Princess Victoria handed out the Bertil Hult Price
Monday, January 31, 2011
PRİNCESS METTE MARİT İN GENEVA
Princess Mett Marit visited the UNHCR. (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)photos(daylife:reuters)
PRİNCESS MADELEİNE AT THE RED CROSS BALL İN FLORİDA
Princess Madeleine attended the 54th International Red Cross Ball at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida
ALBERT&CHARLENE
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock watched a French League One soccer match between Mopnaco and Marseille at Monaco stadium in Monacophotos(daylife:reuters,ap)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
JAPAN: Game-related books
Just some features of the local bookshelf at Junkudo- the Barnes and Noble of Japan. Game-related books.
The usual you'd find anywhere, coding any type of game in Objective C. All of the Game Programming Gem series. have been translated. Lots of modelling books, mostly devoted to MAYA. Only to be seen are about 3 books coding in Flash AS3 *wa wa wa waaaaaah* and the content none too impressive- how to make a Super Mario Clone etc. There was one 3D coding title that came with some Japanese 3D libraries on a CD.
As you can see the trend in Japan is more towards mobile gaming, there's a TON of books related to the IphoneSDK, for example, as well as coding with Android.
Another thing to note is that you can see some biographies of famous game designers over here, as they are given more acclaim in Japan, comparable with famous engineers in Germany.
Some links regarding the Iphone and Android in Japan.
New
Hey,
First of all, if you're interested in my game updates, skip to the bottom of this post.
New Blog Additions
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So while it might seems pretty obvious from the blogs title, I do in fact live in Japan, although I'm a true blue Brit from Hastings. Living here and being a hardcore gamer is heaven, I sometimes feel as if every other Japanese person is some kind of gaming freak and in reflection of that Japan has some of the coolest gaming paraphernalia you can find on the planet. Gaming centers over here are big business, usually have about 6 floors full of games with expensive high-tech units you could only dream of having in the West. And many shops are devoted to selling quirky gamer stuff that I feel definitely someone living outside Japan might get excited over and have to break the bank to buy on e-bay.
Henceforth, with this in mind I've decided to mix in with this blog some regular concurrent info about the game scene in Japan. My first post is coming real soon, so watch this space.
Game stuff
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It's been awhile since my post, but the good news is that the reason behind this is because I've been extremely productive with work on my latest project, officially titled 'Chronicle' as of last week.
Some of you may have seen the demo of the Asteroids clone in my last post. The game has been revamped and now aspires to being a kind of retro tribute game that features 8 levels, some of which are resemblance to old arcade games, namely -Galaxians, Space Invaders, Gorf, Asteroids and Sinistar- but are fashioned to fit in the game's architecture.
Game features some nice particle effects (I think I've seriously gotten the hang of bitmap blitting these days) and I've even fiddled around with the CS5 3d transformation tools to bump up the sexiness of some of the graphics. You can collect power-ups that morph your ship into other type of ships with differing specialities- none of which I can mention at this point.
Might be just foolishness on my part but I'm a tad protective about some of the unique concepts in this one, hence the lack of an updated demo. Sorry. I will probably post it on FGL soon though, so members with a market level of 1 or over should be able to view it.
JOACHİM & MARİE
Danish Royal Family Members watched the 2011 Handball World Championship final between Denmark and France in Malmo photos(msn dk)
PRİNCESS MADELEİNE
Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill have been seen arriving at his appartment in New York thursday night and leaving friday morning.( video:tv.expressen.se)
JOACHİM&MARİE
Last Week: Princess Marie and Prince Joachim have been seen taking a walk with Prince Henrik in Copenhagen
Saturday, January 29, 2011
METTE MARİT &HAAKON İN DAVOS (3)
Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Haakon attended the 'Norwegian Buffet Lunch'Princess Mathilde and Princess Mette-Marit at the World Economic Forum
Friday, January 28, 2011
The girl dreams again...
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| Elle Decor |
Here's some pretty pink ones for Pink Saturday.
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| The Bella Cottage |
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Love the juxtaposition of the pink and turquoise-
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Just look how comfy-
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Stylish in the middle of a room-
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| Domino |
Make it shabby-
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| Country Living |
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| Pottery Barn |
Make it beautiful-
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| House Beautiful |
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| House Beautiful |
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| Rue |
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| West Elm |
Maybe coastal-
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| Pottery Barn |
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| Sarah Richardson |
Even masculine-
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| House Beautiful |
Hmm..come to think of it, these days my king bed is starting to look like this. Another one of those things that slides when I'm running late for work. I won't tell you how often. I was taught better. My mom never left the house without first making the bed. We could be on our way to the hospital and she'd stop to make up the bed.
Do you ever leave the house without making your bed?
PRİNCESS MAXİMA
Princess Maxima attended the opening of the new foyer of the Social Cultural Center Den Bolder in Waspikphotos(dutch photo press)
PRİNCESS MAXİMA
Princess Maxima attended the international Responsible Finance Forum at the ministry of foreign affairs in Den HaagPrincess Máxima attended a tv show on BNN that deals with the problems of rising personal debts of young peoplevideo:rtl(photos: dutch photo press)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
VİCTORİA & DANİEL
15 january: Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the 50th birthday party of Kenneth Bentgssonphoto:(charlotteperrelli.chic.se)
ALBERT&CHARLENE
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock attending the traditional Sainte Devote celebration mass in Monacophotos(daylife:getty images):
STYLE OF PRİNCESS VİCTORİA İN UNİTED ARAP EMİRATES
Beautiful dreeses from Princess VictoriaFloral Jacquard Opera Coat from ArmaniThe shoes from Miu Miu Saturn Earrings from and bracelet from Lara Bohinc
METTE MARİT &HAAKON İN DAVOS (2)
26 januaryPrincess Mette Marit and Prince Haakon attended the 'Opening of the Annual Meeting 2011'at the Annual Meeting 2011 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
MONACO ROYAL FAMİLY
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock attends the traditional Sainte Devote celebration with princess Caroline in Monaco
A working girl's dream...
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| Southern Living |
...to steal a moment away. Just the computer and me.
What started out to be part time work for me has turned into a full time job. I'm really missing my blogging friends. It's near impossible to keep up with everything and everybody. So if you miss me coming by, now you know. After all, a girl can't afford such luxury if she sits in front of the computer all day. So off to work we go.
Of all the homes I've lived in, none had a window seat. I pine for one.
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| The Lennox.com |
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| My Ideal Home.com |
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| Architectural Digest |
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| billybrandtpainting.com |
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| Country Living |
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| House Beautiful- above and below |
See that little desk over by the window? That's the closest thing I have to a window seat. It's where I blog. Thinking I need something a little more comfy.
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| Beatrice Banks |
Keri & Skip's Engagement Session
All this snow is making us miss Summer! Here are a couple bright, sunny pics from Keri & Skip's engagement session earlier this year. So grab a blanket, curl up with some cocoa, and dream of warmer days to come. Enjoy!
CHARLOTTE CASİRAGHİ İN GUCCİ HALTER JUMSUİT
Charlotte Casiraghi wore this Gucci spring 2011 halter jumpsuit to the Vogue Paris dinnerCharlotte Casiraghi wears Gucci 'Malika' sandals
PRİNCESS MATHİLDE
Princess Mathilde attended the concert to honor the European Presidency of Hungary in the presence of President Schmitt of Hungary in Brussels.
CHARLOTTE CASİRAGHİ
Charlotte Casiraghi attended the Vogue Paris Dinner hosted by Carine Roitfeld in honour of Frida Giannini as part of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week at Hotel de la Rochefoucauld Doudeauville in Paris
PRİNCESS MARİE
Princess Marie hands over the "Grants for Women in Natural Science" by UNESCO/L'Oreal at The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters..
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
MONTE CARLO 35th İNTERNATİONALCİRCUS FESTİVAL(3)
Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock attended the official Award Gala evening of the 35th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival with Princess Stephanie and Pauline Ducruet , in Monaco
JOACHİM&MARİE İN LYON
Yesterday:Prince Joachim and Princess Marie arrive at the Chamber of Commerce in Lyon Prince Joachim and Princess Marie visit the Sirha restaurant and hotel event during the 2011 Bocuse d'Or cooking competition, in Chassieuphotos( zimbio,daylife:getty images reuters)
MARY&FREDERİK GİVES THANKS FOR ALL THE CONGRATULATİONS
OFFİCİAL WEBSİTEThank you for all the congratulationsIssued Monday January 24, 2011Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are very touched by the warm wishes and congratulations they have received on the occasion of the birth of their twins on January 8, 2011.Unfortunately, we are unable to respond personally to each and everyone of the overwhelming amount of greeting letters
CHARLOTTE CASİRAGHİ ATTENDS THE ETAM S/ S 2011 CATWALK SHOW
Charlotte Casiraghi and Kate Moss watched the Etam spring/summer 2011 catwalk show with Alex Dellal , held at the Grand Palais in Paris
PRİNCESS METTE MARİT İN DAVOS
Princess Mette-Marit attended the annual meeting of World Economic Forum 2011photos(kongehuset no)
PHİLİPPE&MATHİLDE
Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde attended the Diplomatic Days at the Egmont Palace in Brusselsphotos(daylife:reuters)
Treasury Giveaway Sponsored by Etsy Wedding Divas!!!
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Etsy Wedding Divas @ Etsy Treasuries
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
PİERRE& BEATRİCE
Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Boromeo watched a circus show at the balcony of the Monaco Palace
MONTE CARLO 35th İNTERNATİONALCİRCUS FESTİVAL(2)
22 January:Monte-Carlo 35th International Circus Festival Day -3photos(zimbio:getty images)
Friday, January 21, 2011
NEW OFFİCİAL PHOTOS FROM NORWAY ROYAL FAMİLY
New official photographs have been published of the Norway Royal Family photos (kongehuset no)
Go for the Bold
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| Traditional Home |
Pattern and color are two things that will draw the eye into a room. For the brave at heart, make it bold.
Below is a bold pattern in pink for Pink Saturday. Have a happy one at How Sweet the Sound.
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| Traditional Home |
Bold patterns have been around for years. Remember when?
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A little bit goes a long ways.
Whether it's a rug, pillow, headboard, artwork, decor piece, light fixture, wall or window treatment or a single piece of furniture - look at how a bold pattern will capture your attention and cause you to focus longer on the space.
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| House Beautiful |
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| House Beautiful |
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| Beatrice Banks |
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| Martha Stewart |
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| Veranda |
A few more pops of pink for Pink Saturday with the pillows, artwork, and books. But the rug is the real attention getter in this show stopping room.
Even a neutral palette is more interesting with bold graphics.
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| Coastal Living |
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| Martha Stewart |
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| Coastal Living |
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| My Home Ideas.com |
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| Veranda |
Step right up and...
"B" bold!
