I once had the opportunity to work at a retirement center, and noticed that many of the activities there seemed a bit degrading. Coloring books, arts and crafts – it seemed more like a summer camp for young children than a community of elderly adults. I decided to suggest some activities for seniors that would…

Are you a high school student who is in the process of applying for colleges? If you are, have you examined how your college education will be funded? If not, you may want to take the time to examine and apply for scholarships. Scholarships are a great way to pay for college, as they do…

Basically, there are two sides on a backgammon board, each with twelve spaces, for a total of twenty-four spaces. Backgammon is thought to be the oldest game in the world, and archaeologists have found backgammon sets that date from as long ago as 3,000 BC. It is a classic game of luck combined with strategy,…

We all enjoy decorating our homes as beautifully as possible, especially when it comes to statues or small sculptures that depict various symbols. Powerfully attracted by the complex history of Buddhist idols, a lot of people have discovered an entire array of objects presented online, included in the gold collection. For them, these religious murtis…

The population of the world is slowly increasing. As this happens, we need to take great caution in making sure we don’t harm the environment. If we don’t be careful then it could lead to disastrous effects for us and nature. As cities grow larger and larger the natural land around them is being turned…

Case brought against Apple in Australia by ACCC. Consumer protection laws are tricky, and as such they can vary widely from one international market to another. Apple is learning that the hard way after investigators in Australia claim the company violated the protections already in place for the public. Investigators posed as Apple customers and…

In the tropical areas of the world, there are several breathtaking areas that you could swim in, from lakes to amazing coastal beaches. Areas such as Hawaii, the Bahamas, California, and Puerto Rico have several beaches for you to enjoy. For those of us living in the middle of the United States, take a swim…

Use these steps to make yourself at ease while playing in front of others. Most people are not comfortable performing in front people. When I say of performing, such as an instrument, or singing, or acting, I mean more than just knowing how to do well at your chosen craft, I mean doing it well…

We all get headaches occasionally, but prolonged or chronic headaches are especially debilitating. We’ve got 15 natural remedies to heal a prolonged headache to present to you in this article, but before we do, let’s consider the source of prolonged or chronic headaches. Prolonged headaches, apart from those specifically a symptom of another illness, are…

Exposure to germs, environmental pollutants, toxins and constant stress can weaken your immune system and leave your body more vulnerable to diseases. A healthy lifestyle including regular exercise, less stress, a healthy diet and good hygiene is a must to support good immunity. Along with these, you can make yoga a part of your daily…

Dir: Kathryn Bigelow; Starring: Anthony Mackie, John Boyega, Algee Smith, Will Poulter, Jack Reynor, Ben O’Toole, Jacob Latimore, Hannah Murray, Kaitlyn Dever. 15 cert, 143 mins. Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit is about the events in an American city one night 50 years ago, but its outlook stretches an awful lot farther than that. In her third…

We’ve all the seen the long accurate drives of Tiger Woods. The ball flies through the air and lands in the middle of the fairway, 300 yards away.   The green-eyed monster of envy consumes us as we wonder if we could ever hope to drive like that. Fortunately, long drives are not the be-all-end-all…

People always want to follow the latest thing, be it in fashion, sports, that kind of thing. Websites have become a necessity to almost everyone. Companies, businesses, individuals, even young adults have created personal websites with their respective purposes, be it for profit, or for entertainment. What one must consider, however, before creating a website,…

It’s never easy asking for help, but in golf, it is almost a necessity. Unfortunately, we often ask our buddies and partners, when in reality we should take a lesson or two. We think that a Pro would critique harshly, but they are honest, positive and very helpful. Lessons at the local course aren’t as…

People who have Bose speakers say they have excellent sound quality and tech support team, even though their system is simpler than most yet cost more. And others have different opinions. So let’s see if Bose is worth the purchase. Bose’s 3-2-1 system means that two Bose Articulated Array speakers are used instead of five,…

Most parents would worry that if they keep their children from eating those fatty foods that they love, and only offer vegetables, that the children will starve, or have nutritional deficiencies.  These parents feel that the kids will just not eat the food.  If you think about it this way, how much nutrients are they…

Para aplaudir.  José A. García Avilés, profesor en la Facultad de Periodismo de la Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), ha reunido 3.500 clichés en un diccionario online, con el objetivo de que los futuros periodistas “sean conscientes de que el lenguaje es su herramienta de trabajo”. Lo ha elaborado con aportaciones de sus alumnos y…

What to look for and beware of. How to find the best teacher for you. The electric guitar has advanced far beyond the time when someone could teach himself (or herself) to become a world class player. If your ambition is to become a competent player and a competent musician, you need a competent teacher….

(1) Photos on Canvas Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your favorite wedding photo transformed into stunning photo art? By printing the image onto a hand-stretched canvas you can give an artistic, finished look to your most classic wedding photo. (2) Personalized Stamp Turn your favorite wedding photo in a…

  Postural problems have always been a problem; they are even worse in the modern workplace.  Too many times people have to reach for their computer mouse, putting them in unnatural positions.  There is help for both kinds of postural problems in physiotherapy.   Posture is the way one stands, sits, or walks.  It can…