New Netflix App Makes for Discless Streaming
By Brian Bowers
Disclaimer: I am not a ‘real’ gamer. That rhymes, how nice. I’m a poet and didn’t know it! But pressing onward. I enjoy entertainment and gaming consoles. Particular their media and streaming capabilities. They can serve multiple functions.
Considering these things, there are a number of reasons X-Box 360 users have claimed the system is superior to the Wii or PS3. Luckily for all of us, we don’t have enough time to go through them all. Nor do we want to stir debate! When shopping for my own console, one of my main concerns was streaming capabilities, namely Netflix. There are number of top brand BlueRay players that have this capability, but I was set on a gaming console and after much thought I decided to get the PS3.
But, in order to stream Netflix on your PS3 you needed a nice little disc. This was definitely one of the number one complaints I read about the PS3′s from those who try to fully maximize its features I mean, when you are comfortable on your couch, do you really want to get up and take out the game and put the disc in!?!? Of course not! Honestly, it wasn’t ‘that’ serious for me, but I completely understand the sentiment.
It is now official: Wii and PS3 users no longer have to use the Netflix disc with the latest Netflix app/upgrade! In addition to the update, users will benefit from 1080p HD streams, subtitles and 5.1 Dolby as well–with select films! Another disclaimer: I’m not sure whether or not you have to have a ‘newer PS3′ to benefit from this upgrade. If yours does not work, don’t blame Hypursuit! We are just telling you what the press releases say!
Although I’ve yet to try this specific feature out (my AT&T Uverse isn’t going to be set up until this coming Tues), it is nice to know I’ll be smooth sailing…hopefully. Though there are complaints about the user interface, queue issues…etc, many users hope these are kinks that will soon be worked out. There you go, and if you didn’t know, now you know! I’m sure a follow-up review is coming soon…
bell hooks’ All About Love, New Visions
By Brian Bowers
All about love. Ok, ok, ok. Valentine’s day is FAR away—this much is clear. But for many in our society, Valentine’s Day has become the ultimate expression of love. Candy, cards, flowers and the air of romance characterize the grandest day of the year when individuals are ‘encouraged to love.’ But one has to wonder what love is and what it truly means to be loved? It is definitnely more than a ‘once a year’ sail down the candy aisle or picking up a bouquet of roses, we can all agree. If you are interested in a good read that explores the topic of love and our conceptions, All About Love is a great place to start. Not only does hooks examine the topic, but she also explores cultural ideologies and processes of socialization that hamper our ability to love freely.
Exploring the topic of love is not only a daunting task, but it is also one that requires originality, sensitivity and vulnerability. While many discussions of love become overused displays of sentimentality, bell hooks seeks to move beyond the clichés and critically examine the topic. hooks feels that although there are many institutions, professional schools and academies that prepare us to “function” in the real world, there doesn’t exist a school that teaches us how to love.
Published in 2001 by Harper Books, hooks urges her readers to discover a new love ethic. In work that is both personal and critical, she carefully weaves together her own ideas with those of our greatest minds. Tapping into the wisdom of Peck, hooks believes love is “the will to extend one’s self for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth.” If you are looking to get a good read and broaden your perspectives, give this one a go, you might just love it.
Seeing HD: The HDTV Price Drop
Are you in the market for a new TV? Well, if your answer is yes or you just want something new, you definitely might be in luck. If you are looking for something that won’t break the break and doesn’t sacrifice quality, you better start looking around—everywhere! Compusa, even Circuit City, Best Buy are slashing the prices as the technology transitions!
Though both plasma and LCD HDTVs have decreased in price, the plasma TV market in is offering prices, deals and bundles like never before. Just do a quick search online to see the evidence yourself. The price of plasma TVs from popular brands like LG, Sony, Panasonic and a number of others are dropping and they are dropping quite quickly. If you are lucky and resourceful, you could possibly land a 45″ super thin plasma for under $500 which sounds like a great deal to me!
If the word “plasma” sounds less enticing than “LCD” be sure to do a little research before making this your deciding factor. Many of the technological issues that previously existed with many plasmas have been remedied to provide a smooth viewing experiences. There are pros and cons to both LCD and HDTV brands.
So, if you are looking for a little luxury viewing then perhaps you are looking at the right time. Here are a few sample choices (let google be your best friend):
Samsung PN42C450
Panasonic TCP42C2
LG 42PJ350
Happy hunting! Hopefully soon you’ll be viewing in HD!
Niche Blogging
Finding or creating a niche can sometimes be one of the most challenging obstacles for many looking to launch a blog.
A niche blog is a blog geared toward a specific audience. Niche blogging captures an audience’s attention by feeding into their interest, hobbies, and/or viewpoints. What are your own interest and/or strong points? Answering those questions will guide you toward honing in on a specific niche.
Once you’ve determined the purpose of your blog and what you wish to achieve, develop a structured plan or some type of promotion to create awareness online. Assess your target market. Determine what they want from you, even better determine what you can offer them and how you can help them. Simple and easy.
To be successful you’ll want to be accommodating to your viewers and make sure to interact with them weekly. You can educated or entertain. Keep them locked in and continue to create new and refreshing concepts. These thing make a key difference in a market flooded with similar blogs targeting the same audience.
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