Cartoon Network's Boomerang is also a good network to watch, especially if you're into old cartoons. There are no commercials for products, only brief commercials for Cartoon Network.
Out of curiousity, other than the three listed, have you found any other games for the xbox that appeal to her (and/or the both of you)?
So far, my xbox is as of yet untouched by my wife. She much prefers the Gamecube, and is always tied up in Animal Crossing. She also enjoyed Pikmin and Eternal Darkness.
Over at Gearlive.com they have a photo of someone duct-taping a RAZR and iPod Nano together overcoming the ROKR's 100 song limitation and still ending up with a smaller overall package than the ROKR.
Yes, it's a gag, but still relative proof that Apple is placing the 100 song limitation on Motorola for competition reasons.
And by your logic, you've just proven you're an Opera zealot. Enjoy the label.:)
My comment was nothing more than a sarcastic comparison between closed-source and open-source--not between Windows and Opera.
I have used Opera, and they have a few novel ideas in their approach. The ads are annoying, and I always have a slight clausterphobic feeling, maybe because of the sidebar...don't know. But anyway, my preference is the clean interface Firefox gives me. If I want further functionality, I can expand via a multitude of extensions. If I want ads I can always install adbar.;) Why would I pay to remove ads on a piece of software when there is something else better suited to my requirements that costs nothing?
Opera is nice, but the Opera execs should realize already that they can't sell their browser when their customers can download a perfectly good one for free.
The world would be a better place if this were a universal truth.
'Windows is nice, but the Windows execs should realize already that they can't sell their OS when their customers can download a perfectly good one for free.':D
David Hyde Pierce is the perfect Sir Robin, Hank Azaria is the perfect Lancelot, Sara Ramirez was a wonderful Lady of the Lake, and we all know John Cleese is pretty close to being God anyway. My main problem was Tim Curry as King Arthur. While he was excellent, he did seem a bit...old.
Overall, a fun night...it will be revisited, if I can get decent tickets again, which probably won't be the case for another year at least.
"A 13-year-old resident of the Bronx has found the long-thought extinct marsupial lion. The animal hasn't been seen for 30,000 years and has been rediscovered on exhibit in the Bronx zoo. Sadly, it no longer has a pouch, but this can be attributed to evolution, researchers say."
Sorry, even though it's not a dupe, I had a flashback to the other day.
Downloadable content consisting of Nintendo's past console games will be a huge selling point for those of us who started out on the NES (or before, and played through the NES). The golden age of gaming, when fun games were still simple.
I've used emulators, but they aren't exactly mainstream--neither is the ability to hook them up to the television so you can lounge while playing.
If a paladin's fight isn't going well, he can just throw up his invulnerability bubble and hearthstone home, but that's beside the point.
Neither a paladin nor druid is going to kill the other in a fair 1v1 fight between relatively skilled players. The damage output from either party cannot overcome the healing output from the other party.
As a strategy, if everyone targets the one who will do the most damage and remove him/her from the playing field early on, the rest of the fight will go that much easier.
In a WoW PvP sense, this means targeting the one with the highest rank next to their name. In other words, the one with the most kills/contribution.
All in all, I'm very interested to see how it pans out.
Exactly. Being a druid, paladins are the sole class that I cannot beat consistantly in a fair one on one fight. Actually, the fight is so extremely drawn out because neither one of us can outdamage the other's heals...technically, the duels never end. Everyone else, I can typically beat at least half the time.
If it were true that one side will dominate, the constant Tarren Mill/Southshore back and forth battles wouldn't take place. There are already people decked out in much better equipment than the majority, and yes, they'll win 1 on 1, but when group dynamics are accounted for, it just makes for interesting combat.
Besides, we all know to target the highest ranking person first, in effect cutting off the head of the beast.
No, they didn't kill anyone, and as fas as I can understand they didn't even cause anyone too much inconvenience.
They caused the ego bruising of some exceptionally pompous people. Not to mention the fact that someone had to write a patch to improve blatantly obvious security holes...the horror.
You see, the list goes on and on!
Programming for the xbox requires a development kit from Microsoft. All code run on an xbox is digitally signed (unless you have a modchip). These things cost money...therefore, unless Ubisoft is getting a large amount of money from the Government to offset the above things, it is not at all likely to be free.
I too, barely watch television anymore, but if I am so motivated, I'd like to have the right to do so...when and how I wish.
Neither abstinence nor moving from the country is a solution that should be entertained en mass.
There are plenty of software development houses that are more than happy to provide all the information a hacker needs to modify the games that you buy from them. One recent console example is Fable--there have been statements, albiet unofficial, that the developer supports modding. And don't forget commercial PC games like Half Life (Counter Strike), Unreal Tournament and so forth.
On another note, didn't Tecmo get sued by Nintendo back in the day for releasing NES games without Nintendo's permission (or something along those lines)? I remember that none of Tecmo's games had the glorious gold Nintendo Seal of Approval.
Here is an inconclusive list of inane laws in the state of New York. Tough titties indeed.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.M.
A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.
A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline.
It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
Anyway, my point is simple: just because there is a so-called law doesn't mean it is 'right' or 'just' or even applicable in the modern world.
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Cartoon Network's Boomerang is also a good network to watch, especially if you're into old cartoons. There are no commercials for products, only brief commercials for Cartoon Network.
Out of curiousity, other than the three listed, have you found any other games for the xbox that appeal to her (and/or the both of you)?
So far, my xbox is as of yet untouched by my wife. She much prefers the Gamecube, and is always tied up in Animal Crossing. She also enjoyed Pikmin and Eternal Darkness.
Over at Gearlive.com they have a photo of someone duct-taping a RAZR and iPod Nano together overcoming the ROKR's 100 song limitation and still ending up with a smaller overall package than the ROKR.
Yes, it's a gag, but still relative proof that Apple is placing the 100 song limitation on Motorola for competition reasons.
Is nethack considered 'role-playing'?
If so, then I must point out that while it has a storyline, it was fairly weak and generic. Definitely not a game maker or breaker.
If not, then please just ignore me.
And by your logic, you've just proven you're an Opera zealot. Enjoy the label. :)
;) Why would I pay to remove ads on a piece of software when there is something else better suited to my requirements that costs nothing?
My comment was nothing more than a sarcastic comparison between closed-source and open-source--not between Windows and Opera.
I have used Opera, and they have a few novel ideas in their approach. The ads are annoying, and I always have a slight clausterphobic feeling, maybe because of the sidebar...don't know. But anyway, my preference is the clean interface Firefox gives me. If I want further functionality, I can expand via a multitude of extensions. If I want ads I can always install adbar.
Opera is nice, but the Opera execs should realize already that they can't sell their browser when their customers can download a perfectly good one for free.
:D
The world would be a better place if this were a universal truth.
'Windows is nice, but the Windows execs should realize already that they can't sell their OS when their customers can download a perfectly good one for free.'
Exactly. Perfect right down to the french tower guard accents talking about "English kahniggets". :D
I have heard rumors of him leaving either at the end of this month or next, though, which is a shame.
It was the best Broadway show I've been to...
David Hyde Pierce is the perfect Sir Robin, Hank Azaria is the perfect Lancelot, Sara Ramirez was a wonderful Lady of the Lake, and we all know John Cleese is pretty close to being God anyway. My main problem was Tim Curry as King Arthur. While he was excellent, he did seem a bit...old.
Overall, a fun night...it will be revisited, if I can get decent tickets again, which probably won't be the case for another year at least.Just to clarify, "lovingly ripped off" is a Python-esque slogan, even posted prominently on the side of the theatre. :)
Extinct Megafauna Found In Zoo
"A 13-year-old resident of the Bronx has found the long-thought extinct marsupial lion. The animal hasn't been seen for 30,000 years and has been rediscovered on exhibit in the Bronx zoo. Sadly, it no longer has a pouch, but this can be attributed to evolution, researchers say."
Sorry, even though it's not a dupe, I had a flashback to the other day.
Holy acronyms, Batman!
:D
(or HAB, for short)
Downloadable content consisting of Nintendo's past console games will be a huge selling point for those of us who started out on the NES (or before, and played through the NES). The golden age of gaming, when fun games were still simple. I've used emulators, but they aren't exactly mainstream--neither is the ability to hook them up to the television so you can lounge while playing.
If a paladin's fight isn't going well, he can just throw up his invulnerability bubble and hearthstone home, but that's beside the point.
Neither a paladin nor druid is going to kill the other in a fair 1v1 fight between relatively skilled players. The damage output from either party cannot overcome the healing output from the other party.
As a strategy, if everyone targets the one who will do the most damage and remove him/her from the playing field early on, the rest of the fight will go that much easier.
In a WoW PvP sense, this means targeting the one with the highest rank next to their name. In other words, the one with the most kills/contribution.
All in all, I'm very interested to see how it pans out.
Exactly. Being a druid, paladins are the sole class that I cannot beat consistantly in a fair one on one fight. Actually, the fight is so extremely drawn out because neither one of us can outdamage the other's heals...technically, the duels never end. Everyone else, I can typically beat at least half the time.
If it were true that one side will dominate, the constant Tarren Mill/Southshore back and forth battles wouldn't take place. There are already people decked out in much better equipment than the majority, and yes, they'll win 1 on 1, but when group dynamics are accounted for, it just makes for interesting combat.
Besides, we all know to target the highest ranking person first, in effect cutting off the head of the beast.
Don't forget Metallica, the biggest backers of bootleg tapes in their early years turned largest opponent of Napster.
And remember: Napster Bad!
No, they didn't kill anyone, and as fas as I can understand they didn't even cause anyone too much inconvenience. They caused the ego bruising of some exceptionally pompous people. Not to mention the fact that someone had to write a patch to improve blatantly obvious security holes...the horror. You see, the list goes on and on!
Programming for the xbox requires a development kit from Microsoft. All code run on an xbox is digitally signed (unless you have a modchip). These things cost money...therefore, unless Ubisoft is getting a large amount of money from the Government to offset the above things, it is not at all likely to be free.
I too, barely watch television anymore, but if I am so motivated, I'd like to have the right to do so...when and how I wish. Neither abstinence nor moving from the country is a solution that should be entertained en mass.
There are plenty of software development houses that are more than happy to provide all the information a hacker needs to modify the games that you buy from them. One recent console example is Fable--there have been statements, albiet unofficial, that the developer supports modding. And don't forget commercial PC games like Half Life (Counter Strike), Unreal Tournament and so forth. On another note, didn't Tecmo get sued by Nintendo back in the day for releasing NES games without Nintendo's permission (or something along those lines)? I remember that none of Tecmo's games had the glorious gold Nintendo Seal of Approval.
Apple has stated that your warranty is good unless you break something.
Roger Clemens would have a life sentence!
Here is an inconclusive list of inane laws in the state of New York. Tough titties indeed.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.M.
A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.
A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline.
It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
Anyway, my point is simple: just because there is a so-called law doesn't mean it is 'right' or 'just' or even applicable in the modern world.
Thing is, Slashdot touts itself as a news site. If the "news" is incorrect it's not news, it's propaganda, opinion, or something else.