China- What the fuck.

According to a source, the General Administration of Press and Publication of PRC has assigned Shanghai News and Publication Bureau to make a thorough investigation into the issue relating to the joint venture established by Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase. If it is proved that this joint venture is established to operate games, NetEase and Blizzard will be punished for violating the relevant regulations of China.

The US-based Blizzard Entertainment (a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc, NASDAQ:ATVI, hereinafter referred to as "Blizzard"), renowned for the successful launch of World of Warcraft in China, is now trying to play "edge ball" against China's regulatory policy. As for the operation of World of Warcraft and other games in China, Blizzard is no longer content with the role of game provider any more, instead, it's trying to achieve "absolute control" through various methods.

Several Chinese online game operators analyzed, "The licensing mode grants foreign game developers little control over channels and clients, and they consequently receive drastically less revenue from the game." In such situation, how to effectively evade policy supervision so as to actually control the operation of their online game products in China has become one of the important strategic concerns of some foreign online game developers.

The Chinese law stipulates that, foreign enterprises are not allowed to operate online games in the Chinese market in the form of wholly owned company or joint venture. On April 16, 2009, Blizzard and NetEase jointly announced that the operating right of World of Warcraft in China Mainland would be handed over to NetEase after the contract with The9 expired. Since then, there have been many rumors about how NetEase had obtained the operating right of the "No. 1 online game in the world" in China. There are two issues most concerned by the people. One is NetEase paid a sky-high revenue share to Blizzard, which will quadruple the gains of Blizzard compared to the gains obtained from the cooperation with The9. And the other is Blizzard and NetEase established a joint venture to operate World of Warcraft and other games in the name of providing technical support. And particularly, recently some medias analyzed the relevant information disclosed in the financial statements (20-F) of 2008 submitted by NetEase, which attracted the attention of the game industry and the relevant competent authorities. It's learned that the government authority in charge of investigating this case has obtained a great deal of relevant information.

Because recently, many game medias and players are paying close attention to World of Warcraf's operating right transition, and because it relates to the key question whether joint venture companies can operate games in China, the General Administration of Press and Publication of PRC has specially assigned Shanghai News and Publication Bureau to investigate deep into this case. Industry analysts pointed out that, because the case involves some major regulations and policies, it's highly likely that the approval of World of Warcraft operating right transition will have been suspended before the investigation results come out.

Well you fuckers really know how to spoil shit. There is a reason they say "God Bless America" fuckers try it sometime. Land of the FREE <- See those words FREE not fuckin "locked down" like China. Your net= Locked down. Shit you play=Lock down. Stick with Hello kitty fuckers. How's this "God Bless Hello Kitty" now this is not directed at all of China mind you just the fucks that fuck it up for the rest. Even my home country Australia's net censorship aint half as bad as Chinas

Send your name to mars

Nasa is again giving fuckers a chance to send their names to Mars on the next rover mission in 2011. Simple fill out your name n shit in the form below and it will be stored in a microchip and sent off.

http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/participate/sendyourname/index.html

Lame for some but exciting for others that when aliens find the chip all they'll see is fuckers names and locations and come anal prob us all.

Super mario Marathon!

Well some fuckin swell guys are playing Super Mario World NON-STOP for charity. You can view it all live from this link http://www.mariomarathon.com/ all types of stuff is done these days for charity this is just a more fun way of doing it i reckon.

Now if we took ALL the WoW players in the world, streamed/played for charity no fuckin organization would have a need for money ever again... EVER.

Buisness relationships.

So today I went out with some business associates to talk about lighting and what not. So it got me thinking how do different people approach other companies in working together. I mean me helping you and vice versa should be the way to go right? We both make money and everyone's happy. Thank god these people that we had lunch with had some type of humor. It went from business to what movies we have seen and what not and whats going on around the place. Good times in my opinion.

So how do different people go about it. To meet another company you must be proper as you don't initially know who you may be dealing with. So with that said the below just may help as it did me many times over.

Research shows that even with the best products and business practices, you still need strong relationships to succeed in this marketplace. The following is a roadmap to turn personality differences into positive business results.

Respect is at the heart of building business relationships. It is the glue that holds together the functioning of teams, partnerships and managing relationships. (Up and down, peer-to-peer, internally and externally). Respecting the right to differ is a concept like apple pie and motherhood. We all agree with it but can we truly foster it?

The first step is to identify the specific areas of difference. Many people see things in terms of rights and wrongs. "My way" is right and therefore "other ways" are wrong. When a situation is viewed through this lens, a power struggle ensues. When, however, a situation can be seen through the lens of difference, and a position is simply a matter of opinion not fact, then cooperation and compromise is possible. Identifying and understanding differences allows people to shift their position to one of compromise and negotiation. The following steps are the roadmap to success:

• Respect leads to accepting a person for what he/she is. -I'm an Australian working in America, this here is one huge hurdle when meeting new people. Think of Paul Hogan.
• Accepting a person where they are, creates an environment of trust.
• Trust, leads to a willingness to be open to:new opportunities, new collaborations, new strategies, new ideas, new products. -Trusting that what you're being told about a product is 99% accurate.
  

Once you understand the above you can use the following list to avoid power struggles, which drain energy from your effectiveness. Here is our top 10 list for type of differences to look for.

1. Communication Styles. All people do not communicate in the same fashion. There are many inventories available to identify differing styles. Once you understand a person's style, this knowledge can lead to respect not conflict.

2. Non-Verbal Communication. All forms of communication must be considered. This form of communication is more covert, but not any less important. Non-verbal communication includes; body language, and tone. Non-verbal communication may differ from the verbal. With this additional understanding of what is really being communicated more effective collaboration is possible.

3. Learning Styles. People learn in different ways. When this concept is in the forefront of understanding then communications can be geared to various styles and will meet with greater success.

4. Differing Values. This concept can be a little tricky. While values need to be identified and respected, there are times when conflicting values can be so different that they cannot coexist on the same team. When mutually exclusive values are encountered, collaboration is not recommended.

5. Boundaries. We all have different space needs and boundary needs. (Boundaries are the limits you place on the behavior of others around you.) The first step is to be aware of peoples' boundaries and then to use this understanding to approach them respectfully. This new behavior often avoids conflict and strengthens relationships.

6. The Self. Self-respect is a vital and primary building block that supports the formation of relationships. By being aware of your own needs and styles you create a healthy foundation and the ensuing relationships are more solid.

The remaining categories are variations on the theme of Cultural Differences. The need to understand, respect, and integrate diversity is a must in today's market.

7. Company Culture. Seasoned employees have come from different companies and each company has a culture. This must be identified and respected in order to insure successful integration into the current company. This concept is especially pertinent to mergers and acquisitions.

8. Culture of the Country. With the global nature of our business, employees often come from different countries, each with a different culture. In order to successfully integrate multicultural differences, these differences must be understood, articulated, and respected.

9. Family Cultures. The influence of our backgrounds is great. Often we ignore these differences because they "do not belong in the workplace". However the reality is that people cannot keep who they are out of the work environment. The key here is to recognize when the source of the conflict is based on someone's family/personal issues. This allows you to choose not to engage in a battle that is based on their family history.

10. Individual vs Team. Balancing the individuals needs with team needs is always an interesting dilemma. However, if this healthy balance is not reached, problems are certain to follow. Taking the time to identify and then address both individual and team dynamics are at the core of this balancing act. Business success is directly related to getting this right.

I refer to the above information when dealing with people from different companies. This is not used in all instances and for the most part your common sense/knowledge will get you through any initial/on going encounters. As an Australian working in America I already have an advantage of the accent. So far i have no met any one person who does not sit there in awe at the way i say things and express myself onto these people. I always get the same request though "Can you say, chuck another shrimp on the barbie for me" I say that and there is smiles and laughs all round.

Need quick cash? SELL YOUR SOUL!

Is this a face you would trust?

I mean look at how honest that face is. According to a Latvian firm you can indeed trade your Soul for a loan. Here's who it works.

A financial company in Latvia is offering residents loans secured by nothing but their immortal soul.

Riga-based firm, named Kontora, does not require credit history record or proof of employment. It grants loans of 50 to 500 Latvian lats ($100 to $1,000) to any adult after he or she signs the a very short agreement.

According to the agreement, the only security required of the borrower is their immortal soul, which they are asked to confirm as their previously unmortgaged property.

The loan is subject to one percent per day in interest until full repayment.

The period of full repayment is 90 days, and in case the borrower fails to return the money, the creditor gets full possession of his soul.

I myself will be right back I'll let you know how it goes.