Arts & Humanities - 16 September 2006

British lit is at a different level, I much prefer it to colloquial American lit. Please any recommendations for an enjoyable read? (I like books with broad life themes like East of Eden, Life after God.)

2006-09-16 15:41:41 · 16 answers · asked by t c 3 in Books & Authors

2006-09-16 15:40:22 · 4 answers · asked by lilou09us 1 in Books & Authors

I think he is a hero because not only did he "discover" the new world but he also opened colonization from Europe to the new world? Why else he is a hero?? I need help answering this question.

2006-09-16 15:37:16 · 24 answers · asked by aprilr 2 in History

2006-09-16 15:33:13 · 19 answers · asked by Aaron S 2 in Philosophy

If there is little point sending the manuscript to a literary agent, then what is the next step? Appraisal by a professional appraisal agency?

2006-09-16 15:33:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2006-09-16 15:32:11 · 11 answers · asked by Chris M 2 in Philosophy

I don't understand why, in Catholicism at least, since that is the only religion I know much about, why is there such an emphasis on not sinning? Why do people strive for sinlessness? Why are people called "weak" for "sinning"? Don't they realize that if no one committed these so called "sins", what a terribly boring world it would be? And practically everything can be construed into a sin. If I ran into Jesus, I don't think I'd want to be friends with him because I think he would be boring. He'd be the type of person you'd have to be careful not to swear around, or point out anything humorous. The type of person that when they enter into a room where everyone's having fun, all the fun stops because he's a party pooper. No one likes a non-"sinner", yet people strive to be that way and people such as religious fanatics, prudes, priests and nuns try to make you feel guilty for sinning. Why?

2006-09-16 15:31:20 · 16 answers · asked by conundrum 1 in Philosophy

do you think the 9/11 attacks were a conspiracy?

2006-09-16 15:30:26 · 16 answers · asked by BJK 3 in History

I used to take ballet class and I quit a few years ago, Now I'm rejoining at the same studio and I'm kinda nervous. My first class is on tuesday! What are some things I should bring to class and what should I do before class to help me prepare? I know the dress code and everything I'm just looking for some general tips. Thanks!

2006-09-16 15:29:22 · 13 answers · asked by Sarah 4 in Dancing

your theories, experinces anything at all

2006-09-16 15:26:28 · 12 answers · asked by a perfectly contradictory cat 3 in Philosophy

Mine is yellow. Why are most people perfer blue?

2006-09-16 15:25:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

If someone were wanting a tattoo could they get it without the use of a tattoo gun ? Liek say just a needle being stabbed repeatedly (to say it so crudely) into the skin so that it came out to be a permanant tattoo? And if you were wondering why I have this question its that I am planning on getting my first tattoo soon and I would rather not do it with a machine (got all my piercing from a needle not a gun, I like to keep my body modifications as natural as possible).

2006-09-16 15:22:32 · 17 answers · asked by macanshire 2 in Other - Visual Arts

What kind of motion should I make when playing? From the elbow, from the wrist? Should the pick remaing perpendicular to the strings at all times?

2006-09-16 15:16:23 · 3 answers · asked by conundrum 1 in Performing Arts

2006-09-16 15:16:09 · 2 answers · asked by tn_bluesmile 2 in Other - Visual Arts

The Everlasting

The gap that grows between our lives
The gap our parents never had
Stop those thoughts control your mind
Replace the things that you despise
Oh you're old I hear you say
It doesn't mean that I don't care
I don't believe in it anymore
Pathetic acts for a worthless cause

In the beginning when we were winning
When our smiles were genuine
In the beginning when we were winning
When our smiles were genuine

But now unforgiven the everlasting
Everlasting

The world is full of refugees
They're just like you and just like me
But as people we have a choice
To end the void with all its force
So don't forget or don't pretend
It's all the same now in the end
It was set in a different life
Destroys my days and haunts my nights?

In the beginning when we were winning
When our smiles were genuine
In the beginning when we were winning
When our smiles were genuine

But now unforgiving the everlasting
Everlasting

Manic Street Preachers, 1998

2006-09-16 15:13:01 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Hannah♥ 2 in Philosophy

I can do a down stroke, but when I try to do an up stroke, as in strumming, my pick gets caught in the strings. How do I prevent this? Also, I know how the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is played, but how do you do the main riff part where you have to mute the strings without getting your pick caught?

2006-09-16 15:12:15 · 5 answers · asked by conundrum 1 in Performing Arts

I thought I put it over there on the table. I dunno, I checked everywhere, the couch, the refrigerator, the bathroom, but POOF! GONE Just vanished! You know I can't use the channel guide or Tevo without it.

2006-09-16 15:11:29 · 28 answers · asked by ragajungle 2 in Philosophy

I've always heard it's bad form, but if an agent takes several months to read my submission I need to be able to send it to three or four at once. If I do simultaneously submit, should I mention that in my cover letter? Thanks for your advice.

2006-09-16 15:06:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I have journeyed through the long and arduous maze of trying to get some of my stories published by reputatble publishers. It's been a few years in the process. Any leads out there?

2006-09-16 15:05:14 · 6 answers · asked by goober1bc 1 in Books & Authors

Is there any reason I need this web site?

2006-09-16 15:04:36 · 14 answers · asked by Apex 2 in Philosophy

2006-09-16 14:59:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2006-09-16 14:55:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

Because I believe that life is like a launched bullet that needs to reach its destination which is Death.

2006-09-16 14:51:36 · 21 answers · asked by Brother Jay Anthonie S 1 in Philosophy

in our control of social growth and global development ,the survival of our humanity

2006-09-16 14:45:35 · 7 answers · asked by Quien Q 1 in Philosophy

Can anyone explain why the Irish, Welsh and the Scots are considered to be Celtic? What is the evidence for and against?

2006-09-16 14:35:32 · 19 answers · asked by Emelia F 2 in History

2006-09-16 14:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by wing 1 in Drawing & Illustration

I am looking for Musketeer fiction outside of the Dumas novels (Three Musketeers, Twenty Years Later, Man in the Iron Mask, etc...) for a comparative paper I am doing. I've had no luck on Amazon searching for books, so any help would be appreciated!

2006-09-16 14:27:47 · 2 answers · asked by Switch Angel 3 in Books & Authors

2006-09-16 14:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by JoeBoy 2 in Philosophy

2006-09-16 14:24:03 · 14 answers · asked by Erick W 1 in History

I wanna take my boyfriend salsa dancing, but I wanna teach him the basic steps. How can I do this without confusing him? It comes natural to me after having taken classes for so long, but I don't know how to lead. Any ideas?

2006-09-16 14:21:16 · 7 answers · asked by Tericka 4 in Dancing