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Hobbies & Games > Card Games A parent's perspective on Magic: The Gathering: 1 of 3
There are many parents that condemn gaming of all forms, but I'm proud to say that both of my sons play Magic: The Gathering. Although from looking at their bank account balances, it appears it requires to some degree a financial commitment, it still is a good thing for a young adult to spend time on. A lot of skills can be l... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Contra 4 (DS): 1 of 3
Contra is Back!Contra 4 brings back the Old School style that made Contra, well, Contra. Going back to it's roots of 2D side scrolling game play and 2D graphics, Contra finally redeems itself from the dark ages of the Play Station sequels to the original 3 on the NES.The game play is pure shooting madness, spanning 9 levels c... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Beowulf (PSP): 1 of 3
Following the release of the movie Beowulf, the game presents a solid handheld action adventure game for casual players to enjoy. You take on the role of Beowulf, traveling to Denmark to destroy a beast and claim your throne, falling victim to an increase in fame and arrogance. You'll continue on through 30 years of defending... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Does the erosion of moral values also erode the strength of our society?: 1 of 2
The idea that morals and ethics are eroding in society today is a repressive attack on modern people and the secular society promoted primarily by religious evangelicals and nostalgic old timers. They use fantasies of a "golden age" of humanity where morals and ethics were upheld to the highest degree and society was a stable... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Magic the Gathering card analysis: Doran, the Siege Tower: 1 of 2
Doran, the Siege Tower is an incredibly powerful aggro card, definitely taking its place as one of the top creatures of the Lorwyn block. Essentially, he's a three drop 5/5 beater that can turn your one and two drop walls into attackers of a similar size, providing an early front that is extremely difficult to stop. A peek a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: College Hoops 2K8 (Xbox 360, PS3, PS2): 1 of 2
The 2K sports college hoops serials has always brought an sense of realism to the sports genre, and College Hoops 2K8 does a pretty good job of upholding the dedication to the simulation style gameplay. New features of the game include the 6th man advantage that accounts for the crowd's effect on the game, and new coaching fe... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to eliminate aphids: 1 of 2
Aphids are a tiny pest that are often overlooked, feeding off the sap inside of your planets and causing damage along the way. Not only do they prey on rose buds and tear holes in plants leaves, but aphids also spread diseases to your plants that are more of a cause for concern. Aphids usually are a controllable problem, and ... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to permanently kill grass: 1 of 2
There are plenty of ways to kill grass permanently, but it is important to consider the damages done by some of the ways to go about it. Using chemicals of any kind can damage other plants growing near the grass by contaminating the water supply, or it could decrease the integrity of the soil and will cause difficulty in grow... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games A guide to the adventure packs in DDO Unlimited (PC): 1 of 1
Adventure Packs in Dungeons and Dragons Online are strings of quests that you can purchase with points in the game. Doing so provides your character with excellent opportunities to complete exciting quests, gain experience, score some loot, and receive special prizes and favors for playing through the adventures. ADVENTURE P... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow soybeans: 1 of 1
Soybeans are a quick and easy plant to grow, and are a very healthy choice for your own vegetable garden. As a child, I remember growing soybeans for a science project in biology class just within a moist paper towel inside of a glass jar. Of course, you'll want to use more sophisticated methods to grow soybeans in your veget... More..