Spore: Universal Perfection

EA's Spore was released this past weekend... and it is mouth-watering delicious gaming goodness. Ignore the haters whining about copy-protection and get your law-abiding butt into Reflections for the scoop on how this is THE must have game, period.

• Spore: Universal Perfection
  

Jon Stewart Shows the Warpublican Hypocrisy

Ah, the absolute genius of Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert. In this particular instance in Reflections today, we have the former totally showing, on film, with no debate possible, the hypocrisy of the Warpublican party. Rove, O'Reilly and Hannity... oh, if only he had included some of Rush Limburger's infinite pool of lies. Still, this is a must watch for those wishing to be informed in this most critical of elections.

• Jon Stewart Shows the Warpublican Hypocrisy

Countering the Spin

Well the lies have wrapped up in the Twin Cities, and the Bush twin has had his say. Now it's time to educate yourself on the spin that was performed as only Warpublicans know how to do.

• Countering the Spin
  

Prince: Fighting For Artist Rights, and Suffering Abuses

The internet (and now mainstream media) are jumping on the bandwagon of a recent story- the breaking of copyright law by a woman on YouTube, inappropriately using a Prince song in a video of her dancing babies. Seems harmless enough, you say? No harm done? And by Prince's companies sending DMCA takedowns, he's being a bully?

Wrong, you are.

Become educated on the matter here:

• Prince: Fighting For Artist Rights, and Suffering Abuses

Effect 37's Ultimate Entertainment List

Never before have you been witness to such a painstakingly-arrived at effort in providing you, the reader, with Effect 37's Ultimate Entertainment List!

(Seriously, I've never before given effort to it, so you've never witnessed it. But you should check it out- it might get you thinking!)

• Effect 37's Ultimate Entertainment List

Clone Wars- Hated by Many, Loved by Me!

Today's Reflections is my opinion on the new Star Wars animation "The Clone Wars"- although I really discuss the movie less than I do the continuing jadedness that is prevalent in the younger generations in today's world!

• Clone Wars- Hated by Many, Loved by Me!

The Difference Between Nerds, Geeks and Dorks

People are constantly calling themselves or others nerds, geeks and/or dorks. But the problem is- they're using the terms incorrectly or interchangeably! Here's a primer on how to use these terms (if you must) correctly as their updated definitions stand...

• The Difference Between Nerds, Geeks and Dorks

Where's the U.S. Spirit of Creativity Gone?

I don't know about you, but I'm not pleased with some of my fellow citizens currently. We're a highly divided nation, and it seems to be getting worse. But it makes me wonder- what happened to the spirit the United States had no so long ago?

• Where's the U.S. Spirit of Creativity Gone?

Gaming- The Maligned Hobby

Gamers sure get a ton of grief from the non-gamers out there. What's up with the judgment that goes on currently? People are out there that actually think gaming is something to "grow out of"... Where are they going wrong with this mindset? Let's find out...

• Gaming- The Maligned Hobby

This Post Sucks!

I have a pet peeve: The phrase "that sucks"- or any variant thereof. First, it's overused. Second, it's used when it's so not true. And third... I see it as a growing problem.

What problem do I speak of? Put on your reading glasses and consider the following...

• This Post Sucks!

Get These Five Women Leading Roles, Already!

While there are many actresses seeking their first big break, there are some out there that simply should automatically have a leading role in either their own television show or the movies... Here's Effect 37's top five list of leading-ladies-in-need.

Take a look, and suggest your own!

• Get These Five Women Leading Roles, Already!
  

An Accurate New Name for "MMORPGs".

Today in Reflections I discuss a pet peeve of mine regarding everyone's favorite genre of games, the "Massively Multiplayer" variety. I have a solution to a problem of which gamers don't even seem to be aware!

• An Accurate New Name for "MMORPGs".

What is Happiness in an Afterlife?

With the recent passing of my grandmother, I thought I'd post this blog I wrote a short while back. It's a creative consideration of existing ideas concerning the existence of an afterlife, and what would be necessary for true happiness for a person living in such a state.

• What is Happiness in an Afterlife?

X(-Files) Marks the Spot

The latest movie from Chris Carter's classic X-Files series hit theaters this weekend. What's the word on this offering? I went to see it today- and I want to believe you're interested in what I thought!

• X(-Files) Marks the Spot

Too Dark a Knight? The Online War of Words.

While Batman swooped into theaters this past weekend, running over records in his Tumbler, there has begun a war of words online between the lovers and the haters. What's your take?

• Online Warring Over "The Dark Knight"