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How to Grow Avocado at Home
familyhandyman.com - Alexa Erickson
Avocados are one of those fruits people can’t seem to get enough of—no matter how expensive they are! They’re creamy, full of healthy fats and are …
Science
Why history's most famous scientists are usually a bit weird
PRI - Elizabeth Ross
When Melissa Schilling was growing up, she was an awkward kid who “worried a lot about being accepted and being popular,” she said. “The fact that I didn’t have a lot of friends, I felt, meant that I a
Business Strategy
Creativity Is Like a Muscle. Here's How to Make Yours Stronger
Inc Magazine - Quora
What are some common misconceptions that people have about creativity? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand
Music
Tiny Desk Family Hour: Cautious Clay
NPR - Stephen Thompson
Each year at SXSW, a few emerging artists become the talk of the festival. This year, Cautious Clay — the far-reaching and breezily soulful project of singer and multi-instrumentalist Josh Karpeh — appears
Guitar
Take a Look at This Absolutely Horrifying, Woodworm-Infested Guitar
guitarplayer.com
Over the years, we've all seen guitars that have met unfortunate fates due to neglect, carelessness or just plain misfortune. It's hard to imagine a …
Science
Who Will Science The Scientists?
FiveThirtyEight - By Maggie Koerth-Baker
The questions that kids ask about science aren’t always easy to answer. Sometimes, their little brains can lead to big places that adults forget to …
Google Docs
Snapchat Has Lost All Favor With Teens. You'll Be Surprised What They Use Instead
Inc Magazine - John Brandon
It should not surprise us that a generation raised with technology would find new ways to use technology. Case in point: Google Docs. As a report noted today, teens use Google Docs to chat with each other
ETFs
Look to your house to see how much money you need for retirement
The Globe and Mail - Rob Carrick
The problem with rules telling people how much they will need to save for retirement is that the numbers can be large and intimidating. People are just as likely to disengage as be motivated by these especially
Bass Guitar
65 Basses You Must Play (Part 3): numbers 3 and 2 in our reverse-order countdown
bassplayer.com
Numbers 3 and 2 in our reverse-order countdown! We're almost there. Check back tomorrow for the winner! 3 Music Man Stingray There’s a reason why the …
Guitar
How to Perform Arpeggios with Barring
guitarworld.com - Jason Richardson
Hello everyone, and welcome to my new Guitar World instructional column. Over the course of the next few months, I will be demonstrating a wide …
News
Dozens of migrants breach U.S.-Mexico border fence in Tijuana
Los Angeles Times - Wendy Fry
A group of migrants who breached the U.S.-Mexico border fence by the Pacific Ocean at Playas de Tijuana was detained Thursday by Border Patrol agents in Border Field State Park on the U.S. side. But the
Guitar
Danny Gatton: Five Acts of Legend
guitarplayer.com
> Born in Washington, D.C., in 1945, Daniel Wood Gatton Jr. began playing guitar at age nine, inspired by players like Les Paul and Hank Garland. …
Music
How the 45 RPM Single Changed Music Forever
Rolling Stone - David Browne
When it arrived 70 years ago today, the 45 rpm single, a format that would revolutionize pop music, seemed less radical than simply confusing. On …
Guitar
Guitar god Gary Clark Jr.: Racist neighbor fueled 'This Land'
New York Post - By Chuck Arnold
When guitar god Gary Clark Jr. started getting noticed early this decade, he was hailed as everything from the second coming of Jimi Hendrix to the …
Guitar
Watch Joe Bonamassa play shred metal licks on a Steinberger
musicradar.com - Michael Astley-Brown, Total Guitar, Guitarist
I finally was invited to the shred lounge on the backline bus after years on the waiting list.  pic.twitter.com/relgAwWcZOMarch 12, 2019 Joe …
Lifehacks
How to Get Money If You Don't Have an Emergency Fund
Lifehacker - Alicia Adamczyk
Financial emergencies come for us all, and when they do, you’ll want a stash to pull from to cover at least part of the costs you’ll incur. But if, …
Blood Vessels
8 Things Your Ears Reveal About Your Health–What Do Earlobe Creases, Too Much Ear Wax Mean?
theepochtimes.com - Ruby Mey
From our eyes to our nose to our ears, our body parts can provide us with plenty of clues when it comes to our health. The ear is a complex organ …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attacked the NRA immediately after the New Zealand terror attack, then pivoted amid pushback
INSIDER - Eliza Relman
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Twitter on Friday in the immediate aftermath of the horrific terrorist attack that targeted two mosques — where …
Android News
Don't set up camp without Jackery's Portable Power Station Explorer 160, now $60 off
androidcentral.com - Alex Smith
Camping is fun and all, but no techie truly wants to leave their devices at home or dead in the wilderness for days at a time. With something like …
Guitar
How to Use Dominant Seven Arpeggios in Blues-Based Soloing
guitarworld.com - Joel Hoekstra
No study of rock guitar would be complete without an examination of blues and blues guitar techniques. Many rock guitar players have a tendency to …
Home Depot
The Home Depot Is Having A Major Spring Sale, So Grab Your Wallet
BuzzFeed - Alexandra Napoli
Furniture, cookware, bedding, decor, and more!!!
Music
Tiny Desk Family Hour: John Paul White
NPR - Stephen Thompson
John Paul White is a Tiny Desk veteran two times over: He's performed once as a solo artist and once as half of the decorated and now-defunct Americana duo The Civil Wars. So he was a natural to take stage
Home
This Is The Proper Height To Hang Your Curtains
familyhandyman.com - Rachel Brougham
Curtains can help tie a room together. Not only do curtains offer privacy, they can lend color, control light and add texture and warmth to your …
Guitar
Rhythm Workshop: The Art of the Shuffle
guitarplayer.com
Consider the humble shuffle rhythm. We establish a tempo and pedestrian beat, divide each beat into threes (triplets), play the first and last hits …
Storage Ideas
10 Types Of Shelves For A Better Organized Home
homedit.com - Simona Ganea
Shelves are the salt and pepper of interior design. They complete spaces in unique ways and they’re the perfect blend of looks and functionality. …
Guitar
The 10 Best Amplifiers Under $500
guitarworld.com - Guitar World Staff
These days, getting big sounds doesn’t require spending big bucks. Whether you’re in the market for a bedroom practice amp, a trusty studio unit or …
Guitar
This could be the best compact Boss Space Echo pedal you'll never be able to buy
musicradar.com - Michael Astley-Brown, Total Guitar, Guitarist
Roland’s Space Echo is one of the most beloved delay effects units of all time, and a compact pedal version of that iconic tape echo is long overdue - …
Music
Hear Eagles Guitarist Don Felder’s Fiery Song With Sammy Hagar, Bob Weir
Rolling Stone - Jon Blistein
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder has teamed with Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Bob Weir for a new song, “Rock You.” The track will appear on …
Cancer Cells
Just One Session of This Popular Workout Can Stop Cancer Cells From Growing
byrdie.com - by Kaitlyn McLintock
Maintaining a healthy diet and regular fitness routine is a no-brainer. We know that doing both leads to real life-changing benefits, whether those …
Retirement Planning
Too Many People Are Making This Retirement Mistake
The Motley Fool - Maurie Backman
And their golden years are likely to suffer for it. There's a world of mystery surrounding retirement for those who aren't quite there yet. Still, one …