It is the age of the dinosaur. Both small and large varieties walk the earth, swim the oceans, and fly the skies. They are the rulers of the world and their domain is fraught with the constant struggle for survival. Meat-eaters hunt the plant-eaters and the plant-eaters hunt for the perfect salad. This is a game of survival and only a player with a logical mind can save the hunted from the hunters! Continue reading
For many rational individuals, the idea of being dropped into the middle of a jungle with limited supplies sounds like an idiotic idea. Then again, most individuals don’t know about the treasures to be found. Hidden in the jungle are relics from an ancient and long-lost civilization. Rumors abound of the wealth that is available under the dense green canopy and many seek it. Few return. The jungle awaits the brave and the foolish, luring them with promises of riches. Continue reading
After several days of bombardment from nearby U.S. naval battleships, the 2nd Division of the United States Marine Corps made their way to the small island of Tarawa. The objective was simple: take the island, but Tarawa was heavily fortified by the Japanese forces that occupied it with 500 pillboxes and many machine gun nests. The Top Brass knew the assault was risky and dangerous. They were right. During the 76 hours of combat, nearly 6,000 Japanese and Americans died. Continue reading
The great sailing ship cuts through the water like a wooden behemoth. Below deck, cannons are being cleaned and prepped as the officers above deck look to the horizon for signs of their adversary. At first, nothing but the blue upon endless blue of the ocean. Then…yes! There! Look to starboard! A black spot! For a moment, all is still as if the ship is holding its breath. “Prepare to engage the enemy, Mr. Smith”, the captain calmly states. Moments later, the ship bristles with guns ready for war. Continue reading
Thought to be extinct and nothing more than Cybertronian legend, the Decepticons have found fossil remains of dragons! Using their technology, they have secured enough fragments to clone the mythical beasts and enlist them into the Decepticon ranks. Now Optimus Prime and his brave Autobots must not only fight the Decepticons, but a living nightmare, as well! The Autobots will never sleep again once Predaking arrives! Continue reading
The story of how we came to this land is known by every child and retold by the elders again and again. We do this so we do not forget the challenges and sacrifices so many made. For some, they followed a dream. For others, it was pure ambition. Regardless of how or why the explorers came to the new land – what we now call home – every generation that comes after is part of their story, as they are a part of ours. Continue reading
Legends speak of a lost temple filled with unimaginable wealth. Treasure hunters have come from around the world to search the surrounding jungle in hopes of finding the lost temple, and in doing so, earning fame and fortune. But many have tried and few have returned. Nevertheless, the draw of riches and prestige keeps adventurers arriving at the small village in large numbers. The local villagers are only too happy to assist…for a price. Continue reading
The quiet waters of the forest pond reflect the near perfect blue sky above. Ducks gracefully glide upon the pond’s surface and the sound of buzzing insects can be heard between the willows. Suddenly, the serenity of the scene is shattered as a big frog screams “CANNONBALL!” and jumps into the pond! SPLASH! Ducks and bugs scatter. All that remains is the frog who quietly paddles back to shore, laughing. Continue reading
Any programmer who knows their stuff can tell you what a “bit” is. For those who don’t know, it’s the smallest unit of information capable on a machine. While a human will only see a zero or a one, the computer reads it as “True” or “False”, “On” or “Off”, and “Yes” or “No”. Essentially the base of the most basic of decision making requirements. While this game will not teach you how to program, it will most certainly get your brain working. Continue reading
The Guzunganator is a technical marvel! With just a twist of a dial, summer can become winter or rain can give way to a sunny day. For the two partners who created it, Nigel the Frozen Zookeeper and Sun Tree Moon the Organic Farmer, the weather machine is the result of years of study, effort, and sacrifice. Now that they have it, there is just one little problem: neither of the two want to share it with the other! There greed and selfishness has now stated a war. Continue reading
The “traditional family vacation” requires the entire family to pack themselves into a car full of luggage and then travel for miles and miles to see “something”. Then the car is turned towards home. Doesn’t sound like much fun, but for those who get to experience it, a family vacation is an event that will create many happy memories, embarrassing stories, and moments that will make any family come closer together, regardless if the biggest ball of twine is seen or not. Continue reading
Cup after cup after cup, people can’t seem to get enough coffee! Be it served with cream, foam, syrup , hot, or cold, the market just keeps drinking! But the consumers quickly grow tired of the same-old-same-old and yearn for new tastes and ways to enjoy the coffee bean. That’s where you come in. You have been tasked to blend new beans, research new techniques, and dominate the best-seller list. But you can’t do it alone. Continue reading
