Sunday, June 29, 2008
Massachusetts State Capitol
Cisco Certification
If you’re an IT professional and looking to enhance and advance your IT career then Cisco certification is all you need.
There is a growing global demand for IT professionals. The indispensable value of IT experts can be seen in companies of popular household brands, movie studios and fashion and so much more. To expand your possibilities of landing a better job all you need is get certified.
I know of some very inspiring stories of people whose lives were changed because of choosing the IT field. It’s never too late to change careers. Always remember that it’s your future that’s at stake. Cisco certification will bring you the success you’ve been looking for in your career.
Certifications are offered at four (4) levels: entry, associate, professional, and expert.
CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking.Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security.CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.
The first step in general Cisco Career Certifications begins either with CCENT as an interim step to Associate level, or directly with CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) for network operations or CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) for network design. Think of the Associate level as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.
The profesional level in general Cisco Career Certifications such as [Cisco Certified Networking Professional CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional), CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional), CCDP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional), and CCIP (Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional), each fall within a different career paths (or tracks) for meeting varying employment needs. Think of this level as the advanced, or journeyman, level of certification that shows expertise with networking foundations. This is the highest level of achievement for network professionals, certifying an individual as an expert or master in IT. For over ten years, CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert), has identified networking professionals with the highest level of expertise. Less than three percent of all Cisco certified professionals earn their CCIE.
For more information please visit their site.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Visiting USS Constitution Museum And USS Constitution-Old Ironsides In Massachusetts
In the background is the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)- the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Congratulations Katie And Jared!
It was very good to meet most of my husband's cousins, aunts and uncles. They're all very nice and gracious. Uncle John, I hope we can go out together someday and take some pictures. I was happy to met and know someone in the family who is passionate about something that I love doing.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Lawrence Heritage State Park, Massachusetts
We visited the Lawrence Heritage State Park located at 1 Jackson St in Lawrence, MA last February. Our activities during the winter are limited to visiting museums which I don't mind since I love museums. This museum is only 30 minutes from where we live.
I told Antonio to just look...I guess he didn't hear me.
Turn-of-the-century kitchen
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cell Phones
There are so many cellphone companies out there like the following reputable providers:
AT&T
T-Mobile
Sprint
Verizon Wireless
Sprint Instinct
Cellphone is a necessity for me. I don't leave the house without it. I find it to be very useful and convenient. It comes in handy especially when we travel. As a matter of fact, you're not considered a smart traveler if you don't have your cellphone with you. I'm using Verizon's Chocolate cellphone in white. I love its silky-smooth slide design. It offers a rich array of features that include V CAST Music, a glowing, touch-sensitive keypad, superlative music/video player, luxury 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth capabilities and a microSD memory port for extra storage. Chocolate is LG's newest mobile treat. I bought this cellphone in one of the Verizon stores and I know where to get my next phone when my contract expires. Bestincellphones.com is an online cellphone store which offers the best deals in cellphones. You can browse by brands and features with the best deals possible that you can't get in the stores. Their website is safe so you can shop with confidence anytime. Check them out for your cellphone needs.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Snow Is Fun!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Another Kind Of Education
Seacoast Science Center, New Hampshire
The view outside the Center is just simply breathtaking.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Nahant Beach, Massachusetts
Friday, June 13, 2008
Marblehead, Massachusetts
restrooms, swimming and parking. Originally owned by the U.S. government, it was purchased in 1948 by Marblehead resident Chandler Hovey, who donated it to the town. It is also the location of the Marblehead Light Tower.
The Perfect Picture
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
This is probably Canon's cheapest lens selling for $89.74 at Amazon. Also the lightest, it only weighs 4.6 ounces. This lens is excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. This lens is also good for extreme close-ups, as close as 18 inches.People who used this lens were very pleased. I have read the reviews and they're recommending it to all. They have summed it up in three words: sharp, fast and inexpensive. I guess I will start with this lens.
(this post is not a paid post)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
New Scales For My Kitchen And Bathroom
I’ve been wanting to replace my bathroom scale because it seems to be not giving me the accurate information. Have you seen the new line of scales of Scalesetc? You should see it for yourself. I love the colors and the chic designs. I’m going to buy the Escali Avia Digital Kitchen Scale in black and the Midnight Blue Round Escali Glass Bathroom Scale.
George Eastman
If not for the brilliant invention of George Eastman I wouldn't be enjoying photography now. He invented the first film in roll form in 1884 and also the Kodak camera in 1888.Eastman was also a great philanthropist. He has donated more than $75M in various projects including the gift he gave to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
(photo: Rochester University)
Keep That Romance Alive
Monday, June 9, 2008
Meet Canon's Big Boss
Yoroku Adachi was appointed as Canon's President and CEO on April 1, 2005. He replaced Kinya Uchida who is now the Advisor at Canon Inc. in Tokyo. Prior to his appointment, Adachi was named President of Canon Canada in 1998. He was also appointed President and CEO of Canon China and Canon Hong Kong, and Chairman of Canon Singapore in 2001. He first joined Canon Inc. in 1970.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Columbus Pontiac Now Online
Friday, June 6, 2008
My Favorite Photographer: Annie Leibovitz
My favorite photographer is no other than my fellow New Englander, Annie Leibovitz. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. It's my wish that someday I'll meet her in person and I'd love to work with her, even for just a moment. I look at her work for inspiration.
Annie worked for the Rolling Stone magazine from 1973-1983. She was the featured portrait photographer of Vanity Fair Magazine since 1983. She took a picture of a pregnant Demi Moore in 1991 for Vanity Fair. I saw her picture of John Lennon and Yoko Ono together which she took 5 hours before Lennon was shot and killed. Most recently, she took a photo of Miley Cyrus which made some parents outraged.
If you'd like to see her work, please click here.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Next Is Europe
First in our itinerary is Spain. This country will pose a challenge for us because we speak only a few Spanish words, mostly the ones that Antonio learned from watching Dora when he was younger. But, who cares? I’m sure we can manage with sign language, right? We plan to visit Andalucia, Balearic Islands, Barcelona, Costa Blanca, Madrid, San Sebastian, Seville and Valencia City.
Next stop is Italy. My husband is Italian so we’re all excited to see and enjoy his country. My list of places to see in Italy is so long that we’re staying there for three weeks. I hope that will give us enough time to explore all the beautiful sights of Italy.
Last but not the least is France. We don’t speak French so this is going to be exciting. We can’t wait to see and experience Versailles, Loire Valley castles, Chambord, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, and the Le Louvre Museum and so much more.
We are going to drive around to see these beautiful places. My friend suggested that I use car hire. This is very practical and convenient for us since I need to stop every now and then to take pictures of course. We are going to use ArgusCarHire since their rate is very affordable.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Wordless Wednesday
Fight Depression
Don’t lose hope. If you’re battling depression, there’s a lot of help. All you need to do is seek them out. Please join psychologist Dr. Deborah Rozman on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 at 5pm PDT/8pm EDT. Dr. Rozman is the author of Transforming Depression: The HeartMath Solution to Feeling Overwhelmed, Sad, and Stressed.
Dr. Rozman offers simple and effective strategies for treating low-grade depression and increasing energy and creativity to help you reconnect with the world around you and experience a brighter future.
This is a Free Webinar, open to all and can be attended by phone only or computer and phone. Space is limited so reserve your Webinar seat now.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Look At This

I printed a picture of a road off the internet and I used Antonio's toy car. In the first photo the road was out focus while in the second picture it's clear.


