Until May 6th, my dears

Enjoy this great scene from Vegas Vacation my friends.

I must prepare for my trip to Las Vegas! I will not be posting anything more until May 6th.

Don't Starve winner!

The winner of the Don't Starve giveaway is Jesse Bates! Congratulations! If you haven't already, please send me your Steam ID or email and I will be sending you your prize shortly!

Thank you to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for future giveaways, I will get something in the works soon!

Don't Starve - The First 60 Minutes and a giveaway!

Hello and welcome to an introductory 60 minute look at Don't Starve. This is not a review, this is a first impression for you, the viewer, to get an idea of what this game has in store for you should you choose to purchase and play it for yourself. After I finish the game, a written review will be posted here to supply a more well-rounded pool of information.

Don't Starve is an independent wilderness survival video game developed and published by Klei Entertainment for Microsoft Windows. It focuses on the challenges of surviving an unforgiving wilderness with a major emphasis on finding food, shelter and fending off dangerous creatures.

You can find out more about Don't Starve here.

Don't Starve officially releases next week, on April 23rd and I will be giving a way a free copy to some lucky follower!

The rules are simple:

A.) You must have the free Steam client installed. Don't Starve was purchased on Steam and I will be gifting the game through it.

B.) You must be subscribed to my blog. If you subscribe via rss or email you will need to tell me, I can see when the numbers change but not who is or isn't subscribing.

C.) You must be subscribed to my YouTube channel. Visit my page and at the top there will be a subscribe button!

D.) After you are done installing Steam and subscribing, comment on this blog and tell me that you have subscribed to both my blog and YouTube channel and that you would like Don't Starve.

Winners will be drawn and announced next Tuesday April 23rd, 2013.

Good luck!

Gunnar glasses

I work in an office and stare at a computer screen for almost eight hours a day, then I go home and stare at my own computer screen for another three or more hours. My eyes are so frazzled that lately I’ve developed blurred vision and debilitating headaches.

Eyestrain is a condition that manifests itself through a number of non-specific symptoms; fatigue, pain in or around the eyes, blurred vision, headaches and occasional double vision to name a few. This condition can occur after reading, computer work, gaming, or other similar activities that involve tedious/repetitive visual tasks. In addition, high efficiency fluorescent lighting and computer monitors emit blue lighting that our retinas find more difficult to focus on than the rest of the spectrum.

When concentrating on visually intense tasks, the ciliary muscle tightens, causing the uncomfortable symptoms listed above. The ciliary muscle is a ring of smooth muscle in the eye’s middle layer that controls the ability to view objects at varying distances.

I’ve written a blog about relieving eyestrain before, so some of this information may look familiar, but recently I was able to purchase a pair of Gunnar glasses to help with the eyestrain and I have to say, they feel amazing. The tightness at the corner of my eyes is no longer there and the dry burning sensation is also gone. I was skeptical about the yellow lenses at first, but they are subtle enough. Gunnar Computer Glasses shift blue light to the warmer end of the spectrum, giving your tired eyes a chance to recover. Not only do they filter blue light, they also reduce glare, helping with eyestrain even more.

Features

• Black and brushed aluminum finishes
• diAMIX lens material - a custom blended proprietary polymer, which beats out polycarbonate on the toughness scale and rivals the undisputed optics of ground glass
• i-FI lens coatings - anti-glare coatings that filter out harsh artificial reflected light
• iONIK lens tint - Specially formulated tints condition and shift the color spectrum to provide superior contrast, detail and resolution
• Light weight and comfortable. GUNNAR frame systems are engineered for optimal weight, comfort and durability.

There are other brands of computer glasses, but I bought Gunnar because I heard that it was one of the best. I highly recommend getting a pair of anti-reflective glasses to any gamer or computer enthusiast.

I bought my pair from Thinkgeek. They had a special at the time so they were actually cheaper than they are on Gunnar's site.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - The First 60 Minutes of the Sith Inquisitor class

Hello and welcome to an introductory 60 minute look at the Sith Inquisitor class in Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is not a review, this is a first impression for you, the viewer, to get an idea of what this game has in store for you should you choose to download and play it for yourself.

The power of the dark side
grows. The Sith empire has
won a major victory against the
Galactic Republic and its Jedi
guardians, conquering and
enslaving many new worlds.

With a fragile peace in place,
the Empire sends its slaves to
the ancient Sith stronghold of
Korriban, hoping to unearth
relics of vast power that can be
used to dominate the galaxy.

One slave, powerful with the
Force, has been released from
servitude and forced to master
the dark arts of the Sith or die
trying ...

More information about this class can be found here.

More information about the game can be found on the SWTOR website.

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Vegas vacation!

“Vegas, Vegas, Vegas!” – Clark Griswold, Vegas Vacation

I love this movie! I always watch it before I take a trip to places that feature gambling. I guess it's time to break it out again because my family and I are taking a trip to Las Vegas!

I cannot wait to have some relaxing downtime from work. Besides sightseeing, I plan on bringing my laptop to play games and my iPad to read in the comfort of my room during the hottest hours of the day (heat and I do not get along).

The best part? Cameron, my husband, has never been to Vegas. I can’t wait to see his reaction to Sin City. Granted, we aren’t really wild party creatures to begin with, but I’m excited to be able to show him the attractions each resort has to offer. I haven’t been in years, but I really liked Caesar’s Palace and the fountain show at the Bellagio.

I’m somewhat disappointed we aren’t staying on the strip, but we are staying at an amazing hotel that is owned by Wyndham with shuttles to and from the main areas. Cameron and I stayed at a Wyndham resort in Hawaii for our honeymoon and each “room” is built more like an apartment with separate bedrooms, living room, kitchen, etc.

Have you been to Las Vegas? If so what’s your favorite thing to do?

Star Wars: The Old Republic - The First 60 Minutes of the Jedi Consular class

Hello and welcome to an introductory 60 minute look at the Jedi Consular class in Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is not a review, this is a first impression for you, the viewer, to get an idea of what this game has in store for you should you choose to download and play it for yourself.

Evil threatens to consume
the galaxy. The Sith Empire's
relentless assault destroyed
the Jedi Temple and drove the
Republic's defenders into exile
during the last war.

A fragile peace has been
negotiated, and the Jedi have
returned to their long-abandoned
homeworld of Thython to
regroup and investigate their
ancient origins.

Now, a wise young Padawan
travels to Tython's mountain
ruins on a perilous quest to
complete the Jedi trials and
master the mysteries of the
Force....

More information about this class can be found here.

More information about the game can be found on the SWTOR website.

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Rochard review

Rochard is a side-scrolling science fiction platform game developed by Recoil Games that focuses on the manipulation of gravity.

John Rochard, leader of the most unfortunate team of astro-miners Skyrig Corporation has ever employed, discovers an ancient structure hidden deep within an asteroid. The team reports its discovery to their boss Maximillian and soon afterwards, John’s team goes missing without a trace and he finds himself stranded on the asteroid, fending off attacks by space bandits. As John searches for his missing team, he quickly realizes that dangerous forces are at work, determined to use the discovery for their own sinister means.

John is equipped with a G-Lifter: a modular mining tool hosting various subsystems like a communication device and flashlight, but is predominately a remote gravity controller that allows the player to grab, shoot or drop certain objects like crates, explosives containers etc. The gravity beam can also manipulate and move various large objects such as big mining lasers, cargo containers etc. The player has the ability to upgrade the gravity beam several times to gain new abilities. After an upgrade the G-Beam is powerful enough to lift John in low gravity, allowing him to dangle and swing from specific objects. In addition, the G-Beam can be used as a weapon against flying droids, automated turrets and eventually (after upgrades) human enemies.

Players can change the gravity between “normal” earth like gravity and low gravity by holding the L1, LB or Shift button. Controlling the gravity is a key gameplay feature and allows the player to: jump higher or recoil jump, lift heavier objects, alter trajectories of thrown objects and move through the air using fans or by swinging on the gravity beam. In some cases, levels have sections where the gravity is inverted. In some levels the player can invert the gravity by himself.

Rochard combines increasing challenging environmental puzzles rich with story, action and humor. The gravity manipulation was noteworthy; especially the G-lifter for it's unique abilities. I enjoyed this game because it was fun to play. Undemanding and relaxed; I found myself revisiting it time and again when I needed a break from other more frustrating games.

Check out "The First 60 Minutes of Rochard."

Tooth care

I visited the Dentist last Tuesday and there’s some bad news…I have a cavity. The second cavity of my life and I am completely disappointed in myself. I brush my teeth twice a day, in the morning and night, and floss semi-regularly but apparently I am not thorough enough.

I plan on bolstering my tooth care, so I’ve done a little research and put together a little something for me and for you.

Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth. Dentin is the hard, dense, bony tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel.

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.

To prevent tooth decay:

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste. It is preferable to brush after each meal and especially before going to bed.
• Clean between your teeth daily with dental floss or interdental cleaners.
• A mouth rinse containing fluoride can help prevent tooth decay.
• Eat nutritious and balanced meals. Avoid carbohydrates such as candy, pretzels and chips, which can remain on the tooth surface. If sticky foods are eaten, brush your teeth soon afterwards.
• Ask your dentist about dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars) to protect them from decay.
• Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exam.

Always remember that your gums need love too. Treat them as well as you do your teeth to prevent gum disease.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - The First 60 Minutes of the Imperial Agent class

Hello and welcome to an introductory 60 minute look at the Imperial Agent class in Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is not a review, this is a first impression for you, the viewer, to get an idea of what this game has in store for you should you choose to download and play it for yourself.

It is a pivotal time for the Sith
Empire. Having secured an
uneasy truce with the Galactic
Republic, the Empire now
seeks allies among the neutral
systems.

The foul planet Hutta is the
Empire's latest target, but its
wealthy and corrupt crime lords
refuse to take sides in the cold
war between Republic and
Empire.

To tip the scales, Imperial
Intelligence's latest shadowy
operative has been dispatched
to Hutta under command
of the Empire's mysterious
spymaster....

More information about this class can be found here.

More information about the game can be found on the SWTOR website.

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Bioshock winner!

The winner of the Bioshock giveaway is Alexandru Dumitriu! Congratulations! If you haven't already, please send me your Steam ID or email and I will be sending you your prize shortly!

Thank you to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for future giveaways, I will get something in the works soon!

Star Wars: The Old Republic - The First 60 Minutes of the Trooper class

Hello and welcome to an introductory 60 minute look at the Trooper class in Star Wars: The Old Republic. This is not a review, this is a first impression for you, the viewer, to get an idea of what this game has in store for you should you choose to download and play it for yourself.

Chaos grips the Galactic
Republic. Influential star
systems break away from
the millennia-old alliance,
angered over the Senate's
treaty with the Sith Empire.

On the planet of Ord Mantell,
civil war erupts between loyal
Republic citizens and violent
separatist extremists waging a
campaign of terror against
their own people.

Now, an elite young sergeant
from the Republic's famous
Havoc Squad has arrived to
help defeat the separatists
and restore peace to this
war-ravaged world....

More information about this class can be found here.

More information about the game can be found on the SWTOR website.

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