The Purpose of Modern Dance

April 29, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

The Problem

Modern dance is one of the hardest genres to define by technique. Modern isn’t necessarily fast or slow or done to specific music, or any music. It doesn’t necessarily highlight specific physical skill or tell a story. It isn’t necessarily anything. And it can include everything. This is fine and great from the view point of many choreographers and dancers because in theory it gives them endless possibilities to play with.

The problem is that “endless possibilities” makes modern dance really hard to talk about and really hard for general audiences to understand. (This is important as they are the ones paying the bills.)

This identity crisis is understandable for an art form whose only purpose seems to be not do what was done before. Studios and even colleges often don’t have time to get into the theory of Modern dance. However, only those who take the time to learn where modern dance came from with have what it takes to give it a serious future.

Define the Purpose, Define the Genre

The heart of this problem has a lot to do with the fact that modern’s original purpose was very, very vague. Something like, “Push the boundaries set by ballet! Break the assumed rules and find a new way to move!” That is an inspiring place to start from, but a definition like “modern is movement that is different…” doesn’t give us much to work with.

As modern dance developed so did the purpose. Each era had …

Indoor Garden

An Indoor or Outdoor Finch Aviary?

April 28, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

An aviary is commonly known as a bird house and because of its larger size it gives your finches a lot more freedom to do what they love and what comes naturally which is to fly. So bearing that in mind, having an aviary is highly recommended especially if owners already have or intend to keep more than two finches.

The beauty of having an aviary is that it can be situated either indoors or outdoors plus an aviary requires the same basic facilities of a smaller cage but just on a slightly larger scale. There are many aviaries available to suit your needs (and the needs of your finches) but the practical requirements for having an indoor or outdoor aviary are essentially the same. There are a few differences to think about and special considerations to make depending on your choice of an indoor or outdoor aviary setup.

Many aviaries are available that will suit every owner’s needs and these will come in various sizes. If you are skilled enough and plan to build your own aviary you certainly can and will save a lot of money. Either way, you should consider the costs of both types of aviaries and also the permanent space where the finches will be kept before making any decisions. The aviaries can be as decorative and pleasurable according to your imagination however don’t forget to think about what finches need too!

All aviaries should only be made out of non-toxic wood or a metal …

Home Store

How to Fix a Jammed Zipper on a Washable Futon Cover

April 28, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

One of the best features of futon furniture is the fact that the covers can be replaced or, depending on the style and fabric, can be washed.

Designed to withstand the vigor of machine washers, futon covers are available in an assortment of prints, solid colors and sizes. While these washable covers can be mixed and matched to add some variety to interior decor, the main feature is that they are easy to keep clean. Unlike regular upholstery that may require professional cleaning, the occasional mess created by kids or pets is no problem with machine washable covers.

Typically, a machine washable futon cover has two large zippers. The full cover looks like a large sheet made of denim or some other material, and has a seam in the middle. To install it, spread out the cover, align the mattress against the seam, and then fold the cover over so that the entire futon mattress is covered. There are two zippers, one on each corner. Zip up the cover and that is all there is to placing a cover on a futon mattress. When it is wash time, simply unzip the futon cover and pull it off the mattress.

Especially after a few spins in the wash machine, the zippers on your futon cover may occasionally get caught. Trying to get the zipper to work can be frustrating.

It might be tempting, but do not try to force the jammed zipper because yanking it too hard could inadvertently break the …

Moody Funeral Home

Funeral Slideshows – 10 Unusual Things to Include

April 26, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

When a loved one dies, lots of folks decide to create a funeral slideshow to remember and honor them. There is not usually a lot of time, and often the most that can be achieved is to gather the available photographs and have them thrown into some kind of semi-automatically generated funeral slideshow. And that’s just fine. After all, it’s about the person – it’s not about the slideshow.

But what if you want to do a little better? What if you have the time and you know a bit of video editing and can hold your own in iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. How do you improve on the tried and tested (but just a bit worn out) traditional funeral slideshow? How do you create memorable tributes to loved ones which – more than just being shown at the funeral service – will be treasured for years to come. How do you create a funeral slideshow that becomes an heirloom?

Well, don’t say goodbye to those photographs. The basis for any funeral slideshow will still be images. Although, a little care in restoring photographs with Photoshop – and some thought as to how you pan across them and where the virtual camera lands will repay you many times over in audience appreciation. And don’t forget captions. Haven’t we all attended funerals and sat through endless images wondering who it is we are looking at? We care, we are there after all, but who are all these people? Is …

Indoor Garden

Indoor, Outdoor Pest Handle Eradication Package: Pest Management in a Normal Way

April 26, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

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Inchin Bamboo Garden

Green Bamboo: Strength in Flexibility

April 25, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

Those who have watched the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” would be familiar with the imagery of bamboo: flexible yet firm, delicate yet strong. These unique qualities make the bamboo fit snugly into ancient Chinese philosophy and endow the health benefits of the bamboo with an air of wisdom and grace.

History

In China, the highly revered bamboo reflects celestial unity in ancient art, such as ethereal paintings of misty mountains with bamboo leaves, delicate bamboo weavings and bamboo baskets.

The strength of bamboo is apparent when the fury of the atomic bomb unleashed at Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War Two only damaged bamboo marginally. It was also one of the first plants to reappear after the deadly war, thus occupying a special place in the hearts of the Japanese. Visitors to Japan will be charmed by the melodious sound of nature when a breeze rustles through bamboo-made wind chimes.

In Hawaii, where bamboo is known as “ohe”, bamboo crafts have been elevated to an art, with intricate designs of delicate tapa stamps carved from split bamboo.

Before the invention of wheels, bamboo provided stout shafts for carrying baskets woven from bamboo fibres, hence revealing its wide spectrum of uses.

Ecology

Bamboo has strong survival skills. Like grass, it grows rapidly and is able to propagate by itself. Like wood, it is strong and can be found throughout the world. Although bamboo only needs minimal water to sustain itself, as little as 20 inches of rainfall for some species, …

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