Though many people believe that movies are stealing the limelight depriving books of well-deserved attention, it is not actually true. Books and movies are allies rather than enemies. There are so many screen adaptations that have helped popularize the novels they are based on. They also offer a new perspective on the familiar characters. And, finally, movies speak to the audience in a visual language and, in such a way, often aid learning and comprehension. “Everything I learned I learned from the movies,” said Audrey Hepburn. And you can too! Research shows that video format is as efficient in transmitting…
Author: Stephen Macintyre
Stephen Macintyre
I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.
If you are in good health, you’re among the wealthiest people on the planet. But many people suffer from chronic and short-term health problems because they simply lose focus on living a healthy lifestyle. From the way you eat to how you take care of your body, here are some tips on how to become health-conscious.
Back pain is one of the worst things that can affect one’s body. Unfortunately, a lot of people suffer from backaches at some point in their lives, but it is always bad news when that ache does not go away with a simple pain reliever. If you think that there’s no hope of getting rid of that ache, you could be wrong. Here are 9 ways that might help you relieve that pain.
American football fans are some of the most dedicated sports fans on the planet, regularly spending huge proportions of their week checking form guides, conferring on how they think the draft will pan out, and watching all the live games they possibly can. In the US this does not just go for NFL fans, with college teams often drawing even bigger followings than pro franchises.
Few relationships require the trust that needs to exist between patients and their doctors. Over 3,000 doctors a year are disciplined each year in the United States for sexual misconduct, negligence, and incompetence. The M.D. behind their name does not guarantee protection from dangerous people who happen to have a medical license. For a quick, easy, and comprehensive background check of your doctor, use one of the many online sites like checkpeople.com. You can also use Google to search for reviews of the numerous options for online background sites. They all have their pros and cons, so find the one that…
Marijuana is a contentious issue in this country. Now that it is legal in a few states, things have only gotten more confusing. You can have weed on you legally, walk ten feet across a state line, and the police can arrest you for possession. Polls show that more people want weed to be legal now nationwide than don’t, and perhaps that will happen at some point. For now, each state has its own policies. If you want to use marijuana recreationally, you need to be very careful about avoiding legal trouble, and that goes double if you’re traveling.
Why do people love to travel? People tend to get so caught up in their daily lives sometimes. Through traveling, it helps you take a break and unwind. You can also discover and learn a lot about yourself. Traveling makes you more open and you will learn to accept and appreciate cultural differences. You may try different activities you’ve never tried before and experience to see beautiful places and landscapes. A traveler, whether a luxurious or backpacker, always needs something that completes their travel journey.