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.
Series Description: Using water softeners is a great way to make sure your water has the right amount of calcium, magnesium and other chemicals. Find out how to use a broom handle to break up salt residue and more with help from a master plumber in this free video series on water softeners.