Friday, November 16, 2007

Installing Yellowdog Linux on my PS3

 

I am installing YellowDog Linux 5.0 on my PS3 HD.

Tips:

On the "kboot" prompt.

* "boot-game-os" will boot to the regular Game OS of PS3.

* "ydl" or Enter will boot to YDLinux.
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My PS3

 

Got my PS3 yesterday. It's very cool. I love it.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Photo stream has been viewed 1,500 times

To celebrate my flickr photostream has been viewed 1,500 times.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tqhh/

Friday, October 26, 2007

忍无可忍,再忍一忍

股市操作的血泪教训

* 大势看定,坚持己见,无需恐慌
* 不要一次性满仓或者空仓,逐步建仓和减仓
* 关键是不要恐慌!!
* 频繁操作很不好
* 不要轻易碰option

Stock Operation Principles

1、只买上升轨道的股票,不买下降轨道的股票,如果股票一直在上升轨道,就永远持有,永远不要卖!

2、在上升轨的下沿买进股票,然后持有,到上升轨发生明显的变化,卖出。

3、局面复杂看不清的股票,千万不要进去,柿子捡软的捏,炒股也一样。

4、不要把所有的钱一次性买进同一只股票,即便你非常看好它,而且事后证明你是对的,也不要一次性买进。总有可能买得更低,或者有更好的机会买进。

5、如果误买了下降通道的股票,赶紧卖出,避免损失扩大。

6、如果没有损失,也赶紧退出观望。

7、不是上升通道的股票,根本不要看。管它将来怎么样,不要陪主力去建仓。没时间陪他们耗着。

8、赢钱时加仓,输钱时减码,如果你不想死的快而想赚得块,这是唯一的方法。

9、不要相信业绩,那只代表过去,不代表将来。

10、炒股是炒将来,不是过去。

11、不要幻想老是去做短线,每天进进出出。股票不是*,频繁进出,可能给你带来快感,但会让你损失很多的钱,唯一受益的是证券公司,而且你不会有那么高的水准,你也不是庄家。
不要买太多的股票,最好不要超过五只。你没有那么多精力看着她们。如果你想娶五个老婆,即便你身体够好,你也满足不了你的老婆们。韦小宝的故事只发生在小说里。

12、股票很便宜了,跌了很多了,不是你买入的理由,永远不是!!!他还可能更加便宜!!!!

13、股票很贵了,涨了很多了,也不是你拒绝买入或者卖出的理由。他还可能涨得更高!!!!!
最后一点,股票不是你生活的全部,你还有你的家庭,还有你的事业,还有你的爱情,他们比你的股票更加宝贵。多陪陪他们,少陪陪股票。钱是永远赚不完的,但很多东西一旦失去了,就永远不再回来!!!!

Thursday, October 25, 2007

cs93zju blog and mailing list

I've created the blog site for cs93 graduates. http://cs93zju.com

I've created a mailing list as well. everyone@cs93zju.com

I manually added the email addresses to the list one by one, in total 152. (A lot of work)

It's my contribution to the 10 years gathering of the cs93 graduates.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Near neighbors are better than far relatives

Had dinner with friends and neighbors tonight. We cooked several dishes, made the dumplings, and drink the wine. We played boardgame "Blockus" after the dinner. I had played with the doggie "Vivi" for a while. We played Badminton this afternoon in the gym of SFU. Everyone is glad to be able to have the dinner together in Canada. We reiterated the Chinese saying, "near neighbors are better than far relatives"

Friday, October 12, 2007

Finished my Cardio Core boot camp

I've finished my Cardio Core boot camp today. 4 weeks' effort. I missed only one session in the Thanksgiving day. Fortunately, the weather in most of the afternoon during my training sessions are not too bad. Only drizzle once or twice.

The trainer missed the class twice and I did it all by myself. This afternoon, I ran 30 min. for 5 km and did some weight and abdomen training afterwards.

It's hard to say right now that whether the four-weeks training paid off or not. However I can feel that I am doing better in at least "jumping with rope".

I am planning to register a "Yoga" class to continue my training....

Thursday, September 20, 2007

cardio core boot camp

I've attended the bootcamp twice this week. Feel exhausted but excited.
It's better to go training with professional. Our coach is a very fit lady coming from military family of Russia.

Squat, bonny jump, push-up, a lot of different items were used in the bootcamp. Although I feel that I can hardly move after the one hour session, I am still trying my best to accomplish every task.

The night after the first session is really a challenge. I can hardly fall asleep as my whole body is so sore, especially my abdomen and back.

Anyway, keep up man!

Monday, September 17, 2007

A brief report of North American ZJU Alumni 31st Conference



I attended the 31st annual conference of North American ZJU Alumni Association held in Seattle on Sep. 1st, 2007.
More than 50 alumni coming from all around the North America gathered together at Marriott hotel in a beautiful sunny day.
Some graduated from ZJU in recent years, and some are celebrating their 60 anniversary of graduation!

We sang the song of ZJU at first. Then, president of the alumni association reported the 110 anniversary celebration party in ZJU, reviewed the history of the alumni association, and presented their last year's trip of "Return to The West Journey of ZJU".
Alumni reported alumni gathering in different areas, gave presentation on career development, on how to write business plan, and presented research result of cutting-edge technology.
We also watched the DVD of performance in the 110 anniversary celebration party.

Five alumni including me from Vancouver, BC attended the conference.
It's really a wonderful opportunity to meet other alumni and to talk about our beloved mother-university.

The photos I took are available at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tqhh/sets/72157601846307782/

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Mastering Landscape Photography

Studied the "Mastering Landscape Photography", I'd like to put some notes here.

Landscape photography

* Depth
* Foreground and Background relationship
* Converging Lines

* Rules of Composition
* The Rule of Thirds. Dividing the image into 3 parts, the dominant subject matter in the photograph is placed one third up or down the image, or one third from the left or right side of the image.

* The Golden Rule. The most important area of an image is located near the bottom right corner of the image, roughly one fourth of the image height up and one forth of the image width to the left.

* Leading Lines. Lines leading the eye into the composition, and thus into the image, are another classical way to compose a photograph.

* Perspective.

* Framing the Photograph.

* Lens
* Wide-angle lenses create the most dynamic compositions.
* The normal lenses may be used to create a more subdued, less dynamic, and less exaggerated perspective.
* The small landscape. Telephoto vies surprise us because they show so many more details than we can see with our naked eyes.

* Light
* Sunrise and Sunset - The Best Light
* Reflected Light: Soft and even.
* Overcast Light: Soft, diffused light.
* Open Shade. Soft, diffused light with very low contrast.
* Backlight. Rim of light around the edges of the subject.
* Directlight. Harsh and intense.
* Morning and evening horizontal light. Soft, enveloping light that is pleasing to the eye.

* Exposure
* Exposing to the Right
* Bracket
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Celebrate the view of my Flickr photo album exceeds 500

In case you don't know my flickr photostream, here is the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/tqhh/

Just another shameless self promotion.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tqhh/1255751346/

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Get Linked In

let's get linked in

http://www.linkedin.com/in/haochen

Linkedin is the most popular social networking website for professionals.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

hiking in Diez Vistas Trail

I went hiking with Franklin to Diez Vistats Trail at Buntzen Lake last Sunday. It's pretty good experience for me.

The trail is about 7km one way, 460m elevation.
Normally people return from Buntzen Lake trail. So, you add another 4-6 km in total.
We made it in 5.5 hours, with a lunch in North beach.

We set out at about 8am and start the trail around 8:56am.
The trail starts from the south end of the parking lot.
The floating bridge is back to operation now.
After the floating bridge, the trail is "officially" started.

The first half hour wasn't that bad. It is just like the first part of Grouse mountain trail.
About 30 degree up.

The trail becomes steeper along the road and you have to be very careful for the trail sign.
Once you reached the power line. You are about to start another steeper trip.

We actually went to a trail which is not normally used. That one was really steep, about 75 degree incline. But we had no choice once we get to the midway. We have to climb up.
About 45 minutes steep climbing, it is really climbing !! We were doubting that we might get lost, but the trail looks like someone had been there before.

We finally get to a point with red ribbon, which means someone had been there before and marked as a trail. We are really excited to see the ribbon hanging there.

We reached a viewpoint "", which is not marked on the map of the park. Anyway, it is a point that reachable by people.

We kept going and got to the "Vista 1" lookout. As said from other's post, it is the best lookout along the way. You can see the whole Indian Arm and even Vancouver Island if it is clear. We spend about 10 minutes there, taking photos.

We didn't stop along the way and just going. The downhill trail is pretty rough too. We had to walk in between the trees and rocks.

We met 12 people in total. This trail isn't popular, maybe because it is too rough. So, it is only recommended to experienced and fit hiker. I would say that too.

We landed at about 12:30pm. It takes us 3.5 hours for the trail. But if you need to take more break, it may take longer time.

We had a good lunch in North beach of Buntzen Lake.
The returning trail (Buntzen Lake Trail) was so easy compared with the Diez Vistas.
So, we almost jog all the way back to the parking lot.

We actually climb along the mountain west to the lake.
I heard that the mountain east to the lake is more tough. I'll try that trail later.

1st post in 2007

Hard to believe that I haven't post anything in 2007. Too lazy.

Hiking is great.
I start to hike a lot this year.

* Rice Lake Trail to the Suspension Bridge takes about 3 hours.
* Belcara has many small trails, from 1-2 hours. You can go crabbing there, but it's not easy to get crab big enough. BBQ is a good choice there.

* Buntzen Lake is a good hiking place and it is close to my home.
* The Buntzen Lake Trail, which takes about 3-4 hours.
* The Diez Vistas Trail, which takes about 6-8 hours.

* White Rock is good place for crabbing, walking, and picnic.

I've got my hiking gear ready, with hiking boot, DSLR, backpack, ....

My plan this year is to backpack camping in Garibaldi.