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Metal Gear Solid’s virtual diorama is both awesome and cute
5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Library Science Degree Online
Near Field Communications (NFC) coming to cars soon
Apple’s iPhone and iPad Get Banned in Russia
The Internet Arcade: arcade classics come back in your browser

Metal Gear Solid’s virtual diorama is both awesome and cute

Posted: 05 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST

Metal Gear Solid redefined gaming back in 1999, when it first came out, and now it’s ready to redefine virtual dioramas with the full force of tactical cuteness.

Having trouble understanding what this is? So did we when we first saw it. This is an interactive, virtual diorama in 3D filled with cuter, ‘chibi’ versions of the characters of Metal Gear Solid 1, the ultimate masterpiece of the PlayStation 1. It was created by Glenatron, who has a fantastic eye for details, and managed to both keep the shades, colors, and sense of direction of the original game right, while also making it incredibly cute.

There diorama, which can be seen below these lines has many of the game’s most iconic scenes, such as the fight with Gray Fox, the opening, or the final battle against Metal Gear itself. But take our words, check it out for yourself, and be throrough, as there’s a lot to see! Maybe it’s time for a remake of the whole series in chibi models?

Via Kotaku

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5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Library Science Degree Online

Posted: 05 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST

If you plan to get your library science degree online, spend some time researching online schools and programs to make sure they meet your needs. The online college should have a solid reputation and offer programs that fit your schedule and career goals. Here are five things to consider before you enroll.

Program Quality and Accreditation

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If a college meets a very high standard of educational excellence, a peer review board gives it an accreditation. You will gain a quality education and good career prospects if you check the school’s accreditation before signing up to study for your library science degree online. Employers are more likely to hire graduates from accredited online colleges because they know that the degree comes from a trustworthy institution. The American Library Association provides a list of accredited master's degree programs in library and information studies.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

The cost of earning your library science degree online can vary depending on which school you choose and how many credits you will need to complete your degree. Many schools offer scholarship opportunities, and most offer help with financial aid to lower your tuition costs. Knowing what type of library science jobs you want to apply for after graduation can help you understand what online colleges offer courses that will be worth your investment.

General and Specialized Programs

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Some online colleges offer a general education in library science. Others give you the opportunity to focus on a specialty. For example, if you like working with geography and map collections, you can choose a program with a focus on geographic information systems. If technology fascinates you, look for courses you can use to prepare for a career as a technical trainer or technology coordinator. You can also explore programs for library science careers in business, law, and medicine.

Flexibility and Part-time Schedules

Online degree programs are an attractive option for students who need flexibility or part-time schedules, but every school is different. Ask the school about their level of flexibility and what hours instructors will be available to answer your questions. You can also discuss how long it will take to complete your degree based on your scheduling and college credit needs.

Entrance Requirements

Check with the college to see what they will need when it is time to enroll. Some online colleges allow you to transfer credits from courses you have already completed, while others do not. Some will ask for a GRE or GMAT score while others only need you to prove that you have related work experience.

Before choosing an online school, it is important to do thorough research. You will get access to quality courses, good instructors, and more job opportunities when you get your online library science degree from an accredited institution. Think carefully about your interests and goals so you can choose a school that will prepare you for a successful career in the library science specialty of your choice.

Near Field Communications (NFC) coming to cars soon

Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:00 AM PST

Near Field Communications (NFC), the technology that allows to easily pair your smartphone with any other device might soon be coming to cars all around the US.

Recent reports indicate that car manufacturers and developers are looking into NFC functionalities for their new models in order to allow their users to pair their smartphones and other gadgets with their vehicles. The report comes from a Dutch company called NXP, who claims to be working on this technology, and how to apply it on a big scale, which they assume will be ready by 2016. What companies would benefit from their services remains to be disclosed.

What NFC would allow, exactly, is to pair your gadgets with the vehicle’s entertainment system, and make it easier to play your favorite songs, or use your phone as a GPS, amongst other options. Furthermore, the phone could recognize user profiles, and automatically set up seat positions, climate control, and so on. While not game-changing, it sure does sound nice.

Via Geeky Gadgets

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Apple’s iPhone and iPad Get Banned in Russia

Posted: 04 Nov 2014 12:55 PM PST

In Mother Russia, any device that has access to Apple’s iCloud will be banned right after the New Year’s Day. It all seems like a pretext now, considering recent events, but if the iCloud is at fault, that it must be so.

Last week, Tim Cook discussed openly in an essay written for Bloomberg Businessweek about his sexual orientation. Seeing how many countries have already legalized same-sex marriage, most people encountered this with a big “So what?” Russia, on the other hand, which is known to be a very conservative country, did not actually look at this matter with good eyes. In fact, the 2-meter high iPhone monument that had been erected as a Steve Jobs memorial on a university campus in St. Petersburg was taken down in response to Tim Cook’s message. The decision to ban the iPhone and the iPad starting on January 1, 2015 is said not to be related to the previous incident, but the events took place on consecutive days, so calling this a coincidence is exaggerated.

Russian authorities seem not to trust foreign servers, as this is the reason they invoke for their ban. Since data saved in the iCloud is not stored locally, I assume that Russia’s biggest problem with this is that its intelligence companies cannot access it that easily.

Call me an Android fanboy, but I’m convinced that Apple products are overrated and overpriced. Using iCloud vulnerabilities as an excuse, Russia put its homophobic reactions under the spotlight and banned the iPhone and the iPad starting with the first day of the next year. Considering this country’s past, I can’t help but wonder if the snobs who already own an Apple product will be persecuted.

iPhones and iPads are not the only things related to Apple that are getting banned in Russia. One politician even suggested Tim Cook should be banned from entering the country under the pretense that he might bring Ebola. Because having a particular sexual orientation and carrying a deadly virus must be related, right? Maybe if that country and its politicians wised up and got more open minded, there would be room for progress. But with such an attitude, I don’t see Russia getting far at technological advancements and social evolution, in general.

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The Internet Arcade: arcade classics come back in your browser

Posted: 04 Nov 2014 05:00 AM PST

Because it wasn’t hard enough to get lost on the internet and get nothing done, here’s a new way to procrastinate: replaying arcade classics from the 80s.

The America of the 80s had a thing for arcades, and most of us who grew up around then will remember classics like Pooyan, Donkey Kong or OutRun very fondly. But because the present is always better, now you can relive those classics from pretty much any computer in the world, no matter how good or bad (remember, these are games from the 80s! Some of them had a palette of 4 colors total!). The only thing you have to do is visit The Internet Arcade, a website that fires up the original roms of over 900 classic arcade games in most browsers. The site even simulates the quarter popping part of the experience and has you hit 5 to feed the machine quarters.

So, if you’re ready to go back to the past, be sure to give them a visit. But don’t blame us once you realize you haven’t gotten any work done today, that’s on you.

Via Geekologie

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