Earthoid is an online search engine which began it's roots back in 1999 as a (WAP) Wireless Application Protocol search service for mobile devices.
In 2007 Earthoid was transformed into a "energy saving" search engine. According to the US Department of Energy any given monitor requires more power to display a white (or light) screen than a black (or dark) screen. Use of black backgrounds with white and grey colored results allows Earthoid's users to save energy consumption with every search.
Functionality
Earthoid is based on technology and features include: site previews, spell check, and suggestive search. Most recent features added to Earthoid are result tabs which can be clicked for viewing without a browser refresh. "Conserve" and "Hog" buttons which provide users with a choice of a black or a light background.
In 2007 Earthoid was transformed into a "energy saving" search engine. According to the US Department of Energy any given monitor requires more power to display a white (or light) screen than a black (or dark) screen. Use of black backgrounds with white and grey colored results allows Earthoid's users to save energy consumption with every search.
Functionality
Earthoid is based on technology and features include: site previews, spell check, and suggestive search. Most recent features added to Earthoid are result tabs which can be clicked for viewing without a browser refresh. "Conserve" and "Hog" buttons which provide users with a choice of a black or a light background.
"Cracc" is a mixtape filled with many songs recorded by Z-Ro from '98-08 all Chopped and Screwed by Yung Deezy (b.k.a. Dj David).
Track listing
# "Who's Da Man?" ABN
# "Alcohol Nuts" ft. Slim Thug & Lil' James
# "The Mule" ft. Juvenile & Devin The Dude
# "Help Me Please"
# "Swang on 4's" ft Big Moe
# "Too Many Niggaz"
# "Southside" ft Big Hawk (R.I.P.)
Track listing
# "Who's Da Man?" ABN
# "Alcohol Nuts" ft. Slim Thug & Lil' James
# "The Mule" ft. Juvenile & Devin The Dude
# "Help Me Please"
# "Swang on 4's" ft Big Moe
# "Too Many Niggaz"
# "Southside" ft Big Hawk (R.I.P.)
The Rukus is an american hip hop group based out of Tampa, Florida. The group consists of emcees, KeithElite and Rude, childhood friends since their high school days as military dependents overseas at Kadena High School in Okinawa, Japan. DJ Blenda, a longtime staple in the Tampa Hip Hop scene, DJ's shows with the group and contributes the scratches in their music.
Since arriving on the Tampa music scene in 2005, The Rukus has played countless shows around Florida. They've generated a buzz in the Tampa Bay area for the classic style hip hop music, and the energetic live performances, they bring to the table. The Rukus has performed at events with the likes of Gwan Massive, Surreal, Louis Logic, RADIx, LMNO of The Visionaries, , [http://en. .org/wiki/Hangar_18_%28rap_group%29 Hangar 18,]The AB's (formerly Asamov), Blackalicious, and the legendary De La Soul. They had the opportunity to play the 2nd Stage of the Rock The Bells Festival in Miami in 2007. The Rukus has also played many other local events in the Tampa Bay area.
In 2006, The Rukus released an E.P. entitled, "Sidetracked," locally and online. They are currently working on their official debut album to be released in 2008.
The Rukus is a part of the Tampa collective of musicians known as Gwan Massive. Gwan Massive also includes the bands: Tribal Style and d'Visitors, solo acts: Breakdown and Highah Seekah, and DJ's: Blenda, Ranmecca, and Slopfunkdust.
Since arriving on the Tampa music scene in 2005, The Rukus has played countless shows around Florida. They've generated a buzz in the Tampa Bay area for the classic style hip hop music, and the energetic live performances, they bring to the table. The Rukus has performed at events with the likes of Gwan Massive, Surreal, Louis Logic, RADIx, LMNO of The Visionaries, , [http://en. .org/wiki/Hangar_18_%28rap_group%29 Hangar 18,]The AB's (formerly Asamov), Blackalicious, and the legendary De La Soul. They had the opportunity to play the 2nd Stage of the Rock The Bells Festival in Miami in 2007. The Rukus has also played many other local events in the Tampa Bay area.
In 2006, The Rukus released an E.P. entitled, "Sidetracked," locally and online. They are currently working on their official debut album to be released in 2008.
The Rukus is a part of the Tampa collective of musicians known as Gwan Massive. Gwan Massive also includes the bands: Tribal Style and d'Visitors, solo acts: Breakdown and Highah Seekah, and DJ's: Blenda, Ranmecca, and Slopfunkdust.
FITcon is the Florida Institute of Technology's anime convention. Initially a small event held by the Florida Institute of Technology Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy (FITSSFF) in 2001, FITcon has been run by the Florida Tech Anime Club since its creation. FITcon returned from a four year hiatus in 2008, caused by administrative issues.
History
FITcon began as a small science fiction and anime event run by FITSSFF, the science fiction and fantasy group at Florida Tech. The ownership of FITcon was transferred to the Florida Tech Anime Club upon its creation. After chairperson Nicki Walker left FITcon in 2004, administrative issues plagued the small convention, causing its cancellation from 2005-2007. In 2008, FITcon returned once more under the leadership of Brianna Floss.
Programming
In 2008, FITcon programming included:
*the Dealer Room, where various commercial and private companies vended anime, manga, Japanese, and comic merchandise
*the Artist Alley, where artists purchased a table to show and sell their anime-related works
*a Cosplay contest featuring walk-ons and skits
*an art and model contest
*video game tournaments
**FITcon was one of the first conventions to host a Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament, with the game being released only days before FITcon 2008
*a game room hosted by Noobie Games for open game play
*a foam weapon fighting arena hosted by The Sleeping Samurai
*a rave, featuring dancing and foam sword fights
*various game shows, including Anime Name that Tune, Anime Jeopardy, and Anime
Previous Guests
*Previous guests to FITcon have included:
**2008
***Michele Knotz
***Aaron Pabon
***Joey Snackpants
**2004
***Tiffany Grant
***George Manley
***Freezepop
***Brian Cleavinger
***Ryan Sosa
FITcon's Mascot
The original FITcon mascot, an alien princess with an elven appearance, was first used in 2003.
As FITcon's hiatus ended, a new mascot, a panther girl named Hyou-chan, was designed for FITcon's use.
History
FITcon began as a small science fiction and anime event run by FITSSFF, the science fiction and fantasy group at Florida Tech. The ownership of FITcon was transferred to the Florida Tech Anime Club upon its creation. After chairperson Nicki Walker left FITcon in 2004, administrative issues plagued the small convention, causing its cancellation from 2005-2007. In 2008, FITcon returned once more under the leadership of Brianna Floss.
Programming
In 2008, FITcon programming included:
*the Dealer Room, where various commercial and private companies vended anime, manga, Japanese, and comic merchandise
*the Artist Alley, where artists purchased a table to show and sell their anime-related works
*a Cosplay contest featuring walk-ons and skits
*an art and model contest
*video game tournaments
**FITcon was one of the first conventions to host a Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament, with the game being released only days before FITcon 2008
*a game room hosted by Noobie Games for open game play
*a foam weapon fighting arena hosted by The Sleeping Samurai
*a rave, featuring dancing and foam sword fights
*various game shows, including Anime Name that Tune, Anime Jeopardy, and Anime
Previous Guests
*Previous guests to FITcon have included:
**2008
***Michele Knotz
***Aaron Pabon
***Joey Snackpants
**2004
***Tiffany Grant
***George Manley
***Freezepop
***Brian Cleavinger
***Ryan Sosa
FITcon's Mascot
The original FITcon mascot, an alien princess with an elven appearance, was first used in 2003.
As FITcon's hiatus ended, a new mascot, a panther girl named Hyou-chan, was designed for FITcon's use.