RLROUSE Infoblog

Articles and information to power your life!

How to Write a Paper Worthy of an A+

Posted on

In Freshman English, I sat next to a kid named, tragically, Sebastian.  Living up to his name and his parents’ expectations, he was a pretty quirky kid.  For example, Sebastian told me, in no uncertain terms, that he was going to write every one of his class papers on pizza.

I thought he was joking; this was college, after all.  At least, I did until he turned in his first paper: “Pizza – The Metaphor Of Modernization”.  Sebastian went on to write paper after paper about pizza.  He argued various pizza styles, used toppings as metaphors, even wrote a thorough review of “Pizza Making – The Sport.”

Even more stunning than his bravery, was Sebastian’s grade – a solid A+.  This was in college.  They don’t exactly hand out A+’s.  I was in awe.  Seeing as I was facing a probably C, I asked Sebastian to teach me his skills.  So, he taught me his 3 not-so-simple tricks for getting an A+ paper in college: [Read more…]

5 iPhone Apps for Green Living

Posted on

If you are interested in the environment and green living, you can actively pursue those interests using your iPhone. There are many apps dedicated to environmentalism and green living that ready for download from the Apple App store.

These apps cover a variety of green applications, including personal healthy eating, fuel efficiency and recycling. Although many of the apps are free, some cost a minimal amount that is well worth the money. The following is a list of five iPhone apps that cover the full range of a green lifestyle: [Read more…]

Tips for Choosing a Solar Power Inverter

Posted on

In any solar energy system, the inverter plays a crucial role in delivering the DC electricity generated by the solar panels and transforming it into normal household 240 VAC which our goods can then use. The inverter will also track how much electricity your system is producing.

With the recent explosion in solar power and solar hot water uptake in Australia, there have been a few ‘dodgy’ manufacturers creeping onto the scene. This is just like any market – there are sharks. Unfortunately this has meant many Aussies have been stuck with a broken or inefficient solar system due to equipment failures and quite often, it’s the inverter which packs it in first.

How to choose the right inverter?

There are a few factors to consider, and you should definitely not base your buying decision just on price: [Read more…]

9 tips for stress free travel

Posted on

Living (and loving) Life

The chance to travel is something most people look forward to. Be it a business trip or a bit of leisure time, it’s nice to take a break from the mundane and venture out to a new and exciting local.

But many find that the anticipation of travel causes them a bit of stress. Worries of what to pack, to insure or not, weather and travel accommodations all can turn a fun trip into a headache.

To ensure your next trip goes smoothly there are a few things you can do. Just peek at these nine points of solid advice and you will be on your way to a productive, fun and problem-free travel at home or abroad: [Read more…]

Parenting Tips for Teaching Kids Good Dental Habits

Posted on

It is so important to instill good dental habits in your kids. Teaching them how to brush and floss properly not only protects their oral health but it also teaches them responsibility.

When your children first sprout some teeth to take care of, it is the parents that have to take full responsibility for the tooth care since the babies are too young. Just put a thin smear of toothpaste on a soft toothbrush and brush the teeth on all sides twice a day. I personally chose to use a toothpaste without flouride in it until my children learned to rinse and spit without swallowing.

You can start increasing the quantity of toothpaste a bit too as they learn to spit more efficiently. Also don’t overlook flossing! I made this mistake and found out at the dentist office that cavities can develop between the teeth when flossing is overlooked even in children. [Read more…]