David Skul

Hawaii – Multicultural Islands

Who would have thought – America's most geographically remote State is also its most culturally diverse. Since at least the 7th century if not before, hardy travellers have been landing on, and calling these picturesque islands home. North Americans, i... Read >

The hazards of lead paint

Up until the 1970's it was common for household and industrial paint to contain a small concentration of lead. This was to improve the smoothness of the dried finish and the overall 'spreadability' of the product.Now, long after countries around the world... Read >

The insanity of baseball fans.

What is a baseball fan? The word "fan" is an abbreviation of the word "fanatic," meaning "insane." In the case of many baseball fans, the term is very appropriate. They are insane about baseball trivia, and they are insanely loyal to their team. Certa... Read >

What in the world is electricity?

Today's scientific question is: What in the world is electricity? And where does it go after it leaves the toaster?Here is a simple experiment that will teach you an important electrical lesson: On a cool, dry day, scuff your feet along a synthetic carpet... Read >

Good nutrition also requires healthy teeth

Good brushing starts with choosing a good toothbrush. Choose a soft toothbrush with a small head. Replace your toothbrush when the hairs are to far away from each other. A little bit of toothpaste with fluoride on your brush is better then very much. T... Read >

Cardiac Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery and yearly checkups in the Land of Smiles.

Vacationing in Thailand, truly the land of smiles, rolls back years of stressful living, so even though I'm old enough to know better, it was not unusual for me to be getting around on a motor scooter recently in this beautiful corner of the world. Jom... Read >

Spyware – what is it and what can you do about it?

One definition of computer software is a set of instructions that tell the computer what to do. Add this number to another one, divide the result by 12, and then print out the result … Most software comes pre-loaded when you buy the computer, or the ow... Read >

Heated Yoga - what on earth is that?

Yoga is an activity that began in India thousands of years ago as a powerful way to revitalize the mind and body. Today, yoga is known worldwide for its tremendous health and healing benefits that are accessible to people of all ages, shapes and sizes. ... Read >

Why are red carpets so difficult to keep clean

Carpet Care - Methods of Cleaning Daily vacuuming is the most important cleaning activity, but deep extraction cleaning must be performed to remove stubborn or embedded soil. Always use a cleaning method recommended by the carpet manufacturer to maintai... Read >

Yoga for a healthy life

Yoga is a philosophy that began in India an estimated 5,000 years ago and the Indian sage Patanjali is believed to have collated the practice of yoga into the Yoga Sutra an estimated 2,000 years ago. Yoga is a path toward creating balance and uniting opp... Read >

What is Modern Furniture anyway?

Generally speaking, modern furniture refers to furniture from the latter half of the 20th century and on into contemporary styles. The term is sometimes referred to as "mod" or spelled "moderne" to better distinguish it. Often, amongst designers, they mig... Read >

Darkwave Music - what is that?

Darkwave is a term which refers to an 80s movement that coincided with the popularity of New wave music. Building upon the basic principles of new wave, such as synthesizers and an androgyne archetype, darkwave evolved through the addition of dark, gothic... Read >

Music on the Internet!

The history of music and computers is a surprisingly long one, dating back to the 1950's. RCA (Radio Corporation of America) introduced the first synthesizer, developed to study the nature of music. This idea led to the creation of MIDI format in 1981 whi... Read >

ebay - open 24/7

Imagine a super-store open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which boasts better-than-wholesale prices and a gargantuan selection. Then imagine that one can search for any item in seconds. No, it's not a new super-store that encompasses a million mini-mall s... Read >

Ever wonder why it is called French polishing?

I'll bet most of us have admired a quality piece of timber furniture, especially the finish that accentuates the grain and shows off a deep rich lustre. Some may know that this finish has been achieved through a process called French polishing, but I w... Read >