Published documents by Victor Epand

2008

Gone are the days when all of the dolls in the store had very light skin and blond hair. These days, toys come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Cultural relevance is important during play time, as play time is a prelude to adult life. It is important for children to be exposed to the history of their own culture, and play with toys that \"look like them.\" They should not, however, be limited...

Tips For Maintaining Children\'s Toys Published on 16/10/2008

Toy maintenance is very maintenance to sanity and sanitation of your child\'s play area. Children will spend most of their day around these thing so don\'t be lazy about keeping up with these things. Remember some storage space, a couple cleaning tools and some sense of discretion is all that\'s really necessary to keep things running smooth in your household. Before we even get to toy...

Old Sweatshirts Can Be Recycled Published on 16/10/2008

Have you ever wondered what to do with old, worn out sweatshirts? Individuals have discovered that they should not be thrown away or donated, because there are some great uses for old, worn out sweatshirts. Sweatshirts can be recycled so that they are turned into something new that can be useful. Sweatshirts can be cut into octagon shapes so that they can be sewn together to create...

The Benefits Of Playing Video Games Published on 16/10/2008

For years, video games have invaded toy store shelves. Producing a variety of games that cover everything from racing to action to movies, game console manufacturers have tapped into a very lucrative industry. Although the popular phrase \"too much of a good thing\" does apply when it comes to video games, studies have shown that a considerable portion of games can be beneficial to the brain. ...

Fishing Lures: Types And Tactics Published on 16/10/2008

I\'ve always found fishing lures to be fascinating, often beautiful little things. With their colorful and shiny designs, it can be easy to ignore the purpose of such lures. Yet they do have a purpose, one for which they are named, and that is to lure and catch fish on their hooks. Lures are attached to the ends of fishing lines and are designed to mimic the appearance and movement of something...

The Several Styles Of The Bridal Bouquet Published on 16/10/2008

Wedding bouquets are one of the quintessential symbols of the beautiful bride in Western culture. Of course, their origins are a bit less pristine. Back in the days when people only bathed about once a month, carrying a bunch of fragrant flowers was a convenient way for the bride to mask the odor of her unwashed body. Not exactly the stuff dreams are made of. Fortunately for modern wedding...

The Voice Of An Electric Guitar Published on 16/10/2008

Acoustic guitars and electric guitars sound quite different to each other, and even a non player can tell the difference by listening to each being played, and identify which is which. The reason for this difference in sound and tone is due to the way in which the sound is actually created by the guitar itself. Although both acoustic guitars and electric guitars look very similar in many ways -...

Sweatshirts: Warm, Cozy And Easy Published on 16/10/2008

The sweatshirt is perhaps one of the most basic forms of clothing on the planet. In fact, I believe it may be surpassed in simplicity only by the robe. With its incredibly basic shape and construction, the sweatshirt (or pullover, jumper or jersey, depending on what country you\'re in) is an article of clothing that anyone can wear. Although the garment\'s name implies physical activity,...

Considering The Neck Of A Guitar Published on 16/10/2008

The neck of a guitar - the long part along which the strings are run, and which includes the frets, can vary in length depending on not only the shape that the manufacturer wishes to create, but more importantly, the tone or sound that the strings will make. Naturally the longer the strings the deeper or lower the note, which is why banjos have such a high pitch - with a neck very much smaller...

Toys And Technology Still Increasing Published on 16/10/2008

Long gone are the days where a few stuffed animals, a few dolls or a few trucks and a set of blocks would be the basic toys a child would have in their room. Today the average child\'s room will have these things plus at least two or three electronic toys whether they be for play only or for educational play. Today, toys are not just for fun. There is a growing emphasis on starting children...