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Aaron's sleepless night with football

2013-08-10T03:24:00.001-07:00

Late one night around 12 am fed up of tossing and turning in bed I woke up and switched on the telly. Surfing through the channels found a ManU vs Chelsea match about to kick off! Couldn't believe my luck!

The match though only for 90 mins felt like it went on and on. Both teams seemed to be playing at their best nither team seeming to get the ball through the goal post. But then out of nowhere the ball flew through the Chelsea defenders feet and into the goal! ManU fans were on their feet dancing and singing 99 Bottles of beer on the wall and going crazy. Soon it was half time with the score standing at ManU 1 Chelsea 0.

After what seemed to me like the longest 20 mins ever the teams ran back onto the field and all the spectators who had gone to get a bite and a beer made their way back to their seats. The second half started and around 70 mins into the game Chelsea managed to score an equalizer. Now it was the Chelsea fans who were shouting and screaming in delight.

But ManU didn't just hold any thing back they tried and tried till finally they managed to get a break through with just 2 mins left. The one to score the goal was non other than Robin Van Persie Me and the ManU fans were elated we had got what we were there to see! The final whistle was blown few mins later with ManU 2 Chelsea 1. The teams could be seen shanking hands with each other and they walked off the ground to great cheer from the crowds.

The World’s Most Challenging Game Is Coming To PlayStation Store

2011-09-06T04:24:00.000-07:00

The Impossible Game is a pure indie game that Destructoid called it “Insanely addictive”, it quickly found its audience and successfully moved from one platform to another. The Impossible Game is now on the PlayStation Store as a minis, so it can be enjoyed by PSP & PS3 players.

Its addictiveness and the fact that it threatens the sanity of anyone who comes near it are what have kept the game alive . The Impossible Game is a rhythm-based game. You control an orange square and you have to jump your way through a level full of obstacles like spikes and gaps. The game’s soundtrack helps you keep the rhythm. Your skill and the music are all you need, no complicated controls for this game all you need is one button,

Why is it “impossible”? It is unforgiving. A single mistake puts you back to the beginning of the level. It may take hundreds of attempts, several rage attacks and maybe even your PS3 or PSP flying out of the window before you complete a level. But none of that will matter, because once you start, you won’t be able to put it down. This game will irritate you and offend you and you won’t stop until you have meted out its pay back.

If you are looking for a less impossible experience though, you can switch to a Practice Mode at any time. This mode lets you place flags (checkpoints) and if you fail, you get right back to the last placed flag. This helps you practice the track and also regain your sanity

The Minis version of The Impossible Game contains all the levels from lots of other versions and level packs, plus an exclusive level Phazd that you won’t find anywhere else this makes it the best of them all. There are many awards to unlock and the game also keeps record of you progress (so you know just how many times you died)

The Impossible Game will be released on September 7 and will cost you only 1.99 Euro. If you are a Plus subscriber you will receive an additional 25% discount.

Captain America: Super Soldier (PS3) Review

2011-08-09T06:28:00.001-07:00

Posted by Jeffrey Harris on 08.08.2011

While Captain America: The First Avenger compels moviegoers on the silver screen, what about the new game, Captain America: Super Soldier? Jeffrey Harris checks in with his review of the PS3 version of the game.

Title: Captain America: Super Soldier
Publisher: SEGA
Developer: Next Level Games
Genre: Action
Players: Single-player
Rated: T For Teen

Earlier this summer, I reviewed Thor: God of Thunder based on the new movie from Marvel Studios and Paramount and the milestone comics character. It was unfortunately one of the worst movie based videogames I have ever played and I was quite disappointed with how it turned out being the first solo-Thor videogame. Concurrently there was also the new Captain America game based on its own movie released later in the summer, Captain America: The First Avenger. I was sort of cautiously anxious about this title since I'm a huge Captain America fan. I was intrigued when I saw the first released images and clips for the game as it featured Captain America in a classic comic-styled costume rather than the movie version. So my feeling was that this would be more of its own game rather than a more movie based one that would simply be a bit of synergy for the film much like X2: Wolverine's Revenge. I was a little disappointed when those images of the classic costume were put out since the new movie costume hadn't officially been cleared for release yet. While the game itself turned out a lot better than Thor: God of Thunder, it didn't really blow me away. This title also marks the first solo-only Captain America game title, unless I guess you count on some old, obscure release on the Commodore 64.

In this game you play as Captain America/Steve Rogers. Cap is on a covert mission, behind enemy lines to take on HYDRA and infiltrates their base located deep in the mountains of Germany in Baron Zemo's castle facility. So after a separate location for the first level, you are put into the the castle facility filled with HYDRA soldiers and minions of the Red Skull. Cap has to sabotage their weapons and armories in order to help his comrades, The Invaders, make their way into the compound with danger around every corner. As is the norm of these games, select leading members of the cast from the movie reprise their roles from the game including Chris Evans returning as Rogers/Cap, Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Neil McDonough as "Dum Dum" Dugan, Sebastian Stan as Bucky, and J.J. Field as James Falsworth (also the identity of Union Jack in the Marvel Comics). Voice acting for the crew is all around solid, especially the immortal Steven Blum who does work here as Baron Zemo which is awesome.

While Thor: God of Thunder was clearly a God of War clone, the game that Captain America: Super Soldier is clearly trying to mimic is Batman: Arkham Asylum. Ambitious in some ways to be sure, and the game is a noble attempt in some ways. However the execution is faulty and ultimately disappointing. The cut scenes and FMV sequences for example lack a certain polish. They don't look terrible, but the animation has a certain choppiness to it at times. This is consistent with parts of the actual game as well. It just lacks a certain extra bit of detail and polish which is what helped make Arkham Asylum so extraordinary. While the environments and areas are more varied and impressive than say Thor, they are still at times quite boring. Also the game is broken up too often by load screens even when entering different areas, unlike Arkham Asylum's strong, continuous gameplay. Character designs and models don't look so bad. Cap and his shield are rendered quite well, though I am not a fan of the movie costume which I still think is tacky. Luckily the tweaked classic costume from the comics and also the Ultimates costume version can be unlocked to play later with in the game.

So the major part of the game play that Cap tries to mimic from Arkham Asylum is the free flow combat system. Thor: God of Thunder tried and failed to mimic God of War's melee style combat. The attempt is admirable, but Next Level Games didn't quite get it right. The combat and general controls are fine. Cap can brawl and counter. It seems even his jump over enemies transitioning into hits and takedowns was taken right out of Arkham Asylum. I like that you can knock out downed enemies while also strong arming enemies and using them as human weapons is quite clever. When you build up your blue power bar, you will be prompted to unleash a "crippling takedown" where you can instantly knock out your enemies not unlike Batman's slow motion knockout punch when he clears a room of enemies in Arkham Asylum. I think if the game had more time it could've turned out much better and fluid. Other parts of combat and fighting just come off rushed and poorly done. Stealth takedown and kills aren't well thought out and put together in the game as well as the boss fights which there are far too few of.

Not unlike Detective mode from Arkham Asylum or Spider-Man's Spider Sense he can utilize in videogames, Cap is able to use a Tactical Vision which will let you spot tricks or things you can use in the environment, such as breakable walls or areas where you can grab on to. Besides the free flow combat, another element frequently used in the gameplay are the free running type sequences. While I think this was an interesting idea, in execution it works quite rough. The sequences really seem to limit the gameplay and Cap's abilities, an enhanced, peak physical human with a super soldier serum. The button commands and the roughness of the controls in the free running sequences come off quite cumbersome.

Besides taking out Hydra, another major element to the game is the collectibles and hidden items. Strewn about the facility are numerous HYDRA files, schematics, dossiers, and Arnim Zola film reels. Cap can also collect and pilfer hidden treasures and heirlooms for extra points. The diaries of Baron Zemo and film reels that can be found and unlocked are not unlike the interview tapes and the Spirit of Arkham from Arkham Asylum.

Pros

-Good voice acting from the stars of the movie.
-Varied environments, levels, and open world.
-Some decent combat, controls, and being able to use Cap's shield in fights.
-Some good alternate costume renders.

Cons

-Rushed, unfinished looking game overall.
-Certain roughness and choppiness to cut scenes and animations.
-Environments look a little dull and boring at times.
-Disappointing boss battles.
-Free running sequences don't work very well.

The 411

All in all Captain America: Super Soldier is a halfway decent game, but it is really a rental title at best. The game is rather short and it won't take long to finish.

Incoming: Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation Maps Hit PS3 July 28th – PlayStation Blog

2011-07-15T01:30:00.000-07:00

+ Posted by Dan Amrich // Social Media Manager, Activision

First Strike was fun. Escalation rocked. But Call of Duty: Black Ops fans want more – they crave new battlegrounds and new experiences. Black Ops developer Treyarch knows this, so they’ve been busy creating another fresh batch of DLC maps: Annihilation. The newest add-on content will be ready for download from the PlayStation Store starting Thursday, July 28th.

Annihilation features four new standard multiplayer arenas – Silo, Hangar 18, Drive-In and Hazard – and the deadly jungle Zombies experience, Shangri-La. “The goals we set were about quality and variety,” says Treyarch’s Online Director, Dan Bunting. “We wanted to make everything feel unique and distinct.”

Annihilation delivers on those goals with five all-new environments:

Drive-In: This one-time American movie paradise once showed war movies; now it’s the location for one. The holes in the screen have been filled with snipers. The popcorn is stale, but they’re still serving up hot lead in the concession stand. “Drive-In is a small map, very fast paced,” says Treyarch’s Online Director, Dan Bunting (the nice bearded man from all those behind-the-scenes videos). “It’s similar to Nuketown in that it’s a fast, close-quarters map.”

Hazard: Ah, the Cuban good life! This swanky golf course features lush greens, oceanic driving ranges, and long-range sniping opportunities straight down its deadly fairway. Never mind getting a hole in one — try not to get lots of holes in you. Those skilled with assault rifles and sniper rifles will enjoy this one.

Silo: If you’ve ever said to yourself, “This is a great map, but what it really needs are missiles launching right next to my ear, so every time I line up to snipe someone, I pee myself instead” – and really, who hasn’t? – this is the map for you. Muddy sloped terrain, a smattering of construction equipment, and a few carefully placed sniper towers make this military outpost a tactical challenge regardless of game type.

Hangar 18: This one’s a tribute to the Groom Lake military base where the government developed the SR-71 Blackbird – or, depending on the conspiracy theories you choose to believe, where they stored a recovered alien spacecraft. Either way, you’ll be in an out of buildings frequently here, not to mention using a multi-million-dollar piece of reconnaissance aircraft for cover. But that’s not the only secret project it’s hiding. “Hangar 18 has a couple of fun easter eggs,” hints Bunting. “I can’t talk about them because it would ruin them.”

Shangri-La: Welcome to the jungle, where the Zombies have taken over an ancient shrine. But be extra careful – the environment’s many hidden tricks and deadly traps can be used against you as easily as your undead enemies. “It’s one of the more creative and clever map designs we’ve got so far,” says Bunting with pride. “The diehard fans are really going to appreciate the story hooks in this one as well.”

Annihilation will be available in the PlayStation Store July 28th — less than two weeks away. And as is the custom, the weekend that follows will offer all players double XP in celebration. See you at the drive-in!

UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer BETA Details!

2011-07-03T23:04:00.000-07:00

+ Posted by Arne Meyer // Community Strategist, Naughty Dog Original Post

With the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta launching TODAY, Tuesday, June 28, we want to make everyone has full details! We’ve compiled a handy little UPDATED list of Frequently Asked Questions below. If you’ve got any other questions, let us know in the comments and we’ll answer what we can!

When can I start playing?
Tuesday, June 28, for all inFAMOUS 2 and current PlayStation Plus members, who all get early access to theUNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta.

If you’re not an owner of inFAMOUS 2 or a current PlayStation Plus member, we’re opening the floodgates to the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta for EVERYONE on Tuesday, July 5.

What time EXACTLY can I start playing?
When the PlayStation Store updates today. While we can’t guarantee an exact time the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta will likely start propagating on the PSN Stores around the world at around 2:00 PM PDT (what time is that in my city?).

It may not be available right at that time, as there are a lot of things involved into making this happen, so please be patient if you don’t spot it immediately. Keep an eye out on the Naughty Dog Twitter and we’ll update as soon as we know it’s gone live.

LG's DM50D HDTV / monitor promotes a passive 3D lifestyle

2011-06-30T04:22:00.000-07:00

LG's DM50D HDTV / monitor promotes a passive 3D lifestyle

By Brian Heater posted Jun 28th 2011 10:48AM

LG is talking up its forthcoming DM50D 3D monitor -- not a lot, mind you, but just enough to get us interested. The company offered up a largely spec-free press release on the forthcoming set, heralding the adoption of passive 3D glasses, "Flicker Free" capabilities borrowed from its Cinema 3D TV line, and double the brightness of conventional 3D sets. The display has a built-in DTV turner, HDMI capabilities for connecting with 3D-capable consoles and the like, and the ability to view images and videos directly from a USB flash drive. It'll be hitting Europe in July, with more of the world getting a crack at it later. Peep the 2D release after the break.

Coming to PlayStation Plus: UNCHARTED 3 Beta, Bomberman ULTRA and Special Offers – PlayStation Blog

2011-06-22T23:12:00.000-07:00

Coming to PlayStation Plus: UNCHARTED 3 Beta, Bomberman ULTRA and Special Offers – PlayStation Blog

The heat of summer is upon us and we’ve got some scorching content coming to PlayStation Plus in two special publishes on June 28th and July 5th.

First and foremost, PlayStation Plus is offering free and exclusive early access to the highly anticipated UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Multiplayer Beta on June 28th! Be sure to check out Naughty Dog’s detailed analysis of the game’s revamped multiplayer modes and features so you know what to expect from the all-new arenas, weapon customizations, and booster options.

Check out some of our other highlighted offers below, along with the full list that follows:

Free Games and DLC

PlayStation Plus is offering Hudson Soft’s explosive, multiplayer classic Bomberman ULTRA for free on July 5th. Jump on board classic Bomberman action with up to eight players online in this definitive party game!

Flashback to 13th Century England and lead ghostly armies into battle as Sir Daniel Fortesque in PS One classic MediEvil, also available for free on July 5.

Explore the mysterious and magnificent Monstar World as you attempt to conquer the Roaring Road and feed on the dreams of humans in the charming PS Mini Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar. PlayStation Plus is also offering this for free on July 5.

Finally, as usual, PlayStation Plus is offering the Qore July Episode, packed with behind the scenes footage of upcoming and recent releases, available for free on July 5. Veronica Belmont explores the sand dunes of thatgamecompany’s latest game, “Journey”; gets behind the shield of “Captain America: Super Soldier”; and spends some quality time with industry legend Ted Price to uncover more of Insomniac’s plans for Resistance and Ratchet fans.

Lytro's light field camera captures 'unprecedented' images, lets you choose focus later -- Engadget

2011-06-22T22:19:00.000-07:00

Lytro's light field camera captures 'unprecedented' images, lets you choose focus later -- Engadget

A Silicon Valley start-up called Lytro claims it's working on a consumer camera that uses light fieldtechnology to radically change the way we take, edit and experience photographs. Whereas a normal digital camera captures a snapshot of light hitting a sensor, a light field camera first separates rays of light in order to individually record their color, intensity and direction. This extra information opens up a world of possibilities, including the ability to focus on any depth of field within a taken photo, observe a 3D-type effect even without specs, and boost images taken in extremely low light. Although light field cameras have been around for some time, they haven't been commercially viable. Now though, Lytro has secured backing worth $50million to bring a "competitively priced" camera to market "later this year" -- we'll see if they can beat similar plenoptic technology from Adobe to market. Can't wait that long? Check out the interactive photo (click on Elvis to re-focus) after the break, plus a video that also shows off the 3D effect. Both are the definition of mind-blowing.

Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way -- Engadget

2011-06-22T22:11:00.000-07:00

Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way -- Engadget

We already took a fresh look at the Vizio Tablet due this summer, but the company's main business is HDTVs and there it's on top of US LCD sales again, with more than 20 percent of the market in Q1. Of the top five selling TVs in Q1, four are Vizios priced at $698 or less, while the other is a $1,699 MSRP Samsung LCD. Vizio launched its lower end E3D line earlier this year, the next series on the way are edge-lit M3D models due in August and September that up the refresh rate to 240Hz, come with four pairs of passive 3D glasses instead of two and have a Bluetooth remote. Up next, the 21:9 ultrawidescreen sets we saw at CES are real and will ship in October as the Cinemawide series in 2560x1080 58- and 50-inch models. Finally, the top of of the line XVT 6 series will feature the new VIA Plus Google TV platform and are going to be available in 47- and 55-inch sizes, but won't ship until December There's still no prices for any of these yet, but we're going to guess they'll go low as they usually do. Check the press release for all the details after the break including a glancing mention of theVizio Phone.

Westinghouse first 3D HDTV hands-on (video) -- Engadget

2011-06-22T21:52:00.000-07:00

Westinghouse first 3D HDTV hands-on (video) -- Engadget

It's official: everyone has a 3D HDTV. No, not every consumer -- not even close -- but with Westinghouse's official entry into the 3D market earlier this week, nearly every television manufacturer, both large and small, has brought at least one 3D product to market. We took a look at the 47-inchWestinghouse W47S2TCD at the CEA LineShows in NYC today, and were actually somewhat impressed with its performance, especially from a distance of more than six feet. Passive displays still don't offer the same level of quality as 3D sets that use active glasses, but they're often more affordable, and adequate for most consumers. Our biggest issue with this display is with backlight bleed just above the Westinghouse logo, which is especially noticeable with darker content or when navigating through system menus.

The TV carries a MSRP of $1,200, but Westinghouse says to expect a street price of "well below" $1,000, which should help it compete with other budget sets. It uses passive technology and ships with four pairs of glasses, though the manufacturer claims that you should be able to use other polarized glasses, including those RealD specs you'll forget to return after dropping $19 on your next 3D IMAX movie. Jump past the break for a hands-on video from the show floor.

Sony's new VAIO L all-in-one thinks it's a 3D TV -- Engadget

2011-06-08T06:44:00.000-07:00

Sony's new VAIO L all-in-one thinks it's a 3D TV -- Engadget

The folks at Sony clearly couldn't decide whether they wanted to give the world a new 3D HDTV or desktop PC -- and thus the latest addition to the VAIO L all-in-one line was born. The newly announced system plays television and features a 24-inch 3D multitouch display, a Blu-ray player, a bezel with built-in touch controls, 1080p HD playback, USB 3.0, and an HDMI port, so you can plug your PS3 into the thing. The system will start hitting stores on July 13th, for around $1,420, a price that includes a wireless keyboard and mouse, plus one pair of active shutter 3D glasses. Thankfully, you won't need those to view the press release after the break.

Replicating Reality demos 3D virtual reality system powered by pixel packed microdisplays

2011-06-08T01:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/replicating-reality-demos-3d-virtual-reality-system-powered-by-p/

Kopin's a company known for diminutive displays destined for duty as electronic view finders in camcorders and digicams. At E3 this year, the company's subsidiary Forth Dimensions Displays has unveiled a new use for its teeny tiny screens -- virtual reality. Called Replicating Reality, it uses two .8-inch 1280 x 1024 LCD panels and head tracking to place you in a 3D virtual world. We got to test the system through a racing game, and found that it works pretty darn well. Graphics were of console quality, with nary a hint of image distortion from the system's magnification lenses and pixel pitch was imperceptible to our eyes. Basically, there was no indication that the screens our gaze was fixed upon were less than an inch across. The sharp picture combined with the system's head tracking -- which let us look around while taking turns and weaving through traffic -- to create quite an immersive experience. Of course, it still looked like a game, but there's a pixel packed 2048 x 1536 panel in the works that the company claims can deliver visuals nigh-indistinguishable from the real world. We were told that prototypes of these QXGA screens will be ready in ten months, and they'll be suitable for public consumption in a year. So, the real question is: will your eyeballs be prepared to handle such prodigious pixel density by then?

Sony's PlayStation Vita: a closer look

2011-06-08T01:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/sonys-playstation-vita-a-closer-look/

We told you what Sony's PlayStation Vita felt like, but here it is in the glossy plastic flesh -- all five-inches of vibrant OLED display, two cameras, dual analog sticks, twelve buttons, two capacitive digitizers and a D-pad. Check out the gallery below for some close-up shots, and hop on past the break for some video footage of the quad-core handheld in action.

Update: Sony just answered a few burning questions for us -- mainly about those mysterious ports we spotted on the bottom and top. Apparently those top port covers will hold one slot for the official PSVita game cards, and another slot for regular removable media for downloadable content and saves, and the port that's occupying one of those places will be removed. Meanwhile, the large socket at the bottom is a "multiport" that provides power, connectivity and might do video-out. We couldn't get any firm details about the AT&T 3G partnership, by the way, but we're told that there will be a special cellular plan of some sort. As you'd expect, Sony's also not talking battery life, but a developer told us that -- with the exception of graphically intensive titles like Uncharted -- the company's shooting for parity with the original PlayStation Portable.

Pictures: Chile Volcano Plume Explodes With Lightning

2011-06-07T06:18:00.000-07:00

Pictures: Chile Volcano Plume Explodes With Lightning

In a scene no human could have witnessed, an apocalyptic agglommeration of lightning bolts illuminates an ash cloud above Chile's Puyehue volcano (map) on Sunday.

The minutes-long exposure shows individual bolts as if they'd all occurred at the same moment and, due to the Earth's rotation, renders stars (left) as streaks. Lightning to the right of the ash cloud appears to have illuminated nearby clouds—hence the apparent absence of stars on that side of the picture.

After an ominous series of earthquakes Saturday morning, the volcano erupted that afternoon, convincing authorities to evacuate some 3,500 area residents. Eruptions over the course of the weekend resulted in heavy ashfalls, including in Argentine towns 60 miles (a hundred kilometers) away.

—With reporting by Christine Dell'Amore

Volcanoes! (National Geographic Readers)

Killzone 3 PS3 sales hold in top five at retailer

2011-06-07T00:11:00.000-07:00

Killzone 3 PS3 sales hold in top five at retailer | PS3 News - Playstation 3 Insiders

Sales for Sony Corp.’s Killzone 3 for the Playstation 3 held in the top five sales at retailer Amazon.com Inc. this week amid strong launch demand for the sequel.

This week, Killzone 3 ranked as the No. 5 best-selling product in Amazon’s Video Games division.

Killzone 3 is sold in a standard SKU and a Helghast Edition SKU.

The Killzone 3 Helghast Edition SKU includes a Helghast Helmet replica, bonus video content, art book, an exclusive Cloaking Helghast Marksman action figure, and a super voucher that includes the Killzone 3 soundtrack and PS3 Dynamic Theme, Retro Map Pack, Double XP for the first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay, and Full access to all weapons and abilities during the first 24 hours of multiplayer gameplay at $129.99.

PlayStation Move Sharpshooter hands-on: a first-party SMG peripheral coming in February -- Engadget

2011-04-06T04:07:00.000-07:00

PlayStation Move Sharpshooter hands-on: a first-party SMG peripheral coming in February -- Engadget

This isn't the first PlayStation Move peripheral to replicate a firearm, but the Sharpshooter is brought to you by Sony itself, so you expect a higher degree of quality than from the third-party deluge. And if you're the sort who like to accessorize, it's a pretty good offering. We had a chance to check it out this morning over a brief round of Killzone 3, which Sony says was the inspiration (along with the upcomingSOCOM).

Liquid-cooled Wii takes console mods to a ridiculous extreme -- Engadget

2011-04-06T03:48:00.000-07:00

Liquid-cooled Wii takes console mods to a ridiculous extreme -- Engadget

Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide

2011-04-06T03:40:00.000-07:00

Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide

Ok so where are we headed!!

2011-02-06T04:17:00.000-08:00

If you feel like you’ve been surrounded by concrete and glass for far too long then you probably live in one of a thousands of cities in the world we call a “Metropolis”. Well in retrospect all thts different between the cave men and us is we have multi-storeyed caves that have windows!! I mean they used to live in stone houses, slog all day for a decent meal (don’t we spend ¾ the day slogging in front of our monitors! And damn we don’t even get to eat in peace!). Ironic as it is we have come tens of thousands of years and all that we have changed is the way we live our life and it isn’t for the better either.

Where there was a time when people lived in the lap of nature we in the 21st century have all but gutted our habitat by cutting down the trees filling up lakes and knocking off mountains all in the name of space which is then sold at atrocious prices to people who have too much money who then go ahead and build houses to people who don’t have too much of it but then need a place to live for which they slog all day in front of those monitors. Vicious Cycle wouldn’t you say.

Then it isn’t really a surprise that every once in a while you subconsciously start thinking that you need a break you need to get out of this concrete jungle and go to an actual jungle the kinds with trees and wild animals and fresh air (oh yeah one more of the commodities that we seem to be running clean out off!).

So we start surfing the great WWW to find some forest reserve where we might actually find all of the above and we begin to realize just how hard humanity has been on the planet cause oh there doesn’t seem to be any place within a few 100 miles!

Now how did we manage that, you might wonder. Well hundreds of thousands of years of evolution and technological advancement later we have perfected the art of plunder. We find a place rich in any way be it fertile land, be it rich in minerals, or simply conveniently located to a resource and we start tearing the place apart and ravage it till there isn’t anything left of it and then when we are about 99% through with the land some one realizes that things are going south and something needs to be done to preserve our way of life and tries to make himself heard and to make people understand what they are doing and what does he get - he gets showed to the side lines while so called reliable sources promise that everything is fine and nothing is about to change in a hurry and we heave a collective sigh of relief and life goes on.

This has been happening over the years first it was Global Warming don’t hear much talk about it anymore though. Then there was the ozone layer (Protecting the Ozone Layer: Science and Strategy (Environmental Science))that also seems to be a passing fad now. Melting icecaps ah ah - too much ice to start worrying about it!

Well things are going to go on this way till we’ve run out of every possible resource, hopefully by then inter planetary travel will be a reality and we find a world like Pandora in Avatar which we can actually move to in a more compatible manner than as shown in the movie. J