Evelyn's humble abode – Page 37 – Under renovation. Pardon the clutter.

2016-03-11

Updating my Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 from Kitkat to Lollipop

After doing My Solution to System UID Inconsistency and Mount Script Error which was a factory reset, the bluetooth on my Sony Xperia Z1 stopped working — when I try to turn it on, the switch just stays light blue then stays off. Prior to that, my phone never could update from Kitkat version 4.4.4 to Lollipop version 5, probably...

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2016-03-04

My Solution to System UID Inconsistency and Mount Script Error on Android

If you got here by searching the Internet for the keywords in that title, you are probably having the same problem that I had, except that… If your dilemma started because you’re in the process of newly installing/using Link2SD, then this is not the solution you’re looking for. To give you the full picture: I’d been using Link2SD Plus for...

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2016-02-20

Getting your COP at the MARINA

Info as of February 2016 As of this writing, “The MARINA enforces strict rules for personal appearance. All seafarers… must appear physically at the MARINA… for image capturing.” So the Agency tells me to visit the Training Center where I did my BT Refresher to get a Training Completion and Records of Assessment (TCROA) which I will later need in...

About life as a seafarer/Hopefully Helpful Info/Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2016-01-12

How To Become A Cruise Ship Photographer – The 3rd Step

The Third Step: Becoming A Seafarer Basic Training (BT) a.k.a. Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) In the Philippines, to leave the country and go work as a seafarer, it is required to undergo basic training. All over the world, seafarers are familiar with SOLAS or Safety Of Life At Sea. Later on, SOLAS became known as BSC (Basic Safety...

Working as a Cruise Ship Photographer

2016-01-12

Mobile data in Central America

Info as of December 2015 After some research on Panama mobile data, I decided to go for a Movistar SIM with prepaid data. Fortunately, they have a store right at Colón 2000 or Colón dos mil, where we dock. Very convenient. Pricing is a bit confusing, but reasonable. I initially went for 7 days with 750MB which, according to their...

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2016-01-06

Of Banks, Fees and Limits

You know how there’s a fee for pretty much everything these days? Well, I’m making a note here of what costs how much, and which is a better option for The Cruising Shutterbug — when traveling and when in the Philippines. Behold below, my little list of Banks and their Fees and withdrawal/transaction Limits. It is mainly meant for Filipino...

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2015-03-29

Bumper Stickers 2015 #3

If you pay for chicken and expect steak, you’re going to be disappointed.

Bumper Stickers

2015-02-01

Bumper Stickers 2015 #2

“If my good friend Dr. Gasparri says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch. It’s normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others.” – Pope Francis – on the subject of Free Expression Manila, Philippines 15 January 2015 While the good Pope defends freedom...

Bumper Stickers

2015-01-01

Bumper Stickers 2015 #1

Dance like the photo isn’t being tagged; love like you’ve never been unfriended; and tweet like nobody is following. – Anonymous

Bumper Stickers

2014-12-26

Rides Around The World

Below is how The Cruising Shutterbug got around while roaming the globe… Shuttling between ports and continents by plane (duh) by sea (duh) Germany – Hamburg by taxi Hansa Taxi 211 211. They have an iOS and an Android app for calling the cab. English speakers available by request. Cash or credit card. Info as of 2013. by metro/rail on...

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