A crisis has been plaguing American suburbs and is known in many cities as the opioid epidemic. What was once confined to alleyways, inner-cities, and low-income neighborhoods has been silently spreading. Lou Lang, the state representative of Illinois, says they’re dealing with the problem as fast as they can, but it continues to surge violently…
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A Quick and Simple Guide to Container Gardening
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Gardening in containers is advantageous because it saves space. It is also the most effective alternative when you have difficult climate, limited mobility, too little time, poor soil or too much shade. Compared to regular gardens, a container garden is more productive because, among other things, it helps you avoid diseases and pests. Perhaps the…
4 Fantastic Ways to Get Psyched for Your Next Performance
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Performing in front of an audience is always nerve-wracking, whether you’re a seasoned pro or it’s your first time on stage. This is why so many musicians, actors and comedians have pre-show rituals to help them prepare. If you don’t yet have your own ritual, try some of these suggestions. Impromptu Gigs If you’ve just…
GOOGLE MAPS FOUNDER LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC TECHNOLOGY & COMPANY
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Google Maps co-creator, Lars Rasmussen, along with co-founder Elomida Visviki, present their new music company, Weav Music, and its revolutionary new approach to Adaptive Music. This patent pending technology is at the core of their new running app, Weav Run, which allows songs to adapt to an individual’s speed of motion while running, yielding higher…
Secrets to Buying the Perfect Bed Sheets by TOILE Showroom
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During the selection of the perfect decors and necessary objects for your bedroom, what obviously comes first in anybody’s mind is the bed. Just like a book cover represents a book, similarly, a bed sheet represents a bed as well as its owner. You can say that the bed sheet is the face of the…
Why Entrepreneurs Should Consider Online Education
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Having as much training and education as possible is of benefit to an entrepreneur, but it can be difficult to know which course or training option is best. Different people will have personal preferences, but there is a growing school of thought that entrepreneurs should consider online education. Online education is often more affordable than…
How to Register Your Emotional Support Dog in a Few Steps
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If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition or an emotional disability, you are definitely wondering how your life will change. Your doctor must have told you about the importance of emotional support from your family and friends, which is a crucial aspect in treating and managing these conditions. People suffering from mental…
A Night on the Town: 4 Tips for Attending Your First Concert
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One of the most memorable experiences in a person’s life is going to their first concert. This is a great opportunity to forget your troubles and just dance (or head bang) your troubles away with friends. However, it’s important to prepare properly for a concert and to know what behaviors to avoid. Here are four…
The Best Online Selling Sites To Sell Your Products
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If you are searching to sell some of your use items, you are in luck. This article will discuss in depth about online marketplaces that smaller retailers or any individual can use to sell their items. Among the advantages of using these online selling sites like Launch Cart includes being able to reach new and diverse…
Synergy on Stage: 5 Leadership Tips for Band Leaders
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Being in a band is one of the greatest experiences of your life. Whether you go all the way to superstar status or just be a hometown favorite, your days in the band can shape your entire future. This is one of the highlights of your life! As the leader of the band, your bandmates…
ASIAN ARTIST PERFORMING AT AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
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It is without a doubt performer/designer Princess Long Long is a legend in the making. She has made amazing strides, not only with her exquisite voice but with her fashion sense. Since her debut at the Royal Italy’s Carnival Fashion Presentation in 2016 where she won first prize she has been unstoppable. Only recently did…
5 ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting
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Losing weight will really help everyone with their health issues and most especially with their confidence. According to specialists, most people who lose weight increase their self-confidence. They don’t have to be anxious about their body when they’re in front of everyone, and best of all, they don’t have to feel insecure when comparing themselves…
What Does My Mattress Have to Do With My Health?
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It’s not possible to enjoy sleep that is deep and rejuvenating when using a poor-quality mattress that misaligns your body. Sleep ergonomics can result in an improvement in both the quality and quantity of your sleep. The matter of proper alignment of your body might sound strange but is important nonetheless. Strange because you might…
Why Rapid Cleanup Is Essential After Flooding
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Plumbing leaks, sewage backup, home appliance malfunctions, burst pipes, storms and heavy rain can cause water to get into your home or business. This may lead to numerous problems, including damaged floors, cracked foundations, rusty pipes and mold growth. Water damage can also result in major financial implications for homes and businesses. If water damage…
How to Quickly Find an Affordable Private Jet Charter Quote Online
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Air travel has become the most convenient way to get around the world. While the internet has made the world a global village, you will still need to travel regularly, whether for business or leisure, and there is no better way to do this than by flying. Well, you don’t have to stick to your…
Keeping your Concert Cool: 5 Things to Remember at Your Next Show
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Yes, it is all about the music and the experience, but there is some room for practicality. No one is saying that you should not be passionately involve in a performance. There is no harm in having a little fun after your concert, but preparation does not take much effort. The following are five things…
Bay Area’s Eye’z Gives Back To The Community
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Eye’z is talented singer, pianist, and actress in the San Francisco area. She began singing and performing at the young age of. She went on to study music, piano, and acting at fine art schools across the bay area. Eye’z records her own music and in addition to that she supports other artists. When she…
How Musicians Make Sure Their Instruments Stay Safe When Moving
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As a musician, your instrument is your livelihood. You might even feel as if your instrument is an extension of yourself. It is important to ensure that your musical instrument is carefully packed, stored and transported when moving. Follow these four tips to keep your instruments safe when relocating. Clean the Instrument before the Move…
ASIAN ARTIST CROSSES BOUNDRIES WITH FUSION OF CHINESE AND LATIN MUSIC
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For the past decade artists from the East have begun to gain a foothold in the States exposing their vast talents to the world. Examples of such individuals are Feifei Yang, Princess Long Long, Camilla Cheung and others. Among these talented people is another artist who dares to combine two musical genres and make them…
Sewing Mistakes To Avoid
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Sewing is a wonderful hobby to keep yourself occupied. It is an excellent way to make a living too if you know your way around blogging and vlogging. However, most of us struggle with small but significant sewing mistakes that can ruin your Patron Couture completely. This also depletes the value of the item. Here,…
Pursuing God Through Music
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Reaching God through music is an accepted practice in most religions. Music has enormous powers of stirring emotions, and the Bible has numerous instances of using music to thank and praise God. That music has a close connection to religion and worship, especially to Christians, bears evidence in The Old Testament. There is mention of…
Bid Adieu to Smelly Gym Workout Clothes Forever
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Working out in the gym or playing a sport is a good hobby. However, once your sessions are over, you will find that your clothes are smelling awful! Sometimes the smell is so revolting that you need to carry an extra set of fresh clothes that you wear on your way back home. Moreover, when…
How to Get Started as a Musician and Get Your Music Heard
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There’s no question about it, breaking into the music industry is tough to do, especially if you don’t have a big production company backing you. So, what is an aspiring artist to do? How can they get their music out there, get it heard, and hope to start a fan following? Here’s a look at…
Three Ways Music Improves Our Well Being
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If you love listening to music, you are not alone. Music is a universal language that unites people of all backgrounds and cultures. Many of us listen to music for a variety of reasons whether it is to calm down at night or pump ourselves up for a good workout. Plus, listening to music really…
Real Estate Guide for Generating Faster Home Sales
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Selling property successfully requires proper preparation. You can ease the process by getting things in order, especially when the property market is highly competitive or demand is low. Aside from reducing the price to create more interest, it is important for homes to be in the best condition possible and sellers need to be flexible…
How to Pick the Perfect Men’s Laptop Bag
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Today everyone has a laptop and it has become like an invincible tool for many of us. It carries our important business files, documents and photos. We carry our entire world in our laptop, so it makes sense that we buy a good laptop bag for it. If you look online you will see that…
Occasions When a Payroll Loan Is the Best Option
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Payday loans are gaining a lot of popularity. They are pretty easy to get and quite convenient. You could use a payday loan to come out of a financial emergency without getting into the long and complicated process of applying for the usual long-term loan from a bank or any other financial institution. Payday loans…
The Best of Dinner Cruises In 2017
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The Thames completes the London experience for most travellers. Today, you will get the chance to experience London’s fine life and fine dining on the river of dreams. Most of these luxury cruises are what dreams consist thanks to some of the signature dishes from world-renowned Michelin star chefs. Here are three of the…
4 Ways Musicians Can Ease Their Nerves before Performing
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Even seasoned musicians may get nervous before performing. Whether you are at a new venue or playing a new set, you might have anxious nerves interfering with your line of thought. Consider these four ways of easing your nerves before a performance. Meditate or Pray If you are religious or spiritual, you could have a…
How Many Musicians Realize That Their Art is Intellectual Property?
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When your music starts to get popular, intellectual property law could be a concern. Other people could try to copy your work without your permission. It is important to understand that your music, album covers and the words to your songs are intellectual property. Use these four tips to protect it. License Your Album and…
Hardwood Flooring Trends Of 2017
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Hardwood floors can never go out of fashion. Thanks to technology, right now, we have a milieu of patterns, designs and stain qualities that make it impossible to tell authentic hardwood floors from engineered floors. With each passing day, hardwood floors are gaining more popularity in the USA. Flooring trends from the leading hardfloor flooring…
Fatal Blunders to Avoid When Writing A Personal Statement
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Even though a personal statement is a great tool for enhancing your chances of securing a job or getting an admission in your dream college, the way you write it will determine whether it will achieve its goal or not. The best way to make your statement win the acceptance of the admissions board or…
Best Ear Buds For Android Smartphone in 2017
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Listening to music is the most effective way to de-stress for many people irrespective of the genre of their choice and when it comes to listening to music especially if you want to relax it is better to have a pair of great ear buds which can give you an awesome and mind-blowing listening experience…
Neglecting to Play? What to Do with Your Unused Instruments
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So many people play instruments. Likewise, life takes over, people lose interest, and they stop playing them eventually. Not everyone is in the hobby for a lifetime. If you’re one of those people and wondering what to do with your instrument, here are just a few ideas: 1. Donate It According to CBS Local, schools like…
Four Reasons to Attend a Music Festival this Year
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There’s a sound in the air, calling you. Is that a pipe? No, it’s an organ. Maybe it’s a guitar? Actually, you know what it is? It’s a music festival. If you haven’t attended a music festival yet, now is the time to start. This is about an education in popular culture of the day.…
5 Questions Feat Xavier Toscano
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So today we have got a shooting star here @skopemag. We all love Xavier Toscano not only for his music but his passion for life and living positive. As we head into summer 2017 we got to chat with XT and see what he has going on these days! Skope: Where are we talking from…
How to Make Moving to a New Home Easier
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So we heard you were thinking of moving. Moving in and out of DC can be tricky if you are not aware of the ground rules. Take, for example, Stella’s experience. She was moving out of her rented apartment that she shared with her friends into her apartment uptown. When she was driving the U-Haul…
Utilize Your Time With Summer Internships For a Bright Career
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Internships are popular across the world. They are pre-professional career and work experience that gives recent graduates and college students direct exposure to how it feels like to work in a company. The student can get practical knowledge in the said field and specialize in the area. When it comes to internships, most of them…
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Explained
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A stopped heart or an undetected heartbeat is not always the worst news. Thanks to massive advancements in the field of medical sciences, now, there are many systems in place that ensure that every possible step is taken to save lives. One of the most useful is advanced cardiac life support or ACLS. ACLS is…
Professional Writing Tips
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If you want to improve your writing ability, read our simple tips that will help you to write like a real pro! If your work is connected with writing, then you definitely need to find ways for improving your abilities every day. But even if writing is just your hobby, you anyway can feel a…
