Hello and happy belated New Year! I have been busy sleeping and stuff of that nature for the past month, and I also had a bit of writer's block so I couldn't write much of anything here. However, I did manage to create a new website on a spur of the moment. It's called Japan in 2010 and is located here. I suppose I'll redo the layout sooner or later, but I can't guarantee it because class starts in a week.
As for a rant, Bloomberg is going to ask Obama for some money for the city. I heard nothing about our crappy transportation system. Is that getting a bailout too? When do I get my bailout? When does my cat get a bailout? He needs a new fitness trainer anyway.
Well I'm gonna go tinker with the new site again.
Good day, ya'll!
-Chotpy
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
My Search for the Best Point & Shoot Compact Camera
I've been looking for a new camera for months. I need one to capture the full beauty of the city and for class projects. Before, I had settled on the Canon PowerShot SD750 after seeing my coworker's beautiful, clear pictures. However, after searching the internet that desire was gone due to a common "LENS ERROR" that renders compact Canon cameras useless. I decided to continue my search in hopes of finding the best compact camera. Here are some I found.
In third place, I put the Canon PowerShot SD750 because it lakes beautiful pictures. However, as I stated earlier, beautiful pictures can't be taken with a paperweight. Until Canon chooses to recognize its cameras' errors, I'm not buying anything non-professional from them.
In second place, I put the Sony Cybershot DSCT300 because it also takes great pictures and looks very nice. The downside to Cybershot cameras is that the use Memory Sticks, not SD cards. Sorry SONY, I'm really not willing to shell out another $50 for some memory card I can't use with any other equipment. No, I'm not buying a PSP either.
In first place, I put the Panasonic DMC-LX3K because it is compact, yet semi-professional. It is more expensive, but it also takes great pictures (look it up on Flickr). I will most likely be buying this one in the near future.
Here are some pictures of the city that I took with my G1.
In third place, I put the Canon PowerShot SD750 because it lakes beautiful pictures. However, as I stated earlier, beautiful pictures can't be taken with a paperweight. Until Canon chooses to recognize its cameras' errors, I'm not buying anything non-professional from them.
In second place, I put the Sony Cybershot DSCT300 because it also takes great pictures and looks very nice. The downside to Cybershot cameras is that the use Memory Sticks, not SD cards. Sorry SONY, I'm really not willing to shell out another $50 for some memory card I can't use with any other equipment. No, I'm not buying a PSP either.
In first place, I put the Panasonic DMC-LX3K because it is compact, yet semi-professional. It is more expensive, but it also takes great pictures (look it up on Flickr). I will most likely be buying this one in the near future.
Here are some pictures of the city that I took with my G1.
5th Avenue during a citywide marathon
Obama/Biden support days before the election
Packed 42nd Street station
Tricolor boots
Empty outdoor station
5th Avenue (23rd st) at night
Huge crowd on election day
Newly-emptied rental space on 5th Ave near 23rd street
5th Ave in the afternoon
As the escalators in the train stations say,
HAVE A NICE DAY :)
♥ Chotpy
HAVE A NICE DAY :)
♥ Chotpy
Friday, November 14, 2008
My experience with the G1 so far
I've had my T-Mobile G1 for a few weeks now, and I have to say that it is really helpful with many things. The Google Maps program works very well, and as my coworkers have said, the keyboard is great and the touchscreen is very responsive. T-Mobile's EDGE service is great and their 3G is amazingly fast. Google updates the android market daily, and the copy and paste function is one of the most useful tools on this phone. Web pages look stunning and the screen is very clear. To make things better, all apps are free until January.
Many have complained about the lack of a virtual keyboard, but one is in the works and should be out in January or close to that month. In all, it's a great phone and it's a joy to use.
In other news, free MetroCards are being given out, and I want one. I deserve one after the MTA's train delays on the 6 line caused me to be late for class AGAIN. Seriously, why is the MTA so inefficient? I'm tryng to be all green and environmentally clean, but they make me want to buy a car (which I don't have the money for). MTA, stop giving out all those bonuses and give me an on-time train.
That's all for today, boys and girls.
Until next time,
Chotpy
Many have complained about the lack of a virtual keyboard, but one is in the works and should be out in January or close to that month. In all, it's a great phone and it's a joy to use.
In other news, free MetroCards are being given out, and I want one. I deserve one after the MTA's train delays on the 6 line caused me to be late for class AGAIN. Seriously, why is the MTA so inefficient? I'm tryng to be all green and environmentally clean, but they make me want to buy a car (which I don't have the money for). MTA, stop giving out all those bonuses and give me an on-time train.
That's all for today, boys and girls.
Until next time,
Chotpy
Friday, October 31, 2008
Rumors about Bloods gang targeting women on Halloween: What do you think?
Alright, I've seen three reminders since Monday.
I'm sure other people have seen this rumor, too.
According to SOMEONE, there will be slayings tonight for Bloods initiations. I don't know if it's true or not, but it's a sad and scary thought. I don't know why someone would kill someone just to be put in a gang to kill more people. Aren't our lives worth more than that?
Tell me what you guys think about this rumor.
In other news, the MTA has kept up its HORRIBLY DELAYED SERVICE. I was 30 minutes late for class because of signal problems. What's up with that?! I will say it was better than last year, but GEEZ, do you want me to fail out of my $100,000 education? STOP IT! If I leave 30 minutes early, I should get to school THIRTY MINUTES EARLY.
Loot at them. They're angry.
Also, WE NEED MORE FIVE TRAINS AND A BRONX-QUEENS-BROOKLYN TRAIN! I don't want a 2nd Ave line if there's no way to go straight to Brooklyn! Who thought it was a bad idea? I'll convince them otherwise.
I'm a sadistic dentist this Halloween. What are you?
I'm sure other people have seen this rumor, too.
According to SOMEONE, there will be slayings tonight for Bloods initiations. I don't know if it's true or not, but it's a sad and scary thought. I don't know why someone would kill someone just to be put in a gang to kill more people. Aren't our lives worth more than that?
Tell me what you guys think about this rumor.
In other news, the MTA has kept up its HORRIBLY DELAYED SERVICE. I was 30 minutes late for class because of signal problems. What's up with that?! I will say it was better than last year, but GEEZ, do you want me to fail out of my $100,000 education? STOP IT! If I leave 30 minutes early, I should get to school THIRTY MINUTES EARLY.
Loot at them. They're angry.
Also, WE NEED MORE FIVE TRAINS AND A BRONX-QUEENS-BROOKLYN TRAIN! I don't want a 2nd Ave line if there's no way to go straight to Brooklyn! Who thought it was a bad idea? I'll convince them otherwise.
I'm a sadistic dentist this Halloween. What are you?
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Happy October!
Welcome to October, my friends!
It's cold in the city and you're probably waking up shivering. Here are some videos to warm you up with laughter!
This dude walks his cat. Awesome? Yes.
Ceiling Cat's cousin, TREE CAT, has come to town.
Ok, now the actually funny ones are here.
DOG BUTT!
Last but not least, a present for all of you who got through the last three — the Smack Drummer.
You know you love it. I'll talk about coats the next time I'm on here.
Good day,
Chotpy ♥
It's cold in the city and you're probably waking up shivering. Here are some videos to warm you up with laughter!
This dude walks his cat. Awesome? Yes.
Ceiling Cat's cousin, TREE CAT, has come to town.
Ok, now the actually funny ones are here.
DOG BUTT!
Last but not least, a present for all of you who got through the last three — the Smack Drummer.
You know you love it. I'll talk about coats the next time I'm on here.
Good day,
Chotpy ♥
Monday, September 29, 2008
Technology has become increasingly expendable.
Remember the days when old grandma would watch Wheel of Fortune with you on her busted up TV from the '70's? What ever happened to keeping stuff until it dies on you? Nowadays, everything we use has a shelf life of 2 years or less.
My macbook battery died after 304 cycles. I bought it in 2006. It's only been two years since I bought this laptop, and the power cord has already burnt out [I bought another one], the battery died [I bought another one], and there's a new operating system available [I'm not buying it]. Who do you think is to blame for all of this lack of appreciation for old stuff?
I think technology is growing at an increasingly quicker rate each year. Last year, 4GB MicroSD cards were HUGE. Before that, 1GB MicroSD cards were. Before that, there were SD cards. DOES ANYONE EVEN REMEMBER THE ZIP DRIVE FROM THE YEAR 2000? It's scary how quickly technology has grown and how much we forget. So, when you think about buying a new phone after only two years of use, remember that old person who still uses her landline dialer from 1986.
LEST WE FORGET
My macbook battery died after 304 cycles. I bought it in 2006. It's only been two years since I bought this laptop, and the power cord has already burnt out [I bought another one], the battery died [I bought another one], and there's a new operating system available [I'm not buying it]. Who do you think is to blame for all of this lack of appreciation for old stuff?
I think technology is growing at an increasingly quicker rate each year. Last year, 4GB MicroSD cards were HUGE. Before that, 1GB MicroSD cards were. Before that, there were SD cards. DOES ANYONE EVEN REMEMBER THE ZIP DRIVE FROM THE YEAR 2000? It's scary how quickly technology has grown and how much we forget. So, when you think about buying a new phone after only two years of use, remember that old person who still uses her landline dialer from 1986.
LEST WE FORGET
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