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Game Review: Stackopolis 2007-07-11 03:00:46 Stackopolis is a truly simple and addictive game of block manipulation.
You’re given a platform with numerous blocks stacked in a random order, and a picture of how the blocks are supposed to be stacked. You have 60 seconds to move the blocks into the correct position. How simple can you get?
Well, not so simple, after all.
You have to recognize the pattern and envision it on the platform.
To move blocks to some locations, you must be able to see the locations so that you can click it. Only, when a pile of blocks is blocking your line of sight, you have to move those out of the way first. So you first have to clear away obstructing piles of blocks, build the back rows, and then build the front rows.
And you have a seriously short time limit.
The controls couldn’t be easier: click a block to remove it from the screen, and click another location to place it.
Like so many games with dirt simple concepts, but challenging tasks, it’s a whole lot of fun.
Stackopolis’ Read more:Game Review
Top Ten Excuses For Watching Online Television 2007-07-10 06:08:07 Is your family complaining that you’re spending too much time online watching television? Keep this handy excuse list ready:
Researching other cultures for book report
Writing a blog for ad income and need material
Friend giving a lecture needed a particular quote from this episode
Surveying online video streaming speeds for research paper
Saving money on cable bills
Just background noise while mentally solving global warming crisis
Check it out! This TV show stole my idea!
Thought you recognized former boy/girlfriend on the TV
Searching for medieval poetry, and this just popped up
Chill out. My homework’s not due for another … 25 minutes, yet
Jon Read more:Excuses
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TV Shows 2007-07-09 05:33:10 Imvite is constantly working to bring you the best interface to online entertainment.
You may have noticed (one of!) this week’s major new features: direct search access to episodes of over 600 of your favorite television shows. Just click on one of the links in the left sidebar to find the latest episodes and video clips available online.
Then relax, and let Imvite do the work for you.
If you have any comments or suggestions about this new feature, or any feature at Imvite, fire away in the comments.
Jon
A New Blog For A New Company 2007-07-08 02:00:38 Most company blogs are started by long-time employees when the company finally realizes that a blog is necessary for their business. They suddenly notice that their customers want immediate and up-to-date information about the company and need to make themselves known and heard in a direct manner.
Imvite is doing things a little differently, ahead of the wave, if you will.
First of all, this blog is starting relatively early, along with our fresh new interface.
Second of all, instead of the CEO telling the CTO to start a blog, Imvite looked outside the company in order to hire a professional blogger: me. Not only am I a new employee and Imvite’s new company blogger, I’m a new Imvite user.
That means that I’m going to experience the site and product the same way you did when you started. If I like what I see, I’ll share it. If I have problems, Imvite will know about it. If you have problems, please let me know. Between you and me, we’re not going to let I
Video Pick: Free Hugs Campaign 2007-07-12 05:55:48 The ability for online video and social networking to bring out the best, and worst, of humanity may be why it’s so fascinating.
For all the violations of privacy and humiliations inflicted upon hapless victims, there are the stories and snippets of inspiration that sneak their way into our media player.
One of my favorites is the Free Hug Campaign
, which hit the public consciousness with this video from the end of last year.
It’s not only a truly inspirational video that will get you thinking and smiling for the rest of the day. It’s a masterful use of video editing: black and white changing into color, little stories captured in their bare essence, and obstacles met, struggled with, and overcome.
Give it a looksee. It may inspire you, too.
Jon Read more:Free Hugs
IPTV vs Online Television 2007-07-12 03:16:08 What’s the difference between IPTV and online television?
According to Wikipedia’s entry on IPTV, IPTV is:
… single or multiple program transport streams which are sourced by the same network operator that owns or directly controls the “Final Mile” to the consumer’s premises.
while online television is:
… transport streams sent over IP networks (normally the Internet) from outside the network that connects to the users premises. An Internet TV provider has no control over the final delivery and so broadcasts on a “best effort” basis.
Which means, that IPTV companies directly control the delivery from their broadcast to your house, typically by placing a piece of hardware (set-top box) on top of your television, similar to a cable company. Along with guaranteeing a quality broadcast, they offer additional features, such as record, time-shift, replay, interactivity with the viewer, and so on.
Online television is simply sending out Read more:Television
Video Pick: Mika Brzezinski 2007-07-12 01:36:44 If you haven’t yet seen it, check out Mika Brzezinski on MSNBC diss mainstream news’ overblown coverage of the non-story about Paris Hilton. Told to cover Hilton as the lead news story three hours straight, she first refuses, then tries to burn the story, rips it up, and finally shreds it. On air.
Two million people have now seen the clip. In this followup video, Mika explains the lead up to her on air “snap”.
Jon
Video Pick: The Simpsons Movie Trailers 2007-07-17 02:53:47 The Simpsons
Movie is coming next week. Get ready for it by watching the trailers:
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
Trailer 3 (same start as Trailer 2)
Trailer 4
Jon Read more:Trailers
Flash Player Security Updates 2007-07-17 02:06:31 Please upgrade to the latest version of Flash
player to avoid any potential security problems.
ZDNet Asia, sourcing from Adobe’s and Secunia’s websites, have reported several critical vulnerabilities in some versions of Adobe’s Flash players. To ensure that you are protected, upgrade to the latest version (9,0,47,0) of the Flash player.
Jon Read more:Flash Player
Video Pick: The Flintstones, Sponsored by Winston Cigarettes 2007-07-17 01:56:11 Ah, yes. The good old heady days of our youth. Pure. Innocent. Our favorite cartoon characters lighting up with cigarettes so as to encourage children to begin smoking at an early age.
Just what the doctor ordered.
Jon Read more:Winston
A New Look and 64 New Channels 2007-07-16 03:57:51 Front Page Changes
You said that you wanted easier access to hundreds of TV episodes, all the best media on the net, videos, games, etc… and so Imvite gives it to you. Our new front page is cleaner and easier than ever to navigate. Our search tool is now more prominent.
64 Channels
Imvite brings you 64 new themed channels, with thousands of the best clips the Internet has to offer as picked by our in-house editors.
Don’t waste your lunch break searching around for what to watch. Spend it watching!
We Want Your Feedback and Requests!
Imvite is constantly improving the look and usability of its site in response to requests from you, the users. As Imvite is a young, small, and growing company, we always listen carefully to what you have to say and respond to requests quickly.
We are constantly striving to do better, so please give us your input in the comments!
Jon
Important Information About Online Radio 2007-07-15 04:05:15 If you do not live in the U.S. you may, as of today, be blocked from listening to many of your favorite online radio stations.
The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board’s new licensing rates for online radio stations go into effect today. The new rates vastly increase the royalty fees collected for broadcasting online, as well as levying flat fees for every channel and every country served.
While the few larger radio broadcasters are not happy with this, the overwhelming number of small broadcasters, which barely make enough money to exist at this point, are essentially put out of business by this move.
These changes have a particularly chilling effect on broadcasting from inside the U.S. to overseas, as flat fees must now be charged for every country that can receive the broadcast.
Imvite is sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause you, even though it has nothing to do with us (we don’t do the broadcasting, or the blocking). We still feel your pain.
Various organizations are Read more:Radio
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Top 10 Free English Language Online Television Stations 2007-07-19 09:51:22 Here’s my highly subjective list for the best in online streaming live television:
ABC News Now - ABC was one of the first major broadcasting companies to provide online live streaming television, and this has given them time to get it right.
Sky News, UK - BBC may have better coverage on terrestrial television, but their commitment to the internet is still limited to video clips; Sky News provides the answer for UK news.
ESPN - One of the world’s best sports channels is also available online.
MLB Baseball Channel 24/7 Live - It’s hard to believe that anyone can talk about baseball 24 hours a day, but these guys do a great job of it.
E-Music Live TV - There are a lot of good online music video channels, and this pick is a bit arbitrary, since it depends on your musical tastes. Still, E-Music provides a seamless and entertaining online experience.
Boston 22 TV - It’s nice to see a little player shine. Boston City TV provides a solid and interesting programmin Read more:English
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Game Review: Space Invaders 2007-07-18 04:16:24 I can’t help being into Retro Gaming. All the fancy graphics and so on they add to modern games don’t make up when there’s a lack of game play. Don’t get me wrong: there are many great modern games. But modern games are not any better, or worse, than the classics games. Prettier, and bulkier. But not better.
SpaceInvaders
, which practically invented the arcade game industry is a case in point. Bare bones graphics, simple game play, and still as additive as it was back in 1980.
All you have to do is move your little ship back and forth on the screen, using the space bar to fire. The enemy ships march across the screen firing down at you at random, and trying to land on your planet. Once in a while, a higher valued ship crawls along the top of the screen. Nail it and gain some bonus points.
There’s really nothing left to say about Space Invaders
that hasn’t been said for almost thirty years. Discover (or re-discover) how little has really changed in w Read more:Game Review
Question: Do You Like the New Channels? 2007-07-17 14:44:34 How do you like the new channels? Do you use them? Could they be improved?
Should there be fewer or more?
Answer in the comments. Thanks.
Jon Read more:Question
81 Million Online Broadband TV Viewers 2007-07-22 01:26:24 According to a Nielsen study in March, about 81 million of the 129 million people who access the Internet via broadband watched TV or movies online (source).
Furthermore, this is not instead of traditional television viewing, but in addition to.
Meanwhile, ABI Research indicates that around 300 million people watched online video clips. (source)
Jon
Admin: Create Online Video With MiniBlogs 2007-07-24 09:42:11 It’s never been easier to create a short online video.
Imvite’s new MiniBlog feature allows you to create short video clips using your computer’s video cam and microphone. MiniBlogs are automatically stored in your Imvite profile. It’s easy.
To create a MiniBlog:
Ensure that you are registered and logged into to imvite.com .
Open the miniblog main page.
In the Adobe Flash Player Settings popup, ensure that you allow imvite.com access to your camera and microphone.
Enter a name for your MiniBlog in the Clip Name text field.
Click Start Recording. Record your MiniBlog, up to 15 seconds.
When you are done, click Stop Recording. Rcording will automatically stop after 15 seconds.
Click on the box in the lower right to save your MiniBlog.
That’s it. You can see all your MiniBlogs in your profile page.
To delete a MiniBlog, click near the MiniBlog you wish to delete.
To edit or manage your MiniBlogs, click Edit & Remove My Favorites and My Mini Blogs.
Lov Read more:Admin
Video Pick: Stick Figures on Crack 2007-07-23 04:46:32 OK, sometimes it’s just really simple, really stupid, and really funny.
StickFigures
on Crack 1
Stick Figures
on Crack 2
Stick Figures on Crack 3 (some offensive language)
All from PivotMsterDX.
Jon
Admin: Recently Updated TV Shows 2007-07-23 03:38:05 Imvite is always working harder to make your entertainment experience easier.
Our television sidebar now features the most recently updated television shows up top, so you don’t have to go searching for what’s new.
Like this feature? Hate it? Add a comment!
Jon Read more:Admin
Video Pick: More (Get Happy) 2007-07-23 03:27:17 More is an award winning short film by Mark Osborne. From his site:
The Academy-Award® nominated animated short-film tells the story of a lonely inventor, whose colorless existence is brightened only by dreams of the carefree bliss of his youth.
By day, he is trapped in a dehumanizing job in a joyless world. But by night, he tinkers away on a visionary invention, desperate to translate his inspiration into something meaningful.
When his invention is complete, it will change the way people see the world. But he will find that success comes at a high price, as it changes himself, as well.
Watch More here.
Jon Read more:Happy
Game Review: XBound 2007-07-22 03:26:07 X-bound is a neat take on the classic game of Breakout. Sure, you’ve seen souped up versions of Breakout, such as Arkanoid and DX-Ball, but those games merely add pretty pictures and a few special abilities.
Xbound puts you into the center of a sink, trying to stop the ball (or balls!) from falling down the drain while you work to eliminate the surrounding ring of bricks. The graphics are neat. The ball blurs as it sails around in mathematically appropriate parabolas and arcs. There are level-ups and falling fruit. What more could you want.
Play it here on Imvite.
Jon Read more:Game Review
News: The Time is Right For Creating Casual Games 2007-07-26 01:33:50 Two pieces of interesting news for people considering designing casual games:
Google is exploring ways to add advertising to Flash games. This will undoubtedly bring in more clicks and more revenue than traditional Ad-sense on the same web page as the game.
Investors are looking for the next big casual game. World of Warcraft may now have nine million players, but that’s still pittance compared to the potential audience for the next Pacman or Space Invaders.
Play thousands of free online casual games at Imvite.
Jon Read more:Right
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About Imvite 2007-07-25 05:20:00 Imvite is your first stop on the Internet for entertainment. We offer an unparalleled easy user experience.
If you just want to relax, don’t waste precious time clicking video after video and site after site to find something interesting. Imvite does all the searching for you. Just sit back and enjoy.
We have over 60 channels of the best online video clips already lined up, from comedy to sports to the latest international news. Click the channel and you’re watching; simple as that.
We have over 6,000 free online television and radio stations broadcasting 24/7. Just click the station, sit back and relax. You’re done.
Want to discuss what you’re watching with other people watching the same program in real time? Our multi-service TV messenger lets you to watch multiple channels at once and chat in all the main networks at the same time (AOL, Yahoo, MSN and ICQ). Free video chat, free audio chat, free encrypted messages.
We also have millions of free video clips a
Video Pick: M*A*S*H Episodes 2007-07-29 03:53:46 Do my eyes deceive me, or did Imvite recently add M*A*S*H to its list of categorized TV episodes?
Yipee!
Watch episodes from over 600 different TV series online at Imvite.
Jon
Watch the International News Channel on Imvite 2007-07-27 00:50:55 Watch recent international news videos on Imvite.com .
It’s not hard to find written international news stories online. But finding a collection of news video clips is much harder. You could try searching around various video site and hope that the most recently updated videos are also the latest. Or you could try to find clips one by one on a single news channel’s site.
Why go to so much trouble?
Imvite brings you recent online international news video clips from multiple news sources all in one convenient channel. Just sit back and watch; we’ve done all the work for you.
International
news is only one of over 60 channels of news, sports, and entertainment that we’ve organized for your viewing pleasure. We’re working around the clock to make your entertainment experience simpler and better.
Do you have ideas for new channel topics, or how to make our channels even better? We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Jon Read more:Channel
Game Review: Mah Jong Solitaire 2007-08-01 02:30:52 Mah Jong Solitaire
is erroneously known simply as Mah Jong. Mah Jong actually refers to a four player rummy like game using the same set of tiles.
In Mah Jong Solitaire you are presented with a stack of ornately decorated Chinese tiles laid out in a grid-like set up. There are four of each type of tile. Your job is to find matching pairs of exposed tiles that lie on the ends of the lines, eliminating them from the pile. Your job is done when all the tiles are removed.
It’s pretty straightforward solitaire, but do watch out for two things:
First of all, you often have a choice as to which two of three matching tiles to remove, and your choice may make the difference between winning or losing the game. Blindly removing tiles as they come to notice is a sure way to lose the game.
Second, although most tiles match identical pictures, some of the flower tiles match even though they don’t look exactly identical.
Play Mah Jong solitaire, along with hundreds of other free online ga Read more:Game Review
Video Pick: Dean Martin 2007-07-31 07:14:53 Dean Martin
was an American old-style singer who rose to fame through a partnership with comedian Jerry Lewis.
Martin played the straight-man in the partnership to Lewis’ slapstick comedy antics, and later on his sketch comedy television program The Dean Martin Show. Part of the fun came from the fact that Martin the straight-man could almost never keep a straight face.
Here he is with Foster Brooks in a great comedy skit The Airline Pilot:
Aside from his comedy skits, Martin had a string of hit songs, including the classic and lovely Memories are Made of This:
There’s something pure and innocent about old-time comedy and songs from the 1950’s. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
Jon
Use Favorites for Easy Bookmarking 2007-07-30 03:51:01 Imvite makes it easy for you to access all of your favorite entertainment from a single page.
Whether your favorites are clips, television stations, radio stations, channels, games, or a combination of any or all of these, you can save them all in one location for easy access.
Just click Add to Favorites on the bottom of anything you’re viewing and it is saved. It’s as simple as that. To view all of your favorites, click My Favorites in the top navigation bar.
Best of all, you can view your favorites one at a time without leaving your My Favorites page.
Jon Read more:Bookmarking
Imvite: The Best Free Online International Television and Radio 2007-08-02 02:18:07 Online video clips may get all the sexy headlines, but most people still just want to watch the television channels and hear the radio stations they grew up with.
Imvite has the Internet’s biggest collection of free online television and online radio stations from six continents and over 100 countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Listen all day and night to news, sports, and entertainment in your own language and culture.
Lots of sites try to dazzle you with what you will be able to do and see after you put in hours of work. Imvite takes the pain out of enjoying entertainment on the Internet. We’re here to serve you.
Are we missing your favorite free television or radio broadcast? Let us know in the comments.
Jon Read more:International
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Imvite Client: Free Encrypted Chat, Online Television, Voice Chat, and More 2007-08-06 03:56:41 Imvite’s client is much more than just a chat client.
Features
It communicates with every chat service, such as AIM, MSM, Yahoo, and so on. You can view millions of video clips and over 2000 TV and Radio stations from over 90 countries right from the cilent. Imvite also supports RSS news feeds, and built-in Google search.
With Imvite to Imvite chat, messages are secured with 128 bit encryption, ensuring maximum privacy. Imvite also allows free worldwide PC-to-PC telephone and video calls.
Download the Imvite client.
Jon Read more:Client
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