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Grrr! Escape Manic Moments With These 5 Sites

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:30:03 PDT

Fact: Sitting at your computer while at work can cause all sorts of stress. Next time you feel an Incredible Hulk moment coming on, open your browser and take solace by surfing a novelty website. It's worth a shot, and cheaper than retail therapy.

Travel back in time: YouTube Time Machine is a collection of videos categorized by year aimed to ignite nostalgia upon watching. Browse by year, or narrow the clips within each year to different categories like current events, movies, or video games. While the site doesn't have a huge collection of video clips yet, you can submit your own nostalgia-inducing commercial or television clip to add to the collection.
Curse in a language no one understands: Swearing will help you feel better in times of stress, but it's rarely appropriate behavior in public. Minimize the effects swearing has on the people around you by learning to swear in different languages with the help of YouSwear. Learn to cuss in languages from Afrikaans to Wookie.

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What's the Best Summer You've Ever Had?

Tres Community — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:00:41 PDT

This post comes from Question of the Day group in our TrèsSugar Community. Share your stories in the comments!

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Disney Debuts Computer-Based DIY Thrill Ride

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:45:38 PDT

The joy of playing roller coaster Tycoon on the PC is that you get to create the roller coaster of your dreams. You know, the kind you were always too short to ride as a kid? But at Walt Disney World in Florida, Mickey is taking things one step further and letting you design your own actual roller coaster, and then setting you off in a virtual world to enjoy it.

Called "The Sum of All Thrills", this DIY experience has you choosing dips, turns, and loops on a computer tablet, then hopping into a robotic car to test your creation. I'm in love with this idea, since there are an endless combination of possibilities, meaning you'll probably never get the same ride twice. However, this doesn't mean that I would replace the thrill of a regular roller coaster with a VR one on a regular basis. The good news for us coaster fans is that VR rides are pretty expensive to produce. Personally, I think traditional roller coasters are here to stay, and virtual coasters are just the icing on the cake.

Make Beautiful Music With the Internet Drum Machine

GeekSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:02:32 PDT

Warning: you will waste time with this candy-colored "keyboard" Drum Machine.

My personal talents only reach about as far as kicking ass at Guitar Hero and SingStar, but I got sucked into this and made sweet, sweet music.

It sounded good to me - trust me, you'll think you're a musical genius, too.

Dear Poll: Do You Prefer a Serious Man or a Kid at Heart?

DearSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:00 PDT

I can appreciate a serious guy who is mature and looks at things from a rational point of view, but too much seriousness can be dull. Since I have to be able laugh, I love a guy who's a kid at heart, but not at the expense of his reliability. The ideal guy would possess a perfect combination of both traits, but if you had to choose, what would it be for you?

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The How-To Lounge: A Proper Girls' Night Out

DearSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:00 PDT

Every woman, even the ones that love spending time at home with their significant others, needs a night with their female friends every once and a while. But sometimes even our best intentions for making it a bonding extravaganza gets thrown by the wayside in the midst of drama. If you have a night out with your gal’s coming up, check out my tips for making it as successful and fun as possible. To see them

Do Tell: What Activities Make You Feel Like a Kid Again?

DearSugar — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:00:00 PDT

Last weekend I had the pleasure of enjoying a quintessential Summer activity: swimming in a lake. I’m not going to lie; at first I was only brave enough to dip my big toe in, but after hanging out in the sun for a while, I finally took the plunge - and it was fun! The best part about being in the water was that it reminded me of how much I loved to swim as a kid, not for the health benefits, but just because of the sheer joy of being in water. Whether it’s slurping down a popsicle or playing boardgames with your family, do tell: What activities bring out the kid in you?

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Fun Ways to Get Together With the Girls

DearSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:00 PDT

Sometimes it seems like we spend so much time focusing on new ways to go on a date or enjoy time with our guy that we forget there's an entire world of ideas for spending time with just our girlfriends. So in support of hanging with your ladies, I've come up with some ideas to make for a memorable time. But feel free to weigh in with other ideas of your own!

Host a good old-fashioned cocktail party with a signature drink and appetizers. Spice it up by asking your friends to each bring their favorite dessert. When you're not munching on finger foods, you can indulge your sweet tooth.
Get active. Slip on your tennis shoes and hit the courts, or pick a safe trail in your town and go for a hike. If guys can have pick-up football games, why can't girls have impromptu sunset strolls?
Take turns giving dinner parties and trading recipes. It's a fun way to bond and learn something new!

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Since most of us are trying to save money or can't take a few days off work for a vacation whenever we feel like it, try saving up to splurge on a cabin or house by the beach for a weekend together. It's a great way to actually relax for a while.
Try something completely out of your element! You can take a group self-defense class or sailing lessons. Exploring something new together is a great way to bond with your girls!
Throw an in-home dance party. You don't need a DJ or a full bar, just an iPod and your favorite bottle of wine. There's nothing like getting completely silly with your friends when there's no one around to watch!

And don't forget the Sex and the City night fall-back plan when all else fails. All it takes is a couple hours of good girl talk and a few hearty laughs to create the perfect get-together with your friends! Source

The How-To Lounge: Enjoying a Saturday Night Alone

DearSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:00:00 PDT

Since being alone can be scary for some people, and because even the most social person can end up spending a Saturday night alone every now and then, I’ve come up with a few ideas on how to enjoy such an evening by yourself. To embrace your solo side, just

The How-To Lounge: Having a Fling

DearSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

Regardless of what the studies may say, there are some women who enjoy a more casual sexual relationship from time to time. Though I know a casual fling isn’t for everyone, if you're a woman who's looking for some fun without the obligations of a relationship, I’ve come up with a few ideas to make a legitimate no-strings attached experience satisfying (and safe). Check them out and