In the summer of 2007, Sara Bareilles had a hold on the airwaves with her poppy tune “Love Song.” Radio stations were wearing it out, web downloads were burning up the information superhighway, it became an iTunes song of the day, it was a featured song of the day for Starbucks. It was placed in a Rhapsody commercial. Sara B played it on the Late Late Show in addition to many others. It seemed as though everyone and their brother was belting out, “I’m not gonna write you a love song ’cause you asked for it ’cause you need one, you see.”

So, where did this this poppy hit come from? A bad relationship, a terrible heartbreak?

No, the explanation is actually much more interesting than that.

Believe it or not, the song is actually pointed at her label! She wrote the lyric to express her frustration with them for constantly asking her to focus on more acceptably radio-friendly pop songs. It’s the classic conundrum, actually. A record label signs an artist because they possess that “special something” that sets them apart from everyone else…and later begins to push them to conform – to change to become like everyone else.

I doubt they’re resentful of Sara now, however. The creative conflict that she documented in “Love Song” has netted them a ton of CD sales, and through that a ton of cash. If most songwriters could make them that amount of sales criticizing them, I’m fairly certain they would not be upset about it.

In fact, they might even instigate arguments merely to make it happen!

For now, however, Sara B remains the only artist on the radio to have a tune that’s about conflict, not with a boyfriend or an ex-boyfriend, but with a major corporation.

And I think that’s a distinction that’s probably going to stand.

There is nothing that is more extreme then the sport of skateboarding. Skateboarding started out by simply nailing rolling skate wheels to a plank of wood and has since evolved into a worldwide phenomenon and recognized extreme sport. Skateboarding has gone through a lot to get to the point it is at now but that discussion is for a different article. Here I want to talk about why skateboarding is so extreme and so popular. Skateboarding takes a kind of athlete that very few sports require. Balance, strength, intuition, guts, skill and a natural ability are just a small sample of what a person needs to become a great skateboarder. The skateboarders of today are quite possibly the most talented athletes in the world. When you compare the difficulty, danger, skill level, variety and competition of the sport it is really not hard to see why. There are also a number of avenues that the sport of skateboarding has been down that solidified it as an extreme sport, avenues like the X Games and the Gravity Games.

When you think of an athlete you generally think of a football, baseball or basketball player. Perhaps you think of a track and field athlete, swimmer or tap dancer (kidding). Before the recent skateboard revolution in the 90’s and today not many people would have lumped skateboarders into the category of athlete; thug, trouble maker, talented or maybe skilled, but not athlete. But now when you compare the types of tricks skateboarders are doing, and the unbelievable things they get their bodies to do when they are 15 feet in the air and then land smooth just to hit another huge air seconds later to the things “typical” athletes do, people are actually starting to say that skateboarders are arguably MORE athletic then a what we know as a “typical” athlete. After watching competitions like the X Games I am not one to argue that point. What professional skateboarders are able to do with a chunk of wood on wheels is uncanny.

Simply the danger and difficulty of skateboarding are enough to steer thousands of hopeful professional skaters away from the scene, but those that press through know what it took to get there. There are not too many other sports that draw comparisons of difficulty to skateboarding. Take this for example you take off going extremely fast launch into the air, while your in the air you flip your body, rotate the board under your feet, catch the board with your hand, put the board back under your feet, land on the board and keep riding… oh and do it all with style. It is pretty amazing what skateboarders are able to do these days and very fun to watch. Luckily the main stream has caught on to this incredible sport and competitions like x games and gravity games now highlight skateboarding as one of their main events. This gets the word out and shows the world that these guys are in the most extreme sport and deserve to be called world class athletes.

Male gamers are considered nerdy and lack social skills especially when it comes to women. On the internet, you will find hundreds of memes making fun of male gamers and their inability of stopping the game in order to interact with the hot girl next to them.

What many people don’t know is that male gamers have the right qualities that can enable them to interact with any beautiful woman of their choosing. The only problem is that the virtual world is more exciting than the real world. Blowing up stuff, sawing off the head of a zombie, flying fighter jets, running around the field in a soccer game as well as racing exotic cars are some of the things gamers are into more than women.

Let’s face it, male gamers have feelings they would love to share and even make better memories. To do so, one has to learn how to date. Below is how to attract gamer girls.

Have a chat

The one thing that will never change between a man and a woman who have the potential of dating is having a conversation. Talking is the foundation of knowing each other as well as exploring each other interests. When you talk, you get to ask questions as well as receive answers about each other.

As a male guy, if you want to attract a gamer girl, you need to show interest. The only way to do so is to have a conversation. There are many topics you can talk to her about but first start with a simple introduction. Once you have introduced yourself, you can slowly start the conversation which can grow and encompass many topics.

The one thing you need to know about gamer girls is that they know more about computers and gaming systems than most guys. There is one topic that she will definitely find to be a conversation starter. Remember, the game can also be a great way where you can get to message her if you are too shy for the initial move.

Invite her for a game.

Every week and month, new games are published and gamers are always waiting to try something new. This is the best chance you have to attract a gamer girl. The first thing you need to do is ensure that you have the right setup. What’s her preferred gaming rig? Over the years, the battle of consoles between consoles and consoles between PCs has raged and even today, no clear winner has been found. This has led PC gamers to refer themselves as the master race. Regardless of this, you need to find out what your gamer girl prefers. Is it Xbox, Play Station or PC? Having the right gaming system can score many points for you.

Include other accessories like wireless keypads or keyboards, headsets with mics (if you will be playing a multiplayer game online instead of a one-on-one game),energy drinks and pizza (have the best delivery on speed dial). Finally the game- this will depend on what you want to surprise her with. Once you have set up everything, you can invite her.

The reason you are doing this is because girls whether gamers or not love to know that a guy is interested in what they do.

Build your self confidence

The one thing that puts off every woman is the inability of a guy being confident. Men need to know that self confidence as well as self esteem are great attractive qualities. Girls will fall for a guy who is confident in what they say and do. Even though a gamer girl may know different things about gaming systems and gaming computers, there are a few things that she might know.

In order to build confidence, you need to learn a new skill. Since you want to attract a gamer girl, you need to find a skill that will wow her. Maybe you know how to create amazing mods for different games or you have a set of gaming skills that are new to her. All in all, the end game is to attract her.

Take care of yourself

Just because you are a gamer and you have the intention of attracting a gamer girl does not mean that your appearance should be shabby. Every girl loves to be associated with a guy who is dressed well, looks great, smells great and has a smile on their face.

This should extend to your home too. Do not leave last week’s pizza boxes on the table, below it, under the chair or around the kitchen counter. Not only will these create an odor that will be pungent but it is unattractive not only to girls but to guys too.

Remember, the reason why your home should be clean is that you may invite her one day to play a game over some pizza and energy drinks. If you want her to stay and ensure a chance of becoming her boyfriend, clean up the dirt.

Final Thoughts

How to attract gamer girls is a simple process that can be done by anyone. All you need is to have the right strategy, build your self confidence and self esteem, look smart and have the right topics for a conversation.

Remember, gamer girls are like other girls, even though they interact with guys more, they still uphold the same basic standards when it comes to guys.

Love is definitely one of the most favorite subjects of almost all people. Anyone can relate to love because in one way or another everybody got there own share of love. There is no doubt why there are millions of love songs written. Each song is uniquely written to touch unique love stories of every unique couple all around the globe. Every couple has their own personal favorite and every favorite song relays the couple’s own love story. But for Christian couples, they often choose a song that does not only talks about their love story but gives emphasis also on how important God is in the success of every relationship.

If you are among these Christian couples out there who are looking for the perfect Christian wedding song, you might want to consider the song “Unfailing Love” by Jimmy Needham, a Christian singer and composer. This is a very nice upbeat song. It has romantic lyrics with an upbeat rhythm, which is best for those who would prefer an upbeat tune over a melodramatic melody. The melody of this song is very light. It gives a very cool environment on a very romantic occasion. This song is perfect especially for young couples out there.

This song is inspired by the Bible verse found in Isaiah which talks about God’s love and promises. Jimmy Needham used it to express hi love for his wife. He made a promise to give his wife an unfailing love and that he means to keep all his promises through this song. The promise he made cannot be undone, just like all the promises that God has given His people.

You can also use this song to make a marriage proposal. Singing your way to ask a girl to marry you is definitely very romantic and could definitely melt every woman’s heart. As a matter of fact, Jimmy Needham, the writer of this song wrote and used this to propose to his now wife Kelly. The part of the song which says: “Be my wife, be my wife, be wife” is very sweet and cool. If you want the ambiance of your special moment to be romantic yet cool, then this can be the perfect song. So go ahead, take time to listen to this song and be inspired.

Writing a coming of age book is not a simple task. In fact, it is one of the most difficult tasks in the world, right with writing comedy. And when an up and coming author tries this genre so early in their career, it is time for us to sit up and take notice. Here’s our review of Eighteen: The End of Innocence, written by Sudham.

Eighteen: The End of Innocence is based in the nineties South India, and tells the story of a group of teenage boys and girls whose life is as simple and as complicated as one’s could be in India in the nineties.

So, be ready for lots of lump in the throat moments that are a chunk right out anyone who’s had a typical childhood, adolescence and came of age in the new, shining India that was the period between 1970s and 2000s.

So there’s Holi, there’s crushes, there’s extraordinary experiences with the other gender, people’s initiation into the vices of smoking, drinking and whatnot. And all this immortalises a warm, innocent time that many of us grew up in and few have forgotten.

This is the book the younger generation should read if they are wondering whether the ‘you had a good childhood if you remember these’ memes really do make any sense. Those memes do make sense and yes, the decades between the seventies and the late nineties were that awesome.

While the book covers the mundane and the exciting in all of 200 odd pages, it does a successful job of portraying the life and times of children who were growing up in that era – something that many may not know today.

The characters are quite believable and so are the instances. Teenagers today should definitely read this book to get a taste of what life was for teenagers just a decade ago. After all, wouldn’t it be surprising for them to know that concepts like a ‘blank call’ were the norm of the day back then? in the era of missed calls, Sudham decides to take a harkback towards blank calls.

What draws you to the book are the characters who are quite next door and I am sure many will either connect or recognize such characters from their own mildly interesting past. What keeps you is the paced, colorful writing style that’s deserves a place right up there.

You’ll love this book if you are a retro fan. Trust me on this one.

If you are looking for good guitar chords for a love song then I would certainly suggest using minor chords somewhere in the progression because minor chords tend to set the correct tone, however it isn’t completely necessary.

Let’s take look at 2 very popular love songs and see why. Bryan Adams has written 2 hit songs, ‘Heaven’ and ‘Everything I do’. Now if you were to ask me, I would say that both these songs would have strong minor chords, but surprisingly only one of them does, and the thing is that the song I would have put money on being mainly minor chords, ‘Everything I do’ actually only has 1 minor chord.

‘Everything I Do’ has only 4 chords – A, D, G and Em so it’s the melody of the vocals and lyric that provides the strong love song element to the piece. It’s a great song to play just on acoustic guitar because of the simplicity of the song but you can also play it on electric guitar and it will still sound quite good.

‘Heaven’ again has very a very strong vocal arrangement with emotional lyrics and is more of a rock ballad than ‘Everything I do.’ The guitar chord sequence has 2 minor chords and are as follows – Am, Dm, C, F, G. Again it’s a nice song to play just on acoustic guitar but the chorus does lend itself to power chords so if you want to play it you may need to change the arrangement slightly.

If you are trying to write your own love song then I suggest firstly using chords that have already been laid down for you and then adapting the chord sequence to fit your song. So think about a classic love song that you like or why not try using the chords the chords from either of the two songs we have looked at in this article? Try not to use too many cliches in your lyrics as you’ll find that your song is less appealing, so do your best to come up with some original lines.

When we think of stories about forbidden love, the first thing to jump to mind is usually Romeo and Juliet (or lately, Twilight). However, since you probably aren’t going to fall in love at first sight with someone who turns out to be a sworn enemy (or undead) any time soon, these stories aren’t all that culturally relevant as far as forbidden love goes.

A more realistic barrier between two unlucky lovers would be a discrepancy in class, religion, or (despite what Dr. Laura might say… over and over again) race. For a quick fix of that good ol’ literary feasibility, here are three classic tales about forbidden love spanning the last five hundred years.

Realistic Obstacle Number One: Class. You’re a smart and exceptionally beautiful young woman who happens to be in love with the Prince of Denmark. Too bad your dad is only a counselor to the throne and not any actual form of royalty. That’s right: you’re Ophelia of Hamlet fame and, much to your dismay, dad’s called off your romance with Prince Hamlet for fear that the guy’s not after any of your, shall we say, more queenly qualities.

The thinking behind this intervention is that if Hamlet is serious about the relationship, he’ll have the power to marry you (or anyone he wants, really) once he actually becomes king. This would be a smart move if it weren’t for two things: 1) Uncle Claudius has killed Hamlet, Sr., thereby cutting Hamlet, Jr., in line for the throne; 2) There’s a good chance that you and Hamlet have already swapped more than just love notes, making you particularly eager NOT to dump Hamlet at this particular moment. The stress of this situation – compounded by Hamlet’s accidental murder of your father – finally causes you to go insane and, ahem, accidentally fall into a river.

Realistic Obstacle Number Two: Religion. You’re a beautiful young woman with mad embroidery skills and you’ve just been blessed with your first child. In prison. By the way, you’re Puritan and your husband hasn’t been seen in two years. You’re Hester Prynne of The Scarlet Letter and you’ve had the great misfortune of being born in seventeenth-century New England. But wait, it gets better.

You refuse to tell anyone who the baby-daddy is because: 1) You feel it’s best that he come forward on his own; 2) You’re twelve different kinds of dignified; and 3) He happens to be the reverend, which, in Puritan society, means no swapping of ANYTHING – including love notes. To your credit, you eventually overcome the stigma of your indiscretion by accepting your punishment unflinchingly… even after people forget what it is you actually did. On the other hand, if achieving social redemption means bending to the will of an unjust patriarchy for the rest of your long life, we’ll settle for pulling up stakes and heading West, thank you very much.

Realistic Obstacle Number Three: Race. You’re the troubled, nineteen-year-old daughter of white trash and you’ve made the huge mistake of falling in love with a married man. Who’s black. In 1930’s Alabama. You’re Mayella Ewell from To Kill A Mockingbird, and Daddy Drinks a lot just caught you making the moves on someone he considers to be an inferior.

After taking a savage beating, you claim that your crush, Tom Robinson, actually raped you. Whether to convince your father or simply to obey him, you then make a court case of the incident; after all, no one in 1930’s Alabama would dare acquit Tom regardless of the groundlessness of your accusation. As expected, Tom is given the death sentence only to be shot no less than seventeen times in the process of attempting to then escape from prison. Tom’s wife and children must live off of the charity of their community while you figure out a way to live with yourself.

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If you ride an electric scooter, you can reach your destination 5 times faster than walking. At the same time, you will be a lot environmentally friendly. Unlike a bicycle, if you ride a scooter, you won’t be sweaty. However, when buying one, we suggest that you consider some important factors, such as reliability, range, weight, size and speed. In this article, we are going to help you invest in an electric scooter. Read on to find out more.

Quality of Ride

Some scooters are not comfortable at all. Their build quality is so poor that you cannot even write them for more than a couple of kilometres unless the surface is very smooth. The quality of the ride will depend on a lot of factors, such as suspension, type of tyres and wheel size. Therefore, make sure that the product you are going to purchase is made of high-quality components.

Speed

The speed of the scooter depends upon a lot of elements, such as the type of surface, type of tyres, rider weight and motor power. Typically, the quoted speed is based on some factors, such a smooth surface, properly inflated tires, and weight of the person which is 70 kg.

We suggest that you don’t make your decisions based on the speed of the scooter alone. If the product offers a speed of 15 miles per hour, it is more than enough.

Brakes

Your safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, if you are going to purchase an electric scooter, make sure you consider the brakes. These products come with three types of brakes: foot brakes, disk brakes and electronic brakes.

Range

The quoted range of an electric scooter is based on some important factors, such as the type of surface and the weight of the rider just like with the speed of the scooter. It is important to keep in mind that cheaper scooters come with batteries that don’t offer long-range.

Build Quality

Today, almost every product is made in China. Based on the demand of customers, they make both high quality and low-quality products. Therefore, we suggest that you stick to a reputable company and buy a scooter that is well built. High-quality products stand the test of time.

Reliability

E-scooters are a new product on the market. Therefore, we suggest that you buy from popular manufacturers only. This is important if you want to get a reliable product. After all, you don’t want to end up with the rubbish quality product.

Size

Make sure that the scooter is suitable for you. In other words, you may want to get the right size based on your height and weight. Apart from this, if the bike is too big, you may find it difficult to store it in your house. If the scooter can be folded down, it will be easier to store under your desk or in your car.

Weight of Scooter

If the scooter is too heavy, it won’t be able to travel your desired distance. Generally, the majority of electric scooters weigh 15 kg, give or take. Ideally, you want to get a unit that weighs less than 15 kg.

In short, we suggest that you consider these tips when looking for your desired electric scooter.

Wireless electric skateboards provide ultimate fun and a great means of transportation as well. Nowadays, various skateboarding events are also being organised which tend to draw huge attraction. According to the stats, 2014 saw an approximate hike of 30% in the number of wireless electric skateboards that were sold as compared to the year 2013. Skateboarding, just like other outdoor activities, is really catching-up all around the world.

If you’re a beginner who is still struggling with his/her wireless electric skateboard, you might have faced various embarrassing instances. However, all you need to do is buckle up and try to get your mind straight. As a beginner, it is important for you to learn the art of skateboarding in a skate park. Following are some great skate park tips for novice skateboarders.

1. Go In The Morning – Visiting your nearest skate park in the morning is best for those who are still nervous while skating. At this time, the skate park is generally empty and one can ride and learn freely without worrying about others. You can also try your own methods to learn skateboarding as there will be nobody to laugh at you.

2. Make New Friends – Try to make new friends who just like you also come to ride their wireless electric skateboards in the skate park. By knowing the local and daily skaters, you can be rest assured that there will be somebody to accompany you when you decide to show up at the skate park. Show them respect for their skills.

3. Always Warm-Up – This becomes more important if the skate park is at least a 30 minute ride from your place. Jumping on the skateboard right away while trying to show your best tricks can lead you to a pretty ugly wipe-out. Instead, stretch your legs out a little and do whatever you think is best for you to loosen-up and relax.

4. Keep Your Head Up – The skate park can be full of skaters or bikers and that time it is important for you to know as what exactly is happening around you. Try to be sharp, attentive and thus watch-out for yourself. Wait for your turn if you feel like skating on an obstacle. Crashing into guys is common but try saving yourself from it.

5. Trust Your Gut – While skateboarding, always listen to your intuition. If you are having a bad feeling regarding a certain trick, don’t do it. Skateboarding is all about coming out of your comfort zone. Getting wiped out is a part of the learning process. However, you can avoid various nasty wipe-outs by simply trusting your gut feeling.

Try to practice the tips and tricks you have learnt at home and then implement them at the skate park. Also, don’t be afraid of trying anything new as every professional skateboarder was an amateur once.