On this Easter Sunday, my tribute to Jim Johnson. Who was Jim Johnson? Jim Johnson was born in 1926 and died in 2011. He was the founder of the North East Marine Karate Club in North Shields, England. I first met him in 2001, the day I first walked through the doors of the club […]
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I recently took the plunge to move my site https using a free SSL provided by my hosted company. Here’s 5 pitfalls I encountered in doing so. 1. Reduced Google AdSense revenue Yes, I got a boost in traffic, but what good is that when revenue is down? 2. A lower Google PageSpeed Insights score
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I was a child of the 80’s. Of the space shuttle and the real Star wars between the Soviet Union and the U.S.A., of technological leaps in computer technology and Concorde. What happened to the advancement of the Human Race? Where’s my hoverboard? You’ve heard it a thousand times. But back in the 80’s it all seemed
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Guitar enthusiasts are a special breed. They live and breathe music, finding solace and joy in the strumming of strings and the melodies that resonate from their instruments. Whether they’re a seasoned player or an avid listener, finding the perfect gift for the guitar fan in your life can be a harmonious endeavor. From practical
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One of the first things to do when you want to master the jazz language is to learn scales and modes. You have to memorise the fingerings, memorise their names, how they are built. You must be able to make the difference between different scales and modes as the major scale, the dorian mode, the
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Why spend time slaving over learning the guitar when you can learn just enough to impress your friends? Yes, you read it right. You don’t have to spend years perfecting the techniques to earn a reputation as a good guitarist. This article is for people who have yet not started learning the guitar or people
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Travelling the world while writing about your adventures seems like a pipe dream to many stuck in the 9-5 grind. Living your dreams while getting paid to share your experiences with the rest of the world? Can’t be true. However, unbeknownst to many, this is exactly what some people are doing, and it’s a rather
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If you’re interested to learn how to play the guitar, you’re probably scouting for one that fits in your budget. Most beginners set a limit to how much they should spend for their first acoustic guitar, and that’s good–at this point it wouldn’t be wise to blow your all your life’s savings on an instrument.
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Google’s March Update has caused a significant drop in traffic for many publishers. Here are 5 ways to beat it. What is Google’s March Update? Google’s March update goal is, in response to the advent of generative AI, to ensure searching suggests the best quality content possible, filtering out spam and AI-generated content. Full details
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