Monthly Archives: May 2009

My Winter Olympics 2010 Dancing Auditions

Posted on May 31, 2009 by GusF

Well I did it. I auditioned for a dancing role for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies. I admit this morning when I woke up, I was very nervous. I was at the point of not even attending … Continue reading →

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Canon Rebel T1i Video Test

Posted on May 24, 2009 by GusF

After testing out some photo options the other day and some today, I thought I’d try out the video functionality of the Canon Rebel T1i. As it shoots in true high definition (1080i), I think the results speak from themselves … Continue reading →

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First Photos From the Canon Rebel T1i

Posted on May 23, 2009 by GusF

After a week of having the Canon Rebel T1i, I finally installed the software that came with the camera and downloaded the photos.  First impressions is I’m very happy with the photos. I’m looking forward to taking some more, though … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Corporate Blog Security Seminar

Posted on May 22, 2009 by GusF

With corporate blogs becoming more predominate, and used more for corporate communications, we often forget that just like any other site, blogs can be hacked. On May 28th, the Better Business Bureau will host “Cyber Security and Your Business: How … Continue reading →

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Hello Canon Rebel Digital T1i

Posted on May 18, 2009 by GusF

From as long as I can remember, we’ve always had Canon cameras in our household. My father always swore by them and I began to enjoy photography, I started using the old Canon SLR’s.  My very first purchase of a … Continue reading →

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Winter Olympic Journey Continues

Posted on May 15, 2009 by GusF

Last November I wrote about my experience at being interviewed to volunteer during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.  As I didn’t hear back from them in sometime, last month I decided to put my hat into appearing in the … Continue reading →

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Hello @IvyBean104

Posted on May 15, 2009 by GusF

You are never too young or too old to get onto Twitter and begin to interact with the global community as a whole.  Ask Ivy Bean this.  She is 104 years old and has begun to use Twitter, the micro … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Amanda

Posted on May 14, 2009 by GusF

Today is my eldest niece’s 29th birthday, yes one more year to the bigh 3-0! As usual, I’m across the country and I can’t be there to help her celebrate, though she is always in my heart! I guess this … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother's Day

Posted on May 10, 2009 by GusF

Today is a special day we all hold dear to our hearts. Today is Mother’s Day, the day we celebrate mothers. Even though I’m miles away from my mother, I wanted to send out a special message to her. She … Continue reading →

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The Febreze Experience

Posted on May 9, 2009 by GusF

I live in a household that includes a bird, a dog and two grown men. Just like any other household, we like to try to maintain our home clean and always smelling nice. Though the usual cleaning products help with … Continue reading →

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