Arts & Humanities - 29 September 2006

2006-09-29 08:20:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Are there any links with the Romans?

Why did Hitler rotate the swastika?

What is the significance of Germany in Hitlers time being called the Third Reich and the Holy Roman Empire the First Reich?

Thank you for you help. Please can you try not to copy from websites and please can you quote your source.

2006-09-29 08:19:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I almost actualy threw up when reading joseph heller describe the wound of one of the soldiers in this novel.... I had to put the book down for a minute. I have never had such a reaction from a book and typicaly have a strong stomach for such things. Maybe its discriptive style, I don't know. It was a big suprise for me. Has anyone else ever had such a reaction from a book?

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2006-09-29 08:18:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2006-09-29 08:14:39 · 29 answers · asked by shakasm76 1 in Philosophy

I am used to using a gloss enamel paint brand called Testors for craft projects. I was wondering if there was a way I could use acrylic paint but make it glossy somehow? I am not familiar with acrylic paint so can I add a gloss varnish to it, ie. mixing it into my acrylics to make them glossy beforehand or spraying the varnish as a final coat to gloss the craft items? Any advice much appreciated!

2006-09-29 08:10:32 · 6 answers · asked by B 1 in Painting

I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone
All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity
Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind.
Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do, crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see

Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind

[Now] Don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away, and all your money won't another minute buy.

Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind, everything is dust in the wind.

2006-09-29 08:08:46 · 16 answers · asked by Mr.Death 5 in Philosophy

I'm trying to find a place where I can find common color names for as many colors as possible. Any help will be greatly apprecciated.

2006-09-29 08:06:02 · 5 answers · asked by powerdiva411 1 in Drawing & Illustration

2006-09-29 08:01:51 · 23 answers · asked by Jamie Piro 2 in Books & Authors

2006-09-29 08:00:38 · 20 answers · asked by Jamie Piro 2 in Books & Authors

The same question was ask in the famous film ¨Charriots of Fire¨ but without any rational answer.

2006-09-29 07:52:19 · 23 answers · asked by atack15 1 in Philosophy

2006-09-29 07:48:32 · 25 answers · asked by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 in Books & Authors

was there a "real" wizard, or was it like in the movie where he was a fake guy from kansas in the hot air balloon?

2006-09-29 07:46:51 · 5 answers · asked by sasmallworld 6 in Books & Authors

The hurt reflects the love you have,
The beauty reflects Gods' gift for you,
Your wealth reflects pure fortune,
Yet you turn this and much more,
Into your own agony.

It's your loved ones you are neglecting,
It's your loved ones you are hurting,
It's your loved ones you are choosing,
To leave in exchange,
For countless, cureless wounds.

The other side of the world are suffering,
The other side of the world are dying,
The other side of the world are wishing,
For a life that's like yours,
Like the one you are "Innoccently" cutting away.

Your soul reflected nothing,
Your death reflected nothing,
Yo reflected nothing,
On the people still living,
Knowing that what they gave,
Was never good enough for you.

2006-09-29 07:44:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

Do you have specific superstitions that you follow? For example, do you believe that you will have badluck for seven years if you broke a mirror?

2006-09-29 07:42:41 · 15 answers · asked by Fantasy686 4 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-09-29 07:42:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

My daughter is seven years old and has been showing strong interest with putting together books. She creates her very own stories from her imagination. She gathers our computer paper, staples the papers together and writes her story on the whole page. She's very proud of her work and I was just wondering, does anyone have any simple ideas to encourage this? I was thinking about buying her some colorful string to bind the papers together, hole puncher, markers and special pens/pencils.

2006-09-29 07:35:17 · 7 answers · asked by mh 2 in Books & Authors

I write a fair amount, from stories, reviews for websites and also a bit of poetry from time to time. I find it easier to write from experience, do you think this is a good or bad thing in the long run.

2006-09-29 07:30:17 · 23 answers · asked by Raide UK 3 in Books & Authors

playing god is often said if anyone steps in and changes the course of an event in the natural world, e.g.cub given lifesaving treatment for festering wound, etc. But isnt it really the reverse? That is, god does nothing, just leaves it, so by actually doing something is NOT being god, we're being humane, a human? And if 'god' not able to do anything physically himself gives us the impetus to do something/gave us the free will to decide ?

2006-09-29 07:27:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-09-29 07:27:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

is there such an artist not sure about the name and this painting wasnt painted by a brush ,there are no brush strokes,but it is a painted picture,can you help me with this please

2006-09-29 07:26:50 · 1 answers · asked by amber e 2 in Painting

anyone can help me to find roller skate with turbo or rocket? i cant find it good technical illustration...please! thanks!

2006-09-29 07:26:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

I am an aspiring artist who regulary paints as it is a hobby i find interesting and enjoy. Many of my friends and family ask me to create paintings for them on a regular basis and have also commented that i should showcase and even sell my art. Does anyone have any ideas on the best way to do this. Ebay is my only idea so far.

2006-09-29 07:22:12 · 6 answers · asked by mymindsablank 1 in Painting

Leather backed book all homemade.

2006-09-29 07:18:38 · 3 answers · asked by bill j 1 in Photography

2006-09-29 07:15:11 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Since they began as angels, infused with a love for humanity, then sinned and were punished for that sin by being forced to harm humans wouldn't they actually be good beings forced to do bad things? Not to mention the fact that they only harm a human once that human has sinned themselves, they actually serve to motivate us to be better people. Are demons actually evil, or are they the ultimate symbol of tough love?

2006-09-29 07:14:27 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

you're shopping with your best friend. She steels something and leaves the shop. A moment later the shopkeeper comes over and accuses you. He tells you to give your friend's details to him or be charged with the crime yourself. What would you do?

2006-09-29 07:14:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-09-29 07:13:21 · 12 answers · asked by whiz kid 2 in History

I want to document my artwork and put it on a website. I only have a pretty nice digital camera (but it is Kodak) to use. Will this work? I do not have a tripod or one I have access to. How should I go about taking the pictures? And do you know of any free software available for download to edit the pictures- pretty basic editing as in cropping, sizing, some color, etc.- that works well for paintings?
Thank you!

2006-09-29 07:12:19 · 4 answers · asked by HelloYou 1 in Photography

Any help on this would be awesome, thanks.. :D

2006-09-29 07:10:12 · 9 answers · asked by Shawn D 1 in Books & Authors

To see the world in a grain of sand
And heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of you hand
And eternity in an hour.

2006-09-29 07:09:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors