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Politics, News & Issues > Football People love to watch football because...?: 1 of 59
American football is a wildly popular sport. Its championship game, the Super Bowl, is watched by hundreds of millions of people in over a hundred countries across the world. Its players are paid millions of dollars a year. Its stadiums regularly pack in 75,000+ fans per game. Yet, for many, the mystery remains: Why do people... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Video games that should be made into movies: 1 of 32
As the Hollywood movie industry rolls forward, several have asked if there are any original ideas left. Where do we get new material? While some answers lie in the creations of sequels, remakes, and other forms of plot recycling, ultimately these will not suffice. Talented writers and creative imaginations still abound, but o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Are video game prices too high?: 1 of 25
To a thrifty consumer in less-than-confident economic times, video games can seem like an overly pricy purchase. Each console costs hundreds of dollars, and accessories such as controllers can burn dozens more. The games can cost upwards of $50 for new titles, representing a total that could be spent on a week's worth of groc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Why America is worried about China: 2 of 47
On the global socioeconomic scale, few countries can threaten, outweigh, or even affect the United States of America. These standings shift and change over time, with some players (Russia, the United Kingdom) losing the relevancy they once had, while others (India, Brazil) continue growing in their innovation, population and ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community The possible link between video game violence and children's behavior: 2 of 41
There are many hot-button topics that are relevant to millions of people, have two starkly divided views, and each side is represented by a notable portion of the crowd. One of these issues is video game violence and, more specifically, its potential link to child behavior. But why is this even a consideration? Yes, we know ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Console reviews: The Nintendo Wii: 3 of 58
Overall Rating: 4.5/5 The Nintendo Entertainment System has never been afraid to innovate and take risks. In some cases, as with the explosively popular Game Boy, this creative endeavors prominently pay off. In other examples, such as the ill-fated Virtual Boy, their ideas do not take flight and are even widely ridiculed. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Arguments against video games: 1 of 19
Video games are an immensely popular form of entertainment. This digital pastime is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, managing to appeal across boundaries of gender, age, background, and socioeconomic status. With countless titles available on multiple consoles, trends toward increased network play and portable ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: BrainPipe: 1 of 18
The only game with a mind-control plot to take over the world, BrainPipe: A Plunge To Unhumanity is a unique diversion from the typical small-market, cookie-cutter software out there. In a somewhat genre-defying setting within your own brain, you race through neural pathways, avoiding electrical nervous relays and gaining "ce... More..
Business > Office Advantages of going paperless: 2 of 33
Throughout the world's culture and especially in American society is a growing trend to "go green"; that is, to adopt Earth-friendly behaviors, policies, and technologies in order to avoid disastrous eco-consequences in the future. While the most vocal proponents of green thinking will provide provocative, even alarmist rheto... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to stop your teen from joining a street gang: 1 of 13
As a teenager struggles to define his or her identity and path in life, they are left susceptible to various powerful influences. Family can be a foundational basis for their initial beliefs and behaviors, but sometimes it is overshadowed by the constant assault of the media, and especially by the effect of peer groups.The pr... More..