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Thus the beauty of the Google Toolbar. It was kind of neat, long though.

aefi, I don't get that last one. Anyway, here's a link to some not-so-good pickup lines: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4835&start=0

Just to clarify, folks: General Chat is for topics that have nothing to do with martial arts. Even if this topic isn't really asking a question about martial arts, it is directly related to MA. The General Martial Arts forum is for "Items of interest to practitioners of any martial art", which opens up a lot of possibilities beyond techniques and such. We've had similar topics in the past, and this is where they go. Happy posting

I moved this to General Martial Arts... Keep in mind, even guys who do MA and should understand your commitment to your style, may not like you going to class. Maybe they want to be the only practitioner in the relationship, maybe they want to have some kind of power over you, or maybe you just intimidate them (a common problem for martial arts women ). Maybe they have serious rivalry/competition issues. However, I think most MA men would be understanding. And of course, there's something undeniably attractive about a skilled male martial artist who shares the MA addiction. Plus, they can get pretty buff. Have you seen Ernie Reyes Jr. in "The Rundown" (with the Rock)? For that matter, have you seen Ernie Reyes Jr.?? *whistles*

I'm moving this to Health Training & Fitness. Is your right arm stronger than your left? If so, your left arm is probably having a hard time doing half the work of pulling your body up. Does it only hurt when you do the pull-up, or in other things as well? I'm can't be sure, but it kind of sounds like a rotator cuff problem. Try some light stretching and icing/heat. Rest it up for a few days (meaning: lay off the pull-ups for awhile), and if it doesn't start to feel better, you should probably see a doctor.

The percussion in the beginning sounds a little strange, like the rhythm is off... With the current instruments, it's pretty 80-ish, but with different ones it would be really cool. I like the bit with the chimes...probably my favorite part. You have a nice sense of progression and development in the song. It kind of reminds me of an Ace of Base song, in a good way. Good job!

Hooray!! Perhaps there really is hope for the rest of us...and by us I mean me.

Sorry that you weren't eligible for the job. Just for future reference though: if you apply for a job as a security guard, seriously consider the place you're working for...i.e.: is there a lot of crime? Is the company just going through the motions of having a security guard, or has history proven that they really NEED one...and are you willing to put yourself in that kind of danger?

Javascript does some nice little things that really give a site a nice, complete look...but no, you don't really need it.

I don't think you really need an association/federation at this point...my school was never part of one. They may be helpful later down the road if you find one you like (or if you join your master's association). But for now, I think they charge admission fees and membership fees and whatnot, which isn't exactly the best thing, financially speaking, for a brand-new school. Then again, I'm going completely off of assumption, I've never owned or started a school before....after all, I'm still only 16. I'm sure we probably have people here on KF who started their schools both ways: with and without a federation.

If you're worried about costs, try going to a free clinic. They'll only be able to do so much, but it's worth a shot. Doesn't it just seem that the moment you don't have insurance is the moment you need it? Kind of like that episode of Friends when Joey got a hernia...

*bows in return* No problem.

This is from an accidental duplicate thread that I removed...

Ack! Don't give up! It's only been 10 days since you started this thread...you have to at least give it a month or two. You're not going to see immediate results, especially since you're going to have to try a lot of different things. Finding a life partner isn't always the most important thing in life, but it ranks up there pretty high. You have your entire life ahead of you, don't quit now.

You guys...make me...ssooo proud!! Thank you for helping JLee understand the way the forum works (and why) with our "which style is best" rules. I'm extremely, extremely impressed that you guys took the initiative to redirect the thread, instead of capitalizing on an opportunity to toot your styles' respective horns. JLee: being a "newbie" is nothing to be ashamed of, we're pretty understanding and willing to help, as you can see. To better understand how the forum works, check out these guidelines: User Guidelines http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=9512 Photo Album User Guidelines http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=9509 Comparative Styles Guidelines http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=9511 (don't worry, they're not as long and intimidating as you might think) Once you've done that, try hopping over to the Introductions forum, so we can get to know you a little better. As I mentioned before, we have specific rules against asking "which style is best" (which you can find in the Comparative Styles Guidelines link I posted above), simply because it leads to argumentative threads which are far from constructive. It's practically impossible to prove that one style is better than another, so it's something we try to stay away from. Instead (and you can do it in this thread), try to ask questions that help you find out more about different Korean styles, so you can pick the style that best fits your personal interests. For example: if you expressed an interest in upper-body strength, you could ask which styles focus on punching and throw techniques, instead of focusing heavily on kicks. Okay, now that I've bogged you down with information, let me take this moment to welcome you to the community that so many members have come to enjoy. Continue with the thread, and happy posting!

The link doesn't seem to work

Welcome to the forums!

Well, the way the game works, custom smileys don't really fit in. The idea is that your bound to the order of the smileys, so you kind of have to be oddly creative.

Sorry, Craig. Have you ever seen the movie "Someone Like You"? The movie discusses the chemistry of smells and memories. It's kind of interesting...not entirely sure it's accurate, though.

Ah, the fun one can have with smilies... Check out the Game Threads forum for "the smiley game!" (I don't feel like finding the link since it's 7 am.)

Do NOT pull your toe out of its socket. *shudder* That will only make things worse. The only thing that's going to make it better is rest, so try to stay off it and keep from putting too much pressure on it. You probably broke your toe and it never healed correctly, or it healed incorrectly. This could be messy and tricky, so your best bet is to see a doctor. S/he'll probably want you to get your foot x-rayed so s/he can tell what's wrong. Bottom line: don't try to fix this one on your own. It's not simply a minor ache or pain...your body has stepped it up a level, so you need to as well.

Yeah, I've been realizing some of that myself lately...like any time a guy smiles at me (especially a popular one), I automatically figure he's probably laughing at me for something klutzy I did, or something he heard about me. It's a difficult mindset to break out of, but terribly easy to fall into. In a lot of ways, it's easier to think that way than to think positively and risk getting hurt. If you don't have high expectations, you can't be disappointed. Which is downright strange for me, since I don't approach anything else in life that way. Darned boys.

Really? I must have missed that winking class...

Believe it or not, you're not alone. There are a lot of people out there who don't enter relationships until their mid-20's or later. When you're meant to find someone, you will. I know it can be discouraging...at nearly 17 years old, I'm in the same boat. Just try not to let it get you down, and put yourself out there. Try new things and meet new people...put your best foot forward, and be yourself with as much confidence as you can muster. Those are my tips to you, but seeing as how I haven't had much success either, you'll have to take it with a grain of salt. Good luck!

Very interesting. Seems much less bulky than Century's stretching monstrosities. I never use my stretching machine because I have no place to put it. Then again, I live in a doublewide trailer