Flickr Blog Layout
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Software
This is basically a memo post, just so two years down the road when Flickr decides to do an “update” I don’t have to figure out my custom layout again.
So in other words, just move along.
</p> <div class=”alignleft” style=”float: left; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;” mce_style=”float: left; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;”><a title=”{photo_title}” rel=”flickr-mgr” href=”{photo_url}” mce_href=”{photo_url}” target=”_blank”><img class=”flickr-medium” src=”{photo_src_t}” mce_src=”{photo_src_t}” alt=”{photo_title}” /></a><br /> <span style=”font-size: 0.8em; margin: 0px;” mce_style=”font-size: 0.8em; margin: 0px;”><br /> <a href=”{photo_url}” mce_href=”{photo_url}”>{uploader_name}</a><br /> </span></div> <p>{description}</p> <p>
Monica’s Grad
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Events
Well Monica had her Grade 8 Graduation this past Wednesday, and it was a pretty fun experience. The event was held at the same location as mine was oh so long ago, so that was a little interesting. And I also knew the DJs which was completely unexpected.
Of course I switched into “Paparazzi Mode” and took lots of pictures which should be up on Flickr shortly.
re: Test Post from Flickr
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Software
Hey look, I just linked my Blog and Flickr…and also sent a test post to make sure everything works.
One little problem, the fact that Flickr was able to log in using the supplied credentials is good enough a “test” for me. When I clicked test post, I imaginged I would get a test of, you know AN IMAGE and how it looks.
Guess not eh.
Flickr
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Software
This is a test post from 
, a fancy photo sharing thing.
Denon AK-DL1 Network Cable
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware, Review
I believe I’m a little behind the times when it comes to this particular product, but nevertheless I felt I had to post something about it.
The Denon AK-DL1 is a 1.5 metre network cable, designed for the “audio enthusiast”. Thus it is expected to have the “Monster Cable-esque” description:
“Made from high purity copper wire and high performance connection parts, the AK-DL1 will bring out all the nuances in digital audio reproduction from any of our Denon DVD players with the Denon Link feature. Attention to detail when building this cable was used by employing high quality insulation, tin-bearing alloy shielding and woven jacketing to reduce vibration and to add durability. Additionally, signal directional markings are provided for optimum signal transfer. Rounded plug levers help prevent breakage.”
But what really stands this particular cable out is the price, a whopping $499.00 for a 1.5 metre cable. There is something seriously wrong with the industry if they think they can get away with marketing these types of “premium” cables.
re: Downloading Music
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Friends, Media
Ian just wrote a post about his brother coming to grips with the legality of downloading music, and I felt an opinion of mine should see the light of an LCD screen. Your eyes will thank me later.
Or at least I hope so - if you’re still using a CRT please, purchase invest in an LCD screen.
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But here’s a potential problem when switching from a download mentality, to a purchase mentality.
Purchasing every song either detracts from genre experimentation, by forcing the consumer to choose tracks wisely and with more thought, or it puts a huge hole into ones pocket every month because of excessive track downloading/purchasing. When you have spent the last [however many years] with the attitude that if you like that song, you can just go grab it and listen away, it will be hard to have to stop and think about whether its good enough that its worthy of spending a dollar on. Or $10 if you’re like me and want to get the whole album to keep things organised and complete.
In an ideal situation, one could maybe learn from the movie industry and the success of Blockbuster and the like. While it may sound silly, the ability to “rent” an album for a period of a month or maybe even longer could prove to be a huge success.
Because, personally speaking, a lot of the time I find that I like a certain track or artist, but after a few weeks of repetitive listening I’ve lost their taste. After which I might not care about the album anymore, but at least I would have been able to make an informed decsion as to whether to officially own it or not.
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It’s definitely a thought.
Ieva’s Polka
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Media
Song of the week…it has a very pleasant catchy tune.
“Ieva’s Polka” is by the Finnish Quartet “Loituma“.
And if you like the song, heres a remix version that I like. Check out youtube for the other 9,999 different versions.
(Don’t mind the video, I couldn’t find another version of this particular remix)
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