Topic: Hobbies and Pastimes
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What kind of an eater are you?
From locavores to femivores, to fast food junkies and punk domestics, here are 11 labels for every kind of person at the dinner table.
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15 hidden meanings of popular food phrases
Discover the hidden meanings of some of your favorite food phrases.
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/1/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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The Simple Dollar Creating a 'to do' shelf
Putting all of the things you want to get done in a single place will accomplish two things: getting them done, and preventing you from spending money on entertainment.
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Horizons SimCity crumbles under online issues
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the latest SimCity. Apparently, there's not a whole lot of "good."
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Horizons Microsoft's vision: What an upgraded Kinect means for consumers
Microsoft has demoed the latest upgrades to the Kinect. Grabbing, pinching, swiping – it's all a part of Microsoft's vision for the future and the Kinect is leading the way.
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SimCity review roundup: Bigger, better, and a whole lot busier
The latest version of SimCity ships today. We've combed through reviews so that you don't have to.
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Saving Money PS3, frozen foods and chocolate: the best and worst things to buy in March
March is a good month for sales on a plethora of products, including Playstation 3 game consoles, winter gear, and chocolate. But avoid spring clothing and Kindle apps, which will go on sale later in the year.
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Top Picks: 'Schindler's List' on DVD, Holly Williams' third album, and more
The new game 'Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch' has stunning graphics, the website The Art of Manliness warns people of cell phone etiquette, and more top picks.
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Assassin’s Creed IV will take place on the pirate-infested seas
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, will be pirate-themed, and likely set in the Caribbean Sea.
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'Thx,' 'tweetable,' 'dumbphone' now in Oxford Dictionary
More hi-tech words have found their way into Oxford Dictionary's online English version, and some of them couldn't be shorter.
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Horizons Sony's PlayStation 4: What you need to know
Sony revealed the PlayStation 4 last night, in what turned out to be a fulfilling and unfulfilling night.
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What to expect from Sony and the rumored PlayStation 4 'Orbis'
In a matter of hours, Sony will make its big announcement, which many believe will introduce a next-generation PlayStation console. Here is some of the speculation about what the console would look like (and the likelihood of them being true).
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The Monitor's View: Instead of blaming media violence for kids who kill, demand more nonviolent video games
A new study shows how children display more empathy if given pro-social media to watch or play. Parents can be encouraged to demand video games and other media that teach social skills.
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Young Ugandan chess-prodigy: lessons in the slum take her to the world stage
Phiona Mutesi, whose life and chess prowess are to be a Disney film, remembers at first, 'I was very dirty…They didn’t accept me even to touch the pieces.'
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The Simple Dollar How many hobbies do you really need?
Having too many hobbies can cost you unnecessary time and money. Figure out a small handful of core hobbies to focus on and discard the rest as active interests.
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Saving Money PS4 announcement would mean plummeting PS3 prices
Sony is expected to unveil the PlayStation 4 next week, which means prices on its predecessor, the PlayStation 3, could fall as much as 64 percent.
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Horizons Enter the Penguin: Steam for Linux arrives
Valve launches its Steam video-game marketplace for Linux and, in typical Valve fashion, is having a huge sale to celebrate.
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Tamagotchi returns: '90s toy becomes Android app
Tamagotchi -- coming soon to an Android near you. The beloved virtual pet of the '90s is coming back as an app.
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Modern Parenthood Westminster Dog Show, Monopoly kitten: What pet gets Valentine's Day love?
The Westminster Dog Show only added fuel to the her kids' fire. They have cats, a dog, and a predicament: Which pet is truly best in show? The Westminster Dog Show is pro-canine, Monopoly's new token is pro-kitty, but a compromise is need with Valentine's Day for Animals coming up.
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Opinion: Stop blaming video games for America's gun violence
Studies show that a child playing a violent video game does not necessarily increase the likelihood that he or she will engage in real violence. Americans need to stop blaming something other than our own behaviors and ideologies for societal violence, especially gun violence.
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Horizons Wikipad gaming tablet: Still alive, and coming in spring
The Wikipad, an Android tablet with a console-style gaming dock, was supposed to launch late last year. The company discovered some problems, but now the Wikipad is back with a 7-inch screen and a $249 price tag.
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Horizons OUYA plans to release new video-game console every year
There's a new gaming system in town and it's name is OUYA. Hackable, portable, and affordable -- this new console will soon move from online pre-orders to in-store purchases.
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10 weird iPhone attachments
There’s more to the iPhone than the App Store. Chances are, if you eat, sleep, or sweat with an iPhone at your side, there’s an attachment that will make your life easier -- or at least more entertaining.
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Charles Dickens: 10 quotes on his birthday
To mark the 201st birthday of Charles Dickens, here are 10 quotes from the great novelist.
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Modern Parenthood New Monopoly token: Cat replaces housewife's iron, good riddance!
New Monopoly token: The iron, forced upon young girl Monopoly players everywhere, has been ousted by the Internet generation. Here's to that new Monopoly token, a cat, clawing away at old gender roles.
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Editor's Blog Machines versus people
For generations, machines have been replacing people. We've applauded when drudge work was mechanized. Now, however, machines are moving in on thought work. That has big implications for the future of jobs.
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