Kids of all ages love to play with scooters. These
elongated stems on wheels with vertical handlebars propel
boys and girls across parking lots, down driveways, and
along sidewalks for a variety of movement sensations.
The scooter has handlebars similar to a bicycle and an
upright front a little bit like a bicycle. But instead of a
seat, a scooter has a thin flat footboard close to the
ground much like a skateboard. The rider puts one foot on
the footboard and holds the handlebars for steering and
balance. The other foot is used to propel the scooter with
a push of the foot that is on the ground. The scooter then
moves along for some distance before slowing down. Then it
needs another kick on the ground to keep going. The rider
controls how fast the scooter moves by how many times and
how hard they push off the ground with their foot.
Scooters come in a wide variety of materials, either
plastic, metal, or wood and, of course, in a variety of
sizes, colors and styles as well. Some companies even call
their 4-wheel motorized chairs for disabled people scooters
to make them sound like more fun, but these devices don't
come close to being a traditional scooter. You can buy a
scooter at many types of retail outlets including toy
stores, discount stores and bicycle shops or online.
You can find a used scooter online through Amazon or Ebay.
Since a scooter isn't sized to arm and leg length like a
bicycle, several kids can share the same scooter as long
as they are willing to take turns. Or a child can play
happily alone on the scooter. Kids can have scooter races
and there are streamlined scooters that make good racers.
Kids can ride their scooter about anywhere a bicycle is
allowed. Be sure to check the local regulations for whether
or not scooters are allowed in the parks in your
neighborhood.
Some kids like to decorate their scooter with streamers
on the handle bars and decals or painted designs on the
footboard. Kids love to feel that their scooter is special
and different from the one like every other kid in the
neighborhood has.
While scooters can have two, three, or four wheels, the
most popular scooters today are shiny aluminum models with
a thin footboard. These razor scooters as they are called
are faster than a traditional scooter and should be ridden
only by older children who are coordinated enough to steer
it at fast speeds. Younger children should have simpler and
slower plastic models that are more appropriate for their
skill level.
Wheels and kids just seem to go together, as evidenced in
classic, ongoing toys like bicycles, skateboards, and
scooters. If you are trying to decide what to get a
favorite niece or nephew as a gift, consider giving a
scooter, along with the proper safety equipment of crash
helmet and kneepads, for which the parents will thank you.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
How Psychics Tell You What You Want To Hear
I get the sense that you are artistic... something to do
with art -- no, no, music. You write your own songs, don't
you? But this isn't your occupation - you get paid to do
something else, yes? You don't resent this, though. In fact
I'd say you're one of those lucky people who truly likes
your job. There's someone at the office.. mm... does the
letter M mean anything to you?
For starters, sharpen your observational skills. Become a
Sherlock Holmes. Notice things like posture, expression and
tone of voice and how to interpret them. There are some
obvious, universal 'tells' that give away everything from
doubt to fear to excitement. Most people have no idea how
clearly they telegraph their emotions with the tiniest
changes of facial expressions.
You're halfway right. Most 'psychics' who engage in fortune
telling for fun or profit do have a talent or ability, but
it's neither magic nor uncommon. What they have is a learned
ability to read the tiny nuances in people's facial
expressions, voices and body language, and to put that
information together with other verbal and non-verbal cues
that you give off while they are reading for you.
Before you find yourself convinced that a telephone or web
psychic has magical abilities, think back over what exactly
was said and communicated during a 'reading'. Here are some
common tells that "psychic readers" use to tell you things
they couldn't possibly know.
Sherlock Holmes often made statements that astounded his
listeners, but were simply the result of his coordinating
the physical cues that he observed about his subjects.
Material cues like wedding rings, engagement rings, or the
mark left behind by one can tell a psychic reader a lot
about you. Things like the way you dress or the makeup and
jewelry that you wear are also clues that form an overall
impression of you that the reader will feed back to you to
impress you with their 'magical' abilities and insight.
3. Keep your statements vague enough to backpedal if the
reaction you get is puzzlement. A blank look to the
statement about an opportunity might lead you to add, 'you
may not even recognize it at first, or it may not have been
offered to you yet. You should keep your eye out for a
chance to prove yourself.' That's a statement that's
impossible to disprove. Everyone is offered opportunties all
the time. The next time your friend is offered one, they'll
remember your prediction.
There are other obvious cues in your tone of voice, your
expression, your posture - nearly everything that you do or
say can help the 'psychic' make predictions and statements
based on things you tell him or her yourself - without even
realizing it.
5. Use your words to influence perceptions. Take the
statement 'Someone in your workplace is interested in you'.
Once you put that statement out there, the person you're
reading for will find it nearly impossible to keep from
wondering which person it might be. Viewed through the
perception that someone 'likes' them, chances are good that
they WILL come up with a possible 'secret admirer'.
Move from the general to the specific. Once a 'psychic' has
found a general area that provokes a reaction from you, he
or she will start narrowing the focus. They may start
reeling off a list of 'authority figures' - a parent, a
boss, a police officer, maybe even your doctor - until they
provoke another reaction.
That's really about all there is to most of the psychics
that you'll run into on the phone and internet pay-per-
minute services. A heightened sense of obersvation and
perception, a few little tricks to draw out information, and
the chutzpah to pass it off as some sort of arcane secret
technique. Here's your introduction to:
Solving the palmistry riddle!
with art -- no, no, music. You write your own songs, don't
you? But this isn't your occupation - you get paid to do
something else, yes? You don't resent this, though. In fact
I'd say you're one of those lucky people who truly likes
your job. There's someone at the office.. mm... does the
letter M mean anything to you?
For starters, sharpen your observational skills. Become a
Sherlock Holmes. Notice things like posture, expression and
tone of voice and how to interpret them. There are some
obvious, universal 'tells' that give away everything from
doubt to fear to excitement. Most people have no idea how
clearly they telegraph their emotions with the tiniest
changes of facial expressions.
You're halfway right. Most 'psychics' who engage in fortune
telling for fun or profit do have a talent or ability, but
it's neither magic nor uncommon. What they have is a learned
ability to read the tiny nuances in people's facial
expressions, voices and body language, and to put that
information together with other verbal and non-verbal cues
that you give off while they are reading for you.
Before you find yourself convinced that a telephone or web
psychic has magical abilities, think back over what exactly
was said and communicated during a 'reading'. Here are some
common tells that "psychic readers" use to tell you things
they couldn't possibly know.
Sherlock Holmes often made statements that astounded his
listeners, but were simply the result of his coordinating
the physical cues that he observed about his subjects.
Material cues like wedding rings, engagement rings, or the
mark left behind by one can tell a psychic reader a lot
about you. Things like the way you dress or the makeup and
jewelry that you wear are also clues that form an overall
impression of you that the reader will feed back to you to
impress you with their 'magical' abilities and insight.
3. Keep your statements vague enough to backpedal if the
reaction you get is puzzlement. A blank look to the
statement about an opportunity might lead you to add, 'you
may not even recognize it at first, or it may not have been
offered to you yet. You should keep your eye out for a
chance to prove yourself.' That's a statement that's
impossible to disprove. Everyone is offered opportunties all
the time. The next time your friend is offered one, they'll
remember your prediction.
There are other obvious cues in your tone of voice, your
expression, your posture - nearly everything that you do or
say can help the 'psychic' make predictions and statements
based on things you tell him or her yourself - without even
realizing it.
5. Use your words to influence perceptions. Take the
statement 'Someone in your workplace is interested in you'.
Once you put that statement out there, the person you're
reading for will find it nearly impossible to keep from
wondering which person it might be. Viewed through the
perception that someone 'likes' them, chances are good that
they WILL come up with a possible 'secret admirer'.
Move from the general to the specific. Once a 'psychic' has
found a general area that provokes a reaction from you, he
or she will start narrowing the focus. They may start
reeling off a list of 'authority figures' - a parent, a
boss, a police officer, maybe even your doctor - until they
provoke another reaction.
That's really about all there is to most of the psychics
that you'll run into on the phone and internet pay-per-
minute services. A heightened sense of obersvation and
perception, a few little tricks to draw out information, and
the chutzpah to pass it off as some sort of arcane secret
technique. Here's your introduction to:
Solving the palmistry riddle!
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Making Your Own Music: Songwriting Basics
Whether you are a teenager or are well into your golden
years, it is never too late to explore your creative
side, especially if you are interested in music.
Songwriting is an excellent way to express your thoughts
and feelings and to communicate them to your friends and
family, even if you have no aspirations of musical fame
or fortune. If you are interested in selling or
performing your songs, however, you should be aware that
it is a hard road and that very few songwriters achieve
great fame or fortune, and especially not instantly.
Nonetheless, if you have realistic expectations, you
will find that writing music is a worthwhile experience
whether it is a hobby or a profession.
People write songs in many different ways. Some writers
compose the music first, while others first write the
words. For some, the words and the melody come to them
at the same time, while others write the melodies first
and write the words last. No matter what order you are
comfortable with, you will eventually have to decide
what the song is about. There are a variety of
different types of songs ranging from songs that tell
fictional stories to songs that communicate deep
personal feelings.
If you decide to write a story song, a good first
exercise is to write about a news story or about
something you~ve read in the newspaper. That way you
can use your first song to hone your word choosing
skills without the pressure of coming up with your own
story. However, if you already have an idea for a story
to tell, you can write it out in poem form and try to
make appropriate rhymes and structures that help
communicate what happens in the song.
Because music is so expressive, many songwriters use
their compositions to express how they feel, whether it
be about a person or a situation or even geographic
location. Writing these types of songs can be highly
personal, so every person does it differently. When you
have a strong feeling about something, write it down in
a notebook and come back to it later. You might think
of a good line that expresses an emotion really well,
and if you remember it you might be able to build an
entire song around it. Having quiet time to think is
always helpful when you are trying to write a song.
There is not only one way to write a song because it
actually depends on your musical ability and your focus.
When you write just to communicate something, you do not
need more than a few carefully selected guitar chords for
the accompaniment. But if, on the contrary, you are an
instrumental expert, you will see writing music from a
different perspective. A lot of people think first of a
musical idea and then play it a thousand times until they
finally think of a melody. But in many other cases,
songwriters create whole pieces, with the melody included,
and they do not know what the song is going to be about.
Finally, when the melody is complete, the writer will sit
down and relax to start thinking about lyrics that can go
with the feeling behind the music.
In the end, when everything is put together, words and
music, you may feel the necessity to perform your new
song. An advice: it is always convenient to play first for
family and friends before trying to play in front of a
multitude. Only after you feel comfortable enough playing
your song in front of the ones you know, you should start
thinking about going to an open mic night at a local bar
or coffeehouse. In these kinds of places, songwriters have
the opportunity to play one or more of their songs to an
appreciative and considerate audience. Performers can talk
about their craft with different writers and this is a
way to learn more about the writing process.
Learn to play guitar!
Lyede Siefur is the webmaster of Music For You, Inc.
that is an expert resource for information
about music. If you have questions or comments
about this article, please visit:
http://www.fjpmusic.com
years, it is never too late to explore your creative
side, especially if you are interested in music.
Songwriting is an excellent way to express your thoughts
and feelings and to communicate them to your friends and
family, even if you have no aspirations of musical fame
or fortune. If you are interested in selling or
performing your songs, however, you should be aware that
it is a hard road and that very few songwriters achieve
great fame or fortune, and especially not instantly.
Nonetheless, if you have realistic expectations, you
will find that writing music is a worthwhile experience
whether it is a hobby or a profession.
People write songs in many different ways. Some writers
compose the music first, while others first write the
words. For some, the words and the melody come to them
at the same time, while others write the melodies first
and write the words last. No matter what order you are
comfortable with, you will eventually have to decide
what the song is about. There are a variety of
different types of songs ranging from songs that tell
fictional stories to songs that communicate deep
personal feelings.
If you decide to write a story song, a good first
exercise is to write about a news story or about
something you~ve read in the newspaper. That way you
can use your first song to hone your word choosing
skills without the pressure of coming up with your own
story. However, if you already have an idea for a story
to tell, you can write it out in poem form and try to
make appropriate rhymes and structures that help
communicate what happens in the song.
Because music is so expressive, many songwriters use
their compositions to express how they feel, whether it
be about a person or a situation or even geographic
location. Writing these types of songs can be highly
personal, so every person does it differently. When you
have a strong feeling about something, write it down in
a notebook and come back to it later. You might think
of a good line that expresses an emotion really well,
and if you remember it you might be able to build an
entire song around it. Having quiet time to think is
always helpful when you are trying to write a song.
There is not only one way to write a song because it
actually depends on your musical ability and your focus.
When you write just to communicate something, you do not
need more than a few carefully selected guitar chords for
the accompaniment. But if, on the contrary, you are an
instrumental expert, you will see writing music from a
different perspective. A lot of people think first of a
musical idea and then play it a thousand times until they
finally think of a melody. But in many other cases,
songwriters create whole pieces, with the melody included,
and they do not know what the song is going to be about.
Finally, when the melody is complete, the writer will sit
down and relax to start thinking about lyrics that can go
with the feeling behind the music.
In the end, when everything is put together, words and
music, you may feel the necessity to perform your new
song. An advice: it is always convenient to play first for
family and friends before trying to play in front of a
multitude. Only after you feel comfortable enough playing
your song in front of the ones you know, you should start
thinking about going to an open mic night at a local bar
or coffeehouse. In these kinds of places, songwriters have
the opportunity to play one or more of their songs to an
appreciative and considerate audience. Performers can talk
about their craft with different writers and this is a
way to learn more about the writing process.
Learn to play guitar!
Lyede Siefur is the webmaster of Music For You, Inc.
that is an expert resource for information
about music. If you have questions or comments
about this article, please visit:
http://www.fjpmusic.com
Sunday, July 03, 2005
Radio by Satellite
Satellite radio has quite literally been a god send to
people who live or travel regularly in remote locations, or
even for people who are required to travel long distances.
Static-free reception can now be experienced and enjoyed
by listeners who have a satellite radio even if they are
in the remotest of locations.
As soon as you find a good station, you will drive out of
the area and it will become static and then fade away
completely. It was a pain to travel from one area to
another constantly fiddling with the tuner to get a working
station. And it seems that as soon as you find one that
picks up properly, you have driven out of the area and
can~t pick it up anymore. But now technology has advanced
and with satellite radio, you can now pick up any station
from the satellite.
Regular radio signals are only able to travel about 30-40
miles past their transmitters. Once you have passed this
point, the signal will get weaker and weaker and you will
hear static until eventually, the signal disappears
completely. But technology has come a long way and now
with satellite radio, you can hear clearly since the waves
are coming from a satellite from space. You will be able to
hear your favorite music station wherever you go. If you
are listening to national radio stations, you can hear no
matter where in the country you go.
What you might not know is that automobile manufacturers
have been installing satellite receivers in cars for many
years now. This is helping technology advance and makes it
easier for you to keep up with the changing trends. In
fact, the FCC has given out around $80 million dollars to
different companies that are researching this technology.
All of this research means better radio for you.
These three satellite radio companies have conducted
completely different research programs and as a result
naturally are now offering different products to the market.
As a result there is more then likely going to be a 'VHS
versus Beta' type battle between the companies as the
technology progresses. Two of the companies, XM Radio and
Worldspace have made a formal agreement to share new
technological developments with the other party and to make
every effort to work collaboratively to develop and design
further innovations in this expanding communications field.
This partnership can only be a good thing for consumers,
particularly consumers who frequent remote locations on a
regular basis and who need to communicate with the outside
world when they do so.
Corbin Mathieson is the webmaster and operator of Ask
Satellite which is a
premier source of information about Satellite. For more
information, go to: http://asksatellite.com
people who live or travel regularly in remote locations, or
even for people who are required to travel long distances.
Static-free reception can now be experienced and enjoyed
by listeners who have a satellite radio even if they are
in the remotest of locations.
As soon as you find a good station, you will drive out of
the area and it will become static and then fade away
completely. It was a pain to travel from one area to
another constantly fiddling with the tuner to get a working
station. And it seems that as soon as you find one that
picks up properly, you have driven out of the area and
can~t pick it up anymore. But now technology has advanced
and with satellite radio, you can now pick up any station
from the satellite.
Regular radio signals are only able to travel about 30-40
miles past their transmitters. Once you have passed this
point, the signal will get weaker and weaker and you will
hear static until eventually, the signal disappears
completely. But technology has come a long way and now
with satellite radio, you can hear clearly since the waves
are coming from a satellite from space. You will be able to
hear your favorite music station wherever you go. If you
are listening to national radio stations, you can hear no
matter where in the country you go.
What you might not know is that automobile manufacturers
have been installing satellite receivers in cars for many
years now. This is helping technology advance and makes it
easier for you to keep up with the changing trends. In
fact, the FCC has given out around $80 million dollars to
different companies that are researching this technology.
All of this research means better radio for you.
These three satellite radio companies have conducted
completely different research programs and as a result
naturally are now offering different products to the market.
As a result there is more then likely going to be a 'VHS
versus Beta' type battle between the companies as the
technology progresses. Two of the companies, XM Radio and
Worldspace have made a formal agreement to share new
technological developments with the other party and to make
every effort to work collaboratively to develop and design
further innovations in this expanding communications field.
This partnership can only be a good thing for consumers,
particularly consumers who frequent remote locations on a
regular basis and who need to communicate with the outside
world when they do so.
Corbin Mathieson is the webmaster and operator of Ask
Satellite which is a
premier source of information about Satellite. For more
information, go to: http://asksatellite.com
Capture the Moment with Your Camera
Cameras come in many different types and are even more
varying since the advent of the digital camera. Prior to
these new types, there were two main types that most people
would be familiar with, the first one being the 35
millimeter. This camera was (and in some cases still is) the
choice of professional photographers everywhere. The photo
is excellent with these cameras and they are easy to deal
with and use.
The negative aspect of this kind of camera is that, unless
you have your own darkroom, you must use the services of a
professional lab. For an amateur wanting to use film, the
110 mm cameras is cheaper and easy enough for anyone to use.
There are even disposable, one-use types. The quality of the
photos is not quite as good, but it is excellent for a
beginner who wants to take a few snaps or for situations
where you wouldn't want to risk using a more expensive
camera.
Time to Go Digital?
Once with the development of technology, this domain has
made incredible progress. Digital cameras are now more and
more complicated. They are now equipped with card memories
in which, depending on their capacity, you can stores a lot
of photos. You can take pictures in different sizes and even
adjust the level of details, textures or shadows.
While new better cameras appeared on the market, the old
ones disappeared or their prices went down to a reasonable
level. Now you can easily and inexpensively buy a digital
camera with quality comparable or even better than the old
35 millimeter ones. Some pros believe that film cameras will
be almost obsolete within 10 years.
Digital camera technology has made major progress fast. If
you want to print your pictures you don't even need your own
printer as many shops offer this service, including
Wal-Mart stores. Many smaller stores also feature kiosks
which let you immediately print your photos
Either way, this is an effective solution if you don't have
your own printer. Nowadays the benefits to digital photos
tend to outweigh the disadvantages. One key advantage is the
ability to share these photos quickly and easily with family
and friends worldwide via email and the World Wide Web.
varying since the advent of the digital camera. Prior to
these new types, there were two main types that most people
would be familiar with, the first one being the 35
millimeter. This camera was (and in some cases still is) the
choice of professional photographers everywhere. The photo
is excellent with these cameras and they are easy to deal
with and use.
The negative aspect of this kind of camera is that, unless
you have your own darkroom, you must use the services of a
professional lab. For an amateur wanting to use film, the
110 mm cameras is cheaper and easy enough for anyone to use.
There are even disposable, one-use types. The quality of the
photos is not quite as good, but it is excellent for a
beginner who wants to take a few snaps or for situations
where you wouldn't want to risk using a more expensive
camera.
Time to Go Digital?
Once with the development of technology, this domain has
made incredible progress. Digital cameras are now more and
more complicated. They are now equipped with card memories
in which, depending on their capacity, you can stores a lot
of photos. You can take pictures in different sizes and even
adjust the level of details, textures or shadows.
While new better cameras appeared on the market, the old
ones disappeared or their prices went down to a reasonable
level. Now you can easily and inexpensively buy a digital
camera with quality comparable or even better than the old
35 millimeter ones. Some pros believe that film cameras will
be almost obsolete within 10 years.
Digital camera technology has made major progress fast. If
you want to print your pictures you don't even need your own
printer as many shops offer this service, including
Wal-Mart stores. Many smaller stores also feature kiosks
which let you immediately print your photos
Either way, this is an effective solution if you don't have
your own printer. Nowadays the benefits to digital photos
tend to outweigh the disadvantages. One key advantage is the
ability to share these photos quickly and easily with family
and friends worldwide via email and the World Wide Web.
Hints and Advice for Purchasing Guitars
Hints and Advice for Purchasing Guitars
Classical and rock music each require a different
guitar to play them. This means that if you~re going
to be buying a guitar for the very first time that
you~re going to need to know what music you~re
going to be playing and what features you want
from your instrument. There are some basic things
that you should be looking for as you head out to
buy your first guitar.
The first thing that you~ll need to consider when
you~re looking at guitars is how much money you
have to spend. If you have a limited budget you
may want to buy a used instrument. There are some
benefits to buying used, such as the saving of
money, but there are some disadvantages as well,
since you~ll be using an instrument that may have
some flaws. For those people who don~t have to
keep an eye on their budget the new guitar will
provide them with all the features that they need to
start playing.
You may find that guitars with a particular brand
name are more expensive than other guitars that
have the same features. The reason for this is that
the manufacturer is riding on the coat tails of any
well known musician who has played their guitar,
hiking up the price of the instrument to reflect this
stardom.
Decide ahead of time where you're going to be
shopping for your guitar and do your research. Find
out what types of guitars the store sells, whether or
not they sell used, and what their reputation is
among the music world. You want to buy your
guitar from people who know what they're talking
about when it comes to guitars.
It~s important that you evaluate more than one or
two guitars before you narrow down your choice.
You want to be absolutely certain that you get the
sound that you~re looking for in your first
instrument. Take along an experienced guitar
player who can play a tune for you so that you can
hear the sound without having to play it yourself.
Someone who has already made their own guitar
purchase may be better able to help you ask the
right questions.
If you~re considering buying that used guitar make
sure that you look at the value of the instrument.
Just because a guitar has a few nicks and scratches,
doesn~t mean that it won~t be playable. On the other
hand, a guitar that looks great may not always have
the sound that you~re looking for in your first
instrument. In most cases used guitars simply need
to have a few new strings and some fine tuning to
make them sound great again. You~ll save a great
deal of money by buying used for your first guitar.
Electric guitars are little different to shop for than
acoustic guitars. Make sure that the store plugs in
the amplifier so that you can hear the guitar in
action. If you~re buying an electric guitar you~ll
definitely want to seek the advice of someone who
is familiar with the instrument until you start to
understand what you should be looking for in sound
and performance.
When you know what you~re looking for in a guitar
you~ll have a better chance of finding what you
want, including price and type of guitar.
Riley Wentworth is a well known guitarist and the owner of
SGMGuitar, which is one of the leading guitar resources on the Internet.
For more great guitar tips and info, please visit:
http://www.sgmguitar.com
Classical and rock music each require a different
guitar to play them. This means that if you~re going
to be buying a guitar for the very first time that
you~re going to need to know what music you~re
going to be playing and what features you want
from your instrument. There are some basic things
that you should be looking for as you head out to
buy your first guitar.
The first thing that you~ll need to consider when
you~re looking at guitars is how much money you
have to spend. If you have a limited budget you
may want to buy a used instrument. There are some
benefits to buying used, such as the saving of
money, but there are some disadvantages as well,
since you~ll be using an instrument that may have
some flaws. For those people who don~t have to
keep an eye on their budget the new guitar will
provide them with all the features that they need to
start playing.
You may find that guitars with a particular brand
name are more expensive than other guitars that
have the same features. The reason for this is that
the manufacturer is riding on the coat tails of any
well known musician who has played their guitar,
hiking up the price of the instrument to reflect this
stardom.
Decide ahead of time where you're going to be
shopping for your guitar and do your research. Find
out what types of guitars the store sells, whether or
not they sell used, and what their reputation is
among the music world. You want to buy your
guitar from people who know what they're talking
about when it comes to guitars.
It~s important that you evaluate more than one or
two guitars before you narrow down your choice.
You want to be absolutely certain that you get the
sound that you~re looking for in your first
instrument. Take along an experienced guitar
player who can play a tune for you so that you can
hear the sound without having to play it yourself.
Someone who has already made their own guitar
purchase may be better able to help you ask the
right questions.
If you~re considering buying that used guitar make
sure that you look at the value of the instrument.
Just because a guitar has a few nicks and scratches,
doesn~t mean that it won~t be playable. On the other
hand, a guitar that looks great may not always have
the sound that you~re looking for in your first
instrument. In most cases used guitars simply need
to have a few new strings and some fine tuning to
make them sound great again. You~ll save a great
deal of money by buying used for your first guitar.
Electric guitars are little different to shop for than
acoustic guitars. Make sure that the store plugs in
the amplifier so that you can hear the guitar in
action. If you~re buying an electric guitar you~ll
definitely want to seek the advice of someone who
is familiar with the instrument until you start to
understand what you should be looking for in sound
and performance.
When you know what you~re looking for in a guitar
you~ll have a better chance of finding what you
want, including price and type of guitar.
Riley Wentworth is a well known guitarist and the owner of
SGMGuitar, which is one of the leading guitar resources on the Internet.
For more great guitar tips and info, please visit:
http://www.sgmguitar.com
Download Movies from the Internet
How about this new concept of downloading movies?
No matter what type of movie you enjoy - comedy, drama,
horror, romance, science fiction, or independent film -
movies are a great source of entertainment for you and
your family. A great movie can bring out all types of
emotions - laughter, sorrow, thoughtfulness - and can
even make us think about our own lives.
There are a lot of people who rate watching movies as one
of their favorite activities, especially if their favorite
actor is featured in the film. In fact, with the advent of
video and DVD, many people watch their favorite films over
and over again. For many, a favorite movie can be a great
source of comfort and joy and something they can share with
friends and family.
And now, across the Internet, there are literally thousands
of full-length movies available for download. You can even
download movies that are still being shown in theaters or
have just been released on video and DVD. And with a good
broadband Internet connection, you can download any movie
in as little as an hour. And these downloaded movies are
of DVD quality, and can be seen immediately on your PC.
With downloaded movies, you can enjoy the latest movies at
great picture quality no matter where in the world you are
located. As long as you have a fast Internet connection,
the world of movies is at your fingertips.
There are many advantages and benefits to downloading
movies. First of all, downloading movies is cost effective,
downloading movies is easy to do, and you can create your
own library of all your favorite movies. You can gain access
to an unlimited amount of movies including hard to find
movies and all the old classics. The process of downloading
movies is exceptionally easy and all you need is the
necessary technical requirements and a little patience in
order to successfully download movies.
When downloading movies from the Internet your best bet is
to do it from a legal source. Downloading speeds are much
faster when you are downloading from a legal movie site.
This is because legal movie sites do not rely on the speed
of other users, they are dependent on large server networks
throughout the world. This way you can also ensure quality
pictures, secure files, you can avoid viruses, and it is
completely legal. If you have a broadband connection, you
can download and start watching movies as soon as they
download.
Pedro Pellicola is a contributing author of http://infobook-ezine.com
He is owner and webmaster of Byte Movie.com, a leading Internet portal for movie information.
No matter what type of movie you enjoy - comedy, drama,
horror, romance, science fiction, or independent film -
movies are a great source of entertainment for you and
your family. A great movie can bring out all types of
emotions - laughter, sorrow, thoughtfulness - and can
even make us think about our own lives.
There are a lot of people who rate watching movies as one
of their favorite activities, especially if their favorite
actor is featured in the film. In fact, with the advent of
video and DVD, many people watch their favorite films over
and over again. For many, a favorite movie can be a great
source of comfort and joy and something they can share with
friends and family.
And now, across the Internet, there are literally thousands
of full-length movies available for download. You can even
download movies that are still being shown in theaters or
have just been released on video and DVD. And with a good
broadband Internet connection, you can download any movie
in as little as an hour. And these downloaded movies are
of DVD quality, and can be seen immediately on your PC.
With downloaded movies, you can enjoy the latest movies at
great picture quality no matter where in the world you are
located. As long as you have a fast Internet connection,
the world of movies is at your fingertips.
There are many advantages and benefits to downloading
movies. First of all, downloading movies is cost effective,
downloading movies is easy to do, and you can create your
own library of all your favorite movies. You can gain access
to an unlimited amount of movies including hard to find
movies and all the old classics. The process of downloading
movies is exceptionally easy and all you need is the
necessary technical requirements and a little patience in
order to successfully download movies.
When downloading movies from the Internet your best bet is
to do it from a legal source. Downloading speeds are much
faster when you are downloading from a legal movie site.
This is because legal movie sites do not rely on the speed
of other users, they are dependent on large server networks
throughout the world. This way you can also ensure quality
pictures, secure files, you can avoid viruses, and it is
completely legal. If you have a broadband connection, you
can download and start watching movies as soon as they
download.
Pedro Pellicola is a contributing author of http://infobook-ezine.com
He is owner and webmaster of Byte Movie.com, a leading Internet portal for movie information.
Astronomy and Planetariums
Astronomy and Planetariums
The astronomy is a fascinating science, but its study
entangles vast mathematical knowledge and a considerable
amount of time and patience. But many brilliant scientists
take care of all that, while for the rest of us, astronomy
is just an elevated word for a very pleasant activity:
looking at the stars. Why the stars have fascinated us
since the beginning of time is almost impossible to
explain, but the sight of a beautiful sky on a clear, warm
summer night is likely to provide the best explanation
possible ~ and all that without a single word.
This side of astronomy is a very popular hobby, sometimes
one does not even take it seriously, the fellow simply
happens to enjoy searching the night sky hoping the Libra
or Orion will rise. However, even someone who knows almost
nothing about astronomy could specify the fact that
catching sight of a particular star or constellation is not
such a simple task, as every star rises at a certain hour,
moreover, this hour modifies daily. To give an example, the
Orion constellation rises early in the evening in December
and January, while in July and August it can only be seen
around four o'clock in the morning. For those who enjoy
this part of astronomy the planetariums are just what the
doctor ordered.
Despite the fact that there is no match for the genuine
thing, planetariums can give one an evening to remember.
The occasions for going to the planetarium vary from a nice
family evening (for a loving parent) to the most original
date possible (for a hopeless romantic).
Children are one group likely to be interested in
astronomy. Children may find the stars neat because they
are so far away or because they form neat groups. Visiting
the planetarium, then, can be a great treat for children
because they feel closer to the sky. Even children not
already interested in the stars, a visit to the planetarium
can be a great way to spark their interest.
As for the ones still looking for that special person,
there are few places more impressive and original to go on
a date than the planetarium. It will certainly touch the
romantic string and make everything dream-like (but only
with a special person).
There's no need to wait until you meet a special person to
go to the planetarium. This visit can be great for a rainy
Saturday afternoon or a weekend when you're looking for
something neat to do. Planetarium visits are a way for the
novice star-watcher to get a close-up look, and for people
who may study the academic side to get a good look at what
they're studying.
So, if you star-watch but are growing bored from the same
angle or craning your neck, think about checking out your
planetarium. You may find that you enjoy this experience
just as much - or even more - that your star-gazing nights.
And then, you can come back again and again!
Ambar Samma runs the Telescope Yes website. For more
telescope and astronomy info, visit Telescope Yes.
All our articles can be found at:
http://www.telescopeyes.com/news/
The astronomy is a fascinating science, but its study
entangles vast mathematical knowledge and a considerable
amount of time and patience. But many brilliant scientists
take care of all that, while for the rest of us, astronomy
is just an elevated word for a very pleasant activity:
looking at the stars. Why the stars have fascinated us
since the beginning of time is almost impossible to
explain, but the sight of a beautiful sky on a clear, warm
summer night is likely to provide the best explanation
possible ~ and all that without a single word.
This side of astronomy is a very popular hobby, sometimes
one does not even take it seriously, the fellow simply
happens to enjoy searching the night sky hoping the Libra
or Orion will rise. However, even someone who knows almost
nothing about astronomy could specify the fact that
catching sight of a particular star or constellation is not
such a simple task, as every star rises at a certain hour,
moreover, this hour modifies daily. To give an example, the
Orion constellation rises early in the evening in December
and January, while in July and August it can only be seen
around four o'clock in the morning. For those who enjoy
this part of astronomy the planetariums are just what the
doctor ordered.
Despite the fact that there is no match for the genuine
thing, planetariums can give one an evening to remember.
The occasions for going to the planetarium vary from a nice
family evening (for a loving parent) to the most original
date possible (for a hopeless romantic).
Children are one group likely to be interested in
astronomy. Children may find the stars neat because they
are so far away or because they form neat groups. Visiting
the planetarium, then, can be a great treat for children
because they feel closer to the sky. Even children not
already interested in the stars, a visit to the planetarium
can be a great way to spark their interest.
As for the ones still looking for that special person,
there are few places more impressive and original to go on
a date than the planetarium. It will certainly touch the
romantic string and make everything dream-like (but only
with a special person).
There's no need to wait until you meet a special person to
go to the planetarium. This visit can be great for a rainy
Saturday afternoon or a weekend when you're looking for
something neat to do. Planetarium visits are a way for the
novice star-watcher to get a close-up look, and for people
who may study the academic side to get a good look at what
they're studying.
So, if you star-watch but are growing bored from the same
angle or craning your neck, think about checking out your
planetarium. You may find that you enjoy this experience
just as much - or even more - that your star-gazing nights.
And then, you can come back again and again!
Ambar Samma runs the Telescope Yes website. For more
telescope and astronomy info, visit Telescope Yes.
All our articles can be found at:
http://www.telescopeyes.com/news/
Party Games Ideas For Any Age
If you are planning a party for any age, party games are
a great way for people to get to know each other and get
the party going. This is true for little children and
adults. Party games can be as simple as a game of
charades which requires no props, or as complex as a
murder mystery game complete with costumes.
Some of the great games have been popular for years and
children still love them. Most of us remember pin the tail
on the donkey, musical chairs, and hide-and-seek. To make
it all the more fun, have some little prizes or bags of
treats on hand.
As children turn into teenagers, it can become more
difficult to find fun party games to keep them out of
trouble. Board games like Cranium are great for groups
of teens and it lets everyone have a chance to play since
it requires various talents, everything from acting skills
to spelling. Dance-offs are also a fun way for kids to
show off and have fun with their peers
Back in the 1970s board games for adults were very
popular at parties. In the past several years a new
generation of adults are enjoying fun party board
games. Many board games are great for large groups
and are a great way to get people chatting and laughing.
As mentioned before, a great new board game for adults
is Cranium. Cranium is a fun and hilarious game that
combines several different varieties of games. It
consists of word puzzles, charades, Pictionary, spelling,
and many other fun tasks that make this game perfect
for a diverse group of people. Cranium is a guaranteed
icebreaker and everyone is sure to have a blast.
Drinking games are fun at some adult parties. There are a
number of them played with only cards or dice, but some
companies are re-introducing their best selling board games
from the 1960s and 1970s. To keep from being bored, look
for games than require more skill than just being able to
drink. If you choose to play any drinking games, have
designated drivers lined up or plan to house overnight
guests.
Poker has always been a favorite, but nowadays it's hotter
than ever. Recently poker competitions and those played by
celebrities are being shown on TV and are becoming popular
viewing fare. The favorite is Texas Hold ~Em and it's
actually pretty easy to learn. If you decide to place some
money bets, be sure you know what you~re doing so you won't
lose all your cash.
Games are the perfect way to break the ice and get
everyone talking. This is true for any age. Be sure to
have some fun games on hand for your next party.
Walter Samples is a contributing author of http://infobook-
ezine.com He is owner of FQAGames.com, a leading
Internet portal for game information. For more game information and
resources, please stop by: http://fqagames.com
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