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The Top Five Reasons Aliens Have Not Met With us Yet

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:00:45 +0000

There are many reasons that we may not have received radio communications or a visit from aliens yet. While the Drake Equation satisfies the idea that life is in fact common in the universe, it is also spread out very far and possibly brief in nature, possibly explaining the fact why we haven’t met an aliens species yet.

They are too far away, and we haven’t been listening long enough

This is considered a big reason we haven’t come in contact or received communications from another intelligent species. If optimistically we were separated from our nearest intelligent neighbour by ten thousand light years, it is entirely possible that we are never going to meet them unless faster than light travel is developed. This may not be possible and there is no known method of doing this presently. Radio waves also travel at light speed, so for the very short amount of time we have been transmitting information (50 years or so) there is almost zero chance anybody would be aware of our existence.

They are at different technological levels to us and cannot communicate

The idea of sending out radio signals runs on an assumption that aliens are actually attempting to receive radio signals for more than a short amount of time. It is known that our communication methods are evolving, and such signals may become extinct in our own society eventually.

Aliens exist in some sort of post-human state

Well, not post human but post-alien. A technological discovery may have occurred that allowed all minds to leave the human body and be downloaded onto a computer where they live in some form of digital bliss. Perhaps they have entered some kind of ethereal realm and are pure thought only. It is possible that we cannot even comprehend the communication other species in the universe may be using.

They are here now and watching

There are a few ideas surrounding this one. The first is that the governments do have contact with them but it’s a big secret being kept from everyone. The other is that they are here now but undetectable to humans and simply observe us. Another idea is that the Earth is some kind of Zoo, set up in a synthetic reality. All of these ideas provide good fodder for conspiracy theorists around the world.

They don’t want to talk with us

It is entirely possible that a spaceship or probe did come into proximity of us in modern times. Perhaps it probed out internet and downloaded thousands of lolcats, demotivational posters and various other internet memes. The aliens then cast harsh judgement on us and turned away in disgust, looking for a better group to make contact with.

This article is written by a blogger for one of the best accounting firms in Perth. The views expressed are the authors opinion only and provided for entertainment purposes only.

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5 Food and Movie Combinations

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:04:19 +0000

Dinner and a movie has long been a popular choice for a date, in fact it’s the classic. However it is surprisingly rare that the food consumed complements the movie watched. To remedy this here are some food and film combinations that may (or may not) make the perfect date!

Blade Runner – Noodles

Let’s face it. What else are people going to eat in an over populated semi-apocalyptic future of diminishing resources? This sci-fi tale of rogue robots with limited life spans has substantial and important scenes set in the hustle and bustle of a neon lit Chinatown. Noodles don’t just fit the tone they feature too, as scoffed by antihero Deckard. And for that reason they make the perfect post-movie meal.

The Godfather – Oranges

Watching the Godfather is quite an event and the sensible choice would be a hearty Italian meal, and of course this would be a good match. Nevertheless snacking on oranges is far cooler in relation to this movie. It might not be that obvious, but note the moment oranges are seen on screen. Each time they indicate the demise of a character. Yes, oranges in The Godfather are essentially the sign of an imminent death even if the set designer still claims they were used merely to brighten dull shots. It’s a grisly connection, but a good one and certainly demonstrates superior film trivia knowledge.

9 And A Half Weeks – Anything From The Refrigerator

This is not likely to be the best choice for a first date. In fact it’s definitely not, unless things are going really, really, really well. If you’ve not seen the film, then know it is pretty spicy and the scene in which Mickey Rourke treats Kim Basinger to dinner in is one of the hottest. Blindfolding her he sits her down in front of the refrigerator and feeds her pretty much whatever he can find, it all gets quite messy and rather than clearing up after themselves they attend to other pressing matters first. If you catch my drift.

Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom – Chilled Monkey Brains

Look upon this as extravagant and exotic rather than, ‘Give me your hat, I’m going to puke in it.’ Such delights might be hard to find in your local supermarket but don’t be put off, such a fine dessert will last long in the memory. Also be sure to present it with the over emphasized line, ‘Ah, chilled monkey brains.’

Shaun Of The Dead – Human Flesh

Zombie flicks are perfect as a date movies and it’s on trend, there is more zombie apocalypse in popular culture than your can wave a severed arm at. So why not after enjoying the referential undead swotting capers of Simon Pegg and his cronies chow down on some unsuspecting passers-by? What? It’s just an idea…

When not trying to source chilled monkey brains for geeky dinner parties Lesley Dawson spends his time researching quirky birthday gift ideas for Find Me A Gift.

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Scifibloggers.com for sale!

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:10:06 +0000

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Endworlds: Join the Hunt. Save The World.

Sarah — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:16:19 +0000

Shrouded in mystery, Endworlds is the result of 10 years of investigative journalism that uncovered a global conspiracy involving interdimensional gateways, the particle accelerators in Geneva and Chicago, and ancient Mayan prophecies. As the earth inches closer to a fixed point in space that could spell a full dimensional meltdown, the media has been gagged, WikiLeaks is under attack and there’s an evacuation plan underway – but not one that’s set to protect you or your family. It’s exclusively available to the world’s elite.

: Endworlds – Echoes of Worlds Past

Meanwhile, an underground band of everyday people, known as Longcoats, is fighting to prevent the planet’s quantum implosion. Their quest revolves around a piece of ancient technology that has been hidden in pieces around the world that will save us all from massive global destruction – and they need your help.

“We need your help to complete this mission,” says Endworlds author representative, a Longcoat known only by the pseudonym of Nicholas Read. “This is our story but if you get involved in reading it, it can be your story, too.” Readers who take their adventure beyond the book to actually find these pieces (yes, the pieces are out there right now, waiting to be found based on latitude/longitude puzzles at www.longcoats.org) will be written in as support characters when the sequel comes out this summer.

Lo and behold, the team behind Endworlds - which includes one very, very famous American sci-fi writer [hint: he's best known for his novels set in the Humanx Commonwealth] - has put together a contest specifically for SciFiBloggers.com readers!

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A Must See for Horror Geeks: Klaus Kinski in “Crawlspace”

Matt — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:46:33 +0000

Being a horror geek means always scraping the bottom of the barrel for some neat stuff. Sometimes the best movies, the creepiest horror comics and the most skin-crawling books come from the bargain bins, the crate of discarded books out back or the worst corners of the scummiest file sharing programs. Horror has always been a kind of trash-art and horror geeks acknowledge and love it for that.

An overlooked gem of the 80′s that we’re going to turn you onto today is “Crawlspace.” This horror flick probably wouldn’t be much without Klaus Kinski’s genuinely creepy performance as the villain, a German landlord and former doctor, the son of a Nazi, who slowly works up the courage to go from practicing euthanasia for his worst-suffering patients, to killing completely healthy people and finally just going on a murder spree.

The movie has its shock moments including Kinski riding through the ducts of his building on a cart and murdering his tenants with booby traps, but the real treat is Kinski’s intellectual approach to the character. Nearly a decade before Silence of the Lambs, Kinski created this grotesque, charming ubermensch villain. The movie itself has its slow parts, but the arty approach and Kinski’s masterful performance ultimately make it something truly special.

The rest of the characters are not without their quirks. We have a vain soap opera star who plays a soap opera star on a soap opera and a caged woman who Kinski keeps around to have someone to talk to, but it is Kinski who makes your skin crawl in this one, delivering an A+ performance in a B+ movie.

About the Author
Matthew Warren blogs on Things Nerds Like and is the owner of the Science Fiction store Sci-Fi-Stuff.com.

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Immortal U: The Next Step in Human Evolution

Rhonda — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:54:11 +0000

Many Messengers have been sent to teach humanity how to develop harmonious relationships with all living things. Alas, over the last 2,000 years, more war, pestilence and fear has been the result. Unable to wait any longer, Earth must evolve with or without humans.

Paula Wilson as Immortal Caymin

Caymin leads a group of immortals, who chose long ago to bypass the monotony of the birth/death/birth cycle. Convinced to come out of non interference by Gideons, who are in constant, Divine communication, immortals plan to right the imbalance artificially placed on humankind by the Global Control Faction.

Clint Hansen as Gideon "Big Jake"

The Control Faction is composed of the elite 1 percent that has long developed schemes to instill fear in the general population. They have kept people imprisoned through poison, embezzlement and enslavement in order to stunt human evolvement and true freedom.

After all, people who know their true worth can not be slaves.

Working undercover from a Clinical Studies lab, the immortals assist ordinary people, like Adam Wash,

Donny Boaz as Adam Wash

and Zachary Bloom to step out of the illusion of time and awaken the other 90 percent of their brains. Within this ImmortalUniversity, study subjects learn to tune out fear and turn on paranormal skills. Owning their new powers gives the skills to survive the ensuing Earth changing calamities and end the global control forever.

Jonathon Itchon as Zachary Bloom

Of course, the Control Faction has no intention of losing power over the 99 percent of the world’s population. Even though they have not engaged with immortals much since the days of the witch trials and the resulting drownings, burnings and beheadings, once again they have to find a way to eradicate them. If they fail, a worldwide population of immortals completely immune to their control will become a reality.

Look for full episodes of Immortal U coming spring of 2012 on Blip.tv, The Web Series Channel , Hulu.com, watch the trailer and become a fan on Facebook.

Who wants to live forever?

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The Reign of the Zombie Movie

Danny — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:05:36 +0000

There have been a huge and horrific range of creepy characters throughout cinema history; from the early days of cinema characters such as the famous vampire ‘Nosferatu’, right up to the later re-imagining of classic creatures in the modern teenage vampire love-fests. There are various types and styles of supernatural creatures popping up regularly in modern horror flicks, but none have excelled in popularity as much as the undead zombie.

Since the success of Danny Boyles ‘28 Days Later’, zombie films have been coming to cinemas and DVDs in vast quantity. ’28 Days Later’ re-imagines the classic shuffling, undead, mindless zombie (commonly credited to George A. Romero and his ‘of the dead’ series) as angry, blood thirsty ‘infected’. To zombie fans around the globe, this showed them their favourite horror creatures in a whole new light; with the ability to sprint and viciously beat their pray, the zombie became much more intimidating. This brought new life to the genre and inspired the ‘running zombie’ in the successful 2004 re-make of ‘Dawn of the Dead’.

Most fans of the genre will often credit George A. Romero as the father of the zombie film, his series of zombie films were original and the gore scenes were considered controversial during the release of his earlier films. George’s creepy, shambling zombies certainly paved the way for a plethora of modern zombie films; the hilarious ‘Shawn of the Dead’ incorporates many aspects of the ‘Romero zombie’ (as well as a remarkable similarity to his films titles) into a hilarious tale of two friends on a mission to save their family and friends during a London based zombie outbreak. There are multiple references to Romero’s films including the classic line “We’re coming to get you Barbara!” which only solidifies the fact that the zombie movie is a genre that has an extremely tight fan base, teeming with quotable lines and unforgettable scenes.

To date there are roughly 440 zombie movies (according to IMDB ) and there are certainly a lot more on the way. But are avid fans with sufficient funding damaging the genre? There are more zombie films being made annually than ever before, and none have stood out as classics of late. It is certainly concerning that the genera is losing its popularity and quality due to the sheer amount of low quality, ‘straight to DVD’ zombie films, and there are more teenage vampire and werewolf movies greasing up cinemas worldwide. Perhaps the reign of the zombie movie has come to an end, or perhaps another quality re-imagining will be enough to awaken a new passion for the undead in the hearts of all loyal fans, only time will tell.

Written by Daniel Travis – Brown on behalf of Gray & Co Criminal Defence Solicitors.

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5 Action Movies of 2011 that will put you off your seat:

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:04:22 +0000

One genre which has many followers across different parts of the world is action. Therefore, it is obvious that people are likely to give special attention to this genre. Every year many cinema listings are based on action and this year was no different. The following movies listed below will pump your adrenaline and cinema goers across the world have loved and adored these movies. Three of the following movies are the continuation of the existing series.

Let’s have a glance at some of the latest movies of 2011 in action genre which were actually good:
Pirates Of The Caribbean:

On Stranger Tides – The first in the list is the fourth installment of Pirates of Carribean, wherein Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow, assuring us to offer many more humor filled action scenes. There are few 3-D scenes too, which would increase the entertainment quotient. Penelope Cruz is scintillating and the latest love interest of Jack Sparrow and Ian MnShane is the villain of the movie. It’s yet again a one-man show by Jack Sparrow, as he meticulously engages the audience with his humor-filled action stunts. If you have been watching the previous movies of this series, then this movie would certainly be really interesting.

Fast and Furious 5:

It’s an action bonanza for action lovers. Brian O’Conner and Ex-con Dom Toretto team up for conducting a heist of $100 million in Rio. Hobbs, who is an elite agent arrives to foil their plan and bust them. Lot of action sequences are stuffed in the movie, which would certainly keep the audience engaged till the end. The plot has much twist and turns which increases the excitement levels.

Kun Fu Panda 2:

As, I start writing about it, I must accept that it is not better than the Kunfu Panda 1. The movie starts with Po enjoying living his dream and as a Dragon warrior protecting people of Valley of peace and his companions are his friends and kung fu masters. The peace of the city is disturbed by a formidable enemy who wants to finish the kung fu and conquer China. Its now Po’s responsibility to unearth his hidden powers to save the China. A worthwhile watch, neverthless.

SUPER 8

When a movie is coming about from the geniuses like Steven Spielberg and J. J. Abrams, then it has got to be something unique and special. The movie lives up to the expectations of the masses. The movie is about a group of friends shooting a sci-fi with a Super 8 camera and while shooting they discover extra-terrestrial developments. It is an interesting and captivating movie and definitely deserves a place in the list.

Thor:

It’s an epic adventure, wherein the mighty Thor, a powerful and at the same time arrogant warrior becomes the reason for reigniting an ancient war. He is then sent to Earth to live with humans. However, when the most supreme villain of earth sends his dark forces for invading earth, it is then Thor rekindles himself and knows what it takes to be a hero.

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Top 10 Arcade Games of All Time

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:17:37 +0000

Let’s face it, you can’t go to the seaside without hitting the arcades whilst you are there! From retro arcade games to more recent releases, we love them all! Of course some are better than others and when you don’t have much pocket change to spare, you will no doubt want to play the best of the best. For a list of the top ten arcade games to look out for just keep reading;

Street Fighter III 3rd Strike

It was obvious this beauty would make it onto the list. It’s a game which has becomeso popular that national and international tournaments are regularly held to crown players champion of the 2D beat ‘em up world! The game is a lot like other Street Fighters but with a twist. You can only use one super art move per match, giving the game an edge which no other Street Fighter has. With a mixture of drum and bass music, smooth 2D visuals and unusual Street Fighter characters mixed in with the classics, it’s easily one of the best fighting games of all time!

Time Crisis 2

Namco’s rail shooter popularized the genre and is ultimately the daddy of all rail shooters out there. It paved the way for co-operatively played rail shooters and was fuelled with adrenaline throughout its entirety. If ever there was a shooter you needed to look out for, this is it!

X-Men

Just how many other arcade games out there will allow you to play through a game with five other friends! X-Men is an extremely fun game which lets you play as any of your favourite X-Men characters and has that old retro feel to it which we all love.

Pacman

It doesn’t matter how old it gets, this game will always be one of the best! It’s a simple concept of dodging the ghosts to collect the little white dots, yet it’s probably more challenging than any game released on the Xbox 360! It would be a crime not to include Pacman in this list.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Whether it’s the old Sega Mega Drive games or the new ones, if you see this speedy blue hedgehog in an arcade you better get yourself to that machine! Being Sega’s mascot and influencing the platforms games of today, Sonic is easily one of the greatest video gaming characters of all time! Without Sonic, video gaming just wouldn’t be the same.

Metal Slug

Before there was Call of Duty, there was Metal Slug! A game which is very much like Gunstar Heroes but with a much darker edge to it. It might not have the best graphics in the world, or bring war to life, but it does have awesome music combined with explosions pretty much everywhere! Imagine a 2D Commando and you’ll pretty much have the exact interpretation of what Metal Slug is.Final Fight

Take Guy from the Street Fighter Alpha series, put him in a side scrolling game which is very much like Streets of Rage and you have yourself Final Fight! With its big chunky animated graphics and fantastic 32bit music, you can’t help but fall in love with this game.

King of Fighters ‘94

You can’t have a top ten list without mentioning one of the best fighters of all time! The King of Fighters franchise has been around for many years now and it was King of Fighters that combined Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury together into one big fighting frenzy. Of course all of the King of Fighters games deserve a play, but the reason I mention ’94 is because it’s the originator of the series!

Alien Vs Predator (Capcom edition)

You can play as either a marine or a predator and basically run through the game eliminating every alien in your path. It’s a cool little side scrolling game which actually lets you use Predator weaponry to take out the aliens and cause as much chaos as possible. When the game came out it was way ahead of its time and I definitely recommend this game over the newer releases.Dance Dance Revolution

I was compelled to add this into the list as it is so much fun! We’ve all seen these dancing games in action and although they are not to everyone’s taste for fear of feeling humiliated, you can guarantee a good time playing this game on Vs mode! Whether it’s Dance Dance Revolution or Dance Dance Revolution X, they are all just as fun as each other, so I urge you to break out of that shell and give them a go!

This is a guest post by Simon Parry. Simon is a writer for Liberty Games, retro arcade machines specialist.

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RPG Addicts Beware

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:06:32 +0000

Time in RPGs

With the recent release of ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’, the time of the RPG (role-playing game) is once again upon all avid gamers. These genera above all can generally consume more time than other types of games as they offer a large, open immersive world in which the player can explore, interact with hundreds of resident characters and battle hundreds of enemies. So with this in mind, it’s worth looking at how you can make the most of your time in Skyrim without over doing it!

Firstly, we must give credit where credit is due; it doesn’t take long to realise Skyrim is everything that we were promised. With improved graphics, gameplay and a much more fluid combat engine, Skyrim gives an RPG experience that we have never seen presented with such quality and detail. The sense of complete freedom to roam the wilderness and build a character from scratch is enthralling; making moral decisions that can affect your in-game reputation can make for a very convincing social system and adds to the overall sense of realism within the world of Skyrim.

Time Tracking

Throwing yourself into Skyrim is without a doubt one of the best RPG experiences available to date; but as with many RPGs, Skyrim can be incredibly time consuming and hours can fly by with little effort. The theory is always the same with RGPs; the longer you play the better it gets; new equipment and skills become available to you as your character develops. This is what pushes players to stay and play longer; the urge to further develop your in-game character can add an extra two hours to a gaming session without a second thought.

Spending too much time in open world RPGs is a common problem (particularly in massive multi player RPGs) and over exposure can encourage late nights, missing work and late schoolwork assignments. So when (not if) you find yourself spending a little too much time aback your trusty steed, maybe it’s time to start assessing exactly how much time is suitable for you or your children to spend in the fantasy worlds of RPGs!

A good way of assessing how much time you have spent in-game is by using the time tracking displayed on the ‘load game’ menu; the majority of RPG games will have this feature. Be sure to allocate time for all of your priorities before getting too involved with these games, if you have any work, assignments or social activities planned then try not to involve the games at all that day; it’s all too easy to let them spill over into your other plans.

Take regular breaks and ensure you are getting plenty of fresh air and sunlight, RPGs are very immersive and it’s not hard to spend four or five hour’s in-game without thinking to take a break. Be sure to spend planty of time in your bathroom suites, many gamer’s personal hygiene can suffer when RPGs become too immersive. And lastly, go to bed on time! Skyrim is a very enthralling game and spending “just five more minutes” completing a mission can easily turn into another hour or two when you get side tracked or attacked out of the blue. If you have a set time at which you go to bed then stick to it,

Always remember to prioritise; these games are tempting to pick up at the busiest of times, and developing your character is a lengthy and painstaking process which is not to be rushed. Skyrim and other RPGs alike are games which are not intended to be rushed; play at your leisure and don’t turn it into a chore.

‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ is truly one of the most impressive single player RPG experiences available today, a huge immersive world and fascinating character development is sure to give any player hours of entertainment. Just remember to prioritise and play recreationally; appreciate the land of Skyrim one dragon at a time!

Written by Daniel Travis – Brown on behalf of Bathshop321, providers of quality bathrooms suites . Follow him on Twitter at @DanTravisBrown

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