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Thread: SOTD: Thursday 1st November 2012
Morning all,
I'm on a day off today so I think I will just be lounging around the house in Amouage - Reflection Man
Have a good day!
.........Good morning!
.......................Boucheron Pour Homme EDP, vintage
Good morning!
Etro Gomma for me today .
"Your fragrance with a fume of iodine" L. Cohen
Comme des Garçons Wonderwood.
I don't know much about medicine, but I know what I like. -- S.J. Perelman
Good Morning B'Notes Family. Today I am wearing Tom Ford, Tobacco Vanille.
Good morning, gentlemen and iodine! No trick or treaters for us, I guess they conspired to avoid the kreyzy house this year. More of DeMet's Dark Chocolate caramel filled Treasures for us -- the BEST American chocolate I found in our sticks of corn here.
Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger today, seems all right for the cool sunshine.
Have a nice day.
Good morning, everyone!
I wanted something uplifting today, so I'm in Voyage d'Hermes parfum. It never fails...
Do happy
Dirty English this morning
These things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon, the Truth--Buddha
Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes
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What great pics today!! Easyfish, that watch just blew me away! I'm not kidding. I love owls, and I've NEVER seen one like that before.
Fragranceman88, enjoy your day off. You've earned one.
Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. ..Carl Sagan
Wow, would I love to be the owner of that owl watch! Gorgeous colors.
Yay, a day off for fragranceman! Enjoy!
On a No. 5 kick this week, EDP today. Made the mistake of having a rant about the Brad commercial in hubby's presence. Was much looser with my thoughts than I was here on BN, swearing included. Can't even mention the scent now without Big T. launching into "it's not a journey....". So annoying. Sad part is, Mr.PL's delivery is just as "good" as Mr. Pitt's.
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The nose wants what it wants!
Fragranceman, I'm glad you finally get to enjoy a day off. You've been putting in such long hours!
d4N, sorry for what must have an ... er ... interesting search, but thanks so much for my first laugh of the day!
I'm still sampling away. Yesterday I tried of one Luckyscent's Decennial fragrances, Nuit Epicee. Oud is a note to which I generally give a wide berth, but this fragrance was actually pretty good. The drydown was the best, natch, except by then it smelled an awful lot to me like SSS Incense Pure.
This morning, I'm trying Parfumerie Generale Indochine. Initially at least, this reminds me of Lutens Arabie, but with none of the sharp edges and olfactory assault. Arabie Lite, if you will. But since I like the olfactory assault of Lutens sweet stewed spice, I'll probably stick with Arabie. Indochine seems to be fading RAPIDLY on me.
***And now, 2 hours in, it's nothing like Arabie. Much softer, a warm, powdery pepper effect which I'm liking, but wears *very* close to the skin on me. I think this would be a really great wool sweater fragrance.
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Yep - saw those! I suppose if I had to choose I would want the purple one ...but I would want it lit just like the one easyfish posted all the time, lol!
Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. ..Carl Sagan
BelAmi by Hermes
Yes, I'm more drawn to the purple watch, too but I know the pink would be much prettier on my skin. Would need both and a light box attached to an upper armband! Lighting sure does make a difference! But they are still cute without the fancy lights.
The nose wants what it wants!
Good morning!
Enjoy your day off, Fragranceman!
Extremely cool watch, Easyfish.
SotD is Van Cleef & Arpels First Love.
Have a great day!
Gal Trebol today. I needed something undemanding.
My daughter is enjoying having 2 extra days off as her school's roof leak is taken care if, but having her home adds work to my week. Back to almost-normal tomorrow-- hubby will have to work on what is normally his day off, to make up the 8 hours the plant was shut down. I'll have to take Mom to PT, but otherwise I'll have some hours to get my own stuff done before the long weekend (the schools are closed for teacher in-services and Election day Monday and Tuesday.)
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Fine find, EasyFish.
Back from the hygienist, I'm piling on a second application of Trish McEvoy Sexy 9:
Deeply berry-licious, semi-sweet, and musk-ensconced.
Promise me you will all enjoy today to the fullest extent because that's what I wish for you!
In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.
Ha! And I thought it was a cat watch! But a STUNNING cat watch
Chanel 31 rue Cambon for me today - as all is right with the world for me, at least for the day. Georgeous morning, fine mood and heading towards a fun filled weekend.
Enjoy your day too, my BN friends!!!!!!
PL- lol. Ya, lol, I mentioned in that post yesterday that I went to the dept. store and saw the big, giant Brad Pitt posters everywhere. Those photos are so silly. My husband thought they were funny too. Lol..I think that commercial is pretty much known everywhere. My husband even makes 'where ever I go' jokes. lol. I don't get it Chanel! lol.
sotd, Jasmin Rouge from a sample
Wearing fragrance again. Baby steps. This morning, this scent was on my mind and I felt like I had to wear it. So I did.
Fille en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens
Thank you all so much for all of the well-wishes you've given me for the past 10 days that I've been sick with my stomach virus - your bright, funny, 'feminine', soothing words were much more valuable to me than I think you realized.
"All problems are illusions of the mind."
-- Eckhart Tolle
I'm glad you're feeling better, Mike. I know what that's like. It is such a good feeling, crawling back to the land of the living again.
I finally decided on Je Reviens today, layering the current edt over the vintage edc. They each balance the deficits in the other. That purple watch would go with my shirt today, Mr. Belle's grape-koolaid-purple & white pinstripe shirt, but I'm actually more drawn to the pink one, especially the pink cabochon eyes. Easyfish's photo of the purple one is the best hands down...otherworldly.
I'm wearing Cuir Ottoman today. It's another super busy day for me, I haven't been around too much the last several days. Hopefully, things are calming down for me a little. And I hope things are going well for all BN'ers ...
hugs to all ...
I've trademarked the color bleu
E. and lilybelle, I did not think of it as a watch at all, just enjoyed an owl. What an eye you both have! Agree -- gorgeous beyond words. E. and you smell amazing (I am totally out of L'Or, like zilch and nada, oh well....)
My friend's mom passed away in Nice, France. Please think of Ellie kindly.
Evening fragrant family. Been in Azuree yesterday and today. Still thinking of those on the eastern coast of the USA and Canada
Mike, I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better. You'll be tip-top in no time now...
Spritzed a little Thierry Mugler Alien from a sample for exercise this morning. First thought was oooo, nice, I need to re-think this one. Then, nope, it gets a little too screechy on me.
After cleaning myself up I think I'll go for Caron Le Troiseme Homme for the rest of the day. Yep, that sounds perfect.
School has now been canceled for tomorrow as well! I guess the roof repairs aren't finished.
Tomorrow is also my mother's 84th birthday so we'll take her out for an early supper to celebrate.
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I wore Chergui very early today and now I'm really enjoying Montale Orient Extreme.
Happy Thursday!
Testing Sycomore..I wonder if I am not a vetiver fan? I don't know vetiver all that well. This smells smoky and balmy. I don't really like smoky scents all that much. Idk if it's my cup o tea. Too much like incense. I could see this on my husband more than me.
SOTD: Caron Pour Un Homme by Caron.
Wearing Caron Eau de Reglisse.
Hey y'all -
I'm in Iris Ganache again. I panicked and got a back-up bottle, so I can once again wear flamboyant amounts without the worry of running out ...right away.
Science is not only compatible with spirituality, it is a profound source of spirituality. When we recognize our place in an immensity of light-years and in the passage of ages, when we grasp the intricacy, beauty, and subtlety of life, then that soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual. ..Carl Sagan
Ladies, please remember that it is the 1st of November=Movember. Men's cancer awareness month. Please encourage the men in your lives to have themselves checked/screened. SOTN: Midnight in Paris, edp.
Changed my mind from Le Troisieme Homme. Wearing Molinard Habanita instead. aaahhhh...
Mike, I'm so glad you're feeling better. I had chicken broth for lunch today in your honor. And you smell lovely. I love FeA!
(((30R))) With school out until November 7th, I guess you have another reason to wish the election over and finally done with. Sending lots of calm and care your way.
Welcome back, shadesofbleu. I'm sharing your crazy day/week pain.
I'm sampling another Parfumerie Generale for my SotE. This time it's Bois Blond. I guess it must be the base PG uses because Indochine, Coze, and Bois Blond all have noticeable similarities to Aomassai, which I love. I'm trying to figure out if they're just redundant since I already have and love Aomassai. Of those 3, Indochine is the least similar, but they're all kind of referential to each other, if you know what I mean.
Sigh. Or my nose may just be as tired as the rest of me. I'm heading outside for some much-needed, head clearing exercise.
SOTE: Pasteum Rose.
What can i say, perfect!
Mure Et Musc Extreme today and that is saying something; I think there miiiiight be one more wearing left in the bottle but maybe not. And my first few paychecks will have to take care of the accumulated debt from the month and a half off work, not perfume! So I have been hoarding it.
But it's cool now, and I have my Reglisse Noire, which is a winter favorite, and I will be stalking ebay and hopefully the hair clip sales will go well this quarter too.
Yesterday I was torn between Reglisse Noire (Black Licorice) and She-Wolf as halloween perfumes, but went with the she-wolf
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Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?
SotD was Hermes Caleche Eau Delicate. Tonight, it's Cuir de Russie EDT - Chanel.
"You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future."
"Three essentials for a good life: Someone to love, somewhere to go, and something to look forward to."
Very vintage JOY embraced me today. I love her more and more after first hating her.
Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all.
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China opens door for Russia on 3-meter springboard
Jack Laugher of Britain hushed the home crowd when he missed his last dive. He appeared to slip off the edge of the springboard after launching into his jump. Realizing he had lost it, the 17-year-old diver entered the pool feet first, then angrily splashed the water before getting out and leaving the deck visibly upset. He earned all zeros and finished 27th.
Two South Americans also made big mistakes.
Cesar Castro of Brazil took an extra bounce on his fifth dive and then botched it, but he still qualified for the semifinals in 14th.
Edickson Contreras of Venezuela scored 4.95 on his last dive. He bounced once on the board, turned and walked back. He tried again and landed with his legs smacking the water. He was 28th.
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This represents a significant divergence in the law relating to registered and unregistered land and this point of law is sure to arise again.
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Each day MTRphilly.com will be breaking down the players on the Philadelphia Phillies roster and their non roster invitees. Today we will discuss relief pitcher Antonio Bastardo. Summary: Antonio Bastardo established himself as a major league relief pitcher in 2011 when in 64 games he posted a 6-1 record with a 2.64 ERA. Bastardo struggled at times in 2012 as the Phillies used him more in a set up role and counted on him to get both right and left handed hitters out more. 2013 will be a year where we may see who the real Antonio Bastardo is. The Phillies have more depth in their bullpen with the signing of Mike Adams. Bastardo should go back to filling the role of 7th inning guy and in some cases left handed specialist. He should thrive again in that role. Scouting Report: Low to mid 90′s fastball Deceptive delivery makes fastball look faster Plus slider Average change-up Hits: Bastardo had an outstanding 14 K/9 in 2012. Bastardo will return to a role where he had great su...
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I don't claim to be an expert at making political predictions. Some of my predictions have been woefully off-course. But yesterday (26 September) I made what must surely be the most precise political prediction of my life.
This week, I spoke about the arms trade at a fringe meeting at the Labour Party annual conference. I urged the Labour Party to move away from the enthusiasm for the arms trade that it has shown in the past and take a stand against the influence of arms companies within government.
Shadow Trade Minister Wilf Stevenson has said it is "completely bonkers" that the Ministry of Defence lobbies for the interests of private arms companies.
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The Christian Socialist Movement has said that controversies over banking, phone hacking and MPs' expenses all show a failure to exercise power responsibly.
Disabled people in Britain are facing increasing hostility, a survey revealed in May 2011. The poll was carried out by ComRes for the charity Scope. 56 per cent of the disabled people surveyed said they had experienced hostility, aggression or violence from a stranger because of their condition or impairment, and 58 per cent thought others did not believe that they were disabled. 37 per cent said people's attitudes towards them have got worse over the past year, while just 15 per cent felt that attitudes had improved.
The Green Party has welcomed a new report as evidence that they are doing more than other parties to secure equal representation for women.
The Green Party and Plaid Cymru have both repeated their calls for the abolition of tuition fees, after MPs voted to increase them.
Conservative peer Howard Flight has been accused of showing "the Tories' true colours" after he said that benefit reforms would encourage poorer people to "breed".
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots stands on the field during warm-ups prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Matt Light officially retired despite the protests of his friend and team leader Tom Brady. Light said it was time to move on with the next phase of his life and he was "ready."
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Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah took the stage with a pair of eye-catching lensless 3D glasses when he was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round (No. 5 overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25. While it may have started out just as a dare from the folks at BYU, it has now turned into a pretty sweet perk for Ansah, who picked up the glasses when he went to see the 2011 film "Thor" in theatres. Photo Credit: DetroitLions.com Brian Manzullo of the Detroit Free Press reports Ansah has been offered free admission to IMAX movies for a year. "We, at IMAX, couldn't help but notice your keen sense of style at the NFL draft this year," the company said in a letter. "You made quite a fashion statement with your pair of 3D glasses. As a member of the Detroit Lions, you share our love for the color blue and we would like to add an IMAX silver lining for you – we would love to celebrate your first year in the NFL with the opportunity to see all IMAX 3D movies on us for the next
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Nintendo 3DS
How often do you see a handheld in public?
I can catch at least one other person using a handheld (mostly 3DS; Vita is much rarer) on public transportation every day. But I live in a very crowded city where it's easy to rack up at least 3-4 Streetpasses daily.
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Every week when I go to my local 3ds meet up (we're usually playing Pokemon, monster hunter, bomberman or mario kart)
I dont see any vitas though (unless I decide to ask my friends to join me for Dragons crown)
I really hope Freedom wars gets people to do sony handheld local meet ups again (we use to do a few for monster hunter and gods eater on the psp back in the days)
^ idk if Freedom wars have online modes, but if theres online most chances is that the local community will continue to be dead
Its weird how if a nintendo game has online, noone uses it and still prefer's to play locally.. while if a Sony game has online, noone wants to play locally and everything is done online
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Rarely and it's always a child when I do. I assume most people over the age of 13 go out with specific purposes and not to play games.
Of course I don't take public transit. I feel like I may see more people if I was taking the train into New York for work everyday or something.
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Rarely. When I'm at work I'll see the occasional parent bring their car in with their kids in tow with a 2ds (probably won't even see that when summer is done though). On the bus? Never. I just see dumb people looking to get mugged playing on their phones. Lulz. Myself? I just bring my gba sp. SUPER portable, so glad I bought it two years ago not knowing I'd have to take it to work in my lunchbag.. lol.
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Very rarely. The first time I saw a 3DS IRL was on a public transit bus back in 2011. I spent a disgusting amount of time that year riding the bus back and forth to collage, having someone to battle/trade Pokemon with was actually a pretty big help.
There were also a couple of DS Lites and a PSP floating around that school.
I don't think I've seen a handheld in public since that year. I don't even see that many smartphones being used for anything other then quick texts/calls.
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Every week i've been seeing the same kid carring around his DSi at the car show in my town. Other than that almost never.
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Saw it every day when I lived in Tokyo... as for America I see it maybe once a week? Sometimes less than that.
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Not unless I go to a convention. I do get the odd streetpass here and there, so they must be out there. I just don't actually see them.
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Rarely and it's always a child when I do. I assume most people over the age of 13 go out with specific purposes and not to play games.
Well, when I was in school, I saw quite a few 3DS' in the wild. So I don't think handheld gaming is taboo amoung teens and adults (at least it shouldn't be). I think its just that if they're not going to be out for a long time, they probably see no reason to carry a handheld, or play a game.
I'm a high schooler in America and my school is actually pretty cool with 3DSs. I was able to convince 2/3 of my closest friends to get 3DSs as well (still trying on the last one). I can get maybe 7 or so streetpasses in a day, but I don't think there are any vitas. I also go to a Magnet school, so it's a bit nerdier than your standard high school.


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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Xbox 360https://www.gameinformer.com/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/atom.aspxCommunity Server2013-09-24T09:23:00ZEnding The World With A Whimper/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2014/02/11/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-review-game-informer.aspx2014-02-11T14:00:00Z2014-02-11T14:00:00Z

As the savior from a prophecy, Lightning has awoken to save the souls of the remaining humans before the world is destroyed. However, that isn't the only redemption that rests on her shoulders. As the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy XIII saga, Lightning Returns tries to distance itself from its predecessors and get back into gamers' good graces. This results in some bold and unconventional decisions, but they don't save this entry from being the bottom of Final Fantasy XIII's downward spiral.

Though I was ultimately disappointed, Lightning Returns is not a bad game. It takes more risks than Final Fantasy XIII-2, particularly with its cool twist on combat. You control Lightning exclusively, executing abilities and guarding against enemy attacks in real time. This change to the formula means that timing and positioning are important, making battles feel less automated and more skill-focused.

You're trying to exploit weaknesses and stagger your foes, all while switching between three customizable weapon/ability sets called schemata. Depending on its latent properties, a schema can be tailored to a specific purpose – like physical attacks or debuffing – or have a mix of powers from different categories. I like this flexibility, since it gives players the freedom to stray outside of the traditional roles (commando, ravager, etc) and develop new combat styles. Swapping from one schema to the next and unloading with a series of carefully plotted attacks creates a fast-paced, high-tension system that makes fights exciting.

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The battlefield may be different, but the most significant change in Lightning Returns comes from the passage of time. The impending apocalypse is happening in 13 days, and an on-screen countdown clock ticks through the minutes as Lightning goes about her business. Though it pauses for combat and cutscenes, the danger of wasting time adds constant pressure, which has upsides and downsides. The sense of urgency can lead to some entertaining time management; I liked planning out my days and optimizing travel to accomplish as much as possible. On the other hand, with the hours slipping through your fingers, you are effectively discouraged from any extensive exploration. I finished the five main storyline quests by day seven, but I had no idea what kind of surplus or deficit I would have along the way. I would do things differently on a subsequent playthrough, but when faced with the prospect of failing and having to restart, I was reluctant to burn an entire day scouring the Wildlands for tucked-away treasure spheres.

My biggest problem with the timer is that it severely limits your ability to fully dive into some of the systems. For instance, after you kill enough of a species of monster, the "last one" appears – the final specimen of its kind. If you win these encounters, you exterminate the species completely and get some good loot. The whole concept is cool, but you need to spend hours of in-game time grinding through beasts (many of which don't have consistent spawning patterns) to take advantage of it. The same goes for ability synthesis and upgrading; enemies drop the items you need to make these systems work, but you don't have the freedom to grind without worrying about how your limited time could be better spent.

Apart from the main quests, most of Lightning's attention is on completing side quests. These are usually started by talking to someone at a specific time of day, followed by you fetching something – or a series of things – for them. The tasks are dull, have badly written dialogue, and are made needlessly complicated by events or items only being accessible at certain times. So why do them at all? Because they're your primary form of progression.

An Easier Start

When you begin Lightning Returns, you choose between two difficulty settings: easy and normal. Unlike previous installments, this one can get quite difficult; don't let your pride keep you from starting on easy. You don't miss out on any significant content, and the game doesn't have any difficulty-specific achievements. On the other hand, the challenge of playing on normal mode is thrilling, and it forces you to learn the intricacies of the battle system. Whichever one you choose, be warned: You can't change the setting once the game starts.

You don't earn experience points or gain levels in Lightning Returns. Instead, you get passive stat upgrades by doing quests. Though I like the idea of rewarding players' actions instead of their tolerance for grinding, the side quests aren't interesting or fun enough to justify the time you need to spend with them to increase Lightning's power. Engaging in battle isn't rendered completely useless, since it still gives you money and EP – a limited resource with many applications ranging from healing to freezing time. Even so, I wasn't nearly as enthralled with Lightning's development because I had no influence over which stats grow or by how much. Each side quest just dishes out static boosts.

Tying everything together is the story, which is a joke. It feels like a non-canon spinoff that would normally be relegated to a comic book or mobile-exclusive puzzle game. Lightning's heavy-handed inner monologue demonstrates a "tell, don't show" approach to her character, and she doesn't exhibit any growth. The main quests are all transparent efforts to shoehorn recognizable characters into the events, despite the leaps in logic the game attempts to explain why people like Sazh and Snow are still around and relevant 1,000 years after Final Fantasy XIII. Though Lightning Returns definitively ends the tale that began with that game, the climactic events are so convoluted and poorly explained that it killed whatever lingering investment I had in the universe.

Final Fantasy XIII and XIII-2 trained me to look past a bad plot and appreciate good gameplay, but the positives are more buried and harder to see in Lightning Returns. It makes the same mistakes with its narrative, and swaps out systems that worked (like monster collection and the crystarium) for half-baked concepts that don't hit the same high notes. The conclusion of a trilogy presents the opportunity for an emotional farewell to a beloved cast and world, but Lightning Returns only left me relieved to see this adventure end.

What If I Blow It?

If the worst happens and you run out of time, all is not lost. Lightning Returns is designed to allow multiple playthroughs thanks to a new game+ feature. If you run out the clock and the world ends, you are able to start a new game while retaining all of the stats and items that you obtained previously. However, you get even more bonuses (like access to weapon upgrades) if you start a new game+ after completing the main storyline.

GIJoehttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIJoe/default.aspxBehind The Scenes Director's Cut Video Tells The Whole Development Story/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2014/02/04/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-director-39-s-cut-developer-diary-tells-the-whole-story.aspx2014-02-04T15:35:00Z2014-02-04T15:35:00Z

In anticipation of Final Fantasy XIII's upcoming finale, Square Enix has been releasing developer diaries about the creation of the game. Today, Square Enix has released a director's cut version of those videos gathering all the documentaries into one piece and adding additional footage.

You can check out the full 30-minute behind-the-scenes video below, as well as the previous, shorter videos here, here, and here.

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is right around the corner. The game releases on PlayStation 3 (in both physical and digital download forms) and for Xbox 360 on February 11.

GIKylehttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIKyle/default.aspxSquare Enix Unboxes The Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Collector's Edition/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2014/01/18/square-enix-unboxes-the-lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-collector-39-s-edition.aspx2014-01-18T20:17:00Z2014-01-18T20:17:00Z

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is getting a collector's edition with some extra goodies, and Square Enix has released a video of its unboxing.

The collector's edition was announced at the end of 2013, and you can see the list of extras that will be included below:

An 80-page art book with never-before-seen illustrations and early character sketches by character designer Tetsuya Nomura

Silver embossed pocket watch

DLC code for Aerith Gainsborough's Midgar's Flower Girl outfit

If you hate words and reading them, but have somehow made it to this sentence and are continuing to read, you can check out the video below, hosted by product manager Mat Kishimoto, to see the contents of the collector's edition, instead of reading the list above.

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 11. The collector's edition will be available on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for $89.99, but the only way to get it will be to order through Square Enix's online store.

Fore more on Lightning Returns, check out the latest developer diary here.

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GIKylehttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIKyle/default.aspx7 Questions With The Producer Of Lightning Returns/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2014/01/15/seven-questions-with-the-producer-of-lightning-returns.aspx2014-01-15T22:25:00Z2014-01-15T22:25:00Z

The final installment of the Final Fantasy XIII saga is nearly here, and many fans are wondering how the team at Square Enix will conclude the trilogy. To answer some of those questions, we spoke to Lightning Returns producer Yoshinori Kitase about a wide range of topics, including the countdown clock, the battle system, and the ending.

Lightning fights alone for most of the game. Did you have any reservations about not including traditional party members?

Actually, we thought that having Lightning as the sole playable character was an ideal way to introduce a new battle system, befitting the Final Fantasy franchise – one that incorporates action-packed combat with strategic elements that remains on par with traditional party battle.

For instance, by focusing on Lightning's schemata and associated strategy, players can have a fuller understanding of their decisions during battles, which will ultimately help them to understand the battle rules.

Also, because players control Lightning directly, we were able to develop a system that reinforces the importance of blocking. This also provides the element of timing similar to that of an action game with the Stagger system that heightens the excitement for the players.

Can you elaborate a little more on how the countdown clock affects the game?

Many players that have yet to play the game seem worried about the element of a countdown clock, but I assure you it is something you can easily understand as you play. It is not meant to be a stiff restriction or a time limit, but more about feeling the passage of time in this new realm, from morning to afternoon to the evening, just as it is in our world.

At first, players may feel a bit intimidated by the sense of time, but after spending several days in the world, I'm certain that they will get accustomed to the new environment, just like getting over jet-lag when traveling to a foreign country.

In this game, the world can end if left alone without doing anything, and so the countdown does serve as a starter that leads the player to be more proactive. At first, players may feel like time is against them, but before they know it, the allotted time will increase as quests are completed. They should be able to maneuver through the system as they please.

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Summoned monsters (like Bahamut and Shiva) played a role in Final Fantasy XIII, but were less prominent in XIII-2. What is their role in Lightning Returns?

The summoned monsters within the Final Fantasy XIII series are a power that Etro, the goddess of death, bestows upon the l'Cie, who are the servants of the gods. Because most of the l'Cie are no longer around after Final Fantasy XIII-2, summoned monsters only appear in rare and special circumstances during battle.

In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, a certain summoned monster will make an appearance in a particular part of the main quest, so the player will be able to enjoy it from a story perspective.

Lightning Returns employs ultimate elemental spells such as "Flare" and "Chill" that can be used as powerful attacks, similar to the summoned monsters' attacks in Final Fantasy XIII. Once you master Lightning's new special attacks like "Overclock" and "Army of One," the battles will become even more enjoyable and thrilling.

Combat in the previous Final Fantasy XIII titles allowed the auto-battle command to take care of many encounters as long as players switched paradigms. Did that influence your decision to use a more action-oriented approach in Lightning Returns?

That's exactly right. Combat in the previous two installments required effective real-time control of multiple characters. Players are also required to have a deep understanding of the Paradigm system to properly manage the behaviors of AI-controlled party members.

So our challenge for this installment was to make it easy for the players to understand the battle system mechanics while keeping the strategy elements by paring down to a single character and controlling individual abilities.

So once you play the game, I believe you will feel that it is a Final Fantasy XIII battle that plays much like an action-driven game as well.

Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Final Fantasy XIII-2 had some excellent post-game content, from different endings to the string of extra boss fights. Does Lightning Returns have a similar array of challenges to tackle after beating the game?

There are plenty of challenges that the players can tackle, such as unlocking the Hard Mode, which can be done after beating the game once. Players can even get to places that are much harder to access in a normal method, engage in extremely tough boss fights, and so forth.

One example is that we've incorporated a sort of ecosystem of monsters. If a player continues to defeat the same species of monsters, he/she can make them go extinct after defeating a certain amount. Before the species become extinct, the final one appears, but some of these so-called "Last Ones" can be pretty tough. I would definitely recommend players to take this challenge.

After unlocking Hard Mode, players can raise the stats and parameters on Lightning's equipment significantly, to combat these strong opponents. There are also weapons and equipment only available in the Hard Mode. Through this, we hope that the players will be able to enjoy the high level of customization and depth offered in the game.

Without spoiling anything, how would you characterize the ending of Lightning Returns?

During Final Fantasy XIII-2, we worked under the concept of "expansion," and so we provided additional game content, including new episodic DLC. Because we created Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII under the concept of "completion," the story is all-inclusive in the package. Any questions about the world, or the fight against the fate of being controlled by the gods, or relationships between characters will be resolved with this installment.

Games featuring Lightning and the other FFXIII characters have been in process for a decade. What are your thoughts on being done with them?

It has been almost 10 years since we created the world of Final Fantasy XIII and Lightning. We had always planned to approach this project with a fresh mindset throughout the development process. This was greatly enhanced by all of the fan feedback, which allowed us to improve the sense of freedom within the gameplay, and to create new game mechanics, world settings and a rich storyline.

While I am naturally feeling deep emotions about sending Lightning off to her happy ending, I am excited about being able to create a new piece of work. However, I'm sure as time goes by, I'll miss Lightning, but to mitigate this sense of longing, I'm going to do my best to create an equally charismatic and appealing character for my next project!

GIJoehttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIJoe/default.aspxNew Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Developer Diary/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2014/01/07/new-lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-behind-the-scenes-vid.aspx2014-01-07T15:08:14Z2014-01-07T15:08:14Z

Square Enix has released the latest developer diary for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, and it focuses mainly on the game's Doomsday Clock.

The video, feature several members of the development team, focuses on how the clock influences players in the title, your control over environments, and offers a little more on combat gameplay.

The game is available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 11.

For the previous two installments in the video series, click here and here.

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GIKatohttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIKato/default.aspxSquare Enix Gives You A Guided Tour Of Lightning Returns/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2013/12/17/square-enix-gives-you-a-guided-tour-of-lightning-returns.aspx2013-12-17T15:44:00Z2013-12-17T15:44:00Z

A new trailer gives us our most detailed look at Square Enix's Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII yet.

The trailer is dubbed a "guided tour", and you'll see why. A narrator takes you through nearly every element of the game, from the world to the details of character customization. Extensive time is also spent breaking down the game's new focus on direct control and action elements. It's a new direction for Final Fantasy, and one that's looking very intriguing.

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Lightning is no stranger to recalling previous Final Fantasy outfits from her impressive closet, and it looks like she will be pulling out another.

So far we've seen Cloud and Aerith's clothing from Final Fantasy VII as well as Yuna's outfit from Final Fantasy X being worn by Lighting for the upcoming Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. A new video showcasing the Chinese version of Lightning Returns shows Lightning wearing Yuna's outfit from Final Fantasy X's sequel – another Final Fantasy games where outfits played an important tactical and aesthetic role.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 11. Head to the 3:37 mark in the video below to see Yuna's Final Fantasy X-2 outfit in action.

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GIKylehttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIKyle/default.aspxNew Lightning Returns Developer Diary Covers The Music, Art, And Monorails/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2013/12/03/new-lightning-returns-developer-diary-covers-music-art-and-monorails.aspx2013-12-04T02:33:00Z2013-12-04T02:33:00Z

The newest developer diary covers a lot of ground for the third Final Fantasy XIII title, including Tetsuya Nomura's art, the environments, the music, and more.

You'll hear from all aspects of development from the artists and musicians to the designers. The team talks about long time Final Fantasy artist Tetsuya Nomura's work for the game, how the environments interlock with one another with monorails, and the focus for the game, which according to this video, "has been to make Lightning more beautiful and cooler looking than ever before."

To see the first episode of the Inside the Square series of videos covering the development of Lightning Returns, head here. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 11.

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GIKylehttps://www.gameinformer.com/members/GIKyle/default.aspxLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Trailer Shows Off The Engine And The Returning Cast/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/b/xbox360/archive/2013/11/23/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-trailer-shows-off-the-engine-and-the-returning-cast.aspx2013-11-23T21:45:27Z2013-11-23T21:45:27Z

The latest Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy trailer shows off some of the game's lighting and special effects, and highlights some familiar characters.

The description for the new trailer says that this trailer was made especially for the fans to show off characters and the game's visuals. There isn't much new in the trailer, but it is flashy and exciting.

It seems like almost every week there is a new trailer for Lightning Returns, and that's not too far off. Previous trailers have covered Final Fantasy VII call-outs, Final Fantasy XIV crossovers, the game's opening cinematic, the story, and the action.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 11.

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A new trailer for the conclusion to the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy shows off the game's shops and some of the different ways Lightning can equip herself for the battles ahead.

We mentioned some of the included customization options in our New York Comic Con preview. The video shows off some of the different schema, how to alter their colors, and the different ways to customize each to different play styles.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is out on February 11, 2014 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. You can read a recent preview and interview with the team here.

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Last week at a New York Comic Con event, Square Enix gave us hands-on time with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Following our brief play through of the trilogy's conclusion, we sat down with producer Yoshinori Kitase and game design director Yuji Abe.

Lightning Returns takes a sharp detour from the traditional turn-based play found in the previous entries. Lightning is alone on her quest, and the development team has worked hard to both open up the world and speed up the battle system.

Once in battle, Lightning has access to three assigned "schemata." Each offers four different abilities mapped the face buttons. Using the right trigger during battle pulls up information on the current foe, including weaknesses and resistances. This list is populated as you use different attacks.

Each attack uses part of that schemata's gauge. This refills slowly over time, but much faster if you switch to a new schemata. Each battle played briskly and kept me engaged throughout.

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"We always kept in mind gamer feedback," Abe says. "There were comments from players that there was a lack of freedom in the first game."

"With the first installment, we weren't able to do everything we wanted to, Kitase says. We've gotten to the point where we're able to accomplish what we're trying to do with the current generation of hardware. I'm really happy that we're able to do that. Moving to the next generation, the hardware has even higher specs, and there might be more challenges to face.

The switch from a party-based title to a solo adventure will have narrative implications, but Kitase is confident that gamers will be happy. "We used the feedback to improve on the subsequent installments while keeping the story," he says. "The party members are still in the universe and they are holding onto their struggles and loss."

Lightning Returns takes place 500 years after Final Fantasy XIII-2, and the world is nearing its fated end. Unlike some other apocalyptic tales, the opening cinematic for Lightning Returns reveals a city celebrating.

"After the events of XIII-2, the world started to slowly move toward this end phase," Kitase says. "Time has stopped. People have been stagnant for 500 years. Over those several centuries, the people have accepted their fate in their own ways."

The mood isn't quite so jovial in other parts of the world, as different pockets of civilization busy themselves with their own missions. For instance, the citizens of Luxerion, a religious city, spend their days reading the teachings of their deity.

Lightning Returns features the grand vistas and sweeping story that Square Enix's Final Fantasy series has become known for. The franchise remains one of the pillars of the publisher's home console publishing business amidst a significant shift toward mobile.

Even the Final Fantasy series has been touched by this transition, with Final Fantasy VI coming to iOS this year. Mobile interaction was almost woven into Final Fantasy XIII, also. "Lightning Returns was designed with the controller in mind," Kitase says. "There was a time when the team was considering a mobile application for the XIII series. We decided instead just to focus on the console version of the game."

Lightning's saga concludes on February 25, 2014, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Oerba Dia Vanille is among the cast of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, but she's significantly different this time around.

Awoken from her crystalized state, Vanille can now hear the voices of the dead. This special power has put her under the watch of the Order in Luxerion, who call her a "saint."

In other Lightning Returns news, Square Enix has announced an online feature called "Outerworld Service" that allows players to use social media to broadcast screens, messages, and battle scores from the game.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII comes out for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (retail and via download) on February 11.

For more on the game, take a look at its opening cinematic.

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Aerith Gainsborough (or Aeris if you prefer) will be making an appearance in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Or rather, her clothing will.

Among the many, many costumes available in Lightning Returns, Aerith's iconic pink dress and bouquet of flowers will be one of them. It's unclear exactly how to access the outfit. Cloud's outfit in Lightning Returns is a pre-order bonus.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 11, 2014.

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Square Enix revealed that Lightning Returns and Final Fantasy XIV would be crossing over, and now we get to see Final Fantasy XIII's side of the partnership.

We've seen pictures of Lightning's Miqo'te costume, but the new trailer shows it in action, along with its customization options. Is it just me, or does Lightning's motivated scowl make her seem like the kind of person who wouldn't be caught dead wearing cat ears and a cat tail? She seems way too serious about a personality.

Square Enix has been very fond of releasing new trailers for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, and you can check out some of the previous ones here, here, and here. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII releases for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 11.

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The conclusion of the Final Fantasy XIII saga is still months away, but Square Enix is showing off the opening cinematic right now. Lightning has returned to a world on the brink of destruction and it's her job as the savior to set it right… or at least help the doomed find peace.

The video shows the reunion of Lightning and Snow. During the confrontation, Lumina (who looks strangely like Lightning's sister Serah) appears to wreak havoc. We'll find out where the story goes from here on February 11, 2014 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Mohamad Aziz (BN-Sri Gading) and Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) were summoned to a meeting with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at Parliament House on Monday over their call for two ministers to resign.
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"The meeting was a normal one. It was like a father-to-son meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister advised Barisan Nasional backbenchers to focus more on the needs of the people," he told reporters at the Parliament lobby.
Mohamad, who said he was willing to face the consequences from Umno following his statement, added that he would not back down from his call in the Dewan last week for Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon to resign from their ministerial posts.
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On Thursday, Mohamad called for Ong and Dr Koh to resign from their posts, saying that Ong had lost the confidence of his party and that Dr Koh had lost an entire state.
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Mohamad said he was not against the MCA or Gerakan.
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See the reason i thought maybe to spend some more oney is to get some advanced audio features like THX, or some stuff like the Xfi Crystalizer. And this a six core setup anyway so not wurried about
resources. And i been using the lower priced Xfi for some time now and works great.
Well this is really subjective, personally I'm not a big fan of X-fi Crystallizer.
It's a multiband compressor which boosts the low and high frequency bands a bit.
You can control the amount but not the frequency ranges.
Working with audio for as many years as I have I can tell you there is no such thing as a "one fit all". It'll sound good with some music/applications and not good at all with others.
In my ears it's mostly not good with anything
The marketing at the time was "makes your mp3 files sound better then cd quallity" which is complete bull. It's like taking a low resolution jpg file and boosting the color ranges a bit. It'll still be low resolution and you can't change that.
Popular music player software do have DSP plugins in which you can achieve the same results as the Crystallizer for your music.
THX isn't a feature, it's a standard and a certificate. Kinda how M$ certifies drivers for windows.
You will not have any use of THX standard unless the rest of your audio equipment is also THX certified as it predetermines the levels and frequency ranges of the receiver and speakers as long as they all conform to this (crossover frequency for the LFE for example).
Simply put, if all your audio equipment is THX certified including the speakers, you need not tweak very much to get movies to sound like they were intended to.
I watch my dvd and bluray on my ps3.
The only instance where I use surround on the pc is with gaming using the Dolby Digital Live add-on driver I bought from Creative for 5$ so I can get surround from games via digital out as analogue out isn't an option for me.
As I understand it this is already included on newer full featured Pci-e X-fi cards such as the Fatality (mine is the old Fatality Champion pci, but it has the same hardware features)
The THX panel options and tweaks doesn't even work under these circumstances presumably because it isn't using the analogue outs I think.
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VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran ended a three-hour meeting on Monday without announcing any new action to allay concerns about Tehran's atomic activities, leaving it unclear whether headway was achieved.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicated after the talks that some more work was still needed for the full implementation of a series of nuclear transparency steps that Iran had agreed to take by May 15. It did not give details.
Reuters last week cited diplomatic sources as saying the IAEA is seeking further clarification from Iran about one of those measures - information about fast-acting detonators that have civilian and military uses, including setting off an atomic explosive device.
The meeting took place a day before the Iran and six world powers start a new round of negotiations in Vienna on a broad diplomatic settlement of the decade-old nuclear dispute.
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AGE WELLBy Assoc Prof Dr CHRISTOPHER HO CHEE KONG
The need for love and sexual intimacy does not decrease with age. Nevertheless, with ageing, the body undergoes certain changes that may have significant effects on sexual health.
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has defined sexual health as the state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
Sexual activity has its benefits. This includes improved mood by increasing endorphins in the body, which in turn will boost self esteem and prevent depression. It also strengthens the immune system, and coupled with the aerobic benefits, promotes longevity and enhances quality of life.
Due to advances in science and medicine, the average lifespan of men and women have increased. With increasing age, there is a misconception that sex dies a "natural" death. This was dispelled by a study conducted by the National Council of Aging in the United States, where it was reported that 71% of men in their 60s and 57% of men in their 70s engaged in sexual activity at least once a month.
The need for love and sexual intimacy does not decrease with age. Nevertheless, with ageing, the body undergoes certain changes that may have some effects on sexual health.
Sexual problems in elderly men
Erectile dysfunction
Diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol may cause clogging of the blood vessels supplying the penis. This will decrease blood flow and result in poor rigidity.
Diabetes may also affect the nerves innervating the penis and cause poor erection.
Besides the nerve and blood vessels, hormones (testosterone) also play an important role in maintaining a good erection.
Testosterone deficiency syndrome
Testosterone hormone production reduces with age. The decline is at an average rate of 1% per year after the age of 30. When there is low testosterone levels in the body, a man will inadvertently have poor libido, desire, as well as poor erection.
Ejaculatory disorders
Testosterone deficiency may also affect sperm production, resulting in low semen volume. Other ejaculatory disorders include retrograde ejaculation, anejaculation and painful ejaculation.
Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen, which would normally be ejaculated via the urethra, is redirected to the urinary bladder. Diseases like diabetes, which may affect the nerve supply, as well as weak pelvic floor muscles (due to ageing), may cause these ejaculatory disorders.
Premature ejaculation (ejaculating too fast) may also be seen among the elderly, but the incidence is almost the same as younger men.
Slower response to stimulation, shorter orgasm and longer refractory period
The time needed for the body to rest before it is able to achieve orgasm again (refractory period) is longer. Young men may be able to achieve orgasm within minutes after the last ejaculation, but for elderly men, the waiting period may be a few days.
Treatment matters
As it is with all other health matters, lifestyle and behavioural modifications are important. Exercise, cessation of smoking, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight are important measures to take.
Diseases like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol will need to be well controlled as well.
For erectile dysfunction, the options of treatment include phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, intracavernosal prostaglandin (injection of medication into the penis), vacuum erection devices and penile prosthesis (implanting rods or inflatable cylinders into the penis).
In testosterone deficiency syndrome, replacement of testosterone will be able to restore libido, desire as well as erection. Testosterone replacement can come in the form of tablets, gels, patches, and injections. Besides sexual health, the overall well being of the man will also improve with such treatment.
Treatment for ejaculatory disorder is a lot harder as the outcome is not so good. For retrograde ejaculation, medications like pseudoephedrine may help. Certain medications like tamsulosin, which may cause retrograde ejaculation or anejaculation, should also be stopped.
For anejaculation, electroejaculation and electrovibration stimulation devices may help. Whatever it's worth, retrograde ejaculation and anejaculation are harmless and does not prevent one from achieving orgasm.
Finally, good open communication lines with the spouse or partner will do wonders. If there is slow response to stimulation, there is no need to rush. Focus on foreplay instead. If one has climaxed, but the partner isn't ready for the sexual experience to end just yet, the focus should be on meeting the partner's needs or on activities that don't require an erection.
Although elderly men may face sexual health issues, these can be treated effectively. Continued sexual enjoyment into later life requires a degree of adjustment to changes in the body, mind, relationships and life circumstances.
A positive attitude towards older people's sexuality and relationships is a vital part of promoting positive sexual health throughout people's lives and ensuring that people of all ages are able to access appropriate sexual health advice, support and services.
> Assoc Prof Dr Christopher Ho Chee Kong is a urologist/sexual medicine physician. This article is contributed by The Star Health & Ageing Panel, which comprises a group of panellists who are not just opinion leaders in their respective fields of medical expertise, but have wide experience in medical health education for the public. The members of the panel include: Datuk Prof Dr Tan Hui Meng, consultant urologist; Dr Yap Piang Kian, consultant endocrinologist; Datuk Dr Azhari Rosman, consultant cardiologist; A/Prof Dr Philip Poi, consultant geriatrician; Dr Hew Fen Lee, consultant endocrinologist; Prof Dr Low Wah Yun, psychologist; Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist; Dr Lee Moon Keen, consultant neurologist; Dr Ting Hoon Chin, consultant dermatologist; Prof Khoo Ee Ming, primary care physician; Dr Ng Soo Chin, consultant haematologist. For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. The Star Health & Ageing Advisory Panel provides this information for educational and communication purposes only and it should not be construed as personal medical advice. Information published in this article is not intended to replace, supplant or augment a consultation with a health professional regarding the reader's own medical care.
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My wife and I were about 2 miles off the Gulf Coast near Sarasota in a Sunfish Sailboat. It was light air and water visibility from the Sunfish was good. We were closely examined by a really large shark...in the 12-14 ft size range...probably a bull. As you know, a Sunfish only has about 8" of freeboard so we were really there with him. I pulled out the daggerboard and was prepared to bring it down on his nose if there was any aggressiveness. He kept a serpantine movement as he examined the Sunfish from stem to stern...spending a little quality time with me and the daggerboard and then was gone.
There is a lot of curiosity from sharks. The rule of thumb from experts at Mote Marine when I relayed the story was...if you can see headlights on the road, don''t be in the water. This is feeding time. Also don''t be in the water fishing with bait boxes.
Also I heard...don''t be splahing a lot when swimming as it can cause cunfusion down there.
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The world's rarest cat, the Amur leopard, is facing extinction in the wild, conservationists have warned.
They have blamed a recent decision by the Russian government to approve an oil pipeline through the leopards' only habitat, on the harsh eastern coast.
It is estimated that only about 30 of the animals survive in the wild.
Human settlements and forest fires have already pushed the Amur leopard to the brink of extinction - there are more in captivity than there are in the wild.
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I "struggle" with this, too. Age will probably prevail or we buy a bigger boat with a bow roller. I have no bow roller now. I have designed one and built a cardboard mock up for fitting and to take to the fabricator to have it built. It sits on a shelf ready for the day I throw in the towel. I don't want an ugly "hook" sticking out of the bow of my boat. I do have an anchor locker in the deck at the bow. Rode and chain and a Danforth fit. When we use a Rocna that won't fit in the bow locker we store it in a cockpit locker. To set it I run the chain outside the stanchions, shackle on the anchor and launch from the cockpit. It works fine. I can set it myself. Not very convenient but manageable. I hand over hand the chain back into the bow locker and remove the Rocna for stowing. I think it is the "hand over hand" retrieve that will make the decision on a roller and a windless.
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