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My Must Have iPod Touch/iPhone Paid App Collection

Renz Niefes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:06 +0000

It has been almost a month when i first use my ipod touch and i’ve been searching for good software for my personal and blogging needs. AppStore has lots of applications in its repository and finding a good one is a bit uneasy. But with the help of other people, who rates the apps or write a good reviews about it, i have purchased the following apps:

1. BlogPress – i love this piece of software because, it allows me to write an article even if im away from my computer.

2. Accounts – I use this software to manage my cash flow and budget.

3. Birthday Reminder – I don’t remember my friends’ birthdates so having one is a must for me. Now I’m able to greet my friends on their birthday on time.

4. CDC Baby Growth Chart – im using it to monitor my child’s growth pattern.

5. Plants VS Zombies – There’s a zombie on your lawn…

6. Picture Safe – for my private photos and videos.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPod Touch

GMA7: SexBomb’s The famous “Bilog na hugis itlog”

Renz Niefes — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

I really find it funny to listen to their latest song about how to shade the circle in your ballot. For me, this is really a great way to educate people on how to place their vote for this upcoming 2010 Presidential Elections. This song was even taught in schools. It was even danced by Cebu Dancing Inmates.

I also want to be part of this education campaign that GMA7 has started. Enjoy the video!

Jasper Reports: Invalid ClassDesc Exception on Tomcat Environment

Renz Niefes — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:00:35 +0000

I tried to deploy a tomcat project on linux operating system and i encountered a weird jasper reports exception. I have to admit that it took me longer to figure out what the problem is. I have wasted two working days to finish this issue.

The module is suppose to print out invoices in PDF format but i got this exception instead. I have written the class that uses Jasper Reports version 3.7.0. Previously, im using version 3.6.1 and the necessary jar files are in my LIB folder and classpath. Then i upgraded it to 3.7.0, stored the jar files on LIB and replaced the entries in classpath. On my workstation, my class works fine. But on production server, it throws an exception.

According to JasperForge.net, the exception was about two jasper report versions used in project. I thought at first that there’s no problem with my project environment on Eclipse Europa because, i only set the 3.7.0 on classpath. But the problem was, i have 3.6.1 and 3.7.0 on LIB folder and that caused the exception. After i removed the 3.6.1 jar files and re deployed the tomcat project, the module worked.

The key point is never store two jasper reports version on both classpath and LIB folder on your tomcat project to avoid versioning issues.

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Noynoy Aquino VS Corruption

Renz Niefes — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

I’m still wondering if corruption in the Philippines can be stopped? Can Noynoy Aquino really fight and stop corruption if he won this year’s presidential election? How will Noynoy fight corruption in every sector of the government? Is really corruption the source of “kahirapan” in our country?

Until now, I’m still undecided whom to vote for President. As a responsible citizen of our country, as early as now, we should be researching and comparing the candidates and have a list of our own. We really cannot afford to just guess. We have to put the right people in order to get back to the right track. Poverty has become very hard and we need someone who can govern our country very well and lead us back to prosperity.

I hope someone could answer my questions above.

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