In Japan, there are two seasons when gifts are often given, one in summer and the other in winter. The gifts are called o-chugen and o-seibo, representing your appreciation and gratitude for the kindness they have shown you during that year, and can be given to anyone you know. The custom of giving o-chugen is said to have originated in […]
If violating any of the marketing laws were a punishable offense, a large portion of American businesses would be in jail. By far the most violated marketing law is the line extension law. What is even more diabolical is that the extension of the line is a process that takes place continuously with little conscious effort on the part of […]
The glow plug is an amazing piece of engineering, the closest anyone has ever gotten to a true perpetual motion machine, your radio controlled car engine will run on nothing but fuel, no spark plugs or electric ignition, these babies run on the glow. Selecting the correct glow plug is not that difficult, you just have to understand how they […]
Being jointly aware of how relationships develop gives you the opportunity for committed love, and you can relax and explore along the way. It takes time to get to the point of compromise. Too many commit too soon. It causes anguish and disappointment. Have you done that? Like a fairy tale with a first date and then living happily after? […]
In recent years there has been a resurgence in interest in the old school, the 8-bit video game style sounds both in “chiptune” music and in another style of sound in more general dance and indie music. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to emulate this style of sound using the Thor synth found in motif 4. The 2 […]
For the first Level I or Level II Careful Driving class, it is important to cover a number of topics before people begin the remaining sessions. Here is a guide to help you cover these topics. The page numbers shown are from the Driving With Care Level II manual. 1). Welcome to DWC. Let’s introduce ourselves (icebreaker) An easy way […]
It is my great pleasure to reserve this time to provide this brief review / introduction to a book that I just read this past weekend. I don’t usually leave book reviews, however in this case I feel compelled to share the enjoyment, emotional connection, and education that I have been fortunate to have experienced. It never ceases to amaze […]
I collect these. Additions to this list are welcome. Also, note that in some cases I don’t know the origin of a particular expression. If you have knowledge or theories about the origin of something below, I would also like to hear from you. I hope you enjoy it. Speaking through your hat Talk nonsense or lie. c1885. [In an […]
For Snoop Dogg, Beautiful with Pharrell is just what the rap artist needed. Snoop Doggy Dogg needed a monster hit, and a music video to match, that would catapult him back to the top rung of rap. The single, released on the album Paid That Cost To Be Tha Bo $$, is immediately contagious. Snoop Dogg’s Beautiful Song Review Beautiful […]
Nominated for 17 Emmy Awards in its short four-year span, In Living Color is widely considered the best comedy-drama show since SNL. Created by multi-talented star Keenen Ivory Wayans (the eldest son of a large and talented family), the 30-minute television show became an instant hit for the emerging competitor to the big FOX network in the spring of 1990. […]
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