Seasoned parents know that trends come and go. Something that ignites teen fever one day can fade to nothing a few weeks later. But when it comes to teen drug use, designer fashion drugs can be just as dangerous as substances we’ve been warned about for decades. Even those who quickly lose their appeal among teens do their share of […]
Five Teen Drug Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
Seventy (70) is the new forty (40) – Exercising the whole body is good news for baby boomers
Seventy (70) is the new Forty (40). To many of you that sounds like a lot of BS, as you sit there with aches and pains in places you never knew you had. I’m 70 years old, so I know how you feel. As we age, our metabolism slows, muscle mass shrinks, and our hormone and neurological responses diminish. However, […]
rhythm in music
quarter note = 1 bead A quarter note is all quarter note with a stem going up or down. I call it our “stepper” note because the note just takes steps and moves. With 4/4 time, you would have a measure of 4 quarter notes because a quarter note has 1 count. Remember that music and mathematics go together. half […]
Light of love: does the soul live after the death of the body?
“It’s amazing, Molly… the love that’s inside, you take it with you.” – From Patrick Swayze’s character Sam to Demi Moore’s character Molly in Ghost Do you believe in some kind of life after death? CS Lewis once said that he never had any doubts about people who survive death, but when his wife died, he was no longer sure. […]
Top 5 Reasons to Remove Your Acoustic Ceiling
#1 – Aesthetics – The main reason to get rid of acoustic ceilings is that they look terrible. Most people don’t like the look of popcorn ceilings. In fact, this style is so unsightly that in many cases it can lower a home’s value or even stop people from buying it. This is especially true in more “fashionable” cities or […]
Micromax – The mobile phone company
Micromax has grown from being an Airtel PCO phone maker to becoming an ace in the innovation and technology revolution. It is the first to introduce dual SIM phones, phones with 30-day battery backup, QWERTY keyboard, OMH CDMA phones, etc. The company has created a rave in the market with fantastic phones that are tough yet stylish. The various phones […]
Ness’s Notes (August 16)
The Indians lost 4-1 to the Twins and Johan Santana last night, ending the team’s six-game winning streak. Santana hasn’t lost at the Dome since August. On August 6, 2005, going 12-0 in his last 19 home starts, he also increased his mark to 18-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 174 strikeouts on August 21 since 2002. With Cleveland’s loss, […]
Five undiscovered California national parks
Best California Day Trips and Weekend Getaways Summer is a busy travel time and it seems like everywhere you go there are a lot of people. Instead of heading to the beach or Yosemite with everyone else, try heading to one of the many beautiful, crowd-free California National Parks. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Less busy than Yellowstone, Sequoia […]
Plumbing companies – 6 tips to choose the best plumbing company
You wake up one morning to see that your toilet isn’t flushing properly, maybe your sink isn’t draining, or your disposal is broken. There could be a number of other plumbing issues you might encounter such as heating and cooling issues, hot water chiller on/off, HVAC issues, leaky faucets, and others. This can happen in residential or commercial buildings. What […]
Enamel Coated Cookware – Benefits and Advantages
Whether you are an “occasional cook” or a “foodie,” it helps to know about the benefits and advantages of enamel coated cookware. The casual cook is probably frustrated and discouraged by the task of cleaning and scrubbing stainless steel, aluminum or cast iron pots and pans. If you’re the ‘foodie’, you’ll want to spend more time enjoying the food and […]