Kitchen gadgets seem to be one of the most abundant kinds of cool gadgets. Not only are there Cooking Gadgets.(which has its own category!) but the clean-up, organization and food serving deserve attention too. Which is exactly what you will find in this section.
Bluetooth Speaker With Roasting Thermometer-right tunes with right taste
I must say, when it comes to doing something or getting involved in a particular activity where you would like to raise things up to the next level, doing it with some of your favorite music playing in the background is definitely an affordable way of maximizing your potential. Not only that, don’t you feel as though music playing in the background, especially with your favorite tracks making their grooves heard to the masses, is capable of making any road trip feel a whole lot shorter as a rift in the time-space continuum seemingly opens up to turn a long journey upside down? Well, with the $89.99 Bluetooth Speaker with Roasting Thermometer, you can be sure that your attempts in the kitchen or at the grill will be a whole lot more joyful – and hence, resulting in tastier food, too.
This rechargeable device lets you enjoy high-quality wireless music as your roast remains in the oven. Using it is a snap – all that you need to do would be to pair it with your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or other Android-powered smartphone, and you’re good to go. Should someone decide to phone in, you can use this unique speaker as a hands-free speakerphone.
When it comes to roasting, all that you need to do is to select your meat type from the preset menu, the way you like it done (rare, med rare, medium or well), before inserting the detachable food probe. There will be a voice alert that informs you whenever the food is ready.
This rechargeable device lets you enjoy high-quality wireless music as your roast remains in the oven. Using it is a snap – all that you need to do would be to pair it with your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or other Android-powered smartphone, and you’re good to go. Should someone decide to phone in, you can use this unique speaker as a hands-free speakerphone.
When it comes to roasting, all that you need to do is to select your meat type from the preset menu, the way you like it done (rare, med rare, medium or well), before inserting the detachable food probe. There will be a voice alert that informs you whenever the food is ready.
T-fal OptiGrill helps you whip up the perfect meal,every time
Summer will soon be upon us, and what better way to celebrate that season than to hold outdoor cook-outs with the rest of the family? Sure, you have been using the very same grill for the past two decades, and while it is still usable, how about augmenting the next cook-out experience with the $179.99 T-fal OptiGrill?
What makes the T-fal OptiGrill so special is the fact that it comes with a built-in sensor that is capable of adapting the cooking time to the thickness of your food automatically, without any fuss. Basically, it would be a no-brainer for you to cook stuff with the T-fal OptiGrill from now on. Apart from that, audible beeps are there to inform you of just when your food is at rare, medium or well done, so that you will be able to bite into just the right flavor according to how your taste buds love it.
There is also a cooking indicator light that will switch from yellow to red whenever your food is ready. All that you need to do is to select an automatic setting for burgers, poultry, sandwiches, sausage, pork, red meat or fish. Alternatively, if you are a more hands-on person, why not give the manual function a go if you want to dabble with vegetables and your own personal recipes.
What makes the T-fal OptiGrill so special is the fact that it comes with a built-in sensor that is capable of adapting the cooking time to the thickness of your food automatically, without any fuss. Basically, it would be a no-brainer for you to cook stuff with the T-fal OptiGrill from now on. Apart from that, audible beeps are there to inform you of just when your food is at rare, medium or well done, so that you will be able to bite into just the right flavor according to how your taste buds love it.
There is also a cooking indicator light that will switch from yellow to red whenever your food is ready. All that you need to do is to select an automatic setting for burgers, poultry, sandwiches, sausage, pork, red meat or fish. Alternatively, if you are a more hands-on person, why not give the manual function a go if you want to dabble with vegetables and your own personal recipes.
The TowlHub-Multifunctional goes overboard
There are items that can do multiple jobs and make our lives easier. The Swiss Army Knife is a prime example, as it has a variety of tools in one place that don’t necessarily correspond with one another, but come in handy. Sometimes a marketing team gets together and makes something that is multifunctional, but in a way that doesn’t make much sense.
One such product is the TowlHub, as it will give you 4 USB ports, a wine stopper, speakers, and a place to put your paper towels in the kitchen. It’s not that these things can’t be together in a single device, more that it doesn’t make sense. You don’t generally want any electronic gadgets around water, and seeing that we use paper towels during cooking, cleaning, and a myriad of other activities that often include H2O in the kitchen, this would not be the safest place for your gear.
If you do like the idea and think you can keep this far enough away from the sink, it would be nice to have an easy-access Bluetooth speaker that would never be moved around. The wine stopper hiding in the top of the towel holder would be nice, but it will look a bit weird once it is in use. If you’d like to have the hub without the speakers it will cost around $50, and with them in place it will be around $80.
Best Waffle Maker quells those hunger pangs
Hammacher has certified yet another device and deemed it to be fit enough to carry the “The Best” prefix, and this time around it would be the $249.95 Best Waffle Maker. What makes this particular home appliance deserve such a title, and why does it cost so much? As you know how the saying goes – pay peanuts and you end up with monkeys. The Best Waffle Maker is no monkey business, this I can assure you, as it has consistently produced perfectly cooked waffles and was easy to use. This chef’s-grade appliance sports dual grid surfaces within its rotating clamshell, allowing one to bake a couple of 7.5″ diameter Belgian waffles simultaneously.
With the Best Waffle Maker, you will be able to keep the hunger pangs of your family at bay, and in tests, both waffles came out evenly baked. This translates to a golden and crispy texture on the outside, and yet remaining nice and moist right down in the middle, all without having to carry any burnt or raw spots that are found in the waffles which were made using lesser models. Apart from that, the nonstick plates also make it a snap to remove cooked waffles, while its handles remained cool to the touch so that you do not end up burning yourself by accident. The Best Waffle Maker would let you know when it is preheating, ready for batter, and when the waffles are ready.
With the Best Waffle Maker, you will be able to keep the hunger pangs of your family at bay, and in tests, both waffles came out evenly baked. This translates to a golden and crispy texture on the outside, and yet remaining nice and moist right down in the middle, all without having to carry any burnt or raw spots that are found in the waffles which were made using lesser models. Apart from that, the nonstick plates also make it a snap to remove cooked waffles, while its handles remained cool to the touch so that you do not end up burning yourself by accident. The Best Waffle Maker would let you know when it is preheating, ready for batter, and when the waffles are ready.
Keep Your Distance Bug Vacuum
This is the handheld vacuum with a telescoping nozzle that uses a patented mechanical suction system to capture bugs without getting close to them. Requiring no electrical power, a pleated plastic bellows at the vacuum’s bottom compresses by hand and locks in-place automatically with a spring-loaded mechanism. A press of the button trigger expands the bellows instantly to generate 10X the suction of battery-powered vacuums, capturing flies, bees, spiders, and other insects through a one-way trap door in the nozzle into a removable isolation chamber that allows bugs to be dumped outdoors. The vacuum’s expandable tube places the nozzle’s tip 16 3/4" to 23" from a user’s thumb on the button trigger. 37" L x 3 3/4" Diam. (1 1/4 lbs.).
This Silver Wall Clock Holds The Mystery Of Time
There are some items which we want to keep hidden away so curious hands can’t easily come across them. While some try to find nooks and crannies in the house or buy full-fledged safes, you don’t really need to go too far out of your way to hide a few things. Sometimes stowing your precious items in plain sight is the best way of keeping them off the radar.
Using a piece of decoration that everyone is so accustomed to that they stop noticing it is the perfect disguise for a hidden safe. This Silver Wall Clock may look as simple as can be, but it hides a shelved storage system. The only issue is that there isn’t a locking mechanism on the clock, so if someone figures out that things aren’t as they appear, you’re going to need a new place to put your valuables.
If nothing else, this will make sure kids can’t get a hold of cash, cards, or jewelry unless they figure out how to put a chair by the wall under the clock. This clock does work (otherwise it would be a pretty obvious giveaway), and will likely need batteries. Should you have need to hide your belongings, this will cost you around $17. Keep in mind that this is not infallible as a deterrent for theft, but it will at least be one layer of protection
If nothing else, this will make sure kids can’t get a hold of cash, cards, or jewelry unless they figure out how to put a chair by the wall under the clock. This clock does work (otherwise it would be a pretty obvious giveaway), and will likely need batteries. Should you have need to hide your belongings, this will cost you around $17. Keep in mind that this is not infallible as a deterrent for theft, but it will at least be one layer of protection
The iPhone Slipstopper Gives Your Phone Some Grip
Just about everyone you know owns a smartphone. It has become a part of our culture to want a sleeker, slimmer phone that does more than any other version on the market. There are of course a variety of cases to keep our glass-faced touchscreens safe, but the “cool” way to do things is to keep it case-free (live dangerously, right?)
Bang And Olufsen Delivers The Biovision Avant Masterprices
Bang & Olufsen is a name that has long been associated with quality home theater and entertainment hardware, and the company continues to maintain a strong legacy with its more recent releases. Case in point, the BeoVision Avant that is touted to be an exact representation of their design philosophy and evidence that high-end, multimedia entertainment is able to be represented in an uncompromising design.
The BeoVision Avant will be based on Bang & Olufsen research and innovation, being a flagship entertainment center which has the necessary muscle and finesse to deliver breath-taking performance whenever you have a gathering of family and friends over at your place. Apart from that, the BeoVision Avant is also an aesthetically pleasing piece of equipment that will find a place in just about any living room without missing a beat.
The BeoVision Avant was additionally conceived to be able to last the distance in a changing digital world, where it is more than ready and able to work seamlessly with all the devices and content sources, without making things any more complex than they already are at the moment for the uninitiated.
CEO Tue Mantoni, said that, the BeoVision Avant was created to provide discerning homeowners the ultimate in authentic performance, intuitive simplicity and convenience. He continued, “Our research shows that consumers want more and more from their televisions. People are pressed for time, and they want entertainment that just works so they can focus on it – and each other – rather than the technology itself. BeoVision Avant delivers on all counts. The name Avant is a nod to our most successful TV to date, the Avant launched in 1995. Just as the first Avant was a game changer in an analogue era, we believe the new BeoVision Avant will set the standard for what should be expected from a television in the future.”
The BeoVision Avant will arrive in a 55″ size, and it will retail for $7,995 a pop, which will see the inclusion of a BeoRemote One. That is not all, however, as you would need to consider your placement options on wall, table or floor, which begin from $895 apiece.
CEO Tue Mantoni, said that, the BeoVision Avant was created to provide discerning homeowners the ultimate in authentic performance, intuitive simplicity and convenience. He continued, “Our research shows that consumers want more and more from their televisions. People are pressed for time, and they want entertainment that just works so they can focus on it – and each other – rather than the technology itself. BeoVision Avant delivers on all counts. The name Avant is a nod to our most successful TV to date, the Avant launched in 1995. Just as the first Avant was a game changer in an analogue era, we believe the new BeoVision Avant will set the standard for what should be expected from a television in the future.”
The BeoVision Avant will arrive in a 55″ size, and it will retail for $7,995 a pop, which will see the inclusion of a BeoRemote One. That is not all, however, as you would need to consider your placement options on wall, table or floor, which begin from $895 apiece.
Resident Audio Introduces T4 multichannel Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Resident Audio has made available their T4 multichannel Thunderbolt audio interface that will not require any kind of external power, which is a good place as any to start. After all, this portable T4 would be able to introduce a quartet of audio I/O channels to Thunderbolt-equipped Mac and Windows computers, and can be integrated easily into any live performance rig or home studio without batting an eyelid.
To make sure that you will be able to get started right out of the box, it will arrive with all of the necessary required software drivers as well as delivers a range of innovative features, including a “Big Knob” master output control, an Input Mix control for blending live signal with computer playback, and Smart Monitoring, where that will be able to switch between stereo and mono automatically, depending upon input configuration.
The T4 would support 24-bit/96kHz audio with near-zero latency for virtually instantaneous recording and playback, where four combo XLR / TRS / TS inputs are provided for the connection of microphones, instruments and line-level devices. The asking price? $499 a pop.
To make sure that you will be able to get started right out of the box, it will arrive with all of the necessary required software drivers as well as delivers a range of innovative features, including a “Big Knob” master output control, an Input Mix control for blending live signal with computer playback, and Smart Monitoring, where that will be able to switch between stereo and mono automatically, depending upon input configuration.
The T4 would support 24-bit/96kHz audio with near-zero latency for virtually instantaneous recording and playback, where four combo XLR / TRS / TS inputs are provided for the connection of microphones, instruments and line-level devices. The asking price? $499 a pop.
Portable Tabletop Mosquito Repeller
This is the portable mosquito repeller that provides relief from the airborne pests in any outdoor setting. Slightly larger than a soda can, the cordless device stands unobtrusively on a patio table or picnic bench and automatically emits the safe, subtle floral scent of geranium, peppermint and lemongrass, plant-derived essential oils that naturally repel mosquitoes, gnats, and midges. The unit eliminates the need to apply chemical-based sprays and its integrated fan distributes the repellent to provide protection from mosquitos across a 15' x 15' area. The included scented cartridge (more available below) provides up to 18 hours of protection and the unit is powered by the included two AA batteries that provide up to eight hours of use. For optimal results, allow the device to run for 30 minutes. 6 1/2" H x 5" Diam. (1 lb.).
The computer as we know it today had its beginning with a 19th century English mathematics professor name Charles Babbage.He designed the Analytical Engine and it was this design that the basic framework of the computers of today are based on.
Generally speaking, computers can be classified into three generations. Each generation lasted for a certain period of time,and each gave us either a new and improved computer or an improvement to the existing computer.
First generation:
1937 – 1946 - In 1937 the first electronic digital computer was built by Dr. John V. Atanasoff and Clifford Berry. It was called the Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC). In 1943 an electronic computer name the Colossus was built for the military. Other developments continued until in 1946 the first general– purpose digital computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was built. It is said that this computer weighed 30 tons, and had 18,000 vacuum tubes which was used for processing. When this computer was turned on for the first time lights dim in sections of Philadelphia. Computers of this generation could only perform single task, and they had no operating system.
Second generation:
This generation of computers used transistors instead of vacuum tubes which were more reliable. In 1951 the first computer for commercial use was introduced to the public; the Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC 1). In 1953 the International Business Machine (IBM) 650 and 700 series computers made their mark in the computer world. During this generation of computers over 100 computer programming languages were developed, computers had memory and operating systems. Storage media such as tape and disk were in use also were printers for output.
Third generation:
1963 - present - The invention of integrated circuit brought us the third generation of computers. With this invention computers became smaller, more powerful more reliable and they are able to run many different programs at the same time. In1980 Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-Dos) was born and in 1981 IBM introduced the personal computer (PC) for home and office use. Three years later Apple gave us the Macintosh computer with its icon driven interface and the 90s gave us Windows operating system.
As a result of the various improvements to the development of the computer we have seen the computer being used in all areas of life. It is a very useful tool that will continue to experience new development as time passes.
FIRST COMPUTER
Eniac Computer
The first substantial computer was the giant ENIAC machine by John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert at the University of Pennsylvania. ENIAC (Electrical Numerical Integrator and Calculator) used a word of 10 decimal digits instead of binary ones like previous automated calculators/computers. ENIAC was also the first machine to use more than 2,000 vacuum tubes, using nearly 18,000 vacuum tubes. Storage of all those vacuum tubes and the machinery required to keep the cool took up over 167 square meters (1800 square feet) of floor space. Nonetheless, it had punched-card input and output and arithmetically had 1 multiplier, 1 divider-square rooter, and 20 adders employing decimal "ring counters," which served as adders and also as quick-access (0.0002 seconds) read-write register storage.
The executable instructions composing a program were embodied in the separate units of ENIAC, which were plugged together to form a route through the machine for the flow of computations. These connections had to be redone for each different problem, together with presetting function tables and switches. This "wire-your-own" instruction technique was inconvenient, and only with some license could ENIAC be considered programmable; it was, however, efficient in handling the particular programs for which it had been designed. ENIAC is generally acknowledged to be the first successful high-speed electronic digital computer (EDC) and was productively used from 1946 to 1955. A controversy developed in 1971, however, over the patentability of ENIAC's basic digital concepts, the claim being made that another U.S. physicist, John V. Atanasoff, had already used the same ideas in a simpler vacuum-tube device he built in the 1930s while at Iowa State College. In 1973, the court found in favor of the company using Atanasoff claim and Atanasoff received the acclaim he rightly deserved.
Progression of Hardware
In the 1950's two devices would be invented that would improve the computer field and set in motion the beginning of the computer revolution. The first of these two devices was the transistor. Invented in 1947 by William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter Brattain of Bell Labs, the transistor was fated to oust the days of vacuum tubes in computers, radios, and other electronics.
The vacuum tube, used up to this time in almost all the computers and calculating machines, had been invented by American physicist Lee De Forest in 1906. The vacuum tube, which is about the size of a human thumb, worked by using large amounts of electricity to heat a filament inside the tube until it was cherry red. One result of heating this filament up was the release of electrons into the tube, which could be controlled by other elements within the tube. De Forest's original device was a triode, which could control the flow of electrons to a positively charged plate inside the tube. A zero could then be represented by the absence of an electron current to the plate; the presence of a small but detectable current to the plate represented a one.
Vaccum Tubes
Vacuum tubes were highly inefficient, required a great deal of space, and needed to be replaced often. Computers of the 1940s and 50s had 18,000 tubes in them and housing all these tubes and cooling the rooms from the heat produced by 18,000 tubes was not cheap. The transistor promised to solve all of these problems and it did so. Transistors, however, had their problems too. The main problem was that transistors, like other electronic components, needed to be soldered together. As a result, the more complex the circuits became, the more complicated and numerous the connections between the individual transistors and the likelihood of faulty wiring increased.
Transistors
In 1958, this problem too was solved by Jack St. Clair Kilby of Texas Instruments. He manufactured the first integrated circuit or chip. A chip is really a collection of tiny transistors which are connected together when the transistor is manufactured. Thus, the need for soldering together large numbers of transistors was practically nullified; now only connections were needed to other electronic components. In addition to saving space, the speed of the machine was now increased since there was a diminished distance that the electrons had to follow.
Mainframes to PCs
The 1960s saw large mainframe computers become much more common in large industries and with the US military and space program. IBM became the unquestioned market leader in selling these large, expensive, error-prone, and very hard to use machines.
A veritable explosion of personal computers occurred in the early 1970s, starting with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak exhibiting the first Apple II at the First West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco. The Apple II boasted built-in BASIC programming language, color graphics, and a 4100 character memory for only $1298. Programs and data could be stored on an everyday audio-cassette recorder. Before the end of the fair, Wozniak and Jobs had secured 300 orders for the Apple II and from there Apple just took off.
Also introduced in 1977 was the TRS-80. This was a home computer manufactured by Tandy Radio Shack. In its second incarnation, the TRS-80 Model II, came complete with a 64,000 character memory and a disk drive to store programs and data on. At this time, only Apple and TRS had machines with disk drives. With the introduction of the disk drive, personal computer applications took off as a floppy disk was a most convenient publishing medium for distribution of software.
IBM, which up to this time had been producing mainframes and minicomputers for medium to large-sized businesses, decided that it had to get into the act and started working on the Acorn, which would later be called the IBM PC. The PC was the first computer designed for the home market which would feature modular design so that pieces could easily be added to the architecture. Most of the components, surprisingly, came from outside of IBM, since building it with IBM parts would have cost too much for the home computer market. When it was introduced, the PC came with a 16,000 character memory, keyboard from an IBM electric typewriter, and a connection for tape cassette player for $1265.
By 1984, Apple and IBM had come out with new models. Apple released the first generation Macintosh, which was the first computer to come with a graphical user interface(GUI) and a mouse. The GUI made the machine much more attractive to home computer users because it was easy to use. Sales of the Macintosh soared like nothing ever seen before. IBM was hot on Apple's tail and released the 286-AT, which with applications like Lotus 1-2-3, a spreadsheet, and Microsoft Word, quickly became the favourite of business concerns.
That brings us up to about ten years ago. Now people have their own personal graphics workstations and powerful home computers. The average computer a person might have in their home is more powerful by several orders of magnitude than a machine like ENIAC. The computer revolution has been the fastest growing technology in man's history.
IBM, which up to this time had been producing mainframes and minicomputers for medium to large-sized businesses, decided that it had to get into the act and started working on the Acorn, which would later be called the IBM PC. The PC was the first computer designed for the home market which would feature modular design so that pieces could easily be added to the architecture. Most of the components, surprisingly, came from outside of IBM, since building it with IBM parts would have cost too much for the home computer market. When it was introduced, the PC came with a 16,000 character memory, keyboard from an IBM electric typewriter, and a connection for tape cassette player for $1265.
By 1984, Apple and IBM had come out with new models. Apple released the first generation Macintosh, which was the first computer to come with a graphical user interface(GUI) and a mouse. The GUI made the machine much more attractive to home computer users because it was easy to use. Sales of the Macintosh soared like nothing ever seen before. IBM was hot on Apple's tail and released the 286-AT, which with applications like Lotus 1-2-3, a spreadsheet, and Microsoft Word, quickly became the favourite of business concerns.
That brings us up to about ten years ago. Now people have their own personal graphics workstations and powerful home computers. The average computer a person might have in their home is more powerful by several orders of magnitude than a machine like ENIAC. The computer revolution has been the fastest growing technology in man's history.
You can dive into the various subcategories here for detailed suggestions for every need and budget, but on this page, we present the current laptops that are our personal favorites, because of style, power, value, or just because we like them
Shopping for a laptop is a pretty daunting task. The sheer number of systems available online or in a store's electronics section is enough to make your mind spin. Most people have a general idea of what their laptop should look like and what they want in terms of features, but are often intimidated by the choices available. We narrow down those choices with 10 top-rated notebooks.
The first thing you need to consider is what you need in the laptop. Are you looking for something to compete on the gaming grid? Then a discrete graphics card and big screen are necessary components in the laptop you choose. Are you on a limited budget? Then be on the lookout for anything under $500 that offers at least a Core i3 CPU and 4GB of memory. If a business system is what you need, then security measures like a fingerprint reader and a TPM module are must-haves. For those who spend a lot of time on the road, an ultrabook or an ultraportable will keep back and shoulder strain to a minimum. For those who need a system meant for watching movies, a bright 1080p screen is a must-have feature. And last but not least, ask yourself if a touch screen is important to you. With the advent of Windows 8 and 8.1, touch-screen functionality has become a significant factor to consider when buying a laptop.
The editors of PCMag.com test hundreds of systems each year to help you find the best laptop. There are a lot of laptops out there, from the large-screen desktop replacements to the lightweight ultraportables, and even laptop/tablet convertibles, but all share common features. In this story, we help you narrow your choices by collecting the 10 best laptops on the market today. If you need more shopping advice, then our buying guide is a good place to start. Also be sure to check out our top laptop picks for business and gaming.
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1.Dell Latitude E7440 Touch
The rugged Dell Latitude E7440 Touch business ultrabook offers a nice mix of premium features, good performance, excellent battery life, and compatibility with other E-series Latitude laptops in Dell's stable.
2.HP Chromebook 11
The HP Chromebook 11 (Verizon LTE) builds upon a slim and stylish design with a mobile internet connection that frees the Chromebook from the limitations of Wi-Fi
3.Apple MacBook pro 13-inch
The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2013) uses Intel's Haswell-based Core i5 processor to give power users a system that can last over 11 hours under continuous use and still process graphics and scientific tasks quickly. It's $500 less expensive than last year's model, yet more than earns its title as our latest Editors' Choice for high-end ultraportable laptops
4.Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch
With an updated Intel processor and speedier Flash Storage, the MacBook Pro 15-inch (2013) leapfrogs over the competition with workstation-class performance and a nine-hour battery life.
Learning to play a musical instrument offers a lot of benefits. I personally believe that if there's one thing you should learn in your lifetime, it's how to play an instrument. Here are 5 reasons why:
1. Playing A Musical Instrument Makes You Smarter
Many studies have been conducted on the effects of music to the brain. Scientists say that children who are exposed to music, or those who play an instrument, do better in school than those who don't. Recent research suggests exposure to music may benefit a child's reading age, IQ and the development of certain parts of the brain. Adults can benefit from learning to play an instrument too because it helps the mind to be alert and remain active eventually helping to sharpen the memory
2.It Teaches Discipline
Learning to play an instrument is like learning to speak another language and it can be challenging at times. One of the qualities musicians possess is discipline. You have to be disciplined in order to master playing your instrument. You have to set time each day to practice, practice and practice some more
3. Playing A Musical Instrument Relieves Stress
We all have days when we are so stressed out and we just want to take a break from it all. Have you ever noticed that when you hear soft, soothing music you feel more relaxed? Playing an instrument can do that and more, especially if you're the one playing. Music is one of life's simple joys; it helps calm the mind
If you're a beginner learning to play your first piece, it can be frustrating. But once you've mastered it, the satisfaction you'll feel is priceless. Never mind if it's just a simple piece, believe me you'll never forget the first piece you've mastered. You are one more step closer to achieving your goal and that is certainly something to be proud of.
5. Playing A Musical Instrument is Fun
Sure it can be a lot of hard work but there is no denying playing an instrument is fun. Once you get better at it, opportunities will arise for you to share your newly learned skill with your family and friends. Who knows, you may also consider playing professionally in the future. Playing a musical instrument opens up a lot of good possibilities that will surely enrich your life.
Some Of Beautiful Musical Instruments Pictures
Sunlight on Strings by Daniel Ashton
cimilim cimilim te daja selim...! by arbaa
Something Like A Crooked Smile by Jeremy Brooks
The pipe organ of St-Sulpice by Robert C
Harp by Haags Uitburo
Magic of Sound by mawel
Please Play Me Maestro by francis.lucena.bongo
Valve by mfajardo
What cool gifts can you get a GRRRL (or guy) traveler for the
holidays? Well, looking into 2014, I have three big predictions, which
determined the GRRRL’s top 10 travel gadgets for 2014!
Firstly, most travelers will be looking
to streamline their digital technology. With mobile phones, iPads,
cameras, now more than ever, we’ll occupy more than one plug outlet as a
charging station and we’ll be looking for ways to cut down on the
weight various cords and chargers will occupy. Secondly, folks will be
traveling in more green and environmentally-friendly as well as,
economical ways; and lastly, people will find more ways to record their
memories to upload for both, posterity and social media networks, like Instagram, Twitter, Vine, YouTube and Facebook. So with no further ado…
Top Travel Gadgets
1.Go Pro Hero 3+
Want to catch your snorkel, dive and skiing trips in HD video or try your hand at vlogging? By now the go pro hero camera is re-known for capturing memories, serious action-adventure and wide landscapes. With the push of
a button, you can now create immersive memories. For folks who don’t
want to fidget with f-stops and focusing, this is your magic pony! I
just got one and this latest version is a good improvement from the
last- it allows better low-light videos, crisper images, it allows you to connect via WiFi and syncs to your iPhone, iPad or smartphone device for remote viewing and it has longer battery life.
2.Ollo Clip 3 in 1 lens
The olloclip 3 in 1 lens is not cheap for a tiny lens, but if you’re gonna take photos with your unlocked iPhone,then why not get three great lenses for the price of one ? The Olloclip lens has a Fisheye Lens, Macro Lens, Wide-angle Lens and
all will offer a dramatic difference to your normal lens.The fisheye
and wide-angle lenses allow for nice wide angles pictures.Yes, wiiiide(almost double the normal view). It’s a fabulous solution if you ever
wanted to take panoramic shots. Note: Before buying make sure you’ve
got the right lens for your mobile device model.
3.Manduka SuperLight Travell Yoga Mat
If u aing a regular Manduka mat is ideal, but packing that mat will definitely weigh down your bag. Thre a traveler who occasionally likes to take yoga practice on the road or wherever you like, you will love the Manduka SuperLight Yoga Mat.Once you’ve tried a Manduka, you might never want to go back to a cheap Target brand. Manduka mats are heavy duty yoga mats with a solid grip; and face it, no onelikes sliding on their sweat, when it comes to holding postures. Ownis travel size is much lighter (2 lbs) and it folds to fit any travel space or purse. Size: 68” x 24” x1/16"
4.SteriPen Water Purifier
Traveling in a country where water is undrinkable ,no problem SteriPen purifier is still in the top of the list when it comes to water purifiers for travel.This is one gadget, I’m still waiting for someone to gift this to me. Anyone?More courageous travelers and campers, who don’t mind sipping straight from a river.
5.Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
The Vapur water bottle is a wonderful,eco-friendly way to reuse your water bottle and avoid bottled water rip-off at the airport. Foldable and collapsable and fitting easily into a purseor pocket, it’s one of my top recommended travel gifts and makes a great stocking stuffer!
Another way to stay travel cool with the environment is to use the Bobble Water Bottle.
While the hard plastic doesn’t allow it to be collapsable , it comes
with a water filter made of activated charcoal, which purifies your H20
from the tap, before you drink it. Note: This filter will not take the
place of a water purifier in a country with bad drinking water.
6.Flip And Tumble Tote Bag
Do you plan to do a little grocery shopping abroad, need a bag to hang
dry clothes in when you shower at a hostel or ever carry an extra foldup
bag to hold your personal items or souvenirs on a plane? If you’ve said
Yes to any of this, then reusable totes come in extra handy.
