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"Noodling": Cooking Pasta or Catching Catfish?
"Noodling" conjures up images of standing over a vat of boiling water, cooking some kind of Italian pasta to perfection. This may be one definition of the term, but in reference to one of the oddest fishing styles known, it refers to the art of fishing for catfish using only bare hands and a big stick for prodding purposes. That is correct; using o...
Learn to Read Piano Music
Learning a chord-based approach to playing the piano might have you rocking and rolling in not time, but many people want to know and understand what
Musicians and Performance Anxiety

Have you ever faced your time to shine, and felt overcome with an intense hesitation or worry about an upcoming performance? As the time nears for you to address your audience, do you suffer from sweaty palms? Is there a lump in your throat? Do you experience tremors, tension, stuttering, upset stomach or loss of focus? All of ...
The Wine of Israel and Wine in Biblical Times
Israel is a nation possessing a rich past. The turning pages of history find it at the center of the Bible, while present day finds it at the center
I Love Italian Wine and Food - Vino Novello (New Wine)

We interrupt our series on the wines of Italy�s twenty regions to present a very timely subject, Vino Novello, Italy�s version of New Wine. Once a year, starting in early November, Italy releases Vino Novello, to the delight of many, and to the eternal disappointment of many others. We describe New Wine, in particular the Itali...
Understanding The Cost Of Prepaid Cell Phones

The cost of prepaid cell phones is an important consideration when it comes to choosing between prepaid phones and standard phones. With prepaid cell phones you choose how much, or how little, you want to spend on your phone each month, whereas with a monthly rate plan you pay the exact same amount each month. Although, prepaid...
Shopping For Your Wedding Ring

Getting the most for your money
When you pick your diamond, you'll probably have to choose between size and quality. If you want a big stone, you can save by downgrading the quality of color and even clarity - barring any obvious visible flaws - but don't stint on the cut, which releases the most brilliance from the gem. Pron...

The Perfect Pair of Wedding Shoes

From the moment you step onto the aisle until your final dip on the dance floor, you'll ask a lot of your wedding shoes beyond looking beautiful. Thought you've bought dozens (or is it hundreds?) of shoes before, picking a pair for this event requires some special considerations: the style and length of your gown, how tall you'd like to appear b...

Hiring a Wedding Coordinator

Hiring a wedding coordinator was once a luxury. Today, for many couples, it's a necessity. Planning a wedding can be a complicated endeavor, especially now that most prides and grooms don't meet and marry in the same hometown. And though both the bride and the groom usually want to be involved in making the arrangements, they are often busy with...

Wedding Invitations, Stationary & Thank-You Cards

There's more to wedding stationery than the requisite invitations. Before those are sent out, you may want to mail engagement announcements and save-the-date cards. For your wedding day, you will likely have printed programs, menu cards, seating cards, and other decorative accents. And after the event, there are thank-you notes and announcements...