In our house, Rock, Paper, Scissor is used to resolve all sorts of dilemmas. For instance, when we're sound asleep at 6am and my son is downstairs requiring a glass of orange juice. Neither my husband nor I are jumping out of bed to run downstairs to grab the Tropicana. Instead, we play a little Rock, Paper, Scissor to determine who has to pad downstairs to tend to the thirst needs of a four year old. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose.We didn't learn the value of Rock Paper Scissor in negotiations class is business school, but I know there has to be some serious game-theory behind this seemingly simplistic game.

So, when I discovered a manual called the Rock, Paper, Scissor Strategy Guide, imagine how psyched I was. Never again will I have to answer the phone, pick up toys, fold laundry or anything else I don't feel like doing. I will rule my house, defeating my husband and children at Rock, Paper, Scissor every time. And then, if I get good enough, I can even compete. In fact, I just may tune into the 2004 Rock Paper Scissors International Championship, which takes place on December 10th and will be broadcast by The Fox Sports Net. I mean, did you have any idea that Rock Paper Scissor was so powerful? And no expensive equipment, no foul weather gear, no grueling physical training. I just may have come across the perfect extracurricular activity.