Seattle is of course, well known for grunge and Nirvana in particular. It also produced a heavy metal band called Metal Church. However, it also produced a very influential band simply called ‘Earth’ who were formed by guitarist Dylan Carlson. As well as being known as the guy who bought Kurt Cobain the gun that Read More… »
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» DIY or LSEDI (let someone else do it!)
I’ve never been able to figure the fascination for diy… it completely slips off my radar .. I couldn’t tell the difference between a pipe you smoke and pipe for diy. Personally, even though I’m a long way off being a good earner, I would pretty much always let someone else do my work for Read More… »
» My Favourite Cake Topping
I have to confess to having a bit of a sweet tooth and like most cakes with toppings .. even coffee. Yet while chocolate is always a good standard I think my favourite is peanut butter frosting. This strange yet satisfying mix of sweet and savoury makes a delicious topping for cakes and cupcakes. Of Read More… »
» Endodontics
Endodontics is a specialised field of dentistry which focuses on the soft interior of a tooth rather than the enamel. This part includes not only the soft pulp tissue but also the nerve endings. A person specialising in this field is called an endodontist and can earn a high endodontist salary. Perhaps one of the Read More… »
» Across Continents Language Changes
Despite the fact that the two nations have a language in common,it is amusing how sometimes we misunderstand each other. We Brits laugh that the Americans can’t say aluminium properly for example and certain terms that are humorous in the US are actually quite ‘naughty’ here. One of the oddest ones though is the disagreement Read More… »
» Silence is Golden
Well, at least that’s how the lyrics of a certain song goes. For some of us however, life isn’t like that. We work in noise filled cities or possibly in the remaining factories that are left. In our car we have the sound of city traffic and if we use public transport, we most likely Read More… »
» Body Modification
Many younger people now seem to be very keen on body modification of various kinds. Now, although I’m in my middle ages, I don’t have a problem with it, especially earrings and most other piercings. We all go through a phase of experimenting and I figure that anyone that gets fed up of that can Read More… »
» Cosmetic Dentistry Information
Cosmetic dentistry is a rapidly growing industry with many of its procedures becoming increasingly on the radar of ordinary dentists. How long will it be before dentures are no longer the standard option for replacing missing teeth and dental implants replace them. How long before a tooth whitening procedure becomes as standard as a check up? Read More… »
» Patois – Purely Jamaican
Actually, strictly speaking, Jamaican Patois or Patwa to give it its original spelling, is not, as many believe, spoken only by Jamaicans but is also spoken in Costa Rica by some although it is by far more widely spoken in Jamaica. Widely heard also in the Jamaican diaspora created by Jamaica’s history, it has been Read More… »
» Samphire – The Delicious Marsh Vegetable
Perhaps apart from those who live in a region where samphire is grown; most people would not have heard of the delicious plant until its recent appearance on celebrity chef’s TV shows. Thankfully it is now widely available at many supermarkets and whilst it is not as cheap as I remember it from my childhood Read More… »