About Video Games: Changing Play

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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor While we've got the usual reviews and info on the best games around, this week we also have a couple of articles about changing the way we play. One article is about how the latest HTML will change web games, and one is about a fantastic project to help hospitalized kids get exercise and have fun doing it. PS3 Move.Me Game Designed to Help Kids Cope with Cancer Roger isn't just our PlayStation Games Guide, he's also a videogames educator and developer. He's got a great piece on creating a game to help kids with cancer get exercise while hospitalized... Read more HTML 5: The Future of Video Gaming? HTML 5 is intended to evolve the web in ways more useful to users and developers, but how much effect with it have on web-based games? Dave has a run-down on the ways HTML 5 will enable web games to close the gap on PC games... Read more See More About:  html5  web games  casual games 'MotoHeroz' Review (Wii) Charles gets his butt kicked by a clever but too-hard racing game... Read more See More About:  wii game reviews  racing games  wiiware 'Supremacy MMA' Review (X360) Eric found this game to be a good idea, but it was missing most of the magic ingredient that makes games, well, fun... Read more See More About:  fighting games  m for mature games  mixed martial arts Video Games Ads Video Games Rockstar PC Games Game Computer Games Play F1 Racing Games Game Review Featured Articles 'BreakQuest' Review (PSP) How to Use 'Empires and Allies' Cool-downs (Web) 'Battlefield 3' System Requirements (Win/Mac) 'Dungeons: The Dark Lord' Info (Win) 'Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney' Trailer (DS) New Book Documents the History of Nintendo   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Video Games newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Needlecrafts: Easy Projects - Try Something New

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Here are some super easy projects for you this week - try something new! Sew Your Own Strong Durable Log Carrier Bag for Firewood This firewood carrier has ends to keep everything in the bag, no matter how far you carry it. The bag ends allow you to carry small kindling and pieces of bark without dropping them on the way to the house. Nobody likes making the trip twice when there is snow on the ground. See More About:  simple log carrier pattern  free tote bag and purse patterns  free patterns Trinity Stitch Prayer Shawl Trinity Stitch is an easy knitting stitch that involves increasing one stitch into three, then decreasing three stitches into one. It makes bobble-like puffs on the fabric, giving it a lot of texture and making the fabric nice and warm. This pint-sized Trinity Stitch Prayer Shawl is great for a christening or simply as a new baby gift to show the child's parents you're thinking of them. The exact same project, striped or not, can also be made in larger sizes for bigger people if you'd prefer. See More About:  free knitting patterns  baby knitting patterns  prayer shawls Stitch Your First Cross Stitch Learn how to make your very first cross stitch. Find out the basic supplies you need and get started on your first projects. See More About:  cross stitch basics  cross stitch supplies  cross stitch tutorials Threading Your Beading Needle Threading your needle is the first step to making your first stitch in any beading project. But sometimes trying to get your thread through the tiny eye of a beading needle can be frustrating at best. Try a few of these tips to find and experiment with different types of needles and thread to find out what works best for you. See More About:  basic beading skills  getting started with seed beads  beading needles Needlecrafts Ads Cross Stitch Baby Knitting Knitting Supplies Knitting Needles Firewood Carrier Featured Articles Paper Mache Projects Heart Pouch Project Goldwork Embroidery Review: Maggie Meister's Classical Elegance Best Tools for Beginning Quilters Halloween Needlepoint Charts   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Screening Room: Good-bye!

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Screening Room TV and movie fans, it's with a heavy heart that I bid adieu to you. I've been writing this newsletter for a couple of years now and have enjoyed it immensely. This will be the last ever Screening Room by Sue Funke, and I hope you enjoy this and all the other ones I've written for you. -Sue Funke Get to Know My Pal, Amy Schumer Here's a fun fact you won't see in the above article: Sue Funke and Amy Schumer used to perform at the Brokerage Comedy Club together. True story! We both still perform, but Amy was recently on the Charlie Sheen roast. I recently watched the Charlie Sheen roast. See More About:  amy schumer  female comedians  east coast comedians 25 Strange and Ridiculous Horror Villains I am not a fan of horror, but I am a huge fan of our horror site because the writer has fun lists like this one. See More About:  horror movie villains  monster movies  aliens One of Our Bloggers Might Be a Millionaire! Read about how a contributing blogger to our game show site has recently made it onto the game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In a related story, I would like to be a millionaire. And News That Might Make You Toss Your Cookies... Nancy Grace had a wardrobe malfunction. Gross! Super gross! Grossest! Glad I didn't see it (and that this article spares you images). See More About:  dancing with the stars  dancing with the stars contestants  abc reality shows Screening Room Ads Movie Horror Best Horror Movies Medical Doctor Film Horror 2010 Featured Articles The Best Dramedies on TV What Is 'Dirty Soap'? What Makes a Sci-Fi Novel Classic? Biography of Margaret Cho Sneak Peek of 'Women, War & Peace' Inspirational Documentaries   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Screening Room newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   At The Picture Show What's in Theaters This Weekend Carey Mulligan Talks 'Drive' Anna Paquin Is Doing a Movie with Ryan Phillippe Advertisement

About Pets: Moving With Pets

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor Going through a move can be a stressful time for all involved -- including our animal companions! Check out the tips in the articles below for advice that will help you make your move more comfortable for your whole family, especially your furry, feathered, or finned friends. Moving to a New Neighborhood Moving to a new neighborhood can be stressful, but especially for dogs. Take a look at this great article about moving with pet dogs for tips on how too make relocation go smoothly for everyone involved. See More About:  dog laws  moving your household  dog restrictions Moving with Pet Birds If you are a bird owner, you have more than just boxes and furniture to worry about! Moving is stressful even for people, so it's no wonder it is stressful for birds. Because birds that are stressed are more susceptible to disease and illness, it's important to reduce your bird's stress level as much as possible during your move. To help the relocation go more smoothly for you and your feathered friend, read over the tips in this article. You'll be glad that you did! See More About:  moving with birds  relocating pet birds  birds in apartments Can I Move a Partially Filled Aquarium? Moving your wet pets can be a source of concern -- but by using the tips in this article, you'll ensure that your fish settle into your new place with no problem! If you keep pet fish, you won't want to miss this great information on making a move to a new house go smoothly and stress-free. See More About:  aquarium  gravel  startup Moving With Cats: FAQ Cats are sensitive creatures, so going through a move can cause them a lot of unnecessary stress. Help your cat go through your move calmly and smoothly by using the tips in this awesome FAQ. Your cat will thank you! Pets Ads Moving Pets Long Distance Moving Dogs Pet Shop Moving U Pack Featured Articles Moving/Transporting Fish and Invertebrates Understanding Evolution Potty Training Puppies Tips for Successful Horse Boarding Controlling Dog Barking Moving with Pet Turtles   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement