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- Check Out The Hands-Free Segway By Evoytechnologies.com - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Cynthia WitsonMany years ago, skateboards we a hot commodity because they were a popular transportation method. They were easily accessible and took up little space. Furthermore, they made children popular and cool among their friends and in the neighborhood. Children often became more sophisticated with ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Nine Things That Hurt Your Guitar Playing Progress - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Tom HessDo you feel frustrated because your guitar playing progress is too slow? If you are like the vast majority of guitar players, you’re looking for the right things to do that will make you a better guitarist. However, you probably are NOT looking for the things that hurt your guitar playing ...
Views: 1153 - Tips on how to Play Fantasy Football for Novice - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Leon EdwardPlaying fantasy football, whether for fun or real money, is a great way to enjoy one of America's favorite sports, professional football. As a beginner, you will most likely be playing with experienced managers that already know the nuances of the game. Picking a League Format When you ...
Views: 1057 - The Easiest Way To Make More Progress On Guitar - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Tom HessWhether you are an advanced guitarist or you are just starting, there is one thing that can help you gain massive results from your guitar practice and enhance your motivation for practicing every day. This powerful technique is: tracking each aspect of your guitar playing progress on a regular ...
Views: 1209 - TOM AND JERRY, THE LIFE COACHES - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Deepika TuliTom and Jerry, the Life Coaches The thing I learn from cartoons, esp. Tom & Jerry, and that inspires me the most is that no matter what you go through, a thrash, a bang, a turmoil, a blast in your life, a crash, or even if you are crushed by adversities, somehow you always get back to normal ...
Views: 922 - Fantasy Football Names and Naming Options - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Leon EdwardFantasy football season is here. Owners everywhere are running through their pre-season checklist and preparing for their drafts. One of the highlights of fantasy football is the names of the teams in a league. They're an extension of each owner's personality, a way of taking a collection of ...
Views: 1729 - How To Play With Clean & Articulate Legato Guitar Technique - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Tom HessHow To Play Clean & Articulate Legato Guitar Technique By Tom Hess Wish you could play legato guitar licks with much better technique? Well, you don’t have to seek out any special licks to do this - you need to learn the best way to practice legato efficiently as the great ...
Views: 1380 - Why You Lack Emotion In Your Guitar Playing - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from Tom HessEver wonder why guitar players struggle to express themselves? It is not that they don’t know enough guitar licks or scales or that they lack natural talent. Truth is, most guitarist do not even attempt to improve their ability to express emotion in their playing. If you neglect ...
Views: 1343 - Horsing Around: 5 Hobbies Your Kids Love That Need Extra Supervision - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Rachelle WilberHobbies are an excellent alternative to the TV, computer and smart phone. However, not every hobby can be safely and independently done by kids. Below explains five hobbies that need special attention. Contact Sports Football, basketball and baseball are referred to as the ‘Big Three’ ...
Views: 903 - Adopt a Light Lifestyle in Your Busy Routine - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaUsually when we talk about the healthy lifestyle; the following comes to our mind: Eating healthy food in which fruits and vegetables are on the top of the list Doing exercise that will keep your body fit and active. For example, riding bicycle, walking, running, dancing, and other gym ...
Views: 1536 - 6 Reasons Why You Struggle To Play Pinch Harmonics On Guitar - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Tom HessBeing able to play pinch harmonics will make your guitar playing sounds totally badass. With this single technique, you can add true passion, quickly and easily to your guitar playing. However, if done improperly, it can be a very frustrating technique to deal with. Look at this video to see ...
Views: 1261 - The Main Reasons Why You Aren't Improving Your Guitar Playing & What You Should Do - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Tom HessWhen you first began to practice guitar, you quickly observed that you’d need to practice several techniques and skills for a long period of time (even for years) in order to become a great player. That said, even though you've now invested a huge amount of time into practicing your ...
Views: 1244 - How You Can Play Killer Lead Guitar Licks & Solos Using Better Creativity - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Tom HessHow You Can Play Killer Lead Guitar Licks & Solos Using Better Creativity By Tom Hess Do you struggle to play creatively on guitar even though you know a bunch of licks and scale patterns? One thing is for sure – you will NOT become more creative by simply “learning more ...
Views: 1097 - 3 Reasons Why You Aren’t Developing Virtuoso Guitar Speed - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Tom HessIf you read Part 1 of this article, you already understand the tremendous importance of developing your 2 hand synchronization so you can play guitar faster and cleaner than you ever have. The next step is to learn the 3 main reasons WHY most guitar players never achieve perfect 2 hand ...
Views: 1234 - 5 Steps You Must Take To Get The Best Guitar Practice Exercises - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Tom HessDo you know exactly how much your guitar practice exercises are helping you to improve your guitar playing (or if they are at all)? Most guitarists tend to think that MORE exercises will help them improve…this is false. To start seeing big improvements in your guitar playing, you need to follow ...
Views: 940 - How To Easily Become A More Creative Guitar Player - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Tom HessEver heard people say: “To be a creative guitar player, you must be born with this skill - otherwise it’s hopeless”? Like most guitarists, I used to believe in this myth and almost gave up playing guitar in frustration. When I finally learned how to become a creative ...
Views: 1559 - Pleasant Beauties and The Marvelous Places In Accra - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Umer FiazThere are a great many locales accessible on the web, where you can discover everything from setting out to Accra i.e. what we you have to do when you booked your cheap flight to Accra London. Indeed, even there are a number of, spots which actually presents to reveal the concealed jewels of ...
Views: 1061 - Visit Abuja To Collect Lifetime Memories Of Abuja - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Umer FiazVisit the magnificent delights of Africa from distinctive parts of the world to make your vacation's huge one. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. Abuja is serving Nigeria as capital city since 1991. Abuja was supplanted by Lagos. Lagos had served Nigeria for a long time as capital, right now Lagos ...
Views: 1036 - How Can Save Money on Holidays In Australia - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Umer FiazAustralian features on quite a few bucket lists but most of us never actually get around to actually visiting it. For starters, it just happens to be on the other side of the world, and there is time period when a Venice or Paris simply gets the better of us. A third cause may also be that a ...
Views: 1297 - How To Play Guitar Faster & More Clean Using Great Two-Hand Synchronization - Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Tom HessDoes it seem nearly impossible for you to play both fast AND clean on guitar? A lot of guitar players have this same issue, and try to fix it by moving their hands faster. However, this will not help you play guitar both fast and accurate. To do this, you must identify the most fundamental cause ...
Views: 1360 - How To Quickly Play Challenging Guitar Licks And Solos - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Tom HessHow To Quickly Play Challenging Guitar Licks And Solos By Tom Hess You will have a very hard time playing awesome guitar solos if you believe this myth: “To play hard guitar solo licks that utilize various techniques, you need to practice these techniques on their own until you ...
Views: 1226 - I Love Pole Dancing-Online Pole Dance Lessons - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Joan RiversI love pole dancing; What Do You Need To Start Pole Dancing At Home? Online pole dance lessons; Pole dancing is a fun and sexy exercise that can be enjoyed in the privacy of your own home. Getting started only requires a few simple steps and you can be well on your way to dancing for exercise ...
Views: 1414 - How To Get Good At Pole Dancing-How To Become A Good Pole Dancer - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Joan RiversHow to get good at pole dancing; Why You Should Wear Pole Dance Heels While Pole Dancing How to become a good pole dancer; As a beginner, you may be intimidated by the 5 to 6 inch heels commonly seen on pole dancers, not to mention possibly having to explain your ownership of "stripper shoes" ...
Views: 3372 - Lessons You Can Learn From Steve Vai To Become a Better Guitar Player - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Tom HessBy studying guitar players like Steve Vai or any other great guitarist, it can be helpful for refining YOUR own musical skills but only if you know exactly what to look for. Fact is, Vai's guitar playing greatness comes from his capability to deeply express himself with music, NOT because ...
Views: 1187 - How Much Are Pole Dancing Lessons-Cheap Pole Dancing Classes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversHow much are pole dancing lessons; Pole dancing for fitness is a great hobby in and of itself, but what if you want to increase your dancing with another potential interest? There are tons of activities you can do that work well with the sport, each with a different emphasis, depending on what ...
Views: 1282 - How To Start Pole Dancing- I Want To Learn How To Pole Dance - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversHow to start pole dancing; No other form of exercise speaks to a woman's originality, self expression and sensuality like pole dancing. It is liberating, self empowering and addictive to say the least. It gives women a special feeling of confidence, happiness and excitement through intense ...
Views: 1140 - Pole Dance Moves Intermediate-Basic Pole Dancing Tricks List - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dance moves intermediate; Many of those who start pole dancing by themselves, using DVDs or books don't know somebody essentials that help progress in pole dancing quickly. This article is dedicated to the body essentials every pole dancer should know. Basic pole dancing tricks list; ...
Views: 2104 - Pole Dance Dictionary-Pole Dance Community-Names Of Pole Dancing Moves List - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dance dictionary; Many women are into pole dancing and fitness nowadays. Pole dance community; If you are one of them, and if you want to be the best you can on the pole, take your time to read these important tricks and tips. Names of pole dancing moves list; Easy pole dancing tricks ...
Views: 2349 - How To Pole Dance-How To Lap Dance-Learn Pole Dance Lessons - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversHow to pole dance; The latest exercise fashion has eventually arrived in Dorset and its Pole Dancing. How to lap dance; Forget about the sexy, half naked dancing you see in night clubs and think of a cross between gymnastics and dancing. Learn pole dance lessons; Easy pole dancing tricks step ...
Views: 1298 - Pole Dance Moves Names-Beginner Pole Moves-How To Pole Dance For Beginners Videos - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dance moves names; According to the article "Pole Dancers Buff Image with Rules and a Dress Code"*, published in the Wall Street Journal on 08.12.2013, organizers of a meeting in London "want to reform pole dancing into a sport excellent enough to go to the Olympics." Beginner pole moves; ...
Views: 1348 - The Wonderful Benefits of Playing on Adults - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Maisie BlairAs an adult, you are probably leading a very busy lifestyle. You have kids to take care of, you have a research paper that needs to be finished, or you have a quota at work that you need to accomplish. And because you are so pre-occupied with a lot of things, you may not have enough time for ...
Views: 823(2 votes) - How To Create Cool Exotic Guitar Licks Using Expressive Soloing Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Tom HessHow To Create Cool Exotic Guitar Licks Using Expressive Soloing Techniques By Tom Hess Fact: you will never become a more creative lead guitarist by repeating the exact same licks or scales (you can already play by heart) over and over. Instead, you must learn how to play with passion, ...
Views: 1542 - How Studying Steve Vai's Guitar Playing Can Make You A Better Guitar Player - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Tom HessHow can studying the guitar playing of Steve Vai improve your own guitar playing? If you think learning his guitar solos or looking up transcriptions of Steve Vai songs is going to make you a great guitarist, then you are wrong. These things may help you in small, insignificant ways but they ...
Views: 1081 - The CAGED System Is Destroying Your Guitar Playing - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Tom HessCAUTION: If you are a guitar player currently using the CAGED system…STOP NOW. If you don’t, you will start developing these 7 problems in your guitar playing: Problem #1: Your Guitar Solos Will Bore People To Death If you want to play great guitar solos, don’t use the ...
Views: 2567 - How To Practice Guitar To Quickly Get Your Skills Back After Being Away From Guitar For A Long Time - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2014 from Tom HessIf you are just now getting back into practicing guitar after being away from your instrument for a while, you probably noticed one thing: your guitar playing skills have dropped a lot! Don’t worry, I understand exactly how you feel...several years ago I finished a world tour, and decided ...
Views: 2404 - How To Practice Sweep Picking In A Way That Improves All Of Your Guitar Playing - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Tom HessIs sweep picking a technique that you constantly struggle with? It doesn’t matter how hard sweep picking may SEEM to you right now because I’m going to show you how easy it can be when you do it right. Furthermore, I’m going to show you how learning to effectively practice this technique can ...
Views: 1698 - Internet Marketing - Who can you trust? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt seems one of the greatest challenges for those new to the world of Internet Marketing is to know who to trust when it comes to who they are, what they know and have they truly accomplished that which they claim to be an expert at? Here are a few recommendations on how you can minimize getting ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - If one more person tells me I'm so lucky... - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageA little more than six months ago, I was training for a marathon as a power walker. During one of my longer workout sessions, I hit a pothole and instantly broke my ankle. I was literally stopped in my tracks. Knowing I would be laid up for a few weeks, I took the first few days to relax and ...
Views: 1415 - How would your life change if you won millions of dollars? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I have had a recurring fantasy; winning hundreds of millions of dollars in the lottery. How would my life change? What could I do where money would not be a concern? Where would I travel that I have yet to visit? What toys would I buy? And on and on. A few days ago I had a shift in ...
Views: 1265 - How To Know If You’ll Become A Great Guitar Player Pt. 1: How Bad Do You Want It? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Tom Hessby Tom Hess What is the biggest thing that keeps you from becoming a great guitarist? It’s NOT trying to play challenging techniques, playing with greater speed, understanding music theory or any other music related factors. Truth is, being able to play guitar well is not extremely ...
Views: 896 - How To Play Tremolo Picking Guitar Technique Faster Than Ever - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Tom HessHave you just about given up on playing with faster tremolo picking technique? Don’t quit just yet! You are probably making the common error of thinking that faster hand speed leads to faster picking. This is not how it works! Let me tell you why... A huge amount of guitarists already ...
Views: 2381 - How To Make Fast Guitar Playing Feel Easy - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Tom HessHave you ever thought about what the one thing is that your favorite guitarists have in common when playing fast? Here is the answer: every one of them plays in a way that looks extremely effortless. In reality, shredding on guitar not only looks easy - it actually IS easy…or, to be honest, it ...
Views: 1094 - How To Play Much Faster On Guitar Using Effective Picking Technique - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Ryan BucknerHow To Shred On Guitar Using The Most Effective Picking Technique By Tom Hess Would you like to play faster with little effort using better picking technique? You’re not going to have to research a lot of new online exercises for guitar... you merely have to change your technique ...
Views: 1117 - Top 5 Causes Of Slow Progress On Guitar (And How To Get Better Fast) - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2014 from Tom HessYou’re not going to quickly improve your guitar playing unless you understand precisely what prevents you from reaching your musical goals. In fact, you might go years without making significant progress until you figure this out. To propel your guitar playing progress forward like a ...
Views: 8494 - Dr. Romance on shared laughter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: A lighthearted approach to serious matters often is the most productive one. Imagine what your days would be like if you focused on having fun and making yourself and your partner laugh. Fun is also good for your health: Telling your partner the cute thing your kid said (or ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - 3 Step Guitar Practice Approach To Playing Anything You Want - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Ryan Buckner3 Step Guitar Practice Approach To Playing Anything You Want By Tom Hess Have you ever spent a lot of time practicing something on guitar without making much progress? Even though you work really hard, you just can’t move forward... Then you feel like maybe you simply won’t ...
Views: 1056 - How To Play Lead Guitar With Excellent Guitar Phrasing - Part One - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Play Lead Guitar With Excellent Guitar Phrasing - Part One By Nick Layton Wish you knew how to make your lead guitar playing and improvising sound totally killer? You’re not alone. Many guitarists struggle with this and never truly learn how it’s done. Contrary to ...
Views: 1298 - What General Guitar Practice Advice Doesn't Tell You About Building Speed - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Tom HessMost guitarists have never figured out the reason why they are unable to build tons of speed on guitar. This is usually because they take one of the following approaches: 1.They consistently practice at very slow speeds while believing that it will help them become faster players. Usually ...
Views: 1017 - Friends To The Rescue – Giving Breaks To Exhausted Parents - by Submitted on May 20, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiSick or exhausted parents can always use a short break. This is your chance to jump in to make a difference. Offer to spend an hour or two with the kids. Here are ten quick and easy things you can do with children: Watermelon seed spitting contest. Just slice up that watermelon, ...
Views: 1191 - Can Laughter Help Veterans and PTSD? - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPeople have always said that laughter is the best medicine, but is there really any truth to the saying? What sort, if any, medicinal benefits does laughter have on the body? What about the mind? Discovery.com, the on-line database for the Discovery Channel, uses results from studying ...
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