Cork is used in musical instruments, particularly woodwind instruments, where it is used to fasten together segments of the instrument, making the seams airtight. Conducting baton handles are also often made out of cork. It is also used in shoes, especially those using Goodyear Welt Construction.
As of 2014, the average cost for DSL Internet access is between $20 and $45 a month and the average cost for cable or fiber-optic broadband Internet access ranges from $25 all the way up to a high of $145 a month.
Electricity, when compared to water and natural gas, seems quite affordable. Usually, average costs per month run around $43.00 on an annual basis. If you take care to watch your usage, your costs should stay under $50.00 per month, on average, for the entire year.