Oh the humanity!

 Video games have been under fire for their often violent natures for a long time.  It appears that this is the subject of  the federal appeals court in California.  A law that would ban the sales of mature and adult rated games to minors is under debate.  Most retailers already follow this suggestion from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) even though it isn't required.  Laws like this have been defeated time and again in our courts across the country but haven't had much success.  Most gamers agree that whether or not there is a law for such content it won't affect the the gaming industry much.  

So... parents pay attention to what your kids are playing instead of relying on someone else to do it for you. 

(Source) (Pic  "Mad World" - Wii)

Blackle

The biggest problem with our "energy crisis" is everybody wants a "fix" or a "plan." When in reality, the biggest problem is that nobody wants to do the small things that make the big difference, they deem them too insignificant. In 1969 "think globally act locally" was the mantra (if I may) of the Friends of the Earth, established by David Brower.
Well, Blackle does just that, it takes small steps, locally, to help fix a global problem. It's not much but it helps. How does it help? How about you mosey on over to their about section and set Blackle as your home page.

¿Más Halo?

This week at the Tokyo Game Show millions of fans peed their pants in excitement for Bungie's Halo announcement.  They announced a new chapter in the Halo trilogy called Halo 3: Recon.  This game is a prologue to Halo 3 and takes place at the end of Halo 2.  In this Halo game there is a twist; you play as an ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper).  These are the guys that are first on the scene in New Mombasa.  Sadly it appears that Master Chief will not be seen as he is in space fighting during this chapter.  It looks cool though and will be gladly accepted by Halo fans everywhere.  Here are some links for more answers and a look at the trailer.