BlueDragon1981

CHeck the computer tips topic. It has some sites that let you look up info on viruses. Soon hopefully I will be putting links about laws and the internet on there.

That is correct japanese has a lot of dialects. Not to mention different sets of characters for writing depending on the region. Although there are 3 common universal types, still though that is not like 1.

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I have an XBox. I wish they would come out with more games. I liked UFC Tapout. Which set records for fighting games. Of course Xbox is really slow at making games. They need to pump out some games to compete. It is a great system. I usually like to play stradegy and RPG games. SPorts games also. Dont usually play to many fighting games. I will if one gets a descent career mode.

Hello and welcome back. Im relitivly new in this forum. Look forward to seeing your new posts.

http://www.glorianon.com/backgrounds.html http://www.free-backgrounds.com/ http://www.animation-station.com/ (has pop-ups gallore) http://www.apachego.com/cdesign/ (has more than backgrounds, some images for web designers.) http://www.geocities.com/budgetfreestuff/bg/background.html http://www.backgroundsandicons.com/ These are a pretty descent site for backrounds and wallpaper.

Has anyone found this topic useful? Just wondering. Having kids keeps adult creative. (this is from my own findings i dont have any real scientific proof)

Well it really is a matter of searching for what you want. You can type in a search engine something like, "cool free screen savers." (i use google for my search engine). Or if you have a specific place you go like Blizzard (they created the warcraft and diablo franchise.) They may have a section for screen savers. So it all depends on what you want. Just go with your interests.

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The service pack is out for XP. It is like 350 MG so if you have dialup prepare for it to take a long time. It is supposed to take care of some of the security issues. Also some of the bugs. I dont have XP and havent read anything else about the service pack. If you want a good tv show about computers watch ScreenSavers. It is on tech tv. Im not sure what times because I have seen it on at different times. They give a lot of helpful little tips that may add up in your own mental knowledge base.

I myself like the show. I know some may not like their foolishness but you have to respect how they come up with the things on the spot. That is very hard to do and takes very quick thinking. If you look at it closer that is the kind of person you want to lead. The ability to think on your feet is a great quality I believe. The show last night was halarious.

I thought the Accidental Spy was stupid.

Nice link

Average Price for tournys in my area is $45 for all events. There are usually 4 in a tourny. That is cheap compared to some of them in other places. But this is also a lower income area.

Hey crap happens in War. Even in training for war people are killed. If an American killed someone in a car accident in some foriegn contries it would make headlines because of the hatred for us. America needs to educate the people. Most leaders of the Middle East preech hate America. Most Middle Eastern people probably would not hate us near as much if they were educated in what America was really like. America does have its faults but generally the people are good. The politicians may not all be good but the people are. No religion preeches to kill. If you look at it closely then if someone swears in the name of the Koran and says it said it was okay then that is a bunch of crap. Religion that teaches the eye for an eye concept should expect payback if they kill someone. It is in there religion. America gets more press for the bad stuff that happens than the good stuff they do. That isnt really fair but that is how things go. America is a great place and Im sure other regions of the world are too. Crap happens and it always will.

I ment to put this in awhile ago but kept on forgetting. Howard Jackson has been diagnosed with cancer. He is doing his rounds of kimo now. There is a fan letter address and such but I will have to put that in when I get a chance to look at the article again. He has done a lot with Bill Wallace. Just thought I would let the Martial Arts world now this and I will be posting more on it later I hope.

You will be fine. Just try to keep your nerves down and do your best. That is really all you can do. Nerves are generally what make people not do as well.

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Where did some of my photos go Just wondering. The Wally Jay one and a couple others are gone. I tried uploading today also and it didnt show up

Yep good job Patrick. You have a great forum here and a great future ahead of you.

I find that most Americans who love the MA try to make it to class no matter what. I know I do. Money sometimes in my dojo can be negotiated. If the head instructor knows that you have nothing he may make it so you can clean the dojo or do other work to pay for class. Every once in awhile just give a free class (not to often because the dojo does have bills to pay)

I work a part time job, go to college, raise two kids, and still find the money to go to class. I sometimes have to pay with spare change that I have to look for around the house, but I still go. My problem is time. Just to busy most of the time. I went this past Monday though. Its hard but if I dont do my MA i would go insane. It is my stress reliever.

http://www3.ca.com/virus/encyclopedia.asp Here is the good virus lookup site like I promised

For insurance I use play at your own risk also, but with this you have to make sure they sign an agreement or they can sue you. Also you have to make sure the wording is correct and that you have a witness sign it also. Everything should be dated and have signatures. Start Up capital is hard to come by. I would just find a nice small place to rent and make sure you have a student base signed up before you start that way you know you can pay the bills for the place. Equipment at first may have to be obtained through other places until you gain capital. Also if you want to know many suppliers offer wholesale prices or discounted prices for martial arts schools. You have to prove your a school however I think. Time is entirely up to you and when you have availible. Rank should not matter as long as you are a good teacher but in order to get any students you will find that you will have to be at least a black belt. You can always work on your stuff and go to your instructors to get higher ranks every once in awhile. You will find by running your own school and constantly working out you will get better in your own karate or whatever martial art you do. Originizations are up to you. The main thing is to make your school fun and still have an element of respect and discipline.