Archive for May 22nd, 2009

Is it “Couch” or “Sofa?” Which Goes Best with “Potato?”

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

When someone calls their furniture a ‘couch’ I assume that they must be a comfort driven person. The word conjures up images of a sleepy Saturday afternoon or a quiet evening with a book. On the other hand, when someone calls their furniture a ’sofa’ it seems to imply that they think in terms of [...]

Dad, Why Can’t We Get a Dog as Well?

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

It’s the usual thing every Parent goes through from time to time I guess.
“Daaaad, why can’t we get a dog?”
“Well son it’s like this, they take a lot of caring, they’re a big responsibility, they need feeding (this is starting to sound like a job description for Parenthood in general I know), and they need [...]

Procrastination – Why Do We Do It?

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Having decided to write about procrastination, I settled down to do some research on the Web. What I discovered is that most of the material there is provided by colleges and universities for their students – evidently procrastination is something we don’t like to admit to once we have graduated and are working! [...]

Solar For Your House: Learn The Lizard Lesson

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Using the power of the sun to provide heat or light in your home can be done a couple of ways. In this article, we look to lizards for a basic solar lesson.
Nature is a funny thing. If we pay close attention to it, we can often find the answer to many questions. Solar is [...]

An Introduction to Internet TV

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

You use the Internet and, of course, you watch television, but have you ever tried Internet television?
Most people are unaware of one of the more recent developments in interactive Internet use. This new technology brings all the benefits of the Internet and television together to create your own personalised viewing experience. In simple terms Internet [...]