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I am one of those hypersensitive people who feel the passage of energy during Tai Chi. I also can hear noise frequencies most others cannot. So learning more about virtual reality (VR) for treating chronic pain was a no-brainer for me.
If you are a gamer, you probably have a particular virtual environment that appeals to you. If you live with chronic pain and happen to be a gamer, or you have been part of a health care virtual reality experience, we want to hear from you. (See below.) Read on as I share what I learned about VR.
What is VR?
VR is technology that allows us to experience unreal things in an unreal environment as though it were real, i.e., occurring to us, in our world or an imagined world we inhabit. Our sensory processing allows us to change our perception in a virtual world.
What are the researchers saying?
I was amazed to see a list of more than 270 articles appear when I searched PubMed with the keywords "virtual reality, pain." Because of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to reorganize) and centralization of pain, I see a potential for future applications that not only help us cope with chronic pain, but treat it, too.
Virtual reality may not work for everyone, nor will everyone have a tolerance for the various VR environments. (Those with a history of motion sickness might have trouble with VR, for example.) But the future looks bright for many of us.
Technology and health care
Scientists and health care providers are rethinking the paradigm of neuroscience. They are embracing technology that could deploy neuroplasticity and alter the way we perceive pain.
Ted Jones, Ph.D., and his colleagues worked withDeepStreamVR, the creators of a VR computer application called "Cool," to see if it would help patients.
Jones told Medscape News, "One of our most exciting early results is that the analgesia from virtual reality lasts after the session is over, sometimes days afterwards." These findings were published April 2016 in the Journal of Pain. As each patient focuses on the VR surroundings, he or she finds personal appeal.The player/patient determines speed, direction, and length of time that the experience lasts within the VR environment. The "Cool" program runs with a VR helmet or an immersive 3-D screen-based system. According to the Deep Stream VR website, the program directs you down tunnels and entrances of your choice to engage you and draw focus as biosensors help control the intensity of the experience while maximizing the benefits. The goal is to divert the viewer's attention away from the pain. Each player can find his or her own mix of active fun and relaxation. Biofeedback components (right up my alley) enhance mindfulness and resilience training. This is all good news.
The Oculus Rift DK2 VR display goggles were specifically designed to help use the chronic pain application. Oculus Rift goggles are available for around $600.
The "Cool" program/application is still in beta testing for in-home use. But don't despair; various virtual reality headsets/goggles are now available that work with computer applications and smart phones. And there are other helpful applications on the market. For instance, there are VR apps that enhance the power of guided meditation, virtual meditation games, virtual training for physical tasks such as Tai Chi and other helpful movement strategies.
If you tolerate the VR experience, the number of future applications could be limitless.
Are you VR experienced?
Do you have experience with both virtual reality and chronic pain? If so, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Leave a comment here at HealthCentral. Please share your experience with us, so we can hear about it from a patient's perspective. Remember: we are our own, and each other's, best advocates.
Additional Reading:
MIT Technology Review - Better Than Opioids? Virtual Reality Could Be Your Next Painkiller
Wareable – How VR Headsets Work


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Completed projects - archive
As well as recently-completed projects, we also have information on older projects in Southern Africa.
The following projects have now been completed, but information is retained here for reference purposes:
Reducing Vulnerability
Improving the Food and Livelihood Security of Communities Affected by HIV/AIDS in Zambia
This project aimed at enabling community-based Support Groups and Home-based Care programmes in Zambia's Kabwe and Kapiri Mposhi districts to mobilize (locally and externally) and effectively manage food resources to meet the annual nutritional needs of people living with HIV and Aids (PLWHA) and their families.
Strengthening the Livelihoods of Poor Rural Communities in Southern Africa
The project operated in Nyanga and Chivi Districts and built on local skills and knowledge to enable resource poor men and women to identify and seek solutions to problems that hinder the sustainability of their livelihoods.
Gwanda Community Based Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Livelihoods
The project worked with resource poor communities to identify, develop, test, demonstrate, share and modify a range of models for sustainable utilization of natural resources and facilitating the creation of a diversified rural economy in a semi-arid environment.
Strengthening Livelihoods of Children Affected by HIV/Aids (CABA)
The overall goal of the project was to enhance the livelihoods of children affected by HIV/Aids through innovative community based strategies. It established working relationships with 19 out of the 23 wards in Chimanimani District. The project worked with over 350 community volunteers who take care of the 3,000 out of a targeted 6,000 orphans.
Making Markets Work for the Poor
Blacksmithing and rural transport
Practical Action Southern Africa provided technical support in the areas of blacksmithing and rural transport. The Blacksmithing project ended in 1999 while the Rural Transport project came to an end in 1997.
Peanut Butter and Honey Processing
Practical Action Southern Africa promoted the growth of rural agro-based industries through its agroprocessing projects, and established links between rural producers and manufacturers.
Guar Bean Production
Facilitated thriving local guar bean production and processing by small-scale farmers along the Zambezi Valley. The ultimate goal of the project was the establishment of a local guar bean processing plant which created employment opportunities for local communities as well as meeting the demand for guar powder by the mining industry.
Mushroom Production for Sustainable Livelihoods
The project which came to a close in September 2006, worked with the Chakohwa Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in Chimanimani District of Manicaland province. The aim of the project was to provide income earning opportunities for HIV and aids orphans and their carers.
Beekeepers Association of Zimbabwe (BKAZ)
The Beekeepers Association of Zimbabwe (BKAZ) Project is one of the successful civil society empowerment projects Practical Action Southern Africa was involved in from 2002 to 2007. The project addressed the needs for small-scale beekeepers to speak with one voice and increased collaboration across the country.
Improving Access to Infrastructure Services
NGO Joint Initiative for Urban Zimbabwe
The NGO Joint Initiative for Urban Zimbabwe was a co-ordinated humanitarian response to address the short and medium-term needs of highly vulnerable communities in urban Zimbabwe through integrated development programmes.
Improving the Urban Environment with Organisations of Poor Women and Men
Practical Action Southern Africa carried out work in Chitungwiza , Epworth and Mbare under the Improving Urban Environment with Organisations of Poor Women and Men Project. The initiative was working with Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in these areas, addressing the growing problem of urban poverty.
Integrated and Decentralised Service Delivery to Flood-displaced Communities in Mozambique
In a project carried out in Mozambique between 2004 and 2007, Practical Action Southern Africa applied a broad based livelihoods approach which aimed at improving the livelihoods of flood-displaced communities through locally managed and provided basic infrastructure services, as a solution to long-term development.
Women in Construction
This project sought to pave way for women to join the lucrative construction industry which has been a male domain. With relevant technical, business and skills support, women demonstrated ability to tackle the challenges and opportunities within the construction industry.
Improving Urban Livelihoods
The project was geared towards increasing disposable incomes of marginalised urban men and women in selected locations. This was done by synthesizing experiences and lessons emanating from the work carried out under the shelter technology programme in Domboramwari and New Gada areas of Epworth.
Nyamarimbira Integrated Water Project
The project improved the livelihoods and food security of men and women in Ward 21 of Nyanga District through the provision of water for irrigation and domestic use as well as the provision of energy for Tsatse - a local primary school. 200 out of 321 project members are utilizing water from the project to irrigate their pieces of land.
Building Materials and Shelter
Practical Action Southern Africa's Building Materials and Shelter programme had a number of projects designed to meet the needs of low-income earners for low-cost alternative building materials for shelter purposes, such as stabilised soil blocks and micro-concrete roofing tiles.
Small-scale mining
The Mineral Industries programme supported small scale miners with a variety of services, including drilling, blasting, extension services, training and information. The Women in Mining project trained women in mining processes.The programme also established the internationally renowned Shamva Mining Centre.
Integrated Urban Development Project
The Integrated Urban Development Project was started in 1997 with the goal of ensuring an integrated approach to improve the livelihoods of the urban poor. The project purpose is to enable poor and marginalised urban dwellers to meet their basic needs.
Responding to New Technologies
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Sustainable Livelihoods
This project sought to help the small enterprise sector get access to business information. The study resulted in the setting up of a pilot project to make information accessible to the small-producer sector in the form of the Business InfoBus.

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FURIOUS residents are protesting against plans to put a mobile phone mast outside a Huddersfield pub.
Mobile phone firm O2 has applied to Kirklees Council to put a 15-metre high transmission mast outside the Junction pub at Westbourne Road, Marsh.
It is the second time an application has been lodged to put the mast on the pavement outside the pub.
The original application was put in by Hutchinson 3G, for a 12.5-metre mast in a similar position.
This plan was refused on November 13.
Councillors said the mast would look bad in the conservation area, which takes in New North Road and Greenhead Park, and also clutter the pavement.
Their second reason for refusal was that Hutchinson 3G did not provide enough information about their overall plans for developing mobile phone coverage in the area.
There was also objection to the original plans from residents.
Junction landlady Emily Scott led the protests and collected 200 signatures on a petition.
The new application by O² has been met with similar hostility.
Mrs Scott is furious. She said that between the two formal applications O² had approached her, then the pub's owners, Enterprise Inns, asking to put a mast inside the pub's chimney.
She said: "I refused the offer and so did Enterprise, after consulting me.
"There are a lot of reasons why I don't want it. It would be an eyesore, for a start. Surely there is somewhere unpopulated where a mast wouldn't affect anyone.
"Also, last time they applied seven doctors signed the petition. They said there was no proof masts were harmful but there was no proof they weren't. I have two small children and I don't want to take the risk."
She is also unhappy about the wording of the new application poster. She says it implies that the mast would be at the Junction, rather than the pavement.
Mrs Scott said: "People are accusing me of condoning this. I do not want a mast."
She has collected 60 signatures on a new petition against the mast. Local residents are supporting her.
Ward councillors Mehboob Khan, Mohan Sokhal and Annie Smith have collected 500 signatures of objectors.
Clr Khan said: "We are annoyed that we have to spend time fighting the same application again. It does not fit planning policy.
"The mast would be an eyesore," he added.
"It also has an effect on local residents and Mrs Scott's business. It is not needed, as residents say there is no problem with phone reception."


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Welcome to the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition. We are glad that you have taken the time to visit with us. We've got an exciting 2020 ahead and we have incredible young women competing for the titles of Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee Outstanding Teen. In addition, we are launching the TriStar Princess Program for girls ages 6-10 that would like to work with one of the Miss Tennessee contestants during competition week. Visit our TriStar Princess page for more information.
Congratulations to Brianna Mason on earning the title of Miss Tennessee 2019.
Pictured left to right: Abbie Bayless, Lauren Dickson, Brianna Mason, Savannah Maddison, Tally Bevis
Miss Tennessee 2019 — BRIANNA MASON
• Receiving a $15,000 Scholarship
2nd Runner Up — Savannah Maddison
• Receiving a $8,000 Scholarship
4th Runner Up — Tally Bevis
• Receiving a $5,000 Scholarship funded by Belinda Arender of IBERIABANK MORTGAGE
1st Runner Up — Lauren Dickson
• Receiving a $10,000 Scholarship
3rd Runner Up — Abbie Bayless
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How to Get a Job After Graduation: A Practical, No-Nonsense Guide
Now that you've turned in your cap and gown rental, it's time to come to terms with the fact you don't have a job. Here's a step-by-step guide for how to get a job after graduation.
"So, what are you doing next?"
Such a simple question, yet so dreaded by fresh college grads everywhere.
You may have built your resume through internships and made contacts through networking events — but figuring out how to leverage those efforts into a full-time job is a whole different ballgame.
Which is why a recent Hubspot article caught our attention. In her ultimate guide on how to get a job after graduation, Katie Burke discusses everything from determining a career path to applying and interviewing.
How you — yes, YOU — can actually get a job
Though the post is quite a behemoth (and is definitely worth a full read!), we wanted to share a few of our favorite tips here: (Click here to share these favorites.)
"This sounds incredibly obvious, but the reality is that most job seekers spend more time talking than they do listening," says Burke.
And that's not going to help you find a job. As a freshly minted college grad, you should act like a sponge, absorbing information and advice from those around you. Take the time to talk to people in careers you're curious about, and keep your ears open to opportunities that might be a good fit.
(PS. This doesn't just apply to job seekers. No matter where you are in your career, listening is one of the most important skills you can develop!)
Respect the process
Though getting a job may not be as difficult as it was a few years ago, it can still be a lengthy process. It's important to accept that fact, because being impatient or trying to take shortcuts could hurt your chances of receiving an offer.
Burke suggests treating "every element of the entire candidate experience like a formal interview" — from talking to recruiters on the phone to greeting the receptionist.
And don't forget to do your research about the company and position you're applying to.
"If you expect an organization to invest in you, invest two hours to properly understand its products, people, and value proposition so you can tailor your approach and responses accordingly," she explains.
Check your entitlement at the door
It's no secret that people think millennials are entitled; whether it's a fair assessment or not, it's up to you to prove them wrong.
Remember that this is your first job. Though people above you may be doing far more interesting and exciting things, they probably started where you are now. Keep that in mind, and avoid acting like tasks are "beneath" you.
"Companies need incredible, brilliant, insightful people who will be future leaders in the organization," says Burke. "But they also need people willing to do hard work, especially when it's inconvenient, unglamorous, or tedious."
Did you recently graduate? So… what are you doing next? Read Burke's full guide over at HubSpot.
Susan Shain (@Susan_Shain) is a freelance writer and travel blogger who loves helping people discover adventure.
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I finished my graduation in 2013 but Still am searching for a good job. Your ideas given a scope to me. I would like to thanks you by giving of excellent ideas.
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Thanks to all who came by to see me and my work during th studio tour. I so enjoyed meeting all of you and getting such nice feedback about my work. Also many thanks to all who volunteered to help me at the check-out table. It was great to spend time with you, to have the freedom to chat with folks and to do demos on the wheel.
My next sale will be Dec. 5th (Sat) from 12-4 here at the studio. Come by, do some holiday shopping and have some hot cider.


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Forex Brokers are usually regulated by various Regulatory Bodies. These are the major Regulatory Bodies around the world in alphabetical order.
ASIC is the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. ASIC is an independent Australian supervising authority found in 1991.
Forex Brokers Regulated by ASIC:
» XeMarkets | » AvaTrade | » IronFx | » YTFX
BaFin is the German Financial Regulatory body found in 2002. BaFin responsibility includes supervising Stock Exchanges and similar financial markets, Commercial Banks, Financial Service providers, Pension Funds and Asset management firms that are operating in Germany.
► Visit the German Financial Authority
Forex Brokers Registered with BaFIN:
» LiquidMarkets | » XeMarkets | » IronFx
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The BVI Financial Services Commission is the single financial supervising body of British Virginia Islands.
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The CFTC is the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission found in 1975. CFTC is responsible of ensuring the smooth operation of the US options and future markets.
CySEC is the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forex Brokers Regulated by CySEC:
» XeMarkets | » LiquidMarkets| » IronFx | »HotForex» | FXGM | » BBinary (Binary Options)
Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) is the official financial supervising authority of Finland.
Under Regulation: » FinFx
FiNMA is the Swiss financial supervisory authority.
Forex Brokers Regulated by FiNMA:
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Forex Brokers Registered with FSA UK:
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Forex Brokers Regulated by HCMC:
MiFID is the European Union Financial Instruments Directive 2004/39/EC that was found in 2007
Forex Brokers Regulated by MiFID:
» ForexBrokerInc | » LiquidMarkets | » XeMarkets | » IronFx | » AAAFX | »HotForex | » FXGM
NFA is the US National Futures Association. NFA is an independent regulatory organization.
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Shinjuku Pre-wedding Portraits
Matt and Samar's pre-wedding shoot had been on the calendar for months. Throughout the weeks leading up to our session, Samar and I communicated heavily about the type of shoot the couple from California wanted. Samar was very specific. She and Matt wanted a night session that skipped the natural environments many couples are after. The couple wanted there images to feel like Tokyo.
Our session date finally arrived and, of course, it was raining. For portrait photographers, rain can either mean an immediate cancelation or it can be an opportunity. For me, I prefer to think of a rainy day shoot as a chance to get creative. But, moving forward with a portrait shoot on a rainy day it is all up the client. I kept my fingers crossed.
Samar and Matt met me outside of JR's Shinjuku station right on time. After exchanging high fives and handshakes we immediately addressed the fact that it was pouring sideways.
To my surprise, Samar and Matt didn't seem to mind a bit. We evaluated the situation and decided to move forward with our shoot. But, instead of heading full on, out into the streets of Tokyo, we decided to shoot the majority of our session right there in Shinjuku station. Samar, Matt, and I spent an hour or so in JR Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's busiest transportation hubs. We managed to get a few frames on the platforms and near the ticket booths.
We then headed into the drizzly neon and walked several blocks to a location I had previously scouted for the couple. The rain fell. I kept shooting. Samar and Matt kept smiling. In the end, the couple walked away with a pre-wedding portrait session that was one-of-a-kind.
Coming to Tokyo with your lover? Get in touch to discuss your own pre-wedding or couples photoshoot in Tokyo or beyond.
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Who Is Andrew Faulk?
Tokyo photographer Andrew Faulk specializes in commercial, editorial, event, and portrait photography assignments. With over a decade of experience living and working in Asia, he collaborates with individuals, families, publications, and corporations to create timeless images under any deadline. Andrew's work is frequently featured in a variety of international travel and lifestyle publications. He is a husband, father, and lover of fried food.
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Milestone Asset Management is a boutique full-service financial advisory firm. In bringing together the extensive experience and individual skills of our professional advisors, we have built a solid foundation from which our clients can grow their wealth. We specialize in providing objective, strategic wealth management advice guided by a unique and comprehensive team-based approach.
Since 1993, we have conducted financial planning and successfully managed portfolios for clients in many parts of the country and around the world. Milestone uses a proprietary, disciplined methodology to uncover the financial desires of our clients and help transform those desires into reality.


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The police SWAT team in Manchester, New Hampshire arrested five people for a variety of drug and weapon charges Tuesday after enacting a search warrant on a home.
Officers responded to 642 Union St. around 3:30 p.m. after they received word someone wanted for armed robbery was staying there.
Officers located the target, Terrence Cannon, 36, and arrested him on the warrant. Detectives also located and arrested, Linda Chipchase, 40, Edward Deshawn Roberts, 37, Ashley Bradicich, 20 and Maria Camacho, 36.
Cannon is facing several charges after detectives located a stolen .40 caliber handgun, 86.8grams of crack cocaine and 23.2 grams of heroin inside of the apartment.
The remaining suspects are facing a variety of charges involving drugs and weapons.
Cannon, Chipchase, Roberts and Bradicich appeared in court Tuesday. Camacho was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on January 19.


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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Also, you may drop by at the lovely Snap Cafe were we have a selection of our clothing on display.
Hoi An
Hoi An is a prosperous city famous for its silk trade, custom tailors, and picturesque ancient town, it is also registered as an Asian World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Having preserved its unique architectural influences from Japan, China and France, a magical atmosphere surrounds this small haven and reason which attracted Metiseko's founders.
Metiseko has grown from its first shop in Hoi An and now has shops in Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City – in which customers can experience the world of Metiseko and take home a long-lasting memory of Vietnam.


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Its historic moniker has been the "sport for a lifetime". But is this really true? According to world-renowned scientists from a variety of disciplines, there is no doubt that tennis is one of the best sports for you to play.
Tennis & all-cause mortality
People who participate in tennis 3+ hours per week cut their risk of early mortality by 50%.
According to research by Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger from Harvard University School of Public Health.
Here are the facts:
- People who participate in tennis 3 hours per week (at moderately vigorous intensity) cut their risk of death in half from any cause, according to physician Ralph Paffenbarger who studied over 10,000 people over a period of 20 years.
- Tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes according to Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University.
- Since tennis requires alertness and tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between nerves in the brain and thus promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain, reported scientists at the University of Illinois.
- Tennis outperforms golf, inline skating and most other sports in developing positive personality characteristics according to Dr. Jim Gavin, author of The Exercise Habit.
- Competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics, inline skating, or cycling, according to studies on caloric expenditures. With these results in mind, let's take a look at 10 specific reasons why you should consider playing tennis regularly!


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Vinyl graphic designs are new method of home and office interior decoration. It is wonderful, easy, affordable, clean and much cheaper than hiring a artist. It gives a hand painted look to your home or office plus you can change it whenever you want with no extra cost. Application is fun and easy just need a plastic card, like a credit card. Small pieces can be applied within 5 minutes. The larger pieces take a little longer. We recommend asking someone to help you. Some decals may come in multiple pieces due to the size of the design. We will ship your item within 3-6 business days (Handling Time) after payment. Delivery confirmation number will provided. Please just contact us with email, we will contact you back within 24 hrs. Our Goal is 100% customer satisfaction; If your are Not happy with your purchase for any reason please contact us. We offer full refund ( Shipping fee is non-refundable). Or there is any other problems contact us we will solve the problem, Satisfaction Guaranteed.! Please check our color table in the pictures, the colors could be slightly different depending on your monitor setting.
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Get Unstuck and Come ALIVE with Passion and Style
Have you ever felt like you were slogging through molasses? That you review the same questions and options over and over with no apparent conclusion? That much more awaits you, but you don't know where to find it?
I have been there and I know it's frustrating. That is why I developed a process and began compiling information for my clients and Women's Learning Studio members to help them get out of seemingly endless quagmires that sometimes hold them back.
As we continue our Women's Learning Studio theme for March, we wanted to share with you some of the resources we compiled on this very frustrating topic. Whether you are stuck, you want to help others come unstuck or you are just curious, please take a look at our Get Unstuck Slideshow describing the Come ALIVE process, our 26-page E-book which provides questions and activities designed to help you or those you serve come unstuck, and our Get Unstuck Infographic that serves as a reminder of the process.
Our mission is to help you and other members move forward and to thrive. However, sometimes it is necessary to take a step back and to be clear on the path you want to take. Our E-vents and Learning Labs will only help if you know where you want to go.
Please take a look at the information above. We will add more on this topic in the coming months. I hope you find this information valuable. Please let us know if we can help you come unstuck and once you do, how we can help you to Come ALIVE With Passion and Style.
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ETI can offer you preferential rates at a selection of conveniently located hotels, all within walking distance of the school. For more information on our top recommended hotels and/or the preferential rates please contact us on firstname.lastname@example.com
The following are some of the most popular choices:
The George ****
The George Urban Boutique Hotel is a brand new 4-star hotel located just across the road from ETI.
The George offers 112 stylish rooms to guests' various preferences: courtyard rooms, and self-catering suites to penthouse luxury.
All living spaces are spacious and feature vast windows overlooking the courtyard or terraces enjoying the Mediterranean sun. In addition, each room comes with a walk-in oversized shower or bath, a 32" LCD flat panel TV, Wireless internet access, an iPod docking station and mini-bar.
The George features a very fresh and welcoming lobby with free Wi-Fi and a bar. Guests can enjoy the use of the spa and two pools, one indoor and the other rooftop.
Salini Resort ****
The 4-star, Salini Resort, is located along the coast and overlooks the picturesque Salina Bay with views of the Mediterranean Sea.
It is a mere 15 minute drive to ETI in St.Julian's. A frequent free shuttle service to ETI in St.Julian's, is provided.
You can choose from a variety of rooms with either a sea or countryside view. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Each spacious room is furnished to high standards and comes with a minibar, tea/coffeemaker, air conditioning and HD LCD TV. Some suites offer your own private pool on the spacious outdoor terrace.
Facilities include a fully-equipped gymnasium with sauna, heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, 2 tennis courts and 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Valentina Hotel ***
The Valentina is a modern 3-star hotel, located within the heart of St. Julian's.
Each stylish, modern air -conditioned room comes with its own private bathroom with shower, an iPod docking station, Wireless internet access, satellite TV and mini-bar.
Some rooms include a balcony where one can sit and enjoy the city views.
This hotel also includes a swimming pool.
Alexandra Hotel **
The Alexandra Hotel offers basic comfort level and situated just across the street from ETI. All rooms are air conditioned and the hotel features a well an indoor pool as well as rooftop swimming pool and a terrace with views of the sea across as the Paceville Bay well as an indoor pool.


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Mister Mista – Limited edition Tees
Sock eating monsters and rock-a-billy foxes in custom wind up hot rods – welcome to the mirky waters of Mister Mista. Limited edition T-shirts for young masters.
Mister Mista is the brain child of creative couple Travis and Renee Price – a perfect synergy with Renee's background in marketing and Travis's in illustration/design
Series one is available in sizes 2,4,6.


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Oven-cooking Instructions: Using a Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a lid placed over medium-high heat, follow the instructions for searing the brisket, cooking the onions, and mixing in the other ingredients as described in the pressure cooker recipe. Make sure the fat cap is facing up when you add the brisket back to the pan. Cover the pot and transfer to a 325F oven to cook for 3 hours, until the brisket is tender.
Make-ahead Instructions: Cook the brisket as indicated, allow it to cool, and refrigerate on its own. Refrigerate the strained onions and garlic separately. Transfer the cooking liquid to a storage container and refrigerate separately. The next day, scrape the solidified fat from the top of the liquid and discard. Warm the cooking liquid, onions, and garlic in the pressure cooker or in a medium saucepan. With an immersion blender or in a blender, blend the cooking liquid, onions and garlic into a thick gravy. Warm the brisket in the gravy before serving.
- 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds beef brisket (certified kosher, if needed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Special equipment:
- 6-quart electric or stovetop pressure cooker, or larger (like an Instant Pot)
- Immersion blender, or regular blender
1 Prepare the brisket: Rinse the brisket and pat it dry with paper towels. If your brisket has more than 1/4-inch layer of fat, trim off the excess. Season it on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the ground pepper.
2 Sear the brisket: Select the "Sauté" program on your pressure cooker, adjust it to its highest heat setting, and add the oil to the pot. (If you are using a stovetop pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium high heat.)
Use a pair of tongs to lower the brisket into the pot with the side with the most fat facing down, and let it sear for 6 minutes. Turn it over and sear it for 6 more minutes. Both sides should be a rich, dark brown color.
Transfer the seared brisket to a plate.
3 Cook the onions and garlic: Adjust your pressure cooker to its medium "Sauté" setting. (If you are using a stovetop pressure cooker, lower the heat to medium.) There should be plenty of fat left in the pan after searing the brisket; if not, add another teaspoon or two of olive oil to cook the onions.
Add the onions, garlic, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pot as you stir the onions to help release all of the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4 Stir the water, wine, ketchup, and spices into the onions and garlic.
5 Cook the brisket: Use a pair of tongs to lower the seared brisket back into the pressure cooker, with the side with the most fat facing up. Place the lid on your pressure cooker. Make sure that the pressure regulator is set to the "Sealing" position.
Select the "Manual" program, then set the time to 50 minutes at high pressure. (For stovetop pressure cookers, cook for 45 minutes at high pressure.)
It will take about 10 minutes for your pressure cooker to come up to pressure, and then the actual cooking will begin. Total time from the time you seal the pressure cooker to the finished dish is about 60 minutes.
6 Release the pressure: You can either perform a quick pressure release by moving the vent from "Sealing" to "Venting," or you can let the pot depressurize naturally (this takes about 20 minutes). (For stovetop pressure cookers, perform a quick pressure release.)
7 Separate the brisket, onions, and cooking liquid: Use tongs to transfer the brisket to a plate or carving board. Strain the cooking liquid into a fat separator, collecting the cooked onions and garlic in the strainer.
8 Make the gravy: Return the drained onions and garlic to the pressure cooker pot. Pour the cooking liquid from the fat separator back into the pot, discarding the fat that is left behind. (If you don't have a fat separator, wait for the fat to rise to the top of the liquid, then skim off as much as you can.)
With an immersion blender, blend the cooking liquid, onions and garlic into a thick gravy. (Alternatively, transfer the liquid, onions, and garlic to a blender to puree. Don't fill the blender more than halfway, and be careful of the steam when opening the blender pitcher.
9 To serve: Slice the brisket against the grain into thin (1/4-inch) slices. Pour the gravy over the brisket and serve hot.


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An agreement that Rep. Dan Boren (D-Oklahoma) said would protect the Cherokee Nation's federal funding doesn't appear to have as much weight as he claimed. Boren said members of the House Financial Services Committee agreed to delay legislation that would cut certain funds to the tribe until the tribal courts can resolve the citizenship of the Freedmen. But Rep. Melvin Watt (D-North Carolina) said he will only wait until Congress returns to work in September, giving the tribe just a month to address the issue. "I think the Cherokee Nation is fully aware of the dilemma they face, having disenfranchised what is effectively about 2,900 former slaves and their descendants," Watt said at a committee meeting on Tuesday [Markup | Webcast]. Watt did agree to hold off on his amendment to prevent the tribe from receiving funds under H.R.2895, the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act. But he did not agree to wait until the tribal court issues a ruling and in fact said he was concerned that Chief Chad Smith, who advocated for the removal of the Freedmen, might have some influence in the judicial process. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), the chairman of the committee, said he appreciated Watt's stance. But he warned that the amendment, if it were introduced, would pass "by a very large margin." Get the Story:
Cherokee Funds Bill Delayed Pending Court Decision
(The Northwest Arkansas Morning News 8/2)
Cherokee-Related Legislation:
BIA Letters:
11, 2007 | June
22, 2007 | May 21, 2007 | March 28, 2007 | August 30, 2006
Sovereign Immunity Court Decision:
Vann v. Kempthorne (December 19,
Cherokee Nation Judicial Appeals Tribunal Decision in Freedmen
v. Cherokee Nation (March 7, 2006)
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Cherokee Nation - http://www.cherokee.org
Of The Five Civilized Tribes - http://www.freedmen5tribes.com
Conference - http://www.freedmenconference.com
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Your History So Far, Share your trip to the guitar world
Your History So Far, Share your trip to the guitar world
Dec 6 2007, 08:39 PM
Post #1
Experienced Rock Star
Group: Members
Posts: 2.119
Joined: 15-October 07
From: Leiria, Portugal
Member No.: 3.056
I showed my interest in the guitar almost a year and a half now...I enjoyed hearing my friend Carlos play and suddenly remembered I also had a guitar. I rushed home and found my father's old accoustic from 12 years ago from his university days. Didn't find the old amp where my brother use to jam, but found an old Starfire guitar, with old and crappy strings. For almsot a year, I tried to learn some songs, made the usual begginer mistakes and kept on going until I was finally able to buy an eletric guitar, not great according to Carlos, but I still like it, My Ibanez RGX320EX . I began to learn the important things, pull-ofs, hammer-ons, blue scale, and so on until I decided I should get an amp (Yeah, I know it's stupid, but money doesn't grow on trees xD).
Anyways, I rushes to my favourite music store, where I've learned so much and got my Fender Cyber Deluxe =D.
Skipping some parts, I still consider myself a begginer, learnt many stuff in GMC and hope to keep on learning, now I currently use my Starfire in standart and my Ibanez which I will change from Full-Step-Down (current) to Standart or Drop D. I have a Fender Cyber Deluxe, a Fender ultimate bank (o.O xD), a Fender G-DEC30 and a Fender FM212 DSP. My objective is to get an Ibanez Ibanez JEM7V - Steve Vai Signature and to keep on writting lyrics and improving my guitar skills along with my band
Some notes:
- Pavel started with Metallica, than heard No Boundaries than went for Steve Vai...i read his bio some days ago and curiously, it reminded me of myself
- Carlos has been playing for almost 2 years now, and he still doesn't have an electric guitar
- The error of changing my Ibanez to Full-Step-Down, which "destroyed" the sound, was to follow Kris' tip of the day "try to improve by seeing what your idol does" (or something like that), so I changed my strings =)
This is a small post about my history as a guitarrist, what's yours? =D
Currently Practicing
Rhythm: Finnish Power Metal III: Nightwish
Legato: Ben's Land Of Legato
Alternate Picking: Alternate Picking Workout #5
Chords: Chord Melody Technique
Dec 6 2007, 08:55 PM
Post #2
Fire Up The Blades, Moderator
Group: GMC Senior
Posts: 8.933
Joined: 6-March 07
From: St. Petersburg, Florida
Member No.: 1.304
Well, 6 years ago i bought an album by the name of "Powerslave". My all time favorite Iron Maiden album. When i finished the last track, "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner", i knew what i had just heard was not just music, it was something more. I found myself fascinated with the Guitar work, the riffs and arrangements, and especially the soloing, i had never heard anything like, Thus started my love of guitar.
5 years ago, Started listening to Players like Steve Vai, Satriani, And started to get into different kinds of metal. Since i was now fascinated with the guitar, i gave such genres as Death, Viking, Black Metal a chance, and ive grown to love all of them. Ive derived so much inspiration from all of these guys.
4 years ago, had some family problems, and some family members passed away, due to my situation, all i had was music, and my guitar, so grew even more attached to the two, to the point of inseparable. Also, i started to get into more kinds of music, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Opera, and Folk artist.
2 Years ago. Started to practice serioulsy, analyzing other guitarists more and more, writing my own songs, musically and lyrically.
1 year ago, Discovered a man named Kristofer Dahl, who i owe alot too. His method of teaching really helped me progress to where i am, and gave me a new outlook on practicing.
Almost 1 year ago, Joined GMC. Progressed at a rate i thought not possible, thanks alot to Kris and Pavel (not just saying this).
Since then, all the instructor we have acquired, there lessons have fueled my ambition and aided me in reaching my goal of becoming musician i wish to be.
Dec 6 2007, 09:16 PM
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Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator
Group: GMC Senior
Posts: 6.319
Joined: 24-September 07
From: Sittingbourne, UK
Member No.: 2.860
I pasted this from my blog page as its pretty much my history on guitar.
I`ve been playing now for just over 22 years I really should be much better now , I started tinkering with the guitar when I was 14 but never really got serious about it till I was 15 and never really looked back from there, I`m largely self taught, using books and videos etc, I got by pretty well pretty quickly, I joined my first band at 16, it was a bit crappy but it was ok, we did a few gigs locally and did quite well, eventually I teamed up with another guitarist and we got a band together,
We did really well for a while, playing around the London rock circuit all original material (well all but a couple anyways) we got good receptions from most places we played especially at a Chelmsford University gig where (for some bizarre reason) the crowd went absolutly wild half way through our set, I stupidly stepped off the stage to play in the crowd and found myself being mobbed by over excited moshers!! still it was a laugh if not a little scary at the time, nothing like that had ever happened to us before lol!!!
We received some interest from manager Kevin Fetterplace, (then manager of the group Onslaught), he pushed us to record a proffesional demo (which unfortunatly turned out terribly, a really bad mix etc! and a total waste of cash!) he offered advice on how to promote ourselves unfortunatly that was as far as Kevins involvment went and was never seen again (well not by us anyways), so again very disappointed we went back to the drawing board and re did our demo on our own using a newly aquired 8 track.
I was asked if I`d like to leave my current band by Gangland managment (dont think they are around anymore) and be the guitarist in a then newly forming band based around a singer called "Ricky Fish" a bit of background is required for Ricky (sorry) at this time I was maybe 22? Ricky was about 26 and was probably the most awesome singer I`d ever met!, Ricky had been a singer for some time around the states etc and was fairly well known within music circles, he had virtually quit the music business after being stitched up over royalties etc when he sang lead vocals on a Testament track, unfortunatly for the life of me I cant remember the name of the track, album etc , but he is defenatly on there, I promise you that!! he`d already done a 3 track demo one of which featured Adrian Vandenburg on guitar, for me at this point was quite jaw dropping!! to be asked if I could play this stuff, which I could. In a nutshell (the story of my life!!) this all fizzled out to diddly squat! although I had got given for my birthday from Gangland a very nice Jackson Dinky (which I later stupidly sold!! doh!)
My band in the meantime had disbanded all my fault, I`d messed it all up, we wernt getting anywhere, so that was that, since then I`ve done a duo thing with my brother on bass, I`ve played on a weeks Portsmouth to Caan Britany Ferries run lol! (actually bloody good fun!) and been in various bands that have pretty much come to nothing and did a Rock CD with an MTV producer for the BBC library, and really for the last 4 or 5 years pretty much done nothing, everytime I picked the guitar up I was so out of practice that it pee`ed me off so badly I put it down, the layers of dust was growing think n fast on my guitars, I very nearly quit totally at one point
Then one day whilst searching the net (after finding a new love for the guitar) I came accross this website (GMC) and boy! how this changed my attitude towards playing the guitar!
Once again, I`m in my teens again I cant put the thing down, its fantastic, I`m getting back into practice and learning and developing new and exsisting techniques that I`d almost long forgotten coz I`d just stopped practicing, GMC has been a godsend for me, the instructors on the site are all totally amazing and produce the most excellent lessons, its a total inspiration to me as a player .. thats pretty much me up to date sorry so long!
Dec 6 2007, 09:36 PM
Post #4
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From: Tennessee , USA
Member No.: 1.260
I have been playing the guitar seriously for around 11-12 years.Old Metallica albums was the music that made me sure i wanted to play guitar.I had a friend that got a fender squire for his birthday ,he couldnt play at all though.Just seeing it looked so cool and everytime i wanted to play it he would be a jerk and say you sucked.Then i decided to get my own .That guy never really leaned guitar at all and just a year later i was starting to play all the metallica songs i loved.
Played in a small band with some friends when i was 17 (about 5 years ago).Playing at the talent show was a great memory i will never forget.To play infront of 100's of people is such a rush.Then we started meeting girls and went are own ways.I got married and then had children.This really slowed down my playing and still has basicallly.Im trying to get back into serious (4-5 day) playing,but its really hard with a family .
My Gear
Cort X-2 electric with 24 frets and 2 humbucker's dark Blue
Kustom DFX100 With Celestion Speakers,and thats it now (lol)
My Advice
Figure out what you want in life early.Wether it's the girl,the partying
or mastering the guitar.Adding any 2 together will get in your way.
Dec 6 2007, 09:45 PM
Post #5
Group: Members
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Joined: 12-February 07
From: People's Republic of Lawrence Kansas
Member No.: 1.189
I really am enjoying reading these. Keep it up.
My History:
15 months ago I sold one of my night vision devices. The guy paid me too much on Ebay, nearly 2 grand. I felt bad and sent him $300 back because I feel it is immoral to take advantage of the totally stupid. But I had reached a point in life where it was either going to be....
1) A motorcycle
2) A younger woman
3) An amplifier and an electric guitar.
My older brother did the motorcycle things, and he is like an old geezer. I have 8 cats and am poor, so a younger woman was not feasible. So guitar made sense in my situation.
I discovered Canon Rock, and then sweeping. And researching on what this strange sweeping thing is, I came across this site.
My goal is to put a rendition or Canon Rock on youtube, and say that I attribute this to Kris. And for this he will make me a senior masterbaster with the free membership. That is a slam dunk. Why? There are two possible scernarios....
1) I do a real good job, and am an advertisement on how fast a guy can learn on Kris's site.
2) I am so AWFUL that Kris offers me a free membership provided I PROMISE (probably in writing) NEVER to attribute anything I do to his influence.
Either way, I win.
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Dec 6 2007, 10:41 PM
Post #6
Group: Members
Posts: 177
Joined: 11-October 07
From: Georgia, Vermont
Member No.: 3.021
Back in the day when I was 9 or 10 years old, I would watch my dad play his guitar and he would just listen to the music and pick it up an play it by ear. Just sitting in the living room with my dad sitting on the floor with his back against the couch just playing whatever. thinking about those days now still inspires me to play. since those days I have always wanted to buy my own guitar and learn to play. (My dad is right handed and I am left) Back then I always thought all guitars were thousands of dollars and I would never be able to afford one. Now I'm 24, just got my first guitar about 2 years ago. Between the ages of early teens to 22, I lost interest of playing guitar because my dad stopped b/c he started his own business and I took interest in learning to play the Baritone Sax. (Middle school – high school) Two years ago my brother got a guitar for Christmas, and after listening to him play, I went out and bought my first guitar and have been playing since. A whole 2 years, but I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. So now my brother and I play guitars, my Dad HAS a couple guitars, but still doesn't have time to play b/c of his company even though he sold it. (his company). And my other brother plays the drums. Sometime we will get together and play, but that is a VERY rare occasion.
on a side note, I read someone saying that they have/had a friend that told them they suck at guitar….. I have a friend that does that and it really annoys the crap outta me.
And YES, I'm 24 still living at home. and I LOVE IT! (no rent) I'm living the dream! god I'm pathetic!
Dec 6 2007, 10:47 PM
Post #7
Group: Members
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Joined: 17-February 07
From: Alabama USA
Member No.: 1.215
Cut from Another thread
My name is Jason. I have been playing guitar since I was 18 and I am now 41. I do not like thinking about how long that has been. I can not help but think about the time I wasted, practicing the wrong way. Oh well, time for this old dog to learn some new tricks. I spent most of my years learning Metallica, go figure. It was the only music I enjoyed playing enough to keep pressing on. I did really well at both the rhythms and lead these guys put out and I am sure that these styles will show through. I also spent some time on George lynch as I used to know all of Mr. Scary and the time I spent on that song is in fact, quite scary. My second favorite band was the Scorpions, I learned a few of their tunes as well, and many others. I have spent the last 3 years writing songs. I have about 15 songs done 7 of which I think are really good and another 50 projects that I add to here and there.
I did spend about 10 years as a bass tournament angler and did fairly well. The checks were nice but they did little to offset the actual expenses. Still fish a tournament here and there but those days are gone for now. I do plan on fishing some more tournaments this next year.
My Life today:
Wife, daughter 11, step son 21. Fish as often as I can, but would rather play guitar. I own a business and just get by. However, I only have to answer to customers, the cool part. I can't find motivation to play at work, or maybe its guilt that keeps me from it. I get in about 20 hours of practice a week and I am not sure why I want to play better guitar. Maybe it is just because I know I can. My music since February has been a tad of writing and lots of GMC lessons.
Since Joining GMC
Lessons I have Pretty Well. I am listing these as I feel the are a huge part of the future's history
Alt 1
Alt 2
Alt 3
Alt 4
Sweeping alternate combo
String Skipping
Metal Solo Licks
Bd Beginner
Bd Intermediate
Pentatonic Substitution
Power Metal Soloing Lesson
Neoclassical Alternate Picking Etude
Solo from the front page
I am sure there is a few more I can't think of now. But there you have it, ME
This post has been edited by leedbreak: Dec 6 2007, 11:02 PM
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Practice Makes Perfect, only when it is perfect practice :-)
Dec 6 2007, 10:50 PM
Post #8
Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator
Group: GMC Senior
Posts: 6.319
Joined: 24-September 07
From: Sittingbourne, UK
Member No.: 2.860
not pathetic m8, I make it vey sensible, I`d live back home tomorrow, no mortgage etc, luvly!
Dec 6 2007, 11:04 PM
Post #9
Group: Members
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Joined: 17-February 07
From: Alabama USA
Member No.: 1.215
I read someone saying that they have/had a friend that told them they suck at guitar….. I have a friend that does that and it really annoys the crap outta me.
Always remember that no one really affects your future but you. Providing you don't let them.
- leedbreak
Practice Makes Perfect, only when it is perfect practice :-)
Dec 6 2007, 11:11 PM
Post #10
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Posts: 177
Joined: 11-October 07
From: Georgia, Vermont
Member No.: 3.021
Always remember that no one really affects your future but you. Providing you don't let them.
Oh yeah, don't worry, that hasn't stopped me yet. I don't see it doing so anytime soon either.
Dec 6 2007, 11:43 PM
Post #11
Group: Members
Posts: 1.461
Joined: 16-June 07
From: Scotland
Member No.: 2.113
I read someone saying that they have/had a friend that told them they suck at guitar….. I have a friend that does that and it really annoys the crap outta me.
Join the club mate, I have a friend who does that all the time, he used to just criticise me on guitar websites and stuff that I was registered too and hope I didnt notice, now he is apparently too "good" to play in the same room as me, he'd come round for jams with no guitar and he'd constantly take mine off me in this patronising fashion of "you cant play at all", and I was just being polite so I let him.
I told him the other day that I had learnt the basics of sweep picking (an achievement for me, he still cant do it) and he just rolled his eyes and said:
In the most patronising manner ever.
Some people just think they're above everyone else.
This post has been edited by Owen: Dec 6 2007, 11:44 PM
Don't Panic.
Dec 6 2007, 11:54 PM
Post #12
Group: Members
Posts: 140
Joined: 4-April 07
From: Birmingham, AL, USA
Member No.: 1.476
My name is Chris. I started my deep music career when I was 9 or 10, getting into heavy stuff early, Static-X, NOFX, Sex Pistols, the lastest punk bands one of my friends, Kevin, at the time thought was cool. When I got into sixth grade, I played trombone in the local middle school band, was very good (second chair).
At the point near our Christmas concert, we had percussion tryouts, and I placed first, so I was to being immediately learning the drums and various percussive instruments. This I did well in too, constantly placing either in first, second, or third chair, and this went for the state's honor bands. I graduated high school a marching band captain, and drumline captain, finishing on snare.
I have been a percussionist for about 9 years now. I got sick of it in high school, and really wanted to learn guitar, I've always seen it played. I picked up my first guitar, which was a '99 Epiphone Std. Acoustic, really nice guitar. My grandfather gave it to me, said to make myself learn. I never let his promise down.
That semester, I took a guitar class with my band teacher, and learned very quickly. At which point, my musical tastes have enhanced GREATLY, learning not just rock, but every single piece of music known to man. When I wasn't practicing in class, I was playing with a good friend of mine, Mike, who taught me my roots today. My first song to learn? Smells Like Teen Spirit and Come As You Are. Both by Nirvana. Of course, I learned little cute beginner riffs too, and I was soaking it in.
This was around the death of my father, so for awhile I had not played, nor had any real interest to play, since all I had was an acoustic, which a friend broke. My mother at her expense, bought me a new acoustic-electric Fender DG 140 model, that I still have today.
At a yard sale, I picked up a Crate GX-15 5W (that I still have) along with a busted Harmony, STACKS of riffs, mags, and tabs from a guy who was homeless. Paid him $100 for it all. I loved that amp, and still use it now.
My interest and playing never really died, just went for awhile without playing sometimes (5 months at one point). I went through a horrible summer, and I was new at guitar all over again, with my new baby, my Ibanez GRG170DX. 3 years from playing songs I couldn't normally play on acoustic? I was in HEAVEN.
Now, I am 19, and play guitar for about 25-30 hours a week. I love it. Can't live without it. Earlier on acoutic, I played a lot of soft rock, hard acoustic rock, and blues, now I play those same things, classic rock, some metal, but mostly trashy in your face hard rock with screaming wailing solos!
I thank my father (R.I.P.) for allowing me to play in the band, for putting up with me, and I thank his father (my grandfather) for giving my first instrument to learn to dream on! Thanks a lot!
And last but not least, I want to thank the instructors here, and Kris, for without Kris and his ads on ultimate-guitar.com, I would not be here! THANK YOU GUYS! YOU ARE ALL MY BROTHERS!!
-->Chris D.<--
My Gear:
Fender DG-xxx Acoustic/Electric
Crate GX-15 series
Ibanez GRG170DX Electric w/ FR Trem
My heart, imagination, hopes, and dreams.
My top 5 influences:
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Carlos Augusto Alves Santana
Saul Hudson (Slash)
Eric Patrick Clapton
Kirk Lee Hammett
thedarkblues06 wrote:(Off-hand comment made about Pete Wentz wishing he was gay.)
jpast wrote:
He wishes he was in the minority. Nothing like making out with guys to stick it to the man. (Pun intended)
Dec 6 2007, 11:56 PM
Post #13
Group: GMC Instructor
Posts: 25.396
Joined: 20-November 07
From: Belgrade, Serbia
Member No.: 3.341
I have started playing the old 1999. Back then my country was in mess. We were bombarded then and we stayde in shelters like few months. IT was terrible BUT I started playing a guitar with my friend. WE used to get a voice recorder and record ourselves singin and playing in the shelter. GOd I wish i had those recordings now So I started to leran more and more. FOr a whle i didn`t have a guitar so I borrowed from my friend. THe ahppiest day in my life was when I got my first electric guitar and an bradn new Marshall amp. I change a lot of guitar from then. I played in a studio with friends for 5-6 years and we didnt get done enything serious. THen I met Bogdan and the crew and my journey with the band Ljute Papricice has begun. We started to gig 3 times a month in all over our country and quickly became popular. That happened like 2 yeras ago. Now we are 1 step to getting our first album and boy when I remember all those practise sessions from 1999 to now... it really went fast man
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Dec 7 2007, 12:01 AM
Post #14
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Joined: 8-August 07
From: Austin / San Antonio , Texas
Member No.: 2.498
I started playing In March of 2006. By december I could play the pentatonic minor scale @ 60bpm quarter notes. In december of 2006 I started taking lessons, and I joined GMC. I followed Pavel closely, and I have grown alot from his teachings. Last months I joined a band, I play the 7 modes @ 105bpm 16th notes, and I can solo / play songs / jam. If I could play like I can now, when I started, I would be content with my playing. Now I want to continue, as I keep playing, Pavel's faster lessons seem to slow down, and alow me to analyze them more effectively, which tells me that I am not far away. Thank you guitar Masters: Daryl Bolling, Pavel Denisjuk, and Kristofer Dahl.
Dec 7 2007, 12:07 AM
Post #15
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Joined: 7-July 07
From: New York City
Member No.: 2.260
Age 12: After four years of being forced to play classical piano (all I wanted to play was Billy Joel), I quit. Regret it now.
Age 16: My Dad brought home an old acoustic. Sat in my closet for a year, then I smashed it a-la Pete Townshend in a stupid drunken moment. Also regret this.
Age 19: Transfered from jock college (baseball scholarship) to Film college. Was inspired by "X.X." who played the coolest blues I ever heard. Got a guitar and he taught me the basics. My mentor then went to jail, but that's another story. (Hence the X.X.)
Age 20-30: Self-taught (with help from piano background). Played in a few bands, did the demos, small clubs, etc...
Age 30-39: Four kids later and running my own business, I pretty much only played on weekends when I could get a free 15 minutes from the kids and the bride. Played my usual riffs and solos, ho-hum, and thought that was as far as I'd ever go. (Meanwhile, my 11 year old son became a wicked drummer.)
Age 39: Saw a lesson on how to play the Hotel California on YouTube. Figured what the hell, I can do that. Then I saw one of Kris' videos, which led me to GMC. EUREKA! I've improved more since joining GMC than 20 years of teaching myself. I have a brand new dedication to guitar - inspired by Kris, Pavel, Marcus, Muris, now Ivan and Kosei. Andrew's theory lessons - I realize now what my piano teacher was trying to teach me when I was 12. Don't mean to leave any instructor out - I appreciate everyone's contributions and I've learned from them all.
Now jamming Marcus' lessons on weekends with my son instead of 12-bar blues in A by myself in the backyard.
Wish there was GMC when I was 20. I seriously think I'd have a career in music. But, I'm thankful to have it now.
FUTURE: Retirement home, fronting a band of old shredders. Can't wait!
Dec 7 2007, 01:08 AM
Post #16
Moderator - low level high stakes
Group: GMC Senior
Posts: 6.173
Joined: 27-June 07
From: Espania - Cadiz province
Member No.: 2.194
Got my first guitar some 25-30 years ago. I actually wanted to learn to play the sax (I was in love with Coltrane and Brecker) but my mum couldn't afford to get one. Best we could manage was a cheap used Silver Series Ibanez (Fender Strat copy) - which apparently are now quite rare.
Joined a group at school and we signed to a record label - not because we were any good but because record labels were signing anyone from Liverpool at the time - contract paid for some nice stuff though. Made a few recordings and got to see the inside of a few commercial studios and made a few friends in music recording/production.
Auditioned for GIT in the US and was accepted, also got accepted to read Chemistry at a UK Uni. Went and read chemistry as my mum couldn't afford GIT and no way was I good enough to get a scholarship . Group disbanded but I bummed my way through Uni partly working in studios doing sessions and doing some recording/mixing and also working on PA for a hire company.
Graduated and got a full time job, went on and got other qualifications and changed jobs several times - pretty much gave up playing due to lack of time but carried on doing some recording/mixing jobs. Did the whole career path bit, got married and had a child. Didn't play much (hardly any) but bought some more kit .
Then my health collapsed about 5 years ago - double pneumonia, pleuresy, chronic bronchitis all at the same time - 6 months in hospital including a long time in intensive care and a further 12 months at home recovering. Saw the inside of an awful lot of hospitals and consultant rooms and got patronised by a lot of arrogant people. Turns out that I have an inherited illness that makes me susceptible particularly to lung illnesses and related stuff plus some other bits of, for me and mine, interesting but not nice and everyone else boring diagnoses. Does however give me a cast iron medical reason for being an idle son of a gun most of my time .
Came out of that feeling pretty burnt out and empty and turned back to music and my family for support. 18 months ago we moved to Spain (England isn't a great place to be when you have respiritory issues ) because of my health and about 6 months ago I came across GMC. So after a lapse of some 20 years picked up the guitar again properly - wish I now had never put it down, as even now there are things I know I could play years ago which I can't now. But with GMC it's coming back .
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Dec 7 2007, 09:11 AM
Post #17
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Joined: 28-March 07
From: Luleå, Sweden
Member No.: 1.434
I bought Made In Japan when I was 14 and from that moment I've loved guitar and wanted to play it.
We couldn't afford a guitar and teaching so I tried to get in the music class at school. I was set up in front of a piano and a man and a woman around the age of 60 made me hum scales and they played stuff on the piano and asked questions like "What tempo is this? Higher or lower? Major or minor? Is this a flat?". SAY WHAT!?! I've been here before and I'm pretty sure it's not a flat. This is a school. Where is the rock'nroll guitars. They more or less threw me out of there.
I didn't get a place in the guitar classes, but I got a teacher for trumpet (aaaah, where is the rock!). Must have been my beatiful humming, Being in the prime of my teens I'm sure it sounded like a mad elephant trumpeting. We couldn't afford a trumpet either, we got hold of an old cornetto(?) and it worked ok. So, there I was. Bicycle 30 minutes to school, play for an hour and 30 minutes bicycle back. I was doomed, but I kept it up for a year just because the most beatiful girl in school, 2 years older, had piano lessons at the same time and I got to spend some time with her. She was a very nice girl really.
After that I've tried to fulfill my dreams now and then but it failed every time because I couldn't find anyone to guide me, help me get started. I lost my motivation.
Two and a half years ago my youngest kid began to show interest in music, guitar ofc. We bought him a starter kit. A year ago he was still interested and showed great progress so we boght him a better guitar and amp. But I saw the history repeat itself. He was loosing his motivation because no one could guide him.
I didn't want to see the same thing happen to him (as all parents) so I started my hunt on internet to find sources to teach him (found some gmc was one of them) and my own interest rised again. I bought myself a nice guitar and an amp, partly to teach him the basics and to get him far enough that he could handle it by himself, partly because it was so d*mn fun! Shortly after that I registered here.
My own goal was just to learn some simple fav licks and to find some good exercises that could help me learn something. I never thought I would be able to learn a whole song. But I could! It takes time, I have to struggle, but I get there. And, to my standards, I can play them pretty good. I can only play the Guilmor lessons and a few of my favorite slower blues tunes so far, but I'm proud enough of that.
I'm improving every day. Thanks all.
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Dec 7 2007, 02:06 PM
Post #18
Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator
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Joined: 24-September 07
From: Sittingbourne, UK
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18 months ago we moved to Spain (England isn't a great place to be when you have respiritory issues )
Arr I did wonder what the connection was, my parents moved to Spain in 1996, lived there (Albox mainly) for a while before the draw of their grandchildren (my Brothers 3 herberts) bought them back to Blighty in 2003, I still call them mad, they had a cracking place there, I love Spain. My wifes parents have an apartment in Callahonda, hopefully get out there next year for a holiday.
Really interesting reading these, come on peeps add on
Dec 7 2007, 02:52 PM
Post #19
Group: Members
Posts: 300
Joined: 19-July 07
From: noneyaa
Member No.: 2.353
My History so far is:
When i was about 14 I decided i wanted to learn how to play the guitar, My parents bought me a really crappy guitar(can't even remember if it had an amp). i started taking lessons from a guitar teacher who used to come to my house once a week and teach me. I was doing OK when all of a sudden one day I saw him pull up to my house when i was up the street playing basketball with my friends and I ran home and quit becuse i wanted to stay with my friends. (one of the stupidest things I ever did). From that day forward I alwasy still wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
About 12 years ago i bought another crappy guitar(yamaha pacifica) with the intention of taking guitar lessons again. I wanted to find someone who would come to my house and give me lessons. For years I looked in the calssifieds hoping to find someone who gave lessons in home. Never found anyone.
This past June I decided I had had enough of waiting and asked for guitar lessons for fathers day. A couple of months later while looking on the Internet for guitar related material I found GMC and I've been a member here ever since.
I love playing the guitar even though I'm still not that good yet I can see how far I've come in such a short amount of time. It's been much more fun since I bought my Ibanez.
This post has been edited by RobM: Dec 7 2007, 02:53 PM
You wish.
Dec 7 2007, 03:43 PM
Post #20
Moderator - low level high stakes
Group: GMC Senior
Posts: 6.173
Joined: 27-June 07
From: Espania - Cadiz province
Member No.: 2.194
Arr I did wonder what the connection was, my parents moved to Spain in 1996, lived there (Albox mainly) for a while before the draw of their grandchildren (my Brothers 3 herberts) bought them back to Blighty in 2003, I still call them mad, they had a cracking place there, I love Spain. My wifes parents have an apartment in Callahonda, hopefully get out there next year for a holiday.
Really interesting reading these, come on peeps add on
Just had a very nice, and very cheap lunch in town, sitting in the sun on a day in December - just one reason why I love living in Spain.
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