Alternatives to Penalty Kicks for Settling Soccer Ties

June 30, 2012July 1, 2012Digital Citizen Leave a comment

Settling a soccer match by penalty kicks is like deciding…

Boxing decisions by having fighters taking turn freely punching each other till one goes down.
Baseball ties after 9 innings with a home run hitting contest.
Basketball ties in regular time with a free throw or 3 point shooting contest.
American football ties with a field goal kicking contest.
Tennis ties with an ace serving contest instead of tie-breakers.

Soccer needs an alternative that involves the natural play of the game! What alternatives? Here are some to consider.

Ten Preparation Tips for Cosplayers in Photo Shoots

May 21, 2012May 21, 2012Digital Citizen 2 Comments

These are simple, but effective, things a cosplayer can do to prepare for a photo shoot to make good use of time and minimize poor features in photos taken. Get in a state of mind to prepare for it like you would for a prom or wedding shoot so you know some shots you want, practice it and have your cosplay in as nice a condition as possible. Then leave the rest to improvisation. Here is a checklist summary with details in each to follow: Continue reading →