So now that there is a $200 16GB 3GS, what do with a recently cracked (but completely functional) 16GB 3G? Repairs are $200+ .. throw it out a window?

Gameplay > (Expensive) Graphics

Gameplay > (Expensive) Movie License

Sure, you'll sell the big Spiderman name or pretty graphics to a handful of ignorant parents, but in the end your game will succeed or fail based on the quality of its gameplay.

When you've mastered the gameplay, and you can majestically combine graphics and movie license, then you have a truly stellar game. See: GoldenEye 007.

But you can't neglect the gameplay for any reason, or else you end up with titles like Superman 64.

Google, develop something for my iPhone that makes me solve a series of differential equations before I'm allowed to send out a text message after 11PM.

Please.

Or maybe just.. "Hold your iPhone level for 60 seconds if you would like to send this message."

That'd solve 95% of my relationship problems.

Summary makes it sound like the government uses Twitter.

I know all too many children who simply follow the orders of adults. I also know too many children who never follow the orders of adults. A middle ground must be reached to teach kids that in some situations, you must refuse an adult. Some children are simply so passive that is unhealthy and/or dangerous.

If this victim would have been empowered (from her parents and/or from her education system) with the knowledge and confidence to prevent this, she would have been much better off.

I think THIS is the real issue at hand.

Of course, the events that transpired are indeed a crime and need to be handled by a court, but I'd like to see the outrage directed towards making sure children are taught not too so blindly obey and to fight for their human rights when necessary.

Let's prevent this from happening again with more than just a legal precedent.

Can anyone post a link to facts/discussion about the Chinese avoiding the number four, death, skeletons, etc? I've never heard of this--I'm fascinated.

Regarding My Chemical Romance, I grew up seeing them live in basements. Their new drummer is worlds better than their old one.. they used to suck live because of their drummer's inability to keep time properly.

Check out drummer Tucker Rule on Thursday's new album, Common Existence. I'm pretty sure he's playing to a click, but they feel raw.. and the recording of the drums is also money--the drums sound like DRUMS, not synthesized beats like most pop music. You can hear the skins.

When I was about 12 I destroyed the palms of my hands playing Mario Party 64. There was a game where you had to spin the control stick with your palm really fast to wind up a flying Shyguy. It came to the point where the activity not only tore holes in skin but also the gloves I wore to do it. Outrageous.

I read 20+ news stories every morning on my commute from NJ to NYC. I do this on my iPhone.. I have no need for a newspaper that only becomes waste and costs me $1. I have Google News set up as a bookmark, and I read my news that way. No annoying folding/bothering people with a giant paper, no waste.

I saw it, obviously. I'm hoping for a 160+.

I wanted, nay, needed an announcement of a new iPod (something bigger than 160). I guess I have to wait til September?

What is the technical/financial/business reason that Instant Stream on Netflix isn't up to par with their DVD collection?

There's so many GREAT older gen (such as PS2) games that I've never played.. and I've played quite a few PS2 games. Why spend $60 on a new game (in addition to $300 on a new system) when I can get great games for $10-$20 on the PS2?

My 89-year old next door neighbor who is blind and deaf got a notice was next, so at least she's safe.