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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
PS3 Review - Skate 3 DLC
Skate 3 has a lot of options on offer as far as added downloadable content goes. But which are worth your money and which of them are borderline scams? Here's a breakdown of each DLC package for your consumer needs.
-Black Box Distribution Park
The Black Box Distribution Park is a real-life indoor skatepark for the Black Box Distribution Team (no relation to EA Black Box, the developers of the Skate series). The skatepark is undoubtedly awesome in real life, but a little undersized for a video game. There's not much area to move around in, so once you're done with the few challenges the DLC offers, there's not much to do. Perfectly fine as a free pre-order bonus, but not really worth paying for, given the small size of the area and complete lack of scenery.
-Maloof Money Cup NYC
This DLC is also modeled directly after real life, but it's got a little more room to skate around in. First off, the Maloof Money Cup NYC area (different from Maloof Money Cup you have to beat in the regular single-player campaign) includes tons of trophies, most of which only require that you beat one or two challenges. The challenges are a little bit tougher than those in the regular game, but not to any frustrating degree. The real-life street park modeled in-game works very well as a virtual layout, and the realism factor makes it cool in its own way, even if there aren't any gigantic mega ramps to shred. One small area of the DLC is fictional, though, the "secret tranny park," which isn't what it sounds like, if there are any non-skaters reading. The tranny park gives you a chance for some bigger air tricks without seeming too fanciful and crazy, so it mostly fits in with the rest of the DLC. If you're a fan of the more realistic skating opportunities in Skate 3, this DLC is a must-buy.
-Danny Way's Hawaiian Dream
Now, if you hate realism and just want the biggest, gamiest, prettiest DLC ever, Danny Way's Hawaiian Dream is for you. It's a giant, bright, vibrant area that's a ton of fun to look at as you skate through, with mega park areas, vert, and tons of street areas to play around in. Plenty of challenges to attempt, even an Own The Lot combo challenge, with difficulty levels similar to the last challenges of the normal game, and they take some effort to beat. The DLC also comes with plenty of Danny Way gear to try out as well, and trophies, so there's plenty of content on offer. Probably the best value for money of any DLC released yet, and just awesome to look at.
-After Dark
The latest DLC advertises that it is bringing night skating to the Skate series for the first time! What it means is we get a new specific skating area that's always at night, not that the rest of the game can suddenly be played at night as well. The skating area surrounds a broken-down (some may say haunted?) house, including the old-school San Van DIY Park, a popular area in the first game of the series. There are only a couple of challenges to complete, but the area has some promise for creative videos. Some nostalgia value may be taken from the old San Van DIY park, so I would mildly recommend this DLC.
-Time is Money
Time is Money quite simply unlocks everything for someone who either can't or doesn't have the time to, and it costs . Back in olden days, this is what cheat codes were for -- making sure anybody can unlock the full game material even if they don't have the time or ability to. They paid for the whole game, after all. However, due to cheat codes going somewhat out of fashion, and increased save-game protection stopping gamers from downloading completed saves from others, EA has the opportunity to tax gamers like this, offering a full unlock code for way too much money when it should really be free. Do not waste your money on this DLC, or you are encouraging EA's shady business.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Part 5 - Walden by Henry David Thoreau (Chs 12-15)
Part 5. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Gord Mackenzie. Playlist for Walden by Henry David Thoreau: www.youtube.com
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Roasting Tips for a Moist and Tasty Turkey
There are many methods used to cook a moist and tasty Roasted Turkey. Most methods rely on basting. The turkey can be basted every 30 minutes with a basting bulb, or covered with cheesecloth soaked in butter. Other methods include brining the turkey (soaking in a salt water solution for 8-10 hours), or injecting a basting solution into the meat. Whatever method you prefer, proper roasting is key to tender moist meat.
Completely thaw the turkey. Start early and thaw the turkey in the refrigerator or in a place where the air temperature is no higher than 40 degrees. A 20-pound turkey takes about two or three days to thaw completely. Be sure the turkey is thawed completely, until no ice appears in the inner cavity and the meat is soft. Be careful: If the inner cavity is still frozen or even partially frozen when you put the turkey in the oven, the outside of the bird will be done before the inside, and the inside temperature will not be hot enough to destroy disease-causing bacteria, or if it is the outside meat will be dried out before the center is done.
Remove the neck and giblets from the cavities. If this is your first time cooking the turkey, be sure that both cavities are emptied. Reserve the neck and giblets for use in preparing the giblet gravy, if desired.
Prepare the stuffing. If you are preparing the stuffing early, mix only the dry ingredients. It is recommended that you cook the stuffing separately, but if you do stuff the turkey, do not stuff it until you are ready to roast it. Stuff the cavity loosely. Do not pack it. If you choose to cook the stuffing separately, you can place a quartered onion and some celery leave and other desired herbs in the cavity for flavor.
Prepare a basting sauce. I prefer to baste with melted butter to which I add fresh or dried herbs. You can also baste with a mixture of wine and butter. Baste the turkey with your sauce and place a loose tent of aluminum foil over the turkey to prevent the skin from burning before the turkey is cooked. This tent will be removed during the last 45 minutes or so of cooking. If you are using cheesecloth, soak the cheesecloth with the basting sauce and place over the breast and drape onto the thighs. When using cheesecloth, you do not need the foil tent. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes during roasting.
Roast your turkey at 325 degrees for the recommended time for the weight of your turkey. These times are approximate and should be confirmed with a meat thermometer. Be sure to check the thermometer about 3/4th of the way through the time indicated so as not to overcook. Dry meat will result if the turkey is overcooked. The following table gives approximate times for roasting turkey at 325 degrees F.
Estimated Cooking Times
Wt. of Turkey Unstuffed Stuffed
10-18 lbs 3- 3 1/2 hrs. 4 - 4 1/2 hrs
18-22 lbs 3 1/2 - 4 hrs 4 1/2 - 5 hrs.
22-24 lbs 4- 4 1/2 hrs 5 - 5 1/2 hrs
24-29 lbs 4 1/2- 5 hrs 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 hrs
The turkey must be roasted all at once. You cannot partially cook it ahead for later finishing. This method has been shown to increase the chances of food borne illnesses.
For safety and doneness the internal temperature must reach 180 degrees F in the thigh and 170 in the center of the breast. If the turkey is stuffed, the stuffing should reach 165 degrees F in the cavity. This temperature is essential to prevent food borne disease, and should be measured with a meat thermometer. The pop-up thermometer that comes in many turkeys serves as a good approximate of doneness, but should not be relied on as the ultimate authority. When placing the meat thermometer in the thigh or breast, it is important not to touch the bone. The bone conducts heat and will be hotter than the meat. Do not allow the cooked meat to come into contact with anything that has touched the raw turkey.
During the last 30 - 45 minutes of cooking, remove the foil tent to encourage browning. If you desire to use a glaze, spread it over the turkey now with a pastry brush.
After dinner, separate the stuffing from the turkey and refrigerate leftovers immediately. Within a few hours bacterial will begin to grow causing disease if the meat is not quickly cooled. Large chunks of meat will cool slowly, and therefore should be refrigerated immediately to begin the cooling process. Meat, stuffing, and gravy can also be cooled, then frozen for future use.
Luke warm leftovers allow bacterial growth. Food eaten cold will not have the opportunity for further growth, however when heating leftover, they should be heated to at least 165 to kill bacteria.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Why Microbead Pillows Make Your Sleep More Comfortable
You've heard all about the search for the perfect mattress, but what about the perfect pillow? Is that not just as important? After all, it's the support of the head we're talking about, which is without a doubt one of the most important parts of the body, if not the most important of all. Luckily, there is a pillow out there that is made for just about everyone, even if you never realized it.
The microbead pillows that had been previously marketed for children have turned out to be some of the most popular pillows on the market today. In the past, you saw these shaped as animals, fruits, or just with cartoon characters stamped on them. But all it took was one person to realize that the microbead pillow was the most comfortable thing they had ever used.
The reason is actually pretty simple. Because the pillow is filled with Styrofoam BB's, it is able to conform to the shape of your body without any effort. This has also caught on in hospitals, believe it or not. Patients who are recovering from surgery or have suffered from a chronic condition are hard pressed to find comfort of any time, and because the pillows are so supportive they have literally found comfort in a place they didn't expect.
There are many different types of microbead pillows out there, one of which is the relaxzen microbead massage roll pillow. This is a very powerful device that not only uses the microbead technology, it also acts as a massager. It is great for either the back or neck and usually the prices are fairly low.
One of the earliest forms of the microbead pillows were the moshi microbead pillows. These are just children's toys, normally shaped like animals. These were probably the toys that showed people just how comfortable these pillows can actually be.
You will be able to find all types of microbead pillows, from the squish pillows, to the standard bed pillows. Body pillows are also a great choice because they will be able to support your entire body with easy like a mattress. There are microbead pillows that support the neck as well as just about every other part. You really cannot go wrong when it comes to the microbead pillows.
If you can't afford a new mattress, then this is the next best thing. It will support you like a memory foam mattress and will give you the good night's sleep that you deserve. You can find these pillows at just about any retail store, or you can purchase them online.
Be careful about purchasing these great neck or body billows online because there are many imitations out there that just aren't up to par. Always be careful what you're buying, but remember that if you get the right pillow you'll experience a comfort like nothing you've ever felt before.
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