Not Everyone Needs a Blog

I wrote an article to show how easy it is to create a simple web site using the WordPress system. It’s not just for blogs.

http://www.webweaversworkshop.org

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on September 1, 2008

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Apple Address Book VCF Converter

Recently, Marcie Katz mentioned needing to print her Apple Address Book into a small booklet and couldn’t find a way to do it. As promised I did some research and found an easy way to extract the information so that another program, FileMaker Pro for one, could format and print it.

It’s a PHP application created by Thomas Bruederli (labs.brotherli.ch).

I placed a copy of it here:
http://www.tapacom.net/vcfconverter/

It looks like a great little piece to turn into a WordPress plug in. I’ll post an update when I get that done. Meanwhile, if you try it, let me know what you think.

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on August 30, 2008

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Images from the Web Weavers Workshop

Photos from the iPhone presentation by Rich Warren. Last night at Krauss Hall, University of Hawaii, Manoa. Group photo by Eugene Villaluz. All others by Joan Matsukawa.

Iqbal AshrafBob LewRich Warren with wife Mika, son Kai and daughter HarukoA few more tricksMystery deviceWindow 95Seated: Joan Matsukawa, Ron Albu, Mika Warren, Kai Warren, Rich Warren, Haruko Warren, Joscelyne Cutchens; Standing: Terrence Young, Mark McMahon, Marie Albu, Iqbal Ashraf, Howard Lyons, Kate Paine, Bob Lew, unknown couple, Adrienne PalmerRon Albu and Marie

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on August 27, 2008

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PPH Fashion Shootout at McCoy Pavilion

The Professional Photographers of Hawaii (PPH) is hosting Fashion Shootout to help photographers gain skills and experience working with beautiful models. The event, scheduled for Saturday, September 6 at the McCoy Pavilion in the Ala Moana Beach Park will be on from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Photographers with the best images will win prizes and recognition. PPH has arranged to have six aspiring models for the day who will benefit from the prints they will receive for use in their personal portfolios.

Registration and a $60 fee will be required. Contact chairman, Patrick Delos Santos, for information and to register, at 808-230-0430.

The Professional Photographers of Hawaii and HMAUS partner each year to host the spring Mac-ahiki and the fall Mactoberfest. More information about PPH here.

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on August 21, 2008

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Podcaster Interview: Tim Verpoorten

by D.S.P. Popeck
Originally published at Misc Apple Musings

Like many people, I find Tim’s podcast to be quite helpful. Finding useful software is always great, but finding the time to discover titles is another story. The Mac ReviewCast has been going strong for a few years. Combining his own notices of software updates with input from a cast of regulars, the podcast is a weekly update for the shareware/freeware fans who use a Mac.

Q:  Thanks for taking time to answer a few questions. Why undertake the burden of a podcast? Did the podcast grow out of your desire (or is it addiction) to get the next great app?

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on August 8, 2008

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iPhone, it will change your world

The next Web Weavers Workshop will feature iPhone expert, Rich Warren.

He will talk about what it can do, why it’s an important new platform, and tricks and tips you can use for getting the most out of it.

Later in the evening, Rich will talk about creating iPhone content … touching on everything from podcasts and iPhone compatible web-pages to iPhone-specific web applications and actual native applications. He will explore the reasons why you or your business will want to start making content for the iPhone, and which type of content best meets your needs.

Meeting information here.

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on August 6, 2008

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Book Review: Mac OS X Support Essentials, Second Edition

Mac OS X Support Essentials

A Guide to Supporting and Troubleshooting Mac OS X 10.5

Reviewer: Greg Sharp, President of the Sydney Mac Users Group and Australian Mac Users Group

Author: Kevin M. White
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Series: Apple Training Series
ISBN-10: 0-321-48981-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-48981-4

There are many books out there promising to teach you the ins and outs of running Mac OS X 10.5, but very few do it as well as “Mac OS X Support Essentials.” It is no wonder that Apple has adopted this book as the official textbook for those wishing to become an “Apple Certified Support Professional.”

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This post was written by Eugene Villaluz on August 2, 2008

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Word Press for your iPhone!

Now you can use Word Press on your iPhone folks.

Check it out here.

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This post was written by T Young on July 23, 2008