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Aug142019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Teisco – King of the knock-off guitar

Entertainment

The Teisco brand name stands for Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company. Teisco was founded by Renowned Hawaiian and Spanish Guitarist Atswo Kaneko and Electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. The company was originally called 'Aoi Onpa Kenkyujo' meaning (Hollyhock Soundwave or Electricity Laboratories). In 1956 the company name was changed to 'Nippon Onpa Kogyo Co' then changed to Teisco in 1964. The Vintage Electric Guitar In 1967 the company was aquired by the Kawai Musical Instrument Co. Ltd. They discontinued the name Teisco for guitars but used it for their keyboard brand until the 80’s. In the USA Teisco guitars were imported with at least eight brand names. Cheaper Than a Jaguar or a Jazzmaster When the strings are attacked from behind the bridge, a third bridge ...

Aug122019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Mind-body fitness alternatives and demystified

Health

Hey fitness fanatics: Do you watch TV while running on the treadmill? Do you make small talk while lifting weights? Do you blast house music and hip-hop while spinning? The fitness community in the typical American gym is fun, diverse, and active, but the whole "mind-body" exercise phenomenon that is creeping onto the scene is bewildering to some. What's the difference between a yoga class and an aerobics class? How will Pilates give me a better strength-training workout than weightlifting? What on earth is Tai Chi all about? Perhaps you've let your mind drift off to somewhere else while working out and oops, there goes a ligament. Maybe, more than a few times, you've told yourself to "feel the burn" or "tough it out." Perchance there is an ideal "you" floating around in your head t...

Aug102019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Magellan 1424 RoadMate GPS review

Technology

The Magellan 1424 RaodMate GPS is a basic, portable entry level navigation system. For drivers like my self with little sense of direction on the road, the RoadMate makes for a great companion on business and personal trips. Navigating a new route has always been a challenge, but since I got this GPS as a gift my business trips have become more efficient. Initially, the only reason I asked for this GPS was because I needed to hear the names of the streets when approaching turns, instead of a measurement in number of feet. I also wanted a wider and thinner unit for handling. For business road travelers comparing best GPS units to purchase, the Magellan RoadMate should be one taken into consideration. The Magellan 1424 RoadMate GPS: Navigation Benefits for Business Travelers I l...

Aug92019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Relationship coach – Dates at home inspired by the five senses

Lifestyle

Relationship coach - Date nights at home are often listed among the top budget-friendly ways for married couples to reconnect with each other. But what are husbands and wives to do when dinner and a movie at home become stale? Using the five senses as a guide for date nights at home can revive tired routines and add romance back into a marriage. Date night ideas for married couples include recreating a spa night at home, experimenting with a wine, beer or cheese tasting and reinventing the dinner and a movie theme. Easy Home Spa for Couples According to relationship coach, creating a home spa is an easy way to have a date night that focuses on the five senses. To create a spa-like atmosphere, focus on lighting and the sense of sight first. Clear away clutter that distracts the eye...

Aug82019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Parents and kids ukulele – Their first song

Music

Kids ukulele - Once parents and kids have found their instruments, the kids ukulele, and learned the basics of tuning and holding them properly in parts one and two of this article, they’re ready to start playing. What’s a Chord or Home Ukulele Chords Playing the kids ukulele usually involves strumming chords to accompany a singer. Basically, home ukulele chords are notes that sound good together. Each string on the kids ukulele produces one note, but when strummed at once, the four notes create a chord. The trick is pressing the strings down in the right spots so the notes harmonize with each other. Play a C Chord on the Kids Ukulele The song Frere Jacques is rare in that it only has one chord; a C chord. To play a C on the ukulele, only two fingers are needed. Before talking a...

Aug32019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Ginseng properties for balanced energy and stress

Health

Balanced energy and stress - Used for over five thousand years for its physical restorative properties, the ginseng plant is popular for its ability to reduce fatigue, stress, mental anguish and anxiety. This ancient herbal remedy is thought to calm the mind and boost the body physically. In ancient China, the ginseng root was believed to be a source of youth and longevity. In North America, the native peoples have their own remedies for digestive and bronchial problems made from a different species of ginseng. In 1679, an English priest began exporting ginseng to Britain after learning of its valuable medicinal effects from Native Americans. There are now three main species that are used medicinally: Panex ginseng, which is Chinese or Korean in origin, American ginseng and Siber...