I figured out, I need to cook my own food, especially during these tough times.
Here goes Deuts’ style of adobong manok:
Year: 2009
Velbon Sherpa Pro Pod 1 Monopod for Sale
I’m selling my monopod. It’s a carbon fiber Velbon Sherpa Pro Pod 1. Asking price is at P4,500, negotiable.
Bought this in Qatar in 2007. I don’t use it too often that’s why I decided to dispose of it.
A monopod adds stability to your camera to avoid camera shake. It’s not as stable as a tripod but definitely more convenient to carry around. It’s mostly used by photographers who have long lenses, as they add support to the lens as well.
Media college summarizes the advantages as follows:
- Lighter and easier to carry than tripods.
- Can be set up much faster than a tripod.
- Can be set up in places which are difficult or impossible for a tripod (e.g. rough terrain or in the middle of a crowd).
- Gives you some added flexibility for different types of camera movement.
Bullet Points: Island Reef Job, White Whining, Email Encryption, Youtube and PS3, Air Travel Tip
The Best Job In The World
An Australian state is offering internationally what it calls “the best job in the world” — earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months.
The job pays 150,000 Australian dollars (105,000 US dollars) and includes free airfares from the winner’s home country to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland’s state government announced.
Applications are open until February 22. Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract will commence on July 1.
Read more in the Island Reef Job website.
Wesley So Wins Corus Chess 2009 Group C
Philippines’ pride GM Wesley So emerged as the sole winner in the the Group C category of Corus Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee in Netherlands.
Nothing grand upset, though. He was the top seed in that category to start with. But it is yet a great achievement in such a prestigious event in the world of chess. We may expect So to at least be promoted to Group B in the next year.
Looking Back to the Year That Was – 2008
Continuing with the tradition, what better way to describe the year that was (2008) than through pictures:
Even Photoworld Asia 2009 is Hit by the Recession
Well, at least, that’s the impression that struck me. Last year, there were numerous models available for shoot at the same time, this year-so far-only the Canon booth have one.
Nevertheless, here are some photos I took:
Tekken 5: Offline Play is as Good as Online
Before purchasing the game from the Playstation Network Store, I was worried because as the title suggests, “Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online”, it’s only good for online play. I do want to play offline with 2 players with friends as well.
I searched the internet for what is the real deal, and this is the closest I got:
Continue reading Tekken 5: Offline Play is as Good as Online
An Inspirational Talk by Nick Vujicic
Nick Vujicic teaches how to get back up after one falls down.
Now, this should make you start crying.
Sigabong Clash 21: Defiance of the Nameless
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DEFIANCE OF THE NAMELESS
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ROCK BAR AND GRILL
ILOILO CITY
01-31-09
5:00 PM
Registration is open for all bands.
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Chess As Part of the School Curriculum
Inquirer.net reports that the DepEd in a memo dated January 8 of this year, chess will form part of the curriculum of Elementary and High School students.
“Global studies have shown that chess is a game that improves individual organizational and analytical skills. Children when exposed to this game at an early age achieve academically better or even faster than those who have not been engaged in said game,” Lapus said.
“Likewise, chess is among the activities that help build memory skills, concentration, self-confidence, self-esteem and in making disciplined decisions,” he added.
“Playing chess provides opportunities to practice such values as perseverance, honesty, and sportsmanship,” Lapus said.