Dear Tweens, What's the best game system to buy for the holidays? Do kids play them too much? Brian Galvin Out of all of the game stations, I would rate them like this: 4: Nintendo 3: Playstation 2: X-Box 1: Wii I definitely think Wii is the best game system ever invented so far. You actually get to play the game with your body, not just your hands. The game makes you feel like… 0

'Tis the season for shopping and the requisite bags that come with it. My educated guess is that most of those bags we accumulate will end up in the trash. A better alternative would be to recycle them at the grocery store. The best alternative is to decline the bags in the first place. In other words, bring your own… 0

About a week ago, we two correspondents met two hockey players from Finland named Aki and Niko Uola. We interviewed Aki and Niko because Sophia is going to Finland and she needs to get the scoop. Here is what the twin Finns have to say for themselves (they are not in trouble): Aki and Niko are from Turku, Finland.… 0

Do you have an idea for a TV show? Perhaps you'd like to produce your own cooking or exercise show? Whatever your talents or interests, there's a place for you to share them with the public, and that's at Concord TV. Concord residents and nonprofits can come to Concord TV and discover the world of television production. Find out all about it by attending a free orientation, which… 0

A few weeks ago, we printed a guide to area nonprofits and their needs for the holiday season. (If you missed it, find the guide at our website, the concordinsider.com, or pick up a copy at the Concord Monitor, 1 Monitor Drive.) We received two additional giving opportunities since the guide printed: New Hampshire… 0

Dear Elders, If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why? Signed, Suzy Zoo Casper Kranenburg Dear Zoo Suzy, Your question could lead to a long time of self reflecting and pondering and since you gave me the option of choosing to be any animal, I want to be a fly on the wall. It must be the most exciting… 0

Rundlett Middle School staff and students are participating in a community building unit using the current best selling book, "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson, in which he tells the story of his personal journey of tolerance, empathy and compassion for the children of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson's most recent publication is the engaging and heartwarming story written… 0

I'm subletting my column this week to my crafty friend Wendy. She actually shared her method of gift wrapping with me almost a year ago. However, it was too late for me to pass it along to Insider readers. I vowed to publicize this great green idea early in the season to allow people plenty of time to take advantage… 0