Tuesday, July 15, 2008

A Virtual World

Introduction: Over the last few years we have seen internet technology improving at a dramatic pace, from the introduction of broadband to the success of wireless connections. People now have the ability to discover new worlds from the comfort of their own living room. As broadband speeds have got faster, we have seen the introduction of 3D virtual worlds. All that is needed is; a computer, broadband and your imagination will take care of the rest.

Virtual Reality: Virtual worlds allow the broadband user to recreate a virtual replica of them. Once created, the user can go out for a stroll, spend their virtual money on items like clothing and meet new people; some virtual worlds even allow the ability to fly, making a visit to a new country as easy as a stroll in the park.

Virtual Marketing: The growth in popularity has risen at such a level that virtual marketing has been formed. Last year (2006), a company called Millions of Us was founded, this is an agency specialising in virtual world marketing and communication campaigns. The agencies clients include the likes of Warner Bros, Intel, and Microsoft.

Online Gaming: Broadband speeds have risen to a level where not only have you got online socialising communities but also intense online gaming. MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming) is a computer game which is capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of players simultaneously. MMOGs can enable players to cooperate and compete with each other on a grand scale, and sometimes to interact meaningfully with people around the world.

Good or Bad? Even though the ability is there to socialise in the virtual world, this may cause concern to parents. Countries like South and North Korea have had broadband for almost 15 years; therefore broadband speeds are of greater quality than the UK. This may sound great, but this has opened the opportunity of online gaming become so popular that it is looked at as a profession. Top gamers may spend up to 15 hours a day in their room practicing for their next tournament. These gamers may get paid hundreds of thousands a year and wear sponsored clothes that you may find on a formula one driver.

Improvements in broadband technology will not only allow the user a better online experience, but will also give broadband providers the ability to offer cheaper broadband rates.

Adair Cameron is an experienced author based in the UK.

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The Best Nintendo Wii Downloads

The Nintendo Wii has created a craze in the gaming industry and is the most talked about new game console today. I recently heard that for a second Christmas in a row, there will not be enough Nintendo Wii consoles in stores. Because of the Nintendo Wii's popularity, there are many people talking about the possibility of securely downloading games for the Nintendo Wii. If you search Google.com for Nintento Wii game downloads, you will find thousands of results, but how can you tell which site can be trusted and will not be full of viruses. Plus, you want the site with the best quality games and newest releases.

With all the potential downloads, it is now possible to make your Nintendo Wii into a home entertainment system. Great Wii games sites will offer retro Nintendo games as well as the latest releases of games. Not to mention, they will also provide downloads for all media accepted by the Nintendo Wii. The best sites for Nintendo Wii download offer one time membership fees. That way you can download as much as you want, including all the classic retro Nintendo games. This is a legal way to download, and the best sites keep the games free from viruses and spyware. With one fee, you play games forever and save your money for something else.

To find out how to download Nintendo Wii games and media go to http://www.squidoo.com/best-nintendo-wii-downloads/ and enjoy never having to go to game shops and spending hard earned cash on games that you don't enjoy.

Jacob Freeman is a Nintendo Wii addict. Jacob's blog http://www.squidoo.com/best-nintendo-wii-downloads/ has a lot of resources of the best Nintendo Wii Downloads. Check it out http://www.squidoo.com/best-nintendo-wii-downloads/

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Kuala Lumpur ?10 Things You Must See

Kuala Lumpur is a wonderful city with much to see and do. If you are not a native of Kuala Lumpur, it can be hard to decide what to see and do. This is a short synopsis of the 10 things I think you must see in Kuala Lumpur. This is meant as a guide to those of us who are not familiar with this great city.

1. Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers dominate the sky scape in Kuala Lumpur. They are magnificent pieces of architecture which tower over the rest of Kuala Lumpur and are currently the second tallest buildings in the world, and the tallest twin towers in the world. They were built in 1998 and have 88 floors and reach 452 meters into the sky. The towers were planned in the form of an 8 sided star which in Islam symbolises fullness and regeneration.

There is a viewing deck on the twin towers, the sky bridge which joins the 21st floors of both towers, 150 meters above ground. If you are planning to do this, be sure to get your tickets early to avoid long waits of disappointment.

2. China Town

China Town in Kuala Lumpur is a special place with a fantastic atmosphere and market. The market is held on a street, but is now cleverly covered to prevent rain from disturbing the market.

In China Town you can get everything from quality hand crafted produce to fake clothes. Every major fashion house is represented in China Town by fake produce. If you are planning to buy something here on your visit, and you will, be prepared to haggle if your life depended on it. The people here are good natured, but they will try to sell you anything they can as if their life depended on it.

3. Suria Shopping Center

The Suria Shopping Center at the foot of the Petronas twin towers is a shopping center aimed at the more affluent among us. Here you can buy designer fashion goods from all of the top designers. The Suria Shopping Center is not cheap and is mainly aimed at Arabs who visit Kuala Lumpur during August to escape the heat of their own countries.

The Shopping Center is linked by the LRT (Light Rail Transport) which can take you directly to Sentral Station. Even if you dont plan on buying anything here, dont miss this spectacle.

4. Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square, known as Independence Square was formerly the Selangor Club field on which cricket was played by expatriates, usually from Britain. The Club is now open to anybody who can afford membership. The square is called Independence Square because on 31 August 1957 the Malaysian flag was raised here for the first time. Today, the Malaysian flag flies from the tallest flag pole in the world, 100 meters.

Merdeka Square is a place of beauty, with the immaculately kept Square alongside the Selangor Club which is built in true British Tudor style and the beautiful Abdul Samad Building which dates to 1897 and now serves as a Government Building

5. Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is the main street of Kuala Lumpur. This is a street that never sleeps and always enjoys a fast pace of life. This is a great place to find a caf to relax your shopping weary body, before you head back in for more shopping.

Bukit Bintang is home to many shopping centers, hotels and restaurants. Amzingly Bukit Bintang is home to 30,000 shops, many of which are in the shopping centers that have entrances from the Bukit Bintang.

6. Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana)

The Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur is a green belt that covers over 90 hectares of land. Originally built around an artificial lake, the gardens are now a major center piece in Kuala Lumpur and offer many types of gardens including an Orchid Garden, a Hibiscus Garden, The Butterfly Park, a Bird Park and much more.

7. Batu Caves

The Batu Caves are located on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur as you head east towards Kuantan or the Genting Highlands. You can see the entrance to the caves from the road which is in the form of an impressive set of steps leading upwards to the mouth of the cave.

The caves are a sacred place for the Hindu population in Malaysia and consist of three main caves and a number of smaller caves. The caves are an impressive sight at 400 meters long and 100 meters high. Be prepared to meet plenty of monkeys here as they vie for your attention in the hope of getting some nuts.

8. Telecommunications Tower

The Telecommunications Tower in Kuala Lumpur is very reminiscent of the famous Toronto and Seattle radio towers. The tower is the 4th tallest radio tower in the world after the CN Tower (Toronto), Ostankino Tower (Moscow) and Oriental Pearl Tower (Shanghai).

Standing 421 meters high and if you are in good physical condition over 2,000 steps await. For the rest of us there is always the lift. There is an observation platform at the top of the tower which many say is better than that on the Twin Towers for a number of reasons, you can see the Twin Towers in your view and you get panoramic views over the city. There is also a revolving restaurant here.

9. Central Market

Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, built in 1928, is set in a stunning building. The market is easily accessed by public transport. Here you will find all sorts of arts and crafts alongside souvenir shops selling models of the Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur T-shirts.

Central Market is not just about arts and crafts, but more about a central location for a wider cultural offering. Here you can see cultural performances and sample some of the fantastic cuisine.

10. Mega mall

The Mega Mall is a massive shopping complex and if you are looking for a reasonable place to shop in comfort, this is it. There are hundreds of shops and restaurants here and it is an easy place to get lost in for a day. The shopping center is a short taxi ride from KLCC or a train ride from Sentral Station.

Ronan Menton is the webmaster for a number of travel related websites and has been for some time in Ireland, associated with search engine optimisation in the Irish travel industry. He spends two months a year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and now sees it as his second home.Among the many sites he is currently working on are the following: hotels in Singapore and hotels in Kuala Lumpur

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