So it appears that our wonderful leaders in North Carolina are scrounging around to find money anywhere they can find it. Their thought…let’s tax all the internet users! A group of politicians is studying whether to apply a sales tax to digital downloads over the internet. This includes such websites as eBay, iTunes, Amazon and even the PlayStation network (PSN).

With all the economic problems we are having, a lot of people are resorting to entertainment to forget about their troubles. With games costing around $60, music costing about a $1 a song, we as consumers are already feeling the crunch. Taxing on top of that is like a virtual slap on the face.

I could really go on and on and on, but I would like to stop my rant before I say something not family friendly. I just wish politicians could get a grip on what their “people” they represent really want.

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I guess after the launch of Wii Fit here in the US, we may find out the answer to that very question! Wii Fit is a new game for the Nintendo Wii that uses a controller called the balance board that can recognize differential weights and movements between two separate panels. In some instances, the panels can be used for your feet (balance, hula hoop, etc…) and in some cases can be used for your hands (push ups). There are a lot of people who have reserved this game and a few are blogging their weight loss training regimen to see if Wii Fit can really help people lose weight. Of course, there are always the disgruntled people since the start up program in Wii Fit tells you your health status (based on height, weight and body mass index). A little girl was labeled as unhealthy and the parents raised a ruckus about it.

For those who can’t afford a Wii or Wii Fit, you could always try making your own game like a guy over an England who converted two excerise bikes into controllers that manipulate the puck in Pong. Welcome to the world of Cyclepong 2.0!

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Seven years ago the chances were about equal. But as the lives of “the Xbox generation” have become dominated by sedentary activities, the likelihood of them having an outdoor accident has plummeted.

In 2006/07 – the latest year for which data is available – 1,067 children under 15 needed medical assistance for tree falls. In 1999/00 the figure was 1,823.

I don’t ever want to hear someone telling me I’m wasting my time by playing Lord of the Rings Online or the PlayStation. It’s just my form of self-preservation. I mean goodness, I could walk outside and sprain my ankle going down the driveway. It’s much safer sitting on my rear playing games…

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