversify your skill set and help build your network. "You meet people who can get you into other companies," Khare said. "When you know one person you can connect to other people through them."

4. Review your résumé

Those who have been out of the work force for a while need to have confidence in their skills, and that confidence should be reflected in their resume, Perkins said.
"The biggest thing they have to watch out for is not to be coming from a defensive standpoint," Perkins said. "When someone wants to get hired, their biggest fear is they won't."
Rather than hiding a long-term absence from the work force, highlight the skills used during that time period, she recommends. If you gathered funding to build a new library at your child's school, let prospective employers know about your organizing and fundraising skills.
"Skills are transferrable," Perkins said. "For the house husband and the house mom who have been involved, don't discount the scheduling, the organizing."
For older people looking to return to the work force, AARP's Russell recommends using a functional résumé that focuses on relevant experience, rather than one that lists all positions held chronologically.
"Do it based on skills that the employer is looking for, and it's less apparent to the employer how many years you may have been in the work force," Russell said.

5. Research your targets

Also, learning about a prospective employer, and how you can add to its business, is key to a successful interview.
"A well-prepared candidate has a much easier time finding work than somebody who doesn't know what they are looking for and doesn't have their paperwork together or their focus together," Perkins said. "Those that haven't done preparation will come across as desperate because they are not focused."

Reference:http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/five-steps-land-job-if/story.aspx?guid=%7B720E9B61-E33C-419D-B2C1-A92EEB060696%7D

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:46:00 +0000

H1N1 (it referred to as " flu of pig " early in) it is a new virus of influenza that causes illness in persons. This new virus was discerned firstly in persons in the United States in April, 2009. Other countries, inclusive Mexico and Canada, have informed sick persons with this new virus. This virus intersperses of interpersonal, probably in great the same way that eses seasonal regular viruses of influenza intersperse.

Why is it called sometimes this new virus H1N1 ' pig flu '? This virus was recounted originally to as ' flu of pig ' because the laboratory that it proves showed that many of the genes in this new virus were very similar to virus of influenza that happen normally in pigs in North America. But additional study has showed that this new virus is very different from what it circulates normally in North American pigs. It has two genes of virus of flu that circulates normally in pue.

Is there this new virus H1N1 contagious? CDC has determined that this new virus H1N1 is contagious and intersperses from the human being to the human being. Nevertheless, in this moment, the virus is not known how easily it intersperses between persons.

What is the signs and the symptoms of this virus in persons? The symptoms of this new virus of flu H1N1 in persons are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and they include fever, the cough, sore gullet, liquid or congested nose, pains of body, the headache, the colds and tire. A significant number of persons who have been infected by this virus also has informed diarrhea and be sick. Also, as seasonal severe flu, illnesses and death have happened as a consequence of illness associated with this virus.

Unibody MacBooks now have Bookendz Docking Station available

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:56:00 +0000

For those of you enjoying the unibody MacBook or 15″ MacBook Pro that came out last year, Bookendz has finally released a docking station just for your Mac laptop. The dock station would allow for you to have a permanent set up of USB devices on your desk. Instead of unplugging 15 things when you need to take your laptop with you, just unplug the dock instead. Then you can leave all of the other devices the way you like them plugged in.

Granted, if you needed to take with you one of those devices it could easily be disconnected from the dock. Just plug your MacBook into the dock and it will allow for extra ports by replicating the ports and then routing them to the back of the docking station. It gives a total of 5 USB ports, which gives you quite a bit more room to plug things in. It also has a audio in, microphone in and headphone out. It leaves the area open to plug in your usual MacBook cord and then has an AC/DC adapter that will power the USB hub itself. The 13″ MacBook Docking Station will cost you $279.95, while the one for the MacBook Pro 15″ will cost $299.95. At some point they will release a version for the 17″ MacBook, but as for these docks, you can pick them up in May.

Source: ChipChick

Iphones will now take care of your heart

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:36:00 +0000

Apple Iphone your virtual Doctor
Apple Iphone generally allows you to make calls, receive calls, hear a song and find way to your destination but that’s not enough for today’s technology oriented world.

Now Apple Iphone turns into a heart monitor and fitness tracking system. It can work as your personal trainer , you can also listen to your heart.

A Technology firm called iTMP Technology Inc has developed SM Heart Link, which will work as “wireless bridge” which in turn will work as a data collector(such as heart beat, chest strap, cycling sensors on bike) and sending these details to your i phone.

Now, what does an iPhone do with these data ?…Iphone sends this information to the medical assessment websites. This work flow can be done in such a small fraction of time that you will not even notice it .“your calorie expenditures are broken out between fat and carbs and they are based on our metabolic data not population- based tables.” , said Michael Williams, CEO and Founder of iTMP Inc

As far as it’s cost is concerned, it doesn’t look cheap. Most applications for Iphones are free or come at very low costs but this module will cost $155.

Take care of that heart of yours.

http://www.tech2gether.com/iphones-take-care-for-your-heart/

Intel’s Quad Core processors: The Core i7 Series

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:32:00 +0000

Intel has recently launched its desktop version of quad core processors, codenamed “Bloomfield” the commercial production of these extremely powerful desktop processors (which are based on Intel’s latest Nehalem micro architecture) was started from November 2008. The “Core 2 Quad” series of processors are NOT really quad core processors. They are actually two Core 2 Duo processors fused together virtually giving a Quad Core.

Commercially Intel has given it the name “Core i7″ and the clock speed ranges from 2.66 to 3.33 GHz, with minimum feature size of 45 nm reduced from 65 nm of Core 2 Duo family. With the launch of this processor Intel has also changed the socket over which the processor connects. The new socket is LGA 1366 also known as Socket B, in which the holes in the Socket are replaced by pins which touch the contact points of the CPU. The number of contact points are also increased from 775 to 1366.

Core i7 has support for only DDR3 memory with 3 memory controllers. It has got 4 x 256 KB of L2 cache and an amazing 8 MB of L3 cache. i7 has a Thermal design Power of 130W. There is no mention of FSB for this processor, rather Intel has developed QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), in layman terms it is a point-to-point processor Interconnect to represent the speed with which the processor connects to the IO Hub or in broad terms to the MotherBoard. i7 has a QPI ranging from 4.8 GT/s to 6.4 GT/s (GT/s stands for Gigatransfer per second).

Core i7 was launched in 3 models:

1) Core i7 920 (2.66 GHz) with a price tag of USD 284
2) Core i7 940 (2.93 GHz) with a price tag of USD 562
3) Core i7 965 Extreme Edition (3.20 GHz) with a price tag of USD 999

In the pipeline is Core i7 975 Extreme Edition (3.33 Ghz) with an expected price tag of USD 999.

Looking at the price tag and the older Incompatible Motherboards it seems that the Core i7 will have to wait for sometime to gain popularity amongst the masses. As of now its strictly only for performance crazy PC users who wont mind shelling out huge sum of money to acquire this beast from Intel.

More info: http://www.tech2gether.com/intel-quad-core-i7-series/

Nokia E71

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:41:00 +0000

I have come to see this phone when I have a plan for replacement for the old one. I have come to think that I would try another brand of cellular phone which is the Nokia phones. As I browsed over the internet all the phones in the Nokia, there are lots of stylish phone which the Nokia can offer. Every now and then, new style, new features and new enhancements for each phone that can be attracted to the consumer. The Nokia E71 that catches my attention because of different style, design and light weight. I've been exploring now and then just to familiarize the features that this phone can offer. I know that there are many features of this which more advantageous compare to my old cellular phones. First thing that I would consider is the music and audio sound of the cellular phone aside from short messages and multimedia. Also, what I want for a cellular phone is a complete package aside basic feature as a cellphone. The only thing that I have must time to type in is the keyboard formation because it is the same as the keyboard on our computer.

Here is the list of the specifications that the E71 can offer to all of us. Try to read it and compare.

a. Physical Features - The form of this cellular phone is a type of monoblock with full keyboard. It is the same as our computer arrangement sets of letters, numbers and other special characters. It has a dimension of 4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 in that would be good enough when using two and one hand while texting and calling. The weight is 4.47 oz which not heavy and can't much add load to your pocket or you bag.

b. Size - High quality QVGA display

c. Display and 3G
- Size: 2.36"
- Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
- Up to 16 million colors
-TFT active matrix (QVGA)
- Two customizable home screen modes
d. Security Feautres
- Device lock
- Remote lock
- Data encryption for both phone memory an microSD content
- mobile VPN

e. Keys and Input Methods
- Full keyboard
- Dedicated one-touch keys: Home, calendar, contacts, and email
- Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
- Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
- Accelerated scrolling with NaviTMKey
- Notification light in NaviTMKey

f. Colors and Covers
- Available in-box colors in Grey Steel and White Steel

g. Connectors
- Micro-USB connector, full-speed
- 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector

h. Power
- Battery: BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Po standard battery
- Talk time:
- GSM up to 10 h 30 min
- WCDMA up to 4 h 30 min
- Standby time:
- GSM up to 17 days
- WCDMA up to 20 days
- WLAN idle up to 6.9 days
- Music playback time (maximum): 18 h

i. Memory
- microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, max. 8 GB
- ~110 MB internal dynamic memory

j. Operating Frequency
- Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 850/1900 MHz, HSDPA
- Offline mode

k. Data Network.
- HSCSD
- GPRS class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 100/60 kbps (DL/UL)
- EDGE class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL)
- WCDMA 850/1900 MHz, maximum speed 384/384 kbps (DL/UL)
- HSDPA class 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbps/384 kbps (DL/UL)
- WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g
- WLAN Security: WEP, 802.1X, WPA, WPA2
- TCP/IP support
- Nokia PC Internet Access (capability to serve as a data modem)
- IETF SIP and 3GPP

l. Local connectivity and synchronization
- Infrared, maximum speed 115 kbps
- Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
- Bluetooth profiles: DUN, OPP, FTP, SPP, HFP, GOEP, HSP, BIP, RSAP, GAVDP, AVRCP, A2DP
- MTP (Multimedia Transfer Protocol) support
- Network (Raw). Direct TCP/IP socket connection to any specified port (a.k.a HP JetDirectTM).
- Network (LPR). Line Printer Daemon protocol (RFC1179).
- Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync

m. Call features
- Integrated handsfree speakerphone
- Automatic answer with headset or car kit
- Any key answer
- Call waiting, call hold, call divert
- Call timer
- Logging of dialed, received and missed calls
- Automatic redial and fallback
- Speed dialing
- Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialing (SDND, SIND)
- Fixed dialing number support
- Vibrating alert (internal)
- Side volume keys
- Mute key
- Contacts with images
- Conference calling
- VoIP

n. Messaging
- SMS
- Multiple SMS deletion
- Text-to-speech message reader
- MMS
- Distribution lists for messaging
- Instant messaging with Presence-enhanced contacts
- Cell broadcast

o. Email
- Supported protocols: IMAP, POP, SMTP
- Support for e-mail attachments
- IMAP IDLE support
- Support for Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email
- Integrated Nokia Mobile VPN
- Easy Email set-up

p. Web browsing
- Supported markup languages: HTML, XHTML, MP, WML, CSS
- Supported protocols: HTTP, WAP 2.0
- TCP/IP support
- Nokia browser
- JavaScript version 1.3 and 1.5
- Mini Map
- Nokia Mobile Search
- Nokia PC Internet Access (capability to serve as a data modem)

q. GPS and navigation
- Integrated A-GPS
- Nokia Maps application

r. Photography
- 3.2 megapixel camera (2048 x 1536 pixels)
- Image formats: JPEG/EXIF
- CMOS sensor
- Digital zoom
- Autofocus
- Focal length: 3.8 mm
- Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
- Macro focus: 10-60 cm
- LED flash
- Flash modes: Automatic, On, Red-eye, Off
- Flash operating range: 1 m
- White balance modes: automatic, sunny, incandescent, fluorescent
m. Center weighted auto exposure; exposure compensation: +2 ~ -2EV at 0.7 step
- Capture modes: still, sequence, self-timer, video
- Scene modes: auto, user defined, close-up, portrait, landscape, night, night portrait
- Color tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, negative
- Full-screen viewfinder with grid
- Active toolbar
- Share photos with Share on Ovi

s. Video
- Main camera
- 640 x 480 at 22 fps
- 320 x 240 (QVGA) at 30/15 fps
- 176 x 144 at 15 fps (QCIF)
- digital video zoom
- Video recording file formats: .mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
- Audio recording formats: AMR
-Video white balance modes: automatic, sunny, incandescent, fluorescent
- Scene modes: automatic, night
- Color tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, negative
- Clip length (maximum): 1 h
- RealPlayer
- Video playback file formats: .Flash Lite 3, mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4 VSP
- Video streaming: .3gp, mp4, .rm
- Customizable video ring tones

t. Music and Audio Playback
- Music player
- Media player
- Music playback file formats: .mp3, .wma, .aac, AAC+, eAAC+
- Audio streaming formats: .rm, .eAAC+
- FM radio 87.5-108 MHz with RDS support
- 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
- Nokia Music Manager
- Nokia Podcasting support
- Customizable ring tones
- Synchronize music with Windows Media Player
- NaviTM wheel support
- Voice Aid

u. Voice and Audio Recording
- Voice commands
- Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling (SDND, SIND)
- Voice recorder
- Audio recording formats: AMR-WB, AMR-NB
- Speech codecs: FR, EFR, HRO/1, AMR-HR, and AMR-FR
- Text-to-speech

v. Personalization on profiles, themes and ring tones
- Customizable profiles
- Customizable ring tones
- Customizable video ring tones
- Support for talking ring tones
- Customizable themes
- Customizable home screen content in Business and Personal modes

Generally, there are many features that the Nokia E71 can offer to all of us. It is a matter of familiarizing all the navigations keys just to be at ease in use. This phone is powerful in terms of portable way and everywhere you are and when you are in out of town which instead bringing of notebook. It would be nice if you could understand all the features and specifications of the phone and use it as much as possible all the features so that it will serve its purpose. It takes time to familiarize those since the higher the specifications the higher the application can offer.

Sony Ericsson W200i

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:25:00 +0000

My second phone is the Sony Ericsson W200i for another network. I bought this phone because it is also a Walkman with good quality of music. There are lots of good features in this phone such as the MegabBass which enhances the bass frequency.

Here are the features of the Sony Ericsson W200i:

Media player
Enjoy your streamed and recorded video and music using the integrated Media player. Several file formats are supported.

MegaBass™
When bass frequencies are enhanced, you get a better overall music experience. Play your favourite tracks loud and clear through high-quality headphones or external speakers. MegaBass™ adds depth, and stereo widening for a bigger sound. Let it thump.

Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.

RSS feeds
Use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected websites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you.

Push email
Instant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly to your phone as soon as they arrive.

MMS
Take a picture of where you are, record or write a greeting and send to any MMS-capable phone or email address. Send pictures, text, sound and video.

Capture the action
Video clips are ideal for those unexpected great moments that happen when you're out there, enjoying life.

3-click music downloads
Audition and buy the Top Ten ringtones in three clicks. PlayNow™ is the fastest and easiest way to download a premium ringtone.

Pre-installed games
Unpack, turn on and play. Fun games are embedded in your phone, so there’s always something to amuse you when you’re at a loose end.

For more information: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/w200i

Globe Visibility Pre-paid Mobile Internet – Very Disappointing

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:15:00 +0000

The globe telecom offers an affordable and newest technology which you can connect an internet anywhere you are when there is a signal from Globe. It uses GPRS, EDGE and 3G/HSDPA signal. The HSDPA signal has 400 – 700 Kbps Average speed with 1.8 Mbps Max. The 3G signal has around 150 – 250 Kbps average speed and 384 Kbps Max. The EDGE has 80 – 120 Kbps with 156 Kbps. The GPRS has 30 – 40 Kbps with 56 Kbps. Lastly, the WiFi has dependent to where there is a hotspot with around 512+ Kbps.

We are excited to use the new technology to which I can connect to the internet wherever I am provided there is a signal from Globe. Surprisingly, we are very disappointed with on how the Globe Visibility works. It is very slow to connect and it is very slow to load the entire page even in a lighter website. Though the signal is high, still the internet still slow. I would suggest that, they need to work on how their technology has better and faster performance. There are hotspots in the city where you can access instantly to have a free WiFi connection with better and faster connection. I would recommend not to avail on Globe visibility for now because very annoying in terms of connection.

Here are the important Reminders and Quick Tips from Globe Visibility.

Reminders:
(1) Globe Visibility is ideal for staying connected while on-the-go allowing you to send urgent emails and files, browse for news and communicate using instant messenger and chat applications. Network gaming and other similar activities that require dedicated connection/bandwidth may require an actual wired DSL connection.

(2) HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology enables faster downloads, but is generally not suited for heavy large file downloads or uploads since the connection/bandwidth is shared among all subscribers connected to the network.

(3) All of Globe’s 3G sites are HSDPA-ready. Note that certain structural or hardware limitations may prevent maximization of 3G/HSDPA signal. Other connections may be chosen: EDGE, GPRS, or Wi-Fi.

(4) For info on WIZ Wi-Fi, click here http://wiz.globequest.com.ph/faqs.php.

(5) Use of the Globe Visibility Service is governed by the Mobile Service Agreement, the Globe Visibility Agreement and the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) of Globe Telecom. Any abuse or violations of the AUP and the Agreement will be grounds for suspension or termination of the service.
QUICK TIPS!

• LOCK to 3G/UMTS/WCDMA ONLY
When in a 3G/HSDPA area, lock your Visibility Modem to 3G so that should you be nearer to a 2G site, your modem is still focused on getting 3G/HSDPA signal.
• Choose 3G PREFERRED when On The Move
When on the move, choose 3G/UMTS/WCDMA Preferred so that you get the best signal possible at wherever you are. When 3G/HSDPA is available, you will be able to connect using that speed. Otherwise, you will be able to connect using the next best thing EGDE or GPRS.
• Connect using Wi-Fi and enjoy faster speeds!
Visit over 722 WIZ Wi-Fi Hotspots and enjoy speeds starting at 512 Kbps! If you’re a Visibility Postpaid Plan subscriber, you can use the free WIZ Wi-Fi hours that come with the plan!
• Surfing on the Internet High-Way
In the Internet High-way, there may just be you or millions of people surfing at the same time. The more surfers there are, the more traffic is created in the network and at the websites visited, which may lead to a slower connection or for the website to even be temporarily unavailable. This is usually experienced in online gaming sites, popular blogs and Internet radio. We encourage you to access these sites during off-peak hours.*
*Note however that this problem is independent of your Internet connection/ Globe Visibility Service.

Source: http://www1.globe.com.ph/feature.aspx?artid=98

Cyber-shot® DSC-W55 Digital Camera

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:55:00 +0000

I’ve been using this camera for more than a year and still it’s cool and produces fine images because of its ISO feature. There are many features on this camera that you could really use on its maximum.

Below are the amazing features that Sony has to offer:

Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot® DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, Carl Zeiss® 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina® battery power for up to 380 shots. A bright 2.5" LCD screen helps you compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. 56MB of internal memory lets you capture the moment without a flash memory card. And a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ media makes it easy to save and exchange photos. The Cyber-shot® DSC-W55 is available in four stylish colors including blue, pink, black and silver.

7.2 MP Super HAD™ CCD

More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony® Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical Zoom Lens Design

A top-quality Carl Zeiss® 3X Optical zoom lens design helps the DSC-W55 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition -- a real advantage for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos.

Large 2.5”1 LCD Screen

The DSC-W55 provides a large, bright LCD screen for composing shots, checking results, sharing your photos on location and reading camera setup menus even in full sunlight.
High Sensitivity Mode

With high sensitivity of ISO 1000, the DSC-W55 gives you better shots in low light so you can shoot without flash to preserve the mood -- great for birthday parties, indoor gatherings and candid portraits.

Clear RAW™ Noise Reduction

The original Sony Clear RAW™ NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress color noise that can accompany high-sensitivity shooting.

56 MB Internal Memory
The DSC-W55 allows you to capture a large number of images without a flash memory card, so it’s great for traveling or for quick candid snapshots.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience

The DSC-W55 also has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media -- the compact, high-capacity storage media that make it easily to upload photos to your computer or make lab-quality prints at home on your Sony Picture Station™ digital printer (sold separately).

Function Guide Text/Icon Display
An on-screen Function Guide text/icon display makes it easy to learn the camera functions that give you greater creative freedom to adjust photo settings.

Versatile Color Modes

The DSC-W55 gives you greater creative freedom to adjust color mode for the creative results you want -- with Natural setting for subtle colors, Rich setting for more intense colors, in addition to Monochrome and Sepia color settings.

Convenient Photo Modes

To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, the DSC-W55 lets you choose from several convenient photo modes: Auto, P-Auto, and Scene Selections for Twilight, Twilight Portrait,
Landscape, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Snow, and Beach environments.

14X Smart Zoom® Feature3

The Sony Smart Zoom® feature intelligently “crops into” the central portion of interest in your photo, avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms.

MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode

The DSC-W55 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second4), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.

Stamina® Battery Power

Sony lets you capture up to 380 shots2 with a fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery -- enough shooting capacity to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation.

Burst Mode

You can fire off four shots automatically at 7.2 MP mode or up to 64 shots at VGA Standard mode -- a great way to capture a child’s first steps or a pet’s best tricks.

Picture Motion Browser Software

Supplied software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC -- and provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.

Source: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665084946

Microvault Sony 2G Flash Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:29:00 +0000

I bought this flash drive for me to simply exchange data with my friends and officemates. The Micro Vault’s from Sony is a pocket-sized design to carry everywhere and anywhere you want to go. Since it is a USB connection, it is compatible to any computer that has USB port. Most of the computer and even lap top/ notebook today have 2 or more USB ports. You could transfer data from Windows format to Mac operating system computers. I can save thousand of pictures in my flash drive since it can add up the file capacity to 2 Gigabytes. As of today, there are bigger spaces available for any flash drive. I can upload my saved pictures in the flash drive to my Friendster, Multiply, Myspace and even Facebook anywhere to the internet café, school and office. I can keep my personal files, emails and browser files when I am at work or even in internet café and bring to the area which there is no internet connection. Also, the Micro vault has Virtual Expander Software which enables to virtually store up to 3 times as much as data which means that it compresses the files or software and moved to the Micro vault. I have this Microvault from Sony for more than a year since I bough in Staples in Dayton, Ohio. Also, I can store at least 4 movies in. avi format and other important files in office format. It is very convenient to anywhere you want to go since it is really portable and has larger capacity.

Sony Ericsson P990i

noreply@blogger.com (Gambit) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:14:00 +0000

The Sony Eriscsson P990i contains powerful package in terms of features and specifications. I have this phone last October when somebody offers me to buy her cell phone. I am very much interested to accept the offer because I know the applications that I can use compare to other cell phones. I really enjoy the fast wireless networking since when I am on the hot spot where there are wi-fis available and making sure that your WLAN is enabled, it detects and scans the available wireless connections its either unsecured or secured wireless. In browsing going to your email, it doesn’t have much scrolling to where the information that you will need since it is faster to load. There are many options to enter texts; it can be thru keypad, keyboard, on screen keyboard, hand writing recognition and handsfree with speakerphone. It is truly a mobile internet since you can access to the internet using wifi if there is available or using your own phone subscription. You can access your email anywhere just to manage your time and any appointments. The Bluetooth wireless connection is free from any cable to connect from one cell phone to another cell phone just to transfer file to another and it reaches up to 10 meters. It is nice to speak or to talk to somebody if you can see her or his face thru phone and that’s this P990i has 3G which you can have video calls. It is easy to navigate to internet broadband for audio and video streaming, internet surfing, multimedia messaging and email. This phone has a capability to go directly to where you want to go on the screen since it is touch screen. By using a stylus or pointer, you can find the way to menu by touching them and including the items of the menu. There are lots of powerful and enhanced applications in this cell phone such as the cameras, entertainment, communication, music, connectivity, design, internet, messaging and organizer. It is simply stylish and great to those who are really on busy schedule.