Up (2009), a love story and were making independent living possible for the elderly is a big theme, is definitely one of the movies that I love watching again and again. The superb animation and soundtrack aside, the love story…
Achieving Safety with a Home Alarm System
Years ago, home burglar alarms were only used in the homes of the rich and famous. However, the passage of time has proven that burglars no longer consider the income spectrum when choosing a house to break in. As long…
Cash-in On the Eco-friendly Disposal of Old Mobile Phones
Getting an upgrade for one’s mobile phone can be quite hard to resist with all the hype given to the latest phone models. People who have ready cash can easily get their upgrades in a whim while others have to…
Getting Hooked on the A-Ok Music Video Game of Lyroke
Music lovers and Karaoke fans who are searching for a new way to enjoy their music need not look further as Lyroke is here to spice up their life. This application plays music videos from some of the most popular…
Bringing Home a New Member of the Family
Having pets has a lot of benefits that the entire family can enjoy. For younger people, dogs can be playmates and exercise buddies. For older people, dogs can provide loyal companionship. Pet dogs can teach everyone how to nurture…
Two Google Doodles Today: Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and Illustrator Edward Gorey
Best known for his thoughts on dissatisfaction and will, German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer was honored by Google in a doodle that ran in German-speaking countries on his 225th birthday last February 22. The doodle depicted Schopenhauer walking his dog, one of…
Orbiting Around Nicolaus Copernicus: Google Doodle
The year 2013 is said to be a year for a lot of astronomical events in the world. Comet sightings, eclipses, and meteorites falling from the sky are just some of the events that the world has witnessed in the…
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. on Google Doodle
The Google doodle team found their perfect match for 2013 Valentine’s Day with the combination of George Ferris’ 154th birthday and Valentines. George Ferris is an American engineer who became known for inventing a carnival ride which was popular with…
Totoro Snow figure
For some time, snow hasn’t been letting up – perhaps a day or two without and it comes pouring again. It’s of course the perfect time to make snowmen and other snow figures. We braved the cold and made…
Grammy Awards 2013
Record of the Year: “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Gotye feat. Kimbra Album of the Year: Babel, Mumford & Sons Song of the Year: “We Are Young,” (Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost and Nate Reuss, songwriters (Fun. feat….
4 Things to Consider When Homeschooling: Is It Right For Our Family?
Making choices about your child’s education is one of the toughest decisions that a parent faces. Parents around the world want to do what is best for their child and their education. As long as homeschooling is an educational option,…
Artist Focus : Tierney Gearon – Art as a Form of Therapy
Art is all around us, and yet, only a few people take the time to stop and truly appreciate a great piece of art. When people are introduced to great art, it’s generally while they’re in school, even though that…
