Just out of curiosity, did you type out that entire comment using the Wiimote? If I tried that, I'd probably dislocate my shoulder, or just have my arm fall off entirely.
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Wow. Sounds like the kind of thing I'd love to be a part of.
I know this is a bit OT, but bear with me...
As China grows wealthier, you're seeing a gradual push towards greater freedom and democracy- free municipal elections, a rapid increase in the number of protests, and backlash against censorship as described in TFA. This is in a nation where the US has done very little to promote democracy or human rights.
Compare that with nations where we have tried to promote democracy. Nigeria, for example, is hopelessly corrupt, embroiled in Christian/Muslim violence, and no better off than they were 50 years ago. Then we have the free elections we pushed for in Palestine- the nation is in a state of anarchy. Oh, and there's the "democracy" we installed in Iraq. These nations do not have a history of democracy and never established the social institutions necessary to sustain it.
My point is that we ought to not get involved in trying to promote a certain form of government in countries before they are ready to accept it. If we engage in non-intervention in their affairs and peaceful free trade, as is our position with China, we'll see them gravitate towards democracy at their own pace.
Personally, I am waiting to hear Rudy Giuliani's (the former mayor who lived with two gay men) position on this before I can make a rational judgment about online gambling.
It's kind of interesting to see the Bush Administration in favor of restricting commerce, while Barney Frank (a Democrat) wants to allow a freer (albeit still heavily regulated) market.
As long as you have automatic updates turned on, Microsoft will let you download Windows updates regardless of whether or not your copy is pirated. Er...not that I would know anything about that.
IMHO, Simcity 3000 was the high point of the series. Simcity 4 introduced a lot of pointless features (U-Drive-It, anyone?) and micromanagement- if school coverage misses even a single home, the game nags you about it continuously, and there's no way to turn this off.
With that said, I'm not particularly excited about this upcoming game either. Simcity Societies seems to imply a greater focus on individual citizens. Isn't that what we had the Sims, the Sims 2, and countless Sims expansions for? I am a bit saddened by these developments, as they threaten to destroy one of the most important franchises in the history of PC gaming.
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From the feature list: unique weapon system that makes you "love" your weapons what the fuck does that mean?
Are we really going to take an article seriously when it comes from a site called "OhMyNews.com"?
Might as well just link directly to infowars...
Sega Dreamcast, anyone?
Thank the Sony PR machine for that one, folks.
Just out of curiosity, did you type out that entire comment using the Wiimote? If I tried that, I'd probably dislocate my shoulder, or just have my arm fall off entirely.
I'm expecting a "location, location, location, location, location, location..." rap from Ballmer anytime soon.
He's working on it. Right now, it's advertisers, advertisers, advertisers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj3FOHc-fgA
Now where did I leave my antiperspirant?
Wow. Sounds like the kind of thing I'd love to be a part of.
Nintendo has stated over and over that the Wii is not a home entertainment device. It just focuses on gaming.
If you want H.264 and 500GB drives and DVD upscaling, get a PS3 or 360. As for me, I'm going to spend the next four hours playing Wii Tennis.
Here is some background from Sea Shepherd on the insults facing the Galapagos.
Did someone fart in the islands' general direction?
I know this is a bit OT, but bear with me... As China grows wealthier, you're seeing a gradual push towards greater freedom and democracy- free municipal elections, a rapid increase in the number of protests, and backlash against censorship as described in TFA. This is in a nation where the US has done very little to promote democracy or human rights. Compare that with nations where we have tried to promote democracy. Nigeria, for example, is hopelessly corrupt, embroiled in Christian/Muslim violence, and no better off than they were 50 years ago. Then we have the free elections we pushed for in Palestine- the nation is in a state of anarchy. Oh, and there's the "democracy" we installed in Iraq. These nations do not have a history of democracy and never established the social institutions necessary to sustain it. My point is that we ought to not get involved in trying to promote a certain form of government in countries before they are ready to accept it. If we engage in non-intervention in their affairs and peaceful free trade, as is our position with China, we'll see them gravitate towards democracy at their own pace.
That has to be the first time I've ever seen a post containing OMG!!!!!!11eleven modded insightful...
As fitting a punishment as that might be, I suspect any cafe owner that uses this tactic will have his own head bashed in within about ten minutes.
This article could use more details. Are these "activists" angry because people are insulting India, Hinduism, or both?
Personally, I am waiting to hear Rudy Giuliani's (the former mayor who lived with two gay men) position on this before I can make a rational judgment about online gambling.
It's kind of interesting to see the Bush Administration in favor of restricting commerce, while Barney Frank (a Democrat) wants to allow a freer (albeit still heavily regulated) market.
As long as you have automatic updates turned on, Microsoft will let you download Windows updates regardless of whether or not your copy is pirated. Er...not that I would know anything about that.
Doesn't a new Gateway (or any other major OEM) also come with driver CDs, manuals, etc., that have the EULA in print?
IMHO, Simcity 3000 was the high point of the series. Simcity 4 introduced a lot of pointless features (U-Drive-It, anyone?) and micromanagement- if school coverage misses even a single home, the game nags you about it continuously, and there's no way to turn this off. With that said, I'm not particularly excited about this upcoming game either. Simcity Societies seems to imply a greater focus on individual citizens. Isn't that what we had the Sims, the Sims 2, and countless Sims expansions for? I am a bit saddened by these developments, as they threaten to destroy one of the most important franchises in the history of PC gaming.
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