Archives for November 2017

A smog vacuum cleaner and other magical city designs

November 30, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Daan Roosegaarde uses technology and creative thinking to produce imaginative, earth-friendly designs. He presents his latest projects — from the sidewalks of Amsterdam, where he reinterpreted “The Starry Night” to get people thinking about green energy, to Beijing, where he developed a smog vacuum cleaner to purify the air in local parks, to a dance floor that generates electricity to power a DJ booth. Check out Roosegaarde’s vision for a future where creativity is our true capital.

Filed Under: Architecture, Blog, Technology

Hear the Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Pianos

November 28, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Can you hear the difference between cheap and expensive pianos? The video starts by the pianist playing on a cheap piano, and then in the more expensive ones. listen to these 5 different pianos. Can you hear any difference in sound? Which one has the best sound

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Why don’t we teach kids real music?

November 26, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

You probably have noticed that kid’s musical toys and programming is really, really bad. I was so disappointed with the toys that were available when my .ds were infants. This video calls out the crappy music for kids.

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Kitchen Storage: How to Store Your Kitchen Tools and Flatware

November 24, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Find out the ideal width and depth of drawers, get ideas for vertical storage and see how to work with existing cabinets

They say the key to organization is a place for everything and everything in its place. This is true for even the smallest items, such as your kitchen utensils. These include your everyday flatware as viagra pas cher well as the many small but mighty cooking tools a serious chef requires. Here are some of my favorite options for storing your utensils, in any space and on any budget.

Kitchen Storage: How to Store Your Kitchen Tools and Flatware

Filed Under: Blog, Furniture, Home Care, Technology

A History of the Most Iconic Home Designs

November 22, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

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The Mozart Effect: Is It Real?

November 20, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, listening to Mozart CAN make you smarter.

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How Music Affects Your Driving

November 18, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

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The Ultimate Medicinal Music Test

November 16, 2017 By EmmanuelFonte Leave a Comment

Aside from the health benefits of listening to your favorite tunes, there are plenty of links between medicine and music.

There’s a long history of band names, song themes and product marketing drawing inspiration from medical terms – this quiz tests how much you’ve been paying attention.

Are you a music trivia genius? A medical fact repository? A healthy mix of both?

Let’s find out!

</p> <section> <h2>The Ultimate Medicinal Music Test</h2> </section> <section> <h2>Which rock duo recorded the bluesy indie hit “Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine”?</h2> </section> <section> <h3>What was Robert Palmer suffering from when he sang “Doctor, doctor, give me the news…”?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>Which dental anaesthetic did alt-rockers Eels think would sooth their soul in 1996?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>What was the name of the 2009 Marrow track released via a USB shaped like a pill container?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>Which Gregory Isaacs song shares its name with a popular cold & flu brand?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>Can you name the 80s band that took their name from the stimulant Dextroamphetamine?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>In 2017, Dexter Holland gained a PhD for his HIV research; which famous pop-punk band does he sing for?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>Which beloved rock star famously finished a full set after he fell from the stage and broke his leg in 2015?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>What percentage of different humans’ brains respond exactly the same way to musical stimulus?</h3> </section> <section> <h2>Diagnosis: One Hit Wonder</h2> <div>Better luck next time. Either you’re not much of a music buff or have better things to do than learn about the links between medicinal practice and musicians.</div> <div> </div> <div>Think of it as a learning experience, it’s better for your health if you look on the bright side!</div> </section> <section> <h3>Diagnosis: Worth A Listen</h3> <div>Not bad. You’re aware that sometimes healthcare and music cross over to create a beautiful, inspirational partnership of ideas.</div> <div> </div> <div>However, there’s still plenty for you to learn so get out there and track down those medicinal melodies.</div> </section> <section> <h3>Diagnosis: Musical Icon</h3> <div>You’re an expert on all things to do with medicine in music. If there’s a lyric, band name or piece of trivia linking tunes to treatment – you make it your business to know about it.</div> <div> </div> <div>While this may not be seen as essential knowledge, who cares? You’re the best!</div> </section> <p> </p> <p>

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