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- The History Of The Dining Table - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalDid you know that in Victorian times, people were so repressed, that not only was the sight of a female ankle considered scandalous, even the sight of table legs was considered unseemly and indecorous! So it was that table legs were also required to be kept covered and out of sight; they were ...
Views: 5686 - Design Your Own T Shirt - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalSo you thought that the only ways to express your creativity was by writing a poem, or painting a picture or composing a song? Well you would have missed a really simple but really appealing way of expressing your creativity: to design your own t shirt. An exclusive t shirt design can be your ...
Views: 3250 - Cover Letter For Your Resume - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalWhen you are invited to send your resume, do you do just that? Mail or post your resume and just a resume? What about a covering letter with your resume? Or is that a thing of the past; a mere formality? Well yes and no, a lot of people don’t bother with a covering letter along with their ...
Views: 1214 - The Political Tee Shirt To Make A Statement - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalWhat is it that is button-less, collarless, and pocket-less, with a round neck and short sleeves? What is perhaps the most comfortable and ubiquitous garment in the world? A Tee shirt that’s what! And what is it that makes a political statement, declares electoral allegiance and shows ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - Different Resumes For Different Job Descriptions - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIt would be a mistake to assume that once you have your resume sample ready, it can be used for all purposes and for any occasion no matter what kind of job it is you are seeking or applying for. While ideally your sample resume should contain all the salient features of your accomplishments, ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - T Shirt Trends And Trendsetters - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIt is well known that the t shirt design in its present form has progressed from the lightweight cotton undershirt worn by soldiers during the First World War, after which, by the 1920's the term "T-Shirt" was included in the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary. By the time World War Two came around, ...
Views: 3982 - The Visual Impact Of Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalYour resume creates an impact in two chief ways: that of content and the visual impact. Your resume must therefore, score highly on both counts because in many situations that resume is the first impression of yourself that you create on a person, so you should make it count. You should avoid ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Graphic Design Contest: - A Channel For Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalA Graphics Design Contest may be in respect of any kind of graphic design; such as slogan and logo design, graphic poster design, website design, or just about anything. What is more, anyone not even trained in graphic design can send their entry and participate in all these online competitions. ...
Views: 2121 - Resume Writing - Basic Dos And Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalWhen you arrive for an interview for a job, one of the most important things to make an impression (apart from your turn out, comportment and confidence) is your Resume. There are certain things that one needs to keep in mind when drafting an ideal resume. Once you have your resume sample in ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Design A T Shirt Contest - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalPicture this: There is a gorgeous bird winging its way across a beautiful clear sky, eluding the reach of a grasping human hand, and in the background is an ineffectual bird cage lying askew, its door broken and swinging open. Emerging from the bottom of the cage is part of a man’s face ...
Views: 2210 - T-Shirt Slogans: A Statement Of Attitude! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIf you wear a T shirt that says the following: "Frankly my dear, I don’t give a &^%$" what does it say about you? It says that you are a laid back, cool sort of person who is not too troubled by the everyday hurly burly of life. What it also says about you is that you like reading, though ...
Views: 5165(1 vote) - Choose A Music System To Meet Your Requirements - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalAre you planning to buy a new music system? Listening to music is the best way to release the stress of your day to day life. It is a nice way to pass your free time and is also good for your health. To enjoy music you should have a good music system which reproduces the music as originally as ...
Views: 2528(1 vote) - Why Movies Use Background Scores And Hit Singles - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalMusic has the capability of turning good movies into great ones and not so good movies into good ones. It can become the soul of the film and more often than not, the most remembered part. Shakespeare knew the importance of songs and made prolific use of music in all his plays. It is no wonder ...
Views: 2592(1 vote) - Budget Renovations For Any Home - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalWant to give an instant makeover to the room? If you are worried about the costs, rest easy. There are many ways to change the whole look of the house without breaking bank. As long as you don’t try to buy exclusive or expensive antique pieces, you will certainly be able to manage to give ...
Views: 870 - Pointers To Designing A Successful Website - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalCreation of a website is not as simple as it used to be, thanks to Google and its innumerable algorithm changes. Surely, you want to create a website to carve an online presence. You could make the swankiest website, but if it does not receive eyeballs (aka traffic), it is worth little to you. ...
Views: 868 - Music - The Ultimate Means To Enjoy Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalMusic is the food of soul. It is loved by one and all and is expressed in an incredibly different number of forms. Voice, violin, guitar, drum, piano, flute, mandolin and scores of other means are used to create music. These days all you need is to attract a recording studio and you can start ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Easy Steps To Help You Learn A Musical Instrument - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalMany lovers of music want to be able to play their favorite music by themselves. Different people take fancy to different musical instruments. No matter which instrument interests you, it is possible to learn it well enough if you give a little time and energy to it. These days with scores of ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - The Different Genres Of Music Ruling The Musical Charts Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIt is very difficult to categorize music and yet these days any album coming out is referred to by its particular genre. In order to really enjoy the different genre of music, it is important to understand them. This article will take you through all the major types of music that rule the hearts ...
Views: 2309(1 vote) - Simple Tips To Restore Your Confidence In Your Hair - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIf you are looking for treatment for your damaged hair that has been troubling you, all you may need is a return to the basics. A few minutes spent every day in caring for your hair, a slightly different lifestyle and using natural products may make more of a difference in returning your hair to ...
Views: 981 - Advantages Of Learning Music Online - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalAre you interested in learning music but are too busy to commute to the distant music school? Turn to your computer instead. If you have an Internet connection, you will not have to look beyond your own computer for guidance. With Internet enabling online music lessons and providing music ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - How The Amish Ensure Their Furniture Remains Unique And Timeless - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalAmish communities live in various states of USA and lead very unique lives. They have many different settlements and the largest ones are found in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Amish rules and regulations are very tough and the people have very simple and strict lifestyles. The Amish, however, are ...
Views: 946 - Hair Color - The New Hair Cosmetic For Grey Hair - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalIf those strands of grey are giving you jitters just forget it and worry for something better. Hair colors are available in abundance in the fashion stores today that not only cover your grey hair but also enhance your beauty. Graying of hair is a natural phenomenon that occurs in almost 90% of ...
Views: 1385 - Simple Guidelines To Create Your Own Album - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalMany budding singers and musicians fail to launch their music careers because of the inability to find a record company ready to promote them. If you are one such artist, do not despair. If you really want your own album to be recorded, try doing so yourself. It is not as tough as many would ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - Hair Loss - Know The Reason - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalWith each passing day if you are losing your hair in spite of all necessary precautions your alarm bells should start ringing. Chances are that you might be suffering from a hormonal imbalance that is causing hair loss and other hair related problems. Such kind of problems if remain undetected ...
Views: 713 - How To Set Up Your Home Music Studio - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalMany music enthusiasts like to set up their own music recording studio. They might want to do that for their own convenience, as a hobby or to monitor their own practices. Whatever the reason may be, setting up a recording studio at home does need enough patience and determination to overcome ...
Views: 3231(1 vote) - 5 Dining Room Design Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalJust the other day, I was sitting at the dinner table drinking a glass of wine and looking around, when some interesting ideas came into mind regarding dining room furniture design. I immediately got up and applied this to my dining room as well as to other rooms in the house, and was very happy ...
Views: 1385 - A Welcome Change in the Music Industry - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalFor those among you who love music, the digital age which brought with it the amazing ability to download music was like a gift from heaven. Suddenly the Gods had come down with a magical wand and touched our little computer screens, blessing them with the ability to obtain so many sounds for so ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - A Recording Studio On Your Laptop - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalDid you ever want your own recording studio, but always thought that this was just not possible given your budget? Indeed, many of the extra accessories are simply too expensive for the average starving musician, such as microphones, tracking material, speakers, sound-proofing. Fortunately, ...
Views: 11630(4 votes) - Making Money From Your Love For Music - A Little Differently - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYou appeared for the audition, but did not make it yet again? Never mind. It is definitely not the end of life. You can still live your passion in music and yet make a decent living. While you may not be singing or strumming the guitar like you always wanted to, you will be in touch with the one ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Folk Music And Its Relevance To Modern Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalFolk music has held a sway over people for ages. Even though it is very different from the hip-rocking and swinging music of the day, folk has its own place in the hearts of its lovers. Yet most of the modern generation does not even know what this lovely soulful variety of music means. For ...
Views: 5083(1 vote) - Basic Things About Setting Up Your Restaurant - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalSo you have finally decided to set up a restaurant to exploit your legendary culinary skills and make them into a useful business proposition. Great! Now where do you start? Let us explore one of the most basic of your requirements – setting up the dining area. This is the place where all ...
Views: 6949(8 votes) - Music Separated From Computers? Fat Chance In Today's World - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalFree and Fast MP3 downloads are the rage of the town. And I am not talking about one or two towns here – this observation is true to a multitude of towns all over the world. From Seattle to Tokyo, from Detroit to Sydney, MP3 is the way to be. And the fact that it is all mostly free makes ...
Views: 980 - The Best Settings For Your Dining Room To Make Your Party A Success - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalIf you have been looking forward to that promotion or a raise that doesn’t seem to be coming your way, maybe it is time to impress your boss in places other than just the office. Call him over for dinner with his family to make an impact on him with your organizational skills. And if your ...
Views: 763 - Disc Jockeys And What It Needs To Become One - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalThe making of a disc jockey is a journey not traversed by many. If you are planning to take up this profession or simply interested in what a disc jockey is all about, read on to enhance your knowledge. A disc jockey or a DJ is a person who selects and plays prerecorded music for an audience. ...
Views: 1058 - Old And Useless Furniture? Think Again - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalWant to give a new look to your house but don’t have the money? Or are you amongst those lucky ones who have just inherited their parent’s furniture, but wonder what to do with it to restore it to its original glory? What should you do to give you house a look to be envied by your ...
Views: 1698 - The Dangers Of Peer-To-Peer Sharing On The Internet - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalEvery time you use your peer-to-peer network to share files on the internet, you may well be exposing vast amounts of your sensitive data to the entire network. And this problem is not limited to just the business houses, it is the home users who are the most affected by this activity. A study ...
Views: 3129 - How To Save Your Favorite Furniture From 'Cat Attack' - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYour cat or your favorite dining room furniture? If you are caught in this paradox, read on to get to the root of your problem and learn why your cat won’t stop scratching every piece of furniture you get home. If your cat has been using your furniture to sharpen its claws, leaving ugly ...
Views: 1017 - Use Lighting To Enhance The Elegance Of Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalRichard Branson is said to be a fan of lighting solutions. He has spent a fair amount of his millions on innovative and elegant lighting solutions in his numerous mansions. Even if your budget doesn’t quite fall in the same league, there is no stopping you from exploring your creative ...
Views: 927 - Canadian Music Laws - All Talk With Little Substance - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalMusic software firms have got together in Canada to try and cut short the burgeoning free peer-to-peer music sharing in its tracks. They have succeeded in getting some legal and tax concessions in support of their cause. Take a look. There is much talk that peer-to-peer is music download is ...
Views: 986 - Don't Hurry Up The Decision- Your Furniture Is Going To Last For Years - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalWood, Glass and wood laminates are not the only materials available in the market. Ask your dealer for the variety that he has available, and ask him which will best suit your requirements. And read on to be well prepared to take on your dealer’s expert sales talk. Leather: Suitable for ...
Views: 793 - How To Organize A Birthday Party At Home - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalThe effervescence of the children is something to be seen to be believed. Your six year old has just finished his birthday party and the planning for the next year party has already started. The most important day for a child is his Birthday. The reverse counting has already started and so have ...
Views: 1020 - Just Making Phone Calls? Wait Till You See What Is On Offer - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalAsk your Grandfather how his life was when he was young. The answer would surely be – “Tough as nails”. And he is bound to give you an insight into how lucky you are to be born in a world very different from the one he grew up in. Each and everything is available at the click ...
Views: 793 - How To Make A Grand Success Of Your Party - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalHaving seen the basics of selecting a good DJ, let us examine some more of the multitude of options on offer. Here is part two of how to select the right disc jockey for your get-together. Single Unit Disc Jockeys: A single unit disc jockey is a one-man show who is in the business for the sheer ...
Views: 968 - Change The Ambience Of Your Dining Room - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYou spent the better part of the last month refurnishing your home, yet are not enjoying the outcome? The beds are new, there are new tiles in the bathroom, and the closets have been polished. So what is missing? Take a closer look – you are likely to have made some savings on a place ...
Views: 811 - How To Decide On The Right Furniture For Your Dream Home - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalConfused with the large variety of furniture available in the market vying for your attention? You are justified in wondering where to invest your hard earned money as the decision is crucial in deciding how your dear home is going to look like in the days to come. It will also affect the way ...
Views: 763 - Bought Exclusive Furniture? Now Comes The Hard Part - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYou have just spent a fortune on getting that exclusive dining set you had set your heart on. And suddenly during your house warming party, you find your best friend spilling her hot soup on the table. You can do little at the moment except smile and say “Never Mind”, but your ...
Views: 770 - Scared Of The Horrible DJs In Town -Don't Be - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalA disc jockey is a person who has the potential to make a party a rip-roaring success. Whether you are throwing a party to celebrate your promotion, or to celebrate your child’s birthday, the quality of the DJ definitely has a bearing on the degree of fun people have at your party. ...
Views: 998 - What Kind Of Dining Chairs Will Work Best For You? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalOne of the most important places of use in your house is the dining room. The centre of most household activity, the dining room is the place where the family gets together three times a day, and is the place used for a multitude of purposes. Even if you have an informal dining area, the ...
Views: 1208 - Make The Most Of Your Talent And Build A Career - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalHope you have been practicing singing in the past week and are now prepared to take on the nuances of getting on with the real thing- the actual recording. Moving on from where we left off the last time around – here are the rest of the gadgets you will need to set up your very own recording ...
Views: 820 - Use Your Musical Capabilities To Their Hilt - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalIf you are a party animal and have been drawing praise all your life for your lovely voice, maybe it is time your spread the wings of your talent. Use your voice to reach out to more people, and gain fame and recognition by using the simple tips given here. Live recording is done through what ...
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