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Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Entertain Your Brain: Play Spliterature
10 Disaster Survival Tips for Pets
How to Survive Videos
5 Tips for Applying for Financial Aid
How the Autobahn Works

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Are you a master of words? Try Spliterature! In each round two related words are spliced together. Can you figure out what they are? Watch out for puns, twists, turns, jokes, and general trickery as you try to score as many points as you can! The faster you play, the more points you'll earn. Good luck!

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10 Disaster Survival Tips for Pets

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If you live in a disaster-prone area, you probably know how to prepare your home and what to stock up on in case a hurricane or tornado strikes. But have you thought about what to do with your pet? That's a part of disaster preparedness, too.

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How to Survive Videos

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Big predators pose a big threat unless you know what to do under attack. This video from Discovery Channel advises making lots of noise, freezing when confronted and playing defense in order to survive.

5 Tips for Applying for Financial Aid

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Two reports issued this week show that the cost of college tuition in the United States rose again this fall, with some schools seeing increases of up to 7.9 percent. What financial aid options are out there, and what's the best way to apply?

How the Autobahn Works

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The word "autobahn" conjures images of top-speed thrills on smooth stretches of highway in the Bavarian heartland. The truth is, most German drivers simply consider it a way to get from point A to point B. What are average speeds clocked on the autobahn?

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

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The Ultimate Movies Quiz
Need a New Diversion? Try Mahjongg Dark Dimensions
Shark Attack Videos
Stuff You Should Know
What is friendship?

The Ultimate Movies Quiz

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You've got throwing an Oscar party down pat. All of your favorite blogs are written by grips, gaffers and set designers. You see no reason for your cable provider to offer any other channel than American Movie Classics, and the people who work the box office at no less than three movie theaters know you by your first name. Think you've got what it takes to pass this movie quiz? Let's see what you've got.

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Need a New Diversion? Try Mahjongg Dark Dimensions

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The new puzzle classic returns with yet another twist! Mahjongg Dark Dimensions offers even bigger challenges than the original 3D Mahjongg game, with new puzzles and features. Just when you think you're stuck, you can rotate the cube to reveal more matches to clear!

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Shark Attack Videos

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This clip from Discovery Channel's "Air Jaws: Sharks of South Africa" takes us to the Ring of Death, where breaching sharks are always on the hunt for their next meal.

Stuff You Should Know

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What is kayak angst? Is there something to the five-second rule? Why are nails on a chalkboard so horrible? Bloggers Chuck and Josh dedicate themselves to making you a more interesting person by getting to the bottom of the secrets of life.

What is friendship?

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In kindergarten, it may have been the girl who always gave you the frosting from her cupcake. As an adult, it may be the guy who will answer the phone at 2 a.m. when you need to talk. How do you define a friend?