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Character Spotlight – Grendel
idrawdigital | 2/03/10 by Drezz
The Grendel series is the creation of American author Matt Wagner, and has been in circulation in various forms for over 25 years. In today’s character spotlight, we’ll take a look at this intriguing villain and his/her immense undergroun… Visit Blog
Maa-sa and Sugna both walk down memory lane – Balika Vadhu
Hindi TV Serials | 2/03/10 by Ashish
It was a time of remembrance and nostalgia for the main characters of Balika Vadhu. Maa-sa (Surekha Sikri) finally shows her vulnerable side by reliving her past. The event is triggered off by Mahadeo Singh’s act of entrusting his property and his … Visit Blog
Soda Dispenser
Adventures of a grocery clerk | 2/04/10 by Paul Wynn
At our grocery store, we are able to accept returns without a receipt. As long as the item isn’t used, we can only exchange the item. If its our store brand then we can take it without any question because of its satisfaction guarantee. Howev… Visit Blog
Who is this woman? (An Exercise)
The Pencil Sharpener | 2/03/10 by Julie T. Ewald
If you are like the majority of humans, no matter how open minded you try to be, you constantly find yourself judging people. When you see someone you make all sorts of assumptions about their character, their background, their morals, their hy… Visit Blog
Punch and Judy - Long lived characters
All Write With Coffee | 2/03/10 by Ann Elle Altman
Firstly, just want to remind everyone to post a comment in my contest blog. You may win $50 amazon gift card just by cutting and pasting a funny joke... that's worth it isn't it? Or write a funny situation that happened lately. It can be anything as … Visit Blog
Who Is Your Favorite Hep Alien Member?
Gilmore Girls News | 2/03/10 by Arieanna
In ‘Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too‘, Hep Alien are asked to play at the Town Selectman election. So, in the spirit of Hep Alien, I ask: Who is your favorite Hep Alien member, from any time period? And why? Is it related to their role in the b… Visit Blog
Aminals: Organic Toys Made From Children's Drawings
Design Fetish | 2/04/10 by Yasmine Zalek
Each Aminals organic doll is inspired by the brilliant, unfettered imagination that only comes through in children's drawings. These organic kids toys embody the exaggerated proportions, squiggly lines, and bright colors that come with creative expr… Visit Blog
Wonderful Words from a Reader
Pure Southern Genteel | 2/04/10 by Miss Mae
I received a note today from a person who purchased both, "Said the Spider to the Fly" and "When the Bough Breaks". She had this to say: "I can't put your books down!! I really get into them--the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi… Visit Blog
Writing Essentials: Characters Part Five: Side Characters
Rocket Scientist | 2/04/10 by Stephanie Barr
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on writing. I am not a published author, don't have any sort of English or writing degree, have never taught English or writing and, in fact, do something entirely different for a living. I am simply stating my opinion a… Visit Blog
Writing Essentials: Characters Part Four: Protagonists Part 2
Rocket Scientist | 2/03/10 by Stephanie Barr
So I came up with a second part.Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on writing. I am not a published author, don't have any sort of English or writing degree, have never taught English or writing and, in fact, do something entirely different for a living. … Visit Blog
Writing Essentials: Characters Part Four: Protagonists
Rocket Scientist | 2/03/10 by Stephanie Barr
For those of you space junkies freaking over the latest budget proposal by Obama, calm down. It'll all work out. If you want, I'll tell you why I think so when I'm finished talking up characters.Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on writing. I am not a pu… Visit Blog
Characters of life
Krafty Kitten | 2/05/10 by Emily Taylor
As a writing instructor, I have to guide my students to write properly in many areas. This month, in the fundamentals class, I teach them how to construct proper sentences and paragraphs. In Composition I and II we cover six other types, from a p… Visit Blog
Imperfect Beauty in Writing
Southern City Mysteries | 2/05/10 by Michele Emrath
I am a Pollock girl. A Kandinsky lover. A fan of Arshile Gorky. Result: Abstract Expressionism calls to me.But the other day I was skipping around the Internet (truly, I was skipping--all hopsy and bright-eyed) when I came to this b… Visit Blog
In the Zone by Sherrie Hansen
Second Wind Publishing | 2/06/10
I thought being in the zone was an appropriate topic since it’s Superbowl weekend and everyone is thinking about End Zones. While I’m not quite in the end zone of Waterlily, the second book in my Maple Valley trilogy, I’m deep into … Visit Blog
Hearing Voices
Straight from Hel | 2/07/10 by Helen Ginger
When you write a character, you try to get inside their head (yeah, I know I should write his/her, but their is easier). You want to hear their voice as they describe things, as they talk about their life, their feelings, their observations. And of c… Visit Blog
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Orlando, FL
Branson Vacation information | 2/04/10
The Epcot Center in the Walt Disney World Theme Park celebrates the return of spring each year with its International Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando, FL. This festival is held from March 17th to May 30th annually. There are thousands of plan… Visit Blog
Quake 3 Arena – Clásico al salir, otra obra maestra de John Ca…
Game Reviews | 2/03/10 by Lucas Dima
Cielo Rojo - Quake 3 - Tier 5 - Q3DM15 02 Este increíble juego llegó a mi compu a mediados del año 2000. Increíble… o como dice la voz del Quake: “Impressive…”. Uno de los mejores y más duraderos FPS de todos los tiempos… Visit Blog
Tissue Box Explorations
Design Fetish | 2/05/10 by Yasmine Zalek
Work from Sylvain Allard's packaging students. This time, they have come up with unique ways of redesigning the standard tissue box. Justin Lortie proposes a reflection on the environment. The onion box that makes you cry by Emanuel Cohen Corin… Visit Blog
Romance is Exclusive
Jill Kemerer | 2/05/10 by Jill Kemerer
Today we’re talking about another vital component to romance: it’s exclusive. Romance is inclusive in that it is between two people, but it is exclusive to all others. I don’t believe romance was meant to be shared between more than two people.… Visit Blog
Using the iPad to Study Chinese
Chengdu Living | 2/03/10 by Charlie
Even though it was only announced a few days ago, Apple’s iPad already has me thinking about how app developers will use the large, high resolution display to make learning Chinese easier than ever before. Studying Efficiently Over the last few… Visit Blog
Week 28: UglyGirl37’s Straight Talk Vlog
50 Characters in 50 Weeks ("50in50") | 2/06/10 by Brent Rose
Better late than never, right? Man, I swear it seems that Apple wants 50in50 dead. Between the initial death of my logic board, to their unnecessarily wiping my hard drive (after telling me they wouldn’t), to going back and forth with thei… Visit Blog
SL Residents Uniting In Avatars United
Kabalyero | 2/05/10 by Kabalyero
This past week, many Second Life residents suddenly started creating accounts in Avatars United which is a Social Networking Website for Avatars. After the announcement of Linden Lab’s acquisition of Avatars United, Second Life residents, like … Visit Blog
Akimichi Torifu
Naruto Manga | 2/08/10 by naruto addicts
Akimichi Torifu was a Konoha shinobi during the First Great Shinobi World War. He was part of a team consisting of Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, Danzō Shimura, and Kagami Uchiha.… Visit Blog
Will Lauren Graham’s “Parenthood” Role Just Be A Reprise of…
Gilmore Girls News | 2/08/10 by Arieanna
There’s only one month left before Lauren Graham’s T.V. show Parenthood premieres on NBC! Allison Waldman of TVSquad posted another promo from the show and asks if Lauren’s role as Sarah Braveman is just a remix of Lorelai Gilmore.… Visit Blog
General Hospital: Another BabyDaddy Storyline For Elizabeth
Soaps On ABC | 2/08/10 by Dexie
The minute the writers introduced this Lucky-Liz-Nikolas triangle storyline, we saw the next twist crystal clear. Another BabyDaddy storyline for Elizabeth. I voiced or shall I say typed out my intuition on the November 9th to 13th 2009 Spoilers. It… Visit Blog
SL Residents Uniting In Avatars United
Kabalyero | 2/05/10 by Kabalyero
This past week, many Second Life residents suddenly started creating accounts in Avatars United which is a Social Networking Website for Avatars. After the announcement of Linden Lab’s acquisition of Avatars United, Second Life residents, like … Visit Blog
Modern day girl’s lifestyle
TotallyJamie.com | 2/08/10 by TotallyJamie
The cute adorable cartoon retro pin-up girl is now depicted in a series of modern day girl’s lifestyle activities such as blogging, drinking coffee, reading chick lit and of course shopping. These ones are just for the ladies! … Visit Blog
Off the Hook Haiti Benefit Rockomedy Concert
The Mep Report | 2/03/10
Last night I went out to LA’s Wiltern theater to witness a once in a blue moon assortment of talent assembled by Jack Black and co. to raise money for Haiti earthquake survivors. I recorded some fantastically washed-out grainy video in an attem… Visit Blog
The Good Stuff
Exploring Eliza | 2/07/10
This weekend, on Saturday to be precise, I participated in Write Your @ss Off Day, a day dedicated to working on the story. This couldn’t have come at a better time, since I decided, on Friday, to start over. From the beginning. Pretty much. Yo… Visit Blog
Building Character
Sweet 4000 Days | 2/03/10
No, I’m not talking about personally. It’s a little late for much of that, one respite you earn as you progress through life. I’m talking about writers building characters. It is a fascinating process, beginning with a vague idea… Visit Blog
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