About Video Games: All Your Info

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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor We've got some great new game reviews on the About Games sites this week, but there were such good informational articles, too, that I decided to give you some of each (though I admit, the newsletter is a bit info-heavy this week--but it's*good* info!). This really is a great year to be a gamer! 'Wasteland 2' Gets Kickstarted Kickstarter has become a huge force in funding creative endeavors of all kinds, and videogames are no exception. Michael has the scoop on the over a million bucks this post-apocalystic sequel has raised... Read more Seven Multi-Platform Games That Are Better on the Wii It seems like all the focus in on the PS3 and X360 these days, but the Wii is a darn good console, too, and for proof Charles has a list of great games that are even better on Nintendo's console... Read more See More About:  nintendo wii  top picks  wii core gaming Play 'Mass Effect 3' With Only 2 Disc Swaps Once upon a time, any game of any great size required the player to swap discs, and while that's not so common these days, it still happens, and it's kind of annoying. Eric has a solution for minimizing the number of times you have to swap discs in ME3... Read more See More About:  mass effect  electronic arts  bioware 'Battlestar Galactica' Online Review 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' both got online games (or several), so why not 'Battlestar Galactica'? Whether or not you want to play it may depend on how much you like the franchise... Read more See More About:  battlestar galactica online  bigpoint  sci-fi mmorpgs Video Games Ads Xbox Video Games Play Video Games PS2 Video Games All Video Games PS3 Video Games Featured Articles 'Howard the Duck: Adventure on Volcano Island' Review (C64) 'Fire Emblem: Awakening' Trailer and Gameplay Footage (DS) 'Pinball FX2' Comes to Windows 8 Froggie on the Hunt Using the PlayStation Store on a PS Vita 5 Reasons to Buy a PlayStation 3   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: Easter Projects

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor It's time to start looking ahead to Easter projects. Get ready for hiding and hunting eggs and stashing chocolate in baskets. Easter Egg 4-Piece Embroidery Pattern Set In this Free embroidery project, you can stitch a set of four brightly-colored embroidered Easter eggs. The set is worked in a variety of basic surface embroidery stitches and can be finished as ornaments or embroidered onto a table runner or napkins. See More About:  free embroidery patterns  easter patterns  beginner embroidery Single Crochet Mesh Dishcloth or Washcloth When Amy first came up with the idea for this crochet pattern, she intended the finished project to be a dishcloth. she used her first sample for washing dishes, and it was so soft that she decided to make a few more of these cloths for use as washcloths. They work well for either purpose. They'd make a great addition to an adults Easter basket! See More About:  green crochet  free crochet patterns by amy solovay  Egg-celent Egg Earrings Colorful decorated eggs are not just for Easter egg hunts. If they are lampwork beads, they can also be perfect components for egg earrings. Match them or mix them, as Tammy did with the egg earrings for this project. See More About:  egg earrings  easter egg earrings  make easter earrings Sew a Basket Liner for a Rectangle Basket Create a Basket Liner for a rectangular basket and create a reusable Easter basket to use for years to come. See More About:  basket liner  home decorating sewing projects  kitchen sewing projects Needlecrafts Ads Easter Crafts Easter Easter Ideas Easter Craft Easter Activities Featured Articles Which Beading Supplies Do You Find Indispensible? Learn How To Make Biscornus Little Knit Basket Sailboats Baby Quilt Pattern Easter Needlepoint Patterns Learn How to Make a Photo Charm   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: Pet Health Issues

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor Learning all you can about common pet illnesses will allow you to provide the best quality care, no matter what type of animal you share your life with. Browse the articles below for information on common pet diseases and disorders that all pet owners should know about. Becoming more knowledgeable on the details and symptoms of these common disorders will help you seek early and effective treatment for your pet in the event of a veterinary emergency. Adrenal Disease in Ferrets Adrenal Disease can affect both male and female middle-aged to older ferrets. Causing hair loss, muscle weakness, and a variety of other symptoms, it is important for ferret owners know how to identify the early signs of this disorder. See More About:  ferret health  share your ferret story  ferret behavior Heartworm Disease in Dogs Heartworm Disease is among the most devastating illnesses that can affect our canine friends. Read over this article to learn all about heartworm prevention, as well as treatment options in the event your dog does contract heartworms. See More About:  heartworm disease  dog health  dog diseases Hoof Abscesses in Horses If you own a horse and are familiar with how to recognize and treat a hoof abscess, you can help save your horse from pain, suffering, and lameness. Read all about the causes, signs, and treatments for hoof abscesses in this informative article from your Guide to Horses, Katherine Blocksdorf. See More About:  horse care  horse illness  grains and concentrates Poison Proof Your Home Household toxins make poison a leading cause of death among pet dogs and cats. Protect your pet by following the steps in this article to "poison proof" your home and keep dangerous items safely stored. See More About:  veterinary toxicology  poisoning in pets  Pets Ads Pet Dog Health Pet Dog Pet Veterinary Dog Pet Pet Cat Featured Articles Fish Fin Rot Antifreeze Poisoning in Puppies Chronic Renal Failure in Cats Fish and Coral Diseases Sharks, Rays, and Skates Common Parasites in Pet Birds   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: Prom Traditions Don't Have to Be Set in Stone

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor At a lot of schools, prom season begins in April. That's pretty soon, especially if you don't want to follow all the old prom "rules." These days, more and more teens are questioning some long standing prom traditions. Here are some ways to you might want to think about updating or modifying prom. 10 Money-Saving Tips for Prom You don't need to spend a fortune to have the prom night of your dreams. Want proof? Here's how to save on everything - from your clothes to your transportation to your post-prom weekend plans - without cutting back on any of the fun & romance... Read more See More About:  prom tips  money saving tips  prom ideas Splitting Costs for Prom Though a lot of people have some pretty clear expectations about gender roles and prom, these expectations often don't make sense in the modern world. Though it can seem tacky to hand a date a bill at the end of the night, deciding that one person will pay for some things (say tickets) and the other will pay for different things (like transportation or dinner) can make the night seem romantic and will help people avoid feeling resentful or like they owe their date anything... Read more See More About:  who pays for prom  prom etiquette  prom night advice Prom Dresses for Less Why spend a fortune on a dress you'll wear for one night? With a little creativity and a lot of time, you cans snag a fabulous prom dress for less. Checking out a thrift store, grandma's closet or sewing something yourself are great ways to cut out a big prom cost, and stand out from the crowd... Read more See More About:  dresses for less  vintage dresses  What GLBT Teens Need to Know About Prom For a lot of GLBT teens, prom isn't just a dance. For far too many, it is a reminder that they are not treated equally at school. Many teens are still told by their schools that they cannot bring a same sex date to school. Whether a school is legally allowed to do this (as private schools are), or not, (as in the case of public schools), having to got to battle over a dance never feels good. Here is what GLBT teens should know their rights and their options when it comes to prom... Read more See More About:  gay proms  gay teen school life  Teen Life Ads Cheap Prom Dresses Prom Dresses Gowns Prom Prom Dresses Stores Buy Prom Dresses Featured Articles Top 6 Ways to Lose the Limo: Alternative Prom Transportation How to Get a Free Prom Dress How to Donate a Dress How To Take Your Gay Boyfriend To Prom How To Choose a Prom Group: My Friends Versus His Friends Does Prom Pressure Teens?   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