First thing's first. I would like to thank all those people who read this blog, and especially those who come back again.
I bet most people who will read this blog will have come across it via some form of social networking. With posting links to this site on Facebook and Twitter I've realised just how amazing a tool social networking can be. An hour after my younger sister posted a link to my blog asking people to visit, my page views jumped by eight (for me that's no easy feat).
Although my posts don't get as much attention as I would like, I am fully aware that I haven't been blogging for that long. I've also come to realize that one sure way to get people looking is to keep posting. I can't explain the appeal of blogging. Really, I never thought it would be something I would get into, but as a writer I've found it slightly gripping.
I enjoy the ability to share my views with other people, even if they only get to a small number of people. I must say, however, it is a really good way to hear opinions from family and friends on matters I've posted on. Where some people think it odd of my to blog, others have told me they think it rather cool, that they see a side of me when I write that I don't express as well while I'm talking normally.
Facebook is a regular site visited by many people, and is only becoming more popular. Social networking has become such a success that even google has got on board, developing +You. Unfortunately I haven't been able to check out this new addition to the google franchise as of yet but I hope to soon. Most of what I use over the Internet is google related and I am a bit of a fan. I'm very interested to see for myself how they have interpreted the concept.
I also find Twitter a useful tool. On the odd occasion when my web surfing hasn't come up with what I want or need, all I have to do is ask over twitter. More often than not I'll get a reply fairly rapidly and my problem is solved. However, I do usually just text my techno-savvy brother for help and he seems more than happy to lend a hand, (thanks big bro).
Lastly, for this post, I'd like to thank readers again. Every view, comment or link I get to my blog makes the process worth it. I can't express how people simply looking at my blog brings an odd sense of happiness and motivation. I would really like to ask people to comment however, as I do really want to know what people think, even on the most trivial thing.
Perhaps it's their Monopoly
Those of who live in New Zealand will most likely be familiar with the overly expensive communicative services provided in this country.
It's widely agreed that the reason that cell phone usage can cost so much is because there's only two main contenders in the market. Telecom and Vodafone have control over pretty well all the services provided in New Zealand. Even though 2 Degrees attempts to provide a reliable and cheep service they can only do so much as they have to rent the use of the equipment from Telecom, although through my net surfing I did find a website which said they were going to develop their own network, but I have to admit I have no idea how reliable this information really is.
So overall I don't have much of a problem with the services they provide, but I know many do. All three networks have their fans and those who really don't like them. I've only really doubt with Vodafone so couldn't give a well-informed, unbiased view on the other two. But from talking to several people about their preferred networks, 2 degrees seems to come out on top.
What I want to know is what people think of the networks in their area, no matter where you are. Would you say the tele-communicative services are adequate, overpriced... etc? Please give what you truly think, I'd really love to know.
It's widely agreed that the reason that cell phone usage can cost so much is because there's only two main contenders in the market. Telecom and Vodafone have control over pretty well all the services provided in New Zealand. Even though 2 Degrees attempts to provide a reliable and cheep service they can only do so much as they have to rent the use of the equipment from Telecom, although through my net surfing I did find a website which said they were going to develop their own network, but I have to admit I have no idea how reliable this information really is.So overall I don't have much of a problem with the services they provide, but I know many do. All three networks have their fans and those who really don't like them. I've only really doubt with Vodafone so couldn't give a well-informed, unbiased view on the other two. But from talking to several people about their preferred networks, 2 degrees seems to come out on top.
What I want to know is what people think of the networks in their area, no matter where you are. Would you say the tele-communicative services are adequate, overpriced... etc? Please give what you truly think, I'd really love to know.
At it Again
A couple of years ago my older brother introduced me to a computer game which I found absolutely addictive. Unfortunately we got a new computer which wasn't compatible with it.
The game I'm talking about is Unreal Tournament.
I may not be the biggest gamer in the world, in-fact I wouldn't even call myself a gamer, but after recently getting it again I got hooked, again. I try my best not to play it too much but I'm still finding myself playing for about three hours a day, minimum. So trying to cut down the time I spend on it, I emirs myself in anything else I can think of. Homework, cleaning, music, Facebook. I tried everything I could think of and still I came back to the game.
The version I've got at the moment may be out of date (2004), BUT it's still all too easy to keep playing. It doesn't help the no gaming motivation when most of anything I can do on my computer is exactly that. It also doesn't help that several people I'm close to are avid gamers. Although no one I know plays Unreal the gaming culture is still there.
My newly reestablished like for the game got me thinking. How big is the gaming community? I don't game online as our Internet connection is too small, and I don't think I'd be good enough not to be beaten every time. But it's because of this that I don't know how popular it is. I assume it's a big market, or why would developers come out with new ideas so regularly?
Almost everyone of my generation has tried gaming at some part of their life. Whether it Xbox, PlayStation, the computer, or something else I can't think of, the culture is growing. Once upon a time I wouldn't have dreamed of sitting in front of a computer pretending to kill things. There are so many popular games that are referenced in everyday life. The ones I've heard most regularly are World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Call of Duty and Halo.
I've played many different games in my day, such as Rise of Empires, Warcraft (the earlier version of World of Warcraft), and even Roller-coaster Tycoon, but none of them got me as addicted as Unreal has. I don't know what it is about this particular game which is almost impossible to give up. I'm sure I could do it but it would be like trying to give up coffee. I'd just come back to it because I'd prefer not to go through the withdrawals. I enjoy it too much to give it up entirely.
Somehow I knew I'd get hooked again just before I got it for the second time but I didn't really care at the time. I didn't think it would have any noticeable effect on my life, but I was sadly mistaken, (or happily depending on how you view it).
I'm pretty sure that I could put the whole gaming community to shame with my lack of skills if I ever claimed to be part of it. Thankfully that's not what I'm doing. I'm simply trying to add a sort of warning who's leading a busy life not to get into gaming. IT IS ADDICTIVE. But I also sorta want to promote the game. I LOVE IT.
That's all this is really about.
The game I'm talking about is Unreal Tournament.
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I may not be the biggest gamer in the world, in-fact I wouldn't even call myself a gamer, but after recently getting it again I got hooked, again. I try my best not to play it too much but I'm still finding myself playing for about three hours a day, minimum. So trying to cut down the time I spend on it, I emirs myself in anything else I can think of. Homework, cleaning, music, Facebook. I tried everything I could think of and still I came back to the game.
The version I've got at the moment may be out of date (2004), BUT it's still all too easy to keep playing. It doesn't help the no gaming motivation when most of anything I can do on my computer is exactly that. It also doesn't help that several people I'm close to are avid gamers. Although no one I know plays Unreal the gaming culture is still there.
My newly reestablished like for the game got me thinking. How big is the gaming community? I don't game online as our Internet connection is too small, and I don't think I'd be good enough not to be beaten every time. But it's because of this that I don't know how popular it is. I assume it's a big market, or why would developers come out with new ideas so regularly?
Almost everyone of my generation has tried gaming at some part of their life. Whether it Xbox, PlayStation, the computer, or something else I can't think of, the culture is growing. Once upon a time I wouldn't have dreamed of sitting in front of a computer pretending to kill things. There are so many popular games that are referenced in everyday life. The ones I've heard most regularly are World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Call of Duty and Halo.
I've played many different games in my day, such as Rise of Empires, Warcraft (the earlier version of World of Warcraft), and even Roller-coaster Tycoon, but none of them got me as addicted as Unreal has. I don't know what it is about this particular game which is almost impossible to give up. I'm sure I could do it but it would be like trying to give up coffee. I'd just come back to it because I'd prefer not to go through the withdrawals. I enjoy it too much to give it up entirely.
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Somehow I knew I'd get hooked again just before I got it for the second time but I didn't really care at the time. I didn't think it would have any noticeable effect on my life, but I was sadly mistaken, (or happily depending on how you view it).
I'm pretty sure that I could put the whole gaming community to shame with my lack of skills if I ever claimed to be part of it. Thankfully that's not what I'm doing. I'm simply trying to add a sort of warning who's leading a busy life not to get into gaming. IT IS ADDICTIVE. But I also sorta want to promote the game. I LOVE IT.
That's all this is really about.
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