He said these lines were due to flashing split-second messages that read, "Hungry? ... In another example, psychological research suggested that a 1/30-second frame that contained the words "RATS" flashed during the 2000 presidential election. ... As the exhausted athlete stretches, a two frame clip of the same woman, wearing a relaxed and stress-free expression, flashes on the screen. ... The lowering of the lights set a hypnotic, trancelike effect that relaxes a person into playing games longer, and having no clocks and windows in their casinos make one loose track of time (Johnson 1). ...

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Interactive games generally take the form of multi-linear narratives, which is why "Run Lola Run" has been compared to a video game. ... The sound of a camera flash warming up can be heard, and their resulting futures are then conveyed through a series of still frames. ... The fundamental structural difference between video games and film is that games offer "the promise of an active, immersive sandbox experience of infinite possible variation ", whereas movies are "more passive ˜on rails' spectacles". ... The ability to "replay " a sequence is one of the most characteristic aspect...

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Making up cheesy games, singing along with the radio and reading magazines is what kept us from going stir crazy. ... Instantly bouncing into a cement wall and of course waking me with my life flashing before my eyes. ... While the boys were at home playing video games, we would go to the strip and strut our stuff. ... Amy and I worked to the bone, cooked and cleaned behind them and all they could do is play video games all day. ...

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Academic Habits: - A Practical View of Habits - Some Points for Consideration - Examples of Successful Academic Habits - Habits and Virtue - Habits outside the classroom: - Various Medias: Television, Video Games, and Internet Use... Is the creation of flash-cards a useful and efficient habit for vocabulary? ... While each boy has his own set of habits that should be reviewed individually, we can begin by discussing two areas that occupy a great deal of time for most boys: - Various Medias and Athletics - Various Medias and Screen Time: Television, Video Games and Internet Use.     ...

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Fans love buying these athletes products as well as going to games to watch them. ... Sport Fans love going to games, cheering on the team, and their favorite players. ... What the media and sports fans refer to as stars or superstars are the ones that have to hide from the flashing lights. ... During games you will see an athlete come out of the game and return later. ... It certainly is amazing to watch these stars make the big play or put in the effort during their games to not only entertain the fans, but it is their way of proving themselves in such a competitive world of sports. ...

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After searching the web, one will find that casinos usually provide a tour in full-color graphics, during which you can learn what games are available and the rules of the games. For example, PlanetLuck's home site manages to solicit people with its flashing lights and card symbols moving in and out around the "Open Account-Begin Winning Now" message. ... That having been said, it appears as though bonuses are offered once the purchaser agrees to set up the account and are paid once the purchaser plays a few games. ...

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The police come dressed in white; they have huge flash lights, and are running in search of this criminal. ... All lighting is cast onto Harry, and we know that all his pranks and games are finally over. ...

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You have three choices in this instance, flash him with your high beams, push him, or pass his sorry ass. ... No matter how much fun all of these little games may be, some can and will come with consequences. ...

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Running head: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IS BENEFICIAL TO ACADEMIC LEARNING Educational Technology Is Beneficial to Academic Learning Education 220 C100 Instructor: Alyssa Wise Veronica Zhang Student Number: 301174085 New technology is developed to create a better learning environment for...

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For better or worst television informs us of our past and future, from sports events, new flashes, rescues, to human despair. ... I have watched violence on television since I was little I also have played violent video games and watched violent movies, but I, myself, am not violent. ...

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William Golding's most popular novel The Lord of the Flies has become a must read for all students of English literature along with the likes of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness and E.M. Forster's A passage to India. It is a crucial read for understanding the times of Imperialism, Colonialism, and ...

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