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Lieberman Weighs In On Grand Theft Auto
Thanks to Yahoo/Reuters for its article discussing Senator Joseph Lieberman's comments regarding Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto at a recent women's forum at Dartmouth College. Interestingly, Lieberman, a Democratic presidential hopeful and long-time proponent of views on this subject, comments: "Video games have gotten better over time", but continues: "There's a couple out there that are horrendous... You ought to see one called Grand Theft Auto. The player is rewarded for attacking a woman, pushing her to the ground, kicking her repeatedly and then ultimately killing her, shooting her over and over again." Although this isn't the specific goal of the game, he continues: "I call on the entertainment companies - they've got a right to do that, but they have a responsibility not to do it if we want to raise the next generation of our sons to treat women with respect."
Today's Date: Jan. 26
Scorpio 10/24 - 11/21
You have always been interested in the arts, and now you find yourself wanting to explore that interest on a deeper level. A visit to your local museum is not likely to do the trick, dear Scorpio. Instead, why not look into enrolling in a class or lecture series? A few artists, in particular, capture your interest. Why not make a point of concentrating on studying them first?
Gates to receive honorary knighthood
Microsoft chairman recognized for 'contribution to enterprise'
Updated: 7:01 p.m. ET Jan. 25, 2004
LONDON - Britain will give an honorary knighthood to Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates in recognition of his contribution to enterprise in Britain, the government said Monday.
Gates, 48, who is the richest man in the world, will receive the honor at an unspecified later date that is "mutually convenient," the Foreign Office said.
Because he is not a British citizen, Gates cannot use "Sir" in front of his name, but he can put the letters KBE after his name. The initials stand for Knight Commander of the British Empire.
"The honorary KBE is in recognition of his outstanding contribution to enterprise, employment, education and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom," the Foreign Office said.
"He has also made significant contributions to poverty reduction in parts of the Commonwealth and elsewhere in the developing world."
No one was immediately available for comment at Microsoft U.K. (MSNBC is a Microsoft - NBC joint venture.)
Honorary awards to foreign nationals are conferred by Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of Foreign Secretary Jack Straw.
Straw said he was "delighted" that Gates, an American, had been honored.
"He is one of the most important global business leaders of this age," Straw said. "Microsoft technology has transformed business practices, and his company has had a profound impact on the British economy, employing 2,000 people and contributing to the development of the (information technology) sector."
In 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $210 million donation to Cambridge University to create a scholarship program for graduate students from outside Britain.
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Hmm. Where's Linus' knighthood?
Yeah, I thought so.
If I had mod points, I'd mod this one up. Too bad I don't...
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