Columns - October 2014

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    Silver Speculum

    Long before people lost themselves in the Mirror of Erised and sometime after Narcissus became fascinated with his own reflection in the water, humans sought to create the perfect reflective surface. Let's take a look back at the history of the looking glass.
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    The Land of Sauerkraut (and Mozart)

    Austrian cuisine in general is heavily influenced by German food, and until about 200 years ago, Salzburg was considered a part of Germany (Bavaria). Additionally, a lot of Central European food overlaps, due to shared histories and similar ingredients. But each country, including Austria, puts its own twist on mutual dishes.
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    A How-To Guide to Raging Parties

    Partying is not just a social experience in the Sims universe, it is also the single most important way to mingle with as many people as you can, whether they be Sim strangers or long-time Sim friends.
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    Strike A Pose!

    It's that time of year again, folks! That time when we have pumpkin-spiced everything, when leaves start to change colors, and when designers release new trends to the world.
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