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  • 07 Jan

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    Online Gaming Can Be More than Just Physics or Adventure

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    One aspect of gaming we haven’t talked much around these parts is the genre of “getting rich!” OK, so that’s probably not the best way to approach your finances, but hey, nothing wrong with laying down a little scratch for your entertainment; and if the possibility exists of making a huge score while playing, then all the better for it!

    waltz-bingoI’ve played some online poker with my phone and even competed in some adventure challenges than earn real dollars as well. But after a trip to the casino to kill some time last summer with friends, we discovered the awesomeness that is B-I-N-G-O! We played for some time and had a ball doing it. But the time was cut short and we had to actually leave for a wedding.

    When I got home I got to thinking that there must be a place to play online and basically do the same thing, but from the comfort of my own home (or office, heh heh). Sure enough; I was able to spend a lot of time gaming away without really having to break the bank. One of the places I found that was pretty fun was partybingo.com – it was just a cool way to spend a quiet evening at home but also interact with other and have a good time… without the noise, chaos and cigarette smoke you have to deal with at the casino.

    I also do some mobile gaming as well so it’s fun to attack these types of site while on my commute (train or bus) as well. How bout you guys? Do you feel like Vegas is the devil incarnate or is something like this worthy of your time and money? For the same price as a movie you can get just as much bang bingo for your buck in my opinion!

  • 23 Dec

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    Lessons from 2012: What Hollywood Can Learn from This Year

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    2012 has been a funny ol’ year for cinema. Some titles which we thought were going to be sure-fire winners failed to impress (Prometheus), some movies which should have gone down in flames blew us away (Cabin in the Woods) and – for better or worse – some curious source material made its way to the silver screen (Cloud Atlas, Life of Pi).

    It hasn’t been a bad batch at all, but as always Hollywood continues to make some questionable decisions. So, what can be gleaned from their outcome this time round?

    Lesson One: If You’re Going to do Superhero movies, Do Them Properly

    2012 has been a delight for comic book fans the world over, regardless of alignment – Marvel scored a homerun with The Avengers, and the Batman finale was a triumph for not only DC but for modern cinema in general. The pair rightfully earned their place as the two highest grossing films of 2012.

    Producers are always going to back superhero movies because if you put a cape on anything, you have to do something seriously wrong to not at least get your money back. But while it’s historically been a fine marketing strategy to dumb the film down to appeal to the masses at the risk of annoying the purists, as of last year it seems that the masses no longer care. The woeful Green Lantern movie, for example, showed that the average viewer was now well-trained enough to spot a generic origins story from a mile away and steer clear.

    The Amazing Spider-Man reboot of this year did make it to the Top 10 highest grossing list, but with lackluster reviews and puzzlement as to why the movie was necessary, it’ll be surprising whether Marc Webb will convince anyone to come back for the sequels. Consider that Spidey had roughly the same budget as The Dark Knight Rises (around $250m) – the latter took over $300m more at the box office, and that was the third movie in a trilogy.

    It goes to show that it’s time for Hollywood to put a bit more heart (and brains) into their superhero movies if they want to get both pedestrians and fanboys to buy into their franchises with any loyalty, and therefore achieve some real bang for their buck.
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  • 16 Dec

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    Try Something New at the Movies

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    When you go to the movies, do you tend to always go and see the same kind of films? While there’s a lot to be said for knowing what you like and liking what you know, cinema is an area of life where there’s plenty of opportunity to try new things. And if you end up not enjoying what you’ve paid to go and see, what have you really lost? The price of a movie ticket and a box of popcorn, that’s all!

    Most movies that get to the cinema are worth watching – even if they don’t actually really chime with your tastes.

    For example, if you search through the Edinburgh cinema listings for this week, you’ll find action movies, dramas, movies for kids and perhaps an epic historical piece or two. And of course, whichever town you’re in, you’ll find a similar diversity in what’s on at the movies. With Christmas just around the corner, there’ll be more than the fair share of kids’ films and, of course, the big film this Christmas is The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Now fantasy may not be your thing, but when you get a film with this much hype hitting the big screen, you almost feel you’re missing out if you don’t go and see it.

    There are some interesting new releases on the way over the next couple of months. Life of Pi might not be classified as mainstream, but this fantasy feature is a story of a boy shipwrecked with a Bengal tiger on a tiny lifeboat – you’re dying to know what happens!

    Similarly, there are a couple of dramas on the way – Great Expectations is a great story, and it’s always interesting to see what the next production of this classic tale turns out like. And Lincoln promises much – even if you’re not a history buff.

    Watching a film in a different genre to your usual choice is often a good experience, and it may open up a whole new raft of films to you that you’d never considered before. Just as with food our tastes can change – it’s worth experimenting to see if you can widen your cinematic palate!

  • 03 Dec

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    Why Passing your EMC Certification Exam will Boost Your Value

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    If you are truly serious about enhancing your career and moving forward in the information storage and management industry, you owe it to yourself to invest in one of the many certification offerings from the EMC Proven Professional program. This certification program offers courses and certification exams that reflect the complete range of software, hardware, and solutions from EMC. Other offerings include courses in virtualization, cloud computing, data science, data analytics, and information storage and management. Mastering one or more of these categories will increase your value in a competitive marketplace.

    In order to increase your chances of certification success, it is recommended that you take one of the many courses offered by EMC that will help to prepare you for your certification exam. In addition, self-study, with exam tutorials from Testslive.com, will allow you to check your progress frequently and help you to strengthen your knowledge and skills in your particular focus area. A multi-faceted study approach, with your work experience as a foundation, will provide the quickest route to success.

    Earning the EMC Proven Professional credential shows employers that you are serious about your career. Because EMC is such a highly respected name in the industry, carrying their certification seal indicates that your skills will be a valuable addition to any workplace environment within the information storage and management industry.

  • 28 Aug

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    Films To Come In 2012

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    These days, there are nearly endless options for personal entertainment. Much of this is thanks to the expansion of the Internet and the ability to have access to it at all times through smart phones and other mobile devices. Now, if you have some time to simply entertain yourself, or you get bored or have a break, you can easily pull up a gaming app, head to a favorite site like Party Poker, or even watch an episode of your favorite TV show on a device small enough to fit in your pocket! However, despite all of these advances in entertainment convenience, there is still no substitute for the enjoyment of seeing a great film at the cinema – and the second half of 2012 is looking like a great time for film. Here are a few specific films to keep your eye out for.

    • The Master – Already generating a great deal of buzz for the major awards of the year, The Master tells a dramatic story of a World War 2 veteran who decides to create his own religion after the way. Philip Seymour Hoffman will play the role of “The Master,” heading up a cast that also includes Amy Adams and Joaquin Phoenix in what is sure to be a brilliantly acted film.

     

     

    • Cloud Atlas – The latest effort from Matrix creators the Wachowski brothers will be a sprawling drama that deals with how decisions and events affect the lives of other people in the past, present and future. Specifically, the film will center on a former killer who is transformed into a hero by the events that surround him. Cloud Atlas stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, and Susan Sarandon, among others.

     

     

    • Lincoln – Though the film is perhaps more relevant to American audiences, it is sure to be a very engaging picture regardless. Directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring Acadamy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln, this has the ingredients to be one of the most powerful historical biopics in recent memory.

     

     

    • Skyfall – The 23rd James Bond film is finally almost here, and will feature Daniel Craig in his 3rd turn as the tougher, more brooding Bond character debuted in Casino Royale. In this installment, Bond must choose between his allegiance to M (Judi Dench once again) and MI6 itself.

     

     

    • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – The majority of the world of entertainment mourned the end of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, as it was seen as one of the most stunning achievements in modern film. This is why fans are extremely excited for Peter Jackson’s return to J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. “The Hobbit,” the adventurous prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has been developed into its own film trilogy, and this first new film ought to be the most significant remaining cinema event of 2012.

  • 01 Aug

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    3D Influence Spreads Beyond the Movies

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    The initial hype of 3D technology being available in mainstream movies has had far reaching effects on other industries and it seems that 3D is here to stay. The production of 3D movies has become the norm and the formula is now being applied to popular older films which are being re engineered to feature 3D technology. The influence of this technology isn’t restricting itself to the movie industry and other entertainment industries are also taking advantage of the interactive and immersive experience offered by 3D visuals. TV, gaming and online casinos have all taken steps in integrating this technology and are using it to its full effect when releasing new products.

    If you mention 3D movies the first name that comes to mind is inevitably James Cameron’s Avatar. Microgaming, the leaders in online casino software have capitalised on the success of 3D movies and released an online slot game using the same technology as the hit movie and requiring 3D eyewear to view the graphics. Sterling Silver 3D video slots game has been released by top online casino, JackpotCity and has become an instant hit with 3D fans thanks to its incorporation of this hi-tech feature. It remains to be seen whether Microgaming will create 3D versions of its other popular games, but we can be assured that this foray into 3D casino gaming certainly won’t be the last.

    It is not surprising that the technology that has been used to create 3D movies has been snapped up by other genres of the entertainment industry and we will see the usage become more and more common in other aspects in the future. Ideally, 3D technology can be utilised in any industry that requires a 3D model, from the medical industry to the real estate market, the advantages of 3D technology are seemingly limitless. As the technology becomes more widespread it will be adapted to suit the product it is being applied to and we can expect to see other major development houses utilising the 3D tech to enhance their products features. Updated info on all the 3D movies released will be found here and we anticipate you won’t be disappointed.