Well we all joke about the delirious effects of our beloved Java Juice but in the end we know deep down the stuff is just really not good for us.

Everyone has likely seen the cartoon with the man holding a smoking shot gun standing next to the breakfast table with his family laying there dead as door nails. The caption below reads “a little bit too much caffeine this morning there Bob?”

Sure we laugh at it, but why? Well, because we can in some way relate. You see something is not really all that funny unless there is at least a little smattering of truth to it.

The fact of the matter is we all know what it feels like to have everything from just a little too much caffeine in our systems to whoa someone please stop the planet from shaking type of caffeine loads. And so then it really goes without saying that we should all stock up on a good coffee alternative and at least replace most of our caffeine that way.

One of the real dangers that we face every day with coffee is one that no one is really talking about much in the media these days. The challenge is, toxic pesticides. You see way back in 1972 we banned DDT from being used here in the good ole US of A, but U.S. Corporations still make it in various locations around the world. We make it because the R & D was paid for decades ago, so it’s really, really cheap to produce. Let me ask you, what countries are looking to buy the cheap stuff? You guessed it, 3rd world countries. Next question, who grows our coffee? Right again, 3rd world countries.

So, we ban DDT because we are sure it causes all manner of health problems for humans such as going blind, birth defects, DNA Damage ect.. There is a much longer list of all the problems it causes but I’m sure you get the drift.

We, then make DDT in outside of America under subsidiaries owned by U.S. companies. Then we turn around and sell it to the third world countries that are growing our coffee. They of course use it, why wouldn’t they, it’s the cheapest and it works really well at killing bugs. Let’s face it, if they are hand picking the beans because labor is cheaper than machines and they are carting the stuff down the mountainside on a Burro, do you really think they are paying top dollar for the newest high tech sprays?

No way, they are buying the cheapest sprays they can get that will kill the bugs so they can turn a profit. It’s really just a matter of economics, they simply can’t pay those high prices even if they wanted too.

That’s just one really good reason for you to get a world class coffee alternative as soon as possible. I wouldn’t want to be drinking that stuff, no way. You might say well what if it’s organic? My question to you is then this, in countries where you can forge just about any document for under $100 why wouldn’t a farmer say his crop is organic when it means thousands of dollars more into his pocket for the same amount of work. I’m not being pessimistic just looking at reality.

That’s why I so strongly urge you to get your hands on a high end coffee alternative as soon as possible so that you can safeguard your health.

The main tourist guide are fan of hotel . Our clients like staying at   Scalinata di Spagna hotel and plan their return trip long before left off ! For the guests “the hotel is admirable , the stay is grand , the staff topmost  helpfull and the view … a a marvellous picture of Roma .

Its sixteen rooms , two with personal terraces , can propose to you affable and ladylike atmosphere that can make you imagine guest of an exquisite personal home near the greatest beauty of the city of Rome . near the Scalinata Hotel you can reach lot of the beautiful monuments and the top-quality boutiques of the Italian style .

You can also have Breakfast on the roof , between green , you’ll enjoy the whole rome. , The Pantheon, The Vittoriano and many others ancient monuments create for you a fab view . On that accommodation rome You can enjoy the sunset on the roof , the view seen in the charming morning will seem you charmer and enchanting in the light of the evening.

Their 16 rooms are a result of a rattling , complete and elegant renovation and offer now an outstanding comfortable outfit: personal controlled climatization, electonic safe, fitted minibar, hairdryer, radio, . Our guest may access the internet from all the areas of the Hotel Scalinata on WiFi but there is also an ADSL internet point always available in the lobby. Both services are free of charge . All rooms in this hotel trevi roma have private bathroom . Some have private terrace

On the upmost of the Spanish Steps, near Piazza Trinità dei Monti, where you can enjoy a rattling landscape of the city , you’ll find a delicious petite hotel. The Scalinata is a sweet

Post Scriptum:  If someone want to abstain the Spanish steps, a public lift links Piazza Trinità dei Monti and Piazza di Spagna.

There can’t be anything worse than having your favorite recreational activity taken away from you when you are in the middle of doing it. My parents did this to me a lot when I was a kid, but that’s another story… What I’m talking about here is the red ring of death.

As you probably know, the red ring of death refers to those three red lights that form a three quarter ring at the power button of your Xbox 360 when it stops working. You can discover below, why this happens, what you should do before getting your console fixed, and lastly how you can fix your Xbox yourself and whether you should.

Something You Need to Know Before Proceeding Further: OPENING UP YOUR CONSOLE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. If your warranty has expired or if you’ve already worked inside of your console then there’s no problem. Otherwise you ought to really think about this first.

So Why Does the Red Ring of Death Happen in the First Place?

Causes for the Red Ring of Death, well it seems that Microsoft’s ‘get the product to market first, deal with the bugs later’ approach has left the consumer with a product full of design mistakes. These bugs can either act alone or work together to shut your Xbox down.

Six of these are explained below.

1. Heat

Xbox 360 heat is excessive. The Xbox 360 is jammed with many high powered components filling a small space. These high powered components are putting out a tremendous amount of heat. This heat is dissipated within the console with vents, heat sinks, and fans. It is borderline cooling capacity causes this system to overheat if the airflow into the Xbox 360 is obstructed. The red ring of death occurs when various design flaws act up because of the rising heat levels.

2. Lead free solder

Xbox 360 solder is brittle. In order to avoid using lead in products used by children, Microsoft made the Xbox 360 with lead free solder. Lead free solder tends to be more brittle. To make matters worse, the wrong type of lead free solder was used by Microsoft, one that gets really brittle with heat exposure over long periods. If you stress this brittle solder, tiny hair-line cracks will develop. The cracks can obstruct the flow of electrical current and also result in a weak solder joint that easily breaks.

3. Flawed heat sink clamp design

Xbox 360 heat sink causes motherboard to flex. The X clamp is not a good design because it clamps down with an uneven force. This uneven pressure intensifies when the CPU and GPU get hot, causing the motherboard to flex and warp. Solder joints made of brittle lead free solder are stressed with the flexing action of the motherboard. With time and heat the solder joints snap.

4. Left over foil on the heat sink

Xbox 360 heat sink has foil attached. On a number of it’s units, Microsoft failed to remove some foil on the heat sink. Several “ring of death” failures can be attributed to this. The thermal compound must be reapplied if you decide to remove the foil.

5. Deficient Manufacturing Process: Soldering Temperature Was Too Low

Xbox solder process was sub-optimal. The soldering process during manufacture was done at too low a temperature. When lead free solder is under heated, the resulting solder joint is full of voids and other defects. These weak joints won’t hold up for long even under normal circumstances. If you include the other Xbox faults such as running too hot and warping of the motherboard, you’ve got the perfect formula for failure.

6. The Graphics Chip Puts Out Too Much Heat

Graphics Chip Was Designed on the Cheap by Microsoft. Instead of going to an experienced vendor for its chip design (ASIC vendor), Microsoft designed the graphics chip in house, in other words, on it’s own. They did this in order to save some tens of millions of dollars in the cost of the design. Although Microsoft has some experience here, it doesn’t come close to the level of expertise of the ASIC vendors. As a result, their graphics chip is inefficient in that it dissipates too much waste heat.

This problem dovetails in with the weak cooling system in the console. Microsoft has gone to an ASIC vendor in the US and had the graphics chip redesigned. This move goes a long way to resolving the overheating problem. However, there are lots of Xbox units in use that still have the old graphics chip. These will continue to be susceptible to heating problems.

Troubleshooting Tips for the Red Ring of Death

Xbox troubleshooting before you do repair. Before opening up your Xbox 360 or sending it away for repair, you should consider these suggestions first. With luck, your Xbox has not sustained any heat damage yet. So keep your fingers crossed.

Troubleshooting tips in order from the simple to the more complex:

Xbox trouble shooting procedure

1. Restart the console.

2. If this did not work, there could be a loose cord or cable. First, any cables and power cords that can be removed should be disconnected. Unplug the power cable from the wall plug. Firmly reattach all cables and cords back into the console. Now connect up the power and turn on the console.

3. If the above step didn’t work, then try turning off the console, unplugging the power and then disconnecting the hard drive. Now plug into the power and turn the console back on. If console does not show the three red lights error, turn it off and disconnect the power cord from the wall. Finally, reconnect the hard drive, plug in the power, and turn on the console.

4. If you are using a defective surge protector, plug strip, or extension cord, your xbox may not be getting adequate power. Try plugging the power brick directly into the wall. This sort of thing happens more often than you might think. My DSL connection used to be very unreliable until I bypassed my surge protector and plugged my modem directly into the wall. I should have done this in the first place rather than making a lot of angry (and useless) phone calls to my internet service provider.

5. If you think that your machine has overheated, then turn it off and let it cool down. Ensure that the cooling vents are not blocked in any way and keep your Xbox 360 in a ventilated and open area.

Do not place near it any sources of heat. There are obvious sources like heaters and radiators and such. But less obvious sources include the electrical devices that are sitting on top or beneath your Xbox. Try removing any dust buildup inside the machine. Cool off your console with a small fan. Tip the console on its side so that more surface area is exposed to the surrounding air. Don’t forget to keep the power brick cool, so keep it off of shaggy carpeting. Better still; place it on an elevated surface. You can even hang the power brick by its cord off of a hook.

Keep the rear of the console clear. Don’t push it up against a wall and keep any debris away. This includes not allowing any cords and cables to get all bunched up in this area. Don’t do any all day gaming marathons. Limit your gaming to just a few hours, then turn it off and let it cool down for a while. The warmer the room temperature is the shorter your playing time should be.

XBox 360 Cooling Systems

If the above cooling suggestions weren’t enough, there are plenty of external cooling devices designed for the Xbox 360 being sold on Ebay. Click the thumbnail image to the left or here for an itemized list.

The Xbox 360 Three Red Lights Fix

If you’re still having problems after trying the above suggestions, getting your machine repaired is the next step. All Xboxes experiencing the ring of death have had their warranties extended for three years beyond the purchase date. If you have opened up your console this warranty is void.

If you’re not used to working with your hands, then sending your Xbox back to Microsoft is the safest way to go. But expect up to several weeks of delay before your repaired Xbox gets back to you. It doesn’t make sense to do otherwise unless you’re feeling comfortable about doing the repair yourself.

An expensive but quicker option is to send your console to a repair shop.

For those who are inclined to take matters into their own hands, the quickest and cheapest option is to repair it you are using this guide. If you can follow directions, it’s fairly simple to do. My sister recently repaired her kid’s Xbox.

Fix Your Xbox Yourself.

This guide will fix these problems: if you experience any of the following, Freeze ups Distorted Graphics, 2 red lights error, 3 red lights error (ring of death), 4 Red Lights, and E74 Error – this is the error where you get text on the screen saying E74 then you can repair the Xbox yourself. The fix will take you 1 to 2 hours to do and can be done with some common household items and tools.

The 3 Red Light Fix manual is designed for anyone to use with even the simplest knowledge of electrics, in fact you do not need any at all. If you are planning on repairing your own console we only recommend using this 3 Red Light Fix.