Fri
07
Jul

How User-Friendly is JokaRoom Casino: A Detailed Usability Test

JokaRoom Casinos

Navigating through online casinos can sometimes feel like finding your way through a maze. But with jokaroomvip.org, it's easy. User-friendly design, easy-to-find buttons, and intuitive layout contribute to making your JokaRoom experience smooth and hassle-free. Whether you're a beginner just dipping your toes into the online gaming world, or a seasoned gamer looking for your next challenge, you'll appreciate the site's equally inviting and accessible.

JokaRoom Interface

Here are a few key features of the JokaRoom interface:

Thu
06
Jul

Ian J. Middleton's Novel 'White Death' Offers Suspenseful Slow Burn Horror

The rush of adrenaline is a heady sensation. That evolutionary fight-or-flight response strikes a primal chord deep within our primitive reptilian brain, and the heart-pounding, blood-pumping energy that protected our ancestors from hungry predators has, in modern humans, become a kind of addiction. The exhilaration of extreme sports can often satisfy such a need, attested to by the popularity of ever-more perilous ‘adventure vacations’—skydiving, wingsuit flying, base-jumping, alpine skiing—it seems the more dangerous the activity, the more we yearn for a chance to partake. Even the simpler, far safer indulgence of watching a scary movie can induce a burst of adrenaline-fueled excitement, a fact that explains the unshakably enduring success of horror films.

Tue
04
Jul

Nevāda Nevada: Past Life

Past Life

“Past Life” on Rocks In Your Head Records from Nevāda Nevada was my first foray into the music by this group and the artists that comprise it, although most seem to have been involved with various other bands in the past.

Comprised of Kathryn Musilek, Andrew Gerhan, Adam Arcuragi, David Olson, and Alicia Berbenick, their album here was both an eye and an ear opener.

Not knowing what to expect when listening to a new album from a band I’m unfamiliar with is one of the joys of sitting down and listening to music. I found it quite eye-opening and exciting that when I put the stylus on the grooves of the striking fuchsia colored vinyl LP that the first six words that emanated from my speakers were “Fuck your country, fuck your guns.”

It was instantly apparent this was not going to be some formulaic run-of-the mill album.

 

Tue
04
Jul

After 25 Years, The Truman Show Still Holds Eerie Resonance

The Truman Show

Before shows like Black Mirror's Joan is Awful, before Big Brother, there was The Truman Show -- a supposedly absurd extension and extrapolation of an early Internet phenomenon where people would stream their lives 24/7.

Easily one of Jim Carrey's more magnetic performances, The Truman Show blended a little bit of comedy with a near-future fantasy about a television studio dome built over an entire town for the singular purpose of having a baby born on air and then have it's life followed by millions of viewers -- without the subject ever knowing he was living on a studio set. (A similar plot was later recycled for Disney's Bolt.)

Tue
04
Jul

Main Advantages of Modern Online Casinos

Ricky Casino

Do you like spending your leisure with casino games? And are you still searching for a more exciting experience? Why not explore the world of online gambling where you can find an increasing number of online casino sites? They are a perfect combination of traditional gambling, bright emotions, and various rewards that you can get while staying at home.

In this article, we will take a look at the various ways in which online gambling can enhance your online casino experience. Let`s get started!

Tue
27
Jun

Movies Adapted from Comic Books: 5 of the Best Marvel Comics Adaptations

Comics to Movies

Comic book adaptations remain the driving force in the movie industry. A vast majority of the blockbusters that make it to the cinema and usually end up as high grossing are usually from comic books. Over the years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has led the charge with its endless supply of movies and tv shows that always keep fans wanting more. The impact of Stan Lee's characters can still be felt in the life of many fans till today, even his appearances in the movies were anticipated by many.

Sat
24
Jun

Absurdity Reigns In Yukio Mishima's Dark Comedy Novel 'Life For Sale'

Imagine, if you will, this hypothetical scenario: Stephen King, pre-eminant author of the United States, one day decides to storm an army base with a group of friends, intending to spark an insurrection against the government through a broadcast reading of his stories before committing grisly suicide. Sound implausible? Preposterous? Perhaps. But that’s exactly the bizarre situation the Japanese public awoke to on November 25, 1970, when Yukio Mishima, then that nation’s foremost literary icon, led four members of a right-wing militia into a central Tokyo military installation, took its commandant hostage, and tried to inspire the country’s Self-Defense Forces to overthrow the post-war regime he’d so long held in contempt. When the coup d’etat inevitably failed, Mishima and one of his followers both performed seppuku—the ritual suicide of the samurai—to the shock of the entire world.

Wed
21
Jun

From Page to Screen: Exploring Movies and Comics with Scannable QR Codes

Movies and Comics with QR Codes

In the age of technology, the boundaries between different forms of media are continually blurring. Movies and comics, two popular forms of entertainment, have often crossed paths, with comic book adaptations being brought to life on the silver screen. However, technological advancements have opened up new avenues for enhancing the movie-comic experience. One such innovation is using scannable QR codes, which bring the audience a new level of interactivity and engagement. This article will explore the world of movies and comics, exploring the possibilities unlocked by scannable QR codes.

The Rise of QR Codes

Wed
21
Jun

Horse Betting Tips: Expert Advice for Winning Big

Horse Betting Tips

Horse racing and betting have been popular for centuries, from majestic thoroughbreds to fast-moving quarter horses, and even exciting horse racing games. Betting on horse races can be exciting and potentially lucrative, but it's important to approach it responsibly.

Understanding Horse Betting Odds

When it comes to betting on horse racing, one of the most critical factors to understand is how odds work. Odds represent the probability, or likelihood, of a horse winning a race. Betting odds reflect the amount of money a gambler can expect to win if they bet on a particular horse and that horse wins the race.

Types of Odds

There are three types of betting odds:

Wed
21
Jun

Can Online Casinos Become an Income Source for You?

Online Casinos a Source of Income for You?

When it comes to making money, we are often told that there are no shortcuts. You work hard at your 9-to-5, save money and grow your 401k with a little investing on the side. It is the route most people take, and you can’t blame them. It’s the safe route. 

Alternatively, you can start a business, and if you have a novel idea and the skills to outmatch your competition, you can earn big bucks as an entrepreneur. 

However, what about the more interesting ways? Did you know that many people have made not just fortunes but created reliable sources of income by learning how to gamble? 

That's right. Gambling isn’t all about luck. Media has portrayed gamblers as wrecks with no control over their money, but this isn’t entirely fair. Popular vloggers like Dale Philip quit their day job because they were able to make a steady income from playing cards.

Sat
17
Jun

"The Flash" Puts Endcap on DC Snyderverse

The Flash

After a almost a year of waiting, tumultuous production changes, and an iffy future for the leading actor, "The Flash" finally crosses the finish line last for the Justice League movies that made up what fans call "The Snyderverse." And for that wait, fans get a montage of great fan service scenes that will have them remembering what they've loved about the DC pantheon of heroes over the years.

Sadly, very fiew of those scenes involved the movie's main character, The Flash.

First and foremost: "The Flash" is a comedy with a few serious moments. It's bloated with bullet-time special effects and then doubles them when Barry (Ezra Miller) learns he can time travel.

Thu
15
Jun

Joan is Awful a Next-Level Look at AI-Generated Content in the Self-Surveilling Society

Black Mirror: Joan is Awful

A few days ago I watched a debate between Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They were crude, foul-mouthed, and insulted the viewers of the debate by name.

It was on Twitch, and it was all done through the power of AI speech generator, voice imitation, deep fake imagery, and iterative content responsiveness to input from comments in the chat. And it was all in real-time.

That's funny. Because the two men in question are public figures, each prone to ridicule, and as such the content was protected under parody laws.

Now imagine that the charcter on the screen is you -- or an idealized version of you, using a deep fake actor -- taking input from all the listening and video devices that surround you all day, devices you bought voluntarily with your own money, and modifying that input to make things just a little bit more dramatic. And imagine there's nothing you can do about it because it's all completely legal.

Thu
15
Jun

Top Tips for New Tattoo Artists

Tattoo parlor

Becoming a tattoo artist can be an exciting prospect, but there are also several things that need to be well-considered before you start decorating someone's arm.

This piece is going to take a look at some top tips for new tattoo artists, so you can make sure you are ready to take the first step with your tattoo gun!

Let's get into it.

Hone Your Artistic Skills

Tattooing is an art form, and like any art, it requires a significant level of practice and skill. Before you start tattooing, make sure you have a solid foundation in drawing and design. Practice different styles, experiment with shading and line work, and develop your own unique artistic style. Just remember - the more you practice, the better you will become. Try not to get frustrated and keep going!

Wed
14
Jun

Slot Machine: The Fascinating History and Evolution of Slots

Slot Machines

People play slots every day, but have you ever stopped to think about how they work and where they came from? The history of slots goes back further than you may think, and since their early days they have stayed on the cutting edge of technology to keep offering players plenty of fun, and jackpots.

To get the most from playing slots online or in brick-and-mortar arcades and casinos it helps if you know a little more about them, and how they work. This quick guide should set you up for some slot slaying, so you can pull the lever, hit hold or nudge, and maybe grab a jackpot or two for yourself.

The Genesis Of Slots

Wed
14
Jun

A Dark House Harbors Dark Secrets In Quick Hill Films Productions' 'The Hopewell Haunting'

Tales of earthbound sprites have haunted the shadowy corners of cultures worldwide since time immemorial. The ancients wrote of them often: Odysseus encountering the apparition of his dead mother; the Witch of Endor invoking the wraith of Samuel; a visitation by a deceased husband in Virgil’s Aeneid; the disciples’ strident fear that Jesus was a ghost. Even one of the earliest known samples of written language—a Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet dating to 1500 B.C.—is itself an instruction manual for the exorcism of restless spirits.

Fri
09
Jun

Fangs and Foul Play: We All Exist to Serve the Cat

Fangs and Foul Play

Imagine Renfield is a deserting soldier and Dracula is... a disarming black cat that everyone adores.

That's the premise behind L.K. Ingino's series Fangs and Foul Play. When military deserter Richard Bluth stumbles upon a deserted house to hide out in for the night, he discovers the sole occupant of the house is a cat -- a talking, vampire cat. During Richard's sleep, Fang does what vampires do -- and turns Richard into his unwilling thrall whose new purpose is to find food for his new meowing master. Only it's not tuna that satisfies this one's hunger -- it's people!

Fortunately, the nearby village has a plethora of candidates who deserve a good exsanguination. Unfortunately, the one Fang has his little reflective eyes set on is Delilah Dansforth, who has become the object of Richard's affections.

The town is suspicious. The graveyard is getting full too quickly. And the army has come looking for Richard. And that's only the first two issues.

Thu
08
Jun

How to Get Your Recording Studio Set Up in 2023

Studio Set Up

Getting a recording studio set up in 2023 can be a challenge. With the cost of living going up, the availability of studio spaces, and everything else going on in the world at the moment, it can be just another added stress to what should be an exciting experience.

That said, there are so many ways that you can still find some fun in making your studio a fantastic space that inspires artists and gets your production rolling. However, you need to plan carefully to ensure you go about it the right way. 

Getting new equipment

Getting a new recording studio means a lot of new equipment. This can be exciting, especially if you are currently just using the backroom in your flat to get recordings done. So, you should make sure that you are getting your hands on some great new tech and making sure that you are getting your money's worth out of your old. You should be ensuring that you are getting this stage right to get the most out of it later on.

Tue
06
Jun

Mike Baron, Pat Broderick Unite for Weird Western Tale: Bronze Star

Bronze Star
Award winning comics writer Mike Baron has teamed with acclaimed comics illustrator Pat Broderick for a supernatural, Weird Western called “Bronze Star.”
Fri
02
Jun

A Demonic Entity Compounds The Horrors Of Addiction In Christopher Badcock's Novel, 'Those You Killed'

According to figures from both the National Institute of Drug Abuse and the National Safety Council, there were more than 106,000 reported drug overdose fatalities in the United States in 2021, a 58% rise from only two years earlier. The overwhelming majority of these deaths (70,601) can be directly attributed to opioids, primarily heroin and its deadlier chemical cousin, fentanyl, and that statistic increases significantly when one factors in the suicides, homicides, and undetermined deaths related to the general drug trade.

Thu
01
Jun

Miles Morales Returns In Hyperkinetic Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

It’s not often that a film has six people credited as screenwriters and directors. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one such film. Considering how confusing the concept of the Marvel Multiverse can be, even for longtime Marvel Comics readers, maybe this should be the norm. Screenwriters Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Dave Callaham and directors Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson. Keeping track of dozens of Spider-People swinging through scenes and mixing and matching and occasionally, dramatically, mismatching dimensions would be a daunting task for anyone to undertake alone.

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