Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Microsoft TechDays 08

Huh. It took me about 15 minutes to drive around for a parking space. I learn something new and useful such as NET 4.0, SQL2008, VS2010, ... from TechDays. I love it.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Cell Phones in Vietnam

Nếu bạn dùng cell phones của Verizon, Alltel, US Cellular với kỷ thuật CDMA2000 qua các tần số (frequency) 850MHz hay 1900Mhz như những chiếc dưới đây, bạn có thể dùng tại Việt Nam. Để hòa mạng S-Phone, bạn cần cung cấp Electronic Serial Number (ESN) của máy muốn dùng và cách program NAM (xem ở đây).

If you're using the cell phone from Verizon, Alltel, or US Cellular that support the frequency 850Mhz, you can using it in Vietnam. In order to join the S-Phone network, you need to provide your handset's Electronic Serial Number (ESN) or a Mobile Equipment Indentifier (MEID) and manual to program NAM (Read more here).

Motorola RAZR V3m
Band / mode: CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Release Date: Q2 2006
Phonecoop.com Mobiledia.com
This handset worked in Vietnam using S-Phone network.

Samsung A670 Dual band.
Band / mode: CDMA 850/CDMA 1900
Release Date: Q2 2004 - Discontinued
Phonecoop.com Mobiledia.com CNet
This handset worked in Vietnam using S-Phone network.

LG V VX-9800
Band / mode: CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Release Date: Q3 2005 Discontinued
Phonecoop.com Mobiledia.com

Audiovox CDM-8900 (Verizon Wireless CDM 8910)
Band / mode: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / AMPS 800
Phonescoop.com Mobiledia.com CNet

Motorola V265
Band / mode: AMPS 850 CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Phonecoop.com Mobiledia.com

Theo trang "CDG: CDMA Worldwide" có ba công ty hiện đang xử dụng kỷ thuật CDMA ở Việt Nam: S-Fone (đầu số 095) và EVN Telecom (đầu số 096) và Hanoi Telecom. Thực ra, Hanoi Telecom (hay HT Mobile) đã chuyển từ kỷ thuật CDMA sang GSM (Ericsson to take over HT Mobile) từ năm 2009. S-Phone hoạt động trên tần số 800Mhz (như Verizon, Alltel). EVN Telecom hoạt động trên tần số 450MHz (theo CDG).

S-Phone Hỏi & Đáp: Máy di động mang từ nước ngoài
Các kênh phân phối của S-Phone
Mở mạng dùng mạng Sfone các máy xách tay

Các công ty điện thoại di động hàng đầu tại Việt Nam:
  1. Viettel Mobile chiếm 41% thị trường với 5 đầu số: 097, 098, 0168, 0169, 0166
  2. Mobifone chiếm 29% thị trường với 5 đầu số 090, 093, 0122, 0126, 0121
  3. Vinaphone chiếm 24% thị trường có 4 đầu số: 091, 094, 0123 và 0125
  4. S-Fone chiếm 5% thị trường có đầu số: 095


GSM:
Điện thoại di động dùng kỷ thuật GSM có 4 tần số: 850Mhz (USA), 900Mhz (Internationally), 1800Mhz (Internationally) và 1900Mhz (USA)

Trích từ Dual, Tri, or Quad Band GSM Phone?
Two frequencies are 'must have' frequencies - 900 and 1900 MHz. The other two bands are nice to also have, with 1800 MHz typically opening up more of foreign countries than 850 MHz would open up in the US.
Ideally the best solution is to get a quad-band phone with all four bands.
Nếu bạn dùng phone của AT&T hay T-Mobile có cả bốn băng tần (quad-band) 850, 900, 1800, 1900Mhz qua kỷ thuật GSM, bạn có thể dùng tại VN. Cứ việc mua SIM của Viettel, Mobilfone, hay Vinaphone ở Việt Nam gắn vào là alo, alo :)

Một số Quad-band world phones (850/900/1800/1900 MHz):

On the Net:

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Beware this: AntiSpyware XP2009




AntiSpyware XP2009 (or 2008) is a fake software. It purported anti-spyware application but actually it, itself, is a rogue anti-spyware program. This is a scam to trick you into paying $30 for some useless software. Remove it immediately. How? See below link.

You should install a good anti-virus, anti-spyware program from trusted companies such as: Symantec, McAfee, Computer Associate, Trend-Micro on you computer. Don't use any software from an unknown company.

If you don't want to pay for Norton Anti-Virus from Symantec or McAfee VirusScan® Plus 2009, you should use these well known free programs avalable from Download.com (again DO NOT DOWNLOAD these programs from other unknow web sites):
Free online malware and virus scanners:
Related articles/links:

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Adobe Flash Player

Adobe released a new version for Flash player. To check the current version of Adobe Flash player, click here. To test both Adobe Shockwave and Flash players after installed, click this.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Math Links

Play some extreme math! Practice math concepts using eXtreme Baseball, Football, Soccer, or Basketball. We have played this game in class, and the scholars love it!
Multiplication Flashcard game - a fun way to do flashcards on line!
Multiplication Games
Math Manipulatives
Ask math questions and get good explanations!
Want to get some additional practice before a Math test?
Try this test prep page (5th grade textbook).
Want to practice 6th grade problems?
Try this page.
Math is cool
Brainteasers and Chapter practice problems
Math Facts online or worksheet generator - choose levels for addtion, subtraction, multiplication, and division!
Flashcards! Make and print your flashcards online!
Metric conversions - this site helps with conversion of metric units as well
as metric to customary units
Video lesson on converting metric units of length (shown in class on 5/5/08)
Virtual Fractions!
This website helps with all operations with fractions and helps with equivalent fractions as well!

Spelling Bee Game

Science Links

Science Fair ideas
http://www.scifair.org

Check out the Yuckiest Site on the Internet! Sponsored by Discovery
Kids,
this site allows you to plan games and be entertained by science!
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/index.html

Ask Why!
http://whyfiles.org

Healthy Kids
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid

Weird Science Guy
http://www.sciencebob.com

Views of the Solar System
http://www.solarviews.com/
 
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program
http://www.arm.gov

Science News for Kids is a new Web site devoted to science news for
children of ages 9 to 13. Their goal is to offer timely items of interest to
kids, accompanied by suggestions for hands-on activities, books,
articles, Web resources, and other useful materials.
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org

Atoms and Elements
http://www.chemicalelements.com

Chemistry for Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com

Fun with Elements!
http://www.yahooligans.com/games_popup.php?g=fcs_ds2&56&90

Help with Periodic table and Elements
http://www.webelements.com

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/

Astronomy info
http://www.earthsky.com/

Exploring Science
http://www.explorescience.com

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (N.O.A.A.)
A website recommended by Ryan D. to track forecasts, weather, and storms
http://www.noaa.gov/

Fun Science games at nobelprize.org!

"You don't have to be a genius to understand the work of the Nobel
Laureates. These games and simulations, based on Nobel Prize-awarded
achievements, will teach and inspire you while you're having FUN! Students,
teachers and non-professionals of all ages will enjoy testing and building
their knowledge in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature,
peace and economics. So, go ahead, Explore and Learn!"
Thank you, Cole, for recommending this site!
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/

Land and Sea Breezes....check out this animation!
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es1903/es1903page01.cfm

FRONTS: check out this animation about warm and cold fronts
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2002/es2002page01.cfm

Kid's page on climate change from Dr. Robinson's visit!
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/cc.html

Link to respiratory and circulatory system
http://www.sickkids.ca/childphysiology/cpwp/Lung/LungAnatomy.htm

The Bloodmobile! Here's a link to download
the song we've sung in class.
http://www2.fi.edu/exhibits/permanent/giant-heart-bloodmobile.php

The Bloodmobile! on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy4ltrdGoVI


Other links

Renzulli Learning: A website we are currently piloting to explore enrichment
activies through the web that are tailored to each scholar's interests and
learning style.
http://www.renzullilearning.com

FREE Typing program
Scholars are encouraged to develop keyboard skills now!
http://www.typing-lessons.org/

Go Geography! Start practicing for the annual Geography Bee!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/

Math and Science Literature
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/scimathlit/index.html

President's Council on Physical Fitness
http://www.presidentschallenge.org

Reading Lists using STAR test results
http://www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/star/readinglist.html

Fun problems
http://www.transience.com.au/

Spelling Help through music
http://gardenofpraise.com/spell1.htm

Online Poetry Contests
http://www.poeticpower.com

Daily Word Play
http://www.agameaday.com

Great Books and Authors!
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/books_authors.htm

Great search engine-education approved sites!
http://www.nettrekker.com/

Word of the Day Games
http://www.m-w.com/game/

Neat Visual/Spatial Games
http://www.setgame.com

Awesome Book Lists
http://www.ala.org/parents/index.html

California Association for the Gifted
http://www.CAGifted.org

Ology! Every -ology you can think of to investigate!
http://www.ology.amnh.org/

Kids' Castle by the Smithsonian-another great investigation site
http://www.kidscastle.si.edu

States & Capitals review site
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html

More fun with States & Capitals
http://www.quia.com/jg/65799.html

One of the coolest book review sites created by a student of CLUB ED!
http://www.kidpinion.com

A very fun and unique way to familiarize yourself with the states and
capitals!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com

A history of names...
http://www.behindthename.com

Open Court Anthology Link-learn about our current theme!
http://www.sra4kids.com

Creatove Communications Home Page-a great site with writing contests that we will participate in throughout the year!
http://www.poeticpower.com

Scholastic Books-excellent resources when looking for your next book or to recommend one to someone else! They also have great writing contests as well.
http://www.scholastic.com

Thursday, September 18, 2008