Google had promised us it was coming, and how its here: Chromecast has been updated with a new Backdrop feature that lets you display your own photos when you're not busy streaming something. You can also display popular photos from elsewhere, and news and weather snippets.
No, to soften water, you need a water softener. The salt used in the brine tank of a water softener does not directly soften the water, but is used to regenerate the resin beads in your water softener. These actually soften the water from your well by removing the hard water ions, calcium, magnesium and iron.
Enhance your home's water with a water softener from Sears. Whether you're building a new home or upgrading the plumbing, a water softener helps regulate your water supply, so it's easy to drink and ready to use for cleaning. A softener can remove a number of sediments from any water supply, including sulfur which can give water an unpleasant odor.