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Reminder: I will be speaking at the ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, which is November 2-4, 2008, in Oak Brook, IL. My session is titled "What Every Librarian Needs to Know about Video Games and the Law" and is presently set for Nov. 4 at 10 am in the Managing Gaming track.

If you happen to be an ALA member attending this event, be sure to come by and say hi.

Actress Kiran started her career on a high note with the film "Gemini" in Tamil.Then started a slew of films in South Film including Tamil,Telugu,Kannada & Malayalam which made her very busy!New entrants & Increase in weight made Kiran to step out of films for some time.But,she is back again on screens Slimmer & Sexier than before.Recently she was spotted on the sets of her upcoming movie "Naalai

Actress Kiran is ready to make a re-entry to the Tamil films with the Tamil film "Naalai Namadhey".After a brief intreval Kiran is back Slim & Sexy as before.The interesting part of her character in this film is she appears as a sexworker-'Jalsa Sarasu',who chooses this work to help orphaned children.Visit here for Kiran rathod GalleryApart from "Naalai Namadhey",she is also part of Sundar C’s '

If you have switched on your Xbox 360 and you see 3 red flashing lights then you more than likely already know that this is not a good sign. It means that your motherboard has heated up to the point where the chips have had to shut down and you will need to get it repaired.

Luckily there is a way that you can get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other major problems from home and it is very easy!

All you need to do is get yourself a good Xbox 360 Repair guide that will show you how to do the steps that you need to take to stop the heat build up and then you will not get these problems again!

There are a few different ones out there but don't worry as we have reviewed pretty much all the Xbox 360 Repair guides that you see on the web and found the best one to get the job done.

It will show you how to stop the 3 red lights and also other major problems like the 2 red lights, 1 red light and even DVD drive problems.

You can see more about this guide and a full review at this Xbox 360 3 Red Lights blog and it comes with a full guarantee as well.

Download the full Xbox 360 3 Red lights fix guide below and get back in the game fast:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

If you have an Xbox 360 and it breaks on you then it can be a little alarming when you turn it on and are greeted with the infamous Xbox 360 3 Red Lights. This blog post will give you a real way that you can fix the problem and get back to your games with ease.

The first thing you should know is why the problem happens and it is all down to overheating as the chips inside the Xbox that deal with all the data churning can take quite a hammering as alot of the games nowadays require so much processing power.

As they heat up and the motherboard actually starts to bend and the soldering becomes loose and then it snaps off and that is when you turn on your Xbox 360 and will see the red lights!

So what is the best way to get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights?

Well what you can do is send it off to Microsoft and they will do it for you, however the downside to this method is the length of time it takes and also I know of people that have sent their broken console off and had to wait for about 6 weeks to get it fixed!

If you want to get it fixed fast and do not want to have to wait then the best way you can do this is get a good Xbox 360 Repair guide and there are many on the web.

However be warned as not all of them are the same and if you want to make sure that you get a good one then you have to be sure it has a full guarantee and full support as well otherwise you will find it might not work.

We have done all the hard work for you and if you click the link below you can see a review of the best Xbox 360 Repair guide on the web that will fix this problem for you:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

Asin,being the brand ambassador for Mirinda - was seen promoting the softdrink recently in Chennai.

After her successful debut in Bollywood with Janne tu..,Genelia d`Souza has been making buzz in tinsel town with Interviews,Photoshoots & more Offers.For the first time she was featured on FHM magazine`s Cover Page.This must surely be the Peak period of her Career & she is going places!

It was a memorable festive season for the Kollywood Celebrities this time.Recently the Star Couple Tamil actor Dhanush with his wife Aishwarya had arranged a Kolu function as part of the Navratri season.Many celebrities were present at this auspicious occasion.

 

With the popularity of the Halo franchise, its no surprise that many official products have been made for it. We've seen many unofficial creations of Spartan armor and due to the fact that its Halloween, it would be a perfect time to be the Master Chief. Rubies has gone ahead and picked up the license to make Halo suits and has offered a few different varieties of them. Mine happens to be the standard version, which retails for about $60.00 bucks. It includes the complete jump suit and a two piece helmet.

So how does the suit stack up? Pretty nicely. While It does fit pretty nicely, I recommend hanging it up for awhile so the material and the plastic can loosen up from being so tightly stored in the bag. The helmet is pretty nice and you can see through the visor easily. The two piece helmet attaches with the included Velcro and looks quite good.

This is strictly for Halloween or costume events though. As it would not handle the wear and tear of using it every day. For what ever reason you would wear it everyday I don't know, but you know...just in case.

Overall, I give it a 3.5 out of 5. Its a decent costume, but I still think its a little expensive. Not bad.

 

 

When your Xbox 360 console breaks and you get one of the famous red light errors it can really be annoying so the last thing that you want to have to do is wait for about 6 weeks to get it fixed.

This blog will tell you about the different Xbox 360 Repair solutions that you have and also whether or not it really is possible to perform Xbox 360 Repair from home.

The reason that this problem happens is because of overheating and the most common error that you get is the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights however you can also get other similar errors such as 2 red lights, 1 red lights and even the problem when your DVD drive stops reading games when you put a disc in.

Well of course when this happens you can send it back to Microsoft and they will repair it for you, however do not expect a quick Xbox 360 Repair as they do take a while and you can be expected to wait up to 6 weeks to get your Xbox 360 back to you.

So if you do not want to wait that long it brings us on to the Xbox 360 Repair guides on the web and there are quite a few.

However they are not all equal and if you want to make sure that you get a good one follow the tips below for best results and to be sure that you fix your Xbox:

1. Make sure that before you get an Xbox 360 Repair Guide it comes with a complete guarantee and then you know that if it happens not to work for you then you have not lost anything.

2. Also make sure it has good customer support and the way to check this is to test it before you purchase and see how long it takes for them to get back to you.

3. This is the most important one. Make sure you get an Xbox 360 Repair guide that has been about for a little while and that has full video instructions. If the guide does not have full video instructions then normally it is not worth bothering with as it will not sure you properly how to fix this.

You can read more about the best guide to fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights through the link and why it is the best out of the bunch.

Or if you are in a hurry to fix this problem then download the full guide through the link below and fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other errors with ease:

Xbox 360 Repair Guide

Ask an Indian Female actor about her age,the answer would be a smile.It has become a custom of the Female Actors in Indian film Industry not to disclose their age.If you ever thought nobody is bold to reveal their age,change your thoughts.Meet the South Actress 'Bhavana',who recently in a press meet said age is there to tell others & her age is 22! The question about her age was asked by one of

The Homely Asin has turned Glamourous with her next Bollywood film "London dreams" opposite Salman khan.The film also has Ajay Devgan in the lead.Asin was more associated with Salwars & Sarees in SouthIndian films containing herself with the traditional costumes.Although her first Bollywood movie with Aamir khan - "Ghajini" is set to release by Nov-Dec,she has bagged some Big offers with leading

With all the problems that the Xbox 360 has had it is no wonder that there is a lot of Xbox 360 Repair guides out there on the web all promising to fix your broken machine, however I think the real question is do they work?

Well this blog post will give you the Truth about Xbox 360 Repair Guides on the web and tell you if they really work and also a bit about how they work as well.

The reason that the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights and other common problems such as the 1 red light error, 2 red lights and even DVD drive giving up and not playing your games is because of overheating.

The Xbox 360 has too main chips that deal with all the processing of graphics and data and these get really hot due to the design of the system.

When they burn out that is when you find yourself looking for Xbox 360 Repair.

So What Is The Best Xbox 360 Repair Guide?

Well the best one that I have reviewed has full videos to guide you through the fix and also a complete guarantee and on top of that is also has loads of happy customers as well.

The best thing about the Xbox 360 Repair guide is the fact that you do not have to be technical to complete the fix and even if you are no good with computers or technical equipment that is fine.

You can read another review about this awesome Xbox 360 Repair guide through the link or if you just want to fix your system download the full guide through the link below:

Xbox 360 Repair Guide

Genelia is back in Telugu after her successful debut in Bollywood.She pairs with Tarun for the Film "Shashirekha Parinayam".This Telugu flick is produced by Sunkara Madhumurali under the banner of Karthikeya Creations for which music is composed by G V Prakash.The film is directed by Krishnavamshy & he stated the film has nothing to do with mythology.

Pro Evolution Soccer released on the 17th of October 2008

PES Features and improvements:

• PES 2009 will feature a new game mode called 'Become A Legend'.
• Connect your camera and import data to create your own player or team emblems. You can create your own character and guide him through a superstar career in professional football.
• You will feel the great improvement in the Graphics, ball control and the new camera angles, players and stadiums.

Fully Licensed National teams:

• Europe (Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal,Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden & Turkey)
• Asia (Australia, Japan & South Korea)
• Africa (Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire)
• America (Argentina & Brazil)

The Xbox Collector Video reviews return with a review of the brand new mega sized version of Marcus Fenix from Gears of War!

If you have the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights then it can be a little annoying to say the least. However before you start to worry and think that your Xbox 360 is doomed this blog will give you a real way that you can get rid of this problem.

You see the problem is caused when the GPU and the CPU take too much heat and this causes the motherboard to bend and then when the soldering snaps off you are left with the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights.

If you are not interested in why and just want to fix the problem then view this Xbox 360 Repair blog and it will tell you more about the best guide to help you.

The guide contains a full video fix that will get you back up and running and is completely guaranteed to work as well.

Also the customer service is great and you will not probably need it however when we tested it we got a reply in under 30 minutes!

So to repair your Xbox 360 and get rid of the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights download the full guide below:

Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

On this week's LGJ, some talk of the First Sale doctrine and a video game re-sale model that I'm surprised no one has picked up yet to compete with GameStop.

Read on!

If you have a problem with your Xbox 360 then you are most likely looking for Xbox 360 Repair and to do this you really have 2 choices. You can either send it back to Microsoft and they will repair it for you or you can do the repair work yourself from home.

Alot of people when told they can perform Xbox 360 Repair themselves think that it is a joke and not possible but if you have a good repair guide then you can do so with ease.

You must make sure that you get a good Xbox 360 Repair guide and if you click the link to the left you can read about the best guide to get rid of these problems in a press release.

The guide contains full videos so makes the work very easy and also comes with a full guarantee. What's more is that most of the problems with your xbox it will solve and that includes the 3 red lights error, 2 red lights, 1 red lights and even DVD drive problems when your console will not read your games any longer.

So if you are having problems and want to get it repaired fast click the link below and get back to your games today:

Xbox 360 Repair

Master Replica's has put up a demonstration video of their new replica Halo Plasma Sword on Youtube. They seem pretty damn cool, but come with a hefty price tag of $200.00 bucks. Also, you will notice that it doesn't have the pointy edges like the actual Plasma Sword does. Jasman Toys was going to release a Plasma Sword for its Halo Laser Tag set, but due to the sharp edges and other things; stopped production on them.

I do think its pretty cool, but how many of you would pick it up for $200.00? I may have to pass.

This week's LGJ is on the PRO-IP Act, which is awaiting a Presidential signature. Be sure to check out the column as well as the followup here on Law of the Game.

This week's Law of the Game on Joystiq (link) covers the new PRO-IP Act as it applies to video games. As a sidenote to that column, I wanted to discuss my thoughts on the PRO-IP Act as it applies to movies and music, where I also think the Act is as much a detriment to producers as it is to consumers. I would again like to reiterate that the Act has not been signed into law as yet, but has been passed by both the House and Senate at this time. The final text of the Act is here.

In short, the PRO-IP Act does the following three things:

1. It increases the penalties for infringement by expanding what is considered a ‘work;’
2. It broadens the ability of the government to permanently seize goods; and
3. It creates an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, a new cabinet position whose sole job is to increase intellectual property enforcement.

This bill was passed based on the theory that intellectual property is under a drastic attack in the US by, seemingly, everyone. There is an element of truth to this, as CD sales have certainly been down, and it's clear the music industry is trying to find a new model, though I'm not sure it's truly broken, or at least waiting for digital sales to catch up. On the other end, the movie industry is certainly losing something to campus piracy, but there is still growth, even if it's short of the gaming industry as of late. In fact, the gaming industry, which is experiencing the most growth, also takes a much different stance on piracy, rarely going after the customers rather than professional pirates. It should also be noted that the biggest dent in piracy could likely be made if enforcement on piracy of physical copies were greater in certain countries outside the United States that I won't name, as tourists have been bringing back stacks of VHS tapes, audio cassettes, VCDs, DVDs, and CDs bought for next to nothing from street vendors for decades. You can even find these pretty easily in many major cities in the US.

Movies

The MPAA is newer to the anti-online piracy front than the RIAA, but online piracy is a convenient scapegoat for box office sales not living up to all expectations. Campus piracy was one of the convenient ones that was eventually brought back to reality from the absurd estimates of 40% of revenue loss (linked above). While there is still sales growth, I expect many executives are concerned about the sudden rise of game sales. I have often wondered if that is, in part, driven by the economics of entrainment hours per dollar spent, as so many games offer a much greater amount of entertainment per dollar spent than a movie ticket.

The movie really has three potential downsides to the PRO-IP Act. The first and most obvious being the negative publicity that the RIAA has enjoyed, which could lead to a further alienation of Hollywood and the general public. The second is what I discuss for game developers in the Joystiq piece, specifically the issues that arise under the new definition of a 'work' and how the overlap may play out and 'force their hand' on suits they don't wish to file. Finally, there's an issue that all media shares with respect to enforcement: many of the people who are sued don't have anywhere near the resources to pay these fines. The end result is you've successfully entered a judgment someone can't pay, had property seized that is at most tangential to the actual piracy, and received a large amount of negative press in the process. Not to mention, you've likely lost a customer, as I can imagine people who are sued by the MPAA aren't likely to head down to the movie theater on a regular basis anymore.

Music

From what I understand from many reports, the music industry, more specifically the RIAA, was one of the key backers of this legislation, but in my opinion, it seems they are the least likely to see any benefit from it. In fact, the enforcement strategy utilized by the RIAA to date has probably done more to alienate their own customers than it has to reduce piracy.

What sets the music industry apart from movies and games is there's no way to experience a song at little to no cost without risk. I think most people would love the opportunity to listen to a song or album one time before deciding whether to purchase it or not. There's no way to rent an album, and those 20 second samples on iTunes or Amazon don't do the full piece justice. Some might say that's changing, as more subscription services become available, but there isn't yet one that offers a complete catalog across all labels. Then there's the simple fact that there are other, potentially larger sources of income for musicians than record sales. The video game industry has no equivalent to a concert; disk sales are more or less all there is to it other than cross-licensing. Movies have more in common, between the box office, DVD, showings on TV, etc., but music is even far more ubiquitous than movies are, as they're in the background of pretty much every other medium, as well as most all venues and events.

And that's why the RIAA's strategy of going after the average Joe who downloads an album once in a while to try to find something new to listen to doesn't make sense. That average Joe probably has spent quite a bit on music over the course of his life, be it buying CDs or merchandise or concert tickets. And I'm sure there are many artists who would rather have people download their album in order to determine if they want to be a fan of the work rather than have no exposure as a result of their label or the RIAA suing their customer.

Ultimately, the way this hurts the music industry isn't in practical enforcement. They backed this bill because it helps their enforcement. It's an issue of image, and as the bad publicity keeps falling on the RIAA, more and more consumers are taking their entertainment dollars elsewhere. It's insulting to the consumer that the RIAA would even suggest that ripping a CD you purchased so you can put it on your iPod is illegal, even though they haven't tried to enforce that idea at this time. Ultimately, this only hurts the artists, which only serves to hurt the development of music in the US, especially for artists who can't or don't get radio time or for listeners who don't listen to what's played on the radio.

Solution?

I've long held the theory that attacking the supply is far more effective than attacking the demand in piracy situations, especially given that the demand are also often the customers you rely on to keep your business going. I'm not saying ignore every consumer. If a consumer is also sharing thousands of files that have been downloaded millions of times, then they're a distributor as much as anything else. But it seems obvious that the thresholds for enforcement need to be well above downloading one work once. The court has imposed reasonableness standards on many other areas of the law, and perhaps a reasonableness standard needs to be used here.

The goal of intellectual property rights was the balance the interests of producers and consumers so that the arts would grow and artists could prosper, and in many ways many people have lost sight of that goal. As we move further into the future, we all need to be prepared to change with the times, and acts like the PRO-IP Act attempt to bind us to business models and methodologies that don't make sense in the digital reality. By the same token, those decrying all intellectual property rights need to understand that without them, much of the media you enjoy today simply would not exist because those who produce it would have no means by which to profit from it. In a perfect world, we would have no need for intellectual property rights because there would be no piracy but there would also be unlimited exposure to new media. In our imperfect world, we need to keep sight of the balance between what both consumers and producers need to coexist in the most reasonable way. It's unfortunate that the PRO-IP Act takes a step backward rather than a step forward in achieving that balance.

This week on the now trendy and abbreviated 'LGJ,'* we talk about Madden and the right of publicity.

Read on!



*That's Law of the Game on Joystiq, for the more traditional readers.

The Bollywood Dream has caught the Southeen actress.After Asin,Genelia,Namitha & Lakshmi rai,the latest to join the bandwagon is Sada.It was heard that she has shed her weight for atleast 10kgs.She previously weighed 55kgs.It is also said the weight loss is for her foray into Hindi films with a Slimmer & Hotter look.The petite actress has only a few films in hand & is curious to try her talent in