About Video Games: Play With Me!

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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor it seems like everyone's got reviews this week, which isn't so strange, I suppose, since we are video game Guides. I pulled together the latest reviews of the newest games, plus a few fun oldies and some useful articles to round out the selection. What are you playing this week? 'Major League Baseball 2K12' Review (PC) Charles give this one an average grade and says of it, "It's not especially bad or especially good, it makes no obvious mistakes nor any inspired choices." In other words, I think, he means bland... Read more See More About:  nintendo wii  wii game reviews  sports games 'Dillon's Rolling Western' Review (3DS) I really think there should be more games with Western settings, don't you? Nadia calls this game compelling and says it "pits you against some of the hardest challenges that the Old West's pioneers had to deal with"... Read more See More About:  nintendo eshop  downloadable games  tower defense 'Hungry Giraffe' Review (PSP) I got my hands on this little puzzle game from Laughing Jackal (makers of OMG-Z, one of my favorite games last year).It may take simple a little too far, but it's amusing nonetheless... Read more See More About:  psp game reviews  ps minis  puzzle games 'Street Fighter x Tekken' Review (X360) So Eric says this game may look a lot like 'Street Fighter IV', but "it marks the first real innovation and new gameplay feel to hit the fighting game genre in seemingly forever." Big words, maybe, but Eric knows what he's talking about... Read more See More About:  capcom  namco bandai  fighting games Video Games Ads Play Video Games Online Games Play Xbox Video Games PC Games to Play Play Online Games Featured Articles 'NBA 2K12' Review (PC) MMORPGs: Solo vs. Group The Legend of Zelda: Classic Game Profile Top 20 Survival Horror/Scary Games (PC) FOUR!!! Tiger Woods Demo Available (PC) PlayStation Move Gallery (PS3)   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Needlecrafts: Last Minute St. Patrick's Day Projects

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Here are a few last minute St. Patty's Day patterns to enjoy. Get your green on for St. Patrick's Day. Shamrock Loom Beading Pattern Use this free beading pattern to stitch up a wide bracelet band with repeating shamrocks, or use a single shamrock for an amulet bag. You can bead this pattern on a loom or off-loom using square stitch. See More About:  square stitch patterns  loom beading patterns  Kiss Me, I'm Irish Cross Stitch Chart Super quick, super cute way to declare your honorary or official Irish status on St. Patrick's Day. This project will stitch up quick to make a pin or necklace to wear for the day. Lucky Cell Phone Charm Add some bling to your cell phone to celebrate St. Patty's Day. It will make it lucky. Irish Rose If you want to get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day without dressing in green from head to toe, try pinning on this cute green felted Irish rose. It's a simple Stockinette Stitch strip sewn into a rosette and lightly felted. It takes no time at all to put together and makes a cute and unique accessory. Needlecrafts Ads ST Patricks Day Cross Stitch Kits Cross Stitch Charts Bag Pattern Sew Sewing Pattern Bag Featured Articles Crochet for Beginners Grow Embroidery Pattern Lucky Clover Lady of the Lake Quilt Block Pattern Video:How to Sew a Gift Card Holder Wholesaling Arts and Crafts Items   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Pets: St. Patrick's Day Pet Safety

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and many pet owners have plans to celebrate the holiday as they do every year. Those who do own pets should be aware that many St. Patrick's Day customs can pose some serious risks to a pet's safety if steps aren't taken to prevent accidents ahead of time. Use the tips in the articles below to learn how to keep your pet safe and happy as you enjoy the festivities. St. Patrick's Day Dangers to Pet Birds While many St. Patrick's Day customs may seem harmless on the surface, they can be disastrous for curious birds if steps aren't taken to prevent accidents. Protect your bird by acting to reduce these seasonal safety risks. See More About:  st. patrick's day bird safety  bird safety tips  holiday bird care Holiday Safety for Exotic Pets Keep your exotic pet safe with these tried and true safety tips that will help you get through any holiday celebration. Breed Profile: Irish Setter These beautiful sporting dogs are native to Ireland, where they were bred hundreds of years ago to help people hunt birds. See More About:  irish setters  gundogs  sporting group Horse Safety Quiz Try out this fun and informative Horse Safety Quiz to gauge your horse safety prowess and learn some important new safety tips at the same time. See More About:  horse quizzes  safety with horses  Pets Ads Pet Day Care Pet Dog Pet Dog Health Pets Store Pet Cats Featured Articles Falcons Common Household Pet Poisons Algae Control in Aquariums Poisonous Foods for Puppies Indoor Plants Poisonous to Cats What to Do About Green Aquarium Water   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Teen Life: All About Safety Online

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Being safe online means more than just avoiding creeps. It also refers to making good choices about searches, realizing that something you post today might come back to haunt you when you apply for that first job, and understanding the impact of your own actions. Your Own Private Google Google isn't free. Somebody has to pay for your Gmail account. And YouTube. And Google Maps ... And that somebody is an advertiser. Advertisers will pay top dollar for a targeted audience; someone whose likes and dislikes they already know. Google can collect piles of information about your "preferences" and market that information to eager advertisers. So when it comes to Google, you are not the customer. You are the product... Read more See More About:  google  privacy  information security 5 Facebook Privacy Settings to Keep Teens Safe Facebook privacy settings are an important part of keeping teens safe. That's why you need to use Facebook privacy settings while you use Facebook. These Facebook privacy settings are some of the most important for teens to understand... Read more See More About:  online privacy  keep kids safe  facebook Rules for Online Safety "Online Safety" has become a catch phrase for the new millenium. Whether you are a teen or an adult you must be careful when you are online. It is back to school time and that is a good time to recap the basics of staying safe on the web... Read more See More About:  staying safe online  internet safety  cyber bullying Gay Teens: Internet Safety and How to Be Smart Online Finding a GLBT community on the Internet can be really freeing for gay teens. And sometimes in the excitement teens spill everything in a Facebook profile, blog comment or online forum. That can be really positive, but it can also cause problems down the line--especially if you are using your real name or photo... Read more See More About:  gay teen dating  internet safety  gay teen relationships Teen Life Ads Internet Safety Children Safety Teen Safety Child Safety Featured Articles When Parents Snoop Talking with Parents About Online Safety The 5 Facebook Dangers for Teens Internet Behavior is Public Behavior Are You Safe Online? Dos and Don't of Meeting People Online   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life 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 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement