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Beta launch of Muvizu 3D is imminent & most definitely nigh

We've been beavering away for the last few months to get the beta version of our 3D animation application, Muvizu, available for launch. And it's looking like the end really is nigh - we're aiming to launch beta early next week and we're all rather thrilled!

For those of you not aware of our application, Muvizu 3D is a nifty little bit of software that allows anyone - especially those with no animation experience - to create 3D animated shorts. We've done all the hardwork - modelling… Continue

Added by Kerry Kasim on February 10, 2010 at 3:22pm — No Comments

7 Tips On How To Write A Research Paper

There are various tasks accomplished by students in various academic standards and Research Paper writing is among those most complicated tasks provided to students. Below you will find out the fundamentals of writing custom research papers which can actually win an “A” grade for you… 1. Make sure that the selected view point of your custom research paper is the same of your supervisor’s viewpoint or else the probability of getting a nice grade is… Continue

Added by Dianna Rose on February 10, 2010 at 11:08am — No Comments

The Buzz on Buzz

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Added by Stuart Cosgrove on February 10, 2010 at 10:10am — No Comments

Are Scots capable of supporting England in the football World Cup?

http://the-universality-of-cheese.blogspot.com/2010/02/are-scots-capable-of-supporting-england.html

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Added by Mark MacLachlan on February 9, 2010 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Make up artist thoughts

I never seem to get time to update my info here on ning. I spend a great deal of time marketing and neglect this avenue other than photo uploads.

People have been asking me where my inspiration comes from, about my website, inspirations and peeves.

Well I have to admit that these days my biggest inspiration is s

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Added by James Clark on February 9, 2010 at 1:46pm — No Comments

There's Still Time

"Valentine's Day is among the busiest periods of the year for online dating sites, according to Greg Blatt, the CEO of the online dating website of Match.com, which operates in 24 countries and 15 languages. 'The need for love and companionship is always there but I think there are certain periods in the calendar where people who aren't in a relationship and want to be feel it especially profoundly,' he said. "It tends to be during the end of year holidays through Valentine's Day into the spri… Continue

Added by Meagan Dechen on February 9, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Can Mad Scientist Syndrome turn you into a street protester?

I read in a local paper last week, an article about a street protest in Edinburgh against Homoeopathy organised by a group whose name I can’t remember. This left me very puzzled. So I want to share my thoughts.

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Added by aimara reques on February 9, 2010 at 11:03am — 5 Comments

Early days for the Scottish Music Industry Association

The music industry in Scotland is quite fragmented, and often struggles to represent itself collectively to the world. There's been much discussion around the creation of a high-profile and fully representative music trade body - it's good to see it coming together now.

The Scottish Music Industry Association has been established as the representative body for the music industry in Scotland. The association hopes to represent and grow the industry, an essential, vibrant and vit

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Added by George Falconer on February 8, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The e-Grauniad. Trust no one

Gather round, 38 minis. I tell a tale about who to trust. Long long ago, when newspapers where printed on printing presses, after each individual letter of type had been carefully placed by hand, The Guardian newspaper was notorious for sloppy proofing. It made so many mistakes, it was known fo

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Added by Anne Bonnar on February 8, 2010 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Digital Media Developments

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BBC self-regulator the BBC Trust is to carry out a full public consultation on the Corporation's ‘fair trading policy’, according

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Added by Stuart Cosgrove on February 8, 2010 at 9:29am — No Comments

Another Language is Lost in the Land of HTML

HTML - hypertext mark-up langauge is probably the most widely used language in the world but as we consume the web sometimes without a thought pay a second's thought for the death of a lang… Continue

Added by Stuart Cosgrove on February 7, 2010 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Scotland, the Time Machine and our Landed Gentry

http://the-universality-of-cheese.blogspot.com/2010/02/but-my-mind-was-too-confused-to-attend.html

I'd love to post the whole blog here, but the formatting is driving me up the wall of death.

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Added by Mark MacLachlan on February 7, 2010 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

Poems in Public Places

This is a cool project

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Added by Stuart Cosgrove on February 5, 2010 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

$1 Billion from Social Media

Tony Hsieh, CEO Zappos.com

Ok so some of you may have heard of a company based in a suburb of Las Vegas called Zappos.com, they are an online retailer. They originally just sold shoes – now it’s a whole different ball game; they sell a way of life.

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Added by Colin Gilchrist on February 5, 2010 at 12:43pm — 5 Comments

Excessive internet use linked to depression

A Leeds University study (released a couple of days ago) finds that people who are classified as internet addicts are more likely to be depressed than non-addicted users. This a serious and thought provoking piece (Guardian) and, in correlation to recent research on how long many youngsters spend online, it highlights an important issue that requires more funding to help develop programmes and suppor… Continue

Added by Arvind Salwan on February 5, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Teens prefer reading news online to Twitter

New US research shows that, despite popular belief, teenagers prefer reading news online than on Twitter. No brainer really. Includes some interesting stats and pretty bar grahs.

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Added by Arvind Salwan on February 5, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Economist’s recent special report on social networking was entitled ‘A World of Connections’ and concluded simply – The world is better off for it. Its survey of the diverse means by which millions of people are now connected in real time,… Continue

Added by Sam Cassels on February 4, 2010 at 1:48pm — 2 Comments

HELP NEEDED :)

Currently studying the area of title sequences for my Masters, any insight into the area will be greatly appreciated. Currently looking into new innovations in the area. I have ran into the argument that they are dying out, but companies like YU+co and Prologue Films clearly show otherwise. Any insight into any new innovation or ideas in the area will help my research. Thanks in advance :) Continue

Added by kelly mc weeney on February 4, 2010 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Why TellyLinks.com may prove to be a catalyst in convergence of technology by Arvind Salwan, New Media Corp

First and foremost, a bit of a disclaimer. Although New Media Corp and its senior Director, Arvind Salwan, have been involved in the launch of this new service, this article serves to provide a broader context to the types of new, specialised service such as TellyLinks.com, and aims to look a little closer at why this is the next evolutionary step that simply mirrors human (consume… Continue

Added by Arvind Salwan on February 3, 2010 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

£5000 grant available - spend with a Scottish university technology expert to solve your technical problem

Don't let the "techie wording" of the post below turn you off! There's definitely something useful for creative companies with a technical issue to solve! ======================================================= Do you have a technical problem which is difficult to solve? Do you face a difficult choice between technology options? Are you an SME (i.e. employ < 250 people)? Could you use a £5000 grant to spend with a Scottish university technology expert to solve your technical problem? TTOM… Continue

Added by George Falconer on February 3, 2010 at 7:33pm — No Comments

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