about a year ago my dad called me down to his office to help him get his printer to work. he is stationed a few hours away from the main office, so official company tech support can take a few days to happen. my dad explained that he had recently moved his computer, and after the move the printer stopped working. after going thru the usual check cable, unistall old, install new driver business, i still couldn't get the damn thing to work. i pulled the computer out of the cabinet, to check the cables one more time. sure enough, my dad managed to cram the printer cable in upside down. after struggling to free it, the pins were bent every which way and the shielding was totally fuX0red.
on the other hand, my girlfriend's dad always kicks down a $100 bill when i fix his computers (the problems are usually of the homenetworking/DSL/router variety.)
everyone has priorities, and that's part of the problem.
we have become so entrenched in our own lives we often forget to place ourselves in a larger context. spend 5 minutes behind the wheel and you'll see what i mean.
people are so afraid of each other they forget that some of us need helping hand. the world would be a better place if each of us donated a a few dollars to a local charity, instead of throwing it away to a commercial pursuit (that may have its artistic merits)
i like a good sci-fi tv show as much as the next guy....if st:enterprise were to get pulled i might get pretty riled.
you don't have to look very hard to see that america is in complete shambles.
children are starving, schools are failing, non-profits are going under, i've been out of a job for almost a year now, and you people are donating money to keep a tv show on the air?
my friends recently signed to a major label, and are in the process of recording an album with two of the most esteemed producers in rock. but, it took them 10 years to get to the point they are at now. they spent their 1st 3 years putting out their own 7" and playing as many shows as possible, including self promoted shows at the ampitheater in our small town park. the next six years, they were supported by an independent label which fronted some cash to record and tour on, but it was hard word and perserverance that allowed them to sell the 500,000 cumilative records. then they got the attention of the big boys.
if your band is doing well on tours, and getting a worthwhile draw at shows, then time will expand your audience. most musicians never get to this point, so consider your self lucky if you do.
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about a year ago my dad called me down to his office to help him get his printer to work. he is stationed a few hours away from the main office, so official company tech support can take a few days to happen. my dad explained that he had recently moved his computer, and after the move the printer stopped working. after going thru the usual check cable, unistall old, install new driver business, i still couldn't get the damn thing to work. i pulled the computer out of the cabinet, to check the cables one more time. sure enough, my dad managed to cram the printer cable in upside down. after struggling to free it, the pins were bent every which way and the shielding was totally fuX0red.
on the other hand, my girlfriend's dad always kicks down a $100 bill when i fix his computers (the problems are usually of the homenetworking/DSL/router variety.)
everyone has priorities, and that's part of the problem.
....if st:enterprise were to get pulled i might get pretty riled.
we have become so entrenched in our own lives we often forget to place ourselves in a larger context. spend 5 minutes behind the wheel and you'll see what i mean.
people are so afraid of each other they forget that some of us need helping hand. the world would be a better place if each of us donated a a few dollars to a local charity, instead of throwing it away to a commercial pursuit (that may have its artistic merits)
i like a good sci-fi tv show as much as the next guy
you don't have to look very hard to see that america is in complete shambles.
children are starving, schools are failing, non-profits are going under, i've been out of a job for almost a year now, and you people are donating money to keep a tv show on the air?
what happened to citizenship in this country?
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my friends recently signed to a major label, and are in the process of recording an album with two of the most esteemed producers in rock. but, it took them 10 years to get to the point they are at now. they spent their 1st 3 years putting out their own 7" and playing as many shows as possible, including self promoted shows at the ampitheater in our small town park. the next six years, they were supported by an independent label which fronted some cash to record and tour on, but it was hard word and perserverance that allowed them to sell the 500,000 cumilative records. then they got the attention of the big boys.
if your band is doing well on tours, and getting a worthwhile draw at shows, then time will expand your audience. most musicians never get to this point, so consider your self lucky if you do.