In Theory, to play the piano, all you have to do is push the right keys to make a beautiful sound. No matter who plays an F on a piano, the sound is identical. A piano key is ¾ inch wide which is nive because even a five year old can learn to play. Therefore, piano has been the instrument of choice for a child. Physically the musical process is very easy- Also adults find is easy as well.

Adults and children alike, can understand and learn to play a simple two-note chord, consisting of any white key, skipping one, and playing the next. With minimal effort a people can plunk out a tune that they recognize, giving them at least a preview of what playing music is actually like. For example, Mary Had a Little Lamb, is a matter of a few moments for any child to learn in Piano by Number. Don’t get me wrong, the piano takes a lot of time and patience to master, but once you do, it is worth it. The piano is one of the most versatile instruments out there and one of the most beautiful sounding.

Playing the piano was always a dream of mine. My mother put me in piano lessons as a child and for some odd reason, I wanted nothing to do with it. I felt that my hands were too small and I couldn’t reach the keys. I also becoming increasingly obsessed with sports so do you think I honestly wanted to sit down at a piano? Not so much, but today I look back and I regret that decision. My mother still sits down to play this beautiful instrument and it makes me envy her talent and the joy she has as she sings along. I love the sounds that echo through my parents home when I am visiting. It brings back memories of when I was a child and my mother would practice choruses and hymns before Sunday Worship. I love my mother- and I love her Piano.

One of these days I will sit down at a piano and try once more for me; for my mother.

During projects like remodeling, reconstruction and demolition, materials containing asbestos may release microsfibers that can be inhaled into the lungs. When inhaled, asbestos fibers may cause asbestosis, a severe scarring of the lungs, or Mesothelioma , a deadly cancer that may affect the lining of the chest and lungs, the abdomen, and even the heart.

Saddly, Asbestos is the main risk factor for developing Mesothelioma. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral made of silicate. Asbestos could be found in products like navy ships, electrical & plumbing, insulation, tile flooring, roofing materials, gloves and even brake pads. The list goes on and on- many things had traces of Asbestos. Since asbestos and mesothelioma have been linked, the use of these types of materials have almost completely stopped. But unfortunately, asbestos can still be found in some products today.

Diagnosis of Mesothelioma is difficult because most of the symptoms are similar to other diseases. Some including chest and back pain, difficulty in swallowing, impaired breathing, persistent cough, fever, nausea and weight loss. Other symptoms may include swelling of the abdomen, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, swollen feet, irregular bowels and vomiting.

Because Mesothelioma Cancer is rare, many doctors have little or no experience treating this disease. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Mesothelioma does not grow as a single mass. Instead it tends to spread along surfaces, nerves, and blood vessels, which is extremely hard to treat. Surgery is not likely to cure the cancer, but it might extend the patient’s life. Chemotherapy for this disease is given to relieve symptoms, not to cure the cancer (radiation treatment doesn’t help much for mesothelioma, and the need to treat a large part of the lung leads to problems with lung damage). But radiation is able to kill small areas of cancer that cannot be seen and removed during surgery. It can also be used as a way to ease symptoms such as shortness of breath, pain, bleeding, or trouble with swallowing.

Thankfully, there is hope- People are surviving mesothelioma!

Getting your car repaired can cost you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars a year. But if you routinely maintain your Car and take a few simple steps, you can prevent those unwanted bills. Here are a few ideas to keep that money in your wallet and not in the hands of a mechanic.

-Check the oil level in your car once a week.
-Have your oil changed at regular intervals as designated in your owner’s manual.
-Have a tune up every 50,000 miles.
-Front brake pads should be changed every 50,000 miles if your driving is mainly highway.
-Check tire pressure once a week.
-Check anti-freeze level in your radiator once a week.
-Check your brake fluid once a week.

Doing these things can help prevent costly car repairs, but you can’t prevent them all. So in case something does happen to your car, check out places like, San Francisco Auto Repair from RepairPal.com. They let consumers know the true cost of repair. Let’s use a Honda Accord as an example. When I log on to the website, I can create a profile for my Honda and add all the repairs needed. So, let’s say I need a timing belt replacement. They will give me estimates on that specific repair, give me ratings of shops and mechanics in my area, and provide me with a Encyclopedia of information so I can learn more about my Honda Accord and it’s timing belts. They will even give me a list of recalls!

So if you want quality service at a price you can affored and you live in the area, maintain your automobile with top rated auto shops and mechanics. It will be worth your time!

The internet has made things so much easier for us these days. Decades ago, when shopping for expensive items, like Laptops, cars, TVs, cameras, baby strollers/Pushchairs, etc. It took several days to go store to store trying to find the best deal. But now, sites like Save Buckets make is even easier. It is possible to find quality merchandise at a low cost!

Price Comparison sites like this one do the shopping for you! They search sites across town, across the country, or even across the globe! Comparison-Shopping websites take all of the “work” out of it for you! No more store to store shopping, wasting gas, time and energy. And is just not the big items that I’m talking about. You can shop for Baby, Body Care, Books, Clothes, Electronics, Food, Gifts, Health, Home, Music, School, Sports, Tickets, Travel, Videos. Seriously, you name it, you can find it!

Comparison Shopping sites clearly go beyond comparing prices. The find the BEST quality items for the LEAST amount of money. This is one of the reasons that Price Comparison Shopping has become an industry of its own. They are similer to a typical search engine, where you can search for a particular item and the website will provide items related to your interests. You can compare almost anything like brands, styles, colors and prices.

Online merchants are actually competing to give you the lowest price at the highest quality. Who wouldn’t want that; someone fighting over us? So next time you shop, not only for those small items, but also for those big ones, like Cars and TV’s, visit a Price Comparison site like the one mentioned above. I know I’ve greatly benefited from Comparison Shopping. I promise you won’t regret it and your wallet will definitely thank you!

Online Casinos are becoming quite popular these days. Actually, everything based on the internet has become increasingly popular. You don’t have to get in a car and drive 10-20 miles to do anything these days. You can shop, pay bills, get medical advice, play games, chat with friends, etc. You can even gamble online. For those of you who love getting lucky and winning the Jack-Pot or just like playing the slots. You can find an online casino that fits your budget and style of play.

At Casino Advisor, they help you find the BEST games and casinos. They provide ratings, reviews and even updated news about all the casinos and games available on the web. So if you love Casinos or games like Baccarat, Blackjack, Bingo, Craps, Poker or Roulette, this is the place for you!

Some online casinos will provide great offers to get gamblers to use their site. Some even offer up to a fifty percent bonus on your first deposit. A few will even give away vacations. And the best thing is… you can do all of this from the comfort of your own home. Unlike a real casino, if you’re not a smoker, you don’t have to worry about that or drunk people. You don’t have to worry about someone trying to rob you at your car when you leave the casino. And you sure don’t have to tip a waitress or any dealer. It’s all on you so play as long and as hard as you want to!

Have you ever traveled across country, in a car with a little one, without a DVD player?

Well, if you have and your not one of those families who sing songs, read books, or colors the whole way, a DVD player is perfect for your family! It really helps pass the time for those anxious, squirmy children in the back seat. Not to mention that it cuts down those tantrums and fights between siblings. That is if you pick the right movie; one that they will all enjoy. And because of their increased popularity, they are actually quite affordable these days.

What if you forgot your map or directions? Wouldn’t if be nice if you had a GPS System to help get you on the right track? These really aren’t that pricey anymore either. Did you know they actually make Car DVD Players with Built-in GPS Functions?

I recently came across a Buying Guide that helps you decide what DVD player is right for your car. They search sites across the web and find the best deal for you. It’s extremely helpful. They also have a variety of other entertainment accessories like Audio/Video, GPS Systems, Speakers and Receivers. You name it, they probably got it! The even have “How To” sections to help you in the buying process.

I hope you find this helpful, I know I did. Happy Shopping… And Traveling!

Why is all our water so polluted?

Water pollution can come from many different places, but the most common reason that our creeks, rivers, lakes and beaches are so pollouted is from pollutants/trash that flow into storm drains. After storm water and urban runoff like water from washing your car or dog or watering your lawn even debrie from construction sites flow into the storm drains, these pollutants get sent to the nearest creek, river, lake or ocean. That means any pollutant on the street gets carried to our bodies of water and eventually the ocean. Pretty sad to think about isn’t it?

Thankfully, many companies are trying to solve this problem. Like the Advanced Civil Group; A Disabled Veteran Owned Civil Engineering Company. The have developed what is called, SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan). Their moto is “The Only Thing in the Drain should be the Rain”. Their plan is to keep dirt, chemicals, and trash out of the city sewer system and out of natural water systems. They are a licensed contractor with the right qualifications for preparing and implementing these plans all while striving to save our environment for generations to come. It is a wonderful cause!

Advanced Civil Group is a full service civil design and construction firm based in Orange County. So this means, most of the SWPPP jobs are done in Southern California. They service Orange County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Los Angeles County.

SWAPP is doing their part by using barriers to keep the rain water from picking up excessive amounts of sediment, now lets help them keep our earth clean. Even if their isn’t a storm, make sure you don’t let water full of pollutants like dirt, chemicals, soaps and grass clippings run down the street and into your storm drain. Make sure to clean up after your pet in your yard or when you take it out for a walk. Convince other to use less water when they wash their cars. Also, ask them to use a bucket with water and soap to wash the car, then drain the dirty/soapy water down the sink or in the grass. And Please, throw all your trash in a garbage can and not on the street, sidewalk or grass. And last, the shorter the trips in your car, the less the air is polluted. Thanks for the help!

For starters, this page if for all you crafty/creative people out there who are always looking for something fun to do; to make their home look even more trendy!

Bold Silhouettes: Select a few photos with well-defined subjects — people, pets, buildings and strong profiles all work well. Cut out each subject, flip the cutouts over, glue them to colored paper, and frame them. It’s that easy and it looks really cool!

Revive Your Room Decor with Hanging Wall Photos

Recycled Cardboard/Coffee Wreath: You will need: old cardboard coffee sleeves (just collect a few, or ask your friends to donate them from their eggnog lattes); a cereal box (ie a larger piece of cardboard for the backing); a glue gun, scissors, a ribbon.

Vintage-scarf cushion/pillow: You will need: 2 same-sized silk scarves/wraps that match or clash well, Pins, Needle, Sewing machine, if you have one, Matching thread. Matching zipper (optional), cushion pad or pillow to cover (this should be a bit smaller than your scarves/wraps). But you want the pillow/cushion to look puffy. You don’t want the fabric to look baggy. You will also need scissors of course…Enjoy!

Storage Box: All you need is a cardboard box, enough sheets of scrapbooking paper to cover your box. You can use any other kind of paper, but scrapbooking paper works best because of its thickness and durability, X-Acto knife/Scissors, Pencil, Ruler or measuring tape, Tacky Glue and paint brush. That’s It! Hope you have fun doing these wonderful crafts!

And for those everyday crafts or fix-it jobs, The Do It Yourself Toolkit is a must have in your home. You may already have most of these items, but you never know when you might need one.

If you would like to send me some simple craft ideas, leave me a message and I will be sure to add them to the list! Thanks again!

Entertainment. People love to be entertained. Doesn’t everyone enjoy sitting down to a great game, Tv program or Movie with a bowl full of popcorn, chips, candy or a soda? I know I do! Even if I don’t take in a few hundred calories while I’m sitting on the coach, I still love to be entertained; to escape into another world for just a moment.

So how would Satellite Tv make those moments any better? Well, according to Wikipedia, “Satellite television is television delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by a satellite dish and set-top box. In many areas of the world it provides a wide range of channels and services, often to areas that are not serviced by terrestrial or cable providers.” So in other words, Satellite TV has an advantage over the cable providers. Not only is the picture and sound quality better, but you are offered more choices on what to watch. Stop saying, “there’s nothing good on” and switch to Satellite TV. The Quality is definitely Superior. And what provider can give you that superior quality? DIRECT TV, of course.

Forget weekend movies or a Friday night Specials at home. No matter where you go, whether for business or leisure you will find television everywhere. Commercial Satellite TV, has become increasingly popular these days. People love Television. Who wouldn’t want the option of watching Satellite Tv while waiting an hour in the Doctors Office? As a customer, client and guest, I think it would be very beneficial if Business Satellite TV was available in all restaurants, gyms, hospitals, bars, college dorm rooms, banks, hotels and airports. Companies can even set up their own DIRECT TV Business Account

When you sign up for Satellite television , DIRECT TV will provide all the equipment your need. They will also installed the equipment. With all the excellent packages to choose from, you can enjoy satellite television almost anywhere; in your home or at your Business. The choice is up to you. Enjoy!

Did you know that some brands like Gucci, Chanel, Fendi, Dolce Gabbana, Giorgo Armani and Prada sell eyeglasses anywhere from $250 to $450 A PAIR? I mean seriously, what happens when those lenses get scratched or those frames break? You have to go out and spend another fortune on the same pair. Who honestly has the money to do that? Not me and not most of the people in America.

Even places like Lens Crafters, Pearle Vision and Optical Centers in JcPenny or Sears still charege anywhere from $50 to $100 for ONE Pair. Now, I’m sure the Average person hates even spending $50 to $100 on eyeglasses, especially if you have children wear glasses. Those are bound to get lost, scratched or broken as some point on the playground.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you CAN and it is possible to buy dependable, affordable eyeglasses for under $50, some even for as little as $8 a pair. Now you can’t beat that! And these are not only Stylish or Classy glasses, these are fully customed prescription glasses. They are Specail Order to you with no middle man; straight from the company. You can choose from a wide variety of frames like metal, plastic, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum alloy, etc. They also have glasses for men, women and children, full frame, half frame and even prescription sports goggles and his and her matching sets. All these choices for under $40. Now how wonderful is that?

At Zenni Optical “They take great pride in delivering a quality product at an incredibly low price. Each order is carefully checked by their certified technicians for prescription accuracy and optical clarity before shipment”. To learn more about Zenni Optical check out their website and read this wonderful article, Cheap eyeglasses are a reality. You won’t be disapointed!