Written by Todd Hicks
Plato, one of the greatest philosophers of all time, said too much music fiddles away social progress. Was he correct about this? I do not think that he was. This article demonstrates how music has not fiddled away social progress.

Look at the existence of choirs, or groups of people who sing while someone else plays musical instruments. Choirs help to liven up the atmosphere and raise the spirits of every choir member, the conductor, the musicians and every member of the audience. Choirs present people the opportunity to express themselves, make other people happy and develop meaningful relationships with others.

How could we have something so wonderful as concerts without the existence of music? Concerts contribute to a boost in the economy through tickets that are purchased - society does not progress much when the economy does not progress. Choir members and musicians sometimes earn revenue through their concert performances. Additionally, concerts present all of us the chance to have a lot of fun and do something spectacular with our friends and family members.

Read more: How Plato Was Wrong that too Much Music Fiddles Away Social Progress

Written by Aldo Parise

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It all starts here.

Over the next couple of months we'll be posting regularly on the construction of our new home, deep in the suburbs of Montreal. We'll be chronicling the ups, downs and sideways happenings — from the planning to the final nail going in. At the same time we'll talk about the materials we've chosen and what to be careful of when building your own home.

First we had come up with a name. There was nothing more appropriate than Augustland. Since our lives revolve around everything August — including the start date of the construction — the name seemed apt. So over the next couple of weeks, we'll start laying out the details of the build and how are plans are progressing. Till then you can see we have a lot of work to do. This was a picture of the site — approximately 80,000 square ft. — in the middle of the winter. The trees are full of leaves now. Again it's just the beginning.

Written by Nikki Sabato
Interior design ideas can come from limitless inspiration. They come from nature, the city, art, sport, people, animation, color, patterns, architecture, technology, landscape. Interior designs have the floor, walls and ceiling as their canvas. There are many interior elements to design with. Interior designers today are taking full advantage of digital printing and graphic design software to create customized patterns for interior walls. One great product of digital printing popular with some interior designers today is vinyl wall stickers and adhesive wall stickers. Adhesive wall stickers are reusable and repositionable wall décor. They can be placed on any flat surface. They do not damage wall and are made to be paint and wallpaper friendly. Durable and reusable, they are easy to apply and can be repositioned easily. Reusable wall clings minimize errors and can be affordable alternatives to constructing architectural details or buying furniture accents like tapestries, paintings, murals or relief sculpture.

Read more: Wall Stickers as Affordable Interior Design Details

Written by Gen Wright
The music scene has never been more vibrant. Thanks to the evolution of technology. Social networking sites are springing up all over cyberspace and those who share the same interests can log on to the same website and share all kinds of cool stuff. For instance, if you are a music lover, you can use the Internet to connect with like minded individuals from all over the world. The Internet offers a cross cultural platform all anyone who knows how to use a computer to get in touch with one another. Here are some features of music social networks.

1) Free account registration.

You will need a computer and an Internet connection so that you can register as a member. Registration is free and all you need is a valid email account. Once you become a member, you will be able to make full use of the features offered by the website. But before you do so, make sure you setup your profile page.

Read more: Connecting With Local Bands and Artists Online

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This is one of the easiest ways we've seen to build a Steadycam using an ordinary tripod and a Manfrotto clamp.

Steadycam DIY from softdistortion on Vimeo.

Written by August \
There's a lot of talk about mashing up music but an entire movie? The Beastie Boys and Radiohead have asked listeners to remix and replan their music. Now Opensource Cinema, which just released RIP: A Remix Manifesto uploaded every chapter of their movie for remixing.
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If you are wondering how exactly most graphic designs are created, this video is for you.

The Design Process from Steve Haslip on Vimeo.

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