Coping with public and private transport since 2001
"Goed voorbeeld doet volgen" is a well known Dutch saying; a good example encourages to be copied. How true this is, is perfectly illustrated by me migrating from my old theme to this brand new one, inspired as I am by Guy who has been using it ever since he started his blog. The theme is called Mandigo, is made
Continue readingIt became pretty apparent during the last few city-tours and visits to popular destinations: walking around with your dSLR in a shoulderbag and the rest in a backpack is, let’s say, suboptimal. Therefore, I’ve ben on the lookout for a combination of the two: a backpack which would be large enough to it my camera + lenses + more, and
Continue readingEver since I started using computers, I’ve been trying to improve the programs I’ve been using. The main reason for me to start programming Java, C# and PHP is the very same, and after me blogging with WordPress it has not changed a bit. I got tired of the regular tinyMCE-editor which is built in to the blogging software, and
Continue readingAs all Dutch know, this time the country is led by mr. Balkenende, in a coalition with mr. Bos and mr. Rouvoet. They are responsible for a hoax of new rules, which all tend to contribute to a set of social rules, known as "Normen en Waarden", standards and values in English. These standards and values are inspired by the
Continue readingAnd I mean it! Especially if you’re a good-sounding as I am now, with my clogged nose and lovely nasal voice. 😉 However, considering the above, I’m currently doing my job well. At least, according to my supervisor(s) and co-workers here at Ordina. To underline this, they’ve tried to make my thesis better by handing me some more theoretical frameworks
Continue readingI seriously never thought such a medicine would make my life this much easier. Currently suffering from a cold, yours truly is blowing his nose often. The Xylometazolinehydrochloride puts an end to all this; at least for a while. This by the way would be a perfect moment for you all to say After which I would reply, in true
Continue readingBeing a photography-enthusiast, and living near to Rotterdam there is only one true place to be when you want to see some exotic animals. Diergaarde Blijdorp. This year is a festive year for the Rotterdam Zoo, it is established back in 1857. This year they celebrate their 150th birthday with events occurring all over the place. New enclosures for old
Continue readingAnd here I am, comfortably sitting inside, sipping my coffee and looking out to see nothing but rainy and stormy weather. I have to admit: I am privileged enough to appreciate these circumstances. I could do worse. Gathering research data goes rather well, currently I’m gathering and comparing definitions of what a portal is, and summing up similarities. These will
Continue readingArrr, perhaps tis’ not the best known celebratory day in the world, but e’ery September 19th, pirates take o’er the internet, and e’en the offline world. Gar, Where can I find a bottle o’rum? Arrr, today Me will be known as Mad Harry Flint, my pirate-name accordin’ t’ these guys. Aye. Yes, me mateys: it is time! International Talk Like
Continue readingWhen you are busy creating your thesis, it is vital to have at least one "offline" backup, and preferable more on different locations. I’m already putting in several extra methods of making sure my data will be available, no matter what. The first line of defense would be having a SVN-repository enabling me to have a versioning-system for all documents.
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