Crystal Trapper

Fats Domino was one of the most influential rock and roll performers of the 1950s and 60s. He was already a star on the R&B circuit in his native New Orleans in the 1950s, but the advent of rock and roll propelled him to global popularity. He sold more than 65 million records, more than any other rock and roller - with the exception of Elvis Presley. His style was a major influence on several important artists, including John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Antoine “Fats” Domino Jr was born in New Orleans on 26 February 1928, the son of a violinist. His parents were of Creole origin, and French Creole was spoken in the family. He was musically inclined from an early age and learned piano from his brother in law, the jazz banjo player, Harrison Verrett. By the mid 50s he was one of America’s biggest stars He was given his nickname by bandleader Bill Diamond for whom he was playing piano in honky-tonks as a teenager. He said the youngster’s technique reminded him of two ...

What are intrusive thoughts? We know from psychological research findings that we all men and women at some time or other have intrusive and disturbing thoughts. They are associated with anxiety and anxiety disorders but more of that later. Clients often ask me are these normal as they are disturbing? Am I going insane or mad? At the outset, they seem pathological wacky but nevertheless worrying. Physical anxiety symptoms like these drive people to seek help from psychologists and psychiatrists because of the potential frightening nature of the thoughts. Some of my GP referrals, young women tell me about intrusive thoughts of being harmed by their boyfriend, or being in a car crash, or drowning on holiday in the Caribbean or wherever. Are they triggered off by anything? It is the intrusive thoughts of anxiety that act as a trigger for an anxiety disorder if they are debilitating and frequent. Each disorder has its own type of intrusive thoughts and they can, in fact, destroy yo...

Knowledge about air duct cleaning is in its early stages, so a blanket recommendation cannot be offered as to whether you should have your air ducts in your home cleaned. This information provides important information on the subject. Duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems. Neither do studies conclusively demonstrate that particle (e.g., dust) levels in homes increase because of dirty air ducts. This is because much of the dirt in air ducts adheres to duct surfaces and does not necessarily enter the living space. It is important to keep in mind that dirty air ducts are only one of many possible sources of particles that are present in homes. Pollutants that enter the home both from outdoors and indoor activities like cooking, cleaning, smoking, or just moving around can cause more significant exposure to contaminants than dirty air ducts. Moreover, there is no evidence that a light amount of household dust or other particulate matter in air ducts p...

Ed Butowsky , managing partner of Chapwood Investments , LLC has the unique intelligence to understand how current events affect investment portfolios. An internationally recognized professional in the investment wealth maintenance and personalized finance marketplace, he was showcased in "Broke," the critically acclaimed ESPN "30 for 30" documentary that chronicles professional athletes and their financial involvements, and in the most prominent Sports Illustrated article ever: "How (and Why) Athletes Go Broke." Athletes and celebrities count on Ed to provide guidance on every thing from contract arrangements and agent conflicts to family finances and how men and women with money can act to keep it. Ed Butowsky is a mentor to up-and-coming sportspersons and their parents, but it isn't only public figures who look for his advice. Private individuals come to him searching for new approaches for their financial concerns. Ed Butowsky is best know...