PS3 Game Previews and Reviews
The Sony ps3 will be the most powerful game console ever released. The impressive parallel processing architecture and powerful GPU allows for arguably the most ambitious releases on a console ever. Certainly, the graphics and performance the system will deliver will outstrip that of its more prudent competitors, xbox 360, and Nintendo's Wii. It should come as no surprise then, that many of the most anticipated titles of 2007 will launch on the ps3, some on multiple platforms, others exclusively. As impressive as the hardware is, it's really not important in the scheme of things; what really matters is what games you can actually play!
The ps3 is costly enough as it is, and as with anything else you invest in, you wouldn't want to do it before reading up on it first. What better way to do that, than to check out some PS3 game previews? Generally speaking, the best sources of PS3 previews will come from those websites and magazines that have generally covered ps2 and the original PS from the outset. General gaming sites like Gamespy/IGN, Gamespot, 1up, and GamesIndustry.biz are generally good sources of quick, easy to read news, game previews, and reviews. The quality varies, but what is common to each of these is that they will compare their subject matter to the competition. In this case, exclusive PS3 titles would be compared against games on xbox 360 and Wii in any PS3 game review.
If you're already a fan, and you're set on having a PS3, you might prefer PS3 reviews from sites that deal with nothing else. Dedicated community fansites tend to have active discussion forms full of analysis of every last detail. More to the point, the staff who run such sites are generally fans themselves, and are just as interested in the system and games they post about, which is usually reflected in their reporting. Sites like PSXextreme, PSrules, PS3 Power, and PS3 Land are all good sources of PS3 game previews. Naturally, there aren't any PS3 reviews out yet, but these sites are already geared up and equipped to start posting them as soon as they hit the shelves in November.
Anticipated titles at release time will include the fourth game in the ever popular Gran Turismo series, madden 07, Vampire's Rain, Crysis, Fatal Inertia, MotorStorm, Assassin's Creed, call of Duty 3, nba Live 07, need for speed: carbon, mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Resistance: Fall of man, and f.e.a.r. Also keep in mind that the PS3 is going to be widely backwards compatible with older PS and ps2 games, which you'll be able to buy from Son'y PNP service, if you don't already have them one of the major selling points! For your PS3, game reviews already written will be just as useful. Finally, going back even further, Sony has announced that a wide variety of sega Genesis (MegaDrive) games will be also be compatible with the PS3, opening up yet more games to its repertoire.
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Get Rid of Hot Flushes the Natural Way
What causes a hot flush?
One of the most common symptoms of the menopause, hot flushes are not caused by a lack of oestrogen, but by a sudden drop in oestrogen level. This is why flushes usually stop once the level of oestrogen stabilises.
This can not only become a problem during the day, especially if you are working, but can cause sleep problems at night with constant waking up because of flushes of heat.
Where do you get the flushes?
Women can have hot flushes on the neck and face, upper arms, torso or the entire body. hot flushes may last a few seconds or a few minutes and they can be strong or mild.
Increased blood flow to the area raises the skin temperature and this creates a flush - red, blotchy skin. Sweating is the body's way of trying to cool down.
Here are some very useful tips:
What you wear
Wear layers so you can manage your temperature.
Wear natural fabrics that breathe.
Carry spare layers with you.
Carry a packet of moist tissues to freshen up after a flush.
Relaxation
Stress is known to be a potent trigger for a hot flush, so find ways to relax as much as possible.
Try to relax when youre actually having a flush this will help. Take deep breaths and feel your face and shoulders relax.
Yoga, meditation, reiki, tai chi whatever helps you to relax.
Listening to relaxation music can have a profound affect, especially if it has been written especially for this purpose, see end of the article for website details.
Menopausal stress can be improved dramatically by balancing blood sugar levels, allowing the body to circulate the hormones more efficiently. Refined foods such as chocolates and biscuits quickly release their sugar into the blood, so avoid eating too many (this is repeated in the foods to avoid section).
Exercise
Exercise is good. While short bursts of exercise can trigger a hot flush, regular exercise will help to reduce the overall number of attacks.
Walking, swimming, taking exercise classes whichever is your choice, no matter how tired you are feeling, a bit of exercise will most certainly help.
Drink small quantities of water whenever you feel a flush coming on.
Stress also is known to be a potent trigger, so find ways to relax as much as possible.
Foods to reduce hot flushes
The two main dietary sources of help with symptoms such as hot flushes are soya foods and linseeds (also called flaxseeds). The optimum intake to reduce hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms, is around a 100gram serving of tofu, soya yoghurt or a large glass of soya milk at least five times a week. A tablespoon of ground linseeds sprinkled onto cereal or into yoghurt daily can be effective after about six weeks.
Make sure you also eat wholegrains such as rye bread or crackers, porridge oats and wholemeal bread.
Oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, tuna and salmon are also beneficial.
Fibre is another important element. It is present in fresh fruit and vegetables.
Foods to avoid
Red meat dramatically reduces the amount of oestrogen produced, causing hot flushes and can increase the risk of osteoporosis by causing calcium loss.
Refined foods such as chocolates and biscuits quickly release sugar into the blood, so best to avoid too many! Menopausal stress can be improved dramatically by balancing blood sugar levels, allowing the body to circulate the hormones more efficiently.
Moderation
Remember though that there is nothing wrong with having a relaxing meal with a friend that involves wine, coffee or spicy foods. The key is moderation.
Eating little and often
Its important to eat little and often as blood sugar levels can drop if there are long waits between meals, causing hot flushes.
Carrying nuts, seeds or dried fruits can help make sure you dont get caught hungry.
The importance of water
I would recommend reading Your Bodys Many Cries for Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj. He explains how dehydration is so common nowadays and how drinking more water can help in so many ways.
Drinking two litres of water a day is definitely beneficial to your general health. During the menopause, with constant fluid loss from hot flushes and night sweats, it is very important to make sure you are replenishing your system.
I would recommend starting to drink a small amount of water as soon as you feel a hot flush starting, this will help reduce the flush.
Remember also that tea and coffee are diuretics and flush nutrients out of the body, so if you do drink these beverages then remember to always replenish your system with more water.
Vitamins Vitamin C will help with hot flushes and also helps to build up collagen, which is what gives your skin elasticity.
Vitamin E has been studied for many years for its ability to help reduce hot flushes. It is also beneficial for vaginal dryness and is a protective antioxidant that keeps skin healthy and supple.
The B Vitamins are renowned for their ability to relieve stress and support the adrenals. B vitamins also help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, low energy levels and poor concentration that are often associated with the menopause.
Herbs
European, Asian and Native American herbal traditions have a long history of easing menopausal symptoms. Take 5-10 drops in water twice a day.
Sage is a good herbal remedy for easing night sweats and hot flushes.
Don Quai has proved to be most effective for relieving symptoms of the menopause, in particular hot flushes as well as vaginal dryness.
Black Cohosh is a popular Native American herb that is very effective for restoring hormone balance. Agnus Castus is a great hormone balancer. It works best taken first thing in the morning, every morning. It stimulates the pituitary gland which is in charge of producing and setting hormone levels.
Homeopathic remedies
Hormonal imbalances respond very well to homeopathic treatment.
A remedy or remedies will be chosen by your homeopath from a variety of natural sources. Pulsatilla, Sepia, Sulpher or Lachesis are a few of the many effective remedies.
The choice of remedy is highly individual and requires expert help, so it's not advisable to try and choose your own remedies in a shop, for your menopausal problems. I have experienced quite a few women trying out various remedies from the chemist and ending up getting very confused.
Testimonials
When I was first in touch with Daphne I was a mess. I felt continually tired, had lank greasy hair and my energy was at rock bottom. My GP had prescribed HRT but it didnt agree with me at all. Within a few months of seeing Daphne my life had turned around. A big plus for me was that I had suffered from urinary incontinence for years and her homeopathic medicine completely stopped that, as well as fixing my menopausal symptoms. B.W.
"I came to see Daphne after starting my menopause. At the time I was having a lot of problems and the advice and remedies that I was given helped me enormously. It was a great relief to have someone with whom I could talk things over". J.R.
"I had tried everything, from HRT to various herbs and potions from my local health shop and nothing helped. I found Daphne's website and e-mailed her my menopausal symptoms. We have spoken on the phone several times and although I have never met Daphne I feel that we are friends. She is a very good listener and helped to calm my fears and anxieties and the homeopathic remedies she sent certainly made a big difference. I would heartily recommend her services". C.H.
Daphne Nancholas, who is based in cornwall, has 11 years experience in helping women through the Menopause via telephone and e-mail.
Her website: http://www.menopausesupport.co.uk offers a Menopause E book What Every Woman Needs to Know, testimonials and lots of helpful information. She and her partner Graham smith have produced a relaxation CD to help with stress. You can hear sound samples and purchase a CD or downloads at: http://www.calmtime.co.uk
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Lake Erie Football Season
Fall normally means the beginning of football season. To the Lake Erie bass angler it means jumbo-size, `football' shaped smallmouth bass. August to late October/November is when Lake Erie's fat-n-sassy bronzebacks begin to put on the feed bag and begin to stock up for winter. now is the time to catch one of the lake's best game fish and certainly regarded by many as Erie's best battlers.
With the unexpected introduction of the Zebra Muscle in the late 80's, the Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass really took off into something just short of spectacular. With the cleaner and clearer water resulting from the zebra muscles, bass will encounter with a vengeance any preferred bait when presentedcorrectly. tip: Smallmouth bass are generally sight feeders. Which means once the bass visualize it's prey, it will attack and devour. Unlike Lake Erie walleyes, smallmouth generally are not boat shy and are not bothered bysunlight. This makes them an accommodating and easy target when located in both shallow and deep water most any time of the day.
Catching Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass takes nothing more then a bait box of soft-shell crayfish, a bucket of minnows, leeches, or a tackle box of properly selected artificial's (tube baits, crankbaits, spinners, etc.). While you can anticipate summer walleyes to roam the open, deep water flats, smallmouth preferhard structure. Bass in most cases are easy to locate. If you can find rocks,you'll find smallmouth.
tip: A little pre-planning with a lake chart, a couple minutes of questions at the bait shop, or simply book a charter and pick your captain's brain for information, will remendously add to your success. Remember to always have a game plan whensmallmouth or "Jumper" fishing.
Some great areas to begin searching for fall Smallmouth Bass would be around the famous Bass Islands, Kelley's Island, Ruggles beach off Huron, and of course the angler's choice at Pelee island in Ontario waters. tip: Remember whenlocating bass they are territorial fish. Smallmouth rarely roam open waters and will not migrate twenty miles like walleyes do each fall. When the bass move, they tend go deeper or even shallower around their home! If you find structure that is good for bass, expect to find them in the neighborhood again and again within close proximity on your next trip or even next season. If you locate a prime bass spot mark it with your Loran/GPS, landmarks or a means that will allow you to return another day. Good smallmouth spots aren't here today, gonetomorrow like walleyes! Keep in mind you'll not want to tell other serious bass anglers!
Once you have located a suspected prime bass hide-out, where do you begin? You have to decide if your going to anchor or drift. Drifting is preferred and you can drift with any bait that can be presented to a hungry smallmouth bass. If it's to windy in the area your fishing or your boat drifts so fast to properly present your bait, anchor safely at your spot and fish your areathoroughly. To cover more water while anchored, occasionally release or bring in anchor line. It's best either to fish shallow then move out to deeper water or deeper to shallow water, never in-between. This important step allows you towork over areas to eliminate unproductive waters. tip: There is never any water to shallow or to deep for smallmouth. Any day of the fall season smallmouth could be found in any depth ranging from a shallow 8ft. to a deep 30ft. or at adepth in-between. Locate a good school of bass and to duplicate the drift each time, drop a marker at the beginning and at the end of your drift. This will keep you in preferred water and allow you to be more productive.
Markers or floats that are visible to boats are like a blue-light special. They tend to attract alot of people looking for a bargain or your easy fish! tip: When in a crowd or around unwanted uncourteous anglers is to use your Loran/GPS to mark your spot when you reset your drift.
When fishing live bait such as soft-shelled crayfish, minnows, or leeches, you'll need proper hooks and have sinkers of various weights. Use of a sharp #1 to #4 hooks are the most common. Due to the rocky structure and occasional snags, wire hooks work best. The type of weight you use is optional. Slipsinkers, wrap around sinkers, and rubber core sinkers all work well. Placement of the weight should be 12" to 18" minimum above the bait for best results. tip: Use only enough weight to keep the bait near the bottom. To big of weight for the conditions will result in lost strikes from the fish feeling theweight and dropping the bait before the hook set.
To avoid loosing bait to snags and bottom, drop your baited offering over the side of the boat until you feel bottom, shut the reel and simply fish. Remember, smallmouth are not boat shy! You'll often catch them right under your driftingboat! Occasionally lift and lower the bait to allow for extra movement similar to perch fishing. Wait for the pickup, feel the weight of the fish for a second, and set the hook! tip: When using live bait, don't set the hook to hard. Inother words, don't use what I refer to as the "Bassmaster Whack". Use just your lower arms, keep the line tight, and have a correctly set drag. To much hook set with a heavy action rod can pull the bait and hook right out of the fish's mouth. To tight of drag will cause many broken lines or pulled hooks.Keep your drag on the loose side. Don't be greedy when the hard-fighting fish need line. In most cases your only lip hooking the fish. A good rod of choice would be nothing heavier them med/med-heavy or a rod action with a moderate to fast tip spooled with 6 to 10 lb. test line. If you do miss a strike,immediately drop your offering back. Many times there's competition for food within the bass community and there may be following fish which may strike any offering remaining on the hook. tip: Bass anglers should constantly check yourline for nicks or cuts resulting from zebra muscles. These small scratches will weaken your line and you'll breakoff many fish! You are fishing a bottom covered by the muscles. Line can be weaken by the sharp edges of the mollusks shell. After each fish is landed, run your finger over the line a couple inches above the weight to the hook to check for bad areas. I've seen many big fish lost to damaged line.
In the Fall months, smallmouth generally prefer a more natural live bait presentation. As the water begins to cool, bass begin the stock up for the long winter. This is when these little `footballs' put on the weight and really show their muscle. If the angler is hardy enough, and doesn't mind missing alittlehunting, the angler can catch a real trophy. The 1994 fall Smallmouth Bass season was spectacular with the average fish falling between 14" to 16", with many over 17 to 21 inches and four pounds plus! Why miss out on the "best" of the "best" when it comes to fishing Lake Erie.Lake Erie's fall football season is just around the corner.
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