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Review of the MSI Wind U120

Review of the MSI Wind U120

The month of September typically hails the return of students back to school campuses.  With this return, comes a bevy of new computers to “help” students with their academic endeavors.  I use the term “help” loosely, since my PC in... (Continue reading)

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Verhoeven’s Double Feature of Violence

Verhoeven's Double Feature of Violence

As a male adult in my early-30’s who was born and raised in the United States, I have seen/been subjected to (take your pick) a large array of movies that, according to the MPAA “…may include adult themes, adult activity,... (Continue reading)

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Reliving your childhood games for $5.99

Reliving your childhood games for $5.99

I have a strong nostalgia for older PC games.  Some of it comes from wanting to relive my gaming glory days from high school through college.  The rest stems from the fact that I don’t own an uber PC (like... (Continue reading)

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Keeping cool while carrying all your nerd gear.

Keeping cool while carrying all your nerd gear.

Like many nerds or geeks, I usually carry a lot of stuff in pockets scattered all over my body.  I’ve required from my wife that, if she buys me jeans, they need to have the “painter” pocket on the leg. ... (Continue reading)

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Free game of “Peggle” from PopCap Games!

Free game of

I just wanted to let all the faithful followers of NR know that PopCap Games is currently giving a free download of their classic “Peggle” game with a World of Warcraft theme.  It can be found right here.  “Peggle” is... (Continue reading)

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“Howling Commandos only retire when they’re good and damned ready.”

Summertime has long been known as a season to lounge, enjoy barbecues, hang out with friends and blow stuff up.  This summer is going to be especially enjoyable with not only loud explosions on the big screen but in the... (Continue reading)

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Because every battle needs a soundtrack

Because every battle needs a soundtrack

When playing pen and paper RPG’s or tabletop wargames, I’ve always run into the dilemma of finding a suitable delivery system for background music. Most of the areas I’ve gamed at (back patios, garages, side rooms) do not have... (Continue reading)

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Plants vs. Zombies

Plants vs. Zombies

Have I ever told you how much zombies scare the crap out of me?  Like any healthy fear, I’ve learned to embrace it and begin my preparations.  Though, until the day of Zompacalypse™ arrives, I have found a way to... (Continue reading)

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Life may be cheap but my Battletech addiction is expensive!

I love giant robots.  Ever since I saw Robotech as a young child I dreamed of piloting a behemoth of walking metal and devastation.  Then somewhere around the early 1990’s I walked into a place called “Virtual World” located in... (Continue reading)

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