Widescreen Gaming
Monday, October 31, 2005
Section:
Gaming
It's been a long time since I played PC games on a desktop. After setting up the system and transferring data from my laptop to my new computer, I decided to install some of the old PC games I have....
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Flu Shots
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Section:
Snapshots
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50 Games in 1 Semester
Friday, October 28, 2005
Section:
Gaming
Wow, four graduate students from Carnegie Mellon University created over 50 games in one semester. Each person created one game every week. They produced 4 new games every week. You can check out and download all their games on Experimental...
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Dish Network
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Section:
Tidbits
We dumped Adelphia and installed Dish Network. We have nothing against the products provided by cable companies. In fact, we do miss some cable exclusive products such as high-speed Internet connection and on-demand. We left cable because Adelphia wins the...
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Samsung LNR238W
Monday, October 24, 2005
Section:
Gear
For our new desktop, we decided to use a Samsung 23" HDTV monitor. It is a sweet display. Its resolution is 1366 by 768 pixels. The contrast ratio is 3,000:1. This LCD is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p, 480p, and...
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Sony VGC-RB44G
Monday, October 24, 2005
Section:
Gear
Trendy gave me a new desktop for my birthday. We got a Sony Vaio VGC-RB44G. It is a major upgrade from my aging Vaio laptop. We also got a Samsung 23" LCD as our monitor. Check out the new system's...
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Bejeweled 2
Friday, October 21, 2005
Section:
Gaming
I got a copy of Bejeweled 2 Deluxe for Trendy. She is an addict when it comes to puzzle games. Once she starts clicking, there's no stopping. Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is actually a really fun game with a ton of...
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Rocky Rambo
Monday, October 17, 2005
Section:
Tidbits
Wow, Sylverster Stallone is definitely going through a late-life crisis. He has signed on to play the role of Rocky Balboa for the sixth time. And he will also draw the fourth blood as Rambo. I am shocked! What's next?...
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TwoSeventy.net
Monday, October 17, 2005
Section:
Tidbits
My friend Rachel pointed me to a new web site, twoseventy.net, by Scott Ballum and Tom Randall. You have to check it out! The site features interesting publications and articles. You may also download the first issue of Scott Ballum's...
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MicroArt
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Section:
Tech Buzz
Did you know that the chip developers have been etching hidden images and messages on computer chips for years? I think microscopic art is far more interesting than Grand Theft Auto's sexy easter egg which did not surprise nor amuse...
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Sony Online
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Section:
Gaming
Joystiq reports, "According to the November issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly (#197), Sony may be waiting until 'right before the Xbox 360 goes on sale this November' to 'unveil its grand online plans (including user transactions, multimedia functions, and a...
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LOTRO
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Section:
Gaming
Lord of the Rings Online is shaping to be a great looking MMORPG. The LOTRO screenshots look awesome! Will Lord of the Rings Online be a World of Warcraft killer?...
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Fazoli's
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Section:
Restaurants
Fazoli's is an Italian fast food chain. It is pretty good especially for the price. You can build your own pasta bowl or have one of their combos. They also offer unlimited breadsticks for dine-in customers. If you want...
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Gaming Sickness
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Section:
Gaming
The first game that caused me to feel motion sickness was Alien vs. Predators on the PC. Now days, many first person shooters can cause me to feel dizzy and nauseous. However, I have never puked from playing a first...
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Python Bursts Eating Gator
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Section:
Tidbits
Man, this is wild and nasty! Associated Press reports, "A 13-foot Burmese python recently burst after it apparently tried to swallow a live, six-foot alligator whole, authorities said." I guess there are certain things in life not meant to be...
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Prolink
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Section:
Tidbits
Due to my busy schedule a few months ago, I decided to outsource the flash design of Prolink to another design team and concentrate only on refinement and administrative. Everything worked out well. I enjoyed sitting back and watching...
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