Are Musicians Born Or Made? by Vincent Miele “Karl, you may become anything you want in this world, but a musician you will never be”. This statement was made by by Karl Wagner’s piano teacher. Beethoven found his first music lessons “irksome”. In fact, he oftentimes cried over them. We may consider these two famous […]
Aha! Parenting Blog Practical solutions for real parenting problems “So little is expected of kids that …Their incompetence begets exasperation, which results in still less being asked of them.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, in “ Spoiled Rotten: Why Do Kids Rule the Roost?” in the New Yorker “My little guy does not like it when I […]
How to Get Better Laundry Results BY MARY MARLOWE LEVERETTE www.thespruce.com Laundry is something that many of us do everyday. Even if you’ve been doing laundry for years, there are times that the results are less than perfect. What went wrong? These ten tips will help you get the best results possible every time you do […]
Source: www.autobarn.com.au Automotive stereos have come a long way over the past decade with manufacturers adding new features and additions regularly. As cassette players have now been phased out and CD players beginning to be as well, new technology such as MP3 compatibility and mobile phone connectivity are now becoming more common in vehicle sound systems. […]
How to Take Care of Your Home’s Appliances So They Last Longer by Craig Lloyd Source: www.howtogeek.com Big home appliances definitely aren’t cheap, but they can last for a really long time if you take care of them and perform the proper maintenance at regular intervals. It’s really easy to forget about the things you use every […]
Source: www.piano-keyboard-guide.com Let’s take a look at the history of the piano. When talking about piano history, mention must be made of the early instruments that paved its way. The first historical mention of instruments is in Genesis 4:21. The King James Version reads as follows: “And his brother’s name was Jubal: he was the father […]
Soggy lettuce and vegetables can ruin your salad, but keeping the greens fresh and the additions crisp is possible with proper storage. Food spoilage doesn’t just alter the flavor and texture of the salad, it can also lead to foodborne illness. Storing the salad ingredients separately helps keep them fresh longer, but you can also […]
How To Waterproof Your Phone this Monsoon Source:http://blogs.opera.com Finally, the most anticipated time of the year is here: monsoon. And with the rains come the ‘Monsoon Getaways’. Be it exciting picnics, long walks or fun drives, you need to be equipped to protect your favorite companion – your phone. You might occasionally enjoy getting […]
Nokia is plotting ANOTHER comeback and plans to release five old-school mobile phones The Android phones will have 5” and 5.7” displays and the first set will be unveiled at the annual Mobile World Congress tech show in February. The former market leader fell from grace after the iPhone hit the market in the late noughties, […]
SOURCE: www.consumerreports.org When the weather heats up, thoughts turn to chilling out. If central air conditioning isn’t an option, room air conditioners can be an inexpensive and energy-efficient alternative for cooling one or two rooms. If you’re ready to beat the heat, you aren’t alone: More than 6.5 million air conditioner window units are sold […]