3D Ready TVs For the Latest in Movie and Gaming Technology

The most recent technology in theater these days is 3D, or three dimensional, viewing. Many of the latest big budget films are now all employing the same special effects and vivid images using three dimensional techniques to enhance the depth and realism of the movie. Now this technology, normally only viewable in theaters, can be enjoyed on your home TV.

With more 3D movies on the horizon, advances in the field are being made already with the announcement of 3D ready television sets and programming. Cablevision, ESPN, and Sky UK all plan to launch 3D channels in early 2010, and will require a 3D ready TV for viewing. Most major manufacturers have either placed compatible televisions on the market or will be releasing three-dimensional TV's at some point this year. They range anywhere from $1500 to a few thousand dollars in price, with some glasses being sold separately. Though slow to start, the breakthrough of this type of viewing experience is no doubt going to be significantly improved upon and found in more and more electronics in the future.

3D ready TV's are designed to work with LCD shutter glasses, which use a wireless link to allow the viewer to experience a more realistic movie and gaming experience. Video games especially benefit from this type of imaging because the high quality graphics work in unison with virtual cameras, or "native 3D", making the virtual image look smooth and realistic, popping from the screen. This makes them perfect for home TV sets. The game industry has released quite a few titles already with more to come. Already Disney, Microsoft Xbox 360, and PlayStation have released virtual video games, with more due out this year.

The difference between 3D in theater and home TV is minute, mostly being that the home TV is just a smaller scale version of a theater screen projecting three-dimensional images. Theaters also use a different type of glasses, but this doesn't mean much when compared to the home TV, just that it is according to what type of screen the image is being viewed on.

Reportedly plasma is the better choice for a 3D ready TV as opposed to LCD, with plasma displays showing a sharper image and better viewing angle, meaning the viewer can be sitting in different positions without losing picture quality. It's important to know that the 3D feature can be turned off on TV's so it can be watched in regular, 2D format.

The convenience of having a TV at home that can play movies just like theater scale films is a huge plus for consumers. With so many movies and games being marketed, stores are beginning to fill up with a variety of different genres for families to choose from.

As more and more companies introduce 3D imagery and content into their current line, the need for a compatible yet affordable home television to keep up with the trend will be greater. Between programs, video games, and movies, within a few years many American households will have virtual capability in their homes.

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The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 Episode 6 Review - Dollar is Money, Wilks the Dentist, Bisping Tired?

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On this episode of The Ultimate Fighter, we find out why Bisping was a no show for Amasingers fight, Dollar finds his fighting spirit, and Wilks has a part time job as a dentist.

The episode starts off with Bisping picking Martin Stapleton to fight Cameron Dollar in the lightweight division. Dollar seems less than enthused about the idea of fighting a British Marine.

Once the fight announcement was made the episode picks up with Team UK training, and Bisping telling Amasinger they would talk about his absence later. Bisping goes on to tell the viewers that he had jet lag, and went to take a nap and basically passed out. At least Bisping is man enough to admit that what he did was inexcusable and unforgivable. Although, he still hopes that Amasinger will be able to forgive him eventually.

Cameron Dollar spends his time before the fight talking about how nervous he is, and how he gets scared to death before his fights. Stapleton on the other hand is upbeat and confident that he will be the victor. Stapleton spends a little time joking with the US team, and telling the viewers that he is afraid of no man.

The two fighters go on to form a game-plan with their respective coaches. Dollar admits that he likes wrestling, but doesn't like, and in fact isn't very good at fighting standing up. (Most fighters don't admit so open and honestly their dislikes and weaknesses). Stapleton and Bisping plan on Stapleton stuffing Dollars shots and beating Dollar with stand-up.

Fight time! Both fighters have decent records: Stapleton is 5-1 while Dollar is 4-1. The fighters meet at the center of the octagon, and Stapleton (not Dollar) looks apprehensive. Stapleton looked pretty stiff, and wasn't very aggressive initially. Dollar on the other hand seemed to be more comfortable once the fight started despite all the talk about his nerves and fear.

Dollar and Stapleton tie up, and Dollar hits Stapleton towards the back of Stapletons head (quite possibly directly on the back of the head). Stapleton is dazed, and Dollar takes him to the mat. Dollar gets Stapletons back and finishes Stapleton due to tapout by rear naked choke.

I think that most of the fans of the show would consider this an upset. I personally thought Stapleton would make it to the finale. I also thought that Dollar was going to get whupped during this fight. But, this is what makes MMA and the UFC so great. Anybody can talk, and some can train and look good while doing it, but only a few have what it takes to win in the octagon. The octagon is the ultimate proving ground, and Dollar proved that despite nerves and fear he has a fighting spirit, and the ability to win, even against British Marines.

Now, it's Team USA's turn to pick the next fight. Henderson chooses Frank Lester to fight James Wilks of Team UK. Apparently Lester has an extreme dislike for Wilks, which nobody really seems to understand. Lester spends a lot of time and energy talking about how much he can't stand Wilks, and how he wants nothing more than to bury elbows into Wilks' face.

Lester seems confident with the match-up, but so does Team UK. Lester's confidence seems to encourage a member of team USA to put bounty on Wilks' teeth. $100 for every tooth that gets knocked out will be paid to Lester.

Both fighters then meet with their coaches to set up their game-plans. Hendersons plan for Lester is for Lester to keep his punches in tight, and to just calm down. Once Lester was selected to fight he became so excited that he wasn't sitting still, he was pacing around, shadow boxing constantly, and talking about nothing else but the fight. Henderson felt the need to try to reel Lester back in a little. So, Henderson sat down with Lester and told him to remain calm in the ring, and to try and focus.

Wilks on the other hand seemed to have the game-plan of submitting Lester by any means necessary.

The first round of the fight was pretty exciting. Both fighters landed some good shots, but the climax of the first round was when Wilks knocked out four of Lester's teeth via a knee to the face. After the first round Lester looked tired, and it seemed as though he had lost his desire to fight.

In between rounds Team USA had to literally pluck one of Lester's teeth out of his mouth-guard which took more time than what is normally allotted between rounds. Bisping was upset that Team USA was given the extra time to fix the "equipment malfunction".

Wilks came out in the second round and pressured Lester, who fought back only when pressed. Wilks took Lester down and mounted him without much resistance from Lester. A few seconds later Wilks had Lester tapping out due to an armbar.

With those two fights in the books that leaves six fighters left to fight. Next week they will be showing two more fights, and someone apparently has herpes. The standings are now Team UK 3 Wins, Team USA 2. That's about it for this weeks episode, see all of you MMA Junkheads next week.

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Take 5 at the 2009 Oscar Nominations Announcement

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Rent to Own Tips

Even though this arrangement is often tailored for a buyer-seller type, the lease with option to buy or renting to own all work about the same. How it works is the renter agrees to lease the home for a pre-determined time usually from one to three years. There may be an up-front consideration fee. The seller allows the buyer to lock in a monthly price for the property till it is paid off.

The buyer needs to decide if they are going to stay in the area since leasing does cost more than just renting. It's a good idea to know that this property is the one desired before entering the lease-option agreement.

Buyers will need to pay an option fee which is the upfront consideration fee that makes the contract binding. Once they understand all they need to, they will need to pay it and sign the contract. At the end of the lease, buyers can choose to buy the property. This is called closing.

Timing is everything when it comes to home financing. "Market conditions are a critical factor in finding a lease-option," said Oscar Munguia, real estate broker in Simi Valley, Calif.

This type of agreement works well with those who are new to the housing market or have made a job transition. It also is positive for anyone who needs to strengthen their credit or pay off a obligations to qualify for a home purchase.

It's also advisable to get the property inspected before buying it. Have an independent professional home inspector go through the property to uncover any potential problems the home may have to make sure these will not be an obstacle to a loan. Also, be clear on who is responsible who the repairs as well.

Chris and Sarah Kane of Visalia, Calif. Bought their first home with the lease-option plan. "We found a home we really liked for $221,000 and figured we would just have to rent it," said Chris Kane. "But as we thought more about it, we knew we didn't want to spend over $2000 a month on a home with nothing to show for it."

They decided to apply the rent to the purchase of the home and after they had an agreement with the seller, they had $20,000 of equity just 12 months later, leaving their down-payment covered.

"Lease-options typically favor the buyer, but they can be complicated and dangerous to those unfamiliar with them," Munguia warned. "For this reason, they should seek counsel from a broker, and also have a real estate attorney inspect the contract to ensure their financial protection and security."

John Harris is an expert researcher and writer on real estate topics such as economics, credit improvement tips, home selling advice and home buying preparations. For more information please visit Poway Homes for Sale

2010 Oscar Nominees Are...

Anne Hathaway and Tom Sherak announce the 82nd annual Academy Awards nominees.



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Helping Children Understand Moving

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When I was 2 years old, my parents brought my little brother, older brother and I into our luxurious dining room. They told us to sit down, and then told us that we were moving far away. I don't really remember what was said, but how I felt was unforgettable like the Louis Armstrong song. My older brother was quite content that we were going to be relocating to an entirely new place. My little brother was nervous because he wasn't sure if he could bring his barbies and dolls with us. All I could remember was I was super excited, but scared and nervous that I would be leaving everything that I was used to for my entire life, including my imaginary puppy named Oscar Clifford.

Moving can be very stressful for young kids, so as a parent, you should know some tips to help make moving much easier. You should make your children aware of the move as soon as possible. It will help your children need to feel included in major events and decisions, they need time to get used to the idea of moving, and need an opportunity to vocalize their concerns and fears. Telling children you are moving in advance gives them the space they need to deal with their emotions.

When my parents told us that we were moving, my siblings and I had man questions about our current house, our new house, our belongings, and the general process of moving. This is typical of children, so if you have children they will most likely also have many questions about the moving process. According to experts, the types of questions your children ask may give you a heads up about how they are feeling are moving, whether they are happy or feel nervous. Some questions may also provide useful insight regarding good ways to get them involved in the moving process, such as suggestion that they hop on the computer to research nearby libraries, malls, or parks in the new neighborhood.

Encouraging your children's assistance during moving, regardless of how big or small their contribution may be is another pertinent way to help children cope with moving. If children feel that they are taking an active role in the moving process, they are more likely to feel in control and have a more positive attitude about the move. Your personal attitude will also have an impact on how your children feel. Children can sense what their parents are feeling. I remember feeling very nervous about our move because my father was. Paying attention to children's questions, concerns, and fears about moving lets your children know that they are important to you which can provide a strong foundation for their memories of this life changing time in their life.

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Doing Love Scenes in Hollywood - Want to Know What They Are Like?

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You have seen them on Cinemax, HBO, you have seen them in the theaters, and you have seen them on TV... I am talking about love scenes! They can be super steamy and sexy or not well done at all. It depends not only on the director and the actors and actresses but also the lighting, sound, editing, score, etc. to make it a titillating and exciting experience for the audience.

Doing a love scene felt to me like an out-of-body experience (and not the kind that feels like pure love and joy). If I look back at doing that first love scene I literally remember it from somebody standing to the side and watching it, not from being the actress in the scene. It was a closed set (only the director and actors, and maybe the script supervisor stay on the set). Everyone was very professional. Thankfully, I have never had anyone act inappropriately while filming a love scene. The whole event was quite technical as well. Move your body here, your arm down there, now kiss. I had what is called a "patch" over my girly bits below and my co-star wore a "sock" over his boy bits. But I was naked, pretty much. To say I felt vulnerable would be an understatement.

As an actor, it is my job to bring life to a character and believability in unreal situations. That includes love scenes. If it looks real, I have done my job. I will go on record and say it is all acting. It is NOT real, even if it looks like it is.

Here is what I can recommend to actors and actresses faced with doing a love scene:

1) Keep a positive and easy-to-work with attitude;
2) Listen to your instincts, if it feels uncomfortable, let the director know;
3) If you feel like someone is being inappropriate, stop and have a discussion with the director and whoever is being inappropriate;
4) Make sure you are respected as an actress and each person is wearing the appropriate cover ups;
5) Make sure you have a robe available in between shots;
6) Be hygienic by being showered and brush your teeth;
7) Be sensitive to the other actors wishes, everyone is in a vulnerable position;
8) Use forethought and sensitivity, do not eat onions and garlic for lunch that day;
9) Keep a toiletry bag with you of items that you may need:
a. Kleenex
b. Patch (to cover your private areas) if you cover the area with something, they cannot use the take if it is shown on film, this is for your protection!
c. Mints/Gum
d. Toothbrush & toothpaste
e. Washcloth & hand towel
f. Handy wipes
g. Feminine products (women only)
h. Slippers
i. Mirror
j. First aid kit

I started acting in 1996. I have starred or co-starred in over 20 films. I discovered this about myself: I tend to read over stuff I do not really like as if I am not going to actually have to do it. I auditioned for an independent film and got a callback. I was so excited! I read the script; it was a film about a prostitute who is a murder suspect. I was offered the part. Yay me. I saw that there were love scenes in the movie but I tend to, kind-of, you know, read-them-quickly, so-maybe-they-did-not-really-exist. I like to focus on the positive aspects of things. And royally fool myself about the negative. I wanted to work as an actress so badly. I compromised doing the nudity to do the film. Had I known that it was called "soft-core porn" I probably would never have done it. I never wanted to be a "porn" star. Granted, I have never done "hard-core porn."

I was working on a particular film with an actress who was also a stripper and very beautiful. She was a friend of several other beautiful women who were porn stars. She shared with me the thoughts and expressions of her porn star friends on what soft-core porn actresses or B-actresses were thought of. They felt bad for B-actresses who did love scenes because they did not get to "enjoy fully" their experience of doing love scenes. I understand their point, from their point of view. However, I was not in it to "get off" so I was just fine not "getting off." There is no judgment; I just was not in it for that. I was in it to further my career and work as an actress. It is not right or wrong to me; it is just a different choice. To me doing love scenes was a compromise I made in order to work as an actress.

I did a couple more soft-core films as well as other types of independent films that did not have love scenes in them. Playboy produced most of the steamy films through a company called Mystique Films. I also turned down many films. I was willing to compromise doing some nudity but if I could not use any part of the film to build my reel (a compilation of segments of an actor's work used to give to casting people or to get an agent) than I would not do it. Some of these films would only have the character copulating or talking about copulating through the entire film. That is not usable for a reel. I needed at least some substance; some footage that I could actually use to further my career.

Also, actors and actresses must consider the Internet now. Sex sells. Whatever love scenes you do on film will end up on someone's site for sale as screen captures or movie clips of you naked. You could look up Sharon Stone, Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie, or Jessica Lange and find screen shots of them naked. At least I am not in bad company!

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I have lived in Los Angeles for over 14 years. I have worked as an actress and on the production side for most of those years. I am currently working in development for a film project called "Flipside" with Moving Forward Productions at Sunset Gower Studios. For a list of some of my acting credits you can go to The Internet Movie Database, or IMDB, also, my book is available at: LoriDawn Designs

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Invitations - Housewarming and Moving Announcements Cards

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Are you going to be celebrating a new place soon? Maybe you've just bought a new house. Maybe you're moving out of your parents' home for the first time or getting your first place with a significant other. No matter what the reason for the change of address it's definitely a good reason to celebrate. You could throw an open house and invite everyone to drop by at their convenience for refreshments and a tour of your place or you could have an official housewarming party. But, regardless, you should choose to shop with the quality online housewarming stationery shoppes for your invitations house warming. They certainly have plenty to offer.

Custom Housewarming Invitations

For such a special occasion your invitations housewarming party should be unique. You can customize your invite by choosing fonts, ink color, and message. Don't you just love it when someone sends you a very carefully thought-out invitation? And the delight is the greatest when the card is an appropriately worded one. When you send your new house invitations, you must make sure your guests feel the same way! These sites offer you a modern technology called patented instant preview. This feature allows you to instantly preview how your card will look once it gets printed. In case there are any changes that you would like to make feel free to make them. Once you approve the final version of the card and are ready to place an order, and they will send you a proof of your custom verse and other changes. A free proof of your house warming invitation is created for you to review and approve before printing. Once approved the invites are printed and shipped the same day.

Photo Moving Announcements Add a Personal Touch

Personalized announcements are the most unique of their kind. You can create unique and a personalized moving announcement by adding photos of you and the new home to your house warming invitations. This not only will give the invitation a personal feel all together, but it will also help your guests in finding the right property. In addition to this it's an excellent way to show your new home to the people who won't be able to attend your party housewarming. You can choose any design from our site and add photos. Sit back and watch them create your personalized moving card.

Cutting Costs for Your Announcement Card Costs

While shopping for anything, money is the deciding factor. When you purchase invitations housewarming online, you will cut down the cost. A few offer competitive prices. By shopping with them you can save a lot of money. A few sites offer other ways to save, such as free shipping on orders over $100 and 10 FREE cards with every order. They're committed to treating each customer as if they were our only customer and "Go the Extra Mile" to make sure your invitations perfectly express your feelings.

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