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Leisure is a place for even the busiest people to take a break. You can learn to play cards, check out your horoscope, bet on your favorite game or find out more about arcades.

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Checkers is easy enough for young kids to play but adults can have fun mastering the billions of moves as well. So how do you get started?

By Thorin Klosowski

Scrabble is a crossword game of both skill and chance -- you have to have a good knowledge of words, but you're also stuck with whatever tiles you pick. After all, what can you spell with an X, a Z and an L?

By Jill Jaracz

The game of dominoes is quite simple -- all you have to do is connect tiles with the same number of pips to each other until you have none left. Playing the game is simple, but winning is another story.

By Josh Clark

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In 1954, two Canadians on a yacht created the addicting dice game as way to pass time. And while Yahtzee may be a game of chance, but there's a fair amount of strategy involved, too.

By Julia Layton & Carrie Whitney, Ph.D.

UNO is one of the world's most popular card games for several reasons. It's easy to learn, fun to play and allows ample opportunities to shout in the face of imminent victory. No, really: It's right there in the rules.

By Marie Willsey

Sometimes a newspaper reader's worst nightmare isn't a pesky ad or a poorly written opinion piece -- it can be as short as the four-letter answer for 53 down. We have 10 tips that can get you one step closer to finishing your crossword puzzles.

By Meghan E. Smith

Between sports practices, computers and televisions, old-fashioned family time doesn't always happen every day. Here are some great ideas to get the family off the couch and spending time with each other.

By Heather Kolich & Kiersten Aschauer

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A Pisces born on March 15 is symbolized by the Fish, has an idealistic nature, and is put off by negativity. Learn more about March 15 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born on March 16 is symbolized by the Fish and has a psychic sensitivity and idealistic nature. Learn about March 16 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born on March 17 is symbolized by the Fish, is often talented, and has a sensitive nature. Learn about March 17 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born on March 18 is symbolized by the Fish and is centered, emotionally and spiritually. Learn about March 18 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

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A Pisces born March 19 is symbolized by the Fish and has a sensitive, sunny disposition and positive outlook. Learn about March 19 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born March 20 is symbolized by the Fish, has an artistic nature, and can be emotionally distant. Read more about March 20 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Cancer born on July 4 is symbolized by the Crab and has a humanitarian streak. Learn more about July 4 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Cancer born on July 14 is symbolized by the Crab and is quick-witted and highly verbal. Learn more about July 14 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

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A Pisces born on March 1 is symbolized by the Fish, has strong views on morality, and is competitive. Learn about March 1 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born on March 2 is symbolized by the Fish, has many talents, and has an empathetic, sociable nature. Learn about March 2 birthday astrology

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A Pisces born on March 3 is symbolized by the Fish and has an aggressive, opinionated personality. Learn about March 3 birthday astrology.

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A Pisces born on March 4 is symbolized by the Fish and has a courageous, iconoclastic personality. Learn about March 4 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

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A Pisces born on March 5 is symbolized by the Fish and has a friendly but opinionated personality. Learn about March 5 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born on March 6 is symbolized by the Fish and has an inspirational, free-spirited nature. Learn about March 6 birthday astrology.

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A Pisces born on March 7 is symbolized by the Fish and has a creative, sensitive, empathetic nature. Learn about March 7 birthday astrology.

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A Pisces born on March 8 is symbolized by the Fish and is a fascinating combination of cynic and mystic. Learn about March 8 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

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A Pisces born on March 9 is symbolized by the Fish and has a sensitive, genuine, truthful nature. Learn about March 9 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips

A Pisces born on March 10 is symbolized by the Fish and has a flirty, semi-serious personality. Learn about March 10 birthday astrology.

By Jill M. Phillips