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How To Detect/Check a Two-Way Mirror

2011-09-30T05:25:00.000-07:00

Conduct The Simple Test Below:

Place the tip of your finger in the reflective surface of the mirror. If there is a GAP between the reflected image of your finger from your finger then it is a Genuine Mirror.

However, if there is NO GAP at all, then beware, it is a Two-Way Mirror and somebody might be watching you behind.

Explanation:

The reason why there is a gap on the genuine mirror is because the silver is on the back of the mirror under the glass. While in the Two-Way Mirror, the silver is on the surface.

Ubuntu Application Developer Site

2011-09-29T00:12:00.000-07:00

Attention all Ubuntu App Developers! Feast your eyes on this. Introducing the newly opened Ubuntu App Developer Site.

Ubuntu App Developer Site

Making it possible to develop apps for Ubuntu much more easier.

How to Enable FACEBOOK TIMELINE

2011-09-26T03:59:00.000-07:00

After FACEBOOK announced its new feature the TIMELINE, Open-Graph developers are now able to use it. And also non-Open-Graph developers can use it just by following the simple steps below:

1. Login to Facebook then type "Developer" in the search box. Then click the Developer app. (Allow application to use user info) Proceed to Developer app after adding it.

2. In the developer app, create a new app

and give your app any display name and an available namespace then agree to the Platform Privacy Policy.

3. Look for "Open Graph" in the left sidebar of the page then click it.

4. In the Open Graph page, input an action and the object of the action then Click "Get Started" button.

5. In the following pages, simply Save and Exit without doing any changes. Go to your Facebook page and an invite to try Timeline should be waiting on top of your page. Click "Get It Now" to start enjoying you Facebook Timeline.

Note: Only Open-Graph users can see your Facebook Timeline, otherwise they will only see your old profile.

How To Install Adobe Flash Player in Mozilla Firefox (Ubuntu)

2011-09-26T03:04:00.000-07:00

Installing Adobe Flash Player plugin for Mozilla Firefox in Ubuntu is just simple as the steps below:

1. Go to the download page of the adobe flash player plugin for Ubuntu using the mozilla firefox browser. You will see the page below.

2. In the "Select Version to Download" dropbox, choose ".tar.gz for other linux" then a Download Now button will appear. Click it.

3. After successfully downloading the .tar.gz file, extract the contents and look for the libflashplayer.so file. Copy these file to this path "/home/YOURPCNAME/.mozilla/plugins".

4. Restart your Mozilla Firefox browser and you now have adobe flash player plugin on it.

How To Crop Images in Java Using JAI

2011-09-20T07:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample code snippet of creating an application in Java that will crop images using JAI.

/**
Start
**/

RenderedOp image;
BufferedOutputStream output = null;

try{

//Change the value of the phrase in red to the path of the file

//that you want the crop

image = JAI.create("fileload", "/home/cgabisan/Desktop/Strat1.png");

//Origin point where you want to start cropping
Point p = new Point(150, 150);
//The size of the area that you want to crop
Dimension d = new Dimension(90, 70);
Rectangle r = new Rectangle(p,d);

ParameterBlock pb = new ParameterBlock();
pb.addSource(image);

pb.add((float)r.getX());
pb.add((float)r.getY());
pb.add((float)r.getWidth());
pb.add((float)r.getHeight());

//Creates the cropped area
image = JAI.create("crop", pb);

//Change the value in the File constructor with the filename and path
//that you want the cropped image to be save
File file = new File("/home/cgabisan/Desktop/test2.jpeg");

BufferedImage bufferedImage = image.getAsBufferedImage();
output = new BufferedOutputStream(new FileOutputStream(file));
ImageIO.write(bufferedImage, "JPEG", output);

}catch (Exception e){
e.printStackTrace();
} finally{
try {
output.close();
} catch (IOException e) {
// TODO Auto-generated catch block
e.printStackTrace();
}
}

/**
End
**/

For the sample file, you may download it here

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4DlSroqvQerM8ZZ7yKMyVQ?feat=directlink

Link Exchange

2011-09-14T00:48:00.000-07:00

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Run For IT 2

2011-09-07T01:57:00.000-07:00

From Run For IT 2

Attention all Running Enthusiast! The race is back for RUN FOR IT 2.

When: NOV. 06, 2011, Sunday

ENTRY FEE:
w/ Singlet, bib, snacks

4K & 8K = Php 300.00
16K = Php 400.00

REGISTRATION PERIOD: September 1 to November 5, 2011

Register at the following venues:

1. CEDF-IT Office, Asiatown IT Park
(across new bldg. of Aegis People Support)
Tel: (032) 412-7695 to 96

2. RUNNR - Ayala

Race Route Map

Click to Enlarge

From Run For IT 2

Isang Bote ng Liwanag (A Bottle of Light)

2011-08-31T02:35:00.000-07:00

We all know how important light is. It's the source of life and nobody can argue with it. Without light the Earth would be colder than you expect it to be and living on it would be impossible. This is just one of the importance of light in our life.

A group of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed and developed a Solar Bottle Bulb based on the principles of appropriate technologies - a concept that provides simple and easily replicated technologies that address basic needs in developing communities. This technology then spread to the whole world and helps a lot of countries having problems in electricity.

MyShelter Foundation, a non-stock and non-profit Organization in the Philippines, created a project called Isang Litrong Liwanag, a sustainable lightning project, which aims to bring eco-friendly Solar Bottle Bulb to areas having electricity problems in the country.

Please see video below for actual application of this project.

How To Buy Used Cars

2011-08-24T03:05:00.000-07:00

Used Car, Pre-Owned or Second Hand Cars are vehicles that has previously had one or more retail owners. Used cars are sold through a variety of outlets, including franchise and independent car dealers, rental car companies, leasing offices, auctions, and private party sales.

One of the easiest way to buy used cars is through the internet. With the use of the World Wide Web as a medium of transacting deals, used car dealers now have a bigger chance of acquiring customers and extending its business range to the whole world.

I highly recommend the website below in terms of price negotiation and quality of the cars.

Figure 1. IBC Japan Website. http://www.ibcjapan.co.jp

REGISTRATION IS FREE!

Just follow these simple steps:

1. Visit IBC Japan's website http://www.ibcjapan.co.jp. You will then see the page in Figure 1.

2. Register for free by Clicking on either one of the buttons enclose in red box in the image below.

Figure 2. IBC Japan Front Page.

3. You will then be redirected to the registration page. Refer to image below. Just fill up the necessary fields then Agree to Terms of Use then press Submit button.

Figure 3. Registration Form.

4. After completing the registration page, you will be redirected to the page below. You may opt to fill up the data form in this page or continue to completing your registration by clicking on the phrase in color blue "Finish sign up"(enclose in red box below).

Figure 4. Optional Information Page.

5. When you've completed your registration you will then see the page below. A confirmation email is sent to the email address you used to register. This mail contains the username and password of your account.

Figure 5. Registration Completion.

6. Once you receive the confirmation email you may then login to the site. In the lower right part of the page, you may choose an Account Manager or Customer Representative to chat or talk to for guidance and anything else that you may need to know. Kindly refer to image below.

Figure 6. User Home Page.

That's It! You're now close to owning the car of your dreams. In IBC Japan you're satisfaction is guaranteed.

How To Get To Dahilayan Adventure Park

2011-08-23T02:57:00.000-07:00

Dahilayan Adventure Park is located in Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Province, Philippines. This How To is for those who doesn't have a private or rented van or vehicle. The easiest and most recommended way to get there is listed in details below:

1. First, you need to get to Cagayan de Oro City. You may get to this city by land, air or sea. Dahilayan Adventure Park is just 40kms from the City proper.

2. Have a reservation for the Park's Shuttle by sending the following details to this number 0922-880-1319:
* Name of the Group
* Contact Number
* Date/Day of travel

Park's Shuttle Service Details:
Days Available: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Only
Fare: Php350.00 per person (Adult & Kids) (Back & Forth)
Pick Up Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Pick Up Place: Coffee Works, Divisoria (outside Xavier University Gymnasium)

For More Details See Info Below:

Dahilayan Adventure Park
Contact numbers: (088) 857-2663 local 403/404
Cellphone number: 0922-880-1319
Open everyday from 9:00am-3:00pm