Pay Attention Ladies! Here Are The 23 Rules For Dating A Musician

1. Don’t try to be the “manager”, do not get involved with band business, that is for the band.

2. Don’t ask his bandmates for relationship advice. 

3. Do Not complain when your (insert holiday here) date gets cancelled because a show has been scheduled. Holidays are no longer yours. Even Valentines Day!

4. ***It’s NOT mandatory that you are at every show.***

5. Do not get jealous when your boyfriend talks to groupies. They are the one’s buying the CDs and merch, not you, so let them have their time. And remember…you get to go home with him!

6. Babies don’t make men quit bands….especially if you were a groupie.

7. No, the band does not want you to go on tour with them. Like your going to sleep in the back of a van and eat ramen for 4 months straight!?

8. Don’t make the following introduction: Hi! I’m _____. My boyfriend is in ______.

9. Don’t follow him around at shows like a lost puppy, he is taking care of business, find your own crowd.

10. Don’t go to band practice (Unless Invited). And it’s normal to have practice more than once a week.

11. Do not assume everyone loves your boyfriend’s band.

12. Don’t make out with other band members girlfriends at the bar. Save that for the after party.

13. Don’t turn yourself into a walking flyer for your boyfriend’s band. The shirt is fine, but must you break out the hat, the hoodie, AND the stickers on your ass?

14. No rumpshaka dances during the show, that is unless your man is in 2 Live Crew.

15. Do not change your style based on the type of band you date. Going from preppy to Nu to hardcore shows you are not your own individual.

16. If he calls while out on the road, don’t complain about when he is coming home. You’re lucky he is using the quarter to call you, instead of buying gas or food.

17. Never say anything negative about your man’s band that you cannot say to him. It will only come back to bite you in the ass.

18. If you’re a stripper, keep work on the pole, not at shows. Not everyone wants to know Victoria’s Secret.

19. Never cause a fight right before your man goes on stage. Relationship problems can be dealt with after the show.

20. If they have a show out of town, don’t drive just so you and your boy can have “alone time”. Because you want to “talk”.

21. Don’t buy your man a new intrument so he and his band mates can match. It’s metal core, not fashion core.

22. You cannot drink on the band’s tab! Buy your own! (also dont get so drunk that you embarrass your boyfriend or his bandmates)

23. Keep the band separate from your everyday life. That’s your boyfriend’s passion, find your own

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5 Tips For Winning An Argument

5. Soft and Steady

When debating you should never raise your voice. You should remain calm at all times. The louder you talk, the louder your opponent talks – and the end result is a yelling match. And of course, it goes without saying that you should definitely not resort to violence. You can even try to talk quieter than normal – as this can draw people in to you and it can make you appear wise. An argument is not won by the person with the loudest voice, it is won by the person with the most compelling arguments.


4. Get Your Opponent On Your Side

It is a good idea to try to get your opponent on your side by making statements that you know he agrees with – this puts you in the strong position in the debate. You don’t even need to use a fact relating to your debate – you could, for example, in a debate about the existence of God state “I am sure you agree with me when I say that petrol is overpriced”. As soon as your opponent agrees, you have won a psychological battle. You are no longer the opponent – you are a comrade. This technique is so effective it is used by telemarketers all the time.

3. Don’t Attack

It is not a good idea to blatantly tell your opponent that he is wrong – instead you should show that he is wrong through good counter-arguments. Telling a person they are wrong merely annoys them and does nothing for your argument as (at least until you can prove it), it is a subjective comment. Be humble in the debate and show good will – not only will it make you look good if you win, it will show that you are a worthy opponent even if you lose.

2. Don’t Play Dirty

Never resort to name calling – even if your opponent does. You must attack your opponent’s argument – not their person. As soon as you begin to criticize your opponent, it becomes obvious that you have run out of ways to defend your view. These types of insults (ad hominem) are a sure way to lose a debate. You should be pleased if your opponent resorts to this feeble attempt to escape the real debate as it means you are close to victory.

1. Define The Fundamentals

When arguing, both parties need to agree on fundamental “truths” to begin with – if you don’t, there can be no debate. What is the point of arguing that the Bible was written by God, when your opponent doesn’t even believe in God? First you should debate the existence of God. If you both agree that He exists, you can then debate the smaller points. If your opponent convinces you that God can not exist, there is little point in arguing about the authorship of the Bible. This is the structure seen in the Summa Theologica by Saint Thomas Aquinas – he starts with the basic points, presents arguments and counter-arguments, and moves on when each point is “proven” by logic.

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9 Deadly Words Used By Women

1) Fine This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2) Five Minutes
If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3) Nothing
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4) Go Ahead
This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!

5) Loud Sigh
This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot
and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6) That’s Okay
This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before
deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7) Thanks
A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you’re welcome. (I want to add in a clause here – This is true, unless she says ‘Thanks a lot’ – that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say ‘you’re welcome’ . that will bring on a ‘whatever’).

8 ) Whatever
Is a woman’s way of saying F– YOU!

9) Don’t worry about it, I got it
Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This
will later result in a man asking ‘What’s wrong?’ For the woman’s response refer to #3.

Sources: nedhardy.com

coca cola the best way to clean your toilet

Either you love it or hate it, Coca Cola is the most popular drink of today. Billions of people around the world drink it every day, evan more than they should. And why Coke shouldn’t be consumed in large quantities? You will know when you read these suprising facts – the real truth that expensive Coca Cola commercials will never reveal.

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries about 8 liters of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its Ph is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days.

4. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and… Let the “real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

5. Coca-cola was first green.

6. While someone was having a competition “who can drink the most coke in one go” they drank 8 bottles of coke and died on the spot. This was because he had too much carbon dioxide and to less oxygen in his blood.

7. It was made for a hangover cure and a cure for headaches.

8. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals. Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

9. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

10. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, Remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

11. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, And run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

12. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

13. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials.

14. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years.

15. It used to contain cannabis but in 1905 it was removed due to public concern.

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Four Things You Never Knew About Graduation

This spring, millions of capped and gowned kids will proudly cross stages all over America in celebration of their academic achievements. But how much do you know about the origin of these traditions? Try our quiz below and find out:

1. An early version of the mortarboard, or cap worn by grads, was worn in the Middle Ages by A) the nobility B) the clergy C) the military

2. Some researchers speculate that the robes of early scholars were black in order to A.) disguise ink stains B) symbolize the death of the old self C) mimic the dress of the nobility

3. “Pomp and Circumstance” was not originally meant for graduation; in fact, one of its earliest performances was for A) a wedding B) a coronation C) a funeral

4. Diplomas were originally made of A) rawhide B) moleskin C) sheepskin

Answers: 1(B); 2(A); 3(B); 4(C)

Need a refresher course? Read on to learn about the history behind some of our most time-honored graduation traditions.

The Cap
Though the mortarboard is one of the most recognizable trappings of academic achievement in modern times, even your Kindergartner’s cardstock and paste rendition of it would probably have been recognizable to medieval scholars because of its telltale shape. Though its earliest origins are somewhat murky, the close-fitting bottom part of the mortarboard probably derives from the skullcaps worn by early medieval clerics to protect their tonsured heads. Later, the style was adopted by scholars at England’s Cambridge and Oxford, and the biretta became one of several insignia conferred upon academic dignitaries.
The caps were sometimes worn with tufts on top, which find their contemporary equivalent in the tassel, which we now move from right to left to signify a change in academic status. The meaning of the odd square shape is still debated by scholars; some say it represents the books (which in medieval pre-backpack times were occasionally carried upon the unfortunate scholar’s head!).
The Gown
Your senior boy may balk at having to wear a “dress” for graduation, but assure him that it too is part of a tradition that stretches back hundreds of years. Medieval classrooms were cold and damp, a far cry from the modern temperature-controlled and technology-equipped buildings that students of today enjoy. To protect themselves from the elements, scholars wore long, loose robes over their clothes. As guild system grew into the medieval university, gowns evolved in color and style to represent the branches of study pursued by their wearers.

Traditionally, the gowns are black—perhaps to represent the sobriety of academic study, but many scholars speculate that the black material might have had something to do with disguising the ink stains produced by such diligent scholarship. By the late 19th century, specific colors were adopted for the various academic disciplines—most of these manifest themselves in the special hoods worn at college graduations.
The Music
Most kids know it as the “graduation song,” but Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D” is actually just one part of his Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, Op. 39. They were all written around the turn of the twentieth century, and when Elgar was honored with an honorary doctorate by Yale in 1905, the “Land of Hope and Glory” trio section of the first march was played as a recessional. The tradition stuck, and over one hundred years later it is the gold standard for both graduation processionals and recessionals. Though the song was inspired by lines from Shakespeare’s Othello and played at the coronation ceremonies of King Edward VII, it will forever be associated with alphabetized rows of fresh-faced grads for most of us.

The Diploma
You may have heard people talk about hanging their “sheepskin” on their office walls. Some sort of bizarre cult ritual? Believe it or not, sheepskin—far more durable than fragile paper of the time—was originally used for diplomas. Diplomas used to be written by hand, akin to the beautiful fonts and calligraphy we see today in their modern counterparts. By the beginning of the twentieth century, parchment became the standard for diplomas. Some of the older, more traditional colleges still use sheepskin and painstakingly handwritten Latin on their diploma, but now most of them are simply printed on ordinary A4 size paper.

Many of these traditions are so steeped in our collective consciousness that we don’t think to bat an eye when kids queue up for “Pomp and Circumstance” or move their tassels from right to left, but understanding the long, proud history of graduation truly underscores just what a momentous occasion it is.

Sources: education.com

10 Business Travel Safety Tips

Every year, hundreds of thousands of business travelers go to all points of the globe. A business traveler's personal safety is always potentially at risk - even if their destination is just a short distance away.Below are some basic safety tips that when followed, can help make you less vulnerable when on the road.


1. Don't Go Solo - If possible don't travel alone. If you do have to travel alone, set up scheduled times to check in with someone at home. If you don't check in, they will immediately know that something is wrong.

2. Be Aware - Being aware of your surroundings is one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself safe. If something seems unusual or out of place - it probably is. Trust your instincts.

3. Don't Stand Out - Avoid behavior or dress that will make you stand out from the crowds - especially when traveling overseas.

4. Know the Area - It is important to be up to date on the area that you are traveling to. This includes any travel warnings and any regional/local issues, especially political. You should also be familiar with where you will be staying and the places you will need to visit while you are there.Visit the State Department's website (travel.state.gov) for information about the country you will be visiting. They will also post any travel warnings or alerts. For additional information, call the U.S. Department of Transportation Travel Advisory and Airport Safety Hotline (800-221-0673).

5. Have a Code Word - The number one way that people are kidnapped in foreign countries is by reading your name off of a sign that a driver is holding at the airport, duplicating the sign and standing in front of the real driver. To avoid this, have a code word that you can ask from the driver.

6. Your Hotel - Avoid hotels with rooms that open to the outside and rooms on the first floor. Be sure to use the extra lock on your door and to secure all valuables. Know where the emergency exits and stairwells are. In the event of an emergency, you want to know exactly where to go.

7. Meet in Public Areas - Never use your hotel room for meetings. Treat it as you would your bedroom at home - as a personal space for sleeping.

8. Know What You Have - Make photocopies of your driver license, credit cards (front and back) and passport. In case they are lost or stolen, you will know exactly what you had and for your credit cards, you can easily call the customer service numbers to cancel them. Keep the photocopies in a safe place or scan them and e-mail them to yourself. If you use a web-based e-mail service, you will be able to get to the documents anywhere you have internet access.

9. For Female Travelers - Female business travelers are at a greater risk when traveling, especially overseas. Wear a wedding ring - even if you are single. A cheap, fake ring can go a long way in deterring criminals. Also, wearing your hair down or in a pony tail should be avoided; this makes an easy way for someone to grab you.

10. Have a Plan - In case something does happen it is important to have a plan and a good support system. Discuss with your family/friends what to do in case of an emergency. The U.S. Department of State has a Citizen's Emergency center that you can contact for assistance in case of an emergency situation abroad - 202-647-0900.


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7 More Reasons to Quit Smoking

We all know that cigarette smoking is bad for the health. It arises many risks such as pulmonary diseases, emphysema, heart attacks, stroke, cancer etc. In spite of these complications, many people, particularly those belonging to the younger generations, think of smoking as part of being cool. While some believe that smoking adds appeal to a man’s rogue effect, women who smoke are regarded as sophisticated. Not all can have the same opinion to these, yet one thing is quite agreeable, that smoking can be very bad for the body’s physical features. Smoking can robe a person’s good looks and youth.

Smoking may cause the following:

1.Dry and fragile skin

Smoking reduces the water content of the skin’s outer layer.

2.Wrinkles around the nose and mouth

Chemicals is cigarette such as nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar and lead reduce blood flow to the skin, reducing circulating of oxygen and break down the skin’s collagen and elastin.

3.Risk of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a disease that causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. It can be usually seen in the skin of the elbows and knees, but can also affect any area including the scalp and genitals.  Studies reveal that the risk of psoriasis was 37% higher among past smokers and 78% higher among current smokers.

4.Skin cancer

Smokers are more than three times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma of the skin than non-smokers. Smoking induces skin cancer by holding back the immune system. And patients with suppressed immune systems are more susceptible to squamous cell carcinoma in many locations, including the skin.

5.Hair loss

Hair is able to grow because of hair follicles. The dermal papilla, which are near the bottom of hair follicles, are responsible for creating new cells. The new cells shove themselves upward, moving the old cells upward. When the cells reach the middle of the hair follicle, they die out and become hard. They become the central core of the hair follicle and afterward, become the new hair shaft. Smoking prevents dermal papilla from growing. This hinders the hair from growing.

6.Yellow teeth

Nicotine and tar leaves a sticky residue on the teeth. Even with one inhalation of cigarette smoke, stains are left behind. There are brands of cigarettes that contain more nicotine and tar than the others. The higher the ratio of nicotine and tar, the more the teeth will be stained by the cigarette.

7.Yellow nails

Tar and nicotine are also the components of cigarette that cause yellow fingernails.  These two stain the fingernails and the skin surrounding the fingers that hold the cigarette.

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