Kinokuniya had a Lunar Year Sale. Everything was 20% off storewide. Thus, I decided to invest in books that would help me practice and gain more programming (or scripting) skills. I got phrasebooks for Python, JavaScript, Apache and MySQL. I already have a PHP phrasebook that has proven to be quite handy when I’m stumped and Google can’t seem to help me. I also got a Python + Django book so I can get a better feel of Python from a web development paradigm, since I do mostly web things although I’m hoping to do more mobile stuff soon (iPhone, S60 or even Android if opportunities permit). I also got a book on Dojo Toolkit so that I have an alternative to jQuery.
Some people might argue that you can learn a lot more about programming on the web. Although I also subscribe to that belief, I think I learn a lot faster when I’m reading from a book. Somehow, a book helps me have full focus on what I’m trying to learn. It helps me avoid my penchant to multi-task, specially when I get distracted by all the wonderful things I can see and do on the web.
Same with Harris. 20% discount on all books. Was there this evening, and bought two. Yeah! = D
Dear Blogger,
I have below an important news from Cisco, that may be of vital use to your readers.
Cisco Philippines is launching Cisco TelePresence – a cutting-edge tool that allows face-to-face, real-time communications between parties in several locations, taking cross-border communication to a new level.
That being said, Cisco TelePresence in the Philippines, is being positioned as a service which can help Pinoy OFWs communicate with their families back home (in the Philippines).
Cisco TelePresence has situated sites in Hong Kong and in the Philippines (for its initial arm of the service duration) where Pinoy OFWs in HK can communicate with their families in the Philippines. The service is free at this point, and is opened for Pinoy OFWs who register online at http://tppinoyreunion.yehey.com
Since we expect a lot of interest, we are prioritizing OFWs who have not seen their families for at least more than 1 year. Moreover, the Cisco TelePresence is situated in Metro Manila, hence another variable in terms of preference – just so that it wouldn’t be hard for both parties to situate the call. (This is also the initial plan, and may expand to other areas in the future).
Last preference is that participants to be of legal age.
We hope you can help us spread this vital news with the objective of helping out our Pinoy OFWs.
We cannot imagine how hard it is to be far from ones family, and Cisco Philippines, through TelePresence, aims to provide the best family reunion, geographical boundaries can provide.