On Novermber 8, 2007 sony released its firmware update 2.00 worldwide. Although causing an uproar as in-game XMB was not in this firmware the update proven to be popular, mainly due to the release of user created custom XMB's.
The choice of being able to create your own background and themes sprouted up the inginuity of some playstation 3 owners and soon enough websites were created in which you could download and upload custom XMB's.
Downloading custom ps3 themes
To install and download themes all you need to do is;
Downloading with PC
1. Find the theme you want to download
2. click the download link
3. press “Save”
4. save to a SDCard or a USB Device
5a. make a folder in the Device or Card called “PS3″
5b. make a folder in the PS3 folder called “THEME” (ALL CAPS REQUIRED)
6. put the .pt3 file into the THEME folder
7. put into your ps3
8. go to themes
9. click install
10. click the memory card or USB device
11. Install and enjoy
Downloading with PS3 Browser
1. Load www.ps3-themes.com in your PS3s browser
2. Find a theme that you like
3. Then click “Download Here”.
4. The PS3 will ask you to save it in “Photos”
5. Go ahead and save it there and it will automatically install the theme.
6. Go to “Settings”, then “Theme” and “Themes”
7. The theme you downloaded should be in the list, click on it and then apply.
8. Hey, you’re done!
The choice of being able to create your own background and themes sprouted up the inginuity of some playstation 3 owners and soon enough websites were created in which you could download and upload custom XMB's.
Downloading custom ps3 themes
To install and download themes all you need to do is;
Downloading with PC
1. Find the theme you want to download
2. click the download link
3. press “Save”
4. save to a SDCard or a USB Device
5a. make a folder in the Device or Card called “PS3″
5b. make a folder in the PS3 folder called “THEME” (ALL CAPS REQUIRED)
6. put the .pt3 file into the THEME folder
7. put into your ps3
8. go to themes
9. click install
10. click the memory card or USB device
11. Install and enjoy
Downloading with PS3 Browser
1. Load www.ps3-themes.com in your PS3s browser
2. Find a theme that you like
3. Then click “Download Here”.
4. The PS3 will ask you to save it in “Photos”
5. Go ahead and save it there and it will automatically install the theme.
6. Go to “Settings”, then “Theme” and “Themes”
7. The theme you downloaded should be in the list, click on it and then apply.
8. Hey, you’re done!
Neil Cartwright (born June 1982 in Wrexham, Wales) is a footballer, currently playing for Conference North side Hinckley United, where he plays as a Midfielder.
Background
Born in Wrexham, in Wales, in June 1982. Neil's father is Les Cartwright, a former Welsh International footballer who plied his trade with Coventry City and Wrexham. Neil's family moved to the Warwickshire village of Wolvey, on the outskirts of the town of Hinckley in Leicestershire when he was still a child and he joined the junior teams of the local football club, Hinckley United. He currently works as a Medical Supplies Representative.
Playing Career
Hinckley United
Neil progressed to the 1st team through the reserves and the youth side, making the step up back in 1999. Currently a right sided Midfielder, though he started in the first team as a Right Back. He was part of the Hinckley United squad that won the Southern League Midlands/West Division Title in 2001, then subsequently part of the squad that qualifed for the new Conference North division in 2004. Despite scoring two goals, Neil suffered play off heartache when Hinckley United lost in the Conference North final in May 2007.
He added to his Hinckley United reputation by scoring the second goal, a 25 yard volley which made the Match of the Day goal of the month shortlist, in the 2-0, FA Cup 1st round victory over Torquay United in November 2004.
In March 2007 he broke the 300 game appearance mark for Hinckley United, then in April the same year he became all time appearance holder finishing that season with 315 appearances, confirming his magnificent contribution to the club in the last 8 years.
A double fracture of his right tibia and fibula in September 2007 means Neil's 2007/2008 season is already over. After an operation, he is not expected to be back until next season at the earliest.
Honours
Southern League Midlands/West Division Championship 2000/2001
Background
Born in Wrexham, in Wales, in June 1982. Neil's father is Les Cartwright, a former Welsh International footballer who plied his trade with Coventry City and Wrexham. Neil's family moved to the Warwickshire village of Wolvey, on the outskirts of the town of Hinckley in Leicestershire when he was still a child and he joined the junior teams of the local football club, Hinckley United. He currently works as a Medical Supplies Representative.
Playing Career
Hinckley United
Neil progressed to the 1st team through the reserves and the youth side, making the step up back in 1999. Currently a right sided Midfielder, though he started in the first team as a Right Back. He was part of the Hinckley United squad that won the Southern League Midlands/West Division Title in 2001, then subsequently part of the squad that qualifed for the new Conference North division in 2004. Despite scoring two goals, Neil suffered play off heartache when Hinckley United lost in the Conference North final in May 2007.
He added to his Hinckley United reputation by scoring the second goal, a 25 yard volley which made the Match of the Day goal of the month shortlist, in the 2-0, FA Cup 1st round victory over Torquay United in November 2004.
In March 2007 he broke the 300 game appearance mark for Hinckley United, then in April the same year he became all time appearance holder finishing that season with 315 appearances, confirming his magnificent contribution to the club in the last 8 years.
A double fracture of his right tibia and fibula in September 2007 means Neil's 2007/2008 season is already over. After an operation, he is not expected to be back until next season at the earliest.
Honours
Southern League Midlands/West Division Championship 2000/2001
Glenn S. Barden, (born June, 1989 in England) is a former English track and field athlete.
Athletics career
He was the youngest medal winner at the 2000 Commonwealth Youth Games, lining up in the 5000M final at the age of just 11 years ?? days and finishing in third place with a time of 20:02.56, which was considerably slower than the qualification time he set two days previously, which would infact have given him the gold medal. Glenn was visibly disappointed with his performance and refused to take part in the medal ceremony, chosing instead to leave the venue to return home, his bronze medal remaining unclaimed to this day.
Post athletics
Since the 2000 Games Glenn has not renewed membership with UK Athletics and it is unknown where Glenn is currently residing. He is believed to have made a token appearance in the 2005 Hastings Mini-Run
, although this may be a name-sake.
Athletics career
He was the youngest medal winner at the 2000 Commonwealth Youth Games, lining up in the 5000M final at the age of just 11 years ?? days and finishing in third place with a time of 20:02.56, which was considerably slower than the qualification time he set two days previously, which would infact have given him the gold medal. Glenn was visibly disappointed with his performance and refused to take part in the medal ceremony, chosing instead to leave the venue to return home, his bronze medal remaining unclaimed to this day.
Post athletics
Since the 2000 Games Glenn has not renewed membership with UK Athletics and it is unknown where Glenn is currently residing. He is believed to have made a token appearance in the 2005 Hastings Mini-Run
, although this may be a name-sake.
Reggie Sears is a Southern Soul & Blues singer from South Florida signed to Redd Dawg Records International. Along with Betty Padgett, Bobby Stringer, Sherman Hunter & Bubba Mack, Reggie IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SOUTHERN SOUL SINGER IN MIAMI and has helped put South Florida on the map of the Southern Soul Music scene. His first 2 albums, "Transitions" & "One Step Closer To The Blues" were mostly traditional Blues & ignored by the Blues community, & they are unfortunatly out of print & very hard to find. By his 3rd album he had changed over to Southern Soul and found success. Not only a superb vocalist with a 3-octave range, Reggie also plays several instruments: Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drums & various Percussion and also is an in-demand session musician, songwriter & producer. Reggie tours worldwide & puts on a sweaty, Southern Soul Blues Show that always gets the crowd involved. He is known for being one of the best live acts on the circuit & also known for producing his own albums & playing most of the instruments as well as mixing & engineering them.
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DISCOGRAPHY:
2005-Transitions(Redd Dawg Records)
2006-One Step Closer To The Blues(Redd Dawg Records)
2006-Love Doctor(Redd Dawg Records)-UNRELEASED
2006-Southern Soul, Florida Style(Redd Dawg Records)
2007-Sweet Thang(Redd Dawg Records International)
2007-Flashin' Back: A Tribute to Tyrone Davis(Redd Dawg Records International
2008-Smack It Up!(Redd Dawg Records International)
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DISCOGRAPHY:
2005-Transitions(Redd Dawg Records)
2006-One Step Closer To The Blues(Redd Dawg Records)
2006-Love Doctor(Redd Dawg Records)-UNRELEASED
2006-Southern Soul, Florida Style(Redd Dawg Records)
2007-Sweet Thang(Redd Dawg Records International)
2007-Flashin' Back: A Tribute to Tyrone Davis(Redd Dawg Records International
2008-Smack It Up!(Redd Dawg Records International)