Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Gaming
Zero Punctuation: Saints Row 2


Review: Saints Row 2 | TheSixthAxis
Saints Row 2 (ps3: 2008): Reviews

I wasn't that intrested in the game when I first heard about it, but it
sounds like my kind of game. I really hated the GTA IV cell phone calls.
I still am not sure if I will replay GTA to finish it and earn the Trophies.

Victorian All-in-One PC | The Steampunk Workshop

Dead Set - E4.com

Re: Servers have returned (for now) - LittleBigPlanet™ (PS3) - PlayStation.com Forums
I'm not going to paint any picture I don't believe is true - so right now,
regular instability looks quite possible in the short term. We'll get to
the point where the whole online side of the game is rock solid 24/7
but it's not going to happen immediately. As soon as there is a timeframe
for this happening we'll let you know.


YouTube - Adding a Google Gadget to your blog
AP Poll: Obama leads or tied in 8 crucial states

McCain's GOP support showing more cracks
"He has lost his brand as a maverick," Rep. Chris Shays, a Connecticut
Republican and co-chairman of the McCain campaign in that state, told
the Yale Daily News in the latest criticism. "He did not live up to his
pledge to fight a clean campaign."

"There are many ways to lose a presidential election. John McCain is losing
in a way that threatens to take the entire Republican Party down with him."
David From - A neoconservative and former speechwriter for President Bush

Obama’s Silent Ad vs. McCain’s Charitable Ad: Which Speaks Louder?
Obama Blitz Swamps McCain

Obama neck and neck with McCain in Arizona
McCain Leads By Just 2 Points in His Home State of Arizona

Biden, in Florida, stresses commitment to Israel

Obama effigy found hanging from tree at University of Kentucky
Obama Zinging Into Home Stretch
That's why he's spending these last few days calling me every name in the book.
By the end of the week, he'll be accusing me of being a secret communist because
I shared my toys in Kindergarten.


Obama Tax Calculator

Palin Suggests Obama Would Re-Write Constitution

Palin Target Of New Ethics Complaint
Are The Polls Right?
Resistance 2
I received my email for the Resistance 2 Beta last night.



I installed the beta this morning and I'll give it a try this weekend.


PlayStation.com - PLAYSTATION®3
Resistance 2 - Wikipedia

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
LBP
My copy of Litle Big Planet arrived in the mail today. Only a day from the
original release date and about week before the re-scheduled release date.

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Election News
Obama’s Lead Widens, McCain Falters in Latest Pew Poll
McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, is also proving to be a drag on the Republican
presidential ticket. Nearly half, 49%, have an unfavorable opinion of Palin.

GW/Battleground Poll Tightens; NY Times/CBS News Poll and CNN Poll Show Obama Widening Lead

Governor Sarah Palin has recorded the highest unfavorability
rating in the New York Times/CBS News Poll history.


AP INVESTIGATION: Alaska funded Palin kids' travel

Sarah Palin's $150,000 Fashion Spree
RNC shells out $150K for Palin fashion

Ohio Governor, Senator blast McCain tactics

Poll: Palin Is Now The Top Concern Voters Have About McCain

Bad News For McCain From Two Polls And New Negative Palin Stories

Obama Leads McCain by at Least 10 Points in Two National Polls

Embattled GOP lawmaker denies 'anti-American' accusations

Confederate flag replaces Obama sign
The 4-by-8-foot sign in the yard of a black resident was replaced by a Confederate flag.
The Obama sign was posted by 78-year-old Leroy C. McLaughlin, a Baptist minister.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Political News
Palin breaks with McCain on gay marriage amendment

Russians reject McCain cash plea
The Russian mission to the UN in New York says it has turned down
a request from John McCain to help fund his presidential campaign.

Spokesmen for the McCain campaign and the mission accepted the letters were "a computer error".

Gallup Daily: Obama’s Lead Edges Higher

GOP's Only House Seat In New England Is in Play

Six Handicaps For John McCain - Forbes

Obama Cancels Campaign Events To Visit Ailing Grandmother


Powell endorses Obama, calls Bachmann's comments "nonsense"
"This business of, for example, a congressman from Minnesota who's going around saying,
'Let's examine all congressmen to see who's pro America or not pro America'. We have got
to stop this kind of nonsense," said Powell after a television appearance Sunday morning.

What is meant by anti-American? - msnbc.com
'Anti-American' Controversy Not Bachmann's First

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Monday, October 20, 2008
Obama: ‘The race will tighten’

Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain
Barack Obama expands lead over John McCain

Downballot Democratic candidates catch wave
Lesser-known Dems benefit from rising tide as party pushes for 60 seats

Obama's $150 Million Changing Rules Of The Game
McCain chose to take public funds for the fall general election campaign,
receiving $84 million from the Treasury. But he can't collect any private
money. In August, the last month he was able to, he collected $52 million.

Tires Slashed at Obama Rally
Racist Ohioan Mike Lunsford Hangs Obama Effigy from Noose in Tree

YouTube - McCain Defends His Campaign's Robocalls

Analysts: Powell endorsement more a rejection of GOP, McCain
YouTube - Colin Powell Decimates McCain's Rationale

Obama blitzes Fla., McCain defends Missouri
The Obama campaign on Sunday reported that it had added more than 600,000
new donors in September for a total pool of contributors of about 3.1 million.
It said the average donation was $86.

The Gallup Poll daily tracking survey on Sunday showed Obama leading McCain
nationally by 10 percentage points, 52-42, an uptick after declining to as
little six points last week.

VA and FL state parties clashing with McCain

Florida GOP: Discord Turns Party Red With Dismay
After leading for months in Florida, recent polls show
him trailing Sen. Barack Obama by about five points.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
More on Powell
Colin Powell endorses Obama, says Palin unqualified
She's a very distinguished woman, and she's to be admired. But at the same time,
now that we have had a chance to watch her for some seven weeks, I don't believe
she's ready to be president of the United States, which is the job of the vice
president. And so that raised some question in my mind as to the judgment that
Sen. McCain made.


Obama 'Beyond Humbled' as GOP's Powell Says He'd Be 'Exceptional President'
Polls have suggested a nod from Powell might make a difference among some voters.

Colin Powell condemns the ugliness of the Republican Party
I'm also troubled by, not what Sen. McCain says, but what members of the party say,
and it is permitted to be said such things as: "Well, you know that Mr. Obama is a Muslim."
Well, the correct answer is: he is not a Muslim. He's a Christian.
He's always been a Christian.

But the really right answer is: What if he is? Is there something wrong with
being a Muslim in this country? The answer is: No, that's not America.
Is there something wrong with some 7-year-old Muslim-American kid believing
he or she can be President?

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Friday, October 17, 2008
Republicans Depict Obama's Love of Fried Chicken, Watermelon, Ribs... and Food Stamps

Biden mocks Palin, says entire nation is patriotic
Joe Biden mocked rival Sarah Palin's comment in North Carolina that she loves visiting
"pro-America" parts of the country, arguing that the entire nation is patriotic.

In Chicago, ex-radical better known as a scholar

McCain defends Republican turf
Obama extends campaign into traditionally Republican strongholds.

Lobbyist speaks out, denies affair with McCain

Sarah Palin to run the SNL gauntlet
Appearing alongside Mrs Palin will be Josh Brolin, who portrays George Bush
in the new Oliver Stone biopic W, which opens this weekend in US cinemas.

Tina Fey: Anyone can imitate Sarah Palin's voice

Obama’s Ad Effort Swamps McCain and Nears Record
Poll: Voters souring on McCain, Obama stays steady

Beluga Whale (Federal) Protection Bolstered; Palin Objects

NYC, DC, Chicago, LA and SF papers endorse Obama

Cindy McCain Reports $4.2 Million In 2007
Reports $2 Million Less Than Previous Year
Arrrggghhhh!
PlayStation.Blog » LittleBigPlanet Release Update



During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologize for any offense that this may have caused.

We will begin shipping LittleBigPlanet to retail in North America the week of October 27th. Sorry for the delay, and rest assured, we are doing everything we can to get LittleBigPlanet to you as soon as possible.


Media Molecule - we make games. » LittleBigPlanet
We learnt yesterday that there is a lyric in one of the licensed tracks which some people may find offensive, and which slipped through the usual screening processes. Obviously MM and Sony together took this very seriously. LBP should be enjoyable by all. So within 12 hours of hearing about this issue involving a lyric (in Somalian, I believe!), Media Molecule had prepared an automatic day 0 patch and had a new disk image ready; however a decision was made within Sony that the right thing to do for quality and support of people with no on-line was to replace existing disks. They assure us that they are doing everything in their power to get things straightened out as fast as possible, and will announce dates soon.

[EDIT Sony are going to announce new dates and information re discs for each territory soon. We’ll keep you posted! The patch is ready from our side and I imagine it will go live at the same time as the game. More info when we get it.]

[EDIT #2 Sorry for the downtime, it seems this is as emotional for you as it was for us. However, please try to breath in and out and keep your commenting at least clean if not polite ;) Thanks -jim]


LittleBigPlanet™ (PS3) - PlayStation.com Forums
Gaming
EVE Online: Free Quantum Rise Expansion Launches
EVE Online: Quantum Rise Multiplies MMO Power

PlayStation.Blog » Major Update to High Velocity Bowling
Littlebigplanet: See Kojima Fondle His Sackboy

PlayStation.Blog » LittleBigPlanet on shelves 10/21/08!
During the first week only, to celebrate “Launch”, LBP fans everywhere will be able to
download a FREE, Limited Edition Spacesuit costume for your SackBoy on the PLAYSTATION Store.
There will also be a rare “I was there Week One” T-Shirt available

PlayStation Store Update JPN - 16 oktober

Only In Japan: Ten Games That Makes Japan Cry (Three Are Erotic Games)

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Another Man Yells 'Kill Him!' About Obama At Palin Rally

Obama headquarters evacuated after threat
The South Philadelphia headquarters of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama were evacuated
for about an hour yesterday after an envelope bearing threats and a suspicious powder was delivered to
the building, at 15th and Christian Streets.

US Secret Service probes death threats against Obama (10/10/08)
The US Secret Service has investigated an alleged death threat against Democrat Barack Obama shouted
Monday at a rally for his Republican rival John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin, an agency spokesman said.


Negative campaigning by McCain appears to backfire, poll finds
US elections: new poll puts Obama 14 points ahead of McCain

Republican leaders break ranks with McCain

Obama Endorsement Sinks Buckley - WSJ.com

The McCain-Palin campaign incites racial hatred among their supporters | guardian.co.uk


Flailing McCain urged to take off the gloves in final debate
McCain deserted by voters in military state


As U.S. Gains in Iraq, Rebels Go to Afghanistan

CIA Tactics Endorsed In Secret Memos
The Bush administration issued a pair of secret memos to the CIA in 2003 and 2004 that explicitly
endorsed the agency's use of interrogation techniques such as waterboarding against al-Qaeda suspects.

McCain Transition Chief Aided Saddam In Lobbying Effort




Sarah Palin Sex Scandal - CollegeHumor video
YouTube - Conservatives Blame McCain As Obama Landslide Approaches

Obama Widens Lead In Four Key Swing States
Leads McCain By At Least Nine Points In Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin And Colorado

Obama takes campaign to Burnout's Paradise City

McCain Attack Ads Called Inevitable -- And Ineffective

Odds Makers Bet Obama Could Win 364 Electoral Votes

States warned about mortgage crisis
More than five years ago, in April 2003, the attorneys general of two small
states traveled to Washington with a stern warning for the nation's top bank regulator.

Banking crisis challenges US superpower status

BBC NEWS | McCain's paths to the White House
Senator McCain's Electoral College routes to the White House have narrowed.

Palin speeches all: patriotism, sparse detail

Alaska Personnel Board expands Palin investigation
Walter Monegan says Palin image is damaged
"It wasn't that I was fired that I asked any questions.
It was, what were the reasons for the firing."

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Saturday, October 11, 2008
I've put Warhammr Online on hold. I haven't had the urge to play it and alot of other games have been grabbing my attention. In Spore I am still trying to figure out the Space stage. I think I have finished it by getting to the center of the galaxy, but I just don't know. Here are my latest Spore Achievements...

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LittleBigPlanet Beta Created Levels - You decide
I somehow broke a custom level I had put 30+ hours into last night. It had been getting
stuck but not freezing on choosing pre-made objects or changing materials on item already
in the game. I'd switch to play mode and it would be ok for awhile. Now I can't load play
or copy/publish the level. I doubt I'll try to publish another level before the beta/trial ends in a few days.


TGS Latest News, TGS Trailers | G4tv.com
Littlebigplanet: Watch Real World Sackboy Waddle Into your Nightmares
The Booth Companions of Tokyo Game Show 2008
A Video Walkthrough of Tokyo Game Show 2008

TGS 08: Watch the Tekken 6 trailer
First Tekken 6 Multi-Platform Screens

Spore regains top spot of US PC chart

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Independent Voters Move Toward Obama
New Poll Indicates That Democrat Ticket Is Benefiting From Financial Crisis

Poll: Obama Gains in States That Went for Bush

Obama calls McCain 'erratic in crisis'

Debate is an opportunity for both McCain and Obama

McCain linked to group in Iran-Contra affair
McCain revisiting Keating 5 banking scandal again

McCain fudges his Navy record - Fact Checker

Fact Check: Did McCain intervene on behalf of Charles Keating?
The Verdict: True. McCain did push to delay regulations that would
have cracked down on savings-and-loans practices and intervened on
Keating's behalf, although he was cleared of wrongdoing in the "Keating Five" case.

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Somehow I actually won a Little Big Planet Key last night. I've only had a little
bit of time to play with it, but it looks amazing.

Here are some homemade levels other LBP players have already made...

LittleBigHorseRacing (Little Big Planet)


YouTube - Little Big Planet - Red Rings of Burninating
YouTube - Little Big HALO
YouTube - LittleBigPlanet Custom Level - Sackboy May Cry

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Thursday, October 02, 2008
Sarah Silverman and The Great Schlep


YouTube - Sarah Silverman - Letterman Interview
Stars Come Out Urging Americans To Vote
YouTube - Hollywood Declares Themselves

www.maps.google.com/vote



Leonardo DiCaprio, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Tobey Maguire,
Eva Longoria Parker Ellen DeGeneres, Forest Whitaker, Dustin Hoffman,
Demi Moore, Sarah Silverman, Jonah Hill, Ashton Kutcher, Courteney Cox,
Laura Linney, Natalie Portman, Jamie Foxx, Usher, Kyra Sedgwick
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Bomberman Ultra: Bomberman Heats Up Winter On PS3
8-person online multiplayer across 14 different arenas, 4-person local multiplayer

LittleBigPlanet boss reveals PSP vision
Zero Punctuation : Mercenaries 2 - Oh No!!!!

The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Hands-On

YouGamers - Reviews - Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
WAR: Fascinating Character Classes

Ancient Egyptian recipe inspires modernized brew

China space mission article hits Web before launch
Man decorates basement with $10 worth of Sharpie

Digital music retailers await copyright board decision
A ruling this week could force online music sellers to pay
publishers more money - as an Apple threat to close iTunes looms.

Action urged on asteroids - Cosmic Log
Based on Earth's impact history, scientists estimate that the planet suffers a hit
capable of destroying civilizations every 500,000 to a million years on average.

October hurricane-watch should be active: forecasters

Denver police union T-shirt: "We get up early to beat the crowds"
Metal plates send messages to airport x-ray screeners - Boing Boing


Wonkette: Does John McCain Know About the Real Great Depression
“We’re in the most serious financial crisis of our, uh, ergh, lifetime.”
McCain was born in 1936 — the middle of the Great Depression.


Polls: Obama leads in critical trio of states

Palin To Couric: Media Coverage Isn't Sexist
Sarah Palin Playboy nude photoshoot, Hugh Hefner asks no glasses

Ohio GOP files appeal to overturn same-day voting
Wonkette: McCain Gets Lost On Campaign Stage

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Die-berium: EA cans Command & Conquer FPS

Sony Plans To Turn Closed LBP Beta Into Open Demo
This closed beta is just there to generate a bit (a lot) of hype for the game before it releases.

The irreverent Britishness of Warhammer Online

Warhammer Online - Server Update - v1.01 All Servers
We have a lot of great updates in store, stay tuned!
Update: Maintenance has been delayed until later this week to allow us to implement additional improvements.

Pride - Warhammer Online - Scenario Preview - Averheim




McCain Campaign tries to explain Palin's Putin comment
Gov. Sarah Palin cites vigilance against Russian warplanes coming into U.S. airspace
over Alaska as one of her foreign policy credentials. But the U.S. military command
in charge says that hasn't happened in her 21 months in office.

Judge to hear arguments in 'Troopergate' case

Palin, A Journalism Major, Can't Name A News Source She Reads

Why Sarah Palin Is A Better Debater Than You Think

U.S. launched airstrikes into Pakistani village
Suspected US missile strike kills 6 in Pakistan

Dinosaur fossils may provide evolutionary link to modern birds
Fire kills 15 at Japanese adult video theater