Choosing a Video Game System Which One Is Best for Kids

In the old days, choosing a video game system for children wasn’t all that hard. After all, parents didn’t have to worry about games carried by systems like Atari (there was nothing threatening about Pac-Man or Space Invaders). Today, however, with the proliferation of games with mature content available on games supported by the major system manufacturers, parents want to know which system carries the most kid-friendly games, ones that the young ones will enjoy and one that parents will not regret spending money on.

Let’s start with the Sony PlayStation 2, the best-selling game console on the market today. There are literally thousands of titles available for this system, which cater to every age range. There are approximately 600 games for the PS2 that have the “E” rating, meaning that it is suitable for players ages six and above. However, many of these games are too complicated for young children to play. Games that children ten years old and above can enjoy are rated E10+, while those that are rated EC (Early Childhood) are of course, suitable for the very young. The PS2 carries about a dozen E10+ games, including movie-based titles like Shrek Super Slam for PlayStation 2 and Chicken Little. EC titles that little ones can enjoy include Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet, Eggo Mania and At the Races Presents Gallop Racer.

Nintendo’s GameCube console continues to be popular because it carries titles that are popular with children. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) lists 263 video game titles rated E for the GameCube, and these include some of the most popular and beloved among the children of today and years past, such as Sega’s Sonic GEMS Collection, Nintendo’s own Mario Party 6 and Mario Tennis. The Legend of Zelda series and several Pokemon titles are available exclusively on the GameCube as well.

Microsoft’s Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles likewise have many, many titles that are rated E; the Xbox with approximately 270 games and the Xbox 360 with so far about a dozen — but count on the number of Xbox 360 titles to increase since it’s a new release. Some games published by Microsoft exclusively for the Xbox and the Xbox 360 and which have the E rating are Astropop and Feeding Frenzy. However, remember that most game publishers release crossover titles, or games that are available on multiple platforms. For instance, Eidos Interactive’s LEGO Star Wars (rated E) is available for the GameCube, PS2 and Xbox; Activision’s Madagascar (rated E10+) is available on the same platforms, while Global Star Software’s Dora the Explorer (rated EC) is available on the PS2 and Xbox, but not on the GameCube.

What about parental control options? Among the four systems, the Xbox and the Xbox 360 have the most efficient parental lock functions. Parents are able to set limits on the games and films to be played on the systems. If you set the system to play only E-rated games, kids won’t be able to play DVD’s or games that have Teen, Mature, or Adults Only ratings. The GameCube also has a parental lock feature, albeit a less effective one. Users note that all it does is tone down certain effects that might be troubling for children (for example, the amount of blood seen in games) but do not block the playing of games at all. It doesn’t even screen or bleep offensive language. The parental control function of the PlayStation 2 is even worse — it doesn’t allow parents or anyone to restrict access to video games at all. The most parents can do is to set the PS2 to prevent their kids from watching DVD movies with inappropriate content.

When it comes to price, the GameCube comes out tops. Available for only $99, it’s significantly cheaper than the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, whose prices range from $150 to $199 (or more if bundled with game titles). The Xbox 360, being the newest of the bunch, is the highest-priced. For $299, you get the system and a wired controller. For $399, you get a wireless controller, a headset that players can use to talk to other people online, a 20 GB hard drive that is loaded with game-related videos and music, and a remote.

Parents should go out and try each system personally as well as look at the different titles available for them before deciding which one to buy. Factors such as number and age of users at home, game title availability, and budget should also be considered. Each system has its own pros and cons, and families will differ in their preferences: some will be content with the limited but popular games of the GameCube; some might prefer the wider offering of the PlayStation 2 or the Xbox; others might opt for the high-tech features of the Xbox 360. But all things considered, making the right choice will provide hours of wholesome, fun, and worry-free entertainment for the little ones and for their parents as well.

Mark Robbins is a gamer providing valuable tips and advice on video game systems, game cheats, and giving new game reviews.

Throwing A Birthday Party For Any Age

Deciding to throw a birthday party for any age isn’t something to worry about. There are countless decorations and themes that will work for anyone. No matter whose birthday or celebration it is, here are some hints to make it memorable.

Finding premade invites will be easier and faster to send out. To add a few personal touches to your invites make them yourself. This will take a little longer, but it’ll show your guest that the event is a little extra special. Once you have you’re birthday party invites finished send them out two to three weeks in advance.

Once you’re doing with your birthday party invites, you can move on to getting your party ready. Now is the time to decide where you’re having your party. Is it going to be outside? If so, you need to have a good idea of the weather conditions. Going with an indoor party? Then, you need to decide if you have enough room for all the guests you are going to invite at your home or perhaps select another location.

Now it’s time to decorate for the birthday party. Going to a local craft store will give you a lot of ideas, but you’ll find many more right here online. From balloons, streamers, tablecloths and more, there is plenty to decide on. A theme is a great choice, but it isn’t always necessary.

If you’re planning on a younger child’s birthday party, then get some games to play which can be found at your online party store, too. Good old ones like Pin the tail on the donkey and hide and seek are great choices.

Most of all for any kind of party you might want to make sure that everyone has fun. Most of all any birthday party needs to work with the age of the partygoers!

Mrs. Party… Gail Leino is the internet’s leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies (http://partysupplieshut.com), using proper etiquette, and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free coloring sheets, printable games, and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes (PartyThemeShop.com) to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or “just because” parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.

Weight Loss, Exercise, and New Year’s Resolutions - Why They Don’t Work

We have all set them, and we will revisit them again around January 1st. For some reason each year we feel it will be different this time around - only to forget the new gym membership, new clothes and new found inspiration about six weeks into the year.

“Why do New Years Resolutions fail us year after year?” Or a better questionis, “Why
do we fail them?” I believe it comes down to this; anytime you postpone the start of
something, means it is not urgent or serious enough in your life. When something
bad happens to you, what do you do? You move it, you make decisions, you don’t
think about it you just move forward.

“You will only follow through on your weight loss program when the consequences
become your reality.” -From Greg Ryan’s e -book “Truth or Consequences?”

Almost all the people that I have counseled over the years in weightloss have been
successful in keeping it off because at some moment in time they said, “That’s it, no
more options.” I am starting right now. No need to wait, just move forward and stop
talking yourself out of it.

Who says, you have to wait until New Years Eve to start feeling better, losing some
weight and having more energy. Start with these suggestions:

Make a list of reasons to start today.

Make a list of things that are preventing you from starting today.

Make a list of people that can encourage you to start today.

Why wait? Start today. Stop talking yourself out of feeling better.

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Darling, Honey Is Good For You!

A little honey article for your little one.

Kids just love honey, but they often think that the sweet liquid simply comes from the grocery shops. This article helps adults explain to their little ones (3-6+) what honey really is, where it comes from, and the goodness it brings in a simple language young children would be able to appreciate.

What is honey?
Honey is a sweet syrup bees make for their food. They make honey from the nectar of flowering plants. Nectar is the sweet juice in the centre of a flower. Honey is good for us to eat!

How bees make honey?
Long time ago, people collected honey from the nests which wild bees make in tree holes. Later, people found that bees would bring their nectar to a wooden nest made by humans. This is called a hive.

Bees suck up flower nectar with their long tube called proboscis. At their hive, they hold the nectar in their stomachs. This turns the nectar into a sticky liquid called honey. A special wax called beeswax come from the bodies of bees. Bees shape the beeswax into six-sided cells to form honeycomb. They then put the honey into the honeycomb. They also put beeswax lids on these honeycomb cells to stop the honey from coming out.

Collecting Honey
Most honey is made in big honey farms. People who keep bees for their honey are called beekeepers. They keep their hives near the flower fields.

Bees mostly make honey in spring and summer when there are lots of flowers. They eat some of this honey and keep the rest in their nests for winter. Bees make much more honey than they need so beekeepers can take a lot of the honey for people to eat. Beekeepers collect honey in the spring. They wear special clothes to protect themselves from bee bites. They take the honeycombs out from the hives. Before they can get the honey, they have to scrape the beeswax lids off the honey comb. This is called uncapping.

A special machine called an extractor takes the honey out of the honeycombs. The machine spins the honeycombs around very fast to make all the honey come out. The honey is then passed through a net with tiny holes to make it clean and clear. The honey drips through the holes and any small bits of beeswax are left in the net. Machines pour the liquid honey into jars. Lids are put on the jars to keep the honey fresh. Labels on the jars tell the people who are going to buy what kind of honey is in the jar. Every year, beekeepers sell millions and millions of jars of honey.

Different Kinds of Honey
There are hundreds of different kinds of honey in the world. The colour, taste, and smell of honey depend on the kind of flowers the bees visit. Every kind of flower has a different nice smell. When bees make honey from a type of flower, this nice smell becomes part of the honey. Liquid honey is cooled in a special way to make it thick and creamy. You can spread cream honey on bread or toast like butter. You can also use it as a topping for yoghurt or pudding.

Honey is Good for You
Honey is a carbohydrate. This means it is a kind of food that gives us energy to walk, run, think and play. Honey contains vitamins. Vitamins help to keep us healthy. Honey is very good for us, so it is used in lots of things we buy in the shops. People use honey in breakfast cereal, cakes, biscuits, barbeque meats, and even shampoos and cough medicines.

By Tan R.
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com
All Copyrights Reserved. 2006

Tan R. is the owner of the website
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Holiday Activities for Families Made Easy

Sleigh bells ring. Are you listening?

The holidays are upon us and your To Do list is growing faster than a speeding bullet. In the mad dash to buy the right sweater for Aunt Myrtle, what happens to quality family time? Remember the little ones who remind you about Santa coming to town?

Many students will be out of school for the holidays mid-December. How can you keep them entertained without adding to your load? The movie “A Christmas Story” is a seasonal tradition in our household but let’s face it. Few parents want to sit their kiddos in front of the tube for hours on end. You could flip through the paper to find some good events, but then you’ll need to research the activity further to determine if it’s appropriate for your child. Save yourself the trouble. I’ve researched numerous family-friendly activities in Houston. Here are a few favorites to help you spend more time with your family and less time in chaos.

Seasons of Sharing runs at the Children’s Museum of Houston through January 8. This annual exhibit celebrates Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Diwali, Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, and Lunar New Year. This gives children a chance to learn how the holidays are celebrated around the world. Open your kids’ eyes to cultural differences and discuss the reasons why you celebrate the way you do. Then, spend time enjoying the Museum’s fantastic other features like KID-TV, the Bubble Lab and the Expressions art studio. Admission is $5, but Thursdays 5-8 p.m. are free or visit Tuesday - Sunday 3-5 p.m. for only $3. Children under 2 are free daily. The Museum is located at 1500 Binz in the Museum District. www.cmhouston.org 713-522-1138

The Houston Symphony shares holiday cheer with A Very Merry Pops, evenings December 9-12 at Jones Hall. Kids age five and up can indulge in some fantastic holiday music. Photographs of children enjoying the holidays will be projected on two large screens during one musical piece. Families can e-mail photographs of their children to holiday.photos@houstonsymphony.org but see the details online first. Purchase tickets, $27 and up, online at www.houstonsymphony.org or call 713-224-7575.

Looking for some free fun? There’s just nothing like packing the car full of kids, blankets and hot cocoa to drive around town looking at holiday lights. Check out the themed streets in Shepherd Park Plaza and Candlelight Plaza, north of Garden Oaks. Foley’s department store on Main Street in downtown Houston decorates with moving tin soldiers, garland, and stars. These huge decorations remind Houstonians of former holidays when so many went all out for the season. Good job!

Count your blessings. No matter what your religion, all can recognize how blessed we are. This holiday season, give back to your community by encouraging children to participate in the giving (not just receiving). Kids can do extra chores to earn money to donate to the Salvation Army collection spots around town. Load up nonperishable goods and take them to the Houston Food Bank so others have plenty to eat this season. Do a good deed just to help another and reap the reward of knowing you made someone else feel special.

www.salvationarmyhouston.org/ 713-752-0677;
www.houstonfoodbank.org/ 713-223-3700;
www.khou.com/community

Happy holidays!

Copyright 2005. Megan F. Salch

Megan F. Salch is the author of 100+ Activities for Houston Kids (2006), a book available this holiday season at www.TellYourTale.com
Megan is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) and volunteers regularly with children’s activities throughout Texas. A native Houstonian, she lives with her husband and young daughter in Garden Oaks.

Bob Seger Face The Promise CD Review

The more I listen, the better Face The Promise gets.

This CD is VERY Bob Seger. If you’re looking for him to reinvent himself, look elsewhere. Seger is genius at what he does and he has done it again.

He still rocks, and his lyrics speak to the average Joe trying to live a decent life.

I, along with many others, grew up listening to Bob Seger’s classic seventies music. I must admit my expectations were not high before I actually heard this CD. What with Seger’s last uninspiring album release coming almost 11 years ago.

I’m happy to announce here and now, this CD sets the record straight.

Bob Seger was, and still is, one of America’s great rock-and-roll treasures.

Starting with the very first track “Wreck This Heart”, Face The Promise rocks like there’s no tomorrow. The songwriting is inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Seger’s voice sounds like it is indeed in very good shape.

Of particular note on this offering is his breathtaking ballad with Patty Loveless.

Welcome back, Mr. Seger. We’ve missed you.

I have little doubt that TRUE Seger fans will throughly enjoy Face The Promise.

Track List

1. Wreck This Heart
2. Wait For Me
3. Face The Promise

4. No Matter Who You Are

5. Are You
6. Simplicity
7. No More
8. Real Mean Bottle - (with Kid Rock)
9. Won’t Stop
10. Between
11. Answer’s In The Question, The - (with Patty Loveless)
12. Long Goodbye, The

Notes

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Personnel: Bob Seger (vocals, synthesizer); Kenny Greenberg, Biff Watson, J.T. Corenflos, Brent Rowan (guitar); John Jarvis, Billy Payne (piano); Glenn Worf, Larry Paxton (bass guitar); Eddie Bayers, Steve Brewster, Paul Leim (drums); Eric Darken (percussion); Kid Rock. Recording information: 2005 - 2006. Of all the heartland-based “working class rockers” of the 1970s and ’80s, Bob Seger was one of the most consistently credible and satisfying. Not only did he brandish a muscular classic rock sound, but he was a talented songwriter, giving equal emphasis to rebellious electric barnstormers and melancholic, thoughtful folk-tinged tunes. Seger’s spotlight may have faded by 2006’s FACE THE PROMISE, but that doesn’t mean any of his power as a singer, songwriter, and performer had diminished. Seger’s gruff voice sounds as weathered and gutsy as ever, and his status as an elder statesman hasn’t led him to turn down his amplifiers a single notch, as the pounding title track and “Wreck This Heart,” the album’s opener, prove. But one of Seger’s great strengths has always been his reflective, acoustic-driven songs, and “No Matter Who You Are” and “Won’t Stop” deliver on that count, demonstrating that even after all these years Seger still has his touch.

Record Label - Capitol / EMI Records

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Piano-Degradable Lessons Don’t Last Long

Each year I give a Fall Harvest Recital Party for my piano students and celebrate the beginning of a new school year of piano growth. This event is especially important to welcome new students who often have less than accurate pre-conceptions about piano lessons. Mainly these come from vicarious experiences they’ve absorbed unconsciously from TV and the movies that generate unrealistic expectations, which can set them up for failure and disappointment. To prevent this, my job is to open their eyes to a new world of piano learning that’s even better than the one on TV. This new view is based on the three R’s: Realistic, Reliable, and Renewable.

Before I go any further, please set aside any pre-conditioning you may have absorbed from television and the media tending to politicize the term sustainable growth, and associate it with a partisan agenda. My agenda is to help piano students achieve their musical dreams by languaging the Three R’s into their vocabulary to give them a posistive, long-term perspective. Below are three steps to creating a new world of learning for piano students using the Three R’s.

Realistic - Realistic expectations are sustainable because they’re based on a long-term perspective supported by long-term goals, which bypass short-term expediency. Becoming realistic begins with three words, "I Get To." Start by replacing all "Do I Have To’s?" with "I Get To’s."

Reliable - Reliable expectations are sustainable because they allow learning to happen the way it’s supposed to, over time. Becoming reliable begins with three words, "Keep it Simple." Start by making a list of the simple things that support learning. For example, go to lessons, bring your books, turn off the TV.

Renewable - Renewable expectations are sustainable because they are an energy source. Relying on renewable energy begins with one word - "Love." Passion is irresistible, and contagious. Sharing my joy and love of music is the best way to impart this value to children for a life-time.

Why do the three R’s create a world of renewable, sustainable learning for piano students? What does this have to do with my Fall Harvest Piano Recital?

Well, learning to play the piano is very similar to the sustained effort involved in planning and growing your own garden over time, and then sharing the harvest with your family and friends. The modern world has provided spectacular advances in technology with a new vocabulary to go with it. Unfortunately, it has also tended to leave children a little less connected to their inner world of wonder, curiosity, and passion, where deep and lasting growth occurs gradually, over time. Additionally, it has given kids the notion that any achievement which doesn’t come instantly is the result of failure. The Three R’s remove these artificial roadblocks to long-term success. Here is a simple story to illustrate the perspective student’s need to achieve their musical dreams.

In our back yard we have some very large blueberry bushes. They were very small when we first planted them, producing only a hand full of berries. Now, 15 years later, we harvest a freezer full of blueberries every summer to enjoy and share. Many times we could have dug them up and planted more spectacular shrubs to instantly add more appeal to our yard, but we always believed that one day they would grow into big blueberry trees and give us lots of yummy fruit. And after some years of care, they do!

Nurturing your child’s or your own musical talent is much like the sustained effort involved in growing a garden with love and care. It takes time and patience, and a belief that one day your dream will come true. Why believe in a plan so simple? Because simple efforts mixed together with love are a reliable source of sustainable growth that make a powerful difference, over time.

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Mardi Gras Masks The Celebration Is Not Complete Without Theme

Let’s face it: when you think of Mardi Gras, besides New Orleans, you think of Mardi Gras masks and costumes. It just wouldn’t be the same if everyone in the parade wore street clothes instead of costumes and masks that set them apart from the rest of the crowd. Just as we equate the coming of Christmas with a Christmas tree and lights, we equate Mardi Gras with costumes and masks in purple, green, and gold, the symbolism that has endured for over a century.

A Mardi Gras mask is to Mardi Gras as a Halloween mask is to Halloween: the tradition is lost without it. Part of the Carnival celebration that is part of Mardi Gras includes everyone wearing a costume and mask. Unlike Halloween, the wearing of a mask is not to hide your identity, but rather is part of the tradition that has been handed down for over a century. Just like the Mummers’ Parade on New Year’s, Mardi Gras would lose something without people wearing masks.

You can buy Mardi Gras masks both to wear and to hang on the wall. If you are joining in a large celebration, you may want to have one you can wear, but if you are planning a private party for friends at your home, you may also want to use some Mardi Gras masks to hang on your wall. A variety of supplies are available online for decorating your home for a Mardi Gras celebration, but you may be able to find your supplies locally if you begin looking early in the season, which officially begins January 6th and ends on Fat Tuesday, forty-seven days before Easter. The more you are able to purchase right away, the better the chances are that you will be able to find everything that you want for your party and celebration.

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Your Child’s First Piano Recital Matters - How To Be There

A child’s first piano recital is an important one because it establishes a performance history they will look back on - unless they’re too young to remember it! So why wait until your child is an adolescent to give them piano lessons when they will be much more concerned about their peers, and feel uncomfortable playing with students who have had years of experience. Look at your young child and imagine them as a fearful adolescent at their very first piano recital, wondering why their parents hadn’t given them piano lessons years ago? Now image that you didn’t wait to be there! And enroll your children in piano lessons when they’re young.

If you did wait until your child is an adolescent to give them piano lessons, explain to them that they will need to accept the fact that other students in piano lessons with them will have been taking lessons for a long time. Explain also that you and their piano teacher cannot insulate them from this fact. Their piano teacher will not be able to create an environment where they will always be with students of their own age and limited experience.

The fact that your child is a fourteen year old beginner cannot be changed. But over time as your older beginner in piano lessons becomes fifteen , and then sixteen, and then seventeen they’ll see how much progress they can make, and won’t feel like a beginner any longer. Then as a parent you can use this experience to teach your older child other valuable life skills, such as investing for their future in a timely way. On their eighteenth birthday celebrate by taking them to visit a financial advisor to start a retirement account so they can plan to own their first home, or purchase their first new car.

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These exciting stories, games, piano lessons, and inspirational gifts feature the Piano Adventure Bears, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Albeart Littlebud. Young students follow along with Albeart to learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids readily understand appreciate. Click here to visit PianoAdventureBears.com For a wealth of information about piano lessons, visit tallypiano.com

Arizona In All Its Colorful Glory

Arizona is one of the most colorful places to vacation.
Between enchanting sunrises and sunsets and the colorful
fields, pine forests with the ever-changing climates and
moutain ranges that seem to change colors by the minute,
it is art for the eye.

There is much to do in this great state. Outdoor activities
include golfing in world class courses, walking, canoeing,
and trout fishing. There are even areas where the
temperature is such that you can snow ski and water ski in
the same day.

A popular spot to sight see is the Apache Trail, which was
originally built in the 1930s to support the development
of the dams built along the Salt River. The drive is a
loop drive of 80 miles that is partly unpaved. This
section provides the most amazing views of mountains with
dense forestry. Along the way, you will pass Fish Creek
Canyon. RV companies do not permit their vehicles to be
taken on this drive due to the way the road hangs on the
side of this steep canyon.

Other destinations on the Apache Trail are the Goldfield
Mining Town, which is a re-creation of an old west ghost
town that existed over a hundred years ago. The Mammoth
Mine produced three million dollars of gold in the
years it operated between 1892 - 1896.

Park lovers will love The Lost Dutchman State Park for
exploring the mountains and hiking nature trails. There
are a limited number of campsites and picnic facilities.

swimmers and boaters will enjoy Canyon Lake with its cool
clear water and steep canyon walls. Camping and
picnicking
is ideal here also.

Roosevelt Dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911
and restricts the water of the Salt River forming
Roosevelt Lake. This dam was considered the world’s
largest
“cyclopean-masonry” dam, which means it was created in
Greco-Roman style, using very large, irregularly shaped
blocks. It is covered by concrete today.

There are other stops along the way, such as Tortilla
Flat, another old-west style settlement and Apache Lake
formed by the Horse Mesa Dam. And we must not forget
Tonto
National Monument. This 2 story ruin, known as Sinaqua
Indian Cliff looks down on Lake Roosevelt and is
breath-taking to view.

One of the better known places to visit is Sedona.
Beyond the beauty of this land, you are apt to feel the
beauty of the people. This city is known for its artistry
as many artisans have moved their home here. Many of the
Native Americans believe the Sedona area is a spiritual
one as they believe there is a vortex of energy coming
from the earth’s electromagnetic fields.

Whether you believe there is anything to this belief of a
heart being affected by this magnetic field or not, this
enchanted area is sure to feed your soul with its
atmosphere. whatever the time of the year, Arizona has
something for everyone to enjoy.

Alicia Bankford is founder of All About Arizona an
excellent resource site dedicated to information on Arizona