Saturday, July 19, 2008

Creative Writing and Grammar Rules by Ayan Gupta 0 votes vote The grammatical rules specified over here, pertain to all the variety of creative wr

The grammatical rules specified over here, pertain to all the variety of creative writing, giving the broad-spectrum suggestions that are often accurate. It is a format for categorizing and analyzing the rudiments of the language.

1. Creative writers should make use of the language creatively. They must abide by the rules of language, its usage and punctuation.
2. Formulate your language concrete, not abstract; specific, not general.
3. Use adjectives and adverbs with moderation.
4. If you have sited a tale or verse using archaic English, do it grammatically and appropriately.
5. Lack of action is one of the errors to be existed. The story depends excessively on description or on dialogue.
6. For the good cause, nearly all narratives and work of fictions are done in past tense which sounds natural while in case of Present tense story, there is nothing unusual to talk about.
7. Writers, who strive hard to generate an effect, opt for artificial language while the writers who do not toil enough create flat language with nothing lyrical about it.
8. When giving the weak expressions, keep the ending lines at bay. The line is one of the essential components by means of which a poet works. There should be suitable ground for line length and line breaks, even though you are not making use of the measuring device or poem. Try ending some lines on verbs where the reader's breath would by and large get paused.
9. Steer clear of two common imperfections:
* The indistinguishable sequence of unrelated phrases
* The dull filament of one-line sentences.

Syntax is a significant reserve for a poet, like figure of speech, imagery or satire. Show a discrepancy in your sentence structure by making use of run-on lines and end-stopped lines. A fine integrated sentence that envelops numerous lines can be extremely effectual if cautiously strengthening to its conclusion.

10. Facilitate your reader with clear-cut punctuation. All the rules of punctuation that pertain to writing style are relevant to poems too. Wherever there is a notation of syntax and implication of meaning, there is a set out of commas, periods and other punctuation marks.

11. PR: Rhyme
* Start making use of the superlative rhyme words which add to meaning and start evading hackneyed rhymes which donates nothing apart from rhyme such as-- you-do-true, see-me-be, love-above, day-say.
* Don’t let the rhyme and meter make you do discomfited phraseology.
* In order to have the sense of hearing clearly, last but one (second to last) syllable must be at ease.
* The vowel and any concluding consonants must be alike in order to have an accurate rhyme.
* Since prepositions, conjunctions and articles rarely rhyme well, so they do not usually take the delivery of stress. This is to say that when there is an employment of weak word, shun the use of rhymes.
* You are supposed to evade rhyming cried-decide and freed-need next to each other, if you are writing a quatrain rhymed abab, or even couplets, as they are too alike to hum like separate rhymes.

* PM: Meter
* When analyzing, do not stuff the line with words. Each syllable should convey their meaning.
* Don’t count on one-syllable words in excess for the fact that they will soon become dull. Hence, you should make an attempt of polysyllabic and monosyllabic words.
* Putting aside the main clause, commence with the conjunctions like although and when or prepositions like in, on, with, which will facilitate to run on from one line to the next and make possible for us to avoid writing in a chain of one-line sentences and clauses.

* PF: Formulate your poem in such a way that it appears good on the piece of paper. Take the version 5: e. Center the heading and not the complete poem. f. Place a broad left edge for the rest of the sonnet and not for the title. g. Prefer a line of standard length and not the shortest or the longest line, center it, observe where its left margin is, and set a tab stop or margin there. h. If the poem is in iambic pentameter and you are using 12-point type, a three-inch margin, than two inches from the one-inch margin is usually right.

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Blogging Incognito by sas_submitemail 0 votes vote Will you believe that blogs are just powerful enough to do different things? For instance, if y

Will you believe that blogs are just powerful enough to do different things? For instance, if you want the world to know that you have a beautiful little baby girl, all you need to do is to post a blog on your site or on a blogging community saying such proclamation. If you are not yet contented, you can display the picture of your baby girl by means of photo blogging. Simply post her picture and the whole world will know.

It is good if that will be the case. However the power of blogging is now beginning to be used for black propaganda. In what sense? Take the following instances: There are individuals who are using blogs to exercise their political rights by revealing some horrible expose about certain federal officials that generates personal revenues from a government-funded infrastructure project.

The point here is anyone can actually make a blog without any censorship that will prevent him to post what he wants to post. Much worse, the identity of the blogger is at great risk. What if that federal official founds out your real identity and will make way to eliminate you out of his way? Not only your identity is at stake, but also your life as well.

But the above-mentioned concerns should not prevent you from writing blogs especially if you have good intentions in doing so. Instead, you should be inspired to keep your blog private or accessible only on particular trusted individuals.

This article will show the simplest precaution you can take on how to maintain your personal privacy so that you can still express yourself without facing worse or even fatal consequences. If followed correctly, these precautions can save you from the consequences and from embarrassment or just from plain weirdness in front of your friends and co-workers.

Blog Anonymously

The safest way to express yourself especially when your blog contains uncensored or weird items is to blog anonymously. It is just like writing a poem and taking the "Anonymous" as your author's name. However, being anonymous in a blog is not just as easy as you might think.

For instance, you want to make a blog that tackles your terrible working environment in your company without risking your boss or co-workers discovering that you are eventually writing about them. Here are some of the techniques and technologies you can use to make it hard for anyone to trace your uncensored blog back to you.

Avoid Mentioning Exact Details about your Blog's Subject

If you will be creating a blog about your work, never give exact details that will pinpoint directly to your workplace. Details such as where your company is located, how many employees are there, and the specific work it offers should not be revealed. Be generalize in everything that you will place in your blog.

Use Pseudonym to Hide your Identity

Obviously, you need a pseudonym to hide your real identity. However, you need to use pseudonyms that are not related to any information about yourself. For instance, do not use pseudonyms that contain the jumbled letters of your name or jumbled numbers of your birthday. One small personal detail can give your identity away.

Use Anonymizing Technologies

If you are still uncertain of the first two techniques, there are several technical solutions you can use to keep your identity anonymous.

* Invisiblog- a web service that offers anonymous blog hosting for free. You can create blogs without giving out your real name. Even service administrators do not have access to your name as well.

* Tor- it is an anonymous network that routes your Internet traffic through a so-called an overlay network that hides your Internet provider address. It makes hard for anyone to follow the path your data takes.

* Anonymizer- it works as the same as Tor, only that it hides your IP address from the services hosting your blog.

By just following the techniques and technologies suggested in this article, you can now blog without fearing that your real identity will be revealed.

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13 Magical Things to do in a Relationship by Gina Bray 0 votes vote When you know that you have found the perfect woman for you, make sure that sh

When you know that you have found the perfect woman for you, make sure that she feels the same about you. You are crazy about her and want to make her feel happy with you, that's why you are ready to make all the sacrifices to impress her, to show her how much you care about her, or to not permit that routine to come into your relationship.

With all this sacrifices to show her your feelings, to keep your relationship as cool as it was at the beginning, you feel that you have to make something more interesting. That's why you should induce "magic "into your relationship even if you are hopeless romantic or not. To add more intimacy, love, understanding and compassion in any relationship is always welcome.

So, here are some magical things to do in order to impress your partner in a good way and increase your relationship:

1. Surprise her by taking her lunch and coffee at bed right after she woke up; if you didn't do this before she will definitely be impressed; also cooking a pizza for her and cut it in a heart shape it is very romantic; a woman will always find interesting a man who is able to cook for her, no matter what kind of food it is; even if it wouldn't be too tasty, she will appreciate that you have tried

2. Set up a picnic in the park; even it is an usually day, prepare all you need for a picnic, go get your girlfriend and go for a walk; don't tell her from the beginning what you plan to, let it be a surprise; a ' going out' at a picnic in the fresh air is always welcome and relaxing

3. Send her flowers anytime and anywhere, that is unexpected; women love flowers, so sending her flowers without any reason will demonstrate her that you really care about and make her feel loved and special; the most probably that she will answer you with the same love you show her

4. Fill her apartment with balloons or something she likes, maybe it's a crazy idea, but it usually works to impress girls; it will be seen as a funny thing by your partner and remember that some fun is necessary in any relationship

5. If you are good at writing, write her a poem, or create a book for her with a special dedication; this will definitely work if she love poems; don't begin to write a poem only if you know that you are good at it, other way you will screw up

6. Reading romantic poetry in the middle of the living room on a blanket in soft candlelight, it is a very good way to offer your partner a wonderful evening; women are often more romantic than men, that's why they like to be surprised by men with romantic ideas

7. Massages are always magic when done right; buying different flavored edible bars to experiment with each other can be more surprising; but if you are not good at making massage, go to a spa together and get a couples massage together

8. Go for a romantic meal; make reservations at a beautiful restaurant and create a romantic atmosphere with candles, roses and slow music; offer her a night to never forget

9. Going for a walk at night and looking at the stars and moon is almost such romantic as the restaurant, and is cheapest; so it is not necessary to have a lot of money to offer your partner a lovely evening; it can be very interesting

10. If you can afford it, take her in holiday in an exotic place, like a beautiful island, only you two alone, with sunshine and plenty of water, where you will spend a wonderful time together, and will not be disturb by friends, family, relatives

11. But, if you can't afford to go in a exotic place, to the sea, there's no problem; bubble baths together are always magic times;

12. Surprise visits; surprise her with your visits when she is not expecting at all; while you are able to surprise her in a good way, she will not lose interest in you

13. Don't be afraid to talk sweet nothings into her ear; make the woman feel good by saying sweet and romantic things to her at any given time; as I said, women love romance.

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Surviving A Long Distance Relationship: 7 Powerful Secrets To Rekindle the Love and Keep It Alive by Cucan Pemo 0 votes vote All relationships tak

All relationships take work. But a long-distance relationship is even more difficult and it can sometimes seem impossible to keep love alive when separated. But love can be a powerful motivator and, if you're dedicated enough, you can make a long-distance relationship work.

If your man is overseas, you may be concerned that his need for affection may lead him astray ' but with the right attitude and a little creativity, your long-distance relationship can be rewarding, exciting and romantic. You just have to work a little harder to keep the flame burning while you're apart.

1) Write love letters.

One of the best things about long-distance relationship is receiving ' and sending ' love letters and romantic poetry. Even relationships where a couple live in the same house can benefit from expressing feelings on paper, and it's even more special when there are miles between you.

So take advantage of the distance and craft a love poem for him that's as romantic as anything out of a Jane Austen novel. Handwrite a two-page letter, send a flirty text message or type out a romantic e-mail.

You don't have to embarrass yourself with gooey sentimentality, but the more detailed your love notes, the better. As long as you're sincere, you really can't go wrong.

2) Live in the present.

Instead of emphasizing the distance between the two of you, focus on the love you share every day, and how grateful you have each other to rely upon.

It's natural to plan for the future, but if you're always talking about how terrific it will be the next time you're together, you're not enjoying the present. Don't live for "someday" ' appreciate each other right now, even with the distance, and don't pin all your happiness on some far-off moment down the road.

3) Build trust.

If you show that you trust your partner, they will return the favor. Even couples who live together fear infidelity, so it can especially tough to trust that your partner overseas is being faithful.

But if both of you agreed to be true to each other while in separate cities, states or countries, or continents, then you should trust that neither of you will risk your love too easily.

So if you let him know you're confident in your relationship ' and reinforce that you're happy to wait for your partner ' the two of you will have more of a chance of succeeding.

4) Be careful with your words and tone of voice.

Because you aren't there to read his body language and facial expressions and feel his hug ' and vice versa ' pay extra attention to way you communicate.

If something you read strikes you the wrong way, ask him to clarify. Make sure that your own writing is clear. If you're having a tough day and the stress is creeping into your voice while you're on the phone, make sure to tell him why you're tense and that it's not because of him. It's easy to miscommunicate when you're not face-to-face, so head off any misunderstandings before they start.

5) Don't idealize your partner.

Lovers tend to idealize each other in long-distance relationships, building them up to be people they aren't.

It's natural to think highly of your partner, but don't have unrealistic expectations of how perfect your life will be when you're finally together again. You'll only be setting yourself up for a massive disappointment if you do.

6) Involve him in your everyday life.

It's important for him to feel connected to you. Tell him about even the most mundane details about your day, keep him up to date about your life.

Share gossip about the neighbors, tell him about a movie you saw, talk about the new software you're installing on the computer. Some long-distance couples will set their VCRs to record a movie or TV show so they can watch it together, chatting on Instant Messenger or on the phone while watching at the same time.

Having these special "dates" will keep the two of you close, just as sharing the most boring details of your life will keep you conncted as a couple.

7) Close the distance every now and then.

Even if you feel your long-distance relationship is going along just swimmingly, there's nothing like a planned or totally spontaneous get-together to spice things up.

Save up for a plane ticket and surprise your lover with a weekend visit. Sometimes you just need a little reminder of the physical connection you two have, not just the emotional one.

Your long-distance relationship can work ' even thrive ' with a little effort and creativity. Even if your partner is starting to feel a little distant, you can rekindle the love with a few romantic gestures and a lot of compassion.

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Universal Laws of Energy and Change - Part 2 by Jan Engels Smith 0 votes vote Whatever You Add Energy To Multiplies This is a literal statement.

This is a literal statement. It is both a physical law as well as a universal law, which basically explains how we create. Creator has given you free will, or sacred choice. This means that you freely choose what you think, say, or write, and how you behave in any given situation. You create your existence—literally—by your own thoughts, words, and actions. You think thousands of thoughts per second, all of them energy with the potential to create an actual physical manifestation. Whatever gets the most energy—wins.

So what are you thinking all day? Where are you multiplying energy? These are hard questions. Are you dwelling in the past, giving wrong deeds or past hurts the energy to constantly recreate their pain? Are you angry or self-loathing, causing unfortunate situations to keep recurring in your life? Are you thinking about your victimization and then finding yourself a victim once again?

The Spanish philosopher, Jose Ortega y Gasset wrote, "Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not a sum of what we have been but what we yearn to be." It is important to understand our past, but not to dwell on it. We create ourselves by our intentions and the actions following those intentions. We create our future. We make a choice to see positive possibilities or to dwell in the negative.

A Chinese poem states: If the water of the Tsanglang is clear, I will wash the ribbon of my hat. If it is dirty, I will wash my feet in it.

If you choose to see positive results, you will begin the process of creating a positive future. You will literally create your life situations. The reverse is also true. If you dwell on the negative about a situation and are worrying about it, talking about it negatively, and being the victim of it, you will add negative energy to it. Energy is the fuel for creation, but there is a human choice as to where it will be applied.

Remember: Whatever You Add Energy To Multiplies Where are you placing the most energy? Which side is multiplying? Think of this energy as a cloud - a physical mist of energy that is surrounding you. Every thought counts. You are feeding one side or the other.

Thought Followed By Word and Action Equals Form

This law is an extension of the previous law—whatever you add energy to multiplies. However, this law is about the amount of energy present in a given situation. There is a significant variation in energy from one circumstance to another. Thoughts function initially at a low frequency. When we attach spoken or written words to thoughts, we increase their energy frequency. Speaking and writing add additional form to thoughts. What may have been a random thought assumes more explicit form. In other words, intention is more clearly defined and given form. You may have noticed that when you explain something to others, it becomes much clearer to yourself. This is because your random thoughts become organized and take the form of statement. This takes energy, which is then stored in the words. Words, as speech and script, are powerful. They become like contracts with the universe, and should be taken seriously.

Taking action or putting energy into motion is the follow through for what is thought or said. Intention manifests into action and creates. In other words, thought followed by words and action equal form. This equation can be applied to something as minor as baking a cake or to a major endeavor such as building a house. Everything ever invented began with a thought, which was then put into words, and then translated into action, which resulted in the invention materializing, or taking form. After the thought, words, and action followed, something materialized.

The process of enlightenment, or becoming spiritually connected, follows the same pattern. You have the thought that becoming more aware is what you would like for yourself. You speak of this to others, and you take action by reading books, listening to teachers, journeying to spirit, and so forth. The end result is a changed you—a new form.

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Pet death: helping your child cope with grief by Jenny Jackson 0 votes vote For many children the death of their pet will be their first experienc

For many children the death of their pet will be their first experience of death or loss. Children today often have a particularly significant relationship with their pets as families are smaller and both parents may work outside the home, leaving children to spend more time alone, with the family pet taking the role of daily companion.

For many children, a pet can be a source of comfort and a supportive, uncritical friend, always available to listen. Pets often give children a valuable sense of self-worth because they will not judge or make children feel inadequate. Children frequently describe their pets as a best friend or sibling.

Reactions to grief How a child responds to losing a pet really depends on the intensity of their bond, as well as the child's maturity and circumstances surrounding the loss. Children tend to show grief in spurts and for longer periods than adults. Children often show their grief in less direct ways than adults. One day they will seem fine and the next day they may show that they are feeling pain. Children may try to get closeness, care, information, reassurance and support from adults.

Even the most sensitive adult may feel uncomfortable discussing death, loss and grief with children. Parents often want to protect children from pain by shielding them from painful experiences, particularly if the pet will be euthanized. Children are often excluded from the decision to spare them the guilt associated with such a difficult choice.

What you can do Ensure that your child can express their feelings safely without judgment. Depending on your child's age and maturity, feelings can be expressed through play, water play, writing a letter, a story, a poem, painting or drawing.

Give clear and honest information to your child in a way that they can understand. Children need to know what is happening even if they don't ask.

Allow your child time to talk, ask questions and share their worries with a caring adult. They might be very confused and need to ask lots of questions. If you can't talk about it, find another adult who is close to your child who can. If children can't talk to you about the loss, they might feel that it is not safe to talk about it at all and so continue to have muddled and scary feelings. You may have to answer the same question over and over as your child learns to understand what has happened.

If the child is acting angrily or withdrawing, try to make times to talk, without pushing for answers. If it continues, talk to a health professional.

Be honest. If you don't tell them what has happened, you may prevent them from dealing with the loss and grieving. This can cause problems when they have other losses in their lives. Consider letting your child's teacher or childcare worker know if you think they will be sensitive. Teachers and friends at school can help to support your child.

Although you may feel uncomfortable, don't be afraid to share your sadness. It may help your child to see that their own feelings are normal. Learning to cope with the death of a pet may make it easier to deal with other losses, which are a natural part of life.

Allow times for extra closeness and comfort.

Shortly after the loss, the pain may outweigh the pleasurable memories of having a pet. Once the pain has diminished, you and your child may feel ready to become attached to a new pet. Your child may feel guilty about replacing the pet that has gone, perhaps worrying that they might forget about that pet. Grief is essentially about wanting to maintain a connection with someone who has died. There are many healthy ways to maintain this connection. Your child may feel better if they keep the pet's collar or put a framed photo on display.

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Long distance relationships by Zoe the sexpert 0 votes vote Long Distance Relationship Long distance relationships are often the beginning of the

Long distance relationships are often the beginning of the end for most couples. It requires a great deal of understanding and trust. Constant communication is needed to keep the connection between the two alive and this can be hard for even the most stable couples.

There are many of reasons for a long distance relationship. Whether your partner is forced to move temporarily for work commitments, or your paths simply diverge from each other. Deciding that the relationship is worth fighting for is a decision you must both agree on full heartedly.

Problems with Distance

In the absence of your better half you will discover all the time you used to share is now spent alone. This is a dangerous time for most couples in a long distance relationship. It’s important to keep yourself busy and to spend some spare time with friends or family. Don’t let yourself slip into the cycle of being stuck at home each night thinking about your partner. Although it is healthy to miss your partner its possible for you to fall into depression. Here you will find yourself unable to do anything but sit at home and wait for the next call.

You will also find it hard to trust you partner in this state, causing you to become very possessive. No one likes to be told what to do and if your follow down this path you will inevitably begin to fight making the relationship harder for you both.

Communication break down is another problem you will face. It’s very easy to hold back your feelings. You will also face doubts and question your relationship in this time. It’s important for you to not be afraid to share your feelings.

Handling the Absence

Avoid these common mistakes by maintaining healthy communication. You do not need to be waiting by the phone to feel apart of there life. E-mail or talk to you partner at least once a day telling them about the small stuff as well as the big, just like you would normally if they were there. Reply to them as quickly as you can and if you fall out of touch for a few days tell them. This way they won’t worry when you don’t reply.

Long distance relationships are not the time to be stubborn. Don’t be afraid to tell you’re your partner how you feel and that you miss them. The chances are they will sense you are holding something back and it can cause doubts.

Most of all make sure they still fell like a part of your life. Ask them for advice and tell them about you family members so they don’t feel left out. Also be there when they need you. This is hard to do when your miles away but if they feel upset do anything you can to make them feel better. You don’t want them thinking its them against the world and you have left them all alone.

Lastly never underestimate a small gesture. A rose or even a poem is a small something that will make you partner still feel appreciated and thought about.

Getting Physical

It’s hard to be together when you can’t physically be together. This is by far the hardest thing couples will go through. Losing the warmth and companionship with your partner combined with communication breakdown drives many couples to infidelity. But it is possible for you to get through this.

Off course the most popular is phone sex but if you don’t feel comfortable doing this there is other options. Things like writing you lover a naughty poem or a saucy story is a way of feeling intimate with them. You can also send some suggestive pictures of yourself dressed up in role play or some sexy lingerie. You could even include a toy for them to play with in your absence.

Don’t let the distance stifle your passion or creativity just find other ways to show it to your partner.

The Reunion

When you finally get to see each other again don’t put to much pressure on yourself. The chances are you have been fantasying about this moment for awhile and your partner won’t be able to live up to the expectation.

Be realistic when you see each other, you are far more likely to fill the day with awkward silences then love making. But give you and your partner the time you need to fall back into the routine.

Know when to Fold

This is when you will start to question whether or not you made the right decision. If you are doing everything you can to keep the relationship going but its still not working, its time to call it quits. Signs of this are if the communication becomes one sided, or if simply you or your partner feel you can no longer handle the distance. If this happens you need to be able to let the relationship go before things become to sour.

Always Remember absence makes the heart grow fonder and the distance is only temporary.


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