With summer fast approaching many studios are preparing for end-of-school-year recitals. An important aspect of a successful piano recital is the observance of proper recital etiquette. Below are the top ten rules that audience members should observe when attending a recital. The Audience: (1) Arrive on time, or a little […]
The Worst Retirement Gifts You Could Possibly Give
Retirement. After endless years of the daily grind, it’s good-bye tension, hello pension. No more lying to the boss about “that appointment” or the “I-fell-down-the-stairs-and-broke-my-arm” excuses. Now it’s time to kick off the shoes, switch on the TV and eat cake (and lots of it) because the gateway to the […]
Plastic Surgery – Vanity and Security
According to Abraham Maslow’ Hierarchy of needs, an individual has five levels of needs; Physiological (basic, food, water, shelter), Safety (security of body, employment, resources, material possessions), Social Needs/Belongingness (friendship, family, intimacy, etc), Esteem (self-respect, recognition, confidence, etc), Self Actualization (when the individual does something for himself based on his […]
Shaolin Kung Fu – Three Eye-Training Drills!
Strong Eyes (Iengong) is a fundamental Kung Fu ‘Gong or ‘Kung’, alongside Muyugong (Withstanding Blows) Qigong (Breath Control) and the others. Eye-Training Arts or ‘Ienshu’ is part of this. Eye-Arts in Kung Fu help, for example, the coordination and accuracy of blows and blocks with hands, feet and weapons. Ienshu […]
How Plastic Surgery Can Improve Your Health
People should always keep in mind that the term health comes in different forms, which include physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual and occupational. Looking at it in the broadest possible way will make it easy to understand the way plastic surgery can positively affect the health of a patient. When […]
Get On Top Of Stress – Meditate
Stress is one of the major present-day problems. We work and live in a stressful environment, and the pressure overload is disrupting the lives of young and old alike. Though stress is not inherently bad, an overload can damage the mind and the body. Problems at work, breakdown of interpersonal […]
Right Brain Learning
Many people learn well through their sense of sight. They can watch someone do something and then can duplicate the task with practice. Other people learn well through their sense of hearing, by listening to the instructions. Most people tend to learn best through a combination of their senses including […]
Christmas Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything
Every family has them, everyone knows one, and we all struggle to find just the right Christmas Gift each year – the person who has everything. And be realistic, a gift voucher just isn’t good enough when you want to make a personal, thoughtful expression of your feelings. So you […]
Best Tips to Avoid Ageing Skin to Look Young and Fresh
People find it difficult to manage the skin, especially when they wake up in the morning and see a huge pimple around the nose or a cold sore at the corner of the mouth. Most of the people often suspect that they have sensitive, dry or oily skin, but do […]
Asian Art Through the Eyes of Janet Tava – Manual Woodworkers and Weavers Gold Medallion Tapestry
Janet Tava’s art is described as Asian, Chinese, Elegance in Nature, Art in Motion, and has been used in the home decor industry for many years. With the internet, today we have access to many of her works of art that normally would be considered a high ticket item for […]