BRIEFLY: July 31

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Geek Squad Summer Academy

140 students who would normally be playing games at the Virginia Beach Boys and Girls Club have been learning about 3D technology, building computers and producing digital music for three days, all under the watchful eyes of 18 Geek Squad reps and three field lieutenants. "Our original goal was to increase the number of women in technology.  Since then we've branched out to increase the ...

POKIN AROUND: What's so great about NISC? A lot, says Computerworld

Vern Dosch, CEO of National Information Solutions Cooperative, with an office in Lake Saint Louis, slips his kayak into the Missouri River in North Dakota and paddles to the far shore. He is in transit from Bismarck to Mandan.

Lost in Shadow Coming in 2011

Hudson's Wii platform adventure Lost in Shadow will not be released in the United States until next year. According to a new trailer released today by publisher Hudson (below), the game's release date is scheduled January 4, 2011. This, despite being released in Japan last week.

Madden NFL 11: My Final Impressions

Madden NFL 11 (X360) The game is done and it's about to be in your hands. Here's why you should be excited.

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WD TV Live Plus: Western Digital's Latest Media Player Reviewed

The last few years have seen a large number of digital content sources becoming easily accessible to end consumers. Digital content providers such as Netflix have recently been expanding their service to be compatibile with game consoles like the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii, and an increasing number of Blu-ray players and televisions. WD has followed suit and now offers a flavor of their WD TV series ...

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Elmhurst Green Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 at Wilder Park on Prospect Avenue between the Art Museum and Cottage Hill Street parking lot. Highlights include fun and educational activities for kids and adults, recycling drop-off, eco-friendly product and service exhibits, live folk music, door prizes and give aways. Presentation topics include reducing home energy usage, easy ...

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Visit zip2save.com for all your favorite circulars & coupons! Elmhurst Green Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 at Wilder Park on Prospect Avenue between the Art Museum and Cottage Hill Street parking lot.

'Limbo' is heaven to play

While everyone is busy talking about how 3-D is going to revolutionize gaming, a little 2-D game is setting the summer on fire. Limbo - Games - Video Games - Dimension - Recreation