Thursday, February 17, 2011

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops is the seventh COD (call of duty) game to be released.
Black Ops has an epic single-player story mode, online multi-player and co-op zombies.
It is based on the story of Alex Maison who is kidnapped and interrogated to stop Nova gas destruction. You play as Alex Maison, Victor Resnov and other players throughout this game.
Online play is much different to the last COD games. Instead of just unlocking the weapons and been able to use them you have money. You can gain money by gambling or just playing online. You can buy face paint, logos, weapons, weapon colours and more.
The kill streaks have some of the same but new ones as well, such as dogs (world at war) helicopters (modern warfare) and a RC-XD, a new kill streak from black ops. There’s a wide selection of maps from small like Nuke Town and bigger maps such as Jungle and W.M.D.
With weapons there’s a lot from AK 47’s to Stakeouts. All weapons from all the previous games have been put into black ops. Other weapons like tomahawks and crossbows which explode have been new weapons to COD.
On Zombies you start off with the power of and move around a mansion going through theatres and down stairs all the while being chased by zombies. You can get different guns by killing zombies for points. More weapons come in as you move through the huge house.
Over all Call Of Duty: Black Ops is a breathless and amazing game and even though I’ve finished it’s still fun to play online and zombies.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Black Ops Guide

I have played the previous Call of Duty games so I was up and ready to grab my copy of Black Ops the day it was released. Black Ops is by far the best Call of Duty game yet and I found it to be as good as I thought it would. However, I did get frustrated at times, as with most games, because I wanted to do everything faster, find all the intels and basically just dominate the game!

I grabbed a copy of Black Ops Domination and it took my whole playing experience to a whole new level. This guide is amazing and teaches you all the tips and tricks that you need to know to dominate Call of Duty: Black Ops. There are guides and video walkthroughs that are so easy to understand and had me playing and dominating the game in no time at all.

No-one stands a chance against me in the online multiplayer mode!

Read my Black Ops Domination Review HERE

Thursday, January 20, 2011

DubTurbo - The Way To Make Awesome Sounding Beats!

Do you want to make your own beats that sound professional? Do you want to make music that sounds as good as what you listen to
on the radio? Well there is a way that you can do this and it is with a very simple, easy to use program. With this program you
can make your own rap, hip hop and any other electronic music that you can think of. The best thing about this program is that
you don't need any music production experience to be able to use it.

If you search around the internet for information on making your own beats you will find that most people will advise you to get
some music production training. They will also likely advise you to go and use a recording studio if you really want good quality
beats.

This new software program called Dub Turbo is different than any other program available on the internet and you don't need to be
a music production expert to use it. DubTurbo has a featured beat maker, keyboard and it has literally thousands of different
sounds that you can choose from when you are creating any style of music you want.

Dub Turbo is very easy to use and even if you are still wondering if it will be too confusing, stop worrying because it comes with
some very good video tutorials that teach you how to get up and running and creating your own beats in as little as 20 minutes.
It is very simple that anyone can use this program to create music.

There are many people who actually do have music production knowledge and have experience with recording music in a studio, that still find Dub Turbo a very good tool to add to their resources. They can use the sounds on the program to add to their own music that they have previously made or create new music from scratch with the big range of sounds supplied.

For beginners that are just starting out and just want to play around and make their own beats, then you can't go past Dub Turbo. With this program even beginners can make music that sounds as good as their favorite songs.

With this music beat software program you can make your own beats that sound professional and just like they were recording in a
studio but it will cost you so much less money than producing music in a studio. Your music can then be burned onto a CD or MP3
so you can take it away and share it with your friends.

Click here for more information on DubTurbo

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

With Microdermabrasion Acne Scars Can Be Cleared Painlessly

When you suffer from acne it isn't the most pleasant experience, but then you are often left with telltale scars even long after the acne has gone. As most acne scarring appears on the face it can be a major cosmetic problem. If you have acne scars and would love to get rid of them then you have probably done some research and found that many treatments can be very expensive and very painful. However, with one treatment, microdermabrasion acne scars can be removed reasonably pain free and it's not all that expensive.

Chemical peels, laser resurfacing and surgery are all very invasive procedures, are expensive and can have a long recovery time so they aren't always that appealing as an answer to acne scars removal. Microdermabrasion is a procedure that isn't as invasive and can be the answer you are looking for.

If you are desperate and want to get clear looking skin instantly and have all scars removed at once, then you may need one of the more invasive treatments, but remember that your skin will not look great instantly; there will be some recovery time when your skin needs to heel.

If you have a little patience and are willing to take your time getting rid of your acne scars, then microdermabrasion can help. With microdermabrasion, small crystals are thrown at the skin at a high velocity and then collected back by a vacuum. As a result the small crystals abrade the skin surface in a small way, removing the old, dead skin cells and with them some of the scarring.

Microdermabrasion will usually require repeated treatments although you should see some improvement after the first treatment. With each treatment you will notice more improvements with reduced scarring.

There are two types of microdermabrasion, one that is higher power and performed by doctors and one that is with a lower power and is performed at beauty salons. There are also some home machines that you can use. You should consult your doctor about these different options before deciding which one to use.

Although repeated treatments are required with microdermabrasion acne scars are reduced with each treatment and become less and less visible each time. This treatment is painless and is inexpensive and is quite effective at reducing acne scarring. If you are sick of horrible acne scars then you might want to consider this treatment option to help get your healthy, clear skin back.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Back Acne Scars Treatment

Back acne scars may not be as noticeable as facial scarring but they can be just as embarrassing and annoying. Back acne is often caused by problems with hygiene and sweat trapped from tight fitting clothing. Pores on the back may become blocked up with the trapped sweat and can then become inflamed and infected. Hormones can also cause back acne. Because the skin is much thicker on the back than what it is on the face, back acne can be harder to treat that facial acne.

If you have been unfortunate enough to have suffered from back acne and have been left with back acne scars then you might be happy to know that there are treatments options available to clear up your back and give you back smooth, clear skin.

The first treatment option is to exfoliate your skin regularly. You can use a loofah and a body scrub and exfoliate your back a couple of times a week. This will get rid of the old dead skin cells and will also stop your pores from blocking up and causing further acne.

Another treatment option is to use creams or lotions to help reduce or get rid of your scars. There are different over the counter creams available and your doctor may even prescribe a cream. There are also some natural creams and lotions available that may assist with removing acne scars.

Microdermabrasion is another treatment and with this procedure the top layer of skin is removed using a machine. It is almost like a sanding machine sanding the top layer of skin off, leaving the new, smooth skin underneath. When the top layer of skin is removed some of the scars are also removed. You may need a few treatments of microdermabrasion to remove your scars completely.

Another treatment is chemical peels which work in a similar way to microdermabrasion in that it removes the top layer of skin, but with this procedure it is done using chemicals. This procedure may also require more than one treatment before getting the results that you want. The type of chemicals that are used for the chemical peel may depend on the skin type.

Laser resurfacing treatment is another very effective method for removing back acne scars. Laser resurfacing treatment is one of the most effective treatments however it is a little more invasive than the others. Often a person may only require one or two treatments of laser resurfacing to have good results, but sometimes it may require more treatments.

If you are looking for a method to get rid of back acne scars then try one of these treatments and see how much better your skin looks. Even though these scars may be on your back where they aren’t all that noticeable to you, they may still make you feel embarrassed for others to see. So don’t put up with ugly scars, start treatment and get your clear skin back.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Five Methods to Remove Acne Scars

Acne scarring often occurs when a person suffers from severe acne and often acne that becomes infected. The scarring that is left behind can be quite devastating and even embarrassing if it is bad. The most common cause of acne scars is an inflammed nodular acne or nodulocyctic acne. This is when lesions go deep into the skin and the infection affects the surrounding tissue. When it finally heals it leaves a scar.

A lot of people with acne will pick at their spots and prick, press and squeeze them and this in actual fact damages the skin which can also result in scarring. Aggravating acne spots can lead to further infection and scarring.

When acne has healed and you are left with a scar, that scarring may become less visible over time. Mild scars are more likely to disappear or reduce in visibility as time passes but severe scarring may not. There are a number of treatments that you can use to reduce or even remove acne scars altogether.

Although prevention is the best cure and if you suffer from acne you should treat the acne and reduce it so that you aren't left with scarring. If you already have scarring from acne though the following methods can help you to get rid of the scars and have clear skin again.

Creams and Lotions

There are a number of creams and lotions available to treat acne scarring, some over the counter and some prescription. Some creams work by applying the cream to the skin and it has a mild peeling where the top layer of skin cells peel away. This is usually a chemical based cream. When the top skin cells peel away you are left with new, fresh skin underneath. As the skin cells peel away some of the scarring will also be peeled away.

For mild cases of acne scarring, creams and lotions can often successfully reduce the visibility of scars. Improvement won't happen immediately but with continued use you will begin to see a difference.

Herbal Masks

There are quite a lot of herbal remedies to treat acne scars and many of them are face masks that you apply to the skin, leave on for a period of time and then wash off. These treatments also require regular treatments and over time you should see a big difference.

Some herbal masks include lemon juice, oatmeal, tomato, honey and others. They are quite effective and because they are made with natural products they are very healthy for your skin. These are the more natural methods for removing scarring without resorting to chemicals.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is quite common and with this procedure the top layer of skin is removed by use of a machine. It is almost like using sand paper and sanding off the top layer. The new layer of skin underneath is then visible although it will be new and tender and will need to heal. When healed you will notice a big difference, but this procedure will also need to be repeated until you have the results you are looking for.

Laser Resurfacing

With laser resurfacing the acne scars are removed by a laser. Acne scars can be reduced quite dramatically after one treatment, although further treatments are usually required. This is a fairly safe treatment, although more invasive and more expensive than the above treatments.

Surgery

Surgery should be a last resort for treating acne scars and really should only be used on very severe scarring. Deep acne scars can be removed by excising the skin and removing the scarring and then joining the skin back, this then needs to heal and although it may leave a fine scar it will be a much less visible scar than the acne scars.

It is best to try the less invasive procedures first before trying the more invasive treatments. You may only need a mild, less invasive treatment to reduce your scarring or even remove it.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Farberware Stainless Steel Cookware

Recently I was on the hunt for a new cookware set having had my old Bessemer set for 15 years it was just about done and I really needed a new one.

Although my Bessemer cookware set did well for those 15 years, the one thing I didn't like about it was the teflon coating started to peel and flake off after a few years. Toward the end I think we were eating flakes of teflon with our meals, I don't know if there are any risks with this but I didn't like the thought that I had this teflon going into my food.

So this time around I thought I'd opt for a stainless steel cookware set although I couldn't afford to spend too much.

After much looking around I came across a Farberware cookware set and it was the one I had been looking for. Stainless steel and at a reasonable price, probably the best value for money set I have seen.

Click here to read my review on Farberware Cookware Set.