Photographing Kids
Friday, July 30th, 2010 | Home and Family
Kids grow up so quickly and while we are often left with countless memories, most parents have only a drawer packed with school photos, blurry holiday snaps and the forced grin of the inevitable yearly birthday picture to account for the years gone by. It's time to stop bemoaning the latest photograph of your thumb obscuring your adorable baby and get on with improving your skills as a photographer. Why should you bother when the near-by mall has a perfectly good photo studio, you ask? ...› Continue reading
Weird Games, Part II
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 | Hobbies
Tired of playing same old boring games? There are dozens of wacky, offbeat or just plain weird games out there and I've got the scoop on the latest releases. Check 'em out. Varmintz (Skunk Studios) This humorous game places the safety of a wacky crew of raccoons in your hands. In Varmintz Deluxe, you guide five furry creatures through an obstacle-packed maze. Varmintz Deluxe brings back classic hop-and-dodge style gameplay in a fast-paced, character-rich environment. The game includes a range ...› Continue reading
Does Music Impact Epilepsy - For Bad Or For Good?
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 | Health
His name was Kung Tsu Chen. He was a Chinese poet in 1847 when he described a rare but very real phenomenon now known as 'musicogenic epilepsy'. With musicogenic epilepsy, the individual suffers from brain seizures that are triggered by music, and in his case a very specific kind of music. You see, Kung Tsu Chen recorded that though he didn't know why, he would become sick when he would hear the sound of a street vendor's flute during the evening sun. Researchers tell us that this form of ...› Continue reading
Harvard Square: A world of activity
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 | Travel
Harvard Square is a world of activity complete with shopping, cultural, dining and entertainment activities and so much more. This creates no doubt in why the vivacious Harvard Square attracts more than 8 million people each year. Apart from its sheer entertainment, people from all across the world visit here due to its prestigious history, ideas, books and simply because it's a place of learning. Harvard Square was originally instigated in 1630 as Newtowne's colonial village. It was North ...› Continue reading
Paranormal Activity Keeps You Awake!
Monday, July 26th, 2010 | Art and Entertainment
I ventured out to the theater Saturday night to see Paranormal Activity because the suspense was killing me! I must say that I was slightly annoyed at the fact that I had no choice but to pay more to watch it in the "Director's Hall". The only difference between this theater and the regular one is the fact that they have leather seats and ushers available nearby so you don't need to wait in line to order a $5.00 bottle of water. I was happy with the fact that the armrests pull up so you can sit ...› Continue reading
Entertainment Vintage Posters – Find it Online
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 | Art and Entertainment
It is said that Old is Gold. Indeed, there are some things that refuse to go out of style. And sometimes, the highest fashion statement that you can make is by going retro. That's right; when you want to do up your room, consider turning back the clock and delving into the past for ideas that still tick today.Entertainment Vintage Posters are exactly like that. When you want to add a 'blast from the past' to your living room, or add a dash of style to your bedroom, just put up a couple of ...› Continue reading
Making the Most of Your Kids Clothes
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 | Home and Family
Nothing is more fun then dressing children; finding just the perfect unique outfit to compliment their adorable faces. But as fast as you buy kid's clothes, it seems the faster they grow out of them. Many popular designers are starting to take this into consideration when they design their kid's clothes. Some are putting elastic inside the waistline with buttons that can be loosened as your child grows and expands. They are also adding buttons on the legs to allow pants to be rolled up and ...› Continue reading
Ideal Patio Furniture for the Outdoors
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 | Home Improvement
If you are sourcing for patio furniture, you have to keep one very important issue in mind - the outdoors. When furniture is exposed to the outdoor environment, they tend to degenerate rather quickly. That's why it's useful to arm yourself with more knowledge on the building materials. The type of materials used will affect the lifespan as well as the overall appearance of the furniture. Let's take a look at some common materials that you will come across.Iron patio furniture.Iron patio ...› Continue reading
Crafts Ideas To Help In Parenting
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 | Home and Family
Crafting is the best way to nurture your child's creativity.It has many positive sides to deal with. Easy kids crafts and fun craft ideas can even solve many problems as they involve spending more time together with your family.When your kids are back from school give them something interesting to work on.Myriads websites are out there to offer you free crafts ideas that you can engage your kids with. Good parenting implies teaching children social responsibilities and moral values that start ...› Continue reading
A World of Recreational and Entertainment Options at a Historic Venue
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | Travel
Containing important memories of Singapore's past, Fort Canning was originally established as a barrack and hospital. Despite its strategic importance in the past today it functions purely as a park that overlooks Orchard Road. Providing an offering of recreational activities, educational, entertainment, and cultural experiences, visitors to Fort Canning will not be disappointing with what's on offer. It also functions as a beautiful haven of greenery among the developed and highly urbanized ...› Continue reading