One reason why I dislike vBulletin is that even templates are stored in the database, so even loading a practically static page results in DB queries. If you are on a shared-hosting system, it's that much more stress on the server. In my experience, the majority of slow-downs with dynamic websites is a result of too many or too-intensive DB queries. Try throwing some microtime log statements around in the scripts and see what is returning slowly -- I bet it is database related.
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seretogis - sieg heil
perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost
no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames
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