Facebook Marketplace has become one of the most popular platforms for buying and selling goods locally and nationally. While it offers convenience and a vast user base, it has also become a hotspot for scammers. Both buyers and sellers are at risk of fraud. Understanding the most common scams, and how difficult they are to … read more ➜
Slide Away 2025 will take place in New York City and Los Angeles this April and May. Limited presale tickets are available for purchase now through the link below with the code SLIDE25 www.slideaway.co A portion of proceeds from each event will be donated to The Trevor Project & Anti-Recidivism Coalition New York City (4/24 … read more ➜
What the hell is shoegaze? A scene? A movement? A sound? Back in the Nineties, many would have said the so-called genre was entirely fabricated. The term itself, an offensive piss-take given by the notoriously catty and scene-obsessed British music press, was plainly rejected by the absurdly small collection of bands to which it supposedly … read more ➜
Apple has enabled a new feature that allows you to use your Airpods Pro 2, or later models, as hearing aids. They’ve made some of the functions unnecessarily confusing. Below I’ve outlined steps for some various tasks that you may be struggling with. Also, here are some Apple links that may help but I find … read more ➜
A conversation with Rob Dickinson – singer/songwriter with 90’s Brit Rock/Shoegaze band Catherine Wheel plus solo projects, and founder of Singer Vehicle Design a company that remodels and re-imagines Porsche 911’s. Dickinson shares experiences on songwriting inspired by the ocean’s horizon to escape a small English town, literally walking away from a pop career at … read more ➜
Spotify recently announced that they are increasing the monthly price from $10.99 to $11.99, which equates to $143.88 per year. Because of this, many are considering changing plans or music streaming providers. But wait! You don’t have to do that though in order to save a substantial amount on your total annual subscription cost. How? … read more ➜
A Nespresso machine doesn’t make true espresso but a lot of people use it because it’s cheaper and faster. When I’m at home, I like taking the time to make espressos and lattes. When I’m out of town visiting family, I tend to drive to the nearest coffee shop, that isn’t Starbucks, and get a … read more ➜
I live alone so some of these may not apply to you but most should be helpful. As with anything, follow your doctor’s orders. It’s been four months since I had my right shoulder repaired due to a SLAP tear. Mine was caused by years of volleyball and overhand sports. I read a lot of information … read more ➜
Many of the below foods will suffice no matter your diet. Carnivore, herbivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, etc. These are great options to have on hand for emergencies, like when there is a power outage, earthquake, or pandemic. 1. Potatoes • Shelf life: 2 to 5 weeks If stored in a cool, dry, dark place. Yukon Gold, … read more ➜
Please beware that when purchasing tickets to certain events via Live Nation (Ticketmaster) you are very easily being duped into a “bonus” or “complimentary” magazine subscription. Why is this a scam? First of all, yes, Live Nation gives you the option to ‘opt out’ of this “complimentary” subscription but it’s listed under “Privacy Information”. It … read more ➜
Here is the secret that I discovered myself several years ago. I’m not going to go into the specifics about the mechanics of actually tying the tie but just how to set it up so you learn how to do it the same way every time. What is important to remember is that different ties … read more ➜
Alternapop is based in San Francisco/Oakland, California. Where does the word “Alternapop” come from? “Alternative Pop/Rock is essentially a catch-all term for post-punk bands from the mid-’80s to the mid-’90s. Though there is a variety of musical styles within Alternative Rock, they are all tied together since they existed outside of the mainstream. In some … read more ➜