Written on Sunday, June 22, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
Tech Blog Philippines or
www.techblog.ph is the newest group blog for people who wants to know more about the latest trend in technology that is very suitable to the Filipino audience. This blog has just started a week ago and is now making a big step in the technology blogging scene.
It was the same guys who brought
pinoyblogoshpere.com and I'm proud to say that I am one of the contributors there even though I'm only a newbie in blogging and not that a "geek" in the technology world. But I have to say that my other contributors are very well diversed and I know that this blog will go very far.
I just hope I can post regularly twice or once a week if I have the time. Please visit the blog
here and take the time to read the articles and get to visit it more often. I hope you'll be a regular reader.
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Written on Sunday, June 22, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
It's been raining so hard here in the Philippines during this weekend because of the typhoon Fengshen (locally known as Frank) . And because of that classes here from elementary, high school and up to college are suspended. That's why I don't like rainy season because classes are getting suspended and also because my birthday falls in the rainy season (rainy season here are between june to september). I know many of you don't believe in me. Because a lot of students unlike me loves rainy season because classes are being suspended.
Well, I used to but not anymore. When I was in high school, I like that classes are being suspended because I can have a rest day from my 6 to 6 classes. I don't have to bother to rush and cram for a project or an assignment that I have to pass on the submission date. I got to play online and won't worry for any school work for that day.
Now that I'm in college, I now have a different perspective. I now don't like classes being suspended because I am now eager to learn new things. And whenever we have suspended classes, we are the ones who will suffer because we have to take make-up classes on saturdays or in our vacant time because we have to catch up with the lessons that we have missed. I also don't like the rainy season because I have to suffer going to school wet in a formal attire.
And what I really don't like about rainy season is that it causes accidents and calamities. Like today, a lot of people are bracing floods all over the country. And a passenger ship (MV Princess of the Stars) got capsized. Now, my perspective is not selfish anymore but I'm now more concern with the safety of other people around me. I think this is a sign I'm getting more mature.
Let's all pray that the condition won't get worse and that all would be safe.
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Written on Friday, June 13, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
The Philippine Anime and Cosplay Community will once again gather in this annual event most popularly know as
ToyCon or the
Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention this June 14-15, 2008 at SM Megatrade Hall 2-3.
Ticket price will be 70-80 pesos and will not be pre-sold by any shops and will only be available on the event itself. So if you ever want to go, make sure you come early.
Some of the exciting event activities are the following:
Toy Designer contest - Create your own cute toy designs.
Comic Creation Contest- Pro or a freelancer, you can join this comic creation contest.
Cosplay Clicks - Cosplay photography contest wherein you have to take a creative shot with a Cosplay model.
Toy Clicks - the one who originated the cosplay clicks. It's a toy photography contest.
Animation Contest - Have the art to create a unique and fun anime of your own.
Booth Babe Contest - Exhibitors has a chance to win, too.
And there are lot of other contests that you can join..
If you want to learn more about the event you can visit, www.toyconph.com
I will be going in this event tomorrow, see you all there!
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Written on Thursday, June 12, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
Today is Philippine Independence Day. And I think I should greet my fellow countrymen in our native language.
Mapagpalayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Kababayan!
( Happy Independence Day, my fellow countrymen!)
Metro Rail Transit (MRT) gave free rides today because of the special event. I was not informed about it so when I rode the MRT this morning, I was surprised that they're not selling any tickets. That's when I remember that it's Independence Day today. I don't feel that it's independence today because Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo moved the holiday last Monday.
Because the MRT ride is free, trains are jam-packed. Not only that, the aircons are not working. It was like a heating chamber inside the train. Good thing, I have a fan and a handkerchief. I'd rather buy a ticket than to have a free ride without the aircon. It was scorching hot.
Still, the good thing is I got a free ride because of the event.
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Written on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
I've always been a Firefox user. And this time, Firefox will be having a Download Day in which their mission is to set a Guiness World of Record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours.
What I really like about Firefox is its very secure, fast and doesn't have a lot of bugs. And with the new release, it will be a way more better than it is today.
To take part in this one of a kind record is simple, just download Firefox 3 as soon as it is available. It still doesn't have a definitive date, but it should be this month.
Pledge now to experience Firefox 3 as soon as it has been released.
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Written on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
Microsoft Philippines will be having an event about the Gigo Project, which won the 1st runner up in Imagine Cup 2008 at the Microsoft Phil Office in Makati this June 18, 2008, 5-7 in the afternoon.
Discover how a team of students used Visual Studio, SQL, WPF and Web Services in solving real life problems.
GIGO, or "Garbage in, Garbage Out" is a term used in a field of computer science which means that the integrity of data output is dependent on the data input. It was this very concept which inspired Microsoft's web application, also named GIGO.
The context of this is that we as consumers have different needs, and then inevitably produce trash. This is where Garbage Input comes in. The problem here lies in the proper disposal of trash. Most of the time, we just throw them in any trash bin we see, not mindful of whether it was the proper way or the consequences of disposing it. The purpose of the web app is to provide easy access to consumers for information to their trash such as a short description, how to recycle the trash themselves, and if not possible or if the user would prefer, the proper way of disposing it to its corresponding recycling center.
The app shows other details such as composition, images of that type of trash, and even some maps as to where the recycling center is. If the user would choose to dispose his trash in a recycling center, the user can save as a calendar file the date and location of when he would dispose his trash, then sychronize it on to outlook and then his mobile device.
Isn't this a very nice idea that would really help save our world?
This MSDN session is open to all students and faculty.
Online Registration is required to attend this seminar!
Register here.
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Written on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
Interested in Java? Then join Sun Tech Days, a one of a kind worldwide conference on June 17-19, 2008 at Shangrila-Makati, Philippines.
Tech Days, now in it's 10th year, is a Worldwide Developer Conference that spans 15 cities across the world reaching more than 100,000 developers. So if ever you want to enhance your skills in Java, learn new things, contribute to the community and meet new friends, this is the conference you don't want to miss.
This conference is open to all - developers, students and even people who just want to know more about Java.
The conference will have 11 tracks, 55 sessions and hands-on lab. Benefit from insights of technology leaders from around the world and take home fabulous keepsakes to cherish. Topics to be covered will include Java FX, Java SE, GlassFish, MySQL, OpenSolaris and more.
You can avail these conference at a very affordable price. (See the image at the left)
What I really like about this conference is they'll be having a university world tour just for students for
FREE at June 17 - the first day of the conference.
The university world tour will be discussing about enhancing employability, introduction to solaris and OpenSolaris.org and real world technologies like NetBeans GUI Builder, Jruby,, JavaFX and JavaME. They will be also having tech demos in between discussions. You also earn certificates by participating.
The fun part of it is it's
FREE. If you are interested, you can register
here.
I am so much into Java. If ever I'll have the time, I'll definitely go to this conference.
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Written on Monday, May 26, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
Dinosaur King is a card collecting video game from Sega. The game involves card collection in which cards can be categorized as a dinosaur card, a move card and a character card. At first, the arcade machine will dispense a card. After giving you your card, you will choose to battle it out with a computer or a friend. After choosing, a player has to swipe in the arcade machine a dinosaur card and move cards. If you don't have any you can use the default dinosaur and moves along it. You can also use a character card instead of a dinosaur card. However, character cards are rare and is only given to Dinosaur King tournament winners.
The game concept is rock-paper-scissors, in Filipino "Bato-bato-Pick". A player has to choose from the three buttons, rock in color red, scissors in yellow and paper in blue. The scissors beats the paper, the paper beats the rock and the rock beats the scissors. The one who wins the rock-paper-scissors gets the chance to hit the losing dinosaur. Every dinosaur has its strength value depending on the type of dinosaur. If one hits another dinosaur, he loses some strength. You win if you get to hit him many times that he gets knockout in which he has no strength value at all.
Almost every month usually during the weekends, the Powerstation in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell, Makati schedules tournaments to kids 15 and below. They battle it out with friends and this brings good camaraderie to young children. The final four winners are given 200 gift certificates from Powerstation, the 2nd gets 1,500 gift certificate and the champion gets to go home 2,000 gift certificates, a collector's item dinosaur and a character card courtesy of Powerstation.
Yesterday, my brother and I went there because my brother wants to join the tournament and I accompanied him. Luckily, he won and was the champion. I am so proud of him. If you think it's just a child's game, my brother also used some strategy and techniques to win. And of course some luck.
The emcee, Marvin, giving his own comments while the tournament is going on
My brother is the guy in blue. He's starting to swipe his card.
Got into the final four
With other final four finalist.
As a champion, he got this cute dinosaur collectible.
If you want to know the tournament schedules, you can visit Powerstation at the 3rd floor of Powerplant Mall and it's also posted in all Powerstation branches.
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Written on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
PC Express is a shop where you can buy the broadest range of PC components, desktops and quality peripherals. I went to Market! Market! yesterday and I was so surprised that a new PC Express has opened up there. It opened last Tuesday, May 13. I am so delighted that a new PC Express has opened near my house because I was planning to go in their Buendia branch.
My boyfriend and I was supposed to buy a keyboard, a power supply and a mouse. However, there is no more keyboard and power supply that we wanted. The store is new so they don't still have a large supply in their store. The only thing that we bought is an A4Tech Optical PS2 Mouse.
I really like the people there because they are very knowledgeable about computer hardware and they are really friendly. If ever you get there, you can try out their PC arcade like game which is free and promotes their steering wheel.
They'll be adding more stuffs in June. If you are near Market! Market! try to visit them there. It's in 4th floor above Anson's.
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Written on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
Cd-r King is one of the leading one-stop shop for your technological needs here in the Philippines. You can see their branch everywhere. And as a student, I always buy at Cd-r King because they have way cheaper price than any other stores.
Why is Cd-r King price way cheaper? They say it's because they buy right from the factory and they buy bulk orders.
I say it's because its an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) from China. And because it's way cheaper, you are not guaranteed of its quality.
Actually I've buy a lot of items from Cd-r king and many of them are still working. Just a few of them are not. I got a lot of blank cds from Cd-r King and a mouse not working . But my router, notebook cooler and my web cam are still perfectly in shape. I still use my Kingston USB from them. You just need a lot of luck to have good items from Cd-r King that last.
And one thing that I really hate about Cd-r king is the long line of people just to buy from them. They can prevent this from having an automated system. I just hate it when they still have to put the receipt in a piece of paper.
Nevertheless, I have no choice. Since I'm saving up my money, I still have to buy in Cd-r King stores. Just wish me luck that I'll get a good product.
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Written on Monday, May 19, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
I have a lot of classmates who doesn't want to be in their course (computer science). It's whether they want to be a fashion designer, photographer and other careers that are not related to computer science. At the middle of the semester, they shift to other course. Others are struggling because their parents want computer science for them. Realizing this, I want to save others from picking the wrong career for them. If you want to be a computer science major, then you need to consider these 7 questions.
1. Are you interested in technology?
If you do not like technology and you do not like to be updated, then think twice in taking up any computer science related course.
2. Are you the person who likes to read?
Being a computer science student, you have to read a lot of books and technical stuffs. You also have to read articles about the latest news and buzz about the I.T. industry.
3. Are you fond of studying?
I.T. is constantly changing. What hot and cool today, may not be tomorrow. You have to be updated in the latest trend. You have to study new technology that you might not be able to study in school.
4. Is it ok for you to work in groups?
Usually projects are in groups because you cannot make a system with your expertise alone. You need other opinions as well. You have to learn to be able to communicate well with your group and be able to work it out. Others prefer to do things alone and don't communicate well, that's why many group projects fail. You have to develop team spirit.
5. Do you have a good foundation in Mathematics?
Prepare yourself in the world of Math. You'll be dealing with a lot of mathematical applications.
6. Do you have good logical skills?
You have to always think and be able to solve problems in this kind of course. You have to reason out and be able to give proper solution.
7. Do you communicate well?
The difference between a tolerable programmer and a great programmer is not how many programming languages they know, and it's not whether they prefer Python or Java. It's whether they can communicate their ideas. If you cannot communicate your ideas well, you will not get the chance to promote your concepts and works.
These seven questions will help you in deciding if computer science really works for you.
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Written on Saturday, May 17, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
I went yesterday in Megamall and found out that World Cyber Games Metro Manila Elimination has started here in the Philippines.
World Cyber Games or also known as WCG is one of the biggest video game competition in the whole world. The best gamers around the world are gathered to compete and to share the excitement and fun of the game tournaments.
The Metro Manila preliminaries will continue all saturdays and sundays of May 17 - June 1, 2008. To join click
HERE.The list of games that they are battling out are:
• Half-Life®: Counter-Strike™ 1.6
• WarCraft® III: The Frozen Throne™
• Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath™
• FIFA Soccer 08
• Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock
Everyone can join. I'm calling all the dota addicts there, you can try. By just registering, you can also win an Xbox. There's no harm in trying.
If ever you are lucky enough to win, as a finalist you can win 1,000 php. As a first prize winner, you can win 30,000 php and represent our country to Cologne, Germany on November 5-9, 2008 in the World Finals.
Hurry now and register and make our country proud.
References:
http://ph.worldcybergames.com/prizes.htm
http://www.worldcybergames.com/6th/main.asp
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Written on Saturday, May 17, 2008 by Ennah, the comsci student
James Gosling, the father of Java, gave a group of UP computer science students an award for having the most innovative use of Java technology in the category of Medical Solutions last week at San Francisco in the 2008 Duke's Choice Award.
The award-winning project was Expert System for Poisoining also called the Project ESP. The project is a tool to diagnose and to help treat poisoning. The user enters signs and symptoms observed in a patient, and the system outputs a list of matching poisoning types and possible treatments for the medical attendant to use.
The 2008 Dukes Choice Award is an annual event that recognizes the best and the most innovative use of Java Technology. The Java technology leadership team -- including James Gosling, known as the father of Java technology -- selects the winners based on the creativity of the Java technology-based applications and services.
References:
http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf/2008/articles/2008dukeschoiceawards.jsphttp://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080512-136106/UP-students-get-award-from-father-of-Java
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