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Are Games the New Coffee—Deemed Bad for You for Years, Then Suddenly Good?
I’m not a big video game fan. I’m perfectly content to leave any stray affection for the beastly things in the capable hands and heart
Movie Monday: Ender’s Game
Newfangled videogaming warfare led by a bunch of wet-behind-the-ears whippersnappers? It was all too much for a certain bad grandpa. Last week’s mustachioed champion opted
Focus Friday: No More Waiting for National Adoption Month
Today, the first of November, launches a host of national-something-months. Did you know that November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month? Neither did I. It’s also
Death Becomes Us
You might see a ghost or two tonight. It’s true. A handful of shorter spirits seem to wander the streets every Oct. 31, trying to
A Hearty Dad Hug to Start Your Day
There’s nothing like a fun vid to start off your day. And this one, featuring a British dad who can’t help celebrating emotionally over his
Is NC-17 the New R? (I Fervently Hope Not)
Plugged In does not review NC-17 movies. A review publication has to draw the line somewhere between PG and the porn industry, and we’ve drawn
Movie Monday: Bad Grandpa
Both the laws of physics and economics dictated that Gravity’s run couldn’t last forever. But who would’ve figured that the cosmic drama would be pulled
Focus Friday: Books With the Best Experts
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to learning something, I want a teacher (or two or three) that speaks not only
I Was Once a Zombie Too
The Walking Dead, AMC’s runaw—er, shambling hit, drew a record 16.1 million viewers for its fourth season premiere a couple of weeks ago. Its ratings
Appropriate for All Ages
A couple of weeks ago, intrepid reader/commenter Rocketshipper offered some thoughts on my “We All Break Bad” blog. His words were deeply challenging and, I
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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