The new xbox 360 video game console produced and marketed by Microsoft was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS to compete with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of gaming systems. microsoft unveiled the xbox 360 officially on MTV on May 12, 2005, but the detailed launch and game information was divulged later that month at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. This console from microsoft is considered as the first console to provide a near-simultaneous launch across the three major regions, and to provide wireless controller support at launch. The console created a record in sales with 13.4 million units 2007.

The xbox 360 was released in the United States and canada on November 22, 2005, and in Europe in December 2, 2005 and in Japan in and December 10, 2005. microsoft created a record by launching the product in 36 countries in one single year. The stiff competition even helped it to overcome Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii in sale.

The xbox Elite, the fourth variation console is considered as the most expensive variation of the console with a pricing of US$449.99. This model is unique as it includes a 120GB hard drive as standard, and a matte black finish.The Xbox 360 is capable of supporting videos in .wmv-format, as well as high-definition .wmv-videos, H.264, and MPEG-4 and Playsforsure WMV videos. The xbox game console is also capable of supporting audio playback with music player controls accessible through the Xbox 360 guide button. This model also provides an option for the users to hear music, while playing games or using the dashboard, and can even play music along with an interactive visual synthesizer. The 360 game console is also capable of displaying pictures and performing slideshows of photo collections with various transition effects.

There are two common short game shots that are used at every hole. If you want to succeed at learning to play golf and becoming a better player, it is essential that you learn how to chip and pitch great shots. Doing so will help you make up for getting inaccurate balls off of the tee and on the green.

In order to score well you must learn these important short game and to recover from off-target shots. In other words, great recovery shots are the result of well-made chip and pitch hits.

No matter how accurate and far you are able to hit the ball from the tee, without having skill at your short game, you will not enjoy the feeling of lowering your scores. It becomes a huge disadvantage. Your short game is what matters most. By having a decent chip or pitch, you can dominate the scoring zone (a 6' circle around the hole).

What Is The Difference Between The Chip & Pitch?

When playing golf, each game will be different and you may not always hit the ball onto the green with the standard amount of shots taken. Many times your ball will land somewhere within the range of a short iron shot from the green. This is the time when you have to decide if it is best to shoot a chip, or a pitch.

The Chip Shot: A chip shot is made when your ball lands within 5 to 10 feet from the putting surface. Basically, it is any shot that you make which is close to the green. Your goal when making a chip shot is simply to lag the ball as close to the hole as possible so that you have a very easy putt to make. Properly executed, a chip shot may go airborne for a very short distance, and lands on the green, rolling slowly towards the hole.

The Pitch Shot: A pitch shot is made when the ball is hit much further from the green. Although the chip and the pitch are hit from different distances, the objective is the same: you want your pitch shot to snuggle up as close to the hole as possible so that your next putt can be made easily from a short distance of just the few feet or less.

Pitch shots also come in handy when you must send the ball airborne over a hazard area or any other obstacle. The pitch will become airborne longer and hire than a chip shot, with a bit more backspin.

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As the sizzling hot and stylish summer 2007 is unwinding, it's time to start thinking about some of the wonderful accessories to add to your collection for fall 2007. As is the case with each season, I'm again playing trend watcher and would like to share some of my favorites with you to help you adorn your unique essence and ensuring that your personal style is a reflection of your individuality. So, here are the trends I'm seeing:

Fashion Jewelry

Metallics, sculpted resins in smooth and bold designs, semi-precious gemstones, Murano-style glass, shell and crystal glass are all still setting the glamorous trends in fashion jewelry this fall. Bracelets will remain the "it" fashion accessory and non-traditional hearts, lock and keys, crowns and other girlie motifs guide brooch and pendant designs.

Let's look at how these materials are being used to create artistic beauty:

Boldly colored necklaces

Cuff bracelets

Chokers and shorter necklaces

Large pendants

Earrings and bracelets using concentric circles and bold loops

Link bracelets

Bangles

Brooches

Chunky rhinestone or Swarovski-crystal cocktail rings

Handbags

Naturally, we can't forget one of our favorite accessories. Handbags! A handbag is the ultimate accessory to complete your outfit and adorn your uniqueness. The big themes for fall 2007 are:

Oversized bags in patent leather, pebble-grain leather, clear plastic or patterned

Medium doctor bags

Metallic bags in silver, gold and bronze

The medium-size envelope bag or a clutch in metallics or shiny satin

Faux crocodile or snake-skin handle bags You're a style trendsetter with any of these handbags.

Shoes

The toes will now need a hiding place since the weather is becoming crisper. So, what are the key styles this season?

Pointed-toe pumps

Ballerina flats

Thick masculine boots with laces at ankle

Below-knee boots

Two-toned thick pumps

oxford heels

Fall fashion shows show the models again wearing extreme heel heights from flats to spectator pumps and other more generous heels. (Please remember that tennis whites are still not vogue when pounding the pavement to work. Stick with the cute flats and loafers!)

And what are the key colors dominating fashion jewelry, handbags and shoes?

Black

Dark brown

Gray

White

Cream

Burnt orange

Merlot

Burgundy

Maroon

Chili pepper

Scarlet red

Fuchsia

Magenta

Royal purple

Dark olive

Apple green

Chartreuse

Dark turquoise

Peacock blue

Dull gold

Polished silver

Jewel tones

Collections for fall 2007 are simple, chic, elegant and truly glamorous. This fall, black is back in a variety of shapes and textures. However, what ensures that clothing is not boring and drab are the powerful colors appearing in fashion accessories, as outlined above.

Keep in mind that you should only purchase a fashion accessory, which you can easily afford or you haven't seen anything else like it anywhere. Don't buy it if you won't get multiple uses from it, it won't match anything in your wardrobe and most importantly, you really can't afford it. Playing with integrating some of the fall 2007 fashion accessory trends into your wardrobe is meant to be fun. So, keep it light!

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Marion Chamberlain is founder of MMC Style (http://www.mmcstyle.com), an internet store for european fashion accessories sourced from unique and highly-talented small design shops in europe. The online store offers high-quality european fashion jewelry and leather handbags to those women who want to be unique. MMC Style (http://www.mmcstyle.com) european fashion accessories are truly unique and can't be found in department or chain stores.