Thursday, November 27, 2008

Keep Your Old Games For the Nintendo Wii?

As you're probably aware, especially if you have been playing games for quite some time, new game systems tend to come out on a regular basis. As the technology continues to increase, these new games provide us with a level of gameplay that may not have been available with the old one. This is especially the case when it comes to the Nintendo Wii game console. Not only is it an upgrade for the old Nintendo games, it provides a style of gameplay that simply is not available in any other game, Nintendo or otherwise. Most people are reluctant to upgrade to the Wii system, however, because they have a considerable amount of other Nintendo games left over from previous game systems that they have owned. Will these work with the Wii?

Nintendo has done a really good job of providing backward compatibility with all previous game systems that were manufactured by Nintendo in the past. Some of the old Nintendo games, including the Nintendo GameCube can easily be used on the new Nintendo Wii game console. Other Nintendo games, such as the 64 and Sega Genesis are available to play on the Nintendo Wii in another way.

Whenever you set up your Nintendo Wii game console, you will have the ability to plug in to the WiFi network that is available through the game system itself. This will not only allow you to have interactive gameplay with people from around the world, it will also put you in touch directly with the Nintendo gaming system online. Many of the games that were available on Nintendo systems that did not use the PowerPC base technology will be available for download directly to the Nintendo Wii game system. This will allow you to play any of your old favorites on the new system, even without having to get up off of the sofa and put a new disk in.

Another way that the Nintendo Wii is backward compatible is with the system controllers. As a matter of fact, many of the old system controllers will plug directly into the Nintendo Wii game system and others are available for wireless gameplay. This helps you to be able to enjoy your old favorites along with the new games that are available for the Wii. One thing is certain, with the new game system in front of you, you will never run out of things to do.

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Anti-government protester holds a picture of Thai King and Queen during a rally at the Suvarnabhumi airport facility Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai authorities shut down Bangkok's second airport Thursday after it was overrun by anti-government protesters, completely cutting off the capital from air traffic as Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat rejected their demands to resign, deepening the country's crisis.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)AP - Protesters occupying Bangkok's two airports braced for a raid Thursday night after Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat declared a limited state of emergency authorizing police to take back the terminals.

Myspace Musicians Top Artist Music Showcase

Some of the most talented musicians in the world are unsigned and virtually unknown. In the past, ultra-talented performers have gleaned listeners primarily through live performances and mp3 distribution. The goal is to develop a loyal fan base through a grass-roots, word of mouth style marketing plan. The hope was to generate enough interest to get a recording contract.

Todays internet savvy musician is utilizing social network channels to accelerate this process. Done correctly, an online guerrilla marketing musician can generate millions of hits and song listens in as little as a few months. Top talent can catch fire with the online crowd instantly launching an unprecedented click storm on their content.

The nexus and undisputed king of artist showcase venues is the social network Myspace. With a specialized channel for musicians music.myspace.com creative bands and singer-song writers can launch new music and command a huge listening base virtually overnight. The result is a rapidly growing base of untapped talent that is surging by mammoth proportions.

The key to Myspace success is talent, not gimmick. Original quality music and unique riffs are the rule, not the exception. Listeners quickly lose interest with mediocre covers and poorly developed compositions. The artists that add stage presence to a sellable sound will quickly generate followers and the recording industry is starting to take notice!

Some of the fast movers in the Myspace Top Artist channel include:

Jessica Callahan A young composer, singer, songwriter that plays the keyboards. Blind from birth, she offers a unique pop-rock sound with her all original music. The recording industry immediately started courting this unknown talent. Dave Koz of Rendezvous Entertainment recognized Jessica's gift and signed her to a three recored deal. From Myspace to your radio almost overnight! Tracks like City Streets and Get Out of California are destined for airplay.

Colbie Caillat - A sweet R&B based acoustic sound with a peppering of folk flair. Colbie's arrangements pull from classical, folk, jazz & pop roots. Surrounded by music from birth, her father, Ken Caillat, is remembered for Co-Production and Engineer credits on Fleetwood Macs Rumours. Her unique breathy vocals and dynamic melodies command a loyal following of fans and listeners. Check out the track Bubbly.

Gary Jules Like a Phoenix, Gary has been reborn online. Gary released the album Greetings From the Side in 1998 that failed due to poor handling by the record label. In 2003 he recorded a cover of the Tears for Fear song Mad World for the soundtrack of the movie Donnie Darko. The song was discovered by American Television, and included in several popular series (CSI, ER, Without a Trace) generating a rush to discover Gary online. Take a listen to his new tracks, The Devil Keeps Grinning and Gone Daddy.

Chantelle Paige Pimping herself as cross-over talent that includes modeling, acting, and singing is understandable. This tall blond California girl recently released an EP of her edgy RB offerings through SnowCap. Her looks and talent have created a massive online following online that recently translated into a tour with the PussyCat Dolls.

Corey Crowder This Georgia native plays a unique blend of folk, jazz, and country. Playing the guitar, his songs are acoustic originals that could be descried as a cross between John Mayer, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Developing a strong listener base online has translated into an impressive tour of college venues, and the release of an 11 song CD. The single, Heres Looking at You is approaching the one million listen mark on MySpace.

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Myspace Musician - Jessica Callahan

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An unidentified firefighter loads up debris while a tow truck driver straps down to a flatbed truck the remnants of a 1992 Chevrolet Suburban in which seven people were killed in a fiery crash when the vehicle drifted off Interstate 25, flew off the road and landed on a concrete bridge embankment early on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, outside Johnstown, Colo. The Chevrolet Suburban was registered in Alberta, Canada, according to authorities. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP - An SUV plunged off an overpass in northern Colorado and hit a concrete embankment in a fiery crash early Thursday morning, killing all seven people inside it, including two young children, authorities said.

New Electric Car Technology

With the future catching up to us quickly, it is likely that we will see the gasoline driven vehicle disappear. Replacing them is a new species of transportation. Electric and hybrid cars are hitting the streets in every neighborhood and town. These new aged electric breed are not only saving money in the tanks, but they are being given all new futuristic designs and tastes. Hopefully in the near future, there will be talks of cars that you can just plug in when you get home and they will be all charged up the next time you're ready to go.

GM is hard at work at just such a project. The new Chevy Volt should be coming out of the factory with all sorts of top of the line gadgetry. From the new Flex Fuel System to the range extending onboard fuel system. The new Volt should be able to accommodate just about anyone's needs for it. Whether it is just your grocery getter or your everything car. This car will run purely off the sole power of a lithium battery for at least 40 miles, and has E85 ethanol to recharge it when needed. With one swift motion the car can also run from the gasoline to extend your mileage. That sounds like a sweet ride! Having a battery that recharges itself and gasoline would protect you from many of those moments when you 'run out of gas'. From what their site (http://www.chevrolet dot com/electriccar/) says, the only thing you should have to do is plug it into a 110 volt plug at your home. That's the same plug you use for your dryer!

Dodge is also catching up the new electric car technology trend. With aggressive and impressive styling, Dodge is throwing out the new ZEO, which stands for Zero Emissions. This car not only looks good but should get an impressive 250 miles a charge, and take the breath out of anyone who sees you driving it.

Even in the United Kingdom they are raving about new electric car technology. From new Lexus's that do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds to Acura's that are sleek and designed for the future that is now. Nobody is going to get left behind on this new age venture.

New electric car technology is popping up in conversations everywhere. Talks of the changes in the car market, rises in the stock market, questions about what the oil companies will do and what the public will think. Variants of electric cars are coming out of dealership as we speak. Flex Cars, hybrid cars, solar cars, and more. In designs and trim packages that could never have been expected. They are the next generation in personal transportation.

Matthew Finn is an accomplished niche website developer and author.

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Nintendo Wii Fit - Fad Or Fiction?

It's hard to get hold of, it's sells at a premium and it is a big hit for families. The Nintendo Wii Fit with the Wii balance board has become a big hit in households across the country and demand for the balance board and software has consistently outstripped supply. Nintendo Wii Fit is sold out in many stores and online retailers, and even the second-hand price has rocketed to more than it can be bought new.

So, what has the Nintendo Wii Fit got that projected it to be the must have Nintendo accessory and game? It may be a bit of a lightweight when it comes to gameplay, but it ticks all the boxes that attract new adopters, families and women to console gaming. With its ease of use, it doesn't require hours of reading a manual to understand how the game works, you just plug it in and get moving. It is inclusive and brings the family together, up to eight players, to play and laugh, but still allows you to work out by yourself and loosen up those muscles in a fun and engaging way.

The supplied software comes with a set of fitness exercises and mini games to help you get the best out of it, so you can choose between a good work out or just a bit of fun that will still loosen you up. Nintendo Wii Fit starts off with Muscle Workouts that has fifteen different ways to workout. Tone up your body, or relax with yoga poses, or even use your Nintendo Wii Fit to correct your posture with undemanding yoga poses.

Nintendo's Wii Fit balance games are the ideal way to get the entire family involved. Using the Wii Fit balance board you can take part in loads of fun games like skiing, tilt games, snowboarding or even learn to walks a virtual tightrope!

The Wii Fit's aerobic function lets you complete a series of healthy and gentle exercises to get that heart pumping a bit. Anything from step aerobics to a jogging action will keep you toned up and if you are feeling particularly adventurous, try a bit of boxcercise for some pain free boxing!

Besides all the family fun, the Nintendo Wii Fit offers you a chance to discreetly keep track of your own progress. Your body mass index (BMI) is charted over time so you can see your progress, or even lack of progress, as the Nintendo Wii Fit takes account of any exercise you do away from the Wii balance board, letting you chart your exercise regime on a in-game calendar. Over time your improvement is displayed on a personal chart, giving you the confidence and encouragement to get even fitter.

With some commentators saying that the Nintendo Wii Fit is just a passing fad, well isn't everything? But for the foreseeable future the Nintendo Wii Fit will sell and sell as families learn to play together again. So whether it's a party, a family playing together, the children enjoying clean fun play or a personal goal to make that body fitter and suppler, the Wii Fit will be a sell out console game this Christmas. So, to make sure it is in your Christmas stocking this December reserve your Nintendo Wii Fit as soon as you can.

More on the Nintendo Wii Fit and information on just about every console game ever released in the UK can be found at Gameindie

Michele Perchonok, a NASA food technologist, explains Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at Houston's Johnson Space Center how astronauts would prepare a helping of green beans while in space. (AP <a href=http://blogz-galore.com/ipodmp3>Photo/Pat</a> Sullivan)AP - The smoked turkey is ready to be heated up. All the freeze-dried green beans and cornbread dressing need are water injections before they're served.