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Christmas May Be Over, But Krampus Is Still Watching!

December 29, 2016December 15, 2017Natalie Zaman

This furry, red-tongued, chain and/or switch-wielding character has been St. Nicholas’ companion in Alpine regions for millennia, and may even pre-date the jolly old elf.

Get creative in 2017! Image: Dakster Sullivan

Get Creative With a 365 Project

December 29, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Get creative with a 365-day project in 2017.

Five Minute Read Aloud

December 28, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel3

Rebecca Angel and her husband used to connect over fantasy novels, but he hasn’t read one in years. Her solution? Read him a book via online five-minute videos he can watch at work. But which book to choose? Help!

Carry On General: A Tribute To Carrie Fisher

December 27, 2016February 8, 2018Karen Walsh

I admire Carrie Fisher. I cannot use the past tense. The past tense implies that this admiration will cease simply because her heart has ceased to beat.

The Secret Benefit of Kids Busking

December 27, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I have seen more improvement in Sinister’s trumpet playing from one month of busking than a year of lessons. And all because of the boost to his confidence.

‘Fish Wielder’ Is a Rollicking Romp

December 25, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer

Smart. Silly. Funny. Engaging. J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison’s ‘Fish Wielder’ is all of these.

Cryptozoic’s ‘Attack on Titan’ Game: Fun Until You Die

December 24, 2016February 8, 2018Karen Walsh

The game is fun until you die a horrible, painful, frustrating death. Since that’s pretty much the defining characteristic of being in the Survey Corps, it gives a realistic experience without getting swallowed whole.

Review: Travel With Tripit

December 24, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

The only thing left now is your Christmas travel. Oh, I feel your pain! But I have the App for that: Tripit Pro.

10 Things Your Gamer Could Have Been Doing While Steam Was Down

December 23, 2016December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Steam was down today! Other gaming systems might go down over the holiday. What do you do??

Procrastination Destination: Fan Art Christmas Sweaters

December 23, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Shopping? Cleaning? Baking? Take a break and peruse these truly ugly Christmas sweaters with geeky pop art.

Here Is What Christmastime Means to Me

December 22, 2016December 9, 2017Amy Weir

The darkness will pass, it whispers. Keep your candle lit.

Smile and Don’t Pick Your Nose: Reolink C1 ProHD Camera Review

December 22, 2016December 9, 2017Samantha Fisher

“It is a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your front door.” Wise words from Bilbo Baggins and ones I take very much to heart. Bilbo may have had a different meaning with those words but they speak volumes to me. Bilbo was not referring to home security when he said this, but we should all listen to Bilbo and make sure we and our families are as safe as possible. If you’re looking to add an indoor security camera, the Reolink C1 ProHD will be a wonderful addition to your security solution.

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Sing’

December 22, 2016February 8, 2018Karen Walsh

‘Sing’, the new movie by the creators of ‘Despicable Me’, is a fun movie for the holidays with some great characters and messages. Also? Killer soundtrack.

Make Jyn Erso’s Wooden Stormtrooper

December 22, 2016May 30, 2019Lisa Tate2

Give your child a little “Stormie” doll with this simple woodworking project.

Cleveland Indians Keep Chief Wahoo

December 21, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer25

When the Cleveland Indians organization proclaims proudly that the team uniforms next year will continue to portray the racist caricature of a Native American, despite years of protests, despite the evidence that the assault on Native American rights is still so fresh and relevant, they tell me loudly and clearly that the wishes of minorities don’t matter.

‘Airlift’ and ‘Neerja’: A New Breed of Bollywood Film

December 21, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer

‘Airlift’ and ‘Neerja’ are not your typical Bollywood masala films, and given that they’re based on true events in Indian history, they certainly aren’t remakes of popular Hollywood films.