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The Artistic Expression And Belief Of Oriental Symbolism

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

The Chinese symbols had incorporated all the characters, signs and alphabets which were used in China for thousands of years and reached a amazing number of eighty thousand approximately. Now of course the use of Chinese symbols has been greatly curtailed.

The use of these symbols has declined as the Chinese language is developing over the years but they have other uses which are connected to art. The artistic formation of these symbols has eternal aesthetic value and they are acclaimed by the whole world for this reason.

The use of the Chinese symbols in China is as popular as ever. You can notice them in many places particularly in expressions of art and architecture. The Chinese people are using these symbols to mark their products like kitchenware etc. There is another aim to these symbols which are connected to superstition which is still followed in Chinese culture.

The construction of Chinese symbols is done in such an artistic manner that they look extremely appealing irrespective of their meaning. But essentially each Chinese symbol has a deep and profound meaning behind it along with its traditional use and history.

The Chinese symbol meanings cover a wide spectrum of meanings ranging from the most positive to the extremely negative. The traditional belief is that by incorporating positive Chinese symbols in your life you can anticipate good thing to come your way. They truly believed that these symbols had the power to attract good fortune.

This principle may hold true or not is subject to personal faith. As far as Chinese people are concerned the symbols are extremely significant in their life in terms of their beauty as well as their consequences on their life by including them.

The ancient Chinese symbol that represents five bats collected together is one of the most popular motifs known as the five good fortunes. The five elements represent wealth, health, love, longevity and virtue. When used with the color red this symbol is considered to be even more potent.

The sunset symbol is one more positive symbol from ancient China which you will find is used usually in Chinese society. The Sun itself is the most potent power and the Yang energy is originated from the sun.

Believed to energize as well as purify the symbol of the sun is highly respected in Chinese culture due to the profound meaning that it has for them. The same symbol is also meant to represent balance which has been derived from an ancient Chinese legend.

There are a great variety of Chinese symbols. If you would like to learn more about Chinese calligraphy symbols please follow the hyperlinks.

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An Elegant Affair

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Slate and Artstone – I met this one at an elegant and formal party. I had slipped into silk, he was dressed in something more complex.

I long ago lost the need to feed, so now I feed my faded lust. He was pretty, and haughty, just the way I like them.

It did not take long to make her leave his side. One thing leads to another, which leads to another which causes this one to fall, which makes that one back up, which cases the table to shake, the cup to spill, the dress to stain.

And she’s off in a huff, not a terribly attractive way to make an exit. Plenty of room for me to slide in

Men believe anything when their hard. The first part was easy, the second was easier. Before he knew it we were walking out back, innocent enough.

I never make the first move. I don’t have to. All I have to do is wiggle the worm, present it out there, ripe and juicy.

He was a good roll, not that I feel it anymore. At least in that lust I got to take a sip of his soul, that is always sweet ecstasy. Of course that’s not why I do it.

The look on her face was even better. Everyone had seen us wander out back. I know how to be conspicuous when I want to be, and every man and woman’s eyes were on me, even as were his own, glued, locked onto me. It was a simple thing for her to ask around

and to be answered

out back…

with some woman…

But she was only gone a minute!

And then, stained, soiled, and sundered, humiliation and rage, pain, sorrow, loss, the air rushes from her lungs, the blood from her heart.

I nudge him, even as I rise, magnificent in my naked splendor. I want her to see me, to see not only what has been taken, but also that which took it, to know that I am better

Then I take my leave, and even as I go, I can feel the glow rising from them. A real, true moment, an instant of perfection, locked forever in time, crafted by my design

This story was written by Jim Slate on behalf of http://www.RolePages.com – a chat / forum roleplaying community built around a social networking dynamic, to allow you to interact with people as anything that you want.

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Make Article Writing More Enjoyable

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Many see writing articles as a nuisance. I happen to disagree with this belief. I think that article writing can be one of the most fun and rewarding activities there is.

One can often feel overworked and at a loss for ideas after writing numerous articles, and coming up with creative ideas can often be a challenge.

Here are five tips that I’d like to share with you, all of which should aid you in your article writing efforts, regardless of your motivation.

People enjoy reading articles with lists, and writing them is one of the easier ways to write an easy read. This way, you’ll know the items that made your list (i.e. a top ten list) and you’ll have an easy time writing a paragraph or two about each.

If you don’t like the idea of writing lists, or simply prefer another means as well, tell stories. Everyone has their own experiences to draw from, and personalizing an article in this regard will allow you to connect with your readers.

You can also challenge yourself to write your articles within a certain time frame. If I sit down, I’ll usually give myself something like two hours, where I know that those two hours will purely be devoted to article writing. Set a goal and do everything you can to hit that goal within the span.

Reward yourself when you’re done with your articles. This way, the purpose of your work may be less abstract in the short run. Many people forget why they’re writing to begin with, and they fail to see this.

Lastly, I’d recommend that you work to improve your typing speed and skills. This will go a very long way toward improving your overall efficiency. In typing quickly, I find that I can write an article in half the time that most people can.

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The Finest Female Vocalists in Indie Rock

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Ever since the 1990’s, the female vocalist has shared the spotlight with male singers. The singer/songwriter emerged in the 1990’s with the alternative rock scene, as artists like Alanis Morrisette, Natalie Merchant, Natalie Imbruglia, Tracy Chapman, and many others experienced some great commercial success.

Some of today’s most talented female music artists come from the indie rock world. This breed of intelligent rock allows artists to creatively express themselves, and some great talent is here for us to enjoy as a result.

This article is going to focus on a few of the biggest female talents in indie rock music today, with their vocals being the deciding factor in who makes the list. While there are dozens I could easily list here, I’m going to limit this article to my favorite four.

First, I’d like to mention Regina Spektor. I’m in a coffee house as I write this, and her music is playing. This in fact inspired me to write this article.

I love Regina’s voice, and it’s one of my favorite in music, period. She’s sang many great songs, and still in her 20s, she’s sure to come out with more classics over time.

If you haven’t heard of Chan Marshall, perhaps you’ve heard of Cat Power. Marshall goes by Cat Power as a stage name, and she’s sat atop the indie charts for many years since becoming popular earlier this decade. Power writes original compositions, in addition to covering many classic songs.

A newer arrival to the scene is Sharon Jones. While she’s not so new in the music world, this 50 something singer is certainly new to the indie scene. Having partnered up with the Dap Kings, this unique combination of musicians has some great Motown type music to show for it.

Lastly, Shara Worden, who produces music under the “My Brightest Diamond” moniker, may very well be the best of these. Listen to her cover of “Feeling Good” for affirmation of this.

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Learning The Steps To Writing A Book

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
by Dale Beaumont – Get Published TV

Many authors are not sure where to start when they are thinking about how to write a book. It doesn’t matter if you are thinking about self-publishing or being published by a big publishing company many of the fundamental rules still apply. The basic fundamentals must be done correctly and it is important to know how to start your publishing journey so you don’t make thousands of dollars worth of mistakes.

The very first thing you want to ask yourself is what you are looking to accomplish with being an author and publishing a book? Are you looking to make money or are you seeking exposure with your writing? These are the first two things to think about because this can help you clarify just what you are aiming at in terms of a successful end result.

The decision you make deciding where along the exposure and money scale you belong will help you to decide how you market your book. Many of the decisions you make as an author and marketer will stem from the answers to the purpose of you writing this book. Maximum exposure can be experienced if you printed a whole batch of books and gave them all for free. On the other hand a lot of money can be made by selling each and every book at premium price. You must decide what the best options is for you an your book.

If you are seeking a way to make money as an author than different elements are going to come into play. If you are writing for the main purpose to make money you are going to have to put a lot more emphasis on marketing, promoting, and advertising your written words. This is a different end of the spectrum than gaining exposure because there will not need to be as much time and effort put into these aspects when just hoping for exposure as an author. Aside from marketing you will need to decide how much money you are expecting or aiming to make. Do you want to cover the costs of the book or do you want more? Every author should want to make money from their writing if they are taking the time to write and publish a book. There is nothing wrong with feeling this way but you have to know just how much you want of each aspect.

Like I said both ends of the scale will result in different decisions and different results. It is crucial you know where you stand and what you expect from your book. This will make achieving your goals a lot easier and make the entire process much smoother and clearer.

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Get Published TV is the internet’s first dedicated TV show to help authors (and aspiring authors to write, market and publish their own best-selling book. Click here to view the latest episodes: How To Write A Book?

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