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Open Question: What can I do to try and fix my relationship with my step-mum?

I need to kind of explain the situation I am in. It is kind of lengthy. Sorry :P Well, my dad and my mum got divorced about 10 years ago, after having three children - me and my two brothers. We ended up living with our dad. My dad soon met another woman, who, for the sake of this, we will call Mary. Me and my brothers were fairly young when they started dating - I was about 5-6 years old. They dated for 7 or so years before they finally got married. While they were dating, me and Mary got on really well. She was so sweet to me and since I was not so close with my real mum for various reasons, I looked to her to be the mother I didn't have. My dad and Mary decided to get married, and so Mary moved in. We were so excited because we hadn't had a mum for so many years and she was so loving and nurturing to us, showing interest in us and etc. After they got married, things between me and Mary were still really good and we were super close. However, she soon got pregnant and things started to change. She became crabby and moody. Dad told us it was just hormones from the pregnancy and she would be fine once she had settled down a bit. Over time, however, she suddenly developed all these new rules in the house - we couldn't disturb her during certain times, we couldn't go in her room, we couldnt go in the same room she was in if she was feeling moody, etc. I was kind of peeved off about this but I kept trying to show an interest in her and be kind and loving and a good daughter. I thought it would end once she had the baby and then it could all go back to normal. Then, after she had the baby [a girl!], she didn't change back. The rules still stayed in place, and she was even more crabby and moody. I absolutely loved the baby and I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible, but dad said I should give Mary a bit of space because she was recovering from the caesarian and didn't get enough sleep because the baby kept her up a lot. I thought this was fair enough and gave her some space, but I wanted to be able to HOLD the baby just once, even just play with it and say hello. I was so afraid that the baby wouldnt know who I was because I never got to be near her and all I wanted to do was help out with her. Somehow, everthing I did was wrong. Every morning, I would give Mary a hug and wish her a good morning and ask how she slept, and just tried to take a general interest in her life. She stopped taking an interest in mine and barely asked me any questions in return. Her answers were always short and blunt. I could never hold the baby, or touch her unless I washed my hands thoroughly, was out of my school uniform, had someone supervising and had permission. I wasn't allowed in the baby's room or even in the general area of it. She started to get a lot happier once as the baby got older and she could get more sleep, but she and I weren't close anymore and she didn't show any interest in me or my life. I was always polite and loving to her and she would never talk to me unless I initiated the conversation. We started to kind of start talking again, but then she was pregnant again. Once again, the whole thing started. The baby [a boy!] was born a few months ago and I love him so much and with all my heart, but I never get to hold him, play with him or even speak to him. If I try and wave hello or take his attention for a little bit, Mary will suddenly start trying to get his attention away from me. Just little things, too, that make it worse is that she will never drive me or my brothers anywhere, ask us anything, make us things, buy us things, nothing. It's not like I want her to go and buy us stuff all the time, just want some kind of sign that she cares and that she wants us. She spends so much time and money and energy on her new children but none at all on us. She takes her daughter to art classes, and once, she came home with these cardboard doll things that they had made. She said to her daughter "these dollls are the people in your family" and there were only four dolls - dad, mary, her daughter and her newborn son. That hurt so much because it's as if now that she has her own family, she doesn't want or need me and my brother's anymore and we are just inconvenient extras. She then got selected to go in some minor newspaper article where the journalist asked her about her life. I saw the newspaper the next day and it was so crushing. In the first paragraph, she talked about how she was so happy to be the mother of her new daughter and son, mentioning their names, and went on to say how much she loved them and cared for them. Then, in the last sentence of the article, she said "oh and i live with three step children". and that was it. it was so hurtful to see that was all we meant to her and she hadn't even cared to name us in the article. I don't know what to do. I just want a mum. I have tried to hard to get this relationship to work and I don't know what to do. PleasP.S. I don't want to sound like some attention seeking teenager who just doesn't like not getting attention because that's not what is happening. I can't talk to her about it because then she will pretend to like me, which is probably worse than her not pretending. I know this sounds ridiculous but I just want her to like me - I don't want her to pity me and decide to pretend to like me, and I don't want to inconvenience and annoy her. I don't know what I want. I just want her to WANT me. But I don't know how to do it. more

Open Question: How to dress artsy but not look too preppy?

I know steryeo types are really dumb, but for explanations sake... Recently I switched my style from sort of a Scene kid look, to wearing long sleve button down shirts, with long(not baggy) jeans or chakishorts I think what I'm wearing know is a little to "preppy" for my taste, so I was wondering what I could do to make myself look a little more artsy I am very indesisive when it comes to buying things, and have a very hard time with style and fashion Im 15 and have money to spend but can't buy anything too flashy. I mean like what types of accessories could I wear, that would be appropriate and look good on a 15 year old guy, but not look like he was trying to look like he was rich. Other clothes and things? Bracelets? Hats? Anything NOTE** I am a person who very much enjoys the arts. I am a pretty well rounded musician and am getting into photography.for reference of what may look good on me, I have been told I look like nick jonas. I DONT want to dress like him though. more

Open Question: Anyone out there feel STUCK (in life)?? I DO... *sigh* Interested to hear MY interesting scenario?

Well here's my story in simple short phrases so it'll be an easy read: 24 yrs old. Married but separated. At least emotionally. Still living with him unfortunately. For sake of our beautiful 1 yr old. He's not abusive so don't worry. At least not physically. "Husband" works. I don't. Got a degree in Media Arts/Communications 2 yrs ago. Trouble finding job in the horrible NYC market. Ridiculous student loans that "husband" doesn't wanna pay anymore. Understandable. My dad is MAD b/c he co-signed though. Not good. Enormous & annoying pressure from husband & parents. To get a JOB. But i want a CAREER. But where do i start?? My life usually doesn't suck. It certainly does now. People around me try desperately to make sure it does. HELP. I wanna get out of this house/apt. Surely get away from the cancer that is my husband. Who doesn't really believe i can do anything. I need out of this tough spot in my life. Possibly out of this city. And ON to my career- The only REAL missing link in my life. Acting is my REAL passion. Though talented in music, the business is too sketchy for me (moral-wise). Sister is in it though. Anyway, where do i even begin? I need a plan. Or at least an outline. But i draw up nothing every time. Help...?? more

Open Question: How to get money .... notes on getting a job or getting money any other way would be nice?

I really need to make the most of my time this holidays. Not only is my studies for next year so demanding that having a laptop to organize and keep word documents would be nice, my parents have started to refuse to pay for my cloths now I'm sixteen and it would be nice to have money so I don't walk out of university with myself millions of pounds in dept... The issue I have found is that there is not any jobs available which suit myself left. I'm 16, so I cant work behind bars or drive a car, most of the jobs available are permanent, or full have hours which would leave me with no time what so ever this holiday, and the only qualifications I have are GCSE's in core subjects and creative subjects ( art, music and drama ) which is a pain seeing as 99.9% of jobs I've found involve health care or business. I mean how hard is it to work in a restaurant these days ?? Does anyone know of any other methods that could work with getting large amounts of money in 6 weeks? Should I bang on everyones house and demand to clean it for £20? And any tips on getting a job ( in my situation ). I've always used the internet as the most reliable source for getting these jobs. Would it be a idea just to walk into any restaurant and demand a job even if there is non available. I mean for fuck sake mcdonald's won't even recruit me !!!Ok I hasten to add that I live in the UK !!! ... So I'm not feeling very conformable with people advertising these " get money quick" sites from the US. Clearly all I see is a load of people who have read the title and saw a advertising opportunity without taking any regard to any of my details. If it helps I live in ripon north yorkshire england. So if anyone gets a job over in that region and has spotted a job opportunity themselves that they feel might help me I would be most gracious. more

Voting Question: Husband being stubborn with his weight, Please please PLEASE help me!!!?

Ive been married to the same wonderful man for 8 years now. We met when we were both very young and got married very soon after. When I first met my hubby, he was in amazing shape. He was a martial arts teacher, and was in great health. In the last 5 years or so Ive noticed my hubby's weight go up about 35-45lbs or so. He stopped doing his martial arts when we got married (we moved). In the last years he tried to find a new place to practice his arts, but after 13 different martial arts places, he just isn't happy with it any more. (I suspect that he is embraced) Gyms, Special home equipment, private trainers, diets.... nothing sticks. Not even for a week! I would just like to say that I AM JUST FINE with his weight. He is not heavy enough to cause him any health problems, not even high blood pressure, and I still find him very attractive (thought he never believes me when I tell him so). The part that is killing me is the emotional $hit I have to shovel now. I love him, and try to support him in every thing he does, but after years of it, the money we keep dumping into things he never even tries to use, the mood swings, distant demeanor, depression... I just cant take it! Recently he is even giving me guff for things I eat. I still have about 10lbs to lose to get back to my ideal weight (pregnancy fat from our son). That however is not acceptable to me! I am a grown woman and FAR from even being slightly chubby! I'm a size 7 for got sakes! I don't know what to do now. Ive tried every approach that I can think of! Indifference to his weight, supporting to his diet and exercise plans (even when we cant afford what he wants to do/buy this time).... I exercise while he is around to try to get him to join in (and he never does), I fill the house with healthy food choices (and he decides to eat fast food at work)... I'm just beyond my frustration point now. If he could just be happy with his weight, or decide to lose weight and DO IT, I would support him either way! I don't know what I should do now, all he says is "I would love to lose weight and get back in shape but I have no willpower". Any time I try to motivate him, or even suggest to him that he should try a little harder he becomes angry, and only gets angrier the longer I keep it up. This is putting a HUGE strain on our marriage. I don't know what to do now though. We have his some financial strain (as all of America has I suspect) so we cant afford to sink any more money into his plans. I cant see him doing anything to solve the problem without intervention, but I cant see how to do it (without making him furious with me). We have the equipment (the diet material, the exercise equipment, etc...) but he just doesn't have the motivation I guess to see it through. I can't handle this anymore, I'm at the end of my rope with him. I don't know what happened to the vivacious, happy man I met, and I don't know how to help him find his way back... Please, has anyone ever had a problem like this? Is there anything I haven't thought of doing that may help?I do accept him as he is, but I do not like it that he beats himself up about his weight every day! I have no problem with the way he looks, but his emotional problems are starting to effect the way he is living his life. It is also having a huge impact on our marriage and the time he spends with our son. I want him to be happy, but I cant do anything to help him! That is what is driving me crazy....Ps. Mrs. - If you had any clue as to how to handle a man who has mood swings that cause him to throw $hit across the room I would thank you for the advice... But like most people, you want to throw stones at people. Even though I am on here because I am concerned with my husbands emotional health, and the well being of our relationship, you throw stones. How about you grow a brain. Thanks =)High roller, it is obvious that you did not even read one paragraph into my question. Ive already expressed at least half a dozen times in this that I DONT GIVE A DARN what he looks like, its his emotional state that is concerning me!!! The moods swings, depression, lethargy! So read the entire question before you start typing your response you dunce. more

Resolved Question: 10 points flash......................?

definition of art for art's sake..... more

Resolved Question: Ever since I was a child I have never felt close to my parents at all. Could this be harmful to mental health?

When I was 3 years old, I was given away, not adopted. When my biological mother gave me to my now legal guardians, no official paper work was ever filed. To the question, I never, or at least not that I can remember, felt any kind of strong attachment to these parents. They raised me, pampered, and spoiled me, but an emotional attachment never evolved; at least not from my perspective. I never felt loved. Then, when I was 18, before I went to college, one of them, (for discrepancy's sake, I call her M), M said to me that she never wanted me at all. She told me the other one was the one that wanted me. Either way, I never felt attached to either one. I am a philosopher and study the art as well as other things such as psychology, religions (all of them), and other things to add up to an enormous bank of knowledge (not to be sound cocky). I have read up on, and thought upon this for quite sometime. With the lack of a true Parent/child relationship, one could find it very hard to feel correct emotion and grow into bonding, lasting relationships with people down the road. I have a girlfriend of whom I love dearly, but can be extremely reserved around people, and not so around others. Also, to move on, I have experienced extreme problems with anger; so extreme, in fact, that I must emphasize the word extreme to an extreme extent (pardon the alliteratory semi-pun). What's strange is, that I do feel a connection, a strong one to be exact, to my biological parents of whom I have never really been with with an exception of a few situations. Thanks in advance to any answers, and I do apologize for telling basically my life story. more

Resolved Question: When are *good* movies going to be made again?

Seriously....The crap that's out right now is really a sorry excuse for the artistic direction and writing that humanity can produce. Looking at the last century of movie-making...what we're producing now is nothing more than art for art's sake and superficial entertainment. Might as well be watching gladiatorial events...at least that would have real blood. Anyone feelin' me? more

Voting Question: I have a serious problem. I have a mega crush on my ART TEACHER for goodness sake!! Help me :(?

i think its just a crush, but i really like him, and find myself looking so forward to my art lessons, and getting annoyed if im late. he is 30, nearly 31, i am only 14 :S please help me more

Resolved Question: More (Noise) Songs That Are Just Normal Songs For Wednesday #167 (Consider It A Special Edition Or Something)?

the noise shall return very, very, very soon with the next noise song display. i'm not even tired. http://www.last.fm/music/Love+Is+All/_/Spinning%2B%2526%2BScratching http://www.last.fm/music/The+Raveonettes/_/That+Great+Love+Sound http://www.last.fm/music/The+Microphones/_/I+Want+Wind+to+Blow http://www.last.fm/music/The+Seeds/_/Excuse%2C+Excuse http://www.last.fm/music/King%2BKhan%2B%2526%2BThe%2BShrines/_/Crackin%27+Up http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/The+Strange+Boys/_/Art+For+Art%27s+Sake sorry so...?what should i make of this comment? 'you might as well just rename your profile pitchfork radio ' more

Resolved Question: What do you think of my story/anime title, plot, and character?

Ok I have a Quizilla account and I want to make anime story and before I start I want to get a few thoughts. The name I as thinking of was "Art Major" Characters name: Kirena "Kiri" Nakatani The Plot: 16 year old Kiri is a idepenant, workaholic type of person. She is going to attend a broading school on a schlorship. She is rich but doesnt really care so she doesnt tell anyone. The only person that knows is her childhood/only friend Kimimaru( P.s. what do you think of his name?) Her parents were very over-protective with her so they said that they didnt want her to go so that why she got the schlorship. She is a bookworm and does her art to calm her self down. But than a newspaper group of guys ask her to join, they know shes smart so thats why they wanted her to join so she can do there work and they heard shes also a photographer. She joins and Kimimaru does to, for her sake, Kimimaru's family serves her family so he acts like her body gaurd even though she said not to. Once the guys in the newspaper club find out that shes actually really nice they start to care for her to. But since she was little her parent locked her up and didnt let her go out she is very dense to feelings. She doesnt really get stuff like love, she only read about it in the library she has at home. And she doesnt get that the only reasom why Kimimaru is so protective over her is not because of the family thing, but because he loves her. more

Resolved Question: it must really be hard to be a poet in this day and age?

not much time spent here gutting a mans life with careless ease my tongue swells to erect my my stature my pride is called meek by the mighty educated but my voice rings honesty tolls the virtue of new art the attention deficit defect a blinding light for dark broods alarms the dedicated reject to foster his hopes on ages forgotten as I would likely do if I had invested my effort so wisely for the sake of passions of former glories the damp shelf memoirs of pining eloquence are mildewed in this versedon't feel bad poets it is because of all those comercials we grew up with, whilst sitting before the baby sittersorry I was a bit ticked at something happy harrim said so he inspired if he is a true poet, and he finds this he will be flattered...if it is any good that is =Pbs poetry is the writer the poem and the reader if there is no magic there it is just dead wieght more

Voting Question: Is there an online career for a girl with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, that pays well?

I recently graduated from a University with a BFA, but unfortunately I haven't found a suitable career. Currently I am just barely paying my bills with a part-time job.I am in desperate need of something better! I have a college degree for goodness sakes! I am waiting for my fiance to graduate with his masters (3 years) and am stuck in a college town with very few long term career options. I think that an art career online would be perfect, but I can't seem to find anything more than the art career gimmicks when I search. Does anyone know of a real option? more

Resolved Question: ok so...bored I guess...try for that poem thing..ever elusive as it may be?

when honesty becomes crass disdain I will not ever shoulder the blame when art becomes petty for the sake of praise I will berate that for the ego I seek to slay it is my curse of self loathing torture the garden of pain expert at horticulture tear free the boundaries and write what I mean us the blood and gore as mortar erect the obscene sloppy at best no refinement per say slap the words up and hope the stayin the company of poets freckles inspiration is easy more

Resolved Question: Remember that MAIC report calling conservative thought 'extreme', & essentially a gateway drug to terrorism?

http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-18-2009/0005046676&EDATE= Did you see this? "ACLU Sues DHS Over Unlawful TSA Searches and Detention Treasurer Of Ron Paul's Campaign For Liberty Detained And Interrogated For Carrying Cash At St. Louis Airport NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is subjecting innocent Americans to unreasonable searches and detentions that violate the Constitution, according to a lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU filed the complaint on behalf of a traveler who was illegally detained and harassed by TSA agents at the airport for carrying approximately $4,700 in cash. "Airport searches are the most common encounters between Americans and law enforcement agents. That's why it is so important for TSA agents to do the job they were trained to do and not engage in fishing expeditions that do nothing to promote flight safety," said Ben Wizner, a staff attorney with the ACLU National Security Project. "It is, of course, very important to ensure the safety of flights and keep illegal weapons and explosives off planes. But allowing TSA screeners to conduct general purpose law enforcement searches violates the Constitution while diverting limited resources from TSA's core mission of protecting safety. For the sake of public safety and constitutional values, these unlawful searches should stop." On March 29, 2009, Steven Bierfeldt was detained in a small room at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and interrogated by TSA officials for nearly half an hour after he passed a metal box containing cash through a security checkpoint X-ray machine. Bierfeldt was carrying the cash in connection with his duties as the Director of Development for the Campaign for Liberty, a political organization that grew out of Congressman Ron Paul's presidential campaign. Bierfeldt was detained and questioned as he returned home from a Campaign for Liberty event transporting proceeds from the sale of tickets, t-shirts, stickers and campaign material. Bierfeldt repeatedly asked the agents to explain the scope of their authority to detain and interrogate him and received no explanation. Instead, the agents escalated the threatening tone of their questions and ultimately told Bierfeldt that he was being placed under arrest. Bierfeldt recorded the audio of the entire incident with his iPhone. "I do not believe I should give up my constitutional rights each time I choose to travel by plane. I was doing nothing illegal or suspicious, yet I was treated like a potential criminal and harassed for no reason," said Bierfeldt. "Most Americans would be surprised to learn that TSA considers simply carrying cash to be a basis for detention and questioning. I hope the court makes clear that my detention by TSA agents was unconstitutional and stops TSA from engaging in these unlawful searches and arrests. I do not want another innocent American to have to endure what I went through." "Mr. Bierfeldt's experience represents a troubling pattern of TSA attempting to transform its valid but limited search authority into a license to invade people's privacy in a manner that would never be accepted outside the airport context," said Larry Schwartztol, a staff attorney with the ACLU National Security Project. "Just as the Constitution prevents the police on the street from conducting freewheeling searches in the hopes of uncovering wrongdoing, it protects travelers from the kind of treatment Mr. Bierfeldt suffered." TSA officials have the authority to conduct safety-related searches for weapons and explosives. According to the ACLU's lawsuit, TSA agents are using heightened security measures after 9/11 as an excuse to exceed their search authority and engage in unlawful searches that violate the privacy rights of passengers. The lawsuit also charges that unconstitutional searches and detention by TSA agents have become the norm. The ACLU's lawsuit was filed against Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which has authority over TSA. It was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C. Attorneys on the case are Wizner, Scott Michelman and Allen Hopper of the ACLU, Art Spitzer of the ACLU National Capital Area and cooperating attorney Alan Gura of Gura and Possessky, P.L.L.C. More information about the case, including the ACLU's complaint and an audio recording of Bierfeldt's detention and interrogation, is available online at: http://www.aclu.org/safefree/general/39922res20090618.htmlSorry for the spaces, it didn't look like that on my screen. This happened just after the Missouri version of the DHS report came out saying rightwing groups including pro life people, supporters of Ron Paul, Chuck Baldwin and Bob Barr, people in limited immigration groups, etc might be domestic terrorists. People said 'no one would ever be arrested just for that', but this comes pretty close, I think.What do you think?Doodle, did I say anything about Obama?However, it was Obama's DHS that circulated it and enforced under it.Doodle, I did read that report, and the one about black colleges. I think it is all very disturbing that DHS is politically profiling large groups. more

Resolved Question: Could Lady Gaga be the Devil himself?

She has a symbol used for trade on her left wrist (Peace Sign To Sell her albums.). It could be the mark of the beast. Or do you think I'm thinking too much and she's just trying to exploit evil for the sake of art?Haha, I am only asking because she does sooo much symbolism she is diving herself and showing people they can give into darkness. My only concern is the left handed tattoo being the beast of being a sign of feminine upheaval. more

Voting Question: Art Scholarship portfolio?

I'm trying to take every opportunity I can to get money so that I can attend my dream college and several possibilities are talent scholarships from the college itself. I auditioned for and received a 3k music scholarship which I will no longer be able to accept so I took another look at those they offered and my mom and admissions counselor suggested I try for the art scholarship to make up for the other one. The thing is, I've never had an art class in my life. I'll be attempting to triple major with my primary major being Psychology, my secondary self designed major (unrelated to the primary) in art focusing on photography, my tertiary major would be the college's liberal arts major (something only they have done is declare their required core classes, plus a few extra, a major). In the last few years I've gotten involved in photography and have a (at least in my opinion) decent body of work. My mom was an artist of fairly good quality when she was younger and taught me some things so I'm not completely ignorant of many of the basics; I was telling my grandma about the primary colors when I was two for goodness sake... Being around artsy friends and being artsy myself I've always dabbled in artsy things and consider myself, while not even close to great at things like drawing and painting, at least well into the decent realm. Anyway, to try to get the art scholarship I need to "submit a portfolio covering a range of experience". I obviously already plan to include pictures I've taken, but I'm not so sure about other media. What sort of things would I be expected to include with the professor knowing I've never had art training and that I'm going to be focusing on photography for my major? I have works that aren't photography that I would sort of like to include to show that I'm not just a one trick pony and also because as an art major I'll be expected to take art classes not related to photography. Also, what does a range of experience mean in your opinions?Also I plan to include a few of the pictures that I've done obvious photoshopping on (like making the picture black and white and leaving the focus color). Should I include any of the pictures that I've color corrected? more

Resolved Question: Am i changing? If not, what's wrong?

Im an overall outgoing person, but this year, it seems i've lost connection with the majority of my friends. A couple of them drifted off to new groups while the others cliqued together buuuut i wasnt part of the clique haha. Neither of these bothered me too much until i noticed i couldn't easily talk to them anymore. They used to be my best friends for gods sake! But now this disconnection has spread to almost all of my friends. Hard to keep a conversation going, no more laughter that makes us want to die ( you know when you think you're going to have a bowel incident if you dont stop haha). I feel like im the only one trying to keep our relationships intact! My friends (or used to be friends, not quite sure at the moment) don't seem to consider me anymore so i'm not invited to anything anymore! The only thing i've changed in my day to day life is my interest in art (increased) and how i dress (group that doesnt really care what you wear)...buuut i dont drink or smoke, most of the group drinks but i dont condemn them for it or preach. I take care of the people who get sick when i do get invited, which was maybe twice out of like 50 parties. This overall is making me really unhappy, it's taking an emotional toll on me. Is this my fault? more

Resolved Question: This is Poem good? :)?

things you say, things you do, wrecks my day, I hate you. Secret words, hidden questions, I know it hurts, no corrections. Cluless, painless, Your own sake, hurtful, faithful, You're so fake. I'm done with you, your cheating games, your lying too, black heart remains. I hope you know, just what you've done, you need to go, but you haven't won. Just know that no matter what, I hate you, don't think I don't, I truely do. You left me scars long ago, you will learn what the furture holds. Scars on my wrist pain in my heart what u you have done is not any work of art.What type of Strong Words? Example Please :) more

Voting Question: Mother-In-Law causing us to fight!?

I love my husband so much but his mother is really making things difficult for us. My husband and I have been together for 3 years and ever since I have known his mom she has always made little remarks to me but always doing it in a sly way. Over time she has made more comments, been more rude and controlling and now that my husband and I have two children she is over stepping boundaries by over riding me as a mother! She disciplines my 2 year old right in front of me or offers him sweets when I have alreasy made it clear that I don't want him to have any. She makes comments about my husband staying at work late like "oh, is he really at work" (implying that he's cheating on me) and then starts laughing. She also does that when my husband receives calls. My husband knows how I feel and apologized for her behavior, he has even talked to her about it yet she continues to be the way she is towards me. I honestly don't think she wanted me to be with her son. My husband has his JD and is a total type A person, while I am a musician at heart, I love art and have a more free spirited outlook on life (nursing student now)....I assume she wanted her son to be with some scholar or something. I have never disrespected her, I am a good wife and mother, I work hard, go to school etc yet she continues to be rude to me....but passes it off as "just being funny" My questions are.... Has anyone ever gone through this? if so... Did you confront the situation or did you keep your distance for the sake of the kids and avoiding conflict? Should I make my husband tell her to ease up in front of me? I appreciate the feedback! Thanks!Thank you for the feedback! For the people that have experienced what I am going through I feel for you as well and wish you the best too! It's unfortunate that we would even have to go through this. I know that I need to call her out about this stuff or at least make it clear, in the nicest way possible, that it's unacceptable. I have seen the Monster-in -law movie and it's a spitting image of her!!!! I would hate to think that this women has the potential to destroy my marriage...you would think that she would want to make her son's life easier..not harder. Thanks again!Magoo- Thank you for you advice! I greatly appreciate it...in response to some of your questions: My husband is the youngest, he has one other sibling, a brother (who has a wife that feels the same as I do, and also deals with similar situations). My husbands father and mother are still married and the father is extremely quiet and passive (very nice man). I call my husband a type A personality due to his work ethics and desires for home life...he, unfortunately, is quite different with his mother. He is passive with her which confuses me a bit. I agree with you that he would be the typical type A personality with her too, but he's not. It seem's like my husband, his brother and father all tend to be very delicate with her....I just don't get it....I don't know why someone hasn't put her in her place long ago. more

Resolved Question: What are you reading?

1) What are you currently reading? Your thoughts so far? 2) What was the last book you finished? Did you like it? 3) Do you have a book you are waiting to read next? What is it and why? 4) I won't ask the favorite book of all time question, because I think that is too difficult and is biased towards those books that are most fresh in your mind. That said, what is the best book you have read in 2009? 5) BONUS - Comment on someone else's reads if you have read any of them yourself. ---------------------------------------- Myself 1) I'm reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel. A lot of the time I find that I don't really enjoy fiction that was popular in the "mainstream", but I did hear some good things so picked up a cheap, used copy. Part I of the book had interesting moments but was slow in general. I just reached part II, where Pi becomes lost at sea with the animals, and the book has gotten 100% more interesting for me. Its now at the point where I'm hooked. I also tend to always have a nonfiction book going at the same time, right now it is "Zen in the Art of Writing" by Ray Bradbury. Its okay, and useful to read a section as motivation before beginning to write. 2) Last book I read was "Barrelhouse" volume 7. This is an independently published collection of modern short stories and poetry collected from various indepenent writers. I really enjoy "indie" works like this, because most of the stories are great, but tend to be written by amaetur writers, which is motivation for myself to write more as well. 3) Next on my list is going to be sci-fi - either Dune by Frank Herbert because I've only recently gotten into the sci fi genre and hear this is one of the best, or I will read a collection of short stories by Ray Bradbury called Driving Blind, because I am finishing up his other book mentioned above, and I really enjoy short stories, especially when I am looking to stimulate myself to just write. 4) Best book of the year so far for me was Marabou Stork Nightmares, by Irvine Welsh. I love books that incorporate unique writing styles and organization and bend genres, all for the sake of making a great and original story. Plus I love delving deep into a character's psyche, which is done very well here. The Scottish dialect took some time to get used to, but I really got into it and it helped bring the character to life. I love the dark and twisted when it works as a great story, and this is a perfect example. Very unique and original while maintaining an engaging story line.Stardust - I have been wanting to read Murakami for some time, and am searching for a cheap copy of "Wind Up Bird Chronicles" - have you read that one yet? The Coolest Girl Ever - Slaughterhouse 5 is on my list too, I heard its a great place to start when reading Vonnegut. more

Voting Question: I am scared to fall in love again, what should i do?

If you take the time to read this, up to this point in my life I have fallen deeply into love several times. And each time I have fallen head over heals for someone , I have always gotten myself heart broken. The first couple of times that i actually was able to establish a decent relationship with someone , I was ignored and lied to, I was used for sex in the worst way, rumors were spread about me that soon friends and family heard of , and to top it off after having every shread of dignity torn from me and left in shame ,I was called vulgarities and treated like a whore. Because of all this hurt I was eventually sent to the hospital due to an anxiety attack. All I ever wanted was to be loved back by somebody,but somehow in the tangled wires of life I was given just the opposite of that. It has been about nine months since I have been intimately close with anybody , and it is strange how when your heart aches several times it hemorages and becomes like a stone that is less effected by the warm rays of what love has to offer. .I have learned to enjoy my own company, although I must admit that sometimes I suffer from great ambivilence and lonlieness because I long for the warm touch of someone else's arms around me, or the simple holding of someone else's hand. In spite of these feelings that occur rarely, I usually am in control of myself and have somehow stumbled upon solace and small patchworks of happiness. In one more month I will be moving to another location , and someone there desires a relationship with me, but I seem to be scared of falling in love again. This person is very kind and understanding, but doubts fill my mind that he could perhaps be the very opposite of that. He could be a repetition of the drama I have already lived through, simply waiting to tear me apart limb to limb.Like the branches of a tree swaying back and forth by gusts of wind , I am left in dilema. Six months can truly change a person. After these six months of getting myself back together I don't know if I am ready to be knocked back down again. For the first time in years I can finally dance to the radio in my room , for the first time in years I can actually read a book sufficiently without the echos of my past tormenting my mind, for the first time in years I finally feel as if I have been freed from the metaphorical chains that held me down for what seemed like an eternity. I want love in my life, but I am beginning to believe that after receiving anything but what I most desire, that perhaps I am simply not destined to have it. I also fear myself . I am scared that if I choose to react somehow and voice my opinion I might stumble over my own shoelaces and ruin everything for myself. In my past relationships, if I ever asked them of anything or got emotional because I was ignored I was tossed to the side and ignored even further, or lied to for the sake of shutting me up. I fear myself also because of my jealousy and imperfection. To tell you the truth , I have a slight envy towards this person that wants a relationship with me. Allow me to explain myself... for my entire life I never had a father, he died before I was born . My mother was usually at work or searching for another soul mate , and whenever I tried to speak with her for guidence or care I was either ignored or yelled at. My family left me when I was 5 years old and I hardly get to speak with them , and I never was able to make many friends at school because I did not know the proper skills for the art of communication. Having lived a quiet , lonely life I envy people who got to have two parents that care for them dearly and support them through their trials. I have always envied friends from school who have families who love them and aquiantences who appreciate them for all of who they are. I envy people who got to grow up with all of that , because i have had to learn how to live my entire life without it . I fear that this jealousy , and that this void inside of me might ruin everything for me. Perhaps even every human connection I ever have. I find myself to be like a statue doomed to be forever a frozen relic , cold and isolated. there are several other facts i could confess but I only have 16 minutes of time remaining. I am scared to fall in love again and I do not know what to do the past men were nothing like this one. Perhaps it may be different, he has actual goals for himself while the others had no motivations for life at all. I simply do not know all I wish is that i knew the answer if wether or not , this is truly a chance worth taking even if it leaves me heartbroken in the end Thank you -Michael- more

Resolved Question: R&p: This might be the most important news in the history of music ever....?

This just in.. E! and Us Weekly report that Miley Cyrus has broken up with 20-year-old Justin Gaston!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG. Seriously though, I just wanted to get your attention.. for now I have a Even greater question to ask. How would you feel and what would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with Miley Cyrus for 5 hours and she started to talk about how disney world hated her for not letting her have Disney world all to herself for her birthday? MQ: Favorite album with mainly red art? MQ2: Do you think the Ipod generation is good or bad? MQ3: At what year did you stop listening to music, or do you continue listening to new bands today? BONUS POLL: Do you think that the Debbie Gibsons, Miley Cyrus's and Jonas Brothers of the world can affect a 10 year old's taste in the long run? Or do you believe its just a phase? A. Music is music, if they love it at the age of 12, or 25 it does not matter. B. yes, it is just a phase, for the sake of God... C. No, it can really ruin a person's taste in music in the long run, and continue to listen to brand bands. D. *Closes ears and keeps repeating to self* I love Miley, I love Miley, I love Miley, I love Jonas, I love bubblegum pop delicious yum yum for my tum tum! more

Resolved Question: Architecture Vs. Graphic Design?

I'm considering going back to school. I'm 22 and have yet to find a career that "meshes" with me. I tried graphic design for a year at a community college but eventually burned out due to the emphasis on constant creativity. I enjoyed the functional aspects of graphic design, layout, visibility, clarity but I could only grasp the more playful and artistic aspect in a mediocre way. For example, I could clearly lay out pages, incorporate type faces and meet the requirements of a project but I couldn't consistently come up with something "new" and "wild" that "popped". Equally I was able to draw realistically very effectively in my drawing composition classes but I didn't enjoy figuring out a subject matter. I plan on taking an architecture 101 class regardless just to get a feel but I still would like first hand impressions on the differences from someone who's an architect or someone who's been both a graphic designer and architect. You see I felt that in my graphic design classes, priority foremost was placed on making an interesting, beautiful, eye catching design. I felt new design for the sake of new design was the standard expectation. Is the architecture field like this also? I see examples like Frank Gehry and I know I couldn't come up with things like that. His designs while eye catching, feel different for the sake of being different. So in architecture could I get away with not being an all star creative person? I felt in graphic design that I was surround by people who lived and breathed art 24/7. While I do enjoy styles, periods, ect I find my stronger attraction to functional aspects of architecture like designing functional traffic layouts, adequate lighting arrangements, synergistic room layouts ect. I've also considered engineering, but I'm very bad at math and math related subjects. It's something I can improve on, but I don't enjoy math. All advice greatly appreciated.@Amber Thank you that was very helpful. I'll look into that. more

Open Question: What to draw/photograph for "Me, Myself and I" (GCSE Art)?

My first GCSE art unit next year will be "Me Myself and I" or something along those lines. I've been thinking about what to do for the title/first page for my project book for it. I just wondered if anyone had some ideas, I was thinking of a dawn photograph with me silhouetted, over looking fields/my local town, but apart from anything else, i don't think my mum'd let me go out at like 5 o'clock in the morning to my local country park for the sake of one picture. I would like maybe something that makes a big statement about me, i love art, sailing, sport, playing guitar, kinda usualish stuff :P I'm good at pencil sketching and i'd like to use photography is possible. Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: What star sign am I? 10 points for correct answer?

I am studying Visual arts with thought of moving into interior design. My house is important and I like having it look a certain way. My partner is a musician. I like a good argument & tend to argue for the sake of it sometimes. I don't like to argue without facts though because I dont like being wrong. I procrastinate, Im indecisive about small things, but I know what I want. I'm very imaginiative and tend to live more in the past and future than in the moment. I start a lot of things and dont finish them because I get bored. One day I like something, one day I wont. I get overwhelmed by mess but I seem to make it more than anyone else. Well thats all I can think of now :-) have funhaha Yes I am a Libra :-) I was interested by varshini... I do have both Gemini and Taurus in my chart Sun Libra Moon in Gemini & Taurus Rising. Now I have to pick best answer and lots of you said Libra! Oh dear the choices. A lot also said pisces, I have Jupiter in Pisces but thats it. Thanks everyone :-) more

Resolved Question: gcse fantasy work????????????

for my gcse art i need to do a 72 hours worth of work portfolio, im doing fanstasy stuff but most things if drawn its been dragons with sumtimes small backgrounds:/... has any 1 got any ideas of what els i can do- maybe links to photographs of things i can draw/get insperation from(please for god sake dont givme a link to google or say use google cos i have), i would realy like pictures of gsce standerd of work:) thank you so much xxOMG... i absoluteily hate people that trace!!!!!!!!, no affence if you do... but thats not art more

Voting Question: gcse art - fantasy????????????????????????

for my gcse art i need to do a 72 hours worth of work portfolio, im doing fanstasy stuff but most things if drawn its been dragons with sumtimes small backgrounds:/... has any 1 got any ideas of what els i can do- maybe links to photographs of things i can draw/get insperation from(please for god sake dont givme a link to google or say use google cos i have), i would realy like pictures of gsce standerd of work:) thank you so much xx more

Resolved Question: Looking for 'depressing' art.?

Just a little about my project: I'm writing a story about depression, one that is 'highly' graphical when it comes to major depression (and later psychotic depression), anxiety and most importantly, the act and thoughts of suicide, and the experiences of the character match my own (for the sake of reality.) I'm currently embarking on a piece of 'painting' or pieces of painting, that illustrate remarkably well a depressive aura. I want my readers, if I ever get this published, to 'understand' depression, given the ignorance of mental diseases, and thus I can't extrapolate 'enough' how important the visual art must be at conveying a first impression. I have already found and located 'Scream' as a great piece, but I want more. Any help would be gratefully accepted.While some of the art linked was good, I'm worried about legal ramifications. Anyone recommend any art that is at least twenty years old? Or enough that copyright isn't an issue? more

Resolved Question: How to apply to an animation school without a portfolio?

It took me four years and a job to realize that my major might've been an academic interest, but it isn't really what I want to do with my life. Right now, I'm preparing to go back to school. Animation is my highest interest now, but I'm feeling lost because I really have done nothing related during college. I haven't exactly saved many creative works I've done for myself either, since I never considered needing a portfolio until recently. I do not like to speak for my own ability, but for the sake of this issue, I feel that I have a talent with a pen, at least to the point where I am self confident (which I rarely am) and my teachers have asked me to strongly consider pursuing an art related career. Having said that, I know I need further education and immersion to succeed, I simply said what I did to emphasize I completely understand the field is all about skill and desire alone is not enough to succeed. Should I be taking some studio courses independently? I'm familiar with what types of works are being asked for in the portfolio and have done them, but I don't exactly have all the tools and medium laying around my house right now. It's also pretty daunting to have to come up with the 25 or so works I see most portfolios requiring all at the same time Thank you if you can take the time to offer some advice! more

Resolved Question: I am very confused...?

I am a 14 year old girl, who feels like I should be a guy. but im sexually attracted to guys, so I feel like I am a gay guy trapped in a girls body.at the same time, im very artsy and I enjoy musical theatre and I would probably paint my nails or put make up on for arts sake, and to express myself-not to make myself prettier for guys. what? im confused. more

Resolved Question: i wanna be a gay guy for some reason?

im 14 and Im pretty sure im straight... well ive never REALLY had a crush on a girl before. just kinda thought a few were cute. Im attracted to guys..kinda but only sometimes. but a lot of times, its the person and their personalities im attracted to, not whats between their legs at all. I almost wish I were a gay guy cuz a lot of times I identify more with guys rather than girls. I mean I DO NOT understand why girls need to get so pretty to attract guys. I mean I would probly paint my nails or maybe put on some make up for the sake of art and expressing myself, but..idk im feeling a bit confused.lol im actually female but feel like a guy? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know of a GOOD link which is designed toward the practice of the Art of Letter-Writing?

I have been searching for people with this interest in mind, for the sake of camaraderie in such a form which had elegance, and an down-to-earth-ness which once, some time ago existed between people. I would like to correspond with similarly interested people,for when I do, I feel as if the best of me surfaces...and a sense of being fulfilled in an ancient, felt known place of "before" returns to me, as if by Magic. I realize technology has changed much. Something very human and of humanness has disappeared from our habits and communication, which once was a tie which would bind profoundly. I feel we are emptying of precious resources because of this. I would be so happy to be replenished by a richer human touch! If anyone knows of a website which would provide an opportunity to this kind of deeper communication, would you please offer its' name? Thank you very much!!!I sadly agree with you and Dylan..."the times they are a'changing" and going through a great reduction of humanity and humanness. Still I feel that I must find something other than emails or texting, which (the latter) I refuse to do! I'll just hang on, delighting to my love for writing as once was ago...as Holly hunter adored her music, and the playing of it, in the film "The Piano." I saw it for the first time about a month and a half ago. I felt that her smile of such great satisfaction and joy was alike mine, when slim chances, nowadays, allow me to deliver heart and soul through correspondence with kin!!! Happy to have found you, while answering a question dear friend!!! Greci. more

Resolved Question: Christians, when you feel like you've had enough, ...?

do you know that Christ will hold you up? Just ask and he will answer. pray in the name of Jesus. He loves you. Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you, And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations. Isaiah 42:6 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want {not lack anything}. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:1-6 more

Resolved Question: Should Christian marriage be banned?

Christians claim that the Bible condemns gay marriage. It doesn't*. The Bible says nothing at all about gay marriage. But it has plenty to say about Christian "marriage." 1. The Bible says that Christians should not marry. (God doesn't want Christians to marry. We shouldn't either.) Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. 1 Corinthians 7:27 For I would that all men were even as I myself.... I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 1 Corinthians 7:7-9 2. But if a Christian man decides to get married (which he shouldn't), he can have more than one wife. If he take him another wife.... Exodus 21:10 3. And if he doesn't like one of his wives (like if she's unclean or ugly or something), he can divorce her. When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. Deuteronomy 24:1 4. If a Christian man gets married and then discovers on his wedding night that his new wife is not a virgin, then he and the other Christian men must stone her to death. If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her, And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate.... But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you. Deuteronomy 22:13-17 5. Christians shouldn't have sex (even if they are married, which they shouldn't be). But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none. 1 Corinthians 7:29 It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 6. Christian parents must beat their children (which they shouldn't have, since they shouldn't get married or have sex). He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. Proverbs 19:18 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Proverbs 22:15 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Proverbs 23:13-14 7. Good Christians must hate their families. (If you abandon them for Jesus, he'll give you a big reward.) If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children,and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Mattthew 19:29 8. And kill their disobedient children. If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother ... Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city ... And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die. Deuteronomy 21:18-21 He that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death. Exodus 21:15 He that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. Exodus 21:17 For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Leviticus 20:9 God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. Matthew 15:4 9. And kill their families, if they have religiously incorrect ideas. If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers; Namely, of the gods of the peop more

Resolved Question: I, IV, V progression example?

I have to compare two pieces from different cultures and/or time periods for my IB music class... I figured I'd pick something with really basic instrumentation and harmonies for simplicity's sake, so I'm thinking I'd maybe compare Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" to (ideally b/c of instrumentation, etc) an example of art song or to some sort of classical piece... With that in mind, could anyone suggest such a piece that would incorporate that I, IV, I (and variations thereof) chord structure (and maybe even some similarities melodically...?) ? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Why was my comment on Cannes not posted? It had no swearing or derogation and was logical.?

Perhaps the movie making industry will be forced to concentrate on quality, not marketability, for a change. Making movies, is one thing; making money is another. Vincent van Gogh died a pauper, as did Mozart and many other fine artists. Some of the best movies ever made have been produced on a shoe-string budget with the passion of the director and the actors eventually showing through. When movies are made for the sake of good art and not for the sake of high profits, there is hope for all. •News Home •> Entertainment News •> Star-light Cannes feels... Star-light Cannes feels pinch, early films shine 52 minutes ago 0 •What's this By Mike Collett-White CANNES, France (Reuters) - Light on A-list stars, extravagant parties and celebrity stunts, this year's Cannes film festival has not escaped the global economic downturn. That, many say, has been a blessing in disguise, allowing thousands of reporters, executives and Hollywood hopefuls in the French Riviera resort to concentrate on the movies themselves rather than the off-screen distractions. Reaction to the 20-strong competition has been positive as Cannes hit the halfway stage on Monday, with a French prison drama, Jane Campion's take on John Keats and Ken Loach's picture headlined by soccer star Eric Cantona tipped as the early favorites for the coveted Palme d'Or. And while there has been little buzz along the palm-lined Croisette waterfront, where Cannes' late-night revelry is concentrated, Danish director Lars von Trier has got people talking with a movie that shocked and offended many who saw it. "Antichrist," a sexually charged and violent horror starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg as a grieving couple, has stirred the kind of controversy Cannes organizers may welcome. "Overall it's a good Cannes so far," said film critic and author Mark Cousins, who defended von Trier for making a movie that he found innovative and surprising. Whether a coincidence or a conscious decision by Hollywood studios to cut back on expensive outlays in Cannes, there have been noticeably fewer stars on the red carpet this year. "When Mariah Carey is the biggest star by the end of week one, you know you're in trouble," said one seasoned television producer, bemoaning the lack of celebrity wattage. That said, Brad Pitt is expected with Quentin Tarantino's World War Two film "Inglourious Basterds," and Penelope Cruz is in Cannes for Pedro Almodovar's "Broken Embraces." Paris Hilton reportedly flew into the festival and "Twilight" heartthrob Robert Pattinson appears on Tuesday. While business on the market has been affected by the financial crisis, deals are still being made, champagne is flowing on board giant yachts moored off the harbor and wannabe directors and actors continue to look for their big break. HITS AND MISSES "A Prophet," directed by Jacques Audiard, is currently the frontrunner for the Golden Palm for best film awarded at the weekend, raising the possibility of two French winners in two years after "Entre Les Murs" (The Class), triumphed in 2008. A Prophet stars Tahar Rahim as a young convict who must use his wits to survive in prison where he seeks to play one gang off against another. The film, according to trade publication Variety, "hit the Croisette like a thunderbolt." Close behind in Screen International's survey of critics is New Zealand-born Campion's "Bright Star," about the affair between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. Campion is still the only woman to have won the Palme d'Or with "The Piano" in 1993. British film maker Ken Loach's "Looking for Eric" was cheered at a press screening on Monday, and compatriot Andrea Arnold won broad praise for her drama "Fish Tank." Asian directors Park Chan-Wook ("Thirst"), Johnnie To ("Vengeance") and Lou Ye ("Spring Fever") fared less well. Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock," about the legendary 1969 rock festival, was welcomed for its celebration of innocence, but critics agreed it was too superficial to trouble the jury. Two films have bombed. Filipino Brillante Mendoza's "Kinatay," about a criminology student who witnesses a brutal rape and torture, drew mostly negative reviews, while von Trier, winner of the Palme d'Or in 2000, had audiences dropping their jaws with Antichrist. The movie's graphic scenes of sex, violence and self-mutilation drew gasps at a press screening, derisive laughter broke out at key moments and a smattering of applause at the end was drowned out by booing. (Editing by Steve Addison) WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS NEWS STORY (HIDE) What's this? • Get real. You hobgoblins are the trash that let your 5 year olds watch porno and war movies. These 3D movies are for the younger moviegoers! POSTED BY: Sindee Shagwell on THU, MAY 14, 2009 05:29 AM -0500 Report Abuse • gee- I'm touched POSTED BY: tweeter on WED, MAY 13, 2009 09:20 AM -0500 • So many useless people gathered together all in one place. Most more

Resolved Question: Christians: These scriptures give me comfort, how about you?

John 14 >> King James Bible 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. << Psalm 23 >> King James Bible 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. more

Resolved Question: Juno’s birds of pride? From ‘Dispraise Of A Courtly Life’ Does anyone know who Juno is?

In the 9th stanza it says "Juno's birds of pride" Is this greek mythology? i cant find anything about it? Thanks Sir Philip Sidney ‘Dispraise Of A Courtly Life’ (pub. 1611) Walking in bright Phoebus’ blaze, Where with heat oppressed I was, I got to a shady wood, Where green leaves did newly bud; And of grass was plenty dwelling, Decked with pied flowers sweetly smelling. In this wood a man I met, On lamenting wholly set; Ruing change of wonted state, Whence he was transformed late, Once to shepherds’ God retaining, Now in servile court remaining. There he wand’ring malcontent, Up and down perplexed went, Daring not to tell to me, Spake unto a senseless tree, One among the rest electing, These same words, or this effecting: “My old mates I grieve to see Void of me in field to be, Where we once our lovely sheep Lovingly like friends did keep; Oft each other’s friendship proving, Never striving, but in loving. “But may love abiding be In poor shepherds’ base degree? It belongs to such alone To whom art of love is known: Seely shepherds are not witting What in art of love is fitting. “Nay, what need the art to those To whom we our love disclose? It is to be used then, When we do but flatter men: Friendship true, in heart assured, Is by Nature’s gifts procured. “Therefore shepherds, wanting skill, Can Love’s duties best fulfil; Since they know not how to feign, Nor with love to cloak disdain, Like the wiser sort, whose learning Hides their inward will of harming. “Well was I, while under shade Oaten reeds me music made, Striving with my mates in song; Mixing mirth our songs among. Greater was the shepherd’s treasure Than this false, fine, courtly pleasure. “Where how many creatures be, So many puffed in mind I see; Like to Juno’s birds of pride, Scarce each other can abide: Friends like to black swans appearing, Sooner these than those in hearing. “Therefore, Pan, if thou may’st be Made to listen unto me, Grant, I say, if seely man May make treaty to god Pan, That I, without thy denying, May be still to thee relying. “Only for my two loves’ sake, In whose love I pleasure take; Only two do me delight With their ever-pleasing sight; Of all men to thee retaining, Grant me with those two remaining. “So shall I to thee always With my reeds sound mighty praise: And first lamb that shall befall, Yearly deck thine altar shall, If it please thee to be reflected, And I from thee not rejected.” So I left him in that place, Taking pity on his case; Learning this among the rest, That the mean estate is best; Better filled with contenting, Void of wishing and repenting more

Resolved Question: Sir Philip Sidney ‘Dispraise Of A Courtly Life’ can anyone help?

Can anyone help me with this poem? What its about? or just break it down abit for me. Any help would be very appreciated! Thankyou Sir Philip Sidney ‘Dispraise Of A Courtly Life’ (pub. 1611) Walking in bright Phoebus’ blaze, Where with heat oppressed I was, I got to a shady wood, Where green leaves did newly bud; And of grass was plenty dwelling, Decked with pied flowers sweetly smelling. In this wood a man I met, On lamenting wholly set; Ruing change of wonted state, Whence he was transformed late, Once to shepherds’ God retaining, Now in servile court remaining. There he wand’ring malcontent, Up and down perplexed went, Daring not to tell to me, Spake unto a senseless tree, One among the rest electing, These same words, or this effecting: “My old mates I grieve to see Void of me in field to be, Where we once our lovely sheep Lovingly like friends did keep; Oft each other’s friendship proving, Never striving, but in loving. “But may love abiding be In poor shepherds’ base degree? It belongs to such alone To whom art of love is known: Seely shepherds are not witting What in art of love is fitting. “Nay, what need the art to those To whom we our love disclose? It is to be used then, When we do but flatter men: Friendship true, in heart assured, Is by Nature’s gifts procured. “Therefore shepherds, wanting skill, Can Love’s duties best fulfil; Since they know not how to feign, Nor with love to cloak disdain, Like the wiser sort, whose learning Hides their inward will of harming. “Well was I, while under shade Oaten reeds me music made, Striving with my mates in song; Mixing mirth our songs among. Greater was the shepherd’s treasure Than this false, fine, courtly pleasure. “Where how many creatures be, So many puffed in mind I see; Like to Juno’s birds of pride, Scarce each other can abide: Friends like to black swans appearing, Sooner these than those in hearing. “Therefore, Pan, if thou may’st be Made to listen unto me, Grant, I say, if seely man May make treaty to god Pan, That I, without thy denying, May be still to thee relying. “Only for my two loves’ sake, In whose love I pleasure take; Only two do me delight With their ever-pleasing sight; Of all men to thee retaining, Grant me with those two remaining. “So shall I to thee always With my reeds sound mighty praise: And first lamb that shall befall, Yearly deck thine altar shall, If it please thee to be reflected, And I from thee not rejected.” So I left him in that place, Taking pity on his case; Learning this among the rest, That the mean estate is best; Better filled with contenting, Void of wishing and repenting more

Resolved Question: Why am I afraid of flesh and How can I get over it?

((First off, sorry if this is in the wrong category. I wasn't entirely sure where to put it in all honesty.)) Why am I afraid of flesh and how can I get over it? Okay, I’m a female teenager. I’m in college. I find myself mature for the most part. I mean, yeah, I’m still a teenager but I’m not childish. I’m taking care of myself and my future. There is one issue though, I am absolutely terrified with contact and seeing other people’s skin. I’m an art student, yeah. I have had life study before for my classes which include nude models. I thought I could handle it in the sake of art but in the end I drove myself home bawling my eyes out. Everyday I’d try to get over it and my entire hand trembles, I can’t even draw past the waist for men. Females I just draw their face and hair for the entire class time. I mean it seems ridiculous, but it does not end there. I don’t like being touched. My friends are affectionate and loving but when they hug me I freeze up. When my grandmother kisses my cheek I go pale. And, if it isn’t obvious enough, I don’t have very long lasting relationship with guys who consider me an unbearable tease because I move away at offers of hugs, I refuse to hold their hands. I don’t understand why I’m like this. I don’t have any terrifying past that would cause me to freak out over things like this, and have tried my best to get over it. So yeah, any suggestions fellow Yahooians?Haha, I actually am a vegetarian. more

Resolved Question: Japanese influence in America?

Japanese influence in America Living in today’s world, America has been a major influenced for other countries in the world. Mainly derives from our music, movies, food, and general attitude. It is presentably that many countries are inspired by our way of life. But what country influences us? Most people don’t believe it but the Japanese culture and its technologies produce an enormous impact in Americans lives. Japan is well known; from the entertainment, electronics, automobiles, martial arts, and even food. The Japanese Automobile industry is the largest vehicle vendor in the world. Japanese cars overpopulated the streets, produced by companies such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. I was actually intrigued by how many Japanese vehicles exceed the number of America made cars. (Just look in any parking lot or high way). In the entertainment sector, cartoons such as Anime and Manga books grab the attention of both young and adult audiences. The cartoon Pokémon or Yu gi-oh cards was very popular among the younger generations both originated from the Japanese Many movies embrace the legendary warriors such as the Samurais and Ninjas. The electronics that entertain our living rooms were created by companies such as Panasonic, Toshiba, and Pioneer. The Japanese even developed the game industry with video games such as Nintendo, Sega and Sony. Influencing many American game designers to created what games we have today. Japanese have created more styles of martial arts then any other country in the world. The styles of Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Ninjutsu, Sumo, etc… These styles spread to America and have influenced many Americans to participate in many martial arts schools and organizations. The Japanese have also spread there culture to America by introducing many of there ethnic foods such as Sushi, yakisoba, and sake. This is blog is no to say that the Japanese culture is better then other cultures but to recognize that they have been highly influential to the America culture. Many Americans do not realize it but take a moment and think how the Japanese culture may have influenced your life. more

Resolved Question: How do I make it clear that I'm not interested with this person?

I don't have a favorable reputation according to some rumors I overhear...hopefully I'm only being paranoid and unnecessarily self-deprecating. I am aloof and reserved by default, and it doesn't mean I hate you to no end...it means I fail to relate to you or you to me. And I apologize for my social clumsiness. But when I make an effort to express innocent appreciation, forcing kindness in order to safely interact with "impossible people", to happen look your way--it's a bloody small world, by God--or I stare at you because you're unfairly talking shit about anybody!! Since it's a small world...they or this person automatically assumes they're so uncannily debonair that they would have stalkers...like me--bullshit...it's a coincidence! Now I'm avoiding places that I often go in order to be entertained with favorable company...meaning friends and further detail into my works since Art AP has demanding deadlines...for their sake and my rep. If they have a problem with me...why won't they address this to me, so I'll make it clear that they're fatally ignorant? If I address the problem...it'll make me look bad because I might be mistaken, and I restrain my smart mouth by force of habit...how do I make this misunderstanding stop or contain it to the bare minimum? All this chismoso or chismosa is ruining my life, and I take flight from it. Sorry for ranting...I've been frustrated about this for four years. Note to my flawed questions response: Srsly TBH, LOL. c: more

Voting Question: Childhood Fears for the Sake of Art?

For my photo final, I'm thinking about portraying typical childhood fears. Feel free to name ones you know and ones that you just had yourself. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: For Those Whom have read Atlas Shrugged do you feel the situation is similar to our current predicament!?

"The main crux of the book surrounds the decision of the "men of the mind" to go on strike, refusing to contribute their inventions, art, business leadership, scientific research, or new ideas of any kind to the rest of the world, as long as those contributions were subject to the government's control. Each man of ability eventually reasons (or is convinced) that society hampers him with restrictive, burdensome obstacles and manipulates his contributions to the world, confiscating the profits and sullying the reputation he has rightfully earned. The peaceful cohesiveness of the world begins to disintegrate as the government exerts more and more control and men of ability are forced out of business or simply choose to disappear. Society loses those individuals whose mental effort allows it to continue functioning. The strikers believe that they are crucial to a government that exploits them, denying them freedom or failing to acknowledge their right to self-interest, and the gradual collapse of civilization is triggered by their strike. This is not to say that they believed that giving the creators their due would cost civilization; rather, the strikers believe that the current irrational altruist/collectivist culture impeded them and therefore the rest of society as well. Thus it would serve no one's interest to continue to allow himself to be exploited, although the strike is not primarily motivated by the harm the current state of society does to others as well." Do you feel that it is similar? If so how do you feel about it and what is your solution ty all answers accepted "I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine." more

Resolved Question: Martyrdom is to Christianity as Mysticism is to Wittgensteinian Logic?

Okay, Round Two of this baffling conundrum! My good friend Hector (A fellow Yahoo Asker/Answerer) provided this insight the first time this question was asked: "Martyrdom is the ultimate act of scarifice by a Christian and the ultimate insult and/or desecration (by the killer) of the Christian faith." I have always had the distinct feeling that while Christianity disdains suicide and murder, there is a mysterious reverence for martyrs who die for the sake of the Christian Church. This is probably true for any other creed their martyrs as well. Most belief systems (or at least the adherents to them) hold in high reverence the name of the people who have given their lives for the sake of defending their shared belief. Feel free to comment on this part of the question separately, if you wish. While Reading "Wittgenstein," a biography by H.L.Finch, I got the distinct feeling that the Tractatus Logico-philosophicus was a rigorous attempt to declare a system of Logic which would function perfectly, by systematically ruling everything illogical as outside its scope. This included Metaphysics, Ethics, Art, and even Mysticism. Strangely enough, the Tractatus seems to conclude on a bizarrely mystical note. What I began to suspect was that Wittgenstein held Mysticism in such high reverence that he wanted to keep it separate from his Logical system. My question is whether or not this reverence is similar, or am I stretching here? more

Resolved Question: How long until it is OK to spoil an episode of a show?

I talk about LOST every Thursday in art class (day after new episode). There's this kid who is now 4-5 (i forget) weeks behind, so he bitches and forces us not to talk about it. After a certain point it must be legit to just say f* it and just spoil it for the sake of conversational progression. Please give opinions and reasons. more

Resolved Question: RHH-what do you think of my drive by music?

ok so this is the concept,a journy threw music in the metaphor form of a car ride. Blues console the tunes; the roots that few would know Pushing mid-40s on the smoothest roads, stuck on cruise control Summer bonds of youth and old, but a decoy for the better Humid weather brings feuds together. The war of the eras Where one argues its misusage; the other argues to prove it While some embrace the change, an inarguable movement A part of the music, is the art of influence, But if we spar with their heart's we're scarring congruence Take a left on 80s Rd. I ride with the pedal down. With set eyes on the ghetto The birth of Hip Hop - The Bronx comprised in its borough To liven this threshold we rounded so later, Our block parties were founded on flavor, the sounds of Jamaica Would be the grounds of behavior. Styles and breakbeats Remixes funk inspired with DJ's - Their techniques Would bless streets directly; Rare disses and thrashing Disco and soul samplings, constant mixing and scratching Innovation was happening; Unraveling growth, mold With techno in Detroit and the capital's Go-Go Miraculous flow, prose; MCs were a mere display Breakdancing, graffiti art... Hip Hop was here to stay. Expressway to 90s West I move with a shift and.. one of the moodiest pivots Into ludicrous critics mentioning lucrative lyrics Irreputable mentions misconstruing our spirit Disputable limits.. refusing so you can all hear it . Rapping meant closure... some were flabbergasted, exposure Illmatic wrapped up the East; The West was grasping the culture Grabbing, like vultures.. profanity, confrontational sounds Fuck the Police, Cop Killer - were foundational grounds Its display was profound. Never compromising, improvements Were never made - their long struggles were disguised in the music Supplied to their students; Constant belief in their words Estranged parents - grief was absurd, the beef on the curbs Violent streets were a blur - and its consistency showed Never pitied the blows; how gangsta rap has continuously grown Until tension - repeatedly shown.. startling for our sake And MCs as role models were apart of the heartaches Death at a sparked rate - a menacing rhythm That beat to the unsolved cases exposing the glitch in the system Envisioning wisdom in the future, but the vision was dead Becoming a victim of a commercialized prison instead . Millenium Road (Under Construction) Almost on empty. Windows fogged.. confusion, distraught A pool full of foolishness plots where it's cool to get shot Or over launching your dues while trying to stomach the feuds Plummeting sales, but it's 'Who has more money than who' The specifics have changed.. it's all big businesses, fame Productions limited to club critics and the lyrics? The same Uncontrollable slaving, yet we're scolding our models Dissing those who paved and molded the road that we follow Samplings now stolen or borrowed - Ignorance condone the disgrace Bamboozled.. we've now put the minstrel shows on display Where we clone the clever. Eventually never known or better Or they kind of make it - and sale more ringtones than records Got away from our rapping. Now, we're getting paid for our fashion Tighter shirts and Pop Rap are being portrayed to the masses Stagnant mishaps and habits.. too passive to serve us We're so wrapped in that big hit - a mere classic's unheard of Owners then actors, factor in idiots - there's laughter Rappers trying to sing and singers are rappers People are bored. We're in need of a legend I can't drive forward because this road is reaching a dead end thoughts and comments more

Resolved Question: RHH:rate the verses...?

ok so I'm a lil intoxicated and was thinking about hip hop history and I come up with a lil something, if you all like it I'll finish it, remember this is just jotted down quickly. the 80s I ride with the pedal down. With set eyes on the ghetto The birth of Hip Hop - The Bronx comprised in its borough To liven this threshold we rounded so later, Our block parties were founded on flavor, the sounds of Jamaica Would be the grounds of behavior. Styles and breakbeats Remixes funk inspired with DJ's - Their techniques Would bless streets directly; Rare disses and thrashing Disco and soul samplings, constant mixing and scratching Innovation was happening; Unraveling growth, mold With techno in Detroit and the capital's Go-Go Miraculous flow, prose; MCs were a mere display Breakdancing, graffiti art... Hip Hop was here to stay. 90's Rapping meant closure... some were flabbergasted, exposure Illmatic wrapped up the East; The West was grasping the culture Grabbing, like vultures.. profanity, confrontational sounds Fuck the Police, Cop Killer - were foundational grounds Its display was profound. Never compromising, improvements Were never made - their long struggles were disguised in the music Supplied to their students; Constant belief in their words Estranged parents - grief was absurd, the beef on the curbs Violent streets were a blur - and its consistency showed Never pitied the blows; how gangsta rap has continuously grown Until tension - repeatedly shown.. startling for our sake And MCs as role models were apart of the heartaches Death at a sparked rate - a menacing rhythm That beat to the unsolved cases exposing the glitch in the system Envisioning wisdom in the future, but the vision was dead Becoming a victim of a commercialized prison instead what do you think. more

Resolved Question: what is the "art for art's sake" movement that Wilde favors?

this is from the picture of dorian gray... if anyone can possably explain the universality of this work please help me!! i beg of u!! i dont know how to explain these questions. thanks!! more

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