About Video Games: It's All Good

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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor Good news, great reviews, useful guides--we have all these and more this week! Get more out of World of Warcraft, find out about one of the best Wii games ever, review Ridge Racer, learn how to manage your trophies on a PS Vita, and much more. It's a miscellaneous stuff week, but it's all good stuff! WoW: Transmogrification Basics What is World of Warcraft's "transmogrification" and how can you make use of it? Our Internet Games Guide answers these questions and more to help you get the most out of your game... Read more See More About:  world of warcraft  game tips  wow addons 'Xenoblade Chronicles' Review (Wii) Our Wii Games Guide gave this one a full five stars, so it's gotta be good. But when he concludes with "so compelling that you may never want to go back to living on the surface of the earth" you know this game has to something really special... Read more See More About:  role playing games  nintendo wii  wii game reviews 'Ridge Racer Unbounded' Review (X360) If you're hoping for a true Ridge Racer game (and who wouldn't assume that's what you're getting, going by the title?) you might be disappointed. But it's not all bad... Read more See More About:  namco bandai  racing games  arcade racing games Trophies on the PS Vita Are you one of those gamers who wanted trophies on the PSP? Well, you can have them on the PS Vita, and not only that, if you sync with your PSN account, you can keep track of your PS3 trophies, too, and compare them all with your friends... Read more See More About:  ps vita  ps vita basics  ps vita software Video Games Ads Video Games Cheats Classic Video Games Xbox Video Games PSN Video Games Video Games Featured Articles Wasteland 2 Development Could Add Obsidian Entertainment Racing Game News (PC) Oblivion Cheats Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy News (DS) Steve Jobs - Apple CEO and Atari Breakout Developer Top Ten Patriotic Video Games on the 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: Plan Ahead for Mother's Day

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Mother's Day is about a month away in the US. Plan ahead to surprise Mom with a great day or if you are a Mom, plan ahead to leave lots of hints for your family to give you a great day! Gifts for Quilters You don't have to be a quilter to choose fun and useful gifts for your quilting family and friends. There are gifts that nearly every quilter loves to receive -- even if they're duplications of items that are already in the sewing room. What are your quilter's favorite colors? Does your quilter ever mention a certain brand or type of fabric? How about tools and equipment? Do a little snooping in the sewing room and listen to your quilter's conversations about favorites. See More About:  fat quarters  quilting tools  fabric postcards Mother's Day Knits Doesn't your mom (or mother-in-law, or any other special mom in your life) deserve something really nice for Mother's Day (or her birthday, or Christmas, or whenever)? Why not make her day by making her something nice? This time around it won't be macaroni picture frames, but a hand knit gift that says you want her to relax, get cozy and enjoy. See More About:  gifts for knitters  free knitting patterns  knitting gifts Top Ten Embroidery Gifts Embroidery aficionados love gadgets and tools, especially those that are collectible or save them time. If you have an embroidery fanatic in your household, or perhaps are one yourself and would like to drop a gentle hint or two, you're going to want to print out this list and post it to the fridge. Other terrific gift ideas can be found in the Materials and Supplies section. See More About:  embroidery supplies  embroidery gifts  top ten picks Gift Ideas for Crochet Enthusiasts Confused about what to get for a crochet enthusiast on your gift list? We've got you covered with a list of fantastic gift ideas for crochet enthusiasts. This list was compiled with help from crochet enthusiasts all around the world, who were invited to take a poll and comment on what they'd like to receive as a gift. You can see the actual poll results here. See More About:  gift-giving ideas  christmas gifts  birthday gifts Needlecrafts Ads Mom Gift Ideas Great Birthday Gifts Personalized Gifts Knitting Patterns Great Gift Ideas Featured Articles Free Mother's Day Cross Stitch Patterns Mother's Day Jewelry Projects Sew Gifts with Scraps of Fabric Amanda Pastel Loom or Square Stitch Pattern Needlepoint Monogram Frame Using Crowd Funding to Fund Arts and Crafts Projects   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: Natural Pet Diets

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Pets From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor Questions about the quality of commercial pet foods have led many pet owners to explore alternative diets for their pets' well-being. Check out the following articles on natural pet diets to learn more about the pros and cons of switching to a more natural way of feeding your pet, and decide whether or not the natural route is for you. Before You Try a Raw Food Cat Diet Cats have very delicate nutritional needs that make creating the "perfect" diet impossible, however, many pet owners claim that feeding a more natural, species-appropriate diet has proven to benefit their cats in multiple ways. See More About:  raw diets for cats  cat food  Natural Ferret Diets If you are a ferret owner, then it's important that you make sure your ferret gets adequate nutrition. Read on to discover why some ferret owners and experts recommend a natural diet for their furry friends, and learn how to go about altering your own ferret's menu. See More About:  feeding ferrets  natural diets  raw diets Safe Fresh Foods for Pet Birds Parrots and other pet birds can't thrive in captivity without a wholesome and varied diet. Give your bird's nutrition a boost by offering some of the treats on this great list of fresh foods that are safe for pet birds. See More About:  nutritious bird treats  feeding birds fresh foods  Natural Turkey and Yam Dog and Cat Treat Recipe If you'd like to dive in to learning to cook natural meals for your pet at home, then try out this great natural treat recipe that will have both dogs and cats begging for more! See More About:  pet food diets  cat nutrition  dog nutrition Pets Ads Best Dry Dog Food Pet Store Dog Pet Dried Dog Food Pet Stores Featured Articles Homemade Horse Treats: Molasses Cookies Feeding Your Fish Live Foods Facts About Frogs Top Natural and Holistic Dog Foods Live Foods for Marine Animals Natural Ear Mite Remedy for Puppies   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: Commemorating Causes and Raising Awareness

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Today People around the world are observing the "Day of Pink" a day to highlight the issues related to anti-gay bullying. Over the years many different causes have been "assigned" days as a way to highlight the associated issues. Here are a few that are relevant to teens. Day of Silence The Day of Silence is an annual event designed to bring attention to anti-gay bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools. Participating teachers and students spend a day without speaking to highlight the fact that many people in the GLBT community are forced to remain silent about who they are... Read more See More About:  homophobia  glbt teen resources  Earth Day Earth Day boasts many accomplishments over the course of its forty-year history. In the United States, it has inspired the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency. Here we'll explore a variety of facts about Earth Day and its widespread signficance... Read more See More About:  conservation  earth day  National Condom Day For most people, February 14th is Valentine's Day, which depending on your viewpoint is either a celebration of love, or a big time money maker for Hallmark. But whether you are a romanti or a cynic, February 14th is also National Condom Day... Read more See More About:  safe sex  condoms  stds World Autism Day April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Many folks are lighting their avatars up blue for the occasion, just like many homes and buildings will be around the world, and devoting posts to the topic. The day kicks off Autism Awareness Month, which runs through April... Read more See More About:  autism  asperger syndrome  advocacy Teen Life Ads Teen Issues Autism Causes Teen What Causes Autism Gay Sex Featured Articles Autoimmune Disorder Awareness Month Skin Cancer Awareness Month Stress Awareness Month Endometriosis Awareness Month   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