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It can be effectively said that the Mona Lisa was not created in an afternoon. While modern camera technologies enable contemporary photographers to defy Leonardo Da Vinci’s formidable efforts in a single session, the fact is that challenges still exist.The Renaissance shaped exceptional portraiture with the introduction of the one point perspective in background. Today, professional photographers acknowledge that the right background is essential to creating …

Several studies have brought to light that too much caffeine can have a detrimental affect on hair. But, a small amount daily can help with hair growth.Differential effects of caffeine on hair shaft elongation, matrix and outer root sheath keratinocyte proliferation, and transforming growth factor-β2/insulin-like growth factor-1-mediated regulation of the hair cycle in male and female human hair follicles in vitro.Caffeine enhanced hair shaft elongation, prolonged anagen duration and s …

                Back in 2014, I wrote a post about AC/DC's 2015 plans, and I mentioned, within that article, that AC/DC's long time drummer, Phil Rudd, had some legal issues. Well, those have, in a sense, resolved themselves. He has been sentenced to 8 months of home detention. Let's go back a little bit. Mr. Rudd was arrested last November on charges of threatening to kill an employee. At the same time, illegal substances, including ca …

I've lived in Toronto, Canada all of my life. I don't think I'd ever want to live anywhere else. One of the things that I really love about my city is that we don't have to go out to the country to see the wildlife. By wildlife, I'm not just talking about raccoons, skunks etc. I'm talking about wildlife like coyotes, wolves deer and the occasional bear.Lately, the amount of sightings has been absolutely incredible. We live in a very heavy populated area. And we actually h …

 So, what should you have in your closet this summer?This summer, wearing bold and bright colors, along with prints is is definitely part of a new trend. Yellows, greens and orange are making a bold statement this season. Bold prints, such as Aztec or African printed dresses, shorts, pants, tops and skirts can be coupled with your unique tops, shoes and accesories to personalize the look that can go mainstream.Lace is a hot item this summer. A new style lace skirt represents fun a …

Whilst Autumn is still upon us and Winter is just around the corner.Summer/autumn 2015 says good bye to those sexy short skirts and singlets and hello to bright coloured knits, sexy geometric prints. Bold rich colours, feathers, even fur.Full length tops—dresses or skirts—are also hot this winter. This year looks are there to brighten and beautify each day. Bold colors are back this season as well. Another trend to watch out for this year is xexy contoured knits whether your cho …

                                                                     Are you a fan of the 1993 classic rock infused stoner film, Dazed and Confused, about the last day of school for a bunch of Texas teens, set in 1976? I don't know a music or movie buff who isn't. It was a pioneering film that launched the careers of …

                                                            April 28, 2015 marked the 35th anniversary for the music video of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." This was the only music video the band recorded themselves and filmed it at T.J. Davidson's Studio where the band used to rehearse. On the door is carved Ian C, suppos …

    Back in January of 2014, hard rocking party band, Motley Crue, announced, at a press conference, that they were going to embark on a 2 year tour called the Final Tour and then permanently stop performing live, as Motley Crue. They even went so far as to sign an agreement, called a Cessation of Touring Agreement, in front of all the reporters present at that press conference. The band's members were, subsequently and individually, interviewed asking if this was really …

2014 was a busy and hectic year for  AC/DC. First they recorded and released a new album called Rock or Bust. Second, prior to the release of that album, founding AC/DC band member, Malcolm Young, retired from the group due to deteriorating health. Then to top it all off, the band had to replace their drummer, Phil Rudd, because of legal issues he has encountered in New Zealand. However, in spite of the troubles the band has had over the last 12 months, they have not ceased f …