Iphone Recall!!

Does your I-phone 6 take blurry pictures? Join the club among many Apple consumers who finally had their complaints addressed by the richest phone company in the world.

The Apple's website says the issue applies mostly to phones sold between September 2014, when they were released for sale, and January 2015. These phones may have a defective component in the camera and will take fuzzy pictures.

Apple said it will replace the cameras for free. Affected customers can go to an authorized service provider, any Apple store, or contact technical support to set up a swap. The company noted wireless carriers are not able to fix the issue.

Owners can check if their phone is included in the recall by entering a serial number on this website. Serial numbers can be found under "Settings > General > About" on an iPhone. It's also on the device's original box and can be looked up on iTunes.

Issues have been reported with the phones since last fall. One thread about the problem on Apple's support site has more than 100 replies reporting issues with focusing the iPhone 6 Plus camera.

I'm still waiting on Apple to fix my Macbook and Iphone 5.  Both products that I brought had defective parts that were reported in threads, but Apple said since I didn't have a warranty that I had to pay for the repairs myself.  Total hogwash!

7 Days to Die: Alpha 13 News!

Happy 2 years anniversary to the game 7 Days to Die.  There is a debate on if the fun pimps will continue the trend and make an Alpha 12.5 patch or jump straight to Alpha 13.0. From what I'm reading on the developers website, I would say that we shouldn't hold our breathe for the 12.5.  I'm thinking that 13.0 is the project developers are focusing their attention on. I got a lot of credit and subscribers last time for predicting the release date and info for 7 Days to Die Alpha 12.4 patch.  Here is the news I found out about Alpha 13.0.

Developers are working on a tool which lets us see a map view of a random gen world very quickly. This will be invaluable for us to fine tune roads, poi distributions, biome placements, rivers, lakes everything.

There will be a proper eye shader that uses unity 5′s reflection probe. This means the eyes are a mirror to the world and you can see reflections in them now. I noticed the torch light was behind the player instead of on the torch. It's fixed so that you can see the torch light moving around in the iris of the character. Also, the shadows of the torch to hard instead of soft, and it seems to fix the weird glitchy shadows that were on stuff near torches.

Here are some more improvements to the characters. The neck and hand seams are fixed, they’ve added more polys to the shoulders, and re-rigged the armpit area to deform much nicer getting rid of that pinching effect it had.

You can see how much better characters are going to look using UMA2, which takes advantage of Unity 5′s physically based lighting system on our characters. It’s also a lot easier to import new clothing and hairs, and here is the new dreadlocks style.

They plan on rounding out shoulders and making a lot more character improvements yet, and have a whole new leather armor design in the works, something a lot less star wars. It should look great when worn over the top of clothing and a coat over the top of the armor. They plan for an open coat design so you can wear dusters, parkas etc over the top of your armor and clothing, yet you will see if they have armor on because the front of the coat will be open or unbuttoned/zipped.

The new zombies not only look better and have mocap, when you hit their head they might move in a way you can’t even predict, making the next shot harder to do. They actually are root motion driven, meaning their feet are planted to the ground and the animation is what moves them instead of a static moving object at a set speed with its feet moving. Now when you hit something and they fly back with force, it’s real force driven movement, not the other way around. It’s a bigger impact than I thought it would be.

The hordes will even scale, so a level one guy who joins a server on day 798 who gets the horde isn’t completely hosed, and the guys who have been there since day one and have a group of level 50 players aren’t yawning at the underwhelming horde coming to get them, or a horde that didn’t come at all who went after someone else. 

Other new additions expected for Alpha 13.0 are a zombie named Darlene, and an update to the harvesting system. It seems like there will be less vacuuming stuff up and notification when your inventory changes, when crafting items are finished, etc.

Work for Pikachu

Did you grow up watching the hit TV series Pokemon? Are you seeking a full-time job or a job that pays what you're looking to make?  Then you came to the right place.  If you are a focused, bright, self-motivated, creative problem-solver, joining The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) is a great opportunity to work with a solid brand in an innovative environment.

By joining TPCi, you will become part of a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic people who enjoy the benefits of working for the fastest-growing global organization in the kids’ entertainment industry. Our people set us apart from many organizations. And thus, WE VALUE OUR PEOPLE. If you think the same way and this sounds like the environment in which you thrive, join The Pokémon Company International! Be part of the winning team and lead the way to a exciting, engaging future for both yourself and our worldwide audience of players and collectors.
Over 26  full-time jobs posted on the secure website.  Here is a link to the job listing.  Best wishes and good luck my friends.

http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc05/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=POKEMON&cws=1

What are you waiting for? Go get that dream job you always wanted! #Gottacatchemall! #Pokémon

Attack on Titan Theatrical Release Dates

Like many anime fans, I'm excited to see a live action version of my favorite anime come to the big screen.

Fortunately for fans of the anime/manga, producers didn't compact every episode of the whole show in one movie.  There will be at least two movies with seperate release dates and showings.

The first  movie will be released September 31 in North America wit English subtitles.  The first movie will detail the origins of Attack on Titan all the way to the major conflicts which grabbed my attention. 

The second movie will be released on October 20.  The second movie will move forward the regular series, but no certainty on which episodes have been announced. 

Live action movies are famous for being the catalyst to bring a franchise down.  Eren and his gang are up against the impossible, so I hope the movie will provide me with the high quality entertainment I'm accustom to. 

Mafia 3 the Meaning of Family

"You people speak of family, like you even know what that means. If you really knew what family means, then you wouldn't have fucked with mine!"

-Vito 

Mafia 3 is one title that I am anticipating playing because developers are boasting  about the dynamica of family and evolution of the game mechanics to incorporate their ideas for the game.

In Mafia 3, family means multiple things. The main character of Mafia 3 progresses through the game, he can take down the the Mafia three lieutenants, one of whom is Lincoln, the hero from Mafia 2. 

In a weird sense, these lieutenants become Lincolns new family.  Although this new family has an uneasy aliance, this gives Lincoln the opportunity to build a new crime empire with people loyal to his quest of revenge.   

"You were born into your family.  You never had to go looking for yours, or looking for a place to belong.  You never had to bleed in a jungle while proving your loyalty to your brothers". 

Beyonce on September Issue of Vogue

For the highly sought after September Issue cover of Vogue, Beyonce Knowles-Carter takes the fashion world by storm. In this month's issue, Beyonce captured a little of her Sasha Fierce take charge personality revealing a firm body with a mix of flirty sexy, sophistication and beauty.

In order to capture the beauty that is Beyonce, Vogue contracted the famous fashion photographer, Mario Testino.  Testino mentioned, "my inspiration for the shoot was to capture the innocence and romanticism that is Beyonce."

For the photo shoot, Vogue spared no expense.  On the issue, Beyonce wore a $12,000 embellished gown by Marc Jacobs with a $4800 sequined coat.

There is a rumor that she is juggling a few secret projects that may involve a new album, movie role or even a baby.  Either way I feel this is one of the best covers I have ever seen for Vogue.

As usual, critics are questioning why a pop-star is on the cover of a fashion magazine?  To answer your question, Beyonce is influential and has the most pull/power in the entertainment industry. Beyonce won over 20 Grammys, net worth is over $400 million and a cultural icon.  There should not be a question of why Beyonce is on this month's cover. The question is why she hasn't earned the job like Lauren Hutton who has appeared on Vogue's cover over 20 times.

6 questions to answer in order to become a successful blog

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1. Are you attracting the right market?

2. Are you watching the content you put out there?  

3. How do you define your blog? 

4. Why is your blog different from any other blog?

5. What value do I get from visiting your blog?

6. Where do you see your blog going in the next 5 years? 

Answer those six questions, and you will have a successful multi-million dollar blog as well.

Heroes Reborn

"When you look back on the decisions you've made in your short life, the one thing you don't want to feel is regret".

Dubbed the poor man's X-men, Heroes returns to the NBC line-up on Thursday September 24, 2015.  Several original characters were announced not to return either because they had successful movie or tv careers on other shows, so it's going to be a rebuild.  I'm interested in seeing who comes back and the new characters that will have their story line develop.  I saw a storyline from the "Dark Matters" chapter that discrimination against "evolved humans" will take place.  

There was a part where a brother who was human had an evolved sister that went to college and tried to get a job, but human resources told her the position was filled before interviewing her.  Their justification for not giving her a job was that the company only hires humans despite her being qualified for the job. When the brother pointed out that was discrimination, the human police beat him up.  I think the writers are capturing real life events plaguing our society, so it's going to be good.  

To be honest I stopped watching the show after season 1, so hopefully it's better than it ended. It's a new beginning, so I'll give it a fresh start.

13 Rules of Professional Business Conduct from the Real Olivia Pope

Judy Smith the real Olivia Pope gave career advice that I believe every professional should look at:
13 Rules From The Real Olivia Pope
1. Trust your gut.
2. Know the facts. Not what you want them to be. What they actually are.
3. Never assume you know everything.
4. The truth always comes out. It’s only a question of when.
5. Read the climate. Know the landscape.
6. Know where you want to end up.
7. Know when to hold and when to fold.
8. Admit you’re in trouble.
9. Don’t overreact
10. You will know when to walk away.
11. Things usually get worse before they get better.
12. Expect the unexpected.
13. Crises occur irrespective of one’s fame, power, or prestige, so deal with it.

What Really Caused the Martin Lawrence Show to End?

On August 27, 1992, Martin aired its very first episode on Fox, on its way to a 5-season run, finally closing down on May 1, 1997.  I was a kid when it came on, so I didn't understand why the show disappeared.  Here is the reason why the Martin Lawrence show was taken off air by Fox.

Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Garrett Morris made up the series starring cast for most of its 5 seasons - a series that was one of Fox's highest-rated shows during its entire run.  According to Martin Lawrence, Trisha Campbell had a side deal that if she did the show the network would help her with her music career. She released an album and it flopped hard, and she blamed the Fox network. 

Fox refused to back another project of Tisha Campbell's, and she got pissed. She started having breakdowns and complaining a lot on set. Meanwhile, Martin started abusing drugs and coming to the set high and taking it too far with Tisha. This gave her the excuse she needed to end the show and focus on her music. Also, there was a rumor floating around about affairs and stalker cases. Here is what that is about.

It's no secret that Martin and Tisha had history stemming from their work together in the "House Party" Movies.  Martin and Tisha history led to the creation of "Martin and Gina" for the TV Show Martin.  That project was successful until both stars decided to have a life outside of work, and Martin didn't take it too well.

Tisha got real serious with an up and coming actor named Duane Martin, and she went on to marry him.  As a result of Tisha's relationship with Duane, Martin sexually harassed Tisha in an effort to get her to leave her man. No doubt about, Duane Martin had a legitimate reason to be pissed as Martin Lawrence was tripping and was rumored to going beyond character slipping his tongue in Tisha's mouth when they kissed or grabbing her in appropriately or continuing kissing after they yelled cut. The tension on set cause more tension off the set as well.

Martin became obsessed that he couldn't have Tisha, so he became full on psycho and stalker.  He started using drugs and dating a Tisha look a like from Saved by the Bell named Lark Voorhees.  He developed some serious issues joggling a successful movie and TV career but fail relationship wise. Martin ended up taking his issues out on Lark. Flash forward 15 years into the future, and we can see a pictures of Lark trying to transform herself into a look a like of Tisha proving she had issues that were a result of the failed dating experience with Martin.  He developed her insecurities.

When Tisha got tired of the harassment, she filed a lawsuit against Fox, Martin and HBO.  Tisha and Martin spent the last season separated in filming until the show was over.  Look at Martin's last two seasons and you'll see he wasn't the same wide eyed goofy Martin but a high darker personality Martin. However, Tisha music career did nothing and she became a B list actress.

So what really caused Martin to get cancelled?  It was jealousy. When the show started.  Tisha Campbell was a bigger star stemming from her film success in movies such as Little Shop of Horrors, House Party Franchise, and Spike Lee movies like School Daze in late 1980's and early 1990's.  As the show became successful, Tisha career went up but was limited to the pretty girlfriend or wife of her male co-stars.  She only did the show Martin because she wanted a music record deal. The music option was her plan-B, and it didn't work out the way she expected.  While her star fell, Martin's star shined brighter.

Around 1996 Martin's star really took off, and he went from being the sidekick in House Party movies to the main star in Thin Line, Nothing to Lose, Bad Boys, and getting officially "Banned" for his You so Crazy "stand-up". All those BLEW him up. Martin became "big headed" well deserved tho.  He was a big deal, and he wanted respect.  Also, in Bad Boys Martin starred along side Will Smith who did the same with his show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Will Smith is famous for a shady deed he did to Aunt Viv.  Basically, the original Aunt Viv, Janet Hubert was replaced because she told Will Smith off and disrespected him on his own show.  The conflict and tension she caused turned out to be career suicide for her.  Shortly, after the scene on the set Janet was replaced by Daphne Maxwell-Reid.  Will Smith stated that he wasn't going to be disrespected on his own shit, so I wonder if Will's actions influenced Martin Lawrence?  If you put 2 and 2 together, Martin's New Movie Success+Tisha's Frustration and Jealousy+Tension on the Set= Show being cancelled.  And there you have it.

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Call of Duty Advance Warfare DLC: Descent Exo Zombies

"The hunt for Oz leads to a climatic showdown in Atlas's underwater city. Fight with up to 4 players to survive against endless waves of mutant zombies!"

— In-game description

Descent is an Exo Zombies map in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare that will be released in the Reckoning DLC. It is the fourth (chronologically the fifth) and final Exo Zombies map featured in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.

It is set in an Atlas Corporationunderwater facility, known as The Trident Retreat. Lennox, Lilith Swann, Jim Decker and Kahn return as playable characters. The map features Oz as an enemy, and a new weapon, the Trident.

So far the game is loaded with new weapons and levels.  There is heavy mech suit that's the equalizer in the war against zombies.  

Boss levels are on 13 and 20 so far.  I haven't made it pass 20.  I will update as I win more.