Bobby Gonzalez

Bobby Gonzalez http://jargonz.multiply.com/ Welcome to my site! Let me just present a few points to help you make sense of the contents of this site. <UL>  <LI>Most of the photos on this site are visible only to my network of contacts. <LI>My big group event photos are posted on the respective group sites. Those photos are usually visible to group members only. <LI>Most of my photos are not yet posted online. Yeah, yeah, I'll get to it eventually. <LI>The photos in the Blog (journal) section are there simply to support the blog text in documenting a past experience. So those photos are meant to be historical, not artistic. <LI>I would accept an invitation to be your contact as long as you select the right relationship between us. If we know each other personally, you can invite me as your Friend. If you knew me from an online forum, you can invite me as your Online Buddy. I will probably decline invitations where I am designated as Roommate, Boyfriend, Brother, Father, Son or Life Partner. <LI>When you invite me to be your contact, please introduce yourself. Where did we meet? I meet hundreds of people in many different online and offline groups. So it's hard to keep track of who is from where.</LI></UL> Thanks for visiting my site! Enjoy your stay. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:35:20 -0000 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:33:00 -0000 Bobby Gonzalez http://images.jargonz.multiply.com/logo http://jargonz.multiply.com 100 100 Non-Alcoholics Anonymous Hello, everyone. My name is Bobby, and I am a non-alcoholic. I have been sober for all my life.   I have never been drunk. Never. Not even once. Never even came close. Don't get me wrong. I am not against wine or other alcoholic beverages. I might even take a sip. But nothing more.   I like being in control. So I won't deliberately drink something that would make me lose my wits.   I have seen people make fools of themselves when they were drunk. I surely wouldn't like to be in their shoes. Being the only sober person in a drinking party has its advantages. After everyone else recovers from their intoxication, I could enjoy seeing them blush as I recount every single embarrassing thing they did while they were drunk. Maybe that'll teach 'em to be careful next time.   I have seen the pain in the eyes of women as they try to carry their drunk husbands home. I have heard the wives' sigh of disappointment as their husbands vomit after consuming... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Non-Alcoholics_Anonymous Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:33:00 -0000 HTC Touch Pro: The Ultimate Windows Mobile Phone <a href="http://jargonz.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SEjJHAoKCDEAACcEKMQ1"><img src="http://images.jargonz.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SEjJHAoKCDEAACcEKMQ1/01%20-%20HTC%20Touch%20Pro.jpg?et=xaSkbsoBfiRhnbo5UVwiHw&nmid=0" border="0"></a> <a href="http://jargonz.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SEjJZwoKCDEAACt9U541"><img src="http://images.jargonz.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SEjJZwoKCDEAACt9U541/02%20-%20HTC%20Touch%20Pro.jpg?et=dTXX4vdUKpVcRES%2CvAdI8w&nmid=0" border="0"></a> I finally found a mobile phone that could send my beloved HTC Universal into retirement. It's the new HTC Touch Pro that was unveiled today. Just look at some of its features: <ul> <li>Tri-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE <li>Dual-band HSDPA / WCDMA / UMTS <li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g <li>Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR <li>Integrated GPS <li>FM radio <li>VGA screen (480x640 resolution) <li>Slide-out QWERTY keyboard <li>Accelerometer (senses its own orientation) <li>TV output <li>Audio output port <li>Mini-USB 2.0 port <li>3.2-megapixel autofocus camera <li>A second camera for video (VGA) <li>528-MHz CPU <li>512-MB flash ROM <li>288-MB RAM <li>microSD slot (you can insert a 16-GB microSD card here) <li>1340-mAh battery (standby time is more than 2 weeks) <li>Windows Mobile 6.1 <li>TouchFLO 3D interface</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> The HTC Touch Pro is similar to the HTC Touch Diamond unveiled last month but with slide-out keyboard and with more flash ROM, RAM and battery capacity. For more info on the HTC Touch Pro as well as photos and videos, check out the following sites: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.htc.com/www/product.aspx?id=49518">http://www.htc.com/www/produ... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/14/HTC_Touch_Pro_The_Ultimate_Windows_Mobile_Phone Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:02:00 -0000 New Visitors, Please Read This First! Welcome to my site. Let me just present a few points to help you make sense of the contents of this site. <UL> <LI>Most of the photos on this site are visible only to my network of contacts. <LI>My big group event photos are posted on the respective group sites. Those photos are usually visible to group members only. <LI>Most of my photos are not yet posted online. Yeah, yeah, I'll get to it eventually. <LI>The photos in the Blog (journal) section are there simply to support the blog text in documenting a past experience. So those photos are meant to be historical, not artistic. <LI>Everyone should be treated with respect. Personal insults and condescending remarks will be deleted. Do not say anything online that you would not say in person. <LI>I would accept an invitation to be your contact as long as you select the right relationship between us. If we know each other personally, you can invite me as your Friend. If you knew me from an online forum, you can invite me as your Online Buddy. I will ... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/13/New_Visitors_Please_Read_This_First Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:02:00 -0000 I've Been Promoted My boss just announced my promotion to everyone in the office. No big deal really. I have been the head of the department for quite some time already. I already have the corner office with the view. The promotion was just a formal recognition. But I will get a salary increase along with the change in job title. Praise God!   My promotion is the result of the hard work of my subordinates. So I must give credit to them. A lot of them have been promoted as well. They are my number-one project and I am proud of them. So I'll be treating the whole department to dinner and entertainment.   My boss will be going back to London tomorrow and everything will be business as usual. http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Ive_Been_Promoted Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:24:00 -0000 . http://jargonz.multiply.com/photos/album/16/. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:38:39 -0000 PC Experts I am a moderator of this forum where thousands of computer enthusiasts meet. I am known there as http://jargonz.multiply.com/links/item/4/PC_Experts Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:36:15 -0000 Pinoy Photography This is an online forum for Filipinos interested in photography. I am known there as "Jargon". This forum is generally much friendlier than another Filipino photography forum I've participated http://jargonz.multiply.com/links/item/3/Pinoy_Photography Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:22:12 -0000 My Photography Gear Motivated by one of my photography groups, I finally took photos of my photography gear. I put most of my gear on my dining table and took the photos using my old digital compact camera. I did not bother to photograph my battery chargers, power adapters, cables and other accessories. The items in the photos are the following: <ul> <li>Camera:</li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=14999">Canon EOS-1D Mark III</a></li> </ul> <li>Lenses:</li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=148&modelid=14907">Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=9802">Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=152&modelid=14259">Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=155&modelid=7400">Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM</a></li> </ul> <li>Flash and Diffuser:</li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=14998">Canon Speedlite 580EX II</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.stofen.com/Info/index.htm">Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce</a></li> </ul> <li>Remote Switch:</li> <ul> <li>Canon RS-80N3</li> </ul> <li>Tripod and Head:</li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/2271">Manfrotto 190MF4</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/2302">Manfrotto 484RC2</a></li> </ul> <li>Memory Cards:</li> <ul> <li>2 <a href="http://www.transcendusa.com/products/ModDetail.asp?ModNo=87&LangNo=0">Transcend 150x 2-GB SecureDigital cards</a></li> </ul> <li>Batteries:</li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ansmann.de/cms/consumroot/batteries/rechargeable/maxe.html">Ansmann maxE NiMH AA batteries</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hybriousa.com">Uniross Hybrio NiMH AA batteries</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.eneloop.info">Sanyo Eneloop NiMH AA batteries</a></li> <li>Sanyo 2500-mAh NiMH AA batteries</li> </ul> <li>Bags:</li> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/index.php?catId=22&prodId=210&optId=10314">Crumpler Karachi Outpost</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/index.php?catId=22&prodId=208&optId=10707">Crumpler Keystone</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Sling_Bags/Designed_for_Digital/SlingShot_300_AW.aspx">Lowepro SlingShot 300 AW</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tamrac.com/5629.htm">Tamrac Pro Digital Zoom 9</a></li> <li>Manfrotto ... http://jargonz.multiply.com/photos/album/14/My_Photography_Gear Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:52:59 -0000 Canon EOS-1D Mark III Firmware Upgrade Canon just released a firmware upgrade for the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera at <a href=http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm3/firmware.html>http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos1dm3/firmware.html</a> . So earlier today, I decided to upgrade my DSLR camera's firmware from version 1.0.8 to 1.1.0. The process took only about 10 minutes. I simply downloaded the firmware update file, copied it to one of my 2-GB SD cards, loaded the SD card into my camera, and selected the firmware update option on the camera menu. I snapped a few photos of the activity using my other http://jargonz.multiply.com/photos/album/13/Canon_EOS-1D_Mark_III_Firmware_Upgrade Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:21:05 -0000 Digital Photography School This is a great website for anyone who wants to learn more about digital photography. It also has a forum where members can help one another. Look for me there. My user name is http://jargonz.multiply.com/links/item/1/Digital_Photography_School Wed, 16 May 2007 04:00:50 -0000 The CCFSingles Multiply Group I just started the <A href="http://CCFSingles.multiply.com">CCFSingles Multiply group</A> yesterday for, obviously, the CCF singles. There were already 18 members the last time I checked. I hope the rest of the people I invited would read their e-mail and join the group. This online group would help us make new friends and get to know one another -- things that are difficult to do in a large group where people only see one another during retreats, trips and Bible studies. There were about 900 singles in last Friday's Bible study alone. That's a lot of people to get to know.   This online group is still in the early experimental stage. So for now, I invited just the CCF singles ministry volunteers to join the group. But of course, the plan is to ask all the CCF singles to join.   The CCFSingles Multiply site is a work in progress. Yesterday, I added the complete schedule of the "He Said, She Said" Bible study series to the site. I also uploaded the flyer for tomorrow's Bible study. ... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/10/The_CCFSingles_Multiply_Group Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:19:00 -0000 How Logical Are You? I was bored. A friend's blog led me to an interesting quiz which I quickly answered. I seem to have gotten everything right after just one attempt:   You Are Incredibly Logical <IMG height=100 src="http://images.blogthings.com/howlogicalareyouquiz/logic.gif" width=100>Move over Spock - you're the new master of logic You think rationally, clearly, and quickly. A seasoned problem solver, your mind is like a computer! <A href="http://www.blogthings.com/howlogicalareyouquiz/">How Logical Are You?</A> http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/9/How_Logical_Are_You Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:53:00 -0000 Waiting in Line First, some fun facts:   "The average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines."   "If the shortest distance between two points is a line, why does waiting in a line take so long?"   We've all spent time waiting in line. I myself have spent a lot of time doing that. Instead of becoming impatient about the situation, I entertain myself by observing other people and trying to understand their behavior. Then whenever I meet with my close friends, I usually share my observations with them. They find my insights amusing and even funny. They were actually the ones who prodded me to write my observations in my blog. So friends, here is what you asked for: <UL> <LI>Don't get in the fastfood line behind a mother. She will take her time chatting with the cashier and asking the cashier to describe the food items. <LI>Don't get in the fastfood line behind a construction worker. He will order food for all twenty of his construction buddies. <LI>Expect to wai... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Waiting_in_Line Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:03:00 -0000 Death of a Loyal Friend I still can't believe that he's dead. I've known Boyet for more than a decade. We've had many overnight fun sessions at the houses of Dan, Albert and Armand. He had that smile that seemed to be permanently etched into his face. It was a smile that was there no mattter what his mood was, which was why we nicknamed him "Smiley."   Boyet was and is a devoted follower of Christ. I had seen him grow in the faith, back when I was still at Harvest Christian Fellowship. When Albert and I decided to conduct weekly evangelistic trips, Boyet was the first to join us. That was the beginning of the Harvest evangelistic team. So when God convicted me to start the Harvest singles ministry, I asked Boyet to be part of the core team. He eventually succeeded me as president of the singles ministry when my term was over. Boyet may not have been knowledgeable in many things but he was very witty and has a compassionate heart.   Boyet was a cop. He was riding his motorcycle one... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/6/Death_of_a_Loyal_Friend Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:06:00 -0000 My Extreme Computer Upgrade, Part 2: The Grand Finale Note: The following text contains a lot of computer jargon. If you are susceptible to computer-geek-induced hysteria, please do not go any further. You have been warned. <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">       In "<A href="http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/2">My Extreme Computer Upgrade, Part 1</A>", I upgraded the internal components of my computer. That time, I installed the following components: <UL> <LI>CPU: <A href="http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/">Intel Core 2 Duo E6600</A> <LI>Motherboard: <A href="http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=1&model=1198&l1=3&l2=11&l3=0">Asus P5W DH Deluxe</A> <LI>Memory: <A href="http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/xms2.html">Corsair XMS2 Xpert 2-GB 800-MHz DDR2 Matched Pair RAM (TWIN2XP2048-6400C4)</A> <LI>Video Card: <A href="http://www.ati.com/products/RadeonX1900/aiwx1900/index.html">ATI All-In-Wonder X1900</A> <LI>Power Supply Unit: <A href="http://www.enermax.com/english/product_Display1.asp?PrID=5">Enermax Liberty 620-W PSU (ELT620AWT)</A> <LI>Hard Disk: <A href="http://www.seagate.com/cda/products/discsales/marketing/detail/0,1081,759,00.html">Seagate Barracuda 320-GB 7200.10 SATA2 hard disk (ST3320620AS)</A> <LI>DVD Writer: <A href="http://www.samsung.com/Products/OpticalDiscDrive/DVDWriter/OpticalDiscDrive_DVDWriter_SH_S182M.asp">Samsung Super-WriteMaster SH-S182M</A> <LI>Operating System: <A href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/">Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate RC1</A></LI></UL> This time, I did a thorough external makeover of my computer. I upgraded the monitor, the audio device, the speakers, and the PC case.       THE NEW COMPUTER PARTS   Here are the newly added components of ... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/5/My_Extreme_Computer_Upgrade_Part_2_The_Grand_Finale Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:00:00 -0000 Technical Rant: The Problem With Aspect Ratios Aspect ratio. Most people don't even know what it is. I am talking about the ratio between the width and the height of the video screen of a TV or computer. Everything used to be so simple. When buying a TV or PC, there was only one aspect ratio to consider, namely 4:3. This is the aspect ratio of standard TV sets, computers and digital compact cameras. Common display resolutions with the standard 4:3 aspect ratio are 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768. Virtually all CRT monitors have this 4:3 aspect ratio. But lately, other aspect ratios have appeared, which have resulted to some unwelcome complexity. Worse, the TV and the PC have gone their separate ways with regard to the aspect ratios they support.   One of the early culprits of this terrible aspect ratio quandary is the LCD monitor. Things were fine at first with the release of 15-inch LCD monitors that have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Then 17-inch LCD monitors appeared and that is where the problem started. Alm... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/4/Technical_Rant_The_Problem_With_Aspect_Ratios Tue, 21 Nov 2006 10:08:00 -0000 A Thirsty Dog While browsing the <A href="http://www.nonags.com/nonags/index.html">nonags.com</A> site, I saw a picture that really made my day. That is one thirsty dog! <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"> <A href="http://www.nonags.com/nonags/funimg/thirsty.jpg"><IMG class=alignmiddle src="http://www.nonags.com/nonags/funimg/thirsty.jpg" border=0></A>   http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/3/A_Thirsty_Dog Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:36:00 -0000 My Extreme Computer Upgrade Note: The following text contains a lot of computer jargon. If you cannot endure prolonged exposure to computer geekiness, please do not go any further. You have been warned. <IMG src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">   I just upgraded my PC. It was already time. With the fast pace of the changing technology, I do a full PC upgrade around every three years. And being a real computer enthusiast, I don't go cheap on the upgrade. I put serious money on my PC component purchases.   My first goal in building a PC is features, meaning lots of them. I want a fully loaded PC. After features, I aim for raw performance. Price is not very important. Now don't go thinking I'm Mister Big Shot. I just know a lot about computers. Therefore, I know the best computer parts and would be willing to invest money to get them.   This whole PC upgrade started with the desire to upgrade just the video card. My old Radeon 9800 XT just couldn't handle the latest video-intensive games at the highest video settings anymore. So ... http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/2/My_Extreme_Computer_Upgrade Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:56:00 -0000 God's Sense of Humor I just came back from Baguio City. I was so proud that my Toyota Vios 1.5 got from Metro Manila to Baguio and back on just one tank of gas. But God had a funny way of putting me in my place. I was driving my car with two friends and an American missionary on board. One more block and we would have reached the gas station but then my car ran out of gas. Worse, it ran out of gas right in front of a karaoke bar. And some guy was singing... or trying to sing... or whatever you call that awful thing that he was doing. Fortunately, we didn't have to endure that horrendous auditory abuse for long. I had a gasoline container in the trunk. So my two friends had it filled with gas at the nearby gas station. When they got back, I poured the gas into the tank, and we drove away laughing at this silly and humbling http://jargonz.multiply.com/journal/item/1/Gods_Sense_of_Humor Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:01:00 -0000