Saturday, January 3, 2009

PC games

Let's face it: PC games are expensive. Not only are the games themselves quite pricey but it can be difficult to afford the hardware upgrades necessary to run the latest releases. I know the pain of shelling out $50 for that game you've been dying to play without carefully reading the required computer specifications only to take it home, install it, and have it run at a horribly low frame rate or not at all. Though freeware games may not have the best graphics or latest features, they're great for the PC gamer a little hard up for cash. The following games are what I consider to be the best free PC games (in no particular order) and what makes them great:

1) Little Fighter 2 - LF2 is one of the best freeware fighting/adventure titles that I have played. The fighting in this game is similar to the combat in Super Smash Bros with lots of items to appearing during the battle. LF2 has many different characters to choose from and has a number of different gaming modes such as tournament mode, single fight mode, multiplayer mode, and a sort of adventure mode that is reminiscent of the Streets of Rage series for Sega genesis. You can find this game here.

2) Jetz Rampage 4: Revenge - Are you a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series? Have you played all of the games in the series and beaten them thoroughly? Well, then you probably won't be that impressed by the Jetz series but the gameplay is similar. As far as freeware titles go, this game stands out among the best. Released by the late freeware game-maker known online as Shawn64, Jetz 4 is a mission based action game where you control a jetpack wearing, gun toting robot. The object of the game is to speak to certain characters and receive fun missions such as picking up and dropping a certain amount of people and sniping targets. The game contains 2 huge (and quite populated) cities to play in as well as many weapons to choose from. In fact, you can even create your own weapons and import them into the game. The game is a bit violent so I can't really recommend it for young children. That being said, you can download this title and begin the mayhem here.


3)Sonic the Hedgehog: Time Attacked - Of all the Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (home-made games based on characters or gameplay of a professional game) out there, this one is the best hands down. Most other Sonic fangames are full of glitches and feel stiff in the sense that the movement engine of the game lacks physics such as acceleration and momentum. In other words when you move forward, you're instantly running at max speed and when you stop, you stop instantly. This is not the case with Sonic: Time Attacked. The gameplay is great; it really feels as if you're playing a genuine Sonic the Hedgehog game made by Sega. The graphics are very good as well, combining 2D and 3D models, with very impressively drawn cutscenes. The bottom line is that if you're a fan of the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games, you should download this game immediately. Find it here.

4) Operation Spacehog - Spacehog is a fairly simple side-scrolling space shooter game. The graphics are nothing fancy and the game's concept isn't original in the least since it's basically a Gradius clone but that doesn't stop it from being a lot of fun to play. You can choose from 1 of 3 ships, collect power-ups which increase your firepower or defensive capabilities, and play either single player mode or multi-player mode. That's about all there is to say about this game; Spacehog follows the stand side-scrolling shooter formula but it does so very well, especially for a freeware game. Download it here.

5) N - Yes, that really is the game's entire name. The fun of this game lies in it's simplicity. You control a small stick figure man through 500 levels where your goal is to collect yellow squares which will open the door to the next level when they are all collected. The catch is you must collect them before your time runs out. You are given a small increase in time for every square you collect. The graphics in this game are simplistic flash graphics that aren't anything special. The physics engine is what makes the game enjoyable. Your little stick man will bounce off walls, accelerate over time, run up curved walls, etc. You can even create and import your own levels. Download the game here and give it a try.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Lingerie is a French term for "linen washables." Before cotton was more accessible in Europe, underwear was crafted out of linen. Today, lingerie refers to women's undergarments that are stylish and sexy. You will find exotic lingerie made out of silk, lace, nylon, satin, polyester and Lycra in differing combinations depending on the article of clothing.

Sheer lingerie offers an appealing option for those who might not want to sleep in the nude yet wish to have the lightest clothing as possible next to their skin. Sheer and sexy lingerie in many alluring styles, such as a baby doll short nightgown all the way to a full peignoir or negligee, is available.

Exotic lingerie, even what some might call trashy lingerie, is also ready for your selection for the full-figured woman. Plus size lingerie is available in form-fitting brassieres and panties, bustiers and camisoles, teddies and tap pants. Plus size lingerie makes a beautiful statement in the boudoir.

If it is a touch of fantasy that you are looking for, sexy lingerie is available to fill that need. You can find sheer lingerie outfits designed for the French maid, naughty schoolgirl, cop, hot maid, ballerina, nurse, angel, pirate, waitress, belly dancer, biker, dancer, farmer's daughter, flamenco dancer, genie, cat, race car driver, rodeo girl, firefighter, taxi driver, cheerleader, witch, harem girl, mermaid, referee, sailor, baseball player and many other fantasy looks. Many come in a trashy lingerie style that is sure to please your partner. Others offer a subtly seductive aura that many will find appealing.

Some sexy lingerie is meant to be seen outside your outer clothing. A sheer or low cut blouse calls out for a touch of lace showing from a sexy undergarment worn beneath.

Exotic lingerie can also double as beautiful sexy nightclub wear. Imagine yourself in a stretch velvet dress that flatters your curves as it makes a statement on the dance floor. Halter-style and V-neck dresses are also a great look for full figures.

Sheer lingerie is wonderfully complemented by beautiful jewelery to draw the eye to your neckline and face. Necklaces that dangle and drape add a touch of sparkle to your neckline and are sure to attract attention. Earrings in a tear-drop shape flatter many hairstyles, and dangle earrings add a sexy touch not only to lingerie fashions but can also be worn with other clothing styles to beautiful effect. Rhinestone bracelets can come in single, double, or multiple rows, and add sparkle and shine when you are under lights out on the dance floor. They can also be worn around the ankles to draw focus to your high heels and legs.

Lingerie can stand on its own or be worn with other clothing to make you feel wonderful every day and night this summer!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Ebay

 
 T here are so many different ways to make money online that many of them have yet to be explored yet. While the majority of ways to make money online are for people who are well educated marketing, advertising and computer languages like HTML, which is used to make things like websites. To many people, the option of making money online doesn't even come up because they think their not smart enough which is simply not true. Anybody can make money online given that what you are selling is a necessity to people, its something people need and or want, for instance a cell phone, or cell phone accessories.

The first thing you need to do if you're going to be successful online is find your niche. A niche is a category or, something you're going to thrive off of. What you need to do from there is decide how you're going to sell your product.

For step two, you will need to figure out is how to get your hands on your product. How will I get my hands on a bunch of cell phones that I can resell? Seeing how making them is not a very good option, how about buying them from a cheap source. Craigslist and Kijiji are great for this exact thing. You simply search "cell phones" in your local area and ads for selling cell phones will appear. The reason Craigslist and Kijiji are great for this is because many of the people selling on the two sites want quick cash now. In other words, the sellers are not willing to wait for an eBay auction because they need the money right then and there. Arrange a meeting spot with the seller and offer to pay cash, sellers usually like that.

Step three is simply go home, take a picture of your newly acquired cell phone and put it up for bid on eBay with a starting bid of more then you paid for it. I recently came across a used Nokia camera phone on Craigslist for $60.00, I searched the exact same used Nokia camera phone on eBay and it sold for $110.00, a profit of $50.00 for just the one phone.

Buying and selling using Kijiji and Craigslist is a great way to start off an online business. Remember you don't necessarily need to use cell phones, any electronics in general work great such as video game systems or IPods. If you can make roughly $50.00 in profit per sale you make, this is definitely one of the best ways to start off a business or to get some extra cash.