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Friday, May 29, 2009

"Art a l’Orange,” by Marissa De Leon-Lopa

Vancouver-based Filipina artist Marissa de Leon-Lopa launched her exhibit entitled “Art a l’Orange,” which opened today May 29, at Ayala Museum’s ArtistSpace. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take photos or talk to the artist. I just really dropped by and decided to view the artworks.
Her artwork reminds me of impressionist paintings. Characteristics of Impressionist paintings are visiblbe in her work which does include visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter, the inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and experience, and unusual visual angles. Classic is another great word to describe how refreshing her exhibit is.
They say that when an artist captures that perfect moment and decides to paint it when someone who views the work feels the emotion of the painter. Then the painter has done their job. That was exactly how I felt when I saw one of her paintings.I felt it and I really savored that energy that was given by that painting.
It was also interesting that she decided to focus on the scenery of the Philippine Landscape and things that are familiar to her native country.Initially, I thought that it was a safe subject to paint and that it might be a bit too common. Then I realized that she took that gamble and I really think it paid of.
In this exhibition the artist have drawn our attention to such subjects that would otherwise pass unnoticed something that we really ought to appreciate. These paintings grant respite in a world where everything seems to be fast paced and complicated.
The show can be viewed until June 10. For information , call 757-7117 to 21 local 33, e-mail artistspace@ayalamuseum.org, or visit http://www.ayalamuseum.org/.
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Intuos 4




Wacom® today unveils the long anticipated Intuos® 4, a revolutionary new professional pen tablet that delivers new features and unparalleled performance to photographers, designers and artists seeking optimal control and improved productivity. Inspired by members of Wacom’s professional community, the next generation Intuos is anchored by the Intuos4’s amazing new pen performance, capable of capturing the slightest nuance of pen pressure against the tablet surface, as well as offering 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. Other innovative product modifications include a refined and intelligent industrial design that provides real advancements in looks, comfort and control. Specific workflow and productivity tools to savor include the shortcut and modifier keys with multiple customisable and application-specific profiles as well as the OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays
beside the keys for quick reference.


All New Pen Performance
The Intuos4 Grip Pen features Wacom’s new proprietary Tip Sensor technology,offering users near-zero (one gram) starting pressure for the most natural feeling experience of any digital pen to date. “The lightest touch will activate the pen,emulating the same feel, response and results derived from working with traditional art tools,” said Glenn Tsunekawa, Asia Pacific Marketing Manager at Wacom Co., Ltd. Additionally, the Intuos4 pen delivers 2048 levels of pressure, doubling the resolution of the pen’s pressure curve to further enhance feedback and expand the creative effects within software applications that support pressure sensitivity. “Delivering a consistently great and natural pen tablet experience starts with the pen. The Intuos4 Grip Pen provides an experience and performance that far surpasses anything we’ve had before. The range of input options will please even the most discriminating professional,” continues Tsunekawa. “In addition, our latest pen technology should encourage Wacom’s software partners to continue to expand pen-related features and
functionality.” The Intuos4 Grip Pen also features a pressure-sensitive eraser and two customizable side switches (pen buttons) for setting commands such as double-click and right-click on the pen. For those who prefer a pen with a thicker barrel, a widebody Intuos4 replacement grip is included with all Intuos4 pen tablets.




Breakthrough Design Improves Workflow, Boosts Productivity
With its ergonomic design, the ultra-slim Intuos4 pen tablet is the ideal creative instrument for working with digital content. Its new reversible (ambidextrous) design puts the shortcut” ExpressKeys™ in the ideal position for both right-handed and lefthanded users. The expressKeys are conveniently located on one side of the tablet,making them easily accessible for the users’ non-dominant hand. To move from righthand to left-hand operation, simply rotate the tablet 180 degrees and change the orientation of the illuminated icons within the Wacom Tablet Properties software.These application-specific ExpressKeys are instrumental in helping improve workflow and boost productivity by placing commonly used commands right at the fingertips.The close proximity of these tools to the actual work area is efficient and comfortable and helps save valuable time by minimizing dependence on the keyboard, without taking focus away from the pen hand. New to the Intuos4 are illuminated (OLED)
displays (not featured on the Intuos4 Small) that provide a helpful reminder as to the
current function of each ExpressKey. With past Intuos versions, users had to rely on their own memories for their specific key function settings. As these settings can be specific to different applications, the displays will update immediately as the user changes between applications.Also new to the Intuos4 is the user-defined Touch Ring, capable of controlling up to four different functions in any application. A button located in the centre of the ring
“toggles” the ring between functions such as zoom, scroll, brush size adjustment, canvas rotation and layer selection. The position of an LED located along theperimeter of the Touch Ring indicates the current function. “The Intuos4 design carries form and function to new heights,” said Tsunekawa. “Never before has a Wacom pen tablet so elegantly provided such tangible workflow and productivity enhancements.





More Intuos4 Innovations
A new weighted pen stand not only provides a convenient pen holder, but also functions as a handy twist-off storage compartment for a total of ten alternate and spare pen nibs. Standard, felt, stroke and flex nibs ship with the Intuos4, allowing users to simulate the feel of a variety of traditional art and design materials. If users have a task for which they prefer a mouse, the Intuos4 offers the most advanced, cordless, battery-free mouse that Wacom has ever produced as an optional accessory. A technology upgrade in the mouse allows the cursor to move based on both the direction and orientation of the mouse, delivering smooth and accurate tracking across the tablet surface. Each of the five buttons and the scroll wheel can be customised by the user.

Features

  • Natural: New Wacom Tip Sensor with 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity
  • Flexible: Ambidextrous design
  • Comfortable: User-defi ned Touch Ring with toggle functionality
  • Individual: 8 customisable ExpressKeys™ including OLED-displays on M, L and XL tablet models
  • Well-equipped: Grip Pen with pen stand, colour identification rings, thick-bodied replacement grip, 5 standard nibs, 1 stroke nib, 1 fl ex nib, 3 felt nibs
  • New radial menus for fast access to shortcuts
  • Consistent: New surface structure and design for easy strokes
  • Reliable: 2 years warranty
  • State of the art: Supports Microsoft® XP™ (SP2) and Microsoft® Vista™ as well as Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher

Technical specs for large (A4 wide equivalent)

  • Resolution 5,080 lpi
  • Pressure levels 2,048
  • Accuracy (pen) +/- 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
  • Accuracy (lens cursor) +/- 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
  • Tilt range (all pens) +/- 60 degrees (+/- 50 degrees on Intuos4 S tablets)
  • Reading height 10 mm (0.39 in)
  • Maximum report rate 200 points per second
  • Interface USB 1.1 to USB mini-B (Intuos4 S, M and L tablet models); USB 1.1 (Intuos4 XL)
  • Cable length 2.5 m (8.2 ft), detachable on S, M and L tablet models
  • Power requirements DC 5V, less than 300 mA, from primary USB port or powered USB hub
  • Active area (W x D): 325.1 x 203.2 mm (12.8 x 8.0 in)
  • Physical size (W x D x H): 472.0 x 320.0 x 12.0 mm (18.6 x 12.6 x 0.5 in) approximately
  • Weight: 1.8 kg (3.96 lb) approximately
  • Touch Ring: 1
  • ExpressKeys™: 8
  • ExpressKey™ displays: 8, next to ExpressKeys™

Package content:
  • Pen tablet
  • Grip Pen
  • Pen stand
  • Ten replacement nibs (five standard nibs, one flex nib, one stroke nib, and three hard felt nibs)
  • Nib extractor
  • Colour identification rings
  • Additional rubber grip
  • 2.5 m USB cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Including valuable software: Download a choice of various software titles, including full-feature versions from Adobe, Autodesk, Corel and more. Product registration required for download. See software download program for specifications
  • Installation CD (includes tablet driver software and online user’s manual)

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

What is Sandbox



What is Sandbox

What is Sandbox?
Sandbox is an online platform that allows anyone to connect with friends and share blog posts, photos and videos. Apart from this, Sandbox is also an online content store where you can buy music and games. So what sets it apart from other social networks? Sandbox is also locally developed and thus there is a continuous stream of offline fulfillment through giveaways, raffles and prizes.

In other words, Sandbox is in the business of building communities because not only is there interaction between your friends, there is also conversation between the developers and the users. In marketing terms, it isn't just horizontal exchanges between consumers, but also vertically, where the product talks back and gives value to insights and suggestions from the community -- alongside promotions and giveaways!

If you aren't in Sandbox yet, I encourage you to join! I personally think the Sandbox experience will differ from one person to another. It's no secret that I've been trying to complete my certification course for open water diving and lo and behold even with the multitude of conversations going on with the blogs, I discovered bloggers who were into diving through Sandbox, of all things! Divers usually brag with a profile photo underwater with your gear -- since Sandbox aligns several profiles together in a tight space, it is easy to determine the most recent users who viewed your post. Benj dives. And so does Angel.

So that was my experience. And Benj was telling me that he'd been inviting people over Plurk for so long -- good thing those items were on record on the network!

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Friday, May 8, 2009

Knockout GIF: Pacquiao vs. Hatton


pacman vs. hatton knockout gif

Parody

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Monday, May 4, 2009

WS Chika Tuesday:Commitment

Wifespeaks: Chika Tuesday

How did he propose? Actually I don't remember if he did. All I know is that we decided to get married on Jan 6,2001. I do remember that the day before the traditional pamamanhikan. Was the day I told my mom and that Philbert's family was coming.

I also had to tell her that I was 3 months pregnant. Surprise! Surprise!
She was upset but not as upset as I thought my mom would be. She just asked me a simple question. Do you really want to marry him? I said yes!!!! she said are you sure?I said Yes!! You don't have to do this she said. I told her that I want to because I love him and he's the one that I can't live without.

Cheesy right??? Words that will come back to haunt me and bite me!!
(Peace Honey)

If there's one thing I don't regret in my life. It will be that
decision to marry Philbert. I'll do it again and again and again.
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Knockout Video: Pacquiao vs. Hatton


Round 1


Round 2

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Photos: Pacquiao vs. Hatton

Pacman praying before the fight..
Pacman praying before the fight..

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Pacman throws the surprising right hook
Pacman throws the surprising right hook


East and West collides...

The Hitman was knocked down on the right hook at round 1
..and The Hitman was knocked down on the right hook at round 1


The referee gave the mandatory 8 counts
The referee gave the mandatory 8 counts

The fight continues with series of right hooks
The fight continues with series of right hooks

Hatton still manage to avoid the right hooks
Hatton still manage to avoid the right hooks..


Hatton still surprised..


Hitman tryng to escape the hooks...

Pacman aims for the left hook
Pacman aims for the left hook..


Pacman Left Hook
Pacman throws left hook

Pacman throws the knockout punch, left straight at the last 8 seconds of round 2
Pacman knocks out Hatton on the last 8 seconds on 2nd round

The referee stops the fight on the last 2 seconds
The referee checks Hatton condition..

Referee stops the fight..
Referee stops the fight..

Hatton still down grasping for air
Hatton still down grasping for air...

Pacman wins
Pacman wins..


The happy and rich faces...


Pacman checks on Hitman after recovering for the brutal left hook
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More Photos: Pacquiao vs. Hatton

Pacman throws straight right
Pacman throws straight right

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Pacquiao throws another surprising right hook
Pacquiao throws another surprising right hook

The first knock down by a right hook
The first knock down by a right hook

Hatton's second knock down on the 1st round
Hatton's second knock down on the 1st round

Mandatory 8 counts on the second knock down
Mandatory 8 counts on the second knock down

Mandatory 8 counts on the second knock down
Mandatory 8 counts on the second knock down

Hatton on the ropes dodging those hooks
Hatton on the ropes dodging those hooks

Head to head
Head to head

Aftermath of the left hook
Aftermath of the left hook

TKO on the last seconds of the 2nd round
TKO on the last seconds of the 2nd round

Referee checks Hatton on the last 2 seconds
Referee checks Hatton on the last 2 seconds

Hatton unconscious
Hatton unconscious.

Still unconscious
Still unconscious...


Still unconcious...

Doctors check on Hatton
Doctors check on Hatton

Hatton's mother and fiance
Hatton's mother and fiance, cries out

Pacquiao's wife
Pacquiao's wife, Jinky

Pacquiao victory jump
Pacquiao victory jump

Hooray!!
Hooray!!

Pacquaio thanks the Lord for the victory
Pacquaio thanks the Lord for the victory

Happy and rich faces
Happy and rich faces
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Manny Pacquiao Greatest Hits



The best ever Pacquiao video I've seen so far.
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Post Fight Interview: Pacquaio vs. Hatton

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Sunday, May 3, 2009

WS Memoir Monday: Commitment

Part of our commitment to each other is to always try and express our feelings of affection for each other




It's not easy because Philbert is not really the affectionate type.

Welcome to WifeSpeaks' MemoirMonday. Join the fun! Join us here

Wifespeaks: Memoir Monday
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My photo
Makati, Philippines
The name that dare's to be different. I love you too don't you know.