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Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor direct this fast-paced thriller set in the future, where online gamers play with real people through brain altering nanotechnology.

A look at David Cronenberg's 1999 release, eXistenZ, an analysis of the virtual world and it's affect on society.

Pat Cadigan was the only female SF writer featured in the cyberpunk anthology Mirrorshades. She has since published various novels, of which Dervish is Digital is one.

Overcoming phobias or irrational fears can involve exposure, virtual reality, & counseling. Exposure is an effective phobia treatment.

Researchers in Europe found that by playing a game that simulated bullying in school, kids learned strategies that helped them avoid being victims.

Recent mega special effects movies, like Transformers 2 and G.I. Joe, were mindless fun, unlike this unfortunate waste, feigned as first-rate action-packed entertainment.

The life and achievements of Dr. Pausch who, despite suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer, is leading an active life and helping to raise awareness of the illness.

Researchers at John Hopkins University predict that 24% of US kids will be overweight or obese by 2015.

Augmented reality apps bring the real world and the virtual world in sync using computers, cell phones and other devices. The future of AR may include wearable headsets.

Las Vegas is the perfect summertime getaway for any family. The Strip offers amusement for all ages at hotels like Circus Circus and the Stratosphere.

The English theatre of the Victorian age remains notorious in the annals of theatre history for its excesses in production, but this extravagance has historical roots.

This list gives a look at the worst horror movies have to offer!

Looking for a new activity this Winter? Below are a few in Rockland County to get your child away from the Xbox and outside.

Online gaming fans will love PJ Haarsma's new Softwire book, which finds teenager JT battling alien pirates after a mysterious treasure in a dangerous computer game.

Ron Moore, Michael Taylor, and Peter Berg create a compelling new sci-fi drama for FOX.

Fiction from Bruce Sterling, Rudy Rucker, Carole Emshwiller, Judith Berman & Steven Utley, Robert Silverberg's column, and poetry from David Lunde & Darrell Schweitzer

Keen golfers can play on 57 of the world's best courses, including St Andrew's and Valderrama, without leaving Belfast city centre thanks to the virtual golf simulator

A recent paper published is claiming video games can lead to addiction, similar to gambling or alcohol, and a vote is called to determine its including in the DSM IV

The world of Degrassi: TNG is breaking ground in what vSide calls the "New 3D Facebook," where you can chat, dance and even decorate your own virtual dorm.

Google Earth brings geography to life and allows for an interdisciplinary approach in classrooms where it might be a challenge to locate an atlas.

Scientists have induced out of body experiences in lab settings, suggesting that the OBE is made possible by a change in one's perception of self.

With layoffs increasing, many people are turning to the web for work. Here are five websites that pair freelancers with employers needing help on key projects.

New short fiction from Nancy Kress, James Patrick Kelly, Ian R. Macleod, Lawrence Persson, Forrest Aguirre, and a debut for Felicity Shoulders. Book Reviews by Peter Heck

From exploring dinosaurs to rock climbing to learning the trapeze, the options for summer camps for your kids have become endless.

There are many great family oriented attractions within a short car ride from Lake Tahoe.

Located a short distance from Nagasaki and Fukuoka, Huis Ten Bosch may be Japan's most interesting theme park and is a perfect side trip for travelers to Japan.

When Walt Disney World decided to close forever the attraction known as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, many fans reacted with protest.

Speed Racer: The Next Generation is a new Nicktoons cartoon that is literally the next generation of the famous race car driver and not a remake of the 1960s show.

A lot of parents and government officials are worried about the impact that violence in video games have on children.

Sydney's premier attractions showcase a metropolis that prides itself on the unique and the adventurous. Four Sydney experiences highlight this spirit and vision.

The Keating Hotel introduces downtown San Diego to Euro-style accommodations in a racy remodel.

eXistenZ examines how humans use technology to recreate themselves, shedding light on our own use of technology and how it shapes and contorts what it means to be human

A re-cap of the fifth season coupled with tidbits of information on the show's progress.

Originally hailed as a promising development to Web 2.0, Twitter appears to be in danger of becoming no more than a passing fad.

As virtual internships become more popular, nonprofits can embrace this arrangement to employ skilled interns without dedicating office workspace. Tips for best uses.

Adler Planetarium Star of Wonder recreates the starry night skies. See stars and planets as they were aligned during the season of Jesus's birth.

Trivia on Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, Ars Electronica, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Graz clock tower, Sound of Music tours, The Name of The Rose & Kokoscha paintings.

Who says that memorizing literary definitions has to be boring? Children can use kinesthetic skills and sense of fun to understand and remember literary terms!

Halloween is here in the Twin Cities! Here's where to find festivities of all kinds--from the kid-friendly to the truly terrifying.

Navy PIer is located on Lake MIchigan in Chicago. The pier is adorned with lights, decorations and carnival rides fun for the entire family.

What kind of firm has its anniversary marked by the web's biggest player? In 2008, Google briefly made itself a Lego theme by posting its own name in classic Lego bricks.

William Gibson has been given credit for creating the term 'cyberspace' in the novel Neuromancer, written in 1984. Is Gibson's cyberspace relative to the World Wide Web?

In the third quarter of the last century, British boys put together countless plastic scale model kits, especially of aeroplanes. And model aeroplane kits meant Airfix.

Skate at Oaks Park or Lloyd Center Ice Rink, get creative at the Portland Children's Museum or see how water spouts work at OMSI for rainy day fun in Portland, Oregon.

Star Trek's writers have used some dramatic devices repeatedly. A lack of Starfleet ships, faulty holodecks, and evil admirals are all common Star Trek plot clichés.

What is a phobia? Where do phobias come from? Find out the ten most common phobias and how psychologists treat them.

Fallout 3's lifespan is extended considerably with five downloadable content packs already available for the Xbox 360 and PC and coming soon to the Playstation 3.

Jenn Garbee, whose 2008 book Secret Suppers estimates that there are more than 100 underground dining groups flying under the radar throughout the United States.

To adapt a quote immortalised by Gordon Gekko from the film Wall Street: "The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that gaming - for lack of a better word - is good."

An interview with best-selling author of "The Four Agreements", Don Miguel Ruiz.