Ah, life as a mayor.  Who knew the role would entail daily fossil digs, fruit tree picking and meticulous flower arranging?  While certainly not responsibilities I usually associate with being a mayor, that’s exactly what I’ve been gleefully doing ever since I got my hands on Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Announced today, Microsoft is reversing their controversial digital rights management (DRM) policies for their upcoming Xbox One entertainment console.

Beer expert and author, Ian Coutts, delivered a lecture last week, titled “Five Beers over Canada.” He discussed how you could get a better understanding of certain periods in Canadian history based on the type of beer being consumed.  Coutts told the CBC that Canada became a beer country, as it was easier to produce due to environmental factors. As oppose to wine, which was created in small areas within the country. What’s your favorite type of beer? Read more to get a mini-Canadian history lesson.

Fully rechargeable and perfect for road trips, beach days, and getaways at the lake, these three portable DVD players from Philips, Audiovox, and Sony offer a practical and economic way to enjoy media on-the-go all summer long.