Although the hype and hoopla around the sleek cell phone Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is understandable, do not write off Samsung Galaxy Note 5 yet. The nifty phone has a whole plethora of features that makes it quite unmatchable. So, the big question is, if you already own a Galaxy Note 5, should you go in for the Galaxy Note 7 or not? Well, truth be told, the answer is a yes and a no. This article tells you why: Design: Galaxy Note 5 scores over the Note 7 in this arena. In an effort to give Note 7 the edge-like aesthetics has ended up making it look fragile, and with all those shapes and curves, the user will have to practice immense caution at all times. The Note 5 scores better in this, with enhanced grip and a resting area, and is, in fact, slightly slimmer than Note 7. Practicality: While the Note 5 doesn't exactly feature an edge-to-edge display, it offers more screen-to-body ratio. Note 7, on the other hand, has accommodated additional features on the device such as sensors and fantastic iris scanning feature. On the whole, the Note 5 along with its nifty S-Pen gives the phone more edge, when it comes to phone use. Screen: The screen and resolutions of both phones are the same, although the Note 7 scores more on features such as the ability to manually change into Full-HD and HD screen resolutions. Battery: Galaxy Note 7 has a bigger battery (3500 mAh) as against the Note 5's (3000mAh), and so is expected to last longer. However, Galaxy Note 5's battery is no slouch either, giving close to 15 hours of battery life in moderate to heavy usage. Extras: In this matter, the Note 7 has the double advantage of having dust and water resistance capabilities and a microSD card-cum-dual SIM slot (both can't be used at the same time, however). Although, the Note 5's dual SIM variant doesn't support microSD card, it can support two SIM cards at the same time. So, it's really a matter of user preference. Variants: While the Note 7 offers a single 64GB model, Note 5 offers three variants 128GB, 64GB and 32GB. All in all, while Note 7's stylus has also introduced a few natty features, but, they aren't something that you'd want to change your Note 5 for.

New Zealand is, undoubtedly, endowed with such surreal beauty that it would seem like you are on a movie set! Bestowed with natural beauty, the snow-capped mountains, coastal glaciers, dazzling coves, rain forests, fjords, and fish-filled rivers make it unbelievably beautiful! If you are planning to travel to New Zealand, you need an itinerary that covers all the best places. So, here are some amazing places in New Zealand you ought to add to your travel plan.

Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, South Island
Fiordland National Park is a World Heritage Site as it protects some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. You will be left awestruck looking at the glaciers that have sculpted the entire area to perfection, which resulted in the carving of the famous fjords of Dusky, Milford, and Doubtful sounds. You can also explore offshore islands, the virgin rainforests, gushing cascades, vast lakes, and craggy mountain peaks.

Bay of Islands, North Island
The breathtaking Bay of Islands is just a 3-hour drive north of Auckland and is one of the most popular vacation spots in the country. The sailor in you can rejoice here as there are more than 144 islands that line the glistening bay, making it the perfect place for sailing and yachting. Besides, the captivating marine life here consists of penguins, whales, and dolphins. Head out to the Bay of Islands to sea kayak along the coast, enjoy the secluded coves, hike the various island trails, tour the Cape Brett, and visit the famous rock formation, Hole in the Rock.

Queenstown, South Island
What better reason to add Queenstown to your New Zealand travel itinerary than knowing that it is the adventure capital? Nestled between the shores of glimmering Lake Wakatipu and the snowy mountains of the Remarkables, tourists tend to fall in love with this place. From jet boating and white water rafting to bungee jumping, paragliding, rock climbing, mountain biking, and downhill skiing, you name an adventure sport and you'll find it here. You can also explore the gorgeous alpine scenery through the various hiking trails.

Rotorua, North Island
Rotorua is on fire! Well, not exactly, but it is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is one of the most active geothermal regions in the world. Let’s just say that this place has a language of its own; there are boiling mud pools, hissing geysers, volcanic craters, and steaming thermal springs, which is in stark contrast to New Zealand’s dramatic topography.

New Zealand is a gorgeous country, and ensure that you add these places to your New Zealand travel itinerary so that you don’t miss out on the best places while you're there.

A water softener system is one that helps in removing harmful and other effluents that destroy the purity of water. Some of the harmful effluents present in the water like calcium, magnesium, and other metal cations are dangerous for human life as well as aquatic life. Hard water is the main reason for which such systems are used. The water from industries is discharged into the water bodies without even treating them in a proper manner. This could be dangerous for the living beings and will definitely disturb the life cycle. Disturbance of the life cycle can cause a big loss to the living organisms. Therefore, a water softener system is being used by the industries and other establishments for the purpose of removing harmful chemicals and effluents from hard water.

Important benefits of water softener systems

-A water softener system helps remove harmful elements from the water and helps us get water that is in its purest form. The quality of water provided by it is definitely the best and is filled with minerals that are good for our bodies. -The water treated by such systems also when used while bathing provides us with clear skin and healthy hair. Soft water makes the hair soft. -The water passed through such systems are well efficient and they help in cleaning floors more efficiently. Not much effort is needed while doing the same. -As the water treated with water softener system is better in every respect, the amount of soap or shampoo that we need to gather foam is much lesser in quantity. It mixes with the water and provides better quality lather. -Soft water helps in removing the dirt from the clothes easier. It helps clean the clothes well by removing the stains efficiently. Soaps do not function well when used with hard water. This is because the cleaning agents in the soap react with the elements present in the hard water instead of performing their cleaning action. -The water softener systems if used can be connected to machines like the coffee machine in the cafeteria or the office, this helps the machines to last longer. It stops the degradation of such machines faster and makes them work easily. This is because hard water results in deposits being accumulated in pipes and in systems such as heaters. These deposits reduce the efficiency of the pipes and heaters leading to further losses. -The water when treated by such systems needs no filter and can be directly used by the consumer. It saves electricity benefiting the society and also the customer. The customers get benefited as they have to pay a lesser amount of electricity bills for the power consumed at their places where such water softener system operates. -There are other benefits that can be understood by a user of such systems. The person using it definitely knows its worth and is ready to spend on it once rather than spending on the things that can get affected because of hard water. The conclusion derived here is that the system of water softening is an important filtering system and it must be used before discharging the effluents in water bodies or before a person uses it for domestic purpose. You may pay a steep price for the system but the benefits derived will be for a longer period of time. To know its worth, customers can also read online reviews or conduct surveys that will help them get a complete idea about the usage, advantages and other benefits. It might be expensive but it will always be a worthy purchase and every single penny spent on it will be worth the spend. The usage and advantages show how important this product can be and how easy it is to get pure water in day to day life.

A baby is a wonderful addition to any family and it brings on much laughter and so many challenges for the new parents. Starting from taking care of an infant to rearing a feisty little toddler who is forever testing the waters (and your patience), there are a number of things that go into becoming a parent to a wonderful child who blossoms well. Communication is one of the key traits that all parents need to have. There are many new parents who are mistaken when they think that communication starts only at the toddler phase. In reality, the way you begin to communicate with your infant is what will set the tone for the bond between you and the child when the child starts to grow up. So follow these steps for setting the right tone and forging a good communication pattern with your infant and toddler. The Needs of an Infant: The infant has many needs which cannot be well articulated. You will have to learn to listen and decipher the cries of this little one because that is all he or she has when it comes to asking for attention. Mostly, an infant cries when it needs feeding, diaper changing, or is colicky which is also gas that most infants go through at a particular time of the day. This can make them cranky. Communicate to soothe: At this phase, it is important for the parent and the baby to feel comfortable with each other. If you panic and get hassled, the infant will only get more cranky as this is the cue that he or she will get from your mood. Instead, you must seek to soothe. When the baby cries, you may want to lift him or her in your arms and talk in a soft soothing voice with encouraging words, or even sing to the baby. You must also develop a night time routine at this phase so that the child knows that it is time to sleep. A massage, a bath or some singing will generally help lull the child into peaceful slumber. The Toddler: As your toddler begins to come of age, you will that he or she will try and assert his or her personality in a certain way. This can turn out to be a pretty trying time for most parents, who will find themselves at the receiving end of many tantrums and also, they will find that they are constantly saying no. Setting Boundaries with Love: Here, communication is all about body language too. You will need to stoop and meet the young one's eyes to carefully explain why he or she cannot do a certain thing. Also, develop a bond with play where the child gets to lead you, and read plenty of stories at bed time. Also, start doing activities which the child shows interest in. Take the child on various outings and teach him or her many different kinds of words which can build the vocabulary.

Keeping our teeth and the rest of the mouth clean is an important aspect of healthy life that we must not ignore at any cost. Not looking after your teeth and gums will not only lead to tooth decay and gum disease, it can also lead to major problems when it comes to your digestion and stomach condition in general. Therefore, it is important to keep your teeth clean with constant brushing with the right kind of toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as flossing and mouth wash. There are many kinds of toothbrushes that are meant for different types of teeth and problems. The standard manual toothbrush is one that is most commonly used, but the Oral B electric toothbrush is also one that has gained prominence in recent times. Let us cast a glance on the reasons why this kind of an electric toothbrush is more effective when it comes to good oral health! • Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums: Your oral health depends on the health of your teeth, gums, tongue and other parts of your mouth. The electric toothbrush, especially one like the Oral B electric toothbrush is one that will give you clean and healthier teeth because the short bristles can reach the tartar and remove the plaque from the most remote corners of the mouth. This will ensure that there is no build-up of plaque and tartar which can later result in gum disease. • Enamel Protection: With the bristles and the even rotating pressure on the teeth, one can expect full protection of the delicate enamel. Many people tend to scrub their teeth with the harsh bristles of their manual toothbrush. This leads to an erosion of the enamel in the long run which can cause severe problems for the entire system at large. Therefore, it is important to apply just the right amount of pressure in an even manner throughout the mouth so that one does not suffer from any such problems. The electric toothbrush like the Oral B electric toothbrush ensures that the bristle head fits into your mouth neatly and churns out the right amount of pressure to clean out even the most stubborn pieces of food and tartar. This also keeps the enamel at its sturdiest best. • Thorough Cleaning Process: The electric toothbrush will ensure a more thorough and longer cleaning process due to the fact that the user will simply have to point the brush in the right direction instead of constantly moving the wrist as one would for a manual toothbrush. This saves energy and also ensures that you brush your teeth for long enough without getting tired. • Bad Breath Fighting: The electric toothbrush is one that can also fight bad breath and various other oral health issues like gingivitis because it reaches all those nooks and crannies in the mouth where the dirt tends to hide. These corners cannot be reached by the manual toothbrush at all times, which makes the electric toothbrush much more effective.

Remember when kitchens used to be large sunny rooms with a table and vast countertops and innumerable shelves? If you are feeling nostalgic at the thought, chances are you live in a compact little apartment or condo, where space management is almost a survival skill. Nevertheless, small spaces are no reason for despair, but are challenges to be met head on. Today, tons of possibilities exist, that could turn your tiny kitchen into a cozy little domestic haven. First things first. Maximize your shelf space. Depending upon the space available and your aesthetic preference, you can decide to choose open shelves or wood- or glass-covered options, but you need those shelves. Don't be afraid to do ceiling-high cabinets. A smart librarian-style rolling ladder will help you reach those upper shelves where you will store items of infrequent use, and the ladder will add a touch of whimsy to your little kitchen. Next, drawers below the countertop. Tiny ones for cutlery, bigger ones for cups and plates, and even a drawer for your trash. We loved a smart idea where a cutting board is fixed a few inches above an open trash bin, with a wide hole in the board to push waste into the bin. Don't let the corners go waste! Clever corner drawers are a reality and you need them more than anyone else. If you are really obsessive about this, you can plan a slender drawer in the tiny space between the side of the fridge and wall, where you can stack your spice jars. If you can manage an island, that's terrific. Maximize the storage possibilities under the island “ fill it with drawers and open shelves. Another important rule- everything needs to stack. You can plan for seating for two if you have stools that can stack into grooves in the island. While on the theme, consider a fold-away table that props up from the wall or from the free ends of the counter top. To create a more airy and open kitchen, it is a good idea to have it opening caf-style into the living room. The ledge can then be stone topped, with smart bar stools on the other side. While doing all this, don't ignore the aesthetics. Paint your kitchen a bright, cheery color, or choose the right wallpaper or paneling to recreate a rustic or retro look, if that appeals to you. A tastefully appointed vase with fresh flowers goes a long way to bring cheer. See what works for you, and have fun doing up your tiny kitchen!