Saturday, May 26, 2007

Nudity the Cause for Halo 2 Vista Delay


Microsoft reps have told Next-Gen the real reason for the Halo 2 Vista delay: partial nudity--specifically someone's backside in the game's map editor, the Entertainment Software Rating Board added today.

In an e-mail statement sent to Next-Gen, Microsoft said, “It has come to our attention that an unfortunate, obscure content error which includes partial nudity was included in our initial production of “Halo 2” for Windows Vista. As such, we have updated the initial game packaging at retailers with a label, so customers are aware before purchasing the game. Additionally, we’ve developed an online update which can be downloaded from www.halo2.com to remove the content.

“At Microsoft we take the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) guidelines very seriously and hold ourselves to high standards, with our customers always in mind.”

Sure enough, at halo2.com under the “support” section, there is an update dated 5/22, although it doesn’t explain the contents of the update.

Friday morning, however, the ESRB e-mailed Next-Gen a statement that said a "photograph of an individual showing his bare backside" is accessible within Halo 2 Vista's exclusive map editor tool. Apparently, it pops up when an ".ass" error occurs (see pic below, via the Halo 2 Vista forums).

Halo 2 is an M-rated game (17 and older). Microsoft informed the ESRB about the content just prior to the game's shipment to retail earlier this week. In effect, Microsoft has applied a "Partial Nudity" sticker as an additional content descriptor on the initial shipment of Halo 2 for Vista in the US and Canada.

"We have been advised by Microsoft that future runs of the game will be produced without the content in question, thus negating the need for the descriptor to be displayed on those versions," read the ESRB statement. "...ESRB’s job is to ensure that games are appropriately labeled, and that is precisely what we did in this case. We greatly appreciate Microsoft’s cooperation in this matter.”

Microsoft confirmed to Next-Gen yesterday that it had delayed Halo 2 for Vista from this week to next week.

Other companies in the past have come under fire by regulators for allegedly "hidden" mature content within videogames, namely Take-Two and Rockstar for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and the corresponding "Hot Coffee" debacle.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Shilpa shetty exposed in Big Brother

Shilpa shetty exposed in Big Brother


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has clinched a public vote to win Celebrity Big Brother after her treatment on the British television show sparked an international row amid fears of racist bullying.

Shetty, whose victory will be seen as a triumph for racial equality, beat 13 other contestants, including those who were accused of tormenting her.








PARIS HILTON HOT PICTURE

PARIS HILTON HOT PICTURE

10 RED FLAGS IN DATING RELATIONSHIPS

10 RED FLAGS IN DATING RELATIONSHIPS

When starting a new relationship, many women (and men as well) tend to
overlook some behaviors in their new partner that do not bode well for the
future. Then, down the road, comes the exclamation ‘If I had only known...’.
As a Psychotherapist who has worked with mostly women and a few men
in the field of Domestic Violence, during counseling sessions we can always
trace back unpleasant and also dangerous character traits to the very start
of the relationship.

Here are some ‘Red Flags’ to watch out for in a new partner.

1)He makes decisions about where to go with little or no input from
you.

2)He belittles your opinion when the two of you are alone and may
call you names.

3)He makes disparaging remarks about you in front of others and
may talk about you as if you were not there.

4)He may be rough during love-making and make you engage in
acts you do not like.

5)He does not want to spend time with your friends or family and
insists you socialize with his people.

6)He will not acknowledge your areas of expertise and may put
down what you do in the workplace - ignore any of your
accomplishments.

7)He may openly flirt with other women and then accuse you of
being jealous when you object.

8)He gets angry and loses his temper over trivialities. Stays angry
for a long time and attempts to blame all

arguments on you.

9)May hit walls when angry.

10)One of the main factors is that he comes on very strong in the
beginning of your relationship - sweeps you off your feet - and
wants an exclusive relationship too quickly. Many women feel
flattered at the intensity of the man’s seeming need for an immediate
connection and consequently overlook the inappropriateness
of it.

*This should not be confused with ‘love at first sight’ where one
or both parties feel an instant connection - without any of the
aforementioned behaviors.*

There are many other factors that could be listed - but if the man in your
life begins displaying the above qualities - realize it will not get better, only
worse. He will likely be unwilling to discuss his emotions openly and feel
that women are the inferior sex.

If this describes your man, run - do not walk - out of his life. The next step
will likely be physical abuse.

Getting More From Dating, Romantic Relationships, and Marriage

Getting More From Dating, Romantic Relationships, and Marriage

Romantic relationships happen because of the hopes and dreams
a couple has for a happy life together. The relationship will continue
to be pleasant and rewarding as long as the hopes and dreams are kept
alive by staying concerned with what is good about the relationship.

This article suggests ways for staying aware of what makes your romantic relationship worthwhile.

Don't Expect Too Much --

Don't expect a perfect relationship. That happens only in
fairy tales. If you expect everything to be wonderful, it makes your
relationship less valuable by comparison. Problems will occur. You will
get hurt. Being too concerned with the problems will stop you from
paying attention to what is good in the relationship.

Romance and love will more likely happen if you allow
them to happen instead of making them a goal. If love is the goal, you
will compare how the relationship is now to what you think it should
be. You will be continually disappointed. Making the relationship
better should be the goal. Pay attention to treating each other fairly
and helping each other. If love happens, it will be based on believing
that both of you can continue to build a good relationship.

Your attitude should signal the other person that you
will try to patiently work through each other's shortcomings. It won't
be easy. Being tolerant and non-condemning is a challenge. But
consciously making an effort to be tolerant goes a long way.

Build Upon What Is Good --

Find activities that you both like

and
do them together. These can be activities such as gardening, cooking,
hobbies, conversation, recreation, an interest in art, charity
volunteering, and family activities. Having interests that are shared,
keeps a couple involved in each other's lives.

Share ideas to find ways to more enjoy living. Tell your
sweetheart about strategies you use for such things as achieving goals
and enjoying yourself. Tell each other about what you think is
interesting, what is worthwhile, and what is encouraging. If you share
positive ideas, you will think of each other as pleasant and enjoyable.

Encourage your partner to act and make decisions. Both of
you will be able to accomplish more with the other's support and
encouragement. When there is a disagreement, be patient. If you need to
criticize, offer a positive alternative rather than a condemnation.
Your encouragement likely will produce more good results than will your
objections.

The good things in life are much more important than the
disappointments. Reward yourself for the good in what you are doing and
take some time to do what you enjoy.

What irritates you most?

Everyone needs to vent every now and then. Is there something that irritates you that you just need to get off your chest? Be it in life in general, Blogger, something on the tv. Feel free to vent about anything that gets under your skin.

The worst irritant for me is stupid people. Esp the ones that think they know everything. Perfect example, a woman I know and I were talking about where we were from. I am from Indiana right outside Chicago off of Lake Michigan. I was telling her I am glad that I am away from the snow now. She responds with it doesn't snow in Indiana. I asked her what she meant and she says it doesn't snow in Indiana you're making that up. Then I asked where she thought Indiana was and she said near New Mexico. To get her to believe me I had to actually get out a map and show her were Indiana was. And she still tried to argue it with me saying that I made the map look like that. Finally I asked her where Lake Michigan was. She said up north. I said ok then how did I live off lake Michigan if Indiana is near New Mexcio? Then I said you rode the short bus to school didn't you. She then said no I rode a school bus.


I really can't stand stupid people. They get on my last nerve. You want to ask them if they have been dropped on their head as a baby.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Kiss defined by different professors

Kiss defined by different professors *

*Prof. of Algebra*
Kiss is infinity because it is two divided by nothing.

*Prof. of Geometry*
Kiss is the shortest distance between two lips.

*Prof. of Physics*
Kiss is the contraction of mouth due to the expansion of the heart.

*Prof. of Chemistry*
Kiss is the reaction of the interaction between two hearts.

*Prof. of Zoology*
Kiss is the interchange of salivary bacteria.

*Prof. of Physiology*
Kiss is the just a position of two orbicularis oris muscles in the state of
contraction.

*Prof. of Dentistry*
Kiss is infectious and antiseptic.

*Prof. of Accountancy*
Kiss is a credit because it is profitable when returned.

*Prof. of Economics*
Kiss is that thing for which the demand is always higher than the supply.

*Prof. of Philosophy*
Kiss is the persecution for the child,ecstasy for the youth and homage for

Humour Time

There was an old man named Bozo, and all he had was a female donkey. One day he wins the lottery and gets $50,000. He doesn't know what to do with his money, so he decides to spend a night in a five star hotel. He asks for the finest room and starts going up the stairs with his female donkey. The manager sees him and asks where he's going with his donkey.
"Anywhere I go, she goes."
"I'm sorry, sir," said the manager, "but you can't take the donkey upstairs. Leave it down here with us and we'll take good care of her." So Bozo goes up to his room and opens the door. Everything is made of gold, there is a table full of food, and a huge television. He doesn't want to ruin anything so he takes his raggedy coat off and sleeps on the floor. The next morning the manager comes up to the room and asks how his night was.
''Great!'' replied Bozo. ''How much do I have to pay?'' he asks.
''One thousand dollars for the food.''
''But I haven't touched the food."
''It was right there, so you should have. Two thousand dollars for the TV."
''But I didn't even know how to turn the damn thing on!''
''It was there, so you should have. Five thousand for sleeping on the bed."
''But I slept on the floor!''
''It was there. Your total is eight thousand dollars."
''You owe me ten thousand dollars for screwing my donkey.''
''But sir, I didn't screw your donkey.''
''It was there. You should have!''

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There is little one can do to with a beauty like Aishwarya. Even when she plays a de-glam role, she still manages to look stunning and even vulnerable.

But Aishwarya did manage to change her look slightly and come across as more realistic for her portrayal of Lalita in the movie 'Bride and Prejudice'.

Aishwarya put on some weight for this film as her director Gurinder Chaadha wanted her to look like a normal girl-next-door and not someone who is very particular about her looks. Ash was playing an intelligent and articulate woman who would rather give more attention to her mind than her beauty. She had to come across as someone the audience could identify with. But Ash being Ash, she still managed to look gorgeous. However, now it has been reported that Aishwarya has shed all that extra fat to fit into her ultra-glamorous role in 'Dhoom 2'. Now that must have been a lot of hard work!