T House and my N97

T House, originally uploaded by jumpnjoey16.

T house is one of our favorite destinations in Tagaytay. it's a boutique hotel with Zen surroundings. 

This photo was taken almost two years ago using my old N97 phone. I must say that for a camera phone - the N97 did capture beautiful shots. Right now - my two phones - the Blackberry bold and the HTC Hero cannot compare with the N97. Too bad - that phone was actually a good camera - but as a phone --- i didn't like it much.

The NoteTaker HD for the iPad

News of the new iPad 2 was greeted with a lot of enthusiasm by the geek community.  I want one,  however I'm actually sensible enough to realize that the additional features of camera, thinner build, and dual processor are nice to have.  But - at the end of the day - the iPad Classic continues to amaze me and it may take a little bit more time for me to give it up and get an upgrade.  The amazement comes from the continuous upgrades of the Apps that I bought.  One of those Apps is the NoteTaker HD.

NoteTaker HD is the App I use to take down notes during meetings.  I have actually let go of my ring-bound note pad and I just use the iPad for this purpose.  In the past - I will just use it for note taking.  There is a feature to import PDF files to write over them - but I didn't like the method of importing it.   This was actually improved on in the most recent update for the App.  You can now add pictures ( including screen prints ).  You can add shapes ( including X and Y Axis - handy for students taking Calculus ).  

If you have an iPad classic - check the App out.  Here's the link to the maker's website (Software Garden products ).

The A-Maze-ing Garden Adventure for Dogs

Blogger's Note: This is a blog post from Midori the Beagle

Char Siew and I had a great and Fun weekend.  Sunday afternoon, at 2:00 PM, Daddy and I went to Ayala Triangle Gardens - to witness the first ever A-Maze-ing Garden Adventure for Dogs.  It's an obstacle course for dogs.  There are 10 obstacles for the dogs.  The rules of the game - the dogs and their humans will have to go through each station.  The humans will have to encourage their dogs to complete the obstacle.  They cannot coerce, pull, scold, or hit their dogs.  They can  use treats or toys to encourage the dogs to complete the task.  If the dog cannot complete the task, the human can complete it.  That sounds fair, doesn't it anipals?  

There were so many dogs.  So many of them are beagles, labrador, shi-tzus, and huskies.  But there was only one Shar-Pei.  That's Char Siew.  The event was held for the benefit of PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society).

Here are the highlights of the event.

The Lucky Arc.  This is the starting and finish line.

And they're off.  See them all run.

The tire obstacle.  You have to jump through the tire.

Sled Dog Challenge.  The human needs to wear the doggie hat and pull the sled while his dog is on the sled.

My friend Pusoy Going over the ramp.

The tube.  Who thinks of these scary contraptions?

The Sandbox.  I think the objective of the game is to find the bone hidden in the sand.  This is a Pawsome challenge.  I know I'll do well in it.

A human who had to take over the task from his dog.

Me in one of the stations. The dog has to go through this area and not touch the toys and treats.  I didn't participate in the race but I stole some of the treats. 

Char Siew having a lot of fun.   We both had fun.

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