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Well James, you've just changed my way of thinking. here I was thinking MTV was useless and crap but it actually does serve a purpose. It reminds us all why it's better to play music than to watch MTV

Agreed last_rebel. And for some legitimate bands the video thing actually helped. I'd have to say I enjoyed the pre-MTV ZZ Top stuff way more than the Eliminator album but it was a huge commercial success. And having a blues based commercial success is good. It might make someone dive into the genre and find great little known artists. I'm not saying MTV is bad but I think it was bad for popular music. Do you think the Back Street Boys and N'Sync would have had the commercial success they realized had it not been for MTV? If you listen to the music (and I personally try not to) it wouldn't hold up well against most unsigned artists. I'm not saying they're talentless or they suck just that the music doesn't stand by itself. It's part of the marketed package and without the package there's no success.

I've used quite a few in my time. I used to be a Systems Admin so I experimented with most all of them. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. I used to say Norton was the best but I think in the last few versions it has become too controlling. For advanced users, we know the risk but should still be allowed to easily "set the antivirus aside" to complete a task. And of course, they're all memory hogs and resource pigs. But in todays internet, they're almost a neccessity. I ran my business laptop without antivirus for a couple of years without incident but browsing was minimal and I scan my email @ the server level.
I'm currently using MacAfee; it's OK at best.
Roger, I too have heard that Avira is good. Maybe I'll try that next. And Doc, Roger is definitely right on in saying that using 2 antivirus programs @ the same time is chaos. If you are using 2 I'm suprised the 1st one let the 2nd one install itself.

Yuo didn't shave your head and eye brows did you? Agreed...great songs from an extremely disturbed person. What a shame

the 10 best ways to waste 10 seconds perhaps?

Bright Eyes is out of Omaha NE USA (I think). Unique vocals and great songwriting. I assume the name is a Planet of the Apes reference. Charlton Heston's character was nicknamed Bright Eyes when he couldn't speak in captivity.

Nice Bright Eyes reference!!!! A unique voice indeed. Fantastic songwriting.

Russell makes good recommendations. I struggle with it but it does improve with practice. However I do believe some folks are better at keeping time than others. It's something that comes easy to some while others (like me) have to really work at it. For what it's worth, I find the more I "think" the worse it gets. relaxation is the key for me to stay in time. And practice.

Thanks for the link SouthPaw. That is a simple well thought out resource

For practicing bar chords: I started with the standard shapes and then worked my way into the more complex ones. For example: start with F and B (you'll sometimes hear them referred to as the E and A shaped chords) and maybe B minor. When you master these 3 shapes you're well on your way.
F = 133211 B = 113331 B Minor = 113321. sliding these shapes down the fret board will give you many chords. ex: F slide up 2 gives you G slide up 2 more gives you A, etc.
There are many posts regarding this topic I highly recommend using the search feature to find and read them. People a lot more qualified then me have posted their wisdom.
The time (and finger pain) spent learning these shapes will pay off. If you want to be even a mediocre player you'll have to have bar chords under your belt. bar chords will make you a better musician and open up new ways of playing.
Keep at it.

Takamine G series A/E with TK4 pick up. I've been very happy with mine for 2 years now.