ScreenLife Games is at it again. They launched a new Banzai game. Check it out:
The famous TV series Banzai is out to please their growing base of TV fans. I would surely love to experience the challenging bets that Banzai has always thought of. I find it hilarious and amusing to watch those challenges. But doing those challenges in a game with friends is definitely much better experience. The full DVD package has all the materials and effects that any true Banzai fan would have. The Banzai DVD game is now out and it can be readily purchased off from the site. Just don’t eat any of the sushi that is provided with the package (I hope your friends would not think of daring you to do that!)
As I was poking around the site I found a short Tako-gochi game which reminded me of the actual gadget that was a fad during the 90s. I got a screenshot of Tako in action and he is really amazing and adorable! I even got to know him more in his MySpace profile which I followed from a link to his Banzai site. We share the same set of movies that I like.
Beside the Tako-gochi game, there are some Banzai wallpapers that can be downloaded in different resolutions.
One of the comments that I received in this blog complimented me for having a pretty face. I deliberately selected a good looking picture that is just appropriate for this blog. I have also a face to go on my online profiles at freelance sites too.
Pictures on online profiles are not really that necessary. But I still find it important for doing so. I have two good reasons why pictures should be placed on profiles. The first one is that some potential clients appreciate the extra effort of seeing a picture uploaded on a profile. The second reason is a psychological one: clients tend to get more attracted towards dealing a person at the other side. For a freelancer who has to work with clients in other countries, then this thing should not be underestimated.
photo credit: obyvatel (SXC)
Not all pictures are appropriate for online profiles. I would rather stay away from hot and titillating pictures and other similar types. I would also stay away from cartoon avatars, dogs and cats and other pictures that look best on very casual social circle settings. It is not fitting for finding such work on most professional online jobs. Mug shots are okay, but I would prefer seeing a warm but professional picture. Just pick anything that does not look too casual.
Others like to take pictures of themselves working at a computer terminal. A few take pictures of the logo or name of the company that they are working with. Pictures taken at photo studios can help, as long as you direct the photographer to what kind of photos that you want these to be. Some avatar representations work too. I’ve often seen writers use a pen and paper avatar and computer programmers often use computer keyboards.
If your job is the one that emphasizes more on creative skills, then I’d like to see more creativity on reflected on picture instead instead of the mug shot. Personally I would rather hire a person who sports a funny or cute caricature of himself. Some graphic designers even try put up pictures of themselves posing creatively.
Keep in mind that pictures are just a part of the package that you are trying to sell to potential clients.
Despite having more powerful computers and fast information delivery scientists are still finding ways to make information delivered even faster. The fiber optic technology delivers information at the speed of light but this information can pass through a series of electronic devices along the way which can slow down information transfer. Even if the cables are indeed great in delivering loads of information the routing hardware does not cope up with the loads of information.
The bottleneck that our existing electronic hardware is limited will now be slowly replaced with another great breakthrough. “Metamaterials” provides better data delivery to the various ports of destination. The article on BBC News clearly explained how metamaterials can eliminate the use of bulky electronics to route information to the destination. The terahertz speed that fiber-optics carry now will now be “slowed down” using metamaterials. These metamaterials acts as a braking mechanism and will be used in such a way that the conversion from light to electronics and vice versa is eliminated.
photo credits: ilco (SXC)
This “slow light” technology is surely a great improvement. I guess I would be seeing metamaterial technology in the years (or months) to come.
Do you think this will be a progressive technology?
iPhones 3G is still not out yet in the Philippines, but there is so much buzz about it. I seem not to miss the word iPhone whenever I get to visit sites around. It is indeed a hot topic. iPhone 3G sales just reached a whopping 3 million after the first month of its launch.
photo credit: nickobec (SXC)
The coming of this gadget is also a great buzz in many Filipino blogs. I think that there will still be a demand for this gadget locally – at least for those who can spare the cash in having one. Globe Telecom will be the first to introduce this model on August 22 which is only less than ten days from now. The rates are not cheap and interested buyers are required to submit their intention of buying the iPhone 3G through an online reservation.
Extreme Style by VO5 led me to a cool online game that really relieves me from the tension of doing my job. It was quite difficult at the beginning as people came in and out of the room, but I eventually got to play with two other guys. I was greatly amused at the answers of my contestants when I delivered five questions when I got to play as the judge in this Ultimate Flirting Championship virtual online game. I got the widget below so you get access to it (you can even grab that for your blog).
I was ready with my line “Would you be shocked if I put on something more comfortable?” taken from classic movie Hell’s Angels. I just thought that remembering a classic movie line might work so I’d better be ready. I was curious if these out-of-the-blue classic lines will work. I think it puts a more interesting note while playing out the Victory Hair game as a contestant. Of course, not everyone would get attracted to that pick up line that I’ve chosen, but I was able to get the interest of some guys who seem to fit my type.
I think the game is worth trying out some classic lines with some real virtual players before using it for real with the person that we like.
