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Seen in a Better Light

More than half of the million millions bits of data that continually enters into our stream of consciousness pass through our eyes. The sense of sight is that important so that when deprived of its use we lose more than half of the world. Our personal universe shrinks considerably.

Since the birth of television many improvements have already been added to provide viewers the clearest images possible. Giant electronics companies are in for a tight race among themselves to come up with the latest in television technology. Starting with black and white pictures they stepped up to deliver brightly colored images in our television screens. It stucked there for a while before a breakthrough was made. This ended with the introduction of LCD TVs. Compared to its bulky predecessors the LCD generation of TVs are conspicuously thinner, had wider viewing angles and more noticeably sharper images enough to make your cat jump when a rat is seen on screen.

With the proliferation of LCDs buyers would find it a bit difficult to decide which brand offers the best features. This is particularly true when it comes to choosing the best 22’ LCD TV. The reliable indicator and guide to determine the best currently available in the market are the feedbacks coming from users themselves. Statistics show that the PANASONIC 26’TV together with the 22’ LCD TV consistently rank numero uno in 90% of raters. These data clearly indicate that the Panasonic brand of TVs is leading the race. When it comes to all around quality in terms of providing high definition images, wider angle access, and affordability Panasonic tops them all.

Given these unique features you will be spared from a lot of hassle before you come to a decision which brand to choose from. Panasonic is the name. So with confidence you now can go right straight to your nearest dealer or to the net so that your choice will be quickly delivered. I am certain you will soon be one of the millions of satisfied customer praising to high heavens the sterling qualities of your 22’ LCD TV or the 26’TV all by Panasonic.

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Instant Netflix’s Internet Takeover

For several years, it seemed like Netflix was in the process of merely killing off the brick and mortar video rental store. As it turns out, this was an understatement: Netflix is in the process of consuming not just video rental stores but the entire internet. With 16 million subscribers as of this October, Instant Netflix is now responsible for 20% of all primetime internet traffic. The service streams video to computers, handheld devices such as the iPad, video game consoles, set-top boxes, televisions, and just about anything and everything else with a screen and an internet connection. Furthermore, out of the 16.9 million people subscribed to Netflix, only 1.8 percent are responsible for this huge amount of bandwidth being consumed every month.

Most signs point to this trend continuing as time passes. To watch Netflix develop as a business in the 2010s will be to watch Netflix cease to be a provider of physical media, moving entirely to the streaming media system it has made so popular recently. As of November 22, Netflix now offers a low cost, DVD-free rental policy for users solely interested in streaming the website’s online content, a marked transition from when the service was a convenient bonus of having a Netflix DVD or Blu-Ray rental account.

In addition, Netflix has raised the cost of its shipping plans, built on how many discs at a time one has (plans can range from 1 disc at a time to upwards of 10) by $1 for lower tiers and by several dollars for plans offering large amounts of physical media. All of this points to the fact that Netflix will gradually phase out the DVDs that it built its reputation (and remarkable selection) on and instead solely function as a provider of online content, an ultimately more cost-effective, environmentally sound, and—for many customers—preferred means by which to receive content.

As a consequence, Netflix will quite possibly face two major hurdles in the next several years. The first is the company’s risk of losing customers who opened Netflix accounts in order to receive actual DVDs. Many users prefer the fidelity and bitrates of DVD (and especially Blu-Ray) over streaming video which lacks the definition and resolution.  There are also those who will find themselves alienated by price increases and perhaps by increasing unavailability of certain films. Losing access to Netflix’s huge selection of films may quickly drive users to other similar services or to specialty physical stores where such shops still exist (I, for example, joined Netflix in 2005 originally so that I could rent movies that I otherwise couldn’t ever find in the town of 3,000 in which I was living at the time).

The real struggle for Netflix’s growth, however, will be the one over bandwidth. As Netflix’s streaming service’s market share continues to grow, its users will continue to move huge amounts of data—a problem considering the increasingly restrictive internet access policies that attempt to meter bandwidth.

Despite these potential hurdles, however, Netflix has found a way to capitalize on emergent streaming media and plentiful bandwidth, leading to a service that its customers have found more useful than the one that the company once offered, and one that still has a fair amount of room to grow. The company’s change in strategy has so far worked extremely well for them, and it’s likely to keep them going well into the next several years.

Andrew Hall is a guest blogger for Pounding the Pavement and a writer on the subject of technical schools for the Guide to Career Education.

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Top 3 Kinect Games to Lose Weight

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Today, Xbox 360 gaming console is becoming more popular especially to those who wanted to lose weight fast. Game creators introduce Kinect games in your Xbox. Kinect is known to be the newest revolution in fitness and weight loss. There are numbers of games you can select from that will surely interest and motivate you in doing exercises.

Among all the games, Kinect will offer you these top 3 games that you will surely love.  First of your Kinect fitness game is the Dance Masters. In this game, you are free to dance. You can select from many variety of modes including the lesson mode, dance mode and the status mode. It will give you the most ultimate dance experience together with friends or family.

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This kind of game is fun and most of all challenging. You can challenge your friends with different level of difficulties. You will surely love the beat of hip hop, pop, R&B and techno music. There are 30 or more various dance tracks to select from, so you will not get bored. In this game, you are enjoying and at the same time burning your calories.

Second of your Kinect fitness is the Kinectimals. In this game, children and adult will enjoy the bond together with the world’s most bizarre animals. These animals are program to respond with your commands. The commands for example are sitting, rolling over, playing dead or more. This kind of game is more on interactions, so it does not give you much fitness or movements.

Finally, there is what we call Zumba Fitness. This game supports 4 players and it can be played online in which you can team up with them and earn the top workout scores as a team. It has 9 different dance styles to choose from. It includes salsa, flamenco and cumbia. This game consists up to 30 or more various dance routines.

These are the top 3 games for weight loss. Select your choice and have fun!

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The Soothing Effect of Violin Music

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I still can memorize the lines of a song I learned way back in grade school which runs: “All things shall perish from under the sky. Music alone shall live, never shall die.” I also heard it said that if there is one thing from down here below which will still be in heaven is music. It is the language of the soul, so they say. Soul talk must necessarily be music talk.

Its one thing to listen to music.  Creating one is quite different. I love listening to beautiful music. I can even sing fairly well enough to be able to come up with a solo rendition during special occasions. But I never had the chance to get some training in playing musical instruments. The only instrument I can play is the guitar, but strictly in the amateur level.

The most haunting music I ever heard is violin music. It cuts deep into the innermost recesses of your soul. It touches in the most subtle of ways. My friend who is a certified music lover went to a concert. When she came back she complained of feeling light and a little bit dizzy, almost close to getting drunk. I asked her what happened and she told me that she was awash with the intoxicating power of the beautiful music she absorbed into her system. And very recently in a party, the same friend was noticed to stop in the middle of her meal, looking like terribly lost. When asked what happened she said she remembered something nostalgically poignant triggered by the background music.

So the question is – is it still possible for me to learn to play the violin? And I dare say why not. Unlike before when violins were rarities especially in the place where I grew up, today there are lots of ways and means to access practically anything you can think of. The videos in the net for example are fantastic helpful tools to explore if you want to teach yourself violin.

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That is why I am seriously considering finding materials on how to teach yourself violin. But maybe I first have to find a violin for my practice sessions. It may not necessarily be a Stradivarius. I have already found sites offering lessons on how to play the violin the easy way.

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Squinkies ” The Hottest Sensation in Toys

Squinkies are the hottest sensation to hit the toy world since Dancing Elmo jiggled his way into the hearts of little ones everywhere. These squishy mini-figures come in numerous different styles. Every possible pet, princess or primate you can imagine. Whether your little one loves kittens or puppies, monkeys or bunnies, or is more inclined to play with a pink princess, they will be able to indulge in hours of fun with the squishy lovable Squinkies from Blip Toys.

Available at retailers everywhere, these hugely popular pocket pals are perfect for hours of fun. Each Squinkie comes packaged in a teensy plastic bubble, reminiscent of the tiny toys available from vending machines. Children love collecting all sorts of these tiny creatures, and then building a collection of accessories to coordinate with them. All sorts of playsets are available to go with these pint sized play pals, guaranteed to keep your little ones occupied for hours.

Sure to be one of the most popular Squinkie collections is the Disney princess pack. Perfect for little ladies that love to play Hannah Montana dress up games, Snow White show and tell, or Cinderella silly shows. They can fill their pretend purses with all sorts of these terrific tiny toys. Great for trading, these lovable creatures will get your children in the habit of collecting, which in turn helps them to build their sharing skills.

Usually sold in packs of six, retailers everywhere have been scrambling to keep up with the demand for these fun figurines. To keep up with the overwhelming demand, Blip Toys has new creatures coming out. From a wedding surprise castle to an Easter themed groupinng, this craze is destined to continue throughout the year. If more rough and tumble toys are more in demand, they will soon be available in Hot Wheels and Marvel themed packs.

Hop on this happening trend while you still can, as Squinkies are selling out fast. Treat your little one to a tiny treasure today they will love you for it.

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How Social Games Keep Customers Coming Back

One of the most popular features of social media sites is the various social games.  Some reports show that millions of people are actively playing various games every day and the number of new players continues to climb at a breakneck pace.  How is this type of growth possible in such a short amount of time?  The answer is glaringly simple.

Reward Customers for the Right Actions

The various makers of 3D games have used different reward systems to get people interested in not just playing but in continued repeat visits to the site.  For instance, some rewards are free giveaways to people just for showing up at the site.  Other rewards are based on a time limit.  Some of the time limits involve tasks that can be completed in a matter of minutes.  Other tasks take hours or even a full day to accomplish.  This keeps people interested in coming back at a later date to check on the status of their efforts.

Give Customers the Controls

Another feature that is such a drawing point for newcomers is the control people have within the game.  Regardless of whether the player is building a farm, operating an automobile shop or designing a city, the player can make numerous changes and modifications with simple clicks.  These clicks are interactive and allow the players to feel that they are immersed in this new world even though their actions are limited mouse movements.

Promote Across Brands

A popular marketing tactic that has been around for years is the cross promotion of sister products.  A large corporation that manufactures floor cleaner may send out coupons for a new mop.  Snack manufacturers have been bought by soft drink companies so that each product could refer customers to the other product.  The same is being done with social games.  Some of the bigger players in the social game industry are playing to their strengths by promoting their new games to their existing base of customers.  This draws in new people based on the familiarity of the existing brand name.

Viral Has its Advantages

Besides the rewards system and the interaction with players, another tool used by social games is the viral component.  People on social sites see new updates about a friend’s progress in a game through the chat feed.  This encourages people that have not tried the game to investigate and see what all of the buzz is about.

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