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I know too much. I also talk too much. Now I know what all those freaks look like and what kind of games they play. I'll pick my own charities and causes, thank you. I'm not American, and you shouldn't be so convinced that you are either.

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Entertainment > Musical Instruments Advice to beginning musicians: Don't (just) play guitar!: 1 of 12

When a person begins learning guitar, they often start-out swamped in the nuts-and-bolts of scales, chords, rhythm-patterns, and perhaps finger-picking patterns. But I think few of us can long ignore the qualities of music itself which led us to learn to play guitar in the first place. I came to guitar with what I felt was a...
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar tuning: 1 of 8

There are many challenges to tuning guitars. The first pages of any beginner guitar-method book inevitably describe tuning the A string to the low E string fretted at the fifth fret, and so on. If you do this for a while and you have good ears, eventually you'll notice the imperfections of this method. Eventually, a player i...
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Should elderly patients be cared for by family members or by health care professionals?: 12 of 43

This is one of those frustrating debates where I feel compelled to argue for both sides. While it is true that an elderly person's doctors and professional support system has specialized expertise, this can all be trumped by the care and familiarity of family members. It is also true that a family member isn't hindered by be...
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Using martial arts in coping with injuries: 1 of 1

The trouble with injuring cartilage or ligaments in any part of the body, is that you'll tend to injure yourself again and again after-wards. With each injury, the joint becomes weaker and more damaged. It is common for people coping with such injuries to cultivate strategies to prevent further injuries. An understanding of ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Coping with schizophrenia: 5 of 8

I could start by saying that I'm the one that got away. Not the only one. It is simply the central myth that I chose for myself nine years ago, the myth that I made real over time. It sometimes helps the story to start at the end and jump to the beginning. The beginning was the olive skewered through the guano-sandwich of a ...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Tips for buying a guitar as a gift for a child: 8 of 11

When a child takes an interest in guitar, there are several factors which are involved in buying a guitar as a gift. If you are not musically inclined yourself, it can add to the difficulty. Making the right choice will influence whether the child stays interested in the instrument. Of course, you will likely consider the pr...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Art that mocks faith: Freedom of speech or slander?: 35 of 41

Life would be wonderful if we all could just read the one instruction book, and lead the life that we believe in. But, no matter what instruction book we read, something in our civilization comes along to challenge our beliefs. Some find it easy to divide the world into those who are in or out of our club. But anyone who is ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium My love for Helium: 20 of 20

First, I will comment that I think I'm in the right place. In the space of one day I have rediscovered the value of belonging to a community of shared interest. My first day here became a glowing illustration of how everything is connected. My first act was to post an article on the intricacies of guitar tuning. I found it d...