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Negative Effect of Overt Internet Usage

Why is the Internet so addicting? Two reasons: information and freedom. People go online to get information (music, news, stock prices, etc). Logging onto the Internet is like a kid going to a toy store; there is so much to do and explore that once you get in, you never want to leave. People also go online because

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Submitted by Orza on January 4, 2007 - 7:21pm.

Top Ten Videogames of 2006

2006 has been a great and crucial year for videogames with new consoles (PS3 and Wii) and new innovations (motion-sensing, high-definition and online). In terms of the games, however, it is the older generation of game consoles (Gamecube and PS2) that really shines.

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Submitted by Orza on January 3, 2007 - 8:07pm.

Should the United States Government ban embryonic stem cells?

Scientists believe stem cells, unspecified cells that will eventually mature into specialized cells (brain cells, liver cells, etc), can lead to a medical revolution. Stem cells have the ability to regenerate cells and tissues, offering possible treatment for numerous diseases. Stem cells have two main varieties, adult and embryonic. Adult stem cells are derived from human tissues like bone marrow, skin, and placenta. Embryonic stem cells are derived from human embryos. Scientists prefer embryonic stem cells over adult stem cells because embryonic stem cells are more versatile. Although some may argue that embryonic stem cell research is unethical,

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Submitted by Orza on December 27, 2006 - 8:12pm.

Do Ab Sliders Really Work?

Doing crunches and any other abs exercises can be especially painful for your lower back. Using ab sliders (I bought the Roller Slide, check out my review of it here) not only takes the pressure off your lower back

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Submitted by Orza on December 26, 2006 - 8:55pm.

Gran Turismo HD Concept Availble for Download for the Playstation 3

Sony gave a little Christmas present for Playstation 3 owners. Starting Christmas Eve, Playstation 3 owners can download Gran Turismo HD Concept for free on the Playstation Network store.

At a little over the size of 600mb, Gran Turismo HD Concept is a demo version of the now cancelled Gran Turismo HD. In addition to 10 cars and one track,

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Submitted by Orza on December 25, 2006 - 8:46pm.

Gift Guides for the Super-Last Minute Shoppers

Today is Christmas Eve, meaning that it is the last day to get your Christmas shopping done! Here again are my gift guides for

Nintendo Wii
Sport Fans in San Francisco
Sony PSP
Final Fantasy

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Submitted by Orza on December 24, 2006 - 12:58pm.

The Death of Vincent Chin was a Turning Point for Asian-American History

Vincent Chin was neither a pioneer nor a leader; he was just an average American who was murdered for being of Asian-descent. His murder and the subsequent trials brought Asian Americans of different ethnicities together to fight for his justice. Vincent Chin, unfortunately, symbolizes the detestation Americans historically has had with Asian-American. Ironically, Vincent Chin’s death also signifies the strength of the Asian-American voice and community.

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Submitted by Orza on December 22, 2006 - 6:23pm.

Nintendo Wii’s Opera Browser (Beta Version) will be available tomorrow

Nintendo will be releasing the beta version of Opera Browser tomorrow. The Opera Browser allows Wii owners the ability to browse the internet on big screen televisions using their Wii Remotes. The beta version will be free and can be accessed by updating your Nintendo Wii using a wired or wireless connection.

The final version will be available March 2007 and will be free for a limited amount of time. After the free period expires, Wii owners will have to pay 500 Wii points (the equivalent of five dollars).

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Submitted by Orza on December 21, 2006 - 1:08pm.

Nintendo offers to replace Wii Remote wrist straps

Amidst stories of wrist straps snapping and Wii Remotes flying, Nintendo is offerung Wii owners stronger wrist straps for free. In order to sign-up for the replacement wrist straps (you can get up to four replacement wrist straps), go to:

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp

You will need your name, address, email and Wii serial number.

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Submitted by Orza on December 20, 2006 - 7:26pm.

Nintendo Wii's Weather Channel Released Today

Exactly one month after the launch of the Wii, Nintendo finally made the Wii Weather Channel available to the U.S. today. To get the weather channel, you must update your Nintendo Wii via a wired or wireless connection.

In addition to showing the weather in your location, the weather channel also allows you to view the weather of other places. With your remote, you can spin the globe around, zoom in and out and change viewing angels. It’s actually kind of fun to play with.

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Posted in Money Can Be Dangerous | nintendo wii | weather login or register to post comments | delicious | digg | reddit | 294 reads

Submitted by Orza on December 19, 2006 - 7:48pm.

Spicy Love Soup: Chinese Classic Romance Movie for Everyone

When Spicy Love Soup (Chinese title: Aiqing Mala Tang) was released in China in 1998; it received massive critical and financial acclaim. It’s hard not to see why; Spicy Love Soup has a lot going for it: excellent pacing, engrossing characters and strong story structure.

For a romance movie, Spicy Love Soup never gets too melodramatic. There are no star-crossed love stories here. Instead, the movie focuses on normal, everyday short stories in urban China:

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Posted in chinese | hijackers | movies | romance login or register to post comments | delicious | digg | reddit | 507 reads

Submitted by Orza on December 18, 2006 - 8:13pm.

My First Experience of Selling on eBay

After months of buying stuff on eBay, I decided to sell some of my stuff on eBay. At first, I wasn’t totally confident that my item will sell because I thought no one will buy from someone with zero sellers rating. I was also kind of intimated with the whole process.

So I asked my friend to use his account. He showed me the steps and processes. It was surprisingly easy to sell items on eBay. My first item sold via my friend’s help.

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Submitted by Orza on December 17, 2006 - 8:29pm.

Putting NFL Games on NFL Network is a Bad Idea

Like many other football fans, I grew up watching football on Sundays and Mondays. Now the NFL is putting games on Thursdays. One of the reasons the NFL has grown exponentially is that fans know when their teams will play. Sunday has always been a day reserved for football (and church, to a lesser extent). Having a NFL game on Thursdays, unless its Thanksgiving, just doesn’t feel right.

Not only that, they are putting games on NFL Network, a television channel that many people, including me, don’t have. Many fans will miss watching their favorite teams. I don’t think it works out financially for the NFL either since most of its revenues come from advertisement. With no one watching, the NFL won’t be making anything.

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Submitted by Orza on December 16, 2006 - 6:44pm.

Last Minute Gift Guide

Christmas Day is almost here. For those last minute shoppers, here are my gift guides for:

Nintendo Wii
Sport Fans in San Francisco
Sony PSP
Final Fantasy

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Posted in Christmas | Don't Cave In to Predatory Cell Companies | ds | final fantasy | gift | Keep Cell Phones Honest | nintendo | San Francisco | shop | sony | Sport login or register to post comments | delicious | digg | reddit | 275 reads

Submitted by Orza on December 15, 2006 - 7:03pm.

Nintendo DS Gift Guide

The Nintendo DS is one of the best selling electronics in 2006. With more than 20 million sold worldwide, Nintendo DS has become the system of choice for on-the-go gamers. Here is a gift guide for Nintendo DS games and accessories.

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Children of Mana
Bubble Bobble Revolution
DS Lite Ultimate Leather Case by Intec
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Yoshi's Island 2

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Posted in album rock | ds | final fantasy | mario | nintendo | Rainbow | Underage Driving | yoshi login or register to post comments | delicious | digg | reddit | 301 reads

Submitted by Orza on December 14, 2006 - 8:41pm.

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