Menturion

Jesus was gay

So then what if i’m weak
So what if I may squeak
Squeak a peak at another angle
Ill tangle your beliefs
Hopefully it’s your heart I can strangle
Till it beats less and less
I embers your timely death
Though I still fell wanted stress
This mess I confess cant test
To the rest who feel that
Its fun to point and laugh at me
Just to detest…go ahead I guess
People, life is a game of chess
I really never learned to play
I would really just love to lay
Lay this tired head for just one more day
What more should I say?
Shall I dare to say that I pray!
Shit, what if I said jesus was gay?
Would you stray?
Or would you keep your so called faith and stay?
To hear more shit that even your god couldn’t convey
Someone please draw the curtains on this play.

About the Author

Steven James Lines & Words a website dedicated to THE LOVE FOR THE MUSIC AND POETIC WORD! Steven, ‘Shad’, pronounced shade, has put those two together and formed the audio portion of LINES AND WORDS, and is trying to dot the T’s and cross the I’s. Awake? READ OR LISTEN Conterversial Poetry can be found here as well Jesus was gay is not what you think

Short Story Writing Tips:

Your title is your selling tool. It’s the first thing readers will scan and contemplate whether to read your story.

What your title’s job is, it has to lure the readers into your story - it has to be so compelling that they won’t even have a chance to ask themselves, ‘Will this story interest me?’

Their eyes will glide over the title and into the story before they realize it. The action will be instant.

What’s a compelling title? It’s one that instantly grabs our attention because it’s…

• Intriguing
• Interesting
• Catchy
• Provocative
• Amusing

Your title may not be all these things but it will have to be at least one. There should be something about it that grabs your readers.

So how do you write compelling titles?

Start by learning from the masters.

Learn from those whose articles and stories are published in newspapers, magazines and, in particular, pay close attention how the writers of Readers Digest go about it. They have been luring readers into their written material for years. They know their stuff.

Here are a few examples of titles taken from Readers Digest….

• Did I really need to know that?
• Who is Jack Kevorkian, Really?
• Against the flames
• Who Killed Margaret Wilson?

Do you have any newspapers or magazines handy, or even better, a Readers Digest magazine? If you do, note down a few titles, then analyze why those particular titles grabbed you.

If you don’t have any magazines handy, take a look at: www.amazon.com (in the books section.) See what titles are listed there. Or look at your bookshelf.

Compare them to your title.

Is your title compelling?

If you find that it could be better, here’s an effective way that will ensure you find the best title for your story…

Read through your story and on a piece of paper jot down sentences and/or words that appealed to you as you read. Jot down as many as you come across - Don’t worry about editing them for now. Just note down all that grabbed you.

Then look at your characters. Is there something special about them, a word you could use in a title that will grab readers’ attention?

Now with the list you have gathered, think about what you are saying in your story. Start crossing out the words and sentences that aren’t directly relevant to it.

Select a few words and look through a thesaurus for a nicer sounding synonym.

Choose the most appropriate group of words for the title.

Remember… your title has to be one or a combination of the below…

• Intriguing
• Interesting
• Catchy
• Provocative
• Amusing

Besides his passion for writing, Nick Vernon runs an online gift site where you will find gift information, articles and readers’ funny stories. Visit http://www.we-recommend.com

When many people think of excellence in the electronics industry, they think of JVC. JVC (Victor Company of Japan) was founded in the mid-1920’s and has been a pioneer in the electronics and home entertainment industries, as well as one of the highest selling brands around ever since its start. The company makes virtually everything in the electronics and entertainment sectors from JVC home theater systems to video production equipment to recording devices and even computer software. One of the more sought after devices in the JVC electronics arsenal are the JVC home theater systems. JVC has some of the largest selections of home theater systems available. Whether you’re looking for a big screen plasma TV that takes up half the room and surround sound speakers so powerful you could cave in your roof if you’re not careful… or if you just want something modest to enhance your television viewing experience using your tax refund check, JVC has the system for you. Catering to pretty much all possible needs and wants, JVC makes sure that there truly is something for everyone. Prices for a full system can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars with a plethora of options for sound and video features to choose from. One recent feature about JVC home theater systems that lets JVC stand out from the rest of the pack of electronics and entertainment brand name companies is the ability to display it literally anywhere. The new 2009 JVC NX-T10, for instance, can be propped up as a normal system would be, laid down flat, or even hung easily on the wall. This allows JVC to not only meet the price for any wallet and the required specs for anyone, but also the decorative tastes of anyone who may buy their systems. JVC home theater systems also include loads of extras including even being able to plug in your iPod device to listen to music through the surround sound speaker system or even watch your video files played on the big screen plasma (again, with surround sound audio). You can even plug in a USB storage device to write CDs directly onto, or access files from the storage device directly on the home entertainment system, making JVC’s systems a truly fully integrated system for your home. Another fun extra provided by JVC is that along with being able to pick from sizes and functions, you can also chose between more than one color for your JVC home theater system to be, allowing you to further personalize your entertainment experience.

The time to play on the net is always, it is always a good time to play something on the internet, it can be a multiple players template game like world of war craft, and it can also be a friendly (non gambling) game of poker on any one of the big networks, the net is alive 24 hours a day all days of the week, and you can even find some friends, for example I have the good chance of finding a friend based in New York City locks that loved to play free bingo on her computer, just like me.

Most working couples are to place their children as they dependants, exempting to pay extra for their individual health insurance. Most companies or jobs nowadays will offer such amenity. The single family unit may save a lot of money on monthly premiums that can have a great impact on a family’s yearly budget, since we know that health care costs are on the rise in this country. A few days in the hospital for someone with no health insurance may easily cost more than the premium of one year of insurance, depending on the acuity of care of the hospital stay.

My soul is not awake
Without you it is asleep
It needs your love so badly
It’ll never awake without it

It longs for your touch
It longs for your sweet embrace

It can never be whole without your love
You’re a part of it
Without you it is helpless
Without you it is weak and idle

It needs warmth
It needs life
It needs joy
That can only come from your love

Awaken it
And fill it with life

Because it wants you
Because it needs you
and mostly because
You know you need it too

About the Author: hi! i’m a high school student in de le salle zobel school. I enjoy writting poems and i would like to publish them… hopefully, someday, i would like to have a book containning all poems published… hope you like my poems

Source: www.isnare.com

Introduction
There are many screenplay contests available to the aspiring screenwriter.These contests can be a good avenue to getting one’s work noticed and/or make a sale.So, it’s important to make certain that you have written your screenplay to the best of your ability and according to industry standards.

The most important thing to do for any aspiring screenwriter is to first learn the basic techniques of screenwriting before sitting down to write one.I come across many hopeful writers who think that all it takes to write a script is a good story idea and a lot of explosive special effects.While a good story is important, with or without the special effects, writing that story using proper industry standards is equally important.(Please visit http://www.coverscript.com/education.html — Tips for Screenwriters link for further information.)

There are specific techniques to the craft of screenwriting involving everything from act structure to proper screenplay format, which must be followed.It’s difficult to write engaging characters, focused plots and entertaining screenplays without having a solid framework in which to bring it all to life.

Before any money is spent submitting your work to a screenwriting contest, it would behoove the writer to first educate himself in the “tools of the trade”.There are many, many screenwriting books available as well as workshops and seminars, both online and in live classroom situations.My advice is to take advantage of them.Then, armed with the basics, write, write and then write some more.

Then before submitting your work to any screenplay competition have it copyrighted and WGA registered.(United States Copyright office: http://www.loc.gov/copyright. Writers Guild of America: http://www.wga.org.)

Advice and Suggestions
I am a judge for many contests and as such, have read thousands of TV scripts and screenplays.I can assure you that the winners are chosen because their screenplays or TV scripts contain great stories and are written to industry standards.Therefore, putting your best foot forward is a must.Below are some pointers to keep in mind before you submit your screenplay.

• If your purpose is to “break into the business”, make certain that the script contest you enter offers meetings with agents and/or producers as part of the prize for winning and not just cash prizes.Of course, if it is just the extra cash you’re after, then go for it!

• Make certain, before you write that entry fee check and send in your material, that the screenplay contest or TV script competition is a reputable one and indeed has, in the past, delivered to its winners what it promised in its promotion.

• Presentation of your screenplay does count so make certain your screenplay follows the accepted industry standards.This not only includes using the proper screenplay format but also such things as a typo-free screenplay and the correct binding.

• Keep in mind that the industry professionals who sponsor some of these film and TV competitions do so in order to find good producible material, hopefully for lower rather than higher budgets.Therefore, entering a screenplay in a genre with a story that screams “high budget” lessens the writer’s chances of winning.This means that

1. Sci-fi special effects stories taking place on purple planets populated with giant, paisley-skinned, seven-armed, Plasmanian Wooglegorps who magically float through the air using anti-gravity belts or

2. a 1920’s Period Piece necessitating Model-T’s, Zoot suits and flappers or

3. an action/adventure story that has the bad guys blown to smithereens, along with their Lear jet, over the ocean, followed by a high-tech nuclear submarine underwater search and rescue mission while the oil slicked water burns out of control, are not the best way to go.

• Make certain that your story is told visually.Film is a visual medium.

• Make sure you don’t have “on the nose” dialogue or too much dialogue and that all the dialogue sounds natural.

• Check to make sure that your characters are interesting, engaging and have good character arcs.Nothing worse than having an unlikable hero, a wishy-washy bad guy, or a protagonist who starts out angry at the world and by the end of the story is still angry at the world having learned and changed nothing in his nature.
  

Conclusion
Once you’ve gone through your screenplay and are satisfied with it, have it read by someone else.After all, your story is intended for a movie-going audience so honest opinions from friends and family members will give you a feel for that audience reaction.

Then do yourself a favor and have your screenplay read by an industry professional that has experience and good credentials in the area of script analysis.A writer can become too close to his work and not be able to “see the forest for the trees”.It is to your advantage to have any possible format, story, character, dialogue and structure flaws found and corrected before it is submitted to a movie or TV script contest.

While there is never any guarantee your screenplay or TV script will be a winner, writing one to the best of your ability and which meets industry standards is a must, as the competition is fierce.

I wish you great success in your present and future story-telling adventures.

Website:
http://www.coverscript.com

Email me at: lynnepem@aol.com

Lynne Pembroke
Coverscript.com
Los Angeles, CA.
323-953-5921
lynnepem@aol.com
http://www.coverscript.com

Copyright 2003 Lynne Pembroke, Coverscript.com
The information on this page may not be reproduced, republished or
mirrored on another webpage or website without the permission of
the links site owner or webmaster.

About the Author

Over 18 years experience as a freelance script reader/analyst & consultant for agents, studios, producers, script consulting companies & screenwriting competitions.A writer, poet & screenwriter. Specializing in screenwriting, script writing help & screenplay analysis of movies/tv scripts. Services provided, include: story analysis, ghostwriting, rewriting & adaptation of novel to screenplay. Website: http://www.coverscript.com

Once you have decided upon the best format for your ebook,
your next step will be the design process. No matter which
format you choose, one of the most important factors in
determining your ebook’s overall success is your presentation.
Your ebook should not only look professional in design, but
should also be well organized and easily navigated. In
addition, your ebook should include images that will enhance
its appearance and compliment your subject matter.

Although you can design your ebook using an application of
your choice, for the purpose of this article, we will focus on
designing your ebook with Microsoft Word.

When you purchase and install Adobe Acrobat, a shortcut
button will be added to your Microsoft Word toolbar. This
button will enable you to instantly convert your word
document into a PDF document.

When you begin designing your ebook, think of each page you
create as a page of a book, because that’s exactly what it is.
Your ebook is a book in electronic format. Although the
structure of your ebook may vary, here is a basic guideline to
assist you:

Opening Page

The first page of your ebook will represent your book cover.
It should contain an image or logo that will compliment your
ebook. This page should also include your ebook’s title,
followed by an opening statement.

Foreword

The next portion of your ebook may contain a Foreword with
information in regard to your copyrights, disclaimers or other
important information.

Instructions

Your Foreword may be followed by instructional information
in regard to using your ebook, such as navigation. Your
instructions might include an overview of how to navigate
your ebook and even some screenshots.

Table of Contents

A Table of Contents will assist your readers in easily locating
each section of your ebook.

When writing your text in Microsoft Word, you are provided
with a number of options to assist you in formatting your
pages in a specific layout. This powerful program will not only
enable you to insert page numbers, headers, footers,
borders and images, but it will also create your Table of
Contents for you.

Creating Your Table of Contents will be one of your last steps
in designing your ebook. In order for Microsoft Word to create
your Table of Contents, you must first apply specific heading
styles to the chapter headings that you would like to be
displayed within your Table of Contents.

To add a style to your chapter headings, highlight your text
and click on the style drop-down box on the left side of your
toolbar and select Heading1. You can edit your Heading1 style
to display your heading in the font and size of your choice.

If you would like to display any subtitles beneath your titles,
simply follow the same procedure above. However, instead of
selecting Heading1, select Heading2 and so on.

To build your Table of Contents, click on the page where you
would like to insert your Table of Contents. Click on “Insert”
then on “Index and Tables” and select the Table of Contents
tab. Select your preferred format and Word will instantly
create your Table of Contents.

Word builds your Table of Contents by searching for headings
with specified styles. It then sorts the headings according to
their heading level, references their page numbers, and then
displays the Table of Contents within your document.

Once you create your Table of Contents, your document can
be easily navigated by clicking on any page number within
your Table of Contents. This will enable your readers to
instantly jump to the corresponding chapter headings within
your document.

Introduction

Your introduction should follow your Table of Contents and
might contain an overview of your ebook’s subject matter or
whatever you’d like. Your introduction will be a prelude to
your chapters.

Chapters

The next part of your ebook will contain your chapters. Your
chapter titles should be displayed in a larger, bold font. Each
new chapter should start at the top of a new page.

There are a number of ways you can spice up your ebook’s
appearance and give it a professional look and feel. Here are
a few ideas to get you started:

Inserting Page Numbers

You can insert page numbers simply by clicking on “Insert”
then “Page Numbers.” You will be presented with several
formatting options for positioning, alignment and styles. If
you would like to add additional text with your page numbers,
you can use the “Header and Footer” option.

Headers and Footers

Headers and Footers can be used to insert specific
information at the top and/or on the bottom of each of your
pages. To insert these fields into your pages, click on “View”
then on “Header and Footer.” A header and footer area will
appear at the top and bottom of each page. You can type
in your text and/or use the toolbar to insert your information
into your pages. You only have to insert the information into
the “Header and Footer” area of your first page and it will be
displayed on every page.

Borders

Borders can be used to enhance your ebook’s appearance.
To add a border to each of your pages, click on “Format”
then on “Borders and Shading.” Click on the “Page Border”
tab and select your border style and color.

Images

Just as borders can be used to enhance your ebook’s
appearance, images can also be used. Try to select images
that will enhance your reader’s experience and compliment
your ebook’s focus.

To insert an image within your page, click on “Insert” then on
“Picture” and select an option.

Take your time and make sure you use Word’s powerful
features. It will assist you in creating a great looking ebook.
If you’re not sure how to do something, simply click on “Help”
and it will guide you through the process.

About the Author

Shelley Lowery is the author of Ebook Starter. A complete
ebook design kit that takes you step by step through
designing, creating and marketing your own ebook. Give
your ebook a professional look in just a few simple steps
with over 100 ebook interface and cover templates.
http://www.web-source.net/ebookstarter.htm

Having been in the printing and design business for most of my life I have seen my share of ‘file it under G’ business cards. That said our printing firm fulfills hundreds of business card orders in Canada and the US each week. So what I am about to share with is a matter of opinion. I am of the opinion that you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. In life, oh well, if you don’t like it leave. But in business this is not the case, assuming that your goal is to make a good first impression. This is the way I view new contacts in business;

1) Your prospect wants you to WOW them

2) Your prospect wants you to sell them something

3) Your prospect forms an opinion of you in the first 30 seconds

So these are the assumptions that I walk into every business meeting with. Many of us truly believe that a business card is critical to your success and without it you are toast (for lack of a better term). To a certain degree you are correct.

I would like to submit to you that first impressions are always formed from one person to another. Your business card should reflect you and what you represent in the sweetest way. But make no mistake, YOU need to make that first impression and that is not accomplished with a handshake, smile and a business card. So carefully spend time redefining your approach, want you want to sell and how you want to sell it. Try to follow this proven sales formula. We call it the AIDA formula;

Approach Interest Desire Action

OK, so now we have buffed up a little on pre sales psychology, what about that business card? How can I get the design wheels turning? If you are of the creative mind but are not sure how to get started, there are many printing companies online that offer business card templates created by professional graphic designers. A good example of this can be found here http://www.weprintcolor.com/buscardtemplate.htm

You may also be of the creative mind and are well versed in the use of professional desktop publishing programs such as Adobe Photo Shop, Corel Draw, Quark Express, or Adobe Illustrator, why not just send the file for printing? Before you do you should make certain your digital file is optimized for best print result! First learn what is required here http://www.weprintcolor.com/pre-press.htm then you can submit your digital file for free preflight check here http://www.weprintcolor.com/upload.htm . This way you are certain your file will print nicely.

Here are my 10 Tips on how to get your Business Card filed under ‘G’ (garbage);

1) Print type that the size of ant’s feet. Your eyes may be great but mine aren’t

2) Print on perforated 10 up card templates from your ink jet or laser printer. Remember that first impression?

3) Choose colors that clash or do not compliment each other. There is a color wheel that explains 10 colors relating to each other. These colors have 3 basic relationships: Adjacent, Contrasting and Complimentary Adjacent colors share a common side and are similar. Contrasting colors are those which have three other colors between them. Complimentary colors are those on opposite sides of the color wheel.

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4) Use a co worker’s business card and hand write your information on it. You might be able to use this once but don’t try it on your second or third meeting.

5) Print your business card with typographically incorrect information then try to patch it up. I will again, suggest that you rely on the resources at hand. For the $49 a company like ours would charge you to completely reproduce 500, professionally printed high quality, full color, aqueous coated business cards it’s a no brainer.

6) Chew bubble gum, wear sun glasses or wear a beard. Although these will not necessarily get your business card discarded, statistical no no’s. Also a good example of how you are first, your business card should serve as a reminder of you. In the real estate sector most real estate agents print a picture of themselves on their business card for this reason.

7) Print your business card in an irregularly large format. Your card looks unique and professional but I can’t file it in my business card file system that I keep all my key suppliers in. Oversized business cards are becoming more popular and given the right circumstances can be delivered effectively. However from an overall perspective I recommend that mainstream business stick with the standard size- 2 X 3 “.

Print your critical contact information on the back or on the inside of a fold over business card. For the same reason above. Once I file your business card in my file system all of your contact information should be easily read at a glance…I want to place my order now.

9) Print on thin or flimsy material. This projects a feel of cheapness. Besides if you managed to WOW your prospect and your business card makes it into his /hers wall of fame pouch it will it will likely not survive the test of time.

10) This is the final and most important for the rookie to intermediate graphic designer. Have you ever heard of looktocloseitis? Many graphic designers that develop onscreen work at a highly magnified viewing level while design and editing. Sure everything looks great at 500% magnified view but when the card is printed it is printed 100%. A good practice, before sending your business card file for professional printing is to print your own hardcopy and give it a glace from a 3 foot distance. Make sure your message is being communicated when you do this. If it is not working, back to editing and repeat the process.

Take your time and it will be worth your extra efforts. This will be reflected in the finished product.

We have printed thousands upon thousands of business card orders worldwide. Show here;

You will find a large collection of some of the business cards we have printed for our clients here. http://www.weprintcolor.com/buscard_examples/index.htm . These examples include custom and template style business cards. When you click on each thumbnail the page will tell you if it is ‘custom’ or ‘template’. In the cases where it is template you can click the link and start designing your unique version immediately.

If you would like to view a full business card catalogue of available template designs for business you can visit this page http://www.weprintcolor.ca/ or get tips for creating better business card designs here http://www.weprintcolor.ca/online_design_cat1/index.php

Some clients send files from there computer to ours, others use our online design system. Either way we have developed software and a natural eye for esthetically pleasing graphic design work. The reason I write these articles is to help you make an educated decision with the design and print of your business card. If you end up coming to us with your business we always appreciate that. The last thing I want to happen is you making a regretful purchase online. This hurts all online retailers that offer a quality product.

Robert is regarded as an industry expert is print and design. Online since 1999, Robert was one of the pioneers that brought graphic design tools to the web. For online graphic design solutions visit http://www.weprintcolor.com/

About the Author

Robert is the marketing director of a leading online printing and design firm http://www.weprintcolor.com . Robert believes in an educated customer and has created a personal blog, online to help achieve this goal. Learn commercial printing and design tips from the pros http://www.weprintcolors.com

Chatel is amongst the best snowboarding areas for lots of merriment and repose. Chatel is an idyllic spot that offers the group climbing, windsurfing, paragliding, events and lots of other things for the family to savour.

However as the early snow begins to settle on the trees and mountain summits, and the waterfalls ice over, Chatel shifts its feel from summer reds to white. Chatel pullulates with sports and fun ” sledding, cross country skiing and telemarking.

Chatel was named the best ski mountain in the French Alps yearly by skiing magazines and keen skiers. It rises a majestic 2200 metres into the sky, it with 57 runs, the best being 10 miles, and there’s 625.5 kilometres of piste. There’s trails for novices and reasonable skiers, and 48 trails for expert skiers. Chatel’s lifts can handle 17000 holiday makers each hour so there is no wasting of time standing to get to the top. You can take the cable car for an exceptional overall vista of the ski resort ski area and the whole area. For the ravenous holiday maker, there are several cafes who provide hot chocolate and rum and stews, snacks or sit down lunches. Should you want more info then check out Chamonix Holidays who operate ski and summer holidays to the French alps.

With elevating automobile insurance premiums, car owners everywhere are looking for ways to get car insurance discounts. And why not? If it can lower the amount you pay then go for it, right? Well, there are many ways to get discounts on automobile insurance. Try to check if you or your car is eligible for the following discounts but remember that these are general deductions, you have to inquire with your insurance provider if they offer them.

Individual Insurance Discounts

These discounts are usually given based on your performance as a driver and insurance policy holder. The other discounts are given based on your present status in life.

Completing A Traffic School Class If by any chance you have been recently ticketed, you may attend traffic school either online or through a traditional setting to have your ticket expunged from your driving record. Indirectly, this will have an effect of lowering your monthly insurance rates

Good Student Deductions. You may also take into consideration your childs grades to get car insurance price reductions. If youre insuring your child who drives and he satisfies the grade requirements of the insurance provider, you may ultimately receive deductions as well.

Belong to a Professional Organization. Many times, if you belong to a trade or professional organization, you’ll be entitled to receive additional deductions on your car insurance. This can include professions such as registered nurses, pharmacists, scientists, etc.

Senior Citizen Discount. If youre a mature driver, aged 55 or over and have completed a Defensive Driving course being offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state, then you may qualify for a discount.

Loyalty Credits. If you’ve been a loyal, solid, long-standing client of your insurance agent, they may reward your business with price reductions too.

Maintain a Good Driving Record. Your unspoiled driving history will also reap its rewards in the form of car insurance discounts. Some automobile insurance agents provide price reductions for drivers and insurance policy owners who have not been in accidents or have not received any traffic violations for a certain period of time.

Home + Car Packages. Your insurance company may give you multi-line deductions if you insure your household and other automobiles with them as well.

Car Based Insurance Discounts

It doesn’t come as a surprise that when getting a car insurance policy, the insurance provider takes a look at your car. Some of these auto insurance price reductions are given because you’ve made your car safe and insurance-friendly.

1. Air Bags. They present more safety to you and your car and insurers love these.
2. Anti-Lock Brakes System (ABS). Believe it or not, some states require that automobile insurance underwriters give deductions to clients whose automobiles are equipped with ABS.

Anti-Theft Devices. Installation of anti-theft devices like alarm systems is a way to get cheaper insurance rates. There may be an added bonus if the alarm automatically activates when the car’s turned off.