Role-playing games on Facebook may seem like an overdone genre, but Castle Age shows just how far it can go beyond “join my mafia.”

For the record, there isn’t anything wrong with the way many existing Facebook RPGs play. They could just be so much more. At first glance, though, Castle Age may seem just like these other titles. The basics are all there, with your standard stats of attack, defense, stamina, energy, etc. Players do quests to gain experience, or fight players to gain dominance. They even visit town to buy equipment to become stronger and land to earn income. However, despite the familiarities, there is something deeper behind this fantasy RPG.

I actually like Kingdoms of Camelot better than Castle Age. Castle Age is FULL of WoW ripoff names, such as the world being named "Azeron" or something like that.

http://www.bruceongames.com/2010/01/14/kingdoms-of-camelot/

The Hillcrest Farmers Market is adding yet another attraction: a Visiting Chef Series. The series will feature gourmet chefs from local restaurants who will give live cooking demonstrations, provide taste samples, and show market patrons how to "best shop local" at farmers markets.

Very cool!