Hi, I call myself Ignatz after Dan Herriman's character in the old "Krazy Kat" comic strip. I'm 44, father of 3, husband to one, crazy about music and books and food and movies and history and martial arts. I've had some wild and crazy times in my life, and I figure I might as well put in some of my perspective.
I promise not to talk down to anyone or make fun,and I promise not to BS anyone. If you're old enough to ask a frank question, you're old enough to get a frank answer. Oh, and if you ask me a question directly, please be patient. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. My life's a bit hectic. :-)
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I know that tattoo's ruin job prospects, but to what extent? I have a tattoo on my upper arm- the middle of my bicep and tricep. People barely see it because its never warm enough here to wear short sleeves. Would it ruin job prospects even if you cant see them? like..if they would be covered with a shirt?
I read about a firm in japan, if you showed anyone a tattoo, you would be fired. what do you all think? (link)
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I have tattoos in the same place you describe. It's never been a problem for me. Just wear sleeves. Once they hire you, you can show off your ink as much as is appropriate. Generally speaking, though, it's best to keep it under cover when applying for a job.
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Halo! I am 22 year-old, a college student.. I fall in love with my professor. He is over 35 years old..and he has a nice girlfriend(I am not sure).
I am curious why he has not yet married. I like him, and we have nice conversations. He asks me out for lunch.
I am confused.. What should I do? I wanna make a move. I am graduating this Dec.. (link)
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Funny, my cousin was in the same situation, only he was substantially older than she was. She ended up marrying him.
Now, on to your situation. Since he's your professor, dating him would be a serious ethical breach. He could lose his job. Of course, that's no longer an issue once you graduate.
His involvement with somebody else makes things more complicated. It's easier to respect that involvement and find somebody who's single. Deliberately splitting them up or throwing yourself at him is a recipe for reality-show level drama. Just remember: if he leaves her for you, he may leave you for somebody else eventually.
So, enjoy the friendship, and if he breaks up with the girlfriend, move in for the kill. But not before, unless you like a lot of drama in your life.
Hope this helps.
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Can someone link dreams, parallel universes, and the 12.21.12 Mayan prediction? I've read online about how when one dreams, he or she enters a parallel universe and sees through the eyes of a different version of him- or herself.
However, I read somewhere about the "energy" changing in 2012. What is this "energy" and what is the connection between parallel universes and 2012, if anything?
Please only answer if you genuinely care about this topic and have done research. I don't need a long answer, but this topic blows my mind and I'm very curious. (link)
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Supposedly, the end of the 13th baktun of the Mayan calendar signals a new cycle of creation. Depending on your prophet of choice, this can mean everything from worldwide catastrophe to a fundamental change in the way people think. Of course, according to people who actually study ancient Maya culture and cosmology, the date 13.00.00.00 is something like December 31st - the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. Here's an article in Archaeology magazine about it. http://www.archaeology.org/0911/2012/
It can be very dangerous to draw connections across unrelated cultures in an attempt to predict the future or prove some theory. Most of these doomsayers are just trying to sell books.
Hope this helps.
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so for school me and my friends have to play instruments, and we know how to play the trumpet, drums,piano and cello. is it possible? and any recommendations on what songs we should play? (link)
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Sounds like you've got the makings of a jazz combo. The cello can serve for bass lines along with the pianist, or if you can get your hands on an upright bass (aka bull fiddle), even better. I'd suggest looking into the early works of Tom Waits, especially "Nighthwaks at the Diner" and "Blue Valentines". If nobody wants to sing, check out "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus.
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Hello,I have a debate tournament this weekend and I really need to find a piece for Oral Interpretation. That is ,dramatic reading!
I have to have one piece that is prose and one piece that is poetry and each of which has to be over 5 mins and less than 10 mins. It as well has to be published. I really would like to have a humorous piece because im a funny person and it's hard for me to read serious pieces since I'm just not the serious type.If anyone can send me a link to a good piece? Thank you~! (link)
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There's a couple of pieces by Les Baxter: Cosmo, the Fairly-Accurate Knife Thrower, and Cosmo, Prince of Denmark. You can find them here: http://www.notmydog.com/2003_02_01_archive.html
scroll down to the Friday, February 7 2003 entry.
If you want something challenging, look for pieces by Lord Buckley. He was a '50s beatnik spoken-word freakout who used bebop slang and scatting in his performances. His most famous piece is about the life of Jesus, and is called "The Nazz". Here's a copy of the text: http://www.informer.org/nazz.html; you can find videos on Youtube.
Another freakout piece is Brother Theodore's Food Sermon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC0DYqQiaWw You will seriously disturb the judges with this one.
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My orchestra teacher has recommended that I take private lessons.... Money is not a concern for me, but I'm not sure what I want to do. I'm currently a freshman, and I play the violin. In middle school, I was a pretty decent/good violinist, seeing as how I was first chair (not to brag or anything)... The thing is, I'm just so confused with everything I've learned. No offense to my teacher, but in middle school, my teacher honestly didn't teach us that well, or that much at all. Now I'm in high school; it's almost like I don't know anything, but I try to 'go with the flow'. It's only some things that I'm confused or lost on. I'm not a horrible player. But I'm not 'the best' either. Now the thing is, I'm honestly nervous to get a private teacher because I don't take/like criticism well. :\ What's it like having private lessons? I don't want to be criticized badly, or look stupid for not knowing certain things. Would the/my teacher be ok with this and help me learn the things I need to know then? You'd probably expect strings musicians my age to know these things by now. (Which most people in my class do. Though there are probably others who don't.) Don't get me wrong, I'd really like to become a better violinist. This may seem stupid, but I'm really self conscious about this. I don't want to look/seem stupid for not knowing certain things. I also know that constructive criticism is good, but still, I don't know, I get nervous about things. When I play, I don't want to 'suck epically', if you get what I mean lol. -.- I'll just feel really bad about myself. Any advice? (link)
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A private teacher is a good investment if you're serious about learning the instrument. A good teacher will work with your strengths and build up your weaknesses. Interview the teacher before you agree to work with her or him, and be up front about your skill level. Get a sense of what the person is like: if you feel comfortable, then sign up. If not, move on to the next candidate.
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Is there a site or something that tells you what they all mean so you don't end up with something very pretty on you that makes absolutely no sense? LOL!
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A good place is zhongwen.com, which will tell you exactly what the characters mean. Just for fun, check out hanzismatters.com, which is an index of misused, poorly drawn, and just bad Chinese/Japanese character tattoos.
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My boyfriend is a very diverse eater, and yet im a picky eater. He always wants to go out to different types of foods in different cultures and im just used to ordring the mozzerella sticks from friendlys haha. So heres my question: what are good vegetarian foods in different cultures? Im not vegan, i just dont eat fish, poultry, or meat. I DO eat dairy products. The cultures im most intersted in what you eat are...
-Chinese
-Japanese
-Mexican
-Italian
Thank you! :) (link)
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Both China and Japan have long Buddhist traditions, so they have a huge repertoire of vegetarian dishes. Most Chinese restaurants will have a vegetarian section of the menu: a pretty common dish is Buddhist's Delight, which is mixed vegetables with tofu. Also look for something called si xi kaufu, which is wheat gluten braised with soy sauce and vegetables.
Japanese restaurants are similar in catering to vegetarian diners: if you're getting sushi, look for tamago (egg), inari (fried tofu) and kappamaki (cucumber-ginger rolls).
Mexican is a bit more difficult: a good veggie option is chiles rellenos. It's a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with melted cheese. Very good. Quesadillas with vegetables are always an option; if you're going to hardcore authentic places, you might be able to get squash-blossom quesadillas. If you can get your boyfriend to try it, get quesadilla de huitlacoche (a blue fungus that grows on corn; tastes a lot like strong black tea)
Italian dishes give you some leeway: most places have cream-based sauces that will make your arteries slam shut. As vegetarianism becomes more prevalent, a lot of places are offering veggie-only dishes, or at least eggplant parmigiana. Also look for pasta e fagioli, which is a thick stew of beans, pasta and vegetables.
If you want a serious vegetarian meal, go for Indian or Ethiopian. Both countries have a huge repertoire of vegetarian dishes, and you get to eat with your fingers!
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I am a slut. I will admit it. I've had sex with about 20 or so boys from my high school and I don't even know how many I've given head to. I'd had sex in the bathrooms, in the janitor's closet, and behind the school. I've skipped class to do this too. I'm really ashamed of myself and the way I dress on a day to day basis. I feel like I'm growing up and I don't want to be that type of person any more. None of the guys at school have respect for me. The girls hate me because I've slept with a lot of their boyfriends. Basically I can't get a good boyfriend who is really interested in ME because he knows we will have sex and I can't have a best friend because the girls think I'm going to steal their boyfriends or something (I don't blame them though...A LOT of guys have cheated on their girlfriends with me).
I am completely unhappy with myself and I don't know what I was thinking when I did those things. I guess I just wanted some attention because my parents are working alllll the time and I don't feel very loved or that I'm special. ANYWAY, how can I stop being such a slut? I hate it about me...I want to stop...but I just keep...screwing up, for lack of better words. Help, please? It's like, I keep thinking things like, "Yeah, maybe this guy might REALLY be into me! I need to push this forward..." but I KNOW he isn't...ugh...I feel stupid... (link)
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First off, congratulations for seeing that you have a problem. You even have some insights into your motives. We all want to be valued and loved, and unfortunately we find it very easy to find attention in bad relationships. I've done it a lot myself. It's a very difficult habit to break, but it can be broken.
How good is your relationship with your parents? You may find that counseling helps, but in order to get counseling you'll need to talk to your parents first.
There are certain things you can change by yourself. One thing that worked for me was not dating for at least six months. Get yourself out of the scene, don't answer the booty calls, ignore the guys who hit on you. Ask yourself a lot of questions: what am I good at? what do I want to do? what am I looking for in life? Make lists. Writing something down gets it out of your head and into real life.
Clothes are easy to change; go to thrift stores in wealthier neighborhoods. Dress a little older and more conservatively than normal. Think elegant.
Try to build a social group away from your school. Take classes in something that interests you, or volunteer at a hospital: get involved with other teens and adults who don't know all your prior history. Having adult friends, especially adult women friends, will make you feel valued for yourself rather than your sexuality.
It'll be hard going, it may take a long time and you may get your heart broken a time or two, but it is possible. Good luck.
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I am 14/f and i love to sing. i cannot describe how much i love it. i play guitar and piano, and also have singing lessons. I think i am good, but i dont want to be the girl with a dream who it never really happened for. i believe i could make it famous, but i want to know what to do next. i have talked with my parents, my mum thinks i could make it. but my dad gave me the whole 'its a tough business' talk. it really put me down because its all i can think about. i dont really talk about it with my friends because most people think its a silly idea and would take the mick. I know that i could do this. if i had the chance.
I am from England by the way, so just wondering if anyone knew about any auditions etc. or places where you can meet other auditions in the south east region. I'll take any chance i can to make it, i love singing. So so much thanks x (link)
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Something to ask yourself: are you wanting to be a big star, or are you wanting to make music? If you're wanting to make music, then make music. Go out on the streets and play for whoever, hit the open-mic nights in your area, make Youtube videos of yourself singing "I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas". Perform as much as you can, for whomever you can. You'll learn a lot and you'll get better. Check out Danielle Eats the Sandwich and Kate Micucci on YouTube.
If you want to become famous, it's chancy. Fame is as much a matter of luck as anything else. All sorts of things have to fall into place for you to become a household name: public opinion, the right agent, the right label, etc. Talent's only a small part of it. The world is full of talented people that never get famous. If that's what you're shooting for, then chances are you'll be disappointed. If you want to make music, then make music. The fame will come if it comes.
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In preparation for university, I've decided to expand my kitchen repertoire and cook a new dish at least once a week. I own countless recipe books but I thought it'd be interesting to find out what everyone's all time favourite dish is. So what is your favourite meal? If possible a link to a recipe would be great. (link)
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For me, anything braised is a good thing. Any tough cut of meat cooked very slowly in a small amount of liquid until it just about falls apart is the perfect meal. The tough cuts tend to be the cheapest ones as well. Turkey legs, beef chuck roasts, ham shanks, pork hocks, chicken thighs and legs, all work well in braises. If you don't have one already, look into a crockpot. You can set it up in the morning, go to class all day, and in the evening dinner's ready. A crock pot is also good for soups, especially bean or split pea soup.
A simple meal is Cuban ropa vieja: take some chuck or bottom round steak, maybe 2-3 pounds, and brown it in a skillet. Take the meat out and set it aside. Slice a large bell pepper into strips and a large onion into rings, then saute them in the pan along with some garlic and parsley. When the veggies are soft, add a small can of tomato puree. Cook for a few more minutes, then pour half of it in the crockpot. Put the meat on top of that, then pour the rest of the sauce over. Add a little water, or some orange juice mixed half-and half with lemon juice, then let it cook for about four hours on high or eight hours on low. The meat should be very tender and should fall apart when you poke it with a fork. Pull the meat apart into shreds with a fork and mix it all up with the sauce. Serve with rice and black beans and a salad.
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What does "nex superne" mean? My dad has a coin with wings and a parachute logo design on it and it says 101st Airborne around the top of the coin and "Nex Superne" around the bottom of the coin.
I know it is from my dad's time in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division, but my dad didn't make it back ok so I can't really talk with him and ask him what it means. :( (link)
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It means "Death from Above", and is the motto of the 101st Airborne Division.
Hope this helps.
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My boyfriend is a big prankster and is always pranking me. I want to get him back big time. I've been looking some up on the internet but I was wondering if anyone here had any good ideas too. Thanks to anyone who responds. :) (link)
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Leave a note on his car that says "Sorry about the scratch." He'll spend the next half hour going over every inch of his car.
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hellllo :)
i'd appreciate it if people could give me some suggestions for music like the styx, duran duran, blue oyster cult, rainbow...etc. basically good 70's/80's music.
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Hmmm... with Styx you've covered the best American rock & roll band right there. BOC is a good close second. Look into KISS for more '70s Detroit rock as well, and Jethro Tull and Genesis for arty weirdness.
When you start getting into the '80s pop scene, there's a lot of ways to go. Check out Thomas Dolby and Howard Jones for excellent synthpop, Peter Gabriel for brilliant songwriting with African hooks, Talking Heads and Oingo Boingo for goofy weirdness, Kate Bush for the ethereal groove, Squeeze for blue-eyed soul. And for sheer whacked-out redneck anarchy goofball music, the inimitable Skid Roper & Mojo Nixon.
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17/f who are your favorite authors? i want to get some good books about romance. i am seventeen and a girl and i would like to know anyones favorite authors who preferably write about romance.
i don't like any books about popularity and garbage like that.
oh & i've already read like the whole twilight saga a million billion times. haha. (link)
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If you like vampire romance, look for Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's "Blood Games". It's set in Imperial Rome, it's very well written, and there's plenty of romance.
Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum mysteries are also very good; good characters, insane plots, and some serious romantic tension.
You might also enjoy Paul Zindel's novels; they might be a bit dated, but the writing is very strong, they're often funny, and they're classics.
I'd also definitely recommend "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. No vampires, but lots of cooking, some magic, and plenty of romantic tension.
Hope this helps.
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In one month, I must memorize the alto parts of these four songs I'm singing and I don't know how to play an istrument.
1. "Amavolovolo"- the SATB version arranged by Rudolph de Beer. Hal Leonard, its from the Henry Leck Choral series
2. "Placido E Il Mar"-SATB, Roger Wagner choral series, Alfred Publishing Company
3. "Adiemus" SATB, by Karl Jenkins, Boosey and Hawkes music publishers
4. "If Music Be The Food of Love" SATB, David C. Dickatu, Colla Voice music incorporated, from the Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series
If anybody can find just the alto parts of any or all of these songs played or sung that would be great for helping me teach myself. Even if you find the soprano and alto part it helps. I can't even find a recording of the versions of adiemus or placido e il mar sofar so just hearing the songs would be great for those two. Anything helps, thank you. (link)
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As an old choral geek, the best solution I can give you is to find someone who can play the piano and make recordings of the alto parts Even a low-fi recording done with a phone cam or mp3 player will help.
I used to sing along with recordings of the whole piece (I can barely read music, but I can follow a line if I hear it sung) and that does help some. (It's how I taught myself the baritone arias from "The Messiah".) Having a recording of just your part is ideal.
GOod luck, and I hope this helps.
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I have a 5 year-old daughter studying ballet and dreaming of going pro, her brother is 2.5 years old and she wants him to learn ballet. I also want him to learn, but have a husband that thinks it's gay... Any advice on any side? (link)
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As a boy, I studied ballet for a while, and I will personally attest to one thing: ballet is not for wimps. Dancers are incredibly strong and fit. Pound for pound, they're stronger than football players and have better control over their bodies. It takes a lot of strength to jump six feet in the air, spin twice and then land without making a sound. Football players such as Herschel Walker, Lynn Swann and Willie Gault all studied ballet, and even appeared with professional ballet troupes.
As far as the gay thing goes, if your son is going to be gay, he's going to be gay whether he plays football or dances. Right now he's not even 3, he barely has a concept of gender. If he is still interested in dance when he starts getting interested in girls, he'll have a better chance of finding a girlfriend if he spends a lot of time around them. In the words of a straight male dancer friend of mine, "I may look effeminate, but I'm up here dancing with your girlfriend."
Hope this helps.
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Hi I am a Presbyterian and I am dating a guy who is Morman. He isn't deeply religious but his parents are and he doesnt really like to talk about it. BUt i'm curious I know some stuff about mormanism but what are the major differences between Mormans and Presbyterians? Or any type of denomination really?
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Mormonism is properly called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church was founded by Joseph Smith in the 1820s, supposedly after receiving a revelation and new Scripture from the Prophet Mormon.
Mormons do not drink caffeine or alcohol, and while they accept Christ as the Son of God and Redeemer of the World, they do not accept the Nicene Creed. They also believe that ordinary people can eventually attain divine status (Exaltation). They have a number of other beliefs that separate them from other Protestant denominations, enough that they are considered non-Christian by many Baptists and Pentecostals.
Mormons used to practice polygamy (some splinter groups still do) and used to exclude non-whites from the priesthood. They also do something called proxy or temple baptism, in which a dead person (non-Mormon) is rebaptized as a Mormon. The LDS Church attracted a lot of criticism for rebaptizing Adolf Hitler and Anne Frank, for example.
Wikipedia has a lot of articles on Mormonism; you can start with this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism
Bottom line: if religion is not a major issue between the two of you, don't make it one. His parents may not approve of you because you're not Mormon, but I don't think they'll be openly rude. (Just don't mention 'sacred underwear' to them.)
Hope this helps.
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the subject pretty much says it all. kthanks. (link)
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Anything by Peaches, especially "F**k the Pain Away"
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ok there are alot of jerks at my school and im not completely dry when it comes to insults but i want some good ones that will make them speechless so i can be left alone and stick up for the people getting bullied and harrassed. im ready to put a stop to it.i think some people need to be put in there place and knocked down a notch. (link)
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So you wanna learn to play the dozens.
"Did your mama have any children that lived?"
More complex: Look at them as if they're something weird you found on the bottom of your shoe. When they ask what you're looking at, say, "Sorry, I was trying to imagine you with a personality."
"If ugly was bricks, you'd be a housing project."
"I bet you bite your toenails, fungus and all."
"Still dating that inflatable doll?"
"My friend was doing an impression of you. I told her to stop acting like an idiot."
There's a lot more at this link: http://www.ahajokes.com/funny_insults.html
Be creative, and keep it short. Talk too long and you'll lose your momentum. Just be prepared for the chance that somebody could get really mad at you and arrange a beatdown.
Hope this helps.
PS: check out the original insult comic, Don Rickles, for a lot more material.
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