Guest guest Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. Want to change your service? Update your subscription, or (sniff) . Dec 17, 2007 BANG FOR THE BITE Playing these games won't actually save the world, but they'll develop strong, positive environmental reflexes for use in real life. COCKTAIL FACTOID Before going out of business, Atari steamrolled, buried, and poured concrete over millions of unsold ET cartridges in the NM desert. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . .The Dirty Keyboards Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Already saved Princess Toadstool...about a million times? The Bite Get to the next level, and save the world. Eco-minded video games teach kids (and youthful adults) about real issues like climate change without skimping on fun. Kidnapped princess not included. The Benefits Red fireballs of fun. Games about deforestation might not sound so great at first, but neither did a certain best-selling game that features two Italian plumbers. Honing eco-reflexes. While we're sure there must be a lesson to learn from defeating King Koopa, solving energy-conservation puzzles has a tiny bit more real-life relevance. Personally Speaking Jen has challenged the Biter team to a Ms. Pacman showdown, but we have yet to put her dot-chomping skills to the test...frankly, we're a little chicken. Wanna Try? SimCity Societies - build and manage green societies to combat global warming; for PC ($44). Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol - water flowers, clean up trash, and help creatures in need; for Nintendo DS ($30). NoteNiks: Respect Our Earth - eight games for kids under 10 that challenge them to protect endangered species, save energy, and recycle; for Mac and PC ($20). Adventure Ecology - free, online game for kids, where they take on climate change, deforestation, and other eco-problems. FreeRice - free, online vocab game that donates 20 grains of real rice to the UN World Food Program for each word you get right. This tip submitted by Lisa Evans. Join the Bite Club: give companies your 2¢ and get discounts or freebies. Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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