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This is they -- Imus in the morning.
Program on the Fox Business Network.
Good morning everyone President Obama set to meet with more business executives this afternoon to discuss the looming fiscal -- The president will sit down with CEOs like Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs home Depot's frank Blake.
Marisa Mayer of Yahoo! Caterpillar's -- over home -- and Randall Stephenson of AT&T.
The meeting comes two weeks after the president sat down with another group of executives to discuss the same issue.
President Obama also met with small business leaders yesterday and plans to visit a small business in Pennsylvania on Friday.
As he pushes to gain support for his call to raise taxes on Americans making at least 250000.
Dollars a year.
The take a look at the markets now here in the US futures are down across the board Dow futures are down 33 BS and he's down five in the nasdaq's down almost eight.
In Europe markets are also taking a hit on fears over that fiscal -- Along with concerns that Greece's debt deal isn't clear enough and won't do enough to ensure that debt there is sustainable -- to currently in the red there across the board.
London's down seventeen Paris is down thirteen and Frankfurt's down.
Almost funny.
Let's take a closer look now what's moving those markets with IG market sales trader will headed.
Over in London will the celebration over this Greek debt deal seems to be wearing off on these concerns about clarity and the ability to ensure that debt is sustainable.
What's your take on that.
Well I'm not sure we had she did get that much in terms of celebration we've had some corners the market already come out saying this is -- a default by any other description.
And then the -- -- we don't know the price at which that the Greeks are going to be bidding for the debt people back means we're still somewhat in the darkest how how much the heck obviously gonna mean for a lot of European investors that essentially you'll site the states as well.
And Bank of England deputy governor Charlie -- is saying that officials should keep the option open to expand stimulus.
Even if its potency is currently diminished now we're seeing a similar debate year over US stimulus measures and I wonder at what point do these efforts lose their impact.
What is this is an interesting topic as well in the nerve because I was a loss and console side we've had the data coming out -- -- UK suggesting that a Saudi -- a third quarter than expected in -- either with the -- holding off.
-- -- a C minutes until a new year and especially now we know who's going to be running proceedings -- with the new government coming in next year.
So I thought really we all -- diminishing effect as we as we have seen in the US are -- I think it -- -- that we -- seeing different stimulus measures -- different take on TV and has -- towards -- Cost parent that we'll -- and it IG market does good -- you look thank you.
And we're getting earnings -- now from express the specialty retailers reporting a profit of twenty cents a share beating the estimate for seventeen cents.
Revenue came in at 468.
Point five million dollars that was -- slight -- while she was looking for 468.
Point eight million.
Shares of green mountain coffee though are up more than 218%.
In the premarket after that company reported better than expected quarterly results and raised its earnings guidance.
Green -- fourth quarter adjusted profit of 64 cents a share easily beat the estimates.
For 48 cents while revenues -- 33%.
From last year to nearly 947.
Million dollars also topping expectations.
The company which makes security brewing system and the K -- that go with it.
Raised its forecast for fiscal -- point thirteen to a range of two dollar 64 cents to two dollars 74 cents a share Wall Street was looking for 251.
One of the Federal Reserve's top official says -- Central Bank needs to use more monetary stimulus to tackle high unemployment and speaking last night in Toronto Chicago fed president Charles Evans said the Fed should keep -- -- -- near zero.
Until the jobless rate falls to at least six point 5%.
Evans argues that the move would carry minimal inflation risk and that rates could stay low.
For as long as the inflation outlook for the next two to three years is below 2.5 percent.
But Dallas fed president Richard Fisher also spoke yesterday in Berlin.
And he says the Central Bank could get into trouble if it doesn't set a limit on how many -- -- it's willing to buy.
Comments come just two weeks before the Fed's next policy meeting.
Sony reportedly has been approached by at least three investment banks offering to sell its battery business.
Sources tell Reuters selling the unit would help the struggling Japanese company cut costs.
And generate cash as it restructures its operations Sony's been hit hard by weak demand for its TVs in a highly competitive market.
The battery business employs 2700 people and had sales last year one point 74 billion dollars.
BY idea Chinese carmaker backed by billionaire investor Warren Buffett is reportedly among those potential buyers.
Here's a look at commodities now we -- oil and gold in the red this morning just like the markets -- currently down almost sixty cents.
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16 CFR 460.19 - Savings claims.
§ 460.19
Savings claims.
If you say or imply in your ads, labels, or other promotional materials that insulation can cut fuel bills or fuel use, you must have a reasonable basis for the claim. For example, if you say that insulation can "slash" or "lower" fuel bills, or that insulation "saves money," you must have a reasonable basis for the claim. Also, if you say that insulation can "cut fuel use in half," or "lower fuel bills by 30%," you must have a reasonable basis for the claim.
If you say or imply in your ads, labels, or other promotional materials that insulation can cut fuel bills or fuel use, you must make this statement about savings: "Savings vary. Find out why in the seller's fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power."
If you say or imply that a combination of products can cut fuel bills or use, you must have a reasonable basis for the claim. You must make the statement about savings in paragraph (b) of this section. Also, you must list the combination of products used. They may be two or more types of insulation; one or more types of insulation and one or more other insulating products, like storm windows or siding; or insulation for two or more parts of the house, like the attic and walls. You must say how much of the savings came from each product or location. If you cannot give exact or approximate figures, you must give a ranking. For instance, if your ad says that insulation and storm doors combined to cut fuel use by 50%, you must say which one saved more.
If your ad or other promotional material is covered by § 460.18 (a), (b), (c), or (d), and also makes a savings claim, you must follow the rules in §§ 460.18 and 460.19. However, you need not make the statement explaining R-value in § 460.18(a).
Manufacturers are liable if they do not have a reasonable basis for their savings claims before the claim is made. If you are not a manufacturer, you are liable only if you know or should know that the manufacturer does not have a reasonable basis for the claim.
Keep records of all data on savings claims for at least three years. For the records showing proof for claims, the three years will begin again each time you make the claim. Federal Trade Commission staff members can check these records at any time, but they must give you reasonable notice first.
[44 FR 50242, Aug. 27, 1979, as amended at 51 FR 39651, Oct. 30, 1986; 70 FR 31276, May 31, 2005]
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Two Chillicothe men have been sentenced for their involvement in the April robbery of a local Burger King restaurant. In the Ross County Court of Common Pleas, Wednesday, Judge Scott Nusbaum sentenced Dana James to 6 years in prison for aggravated robbery and 3 years for the gun specification, which will run consecutively.
James was also sentenced to 30 months to run concurrently for a separate charge of aggravated possession of drugs.
His brother, Brock James, who had entered a guilty plea as part of a plea agreement, was sentenced to 8 years for his part in the aggravated robbery and 30 months for tampering with evidence. These will run concurrently.
Brock has prior felony convictions of vandalism and breaking and entering. Dana does not have prior felonies; although, his record does include misdemeanors.
Both will be subject to post release control for 5 years and 40 hours community service per month following their release.
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MPAA Rating : R
Year of Release : 1998
Stars : Ryan Phillippe (Shane O'Shea), Mike Myers (Steve Rubell), Neve Campbell (Julie Black), Salma Hayek (Anita), Breckin Meyer (Greg), Sela Ward (Bianca Jagger), Heather Matarazzo (Grace), Jared Harris (Andy Warhol)
During the credits at the end of "54," half the screen is filled with photographs of actual people partying at the infamous Manhattan disco club Studio 54 during the late seventies. Pictures of Andy Warhol, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, and, of course, Steve Rubell, the owner of Studio 54 who wanted to throw a party that would last a lifetime. What's unfortunate and telling about these still photographs is the fact that they are more interesting and absorbing than the live-action movie that preceded them.
There's a great movie to be made about Studio 54, but this is not it. Writer/director Mark Christopher botches it from the get-go because he insists on using the club scene as a glorified backdrop to tell the story of a naive, twentysomething protagonist named Shane O'Shea. Shane is played by Ryan Phillipe ("I Know What You Did Last Summer"), and although he is a handsome actor with a hint of potential, he has nowhere near the weight and presence needed to hold the center of this film. His coming-of-age story amid the glitter, glamour, drugs, and chaos of the Studio 54 world is meant to be touching and worldly, but it's more hackneyed than anything else. Some of it has to do with Phillipe's lack of screen presence, but I think more of it has to do with Christopher's choice to sacrifice the reality for a mediocre-at-best fictional story.
Constantly gliding through the movie is comedian Mike Myers, who plays Rubell. This is Myer's first dramatic performance after numerous straight comedies like "Wayne's World" (1991) and "Austin Powers" (1997). Playing this role was a risky move, but it turns out that he is the best thing in the movie. Myers has made his living being a comedic chameleon--his humor emanates from his ability to disappear completely into his characters. He doesn't merely portray Austin Powers--he is Austin Powers. And here he does exactly the same thing, altering his physical appearance, speech, and mannerisms to appropriate Rubell's unforgettable persona.
So the question is, why did Christopher not make Rubell the center of the story? After all, he is a far more interesting character than the shallow, bare-chested Shane. For instance, how did Rubell, a short, balding nerd with an annoying laugh, become the king of celebrities? What was involved in his ironic rise to that pinnacle of power, where he would stand in the DJ booth above the dance floor and have world-famous celebrities like Mick Jagger, Truman Capote, and Princess Grace of Monacco hanging on his every word? Was it is his insecurity about his own meager appearance that drove him to stand by the door of Studio 54, only allowing in those people who he deemed physically attractive enough to gain entrance? How did he come to be so obsessed with style? This is, after all, a man who, when being dragged out of the club in handcuffs after being arrested by IRS for tax evasion, could only say, "This is so tacky."
"54" suffers not only because it chose the wrong material, but because it doesn't execute its chosen material well. It has no real drive or focus, and it certainly doesn't have a message. It would seem that this kind of tawdry subject matter is perfect for crafting a film with moral resonance, but there is none to be found; it's as if Christopher took "Boogie Nights" (1997) and stripped of its technical savvy and vast moral underpinnings. The point of "54" seems to be nothing deeper than the fact that there was this place where people partied and too bad the IRS shut it down.
The only time the movie comes close to dramatic power is when an old woman, a grandmother by day who drinks and drugs and dances like she's twenty by night, dies of an overdose on the dance floor during a New Year's Eve party. The music stops long enough for the body to be moved out of the way, and then, as Rubell puts it, "The show must go on." Although this is a perfect opportunity for Christopher to show that the recklessness of decadence is still reckless even when draped in glamour, he merely uses it as a plot point in Shane's maturation. Worst of all, everything then gets tied up in a pretty, "everything is okay after all" ending. Even though Shane finds that his dreams are not to be made in Studio 54, the movie tells us that there is no price to pay for his debauchery except a brief case of the clap.
Having to sit through Shane's ordeal of moving from busboy to bartender to disaffected youth just isn't that exciting. And his relationship with a soap opera star (Neve Campbell) is neither believable or necessary. The subplots, involving Greg (Breckin Meyer), Shane's best friend who's skimming money from the club to deal drugs, and his wife Anita (Salma Hayek), who is dying to become "the next Donna Summer," are charmless and predictable. Their main effect is to continually remind the viewer that "54" a fictional movie. Therefore, Christopher never gets what he really wants--a true recreation of the Studio 54 scene that feels real.
Sure, the production design by Kevin Thompson is good, and the costumes by Ellen Lutter are appropriately gaudy. The disco music pumps, the lights flash and twirl, giving lurid glimpses of gyrating bodies both on the dance floor and in the balcony, and the drugs and alcohol and money flow like water. But it's all for naught, because the movie has no dramatic tension or narrative drive to keep you involved, and it ends up feeling exactly like what it is: a simple recreation.
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BOTTLED WATER: Plastic has left harmful imprints on the environment and perhaps human health.
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From cell phones and computers to bicycle helmets and hospital IV bags, plastic has molded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. But the synthetic material also has left harmful imprints on the environment and perhaps human health, according to a new compilation of articles authored by scientists from around the world.
More than 60 scientists contributed to the new report, which aims to present the first comprehensive review of the impact of plastics on the environment and human health, and offer possible solutions.
"One of the most ubiquitous and long-lasting recent changes to the surface of our planet is the accumulation and fragmentation of plastics," wrote David Barnes, a lead author and researcher for the British Antarctic Survey. The report was published this month in a theme issue of Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B, a scientific journal.
As the scrutiny of the environmental toll of plastic increases, so has its usage, the scientists reported.
Since its mass production began in the 1940s, plastic's wide range of unique properties has propelled it to an essential status in society. Next year, more than 300 million tons will be produced worldwide. The amount of plastic manufactured in the first ten years of this century will approach the total produced in the entire last century, according to the report.
"Plastics are very long-lived products that could potentially have service over decades, and yet our main use of these lightweight, inexpensive materials are as single-use items that will go to the garbage dump within a year, where they'll persist for centuries," Richard Thompson, lead editor of the report, said in an interview.
Evidence is mounting that the chemical building blocks that make plastics so versatile are the same components that might harm people and the environment. And its production and disposal contribute to an array of environmental problems, too. For example:
• Chemicals added to plastics are absorbed by human bodies. Some of these compounds have been found to alter hormones or have other potential human health effects.
• Plastic debris, laced with chemicals and often ingested by marine animals, can injure or poison wildlife.
• Floating plastic waste, which can survive for thousands of years in water, serves as mini transportation devices for invasive species, disrupting habitats.
• Plastic buried deep in landfills can leach harmful chemicals that spread into groundwater.
• Around 4 percent of world oil production is used as a feedstock to make plastics, and a similar amount is consumed as energy in the process.
People are exposed to chemicals from plastic multiple times per day through the air, dust, water, food and use of consumer products.
For example, phthalates are used as plasticizers in the manufacture of vinyl flooring and wall coverings, food packaging and medical devices. Eight out of every ten babies, and nearly all adults, have measurable levels of phthalates in their bodies.
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The report noted that the high exposure of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units to both BPA and phthalates is of "great concern."


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Precepting coordinates an employee's smooth transition into his/her new role and responsibilities. The program is committed to guiding the employee, enabling him/her to understand the system and standards of practice, and welcoming him/her to the organization. The desired outcome of precepting is a satisfied, effective, efficient employee.
During orientation, new staff develop relationships with their colleagues, and the preceptor is accountable for not only helping the orientee with his/her physical skills and understanding of policies, but also for helping the new orientee find his/her "fit" with the department and the hospital. The preceptor's role is to assist the orientee to assume increased responsibility for job duties and to develop prioritization and problem-solving skills. The preceptor completes the orientee's skills checklists and competencies and provides him/her with ongoing, constructive feedback on his/her performance and progress.
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This individual is a dedicated, experienced role model who voluntarily chooses to share his/her expertise with newly employed staff. Preceptors must have the equivalent of at least one year of part-time employment in their current position. They demonstrate professionalism, knowledge and organizational skills. Preceptors receive training on adult learning principles, Novice to Expert Theory, effective communication elements, providing feedback, and coaching.
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The Preceptor Task Force developed the Preceptor Workshop to prepare staff for the responsibility of orienting their newest colleagues to the hospital and the profession. The preceptor must be proficient in his/her job skills and interested in helping new colleagues.
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Cheers to N.C. Forestry Service personnel, ACR (Forestry 6) Bill Hellmuth and equipment operators William Canady and Michael Carter. All three went above and beyond while helping with a plot of land in the Stedman area recently. They were very professional, while taking the time to explain every part in detail and also how I could continue to manage this plot of trees. Bill and his crew are a big asset for the citizens of Cumberland County and all fire departments in North Carolina. Thanks again for your time and knowledge.
- Justin Nobles and family, Stedman
Cheers to a nice gentleman at my recent visit at Food Lion on Rosehill Road. I overspent on items I purchased, and because he heard me tell the cashier to eliminate a few items, he paid for the items out of the kindness of his heart and told me to keep the rest of the money.
I thank God for you, and I will always keep you in my prayers. Thanks for your act of kindness and for the love of God that lives within you.
- Jennifer Rodgers, Fayetteville
Cheers to Craig Stewart at Stewart Compounding. Craig went above and beyond to ensure I had the right dose of medication. He even had to change it a few times for me until we had it right, and he went as far as to lend me one of his books to read about overcoming thyroid disorders.
I truly appreciate his time and patience. I have never dealt with anyone as caring as Craig is to his customers.
- Cindy Owen, Fayetteville
Cheers to the staff of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. I went into the emergency room recently and received the best care that I have ever had there. Nurse Rena and technician Tom were awesome.
I was then admitted to 4 South, and the whole staff deserves great praise. I would love to thank you all for making my stay comfortable and an encouraging experience. It takes a very special person to be a nurse, and I was pleased to have been in the care of some of the best I have ever met.
- Robyn Shields, Fayetteville
Jeers to whoever built the parking deck at the hospital. It was built for Tonka toys and not for sport utility vehicles and trucks.
- Sheila Johnson, Hope Mills
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Interview: Anna Hutchison, Jesse Williams, Kristen Connolly: The Cabin in the Woods
Lionsgate's The Cabin in the Woods is a unique genre piece that throws every known cliche to the wind. Filled with comedy, horror and drama, the film provides enough twists and turns to keep even the biggest genre fans guessing. We were elated when we got invited to talk with stars Anna Hutchison, Jesse Williams, and Kristen Connolly about the film, their reactions to the final product, and just who is the easiest to scare.
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Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental AssessmentThe Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office has completed the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment/Environmental Assessment for the Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area. The Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment is open for a 30-day protest period beginning on August 23, 2013 and ending on September 22, 2013.
Rob Jaggers Camping Area Business Plan Expanded Amenity FeesThe Roswell Field Office opens up the public comment period for the proposed fee schedule for the Rob Jaggers Camping Area located at the Fort Stanton/Snowy River National Conservation Area. The Camping Area offers services which will be made available as expanded amenity fees. No standard amenity fees are proposed for camping or day use. The Business Plan has a six-month public comment period, which ends on December 15, 2013. Comments may be sent to: firstname.lastname@example.com
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White-Nose Syndrome Threat Closes 15 Caves in the Roswell Field Office: Bat Hole, Big-eared, Corn Sinkhole, Crockett's, Crystal, Feather, Fly, Fort Stanton, Malpais Madness, Smiley, Sun Spot, Torgac's, Torgac's Annex, Tres Ninos Caves and Martin-Antelope Gyp Cave Complex
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Assessment
Documents available for review and comment:
Record of Decision and the Approved Special Status Species Resource Management Plan Amendment
The BLM has approved a plan to protect two rare species of wildlife in southeastern New Mexico and enhance their habitat on public lands. The BLM will adopt major elements of a conservation strategy for the lesser prairie-chicken and sand dune lizard and add measures to increase habitat protection for them.
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Have you donated to the prize pool for the Literature Scavenger Hunt?
5 deviants said
I've received 300 points so far!
Thank you
, and
2 deviants said
For every 175 points reached, 25 points are divided up between the 7 points prizes
1 deviant said
No, but I can offer something else, like a feature, or even something else!
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Can I offer a prize of my own with my own criteria? We prefer points, but note
(before Monday) if you would like to.
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Jan 5, 2013
Hobbyist Writer
I actually do not donate
, but I can offer a 1 Month Sub - if that helps?
Jan 5, 2013
Student Writer
Note me.
Jan 5, 2013
Hobbyist Writer
I shall secretly pass on this devious prize donation to you.
Jan 5, 2013
Hobbyist Writer
I've already donated points. But I wouldn't mind also doing a feature for the winners in my Journal.
Jan 5, 2013
Student Writer
That would be great! I'll update the announcement.
Jan 5, 2013
Hobbyist Writer
Okay, cool.
Jan 5, 2013
Hobbyist Writer
No problem! I don't use my points for much, so 200 is nothing.
Jan 5, 2013
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Thanks man, it's greatly appreciated!
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Dec 8, 2013
Do you browse comments with user signatures on or off?
Dec 7, 2013
How do you like your potatoes?
Dec 6, 2013
Should cursive handwriting be required to be taught in schools?
Dec 6, 2013
Do you edit while you write? Does this help or hinder you?
Dec 6, 2013
80's music?
Dec 5, 2013
Where did you get your username from? Your real name? What's the story behind them?
Dec 5, 2013
Have a poll: In rural areas (at least in the US) railroads often don't have crossing gates, bells, etc to warn commuters (especially at night to people unfamiliar with the area). How would you make these areas safer?
Dec 4, 2013
Have you ever been to a walk-in clinic? If so, what was your experience like? We're seriously considering it at the moment!
Dec 1, 2013
I'm pushing myself too hard on/offline. Until I get a diagnosis on my back and chest I'll be offline and resting. If you see me online for any reason in the next two weeks, YELL AT ME!
Nov 30, 2013
How do you work in jargon in your writing, given that it needs context, examples or exposition to help the reader grasp the meaning of the word or words?
Nov 29, 2013
What do you celebrate during the holidays?
Nov 29, 2013
How purposefully dishonest must the author of a narrative non-fiction piece be before you stop reading?
Nov 28, 2013
Self Concept is how someone thinks about or perceives themselves and is made up of the three concepts below. How does your self-image, esteem, and ideal self make up who you are?
Nov 28, 2013
What is your drink of choice, both alcoholic (if you can
) and non-alcoholic?
Nov 27, 2013
Contemporary poetry often makes use of brevity. This was not always the case. What long form poetry have you read and what is the longest poem you have written (number of lines)?
Nov 27, 2013
@ProjectDFC has returned! Will you be participating this year?
Nov 26, 2013
I have the time to critique at the moment, and also would like critique on a work of my own. Comment if you would like to trade critiques with anyone.
Nov 26, 2013
Define 'being self-taught'. What does someone actually mean when they say they are 'self-taught'?
Nov 25, 2013
Are you a band geek, orchestra dork, or a choir nerd (for those out of the loop, which are you more musically inclined to)?
Nov 24, 2013
When someone recommends you a song and you find out it is a longer song, do you consider not listening to the song? And some long song songs as options because why not:
Nov 23, 2013
If you woke up..
Nov 21, 2013
I'll be back late next week if all goes well, until then I'm going dark and WILL NOT be available. So have a poll: what is your favorite English punctuation mark?
Nov 20, 2013
How to treat pain all over my back making it hard to sit for periods of time?
Nov 18, 2013
I had a seizure; my whole body is in excruciating pain. I need to take it easy for a few days and I will be a bit absent from dA until I feel better.
Nov 17, 2013
Something I saw a while back that I've been meaning to share: a deviantART parody.
Nov 17, 2013
What are all the words 3 letters or longer you can find using the letters below only once (and no cheating, this isn't competitive— it's for fun!
Nov 16, 2013
For each of the poetic devices below, what forms would you most closely associate it with: haiku, sonnet, or villanelle? (may be more than one, but please choose at least one form for each)
Nov 15, 2013
Sci-fi movie fans: greatest science fiction film from 2000-onward?
Nov 15, 2013
Will you be participating in the NaNoWriMo afterparty/math in December: NaNoEdMo? http://fav.me/d6u77ef
Nov 14, 2013
If you had to choose 3 poetry forms to represent fixed form poetry, what would they be? What is your #1 choice?
Nov 14, 2013
What is your accent?
Nov 13, 2013
In general, are men more likely to become attached or obsessive in a relationship?
Nov 13, 2013
Does activity from individuals in the lit community equal the sense of community someone experiences?
Nov 12, 2013
How do you organize your gallery? Do you have any pet peeves when viewing someone else's gallery?
Nov 12, 2013
Out of general curiosity, what is your opinion of the group, @literarypublications?
Nov 11, 2013
How many spelling/grammar/punctuation errors can you overlook before a piece is unreadable?
Nov 11, 2013
If you were a patron saint (the protecting or guiding saint of a person or place) what would you be the patron saint of?
Nov 10, 2013
Military wives, who are they?
Nov 9, 2013
Nov 9, 2013
Nov 8, 2013
About how much of the time do your written or artistic collaborations end with a finished piece of work? Why do you find collaborations sometimes fail?
Nov 8, 2013
Has someone ever gone out of their way to publicly embarrass, humiliate, or shame you? Has someone ever gone out of their way to praise, comfort, or protect you?
Nov 7, 2013
You get a motorcycle. What kind do you want/have? There isn't a 'no' option— this is a life or death scenario.
Nov 7, 2013
I'm looking for quotes to include in a @ProjectEducate article. When it comes to abstract concepts and concrete imagery...
Nov 6, 2013
Do you need another staff member for a lit or community based group?
Nov 6, 2013
Should the Visual, Concrete and Found Poetry categories accept text deviations along with images?
Nov 6, 2013
Quotes anybody?
Nov 4, 2013
What does your voice sound like?
Nov 4, 2013
What is the worst weather/storm you've ever endured?
Nov 3, 2013
When you read a great piece of writing/view an astounding work of art that is accompanied by the author/artist's hateful, insulting, or negative remarks...
Nov 2, 2013
Do you write fan fiction?
Nov 1, 2013
Have you ever used your writing talents to write something erotic?
Nov 1, 2013
How tall are you?
Oct 31, 2013
The things that bother you about clothes made for your gender are...? Also, what's your ideal Halloween costume?
Oct 31, 2013
Do you like any bands that have been deemed 'overrated'?
Oct 30, 2013
Have you ever wanted a custom icon or emote?
Oct 30, 2013
What is the heaviest object you've ever flipped over on purpose? No flipping over people! (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
Oct 29, 2013
How easy is it to choose a side?
Oct 29, 2013
In your city, you live in...
Oct 28, 2013
I wanted a FAQ box for my profile page. Since many were not up to date, I made my own. How can I make it better?
Oct 27, 2013
Have you ever had someone try to make money off of your creative work without your permission? Were they successful?
Oct 27, 2013
How do you like your pillows (how many, what kind, how fluffy, etc.)?
Oct 25, 2013
On deviantART you must fight to survive...
Oct 25, 2013
Try to follow me on this one. Which outward human sense has triggered the most powerful negative emotions you've ever felt? An example being you witness or have a traumatic experience and certain senses can trigger the memory of the emotion. Make sense?
Oct 23, 2013
What are your gallery stats? Are there any interesting oddities or patterns about your stats? Is there a stat you're proud of?
Oct 23, 2013
Heads up: Have some great music with a jawdropping video to match: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cp-lDC9xksY
Oct 23, 2013
In your opinion, is there a difference between cussing and swearing?
Oct 22, 2013
Who on deviantART wrote the following opening line and what are the missing words?
Oct 22, 2013
Have you written a scary haiku lately? :devMulthaiku: wants your terrifying 'horrorku' for its October feature.
Oct 21, 2013
Idea for a poll thing: Recommentioning? Let's try it in the comments!
Oct 21, 2013
Would you rather smile or frown at the moment? Why?
Oct 20, 2013
Stolen from :devtoxic-nebulae:: In music, do you tend to prefer male or female vocals?
Oct 20, 2013
What are some great songs that tell equally great stories?
Oct 19, 2013
Have you been summoned...?
Oct 19, 2013
It sounds like dA is heavily considering a feed-based message system. I'm of the opinion that the system :devspyed: is proposing makes it even harder to start out and get noticed. Thoughts?
Oct 18, 2013
That feeling you get when you realize you're writing something 'greater' than usual. Are you working on such a piece of writing at the moment?
Oct 18, 2013
Do you pop/click/crack your joints? Does it creep you out to see or hear someone else do it?
Oct 17, 2013
Are you purple for Spirit Day? Spirit Day is a day to support LGBT youth and to speak out against bullying.
Oct 16, 2013
How do you pronounce 'deviantART'?
Oct 15, 2013
Write a horrorku (horror + haiku) using events from your day. Make it as scary as you'd like.
Oct 12, 2013
What IMPROVEMENTS on existing features do you think could be done to enhance the experience when viewing a literature deviation? What nonexistent FEATURES would you like to have?
Oct 12, 2013
Describe how your day has been so far #2 in Fibonacci sequence!
Oct 11, 2013
Have you ever struggled with your sexuality?
Oct 10, 2013
Is the pursuit of scientific knowledge on the biological causes of mental illnesses a worthwhile endeavor? Will understanding the biology or chemistry have any effects on the treatment and recovery process?
Oct 9, 2013
Support Ending Mental Health Stigma http://nicbelroque.deviantart.com/journal/NOT-WITHOUT-US-World-Mental-Health-406225342
Oct 9, 2013
You are driving when a deer walks into the road, sees your vehicle and stops, blocking your path. You come to a stop and do the most logical thing, which is...
Oct 8, 2013
What are some things that come in sets of nine (that I can use as a motif in a poem)? Bonus points if each thing has individual significance.
Oct 8, 2013
How old should a child be before trusted with the responsibility of their own phone and number?
Oct 7, 2013
I has a happy.
http://today.deviantart.com/dds (it's the 6th deviation) Do you has a happy?
Oct 6, 2013
A domestic disturbance call is made one night. A heterosexual couple are accusing each other of years of emotional and physical abuse from the other. Both seem to be at fault, but neither have to leave their residence. As the police, do you...
Oct 5, 2013
Do you enjoy a nice thunderstorm?
Oct 4, 2013
Share some things about the music, literature, film, and art you enjoy.
Oct 4, 2013
Have you received a compliment recently that you've savored? Care to share it in the comments?
Oct 3, 2013
This poll is a response to :devnawkaman:'s most recent poll. What methods, if any, do you have for evaluating the quality of your writing (or art for you artists) for critique at any point in time? Does this process differ with others' work?
Oct 2, 2013
Have you tickled someone on or offline recently?
Oct 1, 2013
Woah! New user symbols? Let's not ignore the obvious everybody— but let me get this straight. You're telling me I was the last deviant to be ticked off ever?
Oct 1, 2013
What most frequently stops you from suggesting a DD when you consider suggesting a deviation for a DD?
Sep 29, 2013
One thing that bothers me with user and group profile pages on dA is the lack of a variety of widgets available to customize the page. What are some widgets you wish dA had for users and/or groups?
Sep 29, 2013
What do you believe are some advantages to being your gender? Some disadvantages?
Sep 28, 2013
Have you ever...
Sep 27, 2013
What color clothing do you find looks good on you?
Sep 25, 2013
Do you find it harder or easier to portray positive emotions in art and literature over negative ones?
Sep 22, 2013
Word War chat event for :devMulthaiku: going on at :#wordwarschattour: now (2 PM EST)! Be there for the halftime show, the 3 premiums or the 1000 points up for grabs!
Sep 20, 2013
"It's not that I'm lazy; I've just got things to do / I'm not trying to say my art is more important than you." What do these lyrics mean to you?
Sep 19, 2013
I am no longer taking DD suggestions and any that are sent to me will be forwarded to another lit CV. This is because my schedule is already set and my CV term ends on the 23rd. Who are you suggesting to next?
Sep 17, 2013
Thank you, dA lit community, for the opportunity to represent you, and I'd like to ask a favor. Are you up for suggesting lit DD's?
Sep 16, 2013
We're all alleged to have some degree of synesthesia, a condition where one sense (such as hearing) interacts with another (such as sight, resulting in something like seeing colors), have you ever suspected yourself of having a form of the condition?
Sep 14, 2013
What competitive shooter video game do you prefer to play, if any?
Sep 13, 2013
:devtopicality: is holding a very unique art and literature contest to raise awareness about suicide prevention. http://topicality.deviantart.com/journal/Suicide-Prevention-Contest-399088946
Sep 12, 2013
Have you ever created your own poetry form? If so, what is the motif of the form and have others besides yourself used it?
Sep 11, 2013
When reading an informative, explanatory journal on a controversial subject matter I may or may not have knowledge or experience in, I prefer
Sep 10, 2013
I'll be offering commissions for poetry editing soon. What amount of dA points should I charge per line?
Sep 9, 2013
Give a fellow deviant a kickstart or a restart...
Sep 8, 2013
Do you need white noise (such as a fan) to help you sleep?
Sep 8, 2013
Suicide Awareness Week has started: http://aeirmid.deviantart.com/journal/Welcome-to-Suicide-Awareness-Week-398932320
Sep 7, 2013
If you were forced to sing a duet with any celebrity/public figure from the last 50 years to any song, who would it be and what song would you sing with them?
Sep 6, 2013
Does anybody remember the cheat code to dA? Vote in this poll to decide the order of the new cheat code and leave comment(s) detailing what this cheat should do (keep it creative and appropriate). The best cheat suggestion will receive 100 points.
Sep 6, 2013
Do you click cookies?
Sep 5, 2013
Want to watch something amazing from the dA film community?
Sep 4, 2013
We were close but no cigar!
I'll still be handing out points to those who helped each other on yesterday's poll.
What did you guys think of the idea of a poll activity? Is it something you'd like to see again?
Sep 3, 2013
How well can deviantART work as a team? Rearrange the poll numbers in sequential order with at least 2 votes for each option and a 1 vote difference within 24 hours of 13:00 (-6 Gmt). 20 points for every deviant who helps to solve the poll.
Sep 2, 2013
I'm doing a livestream in three hours. What do you want me to do then? http://www.justin.tv/nicbelroque/
Sep 1, 2013
Suicide is often associated with being a selfish act. Do you see this association as true or false?
Aug 31, 2013
How's the weather near you?
Aug 30, 2013
Does anybody know where I can get the following?
Aug 29, 2013
Two new lit ^CV's guys!
Aug 28, 2013
Nic Belroque
Aug 27, 2013
Serious life decision involving psuedonyms, usernames and legal name: hmm...
Aug 27, 2013
What type of movie theater do you prefer?
Aug 26, 2013
Why should someone watch you and your work?
Aug 23, 2013
What are the most memorable bass riffs you've ever heard, and the bassists who play them?
Aug 23, 2013
Do you use derogatory or inflammatory language in your writing, such as insults or slurs?
Aug 21, 2013
Do you ever occasionally sleep without clothes?
Aug 21, 2013
Graffiti is writing or drawings that have been left on a surface in a public place. Which of the below statements is true for you, based on this definition?
Aug 20, 2013
Describe how your day has been (so far) in haiku.
Aug 19, 2013
I'm revamping a suggestion for a widget for deviantART. A calendar widget! Can a deviant get some feedback?
Aug 18, 2013
Coconut flavored pop/soda?
Aug 14, 2013
Do you use free or open-source software for artists? If so, what do you use?
Aug 13, 2013
I'm learning animation. Eventually this will culminate in a film project that may need scriptwriters, storyboarders and other things. Do you want to join me?
Aug 10, 2013
Chicago area devmeet 2014— would you go? (where would YOU hold it?)
Aug 10, 2013
How many deviantART badges do you have? Go here to find out: http://me.deviantart.com/badges/
Aug 9, 2013
What has happened to you recently, intentional or not, that you found funny? Do tell!
Aug 8, 2013
A question for photographers (and anyone really). I feel that cameraphones are increasingly being advertised for their photographic qualities with disregard to the process of taking a picture. What are your thoughts on this?
Aug 7, 2013
deviantART is 13 years old today! How are you celebrating?
Aug 5, 2013
Who do you miss right now and why?
Aug 4, 2013
Do you want critique? Follow the rules to make critiquing for everyone easier.
Aug 3, 2013
What do the last three items you've searched for on an internet search engine say about you...
Aug 2, 2013
Do you feel catching a bad virus or cold at certain times of the year can increase the severity of the virus or cold?
Aug 1, 2013
We've all heard of the great poets and authors and their examples we're supposed to learn from, but what has "bad" literature taught you about writing?
Aug 1, 2013
Writer :devPinkyMcCoverSong: was awarded deviousness for August!
Jul 31, 2013
If you have ever suggested a literature DD (for someone other than yourself), what about the piece compelled you to suggest it? What made it unique?
Jul 29, 2013
Have you seen a concert this summer or plan on seeing one?
Jul 27, 2013
Recommend someone a song. FOLLOW THE RULES
Jul 25, 2013
Can religious beliefs coexist with scientific knowledge?
Jul 24, 2013
Of the options listed, which is the greatest rock vocalist?
Jul 24, 2013
What do you believe makes experimental writing differ from conventional writing? (Comments appreciated)
Jul 23, 2013
Do you want to collaborate with somebody on a poem or prose piece? Then leave a comment here letting others know you do!
Jul 21, 2013
When finding a creative writing prompt that appeals to or inspires you, what is the prompt asking you to do in its most basic form?
Jul 21, 2013
It's a certain Thorny Coconut's birthday! It's time to discover :devthorns:' mysterious identity...
Jul 20, 2013
What kind of shoes do you like to wear/enjoy wearing and on what occasion do you wear them?
Jul 18, 2013
I'd like to create a new group for alternative and genre haiku (like horror-ku and scifaiku)! But I have no idea what to call it!
Jul 17, 2013
Artificial Intelligence in fiction: which fictional AI character is the most memorable and what medium are they from?
Jul 16, 2013
Poets! What is the most challenging fixed form poem you have written?
Jul 16, 2013
10 prompts for Flash Fiction Month.
Jul 15, 2013
Do one of the following and leave a comment showing where you did it and I'll return the favor to you. I will only do one option for you.
Jul 14, 2013
What are your favorite games featuring female protagonists?
Jul 13, 2013
While submitting via the new submit page, do you have trouble selecting or searching for categories (specifically for literature)?
Jul 12, 2013
Support Disability Awareness:
Jul 11, 2013
Send me lit DD suggestions!
Jul 10, 2013
Has hip hop culture (emceeing, DJ'ing, graffiti or breaking) ever directly influenced your writing or artwork?
Jul 9, 2013
I've always had a problem with this saying: "A picture is worth a thousand words." In your opinion, does this popular saying imply any negative connotations to the art of writing?
Jul 8, 2013
I can't stop...
Jul 7, 2013
Do you have a passion for bringing awareness, understanding, and information to others on a range of topics? Are you willing to work on a small team to bring awareness in all forms to the forefront of deviantART?
Jul 7, 2013
What does the phrase below mean to you?
Jul 6, 2013
Have you ever wanted to give into wanderlust and just live life on the road?
Jul 5, 2013
Proof your family is crazy?
Jul 4, 2013
Lots of people tell me this particular artist is depressing to listen to. I'd like to hear more opinions! Listen to one (as long as you can) and leave me your thoughts.
Jul 3, 2013
Link me to some artwork or literature about a disability you know of.
Jul 2, 2013
Is depression a disability?
Jul 1, 2013
Do you have a physical or mental disability?
Jun 30, 2013
Flash Fiction Month starts tomorrow! Are you participating?
Jun 29, 2013
Graffiti and cave paintings— Is the preservation of the historical records of cave paintings in the wake of actively removing the cultural records of graffiti hypocritical?
Jun 28, 2013
If there were a devmeet held in the American Midwest near you, would you go? (comment)
Jun 27, 2013
If your answer to any of these is a resounding 'YES,' comment below with what aspect you would want to help with in this collaborative article series. I can answer any questions about the focus of the article in the comments, so ask away!
Jun 26, 2013
I have a complex family genealogy that mistreats every other extended branch on this olive tree of a family— where are you on the tree in your family?
Jun 25, 2013
Passionate or interested in the history of literature? Literature is currently underrepresented in :devArtHistoryProject:'s signup sheets! Get in there and reserve a topic! http://distortedsmile.deviantart.com/journal/Art-History-Sign-Up-379165221
Jun 23, 2013
There is nothing quite like that first playthrough of a new album from a beloved artist. What albums are you anticipating, if any, and have the artists released any of the new material?
Jun 23, 2013
Have you ever dropped out of school?
Jun 22, 2013
Autism and Asperger's is often misunderstood; ask me questions about Autism or Asperger's and I will answer to the best of my ability or provide resources that can.
Jun 21, 2013
Do you use scripts and/or user styles when on deviantART?
Jun 19, 2013
There's a wiki page about me!? (on wikia) http://deviantart.wikia.com/wiki/NicSwaner
Jun 18, 2013
Tomorrow is World Refugee Day. In 1 minute, a family can be forced to give up everything. If your family had just 1 minute to flee your home to survive, what would be the item you would take?
Jun 17, 2013
Have you ever broken a bone?
Jun 14, 2013
You see an unfamiliar number on your phone when getting a call. Do you answer it?
Jun 12, 2013
Just saw Super 8; a real sci-fi treat. What did you think of the movie?
Jun 11, 2013
Who do you think the Poe Toaster was? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe_Toaster
Jun 10, 2013
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) begins!
Jun 8, 2013
What is the most dangerous experience you've had with an animal?
Jun 7, 2013
Do you prefer to have your yard/lawn mowed or unmowed? (if you don't have a yard you still have a valid opinion)
Jun 6, 2013
If you could create an app or program for writing, what tools or features would it have?
Jun 5, 2013
Updated Poll: What are some rights men do not share equally with women where the men's rights are treated as inferior?
Jun 5, 2013
Do you think men's rights will eventually be infringed upon in the future in the same manner as women's rights were infringed on in the past?
Jun 4, 2013
The craziest...
Jun 3, 2013
When does a human being's life begin; at conception, at birth, or somewhere in between?
Jun 1, 2013
Join me on join.me for some digital art screensharing (while it's created)
Jun 1, 2013
Of the ones listed, which combination of singular/plural/similar words is the most confusing? Feel free to share any others you know of as well!
May 31, 2013
When do regulations on information begin to encroach on freedom of the press and at one point do the press begin to make regulations necessary?
May 29, 2013
Name one person, not necessarily a writer, whose writing was influential enough as to shape the world around them.
May 29, 2013
If you participated in the Mondo Grove, will you share your poems with us on dA as literature? Be sure you have the other writer's okay to do so and that you credit them for their work!
May 28, 2013
Let's play clue!
May 27, 2013
Want to play a game? Come join us, we're having a blast!
May 26, 2013
The next E-Literature Catalog, which highlights free literature widely available on the internet, should focus on what type of literature? (make suggestions for your vote)
May 25, 2013
How are your Louder Than dA Bomb entries coming along?
May 24, 2013
Give me literature related news to tweet.
May 22, 2013
All the cool kids are doing it...
May 21, 2013
Because I can...
May 21, 2013
Do you have children?
May 20, 2013
The Disney/Pixar character Merida from Brave has been called "a strong, confident, self-rescuing princess complete with the imperfections all people have." She was recently redesigned (mostly physically) and it brings up the following questions:
May 19, 2013
Lit Community Chat in #CRLiterature chatroom going on right now!
May 19, 2013
I originally wrote the poem, Sojourner, in 2011 as a reflective piece. I wrote a follow-up poem, Sojourner II in 2012. It's 2013, and I've found myself writing Sojourner III. Would you like a sneak peak?
May 18, 2013
#Elocutionists chat event PART 2 going on now!
May 18, 2013
#Elocutionists chat event in an hour! Feel free to hang out in the meantime! http://chat.deviantart.com/chat/SpeakTheWords
May 17, 2013
Sometimes, I miss southern Illinois...
May 16, 2013
Lit community, we need to talk.
May 15, 2013
I'm writing a journal/article on browsing deviantART literature and being an active reader. See the questions below and if you can answer just one I'd appreciate it immensely! (there's a real easy one)
May 14, 2013
Discussion: Who is more responsible for getting the writing to the reader: the author or the reader? Comments appreciated!
May 13, 2013
"Cellar door" is considered the most euphonious word in the English language; however, do the connotations and denotations of "cellar door" affect how pleasant the word is to you?
May 12, 2013
Are you more likely to read a literature DD that is poetry or prose?
May 11, 2013
Are you going to see the new Great Gatsby movie?
May 10, 2013
Which of the following tends to inspire the most art or writing from you? What was the dream about?
May 9, 2013
There are several American cities that are renowned for their heightened ability to produce active music scenes and pump out musicians. Why do you think this is and are you a part of a scene (fan or musician)?
May 8, 2013
The most uplifting piece of writing you've read lately was?
May 7, 2013
The deviantART-tanic is beginning to sink on her maiden voyage. Frantically, you pull 3 deviants into a life raft with you: the last person you replied to, the last person whose work you fav'd and someone you admire. Who are they?
May 7, 2013
Let's play another game!
May 6, 2013
Which 20th century decade would you like to visit recreationally if you could? Where would you be?
May 5, 2013
You take a new medication/supplement on the market because it gives everyone a different, odd, but not necessarily bad or good side effect. What side effect do you get?
May 4, 2013
Do you think that the social support you receive online has the same positive effects as that you receive in 'real life'? Why or why not?
May 3, 2013
Send me some spoken word DD suggestions!
May 2, 2013
You inherit a glass house. After a while, you begin to realize the worst thing about living in a glass house is...
May 2, 2013
How loud are you?
May 1, 2013
Butterflies or moths?
Apr 28, 2013
Have you ever read your writing aloud to an audience?
Apr 27, 2013
Poets! What are you doing in May?
Apr 26, 2013
Have you ever had an experience you believe was/would consider paranormal?
Apr 23, 2013
Which do you have more of: birthmarks or scars? Do you have any stories about either?
Apr 22, 2013
What are the most memorable lyrics you've ever heard?
Apr 21, 2013
A two-part question: to what extent of planning out your work do you find it easier to write a poem or story; and do you make exceptions to plan/not plan out your writing? Optional: How do you plan and/or prepare?
Apr 20, 2013
The new E-literature Catalog is finally here:
Apr 19, 2013
Writers! Have you ever thought of binding and selling your own books?
Apr 18, 2013
The LGBT Day of Silence is tomorrow, but I would like to ask something. Do you personally believe silence is an effective form of protest/awareness?
Apr 17, 2013
Do you have something you have always wanted to say to someone in real life (and say it here, if you can)?
Apr 16, 2013
I would like to continue to host poll poems, but I've only had one participant so far! What about poll-poems would you most want to see improved or changed?
Apr 15, 2013
Time to finish the poll-poem! Anybody is free to post the poem as a deviation to their gallery ON DEVIANTART so long as you follow the rules:
Apr 13, 2013
Let's make a poll-poem! Vote to decide the order of the lines in the poem and comment to suggest ideas for two more lines!
Apr 13, 2013
A glass of water is...
Apr 12, 2013
Your favorite song to listen to...
Apr 10, 2013
When was the last time you were violent and were you in the right?
Apr 10, 2013
:devneurotype: needs some graffiti on her profile page, don't you think? [Closed to point offers as of April 11th]
Apr 9, 2013
Are any of the following writing effects credible if used properly? If so, which one do you feel in particular bears the most merit?
Apr 8, 2013
What is your online status on deviantART and why have you chosen that option?
Apr 7, 2013
Do you use subscript when posting your literature to deviantART?
Apr 6, 2013
Is the idea of virginity a relevant concept in the modern world?
Apr 5, 2013
Have you given your opinions on the latest update in the gallery structure journal? http://neurotype.deviantart.com/journal/Literature-Gallery-Restructure-358297376
Apr 4, 2013
Week of April 1-6 NaPoWriMo Prompt:
Apr 3, 2013
Should I use my polls to suggest 2-3 prompts a day for NaPoWriMo?
Apr 2, 2013
Which type of meat do you prefer to eat?
Mar 31, 2013
Which have you participated in this April Fool's?
Mar 31, 2013
What's the biggest gap of time you've gone before meeting up with a good friend again (in person)?
Mar 29, 2013
Like being right or left-handed, which of your eyes is dominant? Use this quick test to figure it out: http://www.wikihow.com/Determine-Your-Dominant-Eye
Mar 28, 2013
Mar 27, 2013
Which is your favorite sensation to taste? And why?
Mar 26, 2013
Are you purple?
Mar 25, 2013
There is a little over 5 hours left to get your entries in for Two Poems One Theme!
Mar 25, 2013
My media player broke. Which media player should I get? Priorities are: multiple audio codec support, customizable skin or UI, and add-ons/plug-ins.
Mar 24, 2013
In the month of March, do you observe a commemorative day, week or month?
Mar 23, 2013
Writer's/Artist's block for you is most commonly caused by what (and how can you work through it)?
Mar 22, 2013
As a reader, what makes a good "plot twist"?
Mar 21, 2013
The song you last listened to was how long? Also, what was the song?
Mar 21, 2013
Do you know the correct terms for the three major types of poetry?
Mar 20, 2013
Favorite season-change?
Mar 20, 2013
I'm doing an article for :devArtHistoryProject:'s Customization Month, but I need a title! The article is a series that addresses myths and questions related to the gallery in the form of interviews with knowledgeable deviants. What should I call it?
Mar 19, 2013
If you were to colonize any planet or their moons in our solar system, which would it be? What kind of society would you create there?
Mar 18, 2013
Rate my stupidity: how many fingers did I burn pulling a pan out of an oven?
Mar 17, 2013
Ask me a question! Anybody who asks a question can then be asked questions too.
Mar 16, 2013
deviantART, let's get the band back together! Comment with what instrument/role you'd play in our band!
Mar 12, 2013
The nonfiction project didn't go anywhere. I want to do something I can breathe more life and passion into and this is it: "The Seven Deadly Discriminisms". I need help deciding which prejudices to focus on. Which has affected you the most personally?
Mar 11, 2013
Tha Literature Gallery is Getting a makeover!
Mar 10, 2013
The latest journal of E-Literature Catalog - Spoken Word is out: http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/The-E-Literature-Catalog-Spoken-Word-358829465
Mar 9, 2013
I should not be allowed near surveys: https://survey.insightify.com/431-5ff-faa-0ad
Mar 7, 2013
The most underrated musician you've ever heard?
Mar 5, 2013
Do you have a piece of literature that you want critique on? Comment with a link and I'll throw your piece into the poll.
Mar 4, 2013
Out of over 200 entries, ~Kiresg placed as a finalist at Flash Fiction Chronicles String-of-10 contest!
Mar 4, 2013
Are you bothered by people reading your work (such as over your shoulder) as you write?
Mar 3, 2013
Are you looking forward to :devProjectEducate:'s week on poetry forms?
Mar 2, 2013
Do you use a custom lit tag (the side image on literature thumbnails)?
Mar 1, 2013
Are you orange? http://beccalicious.deviantart.com/journal/Self-Harm-Awareness-Day-2013-Recovery-356921956
Feb 28, 2013
How old do you think I am?
Feb 26, 2013
Self-Injury/Self-Harm affects a great deal of people. Will you help raise awareness?
Feb 26, 2013
Cats or Dogs?
Feb 25, 2013
I heard through the grapevine
Feb 25, 2013
^KasumiCR and ^Lyricanna are hosting the Redesign a Character Contest for fan artists. Will you join in?
Feb 24, 2013
Which kind of place do you live in and do you want to move to another?
Feb 23, 2013
I still have store credit as a prize at designbyhumans.com , but I'm just over their biggest shirt size. What should I do with it?
Feb 22, 2013
What is your biggest fear?
Feb 21, 2013
I need (moar) quotes for an article on how you guys thought 2012 was for deviantART literature. What do you have to say?
Feb 21, 2013
Which is more likely to produce music you would listen to: a soundtrack for a movie or for a video game?
Feb 20, 2013
Which 'disaster' would you not survive?
Feb 19, 2013
Neil Gaiman Presents 'A Calendar of Tales' here (from :devayame-kenoshi
: http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Neil-Gaiman-Presents-A-Calendar-of-Tales-355276614
Feb 19, 2013
Are you an insomniac?
Feb 18, 2013
Have you ever read a "Choose your own adventure" story? What is your opinion of them?
Feb 17, 2013
The last piece of creative writing you read was what form?
Feb 16, 2013
Which is your favorite guitarist of the bunch?
Feb 16, 2013
What is your current occupation or future career field? State one fact about it that you think others might not know.
Feb 15, 2013
Which (of these three) is your favorite miniature fixed form poem variant? Comment to add more options!
Feb 15, 2013
Serious poll: I'm considering writing biographical pieces about my family history. Vote if you would you be interested in any of the following?
Feb 14, 2013
I want to see a show. Should I go to...
Feb 14, 2013
Can you bid for James' life? http://www.indiegogo.com/bidformylife
Feb 13, 2013
Is there ever a reason to write a piece of literature in multiple languages?
Feb 12, 2013
Is taking the law into one's own hands and attempting to effect justice according to one's understanding of right and wrong ever justified?
Feb 11, 2013
Which influences you the most when deciding to read a new novel?
Feb 8, 2013
What do you prefer to use to collaborate with other writers on deviantART? If you haven't collaborated with someone, then tell us what you would prefer to use (and let us know with a comment).
Feb 5, 2013
Have you heard of Project Edit?
Feb 2, 2013
Give the official Haiku Writing Month group some love! http://nahaiwrimo.deviantart.com/
Jan 31, 2013
If you made your own holiday what would it be for?
Jan 26, 2013
I won't be on deviantART for 2 weeks due to internet problems, until then, let me know which you feel is more important in a featured DD.
Jan 22, 2013
Text size in literature previews
Jan 21, 2013
February is considered Haiku Writing Month, will you be participating in it?
Jan 13, 2013
Wanna play a game? http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/forum/1822579/
Jan 10, 2013
Which movie should I watch?
Jan 8, 2013
Is the universe random or deterministic?
Jan 6, 2013
It's the last day of Critmas!
Jan 5, 2013
Have you donated to the prize pool for the Literature Scavenger Hunt? http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/A-Hunt-For-Literature-with-2400-Points-346642161
Jan 4, 2013
Shhh! Be very very quiet, I'm hunting
Dec 30, 2012
What TV show have you recently started watching?
Dec 26, 2012
Miniature Literature Community Experiment: Answer a question about yourself, share a piece of literature from your gallery and from someone you admire, and ask a question of your own.
Dec 24, 2012
Critmas is here! http://beccalicious.deviantart.com/journal/Critmas-is-here-Contest-341521463
Dec 23, 2012
Top 5 deviants you wouldn't recognize immediately:
Dec 22, 2012
Now for the real thing! Operation WFP is live! http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/Operation-WFP-Start-344101940
Dec 18, 2012
Show some love to someone today (for points) by reading someone's literature!
Dec 16, 2012
What is your favorite themed writing month?
Dec 13, 2012
What are some amazing pieces of literature you've read this year (DD or no DD)?
Dec 11, 2012
I'm working on something big for the New Year, would you want to help?
Dec 10, 2012
Have you noticed any trends in the lit community this year?
Dec 9, 2012
Mad Libs - http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/December-9th-Mad-Libs-341973265
Dec 8, 2012
How do you feel 2012 has treated the deviantART literature community and why?
Dec 6, 2012
Impromptu Crit Chat in :#CRLiterature: in 20 minutes!
Dec 6, 2012
Tell me about your music! http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/forum/1809789/
Nov 30, 2012
November Literature DD Roundup!
Nov 27, 2012
ProjectDFC is back!
Nov 23, 2012
What is your favorite dessert?
Nov 22, 2012
Are you a part of a :devCRLiterature
Nov 19, 2012
The Dear Teen Me contest ends tomorrow!
Nov 6, 2012
Are you a critic?
Oct 31, 2012
I want YOU to send us Lit DD suggestions.
Oct 28, 2012
Am starting a spoken word group in the not to distant future, what should it be called?
Oct 28, 2012
Becca had baby!
Oct 26, 2012
At the moment you are...
Oct 25, 2012
Do you keep a writer's journal, in physical or digital form?
Oct 24, 2012
What events/holidays/observances are coming up in November for you?
Oct 21, 2012
Next lit resource I should do?
Oct 19, 2012
I'm experimenting with an article series, check it out: http://nicswaner.deviantart.com/journal/Inspiration-to-Deviation-333172260
Oct 17, 2012
Have you ever been a bully without realizing it at the time?
Oct 16, 2012
Are you supporting Spirit Day?
Oct 12, 2012
I've noticed a trend among indie record labels where they allow full previews of an artist's album on Youtube. Do you think this hurts or benefits the artist?
Oct 6, 2012
I'm writing a story guys, hopefully novel size, and for the first time ever will be taking part in NaNoWriMo. What would you want to hear about the story first?
Sep 25, 2012
What kind of literature do you feel is underrepresented in the DD section?
Sep 22, 2012
What would you be most interested in seeing in the near future on a regular basis?
Sep 20, 2012
Quick, while it isn't looking-- have you guys heard the rumor about :devneurotype:'s nose? How does it go again?
Sep 18, 2012
Go congratulate :devneurotype: for receiving the other lit CV ^hat!
Aug 31, 2012
Of all of your writing/art, which piece do you feel best represents you at the moment?
Aug 16, 2012
What do you think of this instrumental I have produced (that I will eventually put lyrics to)? https://www.box.com/s/c8ae0e484e6b6dae3fac
Aug 8, 2012
Do you support or oppose internet censorship? Comments appreciated.
Jul 27, 2012
Do you play Xbox?
Jul 22, 2012
I have a decent amount of points saved up at the moment, if I were to host a poetry contest would you help me promote it?
Jun 28, 2012
There's a contest being held at #365DaysofMusic! Are you in?
Jun 24, 2012
Who's the latest writer you have discovered (on and off of deviantART)
May 6, 2012
I need suggestions for DLD's!
May 3, 2012
Do you like points?
Apr 14, 2012
I need feedback for songs I am making as me and a friend are putting together an album! Let me know which songs you like.
Mar 14, 2012
I'm a Poetry Admin at DLD!!!!
Jan 31, 2012
Would anyone want to help organize and promote a contest I'm thinking about doing for literature? (You wouldn't be judging)
Jan 28, 2012
If I posted a quote from literary passages or from famous people for you to give your thoughts on, would you?
Jan 22, 2012
Would you want to s--- hey a squirrel!
Jan 11, 2012
If #EliteLiterature gave writers on deviantART a chance to be published, would you submit your work to them?
Oct 27, 2011
If I were to do a writing contest that offered a prize to the first place winner would you enter?
Oct 22, 2011
Are you aware of the group :devEliteLiterature
Sep 11, 2011
Are you currently working on a writing project? If so, what's the word count so far?
Sep 2, 2011
Please help me remove this offending stamp: http://bluumonkey.deviantart.com/art/Stop-the-lies-256305185
Sep 1, 2011
Has your art or writing ever been shunned by a person or community?
Aug 20, 2011
Have you ever earned money with your art?
Jul 26, 2011
Does writing and literature need more guides and tutorials to help writers?
Jul 19, 2011
Should I start a news article segment, similar to 'Feature Me' or 'Give Me Attention?'
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I'm doing a tutorial on writing, so I would like to know: what would you most like to improve on?
Jun 30, 2011
Which movie music track do you like the most?
Jun 12, 2011
I'm alive,
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Apr 16, 2011
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Apr 9, 2011
I'm working on a sci-fi short story, to be submitted to who-knows-where. Anyone want a sneak peek?
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This summer I am imagining walking through fragrant swaying lavender either side of my garden path......although I am not in Provence and I haven't planted anything yet!
1) Does anyone know if it will be OK to plant lavender in the middle of March? (I was recommended "Hidcote") We may be keep getting frosty nights for a little while? (I am in a very rural location BUT in the 'Garden of England')
2) Is Hidcote the best variety? I would also like to pick some to hang in the house if poss.
Any recommendations gratefully received.
We planted masses of lavender, mid/end March, two years ago. Probably about one hundred plants. Timing wise we had no real issues. They coped with morning frosts although admittedly they are sheltered within a walled garden. We chose a rather lovely variety called Elizabeth, which is slightly taller than Hidcote, but smaller than Old English. Although, we have much of those two also. The most important lesson is to dig in LOTS and LOTS of gravel. They need masses of drainage! Downderry is a wonderful lavender nursery - they have many varieties, probably all, to choose from! They can probably advise you as to planting time depending on your location. If of interest, have some photo's, links and info http://oxoniangardener.blogspot.com/.
Petra, thanks for the pointer to Downderry - it is really close to me in Kent - ideal! Elizabeth looks lovely, I am busy poring over all the different varieties now...they are all beautiful.
Good tip about gravel, thank you, will take your advice.
p.s your dog looks gorgeous & great name!..shame they dont stay cute puppies for very long. My parents have had their hands full with their flat coated retreiver puppy - she is stunning but is quite exhausting!
You are very welcome. The Downderry team are lovely and their plants have grown into lovely specimens in our garden, so certainly worth a visit. Elizabeth is certainly highly recommended. Very bushy, tall, and just lovely flowers. More detailed than Hidcote and the perfume....delightful.
My best wishes to your parents. We are exhausted...although love Dudley enormously!
I must be the only person in here who sticks things in and leaves them to get on with it :)
We have Lavenders dotted all over the place; I wouldn't be without it and I'm particularly partial to the bushes outside my kitchen door. I've no idea what they all are now. I take cuttings and pop them in wherever I can get away with it. Some survive and thrive, some don't. My cuttings for this year won't go out until April.
March is just too early.
Plant mid May and your patience will pay off as the warmer soil will help - and hopefully you will miss April showers.
Hidcote is an excellent variety - but personally I think Munstead Dwarf is more reliable for hedging.© 2013 Created by Stephen Shirley.


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Jiumozhi and Yideng are famous for their "gentle talking," but did you know that in HSDS, Miejue did something very similar?
Translated by SmokeyTheBear:
Suddenly a crisp and clear female voice was heard, Xiaofu, how can you be so useless? Go over if you want to! Ji Xiaofu was shocked but happy, turned around and said, Master!, but there was no trace of anyone behind her. She looked carefully, only then did she see a grey-robed nun slowly walking over from a distance away, precisely the headmaster of Emei, her master Miejue Shitai*. Following behind her were two disciples, one was her elder martial-sister Ding Minjun, one was her younger martial-sister Bei Jinyi. The Golden Flower Granny saw that she was so far away that even her face could not be seen clearly, yet her voice was transmitted to everyones ears as though she was very close, which was sufficient proof of her profound internal energy.


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I had the SWEETEST thing happen to me – my coworker's boyfriend, who loves tea, and who I regularly pass a few ounces of tea here and there to through my coworker, stopped in the office and presented me with a big bag of this tea!!!!! He thanked me for the tea that I have passed on to him, and wanted to return the favor.
It is a green tea and there are tons of rose petals in it – the cherry rosy fragrance from the dry leaves and buds was intoxicating! I thought that a short steep time would insure that the rose didn't become cloying and "too much" – I think it worked! I'm tasting a great cherry flavor, and the rose is present, but not in a frightening way :) It is very flavorful, but I can't taste the green tea at all (which can be a good thing as far as I am concerned). Also, the tea brews PINK (In fact, it's making me bounce in my seat and say "Peeeeenk! Look, my tea is Peeeeeeenk!" I think this tea out froofs even the Rosy Earl Grey.
That being said, it's not anything like the other cherry blossom green tea I've tried: Ceriser de Chine. This tea is anything but subtle. This is the American Screaming In Your Face cherry blossom tea, as opposed to the French Exquisitely Blended La De Da cherry blossom tea. That's ok – there's room for both!
Second steep just as Peeeeenk and Tasty!!!
I think the fact that it's such an incredibly thoughtful gift makes it taste extra good, too :)
Glamorosi – he told me this is from the little Tea Leaf stall at Reading Terminal Market – he also brought Flying Monkey cupcakes from RT. What a sweet guy!
Excellent – I will make a point of buying some on my next Reading Terminal run. Enjoy your cupcakes!