Living abroad...

How to use Spotify from abroad ? Get Spotify for free!

2009-11-10T00:11:00.000-08:00

Hello my dear fellows! I have been looking for a long time to get an account on Spotify.Everybody around me was using it, but unfortunately no one had an invitation to share it with me.Luckily yesterday i have found a method on how to get Spotify for free, with no invitation or something else like this.Follow the steps in order and enjoy the wonderful world of Spotify music :

Step1 :Enter this website http://hiload.org/
Step 2: Where it says enter URL type : https://www.spotify.com/en/get-started
Step3: Enter your details in order to create the account,download Spotify and enjoy :)

Maybe many of you already used this method, but i still think that a lot of people need it .

Cheers

Back into business !

2009-10-30T16:10:00.001-07:00

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Long time since i haven't written something here, but i guess now it's the perfect time.It's 12:00 in the midnight and i think i have some problems with sleeping.I have messed up my schedule totally, but somehow i have the feeling that i will survive.Can't wait for tomorrow to party again with my new classmates from Chalmers.There is going to be this big Halloween party at the University (FESTU) which of course i could not miss it. School is going great so far, a lot of reading , but nothing i can't handle.There are going to be some interesting projects this period including one that will involve VOLVO .That's quite cool and i really think this will be a great experience for me.
At the moment i am still looking for a job, but with this crisis this doesn't seem to be a very easy thing.Actually this week i had one day job.Nothing fancy but still quite interesting.There has been this big high level meeting in Goteborg regarding the safety on roads , where something like 200 EU commissioners have been present.My job was to mingle among them and try to answer their questions. Of course there where not that many questions unfortunately,but still i got the chance to meet some important figures from all over Europe. I was expecting to see some Romanian representation as well, but i guess they are more "busy" with other things....what the hell ..who needs safety on the Romanian roads.
That's all for now....guess i will try to watch a movie, and then again..fight with the sleep.
Cheers.

Batman: Arkham Asylum Demo

2009-08-09T22:03:00.000-07:00

The newest version of Batman (demo version) is available for download.Enjoy it.

Questions about Master Admission ?

2009-06-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

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Hello my dear readers,

As i see a lot of people have read the article called "Motivation Letter for Master Application" so as a response to it's popularity i will help you more in achieving your dreams of getting admitted to a master programme. Myself i just got admitted (in May) to Chalmers University from Goteborg ,Sweden and i know how hard it is to be totaly debusolated and to not find the right answers when you need them.
That's why i invite you to ask me whatever questions you have and i promiss you i'll do my best in helping you.
That's all for now...Cheers and good luck!

Free professional website

2009-03-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody.It has been a long time since i have posted here but now i am back, so no need to worry:).The reason i am writing this post is to let you know that i am in the mood of creating web pages ,totally free for you .I am doing this mainly for creating an online portfolio because i really need one and i supose this is the best way to do it.So, let's not waste any more time.If you want your own website don't hesitate to let me know.If you want to make an impression of how i work this is a sample .
Fell free to contact me at minzat.ovidiu@gmail.com and tell me your desires.

New blog

2009-02-09T14:08:00.000-08:00

I have started a new blog in order to provide help for all the students who need material for subjects such as : Human Computer Interaction, Business Management , Software design, Strategic Management and may others.All the material i have used on that blog comes from professional teachers who i am proud to say , gave me the knowledge i have right now.I hope the information you will find there will guide you to success in your studies.

Best romance novels turned into movies

2009-02-05T16:58:00.000-08:00

I have just started to read a new and exciting romance novel and I was just thinking if i could find a top with famous romance novels which have been turned into movies. Unfortunately I didn't find something concrete , so I have decided to do some research on this subject.And this is what I have came with .A list of famous romance novels that have been turned in real masterpieces of cinema .

Motivation Letter for Master application

2009-01-22T15:27:00.000-08:00

I was looking a couple of weeks ago for a model of motivation letter , in order to apply for a master programmer in Sweden.I didn't have to much luck, and that is why i have decided to post here a sample of motivation letter, the one which i personally used .

Motivation letter

Chalmers University, Master Degree Programme in International Project Management

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in applying for a Master's Degree Programme in ******* starting in autumn 2009. I believe my educational background would enable me to make a strong contribution at the University. I mention that I have graduated in year 2008 *************, from Business Information Technology programme and got a bachelor degree in Business Administration.

My academic performance has been always on top of class. I have been an active member of the IT League Academy for the North Region of Finland where I have been involved in the development of several software projects. Moreover I can say that I would like to continue my studies in order to gain knowledge and experiences by academic research and I believe a Master Degree Programme in Interactive Systems Engineering would offer me the possibility of receiving the complete picture of all aspects of this field.

The reason for choosing this specific Master Programme comes from the fact that in the near future I would like to get to know more things regarding for example Artificial Intelligence studies. I already got some ideas in my head, but unfortunately until now I did not have the right knowledge and the right tools for putting them in practice and that is why I know that this Master Programme would be an excellent starting point for me. Also if I will get selected for this programme I will have the opportunity to learn from the best and the fact that I will study in an international environment will give me the privilege to create new relationships with people from different cultures. I am also aware of the kind of dedication and perseverance I will need to have for achieving the best results in the field and I believe my background will qualify me for such a Master Programme.

Finally I can say that I look forward to join this Master Degree Programme in ********* in order to prove my abilities and gain new skills and I will be patiently waiting for a positive reply.

With respect,

Online best survey tool

2009-01-20T11:04:00.000-08:00

I was checking recently the Internet for a good survey tool.And I have found one.It is called Intres Tool and provides you with a lot of helpful functions.
It comes in 3 version , the first one , the Lite version being free for use.
Intres Tool Lite is completely Free online survey software. Intres Tool Lite allows you to carry out Internet research based on targeted email lists and online web surveys. Intres Tool Lite provides you with 10.000 contacts in your database - more than enough for small and medium businesses - and absolutely for Free! No ads, no limits on number of users.

Intres Tool Professional is a full information solution with a conclusive Knowledge Base system and Contacts database. Knowledge Base enables viewing multiple online reviews and conversations as a single entity, even though they were directed toward different respondent groups as different versions and at different times, crossing the borderlines of individual reviews evaluations and conversations. Intres Tool Professional is the right solution for organizations with higher number of contacts or continuous research needs .

Intres Tool Enterprise Edition is a customizable solution for large corporations, organizations and service providers who want to run the software under their own domain and brand.
Here you can see an example of how this tool works.

Big floods in Romania

2008-07-28T00:03:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody. I haven't wrote anything for a long time.I was quite busy ,enjoying my summer holiday.The bad thing is that the weather here is really bad. At least last week has been horrible. There have been strong storms everyday and the bad thing is that a lot of people have been affected by the huge floods.Something like 5 people have died and situation is not very good right now.

I will go back in Kemi on the 20 of August and i really cant wait to start school , because it's quite boring to stay each day without doing anything.That's about all from Romania for the moment.I hope to come with some better news in a short period of time.

The Bremen musicants

2008-04-27T10:15:00.000-07:00

Eurotrip and Hindi music

EuroTrip

2008-03-05T16:07:00.000-08:00

Hello you guys.Now i am writing from Amsterdam.Last week i have started toghether with my friends a journey through out Europe.I have visited Sweden,Danmark,Germany,Belgium and Holland.Also i think we will have a small stop in Oslo but that's not sure yet.We will have to see how we will manage it.Anyway that's about all for tonight, because i am so fu*** tired.More to come next week when i will be home.

Aurora Borealis!

2008-02-28T22:24:00.000-08:00

Last night it was the first time i have managed to catch the Aurora on my camera.You can't even imagine how beautiful it was.That's why i have put here some pictures.Just tell me what do you think.

This is to much!!

2008-02-25T01:30:00.000-08:00

A week ago i have received a mail from one person with the title "horrible".I didn't knew what to expect and i was thinking that it is just another spam and i almost delete-it with ought reading it.Anyway i opened the mail and inside i have found a long list of names from all over the world and a few lines about animal protection.Also there was a link to a web page where i have found a shocking movie.I have putted here also,but i warn you that PERSONS WITH WEAK HEART should not watch it.

Pledge to go fur-free at PETA.org

HELP ESA! =)

2008-02-20T01:00:00.000-08:00

My friend Esa,it's on the point of wining a great trip.You can help him do that.It doesn't take a lot of time and i think he is going to be really gratefully for your help.Because everything is in finnish , i have put here some instructions.And don't forget, you can win also a trip to Europe each day.So....give him as many votes as u can.Here you can vote!
INSTRUCTIONS
first box you choose eith who do you want me to go with
second box you choose my name that is esa of course
third box you choose New York...
then you need to give some info about youre self
Etunimi: first name
sukunimi: family name
IKÄ:you're age
katuosoite: street address
postinumero:post number/zip code
postitoimipaikka: the city were you live
puhelinnumero: you're phone number
sähköpostiosoite: youre e-mail

Some Party Music....have fun

2008-02-13T14:06:00.000-08:00

Party Mix NO.1

Party Mix NO.2

Listen to those songs.I am sure it will bring a lot of memories in your head.Have fun and blast the speakers.

Skiing and Snowboarding Attempts

2008-02-10T03:12:00.000-08:00

Be Vewy Qwiet, I’m Hunting Wabbits!

2008-02-09T17:05:00.000-08:00

Hello you guys.Long time no see.Life is getting more and more full of surprises for me in Kemi.Today i had just been to the shooting range with Miko, a finn from Tornio.It was so nice.First we had been to his grandma ma's house and she served us with tea,coffee,pizza and of course cookies .She was so kind with us and those moments reminded me of my grandparents from Romania and the moments we usually spend together .
After that we haded towards the shooting range.We had 3 guns with us.My body was full of adrenaline because this was my first time when i was touching a real gun.
I have tried the first gun.BUUUUM .....The next one was the shotgun.Again BUMMMM....Finally i have tried the small caliber one which is used to shoot rabbits and other small animals.
Anyway i have put here some pictures and a video so you can see how was my day.I hope you'll enjoy them...because i really did.

Finally Home

2007-12-26T05:20:00.001-08:00

Yep..it's 26 of December and i am home ,in Romania.I am full of good Romanian food and i try to enjoy as much as i can the few days i still have to spend in Romania.It's incredible...i am very happy because i have took the decision not to remain in Kemi during the holidays.Everything it's like magic.There is snow outside and the trees are all white.My father put colourful lights all over the house and at night everything is superb.During those days a lot of children came to our house and sang joyful songs about Christ's birth.I had moments when i remembered how where the times when i was a little child ,when everything was so nice in this period of the year, when i was waiting for Santa to bring us the presents and when i was going with all the other children from door to door to sing Christmas songs.Those where really good moments...
But now everything changed and the magic vanished.It's like in that movie "Polar Express" ,i just can't hear the bells any more.Yeh , it's nice but it's not the same and i think that i can't change anything from this,at leas not now.
Anyway , i hope that all of you will enjoy those moments because those are the most important things from our life.
Down here i have put a small video with one of our tradition for the New Year which it's called the Bear Dance .It is said that this ritual scares the evil spirits and makes way for a good and a better year.Enjoy...

I wish you all,
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Craciun fericit si un An Nou fericit!
Hyvää Joulua or Hauskaa Joulua - 0nnellista uutta vuotta
Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva i s Novim Godom
Boas Festas e um feliz Ano Novo

and see you all next year

Believe it or not.....

2007-12-07T15:16:00.000-08:00

Ruxi has special powers.Kemi changed her....just watch the video and tell me what you think.I think there is something in the water.

Finnish Independece day party....

2007-12-05T01:47:00.000-08:00

Last night it was the party organized by our University.It was a great party and the organizers really surprised us in a good way.We ate Finnish food,we danced and we tried to enjoy as much as we could.But words are nothing.I had put here a small video with what happened last night.The quality is not that good because i made it specially for WEB ,but if you want the best quality version, don't hesitate to tell me.
Enjoy :) !!

Pedestrian crossings,what a mess

2007-11-30T06:46:00.001-08:00

Few weeks ago Dima showed me a picture from Finland where the authorities made a small mistake when they designed some of the pedestrian crossings.Now i want to show him something from Russia.

In some cities from Mother Russia authorities really take good care of pedestrians. Sometimes, too much, making the pedestrian crossings like this one.I guess it should be really risky to cross the road over there:)

1 of December...Romania's Independece day

2007-11-30T03:07:00.000-08:00

On December 1, 1918 (November 18 Old Style), the National Assembly of Romanians of Transylvania and Hungary, consisting of 1,228 elected representatives of the Romanians in Transylvania, Banat, Crişana and Maramureş, convened in Alba Iulia and decreed (by an unanimous vote).

The Assembly also formed from 200 of its members, plus 50 co-opted members a High National Romanian Council of Transylvania, the new permanent parliament of Transylvania.

The next day, on December 2, 1918 the High National Romanian Council of Transylvania formed a government under the name of Directory Council of Transylvania (Consiliul Dirigent al Transilvaniei), headed by Iuliu Maniu.

On December 11, 1918, King Ferdinand signed the Law regarding the Union of Transylvania, Banat, Crişana, the Satmar and Maramureş with the Old Kingdom of Romania, decreeing that

If you want to find out more ...just check Google....it's our best friend.

Last year i had been to the parade held in Bucharest near the Triumph Arc.This year i will just have to put a flag at my window and hope that Finnish guys won't think that i am strange guy.

Even if we can't celebrate our Independence Day , we will try to have fun next week when it's Finland's birthday.

Last but not least i had put a small movie i had made last year where you can see the Hummers of the Romanian Army...enjoy :)

Mama i am coming home....

2007-11-26T09:12:00.000-08:00

Yep...it's official i am going home on 19 of December.I am really happy.At firs i said to myself that i won't go home for Christmas,but i just can't imagine myself ,here ,alone in Kemi.It's to damn difficult .Christmas is really important for me and if i wont be with my family i think i would be really depressed .I have to apologize to Ruxi and Dima because i wont be with them for the New Year , but i think this is a small sacrifice that i have to make.
Meanwhile in Kemi ,right now life it's a little bit boring.We had an exam at UML last week and i am really sick and tired of all those diagrams.But still we have to deal with them until the end of the year when SDP course will end.In rest everything is alright. We'll have a party on the 6 of December i guess ,the party for Independence Day, and i really i hope i will have fun there.
That's all for now ,i will try to write more next week.Take care and don't forget ...Dracula is in Kemi until December:)....

Winter holidays are coming fast....

2007-11-17T11:05:00.000-08:00

Hello you guys, long time no see.Probably you are asking how do we spend out time , here in Kemi.Well most of the days we just go to school and that's about all.But on Friday night things start to change.Usually we go to Hullu Pohjola , a local club from Kemi.It's not something fancy , but at least this is one of the places in Finland where you can listen to Akcent and O-zone :))....Before going to Hullu we usually drink something back home , because if you want to get drunk into the club it's really difficult , everything is so fucking expensive.Even if i don't like drinking that much i think at this point i really miss Romania.Everything is so damn cheep in my country.In Finland , with 10 euro you buy something like 3 beers if you are lucky.In Romania with 10 euro you'll be drunk for two days.
What else happens on Friday?...well everyone is trying to hook-up with everybody,love is in the air and if you succeed to go home with someone it means you are lucky:).I had really been lucky since i came here and i really hope that my luck won't change to soon.
About Winter holidays i don't have to much to say unfortunately.I think i will spend it alone in Kemi because everyone is going home.Actually i wont be alone...i will have Nastia's cat with me and Natasha's Xbox,so things are not as bad as they look.
What about you guys?Is anyone else staying in Finland for the Christmas holiday?If you are please announce me.Maybe we can organize something.
Also for the New Year me,Ruxi and Dima we will go to Sweden by boat.Fell free to join us because i really think we are going to have a lot of fun.
That's all for now.I wait for your comments and for your ideas about spending the holidays.

You give me citizenship i'll make you childrens....

2007-11-08T14:42:00.000-08:00

What does the title tells you?A good friend of mine said this phrase a few days ago.Maybe you wonder why?Why would a Romanian need another citizenship?It's very simple...at least for some of us.Everything started with one Romanian gypsy killer from Italy,thy guy who killed the wife of an officer from Rome.We were just talking about this case and we started to wonder if there is any point of going back to Romania.Everyone from Europe is now afraid of us because they think that we are killers and thief.The problem is that most of them don't differentiate romanian from gypsy.We also have problems whit them in our country.Most of them don't do anything else beside stilling ,killing ,drugs ,prostitution and other things like those.I am not a racist but i can tell you for sure that those guys really pissed me out.Sometimes i am really ashamed to be a romanian even if i shouldn't be.
The bad part about all this thing is that the Romanian government doesn't do anything about this.The external-relation minister of Romania just told a few days ago to press that after him the simplest solution would be to send the gypsy who committed crimes in the desert in Egypt.Fuck...that's not a bad idea :)...but i am really concern that they will destroy and steal the beautiful things of Egypt(pyramids for example)
So i think that they should try and find some better solutions for this problem.They should make more drastic laws and they should better stop protecting them so much, even if they are a minority.We should find them a special place and put them all there....something like Gypsy-Land.
In Finland fortunately we don't have any problems with gypsy.There are something like 2000 gypsy all over the country,and most of them don't do anything wrong.
That's all i had to say.If you have a different opinion please don't hesitate to share it with us.
And to show you that i am not against all gypsy i have put here a video with a gypsy song which i really like.Enjoy....

2007-11-08T11:09:00.000-08:00

This is my first post for this blog.It's nothing fancy ...just a few words about life in Finland view thought the eyes of student living abroad.I will try to put here the most important things which happened to me in the past and in the future.
The first time i came to Finland was this year(2007) from January until April.I came here as an exchange student,Erasmus.
When we first arrived in Finland we were thrilled.It was something new for me and for my other colleagues.I had never thought that i will have the opportunity to live in such a country.It's really different from Romania and from the other country i had visited.
The city in which we had to go was Kemi.From Helsinki to Kemi we toked the train and we traveled for about 9 hours.We where so damn tired but it was nice.Everything was dark outside and that's why we couldn't admire Finland that day.We arrived in Kemi at about 05:00 o'clock.Someone was expecting us with a car.Even if outside was still dark you could see everything basically because of the snow. The guys who toked us from train-station where really cool.They were students.We where all fascinated because everything was looking like in fairytale.You couldn't see any movement,it was like everything was frozen in time .
That's basically our first experience in Finland.I know that you will say that is nothing special about this,but trust me if you would have been in my place you would have thought the same.
That's all for now.

Sincerely yours,
Dracula from Romania
P.S (more of my experiences soon)