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Well I hate it when guys just have this feeling that they're better than us. It's like sometimes they don't have a right to do something, and if you say something its like "Yeah, shut up and go back to the kitchen." It's annoying, I never tell them to shut up and go back to lifting weights. Sexism is just annoying, both ways.

I wish we could help... How hard is it to grow up being disabled? I wouldn't know... I mean people complain so much when they break a leg and bump their head, but I never hear a blind person cuss when he runs into something or a deaf person punch someone who bumped into them. I agree with the first poster, all disabled people are pretty much an example and saying "This is what you should be like, but you aren't. Grow up and stop complaining." When you get older you understand this more, but when I was younger and my parents told me things like "think of the kids in africa" I didn't care. It really is sad how the most spoiled kids right now (who will probably end up as the most powerful in the future) don't grasp this concept either, although they hopefully will grasp it eventually. All we can do pretty much is support medical research and become scientists/doctors... But if being a doctor isn't your passion, it's hard to work for something and care about something you don't enjoy.

I have to agree with watermonkey... I also always noticed that people who swim are tall. But Sweet_Princess, I'm a girl too and seriously I'm about your age.... We still got time to grow And thats not true that tall girls are always pretty... They sometimes stand more up right and that gives them more bust, but what's really important is posture. Just throw your shoulders back.

This is so true. Although the fastest "death of an active forum" I ever saw was when the owner of the forum had to approve certain things right? And he said he went on vacation for three weeks.... and after three weeks, he never came back. He never ever did. I was about 2nd in command at the forum, but I left too.

"Villaro Showcase". When you hear that, you KNOW it'll be classy Thats what I'm for... Take advantage of your last name, it's super cool!

My website is about guitar and other instruments. I write lessons and put them up, but I won't be advertising for my website for a while..... I need to write all my content and such. In that time im trying to get credits and host a domain here. I seriously have loads of work to do though, I'm a master at procrastination. I don't know when I should start advertising though... It's difficult to just pick a time and meet up to it.... Especially because I have to research sometimes inbetween. Still, one things for sure, it is definitely increasing my guitar knowledge and 'playability'. If there's any musicians willing to offer a hand out there, drop me a line

Some guy in final fantasy 10.... it was like this blob thing and it would change colors and stuff and it would change weaknesses... I dont know why but I found it super difficult. I never beat it, I lost my memory card a short while after.

I use crest. allow me to read: "Whitens teeth & freshens breath. Fluoride anticavity toothpaste Net Wt blah blah blah..." Is colgate seriously betteR? Because then I'm so getting it. Honestly, teeth are important

Thats amazing. Eight years old and he was smart enough not to panic. I would have FLIPPED OUT. Or at least tried to swim. He must be pretty happy with himself, but the dehydration is louzy Although Dead Sea water is about the worst thing you can drink.

Yesterday I transfered from a Razor V3 to a Rizr Z3. I was really dissapointed in the Razor because I actually went through 4 in a month without doing ANYTHING to it because they kept on sending me refurbished ones. Sometimes, it came broken. It was pretty disgusting. So after complaining now theyre sending us a free Rizr. Which is good I guess, I think it looks nice and slide phones are pretty cool I think. I just really don't suggest the Razor, everone owns one anyway! They seriously lost their charm: every spoiled little kid in the world has one.

**** This tutorial is off my website. I'm not sure whether I should put the name or not because then it's advertising your website, so please post if I can't. Thanks and enjoy.*****

Guide to: Purchasing a Guitar and Equipment
Note: Before purchasing anything, please make sure to ask yourself whether you are going to take the guitar seriously and what your goals are. Also, keep in mind that you will have to practice for hours. If you plan on being an amazing rock solo guitarist, jazz musician or anything that requires a lot of musical theory (feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions regarding that). For the bassists, if you look at things that Victor Wooten plays, you can just see the days and hours of practice... If that's your goal, consider many hours a day. If you want to just strum an acoustic and be an okay player, you'll need a little less practice, but still more than you think.

Alright! If i didn't scare you off with that little note, then you need help on what to get! Now, you might think that to buy a guitar the first thing you should is talk to an employee about what type of music you will be playing. Chances are he can lead you in the right direction guitarwise or basswise, but don't let him lead you $200 dollars more than you're willing to spend.

Before you go to buy a guitar, you should have these things in mind:

1. How much you're willing to spend.

2. Some of the genres you're going to play.

3. How much time you're willing to put into playing per day.

4. What you want to spend more on, a nice looking instrument or a good, solid amp?


5. That you won't only be spending money on the amp and guitar: there are accessories you'll probably want to purchase as well (straps, picks, cables, etc...)

These rules apply to bass guitars, guitars, drums, pianos, xylophones, recorders, flutes, any instrument really. And don't think that there aren't accessories for most instruments.

Anyway, once you've got those 5 things in your head, go to a shop (I wouldn't suggest buying off the internet for your first guitar, you wan't a chance to play it) that carries instruments, specifically guitars and/or basses. Ask Mr. Employee, give him an estimate (remember you need to leave some cash over for your amp and accessories) and try out some guitars.

There are a couple of things you should be looking at while playing this guitar (when I say guitar, I'm reffering to basses, banjos, ukuleles, mandolins and those types of string instruments as well.):

1. Action - how easily your hand slides across the frets. Does your hand get stuck on frets that are sticking out? Is it nicely laminated? Compare to other guitars.

2. Weight - if you're relatively frail, look for a light guitar. Remember that if you ever perform, you might be playing with that guitar standing up.

3. Tuners - see how easily they turn. If you don't know, the tuners are at the top of the neck (on the headstock). They're these little knob things that the strings are attached to. Make sure that they are not worn or damaged.

4. Sound - if you're purchasing a plug-in guitar, make sure you try it out on an amplifier in your price range. If you try it on an amazing amp, you might get a pretty nice tone. Many people miss the fact that amps can have a lot more effect on sound than a guitar.
If you're purchasing an acoustic guitar, strum it and listen to how long it resonates and such. Listen for any strings that ring out faster than others. Check for lose bolts on the strings or frets that stick out while you're listening. (Those rules also applied to electrics actually.)

5. Electronics - ask Mr. Employee if he knew about the history of the guitar and what it's been through. Inside the guitar, there are many things that can get damaged. The pickups (the things under the strings that pick up the sound), the pots (the things that the volume and tone knobs are attached to), the input (where you stick the cable in) and more. Wiggle around the input and pickups, make sure they don't come out. If it's possible, ask if Mr. Employee can check the electronics for you, considering he's a pro (hopefully).

6. Looks n' Feeling - this might seem cheesy, but it's true. If you can't see yourself playing your guitar, enjoying it, lovin' it and feeling confident about yourself, don't get the guitar. You're going to end up playing infront of people no matter how you look at it, even if it's just someone asking to play them a nice simple tune.

By now, you should have gotten a pretty good idea of what type of guitar would be cool for you. If not, play around some more with guitars, or see if there's another shop in town! Either way, we're moving on to amps.

Amplifiers are great. Most people don't realize how much they do and that they have a massive influence on your sound. Considering most people enjoy buying new guitars over new amps, it might be a good idea for you to spend more on your amp than your guitar, it's easier to switch. If you're just starting and just want some simple stuff, I would get a 15 watt amp, give or take some power (although they don't really come in 23s or random numbers!) Acoustic players may skip this section, although they may want to read it for future reference. If you want a plug-in acoustic though, read on.

When you buy your amp, you want to make sure of the following things:

1. Condition - nothing should be lose. Scratches are fine if you don't mind them, generally they don't affect the sound, but if it's a massive dent then you might want a different amp... A dent can mean it was abused and that's never good. Check all the knobs, gently move them around a little and make sure they don't crumble and that there aren't any cracks. Turn it over. Some amps are closed and some are open, but if you see a round thing and it's open you want to check if any connections are lose. You can ask to solder these, but if there are other amps of the same model around you could just consider buying one of those instead.

2. Distortion and Clean tones - you might not know what distortion is (a.k.a. overdrive), so I'll explain. It's basically when the amp chops up the sound so much that it creates a hard, grungy sound depending on how much distortion you turn on. Clean is when the strings ring open and clearly, sort of like an acoustic. Test how they both sound, although some guitars and amps are better for clean while some are better for distortion.

3. Gain - gain sort of adds the 'rawr' to your sound, in my opinion. You want to make sure that it's fully functional, as depending on your taste you might find yourself messing with this a lot. Make sure to mess around with the settings to see how much potential you and your guitar will have (although in the end it's pretty much up to you!).

There are other things to look at, but we'll move on to accessories. Just take a final look at your amp and give it the 'yay' or the 'nay'. Don't worry to much about looks for your amp though... But keep in mind that louder often means better quality sound.

Okay! Last stop, accessories! There are a couple things that are quite important in buying your guitar that we'll look at now.

If you're using a plug in, make sure to purchase a cable. MAKE SURE! Otherwise you'll get home all excited and realize you can't do anything but strum quietly. You probably want a lifetime warranty or a good quality cable, they tend to break quite a bit.

If you like the idea of standing up and rockin' out infront of the opposite sex, then I suggest you buy a good quality strap. Strap locks are a huge plus, the worst thing is rocking out and your axe falling off and hitting the floor (cracking the neck and making you look like a total loser). Make sure it fits onto your guitar and is comfortable: lots of straps look good but are actually lousy quality and the fabric can irritate your neck.

Picks. You have no idea (yet) at how many you lose. It's insane. Over the years you'll find them in the weirdest places... In computer hard drives, sock drawers, pencil sharpeners... It's crazy. You'll probably lose a couple on your first day. Because of this, I suggest you buy quite a few and make a mental note of where you're going to leave them. When you stop using them, try to put them inbetween the strings of your guitar so it stays. Avoid countertops, someone might move them.

This might seem a little exadurated, but I find it quite nice to own. Guitar cleaners and cleaning cloths can seriously buff up your guitar. It's important to oil your neck every few months and keep it in tip-top condition. For the acoustic players: if your guitar's humidity isn't controlled, the back can form CRACKS. Invest in a small guitar humidifier and ask Mr. Employee how they are used.

Last stop: books and knowledge. See, you might actually not want this. Here you are on this website, reading a tutorial... You get that there's more right? We have all these lessons about chords and theory and everything you want if you ask... Of course there are other websites, and books can be great for a car trip, but please give our website a chance and instead buy a nicer strap, or spend more on your cable, buy some extra strings whatever and check out the internet. It's amazing. The information might be hard to find sometimes due to being so scattered (that's why this site was made, to help that) but it's well worth it.


Thanks,
GuitarPick

That's really cool and all, but it's pointless. For security reasons and because lets say you ruin your computer, you cant use the website anymore! I think thats annoying... Especially if its the type of website where you gain credits like Xisto or you have a post count or whatever. It's never nice to have to start over with anything. Either way, I dont see a point of this besides being original and attracting visitors. Thanks though.

I agree, I think it is a good idea. And I also think there should be an age where you have to get it. This would also stop a lot of teen pregnancies, because there is always a chance of making the girl pregnant, therefore people would not want to take the risk of breaking the law.There are some disadvantage here though. As said earlier, yes it kind of does invade privacy a little, no matter how unstrict you could make it. You can't get that much less strict than this, people get away with so much. The thing is it's so hard to monitor people in their homes, and it's wrong! It's wrong for honest citizens and right for the unfair parents. I think everyone should be given a free class when they just become parents, but unless there is a major mistake the parents made should they be tested/watched/given a class. There could also be a need for more social services because the government could find more people who are not taking care of their child properly, and then what? They would have to employ more people and train these people to do these jobs and in the end it all comes down to the government needing more money, and the overall decency of a population.

Just wait it out a little.. If things get intimate between that guy and her, just start paying attention to other girls but still keep an eye on her. If they argue or something, DONT JUMP IN. Just say something like "dont worry, you'll sort it out." If you really want to make her like you, be supportive even when you dont want to be.

You can impress her by not trying to impress her. Just smile and be happy, and treat her nicely, but not by treating her like a queen and being mean to everyone and nice to her... That really makes you look bad. Make jokes and just remember to smile. Not freaky smiles, just give natural, warm smiles.. Only when its right though. When she cracks a joke thats not funny, give her a nice smile As in saying "Its cool. I thought it was funny."Be yourself.

I used to really like a guy without being able to explain why I liked him. I realized at one point that I liked him because I liked him when I just got to know him, but then he changed and I really sort of hated him and it was more of a habit to like him than actually liking him (besides the fact that he was good looking).... Annoying.

Thanks for this. I didnt know you could transfer or about the whole bank thing... Glad this was stickied.... then I cant really lose track of it

I have internet explorer 7 on both my computers and im super happy. I didnt really like firefox because i just got too many messages and I didnt like how it downloaded.... it never worked for me so I had to open it in internet explorer and download from there I think I was just unlucky, but I'm happy with IE7 and I'm sticking. I heard of opera... What is it?

Give us an example of what happened to you.... Rigt now theres not much to say! Except you can pick up some rude comments if you just post something like this. Honestly, evaluate! If you give examples I'm interested, but right now this topic is a waste of time

This part:

she asked me "is there any girl's you like" i replied on the phone "Yes,You" she was speechless i asked her since i was shy and asked her "will you go out with me being my girlfriend?" and she said "Yes"

Could be in a movie. Thats so nice!!! Very smooth. If a guy said that to me i'd also be flattered.

:S I dont like it how you're angry for her not telling you about her handicap. She might have been rejected because of being handicapped before, and hoped that you were different. You could have been like "I'm sorry... I have trouble coping with dating someone with physical disabilities. I still would like to stay frineds though!"... Its not fair to be mad. Imagine how hard it would be...

Yeah good advice. Although, be more specific, you kind of skipped parts of the story like "it lasted 3 weeks" saying things like that without ever describing the story leaves the reader really curious... I'm still curious! But too bad it didn't work out.

You sound like an angry child with this topic name... And how your post goes makes you sound quite young. You shouldn't only focus on one girl with a boyfriend, especially if she really likes him. I'm a girl and if a guy liked me and I was conflicting with my boyfriend and the guy just jumped in for the chance, as if trying to push me and my BF apart, i'd get angry and hate the guy. Don't be obvious.

Keep us updated and good luck.... Well since august 1st is long past, how about an update?!?! Did it go well? How were the sexy blue eyes (lol)? My friend has a girlfriend in switzerland... The problem is she tends to cheat but he likes her too much to care. >_< Feel bad for him.

I agree with no9t9 ... I would never have taken a lift from a random janitor. He could have locked the doors and parked in a garage with buddies waiting ] The greek one was funny though, awesome for hidden camera