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To avoid submission of blogs that we've featured before all previously featured blogs are listed here.

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Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:25 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week ONE:


It's Evolution Baby: The Beginners Guide

by Freedoms_stain

Don't hear enough about evolution in the Pit?

More here.


Why Fenders Suck

by TAKMAN666

Apparently if you play a Strat, you're not "good people".


Legalise All Drugs

by Meths

Economic and Social advantages to abolishing drug laws.


Photography

by Kensai

Had enough reading for one session?

Some captivating photos to ease those weary eyes.


The Madcap -Censorship of Words Sucks

by The Madcap

Are they offensive, or are they just words?

Week ONE:


It's Evolution Baby: The Beginners Guide

by Freedoms_stain

Don't hear enough about evolution in the Pit?

More here.


Why Fenders Suck

by TAKMAN666

Apparently if you play a Strat, you're not "good people".


Legalise All Drugs

by Meths

Economic and Social advantages to abolishing drug laws.


Photography

by Kensai

Had enough reading for one session?

Some captivating photos to ease those weary eyes.


The Madcap -Censorship of Words Sucks

by The Madcap

Are they offensive, or are they just words?

Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:27 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week TWO:


UG's 12 Days of Christmas (For Prosperity)

by wiggy1988

A brilliant and comical spin on how the 12 days of Christmas would go if it were written by Pit-goers.


Spreading Holiday Cheer?

by RevaM1ssP1ss

A nice way to make people feel better on UG, and all it takes is some of your time.


The Worst Christmas in Years

by SomeoneYouKnew

A very well-written poem, taking a look at how consumerism-focused Christmas has become, and showing what is truly important in life.


The Afternoon Before Christmas - Part One

by Neopowell

The first part of a well-written Christmas story with a Santa that is much more 'human' than most would picture him.


This Magic Moment

by Badorphan

A hilarious story about what happens when parents don't pay attention to the gifts they are putting out for their children on Christmas Eve.


Week TWO:


UG's 12 Days of Christmas (For Prosperity)

by wiggy1988

A brilliant and comical spin on how the 12 days of Christmas would go if it were written by Pit-goers.


Spreading Holiday Cheer?

by RevaM1ssP1ss

A nice way to make people feel better on UG, and all it takes is some of your time.


The Worst Christmas in Years

by SomeoneYouKnew

A very well-written poem, taking a look at how consumerism-focused Christmas has become, and showing what is truly important in life.


The Afternoon Before Christmas - Part One

by Neopowell

The first part of a well-written Christmas story with a Santa that is much more 'human' than most would picture him.


This Magic Moment

by Badorphan

A hilarious story about what happens when parents don't pay attention to the gifts they are putting out for their children on Christmas Eve.


Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:28 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week THREE:


You CAN Lose Weight

by Gibson06

Is your New Year's resolution to shed a few pounds? This guide can help you get to the weight you want to be.


The Best Day Of My Life

by Waff

A great example of just how much the members of the UG community love music.


How I Want To Die - A Short Story

by ZeGuitarist

The title seems morbid, but the story isn't.


Marketing

by Denizenz

A look at how terribly thought-out the placement of some signs is.


The Beginnings of Judaism

by SlackerBabbath

A free history lesson on one of the most prevalent religions in our world today.


Week THREE:


You CAN Lose Weight

by Gibson06

Is your New Year's resolution to shed a few pounds? This guide can help you get to the weight you want to be.


The Best Day Of My Life

by Waff

A great example of just how much the members of the UG community love music.


How I Want To Die - A Short Story

by ZeGuitarist

The title seems morbid, but the story isn't.


Marketing

by Denizenz

A look at how terribly thought-out the placement of some signs is.


The Beginnings of Judaism

by SlackerBabbath

A free history lesson on one of the most prevalent religions in our world today.


Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:29 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week FOUR:

(blog deleted by author)
by erin lynn
A poetic story with a sad ending.  No, wait ...

be real,be true,deny hype
by kr46
Happiness and goodwill at the holidays.  And the rest of the year ... ?

Chuck Norris Jokes
by lumpy.gravy
Humor.  Wall of text in small bricks.

An Age of Mythology
by GrungeBeatle
War, attrocies, and remembrance.  A look at how they fit together and the human side of history.

Honesty, Perception, and the Truth
by E V H 5150
An introspective of life, the world around us, and how we interact.

Week FOUR:

(blog deleted by author)
by erin lynn
A poetic story with a sad ending.  No, wait ...

be real,be true,deny hype
by kr46
Happiness and goodwill at the holidays.  And the rest of the year ... ?

Chuck Norris Jokes
by lumpy.gravy
Humor.  Wall of text in small bricks.

An Age of Mythology
by GrungeBeatle
War, attrocies, and remembrance.  A look at how they fit together and the human side of history.

Honesty, Perception, and the Truth
by E V H 5150
An introspective of life, the world around us, and how we interact.

Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:30 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week FIVE:


And then the fight started

by Jackal58

A humorous look at some clever things that can be said by a wife that might incite an argument.


Degeneration of the Human Race?

by freedoms_stain

Is humanity degenerating, or merely continuing to diversify?  Read this, and decide for yourself.


Climate Change: The Facts

by Kiwi Ace

Some good, concise facts about climate change.


So what about the things you plug them into?

by Tombe

"Amps are a much-overlooked part of guitaring, I feel,


especially when you consider that the electric guitar only sounds the way it does because of them."


My Ultimate Transformation

by SomebodySomeone

The beginnings of one UGer's journey to better himself.

Week FIVE:


And then the fight started

by Jackal58

A humorous look at some clever things that can be said by a wife that might incite an argument.


Degeneration of the Human Race?

by freedoms_stain

Is humanity degenerating, or merely continuing to diversify?  Read this, and decide for yourself.


Climate Change: The Facts

by Kiwi Ace

Some good, concise facts about climate change.


So what about the things you plug them into?

by Tombe

"Amps are a much-overlooked part of guitaring, I feel,


especially when you consider that the electric guitar only sounds the way it does because of them."


My Ultimate Transformation

by SomebodySomeone

The beginnings of one UGer's journey to better himself.

Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:30 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week SIX:

A letter

by Spay

Why make the world a better place when you can figure out what people like about you?


My List of Favourite UGers

by Harmonius

If you want to boost your self esteem, read this blog. Note: Reading this may also result in a crushing of self esteem.


Tough love to PAGEsofHENDRIX (no funny here)

by Badorphan

UG blogger Badorphan offers an insight into real life in  response to one of his young readers. Prepare to be honked.


Three Biker Gig Stories

by SlackerBabbath

Entertaining stories of a band's gigs with an audience of bikers.


Up River

by AngryGoldfish

A poetic look at love and life, through a fisheye lens.

Week SIX:

A letter

by Spay

Why make the world a better place when you can figure out what people like about you?


My List of Favourite UGers

by Harmonius

If you want to boost your self esteem, read this blog. Note: Reading this may also result in a crushing of self esteem.


Tough love to PAGEsofHENDRIX (no funny here)

by Badorphan

UG blogger Badorphan offers an insight into real life in  response to one of his young readers. Prepare to be honked.


Three Biker Gig Stories

by SlackerBabbath

Entertaining stories of a band's gigs with an audience of bikers.


Up River

by AngryGoldfish

A poetic look at love and life, through a fisheye lens.

Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:31 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week SEVEN:


On Apologies and Political Correctness



by dark&broken


A surprisingly in-depth look at apologies and political correctness.


UG FoTB Joke of The Day No. 50

by Carmel

Carmel_l teaches CoreysMonster a harsh lesson in minding your manners in The Pit.


Five things all Windows users NEED to know

by freedoms_stain

Freedoms_stain teaches us how to keep our PCs running smoothly.


How I came to fingerpicking

by salmon philippe

The Internet is a great resource for learning guitar techniques, but what did people do before that?


Never Say Die

by Badorphan

A great tutorial on fixing an old guitar that should have been given up a long time ago.

Week SEVEN:


On Apologies and Political Correctness



by dark&broken


A surprisingly in-depth look at apologies and political correctness.


UG FoTB Joke of The Day No. 50

by Carmel

Carmel_l teaches CoreysMonster a harsh lesson in minding your manners in The Pit.


Five things all Windows users NEED to know

by freedoms_stain

Freedoms_stain teaches us how to keep our PCs running smoothly.


How I came to fingerpicking

by salmon philippe

The Internet is a great resource for learning guitar techniques, but what did people do before that?


Never Say Die

by Badorphan

A great tutorial on fixing an old guitar that should have been given up a long time ago.

Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:32 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week EIGHT:


Wallpapers

by LordBishek

6 beautiful pictures that would make nice desktop backgrounds for your computer.


Latin lesson I

by Fassa Albrecht

Do you want or need to learn Latin? Fassa Albrecht can help you with that.


Argument for a Universal Language

by Craigo

Craigo presents a long and well-though-out argument for the adoption of a universal language.


Avril Lavigne Telecaster

by ReflectiveGold

Should a guitar be judged by what's on the headstock? What if Avril Lavigne's name is on there?


Us And Them

by Tombe

"Is it better to learn theory and follow instruction to master the instrument, or to find your own voice?" Find out what Tombe thinks about that by reading this blog.

Week EIGHT:


Wallpapers

by LordBishek

6 beautiful pictures that would make nice desktop backgrounds for your computer.


Latin lesson I

by Fassa Albrecht

Do you want or need to learn Latin? Fassa Albrecht can help you with that.


Argument for a Universal Language

by Craigo

Craigo presents a long and well-though-out argument for the adoption of a universal language.


Avril Lavigne Telecaster

by ReflectiveGold

Should a guitar be judged by what's on the headstock? What if Avril Lavigne's name is on there?


Us And Them

by Tombe

"Is it better to learn theory and follow instruction to master the instrument, or to find your own voice?" Find out what Tombe thinks about that by reading this blog.

Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:32 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week NINE

Common Religious Arguments Pt. 1

by denizenz

A legend of the Religion thread summarises the most common arguments from a Christian point of view.



Experiment

by Crazymike100

Apocalypse, much? A good read, if a bit overdone.


Things I won't do as a classical musician

by The Madcap

...while I generally enjoy my studies, there are certain things I have been taught to do, as well as not to do, that I disagree with. These are those things:...


Learning Guitar
by Music_Raven

Remember the glorious mixture of excitement, frustration, and sense of achievement when first learning to play guitar?


Philosophy Blogs: Socialism Edition! Part One
by Craigo

Craigo discusses the basis and merits of the Communist ideology, dispelling some of the more commonly held misconceptions on the way.








Week NINE

Common Religious Arguments Pt. 1

by denizenz

A legend of the Religion thread summarises the most common arguments from a Christian point of view.



Experiment

by Crazymike100

Apocalypse, much? A good read, if a bit overdone.


Things I won't do as a classical musician

by The Madcap

...while I generally enjoy my studies, there are certain things I have been taught to do, as well as not to do, that I disagree with. These are those things:...


Learning Guitar
by Music_Raven

Remember the glorious mixture of excitement, frustration, and sense of achievement when first learning to play guitar?


Philosophy Blogs: Socialism Edition! Part One
by Craigo

Craigo discusses the basis and merits of the Communist ideology, dispelling some of the more commonly held misconceptions on the way.








Posted: Feb 25, 2009 11:47 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week TEN:


One day in Tellietubbie land....
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Alice637/blog/2 6498/
You’ll NEVER be able to look at Tellietubbies the same way again.

 

“Are you Just Using Me For Sex?" What Not To Ask A Guy

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/MASTER JiMMY/blog/50122/

Female UG'ers, Never ask a guy this question


 

Learning Guitar

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Music_Raven/blo g/58280/

Remember the glorious mixture of excitement, frustration, and sense of achievement when first learning to play guitar?



I found god in juvie on christmas eve  

 http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/MorganMetalXx/b log/58381/

A very honest, human blog about the side effects of excess. Morgan is such a beautiful soul going through life on a path that many others have also taken



Adventures in Learning to Talk With a Horse ch. VI

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Smokey_Bowl/blo g/58883/

A lot can be said with out a single word being spoken.


 
Week TEN:


One day in Tellietubbie land....
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Alice637/blog/26498/
You’ll NEVER be able to look at Tellietubbies the same way again.

 

“Are you Just Using Me For Sex?" What Not To Ask A Guy

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/MASTER JiMMY/blog/50122/

Female UG'ers, Never ask a guy this question


 

Learning Guitar

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Music_Raven/blog/58280/

Remember the glorious mixture of excitement, frustration, and sense of achievement when first learning to play guitar?



I found god in juvie on christmas eve  

 http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/MorganMetalXx/blog/58381/

A very honest, human blog about the side effects of excess. Morgan is such a beautiful soul going through life on a path that many others have also taken



Adventures in Learning to Talk With a Horse ch. VI

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Smokey_Bowl/blog/58883/

A lot can be said with out a single word being spoken.


 
Posted: Mar 4, 2009 4:21 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week ELEVEN
 
Ugh...Banning...
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/illuminatiano/b log/51735/

Illuminatiano's amazing digital artwork. Who ever said being banned couldn't inspire?

 
 
On The Word 'Theory'
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/SOADrox429/blog /58292/
An insightful blog on the word 'theory' aimed at those who claim evolution is 'just a theory.'
 
 
Your Questions Answered
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/JR1331/blog/591 50/
JR1331 wants you to ask him a question, any question, check back here in 3 weeks time to see him answer.
 
 
Arseholes
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Lemoninfluence/ blog/59199/
Some people just are.
 
 
Cockroach Battle Part 1
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Shredoftheday/b log/59854/
One mans battle against insect kind, Part 1 of 5, make sure you read the whole saga!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Week ELEVEN
 
Ugh...Banning...
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/illuminatiano/blog/51735/

Illuminatiano's amazing digital artwork. Who ever said being banned couldn't inspire?

 
 
On The Word 'Theory'
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/SOADrox429/blog/58292/
An insightful blog on the word 'theory' aimed at those who claim evolution is 'just a theory.'
 
 
Your Questions Answered
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/JR1331/blog/59150/
JR1331 wants you to ask him a question, any question, check back here in 3 weeks time to see him answer.
 
 
Arseholes
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Lemoninfluence/blog/59199/
Some people just are.
 
 
Cockroach Battle Part 1
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Shredoftheday/blog/59854/
One mans battle against insect kind, Part 1 of 5, make sure you read the whole saga!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted: Mar 13, 2009 2:36 PM - Quote - Report!

freedoms_stain

Week Twelve

You Are Part Of A Community
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/meh!/blog/28220 /
Something I want to read is something I've never read before. It's honest, and hits home in new ways, ways most people wouldn't dare verbalize.


Curious
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/kr46/blog/59365 /
This very gentle blog tells you how to behave when you surf on the wave of the MP3s.


Beer Joke
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Chaosvirus/blog /60084/
I wonder what the punchline is?


Keeping Your PC Safe From Online Threats. Part 1
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Rocker_geek/blo g/60181/
This blog has explains how to keep your PC safe, and there are links to some free anti-virus software and firewalls.


The Key To Happiness Is Pretty Stupid
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Badorphan/blog/ 60648/
And maybe it's just a matter of attitude?
Week Twelve

You Are Part Of A Community
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/meh!/blog/28220/
Something I want to read is something I've never read before. It's honest, and hits home in new ways, ways most people wouldn't dare verbalize.


Curious
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/kr46/blog/59365/
This very gentle blog tells you how to behave when you surf on the wave of the MP3s.


Beer Joke
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Chaosvirus/blog/60084/
I wonder what the punchline is?


Keeping Your PC Safe From Online Threats. Part 1
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Rocker_geek/blog/60181/
This blog has explains how to keep your PC safe, and there are links to some free anti-virus software and firewalls.


The Key To Happiness Is Pretty Stupid
http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Badorphan/blog/60648/
And maybe it's just a matter of attitude?
Posted: Mar 20, 2009 10:05 PM - Quote - Report!

SomeoneYouKnew

Week Thirteen

Happiness or Love?

by HWFG1

What are people really looking for in life?

Plan Ahead

by kikaykitko

Do you need to plan for your future, and is it worth it?

Traitor To One's Self

by The_Paranoia

What do you do when your greatest enemy is yourself?

The Free and Legal Software Project - Introduction

by freedoms_stain

Resident computer man Freedoms_stain gives analyses of a lot of free and legal software you can get for your computer. Maybe you'll find something you like better than what you're using now.

UG.com codes (some...)

by mikko_9119

Do you need help figuring out which text codes to use and where on UG you need to use them?


Week Thirteen

Happiness or Love?

by HWFG1

What are people really looking for in life?

Plan Ahead

by kikaykitko

Do you need to plan for your future, and is it worth it?

Traitor To One's Self

by The_Paranoia

What do you do when your greatest enemy is yourself?

The Free and Legal Software Project - Introduction

by freedoms_stain

Resident computer man Freedoms_stain gives analyses of a lot of free and legal software you can get for your computer. Maybe you'll find something you like better than what you're using now.

UG.com codes (some...)

by mikko_9119

Do you need help figuring out which text codes to use and where on UG you need to use them?


Posted: Apr 10, 2009 9:47 AM - Quote - Report!

SomeoneYouKnew

Week Fourteen

Your Questions Answered

by JR1331

Did you ask JR1331 a question a few weeks ago? Check back to see if he's answered.



Medical miracle?

by Slash42x

Slash4x tells us of his battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

Rice

by kikaykitko

A first-generation immigrant's look on the way things are back home.

How To Properly Argue On The Internet: Part One

by jetfuel495

This blog is the first in a series about how to properly conduct yourself when faced with opposition while online. This first issue deals with why correct grammar and spelling is essential to have people take you seriously online.

A Month in The Life of a Starving Musician Part 1

by frethappy

Are you new to gigging? This guy can help.


Week Fourteen

Your Questions Answered

by JR1331

Did you ask JR1331 a question a few weeks ago? Check back to see if he's answered.



Medical miracle?

by Slash42x

Slash4x tells us of his battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

Rice

by kikaykitko

A first-generation immigrant's look on the way things are back home.

How To Properly Argue On The Internet: Part One

by jetfuel495

This blog is the first in a series about how to properly conduct yourself when faced with opposition while online. This first issue deals with why correct grammar and spelling is essential to have people take you seriously online.

A Month in The Life of a Starving Musician Part 1

by frethappy

Are you new to gigging? This guy can help.


Posted: Apr 10, 2009 9:51 AM - Quote - Report!
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