In case you can't tell, I'm not really checking into LJ at the moment because I decided I need to invest my time into studying for my BIG TEST that I must pass to become certified to teach. I might stop in to check on some of your posts, but I doubt I will be posting myself.
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darkspirited1- May 23rd, 21:27
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- darkspirited1
- December 31st, 2030
- * Con-Crit / Editing / Feedback Offers
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- darkspirited1
- December 31st, 2030
- 100 Things Challenge: #1 (Inspiration for Life)
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- darkspirited1
- April 14th, 19:31
I went ahead and decided my topic for the 100 things: a blogging challenge would be 100 Inspirational Things.
(for all those who are participating too, let me know by telling me your topic and tag in a comment here!)
I believe I will break it up into the following subcategories:- Life in General
- Writing / Imagination
- Teaching
- My Accomplishments
We shall see how this morphs because all things like this tend to do that with me. :)
So for my first of 100 Challenges, we have a Life in General Inspirational Video!
My favorite part of this video is from 1:09 - 1:23. For those of you who have followed my posts about my darker thoughts this semester, you'll know why it's my favorite.
What's your favorite line?
x-posted here.
- The fiasco continues: ACTA explained further
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- darkspirited1
- January 22nd, 20:53
Originally posted byelectricdruid at The fiasco continues
ACTA in a Nutshell –
What is ACTA? ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. A new intellectual property enforcement treaty being negotiated by the United States, the European Community, Switzerland, and Japan, with Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada recently announcing that they will join in as well.
Why should you care about ACTA? Initial reports indicate that the treaty will have a very broad scope and will involve new tools targeting “Internet distribution and information technology.”
What is the goal of ACTA? Reportedly the goal is to create new legal standards of intellectual property enforcement, as well as increased international cooperation, an example of which would be an increase in information sharing between signatory countries’ law enforcement agencies.
Essential ACTA Resources -
- Read more about ACTA here: ACTA Fact Sheet
- Read the authentic version of the ACTA text as of 15 April 2011, as finalized by participating countries here: ACTA Finalized Text
- Follow the history of the treaty’s formation here: ACTA history
- Read letters from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden wherein he challenges the constitutionality of ACTA: Letter 1 | Letter 2 | Read the Administration’s Response to Wyden’s First Letter here: Response
- Watch a short informative video on ACTA: ACTA Video
- Watch a lulzy video on ACTA: Lulzy Video
Say NO to ACTA. It is essential to spread awareness and get the word out on ACTA.
Via Tumblr
- Protect the Internet
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- darkspirited1
- January 20th, 16:50
- Seems I Am Not The Only One....
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- darkspirited1
- January 20th, 16:48
Originally posted byvexed_wench at Seems I Am Not The Only One....
Originally posted bymorgandawn at Seems I Am Not The Only One..........who feels the need to take a break from an increasingly dysfunctional relationship.
- Time for a Friend Cut!
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- darkspirited1
- September 23rd, 2011
Those of you who know me, know that I don't really do this. I only
reserve mass friend cuts for when people haven't posted in a long time.
Today is that day.
If any of these are your account and you'd like to remain friends, just post a comment.
I do these mainly to be sure that my journal is still secure in case
someone hacks into your never used account. If you are still around and
reading but not posting, I WILL add you back!
If any of these are an old journal of these, please let me know too!
All comments are screened.
List of those Cut (ABC Order)![[info]](../../img/userinfo.gif?v=3)
alabasterfalcon (no posts since '10)cdniche (no posts since '10)drinkinginsmoke (no posts since '10)duckyluver234 (no posts since '10)eleonoraj (no posts since 09)elliottebristol (no posts since '10)etherealxmuse (no posts since 09)evertwilight (no posts since '10)falconswriter (no posts since 09)feral_muses (no posts since 09)fates_lovequeen (no posts since 09)jubiley (no posts since 09)kittenmuffins (no posts in several months)lacombe (no posts in several months)lieffpile (no posts in several months)misled_legend (no posts since '10)opheliaslost (no posts in several months)radicaldreamerr (no posts in several months)sora_kainomori (no posts since 09)talithakalago (no posts in several months)
The following people will be cut December 31st if there's No Journal Post or Comment or Some sign you're alive by then:
(Just say Hi in a comment; it's cool!)ambiguousmysticburies![[info]](../../img/user_ontd.gif?v=3)
etacanislisaheronrinraj semisweetsoul seynee shoelace009 zen_kitty
- Signal Boost: Kandila
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- darkspirited1
- September 21st, 2011
I found this via azuire.
A friend of mine, ephemere, has lost her job due to her sexuality and is selling art to earn some extra money:
Kandila will be a little book rendered completely, from the title page to the very last leaf, in calligraphy. It will feature three of my (rather long!) bilingual love poems to my country, the Philippines, rendered in different calligraphic styles, as well as a few pages of baybayin calligraphy. I estimate the approximate length at fifty to sixty calligraphed pages. Each book will be signed.
Each book will be unique & the starting price is USD 25 (which I think is a steal for such beautiful work!) and there's perks for people who'd like to give more. Details here.
Please support her & signal boost if you can!
- SIGNAL BOOST: Help Kelly
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- darkspirited1
- September 13th, 2011
Posted by many, and now I am too.
Kelly (subluxate) is a dear friend to many of us. Kelly is also, for no fault of their own, in a financial mess. The government has neglected to send Kelly the Social Security payments they should have gotten as somebody on disability.
As a result, they are deeply in debt. They need to pay Medicare. They need to pay rent. They need to pay copays for
medication. Due to Kelly's multiple physical and mental illnesses, they cannot work.
This community aims to raise at least $1,000 for Kelly, with which they will be able to do some of that.
ENTIRE POST with more information on what's happening and what they've done so far.
Please read this, please signal boost this, please check out![[info]](../../img/community.gif?v=3)
help_kelly and offer your fic, graphics, or anything (there's a miscellaneous post
too). Please bid, too, if you can! A few dollars can really help. There's a post on Tumblr for reblogging here, and a Tweet to RT here.
