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Nov. 15th, 2009


[info]your_efling in [info]freewriters

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Desecrated arm with flesh wounds and tattered clothes
Were once covered in tumeric and sparkling gold
Lying awake through the night, saddened and cold
Nightmares churning with the stories untold
No where to go, No one to see,
Is this a mystery or a misery?

Thoughts unfurling as you see her on the road
Arms filled with a waning child and a barss bowl
Clinging on with legs weakened by hunger of a four year old
A sight so mind numbing it bores holes deep down in the soul
No where to go, No one to see,
Is this a mystery or a misery?

So much could become of her tainted beauty
Such potential could be found in the cubicle next to me
Torn and broken down by circumstances' charity
Yet mourning out loud is only used as a means for a meager livelihood
No where to go, No one to see,
Is this a mystery or a misery?

I praise you, O women of infinite strength
A smile still seeps through each painful moment
Testing me with the courage to have the same sentiment
Cherishing each and every gift God sent.
No where to go, No one to see
Your life is an inspirational masterpiece.

[info]littlelettuce in [info]linguaphiles

Sentence in Italian and Russian

I am just trying to transcribe a sentence from this clip in Italian (0:34). Is this correct?
"Siate prudente voi, quando verrete a arrestare me."
I'm also curious what the Russian translation for this sentence would be.

[info]smilecyndiexx in [info]coffee_and_art

Tank!

( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. )

[info]fenriz_volkov in [info]lomography

lomo lc-a wanted in moscow

разыскивается lomo lc-a.
за вменямые деньги, в мск, прямо вот хоть сегодня готовы обменять купюры рублей на него!

контакт: Пашка Ситкин, +7 926 181 44 86, one.dev.null@gmail.com

Nov. 14th, 2009


[info]liz85 in [info]academics_anon

Making the plunge: PC to Mac

Hi all,

I am a first year doctoral student with a dying Dell. Some of this is due to 3 years of use and abuse (my average computer-life), and some is due to a recent virus. Anyway, it's probably time to invest in a new laptop since I can't get anything done in the lab and I can't spend 30 minutes everyday doing a system restore anymore.

I have a few classmates who are recent Mac converts and love it so far. I saw Papers and thought that'd be great for organizing all my articles. I'm nervous about switching to a Mac, however, because I use SAS for most statistical analysis. Is there anyone out there who has had a good experience using SAS on a Mac? It looks like I'd have to get Windows for it and have Word installed on both the Mac and Windows side if I want to be able to cut/paste from SAS into Word easily. I want to be reasonably sure this is going to work nicely before I shell out the cash.

There is probably some other software packages that are not Mac-compatible, but I figure anything beyond stats, writing, and talk-prepping I can do in the lab.

My alternate plan is to buy another PC but not from Dell. I guess the appeal of the Mac is apparently high user happiness and lower likelihood for viruses.

Any input is welcome (yes, even the comment snarkfests that tend to happen here...)

Thanks.

[info]mimibels in [info]freewriters

aitnemeD

Last night I dreamt I killed you.
(I feel constricted, my voice
wavers.)
The knife was heavy, tons of tons of tons,
so I couldn't help but let it go

into you. I only had the strength
to pull it out three times.
Your heart was out,
and now it's all mine.

When I was dreaming,
my weight was pulled to you.
In death
you still pull me to you
as my earth.

(I am the moon, with shallow
craters, with big scars.)
In my dream,

the air whooshed past me as I fell
to your chest.
Grief crushed me down.
It was like cement

and it jarred me awake to
a shivering, lonely self.

I woke up whiplashed,
and saw my heart
in my hands, but I knew-
I knew, I knew, I knew.

I didn't do it, you did.
You you you.
I didn't kill you because
you killed me first.

[info]wakwak812 in [info]linguaphiles

German: Knabe

Does anyone still call a boy Knabe, or is it only Junge now?

[info]karmic_italy in [info]umstudents

(no subject)

cheapest thrift store in ann arbor?

to get specific, i'm looking for cheap clothes reminiscent of the 1980s.

[info]ganja_chan in [info]correct_french

Passe Simple, Subjonctif Imparfait

I got a HUGE homework from my French Grammar teacher - learn all the verb forms from Bescherelle. That's why I was wondering if anyone here has some sort of a way to remember all the passe simple and subjontif imparfait forms? I tried to figure it out myself, but it was no good, the 3rd group verbs killed me when I saw they have two types of endings... so, anyone? Some kind of a table to make matters clearer, maybe?

[info]russianclub_ua in [info]linguaphiles

(no subject)

Poll #1485397 About Russian
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 14

How fast can a foreigner learn Russian? (months)


[info]jhg812 in [info]topmodel

An arbitrary series of polls

Now that there's only one episode to go, let's look back at this cycle. What did you think about it?
A poll! )

[info]rotte_volf in [info]worldpolitics

Sunland greets Republic of Lakotah.

LakotahThe genocide of Native Americans by European colonizers is one of the darkest chapters of the world history. Scientists estimate that from 2 to 15 million Indians had been the victim of genocide during the entire period of colonization. But the colonialists destroyed not only people; they tried to destroy identity, culture of Native Americans. Native Americans are locked in reservations now. They are deprived of any prospect of full-fledged development. They are suffering from extreme poverty, unemployment and diseases.

Implementing their natural, inalienable and undeniable right, the Lakotah Indians, led by the Russell Means, the hero of the struggle for the independence, announced the termination of treaties between the Lakotah people and the U.S. Federal Government. On December 17, 2007 the Republic of Lakotah was proclaimed.

Russell Means, the outstanding leader of a proud and gifted Lakotah people, and the Provisional Government of the Republic of Lakotah, conduct a wise policy in order to awaken the Lakotah people and put an end to colonial rule. Lakotah Government implements a number of practical projects aimed at economic independence from the United States and upbringing of the younger generation. In this context, the project of building a kind of commune - the first compact settlement of the supporters of the Republic -is particularly interesting for Sunland project activists.

All Sunland project activists strongly support the Republic of Lakotah. They express hope and confidence that the heroic and long-suffering Lakotah people will be able finally surmounts the imperial rule of the US federal government.

The Sunland project team.
http://new-libertalia.co.cc/

[info]eszra in [info]artists

Fading


Fading - Navarre, FL
Wallpaper: 1024 1440 Print and Frame

This was taken on Navarre Beach just past the new pier construction.  Very heave and bumpy cloud ceiling with the sunset breaking through a sliver of clear sky on the horizon.  the primary colors are Purple, green, orange, and tan.


[info]_haywire_ in [info]writers_guild

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my internet soul mate
by rachel haywire | 11/14/09

never have i met you but i think it might be fun
you'd validate the fact that i was not the only one
you have these sorts of interests too - you actually exist!
you're more than just a figment of my social contact list
we'd sit down and we'd talk about our years of endless chatter
serve our private thoughts to one another on a platter
maybe we'll be cool some day and meet at some convention
realize that we're more than freaks who redefine pretension
maybe we could fall in love - now wouldn't that be grand?
we'd do it all in person too - enough of cyberland!
but you could be an asshole - you could smash and break my heart
not that this is what i want - but things do fall apart
what if you went back online and told the world i failed?
that anyone who dated me would get their shit derailed?
cause if you couldn't stand me i'd become your stalker-ex
you'd pretend like you forgot about our endless kinky sex
i'd be another way for you to drop an online friend
you'd macro me on 4chan - that shit would never end
but really now i like you i just don't want any drama
you're the only other poly-goth with babysitter trauma
people like us don't exist - at least outside the net
who else can use the civil war to make their pussy wet?
we really have to meet some day - there's no one else this clever
who cares that i'm a stranger - i've known you forever!

[info]me_vs_gutenberg in [info]linguaphiles

German question

German is my mother tongue, but somehow, this one's a real puzzler for me right now.

I'm looking for the right preposition. I'm not sure which of the following is correct:

  1. Wer in einem Trollfaden kommentiert, verlängert unser Leiden.

  2. Wer auf einem Trollfaden kommentiert, verlängert unser Leiden.

  3. Wer auf einen Trollfaden kommentiert, verlängert unser Leiden.

  4. Wer einen Trollfaden kommentiert, verlängert unser Leiden.


I should really know this, but my mind is drawing a blank. Help, anyone?

[info]photogrants2 in [info]journalists

The 2010 Alexia Scholarship and Grant Competition

Professional grant
The Alexia Foundation annually provides a $15,000 grant for a professional photographer to produce a picture story. For guidelines and rules to apply, click “Professional Rules” link at the top of this page. Photographers from anywhere in the world are eligible. The entry deadline is Jan. 12, 2010.

Student scholarship and grant
Each year, the Foundation provides grants and scholarships for five students. Students must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or university anywhere in the world. You do not have to be in a photography program. For information and rules, click on “Student Rules” at the top of this page. The entry deadline is Feb. 1, 2010.

More.

[info]anillegalpage in [info]freewriters

Shame.

I don't want to look at you.

[info]bifilms in [info]bisexual_world

[On The Set]: or Sometimes Life Mirrors Rather Than Imitates Art

Actress Stephanie Riebel says she's falling for a woman for the first time )



[info]ria_litywrites in [info]freewriters

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The depths of the dark disclosed concealment
Reveals no hidden message
I’ve explored part of my life expectancy seemingly discontented
Striving the inner person’s freedom protected by an outer shell
A soul with fire energy everlasting
Passionate, predominant and precautious
A sense of charm with confidence and respectability
Working hard, not subjected to the majority that deform

I consider myself a part of the lifecycle
Continuous
Changing
Inexorable like toxic liquor
Pretentious with youth
Presumptuous with age
Fickle, fraudulent losing their identity to conform

Important is nature and creatures that live
The human existence deprecates the simple life
Possessions and money are valued with awe
People succumb to the prospects of gluttonous wealth
Choices are there to help us accomplish happiness
What is contentment when we fail to meet our expectations?

Obstructions protect the prospects of superfluous interest entering the heart
Uncertainties of people proving true
Lies the most painful
Sex outside monogamous relationship crude
Take the knife and run it through your broken heart
Love will never feel valid now the bond of trust is violated
Is forgiving necessary to those patterns of deceit?

How is the future going to help the present?
Expected to have plans for an outcome unknown
Living day by day considered reckless behaviour
There is a growing need for securing yourself as you age
All this pressure leaves little time to enjoy the full prospects of life
Provoking worries stress
Leading to breakdowns and suicidal thoughts

As a human are we too introspective with ourselves?
Are we frivolous or too serious?

[info]ria_litywrites in [info]freewriters

Living

Darkness obscures vision

Trapped in idealism

Nature escapism

A cruel world rots

Perfectionism denied

Think or live

Die naturally or commit suicide

Hold onto hope for happiness

Accept the blunt reality

Enjoy what you have got

Forget existence

Consumed in misery that time was

Is the correct choice chosen carefully?

Are we left feeling blue?

Wasting life with emotion

Sticking to our loss like glue

No way to have everything we want

Lessons teach us

How to be a decent species

It is not a necessity but a must

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