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Monday, November 29, 2010
More than 50 3D games coming to PS3
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| Sony's Mick Hocking reveals that Sony has more than 50 internal and external games being converted to 3D as the company loooks to push the new technology. |
Sony is going to get people to buy 3D TVs whether they want to or not. Despite the fact that demand for 3D technology has been weak so far, Sony is doubling down on the third dimension. Like it did for polygonal graphics in the mid-90s, the electronics maker is heavily pushing 3D to its developers. More than 50 3D games are in development for the PlayStation 3, according to one Sony executive.
In an interview with Develop Online, Mick Hocking, SCEE game studio director, explained just how hard Sony plans to push the technology. ”…Overall we have more than 50 titles currently being converted into 3D, and this number if growing fast. I can tell you, games are leading the way when it comes to the driving the whole 3D revolution.”
Though few specific games were named, 20 of the titles are Sony-published games, said Hocking. Killzone 3, Motorstorm, and other “massive names” are undergoing 3D conversion.
Hocking’s message to developers is that converting to 3D offers a huge “bang for your buck.” The process can add as little as two percent to a game’s budget and doesn’t eat up the amount of processing resources one would think.
“The analysis we’ve got for the games we’re doing internally – and we’re adding 3D to a lot of our games – is that the average investment for adding 3D can be as low as two per cent in time and budget,” said Hocking. “If you think about how profound 3D can make a game, I think that’s more than worth it.”
Sony is really pushing 3D, so much that representatives have almost praised Nintendo’s 3DS handheld system. But do people really want to wear 3D glasses at home? Gamers are more used to odd peripherals than any other group, but Sony may be pushing its luck.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
How to Dress Like Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl)
Blair Waldorf, played by actress Leighton Meester, is Serena’s best friend on Gossip Girl, and the “Queen Bee” of the Constance Billiard School for Girls. With a fashion designer for a mother, it’s no surprise that Blair has amazing fashion sense and a true signature style.
Blair Waldorf Style
Blair’s style is very classic, preppy, and polished. She always looks as if she stepped out of a department store window; her outfit is flawless, and she never has a hair out of place. Blair’s fashion sense is definitely the quintessential upper-east-side stereotype, and she’s not ashamed of it!
Blair would never step outside with unwashed hair, wear an outfit that didn’t match, or buy anything “distressed” or “boho chic.” That said, here are some of Blair’s signature looks, pieces you can almost always catch Ms. Waldorf wearing around the streets of Manhattan.
Dresses & Skirts
When I was looking for photos of Leighton Meester / Blair Waldorf, I quickly realized that I couldn’t find a single photo of her wearing pants! Blair is all about skirts and dresses, worn with tights in the winter and bare legs in the warmer months. She’s not into denim at all, so if you want to dress like Blair, forget about jeans.
Tailored, Classic Pieces
Since she attends an upscale private school, many of Blair’s outfits are school-uniform appropriate. That means she wears lots of collared shirts, simple skirts, and ties. You can channel a little bit of prep school chic yourself with a structured button-up blouse and navy blue skirt. For extra Blair appeal, add a brightly colored headband and tights.
Pops of Color
No matter how subdued Blair’s outfit may be, she always incorporates a pop of color in some way. Whether it’s a bright red trench coat over a navy dress, a technicolor bag, or orange leggings under her school uniform, Blair keeps her look fresh with brights. Her favorite colors are red (her signature), orange, and yellow.
Girly Details
Blair is a total girly-girl at heart, and because of this, she loves to incorporate feminine touches like lace, bows, and ruffles, into her outfits. This is also her go-to look for formal events and parties.
Dressed-Up Loungewear
Even when Blair is sleeping, she still looks completely chic! A Waldorf doesn’t wear regular flannel pajamas to bed – she sleeps in a designer negligee. And hanging around the house doesn’t mean wearing sweats! Blair has been known to wear a satin dressing gown instead.
Blair's Accessories
Headbands
Blair’s signature hair accessories are her hundreds of different headbands! From tartan to satin, Blair wears her headbands in every style you can imagine. She usually wears them with her hair down, but occasionally pulls a headband over a sleek bun or ponytail.
Tights
In the winter months, Blair’s wardrobe revolves around tons of different pairs of tights. This season, she rocked every shade of tights imaginable, from bright red, to white, gray, and the ever popular black opaque tights. Tights are on the way out because warmer weather is fast approaching, but of course you can still wear them on cold days or if the mood strikes this summer.
Blair’s Hairstyles
Blair Waldorf almost always wears her medium length brown hair down in loose waves with lots of volume. These aren’t Serena’s messy curls,though. Blair always looks polished, and her hair is no exception.
To do your hair like Blair’s in the picture above:
First, shampoo your hair (Blair would never have dirty hair!) If your hair is thin, use a volumizing shampoo like Pantene Pro-V Sheer Volume. If your hair is thick, your normal shampoo will work fine.
Blow dry your hair smooth with your normal styling products.
If your hair is naturally very curly, you will want to straighten it with a flat iron before you curl it (this will give you Blair’s super-smooth look!)
If you have naturally straight hair, use a curling product like Jonathan Create Curl Curling Serum to help bring out your natural waves.
Separate your hair into sections, and starting with the bottoms layers of hair, curl strands with a 1 inch barrel curling iron. After curling, spray each tendril with medium-hold hairspray.
Finish your hair off with a shine spray like Aquage Beyond Shine 5oz (amazing stuff), or Citre Shine Spray Laminator to eliminate frizz and make your hair super-shiny and perfect looking like Blair’s!
Movie: Love and Other Drugs
Release Date: Nov 24, 2010
Rated: Strong sexual content, nudity, pervasive language and some drug material
Runtime: 1 hr. 53 min.
Genres: Drama
Director: Edward Zwick
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria, Josh Gad
SYNOPSIS
Handsome and charming pharmaceutical rep Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal) falls head over heels for radiant free spirit Maggie (Anne Hathaway), and together the two people who never thought they would fall in love discover that their intense chemistry is more powerful than any drug on the market. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Mauritius- A Tourism Attraction
Mauritius, a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches in the Indian Ocean, has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population of Asians, Europeans and Africans.
The island has maintained one of the developing world's most successful democracies and has enjoyed years of constitutional order.
The island is one of the most popular destinations for tourists from all over the world, it enchants tourists and compels tourists to travel with its amazing beauty and serenity.
Those who visit this spectacular peace of land once, call it Special Mauritius, as every moment spend in Mauritius is magical and truly special, which is beyond verbal and visual description. In spite of being closer to Africa, it is more influenced by Britain, France and India.
Holidays
Hotels
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Beach
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Water Sports/ Diving
Other Attractions
Shopping in Mauritius
NightLife
Food
For more info, please visit: http://www.tourisminmauritius.com/
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